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Year: 1872

BLANToN DUNcAN.-The Louisville, Ky,
correspondent of the New York Herald has fur.
nished that paper with the following sketch of
the leader of the 'Straight-out" Democracy


Col. Duncan is little over six feet high in
his slippers is somewhat staggering in his gait
and wears his clothes loose and comfortable.
He is portly blonde, with clever face, and is
just turning his first half century. His fore
head is high and his face physiognomically fine,
rather large blush gray eyes, well.set Roman
nose that is neither large nor small, a wel-cut
mouth and full beard that does not look full
because it is naturally light and sparse and is
studded with gray and is not worn long. His
general appearance lacks little of being i'm
posing and his talk is free, decided and self:
confident. He is inexhorable with those who
differ with him in matters of mere opinion, and
states his own opinions for facts. In physical
energy he has few superiers, and once thorogh-
ly interested in q cause, as he is in the Bour-
bon movement, he is one of its most ndefati-
gable workers.
Year: 1872

WASHINGTON, October 1.-THE following
Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by
the President to-day:


Whereas, the revolution of another
year has again brought the time when
it is usual to look back upon the past
and publicly to thank the Almighty
for His mercies and His blessings; and
whereas, if any one people has more occa-
sion than another for such thankfolnesa it is
Year: 1872

A RICH old noodle in New York ad-
vertises to give1a 500 prize for the best
four.page tract showing the iniqr1ity of
running street cars on the Sabbath day,
and riding in them, to church or other
wise. Somebody ought to cap that by
Offering 5000 to the man who will write
tract on the wickednesg of driving
children to church.
Year: 1872

1t is the custom in Africa for hun
ters, when they have killed apolson'
ous snake, to cut off ito head, and
carefully bury it deep in the ground
A naked foot stepping OH one oI
these fangs would be fatal y wound
ed. The poison would spread in a
very short time through the whole
system. This venom lasts n long
time, and is as deadly after the snake
is dead as before. The Red Indians
used to dip tho points of their ar,
rows in this poison, so, if they made
the least wound, their victims would
be sure to die.


The snakes poison is in its teeth
but there is something quite as dan
gerous, and much more common In
communities, which has its poison in
its tongue, indeed, your chances OF es-
cape from serpent are greater Inc
worst snakes usually glide away in
fear at the approach of man, unless
they are disturbed or attacked. But
this creature, whose poison turks in
its tongue, attacks without provoca-
ton, and follows up his victim with
untiring perseverance. We will tel
you his name, so you will Away
shun him. lie is called Slanderer
He will poison worse than a serpen,
Often his venom strikes to the lif
of q whole family or neighborhoo(
destroying all peace and confidence
Year: 1872

TO theEdhor Of The Tribune.


SIR: Something has been said, on several
recent occasions, about the Government patronage in
connection with the Indian and army trading posts and
specially about Fort Sill. was very glad to observe In
THE TRIBUNE candid and generous tribute to the manly
character OF Secretary Beknap coupled with an assur
ance that whatever found wrong about this political
patronage would bo promptly rghted as far as he has
the power to right It,


Let me add TO this statement Of yours my own belief
that one point in the matter on which lie doubtless
placed large reliance has not received due weight in
your accounts the matter. At Fort Sill, for instance
the trader farms his appointment to subOrdinate
and 1t Is said certain officers complain. But instead OF
complaining why do they not correct tho wrOngif any
wrong there bel The remedy is wholly in their own
hands The law OF Congress gives the coDmandant OF
any post authority at any time In his discretion TO
convene Court which shall examine the traders invoices
cut down prices extOrtonat and fix for itself prices at
which the trader mustisel his goods. 80 long as this
law Is in force what ground Is there OF complaint
Whether the trader makes $4,000 II cents year by
farming out his privilege sno to the purpose. Does his
agent charge soldiers anybody exortonate prieesf
If Nay, then there is cause Of complaint IL Yea,
the remedy wholly In the hands of the command
ant and his officers themselves. Yours, EX-0fFIcsR


hso- York. Feb. AZ, 1871
Year: 1872

IMPORTANT MESSAGE OF THE MIKADO-THE Ed


UCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE COUNTRY.


The Emperor of Japan recently called his
mobiles together and delivered message touching the
doocGGmeIt ana fully the reports of the revou
ten OF ideas which has taken place IN Japan The
Mkado declares that the ancient system mas Deeh
cbonocd and that new departure has been made. He
not only advises his subjects to 90 abroad and study ne
systems of other natons Int declares that there no"
The sghtes objection to taking their wives daughters
and sisters with them that they may learn In other
countries the best Of insructng children The
following is the message.o the Mkado. as it appears in
The japan Mail Of JAM %:


We arc OF the opinion that the reputation for cviiza.
tio wealth and strength possessed by the countries OF
the globe arise from nothing else than the power OF l'
dustry which characterize their popu
iations and the reason why their populations develop
their knowledge polish their talent and give eHocC 10
their power OF industry and perseverance, that eaGn
individual does his best member OF the natl0n we
have lately changed ancient system, and desire to
run equally In the race with otAer countries: How How
iation unanimously exerts to the full It's power OF
industry and perseyerancen ahe n9pes IN
poston and being the object OF the observation or the
whole people arc looked upon as moaeS O SITae Of
dustry and perseverance on their part such a5 Will Ut


e 10 Sg aro indeed grave This is the
why summon you here to-day In order that we may
secure the result OF industry and perseverance nothing
else is necessary but to develop knowledge
required but fix the eyes upon the aspect OF the
civilization OF the world TO cultivate pursuits OF actual
countries, aud to learn practically. 1t may suffice for
those whose advanced precudos their being able TO
remain and study to make tour abroad 70 widen their
crco of knowledge by seeing and hearing, thus to I'M
prove their understanding In consequence, TOO OF the
want OF q system woman education in our country,
many women are deficient In Intelligence Besides,
the education Of children is thing which Is connected
intimately with the instruction OF their mothers,
and is really matter Of the most absolute importance
There ia therefore, Of course. Not the sugntest
objection 10 those who 90 abroad taking their wives,
daughters, or sisters with them. 80 that they may


learn that the instruction VI females IN olclgn
has GOOD 10 lndatioU aud may become acquainted wtn
the right sy stem OF educang children II you WILL an
of Won really give your attention to this question: ana
exert yor nowers Of Industry and perseverance, there
-w be- no dcuty for in advancing In the region Oh
ciyization in laying tho foundation OF wealth anu
strtngth and In running equally in the race with the
other countries of the world Do you, therefore take
well 10 heart our wishes each OF you DO us oeS anu
assist US in gaining the object of our hopes
Year: 1872

The President has sent to the Senate the
name OF Mr. Seth Comfy for the position Of Collector
OF Customs at Philadelphia The Press Col. Forney's
paper, says Of him:


Seth l. Comfy, nominated as Collector OF the Port OF
Philadelphia, the right in the right place. He is
the representative OF no belonging neither to
the house OF York OF Lancastetnciher TO Capuet
nor MOntague-a broad genial fearless Republicans
merchant without stain, gentleman without dshOnor,
friend without FAIL We greet him with the more heart
ness because know he will administer the office in the
best nterests OF the city and OF the Republican party
Mr. Comfy ia q native Pennsylyanian horn the West
Branch of the Susquehanna who has lived In Phiade
pia for the last % years has acquired large fortune
by close and conscientious attention 10 business, and
without being politician in any sense has always been
an earnest Republican No man has ever doubted
his word questioned his credit. His presidency
OF the Commercial Exchange will long be remembered
for the energy OF his administration and the urbaniy OF
his department and also for his unsolfshness and his
hospitality. Philadelphia has no citizen more earnest In
the development Of ber resources WIN his knowledge
Of commerce, external and internal with his
large leisure and his entire abstinence from the party
struggles tho past he will be enabled, the Collector
Of the Port OF Philadelphia, not simply TO contribute TO
the augmen atlOn OF wealth. but to the estab bsh
ment Of reputation abroad The President, in ap-
pointing Mr.. Comfy, has again recognized Col FoTneys


anxious endcayurs TO lay the sure foundations OF Repub
hcan harmony and commercial prosperity.
Year: 1872

Many persons who saw the corn bread ex
hibited at the State Fair in New Orleans
supposed it was pound cake, until correctly
informed, and that it was made from DR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder, for which q
silver medal was there awarded.
Year: 1872

from lands end to lands end, that all may
read, and reading, believe, that for the
countless millions who are on the road to
an uusimsly grave with bilious complaints
there is but one truly great and reliable
remedy, and that is
Year: 1872

There are great number of babies in tho
world. Most Of them are, however, kept out
of sight in cradles, hen coops, attics, and old
clothes baskets. A man once told me that the
reason of fths is because if they were allowed
to crawl about the streets or the parks, no
one could stir for fear of walking on them, or
tripping over them, in either of which cases
the people so doing would be prosecuted by
our friend Bergh.


Babies are all nearly the same size. When
they are very small they are called infants,
and fed on butter and brown sugar and tur-
pentine. Sometimes the turpentine rises to
their heads and they behave in most out
rageous manner. once saw an infant who
had drank too much turpentine sitting on
pillow on the ground, and yelling with all its
might at most respectable-looking old lady,
who was the infants grand aunt, and had a
lot of money in the bank. Whenever the
grand aunt pointed her finger at the infant II
yelled louder than ever, and tried to bite the
finger. The grand aunt left the house and
settled all her money on an institution fol
elderly unmarried women.


The education Of babies is generally in
very backward state; indeed, they do not ap
pear to know much Of the English Language
Year: 1872

That was very touching incident-that of
little schoolgirl who refused to define the word
Clown as 'low, vulgar fellow" and for her
stubbornness was punished with the ferule and
detained in play hours, all to no reformatory
end. The little child's father proved to be a
clown in O circus.
Year: 1872

An editor in Victoria, Australia, says:
"The people in this region have become so
virtuous and wel[bshaved, that it is impossi-
BILE for us to make an inseresting daily paper.
We hear that shipload of convicts is on the
way to our virtuous port, and We look for
greater activity in our local department as
soon as its passengers get fairly ashore"
Year: 1872

The robbery of coach of the Csloahdo
stage company near Denver last week, was
managed in business-like manner. Two
armed men stopped the coach and demanded
the treasure box of Wells, Fargo & Co.,
which fortunately contained only about $1,000
in gold dust. As there was no key and no
means of breaking the box open the robbers
said they would leave the box by the road
side where it could be found next day, and
departed, without offering to molest the four
passen gers, who had no means whatever of
defending themselves. a
Year: 1872

The mechanics in the shops of the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific railroad company are
now paid by the hour, while the engineers
and other train men are paid according to
the number of miles they run. The plan is
said to be successful and satisfactory to all
parties. ..
Year: 1872

The Jesuits Of Berlin have long been an
noyed by the pointed attacks of the German
comic paper Kladderadatsche, and have re-
solved to try the efficacy of opposing ridicule
with ridicule. To that end steps have been
taken to establish a comic paper under the
auspices of the order.
Year: 1872

mi, PROBABILITIES. r.l


Tho low barometer over Iowa will
probably move Enthusiastically over
Lake Huron, and quite a severe storm:
with diminishing winds, thence south.
ward and eastward 10 the Atlantic, and
winds gradually backing to the southerly
and easterly. Clear and pleasant weather
will prevail on Wednesday over the
New England South Atlantic States
with rising temperature The area d
threatening weather with snow viii ex
tend southwark over the lower lake re
gion. Northwesterly winds with falling
temperature and clear weather will pre-
vail over the northwest and extend OF
Wednesday to Lake Michigan.
Year: 1872

A MoNTAN, man ned one end of a lariei
around his waist and lassoed COW with the
other. He thought he had the COW, but at
the end of tie first half mile he began to sus-
pect the COW had bin.
Year: 1872

While Queen Victoria was returning from drive, and as the carriage stopped at the gate, young man ran to the side of the vehicle, and presented pistol within foot of the Queens head. The Queen bent her head down to avoid the shot, but the pistol did not explode. The man, in one hand, had paper granting release to the FeAian prison CTS, winch he shouted to the Queen to sign, threatening her at the same time with the pistol.

 He was instantly seized by the attend ants, and prevented from deing further harm. It was then found that the pistol was unloaded, and that it was of such primitive construction that if it had been loaded it probably could not have been discharged. Her Majesty was very calm, and showed the courage which she has often before exhibited. She had directed that Q statement of the circumstances be immediately made in both Houses of Parliment in order to prevent exaggera- ted rumors.

 The would be assassin was taken to the nearest police-station. He gave his name as O'Connor. and is about 19 or 20 years of age. His behavior in the sta tion was wild and his language incohe- rent. He boasted that he tried to reach the Queen on the day of and during the procession.
Year: 1872

During the past year there has been decided improvement in the dry goods business of this city, and at the close of 1871 most merchants found themselves in Q better condition than for some years past. For the first time since 1865 the downward tendency of prices was check ed, and merchants were enabled to sell goods at a profit without being compell- ed to close out the last of almost every invoice at cost or loss. The Fall busi- profitable than for many years before, and goods sold rapidly on m advancing market. The only great drawback to the general busin ess of the year was the destruction of the business portion of Chicago, which entailed heavy loss on nearly all the great cities This loss, however, was so spread out over differ ent classes and communities tn at the dry goods merchants of New York suffered much less than was at first anticipated. Notwithstanding the fact, the loss was severe enough to sweep off the profits for the year of many of tue leading firms Those houses who were fortunate enough to sustain little or no loss in Chicago, found the years business profitable.

 The leading feature of the dry goods trade in 1871 was the advance, during the last half of the year, in the price of wool, which entered so largely into the fabrics suitable for fall and Winter wear thatI considerable advance was estab- lished in the prices of manufactured ar ticles. Merchants were compelled to give their orders and make their purcha- ses much earlier in the season than usual in order to get goods at old prices. A great proportion of the goods needed by 1 jobbers for their Fall trade were ordered of manufacturers us early as April ol May, the usual time of making such purchases being July or August. Avery tight money market during the busiest Fall months somewhat embarrassed the operations of merchants and manufac turers, but did not seriously impair credit or lead to any considerable fail ures

 The prospects of business for the com ing year are even brighter for merchants than last year, though, from present in dications, manufacturers are likely tc have hard year. The advance in wool which began a year ago. has steadily continued, until now wool is higher II gold than 1t was during the war. The advance has been so great as to seriously derange the plans of most dealers ant manufacturers N. Y. Paper.
Year: 1872

Loss OF ONE HUNDRED L1vEs.-A sad accident occurred in China, which proved fatal to a large number of lives. The scene of the catastrophe was the north bank of the Han river, about quarter of a mile above it's confluence with the Yangtse. A portion of the bank, close to busy jetty, suddenly gave way about 8 o'clock ln the evening. Four houses, which were partially suspended on long piles, ali the inmates of those houses. and part of the street running parallel with the river, were borne along with the earth into the waters below. A number of boats, lying at anchor just at that spot, and underneath the houses, were crushed and buried in an instant leaving not a trace behind. Mulsitudes of people have visited the place, but nothing is to be seen there except muddy placid water, bare bank, temple of the King Yu, partly overhanging the deep, and number of sampans playing about as if nothing had happened. It is calculated that nearly hundred lives have been lost.
Year: 1872

MEXICO. The death of General Porf- rio Diaz is serious blow to the Mexican revolutioaists. General Diaz was an able soldier. With his name as rally ing cry, and under his leadership, the revolution had made progress, and was certainly in far way to succeed. His death leaves 1t without leader, and hence in Mexican estimation practically without principle. As rule, Mexican revolutions are purely personal, and are attempted in order to place some soldier or politician in power rather than to en- force any distinct political scheme. The ignorant populace, which could easily be

 made to support Diaz in preference to Juarez, will be less willing to risk their lives in defence of the scheme which the surviving generals now in rebellion may adopt. Of course, in the absence of in telllgent reports of the actual condition

 of things in Mexico, it would be rash to predict that the death of Diaz will prove the gain of Juarez, but there are so few public men of ability in that unhappy republic that his loss must have serious effect upon the country.-N Y. Paper.
Year: 1872

RESURRECTION OF THE HAIB.-After forty years of experiment., and 6 thousand failures, the great fact remains now, as in 1880, that PHALON'S CHEMICAL HAIR INVIaORATOR is the only article in existence that will stop with absolute certainty the falling out of the hair, produce new growth from the roots, strong then the, fbrer, prevent the possibility of their decay. and preserve to the latest period of life their fiexibility, color and luxuriance. Is there any other hair preparation before the world that will accomplish theso objects? Let those who have run through them all answer the question: We challenge the world to show another article that will produce these results, and we guarantee that the INVIG0RATOR will, in every case, produce them. Should your druggist chance to be out of the article he will obtain it at your request.
Year: 1872

THE ASSASSINATION As told in the British House of Commons by MT. Gla9- stone and Colonel Sykes, the story of Lord Mayo's assassination is substantial ly the same as was told in the cable dis patches The assassin was convict named Shier Ali, under sentence of inn prisonment for life for murder, and had been cut off from communication with his Mohammedan brethren in India for a considerable time. Lord Mayo had in- spected the convict settlement at Fort Blair, and was on his way to the pier at which he had landed when the assassin broke through the guards surrounding the viceroy and stabbed him twice in the back
Year: 1872

APERsoNA1 ADDRESS. The Legislature of Minnesota visited the asylum for the dumb at Faribault recently, and received the following curious and rather Judi crous address For you are the men to furnish the means to help the man that built the mill that ground the feed that fed the horse that drew the cart that dumped the dirt that Paddy shoveled to build the road for palace cars to go upon. These are the men that make our laws, and furnish the means to build house to cover our heads, that warm our toes, that fill our mouths, that give us food that feeds the mind, that makes men and women strong, to lean upon we bid you welcome and for aye shall strive your kindness to repay.-Erchomge.
Year: 1872

On Evervbody's TonRue,-Eulogiums of the great National Regenerator of Health, PLANTATION BITTERs, are on every ybodys tongue. This gratui- tous viva advertising Is better than all the paid for pnfng to which the owners of bogus bi'ters obliged to resort. It has spontaneous heartiness about which carries conviction to the mind of the auditor. But it Is a welknown fact that the propri- etors of the PLANTATION BIrTRRs have never rolled upon newspaper bo sterng to establish the success of preparation which owes its astonishing popular ity mainly to the oral testimony of the thousands who have either experienced been the eyewitness of the immense physical good 1t has wrought throughout the length and breadth of the land.
Year: 1872

THE JAMES RIVER BRneE.-Mr. Lewis, y
sub-contractor on this work, on Saturday
informed us that there was but little prospect
of more being done until the opening of
good weather. In the mean time the mate
rial will all be prepared, and it will not re-
quire greatwhile to complete the remain
ing piers: and the iron work in the mean
time being prepared, the present temporary
suspension of active operations will not Sc
'riously interfere with the speedy compile
tion OF the bridge.
Year: 1872

A QUESTION FOR TIE CoURTs.-We would
like to inquire if person can hold an Office
in this township and reside in the city of
Richmond or Petersburg, or indeed in any
other part Of the country. This query is
only nrnnnunded for information.
Year: 1872

AusrRALAsIA-OuR AMERICAN TnADE.-Our
latest news from Australasia by the steamship
Olympia is exceedingly interesting Among
the many items of interest must be noted our
growing trade with the Australian colonies.
fOf thirty or forty ships which had sailed from
the colonial ports within sixty days at least
two-thirds were American. This is o good
and hopeful sign. BY way of San Francisco
the growing wealth Of the Australian colonies
and Of the Southern seas generally must find
ts way to this country. We notice with
some satisfaction the fact that the Legislative
Assembly of New South Wales has agreed by
a vote of 20 to 2 to aid a line of mail steamers
to San Francisco Under certain conditions
the Webb line has fair chance of obtaining
this promised help. In those Southern seas
there is new and undeveloped world of
wealth. 1t is for us to cultivate it as best we
.C0n.