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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10

To the Editor OF THE REPUBLICAN:
As the time draws near TO select candidates for
representation in Congress, the interest among tho
people that the best men be selected becomes mora
manifest and intense. This is right and proper.
The voice Of the people in this matter should be
more potential; that of the politician less. The
right for the right place is sure to beseleced
In this-the seventh district-no better man for
the place can be found than the present incum-
bent, Hon. John Paul and he will receive the
unanimous nomination Of the convention when 1t
assemblies, and will be reelected on the 9TH OF
November next by a greNtly-increased majority
over all competitions Men equally as good, We
have no doubt, will be selected in the other dis
pic Of the districts 10 make their own seItc-
ton without interference. AS TO the Congress-
man large, We feel that we are equally inter
esied with other portions of the state and have
right to express IL preference, aud through the
medium of your paper We otler 10 the people OF
Virginia the name OF
MAJOR SAMUEL N. YosT, OF sTAUSToN,
as one than whom no o her person more tittcd
for the place can be found within the broad limits
of the commonwealth. Major iost Is acknowl-
edged by both political friends and foes TO be q
man OF marked ability, strict integrity, and earn
csly devoted TO the material interests and pros
periy OF his native state. lie hrs long been an
important factor in the politics OF the state, and
has done more by his editorials TO break the power
aud spirit Of Boulbonism, and widely disseminate
| tuose principles of Liberalism now dominant,
| than any other individual within It's borders:
| Always conservative in his views and respectful
| in his demeanor, he commands the admiration
aud respect of his opponents. His nomina-
| ton wifi harmonic and unite oil sections
and classes-Stiaightouts Coalitonists, ReadJust-
| crs, Liberals-all, OF Whatever name who Oppose;
| tie narrow minded, hide. bound Bourbons VIII
rally to his support. The valley VIII enthusiasts
| cally indorse him; Piedmont Underwater and the
| great southwest Will heartily respond by sending
| up greatly Increased mrjonties Tor the champion
OF liberalism and equal rights. Then let the con-
vention nominate Major lost for Congressman. T.
large aud the people viii see 10 Il that Virginia
| increases her renown by electing another accom-
plishcd, hard working, public-spirlted, and lib
ernl. minded Representative TO the National COn-
| gress, COALITIoNlSrS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10

Thick as is an elephants skin, no living creature
suffers more from flies mosquitoes, leeches, and
other veTmin than he. The pores are very large
and gNdHies and mosquitoes, Sc, worm themselves
whole day long they arc constantly throwing up
dirt squirting SALIVA or water, TO get rid Of these
pests to the great annoyance OF their riders. They
snoro u great deal when asleep and have oflen
seen them resting their heads on an outstretched
foot when lying down They are very human
like in many of their ways. They got n piece Of
themselves with the tip OF their proboscls aud II
they cannot reach the place with that they take
M branch and use that, Natives say they plug
up bullet holes with clay, but never knew an
instance of Il myselE--L0ndoa Field.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10

Professor Mark H. Beecher captain retired), U,
s. n, died May %, ut his home ut Albion, n. y.
Professor Beecher entered the service June H. 1871
aud until March, 1877, sent to sea to instruct
young midshlpmen. lie was sent to Annapolis
when the Naval Academy was established, and
every man who was midshpman or an officer
was placed on the retired list, in March, 1869
loved "Old Mark" Many the lniddy-captain.
and commanders nOw-whO owe their class stand
ing TO the goodness and keen Judgment Of Pro-
fessor Deecher lie was seventy. live year of age
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10
ON THE HURRY OF THIS TIME.


NONUEAU,
with slower pen men used to write.
fold, when "letters were polite"
In Aunas or In Georges days
They could afford to turn a phrase,
Or trim struggling theme Alright.
They knew not steam; electric light
Not yet had dazod their calmer sight
They melted out both blame aud praise
With slower pen,
Too swiftly now the hours take flight
What's read at morn Is dead at night.
scAnt space have we for arts delays,
Whose breathless thought so briefly stays
We may not work-ah would we might
With slower pen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10

General William s. Harvey, tho eghty-two-
year-old veteran Of the Black Hawk, Seminole
Mexican, and Sioux wars, is now looking remark
apply well and vigorous aud his stately form IS not
yet bowed by the weight OF advancing years.
Memory and eyesight however, are beginning 10
fail. one of the great Western railroad companies
recently offered him 10000 acres Of land as com.
pensation for the influence for peace he exerts
over tho Indian tribes, aud to Induce him 10 re-
IT, He spends his winters at his Southern homo
near Pass Christian. Miss, aud his summers in 81
Louis, Mo,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10
A Dend Give AMny.

They wero speaking about cranial deformitles
down at the corner grocery last evening. ~
hold" said fly young man, "that man with q
big head Is Just as apt to be burned fool man
with q small head" "True," replied an elderly
man, who was holding down the cover TO the
sugar barrel, "hut he ginerally knows II, and
don't give himself away" The young man or
dered a bottle ofspruce beer.-Nelo Haven Register
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10
nr.. nunstry to mn Edinburgh Audience.

When Ms. Langtry closed her engagement at
Edinburgh on Saturday night, May 90 the Thea
tire Royal was again packed from floor to ceiling
the audience numbering little short of 1000 per-
sons
When the curtain fell for the last time the en-.
thusasm of the audience reached a climax, and
in response 10 the plaudits showered on her, Mrs.
Langtry made the following speech:
should like so much TO tell you before leave
Edinburgh how grateful am for the kind way In
which YOU have received me-realy so much
more than / deserved or expected because, of
course | am quite novice, and nll the grand
talent comes here from all parts of the world.
have only been on the stage very short time
since the 18th OF January-so that this makes
learn TO act in that short time, any more than TO
| paint picture. / am as much surprised To find
myself standing here before you as you must be TO
| see me. / have great deal TO learn; but shall
| work very very hard in the hope that next time
| | come here may really merit your approval. /
| shall remember my first visit TO Edinburgh with
| the greatest pleasure and, indeed ought to feel
| quite at home here, for am half Scotch. My
| mother was q Scotch woman, and was born In THIS
| my thanks, and hope that II may not be long be-
fore come back % this beautiful Edinburgh aud
4" bonnie Scotland"
| During the delivery OF this impromptu speech
| Mrs Langtry, who had been presented with three
| bouquets, was again and again applauded. on
| leaving the iheater for the Royal Hotel she was
| followed by u large crowd, who cheered Justify
| Earlier in the day about 500 persons had assem-
| bed IN front Of the hotel TO geo her go out for
| drive and on Sunday afternoon several hundred
| persons congregated for similar purpose.
| Me Cc0Lsnan,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10

The Chamber Of Commerce Of Liverpool
presented an address to General Lucius
Fairchlld ON the occasion OF his departure for
America Alta luncheon given to General Fairchild,
Mr.. Downdcs proposed his health, aud dwelt upon
the ablo aud courteous manner in which he dis
charged the duties Of the United States consulate
at Liverpool when he was in charge oft
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10

Saline Valley, Inyo County, is one of the most
remarkable places in the State. 1t is simply an i'm
mense basin. say 10 by % miles in size surrounded
on all sides with great mountains. At the lowest
point of depression is found some 1900 acres of
pure salt-milions of tons of it-glislening like
crusted snow. Bordering on this on all sides, OK
cept the west, come miles square of sandy dusty
lands, cHustic with alkdli bOrlN, or similar de-
posits.-Ffom The San Francisco Gull.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10

When you sec on the walls pictures oflions, elc-
plants, tigers, firing men cut of cannons, horses
Standing on their hind legs 30. you may know
that tho time Of year has arrived When uagedy
must take back seat.-BoS.0a Courier.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10

At the Continental Hotel, In Philadelphia, they
charge ten cents u copy for all the New York pa
pers, aud FIVE cents copy for lhree-cent paper
published within three blocks Of the hotel
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10
GYPSIEs, on WHY WE WENT GYPSY1NG IN
THE SIIs1lRAS. nv Do LEWIS, NJ. ID. New
York; NJ. l.. Holtrook q Co. Washington
INN. Il. L,lLaIn

This narrative IL the story Of n threeyea camp
In California, whittier the Doctor went in search
Of that health which, while teaching others the
way to acquire, no had himself overtaxed aud
neglected. There are many thrilling incidents of
adventure told in pleasant and graphic manner,
and the book will be read with interest Besides,
there is no inconsiderable amount Of Information
in regard TO the country, the climate and the 70:
sources OF the Pacific SLOPE ana tue customs anu
habits OF the more recently settled localities,
where n city consists Of four huts aud a mining
camp and there arc not enough inhabitants IN a
whole county as would fill country school
house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10
SOUTH MOUNTAIN MAGIC. A narrative. BY
MADELAINE VINTpN DAHLoRES. Bostoni
JAMES IL, OsgoOd & Co.

James II. OsgoOd Il Co.
To those who delight in the narration OF the
marvellous the wonderful, and the uncxplainable-
and there arc none who unattraced by stories OF
this kiud--,his latest hook of Mrs. Dahlgren will
be found most Interesting In a style peculiarly
fvlictous she has related the numerous superstl-
lions that cluster about her summer home on South
Mountain, and the wierd tales are so graphically
given that one can almost sec tic imaginary
spOOks, the black dog the white woman and the
Ike. There are some incidents which are MS urcd
to be fncs that will afford excellent
opportunity for the skepucal 20 pom
der ON and explain, " possible. The tradi-
tlons Of early days are full of interest from the
first story OF the young Michigan soldier who de-
serted that he might remain with the inn- keepers
daughter, with whom he was suddenly smitten, TO
the wonderful powers Of the witch Of South
Mountain, who cnsls spells, frctells events, aud
cures all sorts of ills, form no small portion OF in
teiest in the book, which from Tvs intrinsic merit,
inside from the high reputation Off accompisht d
author, will no doubt become very popular, and
meet with an extended sale.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

BRUsHLANp. BY JoItS DARBY, author Of orr = t odd
ing" "Two Thousand Years Amer" Sc, Sc.
Philadelphia; ]. u. Bippincott q Co. washing
ton: z. @. Purcell
There is more information In regard to the for
eign shore Of New Jersey contained IN this book
than in any other work, unless IL may be the re-
ports OF the State legislature and hero Is told In
a far more attractive manner The book is de-
cidedly interesting, the philosophy running
through II showing the result OF much thought,
although at times tngo ofpcdantry is observable,
while there lots OF hard acts aud solid truths
in regard TO arn ing and the dguity OF labor that
deserve TO be remembered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10
BIooEN; Speculation ;, % q the Origin and Mature

DR.. Elliott Coues, from whose recent address be-
fore the Philosophical Society this little pamphlet
Is arranged, has scientific record ofwork une-
qualed in variety, extent, and perfection, and has
won repute rs a scientst-p philosopher, adding
greatly to his honors in England, as at home, by
the lectures and treatises which he has given 10
the public the last three years. close student Of
| philosophy an earnest adherent and friend OF
| Darwin, All evolutionist Of thorough convict II,
and possessed Of genius which must seek truth for
itself, lie has presented in this form the result oil
much thought and research with q firm and vi.
talized flow Of original ideas, with lucidity and
scholarly beauty of dictlon scarcely comparable
| except, perhaps, by some OF Ruskius Oxford lee
lures, and entirely unmarried by attempt NJ philo-
sophie polemcs the least appearance OF The school
| mans cant or approach to class or creed With
admirably original definitions in its application
the idea which has occupied the minds OF all great
teachers who have become immortal since Fot
vital force spirit force" is presented, "the pc.
| tency under the agency of which matter assumes
the form and functions Of life in the concrete"
| Soul he defines as the quantity Of spirit which
any living being may possess" My mind affords
no definition OF spirit II may not call 1t self
illmitabe in time, and space, and its sum
being in word. infinite. am unable to draw
any distinction between spirit in its lotallty aud
that universal mind or supreme, intelligence
which we mean when we speak or think of God.
With the weapons of science he attacks the
theories of maerlalistic aud atheistic physicists
| WIN, II ~ PoNOi, lNSl Cllul'
lenged to defend them. OF mind. the Doctor says
| my hypothesis, which recognizes tho existence
of spirit us determining life, aud makes life thu
cause, not the consequence, of organization en-
ables us to reconstruct the paralelogram of force
aud strike the balance of power not between the
mechanical forces Of the material particles them
selves but between these aud the conscious powe
of SIP rit-the will of the Ego This is tn,
resultant which apparently constitutes mind -
Intelligent voliton," tie manner in which will
power is made through the brain and the machin
cry of the body TO act upon matter, is described a.
n "counterlet in the flute human microcosm o
tho described creation of the macrocosm by inf
mite power divine Biogon an original term
defined us life itself" as spirit in combination
with the minimum of matter necessary TO It's mani
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10
AMERICA AND FRANCE; TIIEINFLUENCE0 OF
THE UNITED STATES ON fRANCElN THE
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. BY LEWIS RosEN-
THAI New York; Henry Holt Il Co. Washing
tim. EObprt Hpnll.

THE UNITED STATES ON FRANCElN THE
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. by LEWIS RosEN-
THAI; New York henry Holt u Co. washing
ton: Robert BealL
The friendly alliance between the French and
ourselves commenced when we were struggling
for our independence has continued ever since,
and now that France has developed into sister
republic and can claim governmental kinship,
the kindly and friendly relations are even more
close and near. The influence that even we, even
as young government, exerted upon the ancient
monarchy in the last century, which was the germ
that grew and fructifed Into the present de-
mocracy, is set forth with great clearness
and effect III this book by Lewis RoZenthal who in
the work shows the result of extreme care in the
digest of his material and discriminating thought
III his deductories. The many incidents told OF
Benjamin franklin during his sojourn in Paris,
cam, of great interest. III fact, tho relations
oi France and America between the years lIl6 and
1884, before during aud ut the climax OF the French
Revolution are traced, and tie influence one
country exerted upon the other Mt these three
different periods is established by authentic and
mostly contemporary documents. How great the
author believes that influence to have been may
be gathered from tie concluding paragraphs III
| which he says Before the struggle between the
| Frcnch Court and French nation, America urged
The people OF France to tue conquest of consti-
seled moderation In the heat of the battle the
American republic pleaded for justice and for
| peace. In view Of such facts the people OF the
United States may well feel justified in the belief
| that they have fulfilled the great historic law OF
| compensation, and have amply repaid the debt OF
| gratitude which they owed the French nation for
services rendered IN the war ofindependencc'
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-20
The Changing Leaves

A party of ladies and gentlemen were
being entertained one day this autumn
at the house of Mr., Blank, violent
temperance declaimer, of Bangor, Me-,
who was himself suspected in the habit
OF secretly drinking whisky not unire-
quently.
While he had been called out Of the
room for few minutes the company
discussed the question why the leaves on
the maple trees about his door should
have turned so bright hue. Nobody
could explain it,
As be came back again Mrs. @, limo.
Gently asked him if he could tell why
leaves should suddenly change their col.
or from green to bright red. He was
unaware that she was speaking of his
own trees, and promptly replied;
III 10 because they blush for shame
at the sly drinking habits Of their own.
ers.
There was 50 much Of a muchness to
this answer that Mrs G. could only an.
swer
IL believe that's sou
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-20
Personal.

DEAR BRO MEEK, Ed. The Central Meth
odist" Catlettsburg KY | see in the last
Central that you want a remedy for sick
headache. If you will use remedy tina.
you advertise in your paper every week, |
am sure, you will be greatly benefited there
by and believe, cured. have been a
sufferer from sick headache, can say
from infancy, and have tried every remedy
| could ge., and never found anything to
do me any good until used Simmons Liver
Regulator. | feel for any one that suffers
with that terrible disease and hope you
will give it TRIAL.
CS MORRIS Brownsville, w Va,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-20

AMONG the ladies who may read this
there may be several sickly ones who have
made up their minds to act on the old saw
which specifics that "What can't be cured,
must be endured" While the truth of
the old proyerb is sclf-evident it is Just
possible they may have erred in Judgment
as to possibilities Of the healing art outside
of the medical profession, and before Civ
ing up in despair they had better test the
efficacy Of Mrs Lydia Z. Pnkhams Veg
etable Compound, which is now attracting
universal attention.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-20
NINA'S CONFESSION,

At last they have given rue pen, ink
and paper. At last can write out my
story and send it into the world-the
world that shall Judge me and whose
judgment do not fear.
glanced up just now from my busy
writing. What did see? a room
scrupulously clean and neat But there
is something odd something wanting
What is ii?
Oh, see There is not piece of
china, a piece of glass, single article
OF bric-a-brac which lends to any apart
ment that graceful air of living.
And why? Because china might be
broken, and sharp. edges cut. They do
not even leave me an ivory paper-knife
to cut the leaves Of the magazines which
lie upon my table,
Perhaps YOU have guessed the secret
am about to tell you. lam in mad
house and they call me mad.
had to lay down my pen here and
laugh How strangely my laugh sounds
in this quiet room!
WAS eighteen when my uncle brought
me to his home. He had but one daugh-
ter, a year younger than myself. She
was still at school. Would that ] had
never seen her fair, false face! i should
have been Donald's wife then, and now
but have not told you Of Donald.
He was my unclc's partner To my
uncle he was almost SON. Indeed, |
always think it had been his cherished
hope that one day he would sustain him
this relation; but, be this as it may, be
was constantly at our house | shall
never forget the first day saw Donald
Craig. loved him then, love him
now; | shall love him in my grave.
was sitting alone in the library, gazing
dreamily into the fire, when he and
Uncle Frank entered together.
nina. dear said the latter, "Mr.
Craig dimes with MS to-day. Let me pre-
sent him to YOU
We went in to dinner later, but
could eat nothing, nor did talk much.
He talked and listened; but after din
ner, of my own accord, | went over to
the piano, opened it, and sat down.
First ! let my fingers idly wander over
the keys, then | struck a prelude and
began to sing.
Before my song was finished Donald
had risen and crossed TO my side |
knew that he would come; ] knew that
had begun to exercise my power-the
power which | made oath to myself
should usurp his life.
No one spoke when | finished; no one
spoke for an hour, when / arose from
the piano
Donald drew long sigh, as Of one
surteited with ecstasy.
lie came very often afterthat evening.
Oh, how looked forward to his visits
how hungcred for his presence; how
thirsted for his voice' Yet | knew
knew aIways-that he did not love me
! fascinated bewidcred him, but
could not touch his heart.
10 every sense appealed except tn,
sense OF loving. In vain strovc to dis
gulse the truth from myself 1t was al
ways before me, Yet he could not sta,
away from me. There were times whci
he made the effort. He ALWAYS failed
and could see his anger n, his failuro
No matter whore he was. what he wa
doing could wish and will him to m,
side. Of this secret control he had n,
idea; but all the same it fretted an,
CALLED him.
So the months fitted away, until IN
summer came, and brought with it. wit
its sunshine and it, birds, OF which sh
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-20
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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-20

The Gas trust of Philadelphia fur.
nishes the city with free gas. aud to
private consumers makes a reduction OF
10 cents per 1000 cubic feet from last
years rates. By this action taxpayers
are saved S194, 900 annually, while the
aggregate saving to private consumers
will be something like Sl44,00