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Year: 1872

A little six year old was asked by his teacher
to write composition on the subject of water,
and the following is the production: water
Is good to drink. to swim in, and to skate ON
when frozen. When | was little baby, the
nurse used to bathe me every morning in water
have been told that the Injuns dan't wash
themselves but once ill ten years. l wish [
was an Iniun."
Year: 1872

A young lady with very pretty foot, but
rather large ankle, went a into San Francisco
shoe store to be measured The clerk, who is
OF Gallic extraction, compmented her in the
following queer way: Madame, you one
beautiful foot, but re legs commence too
Immediately -
Year: 1872

AT school where words were "given out"
for subjects in composition, mute inglorious
Milton produced at sight this sentence on the
word panegyric'': "a few drops of pane
gyric, given on large lump of gar, is often
best for an infant with the stomach ache
Year: 1872

The Cosmopolitan Conferences held q meeting
yesterday afternoon In the spacious hall OF the
German Turn-veerin building on Fourth street, be-
tween Second avenue and the Bowery. An unu-
sual large and select body Of men, representing the
different professions and trades, were present.
The purpose of their meeting together was to dis
cuss the labor question in general and the eight
hour scheme In particular. The principal speaker
OF the meeting was Mr. Osborne Ward, who de-
Iiyered an excellent and exhaustive address.
Year: 1872

The journeymen painters have been standing out
on strike In Brooklyn for the past weeks, with
the hope that their demands for increase OF
wages would be acceded 10 by the bosses who can.
not but feel seriously the inconvenience OF a sus-
pension OF labor at this season, when the demand
upon them Is so very great The strikers say they
must and will have So per diem FOR eight hours,
work before they again take up the brush and paint
pot, or mount the ladders which are now standing
idle against many buildings throughout the CITY,
Heretofore good house painters wages nave been
50 so per day OF ten hours. On the 1st Of October
fast bosses forced the eight hour system upon the
workmen. the latter say, and reduced wages to
$3.50. From this the society men who
WELD the brush argue that the employers
inaugurated the eight hour system themselves


"Wnatn they now ask, through lodges Nos. and
9, "is o continuance OF the eight hour system and
an advance q aity cents cent? per day,n Tney believe
settled the question whether an enactment OF the
Legislature means eight hours for legal days WORK,
eight hours to suit the convenience OF bosses
whether painting can be done by q class Of men
who have left their own occupations to take tour
placcso during ne strike. so much for the Jour
neymen's CASE The bosses claim that the .strikers'
have acted In n most lawless and outrageous man
ner go 80 far as 20 assault and beat on from work
made and were reqalred % nl By . stated
time. The losses resulting from them have
been considerable. Men VINO have had
the courage 10 go to woik the place OF the society
men have had sore bones for their pains many
instances and the trouble grew to such proportions
that the attention OF Mayor Powell was called TO
the state OF affairs and his assistance asked the
matter The Police commissioners were also ap-
peaied to for The projection OF the sthe dawbersn
who were Wiling To work a. the old rates. Ihe
only assistance the aathoriLcs could give In the
premises was the assurance tnat the police should
De instructed to preserve ihe peace, and that when
ever an attack was anticipated upon any party or
workmen the police, n notine1, should be on hand
to que the disturbance and arrest The assailants.
As the matter stands now there are prospects OF
the bosses coming to terms. and the Journey men
say they can stand out until 'our Just demands oi
compensation for labor are complied wttD.''
Year: 1872

A prominent and highly esteemed citizen OF New
Brunswick met with violent death recently. On
Thursday ne was thrown out OF his buggy on some
stones, causing several ugly cuts. He was picked
up in q state OF inconsistencies and removed to
his residence on Morris street, He has since died
from the efect Of his injuries. The Coroner deemed


unnecessary to hold an inquest the cause Of death
being clearly appaEAAt
Year: 1872

The President has signed the following bis:-An
act for the relief OF the sufferers by the chicago re
an act TO change the location OF the First National
Bank of Seneca, Illinois, to the city OF Morris H.;
ana an act to amend the thirty second section OF
an act entitled "An Act TO Reduce Internal Taxes
and for Other Purposes"
Year: 1872

[ HAVE held the lives and lib critics of
great numbers in my hands. l have
heard many thousands of prayers for par
don. l have had intercourses with those
holding the highest places down to those
living in the gloomiest cells. | have
seen and felt as much as most men of the
harshness and bitterness of the strife Of
this world. All this experience has led
me to feel kindly toward my fellow man
The longer live the better l think of
men 5 hearts and the less of their head.
I grow more and more disposed to charge
the evils men do to their infirmities. and
the more deeply am impressed with the
great truth of that religion which teaches
us the need of Spirit to guide, Saw
iour to atone and merciful God to for
give manifold sins aud ansgressions. -
IIoratio Seymour.
Year: 1872

IL consequence of recent decision Of
the United States Supreme Court declar
ing that commercial travellers from one
State cannot be made to pay any tax or
license in another State which is not i'm


posed upon its own citizeus, the Mobile
City Council has passed an ordinance
taxing the "drummers Of that city s25
so as to keep within the requirements of
the decision, and retain the TAX on out
siders. This action has raised a terrible
stir among the Mobile merchants. Four
drummers have been arrested for refus


ing 20 take out the license, and a test of
the question is to be made in the courts
Year: 1872

Are We Prepared for war with


Spain.


An impression prevails pretty gen
orally that we are on the verge of a war
with Spain, and perhaps this impression
is strengthened by the fact that the War
Department has commenced repairing aud
improving the forts in Charleston harbor
and Fort Pulaski, below Savannah, while
there are reports of considerable activity
in several of the yards connected with
the Navy Department. The Washington
CORES pondent of the New York Tribune
recently visited the Navy Department to
see "what signs there were in its sleepy
old officers, Of the increased activity of
which so much has been said Of late, " and
that paper gives the pith of his discove
ries in the following paragraph:


N ost people will be alarmed to hear,
on the authority of an Ancient Mariner
of the Navy Department, that, in case Of
war with Spain, that power could
blow us out of Cuban waters in three
weeks. To learn this is bad enough,
but we are also told that that great ma
val light, Admiral Porter, does not bet
on monitors as much as he did, having
provided himself with new hobby. To
this our Washington correspondent
adds other eqaully discouraging informa
ton about monitors which will not carry
turrets and are turned into refts. iron
clads that are not salable as old iron, and
a long list of costly failures and unsue-
cessful experiments However, it is now
proposed, we believed, to wipe out all Of
this aud begin again. If the Ancient
Mariners statement is credible, it will
be lucky for US ifSpain does not take the
initiative aud blow us out of the water
before we have begun to spend our mill
ious for a new navy.
Year: 1872

The progress Of the age, so marvellous
and startling, exacts of journalism a COM
mensurate spirit and enterprise, and such
the conductors of the Missouri REPUBLICAN
endeayor to infuse into all its varied depart
ments Intimately identified with every
effort for the advancement of the West and
South, the REPUBLICAN has long been the
acknowledged reflector and exponent of the
material interests of those sections. But
e s cocerns of .e Sc afo ali mSst are is fad
cussed ii its columns, and the intelligence
it prints is gathered from all quarters of
the globe.


Independent and fearless, the REPUBLICAN
is never subservient to cliques or coteries.
Its highest aim is to be the organ of the in
telligent thought Of the people. Its mission
is to teach, to elevate, TO reform, and its
political creed embraces those great prin-
ciples of liberty and government which
form the groundwork of our Union, and of
which the Democratic party has long been
the only true exponent in America.


In the discussions Of the vital questions
which must arise within the next twelve
months the REPUBLICAN will be found at
the front pointing the way, not waiting to
be shown. The Missouri Policy with
which it is prominently identified, is al
ready recognized as furnishing the only
hope of relief from the expressions of the
dominant party Vt mas struck respon-
sive chord in the hearts of the people and
will continue to grow in popular favor till
it finds its crowning glory at the polls on
the 4th of next November.


To induce the formation of clubs the fol-
lowing liberal scheme of premiums has
been arranged. Besides the continuance of
the present extremely low cub-rates and
the commission of ten per cent. allowed to
the getter-up of the club TwENTY-FoUE
GRAND PREMIUMS, eight for each edition, are
provided, the extent and value of which are
practically unlimited, being wholly depend
ent OH the efforts of the agent From fifty
TO fifteen per cent. of the Whole amount of
money collected by the agent will be re-
turned as premium according to the follow
ing scheme:
Year: 1872

A New license advocated by some
politicians in Wisconsin is to grant
license to both sellers and drinkers. Ev-
cry man who drinks must pay ten dollars
for license before he can get drink,
and in order to obtain this license a man
must have bondsmen who will be held
responsible for damage done by him
while iu state Of iut0xication
Year: 1872

Both Houses Of the Kentucky Legis-
Iature have passed resolution extending
the session beyond the constitutional
sixty days. The idea appears to prevail
to extend tie present session, transact
all the business, and thus do away with
any possible necessity for an adjourned
session next wear.
Year: 1872

THERE is not bar room in Uarrods
burg, For the first time in many years.
there is no place in our town where LIQUOR
is publicly sold to all, except minors,
who have fifteen cents to pay for drink,
credit enough to have it CHARGED brass
enough to sponge, or meanness enough
to bcg it.-H1rrois5ny P.ople
Year: 1872

Much interest being manifested by the
public in regard to the votes of Seua-
tors Gilbert and Holt, for the Cincinnati
charter, whereas they were expected by
many Of their constituents to vote against
it, we give Gilbert's explanation, which
we fud IN the Louisville Ledgcr:


When this gentldman's name was call
ed, he arose, aud in substance said !:
That he came 10 the capital with the ex
pectation aud intention to vote against
this bill, and so expressed himself in con-
versataion with senators and others. OF
course this expression of opinion was no
pledge. and no to be so claimed, yet with
out some explanation of his vote, he
might be ameuable to the charge OF in
consistency, instability, or even to criti-
cism still more severe. He had come
here without a careful examination OF the
subject, and with a notion that the ques
ton was one between Louisville and
Ciucinatti, and between Democracy and
Republicanism, and all knew on such
issues where his prejudices would
lead him. He had investigated the bill,
and found it less Objectionable than he
supposed. Important amendments had
been adopted, which were fraught with
great public good Besides, instruction
to support the bill hnd come to him from
leading and intelligent portions Of his
constituency IN McCracken and Ballard
counties. In this dilemma, what should
ne do? Look to personal consistency?
vote against the bill because he had at
first expressed himself against it? or vote
according to his present convictions and
/ the will Of his constituents? Failing to
do either, should he resign? He confessed
be was embarrassed, and that the path


Of duty was not entirely clear before him


II the Senate would excuse him from


voting it would relieve him from pain


full attitude. mo" mol" resounded from


several parts of the hall


The speaker said that there was NJ


rule Of this Senate defining the number


of votes requisite to excuse a member from
!, voting. One Senator suggested tha
bare majority could do so, anothe


contended that thirds was necessary
while another thought that uuanimou


consent was requisite. Some confusion
/ ensued, amid which Mr. Gilbert aros
and said that he had determined t


take the esponsibility, and would vot


for the bill. This announcement, take
as Il triumph of the bill, was receives
: with noisly applause, which was prompt
y suppressed by the Speaker
Year: 1872

have permitted cur pen to run lit'ie
free. However, If either desire to make
serious matter of it, "pistols and coffee
for instance" let them confne themselves
to the code. and have at it! They claim
to be principatin all the paper combats'
and rule us as second, and we are deter
mined. at all hazards, to continue IN that
role. If it must come to bloodier re-
suits than paper, in the language OF
Patrick Henry "let it Gomez but we are
resolved that no considerations of patri
otism, courage, love of country, or what
is higher than either, the promise of
share in State printing or binding, shall
ever cause us to act as principal in a duel
where human life is in danger. No (;
never. (However, the public will un-
derssand that this resolution in no wise
prevents us from fighting the editors Of
either of the above papers, More anon
if driven to it.
Year: 1872

1nom.


We caution Democrats to be careful to examine
their tickets See that all of the names are cor
rectly spelled, and that the name of no Demo.
cratic candidate it left off the ticket and Radi-
cal name substituted in its stead. Tickets have
been printed in this way and already in circu-
lat,on. They will be placed in the hands of the
unsuspicious and unwary by designing Radical
politicians


We are told that tickets headed democratic" "
with Arnstrong's name for Sheriff are extensive.
ly circulated. Let no such ticket be voted Let
every Democrat see that his ticket is all right and
vote for honest ISAAC GRrBB for Sheriff, a man
who is every way qualified for the office. He Is
known to nearly every man in the county and
should receive not only the vote Of every Demo
crat but that Of every citizen who desires to fill
that highly responsible position with man Of
undoubted experience and business capacity.


We refer to the matter thus early because We
are assured that spurious tickets headed "Demo-
cratic Ticket" are in circulation. Look out fol
them.


Vote early aud vote the whole Democraticticket
1t is good one
Year: 1872

The Commercial asked US for proof that repeat
ers had been induced here by Marshal Dunn in
1870; and we furnish the names of two wit
nesses, Col. Jesse Sharpe and Capt. William
Thatcher, who authorized US to referto them. Thoy
saw the men accused the Marshal with bringing
them here and he did not deny it. But said he
meant to appoint some Of them his deputy Mar.
shals. Some of these men voted in various wards
The Commercial does not deny that repeaters were
brought here but says "that any of these depu-


ties were sent anywhere with the object alleged. il
q lie." To this we say we had it from man who
came with them from Philadelphia and knew their
business, that four Of these scoundres had been
sent from here in carriages to Blackbird with the
avowed intention Of getting up rowe, and in the
melee break up the ballot boxes and thus destroy
the election.


Col. Sharpe had an interview with this man al.
so. and measures were taken which we fully BE-
lieve counteracted the villainy that was designed
to be accomplished.


That these men in their carriages were overta.
ken and passed on the road to Blackbird and that
they arrived there; and that the authorities there
were put in possession of their nefarious designs
is known to other gentlemen well as Col. Sharpe
The CONNIE, cial now knows who to apply to tc
verify the statements we have made in the case Of
the repsaters in 1870 In the case Of fraudulent re.
ceipts which it asked for proof, it can get it al
Esquire Pulls Office from the criminal docket.
We urge the Democrats in all the Hundreds to
keep sharp eye upon strangers who may be
about the polls; and also TO look out for spurious
tax receipts and spurious tickets. Fiaud will be
attempted on Tuesday wherever it is likely to
succeed
Year: 1872

Diseases that progress rapidly to crisis
are not the only ones to be dreaded. Can
ker or dry rot does not blast tree as sud-
denly as stroke of lightning, but unless
arrested it destroys it as certainly; and
in like manner chronic debility, although
it does not kill with the swiftness of yell
low fever, is as sure to sap the springs of
lite eventually as any acute disease, If
not checked by invigorating medication.
There is something inexpressibly touch
ing in the spectacle of premature decay.
Languor, pallor, emaciation, depression
of spirits, and distaste for eXertion, are
its ordinary symptoms, and they should
be promptly met by tonic treatment. The
best invigorant and eXhiarant that can
be administered in a case of this kind is
llostetter's Stomach Bitters. The stim-
ulating principle of the preparation rouses
the dormant energies of the system, and
the strengthening and regulating proper
ties give permanent and healthtul i'm
pulse to the vital forces thus brought into
play. The failing appetite is re-awak-
ened, the process Of digestion and as
slmllatlon are quickened, the quality of
the blood is improved, the secretions be-
come more natural, and every organ that
contributes to the nourshment of the
body undergoes salutary change. BY
these means the repair of the physical
structure is effected and its health and
vigor restored. In no class of diseases
has the benificent operation of the Bitters
been more marked and striking than in
those characterized by general debility
and nervous prostration. Ladies affected
with these ailments find in this most
wholesome of all tonics and correctives
the safest and surest means of relief. 1t
is strong to restore and powerless to in
jure. Such is the uniform testimony of
clouds of Witnesses" feb,
Year: 1872

WAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY BALL
The dance at Thomas Theater on the
twenty-second, while but moderately at
tended, was conducted with great deal
of spirit, and was industriously kept up
until five O'Clock in the morning. The
latter fact upset our intention of making
an elaborate report of the proceedings in
sensational city style. The surprising
loveliness and fascinating manner of the
ladies present, together with their styles
of dress and personal peculiarities, being
the fruitful theme concerning which we
could spin out local item of any desired
length. An excellent supper was served
at the New York Hotel.
Year: 1872

HELP WANTED.-One of the leading
miners of this county stated to us the
other evening that he needed more help,
and was unable to find an idle man in
the county after diligent inquiry and
search. Our population is whitfield down
to but small part of what the county is
able to support. A hundred men could
find profitable employment here within a
week. AS general rule those who have
been around the cities lack the energy to
get here.
Year: 1872

RAILRoAD.--John Martin returned
this week from protracted visit below.
From him we learn that the railroad is
graded several miles from Red Bluff, to a
point known as the" Blue Tent" Every
effort is being made by the railroad
company to push forward the wore. Mr..
Martin was assured by the gentleman
experimenting the work that the track
would be in running order to near the
Canon House, about three miles from
Shasta, by the first of August next. At
the terminus mentioned will be the depot
for supplying this section.
Year: 1872

We are induced at the present


time to offer q few suggestions to
our country friends with reference
bout to open, and there is every
reason to believe that a rich harvest
is in store for those who will prop
erly cut and prepare their fruit for
market. In the years past dried
fruit has become source OF cOnsid-
erable revenue, and its Importance
as a produce of our country is be-
coming greater every year, and j.
likely the approaching season to be
more extensive as a business than
ever before experienced in this mar
ket. Our information, well fOun-
ded, from different sections of the
State, is that the peach crop especi-
ally is much larger this year than
for any previous year since the war,
and it is natural to suppose that for
eign capital will be as ready as usu-
al to be invested therein. Our pro-
duce men here, always wide awake,
have hitherto paid good prices for
fruit for shipment north, and are
doubtless now ready to take hold of
any and all that may be brought TO
our market. The fruit grower
should remember that the produce
of one acre, well cultivated in fruit
will pay his dry goods bill for
year, and If the fruit i only taken
care Of and offered 70 the country
merchant, he viii accept IL As readi-
" in payment Of a bill as he would
cotton, corn, wheat, or any staple
product Of the country. Two years
age the peach crop was estimated
III value to our State one and half
million of dollars. This years, If il
is handled with the care which its
Importance demands, wiz probably
exceed two million and a half, so
that a large amount Of the money
lost to the State by the failure of
wheat, may be recovered by the
proper attention bestowed on fruit,
and the necessary care in SIS pTcpRr-
alton and drying. We therefore ad-
wise fruit growers. however small
may be the extent of their crops, to
save every pound. Ii will put mon
ey in the hands of the prOducer and
the merchant just at u season when
il is most uccdCd.-NGshCiije Ua-
per.