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Year: 1879




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WASHINGTON, March 4th.-Fol.
lowing is Speaker Randal's ad.
dress: Representatives, in q mo-
ment this Congress will expire. It's
acts, whether for veal or woe, are
indelibly inscribed upon the pages
of history in this hall. Party has
been arrayed against party and in.
terest against interest in bitter
struggles, but it is due to truth to
say that on every side there has
been an honest ambition to win
popular esteem by seeking each in
his own Way, according to his best
judgment, the general welfare.
Whether or not the desired end of
the public good has been success.
fully attained, is for time to prove,
but that such has been the aim of
both sides cannot be justly dis
puted. Genuine concord between
all the States and the citizens
thereof is the corner stone of our
national prosperity. What pros
trates or elevates one at the ex-
pense of the other inevitably inures
to the injury of all. Though each
representative has championed
the wishes of his constituency with
earnestness and energy yet, during
the whole period of the existence OF
this House, there has not been
single breach of legislative deco
rum. That noble respect born of
q generous rivalry in q common
good cause, has softened all asperI.
ties. l feel that mere words are
inadequate to thank fully this
House for its resolution of approval
of the manner in which 1 have
discharged the duties of Speaker,
always responsible and onerous,
and often most delicate and diff.
cult. l have done my best. Long
service here has taught me that
hate or vengeace has never raised
any cause to enduring honor,
while, on the contrary, jus.
tice and mutual regard has often
given the weaker side an easy VIC
tory. With reviving business and
restored confidence may we not
look hopefully to an early dawn
of industry, prosperity and great
er happiness for the country? such
Is my fervent prayer. Ts each and
every member here tender my
Year: 1879

Manners are protective of character
They protect the nature from lapse aud
degradation. As man leaves off his
good manners the manners which society
has Taught him. lie becomes barbaric.
1t may not be sasy to define the precise
relation which the spirit holds to polite
ness, and The dependence of the one
upon the other; but that the relation ID
close, and the dependence profounded.
caunot be denied by those who haze
watched the influence Of polite customse
upon themselves and others.


What pity that home is made the
place in which We exhibit our rudest
self! What satire it is on our sinceri-
ty that there should be any such phrase
as company manners. Some men treat
every mans wife well but their own;
some women are polite to all men but
their husband. Children are courteous
to visitors and disrespectful to parents
If we must be cross to any one, why
should it not be some one we do not
know, instead of one whom we, love or
ought to love? If you feel like scold-
ing, some morning. friend go over and
scold your neighbours wife. "Haven't
a right top The privilege of scolding
a woman is one of the perquisites of
marriage? is it, then? A little honest
thinking on this point will improve
your manner, better your nature and
make your home happier.
Year: 1879

A printer sat in lis easy chair, his


boots were patched and his coat thread


bare, and his face looked weary and


worn with care. While sadly thinking
of business debt, cid Morpheus slowly
around him crept, and before he knew


it he soundly slept; ard sleeping he
deamed he was dead, from trouble and
toll his spirit had fed, and that not
even a COW bell tolled fourth the peace>
full rest of the COW hide sole. As he
wandered among the shades, that
smoke and scorch in lower Hades, he
shortly observed an iron door that
Greakingly hung on hinges aiar, but
this entrance was closed with a red
hot bar. and Satan himself stood
peepifg out; waiting for travellers
thereabouts, and tEus to the passen-
ger printer spoke:j


Come in, my dear; it shall cost you
nothing and never fear. This is the
place where I cook the ones who never
pay tlieif subscription sums; for
though in life they may escape. they'll
fnd when they are dead it is toe late,
1 will show you the place where l melt
them thin; with red hot chains, and
scraps of tin, ard also where 1 comb
their heads with broken glass aud
melted lead, and if of .refreshments
they only think, there's boiling water
for them to drink; there's the red hot
grindstone to grind his. nose, and the
red hot rings to wear on his tees, and
if they mention they don't like fire I'll
sew up their mouths with red hot wire;
and then, dear sir, you should see them
sGuirm, while l -oll them over cool tc
turn"


With these last words the printer
awoke, and thought it a practical Joke;
but still at times 60 zeal did it seem,
that he cannot believe it was dream;
and after he thinks with a chuckle and
grin, of the fate of those who save their
tin and nevet pay the printer.
Year: 1879

The man with good firm health is
rich.


Sc is the man with good clear con-
science.


SO is the parent Of vigorus, happy
children;


So is the clergyman whose coat the
little children of his parish pluck, as
he passes them IN their play.


So is that wife who has the whole
heart of good husband.


So is the maiden whose. horizon is
not bounded by the "coming man."
but who has purpose in life whether
she ever met him or not.
So is the young man who, laying his
hand and on hia heart. can say, /" hava
treated every woman ever saw as I
should wish my sister treated by other
men,"


So is the. little child who goes to sleep
with a Kiss on it's lips. and for whose
waking blessing waits.
Year: 1879

The only Frenchmap I ever heard of
who did funny thing at a duel, says:
'.Atlas'. of the London World. was
Saint Beuve, who, having to fight on q
very rainy morning, persisted in bold
ing an umbrella over his head with his
left hand. In vain did The seconds re
monstrate with him and tell him that
such conduct was out of order. II
don't mind being shot" said the critic,
"but l never came here to get wet, "
and he stood his adversary's fire with
his umbrella waving proudly over his
head.
Year: 1879

Do not betray the confidence of any
one.


Never laugh at the misfortunes of
others.


Never give a promise that you do
not intend to fulfill.
Never give present. hoping for one
in return.


! Never fail to be punctual at the time
appointed.


Never make yourself the hero of
your own story.


= Never pick the teeth or clean the
nails in company.


Never fail to give polite answer to
a civil question.
Never question a servant or child
about family matters.


Never present gift, saying that it is
of no use to yourself. -..-. ....
Never read letters which you may
find addressed to others.
Never call attention to the features or
form of any one present. OF,


Never refer to Il gift you have made
or favor you lave rendered.


Never associate with bad company.
Have good company, or none.


Never appear to notice scar, de-
formity or defect of any one present.
Never look over the shoulder of an
other who is reading or writing.


Never call new acquaintance by the
first name, unless requested to do so.


Never answer question in general
company, that have been put to others.


Never pass between two persons who
are talking together, without an apology
+ Never lend an article you have bor-
rowed, unless you have permission to
do So


Never enter the room noisily; never
fail to close the door after you, and
never slam it.


Never fail to tell the truth. If
truthful, you get your Reward Yon
punishmnt II you deceive.


Never enter room filled with people
without slight bow to the general COM
pany when first entering.


Never fail to answer an invitation
either personlly or oy lsSter, within
week after the invitation is received
Never accept of favors or hospitalities
without rendering an exchange of civlli>
ties when opportunity offers. -,


Never borrow money and neglect to
pay. If you DO you will soon be known
as person OF no buiness integrity.


Never cross the leg or put one foot
over the other in the street car or places
where it will tronbe others when
passing by.


Never refuse to receive an apology.
You may not receive friendahip, but
courtesy will require, when an apology
is offered, that you accept it.


N.ver examine the cards in the card
basket. While they may be exposed in
the drawing room, You are not expeot>
ed to turn them oyer unless invited to
do so.


Never, when walking arm in arm with
a yong lady, be continually changing
and going round to the other, sside. sbe-,
cause of change of cornners. 1t shows
too much attention to form.
Year: 1879

A farmer has experimental with ma
nure taken from his barn cellar under
cover and exactly the same kind of ma
nure dropped just outside the cellar, and
of course exposed to the weather. The crop
from the former was just about double
that from the later. Lowell Courier.
Year: 1879

The writer of this article, notwithstanding recent illness, through none but pure mo. tives and feelings of patriotism as he trusts, went with his family to Hartford on the 17th inst, which was Battle Flag Day." to par. ticipate in the general parade to witness the ceremonies appropriate to the occasion and, also, to enjoy the festivities prepared for the soldiers and their families by the citizens of the place. Though he was in the parade, it was not really expected that the rest of his family would be. If he knows anything about distances, the parade embraced about five miles march at the very least calculation. We did not start until between twelve and one and after the march and ceremonies in recelv- ing the flags at the new Capitol it was half an hour before the time of the leaving of the train when we started for the tent where the collation. was to be served. Under the cir cumstances, the writer and his family were obliged to forego an expected treat, as the excursion tickets were good for the day only, or stay at some hotel and return next day by paying full fare. The latter he did not think best to do. He does not think there was any soldier on the train that partook of the cola- tion or could do so. Many could not even get inside of the tent such was the rush, and even those that were fortunate enough to do so found it all cleaned out. Now, MT. Editor, would it not have been better to have the fol- lowing suggestions needed, viz: First, to have started earlier on the parade. Second, to have it consisted in the march to the Arse nal and return to the new Capitol by the most direct or nearest route, instead of paradng us all over the city. Third, to have made ample provision for the soldiers and ther families. Fourth, to have given us ample time to par hurry to get to the trains. Tho caution, to carry lunch so as to refresh yourself before going on the parade, was duly needed.

 When family invites persons to their home, they see that they are treated in a civil manner, and if they have to take a train in order to get home, they see that they are there on time. In behalf of the 2d c. V. II. A. of which am member, l will state that their reunion is here next year; that they could not find better place for enter tainment in the State than the happy land of Canaan. Ample provision will be made for the soldiers of the regiment and their fam flies. The citizens of Canaan intend that the regiment with their families will be treated in a becoming manner. OLIN NASH,

 soldier of the 2d 0. V. Il. A.

 Canaan, Sept. 20, 1879.
Year: 1879

= We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrence of interest which may come under their notice.

 aS CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in their communications so as to reach us on insertion of any correspondence received after that time,
Year: 1879

The box of delicious cake which accom- anied the above also ''speaks for itself," and the donors have our sincere thanks, May nothing intervene to prevent the celebration, 25 years hence, of their golden wedding, amid the same unbroken circle of loving friends who presented their compliments on this occasion; and may the editor of the NEWS in those days, whoever he may be, re- ceive as palatable report of the affair as the above with its accompaniments.-E
Year: 1879

William H. Lyon, who shot George Lord in Bethel on the Fourth of July last, was put to plea in the Superior Court at Bridgeport, Wednesday morning, on charge of assault with intent to kill, and pleaded guilty. State Attorney Olmsted stated to the court that he understood the accused was of general good behavior except when under the influence of liquor, and said he thought the demands of justice would be satisfied by comparatively light sentence. The court assented, and after impressively admonishing young Lyon to quit drinking, sentenced him to one years i'm prisonment in the county jail.
Year: 1879

The price of iron is advancing nearly every week and stoves must advance with it. Owing to the increase in their business during the past season, they have just purchased another car load of stoves to satisfy the demands of the people. They have
Year: 1879

City Council is now called upon to
provide new quarters for the Water and
Surveying Departments, tney having
been warned out of their present quar-
tiers on the Court House lot. 1t is pro-
posed to erect the new building on the
city lot at the southwest cSrner of Sixth
and King streets, taking in the ground
ON which the Delaware engine house
now stands. This ground is owned by
the city, but the engine company owns
the building, and will have to be paid
for it If the new building goes up there.
The matter is now IN the handf of the
Opening Streets and Water Committees,
and an architect will be employed to
draft the plans and prepare specifica-
tons for the proposed new building.
Year: 1879

LETTER OF SECRETARY SHERMAN ID OHIO RE-
PUBLrcANs-pRINcIPLE OF TIE PAErY DE-
FINED-PRoTEcTIoN To VOTER, AND THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARAMOUNT ISSUES


BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l


COLUMBUS. March 2. 1879.
read at the recent republican consultation here but
it not received in time for that gathering After
expressing his regret at his inability be present
at that meeting Mr.. sherman writes as follows:-


1t not at all probable that at that period of the
/ session of Congress / could leave here, nor is 1t
necessary. MS know that oar republican friends III
Ohio now in earnest anu united and can arrange
the basis of canvass far better than those who ara
away from home. As a preliminary contest 10 the
Presidential campaign III 1870 the election i'll
Ohio becomes very important Our State when
thoroughly canyassed, is republican, warmly att
party, which, fortunately, now clearly defined
that no one can err.


REPUBLICAN PRINCIPLES DEFINED
We want absolute freedom of speech upon all
public questioiH want that every voter shall be
protected in his right to deposit his ballot at fair
and honestly conducted elections The chief duty Of
government is to protect him III these rights. with
out which republican form OF government would
be but mockery. We also desire to protect and
tend system Of tree schools, the surest guar
antee for the perpetuity of institutions free
from all distinctions OF Sect color or CASTE


Fortunately amid great difficulties We have estab-
lished our currency upon coin basis and are now
rapidly reducing the interest the public debt.
that its burden will be but slightly felt in future
On all these questions no can mistake the posi-
tion of the republican party while it is apparent that
the only dangers that threaten the freedom OF our
elections, the maintenance OF our schools and tho
honest discharge OF our public obligations comes
from the democratic party, which from its compost
ton Ia necessarily controlled by influences hostile to
the principles We advocate.
Year: 1879

From the Washington Star. Feb 2tl


DR.. McGillicuddy. the Indian agent at Rcd
Cloud says he has learned in his experience with tho
red men that physician have more influence
with them than anybody else. not excepting Catholic
priests. When they have once been placed under
physicians and have received tangible benefit
from il they have great respect for him. He
ceedcd while with the Red Cloud Indians,
IN far gaining their confidence and over
coming their superstition as to attend their
women in several cases OF confinement which
they viii not allow their medicine
men to DO. The salutary effects of proper medical
treatment in these cases did much 70 give their
friendship. He opened hospital for the sick n


first he could only obtain three inmates the Indians
having strong prejudice against it, The number
increased. however. TO upward of two hundred per
month, treated inside and outside. He proposes to
pursue the and give them the benefit of
a medical practice which largely obtained in hos
pital work. lie believes he soon have a success
fu hospital in operation. with nurses from their own
M lhnr
Year: 1879

RICHMOND, March !, 1919.


The House remained In session until half-past
twelve o'clock to-day. The fibustcring tactics
resulted in staving of final action the State Debt
bill. The pending question during last nights dis
cussion was amendment providing for tho sub
mission of the proposed bill to vote of the people
for ratification before it became law. 1t
jscted early this morning. and the only amend
ment disposed OF, although several
ntvoduccd by the obstructionists. The
friends of the bill we're powerless 10 prcss
it to final vote as the previous question could
only be ordered by two-thrds vote. which they
could not command Under these circumstances, it
being apparent that it would be impossible to break
down the opposition In time to result iii any good,
the debt-paying party gave up the tight and voted
for adjournment. The bill Is thus killed for tho
present and the chances OF its finally bccom
ing q law depend entirely upon tho Governors
calling an extra session. 1t is generally believed
that he will do but that he will probably postpone
1t for a month more.
Year: 1879

FEELING IN CALIFORNIA OVER THE PRESIDENTS


SAN FnAscIsco. Cal. March 2. 1879.


Owing to the fact that for the last two three
days the community had been led to expect veto Of
the bill to restrain immigration. and that anxiety
the subject had to some extent itself out.
the actual receipt of the news of the
veto failed TO create any excitement in this city 1t
cannot, however be argued from this that uni
versal feeling of deep 'regret and indignation
does not exist throughout the State and Pacific
coast. All day dispatches have been pouring into
the Office of the Associated Press giving voice to the
sentiments of the press and people on the action of
the President and thus there but three excep
tions to the perfect unanimity which has prevailed
in these expressions. the only difference being in de-
gree.


COMMENTS THE PRESS.


Tho city journals. Of course all treat the subject
editorially this morning. The CdA. after briefly re-
viewing the points of the veto message. says:-


There is no intimaton that negotiations are
pena e the bin oSjectad 'p'Se to- On the
contrary. he to regard the nation as pledged
to permit the Immigration of free Chinese
as may limit the influx of Chinese to
the capacity -of tho country to absorb them. This
aSss aD Of the
executive Of the. question It affects this
coast. The argument OF the message IS
not Of character to mitigate In any
degree the disappointment of tho people Of
this will feel ut the failure Of bill which
many hopes had been built


The Ala says:-"We tail to fnd any satisfactory
reason i'll the message for withholding his
approval, except the inference that, 1t being
IL treaty, therefore it must stand until nego-
tiations bc inaugurated for revision Of it.
That Is to say, arc bound and can
not free ourselves except by permission Of the En-
peror Of China It is pity that the President could
not have realized that the people OF the Pacific
coast believe they threatened with great evil.
They are suffering from great evil and realizing the
great strait of the people who have petitioncd
for his ntercesson, have exercised his prerogatiye
TO allow the bill to become law but it re-
uuircd courage than is possessed by the
President to listen to the voice of the people i'll
the section most directly interested. and he has
chosen easier to follow in Difference to the
clamor OF those who nearer to him, bur who arc
III nowise affected by the evil to be relieved by the
Year: 1879

The only reception or ball announced
for this week is that of Norma Social
club, which takes place at .Webster's
dancing academy, Masonic Temple, on
Friday night next.


The club is composed Of number of
young men who are well and favorably
known in the city, and as their club is a
social organization, they intend that their
first ball shall abound it, sociability.
They have disposed Of large number
of tickets, and the names of the COM
mlttee of arrangements is full guaran-
tee that no effort to make all who attend
enjoy themselves will be left undone.
Excellent music has been engaged for
the occasion.
Year: 1879

The barbarous treatment extended to
negroes In Maryland, Pennsylvania and
Virginia who attempt To vote the Demo-
cratic ticket calls for legislation in Della
ware. 1t must not be longer said that II
Will cost q man his life to vote IN
Delaware. This has been said and re-
peated from one end of the State to the
other. II the negro voter desires to
vote the Democratic ticket unasked and
of his free choice, he should be made as
secure In this as he has undoubtedly
been In voting against the Demo
Gratis. We know the Democrats have
not asked and do rot ask the negro for
his vote. But If he sees he is better pro-
tected and more secure under the leg
islation OF the Democrats they ought to
see to 1t that he Is as secure in casting
his vote for the Democrats as they have
been in casting it against the Demo-
Gratis.


In Maryland, the other day, negro
was punished for voting the Democratic
ticket in 50 inhuman manner that we
ha We deemed the above reference to the
matter not out Of place. The villain
Gus negro who perpetrated this outrage
upon fellow of his own race for voting
the Democratic ticket, entered his stable
and cut off the ears and tail of his OPP
ponent's horse, and also mutilated the
nose of the poor inofeDsive brute.
Year: 1879

The Water Witch Fire company will
hold special meeting this evening, to
hear the report of the committee appoin,-
ed at the last stated meeting of the COM
pany to purchase new lot for the pur-
pose of erecting a new engine house.
The new building will probably be erect
ed at the s. Il. corner OF Sixth and Tat
nall streets, and will be very large one.
The present engine hou.e and lot will
be for sale.
Year: 1879

The regular term of the Court of the
Peace and Jail Delivery and Oyer and
Terminer, for this county, opened this
morning at New Castle. A large num-
ber of witnesses went over from this city
on the 0.15 train, including the hotel
keepers, who went over for the purpose
of swearing to their applications for Ii
censes. The proceedingt of the Court
will be fully reported in tie GAZETTE
every dAy,