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Year: 1874

a few years before the late war GER
tain DIR. Dow came to Calais and boarded
for some time at the Calais House, then
kept by George Wilder. After while he
removed to Princeton, where he practiced
medicine, and in the course OF time mar
ried Miss SpOOner, very respectable
Young lady of that town. The marriage
occurred irst before the war began, and
soon after Mr.. Dow enlisted. While in
the army a daughter was born to him, and
for a time he regularly sent letters and
money to his wife. But after awhile he
ceased to do so, and nothing was heard of
him until some time after the close of the
war, when his wife learned that he had
married the only daughter of a wealthy
man in another State and was living with
her. She went to see him, but falling to
find him she saw his other wife, who said the
doctor told her his first wife and their
child were dead. She then returned home
and procured divorce. Some time after
this she went West to work, and falling
sick, and finding herself unable to support
her child, she wrote 10 her ex-husband y
asking him to contribute towards the sup
port of his daughter. He replied in pen
itent letter, expressing desire to see her
and talk over matters. By agreement hey
met in Boston, and he provided amply for
his daughters support. a correspond
ennce ensued between the divorced parties.
which finally resulted in his offering to
leave his second wife and remarry the first
one. She agreed, and about two weeks
ago the wedding ceremony was done over
again, and the twice-marrird couple nave
gone off to seek their fortune. What has
become of the other wife we have been un-
able to learn. This is strange story, but
it is vOuched for by friends and acquain-
tances of the parties, both in this CITY and
in Princeton, and if we had the slightest
doubt of its tIuthfulness we should moi
venture uponits publication.-Calais Ne,
Advertiser.
Year: 1874

About the 18th of June notice appeared
in the New York Tribune, stating the
death of Mr.. Armitage of England. 1t
went Oh to say that Mr. Armitage, on his
death-bed. stated that in 1859 he was in
this country and in the village of Dundee.
That he secretly married a young lady
named Candace Bliven, second or third
daughter of John Bliven of that place. AT
ter the marriage he left Dundee and left
his wife there, and has never been back to
claim her. 1t appears that when he left he
went TO Italy; how long he was there, or
what happened to him, is not definitely
known. The story is that his mother died
soon after his leaving Dundee, and that he
was so overcome by the loss that he lost
his reason, which prevented his returning
as he had expected. The paragraph in the
Tribune was the first intimation of the af-
fair that any one in Dundee had ever had
of it, not excepting even the parents of the
girl, and was at first looked upon as a mis-
take or singular mys'ery. But she that was
known as Candace Bliven is still living,
and at once corroborated the story of the
marriage, and told the name of the minis
ter who performed the ceremony. And
several in the village, on reflection, re-
membered that there was such a person
llltlC ttS al lllC I'LL VI ICOOs DuI
why the marriage was thus performed, or
why it has never been told of, is still a
mystery. 1t is believed, however, that
Armitage was younger son of some of
the nobility of England, or at any rate con-
nected in some way with a very wealthy
family, and that the marriage had TO be
kept still in order not to jeopardize inter
est in the property. 1t is furthermore said
that he had lately come into possession of
his estate, was able to acknowledge his
marriage, and was coming after his wife
when Overtaken by the hand of death. She
has been known as a respectable lady
though acting rather singular sometimes.
he strange manner in which the marriage
was made public-stating the name of the
bride and that of her father and several cir
cumstances all correctly-prOves the truth
apparently of that side of the story. while
her acknowledgment of il of course leaves
no doubt that such an affair did actually
take place. Whether the lady will come
into possession of any property, or be 9TH
erwise affected, remains to he eseen.-Schuy-
Ter County IN. ~ Democrat.


AFFECTING SIGHT-BaIrels in tiers,
Year: 1874

The young muskrats who were sucked
by cat at Newburyport have come to
grief. When they got their eyes open
and saw what curious creature their
mother was they set up terrible squeal.
ng whereupon the cat ate them.
Year: 1874

One mode Of churning butter in Chill
is to put the milk in skin, usually Il
dogs skin, tie it on donkey, mount q
boy on him with rowels in his spurs
bout the length of the animals ears. ana
then run him four mile heat
Year: 1874

Ruas for the neck are constantly BE-
ing increased in size. 1t is now the Gus
tom to run wire in the ruffs for the neck.
and distend it far back from the meek
but high up in the vicinity of the cars.
Year: 1874

y reliable western paper says, There
are trees so tall in Missouri that it takes
two men and boy to look to the top Of
them One looks ill he gets tired, and
another commences where he left off.
Year: 1874

1t Is pity the party organs cannot be
made to understand the temper of the people.
Here they are busy finging mud with all
| their might. and endeavoring to blacken the
characters of the candidates to whom they are
opposed. They cannot see that the people OF
New York long ago made up their
minds concerning Gen. Dix and Mr. Til
den. and are not going to chan &c
now because of campaign abuse. Both
have done the State good service, have
earned the public gratitude, and are now en-
loving it. The people Of New-York honor
both, and, SO far as personal questions are
concerned will be thoroughly content with
either for Governor.


Whatever may be the exact merits or de-
merits of Gen. Dix's connection with the
Union Pacific Railroad and the Credit Mo-
ber, il is certain that the people gave some
attention to the subject when it was first
raised, some years ago, and decided
that it should make no change in their
estimate of his character and services. The
revival of it will make no change now They
believe Gen. Dix to be an honest man and a
model Governor. They have been perfectly
satisfied with his career at Albany, and would





If their faith in Gen. Dix was not disturbed
by Credit MObier, the frivolous attacks upon
Mr.. Tilden's services rs counsel for railroad
corporations will fall to the ground even
more harmless. Mr.. Tilden has been an active
citizen of New-YOrk for third of a century.
No man ever questioned his integrity until
this campaign no man ever questions
it now without damaging himself and helping
the man he assais. Mr.. Ti.den is known to
be the unhinching foe of the robbers who so
long controlled the Democratic party, states
man of sound views on all the vital questions
of the time and man of high executive
ability, developed by long experience i'll large
affairs.


The election will not turn on the character
or career of either candidate. The people
know and thoroughly trust both men, What
they want to know is the effect vote for
either will have on matters less safe than the
Governorship of New York. They thoroughly
distrust the National Administration, and
are unwilling to give it the great en-
couragement for 1876 which the vote OF
New-York now would carry. They are I'M
willing to help in any revival of the old
Bourbon and Tweed Ring Democracy. They
will balance between these two dangers, and
vote on the side of the one they think the
less imminent and alarming. Cannot the
organs then stop the mere personal abuse
which only defiles the canvass and Will not
change a vote!
Year: 1874

Since last Wednesday the Administration
papers have generally found out that they
were never in favor of the Third Term any
way. The politicians were only joking when
they said it might become necessity. Gov.
Dix is to make speech to say that he
regards it as preposterous


But that is not what the people want to
know. After reading a column or two of
late election returns, anybody can say he
does MT believe in the Third Term The
people give you small credit for saying
it only when you have been stampeded
into it by defeat. But suppose your tardy
repentance should not prevent the success of
the effort. The power of patronage was
enough to keep you from daring to oppose it
at Utica. 1t can easily secure State Conven-
tions and a National Convention subservient
enough to do what the dispenser of patron
age orders. Gen. Grant controls the machin-
cry of the Republican party, and can force a
denomination if he wishes.


What would you do about it then! If Gen.
Grant is nominated for third term, will you
support him or will you bolt? That is the
question which the people want answered. 1t
is the only vital question in this whole
business Give us less phrase making, and
talk to the point? If Gen. Grant should be
nominated again, will You support him, or
will you bolt Citizens who mean to make
an end of the Third Term insolence at this
election, and end it forever will judge all
tardy professions of hostility by that test
Year: 1874

Mr Waller managed the stage with taste and skill so
that all went smoothly. one OF the pleasant incidents
OF the occasion the delicate and mpassioned sing
ing Of the glee Sigh no More, Ladies "a melody
fraught with feeling and mournful beautyby quar-
tette composed of Messrs Clark Callam. Holloway and
Cough This in act third. Miss Nelson and Mr..
Barnes executed stately Odfashioned dance relic OF
"the tea.cup times Of hood and hoop" in the masquer
ade scene in second, with galliard grace on the
part OF the gentleman, aud demure gravity on the
part OF the lady. that we're much enjoyed. "Much
Ado is announced for repetition each evening OF this
week and on Saturday afternoon. Miss Nelson's engage
ment at the Lyceum will extend till the last night OF
October,
Year: 1874

A case in which child of IS years shoots
nlovmate aged is related in our local col
umns The act seems to have been melted
by mere boyish mischief, with no Ill WILL
The unhappy boy who thus begins life Is
scarcely less fortunate than his dead victim.
Whoever has placed loaded frearm within
reach of these children must shoulder the
chief responsibility. The habit of keeping and
carrying pistols in community is sure to
count such disasters among its results.
Year: 1874

A lively business in the way of arrests is
going on in Alabama, the number of warrants
being reported as 500 to S0O For State that
is peaceful and where no disorders exist, this
argues lively imagination on the part of
United States Marshals and the probability of
grave injustice to citizens. If done for poiti-
cal effect it may prove a sword that cuts both
WAYS,
Year: 1874

A continuance of the secret session makes
the Episcopal Convention rather an uninter-
esting affair, and the attendance upon its
sessions is much diminished. Discussion on
the value of this secrecy serves to show how
little good results from it, but the members
are not yet prepared to throw it aside.
Year: 1874

Judge Brady has spoiled one branch of the
many legal proceedings to rescue Tweed from
confinement. The technical points of the
motion to amend the record of the conviction,
and the decision of the Judge, are given In
another column. The fact that all the wealth
and influence of this imprisoned chieftaln have
hitherto failed in their contest with justice
is creditable to our courts
Year: 1874

Attorney General Williams has decided that


interest shall be paid on the certificates of the


Board of Public Works of the District. If
any large proportion of these is held by
the Freedman's Bank, few people Will be
found to begrudge the payment. By
the bye, we hope that no political
considerations as to its effect on the can
yass, will be allowed to delay the promised
inquiry into TIE affairs of that Bank. Its
Year: 1874

Tn the coming report of the accounts of the
Navy Department, prepared by the Fourth
Auditor of the Treasury. there is one feature
that will excite remark. The number OF de-
linquent paymasters has not been reduced
and they have not been prosecuted. whether
this unseemly leniency is to be laid at the
doors of the late administration OF the Treas
ury is an inquiry now in order.
Year: 1874

If we can believe one of the Vienna jour
nails the Schleswig question, in its most recent
form, is set at rest for the present. Germany
is said to have admitted the possibility of
mistakes by subordinate officials and promised
more care in the future. There is nothing
improbable in this report Such course on
the part of Germany, beside being COM
mendable, will be considered a rare act Of
grace when it is remembered that the cOnces-
sion is made by very powerful State to one
so weak as Denmark.
Year: 1874

The rage for libel suits has extended to Salt
Lake City. Judge Mexican has called upon
Grand Jury to investigate the charges made
against him by one newspaper and copied by
another, and to indict the editor of the latter
if they prove untrue. Judge McKean's course
has made many bitter enemies, and it is not
surprising that they say hard things about
him; but nothing except knowledge of the
facts as stated can justify the aspersion OF
which he now complains.
Year: 1874

President Laimbeer's resignation does not
seem to indicate any material change IN the
Board of Charities and Correction. There is
no evidence that it is connected with the re-
cent investigation of their affairs. The Board,
of which he still remains member, have all
along shown that they are very well con-
tented with themselves, and the change OF
Presidency is probably in compliance with
custom of rotation in office.
Year: 1874

We are advised that Gen. Dix is to be
serenaded, some evening this week, and is to
take advantage of the occasion to express
himself strongly against the Third Term. 1t
will be an act worthy of the Generals sound
political opinions, but not creditable to his
political sagacity. He was serenaded two
days after the Convention which nominated
him had listened approvingly to Third Term
speeches from its leaders, and cOnspicuOusly
lodged the subject in its resolutions. Then
was his opportunity. Ii he had made then
Year: 1874

Gen. Banks's prospect as an Independent
candidate in the Vth Congress District of
Massachusetts is much improved by the action
of the Democratic Convention in making no
nomination. The refusal of that body to throw
sop to the Labor RefOrmers will not hurt
the Generals canvass, as his hold upon the
working men of Charlestown and Lynn is toll
erably secure. and those cities make up nearly
half the District. But Mr.. G0och, the present
Republican candidate, had majority at the
last election of 4,4OO in 2O,5OO, and it is by no
means certain that the additions to Gen.
Banks's vote this year will be sufficient to
carry the field.
Year: 1874

1t is reported that Mr.. Van Mort, the pres
ent Commissioner of Public Works, is to be
the Republican candidate for Mayor. Con-
troller Green has been in the habit of de-
claring that Mr.. Van Mort was put into office
by Tweed, whose clerk he had been,
and has proved his apt pupil. if not
his representative and successor. But
Controller Green is very apt to say things
of this sort about his opponents. Mr.. Van Mort
is not the sort of man we should like to see
as Mayor of this great city. But there are no
present indications that we shall see it, and,
for that matter, it has been some time since
we have had reason to be proud of our
Mayors any way.
Year: 1874

The Custom house nominees for Congress in
this city seem so far to be either little known
or Unknown men. We are sorry that at least
in the one or two Districts in which there
may be a possibility of their electing their
candidates. they did not try to improve upon
Tammany. But Tammany made no nomina-
ton so contemplate as that of Mr.. Chas. 5.
Spencer, and the Administration managers
have made none so admirable as that of
Abram s. Hewitt.
Year: 1874

Bloodshed and disturbance still mark the
progress OF the canvass in Louisiana, but they
are confined to struggles between factions OF
the Republican party. The colored citizens
have been taught to rely upon force and vio-
lence in politics, and have learned their lesson
only too WELL Nevertheless there are cheering
features in this contest, and the fact that In
many cases the cOlored voters join hands with
the whites in seeking reform is sure sign of
imnrovpment
Year: 1874

Gen. Miies's expedition reports a good pros
pect of driving the Indians against whom he
was sent into surrender either to him or
the Cheyenne agency. This is probably
the concluding act in Indian warfare
for long time to come. 1t is
in accordance with the original plan of the
campaign, by which several commands were
sent to distant points and thence gradually
brought together, so as to corral" the rowing
bands that have hitherto escaped pursuit
after their depredations.
Year: 1874

Its Sfgnificance and It's Observance


To-Morrow a Great Day In Israel.


This evening will commence the Day of Atone
ment IN israel 1t will close with the setting OF
the sun ON Monday. That will be the great day
OF the least. Usually the synagogues are crowded
on that day as on no other day in the year, and
SO anxious are the faithful to gather together lor
the worship of God on that day that temporary
synagogues are improvised in halls ana public
places, where those too poor to pay for seats IN
the grander and more arlst0cratic synagOgues can
enjoy the services OF the day without cost.
Wealthy lsraelites pay for these privileges Tor
their poorer brethren. All day long these places
of worship will be kept open and one, two or
three sermons will be delivered in each. Such
congregations as have no rabbi or minister usually
get one Of their smartest laymen TO de-
on those great days. For, according TO
the Jewish theory, they are ali priests--a
We ., tue of srae a a
upward OF thirty centuries have elapsed since the
day was appointed for It's observance, yet to this
hour 1t IS sOlemnlzed with the same rigor as on
the day the command was given. Nor Is 1t in the
various synagOgues that religious services are per-
formed: the invalid in his chamber OF Sickness
associations, the Jewish mariner plOughng the
deep, the solder IN camp or on the battlefield all
drink; and, with their physical powers reduced,
will mentally beseech lsrael's God to pardon their
4ns 1sse sas @
mind OF certain theories connected with
this festival, which 1t states Is but q
means to an end-a time for preparation to ask
for mercy by being merciful themselves-.and it
hopes that the Day OF Atonement may be the
means OF bringing many who have strayed from
the lold back to the good road and cause them to
serve Israel's God with faithiulness. This day Is
to the Jew Sabbath OF Sabbaths, the only day OF
humiliation commanded by the Mosaic law, a day
In which the people were to do no work and were
to alict their souls under penalty of being cut Off
from the people. linen and then only the High
Priest entered the Holy OF Holes with blood OF
the head OF the scapegoat which was by a figure
to bear away the sins OF the people, the High
literally now, but it may be nguratively accom-
Dliahed.
Year: 1874

! would not if could tho veil


From of my future lift,
Or catch glimpse Of coming days
A. through cloudy rift.
Why should Danish from my life
The pleasures of surprise;
Or balk the rough vicissitudes


Which warn and make as wise,
Aud why count up the tolls and splrt.
That round my path are set,
AS one who tired Of watchfulnesl


Hopes nothing-wsiting yet,
Far better through my life live.


With something yet to know.
And up to whatso'er befalls


Firm fixed in patience grow.
Then looking back along my life


Across its boon and dale,
500 reversed how Time and Will


Have for me raised the veil.
Year: 1874

Is He RICH.-Many a sigh is heaved, many
a heart is broken, many lite rendered misera
bic by the terrible infatuation which persons
manifest in choosing life companion for their
daughters. How is it posaible for happiness
to result from the union of two principles 80
diametrically opposed to each other in every
point as virtue is to vice? And yet how often
is wealth considered greater recommendation
for men than virtue How often is the first
question that is asked concerning the suiter of
a daughter, thus: lis he richR" Yes, he
abounds in wealth, but does that afford any
evidence that he will make kind and affeC-
tionate husband2 'Is he rich3" Yes, his
clothing is purple and fine linen, and he fares
very sumptuousy every day. but oan you infer
from that he is virtuous2 us he rich ?" Yes,
he has thousands floating upon every ocean but
do not riches sometimes take to themselves
wings and Fly awayP" Aud will you consent
that your daughter shall marry man who has
nothing to recommend him but his wealth
Ask not then us be rich p but has he honor
and do not sacrifice your daughters peace fol
money.
Year: 1874

WEDDINGS AND WEDDING PRESENTS As
the semi-annual bridal season is at hand it is
the time to plead for a reform ia weddings.
Every year this sacredest of all occasions is
turned more and more into an opportunity for
display, and for replying to some fancied social
obligation. Instead of the time when few of
the closet friends gather to witness the solemn
est compact human beings can frame, it is
chosen as the moment tor bringing together the
larger part of family s circle, to show the
bride in her bridal garments to prove how
many flowers and refreshments the family can
afford and with shame be it said, to exhibit
to criticism and light comment the precious
tokens that should have come with tender
regard to the maid on the eve of her new life


A wedding must not be uncheerfu but it
must certainly be solemn to all who realize what
it is. On the one side it is renouncing old ties,
promising to begin with faith, and hope, and
love new and wholly untred existence. On
the other it is the acceptance of sacred trust,
the covenant to order life anew in such ways as
shall make the happiness OF two instead of one.
Can such an occasion be fitting for revelry? Is
| it not wiser, more delicate, to bid only the
nearest friends to a marriage ceremony, and
leave the feasting and frolic for 4 subsequent
timer We are sure there are few girls who,
| if they reflect on the seriousness of the steps
they are about to take will not choose to make
their vow merely within the loving limits oil
their home circle. All our best instincts point


to the absolute simplicity and privacy of wed


ding services; only a perversiOn of dscacy


could contemplate the asking OF crowds of half


sympathetic or wholly curious people to attenC
the fullilment of the most solemn of contracts


Let there be as much party.making afterward


as hearts desire; but let solemn vows be made


in the presence only of those nearest and dearest
l-Boston Post.