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Year: 1878

Calling at farm house the other day,
says a writer in an English paper, was
told / was just day too late to see
very wonderful sight-a cat nursing
some little chicks 1t appears the cat
had family of dead kittens a few days
before, and the same morning some five
or six chicks were hatched. AS there
were others to come out, the lady Of the
house took the just hatched chicks into
the house till all were Matched, and
placed them before the fire in the sitting
room, or, as we say here, the keeping
room. Pussy, greatly to the horror of
the good lady Of the house, took great
fancy to them, and could not be kept away
from them. Wishing to see what would
take place the owner allowed her to come
near, when she began to stroke them
down with her paw in the most affection
ate and tender manner, and, after awhile,
lying down, gathered them well under
her. There she lay all the day in the
evening they we're taken from her, but
the next day she did the same but the
third day, fearful of accidents, they were
taken away from her and put under their
proper mother, who had now Matched
out her whole brood, / wonder what
pussy wsaia have aens wish shssA
Year: 1878

els it possible for persons hair to
turn within short time ?" There are
so many instances now on record that
there ought to be no longer any doubt
upon the subject. In the late Arctic ex-
pedition nearly every mans hair became
grayer, and in some cases white, but
assumed it's natural color when the men
returned to lower latitudes. In many
cases the human hair is said to have
surned gray from grief, extreme care, or
sudden fright. During an outward pas


tage to Australia (says correspondent
the ship I was in suffered greatly in the
British Channel; twice we were nearly
wrecked, having lost three anchors and
two cables. The pilot who had charge
was constantly on watch, only snatching
few minutes sleep here and there, as
opportunity afforded. On the whole, he
had very anxious time indeed, and
when he eventually left the ship off the
Isle of Wight he certainly looked twenty
years older. I thought his hair had de-
cidedly turned grayer; this may, how
ever, have been only imagination, and
therefore ought rather to be considered
as an impression than actual fact.
Within the last few months fresh case
of the possibility of the color of hair
changing has come under my notice.
An old gentleman, aged eighty-nine, re-
siding in my immediate neighborhood,
lately died, For many years his hair
has been perfectly white, but few
days before his death some of his hair
became black, giving the appearance OF
his having dark brown or black hair.
Here it is interesting to note that in his
younger days his hair was light. After
the death of this gentleman the tips of
his hair for about ON inch assumed
the original color, becoming white
again. Ihave heard of another instance
where after death the hair turned from
white to black. Dogs seem to be affect
ed with regard to their hair in like man
ner Us human beings. 1 lately read of
O case where black Newfoundland dog
became gray in few weeks, and The
writer declares that the only cause fol
shls Sudden ssAVsSsiez was REtsf
Year: 1878

Never believe much less propagate an
ill-report of neighbor without good
evidence Of its truth never listen to an
Infamous story handed to you by a man
who is inimical to the person DETAINED,
or who is himself apt to defame his
neighbors, or who is wont to SOW dis
cord among brethren and excite dis
turbance in society. Never utter the
evil which you know or suspect of
another, till you have an opportunity to
expostulate with him. Never speak
evil of another while you are under the
influence of envy and malevolenoe, but
wait till your spirits are cooled down,
that you may better Judge whsthOr te
utter or suppress The rsstssx'
Year: 1878

THE hari-money men of the East, OF
both the Democratic and Republican parties
are violently opposed TO the Nationals. The
New York Times goes so far as to declare
that the Republicans should treat IL (the
" National partly as an enemy with whom
"no compromise is to bo made" 1t is
hardly probable, however, that this advice
will be adopted in the West There are
many good and true citizens in that section
who are Republicans by proclivity, and who
will never permanently desert their old
colors, who will willingly tolerate the Ma
tionals, either as an agency to destroy the
Democracy or as a temporary expediency tr
obtain relief from existing real and inagi
nary difficulties.
Year: 1878

THE Ku-Klux reign Of terror has been
re-establishcd bv tho masked miders of the
Democracy in some Of the Louisiana country
parishes. In O,mchita and in Felici,na
nine black men have recently been MUIR
dered by the White Leaguers With such
IN early start as this, the prospect of q
peaceful and quiet election seems to be
assured with consequent Democratic sue
cess next fall. And there are people who
really believe the Republicans will make
congressional gains in that State!
Year: 1878

THE dnties of the Government to the
poorer classes of the Iaboring men would
form theme for public declaration just
now by some patriot capable of handling
the subject in a non-partisan way, which
would attract universal attention. The
present condition of affairs, in short, pre-
sents unexampled opportunity for unselfish
and truly benevolent leadership. But the
dcmagogues are taking advantage of the
situation to serve their own personal ends
and craftsmanship is at Il discount for the
time being.
Year: 1878

REDUCED by analysis Of close investiga-
ton, tho demands OF all the working classes
that have yet appeared 30 complain Of their
condition before Mr.. Hgwrrrs committee,
appear to he based upon n natural desire to
make money and plenty of il withom the
expenditure of time, trouble, or physical
and mental strength. In other words, these
discontents are human beings, and sre gov
erned by human aspirations and human
jealousies. They look 10 the Government
for aid when they should look to il only for
protection while they uid themselves. An
elemosynary government Is what they have
lately been taught to hope for, and in learn
ing this lesson they have forgotten one more
important to their personal welfare, which
is embodied in the homely Phrase, Fortune
helps those who help themselves"
Year: 1878

If by the term Machine Politicians Is
meant men who hold Office and are active
in the management of political affairs the
Maine Republican convention was most as
ruredly machine gathering. 1t was
mainly composed Of ofiice-holders and
managers Of the kind referred to; but the
result has demonstrated that this class of
men know exactly how to fill the demands
Of the people with platform that is q
model, and one that will be widely pat
termed after all over the country.
Year: 1878

some of the Indiana Nationals, while
they admire VOORHEES, for his extreme
soft-money theories, despise him for his dis
loyal Copperhoadism during the war. They
will swing considerable strength in the
Legislature, and will vote against VooR-
BEEs for Senator. These facts complicate
the political aspect in the Hoosier State
but the Republicans will probably reap the
benefit OF the complication.
Year: 1878

Mr. CHARLES u. NYE will act as the cor
respondent of The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
at Washington Grove during the approach
ing camp-meeting. The doings Of each day
will appear tho following morning. Those
desiring THE REPUBLICAN at the camp
grounds can have il by leaving their orders
at the counting room. It will be furnished
for sale on the grounds daily,
Year: 1878

THE Republicans of North Carolina have
made an honorable stand aud noble fight
under all circumstances during the late
election in that State. They have carried
more counties and secured more Republican
officials than we have given them credit
for. Now let the party put itself on a po-
ltical war footing and meet the enemy at
all points with = stubborn front. and in
time the State viii swing back to her Re-
publican moorings.
Year: 1878

Tom CREANER, whose single term as
Democratic member of the House served to
make many personal friends for him in
Washington, is now the leading Nationalist
in New York. He would not object to an
alliance with thssSolialis,s, Communists, or
old Clooty himstAfint the present emergency,
his sole object being to make even" with
some OF his former Democratic associates.
But there are worse men than CREANER en-
gagged in the prevalent political bargaining
in New York. As soon rs his present OBJ
iects are accomplished he will, of course,
return to the Democratic fold, and the Ma
tionals may then go to the demnition bow
vows for all he will care. And of such is
the Young Democracy of New York city.
Year: 1878

THHfIIUTU IONftNl,I


Hanging Is none too good for men who at time
like the present try to start panic among savings
bank depositors And this Is what Butler has been
trying 70 do for the past two Year. or mon.
Year: 1878

IT is proposed by the extreme radical, alb.
solute, or hat money men to repeal the re-
sumption act at the coming session of Con-
grcss. As there will be, in all probability,
less than three weeks working time during
that session before the act goes into effect
the proposition will undoubtedly fail. After
the lst of January next the repeal cLmor
will of course be useless, although the iinan-
cial doctors will continue TO prescribe their
specifics and nostrums. But the patient will
Year: 1878

THE money question is the absorbing
consideration in the East and North in the
pending Congressional campaigns. The
Southern question is lost sight OF to a great
extent in this contest for and against real
and imaginary evils and reforms. Mean
while the Southern Bourbons and Nullifers
are steadily progressing in the complete
unification of the Solid South. Their sue
cess in 1872 was but the entering wedge for
future progress, which has been facilitated
by the absurd and disastrous policy of the
Administration. Some fine morning the
loyal North will awaken to find the Con-
fedcracy re-established within the Union,
and the doctrine of Stato's-Rights reasserted
under its flag, unless this Notification
progress is checked. \ good way to check
it is to bring the South Carolina Nulliiiers
up with short, sharp, round turn expose
their reasonable designs and arouse the
North to a full realization of their heresy


IL the Nationals succeed in electing only
( twenty members of the next House they
will possibly hold the balance of power
therein. There were elected to the present
House l4O Republicans and l53 Democrats
giving the latter thirteen majority; but by
means of partisan decisions upon contested
seat cases that majority has been increased
to nineteen. A gain of ten by the Republi-
cans over their present strength would give
them bare working majority. This is
what the Republicans hope for and are
working for, and it seems probable that
their hopes will be realized, for the Nation
uls are evidently drawing more strength
from the Democracy than from any Other
source The struggle in the coming canvas:
is therefore one of life and death ior tn,
Democracy, because the result will, as W,
have shown, either give the Nationals tn,
balance of power or place the Republicans
| in control of the House.
Year: 1878

Yesterday morning the Junior order OF
American Mechanics, attended Hanover
Presbyterian Church corner Sixth and
King streets in full regalia. They oc-
cupied the front seats in the middle aisle.
Rev. L. Marks preached a very suitable
sermon taking his text from the sixth
chapter of Mark, part of the third verse
.'Is not this the carpenter, the son OF
Mary?" He said that when Jesus began
to teach in the synagogue and perform
many wondrous works, the multitude
were astonished and murmured, and said
"Is not this the carpenters son." Be-
cause Jesus was mechanic the multi
tude would not accept or believe him,
and it would not do to elevate Que whom
they knew to be of humble birth, TO that
of teacher. The more humble of the
hearers did accept, and believe ..on him.
Our Saviour worked at his trade until he
was 30 years of age, in Nazareth, and
was contented 10 use the saw, plane and
chisel. At that time there was a great
deal of wealth, and aristocacy amongst
the people, and the Maker of all things
could have claimed the world as his own,
but he chose to do otherwise; he taught
the people that labour was honorable,
whether it was of the hands or head. And
as Jesus was satisfied with his lot for 30
years, we should profit by his example,
and be contented with our lot, and to
seek first the kingdom of heaven, and its
righteousness, and we are assured that
all else will follow. that Is for our good.
The sermon was very instructive through
out, aud it is to be hoped that all who
heard it will profit thereby.
Year: 1878

By carefully studying the wants of our patrons we have succeeded in bringing this department to such degree of perfection that friends in the country are enabled to remain at home and do their shopping with us with much accuracy as though they called at our esta blishment in person.

 The filling of the orders is assigned only to our most reliable and experienced employees-those whosejudg- ment and taste is unexcepiionable. Everything is carefully packed and promptly forwarded.

 We make 1t Q point to ship all orders the day of their unless they call for goods that must be made to order.

 We forward samples free of charge on receipt oftwo cent stamps to defray the expense of postage.

 AS GUIDE TO ASSIST YOU IN MAKING YOUR SELECTIONS, WE OFFER
Year: 1878

It is asserted in the Georgia papers that the Republicans of that state would have been more successful but for Interpretation of feder- al officials who sold out, in effect, to the De- mocracy. Let the civil service reform order be enforcedi

 Judge Speir, of New York, recently held a lawyer responsible for allowing funds entrust- ed to him by lady for investment to be loan ed on worthless second mortgage. The fact that the loss resulted from carelessness rather than from actual fraud was no defence.
Year: 1878

We publish the msjorit- and the minority re-
ports ofthe committee ofthe Executive Conncil on
taxation of Maine Central Railroad Co. The ma
jority report was accepted by a vote of to 8,
though it now lies upon the table, the Governor
refusing to give it his approval.


The Majority Report.


The Standing Committee on Taxation and Ex-
penditures to which was referred the accompany
ing application of the Maine Central Railroad
for abatement of taxes, report that they have
heard the parties thereto, and after carefully
celebrating upon the subject, are of the opinion
that the valuation for the year 1874 should be fixed
at the rate of forty dollars per share, the vaua-
ton for the year 1875 should be fixed at the rate
OF thirty dollars per share, the valuation of 1876
should be fixed at the rate of twenty dollars per
share; that the value of real estate and other
property actually subject to local taxation for the
year 1874 should be fixed At S4S9, 100. for the
year 1875 should be fixed at S4SS 52O for the year
1876 should be fixed at $493 .623, according to
the schedule following;
Year: 1878

The Governor, with the advice of the Executive
Council, has designated Thursday, the 2sth of No
vember, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise, and
will soon issue his proclamation to that effect.
This Is the same day appointed by the President
for the National Thanksgiving. In view of the
recent elections the republicans can participate in
this time -honored festival with a good deal of
unctiou.
Year: 1878

On account of the occasional loss OF money when
transmitted by mail, we desire that all remittances
to be sde by Postal order or Registered letter,
at our expense; as we cannot be responsible for
its safe delivery otherwise.


PUBLISHERS OF JOURNAL.
Year: 1878

Pillsbury has returned from New Hampshire.
and it will now be in order for HIM to explain the
cause of the democratic repulse in that State. He
had better do it st the next meeting of the demo-
cratic club,
Year: 1878

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Bucks county has other means Of d.
v.rting the public mind besides spell
ing bees 1t would seem, and the latest
Is a bridegroom that failed to appear
on time It WAS in Byb.rry and on the
appointed day large company gather.
I'D At JGhn Comly's house to see his
daughter married to ons Search. The
hour arrived and the bridegroom tar
ried. When the sxpectant bride and
assembled guests had exhausted all
plausible excuses for the delay, a broth
or OF the young man arrived with
me sage stating that the would be bride
groom had changed his mind; that
after full consideration he concluded
he lid not love his intended bride we'll
enough TO marry her, and that he
would Lave the neighborhood forever.
The young lady like a sensible woman,
took the disappointment coolly; instead
Of going iuto Mysteries or rushing of
fran'cally to search for Search she ex
pressed herself glad that she had found
out her fckle swa.i in time, and she
thinks she has made narrow escape.
Year: 1878

The State Attorney of Connecticut has
granted the indictment against the ex-of1lcers
of the Charter Oak Life Insurance Company,
and filed new information more extensive In
particulars as to the charge of conspiracy.
Re-arrcsts were made bonds OF $4,000 each
continued and the case put over to August.
Year: 1878

The Board OF Trustees this day resolved that
after paying the annual dividend Of TEN PER
CENT on Capital Stock of Company, that q
dividend of TWENTY PER CENT in cash be
paid on Monday, June 10. to those parties en-
titled to receive the same.
Year: 1878

Tomorrow, "the Glorious Fourth" the
Cotton Exchange will be closed. At New
York the Exchange will close this evening
and remain SO until Monday morning next.
The Gothamites require two or three days
after holiday to recuperate their shattered
laEergies and fit them for business.
Year: 1878

There are now 125 telegraph stations in
Japan, with 5000 miles Of wire in operation
1000 miles more are in course Of construction,
and additional extensions are contemplated.
The rapid progress of the work Is best shown
by the fact that the first line for practical
purposes was not erected In that empire until
the close of 1869.
Year: 1878



 EDITOR DEMoCRAT:l While there are so many, qt,estions being discuss ed by the pubic press, and candi- dates for the next legislature, many of which will be brought before that body, hope that it is not out of order for me to call attention to the health of the people of the State of Arkansas and of other, States also. We can boast of the finest spring, the most health giving water that can be found in any locality in this, or any other State. aThe water of this spring acts on the system as an invigorator, and IS by far the purest water that I have ever drank during life. The water of this famous spring does not injure any person from over drinking, as do the water of some other springs with which the county abounds. Persons affected with torpidity of the system, and chills, would do well to visit this sprung and partake of it's sinyigorat, ing properties. This famous spring is twelve miles northeast of Russell vrlle, near the Clinton and Russell vile road. Come one, come all, and try our latest system regulator. ~

 Yours truly, s,9.s staiIt9 c.
Year: 1878

CONCERT AND TABLEAUx TO BE REPEATED.
The ladies OF Centenary church have been
persuaded to repeat their very interesting
concert and tableaux at Mozart Hall to-
night, and most enjoyable evening is
promised all who will attend. The pro-
gramme has been changed in several par
ticulars, rs will be seen by reference to their
announcement, and considerably improved.
or course there will be fine audience
preSant
Year: 1878

III conformity with this circular we have marked
down these
"CELEBRATED MILLS" UNDERWEAR


at
FIFTY PER CENT. LESS THAN FORMER PRICE.
Now IS YOUR CHANCE


for a


FULL SUPPLY
AT LOWER RATES THAN WILL EVER BE OFFERED.
Year: 1878

In his speech at st. Paul Oct. 2Sth


said-"Show me a man on my ticket
who is not for honest money and l will
scratch his name." Then Mr.. Sena.
tor. you will scratch the name of
every Republican. for the whole
policy of the party has been without
exception for the last fifteen years to
force upon the people dishonest money.
First. they created the greenback
and gold. making the first an inferior
and poor money for the common
people, and the other better and
more valuable money for the bond
holders. Was this honestt Then
they passed the act strengthening the
public credit. giving many millions of
dollars to the bondholders. 10 the
damage of the common people. Was
this honests Then they increased tn e
bonded interest bearing debt of the
country that they might buy silver
with which to replace the fractional
currency. Was this henestl Thea
they issued trade dollars. which they


old to the people for 100 cents each,
Year: 1878

If an editor never Published any
thing but what accorded with his own
opinion his sheet would be Il very
tame one sided affair.


Every one has Il right to his own
opinion, whether that opinion be
right or wrong, and has right to
freely expresit.


No editor should be held response
bic for the opinion of IL correspondent;
but by admitting correspondent to
his columes, the editor should admit
auy one to answer him who wishes to
do so.


If a correspondent SANDERS any one
the person sllndered has a righn to
the name of the correspondent. unless
the editor will assume the SANDER by
endorsing the article.


Every one has right to his own
private reputation. To take it from
him is either theft or robbery. Yet
criticising and condemning the pub
lie acts of individuals is not neces.
sarily q smirking of character for
bad official ac.s may be simply an
error in judgment. and every human
being is lia' le thus to err.
Year: 1878

| c. 1t seems to me that it is yo,
who evade the point, and this wa.
that there must be value in the
measure, and that the amount of tlli:
value determines the value Of the
cloth; while I think tha. the value
is in the cloth. and not in the yard
stick.


B.-But a paper dollar though
painted with a greenIback, is OF nc
value unless there is something be-
hind it to redeem it with


G.-Very well, the dollar has the
government that issues it behind it.
just as your note has you behind it.
and the government bound to make
it good at its face value, as U,uch as
you are to make your note good; and
we had rather trust the government
than you or any other banker.


A.-But we want gold. standard
money that has value in it.


Give admit that some things
have more value in them than others;
for instance, a greenback has more
value than a National bank bill, for
the greenback is legal-tender and
will pay any debt, but your bill no
one is obliged to take.


B.-But how can we know the
value of any thing, if it were not for
the value of gold to measure it with
The measure must have value.


G.-Then why not make your
measure of iron since this IS more
useful than gold, and more plenty
But cannot get the idea out of my
head that a piece Of broadcloth would
be worth just as much ii measured
with q stick Of wood, as with bar of
gold. Money should be made of the
cheapest material possible. because all
the value put into the material is SO
much useless capital. Paper is such a
material. and with the government
stamp as absolute money, will answer
all the purposes of gold, and thus per-
NIT that metal to enter into the
purposes of commerce and the arts.


Bit is Of no use to talk to you.
Everybody knows that money must
havs value in it, or it is worthless.
Your fiat paper would be inredeema.
BILE trash.


G.-Our present greenbacks are
fiat paper; but don't you wish you had
a little more of this greenback trash


B.--Good bye.