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Year: 1872

The utterly unreal character of the
Greeley movement among Republicans is
seen In the course OF the Springfield Re.
publican, o newspaper which displays an
apparent zeal In support OF candidate
for the Presidency Of whom its editor,
Mr.. Samuel Bowles, wrote under his own
name in the first bitterness of his disap.
pointment at Cincinnati. "With his
usual perversity of temper and openness
to flattery, Mr.. Greeley will probably
contrive to give his faith and attribute his
success to those who fawn upon him and
who use him, and SANDER and abuse those
Drawer and truer friends who dare to ex-
pose them to him and the world, and tell
him the truth that he needs to hear, even
II he does not like It," The Republican
daily opposes General Grant, but 1t has
been unable to cay anything Of him so
bitterly contemptuous as what Its editor
has publicly said Of the candidate whom
his paper supports. Nor can anything be
more fatal to political morality than the
advocacy for the highest Office OF a can
didate whom the advocate begins by de-
soribing as totally unfit for the position.
The Republican processes to desire re-
form, and therefore supports a candidate
whom its editor describes as perverse
weak, and contemplate; candidate who
will give his faith to those who fawn up
on him, and who will slander and abuse
his truer frields who expose them; can
didate who does not like the truth, and
who is open to flattery.


When the most prominent friends OF 0
candidate thus describe him, and the ut
ter insincerity of their position is exposed
by themselves, it is not surprising that
/ Int -hO hod a
reform turn away impatiently, and that
the campaign of false pretenses ]anguish
es. "The Greeley movement" says the
New York World, "is either a reform
movement or farce" Abandoned by
almost every one of the really conspicu
GUS leaders of the Cincinnati effort, fran
tically hailed and supported by the mos
utterly venal politicians in the country
sustained by honorable Democrats only
at their party command, and by the grea
body of ex-rebels in the desperate hope. O.
somehow undoing reconstruction, it il
certainly not reform movement, and II
the most lamentahe of farces. The plair
| truth is that the situation of this country
is such that the people do not intend tC
suffer tried and true Administration Il
be overthrown and replaced by such {
miscellaneous coalition as the Greeley
movement presents. There is but on
element of it which commands any re
spect whatever, and that is its smallest anC
most unimportant part-the few retired
and well.meaning persons who think tha
change means reform. But they rapid,
comprehend the real situation. Some o
the seed in the parable fell upon grounC
where there was no depth of soil, and tn,
crop soon withered away.--Harper'
| IVseLI,J
Year: 1872

The Strasburg Chamber of Commerce
has appealed to the German Government
for restoration of the French names of
streets, since the substitution of German is
found to entail great amount of con-
fusion and inconvenience.
Year: 1872

A BosroN exchange reports that a
prominent musical instrument maker
In Maine has under consideration the
Idea ofconstructinga gigantic fiddle for
the jubilee. When completed It will
require n yoke Of oxen to draw the
bow, and It Is estimated that the sound
produced from one side Of the bow will
last nearly three weeks.
Year: 1872

A WEST street man, attracted by the
ob.ervations Of cat on the roof OF his


piazza, Saturday night stepped quietly
out there In the darkness and leveled
a vicious kick ut the animal, but miss
ing his aim, lost his equilibrium and
passed into the yard, striking the earth
with the familiarity Of his own brother.
Year: 1872

THERE Is nothing so affecting in n
child a. certain sweet spirit OF self
abnesation. Sammy was n little boy
at school in a village far from his home.
One day his father came 10 see him
and they took Q walk together. Meet
Ing the principal OF the school, Sammy
performed the ceremony Of introduc-
tion. "Mr. s." said he, "this is a
father Of mine,"
Year: 1872

Tie finest specimen Of Brussel lace re-
quires the labor of seven persons on one
piece. and each operative is employed a,
distinct features Of the work. The thread
used is Of exquisite iineness, which is spun
in dark. underground rooms, where it is
sufficiently moist TO prevent the thread
from separating. 1t is so delicate as
scarcely to be seen. and the room is SO
arranged that all the light admitted shall
fall upon the work II is such material
,ha, renders the genuine Brussels ground
so costly. On piece Of Valeucienncs
not two inches wide from two hundred to
three hundred bobbins are sometimes used
Year: 1872

The bright side is the right side to look
upon at al times. The times may be
hard, but it will make them no easier to
wear a gloopy and sad countenance.
II Is the sunshine and not the cloud that
makes the flower. The sky is blue ten
times where il is black once
Year: 1872

The pcws Of Methodist church on the
boundary line between Pennsylvania and
Ohio stand in the former State and the pull
pit in the latter. Pennsylvania couples, in
consequence. have to be married in the
vcssibulc
Year: 1872

Boil together, equal parts by
weight, ofglue aud molasses spread
it over common brown paper, while
hot, with brush. Place a sheet of
paper i'll every room in your house.
1t will capture every fly in the
room within the day. The paper
can be thrown into the fire and q
new one used, when covered with
the captured flies.
Year: 1872

with slight splash into the brook


With cry he sprang after it; the rust


ling water seized him with Its myriad


soft hands, and hurried him downward.


blinded, choking, but still cropping and


grasping desperately for the necklace.


More than once projecting rock or


bough offered him a chance of preserva-


tion; but he rejected all what was ifo
without his necklace
downward to the wheel lie could


hear the roar and the rush and tho


hoarsc scream Of fiendish laughter;
another moment and all would be over;


he made one last grasp, and felt tho
necklace in his hand once morel


"But in the same instant the great


black wheel stretched out its hands and
caught him-sucked him In with wild
yell Of ftriumph--wound him round and
ground him down, crushed and dead
and shapeless; the foam bubblcd with
his blood. Then there was a great silence
and the wheel stood still. 1t had done
Its work.


"Some days afterward man, prompt
ed by curiosity, crept to the edge of the
ridge and looked down at the mill. He
was surprised to see it stopped, and no
signs of the crazy old miller. AT last he
vontured down cautiously, and saw
formless mass lying beneath the wheel.
One hand, protruding forth, grasped
curious necklace of small shells"


The voice OF my companion died
away like the whispering OF wind
among the trees. For long time lay
motionless aud silent, pondering over
the tale. At last I said:


"He was justly served. Crime such as
his can find no absolution."


There was deep sigh. but whether it
was caused by the moaning ofthe breeze
through the branches of the oak, or
exhaled from human breast, L could
not tell. Then voice-if 1t was voice,
and not the broken fall of water and
rustic of ofleaves-seemed to say:


"Do you condemn me? Yet 1 loved
herw


A moment passed ere the full mean
ing of those words came to me. open
ed my eyes and started up, and looked
around on every side. was alone no
human form was near me. The tall
grass in which lay bore the impress Of
no second figure.-My eyes were heavy,
and my sense confused. Had been
asleep?


There stood the mill-wheel, silent
and dark in the twilight, and around 1t
fOamed and FLASHED the waters of the
brook. Above, the dark ridge loomed
against the sky, and for moment
caught my breath, thinking 1 saw
dusky figure standing on the brink of
the gully. But it was thick k-branched
yew-tree growing there. And neither
before nor since have l ever met my
mysterious companion.
Year: 1872




Everywhere. ,o.o


Miss Nelly Grant during her short stay In London
was the recipient OF round OF distinguished and
brilliant hospitalities. She was received In private
audience by the Queen on Thursday, April 70 Or
dinarily Of the twofod quality of British royalty
the less amiabe side is most regarded from the re-
publican point OF view. We see the Queen rather
as the head OF the nobility than as the head
Of the nation, and we regard royalty as only the
topmost point OF the enormous apparatus OF ex-
clusiveness and prescription, without reference to
Its position in the prosy practical Affairs OF State.
where international relations and the requirements
OF courtesy towards the heads OF other govern
ments sometimes demand that queens should be no
better than other human creatures who but for the
accident OF 0filce, are only plain women. Doubt
less this habit OF thought and this way OF looking at
queens has already given rise to plenty OF clamOn
over


MISS GRANTS RECEPTION BY HER MAJESTY;
but it ought to be remembered that the country
did not altogether 60 to ruin when long ago the
child OF another Presidents certain Prince John
danced at o court ball with this same Victoria.
Miss Grant dined at Lord Granville's on Wednesday
and with the Lord Chancellor on Saturday, and at
tended several receptions and evening parties.
She was everywhere received with marked atten-


HOW CoNsuLs GENERAL ENTERTAIN.


An extremely pleasant entertainment given in
her honor was garden party at the residence OF
Consul General Badeau, Little Boston House, Brent
ford. This quaint and cOsey corner OF suburban.
London, once the domicile OF John Quincy Adams,
has marvellous lawn In front of the drawing room
windows and wonderful old trees all about, that
| would be sylvan dIgnitaries anywhere, and
are, quite fit to figure in the same circles
/ with Keats 'green-rObed senators OF mighty
woods" Chatting under these trees and crowding
the lawn with color and life ana very picturesque
and unusual splendor were bevies OF fine women, in
all the gay variety Of morning toilets, with literary,
social and political celebrities innumerable OF the
less elegant gender; and the cynosurc of all eyes
was the little republican princess, dressed In dell
cate pink and dainty white bonnet, her little fair
| face lighted up with a quiet smile, receiving
| the salutati0ns, homages and compi-
ments OF all with that perfect
case and undoubting self-possession that nature
vouchsafes to sweet seventeen only In America.
Is evident that the Princess enjoyed 10, ana
as the General had taken care to provide side
room full OF comfort for those who are not alto
gether satisfied with good company every one
was happy E


FRENCH HOE0Rs.


We hear from Paris that great preparations are
on foot to give ball in honor Of Miss Grant at the
Grand Hotel.
Year: 1872

CIcW ItJOiucu WIN u ''nlp-fllp nurrah,N and
were then conducted up stairs into the club room
and pledged, solemnly pledged las is the demure
custom OF us islanders--n beakers OF champagne.
soon after, this being the number or our English
crack crews az compared with the SKIES, which are
fashionable on the American waters.


BEFORE GOING INTO TRAINING.


found s Ey eH"s Saa sSersd sns ts
rom the unusually stormy passage, and would re-
again. They resolved, therefore, not to put
out on the Thames until tomorrow Tuesday)
sors ON saturday they went to see some athletic
now to stay in private lodgings instead Of the hotel
and have taken private house at Hammclsmth q
mile further up the stream Considering that that ak
weeks have still to elapse before the race comes or
this must be regarded as wise move. They have
had excellent Accommodation at Mr.. WaTshalls
where, understand, letters may be sent and cards
left; but the very fact Of their being there has
rendered them too easily accessible to too many
may be carried may he estimated from the fact that
on the morning OF the Oxford and Cambridge boat
race policemen are stationed at the landings OF the
crowds OF eager acquaintances.


OPINIONS REGARDING THE CREW.


Just word before leaving the Atalantas as 10 the
impression created by them here. Before their
arrival prejudice was formed against them, from
the fact that their highest weight ten stone ten
pounds, their lowest under ten stone. These were
thought to be too light to come against men who
scale from eleven to twelve stone. How far their
i u the e1at may 60 to remove this i'm
will allow me to state an individual opinion it is
that II their rowing equals the promise OF their ap-
pearance, the small weight may be as much In
their favor as against them. They look fresh
and vigorous, and very likely to make
full use OF all their weight, whereas IL IL st doubt
fu1 whether very much heavier meh pull so much
more In proportion to the extra poundape. The
Atalantas expect another boat from New York in
the course OF q fortnight. Opportunity viii be
Afforded them OF trying English built boats to en-
able them TO take their choice for the actual race
From this time they viii begin TO make themselves
acquainted with the tide. eddes and currents over
Year: 1872

One good effect of the late elections
is the assurance of the final suppression
of the dreaded Ku-KIux. The organiza-
ton of these bands of maurauders,
whose atrocities, according to the state
ment in court by one of their own at
torneys, Reverdy Johnson, were dis
grace to humanity and too horrible to
be recited, must now cease, never again
to be known. The people long since de-
creed the equal rights of all and protec-
ton to the peaceable citizen, to life and
his liberty, and in the enjoyment of his
property, and by their late votes they
have said that this decree is final and
Interchangeable. The Ku-Klux and the
whole people of the Southern States
will understand this to be one of the in
tended lessons of the elections.
Year: 1872

Which is the largest rope in the world? Europe.


Does dumb man always keep his word?


What is often found where it is not? Fault.


Why is a gunsmiths shop like chicken-pie7 Be
cause it contains fowl-in pieces.


What is required to make pair of boots? Two
boots?


What is that which is cat, like cat yet is not
cat7 A kitten.


Why is dead doctor like dead duck? Because
they have both done quacking.


Why is a man never knocked down against his
will7 Because 1t is impossible to fall unless in
clined.


Is it possible for gsrret window to suffer room
attic panes?


Why does lady display her temper in her dress !?
Because it is always "ruffled."


Who are the most discontented of all tradesmen 2
Blacksmiths; for the bellows and blows are always
going and they are striking for wages all the year
round.
Year: 1872

I would sum up the policy of the Admin
istration to be a thorough enforcement of
every law; faithful collection of the taxes
provided for; economy in the disbursement
of the same, and prompt payment of the
debt of the nation; reduction of taxes as
the requirements of the country will admit;
reduction of taxation and tariff to be SO ar
ranged as to afford the greatest relief to the
greatest number; honest and fair dealings
with all other people, to the end that war,
with all its bighting consequences, may be
avoided, without surrendering any right or
obligation due to the United States; a re-
form in the treatment of the Indians and
the whole civil service of the country; and,
finally, in securing pure, untrammeled
ballot, where every man entitled to cast q
vote, may do SO just once at each election,
without fear of molestation or prescription
on account of his political faith, nativity OF
color. q. S. GRANT.
Year: 1872

A girl was married the other day
in Detroit, who was so obstinate that
she would not stand up or answer a
question, as becomes the marriage
ceremony. The parents had man
aged the affair upon the part of the
girl, and the young man supposed
she was bashful and shy, but that it
would all be right after the ceremony.
The knot was pronounced tied with
out the young lady's assistance or
consent, and directly after she sprang
to her feet, scratched her husbands
face, tore out his shirt bosom and fled
from the house, saying she repudiat-
ed the whole business. She had not
been found at last accounts, and the
young man looks rather lost, too
GAINESVILLE Advocate.
Year: 1872

The venerable Gerrit Smith concludes a
letter to Horace Greeley in the following
plain words:


''No, no, my old friend, the Democratic
party is the Democratic party still. 1t re-
mains as unreconciled as ever to the ne
gro Should it again come into power
the oppression of the negro will be revived,
and the work of the war undone. But
thank heaven for the cheering signs that the
days of the Democratic party are numbered.
With the reins in his hands four years longer,
President Grant will make a finish of Ku-
Kluxism; and the finish of Ku- -K1uxism will be
the finish of Democracy. Ku-Kluxism and
Democracy being one, will die one death,
and go into one grave"
Year: 1872

A Jersey paper tells very inter
esting story of a little boy in that
State. He was climbing an apple
tree, and when upon the topmost
limb he slipped and fell to the
ground. He was picked up and car
ried to the house in an insensible
condition. After watching by his


bedside through many weary hours,
his mother perceived signs of return
ing consciousness. Leaning over
him she asked if there was anything
she could do for him, now that he be-
gan to feel better. Should she bathe
his forehead, or change his pillow, or
fan him? Was there anything he
wanteda Openinghis eyes langudly,
and looking at her, the little sufferer
said: eyes, I want pair of pants
with pocket behindl" He got them.
Year: 1872

As flock of sheep were going through
st. Louis recently, an old ram saw his
reflection in a plate-glass window, and
lowering his head made for it, giving it
an extra jump as he met his supposed
antagonist. Through the window into
the store he went, followed by the whole
flock, many of whom were badly cut by
the broken glass.
Year: 1872

house to which we had sent them,
and wrote them a note of encourage
ment. This is the reply. (The letter
was found to be too heavy, soft could
not be enclosed this time.)


Our little convalescents are all
bright and happy. We have them all
at home now. They want to eat all
the time, but they are so good and
cheerful. We feel that they have
been given back to us as sacred
trust. 1 feared I might be stricken
down during our fearful trial, and am
surprised that I escaped and that
none of our Mission circle were taken.
God in mercy has spared us. Oh,
that we may do more than we have
ever done to advance His hngdoml


During the time of our trial the
sound of the heather sacrifices was
never out of our ears. There is a
Temple at the corner of our garden,
and we could see crowds of natives
sacrificing their goats and prostrat-
ing themselves before their idol. We
knew by this that the fearful pesti-
lence was in their village. Last
night we had prayer meeting in the
parlor of our Mission crcle-Mr. and
Mrs. Heron, Mr.. and Mrs. Woodside,
Miss Craig and myself. Mr.. Heron
led the meeting and made remarks
appropriate to our circumstances.
Oh, how we miss the social worship
at homel There is so much here to
deaden our spiritual Life.


Aug. 18th. I have had nice ride
on my horse this morning, and all
our children are well. We hope the
dreadful disease has left our Doom.
By the time this reaches you it will
be one year since I left home. How
time flies! j. A. N.
Year: 1872

The postmaster at North Benning-
ton was somewhat embarrassed the
other day on being asked if there was
was any litter there for ''my COW" >
Being disposed to treat her politely
he replied that there was nothing
for anybody's COW. The lady being
embarrassed and also disposed to be
polite, said that she inquired for Mike
Howe.
Year: 1872

It is stated upon reliable authority that
enough frauds have been discovered in Indi-
ana to overcome the majority apparent at
the present writing for Mr.. Hendricks. In
the meantime it would be well for all parties
who have wagers upon the result on the
Governorship to await official action.
Year: 1872

W. B. Jones, the Republican elector
for the Fourth Alabama District, writes
to the National Committee at Washing
ton that prosecutions of colored men are
as numerous there as in 1871, and that
the spirit of Ku-Kluxism is only wait
ing for the triumph of the coalition to
break out anew.
Year: 1872

The average cost of railroads in the Unit
ed States is about fifty thousand dollars per
mile, and the total cost is not less than three
thousand millions, more than the national
debt. This shows how rapidly our capital
lists are accommodating wealth.
Year: 1872

The citizens of Colorado will at the COM
ing session of Congress make combined
effort to secure her admission into the Un-
ion of States. 1t is claimed that more than
the requisite number ofinhabitants are there,
and that everything required will be done.
Year: 1872

An Indiana editor lays down his shears
for few minutes to write double-leaded
editorial, in which he plaintively remarks:
''We are the recipient of half peck of
onions, two water melons and bottle of
ginger beer from one of our subscribers
The gifts were like the shadow of rock in
a weary land. We are glad some one re-
membered us in the midst of our labors and
cares, and evinced that remembrance in so
delicate manner. We dote on onions and
love melons dearly and so long as the fra
GRANGE of the former and the gripes of the
latter inger about us, we shall hold the kind
donor in affectionate remembrance. OF
ginger beer, we have never been able to
speak enthusiastically, but may say that our
children enjoy it greatly, while the empty
bottle added not little to the effective force
of our office armory. These little acts in
spire us to renewed exertions, but our sub
scription price will remain the same"
Year: 1872

The frequency with which the Chairman OF the
Finance Committee has been required to inform
the City Council Of the fact that the City Treasury
was empty, and ask for authority to raise the ne
csssazy money on notes for $4,000 to pay current
expenses, induces the impression that the expen-
d,tures during the past three or four months have
been very heavy, and the city mu"t. therefore,
have got very deeply in debt, Notwithstanding the
high rate OF taxation which was reserted to last
year. There has been some extraordinary expen-
~ in the water department, but We presume the
money used for this purpose is not taken from
that collected from taxes for current expenses, the
water improvement loan not having been exhaust
ed. We raise no complaint - to the necessary
expenses; because we are entirely without infor-
nation on the subject other than what We find in
the reports Of the Council proceedings. It would
be well If Council would publish statement OF
sxpensss and the condition OF the Treasury once
in three months. Perhaps it would lead citizens
to understand more fully the necessity which fro
quently compels Council to deny requests that IT
granted would lead to increased expenses. or the
causes Why that body act tardily on many matters
involving outlays too heavy to be borne with the
limited means at their disposal.


We are quite sure from present indications that
the outlay for the past six months has been unus-
ually heavy, and hops that Council will take the
matter into consideration in all subsequent action
calculated to increase expenses. Economy is =
virtue for the pra,tice Of which We fear We will
not Be able to extol Council in January next when
it makes up its yearly account and decides upon
the amount it will be required to draw from the
pockets Of the people to pay of floating debts and
meet the current expenses of the next fiscal year.