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Year: 1872

AS the sign denotes, it is tru-
ly a Hat Store, both for Ladies
and Gents. Every person who
visits Independence is familiar
with Turner's Millinery and Fur
nishing Goods Store. Last spring
they added to their stock in the
shape of Gents Hats and Fur
nishing Goods, making it truly
a Hat Store. We say it (and
without boasting), that we have
as large and as fine an assort-
ment as can be found in any
store of our class Of goods west
of Chicago.


To the Ladies Gas usuaD, we
solicit a share of your patronage.


To the Geats-remember it is
truly, surely, and the only Hat
Store in the city. Our Facility
and Experience for purchasing
stock is second to none; cxpen-
ses small consequently our
prices we guarantee.


Remember the place, The
Sign of the Big Hat.
Year: 1872

church was out, and not satisfied
that something was not out of place
or awry, she stopped in at friends
who had lived lately in London, and
told her of her embarrassment.


"Why," said her friend, sit is
that hat"


''The hat! What is the matter
with the hat" said the young wife,
taking it off her head. "My bonnet
did not come from Paris, and the
hat is re j beauty"


$50 it is" was the reply, "but it
is a highly improper head covering
to be worn in church, an abomina-
ton to English women. Your
wearing it was serious misdemean-
or-thc vericst miss is not allowed
to wear a hat to service. Seeing
that your hat was wrong, people
supposed something was wrong with
you. You can wear hat almost
anywhere else, but if you want to
go to church in England and be
thought respectable, you must put on
a bonnet"
Year: 1872

An American lady the other day,
in London, went to church in 4 hat,
not knowing the English prejudice
concerning that article being worn
in the sanctuary. All her friends
looked at her very gravely, and


spoke coldly. She could not imag-
inc what was the matter, and asked
her husband if there was anything
wrong about her head. He scru-
tinixed her, and told her no, but
still she could see that it was the
object of attention, and that many
looked at her askance. Glad when
Year: 1872

A rEDAGoeuE in Indiana, who
was chad up" for numerically
wcl:ing the back Of little girl,
justified his action by explaining
that "she persisted in tlinging paper
pellets at him when his back was
turned" That is no excuse. The
Town Cricr once taught school up
in the mountains, aud about every
half hour had to remove his coat and
scrape off the dried paper wads
adhcring to the nap. He never
permitted trife like this to unset
tie his patience; he just kept on
wearing that gaberdins until it had
Year: 1872

most necessary requisites to promote connubial
hanpiness, Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage the
nrospect rn hourly darkcns to the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair, and filed with
the me lanchoy reflection that the happiness OF
snoths is blighted with our own.
Year: 1872

Lay a wall map Of the United States on
the table before you, the top or north Of the
map, Of course, farthcst from You. Now
lay your right arm on the map in such a
manner as to cover the general course Of
the Mississippi river, having the arm slight
" bent 50 that the elbow will project a little
toward the Atlantic side of the map, and
the hand lie triae to the left, or west of
Lake Superior. Your arm now covers the
exact territory occupied BY the storm cen
tre, when a great storm is raging in the
Mississippi valley. The centre itself, how
ever, may be calm as q summer morning,
or with irregular winds tending outward,
but along its entire line on both sides, from
the lakes to the gulf the wind will be blow
ing fierce gale, with this popularity to be
noted that east of the centre the wind
will blow from the east, southeast, or north
east while west of the central line the wind
viii blow from the west, northwest or south
west.


The storm centre moves with its accom-
panying winds toward the Atlantic ocean
at the rate of about 40 miles an hour, so
that storm III the Mississippi valley at
noon, to-day, viii be moving out to sea over
Long Island Sound at the same time to-
morrow. The storm line moves toward
the Atlantic a little faster in the northern
than III the southern part of the United
States, movement that can be illustrated
in part by sweeping the arm steadily over
the map from its position on the Mississippi
valley to the Atlantic coast, so that while
the hand shall rest on Cape Cod in New
England, the elbow representing a convex
curve in the line, will only have reached
Cape Hatteras in North Carolina.


Trains going north or west on the rail
ways, can according to the foregoing, run
out Of the Storm though they will be liable
to run into It's effects, as for instances snow
drifts, trees blown down, bridges swept
away, while trains, especially fast ones, go
inc south or east, must go in storm all
the way if they start with one. Steamers
and vessels bound west, could better afford
It would seem, If the preceding observations
are correct, to keep on their course in
storms than vessels bound east. But it is
doubtful if there be any economy in running
Year: 1872




Many Of the ''pioneers' Of the present
day are characterized by considerable inn
patience. They wish to see accomplished
in six months, what once required sixty
years 1t took three times sixty years for
our forefathers to make any perceptible
progress away from the narrow strip along
the Atlantic coast, and to make any per
ceptible impression on the great western
wilderness, beyond the AIleghanies. Even
but little over a century ago, in the days
Of Washngton's early manhood, the region
around what is now Pittsburg, and along
tic Monongahela and Ohio rivers, was
wilder than the section about the Great
Bend Of the Missouri to-day.


Tie West has only been settled up since
the beginning of this century, and three
fourths ofits population have come in with
in the last 80 years, that is within the life
time Of the present generation And as the
last 50 years to the last 500, so is the last 3
wears to the last 30 Three-fourths of the
people who have come to the Far " est,
especially to that portion of it included in
the Lake Superior and Red River region
have come within three years. Some who
have been on the coast Of the Great Lake
for fifteen years, that is for less than half =
generation, complain that they do not see a
more rapid growth, whereas they have seen
a more rapid growth in that time, and with
in the last fifth of that time, than was seen
by our forefathers over q similar space, and
to a similar extent, during six entire gener-
ations.


It is true indeed that our local growth
has been by no means rapid, but the devel-
opment expected in the country west and
south Of rs, upon which Superior depends
for its future prosperity, and which is essen
tial to il indeed, has been progressing at a
wonderful rate The whole face of the
country has changed. Commercially speak
ing, Superior is not in the same country
she was Is years ago, or even 5 years ago.
When first settled, she was hundreds of
miles from railway, and surrounded by an
untrodden wilderness. Now the North
west is building its towns and cities; and
railways 70 st. Paul, to Chicago, to Mon
tana, are at our doors, and will all run their
trains through these streets within twenty
months The fact is Just as inevitable as
time, for there are enough men in Superior
who can exercise the patience, and put
forth the work that shall surely bring it
about and bring it about they will.
Year: 1872

made to suppress this by either party,
because both were free to do what Ell
ther did. If the Governor had been
the despot that he was represented to
be, and had had at his control the
thugs who were said to be his to do
his bidding, this thing might not have
been as clear as it has been; and
though we do not approve of slander-
Gus abuse, still we prefer to see it toll
Grated for those who do like it rather
than that the freedom of speech should
be suppressed when the truth is nec-
essary to be told. AS has been said,
error is never dangerous so long as
virtue is left free to combat it; and
the speech that is wicked can do but
little hurt while the voice of honesty
is allowed to meet and destroy it. Is
it not better, then, to have free speech
under Warmoth, than to be muzzled
under another man whose popularity
might be the result of a suppression
of the truth ?
Year: 1872

Immediately after the election of
Hon. O. H. Brewster, of Ouachita, as
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tatives, at the session of January 4th,
he addressed the members as follows:


Gentlemen of the House of Repre-
sentatives-Yo will not think it
strange if | express surprise at thus
being elevated to the responsible
position of Speaker of the House of
Representatives. You know as we'll as
myself that it is not fifteen minutes
since my name was first mentioned as
candidate, and, consequently, now
take the chair without having made
promise to any member OF this
House. | am untrammelled and free,
and will give you but one pledge at
this time, and that is, that | will
recommend and practice the most
rigid economy in every branch of our
expenditures.


We have been extravagant and
wastefnl in the extreme, and, while
| know that certain individuals are
far more criminal than others, yet
l cannot and will not deny that we
are all most shamefully to blame for
the manner in which we have allowed
the peoples money to be used In the
past. Then let us cease to attempt to
throw the blame of our former mis-
deeds upon any one man, or faction,
or party-in short, let us cease to look
to- the past except with the determin-
alton of discovering our own mistakes
for the purpose of avoiding them IL
the future.


Let us unite with a firm resolve
that we will pass such resolutions
and laws, or if necessary, recommend
to the voters of the State such amend.
ments to the constitution as shall for
ever prevent the plundering OF the
people hereafter.


know that it is customary on oeca-
sions like this for the recipients OF
Office to return thanks to those VINO
have elected them. This | shall not
do. | shall wait until the close OF the
session, and then il | find that you
have stood by me in my firm deter
mination to carry out the great prlh-
ciples of reform and retrenchment
which are so earnestly demanded by
the people throughout the State, then
shall thank you a thousand times
from nay inmost heart for the proud
position in which you have placed.
me. Let us keep the necessity OF
reform constantly in view, and make
a record to which we can look back at
the end of the session with feelings
of satisfaction and approval record
which we can point our constituents
on our return home, and justly claim
that we have done our duty as the
representatives of the people-a rec
ord TO which our children after us Will
turn with the proud satisfaction that
their father proved true and faithful
in one of the most critical periods OF
the history of Louisiana. No class OF
men ever had better opportunity to
establish good name and TO gam
the confidence of the people. | hope
and trust, and can say from indlea-
tions which / already see, that
believe that this opportunity will not
be allowed to pass unimproved.
Thanking you most heartily for your
attention, I shall now enter upon the
duties of the Office TO which you have
/ called me.
Year: 1872

From the age Of forty TO that OF
sixty, man who properly regulates
himself may be considered in the
prime of life. His matured strength
of constitution renders him almost
impervious to the attacks of disease,
and his functions are in the highest
order. Having gone year or two
past sixty, however, he arrives at
a critical period of existence, the
river of death flows before him, and
he remains at a stand-still. But
athwart this river is viaduct called
" The Turn of Life" which, if crossed
in safety, leads to the valley of cold
Age round which the river winds
and then flows beyond without a boat
or causeway to effect it's passage.
The bridge is, however, constructed
of fragile materials, and it depends
upon how it is trodden, whether it
bend or break. Gout, apoplexy and
other bad characters are also in the
vicinity to waylay the traveller and
thrust him from the pass; but let him
grid up his loins, and provide himself
with perfect cOmposure. To quote a
metaphor, I" the turn of life" +" has
a turn either into a prolonged walk
or into the grave. The system and
power, having reached their utmost
expansion, now begin either to close,
like flowers at sunset. or break down
at once. One injudicious stimulant
single excitement, may force il
beyond its strength whilst careful
supply of props, and the withdrawal
of all that tends to force plant, will
sustain it in beauty and yigor until
night has nearly set in.
Year: 1872

The New Orleans Mitraillewss has
made its appearance in all the gor-
geousness of a beautiful heading,
much improved geographically and
enlarged in size. We have had no
time as yet to peruse its columns,
hence shall withhold our Judgment of
Its editorial department for a future
time. The remarkable, wavering
part which its editor has played in
the political arena during the last
month or so has somewhat shaken our
faith in his Judgment and stability,
but We hope he may retrieve himself
by more consistent future, arrayed
upon the side of the right, in which
case, all success 70 the handsome M
.tr0illeasc.
Year: 1872

A man died the other day from
habitual drunkenness. A post-mortem
examination of his internal organs
showed that his blood was largely
mixed with alcohol. The coroner testi-
fed that the heart smelled as though
it had been stepped in alcohol. Peo-
pie who are in the habit of keeping
themselves saturated with the vile
alcoholic compounds under the name
of rum, gin, bourbon, ETC., should
take warning from such an example.
We may talk of soft hearts, noble
hearts and true hearts but how can a
heart STEPPED in alcohol" be any OF
these
Year: 1872

GRUMBLERs AT NEWSPAPERS
Horace Greeley hits the nail on the
head when he says: at is strange
how closely the men read the papers.
We never say anything that anybody
don't like but we soon hear of it, and
everybody tells us about it. If, how
ever, once in while we happen to
say a good thing, we never hear of
that-nobody seems to notice it. We
may pay some man hundred COM
pliments and give him dozen puffs,
and he takes it as a tribute to his
greatness, and never thinks of it
never thinks it does him any good.
But if we happen to say anything
this man don't like, or something that
he imagines is a reflection on him
or his character, see how quick he
flares up and gets excited about it.
All our evils are duly charged to us,
but we never, apparently, get any
credit for what good we do.'
Year: 1872

According to the decision of the Ma
tional Republican Executive Commit
tee, the Republican Convention for
the nomination of a President and
Vice President will meet at Philadel
phia ON the fifth day of June next.
Year: 1872

The remarks of the press of the
country upon the political troubles in
this State have been widespread and
general. The large majority of the
journals condemn the federal officials
for their interference with the State
Government, and urge the President
to demonstrate his disapproval of
of their action by removing them from
office.
Year: 1872

At a meeting OF the Board Of Trade last even
ing when the resolution proposing a discussion Of
the proposed widening Of Water street came up,
Mr. Vim. G.. Gibbons stated that inasm uch as an ar
ringement was under consideration between the
Committee OF the Council and the property hoders
which bid tair to be satisfactory it was deemed
advisable to deter any discussion OF the subject
til the next inseting Of the Board and the matter
was accordingly passed over The attendance was
very small, but few OF the property holders being
present, aud much less interest manifested than
was expected.
Year: 1872

Before another year great changes are likely to
take place on the Christiana. The heavy tread Of
the IRON horse with long trains of cars in his
will be heard advancing far below the built up
section of our city on the South side. and the
Chrstiana be made the scene Of busy industry upon
substantial wharves and the decks OF 6ne vessels,
at point where now nought is heard but the
"roaking Of frogs or the music Of the ripping
wave it is washed against the banks by SOME
passing steamer.


The advantages which this improvement must
bring to city will doubtless be very great, es-
pecialy to the section adjoining the improvements
rendered necessary to meet the requirements OF
the Wilmington and Western Railroad, the depot
of which Will not be tar distant from the wharf
where 1t will discharge and receive its eight from
vessels from various sections What these freights
will consist OF cannot yet be told; but the day can
not be far distant when immense quantities of
coal will be shipped from this point, and no doubt
immense quantities Of merchandise will pass west
ward over both of the railroads which will pene-
tfate Pennsylvania and connect at different points
with her great lines of travel


The improvement under immediate considera-
ton, will not, however, afford OF the facilities
which the trade OF the city demands. The need
oil landing and whaii upon the Delaware front
will still be seriously felt. The amount OF trade
that would flow into the hands vi our merchants
from the .sec,ion OF country bordering both
sides OF the Delaware. below the city for fifty or
sixty miles, would be very great and amply repay
the expense which wharf and roadway would
amount to. This Is matter which deserves the
attention OF our people, and one which they have
already too long neglected.
Year: 1872

documents Tho whito people OF this State are almost
unanimously in favor OF tho Liberal ticket, but
the mas OF thom outside Of the cities have only
tho yaguest ideas Of Mr.. Greoleys record on amnesty
and other kindred questions, and unable torepy when
auntod by the Grant men with supporting their worst
enemv The tract containing Mr.. Greeley's amnesty
record and bis letter TO tho Committee Of the Union
League Club should into every house in the state In
travelling all over North Carolina, from CurTtuok almost
TO Cherokee and from the northern boundary OF the
state 10 Wilmington, have seen Liberal campaign
tracts for public distribution at only ono place ana thas
was in the store OF f.. j. Aston at Asheville


Ihavo no fears TO the result in this state IN NoVem
ber II s as sure 10 vote right tho s to rise on
election day. II our friends half do their duty but ~
will not do for them TO lie upon their in the hope OF
drifting to victory. In Justice to both the Liberal Ke-
pubcans and Conservatives, 1t should be said that no
disposition to allow tho election to go by default has
been eyiuced.
Year: 1872

or three Others about the effect Of Summers letter upon
tbe colored peope They all thought that would ihhu
opce few OF the Intelligent coored men 70 vote
for Greeley and cited instances where II would haSe
that effect 10 their knowledge but the mass OF tho
BLACKS were too ignorant they said to read or under
stand IT, and too much under the control OF their carpet
bag leaders for any large number 10 break from
the regular and active organization at this time II
Greeley should be elected, they believed the blacks
would desert the carpetbaggers by thousands They
would want to be ON the side of tho President


Al sunset we feTried across the Arkansas great,
dirty ditch like most Western rivers and reached Little
Rock thankful that had done well as To accom-
psh 1875 miles since light In the morning, and were not
sticking I'm the swamp night, were told had
been the fate OF many less fortunate travellers.
Year: 1872

Falls Village.

 Mir. Editor:- William Preston, the cham pion hunter and fisher of this region, met with serious and almost fatal accident one day this week. He, with his son and Almond Thorp of Lime Rock, were hunting foxes, and while going through the woods on Prospect Hill' being about ten feet in advance of Thorp, the latter's gun caught in the brush, causing the discharge of one barrel, the whole charge striking Preston on the back of the head. Seventeen shot passed through the scalp, striking the skull bone, following over 10 the top of his head, thence out, making 34 ugly holes in the scalp. Preston reeled backwards, but Thorp throwing down his gun caught him before he fell, at the same time exclaiming, Oh God, Bill, have killed you The wounded man although suffering the most excruciating pain and covered with blood, managed to walk to bis home, half mile or more, almost unaided. MT. Thorp, with that ouickness of thought. and readiness to execute, for which he is noted, proceeded for Dr. Gillett, who carefully dressed the wounds Upon examination it was dis covered one shot had lodged in his neck, and so deep it will probably have to remain there 1 understand this is the second time he has been shot. Up to the time of writ ing he has been doing well. little girl, four years old, daughter of w.. c. Daily, getting up one morning before the rest of the family, got to bottle ot paragoric and drank over an ounce. The family were greatly alarmed, but by giving the proper anIidotes, and keeping her constantly in exercise it passed off without any serious result. CLARIo.
Year: 1872

THE USE OF A SIGNATURE.-An exchange says that there is banker in Philadelphia by the side of whose handwriting even the penmanship of Horace Greedy seems sym metrlcal and beautiful. Well, this banker was persecuted by life insurance agent who wanted him to take out policy The victim stood l. for while, but finally one day ne kicked the agent out of the office. Then the tormentor began to send notes to the unhappy wretch, explaining the endow- ment system, and asking if any one of his aunts ever suffered from torpidity of the liver. At last the banker wrote to the heartless fiend as follows: '' You diaboli- cal scoundrel, if you send another line to me l will come around to your office and blow out what little brains you have !'' When the life insurance man received this, he turned il up and down, and held it side ways, and stood before a mirror with it, and examined it with microscope, and called In six or seven experts but after all he couldn't determine with any degree of certainty what he meant, to ascertain, he presented it at the paying tellers desk in the bank, and that worthy, without mo- ments hesitation, paid 5000 dollars on it., believing it to be d cheek for that amount. There is one agent less in that city than there was week or two ago, and one more banker who betrays symptoms of insanity when the subject Ot life insurance is men toned in his presence.
Year: 1872



 A correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette vouches for the efficacy of the following treatment of smallpox

 Take clean common barley, boil it in water the same as you would rice, until it bursts, pour off this water, and use it ex- clusively for your drink, adding to each days drinking of this water, fifteen grains of saltpetre. Continue to use this drink (which should be about milk warm) until the pocks make their appearance in the skin, which will be about three days after the fever sets in. The effect of using this drink is to cut off the backing fever. Now stop the use of this drink, and take good wine reduced with water, and sweetened with loaf sugar. Using this as drink stimulates and fills the pocks. The use of wine, water, and loaf sugar should always be commenced when the pocks make their appearance in tbe skin. Use no other medicine and partake of light diet. This mode of treatment was prescribed by the celebrated Surgeon Dixon, of Ireland, and has been used in many cases with success in this country.