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Year: 1868

GROWING OLD.
What Is It to grow oliI
Is 1t to lose the glory Of the form,
The luStre OF the eyei
Is it for beauty to foregO her WREATH
Yes, but not this alone.
Is it to feel our strength
Not our bloom only, bat our strsngth-dseayi
Ii 70 feel each limb
Grow sitter, every function less exact,
Each nerve more weakly strunga
Yes, this, and morei but not,
An, 'tis not what in youth we dreamed 'tWould bel
IT'S not to have our iifN
lIellowed aud softened sH With sunset glow
A golden days declined
'Tis not to see the world,
As from height, with Tapt prophetic eyes,
And heart profoundly stirred;
And weep, and feel the fullnesa Of the past
The hearts that are no mOrel
It Is to spend long days
And not once feel that We were ever young.
It is 60 add, immursd
IN the hos prison Of the present, month
To month with weary pain.
It is to suffer this,
And feel but half, and fssbIy, what We feel.
Deep in our hidden heart
Fosters that dull remembrance Of change
But no emotion-nOns.
It is-last stage Of all
When we are frozen up within, and quite
The phantom Of ourselves,
To hsar the world applaud the hollow ghost,
Who blamed the living man.
Year: 1868

We are gravely informed by one of
the Charleston papers, that many
"men of gentle blOod' have actually
gone to wOrk-that they are holding
the plOw and sowing seed that they
may have bread. If these specimens
of the "gentle blood" could only live
awhile in "nigger quarters" subsist
on two pounds of meat and a peck of
meal per week, be occasionally treat
ed to the Old-fashiOned lash, have a
child or two sold away from them,
and be generally subjected te the dia-
bOIism of the old time, we should
find that South Carolina was one of
the most reliable Republican States in
the Union. As these things are not
in the Republican programme, we
can only encourage the experiment
which these sons of chivalry have
inaugurated, by shouting, at this dis
tance, "GOit, gentle blOOd!" better
men than you are at work, and think
it no discreditW- rChicagO Tribune.
Year: 1868

Upon the fruit prospect Of 1858, the
St. Louis Journal of Agriculture says:
''The prospect for an abundant crop Of
peaches the coming season is very pro
missing indeed. The same may be said
of nearly all other fruits. The severe
drought of the fall prevented a late
growth, and the young wood was well
ripened before winter. The fruit buds
were not sufficiently developed to be
particularly susceptible to injury by
frost, and unless they are injured by
the late spring frOsts we shall have a
full crop"
Year: 1868

The body Of
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,


Printer,
(Like the cover of an old book
It's contents torn out,
And stripped of its lettering and gild
ing,)


Lies here, food for worms.
Yet the work itself shall not be lost
For it will once more appear,


in a new
and beautiful edition,
Corrected and amended
Year: 1868

The passion for parade and display
on the occasion of weddings is con-
stantly on the increase in this city.
The provinces follow the example of
the metropolis, which is responsible
for the social bad taste reproduced
elsewhere. Two persons can hardly
be married nowadays without blaze
of fireworks aud beating Of gongs,
metaphorically speaking, that would
be immensely popular among the Indi-
ans, but which is anything but pleas
ant or pertinent in this more civilized
section.


A marriage is a very serious and
solemn thing, and should be as quiet
and chaste as possible. But candidates
for wedlock at present seem to con-
slider it golden opportunity for ad-
vertising their peeuniary extravaganza
and mania for millinery thereby
offending delicacy and good breeding
to a great extent. These tinseled
weddings are malaprOpos in the ex-
treme, say what you will. No doubt
many refined people are so influenced
by fashion that they adopt them most
unwillingly, but we hope the time is
coming when such meretricious pa
rades of rites that should be sweetly
sacred will be left to the vulgar to
whom it properly belongs.-Nel0 York
Gazette.
Year: 1868

I'll w can we properly express in words the
thri which last night went through the edi-
tori bosom when, while wearied with the
labo Is of the day. the sanctum was invaded
by couple of dusky voters bearing between
theI tray loaded down with cakes and such
chat akpagne punch Need it be said that few
molkents elapsed before the editorial staff
ofithe CRESCENT, each with glass in his
hang, was pledging in bumper the ladies
who had thought of them. We are indebted
for The treat to the ladies in charge of the
Fossil Guards table at the banner exhibition
In the Masonic Hall, Mrs. Mcneil and Misses
Breen, E. King and III. King Here is to the
health and happiness of these ladies.
Year: 1868

A HAPPY MAS.-lt is not often that we meet
with an individual in everyday life whose brow
does not exhibit some traces of sorrows hand. or
whose care-worn countenance fails to remind Us
that he too has drunk deeply from adversity's
bitter cup but, to our snprems astoaishmant-sws
met with friend day or two past whose every
look smile and gesture spoke unmistakably as
language could have expressed 1t, the man of I'M
dous ted felicity. knowing his proverbial reserve
and extreme sadness at times, we were. as you
may imagine, reader, greatly astonished, and
treDabled for his intellect. But no his highly
cultivated and rational remarks drove back the
ridiculous supposition. We were sorely puzzled
to conjecture the cause of this unusual hsppi.
ness, when from the pocket Of his coat he slowly
drew forth photograph, with the frantic exclama-
ton By Jove, Harry, tits the first and only cor
rect likeness l have ever been able to obtain.
Ella will be in ecstacies over it." Reader, the
mystery was unfolded. he was not a lunatic,
but had just visited the Photographic gallery of
Mrs. johnson, No. 572, opposite the Magazine
Market. where he had received so perfect pctu .
of his handsome face that he actually forgot him.
self in the derium of his joy. and we have merely
related this little circumstance to convey an idea
of the reputation which this famous gallery is des-
tined to achieve.
Year: 1868

FIRST CLASS FAMILY GRocERY.-To those
Of our merchants who are residents of the City of
Jefferson and desire to be at all times supplied
with first class groceries, at exceedingly moderate
prices. we would suggest careful perusal of the
announcement made by Messrs. Hardy & Lobdell,
in this mornings edition.


1t will be perceived that they not snly advertise
splendid assortment Of imported wines and
liquors, but also very select and desirable stock
of fancy articles. One particular item is their
mince meat, for sample of which we are due
them an expression Of thanks. We confess to
weak point in disposing of this article, and can
with pleasure recommend it as being the richest
we have yet in dulged in.


We almost envy the citizens of Jefferson in hav-
ing at their command all the conveniences and
facilities which this house affords, and shall, as
soon as real estate curbs its towering ambition.
add another patron to the books of these popular
and intelligent gentlemen.
Year: 1868

In consideration of the above facts,
elected from only partial examina-
tion, we ask that this House order
further and more thorough iRvestiga-
tion and that this or some ether COM
mittee be authorized to employ
one OF more disiHterested stone
masOns to go and examine the
work and made their report to said
committee, and that good book keep
er be likewise employed to examine the
books, papers, &c, aud make a report
to said committee, and the said commit
tee be authorized to report as soon as
convenient 10 the extra session of this
House.


In the meantime this examination
should not prohibit an appropriation,
for we plainly see the absolute necessi-
ty of the work progressing as rapidly as
possible. o. G. CHASE,


Member Of Committee.
Year: 1868

THE CEREMONY OF DREAMING GROUND


The priests of the congregation of the Mis-
son 20 whom has conded the erection Of the
Catholic College in Brooklyn, now making arrange
ments for the commencement OF construction. and
propose about the middle Of the present month to for
may 'break ground" for the foundation OF the buildings
The precise day which this ceremony to take place
been decided but the event viii be character


zed by an excursion 20 the grounds, Kent-aye
Broadway and for this extensive preparations are being
made. Bands Of music already engaged and some Of
the prominent stores have consented 10 sup
ply pianos aud not alone TO furnish the performers but
provide also vOcaists OF superior order The latter
win be quarered beneath tents to be erected for the
casion, and over these Will float the flags OF all
nations The invited guests will be numerous and dis
tnguished, and the orators to be OF the first
reputation. The Rev Father Mcnamara the gentleman
who has the special charge OF the preliInnaries ad
dresses himself 10 the citizens In general as the object OF
the College will he the education Of the rising and future
generations and In this all denominations are deeply
OnceIned IL will tend TO elevate the standard OF
morals in the community Tho Rev. gentleman frankly
admits that his Protestant brethren have largely con-
tbued toward the fund already collected for the
ton OF the buildings and cordially invites them TO assist
at the opening ceremonies The attendance OF these is
the more especially desired the Priests OF the Mission,
In their undertaking. hope for the sympathies OF the
whole people, regardless OF religious conviction or ma
uOnaty.
Year: 1868

THE NEw-YoRK AND NEW-HAYEN RAILROAD CO.
To The Editor Of The Tribune


SIR: While endeavoring to-day to escort my
invalid wife and two young childrenone not four and
the years of ageto seat in the cars OF
the EewYork aud Newayen Railroad at the station In
Twenty seyenths stopped at the door By an agent
OF the Company who refused TO allow TO pass him
unless would purchase AN extra ticket inquired OF
the agent who would assist my family In case remained
behind and was told that the conductor would do So
then appealed to Conductor Lockwood, who informed me
he had nothing do with the matter and referred Inc 10
the superintendent. Mr.. Hoyt. / found the Supern-
tendent stated TO him the case, aud demanded OF him
my right 10 pass through the door in question
TO ascertain whether my family safe which he re-
fused and ordered me away. AS intend to test the
legal validity OF this regulation OF the N. Y and " H. X
r. Company which restrains the citizen OF his liberty and
prevents linn from aiding and protecting his family when


they most need IT, should be obliged to any witness OF
the above transaction who is disposed TO aid me IN vim
dcating the rights OF the travelling public and will for


Atty aud Counselor, No. q Wallst, New-YOrk.


April 80, 1865. r..
Year: 1868

Money was less active, and per cent was the pro
vaing rate, although some business done at
per cent At the close, as is usual on Saturdays bal
ances were freely offered for the purpose of making
two days interest. and per cent was accepted in
many instances. .
Year: 1868

Snow IN JUNE.-The intense heat of last week
was followed on Saturday by "cold snap" as
remarkable as the heat Immediately preceding it
was intolerable. From Friday to Saturday eve
ming the thermometer in Ottawa sank at least so
degrees. On Sunday morning overcoats were
quite comfortable, and the sky gave indications
of rain. Several gentlemen who stood at the
corner of La Sale and Madison streets, between
and o'clock in the morning, have assured us
that for few minutes there was very slight
fall of snow, perfectly formed snow-fakes hav.
ing been repeatedly caught on the coat-sleeve.
Snow on the 2lst of June in this region is GER
tainly without parallel.
Year: 1868

We are sorry to learn that the health of our
friends and townsmen, Messrs. CLAPP & GLIB.
son, failed them so much that they have sold
out their eagle Agricultural Works. and are
proposing to leave for the salt water or some
other watering place Of the east. We regret
much TO lose them from amongst us as business
men, but are glad, since there must be change,
that the establishment has fallen into the hands
OF J. Z. PORTER, thereby retaining one Of our
most energetic and enterprising young business
men, who had got Chicago On the brain, and We
believe, like sthers of our citizens, had made
investments in Chicago mud, a. they call it. By
this transaction he will remain here and carry
on the manufacture of all kinds Of farming i'm.
plements, and, with the assistance Of his gentle
manly foreman, Mr.. Rodgers, who has been long
and favorably known with the works and to the
community. you may rely on it that the Eagle
Works will prosper right along, and still be
credit to our town as heretofore. If others Of
those that have the Chicago fever would invest
their spare money in manufactures in this city,
We think it would he as well for them and bet
ter for Ottawa. There is room, and the prosper.
ity of our place demands manufactures. They
would pay more than fancied ideas Of Chicago
property. There should be two more glass fac.
tories built here at once. They will pay good
dividend. We should also have paper mill or
two. Where are the parties that got charter
last session of the legislature? They should
build at once. The Marseilles factory is paving
20 per cent. on the investment. We understand
a good pail and tub factory would pay 80 per
cent. fax seed oil factory would pay, and one
or two furniture factories like Geo. H. Rugg 8
would make business for hundred or two hands,
and would yield large per cent. We should
have large vinegar factory, which, we'll con-
Quoted, would pay 40 per cent. Think Of vine
gar being worth, at least sold for 81 per gall.
on in all the southern states, and this has been
the regular price for years. Why not some more
of our grain men go into manufacturing and not
stick to the corn trade, and continually complain
that they make TO money Success to J. E. PoR.
TER is our earnest wish, and we take pleasure in
recommending him to the farming community, who
will ever find him gentlemen in all his bnsi-
ness transactions.
Year: 1868

Scorr, HoUTz & Co.-There promises to be
quite large gathering of people from all parts
of the county at Ottawa on the 4th. We suggest
to such as come early enough to call at the new
store OF Scott, Houtz Il Co on La Sale street, q
few doors above Madison, get acquainted with
the proprietors and look at their goods. They
are business men in whom we take prde--whom
we want the whole county to get acquainted
with and give them their custom. They are the
sort OF business men We want to keep, and half
as big custom as they deserve will keep them.
Year: 1868

BAKERS SECRET sERvICE.-Whatever may
be said or thought of the morality of a book like
Gen. Bakers History OF the Secret Service du.
ring the rebellion, there is no question but that
it is book of thrilling interest, and is read with
more eagerness than any sensation novel; Tho
book is only sold to subscribers.


Frank W. Baker is the sole agent for the sale
Of the book in the towns of Grand Rapids. Eagle,
Bruce, Farm Ridge, Deer Park and vermillion,
in this county. ....
Year: 1868

MORGAN & FossEEN have been obliged to
increase clerical force to meet the growing pres.
sure upon them of new customers. Three clerks
and boy were nowhere on q busy day We
congratulate this thriving new firm on their
prosperity, and assure our readers and the public
generally that no establishment in Ottawa offers
bctter bargains or Is more worthy Of patronage.
Year: 1868

The PRESS throughout the county 10 respectfully nvi
ted to notice the time of holding the Fair, and give suc
additional editorial notice will call the attention 0
the public to the subject.
Year: 1868

ease in money matters in New York. Rates Of
call loans have ranged from to per cent.
according to the nature of the securities
onertd; and in some cases loans have been
made as low as per cent Some prudent
brokers have taken advantage Of the existing
per cent. for period Of four months, which
Will be oridging over two quarterly bank
statements. The next quarterly statement In
large payments Of dividends and the disburse.
ments by the Sub.Treasury the first part of the
month will render money more abundant even
than il is at present. The Trust companies
find IT vely difficult to loan their balances at }
per cent.
Year: 1868

ANOTHER BRILLIANT SENATORIAL WED.
1ING.-Rumor says Senator Norton will
shortly wed one of the most accomplished and
respectable OF Baltimore ladies, a daughter Of a
wealthy citizen of that city.
Year: 1868

f A POLLARD, the Southern author. and
his wife, are still carding it In the New York
papers, and calling each other all sorts of hard
nsI7es. MRS. Pollard had mysterious illness
IN Brooklyn on Saturday night, and there are
hints thar she tried TO poison herself A
queer lot
Year: 1868

AFTER 3RANT-WHAT?-In his lecture
at Boston recently, his subject being, After
Grant-WhatP Wendell Phillips said;


"This success of the republican party is
the continuance of our opportunity; but we
are not to sit down and sing hosaunahs to
the majority of party, crying amen to their
measures. We are to point out their omIs-
sions, take what good they give us, and
claim the rest. We are to try to give 10 the
party system; rebuild the reconstruction
acts; keep out the States still under military
law BY constitutional amendment; claim for
the nation exclusive power over the militia,
over public education, over the ballot reas-
sumo the lands and the railroads; distribute
as the necessity of the hour requires claim
that Grant shall at least be a constable and
Keep peace, so that the great forces of civil
izatlon may own the South to make it q
harmonious section of the nation"
Year: 1868

Tiol needs ito wipe off the sweat
and grim of labor to refresh by change
ofapparel to restore and invlgorate the
body, exhausted by labor; enIiven the
mind by change of current of thought
and by all this to fit laboring mentor the
renewing tolls of the week. 3a


Capital needs the Sabbath to alleviate
by intermission the care of accumulation;
ease the unbending of the strained and
exhausted mind; to give sense of the
value of nobler objects than silver and, to
keep mems humanity and Conscientious
ness alive; TO shield capital from harm
by securing the power and triumph of
law and order In society," i
Year: 1868

Christ's Intercessior. The high
priest alone went into the Most Holy
once every year. There he stood with
the vessel of the victims blood in the one
hand, and with the censer of frankincense
i'm the other He bowed IN breathless
alteration. No form of words did he
repeat. Silent significant actions were
his ony prayer. The breast-plate was
on his heart, and its gems burnt beneath
the glory cloud Yet to the waiting
multitudes assurance was given of his
dread employment. "His sound was
heard" The sweet chimes of the bells
which hung from his skirt testified every
movement He was arrayed and apo'n-
ted to entreat for all the tribes. empow-
cred by sacrifice. This gave his right
of access and his weight Of plea.


awe have such High Priest" who is
set on the right hand of the throne of The
Majesy in the heavens. His sacrifice is
single and complete. 1t cannot be repeat
ted. But it is continually presented


He snow appeareth III the presence of
God for u.s." He need not beseech.


Ulterance is not required. He hath
entered into the heavenly.places not with
out blood The heavenly things them
selves have been purified by that blood.
He is a lamb as it had been slain, newly
inundated, YET. living with all the wounds
ofrecent slaughter, standing in the midst
of the throne. .-R. W. Hamilton.
Year: 1868

Which viii be sufficient to duplicate lines 70
ali or nearly all the paying points reached BY
the present monopoly.


The present Telegraph Companies Of the eOnn-
try have been consolidated into one huge
monopoly, and are now earning over
SIX MILLIONS OF DOLLARS per year, OF
over one hundred per cent on the actual cost
Of their lines, their present capital having been
wstsred over ONE THOUSAND per cent.


The NATIONAL TELEGRAPH COMPANY
have a recognition from the United States
Government Of the importance OF their enter
prise, with grant Of the most valuable frsn-
chises ever conferred upon a telegraph COM
psny. No competing line has ever had the
right now granted by Congress to this company
to construct and operate lines over every
RAILROAD and NAIL ROUTE In the United
States The position OF this company differs
from that OF any company ever before organ
lied. The question OF the RIGHT OF WAY Is
FOREVER SETTLED.


The stockholders Of this company cannot be
sold out or TRANSFERRED to any other
company. The act Of Congress under which
this company has been organised, prohibits
any transfer Of the franchises granted.
Year: 1868

No article has ever given such positive
satisfaction in its use.


Its reputation is we'll known. 1t is easily
and readily directions accompany each
flask. Beware of counterfeits. The genu-
inc has the signature of E. Lyon, and the
private stamp of DEMAs BARNES q Co. Any
thing else of this kind is an imitation or
counterfeit. ANY druggist will procure the
genuine if you insist you will haze no other


Sold by all druggists and dealers on the
Pacific Coast.
Year: 1868

Guaranteed to prevent obstructions from any cause
Frice 5 lU Tor a box that will last four months-
Married v omen IN some circumstances must not use
them The French Lunar Female Monthly Pills


Tor the cure OF all suppressions price, So per box
Year: 1868

A poor man on his death bed made
his will He called his wife to him
and told her of its provisions.


81 have left" he said, ''my horse to
my parents, sell it and hand over the
money you receive. 1 leave to you my
dog, take good care of him, and he
will serve you faithfully"


The wife promised to obey and IN
due time set out for the ueighboriag
market with the horse and dog.


''How much do you want for your
horse p inquired farmer.


7a 81 cannot sell the horse alone, but
YOU may have both of them at reason
able rates. Give me one hundred dol
lars for the dog and one dollar for the
horse"


The farmer, laughed but as the terms
we're low he willingly accepted them.
Then the worthy womau gave the has
bands parents the dollar received foi
the horse aud kept the hundred dol
lars for herself.