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Year: 1872

A youth in an Eastern city was en-
amored of a young lady in that town,
but was too bashful TO pop the ques-
ton in person, so he went to Pittsfield
and telegraphed her, "Will you mar
~ me?r He waited an hour or two
in fever Of anxiety for the reply, and
got it in this brief but pointed SEN
tence: "NO, you fool, you" and he
had TO pay for his lady-lOve's dispatch
besides.
Year: 1872

AS OUR good friend Of the Richie Star


seems TO misapprehend the purpose for
which the INTELLIdENCER is published,
VIC may be permitted to say for his in
formation that the INTELLIoENcER is not
published with the object of controlling
the State, the Republican party or any
body else. It is published to furnish
news and entertainment Tor its patrons /;
to help good cause and expose bad
one, whenever 1t can; to tell the truth
about public men and measures, accord.
ing as it may be able to find out what the
truth Is; and to leave its readers at
liberty to believe and do whatever to
them seems best. We leave matters Of
control to the more influential journals
like the Star. 4G
Year: 1872

THEY have just discovered in India
that the elephant Is too valuable an ami
NAL to be Unfortunately slaughtered,
and the government has interfered te
prevent their extinction. Menagerie men
and small boys will be duly grateful.
Year: 1872

WHAT GENERAL CUSTER WOULD DO IL
HE WERE AN INDIAN.-If were an Indian,
often think that l would greatly prefer to
cast my lot among those of my people who
adhered to the free open plains, rather than
submit to the confined limits of reserya-
ton, there to be the recipients of the blessed
benefits of civilization, with its vices thrown
in without stint or measure. The Indian
can never be permitted to view the question
in this deliberate way. He is neither lux
ury nor necessary of life. He can hunt,
roam, and camp when and wheresoever he
pleases, provided always that in so doing he
does not run contrary to the requirements of
civilization in its advancing tread. When the
soil which he has claimed and hunted over for
SO long a time Is demanded by this to him in
satiable monster, there is no appeal; he must
Weld. or like the car of Juggernaut.it will roll
mercilessly over him, destroying as it adyan-
ces. Destiny seems to have so willed it, and
the world looks on and mods its approval At
best the history of our Indian tribes, no mat
ter from what standpoint it is regarded, af-
fords melancholy picture of the loss OF life
Two hundred years ago it required millions to
express in numbers the Indian population,
while at the present time less than half the
number of thousands will suffice for the pur-
pose. Where and why have they gone? Ask
the Saxon race since whose Introduction in
to and occupation of the country these vast
changes have been effected.-"My Life on the
Plains" By General Custer, IN February
GGlaIy,
Year: 1872


iectiy sewed on in most instances and the


boot or shoe perhaps embellished with gew-
long before the leather has exhausted ;tself by
wear, the stitching rips out, the buttons fly
of, the heels are all askew, and the structure
is wreck. To be sure "cobbers' do not
object, but parents, who have in charge the
supplying of these goods, do object, and ar.
clamoring for some change to be made that
shall remedy this shoddy state of things. Let
some public spirited manufacturer take this
matter in hand and be the first in the field to
advertise Blanks boots and shoes thoroughly
made in every particular, warranted not to-
rip, buttons not toscome of, counters to hold,
and the demand he will have will surprise him.
Let the high heels, which cramp and pinch
the ladies' feet and oftentimes endanger their
lives, be Abandoned, and good square sub
stantial one be substituted, and our word for
it, Boston, to say nothing of other localities,
will appreciate the undertaking and give its
trade and influence to encourage it. Who
will be the first to move in this matter?-
Commercial Bulletin.
Year: 1872

SHoDDY Doors AND SHoEs.-A new field
of enterprise, and one which will surely bring
its reward, is now open to the first courageous
and independent boot and shoe manufacturer,
who dares make really good, honest article
fit for real pedr. For long time there has
existed dissatisfaction at the miserable man.
ner in which too many of the boots and shoes
in our market are put together, causing them
to be cast aside long before the stock itself has
been worn out. Children's shoes in particular
are the most sighted, being hastily put togeth-
er with small rotten thread, the buttons imper-
Year: 1872

Below we give the average price per acre of the
sales of the Land Grants ON different roads, that some
idea may be formed Of the immense value Of the Co.,
100000 acres granted to the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company, for there can be no doubt that
the average price per acre of its land sales win be
much above the general averageprice of these roads,


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Year: 1872

From the tone of our press dispatches,
which from the beginning have been boast
full and confident we believe the Republi-
cans have carried North Carolina by a
small majority, electing Caldwell COVER
nor. We have already gained one MEM
Der of Congress. with chances in favor of
two. The Legislature was Democratic last
term by forty-four majority. According to
latest advices we have reduced this ma
jority.


Even if advices should prove no better
than the Democratic press agents now
concede, we have won a victory. for we
have largely reduced the Democratic ma
jority of the last election, gained one MEM
Der of Congress and seven members of the
Legislature. 1t will probably take the of
fetal returns to say just what the majori-
ties are, but we know enough already to
show that from the hour the polls closed on
Thursday the Democracy has attempted to
win all the benefit of a victory by 6rd9. 1t
was deliberately planned to claim the State
by exaggerated reports and attempt to ere
ate undue excitement North to bolster the
Greeley cause. This trick is OH par with
other parts of the programme, and only
shows the desperation of the movement.
We are satisfied North Carolina is Repub-
lican to-day, and will cast her electoral
vote for Grant and Wilson Mex Novem-
Year: 1872

AN enterprising Chicago pork house is
trying to get up a corner in pork trade. Six
weeks ago pork sold in that city at twelve
dollars a barrel. According to their own
admissions they hold now $4,000 barrels,
costing them from S12 so to S12 20. A
Chicago paper of late date says: FaE


Others, who claim to be well informed,
assert that the purchases on account
OF the corner have been to date not less
than 90, 900 to 100000 barrels, representing
cash outlay of not less than 81, ,25O 600.
Flve-slxths of the pork which was i'll the
northwestern markets in the first week OF
June is now in the possession or control OF
the corner operators. Not barrel was
shipped out of the city yesterday, not
barrel sold on change yesterday morning
"a thing which has not occurred before in
years. Tomorrow the combination will
pass the half-mile post of the operation,
and within the next thirty days it will
probably be determined whether they are
to make or break.
Year: 1872

A steamer on the Sacramento recent
" rescued three Cinnamon who had
found a temporary abiding place in
the top ofa big tree which had not
been completely covered BY the swool-
en- stream. They were blue with cold
and their stomacles were painful con-
cavities. AS the elder Of the trio and
possessor Of the most gigantic queue
when warming himself IN
front Of the steamers furnace: 'yToo
heap cold /; too muchee water
mo too nllcllee Club. Three day no
eatce nothing. Dam!r
Year: 1872

DUTY.-It is but seldom that We call the at.
tention of the public to our business through
the newspapers, and we would not on this occa.
sion but that We feel it our duty to do SO. The
times are close, especially with farmers and we
have determined to make our prices on goods to
correspond with the times, at least for the next
six months. For this reason We believe it our
duty to advise the people of our determination,
50 that they can take advantage of the low price
at which We sell Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps and Groceries; As the profit on
goods will be too small to allow US to give any
time on purchases, our terms must necessarily be
strictly cash. LYNCH, beatty & OKANE.
Year: 1872

FURs.-Mr. Prescott, the veteran hat and fur
dealer, has on hand very extensive stock of
goods in his line. and especially of choice furs
of every description known to this market. He
manufactures furs to order on short notice, and
in the very best style, His prices arc far below
rivals, and he will not be uudersold. For ac.
commodation of those who wish the cheaper
class of such goods as are advertised by our gro.
GERS and dry goods men about town, he keeps
even better grade of iurs, AID sells them for
less money. If you want . good set of furs
made out of the best misk, sable or anything
else, go at once to the fur store and save your
money.
Year: 1872

Abe A!schuler has heavy stock of winter
overcoats, made in the best manner and out of
No. l material. If you would be comfortable
and protect yourself from the cold northwesters
this winter, go and procure one.
Year: 1872

$4,000 IN CASH FOR ONE DoLLAR--We
call the attention of our readers to the sdver-
State Orphan Asylum. Here 10 chance to win
u fortune in Public Legal Drawing, and q.
the same time help noble and worthy insti.
tuition
Year: 1872

Country merchants can buy clothing as well
in Ottawa as they can any where in the state.
Fiske & BEEN keep as big a stock and sell as
reasonable as any house in Chicago. They have
but one price and that the lowest
Year: 1872

PREsENTs.-At Thompson's Scroskery store
will be found an assortment of elegant hanging
lamps for halls and parlors. One would be An
acceptable present to q fellows wife, if he had
one, and she had hall or parlor Do ye mind
that
Year: 1872

Although we have been robbed of our whole
sale house in Boston by the late fire, We shall
still receive our supplies regularly, IS our man.
ufoctories are aR out Of the city aHd an.
touched Our stock is full and complete, and
for same quality of goods.


CHILD BRO L. PHIpPs,
Year: 1872

Although the epizootic and the low price of
corn have conspirsd to make bushes, rather dull
at present, We scarcely notice any material
diminution of trade at the house Of Redd;ck &
Giilen. This firm are Offering such great induce
ments on their very complete and extensive stock
Of goods that people In need of anything whatev-
or in the line Of trade peculiar to thi, house,
avail themselves of tho unusually low prices to
purchase goods. Tho goods offered, too, are of
the very best quality. and in the fancy dress
goods department are Of the very latest and most
elegant styles. Another point is, that people
who trade here effect both Q saving of time and
money. as they invariably find just what they
want here, and at lower rate than the same ar
tiele can be found elsewhere in town, il found at
oil.


Those who come to this store and price goods,
who may go away, usually come back after a
fruitless search, or return and purchase at Red.
dick & Gllens, because they find superior ar
ticle and at lower price. After one or two ex-
periences of this kind, people learn to go at once
to Reddick & Giliens and buy their goods


The present stock is all that could be wished
for, being full as to variety and extensive lu
quantity, while the quality. as to excellence. Is
without any rival in this city.


The firm still offer the greatest inducements
to the public, and will continue to do SO, as they
are desirous of reducing their present mammoth
stock.
Year: 1872




Ice-water should be drank but sparingly.
A most excellent substitute for 1t is pounded
ice taken in small Jumps into the mouth and
allowed to dissolve upon the tongue. This
will prove very refreshing and much more en-
during i'm its effect.


Lemonade is a simple and grateful beyer-
ace. To make it: Roll the lemons on some
thing hard tin they become soft crate off the
rinds. cut the lemons in slices and squeeze
them in a pitcher IA new clotbes-pin will an
swer for a squeezer in lieu of something bet
teri pour ON the required quantity of water,
and sweeten according to taste. The grated
rinds, for the sake of their aroma. should be
added too. After mixing thoroughly, set the
pitcher aside for half an hour: then strain
the linuor through ielly strainer and put in
the ice.


Travellers who find it inconyenient to use
lemons can carry box of lemon sugar pre-
pared from citric acid and sugar. a little of
which in a glass of ice-water will furnish
quite a refreshing drink, and one that will
help oftentimes to avert sick-headache and
biliousness Citric acid il obtained from the
Year: 1872

The burntout sewing girls of Boston are as
plucky as the merchants. Some friends slg-
gested the other day 10 one of them that a
contribution be made to supply her with a
new machine, she having lost hers by the fire
but she proudly replied that she had obtained
a situation as domestic, and should sta,
where she was until she earned a new ma
chine.
Year: 1872

finest broadcloth and the other was at
tired in smoke tinted leather.


The next instant both rifles exploded
simultaneously. Colonel Morton gave a
smothered shrek, sprang upward, and fell
TO the ground-dcad. Deaf Smith stood
unmoved, and began reloading his rife.
which being done he turned away aud
disappeared in the adjoining forest.


Three days after, Gen Houston, ac-
companied by Deaf Smith, and ten other
men made their appearance in Austin, and
without further opposition removed the
State papers.


Deaf Smith, as remarked before was
one of the most extraordinary men ever
known in the west. He appeared in
Texas at an early period, and resided
there until his death, which occurred over
dozen years ago. He had many an ar
dent friends, but nothing definite was ever
learned regarding his former life.
Whether he ever acquainted Houston
with it was never known, for the old hero
never enlightened any one as far as can
learn, upon the matter.


When Deaf Smith was questioned upon
the matter, he laid his finger upon his
lips, and if pressed, his dark eyes gave
such rebuke that no one dare question
him further. Although deprived of the
faculty of hearing Nature, as is often tho
case, seemed to compensate him by giving
him an eye as keen and far-reaching as
an eagles and smell as perfect as ra-
ven's. He could discern Camanches so
far of on the prairie that they were in
visible to the eye of the most experienced
rangers and his friends declared he could
scent Mexican when miles away.


Gifted in this extraordinary manner, it
will be seen that he possessed just the
qualities to make him successful spy (;
and his services to Houston, during the
Texan war for independence, were inval-
liable He generally vent alone, and
very rarely failed to obtained the infor-
nation desired.


He had many erratic habits. No per-
suasion could induce him to sleep under
the roof Of house With his blanket
wrapped about him. he loved to lie out in
the open air, under the star gemmed firm
ament.


When not engaged as a spy, he lived
by hunting, and was often absent for
months on his excursions. He was gen.
uinc son of nature, at home only when up
on the prairies or in the woods, or when
engaged in the thrilling excitement Of
the hunt, or the more fiery thrill of the
clash Of arms and the roar of battle.


Shut out by his inirmity from the close
companionship of friends, he had made
the inanmate things of earth his friends.
Wherever there was water or land, bar
ren rocks or tangled brakes of cane, there
was Deaf Smiths home, and there he was
happy but in the streets Of great cities,
in all the great thoroughfares Of men,
wherever there was Aattery or fawning,
base cunning or craven fear, there was
Deaf Smith an alien and exile.
Year: 1872

f
Gather the paythings in parlor and hall,
Lay them all by while the night shadows fall,
For the blithe form that was wandering all day
Over the floors in the sunlight at play,
Weareth a silence so tranquil and deep,
Softly we murmur, "Our Brides asleep"
flushed the gay laughter that rang through th


door,


Quiet the lips that with kisses brimmed DER,
Hidden tho blue eyes whose beauty and power
Bind the heart closer in each golden hour,
Tarry, oh angels, thy tender guard keep
Over our "Birdie" who lieth asleep,
Fair is the forehead where blessings arc shed,
As the pure shell in its lone ocean bed,
And the sweet thought of her constant shall be
As the low music il breathes of the sea.
Harvests of JOY do the loving hearts reap,
Chershing plnythings for "Birdie" asleep
Pres on the pillow are fingers whose grace
Swept with their touch every care from our face
While tho red rose on the check fingers long,
Born in the soul meath our lullaby song
Starlight and moonlight now DER the gloom creep
Touch the Tyre rev 'rently, "Birdie's asleep"
White arms at morning will clasp us in glee,
Lisping tones greet us with rare melody.
Little bare feet on their mission will 60
Out to pathway of joy or of woe,
Pray God for favor on life's rugged steep
Waiting for "Birdie," who lcth asleep.


Spring side Cottage"
Year: 1872

BY A. v. rlfER.
'Tis sweet, this boon to mortal man,
Plodding life's weary way,
When in despair, with Hope we can
Look for a brighter day.
When trouble on our mind is found
To prey upon our life,
Then Hopes bright halo spreads around
And quells the gloomy strife
And when with sickness we are laid
On beds of torturing pain,
And when our conscience doth upbraid,
Then Hope steps in again.
Why then do we, through all our days,
Despondent travel on,
When Hope is ever near to raise.
And bid dull care bcgone.
Could we but feel how sweet it is
To always hopeful be,
Then black despair we'd soon consign
Into eternity.
Year: 1872

At the request of many readers, we re-
publish from the Ohio Statesman of May
19, 1858, the brilliant piece of descrip-
tive writing which won for Mr.. Cox the
name Of "Sunset"


What stormful Sunset was that of last
night! How glorious the storm, and how
splendid the setting of the sun! We do
not remember ever to have seen the like
on our round globe. The scene opened in
the West, with whole horizon full of a
golden interpenetrating lustre which col
ored the foliage and frightened every OBJ
ject into its own rich dyes. The colors
grew deeper and richer until the golden
lustre was transfused into a storm-cloud
full of finest lightning. which leaped in
dazzling zigzags all round and over the
city. The wind arose with fury, the
slender shrubs and giant trees made obei-
sance to its majesty. Some even snapped
before its force The strawberry beds,
and grass plots turned up their whites" to
see Zcphyrus march by. AS the rain
came, and the pools formed, and the gut
ters hurried away, thunder roared grandly,
and the fire bells caught the excitement
and rung with hearty chorus. The South
and East received the copious showers,
and the West all at once Frightened up,
in long polished belt of azure, worthy
of Sicilian sky.


Presently cloud appeared in the azure
belt, in the form of castellated city. 1t
became more vivid, revealing strange forms
of peerless fanes and alabaster temples,
and glories rare and grand in this mundane
sphere. 1t reminds us of Wordsworth's
splendid verse in his Excursion :"


ssThe appearance instantaneously dis


closes,


Was OF a mighty city, boldly say


wilderness of buildings, sinking far
And self-withdrawn into a wOndrOus


depth.


Far sinking into splendor without end ~


But the city vanished only to give place
to another isle, where the most beautiful
forms of foliage appeared, imaging Para
disc in the distant and purified air.


The sun, wearied of the elemental COM
motion sank behind the green plains of
the West. The '.great eye in heaven"
however, went not down, without dark
brow hanging 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 rang out 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 Startling College, trying to rival Its
angles and leap into its dark windows.


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

Good heavens or bad heavens, just as
the case may be; for here is a great as
tronomer in Switzerland, NJ. Plantamour
by name, who predicts the coming of a
comet more gigantic than any heretofore
observed, which. with indescribable veloci-
ty is heading for this unfortunate world,
and will arrive on the 18th day of next
August. The first thing we shall notice is
that it is growing uncommonly hot I; but
tn S being quite usual on the 18th of An
gust, it is probable that very few of the
inhabitants of the earth will be ready for
the catastrophe which must inevitably fol-
low. Our only chance of escape from
combustive destruction Is that some big
ger planet may cause the comet to deviatc
from its regular Route. If it doesn't we
shall be snuffed out like talIow candle
". Y. Tribune.
Year: 1872

If fellow creature has fallen into
shame, then instead of leaving him there
wounded and half dead, stop and help
him up. Pour the oil of sympathy into
his wounds. Play the good Samaritan to
him. If he has been tripped up through
temptation, don't jeer at him, or cast the
condemning stone. However low or dis
graceful his fall, give him lift by your
prayers and counsel and support and per-
haps ''his feet and ankle bones may receive
strength" Don't irritate him by telling
him how much you pity him but come
up close to him, and lend him your arm
to steady him along. There is great
difference between countenancing a sin
and countenancing sinner whom you
wish to save. at -- r8a--- l.1a.- q.


Sometime good people act very badly
towards their children when they have
gone astray. When a young man. in the
heat of passion has pitched himself over
into disgraceful sin, L have known
mortified and indignant father to lock him
out from the family circle and the family
altar; and all the while the stern man
flattered himself that he was frowning up
on sin. Instead of that, he, was harden
ing sinner. | have known an erring
daughter. to receive more sympathy every
where else than under her own roof
Fathers provoke not your children to
WRATH Ye who are Spiritual, e.
have the spirit of Christ-restore such
an one in the temper of meekness. am
not pleading for SIN, or excusing it. Jam
pleading for every prison convict that has
ever come out of ''Sing-Sing," that lie
should have fair chance to climb back a
gain to honest respectability.


1 am pleading for every penitent girl
who ever stumbled into unchastity,
through lawless passion or "a seducer's
devilish wiles. l am pleading for every
reformed tippler, that he have helping
hand extended to him, and fair oppor-
tunlty to get on his feet. I


Let us consider our ways, lest we also
be tempted. ."-Rco. T. L. CuyIcr in In
deDendent. - f