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From the Detroit Free Press. ]

One would imagine that the office of the water board would be good place to secure variety, but such is far from being the case. Outside of the people who pay rates when due and have no words about it, there is only one other class. The man who has waited until notified that the water will be shut of if he doesn't come to time, walks in the of flee with look of awful dignity on his brow and says:
 "Going to shut my water of, eh ?"
 Silence on the part of the clerk.
 s'Pd like to see you try it on, would If whole city it will find itself grandIy mis- taken !"
 More silence from the clerk.
 'sIf the water had been shut of I'd have given this board such tilt as it never had before. It can browbeat some men, but it mustn't try any Caesarism on mel"
 The clerk looks out of the window.
 sI now refuse to pay the rates, and you shut the water of if you dare! I'll make a test case of 1t and carry it to the Supreme Court"
 The clerk shifts his weight to the other leg: it costs me $10,000. I have never allowed any one to trample on me, and it's too late to begin now" The clerk softly whistles, and the indignant citizen starts for the door, halts, returns slow ly and says: stNo. you can't browbeat me-"
 The clerk begins making out his receipt. q know my rights as an American citizen. and I will maintain them-how much is it ?'' ssSix dollars" eve have no Ozar in this country, and take it out of this ten." s.Fine day. remarks the clerk as he hands over the change.
 ssYes, purty fair. This board mustn't try to bulldoze me. I'm not the man to submit to any sort of tyranny. Looks like snow don't up, spose. Well, good day.
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petual scramble for place as the root of the
 major part of our political corruption. He deplores this 'trotary" practice in the church and the school as well as in the State. "We need nothing so much," he says, Gas the principle established that if man is doing his work faithfully and well he is to remain in his post, whether 1t be political, or ecclesiastical, or educational, and that when he ceases to do well he is to leave" The South was well served because it had no faith in rotation in office. Massachusetts and the Western Re- serve adhered closely to their great represen- tatives, year in and year out. The men cited by MT. Beecher who have been really efficient in our politics are Clay, Benton, Calhoun, Webster, Seward, Sumner, Wilson. Douglass, Giddings, Garfeld-men who have given their lives to the study of politics, and to practical experience in it's affairs. At the bottom of all the trouble is the rotary Presidency, with it's 100000 rotary ofioe-holders-s quadrennial contest which gives to every man chance to scramble for place in politics, and to oust some one else in office, unless he will resort to the same sort of canvass as his interruptions onnopafifor
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The Cheapness of Newspapers.


 The New York Journal of Commerce, al luding to the action of the Chicago Times in raising it's subscription price, predicts that if the market value of raw material continues to advance every American newspaper which has reduced it's subscription price will sooner or later be obliged to raise 1t. The alternative will be loss to the publisher on every copy printed" The fact is there is nothing sold which is so cheap as the newspaper of to-day. It is barely possible that the very low price at which 1t is bought tends to lessen the pub. lie estimate of it's value. Year by year the expense of newspaper publishing has in- creased. Take paper of to day and com pare it with one of ten years ago and the change is wonderful With one of twenty five years ago there is practically no compari- son possible, as there is no common ground to put them on. The labor on the present daily paper involved in type setting, printing, re- porting, editing, correspondence and the thousands of incidentals is greater than any body outside an office can imagine. The tele- graph bills of today. would have made man. ager faint few years ago. There has been steady and amazing improvement in newspa- pers during the past decade with no increase whatever of price, and it is among the pos sibles that when the general rise of material begins to be seriously felt by publishers, as it soon must, 8 rise in price may have to follow. It would not be making people pay more for their paper than they used to. It would be merely making them pay for more-which they get in their paper.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Parsons Revised and Enlarged Edition C f the Laws of Business. For all States and the Dominion of Canada, with Abstracts of the Laws of all States, on various Topics" by Theophilus Parsons, late Professor in Harvard University, is much larger volume than the old edition and is revised throughout and brought down to 1880. It is a very val uable book for reference, and should be in the possession of every merchant, tradesman and property owner. The man of business cannot afford to be without copy, even at double the subscription price, and the knowl- edge derived from it's pages in regard to single business transaction may be more than remuneration for the outlay of the work. It is having an extensive sale, and we do not wonder at the fact when we contemplate the value and worth of the volume. It is so ably and comprehensively written that it's contents can be easily and readily understood by all who consult it's pages for information on the various questions it so unde1standingly treats upon. The name of it's author is 8 sufficient voucher for the accuracy of the information it contains. The agent, A. J. Nay, is now taking orders in this city, and will call upon our citizens and present the merits of the
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GRANT AND HIS SUPPORTERS. It has been made plain that the nomination

GRANT AND HIS SUPPORTERS. It has been made plain that the nomination for the Presidency is not to be thrust upon General Grant by hero -worshipping people. It has further been made plain that if he gets the nomination at all he, or his friends for him, will be obliged to make the ivsliest kind of a fight for it, not to say squabble.
 There has been an earnest and persistent effort to convince the people that General Grant stands upon very high ground in rela- tion to the Presidency for another term-that he had rather remain 8 private citizen, but wouldobey bis country's call, etc. Meanwhile his supporters have been industriously stfxing things" so that the country might call to suit them. The call from the Pennsylvania con- vention was not very loud one, but 1t pro- duced 8 response from somebody who assumes to speak for the General. We have been told that If the Republican national convention should nominate him in the same manner as any other candidate would be nominated he would deem it his duty to accept. Under the circumstances this seems like decided come down from the lofty position which he has been represented as occupying. If he still occupies that position his formal withdrawal from the contest, which has not been par icularly high-toned on the part of his SUD- porters, might naturally be expected. Some of the Republican newspapers which feel the inconsistency profess to expect that he will withdraw. We shall see.
 Whether General Grant means to be the next President or not, one thing is certain, and that is that the methods used to secure his nomination by the Pennsylvania autocrat and the New York autocrat do notrefecta any credit upon him or them in the minds of great many Republicans. Their attempts to suppress the voice of the people have an odor too like the late unsuccessful Maine attempt to the same purpose, though by other means. Moreover. many attribute to General Grant himself at least connivance with the tricksters.
 The people also see well enough that if Gen. eral Grant comes to nomination bya suppress sion of free popular opinion he must, if elected, be under the influence of the autocrats in his administration and in the composition of his Cabinet.
 If this process succeeds tens of thousands, in their anger, will refuse to vote with the Re- publicans under compulsion, let come what
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Price Four Cents,
Tremendous Wildcats in Ohe-
 mung County, New York.
50-POund Fellows That Snap a Trace,
 Chain Like PacIklhread.


 Chain Like Packthread. GFrom the Elmira Advertiserl For the last year or two people residing in and adjacent to the township of Oatlin, this county, have been aware of the presence of several wild animals, which appeared to the few that have accidentally seen them to re- semble wildcats or catamounts. During the present, winter numerous artifices have been used to capture them, one of which has re- suited successfully. On Saturday, the 24th ult., John Phillips, farmer, living at Catlin Centre, in passing through the woods, came upon the carcass of dead horse. and discov- cred unmistakable signs of the pres ence of the animals shortly previous. He at once rigged up and set three large steel traps and fastened them with large chains to trees. On Sunday morning he visited the traps to find that his efforts had resulted in the capture of a genuine wildcat. After ob. taining assistance from the house he endeav- ored to drag the cat by the chain attached to the trap, in which one of the animals legs had been caught. Finding this impossible, the. party succeeded in getting each of it's legs in separate traps, and, dragging it to the house, got it into cage. The animal weighs over 50 pounds, is 32 inches high, and will measure B feet in length.
 On the succeeding Sunday night the traps were again set, and on Monday morning early Mir. Phillips visited them again. He at this time found that one of the traps held an ani- nal similar to the other, but apparently younger and somewhat smaller This ani- nal was about 19 inches high, 2 feet in length and altogether more docile in it's appearance But it shows that it would hardly answer for pet. We are informed that dog belonging to one of the neighbors tackled the animal, and before the dog could be rescued the cat had literally torn him to pieces, although it was hampered by the steel trap and heavy chain at the time. One of the traps was missing and the chain (which was @ common trace chain) was snapped asun- der, proving beyond question that still an- other cat had been caught which was still larger and more powerful than either of those gacurad
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LYDIA E. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE COMPOUND.

It restores the blood to its natural condition directs the vital power arieh strengthens the muscles of the uterus and lifts it into place, and gives tone and strength, so that the cure Is radical and entire. 1t strengthens the back and pelvic region; it gives to the whole system it restores displaced organs their natural position. That feel ing of bearing down. causing pain weight, and back ache, is always permanently cured by its use.
 The patient who could before walk but few stops, with great pain, after the of this remedy walk miles without discomfort. It permeates every portion of the system, and gives new life and vgor. It removes Dyspepsia, Faintness, Flatulency, destroys all cravings for etnulants, and relieves weakness of the stomach It will cure entirely the forms of falling of the Uterus, Leucorrhoea, Painful MenstruatioD, Inflammation Liberation, Irregularities, F1oodngs etc. For the of Kid ney Complaints of either this Compound Is passed.
 It is impossible for woman, after faithful course of treatment with this medicine, to continue to have weakness of the uterus and thousands of women to- day cherish grateful remembrances of the help de- rived from the use of this remedy Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound is prepared ct the propri etors laboratory,
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 Price, S1. Six bottles to one address, S5s Mrs. Pnkham freely answers all letters of inquiry Send for pamphlets. Address as above.
 No family should be without Lydia E. Pinkhsrn's Liver Pills. They cure constipation, biiousnees and torpidtty of the liver.
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SALT RHEUM.
Tettel' or Salt Rheum

On tho Hands Cureds A gra teful letter Messrs. Weeks SS Potter: Gentlenen,-Having beer troubled for many with the Tetter or Salt Rheun and spent many hard-earned dollar, I was given a trial of your Cuticura and, thank God my hands are well. never had anything do me good like that. You may put this in the paper and welcome and may 1t do some other poor sufferer the same good it has done mel am well known here, having lived here most fifteen years and kept boarders for living, and sometimes my heart was sore, thinking would have to give altogether with my hands, having small family to take of but oh thank God, my hands are well, go again return thanks.
 Yours respectfully,
 ELIZABETH BUCKLEY, Littleton, N. H., May 30, 1878.
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The ''Kayoshk" party is a name the Boston Herald submits for the Independent Republi- cans of New York. The name is derived from Longfellow's ''Hiawatha," in which, speaking of sea-gulls, the poet alludes to ''Kayoshk, the noble scratchers."
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

It seems that there really is crack in the new Capital at Albany, but the experimenting builder says there is no cause for alarm or even for criticism ofsthe construction of the building. Hope not.
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The Cuticura Remedies are prepared by Weeks X Potter Chemists and Druggists 360 Washington Street Boston, and are for sale by all Druggists. Price of Cuticura small boxes 50 cents large boxes, contain ing two and one-hsH times the quantity of small S1 Resolvent, S1 per bottle Outcura soap 25 cents by mail, 30 cents; three cakes, 75 cents.
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FREELY LENT.
THE LADY OF LYONS,

THE LADY OF LYONS. I saw her f1rst at Mount Desert; We had desperate Irritation; In fact did but little else During the whole three months vaeato1. We met at Wallack's quite by chance; On one side sat the dragon mother, And, by the greatest luck in life, had seat upon the other. The play was Bulwer's Love and Pride; And when the final act was over, whispered, "Dear, be my Pauline, And I'll be Claude, thy faithful lover" A rosy blush osrspresd her checks Her eyes were hidden by their lashes, As with murmured 'sNo'' she turned My golden hopes to dust and ashes. But with loving little glance, She whispered when I'd called her carriage, 'fPauline and Claude would never do; They separated after marriage"
 Harvard Crimson.
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Thursday Eornfng, Feb. 12. 1880.

POLITICAL CONVENTIONS. Republican National Convention, Chicago, June 2. Connecticut Republican Convention, New Haven, April 2.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

Mcclellan has less apparent presidential fol- lowing than he ever had, according to the Newark (N. J.) Advertiser, and the same paper declares that his course as Governor of New Jersey has pleased neither friend nor foe
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12
(qticura The Great Skin Cure, The most Healing, Soothing, and Re- freshing External Application
 i'm the World

It rapidly heals Ulcers, Old Sores, and Dischargng wounds; Itching Piles and other Itching Affections that have been the torture of fetime thus afordng unspeakable qualification to thousans Burns Scalds Wounds and Testers; all Itching and Scaly Eruptions Loss of Hair Nothing like it has been known to the most intelligent physicans. It has swept host of poisonous remedies out of existence It is revolution ary in it's composition and mode of treatment ceeds in curbing every external affection At every stage 1t is ably assisted by Cuticura Soap, which is part of itself incidentally and at the same time the most delightfully."- fragrant and refreshing Toilet Bsth and Nursery Soap in existence.
 Out1cura Resolyent, powerful purifying agent and liver stimulant should be taken to neutralze and u!a cancer, canker, mAarial contagious diseases which maintain and foster diseases of the Skin and Scalp.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

Bank Superintendent Lamb, of New York, has tabulated the statements he has received in regard to the irregular payments made by the savings banks of the State, such as paying trustees for services upon committees, sub- scribing for charitable objects, paying for an nual suppers, and the like. MT. Lamb was of the opinion that these abuses were of recent growth, and he finds upon examination that the payments under this head from 1919 to 1862 are reported to be $4, 5s5, while the total payments from 1862 to 1879, as reported, ag- gregate $225, 900, exclusive of all that were made by failed savings banks. He has issueda stringent order to the savings banks upon this subject.
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 of New Haven and vicinity Inducements in new and standard varieties of Nursery stook for the Spring IS80 which cannot be surpassed in qua- fly price. Every tree, piant shrub, vine, any article delivered by us aha be of ths finest and best orous stock. Our local agent, MT. 0. G. wATKINso of place. ready to receive your orders and explain our mode of doing business and card addressed to him will be cheerfully responded to, and he will call and show specimens from which you can make selec- tions if desired. Very respectfully yours,
 VIM. O. ROBERTS & co. Address all orders to 5I4 State street jsl3 6un
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Suurnal and Qunrier.

EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY HARRINGTON & CO.,, No. 400 State Street, Courier Building.
 JOHN B. CARRIEGToN. EDWARD T. CARRINGToN. JOHN B. oARRINGToN, JR.
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FEMALE COMPLAINTS.

FEMALE weaknesses, so com mon to our best fe E male population, are generally manifested by the uneasy restless sensation of the patient. The stomach and nervous system all synpathetically dsordered in most diseases of the uterus There is heavy pain constantly felt the lower DOT tions of the back burning and sharp pain that is almost uncomfortable; soreness through the through the upper portion of the thighs; nausea in the stomach is of frequent occurrence pain and gid
 dness in the head, sense of confusion weakness, and constant running from or both eyes, some times follow sympathetic symptom of diseased uterus and with the weakness of the muscles there constant bearing down pain, pulling from the bowels that. renders it very painful toSwalk stand for any length of time.
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The ball given by Senor zamacona, the Mexican minister, at his house in Washington the other evening, is described as the most elegant and notable ever given in private residence there. The whole of the house, from foundation to cornice, was illuminated by gas jets in the Mexican national eolors. The interior was lavishly decorated. large annex was built in the garden for a ball room, the whole side opposite the house being cov
 cred with beautiful painting representing the city of Mexico and surrounding land. The other sides were hidden in bowers of shrubbery and flowers. Besides this annex, six large parlors on the first floor of the house were open to the guests, while beautiful ta- bles were spread in the large rooms above stairs. The company gathered included the elite of the brilliant society of the Capitol. This affair, with the splendid card reception at the White House, made the end of the so- cial season in Washington most brilliant one.
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The English papers are still attacking the Manchester manufacturers for losing the Chi nese trade by oversizing their goods. A Man chester firm was recently sued for damages be- cause consignment of gray shirtings which they had sent out to China proved to have A per cent. of foreign substances, running from starch to chloride of zinc and China clay. The goods routed, but the manufacturers put in the defense that this was the custom of the trade. The court, however, decided against them, the judge saying in his charge that the national character and commercial reputa- ton of the country" were involved. As one result of this practice, English imports into China of manufactured cotton have fallen since 1873 from $33, 12O, ,OOo year to $23,- O55, 900; while at two important ports, Shang hai and Chefoo, the import of American cot tons has increased in the last five years from almost nothing to respectable figure, and this in spite of the fact that they are 40 per cent dearer than the English goods.
 A look at map showing the numerous ca bles that have been laid in different oceans would surprise most people. There is not exactly "network" of them yet. but there are good many, and the work of laying them goes briskly on. Last year much was done in this line. Of the new cables the most impor- tant WAS the Atlantic cable, laid for the French company, from Brest to St. Pierre and on to Cape God, with a branch from St. Pierre to Canada. Another vast undertaking was that of laying the submarine cable from Durban to Alden, in Africa, in all 3,s41 nautical miles. A duplicate cable was also laid from Penang to the Island of Java, 1,310 miles in length, and the same company are now extending the line 1,180 miles farther, to Port Darwin. A cable 500 miles long has also been laid for the French Government from Marseilles to Algiers. An other, 147 miles long, has been laid across the Caspian Sea for the Russian Government. The Spanish Government has laid cable be- tween Spain and the Balearic Islands, 56 miles. The Danish Government has also used 52 miles of submarine telegraphic cable.
 Mir. Beeoher. in the last Christian Union, discusses 'sA Rotary Presidency" and gives many good reasons for continuous tenure in the public service. He deprecates the per-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

Mir. Beeoher. in the last Christian Union, discusses IA Rotary Presidency" and gives many good reasons for continuous tenure in the public service. He deprecates the per-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-12

atIon Is, In composition, principally the GLUTEN
 FLINT WHEAT CEREAL, a solid extract, the
 It has not only been highly recommended but s and Physclans--representlng very high degree Acceptable and Reliable Food for the Growth and {, and for MOTHERS lacking Sufficient Rourish- tive organs, 1t embraces In It's elementary compo- and Muscle. That which makes good Flesh and n--neVer constIpatIng. That which Is kind and cts preventive Of those Intestinal Disorders