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Year: 1876

golden opportunity, and how diligently she
improved it. Laying aside the embrOideries
on which she had intended to spend so much
time, she spent all her leisure time in reading
the choice volumes which were discussed in
the evening conversations, to renewing her
| acquaintance with the classics she and Frank
had read together. and to writing him long
letters full of wifely sympathy in his labors
and successes, of comment on the books
which occupied her thoughts, and of antici-
pations OF the happy associations they would
have when she got home again.


TO Mr. Merwin the occasional Sabbaths he
spent with Mary in Vermont seemed like
Gases in the desert. Together, as in the days
of their courtship and early marriage, with
little to interrupt, they slipped back into the
old easy interchange of thought and feeling
which clothed those bright days with sun.
shine and joy. Mary could not rest until she
had told her husband all her heart, and how
she longed to be to him all that wife could
be, keeping step with HIM in his intellectual
growth, as well rs shining in the honors
which ii brought him.


ado you remember" she said, ''the letter
in which you asked me to be your wife? l
committed it to memory at the time, and since
have been here it has all come back to me,
especially the passage, you would be CON-
panion for me. We could spend our evenings
in beautiful readings, in mutual communings
with the master spirits of the world We
will spend them SO when we get home, won't
we?'


And they did. Whatever annoyances came
to Mrs. Mcrwin in the management of her
household, or to Mr. Merwin in the conduct
of his business during the day, was not per-
mitted to mar the cheerfulness of .heir even
ing reunions. When he came home ex-
hausted by unusual labors, the quick eye of
his wife read in his face and manner the
need of his spirit, and by reason of her per-
feet sympathy with him, she knew just how
to soothc and to restore him. Or, if he found
her depressed and weary on his return, he,
too, extended the hand of ready sympathy,
gentle forbearance and CHEEKY words The
club was forgotten for the fireside; the cro-
chet and embroidery needle were forgotten,
and yet the children grew as fast, were as
rosy and gay us when their loving mother ar
rayed them in garments covered with choice
needlcwork. Though silver began to mingle
with Mrs Merwin's chestnut tresses, and
crow-fcet traced themselves on face no
longer young, Mr.. Merwin declared that
every year but added to her personal charms,
and made her thousand fold more dear to
him than ever. And thus, like the asymp-
tote lines, ever approaching, never to meet,
they are going hand in hand to where, though
there may be a brief parting, they shall live
and love forevermore. chronological Jour-
Year: 1876

TO TIE Edttor or The frt6ans.


SIR: It seems to me that the only satisfac.
tory end to the vexed question OF our next President and
President and one which would in all probability
be more acceptable to the people at large IS that Mes
Hayes and Tden be requested by their respective par
ties 10 withdraw their and consider all claims to


an election as null and void Then let both Houses Of
Congress Jointly, with the approval II President Grant,
order ne election at tho earnest moment WITH new
candidates by each party nothing that either party VIII
or can do now can give that confidence aud uanquLny
that the country much requires and which ought 10
have without any further delay.


Aelc- YORK., Dec 10, 1876. GEORGE TRUhBILL
Year: 1876

To the People of Arizona Territory:

 Being detained here public business much longer than expected to have been hereby announce myself candidate for election Delegate Congress by the people Of Arzoaa In doing can but repeat my former platform, and with renewed energy and the ad- vantage of what little experience have acquired, pledge myself Of eected) to devote my time asd give

 most careful attention to the advancement of the best interests of Arizona and her people of party faction section To my friends who have ogenerously and nubly st"d by during the past years ten der my heartfelt thanks To those who srill coutnus to oppose and all opponents, wish say: shall meet you in opposition the field in friendly anu belle wing do that the majority of the people always right. 1 shall feel pleased with the result Most respectfully inviting and all to sup port, am very respectfully yours H. $ STEVENS.

 Washington D. c., June q 1876.
Year: 1876

Chaplain Gilmore, of Fort WhippIe, sends us the following:

 Passing events in our town are we'll calcu- lated to impress the mind with the transitory nature of human life. Such was the occur renee of the 26th ultimo, when, by perinis- sion of d mysterious Providence, Zona, the youngest child of Rev. D. B. Wright was suddenly snatched from the embrace of her parents. We confidently assume that these parents have the deepest sympathy of the people of Prescott. But there is One whose sympathy is more consolatory than that of all the world beside, who says in reference to the inscrulable, "What do, thou know est not noc, but thou shalt know hereafter '" That child so bright, and giving such promise of developing mental powers, should be taken, is a mystery insolvable. But the atmosphere of this sinful world is blighting to the moral nature, not only to the adult, but also 10 the child. So we may apply to Zona the language of these stanZas:

 s.As tree in beautiful vernal flower

 Surrounded by blighting air,

 God took her up to his own bower

 To flourish more securely there.

 AS dew-drop trembling on the spray,

 To her transient hour was given,

 The sunbeams at the opening day

 Exhaled her and she went to heaven"
Year: 1876

We stop the press to announce that c. c. Bean has withdrawn his name as a candi- date for Congress. and that John H. Marion will announce his name in the next issue of the MINER for the position. Mr. Bean will at the same time publish a Card setting forth the reasons for his withdrawal.
Year: 1876

most respectfully offer myself a candidate for County Treasurer of Yavapai county Being resident of county for ten years the old settlers nearly ali acquainted with and the settlers find who I am by ask:ng almost any old resident. My before last election for Supervisor and was elected by iaiterug vote. but change in my business compelled o resign soon after taking the office which think will be overlooked by my friends who hope will forward with new recruits and I Nill endeavor to de my part ii elected

 BENJ. II. WEAVER.
Year: 1876

Through the carelessness of some persons
burning brush on Saturday night fire broke out in the
woods place known the Forge, west Of River.
head village and owing to the high wind spread for
several miles southerly direction. destroying large
quaint OF valuable timber Large gangs OF men were
all Saturday night and Sunday. AT D. IN. on Sun
day the fire had reached within few feet OF the dam
the upper mills The heat intense and the streets Of
the village filed with dense smoke, so that at
times the entirely hid. At the midam the fire
took easerly course the wind blowing gale For a
time seemed though the fire would reach the village
the roaring OF the flames sounding like thunder they
poured above the tops of the high trees In the west
er part OF the village the houses kept constantly
wet TO quenCh the burning cinders. The steam fire.
engine kept the bridge playing two streams,
on the molding mill aud the other Haetrs 1our MILL
BY O'Clock the fire reached the swamp on the south
side OF the river and gang OF with ShOyes kept t
turned toward the river. On Monday and Tuesday it
burned the plains and part OF Dandy Point Late
Tuesday night the fre got under control It is
estimated that over 5000 burned and
1000 cords wood destroyed On Saturday afternoon


fire broke out in piece OF woods owned by Sylvester
Downs at Atlanticvc aud was not under control until
late ON Sunday afternoon.
Year: 1876

John Gray, q porter at the Central Park
Garden absconded about o'clock yesterday afternoon
with $1155 the contents Of tin box kept In the wine


room, adjoining the bar OF that establishment. The
money the proceeds Of various entertainments given
during the past week. and intended for sundry bills
due to-day Being short Of help the only one OF the


pretors present experimenting the kitchen, and,
having orders oysters the porter to the cellar
for them 1t Ia presumed that the box was then taken
below and opened where II found, the thief making
his escape through the coal hole. or oil the large
force of servants kept in the establishment no one
was present except overworked barkeeper who sat
asleep in his char and knew nothing of the
until the PROPRIETOR had discovered the theft and given
the alarm. maet aud cnisel were found lying by the
box and the work bore evidence OF having been dexter
Ousy DONE GRAY had been In the employ OF the firm for
three weeks, and had shown himself TO be quiet an,


industrious worker. He appeared to be q man OF 40
hight. His hair and mustache were gray. The little


finger Of his left hand gone and bis right thumb de-
Year: 1876

The established advance in the cost of raw
sh having made necessary increase Of the prices OF
silk products, meeting Of the machine, twist and
ing silk manufacturers OF the United States held
yesterda at Office OF the silk Association OF America
to recrye the report of tie committee OF hve appointed


at the meeting held Aug 49, The list Of prices submitted
was approved equivalent to the prices current for
silk at the date Of the last msetng but as the price Of
the raw material has iisen dollar pound since that
date the question of still further advance ia the price
OF the manufactured product conside ed but not
acted on IL was decided await the further develop
ment OF the course Of the market and ~ adhere the
present 10 the prtces reported by the committee which
however, still remain less by si pound than those
asked by the raw silk dealers.
Year: 1876

Yesterday the mail steamship Alps, Of tho Atlas ine
arrived In this port from Aspnwall In Wow Of the
great interest taken in this city TO the duration Of
the passage OF the frgatc Franklin from st. Thomas
this port HERALD reporter was sent on board the
above mentioned steamship to ascertain what kind OF
weather the Alps had experienced since leaving tho
Cuff OF Mexico and entering the Atlantic


The following Is the statement OF her chief ofcer
the subject -.Tf there were any In Il would
give you copy OF our log, showing the weather we
have experienced since leaving the Cult The whole
trip however, can be described In couple OF words
namely that wc had delightful weather and light
northcrly breczes till We reached Barnegat at nine
O'Clock Friday night whom tho wind was strong from
the northwest I believe that there Is every prota-
weather But tho Franklin very fast sailer


expect her arrive here that provided she
steams, before next Thursday Friday"
Year: 1876

TILDEN or Grantismf The decision


must be made tomorrow. Shall party


that has governed the country for eight


successive years, without solving the


problem of Southern reconstruction,


without gaining an inch of ground in the


adjustment of sound financial policy.


without reducing the expenditures Of the


government, without fulfilling solitary


pledge of reform In the civil service,


and only successful in covering itself all
over with corruption, be permitted to re-


tain trust which its leaders and legis-


lators have so grossly betrayed /;


or shall the will of the people


assert itself in the choice of rulers


whose past record of fidelity IN the pub


lie service is the highest attainable


guaranty that the affairs of the country


will be we'll and wisely administered
for the future? These are questions that
appeal directly to the Interests OF all.
They touch the pride, the patriotism, the
pockets of the humblest as we'll as the
highest citizen. They concern the in.
terest of every man who labors, every
man who produces, every man who
consumes, every man who has capital
either Of brain or muscle or money, to
invest in the industries of life, every
man who payes taxes for the current
expenses Of the government, every man
who buys, every man who sells, every
man, woman and child in all the broad
land whose nakedness is to be clothed,
whose mouths are to be fed, whose lives
and liberty and property are to be cared
for; and to all there opens a dreary and
hopeless vista, indeed, if the wretched
retrospect of the two past administra-
tions is to be reproduced in the years to
come. To vote for HAYES is to
vote for GRANT-to vote for the
men that have moulded him
to their will--to vote for the measures
that have made his official career a re-
proach to the country--to vote for an in
definite reiteration of the evils that now
beset us as people, and prIlong the
uncertainty with which the
want of clear-headed statesman in the
Executive chair, of sound politics in the
Cabinet, and of wise, honest admins
ration generally, has overwhelmed all
i apartments of trade, commerce and in
dustry. TILDEN or GRANT? Can there
De any doubt as TO the answer the pee
pie will give tomorrow? Vote for TIL
DEN and WILSON.
Year: 1876

1t IL the Intention Of the Re-
publican managers to chal.
lenge you, each and every
one, NO matter how long you
have been q citizen, nor how
often you have voted In the
past! he prepared with your
papers, when you come to the
polls, and you will then have
no trouble I'm going after
them. and by all means vote
early In the day.
Year: 1876

There is not single purpose or end OF
government, deemed important by any
honest Republican,, to which the Demo-
cratic party is not fully committed, and
TO attain which Governor TILDEN is not
fully pledged.


The only tissue" presented by the Re-
publican press is, that Rebels shall have
no share in the government. We do not
believe that single honest Republican
sympathizes with this view.


If Rebels" will aid in ridding the
country of robbcrs, then the votes OF the
rebels will be welcome. If rebels are
true to the Union, the Constitution and
the laws, then there is no terror in say
ing that rebels shall participate in the
administration of public affairs.


Indeed, what was the war waged for
but TO compel them to remain in the
Union, and to take part In its govern
ment?


Wa. the war waged In order that the
South might ever after be held in sub
lection 10 the worst set of desperadoes
who could grasp the bsyonet in their be-
half2 Not at all. Having compelled
them TO remain with us; having forced
them to abandon the heresy OF secession
we are in duty bound TO make the
Union a blessing and not curse to
them.


The danger of the country to-day is,
not that the Republic may fall to
pieces, but that in pinning it to-
gether by the bsyonet, the price,
less blessing OF Liberty may be lost.


Already, Republicans threaten rebel
lion in the event of TILDES's election.
Already, It is declared that he shall
never take his seat, even if he is sue.
cessful in the canvass.


There is one way to renaer lnis
threatened revolution impossible. And
that Is to make the vote in his favor so
overwhelming that the msrplots of mis-.
chief will not dare carry forward their
conspiracy.


Let solid North answer the prayer
of solid South for relief, and the rule
of the Robbers will be brought to an
end.


GET OUT THE VOTE. LET NOT
A SINGLE MAN STAY AWAY
FROM THE POLLS.
|
Year: 1876

We can imagine the great big tears of
grief that ran down the cheeks of the
editor of the Inteltgencer as he penned
the sad lines on The Union Element in
West Virginia" in Saturday mornings S
issue of that paper. Poor, disconsolate,
crest-fallen chieftainl He has worked
hard; done great deal of service for as
dirty men as himself; seen the cup OF
Office turn to ashes Oh his hps;" been
compelled, by the base ingratitude OF his
friends, to witness the smallest OF men
step, through his labors, into place and
power, while he was left out in the cold
No wonder that, in the last ditch, he is
now willing to admit that WILSON will
succeed WILSON"
Year: 1876

If WE would build up the prosperity
of the country we must rebuild the
shattered fortunes of the PROSTATE South,
whence come the important staples which
pay the Interest on the public debt and
settle our foreign balances; stop that
drain of specie and compel specie to re-
turn again, which Is the first and most
important practical step towards specie
resumption. Vote for TILDEN, Wilson
ard prosperity.
Year: 1876

A CORRESPONDENT writes from Han
cock that CAMPBELL shook the bloody
shirt with such vehemence, at Washing
ton school house, the other night, as to
cause the dogs in the neighborhood to
come bowling round. They smelt the
gore, YOU see.
Year: 1876

Foremost among the great questions
to be decided to morrow is, whether
there shall be peace in substance as well
as in name between the people of the
North and the people of the South !
whether we shall have friendship or en-
nifty; whether our relations shall be
those of fellow-ctizens of common
country based upon liberty, equality,
fraternity, or whether these relations are
to remain forever the relations Of the
conqueror towards the vanauished,
military despotism, sectional hate and
the perpetual vsssalage and csrpet.bag
robbery of million of the people OF the
South. Vote for TILDES, WILSON and
a united country.
Year: 1876

| FINISHED my last letter while the mar
riage cf Mile. Bettina de Rothschild was
going on in the Israelitish Temple, Rue
de la Victoire, and went out in time to
see the grand procession drive away, but
only from distance. 1t required larger
dose of curiosity than possessed to make
me push through the crowd that thronged
the streets on all sides, blocking up the
sidewalks as on the day OF Delazet's
funeral. Although the ceremonies began
in the afternoon, "the people''-the
democracy that is so down on property
and society-came as earlyas eight O'Clock
in order to get good standing place near
the Temple, and there they remained
until the last gala carriage had left the
street. As general thing Royal Prin


cesses alone are able to attract so general
attention on the occasion of their mar
riages, but Mile. Bettina may be called a
Princess, being the daug ter of the king
of finance. No people in the world show
such striking contrasts as those OF Paris,
In the midst of their republican orgies a
few years ago, when all were engaged in
scratching off the Imperial eagles and in
writing the word equality upon all the
walls, they stopped to acclaim the king
of kings" the Shah-in-Shah, tie most
despotic monarch of the East. and any
thing like royal pageant captivates them
at once. But there is reason for the
popularity of the Rothschilds with the
crowd. In the first place they give large
sums to the poor and support number Of
charities. Secondly, it is known that the
Baron is a very hard-working man. His
wealth imposes o great deal of latol
Year: 1876

| KNOW little boy whose real name we
will say, is Peter Parsons; but the other
boys call him Peter Put-of, because he
has such way of putting off both busi-
ness and pleasure.


He can learn his lessons well, but he is
almost always at the bottom of his class,
because he has put off learning his task
from one hour to another until it is too
late. He can walk or run as fast as any
boy in town; but if he is sent on an er-
rand, the errand never gets done in season,
iuIuuur ~ auutucr, anu IUr Ine same reason,
he is almost always late at school, because
he can never be made 10 see that it is
drawing near to nine o'clock


If letters are given him to post they
never get in in time for the mail and, if
he is TO go away by the boat or train, the
whole family has to exert itself 10 hurry
Peter out of the house, lest he should de-
fer starting until the hour is past.


He procrastinatcs in his play as in his
work He puts off reading the library
book until ii is time to send it back; he
waits to join the game until it is too late,
and generally comes up Il little behind
hand for everything, from Monday morn
ing to Saturday night, and then begins
the new week by being too late for church
and Sunday school. Peter is quite con-
scious of his fault, and means to reform
sometime; but he puts off the date Of
reformation so constantly, that fear man
hood and old age, which do not know how
to put off their seasons, will overtake this
boy and find him still only too worthy of
the uameof Peter Put-otf f-Child's World.
Year: 1876

1--WE always like to see Mrs. Edwards
come in," said a clerk in a dry goods
store. Even if she does not buy any
thing, she has such cheerful way of
speaking to us all, that it does us good for
all day"


How few ladies realize the worth of a
few kind words to those who are weary
and busy with ceaseless round Of daily
duties. Nothing obtrusive or very marked
is necessary or suitable. But a true
woman can show friendly interest, even
in tone A cheerful, pleasant manner is
a charm better than beauty, and can
make amends for a very plain face. A
haughty,,. authoritative air provokes re-
sentiment in the hearts of all who come in
collision with it. Clerks may, from
policy, begery attentive and obsequious,
but there is no cheerfulness in the service
rendered, and the sarcastic remark and
sharp jest is sure to be passed around
among them at her expense when once she
is fairly beyond hearing. There is no one
go high in station that she can afford
necdlessiy to make enemies.


A noble, sensible woman can do good
as she goes along through the world, just
by using kind tones-and cheerful words in
conversing with those who fall in her way
in the course of business. 1t does a young
man good when away from his home and
friends, to feel that a good woman feels
an interest in him. 1t makes him better,
as well as happier, and throws thread of
good influence around him to keep him
in the time Of temptation. Mothers have
a duty to other mothers sons besides their
own. If suitable and convenient, let them
feel they are welcome to your parlors and
your home Many lad has been saven
from ruin by the friendship Of some kind
family, where he was made welcome and
at home. 1t is a charity that requires
little outlay and which carries with it an
abundant reward. The after results, too,
are often unexpected and cheering
Church Union.
Year: 1876

that God would spare his life and keep
him from sinfulress. She mistrusted
something was wrong, whether soul or
body she could not tell Harry did not
hear her prayer, nor the promise of the
brownest, lightest buckwheat cake in the
morning.


Harry is a man now, and he thanks
God that He troubled him and would not
let him pass his first lie without repent
ance.-EIiza Gilbert Huru, in Christian
TDjnD
Year: 1876

AT meeting of the South Town Board
of Chicago on the 18th it was decided, by
vote OF six to three, that the recent Town
election was void because of fraud, and
new officers were appointed to fill the va
cancies declared to exist in the offices OF
Assessor, Town Clerk and Collector. The
ousted officials say that they will contest
the action of the Board.
Year: 1876

The province of Coroner's jury Is
to pronounce a man dead after he has
been killed. A safe verdict is to say:
g An unknown man came to his death by
an unknown instrument in the hands OF
some unknown person."-Neoo Orleans
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