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Year: 1876

John DoIan, employed at the Burnet
House as furniture man, was engaged
about 1880 O'Clock this afternoon in
washing the windows in the second
story OF the west wing of the building


He missed his hold and was precipi-
tated to the flag pavement of the oorri.
dor beneath, and broke both of his legs.
He also sustained other injuries. He
was Immediately picked up and taken
inside. Medical aid has been sum-
monad
Year: 1876

BY American Press Association to the STAB.


CHICAGO, August 24.-At meeting of
the Council Committee it was agreed to
report in favor of abrogsting the exist
ing contracts with the gas companies,
ana to recommend that the streets be
lighted With whale oil,
Year: 1876

WssHiNGToN, May 23.-The special
committee on Federal Offices in Lo,lisi-
ana will start tomorrow for New Or
leans, and hold their first meeting in
that city on Saturday The House to-
day vested in the committee the fullest
authority to send for persons and
papers, administer oaths, and obtain
evidence bearing upon the subject mat
ter or their investigation. 1t is expected
that IN New Orleans the committee will
have but little trouble in unearthing
the gigantic frauds which it is alleged
have marked Republican rule in Loulsi-
ana since Grant became President


Gov. Kellogg is especially on the
anxious bench, and during his recent
visit to Washington the plan of CON
quest for Louisiana in the Presidential
campaign was talked over. The ap-
pointment Of Don Cameron as Secre-
tary Of War, it is intimated, will give
the Republicans complete control OF the
army for partisan purposes, though
how so just man as Attorney General
Taft Is reported to be will sanction the
subversion Of the civil to the military
rule cannot now be explained
Year: 1876

They Meet on Canal street and Make
Things lively.


This morning. about half past 10
o'clock, two. .belligerent femals met OF
Canal street, In front OF the jewellery
store OF Mr. SCOOTER, aud started to
fondle each other with their para
soils. One Of the combatants tried
to run her parisol down her oppo-
nents throat and open It. failing in this
she grabbed her victim by the head and
false hair was seen to lily In all direc-
tions. At this juncture Mr.. SCOOTER
seeing that one OF the gushing females
was getting pretty well battered
up rushed upon ne the scene
and separating the fair ones, took them
into his store for the purpose Of cooling
their angry passions. Th0causes which
led to this little scrimmage are as fol
lows: @4'


One Of the ladies' engaged Is q married
lady OF high standing In this comnun-
ity, and believing that her husband was
playing her false, and had been lured
away from her by certain female,
watched his every movement, and at
last traced his visits to this woman's
house, who became the victim OF her
wrath this morning.


Being certain of her game. she sighed
for time to wreak her vengeance. and
this morning she was gratified, as will
be seen by the above encounter.
Year: 1876

prearranged programme. has the following
to say of the appearance of armed men on
the streets on that occasion:


''But bark What means that yelif 1t
is the arrival of one hundred mounted white
men from the banks Of Saluda. They come
with no evil intent, but simply to watch their
liberties. Eight years bitter experience has
taught them that they must SO watch or be
eteInally ruined. And now they come from
every township in our broad county. We have
thirty Democratic clubs, and the demand of
our executive committee was that each club
should be represented on this day by twenty
five members, mounted. And noble was the
response. Many clubs came entire, and none
were laggard. Seven hundred mounted men
are soon among us-cool and peaceful, but de-
termined. All our business places, of whatever
character, are closed, as is also the case at
Pine House and Johnston, and our entire
population gives itself up to conscientious
Democratic work. Our county must be re-
deemed, and no man any longer thinks of him
self alone
Year: 1876

To the EditOr orthe National Republican:


SIR: The truth as TO the Southern situation
is the great point to be determined in this
canvass. How is this situation to be ascer-
tained to the satisfaction of the country How
are the minds of the people to be brought to a
unit On this subject!


l. BY the united testimony of all Southern
Republicans. Such, however, is the system of
persecution in that section for opinions sake
that Southern Republicans have become
Year: 1876

THE policy of terrorism pursued by the
White Line Democracy of South Carolina
is no longer concealed. In factit is boldly
declared by the Democratic journals Of that
State, and they do not hesitate, after max
ing demonstration on this line, to boast of
it in the most blatant and defiant language.
For example, the Edgefeld AdOertissr,
Sitting Bull Buffers home organ, in long
article describing the recent mesting at
that place, when the Republicans were not
allowed to speak in accordance with the
Year: 1876

FROM every section Of the country we
have information that the so called silver
question is rapidly becoming an absorbing
topic Of public consideration. A few
months ago but few people understood it
or paid any attention to it. Now, how
ever, the people generally are beginning
to understand the effect of demonetizing
silver and to appreciate the fact that they
have been robbed by that demonetization
of one half Of the resources pledged for the
redemption of the public debt.
Year: 1876

BEN Buffers election 10 the next
House of Representatives seems to be a
foregone conclusion. If this inference is
correct, lively times may be expected if he
should get an opportunity to lock horns
with some such customer as Ben Hill.
There is no man in the country who mas q
more intimate knowledge of the personal
record of Southern Democrats than he


and no one could be more bold, dashing
Year: 1876

N Is FACT worthy OF especial com
ment that while the nominations of the two
great national parties have been before the
people for several months, nothing has
been alleged derogatory to the character OF
General Hayes, the Republican nominee
for President. At the same time the most
serious charges have been made against
Tilden, the Democratic nominee, many OF
which have been proven, and his name
has become a synonym for railroad jobbing
and TammanY cOrruntiOn.
Year: 1876

THERE seems to be an indispositio \
among our citizens generally to pay the
personal tax imposed by the recent act Of
Congress 1t is not improbable that the
matter may be made subject of legal con-
frcvarsv
Year: 1876

Take care Of tho pennies. Look
well to your spending No matter
what comes IN, il no more goes ont,
you will always be poor. Tho art Is
not in making money but in keeping
it. Little expenses, like mice in .
barn, when they arc many make
great waste. Hair by hair, heads
got bald , straw by straw the thatcli
goes off the cottage, aud drop by
drop the rain comes into tho ch1m-
ber, A barrel is soon empty, ii the
tap leaks but drop minute,
When you mean to save begin with
your mouth ! many thieves pass
down the red lane. The ale jug is I,
great waste. In all other things
keep within compass. Never stretch
your legs farther than your blankets
will reach or you will soon be cold.
In clothes choose suitable and last.
ing stuff, aud not tawdry fneries
To be warm is the main thing, neye
or mind, the looks. a fool may
make money but it takes a wise
man to spend it. Remember it is
easier TO buill two chimnies than to
keep one going II you give all TO
back aud board there is nothing left
for the savings bank. Faro hard
aud work hard when you are young,
and you will have a chance to rest
when you are olA
Year: 1876

The Presidential contest of 1876 is
to be hotly contested, and the Re-
publican party must not be put on
the defensive because of any doubt
full record. The platform viii not
signify SO much as the candidate
His life and services must be the
guarantee that his administration
will be pure and able.


Ohio will be the great battle
ground in October The State is
close, but with a proper candidate
the Republicans say they will sweep
it again, as they did last year. The
memorable struggle in the Buckeye
State of last summer, will take rank
in political history side by side with
the great Lincoln-Douglas Senatori-
al contest of ante bellum days. The
great central figure of that. contest
was the thrice-elected Governor Of
that great State-a successful geneT-
al, an able, honest and fearless pub
lie servant, whose private life and
public record are without stain. 1t
is not therefore strange that shrewd
politicians see in Governor Hayes
one of the most formidable presiden-
tial candidates before the Cincin-
natl Convention next month. He
will not enter the contest with as
many votes, as his rivals, but not
having enemies among the friends of
other candidates, he does not run
the risk of any combinations to de-
feat him. His friends have not packed
conventions or made any demonstra-
tions, but have relied upon the
merits of their candidate to commend
him to the intelligent voters of the
country. The demand of the times is
fearless, honest man, who will give
us an honest administration of pub
lie affairs. 1t is significant, that
while every other candidate for the
Presidency, on both sides, has been
the target of vituperation, and been
charged with almost every kind OF
offense, Governor Hayes has escaped
He has just come forth from an
exciting canvass in his own State,
with an unstained record, and with
him as our standard-bearer, we could
fight the Presidential battle without
any fear Of the crucial test to which
the character of the candidate Will
certainly be subjected Should the
Republican National Convention at
Cincinnati nominate Gov. Hayes, we
will certainly support him, and feel
that we have leader tried and true,
who will certainly US lead to victory.
Pnrsogs BrOac1aloao is1 Kn0zCiIle
Chronicle.
Year: 1876

The entertainment of Friday evening only lacked attendance. The lecture was an excellent one, very interesting. full of nice descriminative criticism. and high toned generous appreciation of the real man Shakespeare.

 The singing was peculiarly pleasing. The coffee and oysters seemed to slip in between eloquence and music with 8 most satisfying sense of the fitness of things. But another pen will do justice to the oc- casion.

 On Monday evening, March 18th. we shall enact the lively Irish drama Rory O'More." This will be our last for the winter; and on that account, if for no oth- or, we hope for full house.

 On the second evening of Lied Astray" the heaven and the earth W ere both against us The fog and the mud, each more an- noying than the other, made it impossi- ble to drive mile.

 Judging by the past, according to the law of compensations. We have right to expect good travelling now.

 To add to the attractions of the even- ing, am happy to announce that the New Preston Band will be present and fill the time between scenes with their inspiring music, we hope the evening will be g pleasant one to all. F. w. G.
Year: 1876

The Spring season just opening. seems to favor the people who have suffered from the hard times and scarcity of work and money. A little money now will pur- chase as much as 8 large amount would laat year. For proof of this read the new advertisements of Turner the popular dry goods man of Waterbury.
Year: 1876

CHILDREN CRY FOR CAsroR1A. It is as pleasant to take as honey, and IS absolute. ly harmless. It is sure to expel worms, cure wind colic, regulate the bowels and stomach, overcome irritability caused by rash or cutting teeth. It is perfect sub- stitute for Castor Oil, and for Cositiveness in young or old there is nothing in exist sence so effective and reliable.
Year: 1876

Franklin's statue in Printing House Square, New York, is one of the most de. mure looking objects in the world, yet for all that it was recently caught casting admiring glances at pretty girl; for which it wasn't really so very much to blame as she not only had most charm ing face but was most tastily and bewitch- ingly arrayed in becoming garments made after the celebrated Domestic Paper Fashions"
Year: 1876

The nomination of MT. Robinson for Governor, and State ticket to match, meets with commendation on every hand.

 The republican party is more thoroughly united this spring in support of their platform and candidates than has been the case, for years. The Greenback party is to have nominating convention soon.
Year: 1876

On our outside will be found interest ing articles on prison reform which in- dicate the progress that is being made elsewhere in that regard. It is matter that should occupy the attention of the representatives of Litchfeld county be- fore great while.

 The majority of the Democratic con- gressional caucus committee have finally agreed on some sort of homeopathic re- sumption bill. It is believed that even this mild measure will be upset in the caucus when the plan is reported.
Year: 1876

CURE FOR NEURALGIA "A friend Of
ours, who suffered horrible pains from
neuralgia, hearing Of noted physician
in Germany who invariably cured the
disease, crossed the ocean and visited
Germany for treatment. He was per-
manently cured after short sojourn,
and the doctor freely gave him the SIM
pie remedy used, which was nothing but
poultice and tea made from our COM
mon field thistle. The leaves are mac
Grated and used on the parts afflicted,
as a poultice, while small quantity OF
the leaves are boiled down to the pro-
portion of quart to pint, and wine
glass of the decoction drank before each
meal. Our friend says he has never
known it to fail of giving relief, while
in almost every case it has effected q
cure.-ESchdnge.
Year: 1876

THE PROPER TIME FOR RESUMPTION
Is the time when wise preparations shall
have ripened into perfect ability to &C.
complish the object with certainty and
ease that will inspire confidence and en-
courage the reviving Of business. The
earliest time in which such result can
be brought about is the best even when
preparations shall have been matured -
The exact date would have to be chosen
with reference to the then existing state
of trade and credit operations in our
country, the course of foreign com
merce and condition of exchanges with
other nations.


The specific measures and actual date
are matters Of detail having reference
to ever-changing conditions. They be-
long to the domain of practical admin
istrative craftsmanship. The Captain Of
steamer about starting from New York
to Liverpool does not assemble a coun
Gil over his ocean chart and fix an angle
by which to lash the rudder for the
whole voyage. A human intelligence
must be at the helm to discern the shift
, ing forces Of the waters and winds. A
human hand must be on the helm to
feel the elements day by day and guide
to mastery over them. Such prepare
tons are every thing Without them {
Legislative command fixing q day, ar
official promise fixing day, are shams
They are worse. They are snare ani
a delusion to all who trust them. The.
destroy all confidence among thought
full men whose judgment will at leas
sway public opinion. An attempt te
act on such command or such prom
ise without preparation would end in |
new suspension. 1t would be fresl
calamity prolific of confusion, distrus
and distress.
Year: 1876

Our Coifees are all roasted
and ground on our premises.
Our ground Coffees are cut up
in a Steel Mill, which granu-
lates them without powder
ing, and are, in consequence,
free from dust. Only fine
favored Coffees are used by
us for grinding.


Our Roasted Coffee trade is
constantly increasing, owing
to the fact that all our Coffees
are carefully selected for their
body and fine flavor, and as
we roast in the best style Of
the art, using our own Water
Power, and roasting three
times a week, they are always
fresh and fragrant when sold.
WM. DEAN a. CO.,
1S9 Poplar ST.
Year: 1876

COLLECTING TURNPIKE TAxEs.-It
will be remembered that the Supreme
Court of our State recently decided
that personal property cannot be
levied upon for free turnpike taxes.
The Georgetown Sentinel thus shows
the effect of this decision


"Thus it will be seen that per
sonal Judgment cannot be taken for
free turnpike taxes, and if collected
at all it will have to beby striking off
so much of the farm thus assessed
as will pay the tax. This process
was attempted this Spring, but fail
ed for the want of bidders. In fact
it will be hard for the Treasurer to
find persons that will bid off
small pieces of land from different
farms and the result will be that
the tax cannot be collected until the
taxpayers are ready to ''shell-out.
In case they refuse, however, the
costs will be accumulating by their
delay, as it will have to be finally
collected, and land owners will find
the last stage worse than the first,
as the tao aoiH be a lien on the land
until Eiqtidated." +"


P. S. Since the above was in
type. we see that the Legislature has
passed law authorizing county
treasurers to collect taxes by suit.
Year: 1876

The following communication is
from the pen of a well known ex-State
Senator, from the central portion of
Ohio, who no doubt knows whereof
he speaks:


To the Editor of the advertiser"


From a portion of the press of
your part of the State, learn that
the name of Hon. II. A. Shepherd,
of Highland county, is favorably
mentioned in connection with the
Democratic nomination for Repre-
sentative, in the Lower House of
Congress, in the seventh district.
In the Senate of the last General
Assembly of Ohio, I served with
Mr.. Shepherd and knew him well.
He is a Democrat, from conviction,
of the straightest sect, possessing in
a high degree the Jeffersonian quail
fcations for office. Of pre-possess-
ing personal appearance and address,
unexceptioual personal habits, emi-
nent in his profession, the law,
vigilant foe of corruption and an un-
daunted enemy of oppression and
centralization in every guise.


A remarkable illustration of these
latter qualities, as well as of his po-
litical sagacity, occurred in his vot-
ing in the Senate solitary and alone
against a measure, which upon re-
consideration received the negative
vote of the entire Democratic side OF
the chamber. He is a fluent, incis
i've and impressive debater; ready
and willing at all times to do, at
least, his full share of the work.
Without speaking disparagingly of
the claims or accomplishments of
any of his honorable competitors, if
he have any, in my humble opinion
he is one of the most promising of
the leaders of the young Democracy,
and one among the foremost of those
on whom we rely to give prestige
to the party in the State, and inspire
it with tho hope of triumph and
deserve success.
Year: 1876

During our recent visit to Colum-
bus we had the pleasure of meeting
our old friend, Major John M. Mill
kin, formerly of Hamilton, now
Treasurer of State. We had not
seen him since we left Hamilton,
nearly twenty five years ago. He is
over 70, but carries his age re-
markably well, and still looks quite
robust and vigorous The State is
fortunate in securing q man of the
high character and ability of
Major Millikin in the responsible
Office of Treasurer.
Year: 1876

Chillicothe is a queer old place,
anyhow Lately, man over there
married his second wife, after mourn
ing the loss of No. for about year.
The very first night after his second
marriage, wife No. 2 was frightened
out of her wits by the apparition OF
wife No. 1, which had the effect Of
causing No. 2 to vacate the next day,
vowing that she would never return
The probable result will be, to rem
der it rather difficult hereafter for q
Chillicothe widower to marry a sec
ond wife. -rr
Year: 1876

Captain John Cowdon leaves the city TINS
evening for his homo in Memphis by the
steamer Thompson Dean. Captain Cowaon
has been here for several weeks, working
industriously in the interest OF the proposeo
Barataria canal route to the sea. he mas
taken soundings, made estimates, ana pup
lshed map of the section from the neao
Of Harvey's canal to the Gulf, and Is aoie
to demonstrate the feasibility Of his plan
to the satisfaction of many Of the most IN
telligent men of New Orleans. Returning
to Memphis he will proceed to organize Q
company to undertake the work OF making
q deep water road from the river to the
Gnlf
Year: 1876

In the House of Representatives, on the
twenty-second instant, Mr.. Gibson intro
duced bill to change the name of the
steamship Brsshear to the Lone Star, which
was read . first and second time, referred
to the Committee on Commerce and ordered
to be printed. he also introduced bill to
resume cash payments by the government
Of the United States, which was read first
and second time, referred to the Committee
on Banking and Currency and ordered to
be printed. He also introduced joint reso-
luGion authorizing the appointment of COM
missioners to ascertain on what terms q
mutually beneficial treaty of commerce
with Brazil can be arranged; which was
read Q first and second time, referred to the
Committee on Commerce and ordered to be
printed.
Year: 1876

Little Golden-H Hair was Watching in the win
dow broad and high.
For the coming of her father. who ha,
| gone the foe 10 fight:
He had left her in the morning. and had tolt
her not to cry.


But to have kiss all ready when he cam,
to her at night.
She had wondered. all the day.
In her simple. childish way.
And had asked. as time went on
Where her father could have gone.
She had heard the muskets firing. she had
counted everv one.
Ill the number grew so many that 1t was
too great a load;
Then the evening fell upon her. clear Of sound


of shout or gun.
And she gazed with wistful waiting down
the dusty Concord road.
Little Golden Hair had listened. not a single


week before.


While tie heavy sand was falling on her


mothers coffln-lid: -
and =s~iaved her father better for DE loss
- $40. s.en she vssse.
And thought OF him and mourned for him.





So she wondered all the day


What could make her father stay.


And she cried little. too.
As he'd told her not to do: -


grandly out of sight.
And she had the kiss all ready on his lips to


be bestowed:
But the shadows made one shadow. and the
twilight grew to night.
And she looked. and looked and listened.
down the dusty Concord road.
Then the night grew light and lighter. and
the moon rose full round.
In the little sad face peering. looking pite-
ously and mild: - TT
still upon the walks Of gravel there was
heard no welcome sound.
And no father came there. eager tor the
kisses Of his child.


Long and sadly did she wait.


Listening at the cottage gate;


Then she felt quick alarm.


Lest he might have come to harm;
With no bonnet but her tresses. no compan-
ion but her fears,
And no guide except the moonbeams tn at
the pathway dimly shadowed.
With a little sob Of sorrow. quick she threw
away her tears.
And alone she bravely started down the
dusty Concord road: AS 40
And for many a mile she struggled. fun Of
WEAKNESS and pain.
Calling loudly for her father. that her voice
he might not miss;
Till at last. among a number Of the wounded
and the slain.
Was the white face OF the soldier waiting
for his daughters kiss.


Softly to his lips she crept.
"a MOTTO wake him as he slept:


Then. with her young heart at rest.
Laid her head upon bis breast.
And upon the dead face smiling. with the liv-
ing one near by.
All the night a golden streamlet OF the
moonbeams gently flowed:
One to live. a lonely orphan. enc beneath the
sod to lie
They found them In the morning on the
dusty Concord road.


VII NJ Carleton.