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Year: 1876

Niagara Falls will in all probability
flow on forever, but the picturesque
spots and prominent points of interest
are gradually passing away. Table
Rock has fallen into the pool below, the
Horseshoe Fall is fast wearing away,
Prospect Tower has been torn down that
it might not topple over and make job
for the coroner, and the ugly little ark
of discom fort, "The Maid of the MIST
has drifted somewhere uncomfortably
into the patent matches. There is plen-
ty of water and a bridge and roar,
neither of which can be despised, TO say
nothing Of the beautiful young lady
who walks the tight rope. One touch
of nature. however, makes the whole
world kin, and if it were not for the
squaws peddling bead work, and the
hackmen. the cataract of Niagara would
be desert,
Year: 1876

A Chicopee man had cat which he
cared no longer to possess. He took the
animal into the garden, struck it nine
times on the head with hammer, and
as it still moyed, boxed it ears with q
spade and then buried it. Next morning
that cat walked serenely into break fast,
willing to forget the past Savannah
| News.
Year: 1876

A Sandusky man drowned himself
the other day because his wife would
not lend him thirty cents. He did right
When:s wife's confidence gets shaken TO
thss degree the husband might as well
peg out.
Year: 1876

Is acknowledged and recommended by
physicians and apothecaries to be the
best purifier and cleanser of the blood
yet discovered. and thousands speak in
its praise who have been restored to
health
Year: 1876

A DANBURY man related to horror


stricken crowd, in grocery store, the


particulars of a narrow escape he had
from terrible death He was cross
ing long railroad bridge on foot, when


he was surprised to see locomotive
coming around curve, and tearing to-


ward him at terrific speed. The


bridge was too narrow to allow of
escape at either side, and be did not
dare to jump into the yawning abyss
below. In fash he took in the situa-
tion and formed his plan of action. He
started on swift run toward the on
coming locomotive, and when within
few feet of it be concentrated all bis
muscle and nerve into one effort, and
leaped straight up in the air. The
fearful monster shot under him, and be
came down on the bridge, saved from
death, but seriously shaken up by the
descent. There was a moment of deep
silence upon the close of this narration
Then one Of the company sighed, and
shut up his knife. and Unexpectedly
said: What's the use of presence Of
mind when man can lie like that ?"
Year: 1876

An Earnest Appeal to Hayes from HI.
Abiest Organ.


You are an honest man, in whose


life not even the fierce light Of a Presi.


dental campaign has revealed speck Of


reproach. From tribunal, therefore,


like the Louisiana Returning Board


composed exclusively of your friends


and partisans. whose judicial integrity


and capacity have been already success


fully impeaehed; which refuses to obey


the direction of the law and give the


opposite party even one place on its


bench: which dsliberates in secret, and


gives no reasons for its decisions which


sees glariDg frauds exposed in its pres.
ence without manifesting either surprise
or displsasure, and which notoriously
enjoys not one iota Of confidence in any
part Of the Union-from such tribu.
nal you would not accept the award
even of one hundred dollars against the
claim of the humblest man in America.
would you? We know you would not
Are you now prepared to accept at its
hands an Office which equals any crown
in dignity and surpasses most crowns in
power and responsibility, which no man
has hitherto held with stain or sus-
picion resting on his title Can you
encounter the terrible ordeal of holding
such position for four years in the
face of the belief of full half the voters
that you have obtained it through Judi
cial fraud and chicane. Would not
your SO holding it be new and great
misfortune to the country and source
If unending shame and repentance to
yourself? Should you allow eager and
Inscriptions politicians to override
your own nobler judgment and thrust it |
lpon. you? Finally, do you suppose
hat in an Office so won, and needing so
much popular respect, if not popular
upport. to give it either dignity or
uthority. you could exert any appre.
liable influence in behalf Of any Of the
auses which you and all good men
ave at heart?
Year: 1876

We wish to give fair warning. Two
or three little spits Of snow. such as we
had few days ago, ars not worth going
into poetry over. But they have been
useful. They have put us on our
guard. and We give full notice that we
have procured the services of several
very vicious bulldogs. shotgun and
pair Of iron-clad boots to give a warm
and impressive reception to all poets
With original compositions on snow.


If a few lively fakes can inspire such
trash as has been heaped upon US this
week, we shiver to think what full
blown storm would have brought forth


We are long-sufering and kind. but
we do not intend to be blinded and
added by attempts to read through
whole realms Of verses on worn out
subjects Snow is bad subject any
how. and there has not been but one
good poem written about it and that one
has immortalized in eternal flames about
fifty-6ve liars who claimed the author
ship Of it.


Twenty-six snow storms are predicted
for this winter, and every wooer of the
muse will have chance. We suggest
to them to write good long poem on
the FIRST, and sit out and recite it over
during the next twenty-five, to get
their rhyme and measure perfect There
is nothing improves poet so much as
\ nights rest in a snow storm. The
finding of his poem on him in the
is the only sure way to secure
is publication. and the coroner will do
'ull justice to bis memory. Snow poets
will profit by the suggestion.
Year: 1876

Patriotic and Eloquent Words for the


Country to Consider.


Suppose that this Intervention of mil
itary power to protect the action of an
Independent State authority should hap
pen to be exercised in Louisiana or any
of the States for the purpose of taking
out the majority Of an Electoral College
when they we're choosing the President;
or suppose that if, by subverting the
vote of that State. one man should be
chosen instead of the other. who would
have been chosen if the State had voted
without being acted upon by that au-
thority, what have you then but civil
war, engaging vast passions and vast
multitudes of men on the question of
dispute over the Presidency? "Ah.
you will never have that" you say,
'for we have the courage and that COM
mon sense Of the American people which
make free government possible and per-
maDent and strong Let anybody take
a STEP" you will say. .'that surpasses
the fair limits of political competition
and political agitation. and the Presi-
dent who takes bis seat under such a
title shall have nothing but curses and
Imprisonment, and not the enjoyment of
power" I submit 1t to you, fe1loao-
citizens. that the moment ne compzac
emily accept the side that profits by such
Intervention. and assume that notbsno
bat disappointment and political disgust
are on the other side, principles are
gone. and the ~ay soiU be open at last
for msupation From VIM. M. Evarts'
Speech Of January, 1875
Year: 1876

UNTRAMMELED RICHES. the wild
country Of Buenos Ayres, South Amer
ica. many man who is very rich in
cattle has not bed in his house. and is
too Indifferent or lazy to shear the wool
from his sheep to spread on the ground
beneath him. He may own thousand
oxen and horses. and perhaps Eve thou
sand sheep. but be has not a chair or
anything in bis house such as we think
VIC must have 10 order to be comforta-
bic The skull of an OK furnishes a
seat which be thinks is good enough,
and horn is his cup. This is all his
household furniture.
Year: 1876

Children must have love inside the
house and fresh air, and good play and
some good companionship outside
otherwise young life runs the greatest
danger in the world Of whitening or
growing stunted, or at best prematurely
old and turned inward on itself.
Year: 1876

The life Of an Australian squatter is a
struggle 'twixt drought and food. He
is now terribly distressed by the former.
The rivers are choked up by the car
casses of sheep and oxen which have
died of thirst. and they are obliged to
kill the lambs to save the sheep. On
one station 1000 head of cattle have
psrished. and on another 10, 900 sheep.
Year: 1876

The narrator's voice here faltered, as though
recollections, too affecting to be borne, had
overpowered him. Respecting his emotion,
remained silent, expectantly awaiting for him
to proceed.


After short pause, he resumed.


II will not now circumstantially describe
the progress of my attachment the rapid
growth of which soon inspired me with re-
solve to hazard my fate, on what feared was
but a slender chance of success. Years in
timacy could not have strengthened the love
which Clara had so suddenly awakened in my
heart, or given me more perfect assurance
of the happiness which would derive from a
union with her; but trembled lest the COM
paratively slight knowledge of me which she
possessed might prove barrier to my hopes.
As the time approached, however, for their
departure, I found myself impelled to declare
my feelings, which had become too strong to
be repressed by conventional scruples, and
seeking the Count, on the eve of the day ap-
pointed for our separation, frankly confessed
the truth, and asked for his sanction to my
suit.


II cannot express the almost delirious joy,
mixed with astonishment, that I felt when,
warmly pressing my hand, he gave me the
assurance of his entire cooperation with my
wishes, adding. that in these the most ardent
desire of his heart was gratifed, as be had
felt from the beginning of our acquaintance
that I was the very person on whom he would
most gladly bestow the hand Of his darling
child. He requested me, however, to say
nothing to her on the subject for the present.
He would write and give me his address with
in very short period, and I could then visit
him at his own residence, and more 6ttingly
pursue the object 1 had in view-that Of win
ming the affection of Clara. To this I Of
course agreed, happy in my success so far,
and hopeful Of the future; and within a
fortnight after he left the castle, received an
intimation that the Count had established
himself at an agreeable residence not more
than ten miles distant from the castle, where
I might, if I pleased, visit them every day.


II need not say to you, that was not tar.
dy in taking advantage of the opportunity
thus afforded me; and I became regular
visitor at "Adlerfels," as the Counts new
abode was styled. My impatience would not
permit me to wait more than a few weeks be-
fore pressed upon Clara my suit; though 1
must acknowledge that she had given me less
encouragement than I desired during my
courtship. She hesitated some time, eptreat-
ing me to allow her some time for considera-
ton but on my urging her with ardor to end
my suspense, finally yielded. !. was blind
enough to attribute her hesitation to natural
Year: 1876

returned to the hut, however, and partook
with him Of his frugal morning meal, then re-
suming my cloak and hat, I bid him adieu,
and set out on my homeward way, resolved, if
possible, to profit by the advice he had given
me, and to make the best of my hard lot.


ITO be Continued.1
Year: 1876

New YORK Cor. Of the Chicago Tribune.l


1t is q shameful thing, to be sure; but
then you know we Americans are 80 pc
culiar. l mean it is q shameful thing
that bets are being made In this city
that Commodore Vanderbilt will die be-
fore the 4th of July. That brings up the
subject of his will, and it Is said to be
q daily topic of conversation on the
stock Exchange that the veteran has
made his will, and that its contents are
known. They say you can get a bet
upon anything in New York, and already
bets are made that the Will, which 1t
is currently reported he has made, is
only stock-jobbing operation, and the
real will is unknown. But there is
80 much publicity given to the mat
ter that there is no harm in saying that
the so-called will, which is the subject
oil present gossip, provides that AFTER
certain moderate legacies are paid. the
balance OF his property, including the
New York Central shares, shall be held
ii trust, and the income divided equally
among the Commodore's children, and
upon their decease to the grandchildren
in the proportion that the children were
entitled to receive. His great-grand-
children are to receive. in the same pro-
portion until the last Of his grandchil-
dren is dead, when the estate is to be
divided equally among his great-grand-
children. This is as far as the law OF
New York will permit man to 60 in
devising his property. The will simply
gives to his children and grandchildren
the income of his vast properly, and pro-
vides that his great-grandchildren shall
receive 1T in toe upon the death OF his
last grandchild. This is perpetuating a
dynasty with vengeance.
Year: 1876

A CRAZY MAN IN A SLEEPING CAR
The passengers on the Eastern-bound
train which left San Francisco a week
ago Monday, says the San Francisco
Post of May is, mad lively experience
through the yagaries OF Rodman Glib
bons, who, accompanied by his daughter,
was on the train. The third day after
leaving San Francisco he acted very
strangely, and in the night aroused the
passengers by brandishing a pistol and
knife, and crying out that there We're
thieves in the car. He was quieted
finally by the porter, and returned to
bed. The rest OF the passengers did like
wise, and quiet was restored. 1t lasted
only for short time, however, as three
pistol shots following each other in quick
succession rang out in the stilliess,
frightening the ladies terribly and bring
ing the men to their feet in very few
moments. After firing the shots Glib
bons sprang over the bar OF the curtain
70 the door, and with pistol in hand ran
along the aisle TO the end, attired only
in his shirt. Catching sight of himself
in mirror, he yelled, "YOVre after me,
are you? See if you eau catch mer'
and dropping his pistol opened the door
and jumped off the car, which was
travelling at the usual rate OF speed.
The train was stopped as soon as posi-
BILE, but nothing could be found. At the
next station news was received that
Gibbons had been fouad uninjured, but
suffering from violent attack of delir-
ium tremens. His ticket and effects
were sent TO him, and his daughter was
taken in charge by j. ii. Latham and
wife, who were on the train, and taken
by them to New York.
Year: 1876

An Irishman went to the theater for
the first time. just as the curtain de-
scended on the first act, an engine In the
basement exploded and he was blown
through the roof, coming down in the
next street. Alter coming 10 his senses
he asked, AN what piece do yez play
nix,H
Year: 1876

The use of carpetings may be traced to a very remote period, although as late as the time of Queen Mary, rushes and oth- CT coarse materials were used on the floors of her apartments. For many years Flu rope received all her carpets from the East. and in many places whole families might be found in the occupation of car pet weaving. We are now producing in this country carpets of the same excel. lence as those of foreign make. The Read Carpet Go, of Bridgeport, are said to make the hest Ingrain Carpets that are sold in this Country. Messrs HALL < READ are the agents of these goods, and also keep the largest assortment of Velvet and Brusselis carpets in the state. Hail < Read also enjoy deserved reputation for selling all classes of Dry Goods at the lowest market rates. They retail all do. nestle goods at the wholesale price lists and it is said that all kinds of housekeep. ing goods can be purchased there as low as in New York. We would advise our readers when in Bridgeport to visit Hall Read. 24w
Year: 1876

The advertiser, ola physician retired from active practice, having had placed in his haHds by an East india Missionary the formula of simple Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and permanent Cure of Con- sumption, Bronchitis Catarrh Asthma and all Throat and Lung Affections also Positive and Radical Cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints after having thoroughly tested it's curative pow CTS in thousands of feels his duty to make
Year: 1876

The Democratic Congressional caucus had meeting Saturday night at which it was decided that the financial question should be brought to vote at an adjourn ed meeting on Wednesday evening of this week.
Year: 1876

Iowa is not to have chance to vote on woman suffrage in this our centennial year. A constitutional amendment to that end passed the last legislature, and the lower house of the present assembly,

 but was defeated by two majority in the Senate.
Year: 1876

thing done, as female citizens would not attain full enfranchisement by it, only an isolated privilege that would certainly be withdrawn by the next Democratic legisla- ture elected. %
Year: 1876

The situation of MT. Orville Grant, brother of the president, is not a pleasant one. He admits having begged trader ships of his brother, and then, selling them out to real traders for consideration. In some he claims an interest still; but the important fact that he sold his influence with his brother for money is admitted in his own testimony.
Year: 1876

This evening the Common Council of Hobokcn will
meet committee Of tho whole for tho purpose Of
discussing the discrepancy OF 81 22 90 in the account
Of the City Clerk, John Mccullough An expert was
hard work yesterday investigating the accounts aud
reported that further deficiencies have been dts
covered. The Common Council Is greatly blamed for
passing the accounts OF the said City Clerk without
making the deficiency known. The meeting Tonight
promises to be a most exciting one
Year: 1876

Tho body OF Captain Joseph Rhodes who was
drowned OF hs boat at the California DOCK IN Jersey
City, is sii at the Grove street Morguc Jersey CITY,
Ho left sufficient money pay the funeral expenses
but tho Coroner must procure order of the Court
before he can obtain possession OF the properly. The
Inquest was commenced evening" but no evidence
elected TO throw light tho suspicious crcum-
stances surrounding the case.
Year: 1876

Tho justices OF the pence In all the large cities OF
New Jersey greatly agtatcd tho bill pending
the Legislature which aclishcs the once OF justice
OF the peace cities having a population
and establishing district courts Tho justices in Jcr-
scy City have peuioncd the Board OF Aldermen lend
It's influence in opposition TO the measure, The Board
will not the petition till its next meeting
Year: 1876

DRAGGING GREAT NAME IN THE MIRE.


mddle-agcd decent looking man who answered to
the name OF Henry Ward Beccher brought up for
being intoxicated that he unable TO take care OF
himself The offence being his FIRST and in considera-
tion OF the distinguished name he boro he dis
churrcd
Year: 1876

OUR STOCK of Fall and Winter Goods is
" now complete Anticipating an active
Fall and Winier trade, we have provided a
large stock of goods of all kinds, and at prices
in reach of all.
Year: 1876

TELEGRAPH IN MID OcEAN.--Several for
eign naval powers are directing their at
tention to the practicability of establish
ing telegraph stations in mid ocean, BY
which messages can be send from any
part of the sea along the usual line of the
cable to the terminus point on shore. and
uicc UerSa, so that communication with
iron-clads, mail steamers and other ves-
sells may be established. The invention
consists OF hollow section column. with
base plate attached by ball and socket
joint. which is lowered in the water, and
anchored riggidly to the ground. The
branch cable is attached to the main ca
bic. and carried along the column to the
surface OF the ~aterto be there connected
with instruments on board the vessels.
BY this invention it is proposed to con-
troll naval and strategetical movements
while ship in distress could communi-
cate her exact position, the nature of her
disasters. and thus procure assistance.
Year: 1876

LOWER CALIFoRNIA.--The mines of
Lower California are very rich, although
but little is generally known concerning
the wealth of that section of the country.
The mountains which contain such inex-
haustible source Of wealth are supposed
to be continuation of the same range
as that of the Sierra Nevada. Most of
the miners of Lower California are Mexi-
cans. The ore is conveyed from the
mines to the mills on pack mules dis
tance of from ten to twelve miles. The
bullion is shipped to La Paz by wagon,
and thence by schooner to San Francisco.
There Isl large number of mines in that
section which conld be worked with pro-
fit. but. through the arbitrary measures
of the Mexican Government, but little in
the way of developing is accomplished.
The country is suffering for lack of Amer
lean brains and capital. With mineral
resources unsurpassed, inexhaustible beds
OF salt, immense deposits of gnano, a fine
climate. to say nothing of its proximity
to the Gulf of California, where almost
every description of fish is abundant, the
country is permitted to remain in an un-
productive state year after year, and our
people know almost rs little about it as
they do about the central deserts of Al
rica. Enterprising merchants and farm
ers would find splendid field there for
the exercise of their genius and energy,
and it is hoped that the day is not far
distant that will witness the annexation
of that portion of Mexico to the American
Union.
Year: 1876

SHE stood in the hall with him, her
rounded cheeks leaving deposit Of pearl
powder on his coat, and her taper fingers
toying with his collar. Presently she
lifted one of the lapels and there was
neat gold badge enameled: "I am al
ready married. She looked at him ear
nestly for a moment. and then threw the
door wide open. and said, ''Go !"
Year: 1876

An indianapolis wife canght her hus-
band kissing the family dressmaker-a
woman decidedly repnlsive in form and
features-and. instead of flying into a
rage or fainting away. she simply re-
marked in sad tone of voice, John
I must say that your taste is more to be
condemned than your morals"
Year: 1876

(From the Toronto Globe, March 2l


Major Clifford of cobourg Vice President of the Royal
Canadian Yacht Club Is here soliciting subscriptions
defray the of yacht being constructed to
be entered for competition the Centennial regatta
Philadelphia and which is also intended challenge the
New York Yacht Club for the Queens challenge cup
now in possession OF the club. The vessel Is to cost
IS 000 being o5 feet keel with capacity OF 221
Year: 1876

Mr.. Frank Nash writes as follows to
the London Times: Will you kindly
allow me to give your readers short
description Of m interesting event
which occurred at the London docks
recently, being the capture of large


"boa CONSTRUCTOR" on board the ship
Surprise, which has Just arrived from
Port Natal laden with wool and hides.


1t appears that while at tue port she
went within the bar to load, being, a
small vessel, and consequently was close
TO the bush. One evening after her
cargo had been shipped, while the crew
were having little jollification among
themselves, one OF the sailors, who hap
pened to possess {. concertina, was pley-
ing various tunes for the amusement o.
his companions. ,"5


I. is Supposed that the music attra IT,
ed the "boa on board. and being dis
turbed it must have found it's way into
the hold, as the matches were off at the
time, and concealed itself among the
cargo, as it was not discovered till the
ship was we'll on her voyage home.
When she arrived in dock the question
arose as to how it was to be captured,
but, with the assistance of Mr.. Jamrach,
it was successfully accomplished. l
have seen the reptile, and should think
it is about eight or nine feet in length
and as thick as the calf of mans leg.
It has existed during the voyage on rats
and other vermin, with which, I am in
formed, the vessel swarmed while at
Port Natal, and now there is not rat to
be seen in any part Of the vessel. so that
in future it may be thought desirable to
ship a "bos constructor +" instead OF
other animals to catch the vermin.