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Year: 1872

his Excursion


The appearance nstantaneously disclosed.


was OF mighty city, boldly say


wilderness Of buildings, sinking far


Ana sef-withdrawn into a wondrous depth


far SINKING into splendor without endr'


But the city vanished only to give place to
another isle, where the most beautiful forms
Oh ioiiage appeared, imaging paradise in the
distant and purified air.


The sun, wearied of the elemental commo-
tion, sank behind the green plains of the
west The great eye in heaven" however
went not down without dark brown hang
ing over its departing light. The rich flush
OF the unearthly light had passed, and the
rain had ceased; when the solemn church
bells pealed, the laughter of children clear
and joyous after the storm is heard with the
carol of birds; while the forked and purple
weapon of the skies still darted illumination
around the Starting college, trying to rival its
angels and leap into its dark windows.


Candles are lighted. The piano strikes up.
we feel that it is good to have home-good
10 be on earth where such revelations of
beauty and power may be made. And as we
cannot refrain from reminding our readers of
everything wonderful in our city, we have be-
gun and ended our feeble etching of a sunset
which comes so rarely that its glory should
be committed to immortal type
Year: 1872

Below we give the average price per acre of the
sales of the and Grants different roads, that some
idea may be formed of the immense value of the co.,
100000 acres granted to the Northern Pacific
the average price per of it's land sales will be
much above the general averageprice of these roads,


Average per Acre.
Year: 1872

An economical Iowan who had tooth
ache determined to remove his tooth in the
Indian fashion. Accordingly he bent down
sapling in the woods, lay down himself, and
attached stout cord to the tooth and the
sapling. Then he touched the spring, and
the next thing he knew he had jumped over
grove of about forty small trees and was try
ing to get out of small pond that he happen
ed to alght in.
Year: 1872

STRAYED from Falmouth, one Cow; light red
~ COLOR with white face. Whoever will give notice
where she may be found will be suitably rewarded by
calling at the PRESS office. jy23-dtf
Year: 1872

Chinese wash-house, on Front street, Port
land. Her brothers wages just kept the
wolf from the door, She had attempted to
earn pittance by her needle, but not being
professional dressmaker did not command
large enough wages to assist her much One
day, as she in her garden was thinking of
Hoods "Song of the Shirt


"Seam and gusset and hand,


And band and gusset and seam,


Till over tho buttons fell asleep


And saw them in dream
scrap of paper that had come wrapped
around a package was lying on the floor, and
the name of Joaquin Miller caught her eye.
Picking it up she read, joaquin Miller,
the new California poet, was present at din
ner in London" &c. This was the first she
had heard of him for months,


In conclusion, the lecturess disclaimed all
intention to injure the fame of Mr.. Miller,
aaa~dcnied that she had assisted him in
manufacturing his poems.
Year: 1872

The October elections arc over. They ell
able us to form a tclcrably accurate idea ol
the true political situation of the country.


In Georgia we have to recount victory
for the Liberal ticket so uncxampled as tt
take her out of the list of doubtful States
and practically to pronounce in advance the
decision of at least 125 votes i'll the Eecto
raj College. TO this number 1t is only ne
ccssary to add sixty votes to elect Greeley
and Brown.


In Pennsylvania the distinguished Chair
man of the Liberal Committee has eloquent
ly characterized the methods by which the
result of the election there was accomplished.
| We commend his statement to thA-''t0ussfl'-
! fol -~etertiivrr Of The country.
In Ohio, despite most unprecedented
gains for the Liberal-Democratic ticket, the
Grant managers have carried the election
by reduced majority, having brought to
the polls their entire conservative vote. Had
our Democratic friends in certain localities
Of that great commonwealth shown the same
earncstncss and activity, and enabled us
like our enemies torccord our entire strength,
they would now be cxulting over brilliant
victory. In Indiana the Democratic and
Liberal forces have achieved n most import
ant success over the Pennsylvania tactics
most unscrupulously employed by the Ad-
ministration and its allies, showing thus that
a free people when aroused know their
rights and dare maintain them. Indiana has
fairly demonstrated that she can neither be
"bought nor bullied." The moral Of these
results is that victory is still in plain view
for our national ticket, and that energy and
courage will assure it. That victory must
be won. IF we mean to prcs:rve free instl-
tutions on this continent we must assure 1t.


The event in Pennsylvania, on Tuesday
last, when considered in its causes, is the
most appalling political catastrophe that has
ever taken place in this country. Should the
system through which this catastrophe was
brought about be condemned by the people
and foisted on the other States, it seals the
doom of freedom in America. A sad con-
trast it is surely that the city in which our
republic was born amid the anthems of a free
people should now be the first to toll the
knell of its liberties. 1t is for the free. un-
bought people of all the States to calmly
review the fearful crime against suffrage in
Pennsylvania, and to decide whether it shall
be repeated within their own borders.


For the first time the system of free gov
crnment and the sanctity Of tho ballot are
really on trial in the United States. From
this hour forward the preservation of the
franchise in its integrity dwarfs all other is
sues.


Let our friends in each of the States catch
the inspiration from the heroic conduct OF
our fellow citizens in Georgia and Indiana;
and now until November let their struggle
be manful and unccasing for liberty and an
untainted ballot. box for Reform and an hon
est Administration Of the Government. q.


AUGUSTUS SCIELL,


Chm. National Dem. Com.
Year: 1872

THE AvEL1NG AND PORTER ROAD En-
GINE.-The New York Evening Post gives
the result of trial of the Aveling and Por-
ter Road Engine, at South Orange, New
Jersey, on Tuesday last. The engine, fuel,
water, &C., were found to weigh, when rea-
DIV for work, five tons and four hundred
weight. One of these engines is now on its
way to Atlanta, for exhibition at the State
Fair. The Post says of the trial at South
Orange:


The engine was first loaded with total
weight, over and above its own weight, Of
some twenty-five thousand pounds. This
was made up by attaching three large wag.
ons heavily loaded with stone, weighing six
teen thousand FIVE hundred pounds, and two
heavy roller driving wheels, of a weight ex.
cecding by nearly three tons, the weight of
the traction driver. This load was drawn
up hill having grade of of 563 feet to
the mile, or nearly twice as steep as those
heavy grades which take the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad over the Alleghanies. The speed
was about two and half miles an hour the
road-bed was quite hard and smooth, al
though unfinished, the rollers of the builders
not having stopped work on it.


A trial was next made for the turning
power of the engine. 1t was found capable
of describing a complete circle, without stop
ping or maneuvring, in width of thirty six
feet; by " backing and filing" to use SAIL
ors term, it could be turned in a space of
slightly greater width than its own length.
1t was driven over rough ground, across the
gutter, and even turned a circle so laid out
as to include the gutter on the side of the road
without injury or apparent difficulty. in one
half minute.
Year: 1872

THE STEREoTYpED SMILE.-Beware Of
the man or woman with fixed smile. Trust
the most hidcous scowler before the being
who goes about with an angelic grin care
fully exhibited to all eyes under any and all
circumstances. 1t is not natural to smile
perpetually, and no one ever assumes a mask
without beng conscious of necessity tor
eonccalment. Don't misunderstood me-
There arc young women and few old men
who break out into a smile whenever they
sneak. These arc not the people whom L
mean. The smile of which l warn you is
mo.ionlcss, hypocritical, fixed expression,
which I have seen worn during silent three
DAYS Journey by rail, without the slightest
alteration-that sort of smile which most
misguided lady artists present upon their
canvas when they dclineatc martyrs, saints
and angels. The portrait of lady has
different smile-the fashion-plate simper-
which. though scmi-idiutic, is not dangerous
Persons of no penetration allude to the chro'
mic smile as $50 sweet" and any one capa'
bic of holding the muscles Of the face under
control, is generally able to speak sweetly
to move quietly, and to use choice language
measured w tones, in moments of the greatest
excitement, and SO can always place better
man or woman at great disadvantage, and
nnnear innocent and injured when actually
most guilty.
Year: 1872

Scarcely anything worries an editor so
much as an attentive business fly. We know
Brooklyn reporter whose nose may be found
neatly blackened every afternoon. He inks
his fingers with much writing, and after.
wards slapping his nose vigorously in vain
efforts to smash the fly he creates dye
which would astonish the Carter ink men
That cnterprising firm should buy this man
up and place him on exhibition.
Year: 1872

All Transient Advertisements will be charged
ONE DOLLAR per Square for the first and SEVEN
TY-r1vE CENTS per Square for each subsequent
insertion Single insertion, ST so per square.
Year: 1872

The blouse waist and blouse polo
najse are invaluable to those who
wish TO dress plainly, yet stylishly,
| at small expeGse. A white skirt
waist, two skirts plainly hemmed,
the upper one slightly drsped at the
sides, and black lace jacket consti-
tute a costume adapted either for
church or u picnic; while a plain
skirt with long blouse polonaise
slightly looped at the sides is the
best possible method of making the
pretty striped prints and ginghams
which are so useful for honse wear,
yet are not unpresentable In the
street, at least in the country. The
blouse poIonaise is simply the blouse
waist with skirt. It is an excel
lent style for washing material, and
should be made simply, without ruff
fling or putting. The box pleatiDg
at tee back and sack front gives it
sufficient fullness, and care should be
taken to give somewhat more of full
ness to the skirt than is usual, when
ruffies are added. The blouse waist
is pretty in striped and dotted linen,
in plain linen lawn, and in colored
cashmere. 1t can be worn with
skirts of black silk, bufflinen, striped
print, CT sprigged muslin. It is
hardly ever out of place, and looks
as well over the wash-tub as in the
parIor. It is, moreover, cool, easily
done up, inexpensive and durable
It is not adapted to thin materials
it is pre-eminently useful, and looks
as much out of place in Swiss mus
lin or cambria gauze as q mans
shirt.


The blouse polonaise is particular
" adapted to washing material for
suits, which are rendered dowdyish
int extreme by being cut into
MargUeFites and Dolly Vardens, and
puffed and brouched and ruffied into
all sorts of unmeaning and grotesque
forms. It requires little or no trim
ming, and finds an effective finish in
a broad black sash, made with hang
ing loops and short ends.


Fine sprigged lawns make vory
pretty church or street dresses; made
perfectly plain, hemmed skirt, French
waist and worn with black lace
shawl draped over the shoulders,
and fastened in at the back of the
waist with wide ribbon sash the
color of the sprig in tho dress; Eng
lish straw bonnet, trimmed with nib
bon of the same shade, brown, lilac,
light green or blue, with pink or a
rose on one side, and black lace
veil; and the custom will be ladyhSe
enough for a duchess. Plain self
colored costumes of any material are
now very happily relieved by hand
kerchiefs of black lace, worn upon
the neck, the ends crossed, and fast
ened in front, or crossed and thrown
back, made of large size, and rich
lace, with long, rounded ends; they
are used by many ladies to throw
over white evening dresses, when
the filling dew warns them that
some slight protection is necessary.


JENNIE JUNE.
Year: 1872

Some people are never contented
with their lot, let what will happen.
Clouds and darkness are over their
heads alike when it rains or shines
To them every incident is an acci-
dent or a calamity. Even when they
have their own way they like it no
better than your way, and indeed,
consider the most voluntary acts as
matters of soft compulsion. We saw
striking illustration the other day
of the infirmity we speak of, IN the
conduct of child about three years
old he was crying because his
mother had shut the parlor-dOor.
Poor thing" said a neighbor, com
passionately, ''you have shut the
child out" 'It's all the same to
him." said the mother; che would
cry If called him and shut the door.
It's a peculiarity of that boy, and If
he is left rather suddenly on either
side of door he considers himself
shut out, and rebels accordingly"
There are older children who take
the same view Of things.-Ne'0 York
HOTld.
Year: 1872

By James Parton in the Atlantic Monthly.


But there was a new member in
the House this year, a young man Of
twenty-five, small Of stature, wasted
by too much study, not III tho least
imposing in appearance, and too
modest az yet to sRy one word III de-
bate, who was destined 10 be Jefler-
sons most efficient ally during all
his career. This was James Madison,
to whom We all owe 50 mnch more
than we know, whose services are SO
little remarked because they were so
great. He never shone resplendent
IN debate, be never wrote or spoke
anything that was striking or bril-
liant; but few countries have ever
possessed so useful a citizen SIS he.
From 1776 to 1877, look where you
will in the public affairs of the Uni
ted States, you will find this little
man doing, or helping to do, or try
ing to got a chance to do, the thing
that most wanted doing. He was
the willing horse who was allowed TO
draw the load. His heart was IN
the business Of serving his country.
Among his virtues was his joyous
love Of a Jest, which made him one
Of the most agreeable of comrades,
and preserved his health and spirits
to his eighty fifth year, and lighted
up his dying face with smiles. 1t Is
q pleasure to me to walk IN Madison
Square, because it bears his name.
OF all Jeferson's triumPhs, mono
seems so exceptional as his being
able to give to a man so little bril-
liant and so very useful the conspic-
uous place he held in the public life
Of the Uni ed States. They met for
the first time at this session Of the
Legislature, and remained friends
and political allies for fifty years.
Year: 1872

Two years ago we suggested the
addition of glyeerine to sugar syrup
as bee feed, TO prevent candying.
We found it satisfactory on trial
and several correspondents used it
with advantage. Adding half an
ounce or one of glycerine to a pint
of the syrup while yet warm makes
a suitable mixture, though a larger
proportion of the former may be en-
ployed where 1t sscan bee procured
cheap enough to make it an object.
Pure inodorious elycerine is itself
an excellent occasional be feed, but
is commonly tho high in price for
economical use; nor should we ad-
wise it to be used exclusively, If
that were not an objection. We
have never tried cream of tartar TO
prevent candying, and incline to
doubt It's availability for that pur-
Pose.-Ame3icaa Bee Journal.
Year: 1872

The well known, but somewhat difficult,
political equestrian exploit Of riding two
horses was performed in a caucus Of Radi-
cal members of the Illinois Legislature a
few days ago with wonderful success. The
caucus resolved, by exactly one majority,
first


"That we declare as unlawful and an in
fraction of the constitution both Of this
State and of the United States, the late ex-
ercise of military power in Chicago"


Second, that


"Yet. in view Of the extraordinary cir
cumstances and the great calamity existing
when this extraordinary stretch Of military
power was exercised, we eXOneTate the
Federal Government and Federal military
authorities from intent to willfully trespaSs
on the constitutional rights Of this State, or
to interfere with its properly constituted
authorities"


and third,


=" That the protest of the Executive of
this State against the violation of the Con-
stitution was the performance Of a duty
imposed upon him by his Office, and estab-
fishes valuable precedent, which is hereby
approved"


The Chicago Times says it viii hardly be
denied that the political bareback perform
ers preserved their equipoise upon the two
steeds with amazing dexterity, nolwith-
standing that one horse carried them Just
twice as much as the other.
Year: 1872

MILWAUKEE, Jan. GA well executed
$50 note on the National Bank of the City
of New York are in circulation here, passed
by an unknown female, who disappeared
from town for some other field of action.
Year: 1872




"Wrte something about the growth and
prosperity of our town, says the merchant,
the lawyer, the doctor, the mechanic and tie
real estate owner. All indeed. Would il
not be well enough for you to do lIlle in
that line yourselves while the editor is
his pencil to write. Suppose We
do write flaming article about the amount
of business done in oTr town, will not tie
very same sheet tell to the world that We
have lied, and that most ggregOusly?
When they look to our advertising columns,
which is an index TO the prosperity Of the
town. they will find great deauh Of bust
ness there. Aside from half dozen dry
good merchants, they find nothing that
speaks Of the local business Of the place.
They look in vain for drug store, doctor
or lawyers card, cOmmissi IA merchant or
produce dealer, a mechanic Of some sort, a
manufacturing establishment, hal king in
stitution, place Of education, etc, elc., but
fail TO find them.
Year: 1872

Speaking of "a sensible view" of a Libe-
raj Republican, published by US a couple of
days ago, the Banner, in its usual style of
argument when it wishes to


Appal the free,


Confound the ignorant; and amaze, indeed,


The very faculties of eyes and Ears,
Says it is "but the twaddle Of trading politi-
Clans" On the contrary, it was the Ian
guage Of political integrity and sensible
management to accomplish th1 defeat
Grant. The Liberal Republican, whom We
quoted, knows quite as much Of the views
of the Liberal Republican lenders Of the
Union as the Banner.


1t is passing strange that the Banner
John Baxter, the Memphis AralGnche and
a few others here in Tennessee should be
all in the Union who persistenlly make the
disorganization Of the Democracy the sine
qua non in the next canvass. There is no I
another paper in the United States, not
even the Audldncke, that devotes its time
and space so exclusively to the attempt at
breaking up Of the Democratic party as the
Banner. Why is it? Is it because the
Banner, Baxter etGl. are Sd fT superior in
their political ken to all Of their fellow
mOrtals, or is It because it is the Banner
Baxter ct al. alone who do not be long to
'fhe trading politicians?o
Year: 1872

On motion of MIR. Schofield the Commit
tee on Commerce were instructed to in
qlIire into the motives, extent and objects
of the Southern improvement Company al
ged to be seeking to mOnOpolize the tran
sportation of oil from Pennsylvania to the
Year: 1872

Greeley, in bis paper to-day, says It was
only when Grant turned his back on him
self by removing men whom he at first ap-
pointed TO office from this State, and whom
the Tribune approved, and filling their
places with factionisis, that any trouble was
created or dissatisfaction expressed.
Year: 1872

for tha lands to increase in value.


The House proceeded to vote on the bill
and amendments. The first vote taken was
on the motion by Mr.. Eldridge 70 strike
from the amended report by the committee
Year: 1872

bear, with the ctizens of the District, n
just share of the expense of these improve
menis. / recommend, therefore, an ap-
preparation TO reimburse the citizens for
the work done by them along and in front
of public grounds during the past year,
and liberal appropriations, in order that
the improvement and mbellishment of
the public buildings and grounds may
keep pace with the improvements made by
the Territorial authorities.


AGRICULTURE.


The report Of the Commissioner Of Agr-
culture gives a very full and interesting
account of the several divisions of the De-
partment-the horticultural, agricultural,
statistical, chronological, and chemical
and the benefits conferred by each upon
the agricultural interests of the country.
The whole report is a complete history in
in detail of that workings of the Depart
ment in all its branches, showing the man
ner in which the farmer, merchant, and
miner is informed, and tho extent to which
he is aided in his pursuits. The Commits
sioner makes one recommendation that
measures be taken by Congress to protect
and induce the planting Of forests, and sug-
gests that no part of the public lands should
be disposed of without the condition that
ono-tenth of ii be reserved in timber whe
IL exists, and where it does not exist
ducements should be offered Tor plant
Year: 1872

The opening Of the Wilmington and Western
Railroad, on Saturday, was an important even,
in the history of our city. and was SO appreciated
BY our people. hundreds of whom having par
ticirated in the excursion aud freely expressed
their qualification, and united in the general
festivities Of the gladsome occasion.


We feel it to be duty to express the
qualification which We experience in common
with our people at this important accession to
stimulate and facilitate the trade and industry
of our State and city, OF which all feel just
and honest pride.


The par. Of the road just completed is only
the beginning Of an extensive and continuous
line of railroads which it is hoped will make
our city the termini for an immense trade from
the most important coal and iron regions of the
southern part of Pennsylvania which have as
vet, no, been developed for want of an outlet.


We have now neither time nor space 10 say
all that we desire in commentator Of this
enterprise and those who have contributed to its
completion thus far But refer our readers TO
the very full report Of the opening ceremonies
on Saturday. in another part this issue OF The
Gazette.
Year: 1872

The epidemic which has broken out among
the horsep in the Dominion OF Canada is most
singular one. A few days back We published
the news that all the horses in Toronto were
disabled 10 such an extent that The street cars
were compelled to cease running. Now We are
informed that the disease has extended
throughout the province, and is SO severe as 10
cause serious interruption to business. As in
Toronto, SO also in Montreal the street cars have
ceased to run. Three hundred horses are sick
in the stables Of the car company. It is not
alone in the cities, however, that the epidemic
has spread. but the agricultural community has
suffered. Farmers, because of its prevalence
are unable 10 bring their grain to market, and
all the ordinary operations OF the farm invols-
ing the use OF horse power, are suspended.