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Year: 1871

Some modern writer is of the opIn-
to afford amusement and relaxation to
the wise men, who would, it is feared,
lead a very dull sort Of life without
them but it strikes us that wise men
were sent on the earth only to bc
laughed at by fools. In numbers, there
can be no doubt that fools have the ad
vantage, and therefore, whenever ridi
cule is made the test Of truth, it is no
wonder that folly is victorious over wis
dom; In fact, if numbers aud noise
carried the day in mundane affairs, as
they sometimes seem likely to do, this
would be fools paradise indeed, and
the sooner wise men got out Of 1t the
better


But a sharp scrutiny into history
will show rs that it is not n virtue OF
their much folly, but their little Wis
dom, that fools are so powerful upon
earth. "To get the fools and knayes
of country well governed, that Is the
problem for States to solve" says Car
Isle. True and as yet no State has
arrived at a thoroughly satisfactory
solution. Every little helps. Even a
few honest words about fools may not
be utterly useless


{" As one star differeth from another
etaT in glory" so does one fool differ
from another fool in folly. There is
the vain fool, the proud fool, the
learned fool and the ignorant fool, the
talkativo fool and the silent fool, the
clever fool and the stupid fool. All
these require examination. Pre-cmi
nent in foolishness is the vain fool; but
he is for the most part noore harmless
than the rest, besides be is fair game
for those who laugh at the absurdities
oftheir fellows. The most comfortable
thing in this uncomfortable world is
the vain fool. Confidence in other
peoples good opinion Of him wraps him
around like garment, or rather it en-
closes him Ike coat Of mail, and is
proof against every sling and arrow
that eenGe or satire may aim at him.
Great is the vain FOOLS faith 10 the
sentiment he inspires; childlike and
bland" he has no miseivings, but be-
IleVes, without moments hesitation,
sii that ne wishes to believe If man
Year: 1871

SUN PRINTING ON FRuIr.-Boys
and girls, if you wish to astonish any
members Of the family, or any coming
guests, by some day allowing them to
discover their initials neatly printed on
pear, peach or apple, as it hangs on
its branch, this is the way &c carry out
your plan: just before the fruit
ripens, cut the desired letters from q
sheet of thin, tough paper, and paste
them on the side of the truit most ex.
posed to the sun. When, 10 the course
of time, you remove the paper from
the ripe surface, you will fnd the let
ters distinctly marked upon it There
are other ways CT printing fruit, but
this ia the most simple.
Year: 1871

MAJOR GREENS foolishness with the Indians seems to have put 8 ray of light into bis brilliant brain. He has had some experience, and it seems has advised the War Department of the result, which is like unto that of the Quaker Tatum. A Washington dis patch to The New York Tribune says

 Major Green further states that he knows of no course to pursue toward these Indians but extermihation. They have always been considered friendly, and after the kind treatment they have received. he does not believe they can again be trusted.

 Things is workin'," and through fire and blood correct sentiment will again prevail as to the duty of Gov ernment to the hostile Indians, and it will be given full effect.
Year: 1871

We have not a doubt but within five

 years, the Texas Pacific Railway will

 span the country from the Pacific

 ocean to the Mississippi river but, at

 the same time, 1t seems as if the At

 lantic and Pacific road will be the first

 to beneficially affect the business of

 Arizona. July l, the engineers of that road were at Albuquerque, and it

 was announced that the surveys would

 be extended to the Little Colorado in this year, probably to point from 50 to 100 miles of Camp Apache. Judg- ing from reports which seem authentic, the road will be completed and the cars running to the eastern border of

 New Mexico early in 1872, and into Arizona before the end of 1873. Next year, the iron horse will be watered out of the Rio Grande The road will probably cross that river at or near Albuquerque, and from Tucson to that town, via Camp Apache, the distance is but 530 miles. over a country, with but rare exceptions, well watered, with the best pasturage, and much oi the route through forests of timber and near immense beds of coal. Un- less the Texas Pacific be pushed for ward with almost unexampled rapid ity, it requires no seer to tell which way the bulk of freight and travel for Central and Eastern Arizona will go twelve months hence. With little on the road, we can think of no more favorable freight route for OK and mule teams than the one via Camp Apache to the approach ing Atlantic and Pacific Railway; and as for stage route. it would possess decided attractions for the tourist, and comfort for the business The road east from Pres ,ott would be one of continual inter- est, and not difficult for the largest ,eams. Isolated as we are, these iron .rms stretching towards us are most welcome from any quarter, and the advance one is that possessing the greatest immediate interest to this people.
Year: 1871

LINCOLN, July IL, 1871.


My dear Gorernor Il can assure you
that it was with a feeling of great relief es-
capped from the close Office in the hot and
dusty city Of Sacramento, and embarked on
the train for visit to the town of Lincoln
the home of my childhood and the scene Of
my youthful joys and sorrows. No person
can revisit his old homestead without a feel
ing Of pleasure, and to be thrown among old
associates always inspires one with joy.


Since the session Of the Democratic County
Convention, our local politicians have been
quite lively. Great satisfaction is expressed
over the ticket, and particularly with .egard
to the nomination Of Thomas B. Harper for
the Office of State Senator. This feeling IL
not only prevalent among his own party men,
but it is also EXPRESSED by many republicans.
Mr.. Harper is well and favorably known
here as true and faithful man. He has
been engaged in business here many years
past, and his character, both in public and
private life, is beyond reproach. He has
held several public Offices, and has always
dscharged bis official duties with credit to
himself, and to the entire satisfaction, both
of Ihis own psaty and to those who DIFF
fer with him on political points. With his
opponent am totally unacquainted, though
| am assured he is good man; but when
say that if Harper is elected, we will have
faithful and honest representative in the
Senate, and one who will vote in the interest
Of the people in general, and not for party.
| do not think am mistaken; and am con-
ident that bis sterling worth as man will
procure great number of votes from his po-
litical opponents.


! had expected to say something Of the
crops and other matters of interest to your
readers, but the locomotives shrill whistle
warns me to come "a close. With your
permission, shall be Pleased to give you
letter next week, and at other times subse-
quent as long as my vish lasts.


WMyErp.
Year: 1871

During the campaign we will take occa-
sion to speak moro fully Of the merits Of our
candidates, and can now only say to our
readers and subscribers, fully one hundred of
whom are Republicans, that our ticket is the
one for the people Of the County to vote for,
and should it, or any man on it, prove false,
we will be the first man to denounce the
wrong. The Judicial ticket, which will be
voted for on the 18Th Of October, we will
advert to in future, and in its proper place.
Year: 1871

ERRoR.-We, in the hurry of work this
week, printed the full sheet ticket poster
without putting our imprint on it.; this, how


ever, is no great error as all know that all
tbe work for the party is done at this office.
Year: 1871

To every one wishing t. quit the Of Tobacco
in sny form, and to restore to their natural
nora al activity the functions of the organs hiob
have suffered by the use Of tobacco We herewith
otter most potent saxiliary in our preparation
known as LANdEs PLUGS.


The deleterious effects of Tobacco on health
genera debility of the nervous and cTeu story
functions, causing great feeoleness of the pulse
fuiteriDg of the heart, oppression OF the chest,
loss of mental and Muscular power, disease OF
th skin, etc. AYE annnlled, and the CRAVING
for Tobacco entirely ceases when our SUBSTITUTE
has been used for some time.


Herbs and roots of highly esteemed Tonic
properties are the cor popents of our prepare
ton. and we can confdcotly recommend 1t to all
debilitated persons as
Year: 1871

There is not little condensed wisdom
in the following sayings from Don Quix-
ote


Beauty in modest woman is like a
fire or sharp sword at distance ne
ither doth the one burn on the other
wound that come not too close to them.


Keep your mouth shut and your eyes
open.


The absent feel and fear every ill.


Self praise deprecia.es.


The dead to the bier, and the living to
good cheer.


All women, let them be never SO home
ly, are pleased to hear themselves cele-
brated for their beauty.


Squires and knights errant are subject
to much hunger and ill luck.


Liberality may be carried too far in
those who have children to inherit from
them.


Virtue is always more prosecuted by
the wicked than beloved by the .righte-
Gus.


Every one is the son of his own works.
Honey is not the mouth of an ass.
No padlocks, bolts or bars can secure
a maiden SO well as her own reserve.


Wit and humor belong to genius
alone.


The wittiest person ia a comedy is he
who plays the fool.


There is no book so5ad but something
good may be found in it.


We are all as God made us, and often
times great deal worse


Let the hen live though it be with the
pips.


We can not all be friars, and various
are the paths by which God conducts the
good to heaven.


Covetousness bursts the bag.


1t is easy to undertake but more diff
cult to finish thing.


This term is equally applicable to all
ranks-Whoever is ignorant is vulgar.
BY the street By-and-by one ar
rives at the house of +" Never


Between the Yes and No of a woman
| would not undertake to thurst point
of pin.


Patience and shuttle the cards.
A soldier had better smell of gunpow-
der than musk.


Other mems pains are easily borne.
A bad cloak often covers good drink
er.


Pray devoutly and hammer stoutly.
When thing is once begun it is al
most half finished.


Lay bridge of silver for the flying
enemy.


The jest that gives pain is no jest.
Year: 1871

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS. A
gentleman advertised for boy to assist
him in his office, and nearly fifty appli-
cants presented themselves to him.
Out of the whole number he in a short
time selected one, and dismissed the
rest.


81 should like to know" said friend, .
"on what ground you selected that boy
who had not a single recommendation.


You are mistaken" said the gentle
man, "he had great many. He wiped
his feet when he came in, and closed the
door after him, showing that he was
careful He took off his cap when he
came in, answering my questions prompt
ly and respectfully, showing he was po-
lite and gentlemanly. He picked up
the book which / had purposely laid on
the floor, an replaced it on the table,
while all the rest stepped over it or
showed it aside, and he waited quietly
for his turn, instead of pushing and
crowding, showing that he was honest
and orderly. When | talked with him,
L Dticed that his clothes were carefully
brushed, his hair in nice order, and his
teeth as white as milk and when he
wrote his name, l noticed that his fin
ger nails were clean. instead of being
tipped with jet like that handsome little
fellows in the blue jacket Don't you
call those things letters of recommends
ton? | do, and 1 would give more for
what | can tell about boy by using my
eyes ten minutes, than all the fine let
tiers he can bring me" Little Corporal.
Year: 1871

FRAUDS.


I'VE give below the speech of Hon.
Robert B. Roosevelt, democratic men,
Der eff Congress from New York, at the
great meeting at Cooper Institute, on
Monday evening of last week, to take
measures against the enormous frauds
of Tammany Hall, as follows ::


SPEECH OF HON. ROBERT b. ROOSEVELT.


| do not know whether it is exactly
possible for a man to be born a democrat,
but | claim to come as near it as any one
can. The earliest recollection that
have of public questions, when my arms
had attained little more than seven years
pith, was my upholding stanchly and un-
swervingly the great doctrines of democ-
racy. Since that | have been a demo-
crat; for democracy is like vaccination,
when once it takes well it lasts life
time. But as | did not believe disloyal-
W to mean democracy during the war,
do not believe dishonesty to mean de-
mocracy now. Tie very cornerstone of
our faith is pure, economical admins
tration of government, and without that
no code of principles can receive the
hearty support of our party. Our party
is the party of the people, and the people
are always on the side of what is right
and true. There may be, and there
doubtless are, among both parties good,
honorable men. Looking around me, |
cannot doubt that both sides can lay
equal claim to credit in this particular.
But those who love democracy, those
who have put their abiding faith in it
and built up the hopes of the glory of
their country on it, naturally look upon
it as the representation Of whatever is
noblest and best.


AN HONEST DEMOCRAT HoRRIFIED.


To us democrats, therefore, comes the
charge of corruption against our rulers
with a two-fold force, an especial horror.
To hear that the chief officers of dem
ocratic city, who have been elected by
an overwhelming majority of democratic
votes, some Of whom have been chosen
over and over again to various positions
of trust, are venal and corrupt, is indeed
almost incredible. And yet what is the
evidence? The changes are direct, plain,
and explicit; misappropriation of vast
sums are alleged, time, place, and circum-
stance are all stated through the daily
press with the utmost exactness. Pre-
tended purchases, which are in their very
nature impossible, are proved to have
been paid for. The building and fur
nishing of our new court house are made
the pretext for the payment of bills
which are not merely monstrons-they
manifestly fabulous. 1t is pretended
that acres of plastering have been done
and miles of carpeting furnished. The
entire City Hall Park could have been
plastered and carpeted at less expense,
and no sane man can put faith in the
pretense, if it were made that the work
charged for was really done. However,
must do our rulers the credit of saying
they make no such pretense. They have
never denied the payments, they have
not even asserted that the money was
earned, while they have in every one of
their lame defenses implicitly admitted
that the bills we're extravagant, if not
fraudulent. They have presumed to de-
fy the public; they have tried to lag half
Year: 1871

Any amount and every class of Insurance required
can be placed at this Office in the best Companies
and at as low rates at any agency in the country.


Expiration Notices Promptly Given.
Year: 1871

A Washington despatch says that Senator
Cameron assures his friends that he will not be
a candidate for the Vice Presidency. For the
financial good of the country he very strongly
favers the denomination of President Grant.
Year: 1871

relied by thousands Of families


every section OF the country 1t not fancy drink
posed whisky favored with arOmacs to tickle the
palate and minister oa depraved appetite, but is carefully
and scientifically prepared compound extract Of Roots Herbs
and Bar possessing great medicinal virtue. Its comb


nation presents the eectua remedy discovered for
all diseases Of the Stomach Kidneys and Bowels sold
everywhere at One Dollar per Bottle, July5lm
Year: 1871

Has another country reached the proportions
assumed in the United States This is owing to the
territory and the comparative thinness of popu-
ation the necessity for reliable remedy
that applied in the absence of professional medi
cal aid.


MIsHLERs HERE BrrERs been regard
Year: 1871

ought to insist on conscientious work and .
choice Of noble and elevsting subjects. Art
which aims at nothing but the cunning repro
duction of some material form or color. fails in
Its great aim, which is, to suggest noble and
elevating thoughts. Art that speaks not to
the soul is dead and worthless. But when it
conveys to the mind lessons Of love and hope,
and tells us Of the eternal grandeur Of the
Creator, we feel our souls moved to higher
aspirations. This is the mission of that high
art which We desire to see encouraged and de-
velopsd among us, shadowing forth the noble
thoughts Of noble men and awakening within
us an enthusiasm for whatever is beautiful and
true In creation.
Year: 1871

MIR. Gladstone on England and America


Prime Minister Gladstone, as will be seen
from cable despatch which we print this
morning, has been making speech at Whitby.
In the course Of his speech he took occasion to
refer 10 the Treaty of Washington, expressing
his joy that Englishmen can now look upon
Americans as friends, and that presumably all
controversies between the two peoples were
settled. This is the popular language of the
hour. The Marquis of Ripon has recently
been speaking in similar strain. In our coll
umns yesterday we gave an extract from q
speech delivered quite recently by Sir Stafford
Northcote to the Exeter Workingmens Con-
servative Union, the members Of which to the
number of six thousand had by invitation met
at The Pynes, Sir Stafford's Devonshire seat.
Sir Stafford, although tory of the tories, was
a member of the Joint High Commission, and
his admiration of America and the Americans
is not less enthusiastic than that of Mr.. Glad
stone or the Marquis Of Ripon.


Americans who are now or who have re-
Gently been In England have been talking in
similar strains. 1t is evident that the WASH
ington Treaty has introduced an era of good
feeling, and we ere not permitted to doubt
that the good wishes expressed so freely by
prominent men on both sides are truthful and
sincere.


We cannot refuse to admit that all this is
WELL 1t would be worldwide calamity if
Great Britain and the United States of
America should 60 to war. 1t would be
family feud; and family feuds, as our own
late civil war and the recent troubles in
France have taught us, are of all feuds the
most bloody and the most destructive. There
is no good reason why North and South should
not unite in working out the destinies of the
greatest republic the world has yet known.
There is as little reason why the two great
branches of the Anglo-Saxon family should
not unite and do for the greatest existing race
what we ourselves on these shores are doing
for the greatest existing nation. Great Britain
is removed from the turmoil of European
trouble. We are removed from the turmoil of
the world. Great Britain and America con-
stitute the advanced guard OF civilization.
Hand in hand it is our privilege to go forward
as the benefactors of mankind. Divided we
shall lose our vantage ground, and our work
will be undertaken by others. The Washing
ton Treaty will live in history, and so long as
the Washington Treaty shall be remembered
the names Of President Grant and Premier
Gladstone will be mentioned with PRIDE
Year: 1871

The INTERNAuoSAL.-W print this morn
ing a very interesting sketch Of DR.. Carl Marx,
the leading spirit Of the International, together
with the address of the International in Spain
to seaor Gorilla, and other matter. All these
things have a deep interest In the present dis
turbed state of Europe, and will help to throw
light on the revolutionary movements OF the
old World
Year: 1871

The WRsTouEsTRR GRAND JURY have re-
ported upon tho Sing Sing escape and find
nobody to blame therefor, although they state
that there are not guards enough for the large
number Of prisoners, and that too many pris-
oners are allowed to lOiter unattended about
the wharves. The report suggests that some
other location be found for the prison. It being
too near New York to be perfectly secure.
Year: 1871

TIE CoLoRED BROTHER continues to in
crease, according to the census, notwithstand-
ing all the evil effects that emancipation was
so sure to have upon him. 1t appears that
the lowly race, like the very poor white
trash" are not much for wealth, but great
for children.
Year: 1871

late Southern confederacy and its corner stone
Of African slavery would have had but brief
existence and comparatively bloodless over
throw had Buchanan been man of the
courageous and decisive character Of Jackson.


So now we apprehend that President Theirs
is playing the negative, timld. temporixlng
r5Ie of Buchanan, when he should be illus
General Jackson. 1t was the delay of the
over-cautious Theirs 10 his terrible conflict
with the Paris Commune that made that con-
dict 90 bloody to both sides, 30 disastrous to
Paris, and 50 damaging in Its barbarities to
the boasted ''capital Of civilization" And,
yet again, in these imposing collections Of
repressive troops In Paris, Lyons, Bordeaux
and Marseilles against the International, the
real difficulty Is not met, and the International
is not disarmed. The difficulty is the absence
of fixed and responsible government for
France; and where this difficulty remains the
invitation remains to the International to
prepare for Its opportunity. A coup Gftat
would be better for France than this state Of
uncertainty, insecurity and danger; but an
appeal to the French people for the election Of
what we would call Constitutional Conven-
tion would be better than coup G<tat.
Here, we believe, indeed, lies the only hope Of
internal peace to France, in the reconstruc-
ton of her government, an appeal to the
people and we believe, too, that the longer
this appeal is delayed the greater will be the
danger to the general cause of law and order
for Paris and for France.
Year: 1871

JUDGE BARNARD has ordered that in future
divorce cases coming before his Court will not
be referred, but will be heard in open Court.
Such an order as this is more likely to make
husbands and wives bear their ills compla-
Gently or live together in harmony than any
social agitation that haa obtained lately.
Year: 1871

THE PERUVIAN BUsKIRK MALPRACTICE
CASE, In Brooklyn, was concluded yesterday,
and the prisoners were held to await the action
of the Grand Jury, the Judge resolutely re-
fusing to accept BAIL Judge Troy, in bis
charge to the Grand Jury, spoke very strongly
relative to these cases, and it is probable that
we shall have good precedent from Brooklyn
on the subject before the case of RosenzweiS
comes I'M for final settlement
Year: 1871

Affairs in Spain are taking quite prosper


GUS turn. Our special despatch, which gave
the first account Of the triumphal progress OF
King Amadeus through the Spanish provinces.


is fully confirmed by to-dsy's cable report.
When we consider that Amadeus scarce one
year ago was completely a stranger to the
Spaniards, and on his arrival received with
cold looks, by many even with
undisguised aversion, we cannot help
wondering at the complete revolution
of sentiment which the King has brought
about in his favor; for the fact that he has
won the hearts of the large majority, which
but a short time ago looked upon him as an
alien and intruder, cannot be disputed. 1t
must be likewise subject Of congratulation to
the Spaniards that they have found in ANA
deus far better King than they expected,


under whose liberal rule Spain may yet be
restored to something of her former gran
deur. 1t is already hopeful sign
that a nation that had been plunged
into desperate financial ruin should
make a grand effort to evolve from
her chaotic condition. Toward this end
have been directed the energies Of the present
government which has already promised to
equalize the revenue and expenditure of the


country. Spain can never hope to attain the
foremost position she once occupied in the
world, although her people still possess many
elements of greatness but If Spaniards re-


main true 10 themselves their country may
vet enoy the blessings of peace and prosperitv.