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Year: 1876

The custom of kissing tlfe bride at a
Wedding is one of antiquity, and while
often among the finer classes II has
fallen into disuse, it is still insisted on
with great vigor. A very amusing sto-
ry is told Of Kentucky backwoods-
man, who had, after long and ardent
courtship of the belle of one of the
Kentucky cities, won her for bride.
She had for long time, wavered in
her choice, undecided whether to take
him or gentleman of wealth and posi-
tion in the city, but finally chose the
humber lot in obedience to her heart.
The wedding was celebrated in great
style, and the manly groom was almost
as much admired for his colossal pro-
portions, athletic symmetry. as was the
bride for her exceeding loveliness.


Among the guests was the unsuccess-
full suitor, who was well aware of the
jealousy with which the groom had re-
garded him, but had overcome his cha
grin at his failure, and was sincerely
anxious to congratulate the BRIDE. One
by one the guests offered their good
wishes and their hearty kisses, while
the groom looked on with approval and
delight. At length, among the rest
came the rejected lover.


The young groom watched him keen
ly, but without the least animosity il
his expression. The unfortunate riva
felt the delicacy of his position, and moi
caring to provoke the husbands ire, he
did not proffer the salute which was
customary. AZ he was giving place tt
others, after wishing the new pair we'll
the groom grasped his arm with iror
fingers, and, in low tone, said:


"She's my wife, and I propose to see
that she is treated as WEI. as my wife
should be treated. If you don't kiss
her, I'll break every bone in your body.
Rather than quarrel, the gentleman
kissed the not unwilling bride, and the
! groom was satisfied.
Year: 1876

No one might have been the wiser If
he hadn't stubbed his toe on the street
and sat down on tho curbstone to cry
about it. No one with any heart ID
him can pass q grieving boy without
making an attempt to console hlm.
Little Tom wiped the tears away, scan
ned the nickel placed in his hand. and a
faint smile crossed HIS face as he said;


"Thankee, sir, and. sir, do you know
how long it takes canary seed to grow
into birds?"


When asked to explain, he said that
he planted five cents worth in the back
yard over a month ago, and he didn
see why the canary birds didn't sprout
up If they were ever going to. He had
faith, and who would have been mean
enough to destroy it?
Year: 1876

\


1t seems that something more inspir-


ing than his pay as scout has induced
the half breed Kanaka, Frank Gruard,
to offer her services to the Government;
and quite romantic story is afoat con
cerning the motives which prompt him
to risk capture, and certain torture and
death if caught.


From various sources it has been
CLEANED during the past five years, that
in Crazy Horses village there was a
captured white girl, now grown into
beautiful but untutored womanhood
Indeed. so young was she at the time
of her capture, that she appears to have
no knowledge of her situation, and no
recollection of her past. She is respec>
ted and even reverenced by the Indians
W suUn O1Aucno~-,0iItsO "4.o
young men OF the village are permitted
to become her suitors; and she remains
as pure as When she was borne from
the embrace of father and mother.
Doubtless she wonders at her fairer
complexion. more delicate pysiognomy
and softer hair, never having seen a
white man or woman since; but 1t IS
thought she attributes the possession
of these to supernatural interposition
whereby she was created q princess
among her people, in which belief she
is encouraged by their unremitting at
attention. She is called Petah San, OF
the White Cow.


Such is the singular history of this
unfortunate young woman, for the truth
of which Frank Gruard vouches. More
over, he confesses that her beauty and
gentleness first won his admiration, and
subsequently. MS his cupidity progress
ed, his warm attachment and devo-
ton, were in q measure reciprOcated
To him she owes the only revelations of
her condition; but they were either in
explicable, or else she scorned to receive
them. Frank was however unrctlrlnS
in his affection zeal for her welfare, and
before his escape, made as many as
twenty unsuccessful attempts to carry
her off Last winter he led the troops
to what was supposed to be Crazy
Horses village, but it believed now by
most of the officers who participated in
the campaign and fight, that it was that
of Little Big Mantle instigator of al
most massacre at the Black Hills
Council, last year-and his band OF
renegade Cheyennes and Sioux. The
three scouts viii set out ON their mis-
sion as soon as ii is dark, and will travel
only at night.
Year: 1876

range from the beach and they reserves
their powder.


Out of the harbor they went IN conio
sion and dismay. The ship weighed an
chor and ran ou. her big guns, but qio
not fire shot. Darkness fell down On
the scene as the boats reached the snip
Then she sent n round shot towards the
light. 1t fell short and threw gfea'
fountain of white water into the air


The girls saw it, and dropped tle'r
drum and fife, sat down on the bach
and laughed till they cried.


That night the ship sailed away The
gleat American of two had arrived, and
she thought it wise to retreat in tine!
Year: 1876

To-day century's honors crown


The land for which our prayers are given
And endless honors pouring down


Shall bless it in the sight of Heaven;
So millions yet unborn shall rise


To hail the hour which now we hail,
lis glory sparkling in their eyes


When we have passed beyond the vale
Year: 1876

When brisk breeze is blowing about
the coat tails Of pedestrians, Ii is rarely
man has sufficient nerve to preserve
an unconcerned air under the conscious.
ness that q new half sole has lately been
put on the seat of his pantaloons.
Year: 1876

The Martinsb1rg Independent Of
Saturday last says, that several gen.
tlemea Of that town in connection
with gentlemen residing in Maryland,
have discovered in Il at State at q
point near to a railroad, large depos-
it's of mica and asbestos. In fact, it
is saia that the promise Of mica is so
fair that it is thought the yield will
be greater than that from tie famous
North Carolina Mines.
Year: 1876

Mary had q little lamb


We've heard it DER and ocr,
Until that little lamb becomes


A perfect little bore.
So propose to make grave,


And dig it deep and wide;
That Mary's lamb and all Its oafos
BE buried side by side.
Year: 1876

A prominent broker has on his Of
fee door the following Interest sting le-
gend: "If you owe me and cannot
find me, employ some one WHO wants
to owe me, as he can find me in thirty
minutes.
Year: 1876

"A little plant was given to sick girl.
In trying to take care ofh.she family msoe as
CHANCES in their way Of living. First they
cleaned the window that more light might
come in to its leaves then when not TOO
cold they would open the windows 50 that
fresh sir might help the plant to grow.
Next, the clean window mad. the rest rest OF OF
the room look SO untidy that they used to
mrniture more neatly. This led the father
to mend broken chair or two, which kept
him At home several evenings. After the
work was done, he stayed at hose instead
OF spending his leisure at \ starvern, sna tas
money thus saved went to buy comforts
for them all. And thsn,as the home grew
attrsctive the whole family loved II ana
each other better than ever before, ana


grew healthier and happier with tnsir
6ower.. Thus the little plant brought
rs.l ns well ~ a seeming blessing. This


story lacks names aud dates, but 1t is true
| for all that.
Year: 1876

out; but with its last ray 1t showed the
old man rapt In the contemplation Of his
precious relic, and the two lovers-one In
heart and mind-still gazing upon the
peaceful splendor Of the star checkered
ornament.
Year: 1876

In the suit OF Pa,tcn VS.. the New York Elevated
Railroad the appeal not from any judgment OF the
Common Pleas given after trial, but from an order
upon affidavit granting preliminary Injunction before
trial The appeal taken with great doubt TO It's
success, for by strange anomaly or probably
oversight In the code. while appeal be taken IRON
such an order when made in the Supreme Court. II
seems not TO be appealabc when madc IN the Common
Pleas. II thought best, however, TO test
the question, Tor II tho Court OF Appeals
could bc induced 10 look into the matter a
trial could probably be rendered unnecessary
The Court Of Appeals mas, however, decided, was
ted, that the order not appcaiablo and
hence dismissed the appeal The merits OF the case
have in wise been touched. Meantime the cause
has been noticed, and Is the calendar Tor trial
before Judge Won Hocsen Of the Court of Common
Pleas the trial having been postponed from day day
await the decision OF tho court Of Appeals IL viii
probably be tried to-day. 1t will be remembered that
a similar injunction was granted in the Ninth avenue
case, which, after delay and stopparc OF work tor
four months was finally tried and the Injunction dis
solved


II seems to be the fate OF all railroad improvements
in this city that they must wade TO iina victory
and pubic usefulness through sea Of injunctions,
but whose cost those who indulge in the luxury
best aetermine.
Year: 1876

The combination Of tho trunk lines for uniform
and advanced rate OF freight charges having been
CON Pushed the Is said TO DO advance Of
passenger rates. TIE managers the roads met
yesterday TO arrange the details OF the freight
schedule and contradictory reports OF their action
circulated on the street. On hand II claimed
that everything relating TO tho new freight schedule
had been amcably settled and that an advance in
passenger rates would follow in q day or two; on
the other hand thero reports that tho general
freight agents OF the respective lines agree
and that tho advance agreed upon by tho managers
port went round that tho present advance had boon
aefntcIy settled, and that still higher rate in
contemplation aud would be put IN force next month
IL Is generally believed that tho passenger bo.
tween New York and Chicago VIII be ralscd from Sl3
10 the old hgure. $22
Year: 1876

The National Veteran Club Of this city, rep
resenting nearly every State and Territory in
the Union, held their regular meeting last
night. The club, by a unanimous vote, de-
cided to accept the invitation of the Society of
the Army of the Tennessee to take part in the
ceremonies attending the unveiling of the
statue erected to the memory of Gen. Nc
Pherson. The president (Col. Tichenor)
stated that all necessary preparations had
been made, and that the club would meet
promptly at 1920 p. m, and that the line of
veterans would be formed at 1890 p. m. in
front of the club rooms. By unanimous vote
all organizations of Union soldiers and all
honorably discharged soldiers were cordially
invited to unite with the veterans in the dem
onstration, and requested to meet them
promptly at the club rooms at the hour desig-
mated. As this is a ceremony peculiarly ap-
pertaining to soldiers who fought in defense of
our national existence this prompt response
on the part of the National Veteran Club is
very appropriate, and although large num-
Der of the members of the club are absent
from the city it is believed that there will be
q large turnout of the old veterans of the late
war.
Year: 1876

City treasurer.


A CARD-To the Voters of Alexandria city
n respectfully announce myself candidate
before the people for the Office Of City Treasurer
at the election to be held on the 25th inst, snd
if elected, promise TO discharge the duties OF That
Office in the interest of the whole people: Inc
recent action of the Conservative Committee IN
refusing to adopt the following resolution i'm
pels me to this course as the only, one which
would be honorable to myself and do justice to
the rights of my friends:


Resolved, That in the approaching primary
election the suffrage of no voter shall be ex.
shall be nominated on the 18th instant


That in cases where voter may desire to ex-
clude from his ticket any particular Office ne
shall be at liberty to do so at the primary elec-
tion. INV 13-tel M. B. HARLOW.
Year: 1876

The Police Commissioners, in insisting upon
the removal of the Board Of Health from the Central
Office state that they acting upon the expressed
opinion of their counsel aud Corporation Counsel WHIT
ney that the Board OF Heath is tenant OF the buing
only during their pleasure. 1t il claimed that the present
police building paid for out Of the money saved from
the fines and appropriation ot the Police Department,
aud then decided the city At that time the Police
Commissioners were members OF the Board OF Health.
and for their convenience TIE Health Department
permtted tu occupy u portion Oi the police building
The Health Board il further stated has PAID rent
for its rooms The Health Commissioners claim That


they have right to their rooms; the buildine beng the


rOuerty OF the city, FOR their use Just as much as
Tor that OF the Police Department They said that The pres
ent Board had paid any rent for these Oon7 Boih
meet TODAY and Is expected that set
trInent upon basis viii be effected. There were
several applications for vaccination Yesterday al The
rooms from which the Yaeeinatrg Corps Las just beer
riecte by persOns who had been exposed 10 the c0nt
gOu OF smallpox, much 10 The disgust o Inspector Dks
md hi ni
Year: 1876

At the crossing of Summit street. Newark, over the
Morris Canal there is bridge Of class which
introduced several years ago. and was for
short timo very popular because OF its
cheapness. Many OF the bridges erected upon
this plan have fallen, and some which still stand
are so weak as 70 menace all who them Among
the may be cassed the canal bridge alluded to-


From the time OF its erection has been source OF
anxiety the committee having IT in charge it has
needed repairs more than and has always given
unmstakable signs Of weakness 1t is strange that
should have been allowed remain in place day after
its character became apparent


In spite Of much tnkering this bridge shows that Il
has been overstraned and It is partly crippled and
very much out OF shape The rivets have started In
some places and much of the work is drawn out OF
place to a dangerous extent


The actual strains upon this work. In its present partly
disabled condition. cannot be computed with any
racy but the most superficial examination Is sufficient
20 show that the structure Is for heavy load


That it should be allowed to remain open public
great and prosperous city Is proof OF care
iessness which will 60 far to confirm all that has been
said OF the indifference with which danger viewed by
our people until amer disaster has occurred and who
Il II reproach 70 the city and its author-
ips
Year: 1876

This bridge built about four years ago Cats
kill Creek, beautiful which empties into the
Hudson River at tho village Of CatskL


The bridge the upper end OF the town, which
contains about 900 Inhabitants and is the head
Of navigation In the creek.


From its situation II may reasonably be inferred that
this structure would sometimes be called TO bear
tho weight Of many people The road across IL leads
from the village toward beautiful country, and the
bridge so close to the village that ERE parades torch
light professions militia and other masses OF men,
moving in stop may al any time cross 10 in carrying
out programme OF business or recreation.


II cannot, Of course, be prophesed at what time or
In what way a severe will be brought upon this
bridge; but, situated Is is, adjoining large and
striving town, thrown open to the public for general
use, and in no way guarded against overlooking by
crowds otherwise, 10 would seem that the necessity
for abundant strength could not bo questioned and
that nothing should the erection OF permanent
work which not thoroughly good in every respect


Tho writOr Informed that the bridge had hecn
Year: 1876

 lH Grant him. when l am gone, To wear his grief with holy grscefuiness; Let him not wildly mourn, Etf Making his days forever comfortless. Inform him with pure piety to see Above my grave, fear-blind though he be, The anadem of immortality. Fix in him faith, pray, To meet the shadowy changes as they tau, Seeing, day after day, The darkness gathering that endeth all. Until the last, O let him finger near, And through the dark transition let me near z His prayerful voice, to strengthen If lear. When Hope is weariest, Dropping, dejected, her aspirant wings, And life looks at the best A troublesome tangle of unmeaning thlnss, Ueai in his heart the wounds that make him

 faint,

 Calm on his lips the murmur of complaint, Nerve his weak trust with godlike seif-re-

 straint.

 Let choral voices sweet, And visions fair, his loneliest nights adorn. Let angels lead his feet .... In slumber to the promised realm of morn, That sorrow, when he wakes, shall lightller

 weigh

 Upon his soul than autumn on the spray, Or evening on the eyelid of the day.
Year: 1876

We WANT TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF LADIES
TO FACT NOT SUFFICIENTLY APPRECIATED.
NAMELY. THAT ouR ESTABLISHMENT IS THE
FIRST IN THB CITY TO INTRODUCE EVERY IN
PRovEMEyr WHICH CAN ADD TO THE COMFORT
AND CONVENIENCE OF OUR CUSTOMERS OUR
LATEST ADDITION Is


I THE sALEsLADIEs ELECTRO CAsH.cALL.
Year: 1876

THB FIRST INSTRUMENT OF ITS KIND EVER
MANUFACTURED. BY MEANS OF WHICH. AFTER
EACH SALE, A TELEGRAPHIc SUMMONS FoR
PARCEL GIRL Is DESPATCHED TO CENTRAL.
STAND THUS PRODUCING PERFECT QUIET IN THE
DELAY IN THE WRAPPING OF PARCELS THIS
ELECTRIC MACHINE Is CREATING coNsIDERA-
BLE EXCITEMENT. AND AS THE CONNECTIONS
ARE ENTIRELY HIDDEN AND THE WORKING
Is WHOLLY NOISELESS. LADIES ARB IN PER
PETUAL wONDERMENT AS TO HOW THE PARCEL
GIRL HAPPENS TO CONE IN JUST THE RIGHT rINR
WE INVITE THE PUBLIC TO EXAMINE THIS


INSTRUMENT.
Year: 1876

country vote directly upon the question
to-day, they would elect Mr.. Blaine Presi-
dent by an overwhelming majority, and
the prospect is bright that the representa-
tives of the party at Cincinnati will reflect
this sentiment. The nomination OF MT.
Blaine will secure victory at the polls IN
November. We have to wait but a little,
confident that these delegates will act Tor
the welfare of the country, and the good


of the republican party.
Year: 1876

gress, that the very committee that had meanly
decided to drop the investigation into his case al


together until after the Cincinnati Convention, had
in its possession at that time conclusive evidence
of his complete exoneraton in the form of a cable
dispatch from Caldwell, in London. The tables
were turned most effectually. The committee
which thought they had him shorn, suddenly dis
covered themselves naked before derisive and
indignant country. Partisan malice and selfshess
never before were guilty of so infamous a pro-
ceeding as this. Deliberate suppression of the
proof an unjustly accused mans innocence, in
order to prevent the people from conferring upon
him a deserved mark of their confidence and es-
TEEN. A greater tribute TO a mans worth and
logic of the situation is that the democrats will
stoop to the basest dishonor to prevent Baine's
nomination. Would it be wise stroke of policy
to crafty these implacable enemicsi
Year: 1876

A DRESS must literally fit like a glove to be in the fashion Says the Boston Saturday Gazettel. A lady at Newport last Wtek wore a skin-iike covering of amber satin that was SO tight from throat to toe it had 10 be drawn on. The train was quite a sep arate affair, apparently, and. though good many yards of the material were consumed in its construction. she could not bend her knees without bursting the front of the jupe. Poor thing. There she stood all the even ing like a brass candlestick, and as un- Timber as an old-fashioned wooden doll The days of the Empress Jose phine have returned in all their glory.
Year: 1876

The Mining Region of South Western Colorado.


We are indebted to our townsman. Horace
Wheeler, Tor the following extract from a
private letter, from a region of which little is
known ' ="
Year: 1876

The price of THE HERALD is only one
cent, which is all that any newsboy is al.
lowed to charge for it, and those who are
charged over this sum for single copy OF
The paper are imposed upon. We are aware
of the fact that the boys at the depot are IN
the habit of overcharging, and it is against
them most especially that we would caution
the people,
Year: 1876

On Sunday evening, just as the 7:3o train
south was near the depot, an unknown
tramp attempted to throw himself under
the engine just as it was passing French vt,
Mr.. Fuller happened to be standing near
and arrested the man in his wild purpose.
The tramp was Intoxicated and was in q
destitute condition.
Year: 1876

The following were the receipts and shipments Of
the leading articles Of produce in this city during
the twenty four hours ending ut O'Clock
Saturday morning, and for the corresponding time
last year:
Year: 1876

Iwould respectfully inform those of
my friends, both here and at a distance,
who have any expectation of getting
thirsty, that have just received a most
complete assortment of Pure Liquors
ever imported to Lake Charles, which
I am desirous of selling at wholesale
and retail at prices TO justify both seller
and buyer. Ny wines and brandies are
unsurpassed, and my whiskies 1.-THE
Simon pure" Before leaving town be
sure and call around and take a parting
farewell. Lager beer, Scotch ale and
porter constantly on hand. ap4n4y
Year: 1876

Judge Clifford, of the United
States Supreme Court made a
decision while presiding in the
United States Circuit Court for
Maine, a few days since, that is
exciting a good deal Of discussion
in Washington, pro and con,
among members of the bar Judge
Clifford is one of the survivors of
the old Supreme Court. He was
appointed to the Supreme Bench
by President Buchanan in 1853,
and is one of the oldest members of
that tribunal. He is a learned
lawyer and a conscientious and
incorruptible iurist. The plaintiff
in the case was a citizen of Louis
lana, and the defendant was Gen
eraI Neal Dow, of Maine. During
the war, the regiment which he
commanded (the Thirteenth Maine
VoIunte ersl made a raid upon the
plaintiffs sugar-house, and ap-
propriated the contents to the use
of the army. The owner made
complaint to GeneralDow, who told
him that if he could prove that he


was loyal man, he Dow would
| give him a receipt for the sugar,
and, in due time, the United States
Government would pay him. The
proof of loyalty never was pro-
! duced and General Dow gave no


further attention to the matter


until Judgment was obtained


against him in one of the State
| Courts of Louisiana for the value


of the captured sugar. The case


was removed to the United States
! Circuit Court, and has been pend


ing eight years. Justice Clifford


has given judgment in favor OF the


plaintiff, thus laying down the


principle that officers are person
! ally responsible for supplies taken


for the use of the army by their


direction. Judge Clark, of the


Circuit Court, refused to assent to


to the Interpretation of the law by


Justice Clifford, and the case now
| goes to the Supreme Court of the


United State on certificate of "a
division of opinion between the


Circuit and District judges.