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Year: 1876

ed a coalition with the radical party is an uncalled for insult to some seven or eight of the Democratic papers of the Northwest. The vile insinua- tion that 1t is the intention of these papers and the Cravens party to put in Radical member Is as false as ever falsehood was. The papers who uphold Cravens are as true to the Democracy and as closely linked to the interests of the people of Arkansas as any men who ever breathed the breath of life. They stand upon princi- pies which are as broad ann deep as the fundamental truths upon which democracy is founded. They are not willing to sit idly by and see those principles per ish that a few ring politicians may rule, and the false cry of "bolter" will not prevent them from denouncing wrong, fraud and dictation by pot-house politi- clans.

 We will have the charity to at tribute the dirty fling of the Texarkana Democrat to ignorance of the situation and a lack of perception to see the principles involved in the fight now being waged over this Third District matter.

 We of the North West know just exactly what we are doing and we fear no injury from such foul, foundationless charges as the ring stikers are making. Such conduct only serves to show to our constituency the weakness of your cause, and it will only make the yeomanry of our sec tion stand more firm for us.
Year: 1876

The following article from the Lewisburg State is so sensible and truthful, and the truth of it is so plain and striking that we think it may do our readers we'll to peruse it;

 there is any one thing that more than another mars our peace,

 in free government, it is the spirit of self-seeking that charac- terizes the professional politicians.

 It Is honorable to hold office and

 it is worthy of regard to seek office, when the seeker is con scious of ability to discharge the duties of office for the good of the people, or when urged to do so by the judgment of friends. But,

 when there is 8 color of seeking office, only for the honor and enoluments, without special re- gard to the public good; and in doing so, war is made on as good, if not better men, the matter is different. At best, there are few men really capable of filling the higher places in State. Of the grade that usually seeks them, the number is fearfully great. Fearfully great, we say, because this kind, more or less, will, by dint of pertinacity, and the use of means that the most competent would never resort to, obtain the places and as result the public service will suffer.

 We do not indeed think it strange that thls kind of men should seek office. for of that sort have been so many that party, of very inferior gifts and graces, might hardly be able to retain his self respect if he did not claim to be as fit, at least, as others have been. But there ought to be an end to all thls. What is the rem edy? There is none, until the average voter has a better sense of his duty and responsibility. And when will that be? Not for many long day to come. The people must be better educated, better instructed, and more fitted to discharge the duty of electors. To this end, as one instrumental ity, we need a higher, truer and more conscientious journalism.

 But here we find ourselves about to travel around in a circle, for until the people will more lib erally support the press, and more conscientiously d:scrimi- nate in that support, we cannot expect to have a truly independ- ept, fearless and efficient journal ism. There is not a paper to day in our State, we believe, that has the patronage that would justify the proprietor to employ compe tent editor, as he would wish to employ a schoolmaster or minis ter. The ablest men that drive the quill do it without reward and earn their living by other means. Still, it is to be hoped that all, who find themselves in the re- sponsi ole position of mentors to the people, will not refrain from constantly keeping before the peO- pie the fact that, by their indo- lenee and indifference, and to say it pIain;y, ignorance, they are responsible for the eff ciency of the public service, in state, county and municipality. We venture to say that the voters of not five counties in the state, at the last election, called forth their best men for office, but voted for those who sought most diligently for their sugrages. Pray for the day when shall be realized that dream of the Know Nothings. The office shall seek the man."
Year: 1876

The Lock stitch invented by MIR. HOWE and made on this Machine, Is the most pop liar and durable. is alike on both sides. and will NEIriiER RIP NOR RAvEL, and all Sewing Machines arc subject to the princi- pie invented by him.

 \ Machine was needed possessing simpli- city and durability, and adapted to great range of work; one easily understood and comprehcnded by all To produce such a Machine has been the study of ELIAS HOWE, JR.. who gave to the world THE FIRST SEWING MACHINE, more than twenty years ago; and now we offer his last prodnction--a Machine embracing all essential unnlifies and nronollnccd
Year: 1876

AUGUSTA, Me-, June 2S.-Mr. Blaine reached
his home this evening, having through special
car in 20 hours from Washington He very much
fatigued and exhausted by the journey, and taken
Immediately TO his residence, not being able to stop
moment TO meet the large number OF friends who had
assembled at the railway station 10 welcome him. He Is
now under the care Of his family physician and 10 Is
hoped perfect rest end quiet will soon restore him to
health.
Year: 1876

A correspondent of the Press writing
from East WATERFORD under the date of
the 18th inst. says: "Grasshoppecs are very
plenty here to-day. have caught several.
They are of different colors, some green
and some brown The snow on an aver.
age is over a foot deep. Here and there is
a bare place. The insects were near my
house when the snow melted away.
Year: 1876

When farmer can so manage his farm as
to make both ends of the year meet" even
ii it be with the most rigid economy, he
a survey of the business men of our villages
and cities, we find that only three or four in
a hundred realize competence tor old age.
Then imagine the unhappiness of those who,
sooner or later, fail to support themselves
and families respectfully cares and
anxieties that constantly produce pangs and
tortures that no farmer ever felt. These
men may apparently lead pleasant lives. as
the outside world cannot witness the emo
tions of man who daily strains every finan-
cial nerve to meet his notes falling due at
the bank. The time between one and three
o'clock every day, in the city of New York,
brings more anxiety to business men than
all the farmers in the United States realize in
lifetime.


No, farmers, your lot is not hard one.
Your food may be plain and the cuts of your
coats may not be as fashionable as those OF
the merchants of the day; but when you lie
upon your pillow your repose is sound and
sweet. The horrors of protested notes sell
dom keep you awake at night; and in the
morning. as you go around to feed your
flocks and view your crops that have visibly
grown while you were in the arms of Nor
pheus. you may take more real enjoyment
of lite in one hour than many city mer-
chants and manufacturers do in year.
Our advice therefore, is, be not discouraged.
The times may now be hard; but you are
Year: 1876

We publish elsewhere the card of Mr.. H.
Raphael, colored man, who has declined
to accept q nomination as sheriff on the
Democratic parish ticket of Jefferson,
which is timely and to the point. 1t may
be said that there was no chance of his
election, and that he has made no great
sacrifice in declining nomination by Dem
ocrats. There is also one other eide to the
question, which shows the consistency and
sincerity of the Democratic party, and that
is the fact that If the Democrats had any
chance of electing . sheriff for Jefferson
they would have nominated . hungry white
man for the Office. Putting up an occa-
sionsl colored man to lead forlorn hope is
altogether too thin dodge for the white
mans party to make capital out Of Mr..
Raphael has had the good sense to decline
being used at all by Democrats, and his
action is honorable to himself and pleasing
to his friends.
Year: 1876

paper was read in the Brooklyn Athenaum last
Society, by the Rev. Charles 5. Robinson d. ID. The
subject was 'Pars the Day Before Sedan.n The
itself rather review Of the three months
previous to the surrender of the French Emperor
and his army than sketch OF the capital the
of the great surrender The imperial which
had borne fruit In the advent of responsb Ministry
to power, with Emile olivier its head; the
freedom OF the press degeneraung into
horrible license; the killing and funeral
foreign inevitable, sketched rapidly and
powerfully Paris transformed into immense store
house and all the varying features OF Parisan life
1nder the intense excitement and daily expectancy
dreaded events depicted in a very mastery
The share Eugene had IN the was stated.
The lecturer next summarized what he had say by
remarking that four well defined periods OF popular


feeling and ITS manifestations succeeded one another IN
just marked manner though they had been
four distinct diseases succeeding each other an


individual The first period OF wild thus asm
The second one of buoyancy, wit and confidence.
Tho third OF unbridlcd wickcdness, hcen-
tousness and decentralization. qualified by a
terrible epidemic OF smallpox. The fourth one of
unutterabe rage dsmay and despair. These four
the heroic conduct and bravery OF MacMahou and Abel
Dona well 10 the gaautry OF the French troops
az Gravelottc The lecturer asserted the evident
surprise his audience that Tor the eighteen days
previous the surrender Of the Emperor reliable
information OF the fate OF the French armies TO be
had and that all the accounts given were either total
partial ialsehoods He frequently displayed very fine
of humor and quiet sarcasm, and was listened to
throughout with the keen attention which his lecture
well deserved.
Year: 1876

For some time past it has been whispered around in
Hoboxcn that the City Clerk, John AcCulloch had be-
como involved in some financial embarrassments He
has borne such good character that but little
dence placed in the reports. The Finance Com
mttee OF the Common Council have made investi-
CATION OF the case and last night at the meeting OF
the Board IL announced that tho City Clerk
deiaulter, or, at least, that there was
an unexplained discrepancy OF 81 900 IN his ac-
counts The City Clerk not present at the meet
ing, is his custom, and that gave rise TO good
deal of suspicion. 1t was, however, ascertained that
Nr McCuoch was confined to his residence by severe
cold The Common Council decided TO hold spec al
SESSION to morrow night to take some action ia the
matter In the meantime the Finance Committee,
with the assistance OF an expert, will make
thorough investigation OF the books and accounts OF
the City Clerk
Year: 1876

Mr.. Choate and other members of the Union League
Club denied last night that there was any division of
opinion in the club that would tend to exodus OF
members favorable to President Grant, and sought
explain away the object of the secret meetings at
Delmonico's by saying that the recent dsgraces
brought on the republican party necessitated both
vigilance and foresight, and II deemed prudent
by some members OF the club to form campaign
club TO watch public sentiment and the course Of
events. To prevent the comfort and dignity of the
members of the club being ntertered with temporary
quarters at Demonico's were taken. At these meet
ings the fullest expressions OF opinion were INDUCED
i'm and
Year: 1876

SECTION l. All violations of the orders by laws and ordn
of said city and laws Of the State within said city
convicted thereof SHALL in addition the punishment in
pay suit, committed until such
fine and be paid according to sections of the


So All persons arrested under authority Of the laws Of said
State city, the hour O'clock and before O'clock
shall he confined in the city prison county Jail until the
next meeting of said Mayors Court ard until his or her
the Mayor Marshal shall have take from the
boud with good security conditioned for his
Court and stand to- or abide by all ILL., such order
be made payable City of Cam
and shall the effect bind the obgos therein until


stand and be in full force from day day without
obIgors such bonds shall be deemed have entered
their in said Court for all purposes final udg
the day which such is to be made
such is made by the principal good
be shown in excuse final shall be
entered against the Obgors in said bond for the full penalty
thereof and execution shall issue thereon against such
oo and the collected thereon shall he for the


For all violations of law of said city, law OF


affidavit made under oath by issue his


s aT for % oh his
any constable thereof the Marshal policeman of


city ne IN M
the laws of said city of the State in said
thereto be without warrant by such officers


Of sn y Ma sns so s, n be
sesson-to be tried and dealt with according to law


Mayor prosecutor making the Charge
the arrest without warrant as the case be- shall he taxed
be liable fine of not less than 80 than


$780, half the of person greved and for which


. All trials proceedings before said Mayor, wherein
laws said city, SHALL be- be governed by


a neore 5o of %s Psee THAT any
tried before said Mayor shall have the


G. All persons fined for violation Of any city ordnance
shall stand committed until said ne and all costs arc paid


after its passage
Year: 1876

relating the Public Schools Of the City Of Canton


SECTION That the each school shall elect three
who shall constitute Board of Local Trustees
SAID elect said Board it shall be
Superintendent appoint the Trustees from
of the school failing to make such election


That teachers sha:be elected by the Board OF Aldermen
No candidate the position without first
obtaining of qualification from the Superintendent
When application by Local Trustees any school
representing the guardians of at least twenty pupils
for the appointment of particular teacher who is qualified
by law such, such application must be granted.


That the maximum salary OF teachers having an
daily of at least twenty pupils shall be sic
and In schools the average daily attendance less than
twenty paid shall exceed eight cents day
Year: 1876

having limb broken his body limbs so as
to cause his sickness confinement
ance OF physician or surgeon all
city shall all such that
by the Mayor and Aldermen
of same should cause him tn
lose his e city shall all the necessary expenses of his
burial.


IA. Any person who shall wilfully alarm the citizens of
said city by false fire, ringing witbout
shall be fined less than eO, $50


not to be engine house unless
when men are on duty engine house they shall
responsible for all the false given respective
houses In the absence Of the Chief the Fire
Department. the Captain Acting Captain of CON-
of such off. GERS tor the time being


To- 1t shall be the duty of the City Marshall together with


competent force OF policemen to attend that NAV
the city, assist different fire in the
execution of their different duties requested by them
and particularly attend to the duties police in
eOnes and disturbances and have all
ustice and failure to perform said duties or thew shall
be fined not less than 425, than $1OO ~


Is. AT it shall be the Mayor Chief
Engineer City Marshall Commander OF the Fire Department.
to call upon the by to assist
be in danger of fires to assist in engine
and ladder truck to the fire. pulling down
house, to perform other duty any person refusing
shall be fined not less than 90 $50 And any
having authority do shall be fined o.
more than $25


IT, 1t shall not be lawful for hack cab dry or other
vehicle to block the way any engine
carriage hook ladder stop the
going fire. and any driver doing be ned not less
than $5, more than 125.


by the City Treasurer for the Departments
as said Board of Mayor and Aldermen may direct.


49, No bills against the Fire Department shall be paid
without the approval of the Chief of the Fire Department.


This ordinance shall effect and be in force from and
after its passage.
Year: 1876

Sc If the Mayor should absent himself city.
of sickness from any whatever fail perform
the duties Of his Office it shall be the duty Board


Aldermen to select of their number Mayor
exercising all the and authority vested
qustes and of said Office during the time he shall
act.


vgant at all times in causing the detection and of all
dstuber Of the peace of said city, and all guilty
State within said city He shall punish all Offenders
within his jurisdiction, by fine imprisonment boh his
until the imposed, costs arc paid He
shall countersign all the Treasury
Of city-taking receipt moneys
that to his hands belonging city,
meetings. true statement of all collections of fines money
other property things made by him for
particular kind of coin warrants
and from whom received and for and what
number therein all and complaints q criminal
nature tried and determined by him and the orders dg


thereof and the amount of Judgment rendered imposed
and detailed statement of all costs taxed which dockes shall
at all times be open for public inspection


He shall carefully keep in safe and place in his Office
other property belonging said committed his charge
and shall deliver the good order to his office


lie LIE promptly % to e @ 9 the
account of Judgment fine and COSTS or other liability
appearing record i'll his Office together with full statement
of such Indebtedness.


S. 1t shall be duty City Clerk to attend in per-
son, deputy at all regular and special meetings
Board keep journal minnie proceedings
a well bound book He shall journal or minute
book all ordinances and orders of kind
said Board all warrants and orders for the payment money
which warrants orders shall bear date the they
sued, and shall specify the figures
and for what fund issued the the
to whom issued aud shall be addressed to the
' said city, lie shall promptly to the City Treasurer
n, of said city collected by him, and receipt
herefor He shall perform and discharge all
'ter duties as may be devoyed OH him by the Charter and
ordinances OF said city,
Year: 1876

FIRE DEPARTMErr.


an Ordinance relation to the Fire Department Of the City of


1t shall be the of the Assistant Chief of the Fire
may require obey all orders that be
fo,m the duties required Of Iim shall by the Chief other
officer member be reported he Board Of Delegates and


Mayor and Aldermen in he shall be punished on
conviction thereof as provided in this ordinance ICE
eighteen and sixty who may be at any fire.
punished by fine of not less than S. more than $780,
for each and every offence.


the city which, the of which, shall be within two feet of
wood work without protecting said wood work with non on.
wood work roof of the building there shall! of


@ be
material and said pipe shall project at least
violating this section shall be fined not less than S1O more


S. 1t shall occupant of any
livery sale other stable allow to e used therein
ma tte any lights candIes lights except be
kept within tin glass lantern That it shall not be wful
stack pile without having the enclosed or secured SO as
section SHALL be fined not less than SO


s. It shall not lawful any chimney,
covered with then % only M in the day time after
and doing shall be hned not less than $40
mOye than 500.


ST. Whenever fire occur in this city. no house shall
pulled down blown without the permission of the
Chief of Fire Department. Aldermen Ii at
time during fire it becomes to pull down
fence for the purpose of getting engine to cisternpo
be had from public cserns within
reacht the duty of Chief of Fire Department As
sstant such fence pulled that than
shall pulled down and that any
refusing said Chief of Fire Dearme officer
acting i'll his place. take engine his their premises
purpose getting cstern, shall be fined not less
than $1O than S2O0 and wfuy
put the Chiefs Assistants ORDERS shall be fned not less
than SlO o. than 5000 for each offence.


8. All officers acting under this ordinance shall be in
Identified said against all complaint which
made against them by the of property which may be
destroyed otherwise injured compliance with the proceed
ng section.


8. Any drayman refusing to haul to from fire,


arm engine hook ladder truck hose carriage
apparatus belonging the Fire Department. when ordered
10 by officer officer of the Fire Department
ha conviction before the said city, be fined
ess than $40, than $50.


10. If persons shall wuly carelessy
lestroy, break njue, away fire engine
belonging thereto, used by the Fire Department.
offending shall convcOn be fined not less
han 800, than $100.


Il If any driver OF any dray, cart wagon hack or other
ehce whatever shall wilfully careessly drive
ose, against hose carriage hook and
adder truck the driver shall be fined less than 3d.
nOre than $5O
12 Any company returning from fire. finding hose
ther property belonging them shall Immediately return
commanding officer keeping allowing to be kept any
belonging to another company shall he lined not less
han SO nor more than S25 "a


13. If any member of the Fire Department. at
fire. from accident growing out OF his cXeons


arrest the same, shall suffer any injury to his persona by
Year: 1876

greater average daily attendance than 45 pupils,
paid principal and shall exceed $40 for
at of E pnp sD sa
the Trustees shall direct Provided trl That
than the maximum fixed by the Board of Aldermen.


L. That the Board of Local Trustees shall provide houses
$40 per shall made schools having daily average
Of less than twenty pupils For having
ifovidsd City Of Canton
shall held responsible for made by the





number hours per be devoted teaching their
respective schools and they may also fix the number
together respective schools adopt
rules for the and discipline Of their respective
regulations @ so adopted % on pain of expulsion -. -,
County City Treasurer the probable number of schools
established to be established monthly of
funds such that school shall
have the right of priority thereto regardless of the time
thereof month by number which
issued as first month second month etc The
money in the Treasury all first month warrants
maintained Throughout number Of months taught
ST That of tie public schools may with
and of additional
schools for the benefit Of the Of as
unable % 0 to pay M s. n 1"n II d aS
privilege attending public school without
tho han the me e
maintenance Of each school in the district
keep register which shall be down the name age
color each pupil in attendance and the of absen
pal teacher shall from the register required kept
make out to the County Of the
and color of each Pupil i'll attendance during the
the number days each such pupil attended
Such shall be approved by at least of the
verified the affidavit of the teacher before officer
authorized to administer oaths From such the County
shall determine the due each teacher
and shall issue his certificate for the amount due each
Provided That pupils from different counties school districts
may attend the school, i'll which the principal
teacher thereof shall make herein provided to the
Superintendent of each such county district of the pupils
such county district and shall certificate
from each for the due for the tuition of pupils from
such district Any teacher making fraud
uent report SHALL conviction be ued not less than
months imprisonment boh the discretion the
Mayor.


That Trustees of schools shall not be exempted from
work the roads,


the first day of January and end the thirty first day Of
December.


This shall take effect be in force from and after
its passage
Year: 1876

A Centennial Tea Party was held last
evening in McClary's building, Market
street above Sixth, and was we'll attended
The table was we'll filled with the good
things of the season. The young ladies
were, many of them, dressed up in the
styles of century ago, and looked quie as
we'll as young ladies do in the present
styles. The exercises of the evening were
intersperscd with singing and speaking
The entertainment was pleasing and al
ENJOYABLE one to all.