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Year: 1876

= In his day 1t was the habit of the
polite world of the capital, dressed in
their gayest, to repair to the Senate
chamber to listen to him whenever he
spoke. He was everybody'spet. No man
has ever had such adulation since. No
man has ever got habitually such splen-
did and brilliant audiences as he. Those
were days of good debate, when the
press had not gained 90 much prestige
before oratory had given way, in Con-
gress to the reporters. There were no
holes in the sky then. and you could not
prick an orator, like bubble, with a
witty sarcasm. Clay never disappointed
he would not have dared. But he
dared things that no other man then or
now would dare. At the end of a bril-
liant passage he would pause deliberately,
and walk six steps across the aisle to
Robert j. Walkers snuff box, and taking
q pinch gracefully between his finger and
thumb, return TO his desk and put it
with such ineffable distinction to his
nostrils that the whole audience was
ready TO burst into applause. With any
other man this would have been ridic-
ulous. Clay made It sublime. 1t was
the great king going TO bed in the pres
ence ofhis admiring courtiers. FiN
Year: 1876

The Atlanta (Ga.) Herald gives an ac-
count of the difficulty Baggage-master
Hunt met Oh tiip from Chattanooga.
1t says: At Chattanooga man from
some Western State got aboard the train.
He had chained about the neck a very
large, yellow wolf. The bruteappeared
docile enough while in charge of his
owner, although to a stranger his fierce
eye and grinning teeth were sufficient to
keep one at distance. BY considerable
pulling and kicking and jerks, the man
succeeded i'll getting him aboard, and
putting him in the baggage car, where
he was chained in one corner.


AS might be well imagined, the bag
gage-master did not fancy such COM
panion in his car alone, and protested
against the act, but was repeatedly as
sured that the wolf was harmless, and
would attack no one. Thus the baggage
mans fears were allayed, and the train
started. as 5rs


1t leaves Chattanooga before light, and
the baggage-master was left alone in the
car with his gaunt companion. The train
had not proceeded very great distance
before it became necessary for the bag
gagc-master to adjust some pieces, which
he proceeded to do. In moving about
he either forgot the presence of the brute,
or, depending upon what the owner said
in regard to its viciousness, went too near
his wolfship, which, of sudden, made
a spring at Mr.. Hunt and seized his coat
tail. Turning to fight the animal of, it
seized him again, tearing his coat half
of. Mr.. Hunt fought the wolf of, and
made his escape into the next car where
he informed Conductor Bell what had
taken place. That officer felt outraged
at the danger to which his subaltern had
been subjected. and started in to dispatch
the brute, but thought it best to inform
its owner of what had transpired before
proceeding on his revengeful errand- The
proprietor of the one-horse menagerie
was aroused and informed of the situa-
tion, and told that he must make repa-
ration for the damage done or he would
be short of wolf very soon.- He offered
to console, the injured party by saying
that the wolf was playing, and that it
frequently tore his clothes off in these
little antics. But this did not restore
the rent garment or allay the anger of
the. baggage-master, who insisted upon
his making good what the beast had
made worthless After considerable
parleying and pickering they finally com.
promised on ten dollars and a half. After
that the wolf had the car pretty much
TO himself the balance of the trip.
Year: 1876

The key to the Northern heavens is
the Great Bear, Plow, Charles Vain, or
Dipper, a remarkably prominent constel-
lation, consisting of seven stars OF the
second magnitude, which circles round
the pole, scarcely setting at all in this
latitude. These names are all given to
the stars, on account OF some fanciful re-
sem blance in their arrangement to a
bear,. plow, a wagon era dipper. A
line drawn through the two front stars
of this constellation, will nearly strike
the Polar star, also of The second magni-
tude, and the only bright star i'm that
direction. The pole star is 80 called be-
cause 1t is just above our North Pole.
That is, person standing on the North
Pole would always see the Polar star
exactly over his head, except when it
was rendered invisible by the sun being
above the horizon that is, six months Of
the year. A person standing on our
equator would see the Pole star always
on the very edge of the horizon if he
could Zee it at all, and one standing on
the 45th parallel Of latitude would al
ways see it just half way up the sky be-
tween the horizon and the zenith. The
two tail stars of the Great Bear or of the
handle of the Dipper point very nearly
to Arcturus, one of the brightest stars
in the heavens; and in like manner lines
may be drawn through other stars of the
Bear to point out other consultations or
stars. The most magnificent constella-
ton in. the heavens is Orion with his
belt and sword, circling in the southern
heavens; and line drawn through, the
first magnitude stars in his feet, points
to Sirius, or the dog star, which is by far
the brightest star in the heavens. It is
believed to be vastly larger than our sun,
although the size of our sun almost sur
passes our power of comprehension. The
planets. as well as the sun and moon, al
ways move, or appear to move, in belt
of the heavens called the Zodiac, which
is divided into twelve signs correspond
ing, not with our twelve months, but
with twelve periods, beginning with the
2lst OF each of our months and extend
ing to the 2lst Of next month. The
names of these signs should be learned
and the bright stars in them ascertained.
One of the signs-the Bulls easily
known by the Pleiades or seven stars,
which are supposed to be in the Bulls
eye. The sun is in this constella ton
from about the 2lst of April to the 2lst
of May, when it enters the. Twins, q
very prominent constellation on account
of its two first magnitude stars. These
hints are all mere whets to the laudable
appetite for the knowledge of our young
readers. They are expressed neither in
scientific language nor with scientific
accuracy, but we hope they may lead many
to study the stars. There are abundance
of books on astronomy--some of them
quite elementary and quite cheap-and
the stars, planets, and comets will be
found exceedingly interesting objects of
study by means of any one of these
hooks
Year: 1876

Ornithologists are well aware that GER
tain kinds Of sea-fowl belonging to the
petrol family are in the habit OF disgorg-
ing quantity Of oil when captured, and
that this furnishes in large part the food
with which they supply their young.
Many Of these species excavate a burrow
in the earth, in which their single egg is
laid, and the young bird. when Matched,


is left for long time while the parents
are abroad occupied in procuring food.
The oil in question, according to some,
isobtaiued from de9d and foating ceta-
ceans or ash; According 70 others, it is q
regular secretion. In either case the
amount Is 20 great that the inhabitants
of the island Of st. Kilda are in the
habit of hunting the fulmar petrol for
the purpose of catching Il and causing
IL to disgorge this oil, which IL done by
dipping the bill Of the bird into small
leather bag, suspended to the waist.
The amount obtained In this way is suf-
ficiently great to furnish an article Of
export. roG
Year: 1876

A striking and curious experiment,
showing the superior weight of carbonic


acid gas over air, may be made by pro-


Jecting the shadow of the gas, as It is
= 2, poured from its containing vessel, upon
Ascfeena The latter should be OF white


paper ana bright sunlight should fall on


tne stream of gas, which should be


poured from the spout of pitcher held
curious result, of q shadow produced by


apparently nothing, will be reen. the
former resembling descending smoke.
lsquite black at the spout of the vessel
- but brightly illuminated whenever the
sunlight is concentrated by passine
through the gas.-Scientjfc Anerican.
Year: 1876

The liability of mail carrier to ar
rest on civil process was considered in a
case which recently arose in Maine. The
person arrested was a sworn driver and
carrier of the mail, and, in the perform
ance OF his duty, hewent. to the post
office to get the mail at the time of day
when his duties as driver and carrier be-
gan. While he was waiting for the mail
and before he had obtained actual posses
sion Of it, the arrest was effected. 1t
was held that the carrier was, at the
time, engaged In the public service relat-
ing 10 the mails, and was therefore ex-
empt from arrest.
Year: 1876

s A New SEA Oh. SAHARA.-The
plan of cutting a canal through the
high ground on. the west coast of
Africa, and allowing the Atlantic
to pour into the great basin of the
Sahara Desert, thus changing it into
an inland sea, is seriously discussed
among the savans Of Europe. Un-
doubtedIy the effect Of this change
would be beneficial to Africa, but
the question is raised IS to the infu-
ence it would have upon Southern
Europe. The SHOWS on the noun
tain heights north of the Mediterra-
mean are greatly affected BY the
warm winds blowing from Africa
When these are continued, the pla-
ciers retreat up their valleys and She
altitude of the snow line Is higher
than usual. From this fact, it has
been suggested that the glacier Pc
Rod in Southern Europe occurred
at the time when the Sahara was an
inland sea. If this deduction be cor
rect, the recreation of a sea in the
Sahara win set 3 train Of forces at
work that win have marked and
Injurious effect upon Europe. Cut
OF the hot south winds and the per
petual snow area must be increased
in the northern continent
Year: 1876

Philadelphia Public Ledgerl

 The State of Arkansas has erected a spacious building on the plateau northwest of the Cath ollie fountain. The structure is octagonal in shape, and is built in three tiers, rising one above another, and decreasing in size as they near the top. The high est tier is surmounted by q dome. In the construction of the build ing Q large amount of glass has been used, making it one of the coolest and most airy structures on the grounds. The exterior is colored in pale tints, relieved with dark brown, and the interior is painted white, with Howe truss arches of dark blue, supporting 1 the roof. The entrance is on the east side, with the coat of arms of the state, partially surrounded by the inscription, "1776-Ar- kansas 1876" above the door way. A feature in the construc tion Is the erection of projecting windows, square in shape, at eacl lof the angles of the building.
Year: 1876

An Arkansaw gentleman was ont hunting, and having fired away all his ammunition but one charge, he espied large bear coming. Knowing that It would go hard with him if he missed, he took deliberate aim, fired and did not hit the bear. In his ex- tremity, not knowing what to do, he bethought himself of prayer, and kneeling down commenced : "Oh Lord, I've never asked any thing of you before, and if l once get out Of this scrape, I'll never trouble you again. But do help me this once; l know I've been an awful sinner; I've fit and drank, and lied and cussed. But if 1 have been so wicked that you can't help me, oh Lord, don't t help the bar. But if on account of my sins you won't stand by me, all l ask of you, Lord, is to lay low and keep dark, and you'll see one of the d-dest fights you ever beheld.
Year: 1876

Put teaspoonful of ammonia in quart of warm soap studs. Dip a cloth in 1t and go over your soiled pants and see how rapidly the dirt will disappear; no scrub ping will be necessary. It will cleanse and brighten wonderfully. To a pint of hot suds add tea spoonful of the spirits, dip in your forks and spoons, or what ever else you have to clean, rub with q soft brush and finish with chamois skin. For washing windows and mirrors, it has no equal. It will remove grease from all fabrics, without injuring the garment. Put on the ammo nia nearly clear; lay plotting paper over, and set hot iron on it for a moment. Also a few drops in a bowl of water, if the skin be oily, will remove all greas mess and disagreeable odors. Added to footbath, it will re- move the disagreeable smell nat ural to feet in warm weather.
Year: 1876

polished stones, formerly used by the Indians for money. Near by is an exhibit of large blocks of bituminous coal. On a stand projecting from the corner of the northern end of the building is a magnificent eagle measuring scv en feet four inches from tip to tip; and on the partitions sepa- rating the offices from the main hall are pcrched a number of specimens of Arkansas birds, showing in their varied plumage q wide range of climate.
Year: 1876

THE INDIAN WAR.-The latest news
from the seat of war is not of very in
spring character. Judging from the
tone of the dispatches. Sitting Bull and
his warriors will, (for time at leasU es-
cape punishment for the offences of which
they have been guilty. There is blum
dering somewhere, or the Indians would
not have been permitted to dsperse with
out battle in which the advantages
would have been on the side of the whites.
1t is evident that the savages were driven
to great straits for lack of provision be-
fore breaking up their camp, and if an
adequate force had been on the ground
could have inflicted severe punishment.
Year: 1876

MCKENNA.-He is a young man
about 80 years of age-was leader of the
Republican minority in the last Legisla-
ture, has been elected to two terms as
District Attorney of Solano county, and
in all the public positions he has held, he
acquitted himself with distinguished abil-
ity. The young men of the District will
find in him their champion, and the aged
will not fear to trust him as their Repre-.
sentative in Congress. In these times Of
impending danger he will not hesitate to
act for the good Of the country and for
the best interests Of his constituents. We
believe he will be elected. We know he
will be for the people have become sick
and sore of the services of do-nothing
Luttrell-the great inaugurator who al
ways wants to be sent back to finish the
work he has begun, and draw out of the
public treasury money to pay the expen-
ses of visit to friends in Tennessee
Democrats in Woodland who have ask
ed for a candidate whom they can vote
for IN opposition to Luttrell, whom they
have denounced as a fraud, can go now
to the polls and vote for Joseph McKen-
na.-Y0t0 Mail.
Year: 1876

A NUMBER Of Cinnamon were engaged
at building one of their peculiar dams
for mining purposes, across the Moke-
lumne river just below the wire bridge, a
short time ago. The water was about
four feet deep, although short distance
below there was hole twelve feet deep.
One of the Cinnamon accidentally got in
to this hole and drowned, and compan-
ion who went to his rescue also shared
the same fate. The superstitious Chinese
thereupon abandoned the claim, although
it was rich one, tore up the stakes and
lumber, and have gone to seek a more
auspicious locality.
Year: 1876

NEVER did party go into contest
Tor the supremacy with less real princi-
pile or honesty than the Democratic par
~ of to-day. Protesting to believe that
The South is oppressed, it apologies for
or upholds the remorseless slaughter of
hundreds of Soutberners for no crime but
that Of color. Protesting to desire to so
far change the civil service rules as to
forbid partisan appointments it turns out
every crippled Union soldier among the
attaches of the House Of Representatives
and substitutes Confederate soldiers in
their places because they are Democrats.
Protesting to desiie retrcnchment and
economy, lending representatives Of
tie party hold out the promise to the
Southern Democrats that their claims
for damages because of the war shall be
considered and allowed. Protesting great
regard for the morals Of the people it al
lows prize fighter TO dictate who its lead
ing candidate shall be, and fippantly
boasts of the " bar'l Of money" necessary
10 render potent his dictaton. Upon the
finance question il defes every sense cf
honor by pfonouncing for and against re-
sumption and contraction, greenbacks
and gold, and names candidates hereto
fore known to be diametricaIly opposed
10 each other on this issue, but men who
lave now demonstrated their ability and
willingness to take and argue both sides
of the question if but they may gain votes
thereby.
Year: 1876

A FEW days ago duel took place be-
tween a Partisan journalist and an officer
on the Belgian frontier. The cause was
pronouncng lady's name in too loud
tone in a ballroom. The combatants re-
turned to Paris as sound as when they
left. The officer having mentioned in a
club that he wished not to wound, but to
give his antagonist lesson, second
meeting took place a few days ago, when
the officer was killed.
Year: 1876

A New JERSEY man shot at cat and
brought down his wife the first time. The
most singular part of the affair is, that the
wounded woman actually believes that
he aimed at the cat. One of the most
beautiful characteristics of wife is tie
answering confidence she places in the
word of her husband .-NoTriStoaCn Her
Year: 1876

Mrs. HENRY Holt, of Nashua, drop
ped dead in fit while looking at her hus-
bands face in the coffin one hour before
his funeral. They had been united in
marriage nearly half century, and in
death were not divided.
Year: 1876

THE sight of former lover sitting in
the church gallery during the perform
ance of a marriage ceremony, frightened
Wisconsin bride so that she tainted
away. AT the moment Of her collapse,
she had on 81 800 worth of jewelry that
he had given her.
Year: 1876

THE mother Of Charlie Ross is stopping
at Brookfeld, Mass, with her five remain
ing children. She believes that her boy
will yet be restored TO her, or else she
will receive positive evidence of his death.
Year: 1876

MINNESOTA is to have a State Inebri-
ate Asylum, for which the liquor sellers
will have to pay, as the Supreme Court
has sustained the constitutionality of the
law imposing tax for that purpose.
Year: 1876

A dispatch from Washington of
the 18th contains the following as
late decisions in the L. s. Land Of
fee:


Town Sites and Mining Claims. -
The fact that given tract of land has
been entered or patented as town
site, in no way prevents the owner of
a lode claim securing u patent to his
mine, aud is excluded from the ope-
ration of such town site patent; as in
case Of a placer claim, the surface of
the ground is absolutely necessary to
the successful working Of the mine,
and 1t cannot be included in town
site entry or patent.


Comstock Lode Mines and the
Sutro Tunnel.-In cases Of applica-
tions for patents for mines on the
Comstock lode, hearings may he had
10 determine whether the mines in
question have been benefited or
drained by the Sutrn tunnel, but the
Commissioners of the General Land
Office will not attempt to interfere
with the right Of mine owners to ex-
ercise control and ownership over
their mines so long as they comply
with the requirements Of the law.
Year: 1876

The FIRST V FLUME. The first
record Of u v flume being used for
the transportation OF wood or lum-
ber is that of one in Washington
Tsrritory-from the forests border
ing on Puget sound to tide water.
A v hum. was next constructed in
this State for the purpose Of sup
plying Virginia City with cord
wood. THIS fums extended from
the eastern slope of tue Sierra to a
dump near Carson City 1t is still
in successful operation. and owned
by Yerrington. Bliss l. Mills.
Indirectly and directly this tlume
yields them each a profit of Sl2 600
per year.-Reno Journal.
Year: 1876

ny Norys1~S.


The Cris6eld Leader notices Ill Of its ad-
veftisers IN one local article.


Oysters are now bringing ono dollar per
bushel in Baltimore.


Most of the newspapers on the Eastern
shore have suspended publication christ-
mas week.


A tramp had good time the other night
at Salisbury. He entered the Baptist
meeting house by side window, and - the
weather was very cold, he concluded to
make himself comfortable. There being
coal and stove in the room he soon had
the atmosphere of the church In comtor-
table condition. He was disturbed how
ever, in the morning, by the entrance Of the
preacher, who took the man home and fed
him.


A son of DR.. W. T: Smith, met with a
fatal accident one day last week while
sleighing. The horse he was driving be-
came frightened and ran away, throwing
him against post find fracturing his skull
and tore one Of his ears completely off. He
now lies in a critical condition.


The Chester river is now blocked with
ice


The "Ghost" show performs in Elkton
this evening.


The Choptank river at Cambridge, is
frozen over so securely that horse and
carrige can be driven over.
Year: 1876

by making all its departments more complete and by
sparing no effort or expense at their command to
make the PRESS more valuable and desirable.


The PRESS has larger editorial corps than any
paper in Maine, and has unexcelled facilities for col
Getting news in all parts of the state The business,
agricultural and manufacturing interest of Maine
Will receive the continued attention of the PRESS


The growing Importance Of Portland as distrlbu-
ting center for Maine and its fast increasing whole
sale trade make daily paper at this point Of specia
Importance to every merchant and business man in
the state.
Year: 1876

A YOUNG Man from eighteen to twenty years of
E "a age to learn the Wholesale Grocery Business.
Salary first year small. Address in own handwriting
giving name and residence Box 1858, City.


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