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Year: 1876

PETER CooPER has conditionaliy ac-
cepted the nomination for President
rendered by the National Independent
Convention. In his letter to the Presi-
dent of the Convention he says:


While most heartily thank the Conven-
tion for the great honor they have conferred
upon me, kindly permit me TO say that there
is a bare possibility, il wise counsels pre-
vail, that the sorely needed relief from the
blighting effects Of unwise legislation rela-
tive to the finances, which the people so
earnestly seek, may he had through either
the Republican or Democratic party. both
of them meeting in National Convention at
an early day. 1t is unnecessary for me
to assure You that. while have
no aspiration for the position Of Chief Mag
istrate Of this great Republic. will most
cheerfully do what can to forward the in
teres,s of my country. therefore accept
YOUR nomination conditionaliy, expressing
the earnest hope that the Independent party
may vet attain its exalted aims, while per-
mitting me to step aside and remain in that
quiet which is most congenial to my nature
and my time OF life.


(Signed PETER COOPER.
Year: 1876

WHY TIE MEN wBRR NOT PUT TO WORK
i.- "A CAUCUS OF THE WATER


COMMITTEE.


Last night Water Committee of
City. Council held a caucus to consid>
or the subject of placing the men at
work upon the Cool Spring Reservoir.
Although the caucus was quite leng-
thy. mo definite action was taken, and
the matter is still open. Any mem
Der of the committee can, however,
in accordance with the instructions of
Council, place the men to work at any
previous time to Thursday night.


The difficulties in the way of resum
ing work on the reservoir are serious
and monifold. There are only about
$4,000 available for the purpose 1890
unexpended balance of tie reservoir
fund and about $4,000 remaining OF
the amount due the reservoir from cur
r.nt expenses), and the committee
deem it almost useless to use up this
amount until there is a prospect OF
obtaining the means to continue the
work. The $4,000 would only enable
them to continue 100 men and the ne
cessary teams at wrokabouttwo weeks
This would relieve only a very minute
portion of the difficulties occasionec
by the lack of employment


And again the committee wore in s
quandary as to what men to employ
They did not fell justified in employ.
ing all who applied nor did any mem
Der care assume the responsibility oi
selecting one hundred men from the
five hundred or six hundred applicants
Mr.. Pyle, the chairman, did moi
feel equal TO such delicate and diff
cult task, and MIR. Farrell did not gt
to the reservoir Monday morning
thinking that the newspapers nigh
misconstrue his motives and accuse
him of putting his personal friends t.
work,


Al the matter now stands, there will
probably be no further action taker
by the committee, until after thu
meeting of Council! on Thursday
light.
Year: 1876

HoN. C. C. BEAN, who met with the misfortune to receive a pistol ball in the knee pan two weeks ago, in the canyon of East Hassayampa, is recover ing as rapidly as his friends could have any reason to hope for. The ball has not yet been extracted, and the patient is Us yet confined to one posi- tions in bed, but by system of splints and wings the limb is handled so easily he Is quite comfortable and chats as cheerfully as is his wont when nothing Is the natter Minor, September 29.
Year: 1876

ONE of the most sensible changes in the new postal law, which every body will appreciate, is that which al lows a person to write hIs or her name on a newspaper wrapper, and also the word from to let the party know who it is from, without violating the law. It allows the sender to write on a package the number and kind of ar ticle it contains.
Year: 1876

To the Editor Of The COMMERCIAL:


Among the many questions OF the day
in Science, History, and Literature. allow
me to ask a solution of the problem of
Dirt and Dust their best place and treat
ment in dry, windy weather, with the
utility of sprinkling streets, and the time
of year most needing the sprinkler. if at
all, to lay the DUST.


las someshelp toward the solution we
state that the Norristown Herald reports
sprinkler already at work in the bust
ness streets of that town.-ED. Com.
Year: 1876

AmQeg the Republicans ON the other
hand, There il a feeling that the South is
aiIuoet rondly Democratic, and that there is
little hope for carrying even those States
where the negro vote ought to turn the
scale, since the Supreme CUurthas declared
the so called Enforcement acts practically
mope'e ye. A natural inference from this
situation is that the contest will be close.
and rllat in such case, the large vote of
New York State in the Electoral College
has even more than it's ordinary weight.
The influence which this inference is likely
to exert in both parties is the nomination
of a Ran on either side who is thought
most likely to carry New York and the
feeling of uncertainty also induces the hope
that both parties may be prompted to put
forward their best men.
Year: 1876

It is conceded in the West, removed as
we are from the machine" politics which
has Washington as its base of operations,
that BE bess chance OF Republican victory
is to be found in the strongest possible
appeal to The reform element, and in the
nomination Of the man most likely to com
mand the confidence of the people in this
respect. It is safe to say that the Western
delegations to the Cincinnati Convention,
with the possible exception of
that Of Indiana, will go there with
this idea mainly in view, and
will be ready to sacrifice any individual pre-
ferences they may have to carry it out. 1t
may be that this spirit will discover the
"Great Unknown whom Mr. Blaine is
represented as regarding as his most
formidable contestant but the present in
dication is, that if This sentiment prevails,
it is most likely to fix upon Mr.. Brlstow as
its representative. That this remark may
not be given an undue Importance, will
say at once that Mr.. Blaine per contra,
seems to have tie greatest strength among
POI t.. cirefss 5ai5 !. IL alHayG doubtful
nowadays bow much the professional poll
ticians and the self-constituted wire -pullers
can control the
Year: 1876

A Rome correspondent says the car
nival season is just opening and it is
expected that all will now begin to make
themselves merry according To their
means, and no stop will be put to mirth
uutil the bell sounds for the entrance
upon the solemn Lent season. But as


life goes at present, there is good deal
Of elegant display, both within and out
of doors. The swells of the Corso and
the milksops OF fashionable life are bril-
liant with those charms superadded by
the tailor and halter to the graoes which
nature has bestowed, with not a stinted
hand, upon the Roman youth. These do
not lose their opportunity to become &C.
tors upon conspicuous scene, where
weak heads are made to turn, and weak
hearts to palpitate to the point Of capt..
walton. They carry such merchandise
asthey have to the matrimonial market,
and the bargain and sale goes on while
the season lasts. and foreign ladies, with
certain or uncertain incomes, take their
pick from the abundant crop of Italian
bRrons, marquises and counts. The
Italians make the charge that American
ladies with fortunes not less pretty than
their persons are those who have the
greatest weakness for titles, and are the
most eager in their chase for those who
wear them. There is no lack of English
aud other foreign ladies who have been
successful in such pursuits running the
risk Of the good or bad luck which fol-
lows matrimonial as well as all other
human ties. Not less than the average
amount of connubial happiness has fol-
lowed Hpch connections, and, so far as
that is concerned, there is not much
cause for lamentation, But as for the
charge Of ladies ruAning after these
masculine beauties, with their added
ornaments of title, it is a nonsensical
affectation to hold that the running is all
from one side.
Year: 1876

Brown PAPER AND HAVANA CIGARS
1t is stated that not a steamer leaves New
York for Havana that does not take out
from 1000 to 5000 reams, or in occa-
sional instances as high as 10000 reams,
of coarse brown wrapping paper What
this paper was used for was for long
time mystery; but it has recently been
revealed that it enters into the mannfac.
ture of "pure Havana cigars 1t is
said that when saturated in the juice of
tobacco stems, the straw paper makes u
filling" almost equal, if not superior,
to the genuine leaf. In fact, it is some.
times impossible TO detect the film of pa
per intcrlapped with leaves in the finish


ed cigar, or neatly folding the exterior.
For this purpose, we are told, it serves
admirably the paper, under combustion,
leaving no residum other than pure
white ash. To such refinement Of art
has this business been carried that By the
use Of machines rolled over sheet of pa
per an almost perfect impression of the
tobacco leaf is obtained, the peculiar
"spots being printed as on calico


Smokers of Havana cigars will no doubt
consume their weed " with ad led zest
after learning of what it is composed.
Year: 1876

UNBELIEvERs To suspect the sound.
ness or motive Of really noble action is
like supposing every high thing, noun
tains among the rest. to be hollow. Yet
how many people pride themselves upon
the possession of this uncharitable folly.
considering themselves worldly wise and
experienced These are your silly, vul
ger-wise, your shallow men Of penetra-
ton, who measure all things by their own
littleness, and who, protesting justly to
know nothing else, seem to fancy they
earn right to know human nature. ex
clusiveiv Let none such be trusted in
judgements upon any one. not even on
themselves, always.
Year: 1876

The democratic finance caucus was ir
session till midnight last night, and Fl
nally agreed upon Payne's bill by a vote
of SO to 46. This bill provides for the
gradual resumption of specie payments
making it the duty of the secretary ofthe
treasury to annually retain in coin an
amount equal to three per centum of the
legal tenders outstanding, to constitute
redemption fund. 1t also requires ma
tional banks to set aside coin equal to
three per centum Of their circulating
notes, and repeals the date Of the resump
ton act Many amendments were vo
ted down.
Year: 1876

Anna Dickensen says she has sensa
tons in her head There. e.was girl ir
Indiana once who said the same thing
and her mother went over her head with
fine tooth comb every day tor about
a week, and at the end of that time she
said she didn't feel even one more.
Year: 1876

But for the present democratic House
Of Congress, the country would have been
keptin Ignorance Of the corruption which
seems to have long prevailed every de
partmcnt of the government And the
hunt is to be pushed into high places.
Year: 1876

The New York Trijnae quotes from
its files of 1872. to show that the corrup
tons of the war department an | For,
Sill" were brought to the notice of the
President ut that time. There is little
doubt but the President has been aware
of what was going on.
Year: 1876

He who has once done you kindness
will more readily do you another than
will one whom you have benefited.


God has no need of falsehood; but
falsehood very often has need Of God
and it is never so potent as when it is
set forth in his name.
Year: 1876

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.


SIR: We have firm and strong men leading
the Republican party here, but they cannot perform i'm
possibilities Our party is composed Of men generally
who lost their all during the Consequently our
means are limited and cannot at all tunes secure the
co0pcraiion the cOlored vote The outlook at present
il favorable and We expect To make hrm stand There
are lust "a bitter feelings malice and hatred burning
the Southern bosom in the dark days OF tue war;
and every Democratic gain adds fresh fuel TO the flame
In the face of all this how true men North vote
against the interests OF thousands who mnigraod
South since the war! j. +. HENRY.


Iiktultle Tenn, July q, 1876.
Year: 1876

As soon as the new canal is cut, and con-
nection made with the Md. & Del. railroad,
then they can barrel up and ship direct to
Liverpool via New York, the celebrated
Miles river oysters, and reap rich har-
vest.


A gentleman is just now engaged in ship
ping to England from Chincoteague Island
via Old Dominion Steamship Company to
New York, thence by ocean steamers. They
are put in strong barrels and headed up
nicely and reach England in about ten days
from the start.
Year: 1876

The woman, who, in escaping from an off,
Ger, who went to New Castle to arrest her
for playing the confidence game in this city,
upon some of our boarding house land ladies,
jumped from an attic window and was sup
posed to have been fatally injured, is now
able to walk, and will be brought to the
city hospital upon the first favorable day.
She will probably not be prosecuted for her
crime, as it is thought that she has already
been sufficiently punished.
Year: 1876

Some of our citizens are so enthusiastic on the
temperance question that they think the sale Of
soda water should be prohibited. Allow US to pres
ent a case for their arbitration: A certain mans
cow had free access to orchard last fall, and
probably apples formed portion Of her diet. This
bovine's milk has been used without any attention
whatever being paid to this fact. The question
now arises should not the sale OF this lacteal fluid
be forbidden, inasmuch as it is liable to create a
craving appetite for liquor:


The Ladies' Aid Society recc ntly gave two eve
ning's entertainment for the benefit Of the reform
club. The proceeds amounted to over two hun
dred dollars.


Farmers have been mourning over the back
wardness of the season. Some Of them who have
good orchards, propose to fight caterpillars in
stead Of planting much.


Specie is making its appearance, being seen as
a curiosity rather than medium Of change.


Summer clothing is being substituted for win
ter furs.


Politicians are tranquil.
Year: 1876

The Good Templars Lodge in Manchester is in
q loulshing condition, doing good work for a
young lodge. The young men who mostly COM
pose the organization, are working w ith will for
he good of the lodge and the cause of temper
Year: 1876

On account of the decoration exercises occur
ring this afternoon, the meeting Of the Woman $
Temperance Union will be held at the usual place
at o'clock tomorrow Wednesday,. A full at
tendance is earnestly requested.
Year: 1876

An Augusta gentleman, receiving an invitation
to dine out hastened homeward to make change
in his apparel. Inquiring for a we'll known and
well worn suit Of clothes (the hest he had, howev-
er) his dear wife informed him that they had been
swapped for a vase That evasive answer.
Year: 1876

Portland, May %. The pair of white whales
for the Coup Aquarium gardens, were safely ship
ped on the New York boat, which sailed at six
this afternoon. They have stood the hot weather
uon
Year: 1876

Mr. Geo. Z. Macomber, insurance agent in
Granite block, has something Of interest for those
who contemplate starting for tie Centennial ex


hibiton. A policy in the Travellers is as good as
a gold draft. Mr.. Macomber is one Of our most
capable and honest young men, and we are glad
to know that he is working into good business
Year: 1876

Decoration Day is legal holiday, portion of
which the hands in this office will diligently seek
to improve Therefore no paper will be published
tomorrow wednesday, morning. The Daily
will appear on Thursday morning, with Mr.. Cur
lis Grafton in full, and detailed account Of the
memorial service local and political news, and
regular telegraph dispatches. The weekly will be
issued as usu al this afternoon.
Year: 1876

the afternoon of the same day, l hereby recon-
mend and request that all places of business in the
city be closed during the hours of the afternoon
when the ceremonies are being performed, and that
all citizens join in the appropriate observance of
the day which has been set apart by the State to
co Ememorate the services of the men who fell in
the war for the Union.


CHAS. Z. NASH, Mayor.
Year: 1876

Said the landlord to a young man who
entered the bar room Of village tavern
and called for drink:


mo; you have had delirium tremens
once, and j cannot sell you any more"


He stepped aside to make room for a
couple Of young men who had Just en-
tered and the landlord waited upon them
very politely. The other had stood by
silent and sullen, and when thev finished
he walked up to the landlord and thus
addressed him:


six years ago at their age, stood
where those Young men are now; / was
a man with fair prospects Now, at the
age Of twentyeight am a wreck, body
and mind. You led me to drink. In
this room j formed the habit that has
been my ruin. Now sell me few glasses
more and YOUR work will be done. !
shall soon be ont Of the way; there Is no
hope for me. But they can be saved.
Do moi sell ii 20 them. Sell il 70 me and
let me die, ann the world will be rid of
me but for heavens sake sell no more
10 them


The landlord listened. pale and trem-
bling. Setting down his decanter, ne
exclaimed:


God help me. this Is the last drop
viii sell to any one"


And he kept his word.
Year: 1876

nkRBER SHOP is THE PLACE WHERE


b you can got the best of work done In the
neatest possible style. Ladies' and Childrens
II air Cutting nd Shampooing a speciality.
Sbop Opposite Old White Corner Two Chairs
always found ready for business. Call and
see him and ge, a Good Job. Ladies desiring
work done, by leaving word al the hhop ne
will call at their residence. ~
Year: 1876

Does not deceive invalids into false hopes by


purging and creating a fictitious appetite,
but assists nature in clearing and purify ing
the whole system. leading the patient grad
uaily TO perfect health
Year: 1876

! There is said to be young Ia
dy in Texas named Katie Few.
clothes. If we were in her place
we'd change that name if it took
all the calico in the State, or even
if we had TO do it by marrying
a member Of the Legislature.
Year: 1876

A backwoods preacher gave
it to his congregation thusly:-
"Boys, you will find that this
life is a little like a game of
seven up. You want to be very
careful and save your tens and
look out for game, and never
beg when you've got a good
hand; also be good enough to
recollect that low counts as
much as high if it's only a
trump"
Year: 1876

A farmer who owned a little
scraggy cantankerous bull that
could not be kept inside of any


lot that ever was fenced in Con-
necticut, one day, Just after
the railroad between Hartford
ard Springfield was made, broke
out of his pasture and made
for the railroad. His owner
saw the tip end of his tail dis
appear over the ferce and "put"
for him the best he could. Just
as he reached the railroad along
came train at full speed. And
there stood his bull on the track,
with his head bent down, and
ready for a fight with the loco
motive. The old man shouted
at the top of his voice: $50
it, you little cuss! / admire
your pluck but despise your


Judgment" Iaa- s5d-7 7..l q
Year: 1876

The last thing in the swindling
line has recently appeared, in
Troy. A young girl of ten or
twelve years of age, directed of
course, by male or female sharp
ers who do not appear in the
transaction az all- enters a store
of any kind, and laying down a
ten cent scrip asks to be obliged
by two five cent pieces. Receiv.
ing them, She departs only to re-
turn in a few minutes holding In
her hand a leaden facsimile OF q
five cent coin, which she says is
"net good" The merchant readi.
ly exchanges it, giving no thought
to the matter. }, In this manner a
smart girl can easily earn for her
managers several dollars per day.
Year: 1876

This is the way the newspapers talk in
Louisiana: "If that convicted thief and
robber Jim Walker, wants any fuss with US
he can have steel or buckshot in Unlimited
quantities by poking his nose around our
corner
Year: 1876

of raisins well stoned, currants thor
oughly washed, one pound each chop a
pound of suet very finely and mix with
them, add quarter of a pound of flour,
or bread very finely crumbled, three
ounces of sugar, one ounce of grated
lemon peel, blade of mace, half q small
nutmeg, one teaspoonful of ginger, half
a dozen eggs, well beaten work it well
together, put it into a cloth, tie it firmly,
allowing room to swell, and boil not less
than seven hours. 1t should not be suf
fered to stop boiling.


"GYPsY" writes to the Country Gentle
man, "Ou- hired man would think it
queer if the boss told him to pitch hay
with a scythe, and yet he will sit at the
table with his abused boss and pitch
'meat and taters with his knife all
through the meal-time, to the imminent
danger of cutting his tater trap larger
and longer. When will the average
farm hand learn that knives we're made
to cut with, and forks or spoons to con-
vey food to the mouth with, and that to
draw his knife from his lips and cut but
ter or bread from the common supply
plate is proceeding that decent people
ought not to tolerate 2"
Year: 1876

To the thoughtful, says the London


Lancet, the moral consequences of ten
sion and hurry are very saddening to
the physician their results are matter


of profound concern their grave evils
come under daily observation. No evo-
luton of fore, can take place with un-


due rapidity without damage TO the
machine in which the transformation is
effected. Express railway stock has a
much shorter term of use than that re-
served for slower traffic. The law is
universal that intensity and duration of
action are inversely proportioned. 1t
is therefore no matter Of surprise TO
find that the human nervous system is
no exception to the law. The higher
salubrity Of rural over urban life is
not entirely a matter of fresh air and
exercise. Rural life involves leisure and
pause in work, which are very essential
to the maintenance of the nervous
system in state of due nutrition. Un-
remitting spasm soon ceases altogether.
The tension Of life produces weakness
at the very place where strength In mcss
needed. The damage done TO the health
oi tbs u7.t vslusbls rsst u The