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Year: 1878

On Wednesday evening last, a1ter the
locomotive on the West Chester Railroad
had switched off to turn itself and ten
der, and was returning, man who was
walking from the convent into West
Chester with gun on his shoulder, sud
denly turned and fired in the direction OF
the receding engine and tender. The
result was that one of the shot struck
Mr.. Charles Lack, brakeman, on his cap
near the temple, which stung severely,
but did not enter his flesh another
struck Mr.. j. ii. King, the engineer, on
the size of the head, and glanced, max
inc an abrasure of the skin; and two
others passed on either side of the head
of Mr.. Murphy Moran, the fireman, and
broke pane of glass. The engine was
stopped and the crew went cunning for
the man who had fired the shot. The
latter, however, appeared to regret his
act, alleging that it had been done
thoughtlessly and for bit of fun, and
being willing TO pay for the damage he
had done to the engine, the crew eonclu'
ded to let him of, but not without CIV
ing him severe reprimand.
Year: 1878

His Honor, Mayor Almond, who has
been down the State on cunning trip.
returned home last evening and was
promptly at his post this morning, to
conduct the hearings. He met with good
success.
Year: 1878

When remedy stood lest of more
than thirty years trial and to-day is more
largely used than ever, its worth is evil
IDENTIFY unquestioned. Such is the record
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Year: 1878

SLEEP FOR THE BRAIN.-"Blessings light
on him that first invented Sleep" says Sancho
Panza and the tired workman, tired in body
or brain, echoes the benediction. The best
possible thing for man to do whom be feels
too weak to carry anything through is to
go to bed and sleep as long as he can.
This is the only actual recuperation of brain
force, because during sleep the brain is in q
state of rest, 10 condition to receive and ap-
propriate articles of nutriment from the blood,
which take the place of those which have
been consumed by previous labor, since the
very act of thinking barns-np solid. particles,
as -ovory turn of the wheel Or screw of tha
steamer is the result of consumption by fire
of the fuel in the furnace. The supply of
human brain substance can only be had from
the nutriment particles in the blood, which
were obtained from the food eaten previously;
and the brain is so constituted that it can best
receive and appropriate to itself those nutri-
tive particles during the state of rest, of quiet
and stiffness of sleep. Mere stimulants sup
ply nothing in themselves; they goad the
brain and force it to greater consumption of
substance until it is so exhausted that there
is not power enough left to take up a fresh
supply.
Year: 1878




The ToAD.-Not only are toads harmless,
they are absolutely aud directly useful to US,
perambulating our fields and gardens at
night, and devouring vast quantities of inju.
rious insects which could never be destroyed
by the hand of man. The mode in which a
toad takes his prey is very curious. The sim
.larly beautiful eye of the toad is as quick
as it is bright, and if within the range of its
vision an insect or grub should happen 70
move, the toad is sure to see it, and nearly
certain to catch it. First, the toad holds its
head as high as possible, so as to make sure
of its prey, and then crawls slowly towards
it, preferring to get under it if possible.
When it is nearly within reach it gazes in
tent at the insect, it's mouth being gradually
brought nearer and nearer; something pink
then flashes from its mouth, and the insect
vanishes as if by magic. The pink fash is
the tongue of the toad, which is formed in a
rather curious way. The base of the tongue
is fixed close to the front of the lower jaw,
and is long and tapering, the tip pointing
down the throat when it is at rest. When,
however, it is used for catching prey, it is
thrown out with sort of "fick," and the
tip, which is covered with glutinous secre-
tion, adheres to the insect and conveys it
down the toad's throat before the prey has
time to make an effort for escape. When the
toad swallows its prey it does it with mighty
effort, during which the eyes almost disap-
pear, the size of the insect having little to do
with the vehemence of the demonstration.
Sometimes, when large beetle is swallowed,
it does struggle, but too late, and for some
time its struggles may be seen through the
thin and ribless sides of its capturer, the toad
sitting the while in perfect composure, not in
the least affected by the scratchings and
kickings that are going on in its Interior
The Lancet. ..-..- .rL
Year: 1878

PROSPERITY AND ADvERs1Ty.-An obser-
want writer says that Every few men can bear
prosperity. 1t tintoxicates them, like wine.
It turns their head and throws them off their
balance. Others cannot bear adversely. They
have no fortitude; no courage, no hope. They
are like the old sailor who said he always
felt happiest at the height of storm, because
he knew that the next change that took place,
whatever it might be, must necessarily be for
the better. They cannot realize that there
will be any change. When the sky is once
clouded and overcast they will not believe
the sun will shine again. Young men should
make it a point to keep their heads cool under
all changes of circumstances, to preserve their
equanimity and not be unduly elated by sue
cess, or too much cast down by disappoint-
ment."
Year: 1878

The official farewell speech of Gov.
ernor-General Dufferin to the Canadians
at Toronto. September oath, was one of
the masterpieces of good taste, good
feeling, aud felicitous expressions, that
must deepen the regrets with which
his departure has filled the hearts of
WIs pHrayiacial nniohbors The speech
LOYALTY of Canadians, and increase their
respect, but also admirably adapted to
foster feeling of frieudliness for the
United States On the theme Of the
friendly relations between Canadians
and our own people, it is impossible to
conceive how representative OF the
English Government could speak more
hapily than Lord Dufferin did. when
he said:


However earnestly may have be-
sought you to be faithful to yonr native
land and estimate ct the proper value
your birthright as Englishmen,it Is with
almost equal persistence that l would
exhort you to cultivate the most
friendly and cordial relations with the
American people. A nobler nation. q
people more generous or more hosplta-
ble does not exist. Loud applause.
To have learned to understand and ap-
preciate them esteem as not the least
OF many advantages have gained by
coming to Canada. Applause' OF
my own knowledge can say that they
are animated BY the kindest feelings
toward the Dominion, and l cannot
doubt but that the two countries are
designed to be united in the bonds OF
an unbroken friendship. Loud ap-
plause.] Nor can conceive q more
interesting or delightful task in store
for the philosophical historian than te
record the amicable rivalry OF such
powerful and cognate communities ~
the path Of progress. the one repuo'
lie. indeed, but where the suthoritive
pre -emincnce assigned to the elect Of
the people, and the comparative tree
dom of the Executive from Parliament
ary control, introduce feature skir
to personal government. the other
| monarchy, but to which the hereditary
principle communities such an element


Of stability as to rerder possible the ap


plication Of what is really the mos


popular and democratic political system


to be found on this continent lont


cheersl-while both combine, each u
their respective spheres. to advance tn


happiness of mankind. aud to open u


a new a fresh chapter of human history
Year: 1878

An exchange says: 1t may not be gen
erally known that the common cooking
soda is sure remedy for the bite OF .
rsttlesnake, if applied soon enough.
An incision should be made to the
depth OF the wound made by the fang'
Of the snake, and into this cut the SOFA
should be sprinkled. Il will im-
msd;ate,v bubble up and turn green
caused by the action OF the soda u
neutralizing the acid of the poison
This remedy was never known to iai
when applied in time.
Year: 1878

A famous matchmaker of Paris, in
fatuated for long time with the chimera
of the perpetual motion, became violent
ly insane from the overwhelming terror
which the storms Of the revolution ex-
cited. The arrangement OF his reason
was marked with singular trait. He
was persuaded that he had lost his head
on the scaffold, and that it was put in a
heap with those of many other victims;
but that the judges, by rather too
late retraction of their cruel decree, had
ordered the heads to be resumed, and
to be reioined to their respective bodies.
He, however, conceived that, by q
curious kind of q mistake, he had the
head of one of his companions placed on
his shoulders. He was admitted into
the Bicetro, where lie was continually
complaining of his misfortune, and
lamenting the fine teeth and wholesome
breath he had exchanged for those OF
very different qualities. In little
time the hopes of discovering the per
petual motion returned, and he was
rather encouraged than restrained in his
endeavors to effect his object. When
he conceived that he had accomplished
it, and was in an ecstacy of Joy, the sud-
den confcsion of failure removed his
inclination even to resume the subject.
He was still, however, possessed with
the idea that his head was not his own,
but from this notion he was diverted by
repartee made TO him when he hap
pened to be defending the possibility Of
the miracle of st. Denis, who, it is said,
was in the habit of walking with his
head between his hands, and in that
position continually kissing it.


"What fool you are to believe such
o utory," it was replied, with burst of
laughter. "How could ISt. Denis kiss
his hsad2 Was it with his heelsP"


This unanswerable and unexpected
retort struck and confourded the mad-
man SO much that IL prevented INN from
saying anything further on the subject.
He again took himself to business, and
entirely regained his intellect.
Year: 1878

Some time ago the eighteen-year-old
daughter Of a well-to-do farmer near
Cleveland idling over Cincinnati paper
became interested in the fascinating
mysteries of the personals" There
was spice of strangeness and romance
about them that excited her imagination.
One Of them in particular, which solicit
ted correspondence with some young
lady, appealed to her fancy. She hesi-
taie5. and then in adventurous mood
sa, d, ,Jwn and briefly answered it. A re-
ply9came promptly, dated from Chicago.
1t was fattering and respectful, and the
dhirography was very beautiful. A cor
respondence ensued, and the mutual
warmth of expression increased with
each succeeding letter. The vanity of
the simple country girl was tickled to
think that at last she had real city
bean, and when one day he appeared at
her home clad in the most fashionable
city apparel, her cup of triumph ran
over at the contrast of his appearance
with the homely, awkward country fell
lows upon whom hitherto her coquetries
had been bestowed. The old folks were
disposed to be dubious about this flash
young chap from the city, who talked
so plausibly, and 80 boldly sued for
their daughters hand, but finally gave
their consent to the marriage. Then
the united couple ioyously sped for the
city, carrying with them a generous
purse bestowed upon the young wife by
her father. The sequel is sad and short.
Two months later the wife sought her
fathers home q tired, careworn woman.
Her precious husband proved to be a
gambler. He speedily squandered all
his wife's money, and then she found
herself the victim OF cruel want, and
fortunate it was that good country
home was open to receive the discon.
solate waif. The girls husband, one
Wilson, was formerly a stock broker
with promising prospects, but gambling
ruined all, and his heartless ruse of the
newspaper personal was but the cum
ming venture of a desperate man to OBJ
tain the means of indulging his beset-
ting vice. Doubtless it will be repeated,
however, and some other silly girl done
for in a way like this Ohio farmers
daughter.
Year: 1878

That dreams are often fulfilled in a
remarkable manner is exemplified in a
case which has just come to our knowl-
edge in this city. A young man who
occupies responsible position in a cor
poration having an Office at the North
End not long since found that his cash
account was short to the amount of
twenty dollars. AS he is careful and
orderly, the circumstances troubled him,
and his mind dwelt upon the occurrence
frequently. The other night he retired,
and probably thought Of the affair be-
fore sleeping, for he had dream, clear
and distinct, that the lost money wa
under his desk in the office. In ths
morning his dream came vivIpiy to him,
and upon going to his placesdf business
he secured the aid OF another man in the
Office, the desk was removed, and lol
there was the long lost money, at least
eight cents of it. The young man feels
quite encouraged, and thinks that If
such dreams occur frequently enough he
will eventually recover the whole amount
lost.-Ne,o Bedford Standard.
Year: 1878

A miner in the Black Hills says the
Virginia (Nev.) Enterprise, writing to
q friend in this city says that recently,
while he and two others were crossing
the country, they came upon the skeleton
of horse within which was the skeleton
of q man, with the grinning skull look
ing out at them from between the ribs
of the animal, like prisoner peering
through the bars of his cell. The two
skeletons told the whole story. The man
had killed his horse, cut him open and
crawled inside of him, thinking TO thus
escape perishing of cold, but the flesh
of the animal froze solid, and the man
was as much a prisoner as if he had been
shut in by walls Of iron. The wolves
and carrion birds had stripped the
greater part OF the flesh from both skele-
tons. The miner concludes his descrip-
tion by saying: at was sight shall
never forget. I can see it now whenever
/ close my eyes.
Year: 1878

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO. One
hundred years ago not pound of coal,
not cubic foot of Illuminating gas had
been burned in this country. No iron
stoves were used, and no contrivance for
economizing heat until DR.. Franklin
invented the iron framed fireplace. which
still bears his name. All the cooking
and warming in town and country were
done by the aid of fire kiDdled in the
brick oven or on the hearth. Pine knots
or tallow candles furnished the light for
the long winter nights, and sanded floors
supplied the place of rugs and carpets
The water used for household purpose
was drawn from deep wells by the
creaking sweep. No form of pump was
used in this country, so far as we can
learn, until after the commencement of
the present century. There were no
friction matches in those early days, by
the aid of which fire could be easily
kindled and if the fire .swent out upon
the hearth over night, and the tinder
was damp, SO that the sparks would moi
catch, the alternative was presented oi
wandering through the snow mile OF
SO to borrow of neighbor. Only one
room in any house was warm, unless
Year: 1878

MANNERS OF HUSBANDS. The honey
moon cannot last forever; and to all
men there comes point in their lives
where they have to decide whether the
amenities and courtesies and sweetness
which characterized the early days of
their affection shall be continued, or
whether they shall be given up. and
harsh sentiment. and speech, and
thought, and feeling shall pervade their
lives. To some of US, perhaps. this
time has come, and we have not decided
rightly, and harshness has crept into
that which has been perfect melody, and
there has been chronic discord in our
family circle. Reform your conduct
husbands, if you have lapsed from that
sweet era Forbearance is the keystone
of married life. There can be no dis
cord, there can be no large diyergencies
from truthfulness, so long as the husband
forbears and the wife forbears. The
temper should be kept under perfect
control.
Year: 1878

The President and Mrs. Hayes and
their party returned on Sunday morning
or Saturday night, and duly went to
morning service Sunday at the Foundry
church, which they attend regularly.
On Monday evening quite large num-
ber of ladies and gentlemen went up to
the White House to welcome Mrs.
Hayes back. 1t is her pleasant custom


to receive all who call upon her after s
o'clock P. NJ, and there is rarely an
evening, except Sunday (when no one
calls but intimate friends, that a de-
lightful informal reception does not take
place in the red parlor. No other cere-
mony is necessary than to send in card
to Mrs. Hayes and the visitor is prompt
ly received. She always reads the
name carefully and fixes it in her mind,
as we'll as anything else which appears
on the card, which will serve to identify
or indiyidualize its owner. When visitors
enter she advances to meet them with a
kind smile of welcome and cordial grasp
Of the hand, as she calls them distinctly
by name. This makes the veriest stran-
ger feel as if among friends, and all for
mality is destroyed by Mrs. Hayes
pleasant way of introducing the newest
comers to some of those already in the
room, and starting conversation prompt
ly by some happy suggestion. She is SO
thoroughly of ease herself, and is evident
ly thinking entirely of how to make her
visitors enjoy themselves, that awkward
ness and embarrassment flee at her win
ming smile and CHEEKY voice. She in
variably contrives to give each person
an opportunity to converse with, and
always introduces strangers, especially,
to any distinguished persons who may
be present. Since Congress met the Pres
ident has rarely had an opportunity to
spend the evening with his wife and her
visitors. When he does he is her able
coadjutor, showing much the same tact
and adaptability, an even rarer quality
in man than in woman. Neither he,
his wife, or Miss Platt, his niece, who
spends most of her time at the White
House, ever seem at loss for reply to
any remark addressed to them, and it is
always rejoinder at once sprlghtly and
so worded as to make the first speaker
feel in some degree fattered by 1t; that
is to say, he or she feels'as if in the pres
ence of one who, without ever being pat
ronizing, was disposed to kindly appre-
ciation.- Washington Letter, May I'd.
Year: 1878




The rule for living happily with 9TH
ers is to avoid having stock subjects of
disputation. 1t sometimes happens,
when people live much together, that
they come to have certain set topics,
around which, from frequent dispute,
there is such a growth of angry words,
mortified vanity and the like, that the
original subject of difference becomes
standing subject for quarrel; and there
is tendency in all minor disputes to
drift down to it.


If people wish to live we'll together,
they must not hold too much to logic,
and suppose that every thing is to be
settled by sufficient reason. DIR. john
son saw this clearly with regard to mar
ried people when he said: 'Wretched
would be the pair above all names of
wretchedness who should be doomed to
adjust by reason, every morning. all the
minute details of domestic day."


But the application should be much
more general than he made it, There
is no time for such reasonings, and moth
ing is worth them. Ard when We rec
ollect how two lawyers and two politi-
clans can 60 on contending, and that
there is no end of one-sided reasoning on
any subject, we shall not be sure that
such contention is the best mode for ar
irving at truth.


Certainly it is not the way to arrive
at good temper


But we see families forever disputing !!
it is spectacle that ought always to be
considered disgraceful; and, when the
members of those families come to regard
the question lightly, there must be hours
when each member feels the wrong and
discomfort of the practice.


The father and mother, perhaps, have
some question of dispute among them
selves which they will neither of them
stoop to settle in kindly and generous
way. They are both proud, naughty,
or, we should more truly say, stubborn,
and neither will yield an inch, both be-
ing positive of having the right on their
| side.


This creates habit of quarelousness
and quarrelsomeness which extends to
the children, and families of this charac-
ter are noted for their disagreeableness.
The lives they lead may be termed ''a
cat and dogs life;' though, indeed, we
have seen cats and dogs of the same
family, when not set at each other by
quarrelsome children, live very happily
together. These animals, of so different
habits and pursuits, and who hate each
other so viciously, will, when brought
together under the same roof, reconcile
their differences and become the best Of
friends.


We recommend their examples to the
consideration of the human, reasoning
beings who are brought together by some
of the circumstances of life, and who dt
take so much delight in disputing abou
trihes.
Year: 1878

We are generally losers in the end if
we stop to refute all backbitings and
gossiplngs we hear by the way. They
are annoying, it is true, but not danger
Gus, SO long as we do not stop to expos
tulate and scold. Our characters are
formed and sustained by our actions and
purposes, and not by others. Let US
always bear in mind that ''calumniators
may usually be trusted to time and the
slow but steady justice of public opinion.
Year: 1878

CURE FOR DRUNKENNEss.-A Brook
lyn man writes to the New York San;
81 drank more Intoxicating liquor from
the year 1857 to the last day of 1873
than any other person | ever knew or
heard of; and in the meantime, knowing
of this same cure, did not practice it on
myself. but, for fun, did practice it on
others, and effected permanent cures.


The remedy is this: When person
finds he must have drink. let him take
a drink of water, say two or three swal-
lows, as often as the thirst or craving
may desire. Let him continue the prac-
tice. His old chums will laugh, but let
him persevere and it will not be week
before the appetite for any kind of stim-
ulant will disappear altogether, and wa
ter be taken to quench the natural thirst.
If at any time the victim should feel
craving, let him take the first opportu-
nifty and obtain swallow of water, and
he can pass and repass all saloons. When
he goes home at night he will feel satis-
fed and sober, and have money in his
pocket. commenced this practice the
first day of 1874, and never think of
taking stimulants.'
Year: 1878

BY the end OF the present week oil the parties as
well all the fractions OF parties that claim 10 repre-
everything that Ii worth living for In political
sense will have made their nominations for Mayor,
District Attorney, City Judge, Coroner and Aldermen,
well for Congressman and Assembly men. In
may just what TO expect OF tho
woulcse Tor the various OH ces in the GIT
OF tho peopio OF this city n they should succeed
in being candidates In reality and get elected,
HERALD reporters have been for some days past
interviewing the great majority or them. II will
bo noticed by the questions put TO the gentlemen
with called upon that those who evaded direct
answers had 10 complain that the quss-
tons difficult 10 understand. They were blunt
and to tho point The replies elected will we'll
reading by the voting population who desire to east
their votcs only Tor men VINO will act for the best
Interests OF tho city and State n elected.
Year: 1878

NUMBER ONE.


That the seat of government shall be -
tahlished at the city of Baton Rouge or at
the city OF New Orleans, as the majority of
the voters of the State may determine at
the next ensuing election F.; those voting to
locate the State capital at Baton Rouge
shall indorse Oh their tickets, "For State
Capital, Baton Rouge those voting to To-
cate the capital at New Orleans shall in
tlorse on their tickets, For State Capital,
New Orleans


(Strike out article one. hundred and thir-
ty-one.l