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Year: 1871

turned into eternal Hre. But consollng hope turns
into ~ y %e n"a our IN wnoe % me IN
ton, but In our weakness aud tine fralty OF our
natures and stall hope, God.


IN HIS BoUNDIEss MERCY, 0.


will save u.s. Not to feel this holy truth Is to grope
on In endless darkness TO an eternity OF suferinQ
the unhappy wretch who may become SO lost 70 pi
vine grace through Obduracy and perversion OF
heart The infinite mercy and love OF GOD for man
ness in store for us 10 the proof OF His mercy


there Is no bounds. We're to search from the first
the BOOK OF Revelations we lind In IL the fullest tes
timony OF His love for man. 10 Adam, when he fell,
God gave that bright beacon light to illumine his
darkened path and tighten the way OF posterty when
He promised that the seed of woman should bruisc
the head Of The serpent the Psalms OF David breathe
why multiply books, said the reverend speaker. for
tnat which Is so manifest? When He came among
the children Of men lie comminslod with those who
were IN poverty that they might participate in the
riches Of Heaven. He came among the s0rr0wing
that they may participate in His joys He came not
70 call the Just but the sinful man, that hemght re-
tain the inheritance In store for man. He forgave
the Magdalen, cured the leper, raised the dead to
llle, gave sight to the blind. fed the hungry, and
was the Shepherd ia the desert who, losing one
sheep from his mock OF one hundred lett the ninety
nine and went In search OF the sheep which had
strayed from the fold. Here, then, are 33I.1-- 4.


THE CROWNS OF YOUR HOPE.


Brethren, are you not satisfied with thist asked
the speaker But still more, did no not give hts
pardon his crucifers. and tell the pentent thief to-
meet him that day In ParadseS Yet we who DISC
bey His commands cruelty Him still daily. Hope,
ike faith. must frucify In good works. Let us be-
ware OF indiiierence which leads TO hardness OF
heart and stt1es the voice OF grace within us, 80
that we are NO longer mindful Of confidence of G0d
Man cannot be saved by faith alone. He must build
In his soul by prayer fah good works and receiving
the sacramento. These, coupled with charity, then
are the channels through which grace nows to our
souls Seek them. then, through the sacraments
that your sorrows may be turned into joy and
your sins forgiven, and you shall 1--we In
niesseG t,is l,i nope, Ia our dying moments, when
the glow OF warmth "a leaving the body, the
closing eye opens to the sunshine oi hope and our
last wish and breath Is enkindled by hope which
occupies our breast and bears our disenb0died
spirit soaring on high before the throne of its
Creator. Urging his hearers to be good Christians
and by their lives and examples to show that the
true spirit Of hope was animating and lighting
them on the path OF life to an endless inheritance OF
bliss, In the enjoyment OF Almighty God forever in
the world to come. Father Buckley, with his bcne-
dictton, descended the pulpit,
Year: 1871

There Is not the activity In the dry goods market
that the advanced season would seem TO demand,
though there is movement enough 70 keep the mar
ket from stagnatlOn. Southern buyers are looking
about and making considerable purchases, and
Western dealers. Notwithstanding the high rates or
transportation are flliag up their stock to mode
rate extent. There is much complaint on all Sides
especially among those whe have to do with cotton
goods From the steadness Of the prices ana the
reduced condition Of stocks at the beginning OF the
month 1t was reasonable TO suppose that the
spring trade, though II might be somewhat
delayed, would be active. The heavy snow
storms had their erect In hinderlng travel and
transportation, and now, when 1t is the season for
the market to move freely, the high rates of freight
are causing more or less injury to the dry goods
business Of New York.


The D,D Goods Reporter says:-"The great Differ
ence IN freight does n0te in the fact thar rates are
fifteen cents q hundred less from Philadelphia to
Chicago than from New York to Chicago, but In the
inducements offered by the Union Star Line over
the New York lines tn making their charges to
agree with those OF the Baltimore and Ohio road.
They charge nominaly 81 65 per hundred, allowing
the consignor to credit fhirtyfve cents on the ship
per's invoices, which allowance is to be made
good by the Union Star Line. We have
seen kilograms from Chicago, from the lead
ing houses, directed to New York houses who
have an agency in Philadelphia, to ship their goods
from Philadelphia by the Union Star Line and they
win take care OF the rebate at Chicago. We have
also seen the report Of one OF the leading houses IN
the commission trade who made application to the
Union star Line In Philadelphia to their rates or
shipment. when the Union Star Line replied they
would ship at 81 S5 or 81 40 per hundred, or rates
equal to the Baltimore and Ohio road, the consgn-
ors make credit TO their customers but the buyers
70 snow nothing Of !ne arrsngement. The mat IN.
telllgcnce or this rebate came direct from buyers
who seem TO nave perfected their arrangements
directly with the Union Star Line, who seem to be
playing double game to obtain freight, yet which
we are sure VIII not react either TO their
orable competitors. or the amount OF injury to the
dry goods Interest OF this city some idea may be
formed when we state that the goods that would
nave gone into consumption or been distributed.
Year: 1871




THE GENERAL TRADE or THE olTY
during the past week was dull in the line OF dry
goods, although rather better feeling pervaded
the market and more confident expectation was
entertained OF fair trade ~ soon as tho winter
breaks up. The exporters found more to do, and
the prospect or peace In Europe led to large pur-
cnases OF wheat, both for shipment and speculation.
The cotton market feels the effects OF heavy CROP
and prices declined.


IN WALL STREET


business, compared with previous years, shows
marked falling or In the volume Of transactions,
although . strict analysis would doubtless reveal
the fact that the current dealings include larger
number OF strictly legitimate investments than has
been made at any corresponding previous season.
But In Wall street the transactions have always been
sweed by operations margins. and 1t Is the dImi-
mutton OF his kind or business which is telling 80
greatly against the profits Of the commission
houses. Evidence OF this state OF things will be
found IN perusal OF the olcia record OF the daily
sales ut the formal sessions or the Stock Exchange
which show large proportion of transactions in
railway and miscellaneous bonds, which are sought
for their interestpayng capacity rather than from
any expectation OF sudden advance in their price.
There are people who, no matter what the general
condition OF the country. always getting rich,
and such people the present buyers Of these





increase 1t shows that the country despite the evils
OF the currency and banking systems is prosperous.
The diminution Of the speculative and the increase
of the legitimate business OF Wall street are there
fore very encouraging sign


THE MONEY MARKET.


The money market was steady and easy at four to
five per cent as the general rates on the usual COL
laterals which the brokers submit to lenders.
Where these c0liaterals were government bonds or
first class railway stocks borrowers were almost as
rule supplied at four per cent. On the former
securities some loans were made, exceptionally at
as low as three per cent. Four per cent was, how
ever the fair rate In the majority OF transactions.
In discounts there has been very natural decline
as a sequence of the low rates on call. and prime
paper was readily taken at seven per cent, with
some sales at as low as six ana half per cent First
class bankers paper could be negotiated at six per
cent.


THE BANK STATEMENT.


The weekly statement OF the associated banks
proved very favorable despite loss In specie, the
effect Of which had been largely overbaanoed by a
gain In legal tenders. The items do not all ''taly,n
but the general result Is gain by the banks In sur
plus OF 00o the addition or which
now brings the surplus up to nearly $50, ,OOO. 00o
The statement contrasts with Its predecessor as fol-
Year: 1871

The fete champetre at the Carrollton Gar
dens, for the benefit of the Odd Tellows'
Rest, was . scene of great beauty. Hand
some ladies were there by scores, and it did
not require even an intimation to induce
the gentlemen accompanying them to be
liberal in their patronage of the various
tables. This evening is the last night of
that elegant and commendable entertain
ment
Year: 1871

Colonel s. N. Moody, our great importer
and dealer in shirts and furnishing goods
returned home night before last, looking in
splendid health, and bringing with him, he
informed rs, all the most attractive novel.
ties in his line to be found in the great
cities OF the North. We give him welcome,
and are sure that his numerous customers
will appreciate this new evidence of his
thoughtfulness of their wants.
Year: 1871

The news from Paris which we publish this
morning is quite interesting. Our CORE
spondent in the besieged city sends an account
of the last sortie, the result of which the
reader already knows. 1t will be noticed that
great deal Of struggling is reported, but that
is something which all raw troops will indulge
in. As we understand it, the sortie was the
result Of demonstrations made by the Germans
against the northeast defences of Paris. The
French official reports claim successes, but it
is evident that the contest favored neither side
at best


One despatch from Paris, dated December
81, reports children dying for the want of
milk. This statement must be taken with
many grains of allowance. 1t is probably
true, however, that the supply of coal is
exhausted; but there ia no need for the people
to suffer to any extent for want of fuel, as the
Bois de Boulogne and the forests at other
points contain enough wood to last six months.
An explanation for the evacuation of Fort
Avron is given, to the effect that the garrison
voluntarily left it to escape the Prussian
shells. This is not bad. Troops defending a
place seldom leave it from any other cause.


Paris continues in good spirits. Reports Of
General Chauzy's successes are received with
enthusiasm, and, although the press censure
the military authorities in the city for their
inactivity, it is evident that the people are As
satisfied with the situation as they well can be,
circumstanced as they are. OF course they
are elamorous for another sortie, and doubt
less there are plenty Of street-corner generals
in Paris who express themselves able to break
the investing line if they were in command
Trochu, however, seems determined to bde
his own time-or perhaps he is preparing a
grand coup de main, as our Versailles cor
respondent suggests, which will astonish the
Germans and the world at large.
Year: 1871

The HERALD correspondent in Rome sup
plies, by telegraph letter addressed to us in
London and forwarded from the British capi-
tai by special cable despatch to New York,
the celebration of the Christmas festival in
the Holy City as it was observed on the ami
versary day which has just closed. 1t is a
mournful report, particularly SO when we con-
slider the glorious occasion and reflect on the
surrounding circumstances. The dawn OF the
day of the nativity of the Saviour found social
gloom, discomfort, public distrust and popular
alarm existing in the Capitol of the city which
has during many centuries been styled the
centre of Christian unity and the fount of con-
ISOLATION for the "orphans of the heart" Chris
tianity appears to have lost it's faith for the
moment in the presence of the feeting tempo
ralities of the lay power of a throne, and under
the influence of their pressure. His Holiness
the Pope absented himself voluntarily, from
the altar of st. Peters. In the recesses of the
Vatican Pho Mono may have reflected on the
majesty of the courage which was displayed
by Daniel in the lions den, remembered the
patience of holy Job, reverted to the dogmatic
definition Of the apostolicity of the commission
which was given to st. Peter, and renewed his
fortitude and moral strength by reperusal of
the nature of the glorious appartions Of Christ
walking on the waters and calmly sleeping on
the deck of the storm tossed bark; but, if the
Pope did so we fear that the mortal man pre-
vailed for the moment over the immortal spirit,
as it did with Peter himself in the hall of
Plate.


Nature was in accord with the terrestrial
situation The weather in Rome was most
disagreeable, unusually and particularly so.
Political discussion was carried on on all
sides. Every day rivalries and jealousies,
accompanied or enforced by vituperative crimi-
nation and partisan recrmination, were heard
in the streets and in the press. Men quar-
relied concerning the executive claims of King
Victor Emmanuel and the counter claims of
authority by the Pope-King. The Church
remained firm. Democracy was inclined to
be fierce. The interchange of family greeting
was almost suspended. The King of Italy
was expected (we have reported his advent
and exit snce) and many Of the people were
inclined to side with his Majesty.


In such fashion was the Christmas Day of
1870 passed in Rome In after ages, when
the seat of religion has been restored with all
its simple brilliancy perhaps in Jerusalem and
the future historian turns up the musty record
of the present hour, he will wonder in amaze
ment and inquire, What manner Of Christian
men endured in Rome-Rome so distracted
and uncharitable?
Year: 1871

would escape censure. The Governor rebels
the government at Washington, as many thou
sands of our wise and thoughtful citizens do; ;
but as the affair proved wholly innocuous aud
the attempt is not at all likely to be repeated,
been alluded to. However, as a matter of
principle, seriously involving municipal rights,
the Governor doubtless thought it his duty to
refer to it in the following strong language
He says:-


The police and cvil authorities OF the city and
State, whose duty ii to preserve order, were ig-
nored, under instructions from Washington, as
completely as II the people OF the State were In re-
belion against the government of the United States
IL was bold attempt on the part OF the federal GO
vernment to assume absolute control OF the State
ana local elections IN order to accomplish partisan
ENDS; and officials, both judicial and executive
seemed determined to prosecute 1t without any re-.
people.


In all this portion of the Governors Mes
sage touching upon the national finances,
taxation, the tariff and the legitimate limits of
federal authority have we not presented to us
the stoutest planks in the democratic platform
for the Presidential contest in 1872? Whether
Governor Hoffman is the spokesman Of the
party by authority of the party or not, he has
undoubtedly foreshadowed its policy. Hoff-
man, as the reelected Executive of the State,
by the grace of a handsome democratic
majority, and probably the chosen standard
bearer of the party in the Presidential battle
OF next year, if the stalwart democrats of the
West will accept him, has heavy weight of
responsibility to carry. His words will there
fore be esteemed as oracular, as utterances,
indeed, coming from one who assumes the
right to speak for the democratic party and lay
down its future policy. In this view the Mes
local interest
Year: 1871

back has lost, if report speaks truly, the Grand
Duke his command. 1t is noticeable, too, that
the German soldiers have lost much of that
vim and spirit which formerly distinguished
them. They have grown tired and weary of
the campaign and are anxious to return to
their homes. In the next great battle near
Paris, which we believe is imminent now that
the Seine is frozen over, this lack of spirit may
tell against the investing armies now threat
ening the capital of France
Year: 1871

Mr.. GREELEY AND THE PRES. DENT have
become friends again. if we may judge by the
at the White House yesterday. The President
sent for the philosopher to hear his views on
telegraph monopoles and steamship subsidies
and the future Of the republican party,
and the ever-ready philosopher came
at once and gave his views quite
readily, although II can hardly be said
Year: 1871

THE NEW EDITOR of the Washington Chron-
icse enters the field with beaming modesty.
He says that s'no man can ride we'll until he
is firmly seated in his saddle and knows both
his horse and the road" We hope he will not
find Washington ''hard road to travel"
Year: 1871

KING WILLIAM has tickled his phlegmatic
fancy with New Years reception at the
Palace of Versailles. He can be excused for
little conceit in this matter, but he will very
likely have much warmer reception when he
goes TO Paris.
Year: 1871

Just at present our columns are pretty well
crowded with advertisements, and we have but
little room to spare for that purpose. But not.
withstanding this condition of things. HENRY
ROSENBERG the Decatur clothing Merchant in
sists that he shall occupy part of our space,
set apart for advertising, as he saws he occu-
pies position as one Of the leading mer-
chants in the county, that entities him to a
representation and hearing through the True
Northerner. We are rather inclined to credit
his claims, and will just here say. that Henry
is far dealer and will sell his goods at fair
prices. Give him a call.
Year: 1871

SUBSCRIBERs receiving their papers with an
y after the name are notified that their sub
scriptions will expire in two weeks, and those
marked NX have already expired.


CONTRIBUTORS are requested to write with
~ INK, on ONE SIDE of the SHEET ONLY


fOMAUNlCATlONSD must be accompanied by
X the truA name OF the author and In no in
stance will MSS be returned unless stamp is
enclosed for that purpose
Year: 1871

No person should ever allow his
horse to be shod by II fnrrier who en-
ploys or keeps in his shop the knife used
for cutting away the hoof, shaped like
II small shovel, and usually braced
against the shoulder when used in
shovcfing away the horn.


The Creator designed the frog :ls an
elastic, inscnsiblc cushion, on which
the horse should walk, as do the fowl
and other animals; yet blacksmith de-
light in cutting away this most useful
part, and thereby expose that which
is sensitive to contact with the hard
road. No greater folly can be imagin-
cd; and to u sensible man it only re-
quires to be noticed to make the error
self appearcnt. The blacksmith will
argue that he must sscut away the rags;'
and some are SO ignorant as to declare
they cut away the frog "to prevent pres
sure on it'-that is to say they cut it
away to prevent the accomplishment of
the very object for which it was made.
The frog should never be cut, nor any
portion nf it. If allowed to make its
natural growth, it becomes n perfect
safety-stand and protection to the foot.
In colts it may be seen in its full vigor
and usefulness; but at the first shocing,
the knife goes to work, and so it contiu-
ues while there is any frog to ut.-1rrb.
| ROyfI Society.
Year: 1871

a recent important decision of the
United States Supreme Court establish
es that river is a navigable water of
the United States, when, by itself or in
connection with other waters, it forms
a continuous highway, over which
commerce is or may be carried on with
other States or foreign countries, in the
customary modes in which such COM
merce is conducted by water. If a riv-
er is not of itself Il highway by it's con-
ncctions with other waters, and is only
navigablc between different places
within the State, then the court holds
1t Is not a navigable river of the United
States, but only a navigable water OF
tho State
Year: 1871

Thus we record the men who annu-
ally rob us at Albany, at Trenton and
at Harrisburg. They do not carry their
plunder out of the State when they
get any. These fellows do. The South
was not merely beaten in tho late con-
test, she was profoundly astonished by
the result. Her people have not fairly
got over their amazemcnt at their de-
feat; and what they see of us are these
thieves, who represent the North to
Year: 1871

"Thou shalt not steal" and informs


us that God judges by the motive,


rather than by the act. This de-


clares him that plumbers by millions,


a thief as well as him that filches by
tens, nay, if the latter takes to sup
ply his necessities, I use this last
word in its extreme sense, he is not
a thief. But such cases are very
rare. Yetpublic opinion pronounces
the rich thief only shrewd in bust
ness. True, the Jealous overthrow
of Tammany in New York City,
locks like return to Biblical ethics,
but, not to be too uncharitable, it
remains to be seen if the move
ment be not the supplanting of one
corrupt organization by another
even more corrupt.


The text cautions against vanity
and recklessness. 1t does not how
ever condemn self-reiiance. True,
very little, if anything is said in
Holy Writ on this point, probably
because the tendency of human ma
ture is not to undervalue human
ability and endurance. But there is
danger all the way from the cradle
to the grave, gradually lessening to
be sure, that man will deem himself
able and better than he is. The
truly great are those who while not
belittling themselves, think them
selves never too old to learn or to
need help from their followers.
Year: 1871

A Kansas paper is responsible for
the following: About four weeks
ago the wife Of farmer living near
Geary City died. Last Sunday the
bereaved and sorrow-stricken hus-
band sent to Doniphan for a minis
ter to come and preach her funeral
sermon, and then marry him to a
gushing damsel he had selected to
cheer him in his loneliness The
minister declined to comply with his
request.
Year: 1871

A London surgeon is reported to
have successfully applied the magic
lantern to the study Of diseases Of
the skin. A transparent photograph
of the skin is taken, and then placed
in the magic lantern. A strong hy-
dro-oxygen light casts the figure en-
larged on a white sheet, and in this
way the smallest details are brought
out with astonishing minuteness.
Year: 1871

A woman lately hung herself be-
cause her husband objected to her
conversing with the male boarders,
and left this last will and testament
chalked on the back of a tea tray:
sDear Jim-You have driven me to
this little affair. Be good to the
dog, and ask Mrs. Little to be kind
To the birds,m
Year: 1871

Many persons think that the supply Of Christmas
presents at LEVY BROTHERS must have been ex-
hausted ere this, and We do not blame them for
thinking SO, rs their store has been crowded from


morning until night for the past two weeks with
anxious buyers, and yet on yesterday their assors-
ment was unbroken. We have been requested to
state that as LEVY BROTHERS store is closed On
Saturdays they win open their store on Saturday
night at dark, so to accommodate their customers
who cannot make 1t convenient to purchase to-day.
Year: 1871

SEAsoyABLE.-This Is the very season Of the year
for good things, and BGIGGs's Bakery, on Main
street between Seventh and Eighth Is the very place
to get them. Everything to satisfy the appetizer to
tempt tie palate Is there in profusion His fancy
cake and pastry have long sustained high reputa-
ton, and his fresh, sweet bread md crackers are
known to everybody to be the best made inthis or
any other part of the country stoptn and see what
he has to show YOU. .al5 .ss.-. sssgah tE5F.
Year: 1871

TIE FAIR at the Third Presbyterian
church, on the corner Of Twenty-fifth and
Broad streets, Church Hill, will close to-
night, When the ladies will dispose Of great
many seasonable articles by auction.
Year: 1871

FIVE HUNDRED CORDS Of seasoned oak and dry
forest-pine wood, and also Glover Hill lump and an.
thracte Goals, for sale at my Office on Eighth street
head Of the Basin, near packet landing.