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Year: 1876

A QUAINT DOCUMENT.-In the better days
of the Commonwealth the young ladies used
to give the following form Of permission for
the procuring of marriage license:


The bearer hereof, Mr.. John Randall, or
Westmoreland county, and State OF Vlr-
ginia, has my permission to procure from
authority the necessary credentials, which
shall duly and honorably merit my attention
in the support of my affections, to continue
through the end Of all things, which shall
reflect every ray of honor ascribable to so
resplendent an element or sentiment OF my
right mind, and which shall henceforth be
strictly adhered to the proper form, Mt my
instance and his importantly, in the making
valid all things pertaining to the stream OF
nv desire to become his partner in the
vigour of my youth, in the morning of al
fections, properly directed to the momentous
obligation of conjugal embraces in endless
felicity. This 9th June, one thousand elSht
hundred and twenty-one.


In witness to the above l have hereunto
set my hand, day and year above written.


SALLY BARRoTT.


Teste-James Weaver.


Age, &C., sworn to before John H. Smith
by the witness.


The above is true copy OF 6o1d ;Tae
document. In these days if young lady
would hand a young man such document,
and he would produce it in turn before An
drew Jinkins, the aforementioned gentleman
would hardly read three lines before he
would sing out, "Police!"
Year: 1876

CLAY WARD CONSERVATIVE MEETING
The Conservatives Of Clay Ward will meet
tonight at Blenner's Park at s. O'Clock to
finish and perfect their organization OF
Tilden and Hendricks club. The ward
needs clubs and clubhouse, and it should
be the duty Of every Conservative voter OF
the ward to be present at this meeting.
Year: 1876

A SHARP FIsTICUFF took place at the First
Market last evening between one Martin, q
countryman, and colored man named
Tom Hewlett, in which the latter was badly
beaten. Martin, after his success in the
beating line, mounted his watermelon-cart
and skirmished homeward therefore there
was no arrest made.
Year: 1876

The Congressional Contest good deal
of interest is manifested in the contest that
is to be made for the Conservative nomina,
ton for Congress. Governor Walker and
Captain George D. Wise. each have active
friends ut work.
Year: 1876

The CITY GUARD PARADE.-The Richmond
City Guard, Captain Charles F. Taylor, will
have grand full dress-parade this evening
at 5 O'Clock. They will assemble at the Old
Market Hall and march up Main street to
Fifth, across Fifth to Franklin, and thence
UP to Monroe Park, where they will take
omnibuses and proceed to the handsome
suburban residence OF MIR. .. j. school
craft. Here there will be target-shootlns
match, and beautiful silver medal will be
given the best shot. There will also be a
banquet after the target-shooting. One o!
the interesting features of this parade will
be the fact that it is the first time a city COM
pany has appeared on the streets OF Rich
mond in any but the regulation gray uni
form in the last fifteen years. The Young
Guard was, we believe, the last company
that paraded before the war in blue uni
form.


The Walker Light Guard will be present
at the banquet and target-shooting by inyi-
tation of the City Guard.
Year: 1876

0UR FIFTY GENT JAPAN TEA-We
~ have lust received another lot of this fine
favored Tea. 1t has been pronounced superior
in flavor to the celebrated fifty cent Tea OF
Washington city by persons WHO have used
both. We invite those persons who have been
buying in Washington and those who want
nice favored cheap Tea to give US trial. We
ara confident that one trial will convince you
that we sell better Tea for fifty cents than can
be bought in Washington city.


GEO. McBURNEY 81 SON,


feb11 l66 and ITO King. street.
Year: 1876

Money paid under misapprehension
of facts, may be recovered back.


Money voluntarily paid with n full
knowledge of the facts and circumstances
of the case, though in ignorance Of legal
rights, cannot be recovered back.


The assignment of note, the payment
of which is secured by mortgage, carries
the mortgage with it.


Payment to one partner Is payment
to both, unless strictly forbidden.


A debtor has the right, at the time OF
making a payment, to direct as to what
debt 1t shall be applied.


II debtor fails to make such appli-
cation, the creditor may apply the money
paid upon any demand against the debtor
which he may choose.


Where there is no place Of payment
agreed upon, the debtor must seek the
creditor at his domicil or place of bust
ness.


Upon the sale of an article, payment
Is to be made on delivery, unless some
other time be specified.


Allowing time for payment will not,
however, vitiate the contract.


In case of two sales of personal prop
erty, both equally valid, his is the better
right who first gets possession Of the
property.


No man can, by his sale, transfer TO
another the right Of ownership In thing
wherein he himself has not the right Of
property.
Year: 1876

CHILDRES die in New York as sand
MES do on summer evenings. The
vile OF an undertaken told a reporter
last week that she had with her own
hand prepared one hundred and thirty
infants for burial in three days.
Year: 1876

compelled to publish the vindicatiou
of an honest man, because he is a
democrat. It is claimed that Mr..
Kerr was acquitted because the repub
licans did not think Harvey ought to
be believed This is unquestionab y
IL very weak point. Taking for granted
that such had been the case, enough
bitter enemies of Mr.. Kerr conld easily
have been found IN the House who
would have voted against acquittal,
even though he was innocent. AS 1T
was, however, the vindication was too
complete to admit of doubt in the
mind of any man. Those who
might have doubted felt the
power and influence of those
who did not, and, as a result,
voted as the majority did. A leader
spoke in favor of unanimous acquittal,
the others could not do other than
follow. The evidence justified it;
being of insufficient strength to be left
alone a moment it had to be constantly
backed mp with fresh (though as
worthless) during the entire period of
the investigation.


"When Mr.. Kerr's name was first
lowered in connection. with dishonest
action, the republican press were loud
III their belief in his innocence, be-
cause they saw in this parade of sud
den generosity q point for political
capital. There is many II man who
would say the republicans were tho
most forgiving of men, because they
are generous enough not to be-
lieve in the guilt of promi-
nent Democrat, and that being
the case, there must be purity
in their ranks. This was a newly
designed snare only, by which they
hoped to entrap the unwary. These
declarations of the Speakers innocence
at first have only proved how insincere
and shallow we're the feelings which
prompted them. The truth is they
never intended to believe in Mr..
Kerrs innocence. They Haunted this
tale in the face of the public only be-
cause they felt assured the man
charged with defaming his character
would be no possible chance of vindi-
cation. Taking everything into con-
sideration, it would be better for the
press who are pitted against Mr..
Kerr to keep queit, at least until the
Investigations against Mr.. Blaine arc
ended"
Year: 1876

THE New York Herald says the French
workingmen who are to come here as dele
gates from the masses of French labor will
probably leave on..the 18th inst, so that
they will arrive here before the Fourth Of
July. Let our American workingmen give
their brethren from the sister Republic a
rousing swelcome. When princes come
here they are looked after by our officials
and social leaders. Here now is a chance
for our workingmen to show they are equally
ready to act with dignity and courtesy to
the representatives Of their order.
Year: 1876

WE would caution the people Of Whining
ton and the State, who attend the Centen-
NAL, to give no patronage to the unscrupu-
lous and money-grasping restaurant keep
ers on the grounds, who charge exorbitant
prices and make poor returns for the same.
An instance has just come to our knowl-
edge where gentleman of this city entered
one Of these restaurants, with a few friends,
and invited them to par.ake of dinner with
him. A dinner was served which in any of
our restaurants would have cost from six
to seven dollars, and for this he was CON-
PEELED to pay on the grounds the sum of
thirty dollars. For this reason we advise
Wilmington people to give these restau-
rant keepers no encouragement.
Year: 1876

The great dearth in the market of that
delicious fruit, known as the strawberry, has
been most happily relieved by an abundance
quart, and find plenty of purchasers. 1t is
stated that the supply will be more plenti-
full even yet, as the season is backward, and
the full supply has not reached this and
other markets.
Year: 1876

There is an old and very trite saying
that there are three thing. very uncertain
for people to bet their money upon, and
these are horse-races, cards, and elections.
Since the agitation Of the Presidential
movement, upon both sides, there has been
considerable speculation as to who, OF the
long list named would be the coming man.
1t has brought out more political guess
work han ever before known. The New
York journals have teemed day after day
with windy editorials upon the coming
man with as great variety Of strange ideas
as shifting each day from one man to an
other. This has been continued until they
have exhausted the chances ofall acknowl-
edged candidates, and of all they could
invent, end now are at a stand still.


Blaine Bristow, Conkling, Hayes. Hart
ranft and Washburne have been picked at
until there is no meat left upon their bones
especially the first named and he has been
palled literally to pieces. They have been
put under the journalistic scapel and every
artery and ligament caught up and care
fully examined, and now they are Of the
belief that it will beimpossible to tell who
will be the choice of the Convention, they
do not believe that it will be anybody who
has intrigued to get hold of the Convention,
and acknowledge themselves as batiied in
all predictions, and no nearer a solution
of the great political problem than when
they first started.


The same has been noticeable in the
newspaper discussion of the Democratic
candidates. They have been as tickle, as
in discussing the probable chances of the


Republican candidates. First we would
have our minds placed at ease from con-
lecture by the announcement that Mr.
Tilden was invincible, and would carry
the whole Convention by storm. Thevery
next day all this feeling Of rest would


be upset by the announcement that the
West must choose the man, and Thurman
could lick the whole kit and caboodee with
or without gloves. If man had this mach
strength, then there was no fear that he
could be beaten, and, the country would
lapse into dreamy state, of satisfaction and
quiet, until the camp would be again
stirred by special protocol from the New
York press that while Thurman was a
man Of great local strength he did not ex-
tend wide enough influence, and Billy Al
len could throw him in the vention
either back or side holt After this fol-
lowed Bayard, Hendricks and all through
the lit until now it is announced that the
fighting at St. Louis will be done on the


opening day, and no safe e innate Of can
| ddates strength can be formed until that


time


This is precisely what we have stated all
along. 1t will be the aim of the St. Loui.


Convention to select ticket, that will beal


the stamp Of brains. and apply the iron
hand Of reform that is 50 much needed II


the departments Of our national Govern


ment 1t will not be struggle between fl


nancial theorists, hut the union of tn,


party upon man whose bold, and unhinch
ing character to serve ,he right recon
mend hip, and y 10 will serve the countr
faithfully in its best interests, and then h.


party.
Year: 1876

nj MAhf MAPEs DODGE.
We know not what it is dear, this sleep 80 deep
and still;
The folded hands the awful calm the cheek so pale


and chill;
The lids that will not lift again. though we NAV


call and call;
The strange. white solitude of peace that settles


over all.
We know not what it means, dear, this desolate


heart tpain;
This dread to take daily way. and walk in it


again;
We know not what other sphere the loved who


leave 60
Nor why we're left to wonder still; nor why we do
lSut this know: Our loved and dead if they


should come this day
Should come and ask us, What is lifel" not one of


us could say.
Lii" is a mystery as deep death can be;
Yet o, how sweet it is to US this life We live and


see!
Then might they say-these vanished ones-and


blessed is the thought!
$50 death is sweet to u.s. beloved, though We NAV
We may not tell it to the quick-this mystery of
Ye may not tell us, if ye would, the mystery of


breath.
The child who enters life not with know ledr,


OF intent.
So those who enter death must 20 as little children


sent.
Nothing is known. But believe that God is over
And life is to the living, 80 death is to the dead
-Scribher for OctoJer
Year: 1876

would begin where their fathers leave
off.


What exactly is the secret of true
success in life 1t is to do, without
ttinching. and with utter faithfulness.
the duty that stands next to one. When
man has mastered the duties around
him, he is ready for those of a higher
grade, and he takes naturally one step
upward. When he has mastered the
duties of the new grade, he goes on
climbing. There are no surprises to
the man who arrives at eminence legit-
imately. 1t is entirely natural that he
should be there, and he is as much at
home there, and as little elated, as
when he was working patiently at the
foot of the stairs.
Year: 1876

Scribner's Monthly says: No man
now standing on an eminence of influ-
ence and power, and doing great work
has arrived at his position by going up


III an elevator. He took the stairway,
step 10y step. He climbed the rocks.
often with bleeding hands. He prepar-
ed himself by the work of climbing, for
the work he is now doing. He never
accomplished an inch of his elevation


by standing at the foot of the stairway
with his mouth open and longing.


There is no "royal road" to ANYTHING
good, not even to wealth. Money that
has not been paid for in life is not
wealth. 1t goes as it comes. There is
no element of permanence in it. The
man who reaches his money in an ele-
vator does not know how to enjoy it ;
so it is not wealth to him. To get a
high position without climbing to it to
win wealth without earning it to do
fine work without the discipline neces-
sary to its performance to be famous,
or useful, or ornamental, without pre-
llmlnary cost seems to be the universal
desire OF the young. The children
Year: 1876

a BITTER INJUsTICE.-A New York
letter writer tells the story of Il poor
working girl, whose funeral occurred in
that city Il few days since. The story


Is only one of thousands, but that is so
much the greater reason why it should
be known and deplored. 1t illustrates
so well the hardships suffered and the
labor done by some so-callcd "supertiu-
Gus women" that it would be good
text for a volume of righteous remon-


STRANGE. This poor girl was one of IL
large family, dependent on the labor of
common, shiftless, drinking, ill-con-
dltiOned man. Her mother belonged
to different order: she was gentle.
and as long as she could, worked and
suffered, but she could never get quite
enough of any kind of food for them to
eat, or clothes to wear, and she died at
last, virtually of starvation; for if they
had little, she had scarcely anything at
all. Yet they never fell into the ranks
OF the very poor, and few knew or
guessed that she had crucified natural
instinct and appetite until there was no
life left in her. 1t was said she died of
consumption, but really she died of the
want of nourishment. Naturally the
mantle of her mother fell on Nellie


She was the Oldest living daughter.
She had been in great city establish
Year: 1876

Elegantly Illustrated articles on Ord New York
by John +. Mines, will appear at once. and will
attract the attention Of all. in city or country who
mark with interest the development of the great
metropolis. and affectionately reme mber the quaint
peculiartties of its olden time


Every number is profu>ey illustrated, thus en-
abling US to give to our descriptive and narrative
articles an interest and permanent value never at
tanned in non illustrated periodical. Under its
accustomed management the magazine will in the
futrre be devoted as il has been in the past, to
sound literature and Christian progress.
Year: 1876

pressed aud the circulation restored to tho nation to
whom 1t belongs"


Third: 1t Is the paramount duty r. the Government
in al its legislation keep in the full development
Of all legi Innate busnessagricultural, mining, manu-
featuring, and commercial


Fourth We earnestly protest against any further
issue Of gold bonds for sale 10 foreign markets. by which
would be made for long period "bewers OF wood
and drawers OF water" foreigners especially as the
American people would gladly and promptly take at par
all the bonds the Government may need 10 sell, pro-
vdcd they made payable the option Of the holder
and bearing interest at the rate OF oo per cent per
annum even n lower rate.


FIN: We further protest against the sale OF Govern
met bonds the purpose OF purchasing silver 70 be
used as substitute for convenient and less
fuctuatng fractional currency, which, although well
calculated enrich tho of silver mines. yet In
II will still further oppress In taxation an
already overburdened people.


subsequent resolution against railroad subsidies was
adopted The nominations the first ballot were: For
President OF the United States. Peter Cooper OF New
York; for vicePresdent, Newton Booth OF California
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
Year: 1876

City Directory to-day. Mr.. Trow said reporter Of
THE TRIBUNE yesterday that he expected about 30 com
postors would strike Tor higher under orders from
Typographical Union. There at least 80 men In
his establi who n-Union men. but who
in fact members Of the Union had
to him tina: In order TO stop work the Directory they
would strike in body But he prepared for them
and would not yield their demands He had on hlc
more than 200 applications for work from mon out OF en-
ployment willing 10 work at the market ae
There had been trouble with the Union men Tor the past
two months aud he had arranged his business To- meet
the emergency You may put IL as strong as yon me-
he said, that will not yicd, out will stand lirm Tor
market rates"
Year: 1876

Last Tuesday evening Michael Mulgrew,
laborer 43 years old intoxicated aud fell off the
top OF the tunnel the Grand Central Depot lie was
removed to Bellevue Hospital where 1t was found that
he had sustained simple fracture OF tho ankle joint
Last night suddenly developed symptoms OF insanity
of the most violent character and removed to one OF
the cells While ,here he imagined that his attendants
meant to kill him. and, drawing razor when be had
succeeded I'm conceang in his sleeve, he cut cash IN
the neck OF Thomas Reilly which narrowly escaped the
carotid artery He became violent that none dared
approach him The physicians assert that lorgconinue
intemperance has produced violent insanity, ana rear
that he destroy hnsef before they can succeed I'D
combining him.
Year: 1876

CHICAGO, May 18.-The new City Council
has passed. by of 20 g. resolution prepared by
Controller Hayes to the effect that the Controller be
authorized to make arrangements may be prac-
ticabe pay continually at maturity all certificates OF
indebtedness OF the City OF Chicago issued for actual
loans other legal liabilities The city is paying all It's
paper at maturity and will continue TO do So Mayor
toyin answered Mayor Hoynes recent note, demanding
possession OF the Mayor Office he merely acknowledged
the receipt OF the demand Mayor Hoyne presided at the
Council this afternoon for the first time, and submitted
his message.
Year: 1876

A scientific man who takes great In
terest in the subject Of drainage says:
"Two-tbirds of the miasmstic troubles
in New York proceed from the kitchen


sinks OF the city houses. The sink drain


gets clogged with grease, and foul doors


arise to the upper stories OF the houses,


and little pale children inhale them all
night, until they have scarcely strength
enough in the morning to put ON their


shoes and stockings" For want OF q
better remedy, common brick placed
over the aperture will nearly obvlat0
the trouble, and it should be the duty OF
every sensible head of family to see
that it is regularly placed there. a
Year: 1876

An old Scotch lady gave a point
ed reply to a minister who knew he
had offended her, and expressed sur
prise that she should come 80 regu-
larly to hear him preach. Said she,
MY quarrel's wi you, man; it's no
wi HE Gospel"
Year: 1876

PoRTER's speech has bad the effsct
OF convincing the wavering that he
was right and cheering the doubling
whose faith in him had been shaken
Tha Democracy of old Shelby is all
right once more, and on the day of elec
uos will cast solid vote for Tilden and
Hendricks, Porter, and al the rest of the
s ate ticket. The governors vindica.
tion of biz conduct il the coupon matter
has proven salts factory to all who heard
Cr have read it, and he is more popular
and stronger with the masses in this
section than eveI, lie made a de-
cidedly favorable impression and has
done his party a signal service by
his visit. Thomas can ley claim to
the AUaLaache and lis awkward squad
OF Independents, bat nothing more;
Ysrdley will get the solid negro vote of
West Tennessee, ss he deserves to; and
Nancy will be left out in the cold with
his Pacific railroad.