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Year: 1876

MOTIONS MisstssfpPf RESOLUTION MIR.


EtRandall's Amnesty Bill.


Especial despatch to the world.l


WASHINGTON, January 4.-Senators
and members have not returned very
freely as yet for the reassembling Of
Congress 10 morrow, though there will
undoubtedly be o quorum in both
houses. Speaker Kerr's health has
improved, and he will be able to pre-
side as usual. In the Senate the first
business of Importance will be the
consideration of Morton's resolution
for investigating the condition OF
affairs in Mississippi, but it will hard.
ly reach a vote this week, as the De-
mocratic Senators intend to thorough.
ly expose the pretenses which the
Indiana Senator has set up as basis
for this inquiry. The strong point
made against it is, that the recent
election in that State has not yet re-
suited in sending any one through the
Legislature TO the United States Senate
and that, therefore, the latter body
has no jurisdiction. Besides, if the
reverse were true, the Senate would
hardly SO behind the vote of the lie.
gislaturc tor Senator to see how all
of its members were elected. 1t is
very doubtful if the resolution is
passed.


There is not the slightest doubt now
that the Ways and Means Committee
will make notifications on the tariff.
They may not entirely change Its
features, but it will be simplified and
many now high taxed articles Will be
lowered to a revenue tariff standard
OF course this will be work of some
time, and will not be hastily made.
TAXATION OF CHURCH PROPERTY.
The committee on ways and means
at their meeting to-day to divide up
the Presidents message for reference
to the different standing committees,
allotted that portion recommending
the taxation of church property to the
judiciary committee. The committee
were of the opinion that Congress had
the power to tax church property in
this District and in the Territories, bu,
that the taxation Of church property
in the States could only lie effected BY
the States themselves or by a constitu
tional amendment.
Year: 1876

In biographical sketch of Tllden's y
life now being published in the Dem
cratic papers, It is stated that he ad-
vised Secretary Chase and his friends
to carry on the war "undeT system
of sound finance" Now, there exists
a bit of history which goes to show
that the old man must have been
joking, and that had he had the war
to carry on be wouldn't have carried
it on at all. See the Mcclellan plat
form of 1864. He was chairman of
the committee that made IL. He then
proposed to hand the country over to
The tender care of the rebels, because
he believed the war was a failure and
that hostilities ought to cease at once.
This sketch of Mr.. Tilden does not
refer to this piece of true history. The
writer was evidently ashamed of it.
Year: 1876

Carl Schurz's paper, the VeStiche
Post, st. Louis after denouncing the
Democratic ticket, says Hendricks
de one of the most prominent leaders
and leudest of spokesmen of paper
swindlers, and as such was a demo-
cratic candidate. The nomination of
Hendricks was a matter concerted be-
forehand-a bargain, a sale. bare of
all honor and full of shame; blow
in the very face of all who saw In Til
den the embodiment of honest reform.
For the time being there is an end to
all honest reform on the Democratic
side. and truly independent citizens
who do not believe they can serve
two masters will have to look in an
other direction and centre there"
Year: 1876

There has never been a time when
a paper could run strictly in the in
terest of political party and at the
same time maintain its character for
integrity and honesty.-FdHs City
Press.


The Press man simply measures
other peoples corn by his own half
bushel-thst's what's the matter with
him. 1t is that class of papers like the
Press that is the least independent OF
all. The editor of a newspaper who
reflects the spirit and gives tone to
his paper always Of course, like other
people, believes In one side or the
other of the political parties and If he
is really Independent he speaks out in
his columnsjust what he thinks and
believes to be right; but If he lacks
independence. he usually lacks integ-
rity and honesty, and the result is a
hypocritical concern claiming more
virtues than its cotemporaries.
Year: 1876

Tammany. This class of men by
their votes and election frauds elected
him Governor of New York, and to
those thieves, bummers, and ballot
box suffers do the Democracy, look
to carry New York for him In Novem-
her. This is an item of the record of
the Democratic reform candidate, and
is susceptible of proof to those who
want proof. Candid men will COM
pare old Tiden's record with the
spotless one of Rutherford B. Hayes,
and they will decide which is the
true reformer and which should be
trusted as President.
Year: 1876

THE NEBRASKA ADVERTISER with
It's last issue completed the 2lst year
OF. its existence and may now be fair
ly considered of age. We congratu-
late the proprietors, upon the prosper
ity evinced in their last issue. and In
its long life when so many hundred
sheets around it have fallen by the
wayside, and choked to death on cold
victuals. Long may THE ADvERTIs-
Err Radvertise.-lSydteJ Journal.
Year: 1876

May we never fal! into the hands Of
such reforDler as Tilden. He was a
rebel sympathiser, he declared the
war for the Union failure and de-
manded an immediate cessation of
hostilities I'm 1864; he is man of vast
wealth and made his money In bond
transactions that will not bear the
test of honesty, and by operations
with Boss Tweed and the thieves of
Year: 1876

The Vicksburg Herald White Line
Democrat) is forced to the conviction
that the Republicans have nominated
strong Presidential ticket, and 1t
fears that some of the Democratic
States will not be proof against Hayes
and Wheeler.
Year: 1876

When one of the favored few has gained admittance to the main building on the Centennial grounds, says visitor, if it is his first visit there, he is more than surprised, and even more than filled with admiration, for the only feature capable of rousing the latter feeling is the building, itself, the other objects be- ing so scattered in the hustle of prepara- tion, and presenting such an undistin- guishable mixture of plainness, elegance and grandeur, as to excite almost be- wilderment. In order to see to satis- faction what is going on all over those twenty one acres of flooring, person walks along the nave for a distance of about one and one-half furlongs, when he arrives at the foot of one of the four towers rising from the center of the building. If he is not one of those per- sons who are involuntarily disposed to cast themselves headlong from high places, he ascends the spiral iron stair way, running considerable risk of be- coming so dizzy as to topple over the handrailing and dash his brains out on the floor below. Having reached the first of the three landings in the tower, all of which afford excellent prone nades, he makes use of an inverted paint keg for an arm chair and a piece of floor ing board for note book. High above the showcase and other articles with which the great wooden plane is almost entirely covered, rise the elegant pavil- ions of Spain, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands and others, and the pretty pagoda of Chili.
Year: 1876

By direction of the President of the United States the following order was issued, signed by Secretary of War Taft

 The adjutant-general will promulgate the following order for the information of all concerned:

 The headquarters of the army arc hereby established, and hereafter, in time of peace, shall be at Washington city, and all orders and instructions relative to military operations or affect ing the military control and discipline oi the army issued by the President through the secretary of war shall be promulgated through the general of the army
Year: 1876

The eye, of all organs of the body, is the most delicate and beautiful, the most fearfully and wonderfully made; and if we remember that it is subject to over forty different diseases, any one of which may derange or even destroy 1t, 1t IS surely only plain duty to do everything we can to retain the blessing of good sight.

 When your eyes are at all weak, never work or read in the twilight, and never go out in very bright sunshine, espe- cially if the ground is covered with snow. Out in Greenland, traveller writes. after shooting for five or six hours on the ice, we used always to come on board as hungry as hawks, but blind as moles. We were all right while on the snow, but the steward had to lead us to the table and assist us in eating. In about two hours we came round again. This snow blindness is caused Tn great measure by extreme contrac- tion of the pupil. Gold water to the eyes and few whiffs of chloroform tend to dispel it.

 Color blindness is rather a strange affection, and any one so afflicted should never attempt to learn to be an artist, a signal man, or sailor. However, this affection is often more apparent than real. It IS not so much that the man does not know the difference in the colors as that he forgets to name them aright.

 Surely it is unnecessary for us here to raise voice against that silly and most pernicious habit that some young ladies have of dilating the pupil with bella donna or solution of atropine before going to party or ball. That it is done, ample means of ascertaining. A more certain way of spelling the eyesight could hardly be devised; let those who doubt me try it for one season, and see as the blind man said.

 Regular living, temperance, 8 suffi cient amount of both bodily and menta exertion, early hours, and the bath ars the chief preservatives to the eyesight.
Year: 1876

What fountain of blessing IS COW She is the mother of beef, the source of butter, the original cause of cheese, to say nothing of shoes, horns, hair combs, and upper leather. A gentle, amiable, ever yielding creature, who has no joy in her family affairs which she does not share with man. We rob her of her milk, and we only care for her that the robbery may be perpetuated.
Year: 1876

A canvass Of tho New York delegation to
tho Cincinnati Convention shows that at
least thirteen out OF the seventy will not sup-
port Mr. CoSK11No after tho first ballot. All.
ready the question has boon discussed where
to cast tho coSKI1sa strength whom it shall
become certain that he cannot be nominated.
There is o strong tendency toward A1r. WAsu
nunsE in Now York, where he il regart,od as
certain to get niuo-tenths Of the German yote
OF the State, and especially to weaken the
Democracy BY drawing OF the German
Catholic vote.
Year: 1876

By virtue of a certain precept to NJ directed
by the mayor of the city of indianapolis, In
diana, and duiy attested by the clerk OF said
city, under the corporate seal of said city,
will on
Year: 1876

BY vii tue of certain precept to me directed
by the mayor of the city of Indianapolis In
diana, and duly attested by The CLERK of said
city under the corporate seal OF said city,
will on
Year: 1876

Your correspondent, having little leisure, is
trying to improve the time in a brief visit to the
Grove. find the faithful Superintendent, Mr..
Read has been improving the time since the
meeting in cleaning up the grove, and in various
ways adding to the beauty of these already pleas
ant grounds.


He has apparently made good use of his team,
having cut and hauled considerable wood that
will be cut and housed for the boarding house
and cottages next season. Then there Is the un-
derbiush to be cleared from the addition made to
the enclosure this year, and new avenue to be
cut parallel to Baker. Already several lots have
been taken, upon which cottages will bebuilt next
season. and under favorable circumstances, it will
soon be filled with nice cottages. Fine trees
have been hauled for rustic bridge to span the
ravine below the boarding house, which will be
a great convenience for residents on the south
par, of the grounds. So on the whole the Super
lntendent i'll not be at loss for employment
during the year.


| am informed by member of the Executive
Committee that there will be more wood cut than
will be needed by residents, and that people near
by can be supplied during the winter, with hard
and soft wood.


The meetings OF this season have proved sue
cess, and those who have heretofore been reluc-
tant to invest money in cottages. and other i'm
provements, are now coming forward and will use
their influence and money in advancing the IN
terests of the Association.


1t is acknowledged by all that this place is des
tined to be second to no other Campground in
New England as regards success spiritually.
This enterprise was started with prayer and
| God has honored it signally all the way through.
| There are no outside influences to detract
from the interest of the meetings. and it seems to
| be the one great business to worship God.
wealthy lady from Burnham has sent an order to
the Superintendent to have cottage built this
fall. The plans have arrived and the lumber is
on the spot. Probably in two weeks it will be
finished outside and the inside work will be a
winter job. 1t will cost when finished upwards
of $400. The most expensive on the grounds


1t is to stand on the corner Of Wesley Avenue
and the new avenue spoken of above. The piazza
will extend on both sides with a balcony above,


am told. have foi gotten the lady's name but
she has not been here for three years. She is ex-
pected next week and will superintend the work.


Capt. Alexander Of Richmond, will break
ground this fall preparatory to building splen,
did cottage on Baker avenue, and it is expected
that other Richmond parties will follow his ex-


ample.


! learn that an excursion of Sabbath School
children from Augusta will be made to this place


next week. l think no place so pleasant and con-
venient can be found. S.
b. Camrground, August 81
Year: 1876

AVfOuNo 0iODosl


Mr.. R. Kelly Anderson, Of Farmers
vile, has written the following letter to
the Rev. Mr.. Wood, author Of THE
Higher Life OF Animals": .,


When my father removed bis family
from Halifax, N. s., to St. Johns, N B +,
we took passage in o schooner trader be-
tween these ports On foe afternoon,
q gentle breeze just tanning the sails Of
the vessel, my eldest sister being seated
on tho quarterback holding an infant
sister IN her arms, small dog Of the
terrier breed belonging to as was OBJ
served suddenly to run from the cabin
way toward them, bowling and appearing
to be in great distress he seized hold
of my sisters dress and then darted to-
ward the entrance of the cabin, hurriedIy
repeating the action a number Of times.
The attention Of my sister being aroused
by the extraordinary conduct Of the ami
NAL, and exolsiming, Whist does the
dog meanf she at length arose and fcl-
lowed him. AS soon as she had reached
the cabin door the upper spar to which
the mainsail was attached high above
fell with an immense forceon the spot
where a moment before she had been
seated, After licking his mistresss
hands with every emotion of joy, the an
imsl soon lay quiet at her feet. As no
human being on board had the least sus-
piciou Of danger, had it not been for the
singular and timely demonstration ION
the part Of the dog one or both Of my
sisters would have been crushed.
Year: 1876

The year l776 is noted for the number
OF inferior people with long lives who
we're born in it. The year 1876 will, OF
course, undertake to set better example.
A people who are distinguished for moth
ing bat old age might as well be born
vegetables.
Year: 1876

IIo has a proper and well-proportioned
stature, without however, being too tall.
He is rather Of q middle size and some
what thick-set. His complexion is not too
florid at any rate, too much ruddiness in
youth is not sign Of longevity. His hair
approaches to the fair rather than to the
black. Ills skin is strong but not rough.
His head is not too big his head is not too
long his abdomen does not project; his
hands are large, but not too deeply cleft !;
his foot is rather thick than long, ard his
legs firm and round. He has a broad.
arched chest, strong voice, and the facul-
ty of retaining his breath for long time
without difficulty. There is harmony in all
his parts. His senses are good, but not too
delicate his pulse is slow and regular his
stomach is excellent; his appetite good and
digestion easy. The joys of the table are
to him of Importance they tune his mind
to serenity, and his soul partakes in the
pleasure which they communicate. lie
| does not eat merely for the sake of eating,
but each meal is an hour of daily festiyity.
he eats slowly and has not too much thirst,
the latter being always sign of rapid self.
consumption. He is serene, loquacious,
active, susceptible Of joy, love and hope,
| but insensible to the impressions of haired


anger and ayarice. His passion never be
comes violent or destructive. IL he evel
gives way to anger he experiences rather


useful glow of warmth, an artificial ant


gentle fever, without an overflow of th'
bile. He is also fond of employment, par


ticularly calm meditation and agreeabl


speculations. He is an optimist, frien'


to nature and domestic felicity. be has n


thirst after honor or riches and banishes a.


thought of tomorrow 3
Year: 1876

He is difficult man to describe. Abra-
ham Lincoln was an Admirable Crichton in
and Richard Smith would look
like an Apollo Belvidere alongside OF him.


The English language would never recover
from the shock of detailed and accurate
description of his general appearance, and
it would take Uncle John Robinson. in his
most energetic and capable moments, to
properly emphasize his political points and
peculiarities. He is as handsome as black
india-rubber baby drawn out to its greatest
possible length and its face pinched out OF
shape. His head, in shape. is of the sugar
loaf order and is covered with short,
stumpy growth Of iron-gray hair. His only
whisker is little bunch of the same de-
scription of hair grown upon his " Adams
apple' and sticking out between the hard,
yrllew-starched ends of his cotton side
boards" that serve on each side OF has
head to support the heavy dew-laps of his
enormous ears. His eyes are small, and
closely set against the high, narrow bridge
of his long, sharp, inquisitive nese. His
mouth looks as though it had been put on
warm and ran all over the lower part Of


his face before it got set, and it opens like


the opening of navigation in the spring
| Looking him full in the face gives one thu
| idea of narrow loaded hay barge, will


broad side sails set, coming down stream


With the front cabin doors wide open. Hi


long, lean legs part with each other IN dis
4 gust at the hips and pursue separate ant


diverging paths to the knees, when nego
t;ations for a reconciliation are entere
! into, which takes place finally at the end


of the toes of the two great feet, whic


join each other lovingly, while the heel
still remain estranged and keep as far ava


from each other as possible Es.eA q
Year: 1876




There are really about ], 800 of the islands
and they extend distance of fifty miles.
They range in size from mere rock,
crowned with single tree, to large and
fertile islands that might hold cities. The
passage through and among them, espec-
tally in the early dawn, is truly delightful.
Their number is bewildering and the pros
poets that unfold themselves as the boat
glides over the placid waters are enchant-
ing. Fishing and duck-shooting are said
to be famous sports here. We saw numer-
GUS eneampments of gentlemen and ladies
who were engaged in these pastimes, and
notably one very large encampment that
had continued for more than six weeks,
and contained people from many of the
States, even from California.
But the most exciting part of our voyage
still was in prospect-she shooting of the
rapids. There. are eight or ten of these
between the Thousand Islands and Mon
treal. Some are quite small and tame
after the first curious sensation of going
down hill on a steamboat has been expe-
rienced but some are grand and terrific in
tile extreme. Cedar Rapids especially
present sight hardly inferior in breadth
and tumult to the rapids above Niagara
Falls. # you can imagine going in
steamboat through the strongest surf that
is ever seen at Cape May, and going rap
idly down hill at that, you will have some
idea Of the passage Of Cedar Rapids. Tho
height Of the, surges is very great. In the
midst OF. the descent the river makes a
clear drop of about four feet over a ledge
of rock through which our pilot found
way invisible to me. A curious effect is
caused by the &C white caps" being all
turned up stream. ..-.


After sunset we approached the head of
the last and most dangerous of all the
rapids, Lachine. AS we drew near the
Indian village of Caughnawaga, on the
southern shore, every eye was eagerly on
the lookout for the canoe Of Baptiste, the
the old Indian pilot Of the Lachine. Rapids.
For forty years he has piloted vessels
through this dangerous passage. No
steamer ventures down unless he is at the
wheel. At last he came in sight and rap
idly boarded our craft. He was verify the
observed Of all observers. A tall, we'll
built, well-preseryed man of about sixty
years Of age, with not very decided Indian
features, but with look of intelligence
and firmuess about him that at once in
spired every one with confidence in him.


In a few minutes more we, were in the
midst of the whirl and turmoil of the
rapids. At one moment we seemed to be
inevitably dashing upon a large rock which
lay directly in our course, and which was
mercilessly lashed by the surges, but
sudden turn of the wheel brought us by
that also, and soon we were in placid water
again, and before many minutes had
elapsed we had passed beneath the mag


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Year: 1876

Tn sitting at dusk meath the old beechen tree,


With its leaves by the autumn made ripe;
While they cling to the stems like old age unto life
/ dream of the days when I'll rest from this strife


And in peace smoke my brierwood pipe.
my brierwood pipe l-of bright fancy the twin,


What medley of forms you create; t.4g
Each puff of white smoke seems vision as fair
As the poets bright dream, and like Dreams fades in


While the dreamer dreams on of his fate
The fieecy white clouds that now float to the sky


Form the visions love most to see;
Fairy shapes that in my boyhood's first dreams
Seem to beckon me on, while beyond them there


bright future in waiting for me-
o my brerwood pipe! 1 ne'er loved thee as now t,
AS that fair form and face steal above;
See she beckons me on to where roses are spread,
And she points to my fancy the bright land ahead,


Where the winds whisper nothing but love.
Oh answer, my pipe, shall by dream be as fair


When it changes to dreams of the past?
When autumns chill winds make this leaf look
AS the leaves the beech tree that shelter here


VIII the trees heart be chilled by the blast?
While musing has gathered around me heap


Of the leaflets all dying and dead:
And see in my reverie plainly revealed
The slope of life's hill, in my boyhood concealed


BY the forms that fair fancy hath bred.
While sit on the banks of the beautiful stream,


Plucking roses that bloom by its side,
know that the shallop will certainly come
When the roses are wtheiel, TO carry me home,


And that life will go out with the tide.
0 my brierwood pipe! may the heart be aslight


When memory supplants the bright dream;
When the sun has gone down, may the sunbeam re-


MAN,


And lfes roses though dead all their fragrance re-


tain, -


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