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Year: 1876




"Take care of the pennies" Look well
to your spending. No matter what comes
in, if more goes out you will always be poor,
The art is not in making money but in keep
ing it, Little expenses, like mice in barn,
when there are many, make great waste.
Hair by hair, heads get bald straw by
straw, the thatch goes off the cottage, and
drop by drop, the rain comes into the cham
ber, A barrel is soon empty, il the tap
leaks but drop minute. When you be
gin to save begin with your MOUTH many
thieves pass down the red lane. The ale jug
is great waste. In all other things keep
within compass. Never stretch your legs
farther than your blanket will reach, or you
will soon be cold. In clothes, choose suit
able and lasting stuff, and not tawdry finer
les. To be warm is the main thing-neyer
mind the looks. A fool may make money
but it takes a wise man to spend it. Re
member, it is easier TO build two chimneys
than 10 keep one going II you give all tc
back and board, there is nothing left for the
savings bank. Fare hard and work hard
when you are young, and you will have a
chance 10 rest when you are old.
Year: 1876

The audience in hushed expectation heard
the iniide as he sullenly kneeled, utter the
words desired, with sarcastic defiance.


"Again repeat those words" said his
teacher in tones of utmost gentlenessi and
again, still defiant, yet more subdued, the
infdel repeated "God be merciful TO me,
a sinner"


Once more came the request to repeat the
sentence, and before the audience, held by
the power Of the Holy Ghost, that petition
went up in a tone of almost tenderness, GER
tainly far different from the bravado with
which it was at first repeated.


A fourth time came the request Repeat
it again :" and with his strong frame qniv-
ering with emotion, the poor man poured
out his souls need in the prayer of the pub
lican. At the fifth repetition the man then
and there, before the large assembly, offered
up from his inmost soul the prayer which
when thus offered, meets with forgiving
Fathers pardon.


We give the simple facts as told us, and
only ask the question of all unbelievers
Why will you denounce a faith which You
have never put 10 the test 2"- lVaicimaa.
Year: 1876

Now this very fact of the power of this
particular book is one Of the marvels Of his
tory, and one of the marvels also Of mental
philosophy, that scholars and scientists are
bound 30 study and explain. No book has
been so feared as this--but feared only by
tyrants and haters of mankind. No book
has been so hated as this-but hated only by
those who love darkness and would do evil
But on the other hand and this society is
a witness for it, and it is, think, the most
striking fact in regard TO the book-no book
has ever kindled such love, and devotion,
and enthusiasm as this. We have societies
for procuring revised and standard editions
Of Shakespeare, and these draw together the
elite Of literature, who have an interest in
that particular topic. Who would ever think
Of forming a society to propagate Shake
speare all over the world.-to have him trans
lated into every tongue, and sent forth on
the wings Of the wind TO all the nations of
the earth


This is the book that stirs men 10 do that,
and why 2 We do not set this book upon
shrine to be worshipped. We do not lock it
in a case in museum and cover it with
glass. We give it TO the wings of the wind,
and wish that it may be free to win its way
and do its work. All, this book lives on,
with calm, majestic power, through all
ages Of society, and never grows old, and
can never be antiquated. Antiquity has
been arrayed against it, but Egypt aud As
syria testify TO its historic truth. Myths of
comparative religion have been invoked to
overwhelm it. They are but a thin veil,
through which its purity shines anew The
various physical sciences have been sum
moned 10 confute it; but after awhile it is
seen that they are quarreling with some
poor, weak, human nterpretation-some He
brew idioms that We had not understood
how 10 render The book lives on. Why ?
Because in it there is one circle Of thought
that We find in no other, but without which
the spirit of man must die. Creation, provi-
dence, moral government, redemption, eter-
nal life-blot out those words from human
speech, and what remains for the spirit Of
man 1t is because this circle of truth
links heaven and earth together, that it
speaks with an authority that can never die.
u p. Thompson's address Jetore the British
dHd FOreign Bible .SDciefu
Year: 1876

SWEET SAVIOUR should any of thy ser.
wants love thee more than | Should any
of thy disciples be more obedient than !
No, Lord, for none of thine are so much in
debted TO thy passion, because none has so
many sins TO be forgiven. How amiable are
thy commandments My soul thirsteth to
be the nearest of them that stand before the
living God. Lord, let me love thee as Peter
did. Let me love thee more than these
.Jeremg TdylOr
Year: 1876

Con has written upon the flowers that
sweeten the air upon the breeze that rocks
the flower upon its stem, upon the rain-drops
that swell the mighty river, upon the dew
drops that refresh the smallest sprig of moss
that rears its head in the desert, upon the
ocean that rocks every swimmer in its chan,
mel, upon every penciled shell that sleeps in
the cayerns of the deep, as well as upon the
mighty sun which warns and cheers the
millions of creatures that live in its light -
upon all lie has written, None Of us liyeth
To Himself"
Year: 1876

THEODORE TmroN's chirography is not al
ways entirely legible. Some time ago a
committee man who had engaged him sent
a request to name his best lecture. lIe
wrote, "The Art of Using the Mind" and
sent it by post. When he arrived in town
to meet his engagement he saw himself
billed for a lecture ON " The Art of Raising
the Wind"
Year: 1876

The Picayune of yesterday calls attention
to an omission OF the REPUBLICAN's Sen
ate reporter:


The REPUBLICAN yesterday morning for
got to publish Senator SyPher's speech on
the election bill, wherein he said that the
Republicans used artillery against the
Democrats shotguns, and this artillery was
the Returning Board.


1t was not an oversight. Our reporter
probably thought the Senator was quoting
from the REPUBLICAN of January %, and
with modesty characteristic of the staff.
omitted the extract. He was not in the
Senate to fish for compliments, and salts
fed himself and the Senator by giving q
fair report of the rest of his remarks. In
speaking OF the Ret urning Board on the
Friday before the debate, the REPUBLICAN
eaid:


1t may be called q measure which was
emplo7 7ed as an engine to defeat the Repub-
lican party. We regard it as piece Of cap
tured ordnance, which has been utilized to
protect the Republican garrison from the
shotgun policy OF the enemy.


Thus it will be seen that instead of for
getting anything, the REPUBLICAN was too
polite to reclaim it's own ides, which the
Senator used 80 aptly in his argument.
Year: 1876

The gallant Continentals propose to en-
tertain their friends in "good old STYLE" at
St. Patrick's Hall, on the twenty-second
instant, and for once this spacious ball
room will be taxed to its extreme limite, for
the friends of the Contlnentals are ready
and their name is legion. Gay times are in
store for those who are in possession of in.
vitations, ss the courteous hosts will spare
neither time nor expense to render the oc-
casion the grand event of the season.
Whoever cheers the heart of his fellow
men is the benefactor of mankind" This
doubt will receive the grateful thanks and
homage of many hearts on the coming
great and merry twenty y-second.
Year: 1876

In honor of the annual convention of the
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of
the State, the Communicates of this city
will give grand reception at St. Patrick's
Hall on Friday, the eighteenth instant.
Since the brilliant gathering Of December,
1874, the name of knight Templar has been
a synonom in our city for all that is elegant,
refined and hospitable, and the coming en-
tertainment will, therefore, be auxiously
looked forward to. In the morning of the
day above given the Sir Knights Of our city
will have parade, and escort the Grand
Commandery to Masonic Hall, where the
annual meeting will be held.
Year: 1876

At No. 147 Canal street, B. & w. Croner
are offering such inducements in the way Of
cheap and elegant dry goods, that it would
be great oversight in those wishing to pur
chase to neglect calling at once and secur-
ing some of the many bargains which are
going off rapidly. Courteous clerks are
ever ready to show goods, for to show goods
in this establishment is certain to secure
their sale, as they are all of new and desir-
able tyles, and, as before stated, very
reasonable in price,
Year: 1876

There was special meeting Of the Prop
erty Holders Central Council last night at
Grunewald Hall, for the purpose OF dis
cussing the premium bond scheme; but the
subject was deferred until the regular
meeting next Tuesday evening, and the
council adjourned without doing anything.
Year: 1876

nS They say the girls are going to
wear iDch-widc cardinal red ribbons
around their ankles this fall, but we
shall have to see before we believe. No
more faith without sight in ours.
Year: 1876

|
evenings this tall aud winter There is
a world Of possibility in the good use
of them; there is corresponding danger
in the neglect of them. IT you use your
evenings well for the next seven months,
you will be worth more 10 your employ
er and find more JOY IN your work.
Have you taste for science, and would
you like TO know the reasons why Ger.
tain things occur as they dol II you
have an enquiring mind in this direc.
ton, then give yourself to the study Of
philosophy. Have you taste for book
keeping or c,erking Then give your
evenings TO penmanship and the theory
and practice of keeping books Have
you desire TO be speaker! IL so, de-
vote your winter evenings TO the study
of the art OF speech, and you will be as
tonished at the gain you make. Have
you taste for drawing that has never
been developed, and do you wish to
train your hand aud eye 10 be equal TO
skilled workmanship II 30 devote your.
self TO that branch OF the art for which
you have a taste. Whatever you do,
you need the skill to write letter in a
correct, easy, business-like style, and in
order to do this you need to know the
rules and use of language.


Now, young men, will you use these
winter. evenings in way which shall ft
you to be better men for business
There are 200 week evenings between
now and the first Of May, and you eau
easily get two hours each evening, or
four hundred hours, for study, aud that
is time enough 10 educate yourself in
the rudiments of any science, or in tho
laws OF language. or the art Of penman-
ship, or the science of book keeping or
the art OF drawing. s


Yourg men, see to it that You begin
at once 10 improve these evenings Pa
rents, look 10 it that your SOUS and
daughters as well, have some systematic
plan OF study fall and winter. DO not
let them be upon the streets or around
the neighbors, bit start your boys aud
girls upon some line Of study at once
Friends Of Reform, if you see young
man idle upon the streets, or in tho
shops or halls, that you know, encourage
him TO try this plan.


Young men, enter at once upon soma
line of study which shall mark you as
man above the common run Of Iaborers.
Do not try to learn everything this seas
on, but search you out teacher who
will direct your study and give you slI
the instruction you need, aud be sure
that you put four hundred hours hard
work into pennanship, bookkeeping,
language, natural science or drawing.
Year: 1876

and Gents Furnishing Goods at CHEAP
JOHNS! And why should he not sell
Cheaper than any house in town as he
has done heretofore ? You can save 20
per cent by giving Old Cheapy the first
call. Don't you forget it,
Year: 1876

We are getting, beyond doubt, to be q
practical people. No better proof OF this
could be found than in the fact that your
reporter on yesterday found darky fish
ing from Mayo's bridge, who caught fine
string Of fish, and when asked what he was
going to do with them, replied: "Im
gwine to sell 'em, boss; I done stop fshin'
for fun" This led to further search
among the toilers along the river banks, and
it was found that they were lined with
anglers who fished in order that they might
add to their income. Some Of them make
sometimes as much as S1.50 and $1.75 per
day with their hook and line and do other
work besides.
Year: 1876

Justice to Ones 0ten.-Y yesterday after.
noon Whilesa party Of boys were playing on
hull street one Of them accidentally threw q
rock into o merchants window, causing a
partial demolition thereof. Mayor ChiIes,
who was standing near by, ordered that the
boy who threw the rock be brought to him
at once, so that he might make him pay the:
damages. The boy was brought up, and
proved to be the Mayors heir apparent.


His Honor, after o severe reprimand,
quietly put his hand in his pocket and paid
the damages, though he acknowledged that
he would not like to hold court that way
every day. A former Mayor OF your city
had similar experience some years since.
Year: 1876

The TOURNAMENT AT THE FAIR.-The
tournament promises to be the most attract
i've feature Of the State Fair. The gentle
men having it in charge have received let
ters from parties in all sections Of the State
who desire to know the rules and to enter
az riders. The number Of knights, how
ever, will be restricted to fifty, and the re-
quirements as to speed, &C., Will be stringent
enough not to permit the tilting to become
tedious. General Fitzhugh Lee, the famous
cavalry commander, will be the chief mar
shal. On the day Of the tournament the
knights, in full costume and armed with
their warlike yet harmless lances, viii make
street parade and then march out to the
Beauty will be the handsomest young lady
in Virginia, Miss -.
Year: 1876

Dead.-Hampden Vincent, the old colored
preacher who cut his throat on Saturday,
died early yesterday morning. He was a
victim of pure superstition. He stated just
before he died that he had been ''kun-
gered," and that on his earthly road to
Heaven he met the devil. He knew he could
go no further by that road, and he took his
life in order that he might elude the devil
and his earthly enemies. He believed he
would reach Heaven. We have given
mere idea Of his statement. We forbear
going further, as verbatim report might
seem blasphemous. Peace to the old mans
ashes,
Year: 1876

FIGHT AT CASH. -CoRNER.-The classic pre-
cincts Of Cash-Corner was the scene yester-
day evening Of hand-to.hand fight between
two of the female denizens Of that locality.
A crowd was attracted, but very little dam
age was done to either party. The Police
Court will probably dispose Of the case this
morning
Year: 1876

WHAT PRESIDENT GRANT SAID IN A SPEECH
TO some PENNSYLVANIA NEGRoEs.-The
President in response thanked the Club for
the honor done him, and expressed bis graft
tication at the assurance given in their be-
half that in common with the people of their
race they were faithful to the Union on
the basis of freedom and equality Of politi-
cal privileges for all men. He said that it
was feared that in some sections Of the coun-
try colored men would not be left as free to-
exercise the rights OF citizenship as they
were here, but to the extent of the power
invested in him it was his purpose to see
that every man of every race and condition
should have the privilege of voting his SEN
timents without violation or intimidation.
When this was secured we would then, and
only then, deserve to be called free Re-
public
Year: 1876

1t seems that despite the efforts of a
large majority of the gas consumers of
this city to refrain from using the gas
of the company after the first of April,
that the only reduction the company
are willing to make is from 81 per
1000 to $6 The signers at
that meeting and many others who
have added their names since
are determined either to have
their gas at reduced price which
they consider fair, or go back to first
principles. 1t just happens that a
splendid substitute has been intro
duced in this city III the shape of a
lamp, which the agents say will give
as much light as two burners, and our
merchants are buying largely of these
lamps. We believe by the first of
April they will be universally used to
burn our coal OIL By this means
they encourage our people who are in
terested in oil wells, and strike blow
at the monopoly.
Year: 1876

Eastern papers laugh at the appoint
ment of Judge Taft to the position of
Secretary of War. 1t seems that his
chief claim upon the regard of the
President was the delivery, short
time ago, of violent anti-Catholic
speech.
Year: 1876

This is how man was saved from a
terrible death, according to the San
Bernardino Times. yesterday Cap.
tain Pishon called at Craig's gun
smith shop to get revolver which he
had left there for repair. AS he was
stepping out of the door with the re-
volver in his hand he saw Judge Will
lis ahead Of him and called to him to
stop. A lady passing by hearing the
order and seeing the weapon, took in
the situation at glance, and jumping
before the gallant Captain begged him
in frantic tones not to shoot. The
Captain and Judge settled their diff
Guilty amicably by retiring to AL.
Rodgers and ordering two straight,
without sugar.


Ex-City Treasurer Mellus declines
to make out statement Of his ac-
counts until next Monday, and not
then unless his salary is paid up to
that time.
Year: 1876




Napoleon, when in the height OF his
power, being once at Amiens, whilst
traversing the square, in the midst Of
the acclamations Of the inhabitants who
had assembled around him, cast his
eyes upon the multitude, and perceived,
in one OF the corners Of the square, q
stono.cutter who had not been induced
to quit his work by the curiosity which
animated the crowd by whom he was
surrounded. Tho indifference of this
man excited the curiosity Of Napoleon.
He wished TO know something about
him; and, passing through the crowd,
urged on his horse until he arrived
close to him. "What are you doing
there p said Napoleon. The workman
raised his eyes, and recognized the
Emperor 81 am cutting stone" "You
have served under me-" quickly OBJ
served the Emperor, who recognized
an old soldier, alt is true, sire" "You
were present at the campaign at Egypt


You were brigadicr in such q
corps ?" ayes, sire" "Why have you
quilted the service2' "Becauso | had
completed my time, and obtained my
discharge" 81 am sorry for il; you
were a brave mani shall be happy
TO do for you any thing in my power
say, what do you require from me p
"That your Majesty will leave me cut
my stone in quiet my work sufiices
me; am in want of nothing" This
fact brings TO mind the interview OF
Diogones with Alexander; but the
modest pride of the Greek philosopher
was not equal TO the reply of the stone
cutter
Year: 1876

A WONDERFUL OLD MAS.-Happy
Sylvester Shaw, Of Russellville, Brown
county, Ohio On Tuesday he celc-
brated his scvcnty-ffth birthday in
company with his twcnty-onc children.
Alter dinner he took them out TO the
mud road in front of the house, and
the old man left them all in q scrub
race of hundred yards. Tho old man
then showed his family what boys
could do when he was young. lie
then jumped nine rail fence without
touching his hands, climbed n branc
Of the apple tree nineteen times, climbed
TO the top Of the wellpole hand over
hand, threw bull CALF over the house
and ripped the back scam of his pants
in the effort and told the old woman
IF she didn't fix 'om aforc mornin'
he'd knock the socks OIL Of hcrr'-
Hale old Sylvester Shaw Long live
the oldest inhabitant.
Year: 1876

Having leased the above named old and well
known Hotel for a term of years, the undersigned
is prepared to offer first class accommodations to
all the old patrons of the American and to the
travelling public generally.


The entire management of the House will be
upon new system and under the personal super
vision of the proprietor, aided by experienced and
competent assistants.


The office will be in charge of gentleman well
known for his ability and courteous manners.


Especial attention will be given to an improved
Cuisine" and members of the coming New Jersey
Legislature those drawn to the city by its session.
and all other patrons of the House may rest as
sured that no pains will be spared to render the
American a firSt-claSS hotel in every respect
and a convenient and comfortable home for its
guests WALTER f. BARTLETT,


nov 303m Proprietor
Year: 1876

The report started by interested parties
that Mr.. L. j. Barker was about to close
business is untrue in every particular, and
is gotten up only for the purpose of injur-
ing him. Mr. Barker is still at the old
stand driving thriving business, where he
is ready to supply the public with anything
in the grocery Or dry good line, usually
found at first class store
Year: 1876

John and Mary Collins aged 30 and 40
years rested in the lookup Friday night.
In the morning they stated that they had
sufficient money to purchase lodgings but
thought they would stop at the lookup for
the night, and save board bill.
Year: 1876

All persons in want of vendue bills will
do we'll to give us a call We print the
best description of Job Work at very low
figures If you want good auctioneer,
also, call on VIM. N. Hewitt at the New
Jersey Southern Railroad Depot.
Year: 1876

Next Monday when you gather around
the family hearth-stone remember the poor.
Don't remember them by simply pitying
them, but send to the desolate homes some
thing substantial in the way of clothing,
eatables, and the necessaries of life.
Year: 1876

The severe weather literally froze the
Broad st. Bridge to the piers during the
past few days. On Tuesday afternoon a
large number of men were employed for
some two hours in an endeavor to turn the
draw in order that vessel might pass
throu gh.
Year: 1876

LONDON. March 30.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette's Berlin special says that the proposed
retirement of the Car appears partially
confirmed. It is stated that the Czarowitch
VIII be trusted with the Regency during
the summer-being temporarily invested
with tull sovereignty.


Later advices from the broken dam are of
more assuring character. Large tree
trunks, bales OF hay aud loads of dirt are
being thrown into the gap. and the rush of
water is being at last lessened. The fears
of any sudden giving way of the structure
is being gradually allayed. 1t is, however,
likely that all the water III the reservoir
will be drained off. Channels To connect
the river with the stream eastward is being
dug with haste, and some part OF the Hood
Will thus be directed into new channel.
The water in the reservoir is rapidly lower
ing, and the gap in the dam is gradually
widening. 1t is now thonght that the main
structure will stand until the water flows
away There Is less OF Il panic along tho
entire path Of the flood, but efforts To lessen
or avert the danger are still in progress.
There is an immense crowd at the scene of
trouble, which is growing constantly. The
city is greatly excited, but a better feeling
is beginning to prevail
Year: 1876

thirds vote has for It's real object the investigation Of
charge which has been aoat here for time to the
effect that the Secretary OF the Treasury, when he came
into Office ordered the payment OF three rejected cot
ton claims for the sum OF si25 oOO for which he had
been the prosecuting attorney in the Cotton Bureau Of
the Treasury Department


II is known that the Secretary is anxious TO have
this investigation made once that the scandal may
be put at rest He could with good grace move in
the matter himself and he gratiaed that Congress
proposes an inquiry