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Year: 1879

The recent marriage of young lady in
this city to a handsome young car-cOnduc-
tor, recalls an event of the same complex
ion which occurred in England some years
ago. A young lady, belonging to ian
ancient and honorable stock" in Cheshire,
a hot bed of old county families, was in
the habit of going into Chester to shop,
and generally took the omnibus, 10 pro-
ceed from the railroad station to the heart
of the city. In the course of these excur-
sions she contrived to become interested
in the lead of the bus" as it would be ex-
pressed in England. One morning she was
missing, and, on her return home, an
nOunced that she had been married an
hour ago. The most singular part of the
businessswas that she did not remain with
her husband five minutes even after the
marriage ceremony, and it must be pre-.
sumed that she married him under the in
fiuence of pique. The family determined
to try and get the marriage set aside on
the ground of fraud. She had married
under the name of Bevan, and they con
tended that had she given her name as
e-Bevan the clergyman would have re
cognized it, and refused to have performed
the ceremony; in fact, their plea was thai
the SUPPRESSION of Lee was Suppressed
reri, tantamount to fraud. The courts
however, decided that the marriage held
good. In another case, which occurred
more recently, the daughter of the ther
chief registrar of the court of chancery
eloped with the butler. Her father haG
received a letter warning him of the at
tachment, and at first rejected the imputa
ton as absurd: but on speaking to hi
daughter. she frankly admitted that it wa
true. Astounded. he dismissed the butler
A few days later his daughter disappeared
Within a year she died Her fayorit


brother was with her in her last hours
and she told him that. while grievinl
deeply at bringing modification on he
family, she could not have done otherwise


Her husband had treated her with tn


tenderest kindness, and she was devote,
to him. Early in the present century tn


Countess of Rethes, a peeress in her owl


right, married a gardener, and the Dresen
countess is his granddaughter. 1t viii


thus be seen that mesalliances have Otter
times occurred in the case of persons {


very high social position. Nor have the


by any means invariably proven unhapp,
l-[New York Times.
Year: 1879

A hen at the South Carolina railroad
yard, in this city, took notion few days
since to lay her eggs in the tender-box on
Bob Hubbard's switch engine, and, not
withstanding that veterans views to the
contrary, she persisted in getting her work
so far advanced that it was deemed pru-
dent to let her LAY" After depositing, as
she thought, the usual complement of fresh
eggs in order to go into the spring chicken
business, she finally settled down to her
work, and is now daily sitting on her nest.
She never leaves the engine only occasion
ally when it stops in the yard, and then
only for a few moments TO fly off, pick
around and stretch herself The engine
is in constant use, and crossing and re-
crossing the city daily, pulling long trains
of cars. The engineer has fitted her up
with a nice. comfortable cotton nest, and
before long expects to have a whole lot of
steam engine chickens.-[Augusta (Ga)
News.
Year: 1879

Cox. the murderer of Aston, is CON-
fortably quartered in the Atlanta Jail,
where his wife and sister spend the day
with him. His face is still very much
swollen and his physician saws he will be
unable tn appear for trial at the next term
of court.
Year: 1879

A glass manufactory in Hanover, Ger
many, make glass which is a close imita-
ton of marble, and tables and floor tiles
which are pronounced preferable to mar
Bile on account of their extreme hardness.


81 don't believe in fashionable church
es," said lady recently; "but after all.
considering that we are all to go to the
same heaven, perhaps it's better to keep
up the social distinction as long as we
can.


George has had great many pull
backs in life" said the young wife to her
lady friend. And when the friend said,
Eyes, saw him with one yesterday" the
young wife didn't know what she meant
by it.


The popular song of the day is that ex-
ceedingly pretty novelty, somebody's
coming when the Dew-drops fall" The
editor of the Norristown Herald was so
pleased and elated on hearing it that he at
once wrote notice of it, but in his excite
mentioned it as Somebody's coming when
the note falls due" The notes Of this
charming new song will never go to
protest.
Year: 1879

call the attention peto Steam Engines the this
fuel effected The Valve
when oxausng the engneis liable
accumulate the opening shutting automatically
The cylinder dry when the engine working Valves
spiral spring The Valve will saving
short time and will last


and Rights for Sale Apply person Ca,apa
Street st. Louis.
Year: 1879




A person afflicted with this desire can
supply himself with all the remedies
used at inebriate asylums and be his
own physician, without the necessary
expense and publicity of visiting, the
Washington House or any other reform
atory institution. He need only have a
small quantity Of cayenne pepper. a pot
of concentrated extract Of beef, and q
few grains OF bromide Of potassium
When the desire for alcoholic drink re-
ours make q tea from cayenne pepper as
strong as can be taken with, any CONS
fort; sweeten with sugar and milk and
drink it. This tea will supply the same
place that a glass Of liquor would I'll,
and will leave no injurious effect behind.
Repeat daily, as often as the appetite re-
turns, aud It will be but few days until
the sufferer will have become disguised
with the taste of the pepper, and with
the appearance Of this disgust disap-
pears the taste for lquor-this fact Is
proved every day. The extract of beef
lis to be made into beef tea. according
to the directions on the, pot, in such
quantities as may be required for the
time being, aud furnishes cheap, easily
digested ana healthy nutriment, It being
made to stay on the stomach when heay
| Ter articles of food would be rejected
The bromide of potassium is to be used
carefully and only in extreme cases Of
nervousness, the dose being from 10 to
20 grains, dissolved in water. This is
public exhibit of the method of treat
ment adopted at the inebriate asylums.
In addition thereto, the drinking man
should surround himself with influences
which tend to make him forget the de-
grading associations Of the bar-room
and lift him upward. He should en-
deavor, as far as his business avocations
will permit, to sleep, eat, and bathe reg
ularly, and obey the laws Of health. By
the adoption of this course, energetically
and sincerely, no man who has the will
J to refrain can fail to do SO
Year: 1879

ural reunion. The atta having en-
dorsed as probable the statements
made by me, on what 1 regard as
excellent authority, as to the prob
ability of harmonious action be-
tween two elements which are at
heart one, the Post comes to the
rescue, and does its best to persuade
the Workingmen that there would
be something horrible in such an
understanding. The Post would
dearly like to nurse the Working
mems party into just sufficient vigor
to be soundly "wollopedn at every
election, assuring the same result
to the Democracy, and leaving the
Republicans to eat the chestnuts
after they had been safely raked out
of the fire. But the Wor kingmen
are not ambitious to be used by the
Post and its party as a cat's-paw.
They have had enough of that style
of thing. They have not the slight
est idea of allowing themselves to
become the facile tools of those who
aim to enthrone force and money
as the governing impulses in our
politics. The Workingmen are


doubtless highly obliged to their
suave and patronizipg adviser; but,
all the same, they propose to exert
wholesome and beneficial infu-
ence in the next Presidential cleo
tion.


THERE rs A UNIVERSAL REPRoBA.
TIoN HERE


At the raising of question which


may embarrass the Workingmen
who have been elected to Office in
the city and county of San Fran
cisco in taking their seats. Most
persons of sound mind and prin-
ciples would deprecate the intro
duction of these salary pledges, but
they none the less feel that the pee
pie elected to office should be per-
mitted to hold them. The action
of Judge Wright can unquestion-
ably be sustained by train of in
geniou5 reasoning, and by a num-
ber of precedents, but it is most
unfortunate that the issue should
have been raised. The conflict will
undoubtedly result in establishing
the will of the people as the supreme
arbiter of the matter, though after
much wranglipg and bad blood.
Common sense is the correct rule
by which such matters should be
tried, and if regard had been had to
its suggestions we should never
have heard word about the matter


after the election. Such pledges
were perhaps good reasons for not


electing their makers, but there the


matter should have dropped.


Judge Athearn, of Anaheim, aud
Mr.. L. Harris and Gen. Banning


are amongst the Angelefios whom |


daily encounter here. Gen. Roley


is established in business at the ga.


A." House, on Kearney street, and


he seems to be doing we'll. J. d. l.!
San Francisco, Nov. 14th.
Year: 1879

Chicago Times, Paris Letter)


Ifyou want realization of that
much-talked-of quality, style, just
go to Worth's and ask for "Miss
Mary" An English brunette will
respond to your summons-a bru-
nette with large blue eyes and a
slender figure, and mien of BLEND
ed reserve and dignity. She will
take your orders with the air of
queen, and will move to execute
them with the step of duchess.
She is the very incarnation of style;
that mysterious quality is diffused
throughout her being, from the
summit of her stressed head
down to the tip of her shapely sliIg 8
per. Were she clad in u tow-bag,
fastened around her waist with a
hempen cord, she would impart to
that garb subtle air of ele-
gance. She is always arrayed in
some of the latest creations of the
presiding divinity, and whatever 1t
may be she looks well in it. Her
smooth, pale complexion defies the
effects of color, and she can wear
pale green or golden yellow with
equal impunity. Ruffs cannot de-
form her throat, and pulled sleeves
are powerless to impart an un-
graceful carriage to her arms. She
moves in u tie-back like a swan,
aud carries q train with the uncon-
scious ease of mermaid. She is
never flustered or put out or imper-
tinent or familiar. Stout matrons
and skinny maidens, beholding the
charm and grace of her appearance,
ascribe it all to her gown, whereof
they straightway order duplicates,
making guys of themselves in the
process. She is the worthy prime
minister to the acknowledged king
of fashion.
Year: 1879

A st. Louis drummer makes affi-
davit that the following is literal
copy of rules posted in schoolhouse
in the interior of Missouri: Every
pupil is required to make bow on
entering the School-House of a
morning also leaving of Evening
the School Room. There shall be
no profane language used in School
or on the play ground nor there
shall be no pin sticken pinchin,
scratching, nor taging, nor fitting,
nor no unesery whispering in
school. No pupil shall leave school
House without the permission of
the Teacher. No uneasy moving
from seat to seat. No fitting on the
road from or to school, nor no nick
naming. Every pupil over eight
years is subject to these rules, and
the teacher is to make allowance
for all pupils under eight years and
enforce the rules according. If any
scholar bra kes these rules they
shall be punished by switchen.n
Year: 1879

The facilities OF the HERALD Steam
Printing House for doing job work are not
surpassed in California outside of San
Francisco and Sacramento. All work en-
trusted TO us will be executed with neat
ness and dispatch at the lowest living
rates.
Year: 1879

You have heard, said youth to a mai
corn-sheaf one evening about quitting time
you have heard, dare say, of the Danish
boy whistle of wood would give two
dollars and half if that Danish boy 8
whistle were mine


The maiden had heard of the wonderful
things which could be accomplished by
means of the magic whistle, and. coloring
slightly, said


And what would you do with It p while
smile played over her beautiful face, ex-
tending clear round to her ears.


Il would blow it, he answered, and then
my fair maid would fly TO my side and sit
] dowron the same corn-sheaf with me, which
would make me extremely happy and make
it matter of supreme indifference to me
whether school kept or not, or how much
corn made bushel.'


rs that all yon wish it for p exclaimed
the maid, with laugh that started a convey
of birds in the next row. That may be
yours without any magic Charlie. A favor
so slight one could not find in ones heart to
deny, you know, and she playfully seated
herself by his side and drummed with her
little heel in the furrow.


would blow it again. said the-youth,
who had begun to see how matters were
drifting. Il would blow the thing again,
and the one fair woman beneath the sun
could not resist the charm, and would lay
har fat


She smiled-and laid her fair arm round
his neck


The young man was taken completely by
surprise, but managed to bear up under it,
although, as he confessed to the writer, IL
was by all odds the greatest effort of his
life.


A young man of his age is never satisfied
but is always reaching out and grasping af
ter the unattainable, as it were, and after
drinking in for moment the nectar OF the
situation so to speak, exclaimed


Yet once more would blow it. This
time I would give it the awfulest blast that
was ever heard this side of the crack of
doom; the music divine would bring me the
third time an unspeakable pleasure. She
would lay her fair cheek to this brown one
of mine and her lips stealing past mine would
give me kiss, I'm quite sure at least
hope so,'


The young lady laughed out in her inno-
cent glee, just as any other young lady would
do under the same circumstances end said


what fool of yourself you'd make with
your whistle, be sure Now just consider
for "a moment how silly it would be to sit on
a corn-sheaf, like knot on log, and crack
your cheeks whistling for what you might
take"


=. T.is almost took the young mans breath.
He Immediately reached for the love-
ly creature, but, strange to relate did not
find her. She had anticipated him, and was
already breaking through the cornstalks for
home while her laughter foated back upon
his ears reminding him that he had an en-
gagement at home to gnaw file.-Detroit
Free Press.
Year: 1879

A story is told'of f0otman to a lady of
rank, in the days when lotteries were in
fashion in England, who disposed of all his
savings in order to purchase two lottery tick
ets So sure was he of success that he drew
up the following plan of the manner in
which he intended to spend the five. e.thous-
and-pound prize: AS soon as l have receiv-
ed the money | will marry Grace Towers ;
but, as she has been cross and coy, will use
her as a servant. Every morning she shall
get me mug of strong beer, with a toast,
nutmeg, and sugar it then will sleep till
ten, after which l will have large sack pos
set. My dinner shall be on table bY. one,
and never without good pudding. 7 will
have stock of wine and brandy laid in.
| About five in the afternoon | will have jel-
lies and tarts, and gallon bowl of punch at
ten a hot supper Of two dishes. III am
in good humor and Grace behaves herself
she shall sit down with me. To bed al
twelve Fortune proved fickle; and after a
few melancholy days the unhappy mao put
an END to his life. In those days, too, per.
sons took considerable trouble to insure sue
cess. An instance is recorded OF a. Lady whC
held tickeC in lottery having the follow


ing prayer offered up in church the day be
fore the drawing; The prayer of the con


gregation are desired for the success of
person engaged in new undertaking.
Year: 1879

A Baltimore tea merchant is making the
tour of the South making investigations in
regard to tea culture. He thinks that Amer
leans should not attempt to initiate the
China green tea, with its coloring and fancy
twisting, but confine themselves to curing
the leaf so as to obtain the best possible Cup
of tea without regard to its appearance. Be-
sides the work of twisting that of sorting the
tea according to shape and size can, he
thinks, be depensed with to advantage, sin
plifying greatly the process of preparation
and as greatly diminishing the cost. The
cultivation of the ea'plant in Georgia, he
declares from his experience of several year,
in China and Japan, is perfectly practica
BILE, and he offers 81 pound for all leave
shipped to his firm Messrs. Martin Gllet s
Co., Baltimore), the firm engaging to do tn,
curing and preparation till the producers ar,
fairly on their feet.
Year: 1879

Instead of going into the State Treasury
the,proceeds of liquor licences ought to be
applied to the support of our local prisons.
There is an intimate and evident relation
ship between the two.
Year: 1879

A bride waited two hours after the time
appointed for a wedding in Goshen, O., but
the bridegroom did not come, 1t was deci-
ded to send for him before dismssing the
guests. He was found at home with one
side of bis face shaved, and so nervous that
he had not been able to WELD the razor any
longer.
Year: 1879

spoke, Lena raised her little hand to
guard ii from the strong draft. but in
her fright approached it so near that
the light was exiting euished.


summoned courage to rise for the
purpose OF closing the door. but as he
did so, he was prostrated by some in
visible power. 1t was some seconds
ere be- dared to open his eyes, aud
when he did so. no wonder he almost
swooned with fIight-for there in the
very arm chair OF Mr.. Van Tassel sat
Won Gelson, defunct. according TO
custom all in white, with a crimson
mark from ear to ear, defining the
skill OF young Madam Won Geison =
and behold, while the teeth of Icha-
bod were chattering. his eyeballs dis
tended, and his whole frame quaking
with terror. another ghost glided be-
hind the chair and tiourished around
the CHASTITY brow OF Won Goison a
glittering blade.


Flesh and blood could stand it no
longer. With a heavy groan poor
Ichabod. .bade farewell to conscious
ness. When at length he recovered
his shattered senses. he was alone
the fire was out, all but few fast
dccaying embers- and the storm
ragged more furious than ever. How
Jckabod survived that night he could
never tell; but the morning found
him wiser man, as We shall present
ly see.
Year: 1879

happiness-he snapped his fingers,
brought his long legs round like a
dancing jack" and ran out OF the
house to give vent to his mirth. Mr..
Van TasseI could only account for
such extravaganza by recurring to
his own exuberant spirits when in his
bachelor days he was about to re-
ceiye the hand OF the late lamented
Dame Van Tassel. Paul, in short,
seemed TO be the only one admitted
to the confidence OF Ichabod, and
whatever the joke was, he did not ap-
pear a whit behind in its enjoyment,
and haying been invited, as the read
er already knows, to assist at the
wedding, almost took up his abode
under the haunted roof.
Year: 1879

When, sometimes, our feet grow weary,
On the rugged hills of life
The path stretching long and dreary
With trial and labor and strife
We pause on the toilsome Journey.
Glancing backward in valley and glen,
And sigh with an infinite longing


To return and begin again.
For behind is the dew of the morning,
In all its freshness and life,
And before are doubts and shadows,
And the chill ard gloom Of the night.
We remember the sunny places


We passed so carelessly then.
And ask with passionate longing,
To return and begin again.
All, vain. indeed, Is the asking,


Lilies duties press all of US on,
Aud who dare shrink from the labor.
OR 81 h for the sunshine that's gone
And. it may be, not far Oh before US
Wait fsirrr places than then,
LIES paths may yet lead by still waters
Though we may not begin again.
Forevermorc upward and onward


Be our paths on. the hills OF life,
And soon will n radiant tiawning


Transfigure the toi and the strife,
And our fathers hand will lead US


Tenderly upward then;
In the JOY and peace of another world
He'll let rs begin again.
Year: 1879

TO hear II. and / can tell the geotle-
men on the other side that they little
know the spirit OF the North when
they come here at this day with bra
vado on their lips, uttering eulogies
upon him whom every man. woman
and child in the North believes TO
have been a double dyed traitor"
Year: 1879

The supreme Court of Ohio has decided that when a drunken and unruly passenger is put off q railroad train, and is then run over by another train, the railroad company Is not liable. It was the duty of the con ductor to protect other passengers against him by rejecting him, and if he was too drunk to take care of himself after that, it was only his fault. Similar law has been laid down Tn this and in most of the oth-

 States of the union, and it seems

 10 about settled that if man will

 rk, the safest place to do it is
Year: 1879

The Washington cores pendent of the Cincinnati Gazette says that, ''as to the employment of troops about the polls, it is not expected that lthe Republicans or the President will deem it necessary to allow the army bill to fail on that account. In fact, there are many who believe that the real contest in the conference on the army bill, although it's discussion was carefully avoided, was the con cealed opposition on the part of sev- eral members to the railroad tele- graph clause, and that the political amendment was largely cover from which to defeat the new telegraph legislation"
Year: 1879

A rich old man was jealous of his

 oung and pretty wife. Falling sick in due time, and feeling about to die, he summoned his wife to his bedside and besought her, as last favor, with tears Tn his poor old eyes, not to marry the object of his jealousy, q nelghbor, when he was gone. T will not" said the dutlful woman--"I will not, my dear hns- band; be in no concern for him; nay, l could not, for l have for some years past been engaged to another"
Year: 1879

CARELESS WITH A GUN \ care
less boy with gun that he said
wasn't loaded" came very near be
ing the death Of good horse at
Mazomanie, q few days since, The
gun was accidentally discharged, the
charge going completely through a
wagon seat and twenty shot lodged
in the breast of the horse which was
tied behind the wagon. Their force
was fortunately spent, and they did
no serious injury.