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Year: 1878

Children are severe critics, sometimes.
because they are apt to tell the truth,
which, as we know, should not always be
spoken. They approach you under the guise
of friendliness. They love you, they want
to kiss you, and of course, if you are
woman, you cannot resist that appeal.
And after they have kissed you, they will
show how observing they are by remark
ing, among themselves, on your eyes,
nose and mouth. Have you mole, or
freckles on your face, your small critis
comments on the facts, and wonders how
they came there. Have you incipient
crows'feet at the corners of your eyes,
the small critic notices them, and asks
you who puckerod you up so. Little
pecuiarities which you fattered yourself
no one ever observed are ruthlessly fer
retted out by them. Have you torn your
dress, and contrived some trimming to
hide the rent, the small critic becomes in
some mysterious way the possessor Of the
secret, and draws everybody's attention
to it by asking what you put such
funny little patch on there for. He will
notice if your hands are large, and he ia
interested as to the size of the shoe you
wear and he will want to know how
old You are, and if your hair grows on
your head, and who pulled out your eye
brows, and thousand and one other
items of the same general character.
Where there are lovers, small critic is a
fiend. He will be sure to let out every
thing which should be kept private and
if Sallie rouges, and puts glycerine on
her hair, be will tell Henry of it at once
and if Henry's whiskers are dyed, and bis
hair is getting thin on the top of his head,
the small critic will announce the fact
before the whole family, and then beg
for five cents to buy candy With. Truly,
he is troublesome comfort.
Year: 1878

There was once found, says Inyo
(CaD Independent" q pair Of field
glasses in the desert near what 10
known as Deaths valley. The
glasses are supposed to have belonged
to Hahn, lost guide Of Wheeler's
Expedition. They were brought into
one of the interior towns by an Indi-
an, and purchased from him. The
most singular fact connected with
them is that every object within range
of where the glasses bad Been lying
for year or more is distinctly photo
graphed upon them. We have heard
of such phenomena before, bat this is
one of the most remarkable instance
we remember Both object glasses
covered with perfect and beautiful
photographs or etcbings Of
desert shrubs, stems, branches,
leafstalks. Leaves and leaflets are
distinctly marked, as if laid on by
master hand. There is no mixture
or confusion of one plant with an
other, each having clear border Of
unmarked glass. rendering it probable
that the san or tightening photograph,
or whatever it may be, was received
through the eye glass. These pic
lures seem TO occupy a position about
the center of each Of the object glas-
ses, but little nearer the plane than
the convex side.
Year: 1878

This must be an excellent way 10
clean q carpet. Try it. First, have
it thoroughly busted, and the aoor
well cleaned. Then tack down the
carpet as you want it; take hals pail
Of water bot as can be borne; put in
tablespoonful Of amonia. Have stiH,
scrub6ing brush and bofax soap,
and scrub q small place have see
ond pail Of water and smonis; rinse
of with this, and, with woolen cloth,
wipe as dry as possible. Renew the
water often, until the whole carpet 10
cleansed. Then open the doors and
windows to dry it. This removes
the grease stains and brightens the
carpet. Another and less trouble
some wsy to clean . carpet is to
sprinkle salt over the surface, after il
is tackled down, and thoroughly
sweep But the grease spots are not
removed by this process. The car
pet however, is made 10 look very
clean and bright
Year: 1878

equally. But this war will not con
sent 10 be viewed simply as pbysi-
cal contest 1t is not for this that
the nation is in solemn procession
abous the graves of its patriot sons
today. 1t was not fight between
rapacious birds snd ferocious beasts,
a mere display Of brute courage and
endurance, bu. it was war between
meu, men of thought as well SIS ac-
tion, and ia dead earnest for some
thing beyond the battle field. 1t was
not even a war of geography or topo-
graphy of race.
Year: 1878

The best and cheapest clothing
and furnishing goods can always be
found for cash at the Quincy Hall
clothing store, Ducommun BLOCK.
You can dress stylishiy and with
economy by buying your goods
Tors oct3l-tf
Year: 1878

The most noticeable thing about the New
Hampshire election is the proof 1t gives of
the harmony and activity Of the Republican
party in that state. In spite OF the strong
differences Of opinion which are known to
exist among the New Hampshire Republi-
cans, in spite Of the feeling of discourage
ment produced In the minds Of many Of the
Oldest and best members Of the party organl-
zstion, by the course Of the national Admin
istration, Gov. Prescott was reelected by
handsome majority. The Democrats were
united, active and sanguine Of success, the
Republicans discouraged and divided in
opinion. ~


How under these circumstances did 1t
happen that New Hampshire was carried by
the Republicans instead Of by the Demo-
.crats? The reason is this: the Republicans
though divided in opinion were united in
action. They had their little quarrel before
the Convention. When the Convention met
the opponents Of the National Adminlstra-
tion forebore in the interests Of harmony to
push their views and assented to the adop-
tion Of platform in which their voice GER
tainly was not heard in order that the other
wing might have no pretext for hostility or in
difference in the campaign just about to
open. Then all went TO work and the vic
try was won. As the returns show there
we're few scattering votes. The Republicans
of New Hampshire have learned better than
to scatter their fire. They know that every
vote for 8 third party candidate is in effect
vote for the Democracy. They are not to be
diverted from their allegiance by false and
temporary issues. They know that these
third-parties are Democratic side-shows, and
that The Democratic party is always ready to
form combinations with any organisation
that holds out a promise Of success.


The lesson Of the New Hampshire election
should not be lost by the Republicans Of the
Union. 1t is of especial Importance to the
Republicans of Maine. Whatever differ
ences of opiuion on any topics there may be
among us there should be unity Of action In
the political campaign clooe at hand. No
Republican should permit himself to be led
into any movement which can give aid and
comfort to the common enemy. The object
of the Democracy in the tall elections this
year is to retain control Of the House and
increase their majority in that body. Then,
as the Senate will 10 all probability pass into
their hands next year, they will virtually
have possession Of the government. To
bring about this result they will endeavor to
intensity whatever dissensions there may be
in the Republican ranks and to divert as
many Republican votes IS possible to any
third-party movement. All the while they will
take good care that their own ranks shall re-
main unbroken. 1t is the duty of Republicans
to guard themselves against these schemes, to
defeat their successful prosecution, and to take
good care not to be betrayed into support OF,
or sympathy for, any movement that will
strengthen their opponents or weaken their
own organisation.
Year: 1878

A WAR very dreadful and Chinese has
broken out. Jere Black says the Blairs were
concerned in the McGarrahan claim, and
Montgomery Blair retorts that "Oid Black
and his crew sold out the company Oh
course Black will respond with choice as
sortment of loathsome epithets,to as black
guard he Is without his match in all this
world. Swift shrinks into nothinguess in
comparison with him. His vocabulary is as
rich as sink-drain and his tongue as tireess
as a camel. Blair too, can say many nasty
things. For q time the air about these two
men will be as foul as that OF the Calcutta
black-hole,
Year: 1878

Tn. AnineL Democrat, weekly Demo-
cratic newspaper, published st Biddoford, 10
guilty OF one of the meanest and shabbiest
tricks ever known in Journalism. 1t pub
fishes an extract from the Associated Press
dispatches alleging that money was used In
the Biddeford election, credits it to the PREss
aud then comments on 1t lergely rs the utter
ance Of ''the leading Republican paper in the
State" The same dispatch appeared in the
Argus and In all the journals OF oil shades Of
opinion belonging to the Associated Press
aud yet the Maine Democrat gives its read
ers to believe that it is an editorial expression
from the PRESS. Is this truthful? Is it de-
cent? The PRESS has made no charges
about the Biddeford election. We supposed
that some sharp political work was done
there, as the BiddefoM Democrats are no
toriously unscrupuloas lot; but We never
dreamed of charging bribery Of voters upon
them. In fact we we're surprised that such
dispatch should have been sent and thought
that the sender was a rather foul bird to de-
file his own nest. Such sweeping charges
are generally to be distrusted. They must
necessarily be matter of guess and suspicion.
If the Maine Democrat or the sender Of that
dispatch have substantial grounds for their
allegations, it is their duty as good citizens to
make it matter Of judicial investigation even
though Democrats may suffer. II they have
no such grounds they should make prompt
and ample apology for unwarranted asper.
sions upon the people of their own town. In
either case 1t Is incumbent upon the Maine
Democrat to make full atonement and ex-
planation for attributing to the PRnss the
contents Of an Associated Press dispatch.
Year: 1878

SECRETARY SHERMAN'S decision that peo-
pie who buy silver must pay gold for it seems
eminently proper. He argues that to sell the
new coins for greenbacks would make the
latter payable for customs duties, which is
contrary to law. As silver is made payable
for customs 1t is evident that If a silver dol
lar could be purchased with a greenback
dollar the latter currency would thus in
directly be made payable for the duties.
Year: 1878

The Democracy rallied as one man In the
House Thursday in defense of the whiskey
interest. They urged that the whiskey busi-
ness is greatly depressed, and that the coun-
try cannot stand burden which will cripple
this great industry. The consular service
must be cut down In order to give the whis-
key manufacturers an easier chance.
Year: 1878

THE House is going to put q Democrat in
the seat of Smalls of South Carolina. 1t Is a
Republican district, but little considerations
ike that do not influence the action of this
House
Year: 1878

Suburban Improuements.-A number OF
very neat and substantial dwellings are
being erected both on the eastern and west
ern suburbs. In both directions OF the city
the population Is also On the increase.
Year: 1878

A LONDON paper says that while the
monkey Of an organ-grindsr was quietly
sitting upon . bank in full costume. a
terrier dog made q dash at him. The
monkey awaited the onslaught with such
immovabls tranquility that the dog was
nonplussed. and stopped short within
few feet to reconnoitrs. Both animals
stared steadily at each other. but the dog
finally recovered from his surprise. and
was about to make . sprng. At this
juncturs the monkey lifted his hat by
way OF salute. This was too much for
the dog. His tail dropped and he ran
away. Such imperturbable eoolness
suggested that the monkey would DO an
unsafe antagonist.
Year: 1878

and saw something floating on the
water at a distance Immediately
started for this object, when | came
upon it, saw it was dry goods box
"a from the wreck, aud told this gen
,eman and lady to take hold OF one
Of those boxes they took hold of
one and took hold Of Il trunk, and
the wind blew us ashore. | judge
the distance was about three miles
from Tie wreck. | led the lady to
the waters edge, and hting cold and
weak from exhaustion, I was unable
to 90 up the bank with the lady.
saw negro and called bin to help
the lady up the bank, and | cIaw!eo
on mp. After getting on the bank |
made an attempt to walk to the Nor
gan ; being too weak, fell four times
in distance of ahont 3 yards. |
saw a negro and called him to assist
NE, which he did, and was helped
aboard of the Morgan. The lady and
gentleman | found on board. took
a seat at the stove some gentleman
offered mo a glass of whisky as a
Stimulant, but | was unable to raise
my arm to take hold of tho glass, and
he placed it to my mouth to drink,
which did. 1t was fully 20 or %
minutes before | could make use of
my arms or hands to take my shirt Oft
to dry. After | had dried my clothes
a gentleman came to me with pa
per; ] read it. 1t was "a Card OF
Thanks to the officers of the Nor
gar for tho kindness and assistance
rendered the passengers of the ILL.,
fatcd steamer. | told him l would
not sign it, as they had not sent the
yawl when called for, when they had
the opportunity and ample time to do
so ono gentleman remarked to me
that ought to be ashamed Of myself
for refusing to sign the Card, after
the officers of the Morgan had stop
ped their boat to take US all on
board to keep US from freezing to
death. Ireplied, "I will sign Card
thanking the Captain for the kind
ness he extended-that is, for the
breakfast and dinner, and the stove
to dry my clothes, but cot for saving
my lifo or that Of the passengers


Mr.. Luchini desires US to state
that he thanks Mr.. Beard, of Sum
merville, Kentucky, for coat, ETC..
to 90 ashore with.
Year: 1878

ond section Of the fourteenth
amendment to the constitution,
which provides that if legal voters
are prevented from exercising the
right of suffrage, the representa-
ton in Congress- shall be reduced
in proportion to the number thus
deprived to the whole number of
legal votes. He will recite, also,
in connection with the proposition
IL clause giving Congress power to
enforce the amendment by appro-
pirate legislation.
Year: 1878

Last evening as George G.. Richards
and his wife were seated in their pleas
ant home on Poplar street below Third,
thinking over the closing fifth year of
their married life, they were startled
by ithe sound of approaching footsteps
and merry laughter, and almost before
they knew it, just one hundred friends
had surrounded them and were con-
graduating them upon the fifth an
niversary Of their wedding, while
the visitors unlOaded themselves of
baskets of china and glassware, a piano
cover and many other useful articles Of
household furniture. OF course every
body was happy, but the elimination
Of their happiness was when the table
was spread, and repartee and Jest flew
from one to the other while they par
took of the bounteous refres hments
which mad been provided. The even
ing was spent principally in singing
and social conversation, when all re.
turned to their homes
Year: 1878

The lights burned brightly at S29
Madison street last night, and fitting
forms cast their shadows on the wall as
they hurriedly passed to and fro
through the house. The Demi monde in
the silent hours of night reered out in
to the darkness, and when all was still,
she picked up her traps and scooted.
The landlord and few other creditors
arc disconsolate.


he Thank fiil


that you are well and happy, and 60 to
Beecher's gallery, 3l5 Market street,
and get your picture taken He wants
all that possibly can to come in the
forenoon, then you will not be disap-
pointed, as many always are who come
late on holiday. Remember, 3l5 Mar
ket street, and as early in the day as
suits your convenience.


Attempted Robbery.


At attempt was made to rob the store
of R. Perry, 232 King street,by some men
who went up the side alley and jumped
over into the back yard. They were
frightened away by some persons who
were watching their movements. !
Year: 1878

The meeting was called to order by
the chairman J.S. Laughlin, and opened
with some good music and prayer by
Rev. !. 7. Cooper.


The object of the meeting was stated
by the chairman in few brief and very
appropriate remarks as being fog short
speeches by any and all who desire TO
speak. II was a meeting of very in
teresting character and the short ad-
dresses caused a deep feeling to prevail
during the course Of the evening Rev.
DR.. Hayward entertained the audience
for some thirty minutes with some very
practical remarks as to the cause Of
Temperance in general and how to get
the liquor traffic abolished in particu-
Year: 1878

not single Scotch name either the Tammany
the an,i-Tamnany ticket Mr. Wood then recited
the story OF Scotands gories and his speech appeal
ing us IL did TO Scotch pride received with tu-
multuous applause


The next toast was 'The Land We Live In" but
before il WAS drunk an original poem ON .sThe Land
of Burns was recited by Mr.. Wallace Bruce This so
enthused and delighted everybody that it was neces
sary to sing .Hes Jolly Good Fellow before Mr..
Chauncey Depew was allowed 10 respond to the .City
and State OF New York, T" which came next That MIR.
pepew's speech was very witty apparent fr~
the laughter it occasioned. Perhaps the n
niest thing he said that he was speaking
in the masquerade of u Scotchman. He was like
the member of the Father Matthew Temperance
Society who going half drunk to the lodge,
stopped AT the door by the faithful ianitor, who
informed him that he had the right password but the
wrong breath. Other speeches followed, but mid
night approached the honest men began to think of
their bonnie lassies, and would have hurried to them
instantcr if it had not taken so long to sing


May and trouble never fash,


But mirth and joy be wi ye a..
Year: 1878

This is the choicest premium
ever given to newspaper sub
understanding of real and
practical value. The ladies will
be delighted with it. If your
neighbor don't take the OBsER-
YER tell him of this offer. They
all want the paper and book.
You get the old OBSERVER and
a capital, practical, useful book
of $50 pages, for the price of the
former.


Now is your opportunity.
This unprecedented offer will
expire in a few weeks.
Year: 1878

We are informed that the
amount of subscription necessary
to build the Duck River Valley
Railroad to Petersburg has not
vet been made, but enough has
been done to make the matter
certain if our people will only
continue the subscription to the
extent of a few thousand dollars
more, so as to enable the Company
to place the work under contract
aud ready for the running Of the
cars to the above mentioned point.
This is a matter of the utmost
Importance to the people of the
county, 1t will not only enable
the Company to sustain itself
and meet its obligations, thereby
saving the stock which the coun-
! ty hss already invested in the
road but it insures It's completion
to Fayetteville. No sensible man
can fail to see the great ihn-
iportance Of this matter Tbe a.
mount now required ought to be
subscribed in day; it is too small
and trivial to be allowed even fol
a day to present barrier in the
way Of completion


LIT everybody be up and doing
the road can and should be bull
( by the first of January next. /
will save thousands upon thou
sands of dollars to our people ev'
cry year after its completion
Let no more time be lost. Time j
money Leaoisburg Gazette.
Year: 1878

not the lioness grappled and
drawn him back, rending his
shoulder with her sharp claws,
and causing the blood to stream
over his rich dress.


He was fighting against
most desperate odds, knew it,
backed into the corner, and
called for his irons. One. red-
hot at the end, was handed to
him, but at the first stroke the
lioness sent it whirling, and her
sharp teeth almost met for a
moment his thigh.


"Hand me something sharp
with which | can brain the
brutel'


Every thing upon whichhands
could be laid was thrust to him,
but he failed to reach them, and
the danger was becoming more
and more imminent. The blood
had been Tapped up clean-all
were mad with desire, the tiger
and the leopards crouching up
on him. Then the majesty Of
command asserted itself.


"Come, Samson"


/ The old lion came forward at
the words, seemed to compre-
hend that something was wrong,
thrust himself between his mas
ter and his raging mate, and,
when she turned upon him, sent
her rolling with a blow OF his
great paw.


The lion-tamer might have
escaped, but, bleeding, wound
ed as he was, he would not re-
treat, and turned his attention
to separating the now tangled
mass of fighting animals. Pick
ing up one leopard after anoth-
er he threw them into a further
corner of the cage, dragging the
tiger, with the lioness clinging
to it and tearing its glossy hide,
thither, tore open its paws by
main strength, hurled it back
and shut the partition, turned,
reeled to the door, fell upon it
and was dragged through to
safety, even with the lioness rat
Ting behind him as it was clos
ing.


A few steps taken, and the
lion-tamer fell fainting by the
side of his already insensible
wife, who lay with her affrighted
child hugged closely to her
scarcely-beating heart.


Then the silence that had
been as death was broken by
the most tumultuous shouts,
and breath was drawn again,
and half fainting women and
fear-palsied men felt as if a
mountain had been lifted from
their hearts.


Lame, torn and weak, the Ii
on-tamer entered the cage the
next day before the most un-
precedented crowd, it having
been advertised that he would
do SO in his bloody clothes, but
never again could he be tempt
ed to take the child or pail OF
| blood behind the bars.
Year: 1878

The country editor who is SO
wrapped up in his own self I'M
portance as not to see any mer-
it in a cotemporary, is like the
hide bound candidate for office
who imagines every man his
enemy who does not say he is
for him. They are both enti-
tied to our sympathy for their
denseignorance.--Rheo Springs
NeaUS.
Year: 1878

A Chicago chap advertises for
several steady girls TO help on
pantaloons. An envious scribe
says that a fellow who can't help
on bis own pantaloons ought to
be ashamed TO want girls to do'it'
Year: 1878

The bitterness of poverty is be-
ginning to be felt in the country
as it never was before. A man
actually confessed in market the
other morning that be was about
to buy another dog.
Year: 1878

will comply with boards Of health in this
matter Nor can prescribe process Of disinfecton as
that involves yellow lever best acquired by
the medical fraternity dealing with the disease.


j. " TYNER Acting Postmaster General
Year: 1878

Some time think you will be glad to know
That have kept YOU ever in my heart.
And that my love has only deeper grown
In all the time that We have loved apart
Some day. when yon have slipped away


from care,


And idly fall to dreaming of the past,
And sadly think ofall your life has m,ssed
You will remember my true love ut last.
Or it may come to pass some weary night,
After day that has been hard to bear,
When you are weary heart-sick and forlorn,
And there is none to comfort or to care,
That you will close your tired eyes to dream
OF tender kisses falling soft and light,
0frcstiul touches smoothing back your hair,
And sweet words spoken for your hearts


delight.


Oh! then you will remember aud be glad
That have kept you ever in my hear,
And that your hearts true home will still


be mine,


Although we wander silcntand apart.