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Year: 1878

Sum marry for luv, without cent
in their pocket nor drop of pedigree.
1t looks desperate, but is the strength
Of tho game.


Sum marry because they think wo.
men will be scarce next year, aud live
to wonder how the crop holds out.


Sum marry to get rid of themselves.
and discover that the game was ore
two could play ut aad neither Of them
win.


Sum marry the second time to get
even and find it gambling yame-the
more they put down the less they take
up.


Sum marry TO be happy. and not
finding it, wonder where all the hap
piness goes to wnen it dies.


Sum marry they can't tell why, and
live they can't tell how.


Almost every body gets mari led and
it IL good joke.


Sum marry in haatc, and then set
down and think it carefully over. Sum
think it carefully over first and then
set down and marry. Both ways are
right if they hit the mark.


Sum marry coquettes. This is like
b lying poor farm, heavily mortgagcd
aud working the balance of your days
trying to clear oph the mortgage.


But. after all, married life ia full As
certain as the dry goods business. No
man can swear exactly where he will
fetch up when he touches calico. NJ
man can tell just what calico has made
up it's mind to do next. Calico don't
know herself. Dry goodso all kinds
is the child of circumstances.
The man who stands on the bank
shivering, and dassent is more apt te
catch cold than him who pitches hi
head fust into the river.


If ennybody asks you viii you go
married lit neede be), tell him yot
don't recollekt.
Year: 1878

1t further provides that all lines
of railway now cOnnectingor which
may hereafter connect with this
road shall be put on an equality as
to all consigned through-business,
and no unjust discrimination in
charges shall be made by or against
either, and that this road and all
connecting lines shall be operated
under such regulations and restric-
tions as to form one continuous line
for freight and passengers. Rene
dies by immediate action in the
United States District or Circuit
Courts, on the part of any person
aggrieved, are provided.
Year: 1878

I suppose that there arc many farm
crs who never use paint brush; and
can imagine how their old rusty wagons,
plows, etc. look, the woodwork badly
cracked, and going to ruin rapidly. 1t is
OF as much Importance to keep farm i'm
plements we'll painted, as it is to paint a
house; and every farmer should have an
"outdt" Of painting materials on hand, so
as to be prepared to do any job in that
line that may be necessary. All that is
necessary, is atwo-gallon oil-can, couple
of brushes of different sizes, and the
necessary paint; but that can be bought
as wanted, yet it is better to buy 25 pound
kcg of white lead, and can of oil (half
boiled and half raw as they viii! keep a
long time. For plows, harrows, and the
running gear of wagons, you need only red
lead and oil; but for other colors you will
require the white lead. If you want a
common black paint, use lamp black and
oil; but for a carriage body get black
coach paint at the wheel wright's, also
some varnish to finish with. You would
be surprised to see the nice work that
you or the "boys" can DO after little
practice: ana when you get in the way of
doing your own painting, your keg of
lead won't remain on your hands long.
Why, there is money in paint-actually
bank bills, and gold, and silver dol
lars! For instance, you buy new farm
wagon, and keep 1t we'll painted, and un-
der cover when not in use. Now. your
neighbor buys one at the same time. and
doesn't paint at all for ten or fifteen
years; and what is the result? Worn out
dccaycd woodwork, split and cracked,
must be thrown aside as FUSED W" while
yours is as good almost as when new.
You have found hundred dollars in your
paint; but your neighbor, poor man has
got, perhaps, to stint his family in the
necessaries of life to pay for new wag
on.
Year: 1878

Justly regarded as a grave breach of the public
1alth to undertake to pay these bonds, princi-
pal and interest, in silver coin, worth in the
market less than the coin received for them.
tender by this bill, will, under it's operations,
be equivalent in value to the gold dollar. Many
supporters of the bill believe this, and would
not justify an attempt to pay debts. either
public or private, in coin of inferior value to
the money of the world.


The capital defect of the bill is that it
contains no provision protecting from its oper-
alton pre-existing debts, in. case the coinage
which 1t creates shall continue to be of less
value than that which was the sole legal tender
when they were contracted. If it is now pro-
posed, for the purpose of taking advantage of the
depreciation OF silver in payment Of debts. to
coin and make legal tender aslver dollar of less
whether Of gold or paper which is
now lawful money in this country, such
measure, it will be hardly qucstiont d, will, in
the Judgment Of mankind be an act Of bad
faith. AS to all debts heretofore contracted the
silver dollar should be made legal tender only
at its market value. The standard of value
should not be changed without consent of both
parties to the contract.


a. National promises should be kept with un-
dinching fidelity. There is no power to compe
a nation to pay it's just debts. Its credit de-





pect, cannot approve bill which,
in my judgment, authorizes the VIC
lation of sacred obligations The obliga-
tlon of public faith transccnds all question of
profit or public advantage. Its unquestionable
maintenance is the dictate as we'll of the high
est expediency as of the most necessary duty
and should ever be carefully guarded by the
Executive, ny Congress and by the people.
1t is my firm conviction that if the coun-
try is to be benefited by a silver coinage it
can be done only by the issue of silver dollars
OF full value, which will defraud no man.
currency worth less than it purports to be
worth will in the end defraud not only creditors
but all who arc engaged in legitimate business
and none more assuredly than those who are
dependent on their daily labor for thcir daily
bread.


(Signed) RUTHERFORD B. HAYES


President of the United States.


Executive Mansion, Feb. 2S, 1873.


Immediately upon the reception of the
message, both branches OF Congress passed
the bill over the veto by the required two
thirds vote.
Year: 1878

The following circular letter has been
sent by Commissioner Williamson, of the gen.
eral land office, to fifty three of the employees
of that bureau, including twenty ladies:
"Want of an appropriation to pay for the nee
esssry clerical force, has forced upon the hon.
orable secretary of the interior the alternative
OF dsmissing, or granting leave of absence
without pay, to very large percentage of the
force of this Office, till such time as it may
please the Congress of the United States to
make sllch appropriation as will enable him
to again avail the government of your services.
The option Of saying whether you will accept
leave OF absence without pay or be discharged
is, unfortunately, the only one that can be
offered Those Of you who accept leave will
be required to state in letter to the Commits.
sioner that you relinquish all claim for nav
during such leave. 1t deeply gricvcs the hon
orable Secretary of the interior and myself to
take the action imperatively demanded of us
under existing laws, but it can no longer be
avoided.
Year: 1878

Coinage OF tho New silver Dollsr.


Acting under instructions of the secrc-
tary of the treasury, the director of mints has
been cngaSrd in making the necessary ar
rangements for running the mints to their
full capacity on the new silver dollar in con-
nection with which gold only will for some
time be coined. 1t is probable supply of
working dies will be ready the 10th of March
meantime silver bullion will pass through all
the process of putting it in shape for coming
into dollars, except that of stamping, and for
which particular operation the capacity of the
mints is in excess Of other operations, so that
in reality but little delay in coinage will be
occasioned by the dies not being ready. It is
thought by the middle of April the coinage of
the silver dollar will be at the rate of three
millions five hundred thousand dollars per
month. The supply of fractional silver coins
at the mint and different treasury Offices is
sufficient to meet any demand likely to arise
or several months to come. The mnts arc
all in excel]ont condition, with a skilled force
OF work-mcn, and everything in shape to meet
the large amount of coinage dcvolved upon
them by the new law.
Year: 1878

Duncan denies having been guilty of
crime, and says his hands are clean as regards
any msappropriation of funds of the bank;
that he expected to pull through up to the
very time of closing the bank. He accounts
for failure by the decline in business since
the suspension of the banks of California and
the usurious rates of interest &c was COMPEL
ed to pay on loans to keep atloat. He denies
having raised certificates OF safe deposit stocks
and saddling that on Lawarne. He declines
to give any account of his adventures since
his disappearance, on the ground that it
might make trouble for friends who had as.
sisted him. He said he never intended to
leave the city and would not have concealed
himself except ut the solicitation of friends;
that the sole attempt made to escape was in
compliance with their desire, stimulated by
fear that he would be mobbcd by the Kearncy
crowd If captured. nad it not been for that
fear he would have given himself up long
ago. He believes, if given an opportunity, he
can save depositors much from the ruins OF
the bank, and will use every excrtion to that
end.
Year: 1878

Before YOU begin your havy spring
work after winter of relaxation, your
system needs cleansing and arengthen-
ing to prevent an attack Of Agne,
Bilious " Spring Fever, or pme OTHER
spring sickness that will utfi you for a
seasons work. You will save time,
much sickness and great expense if you
will use one bcttlc Of Hol Bitters IN
your family this month. Don't wait.
See other column.
Year: 1878

The tale of woe telegraphed to the
Democrat yesterday morning from
Coushatta, will call forth the deepest
sympathy from everybody who fails
to see in it all shrewd Democratic
trick.


CoUsHATrA, October 25.--In the face of
the most sanguine prospects for the De-
mocratic party of this parish at the ensu-
ing election, and with victory well nigh
assured to them, the door to the recistra-
ton room was broken last night and the
registration books purloined to defeat an
election. All the elective offices Of this
parish are now filed by the Republicans,
It is thought that they will hold over il
the election is defeated.


There is nothing left now but to
reopen registration, enroll as many
Democrats as offer themselves and
close the doors in the face of Repub-
licans for want of time.
Year: 1878

estimated that at least FIVE
half million bales Of cotton
ven raised in the South this
nd most of it remains un-


Here is . hne chance for the
Ny professional working men
aIistic prOclivities to work out
ling like q good result.
Year: 1878

TIE following is a copy OF the affidavit
upon which warrants were issued for the
arrest Of certain persons in Concordia and
Tensas parishes. Two of the accused
parties are in Jail being unable to give
bail:
Year: 1878

We may all rejoice in examinations,
but let us not neglect this continual
study. 1t Isl perpetual study-an in
exhaustible life-study. Go as deep as
you will, review your work, and you
will find you have only touched the
surface. And as we thus study we may
long for the introduction to the better
world-.the life of rest. Let us remem-
Der the experience of st. Paul, when he
was in a strait, between a desire to de-
part and to be with Christ, and to re-
main to serve Christ among his peo-
pie. Let us have the Spirit OF the
word to move us to constant, earnest
service. Let us not be hearers of the
word only, but doers also. Continue
to study the word of God prayerfully,
and live the word, that ye may become
living epistles of Christ, and be sancti-
fed wholly-spirit, soul and body
Bible Class address.
Year: 1878

"Whst are you aboutf' angrily ex
claimed country editor the other day
to his wife, who was touching up her
complexion before the mirror Only
getting up my patent outside dear y
was the reply.
Year: 1878

How vast the range of blessing your
prayers may take! Who can tell the
history OF trace the wandering of you
cloud that sails in light and glory across
the sky, or indicate from what source its
bosom was filed with vaposit is to shed
back upon the earthf Perhaps,
though now wandering over the titled
field and the peopled village, its stores
were'drawn from some shaded fountain
in the deep forest where the eye of man
has scarce even penetrated. In silent
obscurity that fountain yielded its pit.
tance, and did its work of preparing to
bless the far-of lands that shall yet be
glad for it. And even thus it is with
the descending spirit. Little do we
know often of the secret origin of the
dews of blessings that descend on the
churches OF God. In the recesses of
some lowly cottage, in the depth of some
humble heart, may be going on the work
of pious intercession, in answer to which
the grace OF heaven descends on us and
our children, on the labors of the won.
dering and j,yful pastor, and on the
hearts of the far heather. until the
wilderness and the solitary place are
glad for them DR.. w. r. Williams.
Year: 1878

BE swears that the Democrats attempted to
corrupt the electoral college of Louisiana.
The committee owes it to itself and the coun-
try to investigate this scheme of bribery. Its
first duty is to call to the witness stand the
men who strove to buy an electoral vote.
No wish to shield the reputation of Mr..
Tilden or his fellow Democrats should be
allowed to interfere with disclosure of the
truth. If the committee has any reason at
all for existing that reason is to find out all
the facts in the case. 1t has been pretty
clearly demonstrated that the Oregon case
was worked up by Mr.. Tilden and his house.
hold. Let no fear that the attempt at
bribery in Louisiana may be traced to the
same source deter the committee from doing
its whole duty. Call the Louisiana wit
neSSeS,
Year: 1878

THE Southern members of the House
were nearly unanimous in opposition to Mr..
Conger's proposed amendment to the Con-
stitution prohibiting the payment of Rebel
claims. They intend those claims shall be
paid some day. Most of the Northern DEM
ocrats were frightened into support of the
amendment. They knew they stood no
chance of reelection this fall If they put
themselves on record against it. But if re-
elected and with their party in full possession
of the government the country will find
them nearly TO man supporting, as they
have always done in the past, the schemes
OF their Southern colleagues. The only safe
thing to do is to refuse to send them back.
Year: 1878

LIZ seems that the adjournment of Congress
was delayed by the condition of the commit
tee on enrolled bills. Some members were
too drunk to do business. Rainey the col
ored member whom the House tried to expel
the other day, did the work and saved some
of his Democratic colleagues from disgrace.
Had it not been for him an adjournment
could not have been effected,
Year: 1878

THERE was good deal of friskiness dis
played by the House on the day Of its adjourn
ment. But on the whole the country will
not grumble at that. 1t prefers horseplay
to mischievous financial legislation.
Year: 1878

we DO not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


we cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used,
Year: 1878

THE STRAsDURG CLOCK.-It should be re-
membered by all who have thus far neg
ected to visit this novel and interesting
piece OF historic mechanism that it remains
but two days longer, closing on Saturday
evening at O'Clock. The fact of its pro-
onged stay is proof Of the genuine interest
it has excited, while the extensive patronage
it has received must prove most satisfactory
to the managers. There will be n grand
matinee on Saturday for the accommoda-
ton of all the school children and ladies.
Let none neglect seeing the famous clock
before its final departure.
Year: 1878

CONCERT To-NIGHT.-The organ recital
by Professor Fl. 3. Danforth, OF New Yolk,
and the vocal concert at the Centenary
church this evening, will doubtless be a
most enjoyable musical treat. The new
organ, which is reputed to be one OF the
finest in Richmond. will be tested to its
fullest capacity by Professor Danforth, and
all who can should avail themselves 81 the
opportunity to hear him play.
Year: 1878

DIRECT IMPoRTATIoN.-W. D. BLAIR CO.
have received another lot Of that really fine TABLE
SHERRY, which they offer at $40 per gallon The
quality of this wine for the PRICE Is unsurpassed.
Year: 1878

had been said about their old neigh
Dor in the excited times of '64, when
the great tragedies of the war were
drawing to a close. War is terrible
business at best, especially civil war
There were many terrible things done
during our war, and they were not
confined to one side either. Human
nature is very much the same in all
countries. The Southern people acted
about the same as the same number of
Northern people would have done if
positions could have been exchanged.
As a general rule, the white people of
the South have accepted the esituationin
good faith, and have earnestly gone to
work to repair their losses and build
up the country. The daily press, the
members of congress and other leading
men give moderate advice, and the
controlling classes endeavor to sustain
law and order, and give everybody a
fair chance. Here in Tennessee the
Democrats tax themselves to sustain
cOlored schools. The race is improy-
ing some, and affairs are as peaceable
and harmonious as possible. If the
editor of the journal were to
come down here and travel about
the country he would find the
people, white and black, attending to
their every day business as Industrious
ly as the people of Michigan or any
other State, If this talented gentle
man would lay aside his partisan spec
tacleS and look at things as they are
and go to work to promote good feel
ing and mutual respect between the
sections his fine powers and opportun-
tiles would be turned to splendid ac.
count.
Year: 1878

THE city council did well to pause
before passing the ordinance allowing
the river front to be given up to the
railroads. While we favor the idea of
such connection, we would urge the
Importance of certain conditions and
requirements to protect the city and
the public. This is not a matter to be
entered into lightly or hastily. The
railroads can afford to do something
in return for this magnificent privilege.
Year: 1878

The European migratory Quails i'm
ported to this country some time ago,
in the hope Of their taking up a resi-
dence here, are heard of now and then
in the South, where they have gone to
spend the winter Meanwhile the
sporting papers are begging gunners to
abstain from shooting these foregn
quails until they have time to increase
and get a foothold in the United
States.
Year: 1878

Lest our article of yesterday should
unduly prejudice the public mind in
regard to thisgentleman, we will state
that he was one of the most faithful
and efficient of the Howard physi-
clans. This is the testimony of DR..
Mitchell and various members of the
Howard Association. He is withal a
very genial and estimable gentleman,
who stands high among his profess
sional brethren and the people. The
statements we made came from parties
who assured us of their correctness.
The home physicians We learn were
not furnished with board and horses
and buggies. The bill against Smith
as revised, seems to have been very
high at last, though it is claimed by
his attorney that when payment was
resisted he concluded to sue for al
that was in sight. We hope the ply
sicians will be moderate in theil
charges and appeal rather to the gen.
erous feelings of their patients than tC
legal measures.
Year: 1878

;. NEW YORK, May 1.-THE Tammany Hall
Clinton presiding Senator T. G. Eccesine
made an address, in which he said at the last
presidential election the Democratic party
went in under the banner of a man who had
not and did not deserve to have the confidence
OF the people.


The causes Of Hayes being President are
first corrupt practices of Republican leaders
and second, want OF stamina in the candidate
who, being elected, had not pluck enough to
take that given him by the people. Republi-
now touring in Europe. He Is bold, vigorous
and determined, and sticks to his friends. To
beat him the Democrats must name man OF
like qualities, and not crafty the ambition of
any man; we want no galvanized mummy
llaughterl and won't have any such.
Year: 1878

Especial to the Democrat


WASHINGTON May 17.-There is little to be
said concerning the Investigation programme,
beyond what has been anticipated in former
dispatches. The Republicans did not fill
buster for reason that they could not agree
upon programme of action. Many OF them
in their hatred of Hayes were at heart indis-
posed to do anything that would severely en-
barrass the investigation. Hence, the only
thing they could agree on was to refuse to
vote and let the Potter resolutions go
through by default.


The work will begin Immediately.


THE COMMITTEE.


will undoubtedly be named Monday Ii not
tomorrow Randall keeps his own counsel
tonight, but the best information attainable
is that the Republicans on the committee will
be five In number, consisting Of Foster, Ben
Butler and Conger, with one from Illinois and
one from Pennsylvania


Among the Democrats, Potter is the only
one who can be spoken of with certainty at
this writing. l may ascertain more later.
No Republican who was one of the visiting
statesmen to either Florida or Louisiana will
be allowed to go on the committee.


SCOPE OF THE INQUIRY.
AS to the scope of the investigation, 1t may
properly be stated, that it will begin with an
inquiry into the action of Noyes in Florida,
and John Sherman, Garfield and Stoughton
in Louisiana; proceeding upon the theory that
they were guilty of transactions which would
disqualify them for the offices they hold.
From this point the investigation will pro-
ceed to ascertain what were the connecting
links between Hayes and these men, with
the view to establishing that they were simply
authorized agents. of Hayes, In the procura-
tiOn of the frauds by which the result of the
election was set aside.


From this the committee will proceed to in
vestigate the interference of Hayes and John
Sherman with the processes of justice in the
trial of Anderson, and the negotiations that
led to the rescue of Anderson by the Supreme
Court of Louisiana will be laid bare. II
Hayes appears guilty on these counts, or inn
plicated In these conspiracies,


HE WILL BE IMPEACHED.


This Is a general outline of the programme
or course subsequent details may modify it
in minor particulars, but it will in the main
be followed out as above indicated.


Certain parties here have protested against
the appointment of Gen. Gibson as one mem
Der Of the committee, on the ground that he
will be likely, on account of his relations
with Nichols, to obstruct full inquiry into
the negotiations which led to the rescue of
Anderson by the Supreme Court, but it is be-
lieved that Speaker Randall will put him on
anyhow.


1t is needless to say that the situation here
is one of great excitement. All talk of an
early adjournment is now ended, and there is
every prospect that the remainder of the ses-
sion, be it long or short, will be full of politi-
cal interest.


Hayes now fully realizes his desperate sit
uation and It is not impossible that he will, il
he is crowded to the girth, make a diversion
that will throw the administration into the
hands of the Democratic party. BUELL..


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