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Year: 1871

Ex-Governor Holden, of
North Carolina, who has just
been deposed from his office,
proposes, it is said, to appeal to
the supreme court Of the United
States. He will find very little
relief in this direction. The
New York Sun, an independent
republican journal, takes the
proper view of the case when it
says: at is to be hoped, and
cannot be doubted, that this ac-
ton will have a good effect, not
only by serving as warning to
other corrupt officials, but also
as an encouragement for the
carpet-bag rule in other States
to look for better days. Efforts
will be made to hold him up as
a martyr to rebel hate, but the
Republican party cannot afford
to adopt any such martyrs
Mr.. Holden is said to have
given out in Washington that
he intended to appeal to the U
nited States Supreme Court to,
undo the work of the Court of
impeachment, on the ground
that some of the Senators were
disqualified for holding their of
fee; but this is manifestly abb.
surd. The action of the North
Carolina Senate in this matter
is final, and cannot be Oyerruled
in any quarter"
Year: 1871

II the question were, "Who
makes the wind blow 2" all our
young friends would have a ready
answer they know that God con-
trolls oil the forces of nature
But he uses means. The sun is
His great wind-maker. To under
stand its action, think of the air
as a great ocean like water, but
much lighter, entirely surrounding
the globe. The sun shines upon
this ocean of air and through ii
on the earth. heating them both,
and imparting most heat at the
earth's surface. But the suns
rays shine more directly down on
some parts than others, and there
fore heats them more. Thus, it is
always hotter in the region of the
equator than at the poles; Now
heat expands a fluid, making it
lighter, and when part of the air
is expanded by the heat, it rises,
and the cooler, surrounding air
rushes in to fill its place, and thus
wind is produced. The following
simple exeriment will show just
how this works.


Fill a large tin pail with water,
in which scatter some fine bread
crumbs. Place a burning lamp
under the middle of the pail, and
the crumbs will soon begin to rise,
carried up by the heated column
of water, and then making a curve
toward the sides will sink down.
ward, and pass in horizontal direc-
tion along the earth's surface. In
room containing hot stove drop
into the air in different places bits
of light cotton or dry thistle bios
SONS, and you will see how the
air is moving to each point.
Year: 1871

The late Prof. VIM. Gibson used to
relate that while going through the
ward of hospital with Velpeau, that
surgeon brought him to the bedside
Of two men who were. under treat
ment. for some slight fracture.
Would You believe it," said Velpeus,
these men have made living for
the last fifteen years by being knock
ed down and run over When they
see light wagon driven by some
wealthy person coming by, they step
across the street, aud are sure to be
ran over, picked up, and carried to
some hospital, and then sue for dam
ages. When their money becames
exhausted they begin again. Nearly
every bone in their bodies. has been
broken"
Year: 1871

To remove film from a horses
eye, blow, IN moderate weather, a
little calomel il. his eye through q
geose-ouil. Care should be taken
to keep the horse from getting wet
for three or four days after.
Year: 1871

RIBBON RENEwED.-Wash in
cool suds made of soap, aud iron
when damp. Cover the ribbon
with a clean cloth, and pass the
iron over that. If you wish to
stiHen the ribbon, dip it, while
drying. into gum arabic water.
Year: 1871

To WH1TEN STAw HATS
Scrape stick sulphur with a knife,
mix the powder to a mush with
water, plaster it thickly over the
straw, and place it in the hot sun
several hours; brush of when dry.
An easy and efectual plan.
Year: 1871

70 REMOVE STAINs.-To take
the stain OF amy fruit from any fab
tic. put the garment in Il vessel,
pour boiling water over It, and let
it stand till cool, then wash it and
the stain is gone.
Year: 1871

PUNISHMENT IN THE p oLIoE F FoRCE.-There
Is no city in the country that can boast of q
better police force than Richmond but as
matter Of course, among so many men it
is not at ali surprising that there should be
few who are behind the best. The efficient
board, however, are not at all disposed to
overlook their short comings, but are
equally glad to commend these officers OF
the law for their faithfulness and efficiency.
On Saturday last there were two cases OF
misdemeanor before the board. In the first
n sentence imposing fine of one months
pay was required for violation of orders,
and in the second the officer was repri-
manded by the President OF the Council,
and also required to forfeit three days pay.
Year: 1871

VIRGINIA REFINED SUGAR.--We were
shown Yesterday beautiful specimen of A
s1Iear from the new Virginia refinery In this
city. No better sugar Of the kind has been
sold in this market, and we are not sur
nr;sed that it is meeting with ready sale.
'This enterprise is carried on with energy.
and we are glad to know that the managers
will be content with no inferior product.
Year: 1871

oh he not The first 10 discover


A blot on The name Of q friend,
A flaw on the faith Of n lover.


Whose heart may be true TO the end.
We none Of us know one another,


And often into error we fall.
SO let us speak well Of each other,


Or speak not at all.
4 smile or sign may awaken


Susp icon most false aud untrue.
And thus our belief may be shaken
In hearts that are honest and true.
How often the light smile Of gladncss
Il worn by friend that we meet,
To cover n soul full Of sadness.


Too proud TO acknowledge defeat.
" How often the friends We love dearest
Their noblest ctuotions conceal
And bosoms the puresi, sincerest.


Have secrets they cannot reveal.
How often the sigh Of detection.


Is hcaved from The bypocriie's breast
To parody truth and affection,


Or lull suspicion to rest.
Leave base minis to harbor suspicion.
And SIN all ones TO trace our dc fleets;
Let ours he nohlcr ambition,


For base is the mind that suspects.
We none of us know one another,
And often into error we falls;
SO let Us speak well of each other,
Or speak not ~ all.
Year: 1871

Just after the death of the flowers,
And before they are buried in snow,
There cometh a festive season
When Nature is all aglow-
Aglow with a mystical splendor


That rivals the brightness of spring
Aglow with beauty more tender


Than aught which summer could bring.
Some spirit akin to the rainbow


Then borrows its magical dyes,
And mantles the far-spreading landscape


In hues that bewlder the eyes;
The sun from his cloud -shadowed chamber


Smiles soft on the visions so gay,
And dreams that his fayorite children,


The flowers, have not yet passed away.
There's luminous mist on the mountain,


A light azure mist IN the air,
As if angels while heavenward soaring,


Had left their bright robes floating there;
The breeze is so soft, so caressng,


1t seems mute token of love,
And floats to the heart like blessing


From some happy spirit above.
These days so serene hnd so charming,


Awaken dreamy delight
A tremulous, fearful enjoyment,
Like soft strains of music at night;
We know they are fading and feeting,
q That quickly, too quickly they IL end,
And we watch them with yearning affection,


AS at parting we watch dear friend.
E Oh beautiful Indian Summer


Thou favOrlte child of the year,
Thou darling whom nature enrches,


With gifts and adornments so dear
How fain would we WOO thee to linger


On mountains and meadows awhile,
For our hearts, like the sweet haunts of Nature
Rejoice and grow young in thy smile.
Not alone to the sad fields of Autumn


Dost thou lost brightness restore,
But thou bringest world-weaFy spirit


Sweet dreams Of its childhood once more;
Thy loveliness fills us with memories


Of all that was brightest and best
Thy peace and serenity offer


A toretaste Of Heavenly rest.
Year: 1871

TRlcKs OF JUGGLERs.-A traveller in Kin
sal was entertained by the Viceroy, the Amir
Kustai, and this was one Of the amusements:


That same night jnggler appeared, who
was one of the Great Kaan's slaves, aud the
Amir said to him, Come and show us some of
your wonders = Upon this he took wood
ball with seven holes in il, through which long
thongs were passed, and laying hold on one of
these. slung it into the air. 1t went so high
that We lost sight of it altogether 1T was the
hottest season of the year, and we were outside
in the middle of the palace COURT There now
only a short end of thong in the
conjurer's hand, aud he desired one of the
boys who assisted him to lay hold and mount.
He did SO, climbing by the thong, and We lost
sight of him The copjurer then called to him
three times, but getting no answer, he snatch
ed up knife as if in great rage, laid hold of
the thong, and disappeared in his turn! By
and by he threw down one of the boys hands.
then a foot, and the other hand and the other
foot, then the trunk, then. last of all, the head
Lastly, he came down himself, putting and
blowing, and with his clothes all bloody, kissed
the ground before the Amir, and said some
thing to him in Chinese The Amir gave some
order 10 reply, and our friend then took the
lads limbs, laid them together in their places.
and gave kick, when presto there was the
boy, who got up and stood before Us Alltbis
astonishing me beyond measure"
Year: 1871

At the funeral Of the Duke of Wellington.
little child was standing with her mother at
the window, to see the procession go by She
made no remark until the Dukes horse was led
by, the saddle empty, and the boots reversed
in the stirrups, when she looked up into her
mothers la iace and said: Mamma, when we
boots?" 0"-
Year: 1871

to another.


will you have that which have Just pur-
chased, or that which know TO be good ?''
That which you know to be good of course,
sir


The man took the quid from his mouth, and
handed it to his friend saying:


There, know that's good, for | have been
trying it for the last hour. -
Year: 1871




Our railroad business has beer
pretty much at standstill for the
last week, chiefly because nobody has
pushed it, and the whole enterprise
seems in a fair way to be killed by
mere lapse of time. Why this is SC
we don't know. The amount raised
by the number of subscribers obtained
is certainly large, and we know Of
nothing particularly dIscouraging a,
bout the whole affair, except this very
thug of let-alone policy. The hard.
est part of such jobs, is always in the
starting, the getting up steam, but
once started, as this was two weeks
ago, things 90 easier, aud then the
virluous way is to "keep the ball a
rolling" while there is stone unturncd
Heating an iron aud letting it cool
without striking, when time and fire
are precious, is rather dubious BLACK.
smithing.


Another trouble, which we have
spoken OF before, is sort OF jealousy
lest somebody on this earth may not
do his exact part some men hcrea-
bouts even seem to settle back with the
idea Of letting tho whole thing fail,
so as TO spite some one who does not
take his share of the burden, according
to their notion. Which reminds us of
the big niger who tore the baudages
from his sore foot to punish it for ach-
lug the foot might suffer, but it would
also be bad for the general niger.
1t is true that this village has sub
scribed for good part of the bonds,
but it must be remembered that it
properly has, not only the heavy end
of the enterprise to carry financially,
but almost tie whole OF the "drum
ming" TO do, and tina, is just what is
being neglected. Men living out of
the village can hardly be expected to
hunt up a subscription paper and put
their names on, so long as there is no
stir made in the matter. 1t is impossi-
Bile to raise $4,000, in Quechee val
ley, or out Of it, with mere plots aud
general talk somebody must wake up
and go after it.


We firmly believe that if the pc pie
Of this village would take hold Of the
thing, and peg away II, it vigorously
and persistentIy, the whole business
would be ended in six days.


Some of the "boys" got an old
cannon and fired it during the watches
of the night before the Fourth, disturb
Ing the sumbers Of honest men. We
are happy to be able TO state that the
gun finally "bust.' Nobody hurt,


There was a fine display of fire
works at the residence Of Hon. Fred
erick Billings IN the evening.
Year: 1871

Miss Kane. of Baltimore, set ont
10 write a list of the wrongs OF
women. but found so many of them
that she was driven to the conclusion
that women suffer wrong in being
born at all This disposes of the
whole question in a nut shell.
Year: 1871

MONUMENTAL CHURCH Concert To-
NigM.-There will be grand concert given
by Monumental church tonight for the
purpose of raising funds to repair the
church. The 6 Beethoven Octette,n OF
Washington, will assist in the concert, also
number of amateurs OF this city.


We have no doubt an immense crowd
will be present TO listen TO the exquisite
music, and to SOC how DR.. Woodbridge
will appear after bis attack upon opera
music. 7-..s .
Year: 1871

The Shortest Route from the Southern Southeas tern States to the States and Territories of the Pacific The Only Route Which Large Trains and Stock Can be Driven, Without Suffering and Loss, from Lack

 ~ - of Food and Drink
Year: 1871

water grass and wood scarce. plenty of poor water, good grass and seme wood good water, grass good, wood. 1" grass, water and wood

 

  water scarce n dry season, grass and water plenty fine pine timber, water and grass plenty. water B tanks scarce in dry season, grass and wood plenty good water and grass wood scarce near camp grass aud wood

  plenty of poor water, good grass, wood scarce " fair water, grass plenty, wood scarce water scarce in dry season, wood and grass plenty plenty of by digging feet in bed of creek gaAss and wood scarce. plenty of water, grass and wood

  no wood. plenty wood, water and grass. plenty wood, and grass, no water.
Year: 1871

Ii is the mother who moulds the char
acter vi the child.


Never make a remark at the expense
OF the other; it is meanness.


Never part without loving words to
think Of during Your absence. Besides,
it may be you will not meet again in
lie.


How gently glides the marriaSi life away,


When she who rules stiil seems o. = J',y."


Never both manifest anger at once


Never speak loud to one another, un-
los. the house is on fire.


Never reflect on past action which
was done with a good motive and with
the best judgement at the time.


Let each one strive to yield oftenest to
the wishes oil the other, which Is the inu-
tual cultivation OF an OIL solntc unseliish-
ness.


Never find fault, unless it is perfect Y
certain that fault has been committed ;
and even then preclude it with kiss
and lovingly.


Never allow a request to be repeated
Il icrgot' is never an acceptable excuse.
Marry into different blood and ten
permanent from Your own.
Year: 1871

and delibcration. We know that large
majority of the legal voters Of the State
are opposed to Radicalism and the pres
ent administration. The people, however,
are much disprited and discouraged, and
in the face Of so much to dispirit and dis
hearten them, we know it will be diili-
cult matter to arouse them to active and
energetic exertion. But we believe it
can be done, and that by adopting vigor-
ous measures for thorough and efficient
organization. the people can be aroused
to lively sense Of the dangers that i'm
peril their pest and dearest interests, and
induced to make noble, glorious, he
role and successful effort to overthrow
the despotism OF Radicalism, and restore
the government to the administration Of
honest, faithful and competent men.


With that view, we have deemed it ex
pedient and advisable, as necessary pre-
liminary movement, to appoint


CENTRAL STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
who will be charged with the duty and
responsibility of perfecting and carrying
out some plan OF organization, by means
Of which the Democratic and Conserva-
tive clements Of the State can be rallied
and made to present bold and united
front to the enemy in the campaign of
~.


The gentlemen we have selected for
this arduous and responsible work are
representative men OF the Conservative
people of Arkansas-closely identified
with and true and faithful to their inter
ests; tried and well approved; full OF
zeal, enargy and wisdom unsclfish, pat
riotic and devoted; fully imbued with the
liberal and progressive spirit of the
times; jealous of the honor, dignity and
character Of the State, and in every way
eminently worthy Of the confidence ofthe
people


We hope and believe that they will be
able to devise good, wise and efficient
plan Of organization; and when so pre-
sented, we hope and believe that the pes-
pie Of Arkansas will promptly, cordially
and enthusiastically Y respond.


In this movement, and in the future
organization that may grow out OF it, we
cordially invite the cooperation Of all
truo and patriotic men Of all previous
party affiliations, who are opposed to
Radcalism and in favor of good govern
mcnt.
Year: 1871

We are glad to know that our enter
prsing Deputy Postmaster has opened
a News Room, at the Post Office, where
all the P.ctorials and Monthles can be
had. Let sufficient encouragement be
given the enterprise to make it a paying
and permanent institution. Subscrip-
tons received for all papers and furnish
ed at short notice.
Year: 1871

We hsared Of boy the other day
who ascidsntly swallowed silver hall
dollar. They gave him warm water and
tartar emetic, and antimonal wine. and
poked their fingers down bis throat until
the boy thought he would throw up his
toe nails. After while doctor came
along who understood such cases. Re ad-
ministsrsd a small dose Of patent medicine,
and in less than ten minutes the boy threw
up the half dollar in FIVE cent pieces.
Year: 1871

r. Through the carelessness of the Post
Master at Fayetteville, about one half the
time our mail matter is carried through to
Fort Smith under brass lock. win the p.
n. referred to remedy this matter.
Year: 1871

EE We have for sale, a half dozen
large superb Steel Engravings of Gen.
ROBERT E. LEE. tits pronounced to be
the best executed and most perfect like
ness Of this distinguished General ever
executed. 1t is a picture that will well
adorn any parlor. Apply at this office.
Year: 1871

eary now to be done is to SECURE IT'S LOCATION
HERE, and to act promptly in the matter just
now' without moment delay. The subscrip-
tlons asked for by the committee are received
upon the condition only that the Academy be
located In or near Smyrna, otherwise the sub
scrlption can be withdrawn.


1t Is unnecessary, we presume, to enlarge
at length upon the advantages accrulng to the
town by the presence of such an institution in
our midst. TO say nothing of the moral profit
OF 1t, and to place it upon the merit of ma
terial interests alone, it would be a sufficient
inducement, it would seem, to every merchant,
mechanic and professional man, to subscribe
| literally enough to secure for Smyrna its loca-
tion beyond peradventure To those who have
sons to educate, a means is now offered Of incal,
culabe good. They may be educated AT HOME,
under the immediate p',r0,tal eye, up to an age
In which it may be deemed prudent to send
them to college and other places in which the
higher and more solid branches are taught
The means are hereby afforded of preparing
boys for college life, who would otherwise be
obliged to seek other schools aud academies
from home at double and almost thribbe the
expense.


We have no hesitation in saying, that in the
enterprise offered us by the location of the
Academy here, We have the opportunity of
doing for our town what will enhance every
material interest to greater degree than any
movement presented during the last twenty
years. We MUST secure the location of the
Academy in Smyrna.


AS stated above, there must be no delay in
the matter, and it is with this view that the
public meeting of the citizens is called for this
"wednesday evening at the Town Hall. The
committee hold a meeting this afternoon at
the church, and this public meeting is design
ed to express to the committee our earnestness
in the enterprise
Year: 1871

THE News FROM EURoPE.-Now that the
war is virtually over there is nothing Of special
importance to report and will not be, perhaps,
un;il the armistice has expired. A good deal
is said relative to the suffering condition of
Paris. 1t did not heed Count Bismarck S
warning, that too long delay in submitting to
its inevitable fate would leave the inhabitants
without means of subsistence and the poorer
classes now suffer for the necessaries of life.
The German army has rendered part of its
supplies to the Parisans, but the fear Of
famine is not yet happily dissipated. Sup
plies are doubtless on the way from various
parts of France and from abroad, but owing to
the lack of transportation long delay cannot
but ensue, during which time the horrors Of
the siege mus: continue.


There is also a good deal said about the fu-
ture Of FFance-whether it is to be republic
or an empire, and who is to rule it. The
wiseacres inform US all about it, and do it dai
ly, and the entertainment is always fresh The
last is that the Orleans family will certainly be
reinstated. But later than this is the revea
ti0n that the Bourbons pure are in the ascend
ant. Many, however. believe that at last Bo
naparte has concluded satisfactory terms witt
Bismarck and will r. enter the Tuileries with
ou: plebsc.t-. L.I though little doubtful
10 details, we might infer from all this tina
France would hereafter be either an empire o
kingdom, but for the still later intelligence
that Favre is to be Consul under a republic
springing from Bordeaux. Meantime Gam
BETA and Favre are exerting all of their ingc
nuity against one another.
Year: 1871

THE BOYS ACADEMY Much interest is
being awakened in this town in behalf OF the
effort to induce the Methodist Conference to
locate its Boys Academy in this town. In
view of the fact that the Committee meet this
afternoon, a public meeting has been called to
meet at the Town Hall this evening at clock,
in furtherance of the enterprise. A large at
tendance on the part Of our citizens is desired
by all who have the advancement of the town
at heart.
Year: 1871

1t will be seen, by reference to our Dover
letter, that the political job to whip Whining
ton into the control of the Democratic party,
known as the 10th Ward Bill, has passed the
Legislature.
Year: 1871

Mrs Polly McIntire, of Canoe, Winneshek
county, Iowa, was burned to death few days
since. She was nearly one hundred and fif-
teen years old, having been born September
8, 1856, in New Brunswick, N. j. She was
first married at the age of twenty -four, then
at seventy, and last at seventy FIVE, her last
husband being much younger than herself
and surviving her. Her appetite continued
good until the time of the accident which caus,
cd her death, and her eyesight was such that
she was able to read fine print without the aid
of her glasses, and her hearing was as good as
the average of her sons at seventy-five. Dur
ing the past summer she was able to walk
quite long distance, and on Christmas day,
having been invited OUT she entertained the
company with song and story. The next day
she was insane, and three or four days after
ward, on being left alone, her clothes took fire,
with fatal result.