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Year: 1871

Many ladies, particularly mothers nursing complain of
tired listless feeling complete exhaustion on arising in


the morning On the wife and mother devoves the RESPONSE


by of regulating the duties of the household Her cares
are numerous, and the mental well the physical
powers are frequently called into requton She often
finds her slightest occupation weary task aud existence
burden, while at the time she has regular disease
hosteters Stomach Biters resored this period
will prove unfng remedy for this annoying lasude
The effects of this potent agent In the rosy
cheek and elastic step of the head of the family with re
stored health and renewed spirits she takes her accustomed
place in the family circle. this friend in be regular


y used those depressing symptoms will be eoplaned
OF, and not only would lasstude not be experienced
but many diseases following its advent be avoided As
medical agent it has equal while its pleasing flavor and
heathiu effects have made it general favore free
from all properties calculated to impair the SYSTEM and
its operations at mild, soothing and efficient All


who have used the Bers attest its virtues commend it
to use Julyl-lm
Year: 1871

CONVENTIONS NOT NEEDED The assembling of
Convention is attended with loss of time and
expense to the delegates from outside precincts.
The Democratic nominations show how easily
this can be avoided. All that the outsiders
need do in the matter is to furnish the voters,
Weaverville will find the candidates. Besides
the saving of time and money under this plan.
there will be no sore heads to breed dssatisfac-
tion save in the one precinct where it can be the
easiest overcome. While these and other con-
sderations can be urged in favor of this method
of choosing ticket, we don't recommend the
Republican party TO try it. We like the old
fashioned way the best
Year: 1871

TIE PRINCE was received formally, but cor
daily, by the President at the White House
yesterday. Secretary Fish and Minhter Cata-
casy both having very generously sacrificed
their feelings Of personal snimosity toward
one another to the absolute demands Of diplo-
matte duty. A pleasant quarter Of an hour was
passed In conversational chat between tho
Prince and his suite and the ladies Of the
White House and gentlemen Of tho Cabinet
after which the royal party returned to the
residence Of the Minister. To-day they visit
the Naval Academy At Annapolis and take the
train tonight for New York, where they will
arrive tomorrow morning. As happy trib-
ute Of the Prince to the magnificent fascination
Of American institutions, Il 10 stated
that he took two genuine American
''veesky cocktails" at little barroom
just round the corner from the Min
ister's residence, sending . servant after
one and going himself In person after the
second. This generous compliment to the
superiority Of republican ideas over those Of
despotic Europe, while it cannot but occasion
doubt OF the diplomatic discretion Of Prince
who thus casts aside his imperial reserve and
laves his soul, unmindful Of diplomatic dis
tinctions and requirements, In the untram-
melled deliciousness Of republican drink,
cannot but make the hearts Of Americans, and
especially American barkeepers swell with
patriotic emotion.
Year: 1871

THE UNIVERSAL PEACE SOCIETY, which is
continually at war with the existing state Of
affairs, met in Philadelphia yesterday and had
an unusually harmonious session. Lucretia
Mott insisted that standing armies should be
abolished and men-of-war should be converted
into merchantmen. But the blessed old lady
ought to remember that the first nation that
disarmed itself to that extent would be in
stantly overrun and partitioned among its ag-
gressive neighbors.
Year: 1871

LEWIS FoRTMAN, of 20 Broad street and 161
West Thirty fourth street, Is q merchant Of
this city and member Of Judge Bedford's
Grand Jury. He win do no better business
for the next twenty years than he now has an
opportunity Of doing, in the fearless investiga-
tion Of tho city frauds and the conviction Of
those who have been guilty Of plundering the
neOplo.
Year: 1871

JOHN W. DRAPER, the well known auction
eer, Of 1l2 Pearl street and 113 East Twenty
fifth street, is member Of Judge Bedford's
Grand Jury. It is his duty to aid in the
prosecution Of searching inquiry into the
city frauds and In the presentment Of those
who have been guilty Of robbing the people,
no matter who they may be. We expect him
to be faithful to his trust.
Year: 1871

JOS Epu BLOOM, of 33s Bowery, is a dealer
in fancy goods and solid citizen. Men like
him are deeply interested in an honest and
economical city government He is one of
Judge Bedford's grand jurors. Let him Sc
cure honesty In public officers in tho future BY
fearlessly presenting those who have defra uded
the treasury out OF millions Of dollars.
Year: 1871

THE WOODEN HORSE IN TRoY.-The Tro-
jams are waking up. They have had meet
ing for reform in reference to ballot stufiing.
Good Let the wooden horse be thrown out
side the city walls. and Troy may Jet be
saved
Year: 1871

THOMAS DUNLAP, Of 1926 West Thirty first
street, is o grand juryman. He is connected
with Tammany and an Office holder under
the city government. Bat he is the more
strictly bound to do his duty in securing
tho indictment Of all who have been con-
cerned In the plunder of the city. The
poopls will watch with interest bis action at
this critical moment. He must not screen his
warmesl friends If they should be implicated
in the city frauds. OF all the grand jurymen
his action will be the most closely scrutinized.
Year: 1871




Tho Great Raid O the City Plundersrs.


The movement Of Judge Bedford for the
punishment Of the parties implicated in the
city frauds has spread CONSERVATION among
tho criminals and the politicians with whom
they ara associated. Notwithstanding the
valuable work accomplished by the Committee
Of Seventy under the leadership of its able
President. Henry G. S.ebbins, in the direction
Of the exposure of the rascalities Of the
municipal plunderers, it was the hope
Of the guilty parties that the unwieldiness Of
that body and its lack Of authority would de-
feat any practical result to its arduous and
important labors. But the groundwork laid
by tho Committee is now used in IN unex-
pected manner as the basis of proceedings
from which the actual criminals will find it
Difficult. to escape. A legitimate power is at
length brought to bear upon the case, and the
stern reality Of a fearless Grand Jury, just
Judge and an honest District Attorney now
confronts the plunderers Of the city treasury
and warns them that the hour Of retribution is
at hand.


We have already reminded District Attorney
Garvin Of the duty which he Is called upon to
perform, and we trust to his past honorable
record for the strict fuldlment Of all its
requirements. We now cali the attention OF
the members of the Grand Jury to the fact that
they are omnipotent in the matter Of investi.
CATION aud can originate any inquiry they
may think proper to pursue. As Judge
Bedford has instructed them, they can
call before them Charles O'Conor oI
any other witness they may deem desirable,
and base snch proceedings as may appear
proper upon the testimony they elicit. They
have thus the means at their command Of dis
tinguishing themselves In an extraordinary
manner before their fellow citizens, and Of Sc.
curing to themselves the credit OF practically
bringing to account the men against whom the
Judgment Of the whole city has already beer
30 emphatically rendered. Judge Bedford hal
laid the corner stone Of the monument Of re-
tributive justice; it remains for District At
torney Garvin and the Grand Jury TO com.
plete the structure.
Year: 1871

Suicide of n Highly Respected Citizen.


The Lancaster cypress of last evening" has the
followirg:-


About half past two o'clock this afternoon the
friends of Mr. Harris Boardmau were startled
by hearing that he had committed suicide by
shooting bims elf.


This morning Mr.. Boardman visited No. |
Cotton Mil, and while there his singular move
ments attracted the attention of the engineers
and others, SO much so that, had they not known
Mr.. Boardman TO be strictly TEN perate man,
they would have supposed him to be under the
influence of liquor. 1t was very soon manifest,
however, that he was laboriDg under some vio-
lent mental excitement and he was closely
watched, but by sudden movement he threw
himself over the bannister into the gear pit of
the engine, and it was with great difficulty that
he was eXtricated from his periOus position.
the aid of several men being required To do SO.
He was then taken into the office, where he
kept for some time, and, seeming better, Mr..
Arnold drove him home.


Mr. Boardman was one of our best known
and most highly respected citizens. At the time
OF the destruction of his property, the Old Cork
Factory, we heard him say that he did not know
that he bad an enemy in the world, and could
not imagine who could have entertained any
disposition To do him an injury.


Mr. BOardman was remarkable for his great
mechanical genius. having one of the best in
yentive minds in the country. his machinery
for making cork aud twine being the best in the
country.


The sad event will cast gloom over the
whole community, and is q terrible bereavement
10 his afflicted family, to whom he was one OF
the best of husbands and fathers. His friends
know of no immediate cause TO assign for the
temporary insanity under which he was un-
doubtedly labOring when he committed the rash
act, except that he had seemed at times TO ALLOW
the destruction of his property, the Old Cork
Factory, to prey upon his mind.
Year: 1871

It is not often that writer receives on leav-
ing his home forever, to carry his prestige aud
fame to other shores, so hearty and generous a
farewell as is given by The Ahd California of
the I'd instant To Mr.. Francis Bret Harte:-


This morning Mr.. Bret Harte, the most widely
known OF all the California writers in general Jera-
ture leaves this State To take up his residence Fer
napently in the East 1t wSs not to be expected
that We could long retain author whose works
have already achieved such large celebrity, and
whose future promises 81 richly. 1t is natural for
such men to gravitate towards The centre Of tera
tuTe, refinement, and art; though remote parts Of
the republic can develop their genius, sooner or
later they are drawn TO more congenial and appre-
ciative fields. Nevertheless, our loss Is not less
sensiby felt, and In parting with Harte, we part
with the best known and best liked writer in light
literature that have. Thousands OF generous aud
Kindly hearts will regret his departure, aud hosts Of
readers v no have dwelt with delight over his bright
pages will send after him a hearty GOd-speed.
DuTing long residence In this State Mr. Harte is
established not only brilliant reputation as a lite
rary man, hut more enduring and hearty friendship
than mOst men gain IN his department of life These
cannot be readily replaced hut, doubtless, the liner
iD duer ces and more favorable surround ngs which
he will gain in the older States will do more for the
best development OF his powers than could he hoped
from the pleassntest associations attanaole hero
And so we bid our friend farewell.
Year: 1871

The Madison Ward Republicans will
meet in mass meeting at the Union Hotel to-
morrow evening. A good time is expected
The executive committee of the Ward meets
tonight at the above named place.
Year: 1871

After long and bitterly denouncing tie


Amendments as born of tyranny and


fraud and as Transforming the govern


ment INTO deSpotism, such journals as


the Cincinnati Enquirer, and the Missouri
| Republican propose to sink out of sight
/ the Amendments as a question and to


make their battle on the construction Of
| the Amendments. The Memphis Ap-
peal has been cheek by jowl with these
and hike journals heretofore III stlgmatlZ-
| ing the Amendments, and 1t now Is not
convinced OF either the manilness or the
| wisdom of the thin trick proposed. Ac-
cordlngiy it talks straight out, thus:


The Amendments have been denoun-
ced from their inception through all the
steps o. their progress by the whole Dem


ocratlc press Of the country. 1t was seen
to be little difficult to eat all these
words Of invective. to acknowledge the
usurpations to be benign facts, to con-
trlve the way to prevent a free people
from tramping them under foot by the
first opportunity. 1t is plain that Dem
ocrat who profcssed to fall in love with
tie Amendments would be regarded as
on cruise for the spoils. 1t was evi-
dent the departure would look like sur
render, that division and disaHection,
would be produced by 1t, that thousands
would cease to take any active interest
i'll political affairs, aud that the danger
of defeat by thus changing front on the
edge Of battle was imminent and almost
involved disaster So our Departure
men determined to turn only half way,
and just sufficiently to put the enemy on
their flank. They accepted the 18th and
18th twenty-inch thunder as accomplish
ed facts. But they Will construct them
into two harmless stove-pipes, without
powder or ball, or nIdanS OF rendering
them efficient for anything but to carry
off the smoke Of the new halt way de-
parture. They accept interpretations on
the framework Of the Constitution as law
never In good faith to be resisted, and
yet in the same breath avow that their
departure is only half way, and that they
mean to construe the Amendments harm
lessly out OF sight so soon as they haye
tie power The plan OF battle, is unite
tI-..I.zsi si4a ~es.a- anG open to the observation
Of the enemy. Does any man of sense
expect to triumph on such programme?
Will the enemy fail to pierce between
the joints Of the Democratic armor? Will
the Democratic hosts be firm and trusty
in this new battle Of playing hypocrite,
to which they have never been disciplin-
ed? Will they who have marched under
Jefferson and Jackson and breathed the
spirit of Emmett and Tell, who have rest
ed under the trees and worshipped at the
shrine of liberty, follow the lead of pig
my tricksters and American Talleyrands
aud bear their eagles to victory as if
there was in them something inspiring
to freemen? We think not. Men who
have fought all their lives for the princi


pies of true democracy will surely never
stop to fight for the spoils when these
are laid aside We need a national con-
vention which will announce as the un-
dying creed of the party equal rights to
all men as it Was nothing more and no
thing less. We may have battle, but we
shall not have vlctory.-E.c.
Year: 1871

The times and places for the severa
Assembly District Conventions and the
Senatorial District or County Conven-
tions having been determined as publish
ed in to-day issue, We would remind the
Republican voters of each Town of our
county, that they have duty to perform
which in no case ought to be neglected.
It is the primary meetings i'll the town
conventions where each voter can act for
himself and choose such delegates as he
believes will do their duty as men and
Republicans Every voter should inform
himself in regard to the different issues
u our State affairs which are to be decld-
ed at next falls election and make it a
point to be on hand to cast his vote for
such delegates as will in his opinion best
represent the wishes of the majority OF
the Republican voters at the several Con-
ventions. Let each Republican do his
duty in this respect, aud the best men O..
the State will be nominated at the Re-
publican State Convention on the 3Oth
day of August at Madison, and gloriously
elected on the 7th day OF November
next.
Year: 1871

The n. York Tribune says on the late
riot there: "One good effect of the sum
mary suppression of the late riot has
been the consequent intimidation of the
criminal classes. The moral atmosphere
of the city has never been purer than
now, aud at no time have the police and
courts bad less to occupy them This
happy result Of that unhappy affair sug-
gests the contrast of what might have
followed persistence in surrendering to
mob dietation aud rule
Year: 1871

The stars FIN their conrse are fighting
against the enemies of the country The
omens are now favorable as could be de-
sired for the continuance for four years
more of the supremacy of the Republi-
can party and that will be time enough
to insure liberty and order in the South.
-IIeDendeRf
Year: 1871

The town of Frankfort, Perry com-
ty, Illinois, is greatly excited over what
the citizens regard as clear case OF
witchcratt, recently developed in the
vicinity Of that town. Two young Ia
dies, daughters Of James Williams, are
the victims 1t has been remarked by
the neighJors for some time past. that
something was wrong with the girls,
and few days since a physician was
called to visit them but he failed TO dis
cover he difficulty Since that time,
immense crowds have visited the girls,
averaging from fifty to one hundred
each night. They are. perfectly sane
during the day, but at the approach of
night, they become trcnzed and uncou-
trola1le performing 1cats that would put
tnc first arrobats to shame Sealing
the house they will dance and gyrate
on the comb of the roof with perfect
ease and impunity, uttering at the same
time the most hideous and trenzied
screams Very frequently while per
forming such treats they fall perfectly
rigid with spasms, but they never fall
oil, however near the caves they may
be. During the day, at which time
they are perfectly sane, they seem mod
est and reserved. The spell comes upon
both at near the same time, generally
during midnight, when they both break
into run. They always run north, in
the direction Of the house of an old lady
who they say has bewitched them.
These spells are put upon them they
say on account of their telling some
thing that She forbade, and that she and
a cat are with them on the houSe-top
dance. Their conversation when labor
ing under these spells is in an unknown
tongue They catch and eat all the
flies they can get hold Of, until nausea
is produced, when they both yomit at
the same time What one does the
other does az the same time, and they
seem to be moved by one controlling
DOWCT
Year: 1871

Such was the answer young friend
gave me when ! asked him to be a
christian.


Il don't thinl, much about it not
any more than | can help


But do YOU think, sometimes p l
said


Yes, when YOU or some one else
makes me but put it out Of mind as
soon rs | can.


| have thought of those words often.
If our Sabbath School classes think Of
Christ only when We make them. o
let us make them think often, think
deeply By pointed words in the class,
such as will pinch the conscience, by a
loving entreaty when we see them alone,
bv note of earnest invitation, let US
make them think Of these things, and 50
think that they cannot put them out Of
mind. Let us follow all these by our
feryent. iInportunate prayers, and then
the seed will bear truit-the words viii
be remembered, however great the effort
to put them out OF mind.


flour classes only think of these
things when we make them, let our eff
forts be unceasing-be in season and
out of season. The secret of their in
difference is, they do not think One of
old said +:


when I thought on my way, turn
ed my feet to thy testimonies.


May God help US to make our pnpils
think"
Year: 1871

THE POSTAL CAEns.-Ihe postal
cards, about which SO much has been
said Of late. are made OF stiff card
paper, about three inches bv Two, ei
convenient pocket size, witha stamp
and a line for direction on one side,
the other side being left for com
municationS TO be written either in
pencil or ink. The facility and
cheapness OF the system will be
noticed at once. Ii is true that there
can be no privacy in the message
thus sent on an open card, but
large amount of business passes
through the post which does not re-
quire this. Anything OF sufficient
Importance to require secret com-
munication is worth the trouble and
cost of an envelope, or, if necessary,
a cypher system can be agreed upon
between correspondents, which will
answer the desired purpose. A>
convenient medium for communica
ton, and an advance towards re-
duced postage, it appears war.hy oil
trial.
Year: 1871

The following note from Judge Cation states a
fact which, while it is inexpressibly shameful,
astonishes US. We had NO idea there was any.
body in this community mean enough to steal
animals from what is really public park, kept
up by private gentleman, at his own expense,
for the amusement and benefit of our citizens
generally.


EDITORS FREE TRADER-I regret to say that
within the last year alone about forty deer have
been stolen from my grounds, and unless these
depradatiOns can be stopped must abandon my
cherished object Of keeping them. will give
$3.50 for every conviction for stealing deer from
my grounds. Oct. 0, 1871. J. D. CATION.
Year: 1871

REDDICK & GILLEN-This we'll known and
always popular firm continue to carry the heaviest
and best stock Of goods in the dress goods, dry
goods and grocery line in the city. A report
had obtained credit in the country that in Con.
sequence Of the great fire In Chicago, the prices
Of goods had been advanced. Mr.. Gillen assures
us that in this establishment such is not the case.
This house was fortunate in having received An
immense stock on the Saturday of the great
fire, giving them the fullest stock they have ever
had, and every article will be sold at old prices
Come and see for yourself
Year: 1871

Notwithstauding the destruction Of Chicago,
sad the $10O,OO0,000 worth Of goods, Scott,
Houtz & Ce. will continue to sell Dry Goods at
the Same low prices - advertised few weeks
ago. Our buyer 10 already in New York, and
our stock will Be kept full and complete in every
department.


We are selling great many goods at whole
sale, and would invite merchants that are doing
business in adjoining towns, and whose trade is
now cut off in Chicago, to call and see US, and
We will give them large stock to select from
and will make prices low. Our stock of fine
goods is very large, having only few days since
received our new fall and winter goods


We never before showed as nice Dress Goods
as now. We were very lucky in having large
stock Of Flannels on hand, and will continue to
cell them at the same low prices.
We advise our customers to buy what they
want for this winter in Dry Goods, soon as they
will save money BY doing so Remember, the
largest store and largest stock.


ScoTT, HouTz s. Co.
Year: 1871

Inc independent Order of Good Templars
Will be surprised to lerrn that their grand lodge
was in session here last week, but the Republt.
e"n say' so' and you can prove anything by the
Republican
Year: 1871

We were shown yesterday ss fine and
tasteful specimen Of art and handicraft,
of bead-work, as we have ever seen. They
consisted of beautiful imitation waiter, a
decanter and glasses, made of different
colored beads, and executed with elabo-
rate taste and in the cunningest skill.
They were contributed by q young lady
who is blind, and at the Blind Asylum.
The workmanship is complete; every bead,
although they are small and of different
colors, is in its proper place, and the work
and finish being in exact proportion. Il
is an artistic piece of work, and though
executed by a blind lady, it would reflect
credit upon any one even in the full pos.
session of visual organs. This piece Of
elegant workmanship is prepared for the
Sunday-school Table at the Orphans Fair,
commencing on the 10th of April; and We
venture that it will contain no ornamenta
ton more exquisite and interesting.