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Year: 1869

Any farmer who docs not practice
saving pieces would be surprised at the
real profit derived by laying up the odds
and ends about his premises. Every
day, almost, there are bits thrown away,
at the time considered of no value,
which, perhaps, not many days subse-
Quent would save both time and money.
How many times year does a farmer
want strip Of board, a piece Of wedge
or pine timber, something fora hammer
handle or ralle-tooth, which can not be
obtained without spelling valuable ma
terial, or going to some carpenter shop
and perhaps, while this delay is made, a
team and hired man are standing still,
waiting for broken tool to be put in
order.-Ohj0 Farmer.
Year: 1869

LrING.-No vice more easily than this
Supplies mans conscience He who
tells lies frequently will soon become an
habitual liar, and will soon lose the
power of readily distinguishing between
the conceptions of the imagination and
the recollections of his memory.
Year: 1869

EThe United States Supreme Court
has decided that any alien white woman
married to Il citizen of the United States
is q citizen under the act of 10th Feb
ruary, 1876, which is in the following
language: Any woman who might
lawfully be naturalized under existing
laws, married or who shall he married
to citizen Of the, United States, shall
be deemed and taken to be a citizen OF
the United States" There has hitherto
been a great diversity Of opinion as to
the construction OF the above act.
Year: 1869

should have been conceived, or be now
in process of execution, betokens, we
cannot but think, a very considerable
degree Of weakness in the Radical party.
Men do not seek endorsements TIL
they need them and this wild scheme
Of buying Southern support indicates be-
yond all doubt q deey-seated conviction
among the Radical leaders that there are
causes at work to operate most serious
defections In their Northern ranks. OF
course they would not own it; it is the
part Of strategy to keep up tremendous
drum-beatiDg and marching and coun-
ter-marching where the lines are slim.
But one thing is eertsin: Grant would
not have bid for scalawsg support in the
appointment of Cresswell, and Congress
would not now be utilizing Southern
State offices, If there was not something
wrong in the North. The rogues are
losing ground, depend upon it.
Year: 1869

Ine anniversaries have SO engrossed the
attention OF the different churches and pastors
and 80 crowded the newspapers with special
matter that we do not find this week SO large
a field to make up our summary from as usual.


The Biddeford journal learns thet there
was an interesting service at the Universalist
vestry last Sabbath evening, at which time
church organization. was formed with about
thirty members. The interest which has been
growing, and which has taken root in this
form Of church has come, in great mea-
sure, from the evening conference meetings
which have been very successful during the
winter and spring. The rite of baptism was
received by about twenty. Others have ex-
pressed much interest.


The new Universalist church at Spring
field Mass, is to be dedicated on Wednesday
next.
Year: 1869

Boston is so occupied with the approach
ing Peace Jubilee that the anniversaries which
are occurring this week scarcely attract pass
ing attention.-A


The readers of the Argus think SO, no doubt,
since they are left to conjecture whether there
there is any observance of anniversary week
this year. All the rest of the world has dis
covered that the anniversaries are attracting a
great deal of attention, and the readers of the
Press have found that some rather interesting
meetings have been held. Here is what the
Boston Post says:


This has been the most agreeable and sue
cessful anniversary week remembered by 'the
oldest inhabitant." The weather has been
more pleasant, the attendants more numerous,
the interest more intense, the proceedings
marked by greater enthusiasm and ability,
and the general result more satisfactory than
than ever before
Year: 1869

DoGBERRY ExPoUNDs.--The Argus has ex-
planned! When it says that reduction of
seven millions in the debt this month will save
no interest, it means that SO far as the re-
duction is brought about by an increase of
gold or currency in the Treasury, and not by
payment of the bonds, there is no saving of in
terest, and SO far as it is brought about by the
purchase of bonds there is no saving, because
the bonds are not cancelled, but merely laid
aside, properly stamped, for the sinking fund.
Now this opinion, like most of those expressed
in the columns of our contemporary, is mere
echo of an idea that was first conceived in the
fertile brain of New York journalist But it
is an exploded one. The Argus is not active
even in borrowing fresh opinions. Suppose the
Dogberry of the Argus owed money on three
notes Of fifty dollars each. He redeems one of
them, but instead oftearing it up, he keeps it
in his pocket and pays hinaself interest on it, for
the purpose of adding to sum that he is saving
for the redemption of the other two notes. 'In
that case" says Dogberry, 81 am in precise
ly the same condition as respects interest, as if
all my debts were still outstandingr' The Sec
retary of the Treasury has definitely decided
not to throw the bonds upon the market again,
and bis present disposition of them will have
exactly the same effect, taking the whole trans
action of paying the debt into consideratiol
as If he had cancelled them.


After erpounding, the Argus propounds as
follows:


We have now a eonundrum for the Press to
solve. In an editorial article on Tuesday the
Press said:


'We do not need legislation or policy that
shall enhance the val le OF government bonds.


What does the sevGn. of the Press mean?-
''Please expound."


just this: that the government has no bonds
to sell, it is not bor over, and obtains no ad-
vantage from entering tn, stock market and
operating as "bulr' to in late the value Of its
bonds Its business is to pay the interest
promptly on its bonds, and to use all its sur
plus funds to improve the value Of its currency,
which bears no interest and which must be
brought to par with gold before it can be made
the medium for exchanging the outstanding
bonds for others bearing lower rate of inter-
est. The fact that the currency has been 60
ing steadily down while the bonds have been
going up, ought to convince any one that using
the surplus gold in the Treasury to initiate the
bonds instead of to strengthen the currency, is
beginning at the wrong end.
Year: 1869

The NORTH ScHooL.-We understand that
the North School under the charge of the new
Principal, Mr.. Blethen, is in a very prosper
ous condition. State Superintendent johnson
visited it yesterday, and was much pleased
with the ability displayed by the Principal as
an organizer and disciplinarian. This is one
of our most important schools and its prosper
ity will be source of much qualification to all
who are interested in it.
Year: 1869

THE MEssRs LAIRD have added to the en-
barrassment of the English government by
publishing letter in which they say that no
concealment was attempted as to the building
Of the Alabama or the purpose for which she
was intended. They declare that the govern
ment knew perfectly well what was going on
all the while and could have interposed as
well as not if it had been thou ght desirable
They claim however, that no rule Of inter-
national. Jaw was violated andtcite authorities
in support of their position. Even the Tory
papers, like the Standard, do not concur in
this view of the case
Year: 1869

MEMORIAL DAY.-It is requested that all
who intend to furnish flowers for the decera-
tion of the graves of the soldiers, will please
bring, or send, them in to the Grand Army
hall, 113 Federal street, before o'clock this
morning. 1t will be borne in mind that there
are number of additional graves to be deco
rated this year, as the committees have ascer-
tanned the whereabouts of many during the
past twelve months, whose locality they were
ignorant of last Memorial Day. We took a
peep at the hall yesterday afternoon and saw
quite number of ladies diligently at work.
We sincerely trust the contributions of our
citizens on the present occasion will be gener-
Gus and ample, and we therefore urge them to
send in their floral tributes this morning.
Year: 1869

On next Monday, the 9th day Of April,
the election for Township and Corporation n
OficerS takes place, and we would urge
upon our party friends in the several
toWnehips to nominate and vote a full Dem
ocrafc ticket. The time has come when
the Democracy should refuse affliation
with any other political party; we want
no mixed tiCkets--no adulteration from
the genuine article. I. should be the
pride Of every Democrat in the county to
return to the old usageS Of the party in
building up and strengthening their or
ganization through the fundamentally Of
the April election.


1t is Of the utmost Importance 10 our
people that a full attendance be given on
this occasion, The officers TO be selected
are not cnly important because they
manage and control all our local affairs
but because some Of them will supern
tend the elections next fall. The most
important Of all is Assessor, and next 10
that the Election Board. The former
places the valuation on the property and
person Of every man over twenty one
wears of age; then how necessary it is to
have fit and competent persons to dis
charge this high trust. We hope to fnd
our friends In every Township alive to
their own interest in securing good, hon.
est and Trustworthy men for the different
positions. Nothing is more import ami
than to have an intelligent, active board
of election officers who will perform we'll
their respective duties; indeed, all the
Offices in the townships from Assessor ( o
Constable, are useful to the people, and
the voters should zee that the test Of men
are nominated. Choose then your best
men-persOns of integrity and influence
make your nominations regularly before
the day Of election--don't vote or coun.
tenance any split ticketS-and as far as
possible get your tickets printed, in Ordsr
TO prevent imposition. l.n
Year: 1869

Will the editor of the Vim
ton Record or any other Rad
ical give the public the name
of the Radical residing in
Macarthur who imported two
voters from Meigs county,
last fall or last fall a year, to
vote the Radical ticket in
Vinton county, Let us have
the name! "Funny times I"
ahead! HsaaGa


.r
Year: 1869

GRANT says that the Bonds
must be paid in gold. This
reminds us Of the fable of the
rats who passed a resolution
to place a bell upon the neck
of the cat who disturbed them
in their thieving. But the
trouble began when the bell
was to be placed on the cat.
May not our loyal Congress-
men be placed in the same
predicament?
Year: 1869

In pursuance Of the notice pub
lishcd in this paper'a large number
of the Democrats of Elk township
assembled at tho Auditors Office
for the purpose Of putting a town
ship ticket in nomination. 8. G.
CASE, Esq, was called to the Chair,
and Judge CRAIG was appointed
Secretary. A ticket, composed of
the best men in this township, was
then nominated, which will be
found at the top of this column
The ticket should receive the sup
port Of every good citizen in the
township; as every man--all of
whom are laboring men--will, if
elected, faithfully serve the inter
ests committed to his charge.
Year: 1869

The people demand that the Dem
ocratic Legislature of Ohio shall re-
fuse to take any action on the 18th
Article to the Constitution, whereby
the Negroes are to be enfranchised
Let it be the issue in the coming
campaign, and the defeat Of it and
its party will as certainly come to
pass as that two and two make four
With this abomination as an issue,
the Radical Negro lovers in Ohio
will be completely defeated in Octo-
Der by the suffrage of an insulted
and outraged people.
Year: 1869

The New York Herald, a rabid
GRANT organ, announces the com
mencement of the Radical war on
the new Administration in this wise I;


"Sumner and his associate radi-
Gals of the Senate distrust Gen.
Grant. They are disgusted with
his Cabinet, and they siezo the first
chance to give him q piece of their
mind. The case Of Mr.. Stewart, Of
itself, involves simply mistake in
regard TO forgotten law; but, un-
der all the circumstances, we think
it means Radical war against Gen.
Grant and smash up Of both the
political parties Of the present day.
A few days more and we may have
q fearful crash among the Radical
crockery."


The Democratic party is in no
danger Of "smash up" The war
on GRANT will rend assunder the
Jacobin party, and that is just what
the people want, and are anxiously
waiting for. aivrln W


Let us shave fearful crash
among the Radical crockery," and
til people will thank Con forit. a,A
Year: 1869

SPRING ELEoTIoNs.-We
urge the Democracy to attend
to the spring elections, Let
the best men be elected to
fill the positions of election
officers, men who will learn
the law and see that it is not
violated.
Year: 1869

Washington Dispatch to Cincinnati Commer'l.


The cable news that an effort is being
made to form an alliance between Eng
land, France and Spain against the
United States, the pretext being the for
eign policy Of our Government, has
created much excitement here to-day.
The news was early telegraphed to this
city from New York, and has been dis
cussed by Government officers aud the
foreign diplomates, and speculated on by


the public generally in all its phases.


Most people believed the news to be


trustworthy, while few guessed that it


was merely sensational story got up to


affect the gold and stock markets in


New York. There was great rush for
the White House and the "Stock


Boards " at the telegraph offices after


the news became known. Numerous in
quiries we're made of the President, but


he said he knew nothing about the mat
ter; and from his manner to several who
questioned him he seemed to care


nothing about it. When the news was
first communicated to him, he was talk
ing to General Mcclellan. After read
ing it, he quietly went on chatting and
smoking with his visitor. The story is
dscredited by the Secretary of State, for
the simple reason that the foreign pow
ers alluded to in the cable dispatch have
never been officially informed of the for
eign policy Of the present administra-
tion.


England, of course, knows of the &C.
tion Of the Senate on the Alabama treaty,
but it is hardly probable that she would
take such action as the dispatch mem
tions before the arrival of Mr.. Motley at
her capital. So, too, with France and
Minister Washburne. The Secretary of
State thinks the story is very plausible
to the public, judging the foreign policy
of the Government from the unofficial
statements of newspapers. During the
administration of President Pierce a
similar story was published when it was
thought our Government showed signs
of demanding sn annexation of Cuba.
1t proved untrue, but had the effect of
bringing forth from Mr.. Pierce procla-
nation of neutrality. Timid people
throughout the country, who fear war,
are constantly writing the Executive,
urging q proclamation of neutrality in
regard to the present troubles in Cuba,
but the Executive seems to be in no
hurry to take such course without suffi-
cient cause therefor. All the circum-
stances connected with the alleged ships
ments of men and war munitions for
Cuba from New York and other points
are being carefully investigated, and
whpn the proper time arrives an opinion
of the Law on the subject will be given
by the Attorney General, The present
seems to allow no precer
dent to be made in the case of Cuba,
which might enable England to escape
the responsibilities in theAlabama claims
unless by establishing such & precedent
we are the gamers.
Year: 1869

To ascend q staircase eighteen feet
high requires thirty-six times the force
that is required to walk eighteen feet on
level ground, aud would therefore be
equal to q walk of three hundred and
twenty-four feet. So that person shut
up in the house, and in need of exercise,
can walk his mile by going up these
stairs, say sixteen times.
Year: 1869

BRrDeE DOwN.-The old bridge across the side
cut on Main street, 4caved i'm Wednesday, one
corner falling into the waters of the raging
canawl" with great crash. When it fell, luck
lily 10 person was on it-not team, nor even
dog happened to be crossing, though usually,
during business hours of day and night, it is
seldom never minute when not crowded. In
this case, it fell scarcely second after wagon
had crossed 1t will be repaired for temporary
use, and the new one, being erected by Mr.
Thomas, will be hurried to completion and put
up a. soon as the water is drawn off so that a
stone abutment can be constructed on the east
side, where the old frame structure was. The
new bride will have double track, with foot
walks, and will be neat and substantial affair,
costing about $4,000
Year: 1869

THoRsoN's is now the great place Of attraction
to buyers of Dry Goods. He is bound to close
out his large stock Of goods before January next,
and in order to do so has marked many of his
goods down to less than cost. Mr.. Thorson has
of the largest stocks of dry goods in the city,
and the prices he is now selling at must be a
temptation to all, when we remember what we
have been obliged to pay for such goods hereto
FORE You will save almost one-half on your
purchases now by buying goods Of s. Thorson,
No. 25 La Sale st.
Year: 1869

WINTER, &c.-Winter Ooms,h apace. Though
yet the sky is often clear, and old Sol pours down
upon us his golden, yellow rays, they have lost
their strength, and ever and anon an icy blast
from the frozen north tells US Of immediate
up our coats and thrust our hands deeper into
our pockets. As in time Of peace we should
prepare for war;" so should we in calm look
for storm, and in lovely autumn prepare for
winter. A word to the wise is enough Go to
Child & Bros and get your winter supply Of
boots, shoes, 60 oH % N"I
Year: 1869

In THE FIELD. Burke & HeenAn do not feel
the effects OF victory or defeat from the late
election. They still remain in the field with a
fine lot of new goods, which they are ready to
sell TO everybody on most reasonable terms. Any
can be suited at this store, not only with ex-
cellentegoods, large variety, choice quality, and
low prices, but also with the propristors and
their clerks, who are all affsble and courteous
gentlemen
Year: 1869

THAT ExCITEMENT..-Yest Yesterday our reporter
saw crowd of men and boys in front of and
around Moneys. Soon all started on rush in
to the store. Thinking fire or fight might be
the cause OF all this great commoton otion.otion,
our reporter breathlessly bolted in also, and
found the true cause to be- raid by the people
upon the splendid stock OF Clothing which Jacob
Mooney is almost giving away. He is determin-
ed to sell out his immense stock 10 close business
by January lst So now is your opportunity to
get good clothing at cheap rates
Year: 1869

The morning hour of service at Plymouth
Church tomorrow will be devoted to the cele-
bration of the Lords Supper. In the evening,
tho Pastor will deliver an address to young men.
Subject: Does it pay to drink hearty in
vitation is extended to all
Year: 1869

ROYAL STANDARD ALPACAS-A few more
left Of those heavy poplin alpacas, at so cents
These are the cheapest and best goods for the
price ever in Ottawa.


Black beaver for cloaking; new lot received
this week At Hull's.


The finest and best assortment of dress goods
in the city at Hulls.
Year: 1869

charm giving them renewed vlgor and strength The old and
young ladies confined to the house. ought 1t
freely there nothing that gives such appetite at
bringing up OF the stomach thereby giving health and
yigor to the system.
Year: 1869

CIGARS AND TOBACCo.-The establishment Of
Smith & Rising is driven to its full ospaoity
this season in the manufacture Of those fine cigars,
for which this house is so noted. They have
orders ahead which, with all their forcs and f.
cilities they will be unable 70 6l for days to
come. They employ first class workmsn and use
the very best leaf in the market hence the great
demand for their goods. Capt. Rsiny is now
east after a new supply Of the best leaf. ss we'll
as smoking and chewing tobacco.
Year: 1869

Ey- Colonel GORDON n. PEAY, Of Lit
tie Rock, made US flying visit on the
the steamer Gibson. The Colonel says
work is progressing on the Fort Smith
and Little Rock Railroad, and confidence
in the enterprise prevails at the Capital.
With this road running through one Of
the richest belts of bottom land in the
world, and passing several thriving towns
on the route, our State will assuredly,
take her place among the wealthy sister


hood Of the Union. The people along
the line of the road, and, in fact, through
out the State, should be untiring in their
zeal for the completion of this road
1t is not for the interest of any one or
any limited number Of individuals, but
for the people Of the entire State. Col.
PEAY, who for years has been the Clerk
of the Chancery Court Of Pulaski coun-
t., has been relieped by worthy success
sor by the name Of IPuAM, VINO, we be-
licve, formerly figured ignominiously as
an officer of CLAYToS's Militia God
save the country, when such men must
give way to such men. Alas. alas
We hope to meet Col. PEAY again soon,
Year: 1869

Ed A great want experienced IN our
city at this time is that OF Dwelling Hons
,es. Several are needed at this time for
immediate occupancy. 1t would be a
good investment for any one with the
means TO so invest, to put up several
neat, comfortable, convenient but not
very expensive houses for rent We
know Of no better paying stock.
Year: 1869

rT A company Of Gypses have been
encampcd for several days on the out
skirts Of the city, the female portion OF
which have been engaged in fortune tel


telling but we think their success, hnan-
cially has hardly been commensurate
with their efforts put forth in the bust
Year: 1869

|


| wish to cali attention to the danger
or great damage that will ensue to prop
erty from the state of the Slough above
the ferry landing The banks are falling
in every rise that takes place in the river
and from every hard rain. / think it is
matter that should engage the early at
tention of the City Council, for the long
er it is delayed the more it will cost to
make it safe. l have no idea of the prob.
able cost it would take to make it secure !;
but am sure that, although we all have
now realizing knowledge of taxes, that
our citizens would not object to be taxed
for the purpose. In fact, the whole city
front, above and below the wharf, is in
danger, and should be protected; and as
the low water season is approaching, now
or soon is the time to attend to it.
think it is the opinion of most if not all
of our taxpayers, that all or the greater
part Of the city revenue should be ex-
pended on the wharf and in securing the
city front, instead of frittering it away in
doing little here and little there, to
very little benefit ! hope the Council
will take immediate steps in this very ur-
gent matter, and that our citizens gene
rally will consult and advise among them
selves in regard to avertirg the danger
which threatens their property.


TAX PAYER.
Year: 1869

ELECTRIC L1GHr.-The world surely moves.
It will not be long before gas will be regarded
as too dim light, and probably be looked upon
with as much Contempt as now the candles
and oil lamps of the past. New York journal,
speaking of this wonderful discovery OF the new
use for electricity. says: The other night the
French steamer ST. Laurent lit up the whole bay
Of New York and the Hudson river with an efful-
oence scarcely less bright than MONDAY, and
everybody wondered" Our wonder is that the
thing should not have been adopted long ago.
The new system gives an illumination that can
be seen for thirty-fve miles distant, and will
pierce the densest fog. small light the size of
q pen would do for the largest edi6ce on earth.
A writer could carry his own light with him, at
night, in the top of his penholder Ontside the
knob of his cane would serve an equal purpose.