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Year: 1873

One day when Franklin was n


printer in Phladelphis, be said to


one of his employees, skillful work


man, who never came to his work be-


fore Wednesday Ofthe week; Fran
els, yOu do not think Of the future. ii
you would keep steadily at your


work; you might lay by sum that


would enable you to live eomforta-
bly, by and by To this the work
man answered: II have made my
calculation. 1 have an uncle who
is druggist in Cheapside London.


He has determined to work hard for
twenty years, when he viii have laid


up four thousand pounds sterling,
and then he proposes to live like a
gentleman. His idea is to purchase
pleasure at wholesale. would rather
have'it at retail. | prefer half the


week for amusement during twenty
years to the whole week when | am
twenty years older.


After the Declaration Of independ-
ence in the United States, each State
commenced the task OF drawing up
and passing new laws and form Of
government to replace those which
they had destroyed. Daring this
there were tedious and bitter debates
in the Pennsylvania Assembly, and
at the end of two or three months
they found themselves where they
started Meanwhile everything went
on as usual in the community; there
were no troubles, no public disorder
Of any kind, and one day Franklin
said to the representatives, or depu-
ties: Gentlemen while we are here
in a perfect state of anarchy, the peo-
pie are conducting their affairs just
as usual. Take care! flour disputes
continue much longer, they may ind
out that they can do without us"


Franklin explained, by the follow
ing apologize, how we may correct,
by time and patience, the faults Of
charater and manner. Il was" said
he, in an ironmOnger's shop one day,
when a man came in TO buy an axe.
The workman had not polished it
much, except at the blade, and the
buyer expressed a desire to have it
polished all over. That would be a
long task, the workman said and he
had no one to turn the grindstOne
The buyer offered to turn it himself,
and soon the TWO were hard at work
After a little while the buyer wanted
to examine the progress Of the polish
ing, and seemed rather disappointed,
Very soon he examined the axe again,
and seeing that only a few spots
were polished after all his trouble, he
exclaimed: Faith, I'll take the axe as
it is! | won't bother any more about
the polish" 80 with our Manners"
said Franklin: 1--WE like to see them
polished, but we have not the pa
tience to turn the grindstOne and, in
deed, provided an axe cuts well. it
dosn't matter if it isn't so polished"


Franklin went one day to see the
mills of a great manufacturer at Nor
which. The owner took him all over
the establishment, saying: Here me
make fabrics for Italy; here for Ger
these are for the islands of
these for the Continent"
and so on. During the exhibition
Franklin noticed that the operatives
were half naked or in rags, and turn
ing to his guide, said: .'And trhere
pray are the goods that you make for
NorlCich p
Year: 1873

\ BLACK AND TAN Doc TACKLES
A TURTLE-If anybody has a black
and tan dog, answering to the name
of Judge" going down street in
company with a hard-shell turtle that
won't answer to anything, and GER
tainly wont answer to tackle, as the
dog can tell you if you can get him
to stop long enough: please halt the
clipping pair, as they are the property
of the editor of this paper. We are
fondly attached to the dog, on ac-
count Of his vagabondish, Bohemian
ish habits. He knows every dog in
Peoria by name, and is on speaking
terms with Eine-tenths of the dogs
that come in under the wagons, and
he knows more of the inhabitants Of
this city thal the tax collector does.


The turtle is a more recent acquisi-
tion. 1t was placed in the back yard
yesterday, and the dog spent an hour
and a half trying to entiee tito come
out of its shell and be socisble. The
old iron clad maintained his reserve.
however, until the dog crammed his
nose against the forward part and
began to sniff. The pair seemed to
come to some sort of understanding
at once, for the dog made an impete-
Gus remark on very high key, and
they both started on a trip. The dog
was last seen scampering along like
a whirlwind, the turtle staying right
by him. We should be very sorry to
lose the dog now, as he has acquired
another important and valuable quail
tv. He knows more about turtles
than any other dog in the country,
and it is mighty hard to find real
good turtle dog.-PeOria ReUielr.
Year: 1873

TO which public attention has been directed.
and that the evidence adduced before such
commission should be taken on oath. The
commissioners should be instructed to pro-
ceed with the inquiry with all diligence, and
to transmit their report as we'll to the Speak
ers of the Senate and House of Commons.
as to myself. Immediately on receipt OF
the report l shall cause Parliament to be
summoned for the dispatch of business. 10
give anearly opportunity OF taking such re-
port into consideration"


An extraordinary scene took place on the
meeting of the House of Commons to-day.


Mr.. Mckenzie, leader of the opposition,
rose and moved resolution condemniLg g
the removal Of the investigation of the
charges against the ministers in connection
with the Pacific railroad scandal from the
parliamentary committee to the royal com
mission as violation of the privileges of the
House.


The Speaker endeavord in vain TO call
him to order He was supported by loud
shouts OF privilege" and ''go on from the
the opposition benches. Mckenzie pro-
ceeded to speak to the motion, when the
usher of the black rod appeared. He con-
tinued speaking. amid much confusion.
during which the usher delivered his
message and retired. The Speaker then left
the chair, and with the supports Of the gov
ernmenr, left for the Senate chamber to
hear the Governors speech, amid the groane
and misses of the occupants of the opposi-
zion benches, who remained in their seats.
Year: 1873

The situation In Wall street yesterday does not
present any new features. Money was more free
IN its movement, closing at Ave per cent although
higher rates were paid during the day. The stock
market, after weak feeling throughout the day,
closed steady with a firmer expression. Old Dan
Drew, the great martyr (S) of the late crisis, was
found wanting on inquiry, and some OF his friends,
dropping into poetry,


AFTER THE EXAMPLE OF sILAS wEGG,
explained his absence thus, quoting Shake
Year: 1873

We noted on Saturday a large lot
of fine cattle being driven through our
streets that in quality and appearance
would have done credit to any cattle raj
sing county in the State. This was one
of the most gratifying indications that
we have seen, and that augurs much we
hope for the future Of our fertile country.
We have no doubt that the wise farmer
that raised and fed these fine animals
will realize more from the capital inves-
ted in them directly and indirectly than
he would possibly have done in the same
amount risked in the production of to-
bacco. BY them he has already put prof
it in his soil, and he will now doubtless
puta good rich return in his pockets;
whereas, in tobacco the profit would have
been made at the impoverishment of his
soil or the diminution Of his real capital.
In all our knowledge of those who have
followed legitimately stock raising,
whether hogs, cattle, mules or horses,
we have never known half a dozen, all
told, yet driven to the dire extremity Of
mortgaging their farms to make both ends.
But we have seen within the last twelve
months list of mortgages six feet long
of small farmers and these chiefly tobac.
co raisers. These simple unexaggerated
truths afford the text aud sermon and
every one can make the application Cor
himself


There is pleasure in raising fine stock
unknown TO the mere slavish drudgery
of farm life. OF the latter he becomes
a mere working automaton with no am
bition or desire for the higher and more
enjoyable affairs of life. In the stock
raiser, pride and energy are stimulated,
and when these are aroused and properly
directed success and fortune and other
attending happiness are sure to follow.
He becomes not only better man and
citizen, but his family share in the good
results, and in these families we are sure
to find books and newspapers and com
forts evidencing the thrift and success Of
the wise head of the househsld. Our
county, as has been demonstrated, can
produce good grass, the chief element in
stock raising. May we not hope its pro
duction will be largely augmented and
thus greatly add to the comforts and hap
piness of farm life, and rendering it one
of pleasure rather than continuous toll
some labor. - Greensboro Monitor.
Year: 1873

In all of our knowledge of politi-
cal aspirations in this State, the number
of candidates for legislative honors this
year of grace A. ID. 1878, surpasses all
others. OF the hundred and odd coun-
ties composing the Commonwealth more
than twenty-seven hundred and fifty of
their patriotic citizens have proposed to
sacrifice themselves for the promotion Of
the public good at Frankfort. This al
ready appalling number will doubtless be
increased by at least fifty per cent. be-
fore the ides of August. What condi
ton of the country, or the atmosphere
or moon, that has stimulated this pharse
of political insanity is beyond our com
prehension. On an average there is
about twenty candidates to the county.
All the newspapers of the State now TEEN
with candidates and their cards. If we
were Of a mathematical turn of mind
we might attempt to compute the vast
expenditures that will necessarily attend
the canvass of this mighty army of en-
bryo and ambitious statesmen. We have
often been puzzled to know what became
of the enormous excess of the whisky
product of our State, (beyond its legiti
mate and moderate consumption.) May
not the appearance of thes: biennial ar
mics Of candidates in their relation and
contact with the 'dear people" afford the
solution for its absorption. 1t seems q
man once affected by this mania, like
the smallpox, will ever continue to beal
traces of its dire effects, for of the ordi
nary number of legislative aspirants
ninety-nine per cent. of them ever aftel
cherish fond craving for something
higher.


1t is said in the multitude Of council
there is safety, and we do not see why il
a multiplicity of candidates the logi,
will not hold equally good, and the pub
lie good be subserved. If it should b.
deemed an evil by some, then the pre-
cinct little groceryman that deals in vir
gin and verdant alcohol, finds compensa
ton afforded his craft by the liberal and
patriotic expenditure of postal currency
that returns to the people in divers way
the farmer for his corn he sells the dis
tiller and to the State in the form of Ii
cense and fines.


One overshadowing and gratifying ev
idence it displays and that more can dis
pute is that the spirit of selfshness anC
patriotism has not altogether fed the
country. 1t is this spirit of sacrificing
oneself for his country that makes peo
pie generous and valorous-preservine
its liberties in peace and defending them
in time of war. O,censbOro Monitor
Year: 1873

II will be a surprise to many people
here to learn that Colonel Jack Cambill
is not only an old Indian fighter but
that his proves so impressed the great
Modoc chief in 1850 that the savage
gave himself the sobriety of Captain
Jack" in imitation Of the white chief
who vanquished his tribe. The Colonel
was packer at Yreka in 1856, and the
Modoc chief had turned back the pack
train twice, as having no right to pass
over the Nodoc territory, but Col. Gam
bill told the savage that he would force
his through the next time he visited him
and ne did. The Colonel took up six
hundred men, and whipped all the tribes
between the klamath and the Pit river
mountains. lie found the Indians in
their wigwams and gave the battle in
the grey of morning, followed them
without rest, and pushed them from one
point to another until the savages ac-
knowledgei that he was great chief,
and they promised not disturb his pack
trains any more. Col. Jack studied the
Indian mode of fgh,ing and followed
their tactics, except that he used superi.
or intelligence. As a sharpshooter he
is famous-he can cut the ace out of a
card, and never throws away a shot; his
men were instructed how to save their
lead, and make an Indian fall every
time they touched the trigger Of the gun.
Sometimes the savages tried the plan of
ambuscade, but Colonel always made it
point 10 dislodge them, and never let
the indian think he had achieved victo-
ry. There was no retiring in good or
der, to resume the fight again in a few
days. II they retired he followed il
they attempted to charge he sent as ma
ny as possible to their "happy hunting
grounds" and the Indians soon became
tired Of the combat.


He says they are willy foe and un-
doubtedly good fighters, but his knowl-
edge of Indian habits, acquired by a
long residence among the Creek Indians,
gave him the means of detecting their
stratagemsand avoiding ambuscades. One
plan adopted by the Modocs was very
successful, but they left themselves the dis
advantage of meeting their antagonists
in open fight if the attack from ambus-
cade did not produce decentralization.
Finding the rangers under Col. Cambill
to well generated to be led into an am
buscade in the canons, the Indians resor-
ted to the plan Of lyingon an open plain
with just enough dirt loosened to cover
their heads-not bust to screen them
and yet their naked bodiesassimilated so
closely to the color OF the soil that their
presence could not be ascertained until
they had jumped up and sent shower
of arrows into the ranks Of the
enemy. Each warrior would have a
Year: 1873

A YOUNG girl was married in San
Francisco last week, and at the conclus-
ion OF the marriage ceremony, she turn
ed 10 her husband and said, George,
kiss me, am dying The husband
complied with her request, aud at that
moment the young bride fell dead to the
floor.
Year: 1873

SOMEBODY, evidently down South,
says 'People who imagine there is no
cotton raised at the North, are mistaken.
There we thousands Of women who raise
raise pound or 50 Of cotton every time
they draw a breath"
Year: 1873

EQ1LOT spectator:


Little did my old brain think
my observations last week would cause the stir
among the young, and some old folks, that ]
noticed, ,as | sauntered around. Why the young
men are stirred up to ''mend their ways can
readily see, for they often do wrong through
mere levity, and the joys Of youth and
tife. can never feel again, and, perhaps, | was
as bad as any of them once, but that several old
gentlemen should be Indignant" at being
charged with writing my humble efusion, is
what cahnot see. | gladly relieve them OF
all responsibility, ,and am sure the public, on Sc
rious thought, will not attribute my brains to
them again. As said, am plain man and
can but speak plainly, and here let me call at
tention to another nuisance which the police
should abate. | allude to the bowling of drunk
en- men at nights, going down Valley Pike and
through GallOWstown. 1t is an outrage on
good manners and their obscene talk disgusting
to ladies. If the young men, alluded to last
week, will take these fiends In hand, they will
find plenty of room to develope their energies
and talents, and | hope they will, if the Police
are too busy enforcing the ''dog-law' to do it.
did intend to allude to the foolish habit of al
lowing children at schools, and out, male and
female, to carry on firtations as they do, and
show up its demoralising tendency, but reserve
it for another letter, only adding nothing is
more contemplate than female firt, except
it is the male, and that young ladies who in
dulge in such folly. only lower themselves in the
eye OF every man whose opinion is worth having
and lay the foundation for untold misery and
SORROW in after life But more anon.


"a LOVER OF GOoD MANNERS"
Year: 1873

Felloao- Citizens of augusta:


Believing that most of the
present members Of the Legislature will be
thrown out at the next election, and consider
ing myself the best and most efficient man you
can find to fill so important a position, an
nounce myself candidate for your suffrages.
During the four long years of bloody war, from
the first Manassas to the surrender at Apo
mattox, | always endeavored to escape the
many dangers by which [ was surrounded, in
order that [ might live to serve my country in
a more honorable, peaceful and safe way And
fellow-citzens, now call upon you to reward
my patriotism. | now offer my invaluable ser
vices to you, iu this your hour Of need Ac-
cept them, you are saved reject them, and
you are irretrievably ruined!


OF course it is due to you and to myself that
I should inform you what propose In the event
of my election (which no man can doubt). In
the first place, l will require as large "per
diem as can possibly spend in whisky, oys-
ters, cigars, etc. At the same time l pledge
myself not to sell my vote to any one, (Gen.
Malone not excepted) for less than ten dollars.
| will endeavor to lengthen the sessions as
much as possible, as we'll as receive my per di-
EN- In my absence from duty, and especially
during the Christmas holidays.


In reference to the State debt, | would say
for the benefit of my friends. and the public
generally, [ propose repudiating the whole OF
it, and dividing the funds now in the State
Treasury, amongst the members of the next
Legislature. In regard to the re-assessment Of
lands in the county, would state that, being
entirely satisfied with the assessment made on
mine, I will oppose any change in that direc-
ton whatever. | will endeavor through my
personal influence to have myself appointed
Major General of Militia, a position which
have always desired to occupy, and which
would fill with great brilliancy.


In conclusion, fellow-citizens, desire to say
that will abide fair and square convention
provided it nominates me, but if not [ will rur
as an Independent candidate, believing that .'al
conventions are frauds, gotten up and packed
by few energetic wire-pullers,' for the bene
fit and advancement of themselves and friends
and against the best interests of the country
l assure you, my fellow-citizens if it is you
pleasure to elect me, will serve you honestly
faithfully and we'll, and that l will use my ut
most endeavor to increase your taxes and lessor
your credit. Your humble servant.
A MAGNUS SKULKER.
Year: 1873

E0ltOr spectator:


There is, perhaps, no public
road in the county on which bridge is so much
needed, as across Christians Greek, at Mr..
Wamplers, on the road from Staunton to Port
Republic This is one of the most important
roads in Augusta county, and the ford across
the creek at Mr.. Wampler's is always deep
one, and is easily and very frequently made i'm
passable by high water and ice.. Several per
sons have come very near being drowned at this
place this winter Mr.. Samuel Hunters team,
of six horses, swan the creek at this point re-
Gently, with load of lumber on the wagon !;
and the escape of the team was almost mirac-
ulous, for the water ran nearly over the wagon.
Numerous times have persons been unable to
cross the creek this winter, at this place, on ac-
count of the high water and ice This is the
direct road to Weyer's Cave from Staunton,
and the main thoroughfare into the Northeast
portion of the county. An appropriation of
$500, 900 by the county court, with what can
be raised by private subscription, would build a
good and substantial bridge at this place.


There would have to be slight change in
the road oa Mr.. Wamplers side, and on his
land Let us have the bridge this Spring
Our people demand it. NORTH EAST.
Year: 1873

Don't run in debt never mind, never mind,
Nyour clothes are faded and torn;
Fix 'em up, make them do, 1t is oetter far
Than to have the heart weary and worn.
Who'll love you more for the cut of your hat
Oryour ruff, or the tie of your shoe,
The shape of your vest, or your boots or cravat,
fyon know you're in debt for the new?
There's no comfort, tell you, in walking the street
In fine clothes ifyou know you're in debt,
And feel that some tradesman, perchance you may


meet,


Win sneer, They're not paid for just yet"
Good friend let me beg of you, don't iun in debt;
Ii the chair and the sofas are old,
They will fit your back better than any new SET
Unless they are paid for with gold.
II the house is too small, draw closer together,
Keep it warm with hearty good will;
A big one unpaid for in all kinds of weather.
Will send to your warm heart a chill.
Don't run in debt now, dear girls; take the hint;
If the fashions have changed since last season,
Old Nature is out in the very same TINT
And old Nature, we think, has some reason.
just gay TO your friends that you cannot afford
To spend time to keep up with the fashions;





bright,


To be tarnished by such silly passions.
Gents, don't run in debt; let your friends, if they





Have the horses, fine feathers and flowers,
But unless they are paid for, be more of man
Than to envy the sunshiny hours.
If you've money to spare, l have nothing to say;
Spend your pounds and your pence as you please;
But, mind you, the man who his note has to pay,
Is the man who is never at ease.
Kind husband, now don't run in debt any more;
Twill I'll your wifes cup full of sorrow
To know that neighbor will call at your door
With bill you must settle tomorrow.
Oh, take my advice, 1t is good, it is true;
But, lest you may some of you doubt it,
I'll whisper a secret now, seeing It's you,
I've tried it. and know all about it.
Year: 1873

FIRE.--About noon on Wednesday,
smoke was seen issuing from the resi-
dence of John Leary, Esq. Ar salarm
was given and a large crowd was hastily
collected at the spot The fire was
found to be in the dining room, caused
by the falling of a stove pipe, scattering
biazing SCOT about the rooms The fire
was speedily extinguished, but in the
meantime the furniture was mostly
smashed in the frantic efforts to save it
from fire by hurting it pell nell through
windows and doors. Among other things
a valuable sewing machine was thrown
from second story window. The ex-
pensiye carpets were all ruined by mud
and water. The damage by fire was
slight; but the damage to furniture is
estimated at over a thousand dollars.
Year: 1873

NORTHERN INDIANs.-We were in er-
ror in stating that in the case Of Kead-
ing. indicted for selling liqnor to an


indian, the jury acquitted him under


the instruction of the Court that a Brit
ish Columbia Indian did not come under
the law. The charge of the Judge. we
are now Informed, was directly against


this point, raised by the prisoners at
torney, and our mistake arose from the


fact that we were informed by lawyer
that the acquittal was on the ground
stated, and the conclusion naturally fol-
lowed that such legal discrimination
would not have been made by petit
jury without the authority of the Judge.
We have already given our opinion
that the exception was well taken that
foreign Indian is entitled to the same
rights in this country MS any other for
eigner, and that no discriminate can
be made against him on account of color
or previons condition. But we hope
the Juge is right; for if he is. then We
have an easy solution Of the question of
abating the Indian nuisance in this city,
under the Territorial law, which is re-
ferred to by our correspondent, "A Pio-
neer." and if the laws are enforced with
reasonable diligence and honesty, the
community may be immediately rid of
the most pestilential nuisance which
now infests it.
Year: 1873

Ihree young men met by chance at
the house of an Albany lass a few even-
ings since TO take her to church. Two
OF them came away without the girl
and they now think that the lucky third
fellow IS a ..sssoulless. grasring. grinding
monopoly. and they are going to orr
game for the purpose of crushing him
ont. But as the girl proposes to pat
ronize the crushing monopoly, the Demo
crd' thinks the opposition will probably
De compelled to sell out. o.. draw OF, as
USUAL