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Year: 1869

REPUBLICAN SIMPLICITY OF PREsID-
ENT GRANT AND FAMILY.-A correspond
ent of the New York Sun says:


LONG BRANCH, July 26th.-After OBJ
serving the Grant family attentively one
week, your correspondent concludes, with
every one else, that they are the most
unassuming of people. Not one household
in a hundred, or indeed in thousand, in
this county, if exalted to the Grant family's
position would still be the plain unaffected
people that the Grants are. They are the
same honest citizens to-day that they were
nine years ago when plain Grant travelled
the Galena plank walk. On Thursday or
Friday last had occasion to pass the rooms
which the Presidential party occupy on the
first floor of the Stetson House, and one of
the doors being ajar l saw a slim, pale-faced
woman stitching busily on child's gar
ment, while on the stand beside her lay
book. l recognized her as the person
whom l had seen in public on the arm of
General Grant she is the first lady in the
land. Not long age, toward evening,
little boy playing on the greensward lost
his hat in the wind and it rolled near the
President, who stopped picked it up and
handed it to the loser.
Year: 1869

reflect that sound mind and body are tho lscst
necessary requisites to promote connubial hap
piness. Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage the
prosp, ct hourly darkens to the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair and llled VIII
the melancholy reflection thai the happiness "
another becomes blighted with your own.
Year: 1869

Eg- If a young woman wishes to
have herself published as fascinating,
beautiful and accomplished" let her
pack up her best clothes in a dirty
towel, crawlou of the back up stairs
window, some dark, rainy night, and
elope with the man that feeds and cur
ries her fathers horses. It's big
price to pay for compliments, but it
will bring them just as certain as
dirty barrel will beget musqaitos. In
fact, we never knew woman to make
very decided fool of herself, in any
way. without enhancing her charms
two or three hundred per cent by the
time the case goes into the papers.
Year: 1869

~ Wesnppose the best stories of
odd incidents in the career OF ministers
are told by clergymen themselves
Imagine yourself listening to grave
Methodist preacher who spoke of hav-
ing once passed a. night at rather
rough house in the country, and just
before going to bed suggested the
reading of a chapter in the Bible and
family prayer. The man of the house,
after hasty search, could find only
couple of torn leaves of the good book,
which he laid on the table, with the re-
mark:


81 really didn't know was so near
out of Bible!"
Year: 1869

EE~ Sun-Baths cost nothing, and
are the most refreshing, Hfe-giving
baths that one can take, whether sick
or well. Every housekeeper knows the
necessity of giving her woolens the
benefit of the sun, from time to time,
and especially after long rainy season
or long absence of the sun. Many
will think of the injury their clothes are
liable to from dampness, who will never
reflect that an occasional exposure Of
their own bodies to the sunlight is
equally necessary to their own health.
The sun-baths cost nothing, and that is
a misfortune, for people are still de-
luded with the idea that those things
only can be good or usefnl which cost
money. Let it not be forgotten that
three of Gods most beneicient gifts to
man--three things the most necessary
to good health-sunlight, fresh air and


water, are free to all; you can have
them in abundance, without money
and without price, if you will. If you
would enjoy good health, then see to it
that you are supplied with pure air to
breathe all the time; that you bathe for
ar hour or so in the sunlight; and that
you quench your thirst with no other
liquid than water.--JournaL of Health.
Year: 1869

Many years ago. writer and invalid physician while visiting the
Island st. crz for their health experienced and witnessed surprising and
effects the Rum there produced Of the nIds who ke
seeking health and inquiry and investigation obtained full history
It's medicinal virtues Re delighted and surprised anSaeE his recovery
which occurred determined possible the sole right manufacture
sell it in the United States.


The result his sbors glorious himself and suffering humanity
PLANTATION BTERS
TATIoN 9TTEa being article Of real merit founded upon principles
relying wholly the vegetable world for its medicinal effects worked rapid u


ton in the history medicine and became household word all civilized
eabase TlsSo-X taIsnan health
the PLANTATION BTER far exceeded the abilities the ropto supply


Notwithstanding the large importation Of st. cz Rum made expressly for the
pounding these R the quantity inadequate therefore became necessary
that arrangements extensive scale abroad should made and agent
dispatched st. Thomas for that purpose He fortunate securing and
leasing several plantations the largest and most productive estates the
Island Houses stills and presses erected as BY magic which utterly an
ished the natives The services experienced natives the island
cured and very the ppos the PLANTATION BERS position
supply their laboratory with all the perfectly pure cz Rum needed msuae
turing naoaA7oa represents
the natives crushing the otherwise preparing stills AM


As anae Fever and Ague Intermittent and Maous Dyspepsia and


other kindred diseases the the PLANTATION BTTERS unsurpassed the
history the world Over FIVE million bottles disposed annually They
adapted old and young male and female They agreeable and always
produce immediate beneficial result
Year: 1869

Preparation is warranted
for Tobacco, in any per-
strong the habit may be.


the money will be refund.
and harmless in all cases
break off the use Of To-
else Of the Will. Some.
nature in overcoming a
Year: 1869

bince fixing the best location for the line. The
Pseconi part confirms this miserable engineer
ing, and at the same time savors of another
raid upon the public purse to complete the
road in such manner that it will be of some
use to the country. Mr.. Howard says the
two companies are already running their
roads past each other, and that we are liable to
have lawsuit which will deprive us of our
through railroad to San Francisco for another
year.


Is there no method of stopping this
outrage on the public of the United
States3 Is there no Senator bold enough
to offer resolution calling for thorough
investigation into the affairs of both these
companies? If there is none the coun-
TRY will hold the United States Congress re-
sponsible for all the corruption with reference
to the Pacific railroads recently brought to
light.


N Numerous railroad lines, irrespective of COM
mon sense, are cutting up our Western terri
tory-poorly built, badly directed and run
ming wild in any direction that the whims of
the directors may indicate or their land specu-
lations demand. We ought to adopt the
French system, where every projected rail
road line is submitted to the approval of the
general government before it can be built
The route adopted would then tend to the de-
lvelOpment Of general national interests instead
OF the petty local ones which now make and
control railway enterprises. Who in Congress
will speak and represent the interests of the
country in two thousand millions of dollars in
vested in railroads?
Year: 1869

As-Tue lSGIsstOn spa ArteSsnn IIifh1u Spr1ngs
While the public mind exercised in regard to different min
ea springs and their healing properties Is well for those
who desire to be relieved Of their nrmes to look well into
the cadron OF bon: advert ements that issued
days and carefully select from the great number those Of
Of raising the dead and Of curing r the M 70 which flesh
heir have passed, and live In OF
which compss people who value health 70 think before
Bsson Ar.ssian Li:s spring possesse. superior merit


performs miraculous cures cannot brins the dying to fe


tuition and gives new life and spirits to those who mbbe s
healing waters II not alone contains Ltha, the valuable
ingredient so eec'ua in removing urae deposits, curing
rheumatism and gou but other ingredients which eradicate
dyspepsia pes kidney disease scroius and crofuous dis
and leaving the system In better condition. physi
caly and mentally, than any other known water


Tho fact OF this water being of twice the
strength Of any other known mineral water, and
mild cathartic, should make it to every inteii-
gent mind far superior water 70 others, espe
cialy IL contains all the ingredients OF those
springs which have worldwide reputation trial of is
remedy In disease is undergoing rigid test


in our Hospitals in this city and elsewhere, and promises
than could well be asked n its favor while hundreds
all over the United States already sounding forth 4. praise
a. uneqused medicinal agent such the world
knew before since the days of old when the waters
troubled by the hand OF Him who holds brittle thread Of
ne To The afflicted we say TRY and ee convinced" Il


Is all that II recommended to BE-. We have object to
misrepresent TO any one "Try and be convinced" we
and know OF is wonderful disease.


is for sale by all druggists. Depot No. Al Park row.
Year: 1869




Prcss-Signs Of Alarm.


The republican journals are very much per-
lplexed and somewhat alarmed by the late
tpungent, independent, Outspoken views of
Senator Sprague on the political and social
corruptions and demoralizations of the day,
and on the dangers thus threatening the coun-
try. Nor is this party perplexity surprising.
According to the dogmas of party-this party
or that party-the opinions of Mr.. Sprague
are rank heresies.. But they are working in
many minds. In truth, the great body of our
thinking people are revolving the question
SIS there any hope of reformation of tho
existing abuses, political and moral, frightful
as they are, short of complete overthrow of
the political parties and party principles Of the
day" Then these other questions are sug-
gested: Where is this general reform to
'begin2 What evils shall it undertake to
remedy? Where are the materials and the
means for new and Independent party or
ganization2 Who will lead of, and who will
follow, when the party in power have all the
spOils and the party out of power are as
stupid as the Bourbons in learning nothing
We cannot answer these inquiries just yct
but the public mind is not satisfied with things
as they are, nor with things as they promise
to be under tho new administration. Senator
Sprague is aware Of this, and has been giving
voice to his convictions. One thing is GER
tain, too, that things as they are cannot last
much longer. From all the signs of the times
social, moral, religious and politcal-we shall
have tremendous political upheaval and revo-
luton in or before the year of grace 1872.
Year: 1869

Young men troubled with emissions In sleep,-a
complaint generally the result OF s bad habit in
youth scientifically end perfect cure war
ranted or no charge made


Hardly day passes but we sre consulted by ore or
more young men with the above disease, so1e OF
whom are as weak and enaciated az though they had
The consumption, and by their friends are supposed 10
have it. All such cases yield to the proper and only
correct course OF treatment, and In short time are
made to rejoice In perfect health.
Year: 1869

And pulseless and cold, with Derringer
by his side and bullet in his heart. tbansh
still calm as in life, beneath the snow. Law he
who was at once the strongest and yet the
weakest of the outcasts of Poker Flat
Year: 1869

marriage ceremony performed in the
old South Church, and Alferd Suth-
Early in the New Year there was a
crton was the groom, and Isabel
Winchester was the bride. An ele-
CANT house on Bacon street received
the young couple, for Alfred is en-
gagged in business at Boston, and ev-
cry year the hale old General comes
down from his house in n to visit
his children.


' So you see that politeness gained
a husband for one woman; and it will
bring happiness to all, if they will
but practice it; for true politeness
springs frem tho heart, and is but the
effervcscence Of a kindly, Christian
spirit, anxious to promote the we'll
being Of those with whom it comes in
contact.
Year: 1869

The following maxims or rules OF
action might, If strictly observed, 60
far to increase the happiness. or, at
least, to diminish the inquictudc and
miseries of life:


Observe inviolably truth in your
words and integrity in your actions.


Accustom yourself to temperance
and be master IF your passions.


BE not too much out Of humor with
the world: but remember it is world
of Gods creating, and however sadly
it is marred with wickcdncss and folly
yet you have found in it more comforts
than calamitics, more civilities than
affronts, more instances Of kindness
toward you than Of cruelty


Try to spend your time uscfully.
both to yourself and others.


Never make an enemy nor lose .
friend unnecessarily.


Cultivate such habitual cheerful
ness of mind and evenncss Of temper.
as not to be rufiled by turmoil, incon-
veniences, and crosses.


BE ready to heal breaches in friend
ship, and to makc Differences, and shcn
litigation yourself as much as possi-
Bile, for he is an ill-calculator that
does not perceive that ono amicablo
settlements is better than two law suits


BE it rather your ambition to acquit
yourself we'll in your proper station
than to rise above it. .......


Dcspise not small honest gains, and
do not risk what you have on the de-
lusivc prospect of sudden riches.


If you are in a comfortable thriving
way keep in it, and abide your own
calling rather than run the chance Of
another. In a word, mind to "use
the world as not abusing it," and
probably you will find as much com.
fort in it as most fit for frail being
who is merely journeying through it
toward an immortal abode.
Year: 1869

Why should the Federal Govern
ment pay thirty million Of dollars per
year to the National Banks for issu-
ing q blue back currency when il
can issue grcenhaeks. better cur
rency, without paying anything at
all:
Year: 1869

HUsK MArs.-To make an excellent
door mat, take an inch plank of tho
size desired and bore 3-4 inch holes
through it with their centre twoinch-
es apart, into these draw dampcncd
corn husk, and trim off about two in
ches long on each side. This mat is
good either side up. Anybody can
easily make one, and every one c@n
keep his boots clean. much to the
qualification of good house-keepere.
Year: 1869

by taxing the bonds just as all other prop
er,y is taxed, we could dispense either
with the incomc-tax or with the duties on
tea, coffee, and salt. Is it not partisan i'd
iocy to reject such relief
Year: 1869

Tho following resolution was on
motion adopted:


To the Board of Supervisors of
Howard county Iowa


Your committee on township off,
GERS accounts would report that We
have examined the following accounts
and recommend them to be allowed.
Year: 1869

THE Boston Commercial Bulletin pro.
pounds the following questions tor the
Musical Committee of the Peace Festival ::
Is a cat-o'nine tails strinCod instru-
mcnt?"


When vocalist sings bass, what will
be the tenor of his remarks


Is twenty the score of the opera2


Is snoring sheet music?


Is there to be any dew ate Mt the per
formance; and if not, will it be much
missed?


Are twenty four sheets of music noces-
sary for musical choir?


DO the Intellectual efforts of man to lift
a barrel of sugar come under the name of
sweet strainsY


Is musical argument good sound rea.
soningg


What does the musical scale weighY
Is an applicant who comes to sing once
better acquainted with the bars than one
who has been to Sing Sing twiceH
Speaking of ages, would you call the
| piano forty?
Is there any reason 10 expect that be
cause you go to Singer for sewing ma
chine, you could go to Sewer for singing
machine?
win not the most popular air with
young ladies and gentlemen at the per
formauce be the heir to u large fortuue'


Are fingers hand organs?


Among the military music will you in
troduco "quad drlll for printersy


Ought Haydn to be made great handl
of in presenting the programme of sacret
music


And finally, will ladies with "band
boxes, and apothcCaries who are willini
to give vial in 80 low that everybody
can have one, be admitted free?
Year: 1869

One day there was great humping in
my cellar, and if you had gone down
there you would have seen that one of the
windows had been opened, and that sticks
of wood, some square, some round, some
three-cornered, big and little, knotty and
clear, all sawn the right length for the
stove, were pouring in through that win.
dow; and every stick as it came down
seemed to say, "Stand clear, or you'll get
hurt" SO | stood clear, and let the
workers have it all their own way.


Isuppose the one who sent it thought
that splitting it would be good exercise for
the minister, and he thought so too. So |
went at it, But pretty soon big stick
turned up, full of hard knots on
every side. / fancied that one of these
knots looked like an eye, and that it kept
watching me as picked up one stick after
another, and LETT it untouched. In fact, il
almost seemed to say, "Split little sticks,
if you have mind, but | dare you TO
touch me-"


1t was a great annoyance to sec it there
every day but the question was how to
get rid of it. 1t was too good TO he
thrown away, and it was too big to 60
| into the stove. My only course was to try
| to split il. SO one day when felt strong
in my bones, | laid it on the block with the
eye up. Then putting all my strength
into my arms, | sent my ak fair across the
eye, and through it went.


To my surprise, the old stick split more
easily than many Others before it. AnC
then could not help thinking how trut
this is all through life. How often do mer
and boys fancy that some duty is very
| hard, and work all around it, aud fear tC
| tOuch it, hanging back until they can do 81
no longer, and then make good effort
and find that it is real easy, and that they
have had all their troublesome fears fo
nothing.


Boys, remember that knotty stick
When you have any work to do, don
stop to think how hard it is, but take holC
at once braVely hit it fairly in the eye
and, ten to one, you will be through be
| fore Won know IL
Year: 1869

WE HAVE ALREADY REFERRED to the dis
closures made by some of the Talbot Coun-
ty Democratic newspapers concerning the
great extravaganza of their party, during
their administration of affairs, for the past
two or three years. The Star, which is de-
voting itself to these exposures, says that if
the same party continue to rule, and the
people submit to their pretentions, white
" wash all the doings of the last two Yeas,
land thus permit them to go on from bad
" to worse, we believe in the next five years
they would swamp Talbot county" This
is bad state of affairs, but it only gives
fair indication of what has been the unfor
tunate condition of Maryland local politics
since 1866.
Year: 1869

The DELAwAREAN DEvoTEs long article
to the view that the numerous crimes, now
being reported throughout the country, are
the result OF the late civil war" Then the
of the DelaWarean's friends,
who plunged the country into that war, for
the base purpose of destroying the Republic,
is even greater than has yet been supposed.
Not only the blood and suffering of the war,
but the injury ofsociety, after it was over. =
Fill up the fearful account
Year: 1869

A WASHINGTON TELEGRAM says it is esti-
mated by competent officials there that the
receipts from Internal Revenue and imports
VIII, for the fiscal year ending 30th June,
1870, exceed four hundred millions, and that
the expenditures of the government will not
exceed three hundred millions, leaving sur
plus OF over one hundred millions towards
reducing the public debt.
Year: 1869

TaE VIRGINIA Conservative State Central
Committee has advised the Legislature to
elect United States Senators at tho m Getting
on the 9th of October. On account OF the
influence being exerted In this direction, It
seems extremely probable that such will be
the action of the Legislature.
Year: 1869

The EASTERN SHoREMAN, published at
Salisbury, (Wicomlco Co., admits the exis-
tence of dissensions and discomfort in the
Democratic party of Maryland, but consid
ers that these are only such as is natural
when one party is greatly in the ascendency
and that u Is not worth willie to look Tor any
serious disruption as their result. In that
County, it is confident there will be no
trouhle
Year: 1869

In one Georgia town the hogs have
found out that when steamer touches at
the wharf some corn is usually scattered
about. Accordingly the sound of steamers
whistle drives the entire hog population to
tha river side.
Year: 1869

! sSCMCMCK1B EUl1l1ON0C SyEUpa

 Seaweed Tonic and Mandrake Pts win cure Consurnp- tion Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia if taken according !o They are s three to be taken at the !me They cleanse the stomach relax the liver and put n to work then the appetite becomes good the food A gests ana makes good blood the patient begins to grow

 mean the diseased matter rpens the ungs and the patient outgrows the disease and gets wen This is the only way to cure consumption.

 delpha owes his unryaed success in the trestme of
Year: 1869

iication of the 18th Article of the Amend ment to the Constitution.

 In conclusion, ask patience a"d forbear- ance, one toward another, throuchout the land, and determined effort on the part of every citizen to do bis share towards cement ing a happy Union, and ask the prayers of the Nation to Almighty God in behalf of this consummatiOn.
Year: 1869

THE PORK PACKERS TAX.-In the case OF
the appeal OF the pork packers against the de-
cision Of the Revenue Bureau, taxing them as
manufacturers, the decision was sustained by
Commissioner Delano but he agreed to order
Collectors to suspend the collection of the tax
until January LIST, because he does not believe
that Congress intended to tax provisions.
Year: 1869

The CENSUS COMMITTEE win meet here on
the 18th instant, when General Garfield, chair
man OF the committee, will present a hill he has
prepared for the taking of the next census, and
Will ask its approval by the committee, i'm order
that it may be acted upon early i'm the ensuing
session Of Congress-
Year: 1869

MINISTER MOTLEY was instructed 10 secure.
II possible, the negotiation OF an important
treaty with great Britain regarding the inter-
consular service. The negotiations are likely to
prove successful, and the protocol Of the treaty
will be probably submitted to the Senate in De
cember.
Year: 1869

Ex-GOvERNOR Low, our new Minister to
China, yesterday had interviews with the Pres
ident and Secretary OF State. His instruction.
contemplate a full and fair trial of what is
known as the conciliatory policy.