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Year: 1873

On Wednesday of last week the
physicians attending Miss Grunmall,
the young lady who had her scalp torn
off in an Oshkosh shingle mill. began
the work of ensraftlng new skin upon
the perlcranium which was denuded
by the accident. Minute particles Of
flesh frem the arm of a clerk in Guer-
theirs drug store, and from compos'-
tor In the Times Office were inserted
In an opening in the pericranlum, very
much as thesprout of one tree is graft
ed upon another.
Year: 1873

A PRIZE Essay WASHINGTON.
Sept. 30th.-The Department of State
has been informed by General Schenck
that the National Association Of Science
of London, has offered a prize Of G300
sterling TO the person who shall write
the most able essay on the following
subject In what way thought an in.
ternational assembly to be constituted
for the formation Of code Of public
international law, and what ought to be
the principles on which such a code
should be formed 2" The association
invites competitions of Americans for
the prize. The essay should be sent
to the association on or before the Ist
OF June, 1874.
Year: 1873

New YoRK, October 6.-At 9
O'Clock this morning the Graphic bal
loon, the largest ever started in this
country, set out for Europe from the
Capiteline grounds in Brooklyn. The
balloon holds 26S,00O cubic feet of
gas, but was inflated with only 100000.
1t is thoroughly equipped with all the
necessary scientific instruments, food
and clothing. At the hour of start
ing the air voyagers were enthusiastic,
and were anxious to get away on their
journey. MIR. Donaldson was especial
ly eager. He expressed himself free
ly, and believed the attempt to reach
Europe would be successful; that the
chances were better to-day than they
had ever been this year. His ascen-
sion the other day, he said, in the bal
loon Magenta only confirmed his
bellef IN the theory of the easterly
current OF wind, AMI he astonlshed his
listener by saying that heshould not be
surprised if he crossed the Atlantic in
thirty hours. He might land in Sweden,
but thought it more likely that the
drift OF the huge air craft would land
them IN France OF Spain He had
the utmost confidence in the balloon.
The advice of the best aeronauts in the
country had been sought in its con-
struction, and believed it could not fail
him in his great undertaking. Every
thing was in bis favor, and be believed
the result would be a grand success.
Mr. Donaldson further said that his
whole soul was wrapped in the enter
prise, and nothing, not even the fear
of death, should deter him from the
attempt.


Its occupants were Washington Fl,
Donaldson, the aeronaut George A
Lunt, son of George Lunt, prominent
citizen of Boston, aud formerly editor
in-chief Of the Boston Courier, who
goes as an artist correspondent Of the
Graphic; and Alfred Ford, journal
ist and correspondent. Both Ford
and Lunt were fearless and confident
of the success of the enterprise.


The balloon rose rapidly from the
starting point, and foated majesticallI
toward the ocean, and when last seen
was moving toward Europe.


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Year: 1873

"Will you be at home tonight, Annie ?"
The person who ask ed this question, tall,
muscular, good looking young farmer, was
leaning upon Squire Moore's front gate
talking to the Squire's pretty daughter,
who stood inside of il. AS the simple
words passed his lips he reddened sudden
ly to the very roots of his fair hair, as II he
had just been guilty of some great impro-
priety.


He was bashful-extremely bashful was
David Winthrop-at least in the presence
of young ladies', most of all in the presence
of the girl he loved. No young man In all
Wilkes county owned better kept farm,
or talked with more confidence among his
cronies of stock and crops and such like.
But the sight of pretty foot or face COM
ing his way affected him queerly. On such
occasions he never knew what to do with
his hands and eyes, and seemed always to
be screwing himself into the nearest mouse
hole until the danger-that is to say, the
young lady-was past,


This state of things being considered, no
one ever understood how he contrived to
muster up courage enough to enlghten
Annie Moore on the subject OF his prefer
ence for herself The matter probably re-
mains to this day as much a mystery to
him as 1t is to others.


Miss Annie, however, had fair share of
tact and womanly cleverness slowed away
safely somewhere, in the recesses of her
pretty little head, although it was carried
jauntily upon theinex perenced and round
ed shoulders of fresh eighteen.


She did not need to be reminded that Da-
vid was worth, in a worldly way, much
more than any of her other suitors, and
that he was good looking. good hearted and
intelligent enough to satisfy any but an
over fastdious person of her class. He
was unexceptionable, In short, barring his
unconquerable and excessive bashfulness,
which, indeed, was never falling source
of merriment to the young people of their
| little circle.


And so, when David in his awkward,
laundering, halffrightened manner began
shyly to exhibit his preference for her in
various little ways, such as waiting on her
TO and from singing school, constituting
| himself her escort when she went Sundays
on horseback TO the lonely little church in
the woods, and singing her out as the re-
| cipient of whatever attentions he could
find the nerve to pay, at the frequent quilt
ing parties in the neigh borhood, Annie
did not frighten him out OF bis budding
passion by any show, either of surprise or
marked preference, but took 1t all In the
easiest, pleasantest, most unconscious man.
ner possible. The girls Uttered and hudg-
ed each others elbows, aud the young men
cracked furtive jokes at the expense of her
timid suitor, but she stood up for him like
real kind hearted, independent Western
lass, as she was, and tried To encourage him
out OF his shyness as far she consistently
could.


She never seemed to notice any of his
unfortunate blunders, and very likely help
ed him along considerably when his feel
ings reached the eliminating point, one
moon lighted autumn evening, as they were
walking home together from corn husk-
ing.


That had been just one week ago. An
Year: 1873




Congress having failed to punish the Of
tenders and vindicate its own dignity and
honor, the case goes now to the people. And
they will reach it by and by.--NeW York
Tribune.


The judgment Of the country on the pro-
ceedings yesterday will be that the House
has made itself an accompice aftei the fact
in the Credit Mobilier infamy.-New York
World.


The country can weather the storm. But
can the republican party 2-NeW York Sun.


1t would be idle now to undertake to
forecast the effect of yesterdays proceed
ings upon the politics of the future. But
those who think that it will be transient or
slight have widely mistaken the character
Of the American people. No such blow has
been administered for years to ties that
have held parties together during the last
decade. The votes of yesterday will be
closely scanned by millions of voters bent
upon reaching a decision. This much, at
least, the people will not be slow in per-
ceiving-that the representatives who can
acknowledge the guilt of their associates,
YET udre not cast tueul Oul, are not 10 DC
blindly trusted.-Nei0 York Times.


So far as Mr.. Ames is affected, he has no
alternative but to submit to the condemna-
ton his associates have passed upon him.
But by no small portion of the public it will
be regarded as political expedient, a con-
cession to a noisy and aggressive pres
sure from without, and not as an act of JUS
tice, or of fself-vindication required by any
evidence in their possession.-BoSt Ad-
vertiSer.


The first thought of the people will be
confined to the fact that the intolerable in
justice designed by the Poland committee
to be heaped upon the head of Cakes Ames
has been forbidden by the House its sup
| Elementary action is of subordinate impor-
tance, and can be examined at leisure.
For our own part, while we are not
prepared to admit that the decision of the
House of Representatives is absolutely
just, and while we very much doubt if its
severity will prove satisfactory to the ma
| jority of our countrymen, we @ free to
say that u is as fair and reasonable as we
had any right to anticipate under the cir
SuS'""NS'' - N 10 'NonsiSpouliy HNeu up
to by the body which has pronounced it, it
may have good effect.-Boston Journal


The House has got rid of the Credit Mo-
bilier elephant and nobody is hurt. In
spite OF all the sophistry and special plead
ing which have been used to acquit and
justify the accused, 1t is probable there
will still remain large majority of old
fashioned people who will consider it i'm
proper for a congressman to use his posi-
ton for purpose Of speculation in stocks
which can be affected by his vote, and who
will think deception and misrepresentatio
are not praseworthy traits of character
Hartford C0Urdnt.
Year: 1873

which have scarcely had a respite since
the eventful firing upon Fort Sumter in
April, 1861, TO the present day. My SER
vices were then rendered and accepted un-
der the first call for troops growing out Of
that event. did not ask for place or posi-
ton, and was entirely without influence,
or the acquaintance of persons of in1u-
ence, but was resolved to perform my part
in struggle threatening the very existence
of the nation. performed conscious du-
ty without asking promotion or command,
and without a revengeful feeling toward
any section or any individual. Notwith-
standing this, throughout the war, and
from my candidacy for my present office
in 1868 to the close of the last presidential
campaign, have been the subject of abuse
and SANDER scarcely ever equalled in poit-
icsl history, which, to day, feel that 7 can
afford to disregard, in view of your ver-
dict, which gratefully accept as my vim
dication.
Year: 1873

WASTE OF LIFE.-People talk very loud
ly about the waste Of lives In war; won
der to how many people 1t has occurred
what is the waste of lives in peace. l
doubt II the most sanguinary battle that
was ever fought, In ancient or modern his
tory, has carried OFF nearly as many human
beings as die in England every one year
from purely preventable causes. Now.
that Is the state or things around us; OF
course we can not change 1t In a day, but
we can modify it.-Eari Of Derby.
Year: 1873

PORTLAND FRATERNITY.--The managers of
the fraternity entertainments have completed
their arrangements for this evening and every
thing promises great amount of enjoyment
to all who may participate. The desire has
been in all the arrangements to win friends for
the fraternity, and money to carry out the OBJ
jects of its benevolence, and in the three grand
features of the evening the hope is entertained
of making everybody happy.


Among the invited gaests of the ball room
who have promised to be present. are large
number of the Dickens family. Sairy Camp
and Betsey Prig, Susan Nipper, Sally Brass and
the Artful Dodger, and many others Captain
Cutie will stand by manfully all the evening,
and even "lvne lorn," Mrs. Gummidge, may
appear in the gay assemblage.


Ladies of the city who will will take part in
the dancing are requested to leave their wraps
in the room provided for them, in order that
the evening may be as brilliant as possible, and
that these strangers of distinction may be suf1-
ciently honored.


Owing TO the size of the room, the number of
tickets to the Dickens supper was limited
The ladies in charge regret exceedingly that
they cannot accommodate all who wish to at
tend
Year: 1873

THE Editor Of the Sunday Star pokes a little
good-natured fun at his always kind hearted,
gallant and chivalrous neighbor of the Argus
for the rather cavalier reception of his well
meant and perfectly proper attemps to assist
one of the victima of the tipover in front of the
Printers Exchange on Friday night. The Ar
gus man says she wouldn't have made such
fuss1had she known he was married man, but
that she mistook him for the handsome bach
elor editor of the Star
Year: 1873

TEMPLE OF HoNoR.-The Forest City Temple
of Honor celebrated its sixth anniversary by a
supper and social gathering Saturday evening
The Grand Worthy Chief Templar of the State
was present, and several other members of the
Order from abroad. The hall was filled with a
happy audience who seemed to enjoy the oeca-
sion hugely. Remarks were made by the Grand
Recorder, M. T. Small Chief Templar B. B.
Foster, and other gentlemen. The report of
the Recorder showed the Order to be in very
fourishng condition and with good prospects
for the future. About ten o'clock a supper was
partaken of in the ante-room Soon after the
exercises were brought to a close.
Year: 1873

small pox in the city, six of which are at the
hospital. Two of the patients are conyalescent
and will be discharged this week. Three more
will probably be discharged by death. The
Greedy Hospital is in use, and proves admira-
bly, adapted to its purpose. One new case was
discovered last night and as a precautionary
measure the family of the sick person were
taken out to the hospital. There were six of
tban
Year: 1873

BLooDGooD.-An immense ''house" greeted
Harry Bloodgood and his troupe at Music Hall,
Saturday evening. The entertainment was fully
equal to that of the night before. This evening
the concluding performance will take place,
and there will undoubtedly be another rush.
The general opinion seems to be that the troupe
is the best of its kind that ever played in this
Year: 1873

WHAT DID IRIS no longer the question,
since the introduction of the Centaur Liniment.
When we meet an old friend who has been
shelvcd with rheumatism, or see person man
gled underneath rail car, and restored to
shape and comeliness, we now know that it is
the Centaur Liniment that does the work. No
other article ever did perform such miracles


There is no swelling it viii not soften, no pain
it will not sooth, or lameness it will not cure
Year: 1873

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE journal of Com
merce editorally callsethe attention of the press
vive the patent straw paper swindle in Con-
gress The dodge now attempted is in pro
posed amendment to the patent law, now be-
fore Congress, in which is the following clause:


"And no extension granted prior to the pas
of the fact that the certificate of extension was
not annexed before expiration of such patent"


The Journal of Commerce says there is no
other case to which this amendment will apply
straw paper swindle, defunct five years ago.
This amendment has been read twice. and in a
few days will be put upon its passage. The
effect of its passage will be to add one cent to
every pound of paper purchased by newspaper
publishers, -
Year: 1873

The occurrence of these annual sales here and the
large number Of citizens that have placed confidence
in him and purchased these Pianos from year year,
enables Mr. Gorham to ieel that he is not stranger
here and that all those who may in the future en-.
trust him In the selection of Piano Forte, will in
way be disappointed.


Our Pianos sold on easy iustalments, If desired.
Old Pianos taken in exchange and fair prices allowed


We shall also offer a large variety of rich Piano
Covers at very low prices. de27d3w
Year: 1873

II is well ascertained physiological fact that the
origin OF most of the ills that atct humanity is q
deranged condition OF the amentary canal. The
bowels beceme c0nstipated and sluggish and thence
arises train Of painful and distressing maladies,
AS preventive and cure there is no remedy safe
and sure as Dr.. TUFTS Vegetable Liver Pills.


AVOID CONSUMPTION.


No enemy to the human race is more to be dreaded
and s more iRsdious in its approaches than the
fatal destroyer of health and happiness of myrisds
-" consumption In lis ghastlY FORM" The duty OF
all Ia to guard against It's frst advances This may
be done by the timely use OF DR.. TUFTS ExpectOrant
Year: 1873

cal combinations and, IN spite OF the protests
of the politicians, is a significant proof OF the
power and earnestness of the popular senti-
ment which is marshaled in support OF that
movement Though for reasons OF political
prudence we are among those who did not
favor the nomination OF Mr. Davis, we are not
prepared TO say that the popular instinct is not
wiser than the sagacity OF tho politicians
Though we laDored for his defeat we are proud
of his trumphs, which gratlfies our personal
predictions ut the expense OF our judgment
OF what was politically expedient. But there
are some grounds even OF political expedlency,
looking to immediate results in which 1t must
be conceded that the nomination OF Mr.. DAVIS
was the best and most polit!c that could De
made. Selected "a the representative OF an
irresistible popular uprising, he will unques-
tionably be elected by larger popular major
lty than WAS ever before given to candidate
for Governor in this state
Year: 1873

DOVER Has A STORMY TOwN MEETING


Monday night town meeting was held in the
Court House, to decide upon site for the
new post office, authorized at the last session
OF Congress. The meeting was a boisterous
affair." and during the evening was presided
over by not less than three gentlemen, who
eacn IN tnrn became disgusted and vacated the
char: The downtown people want the new
building erected on the square the uptown
people don't. They were about equally divid-
ed last night, and when the up towners made
a motion the down tOwners felt il jnc1mheut
upon themselves to vote it down. and did II


hen motion came from the other side the
up-towners would retaiate and in this man
ner the meeting was continued until a late
hour. Speeches were made and received with
mlngling of misses and applause, and one of
the speakers gave it out from the platform
that he would not consume time BY addressing
a set OF ID jackasses. 1t being impossible
to adjourn the meeting in any other way, the
lights were turned out, and in few minutes
the crowd consented to disperse.
Year: 1873

An Irish lass wrote to her lover
begging him to send her some
money, and added in the same
letter, by way Of post script II
am 50 ashamed Of the request
that l have made in this letter.
that I sent after the postmau to
get it back, but the servent could
not overtakc him."
Year: 1873

ing before their courts, (as chancel-
lors do without a jury, unless one or
both of the parties litigant prefer to
have a jury, then let him or them
have a jury and pay the expense of
it," This we conceive to be the law,
as it stands upon our code at the pres
ent time; at least, parties litigant to
a suit can mutually agree to submit
their cause of action to the decision
of the court without the Intervention
of jury, yet the apportionment Of
the expense of jury may not be
strictly in accordance with Triangle's
suggestion.


Although parties litigant to suit
have thus the right of reference, yet
the history of law suits proves that
nine out of ten prefer to have their
adjudicated and passed upon
by jury, to say nothing of the very
great preference of the lawyers while
said cases.


No. Z.
Year: 1873

Our readers have been informed of
the propose plan to unite Germany
and Italy by tunnel under the Alps
at the Pass of st. Gothard. The cost
of this wOak was estimated at thirty
seven million dollars; and the bore,
which would be as long again as that
at Mont Gents would have to be made
through rock much more difficult to
pierce. Later adviees state that this
work is being rapidly pushed forward,
sufficient progress having been made
to allow dwellings for the workmen
to be erected in the openings already
formed, while the powerful steam
machinery for piercing the mountain
is shortly expected to arrive. With
this announcement comes the lnfor-
nation that an opening has been
made in the Hoosic Tunnel, between
the eastern entrance aud center shaft;
and it is fact illustrating the exact
ness of engineering skill that these
two bores, when united, were found
to deviate but one and three-quarter
inches laterally, and only one-quarter
of an inch from the desired level
measured along the bed of the tunnel,
which result is the more remarkable
when it is considered that each bore is
a mileor more in length.-APpteton's
Journal.
Year: 1873

regularly kept in my stock. They
have now stood the test for several
years. They have been pronounced
the cheapest in the market. They
are admitted to be the prettiest. My
assortment is very complete. i ask
you to try these goods. / have sold
large quantities. Have just added a
New supply for january and
February Sales. IF you will look I
think you will be convinced that it is
greatly to your advantage to buy
Certainly no one can offer you greater
inducements: few, if any, as great.


To one other Department I also beg
your especial attention, viz:


Nv stock of
Year: 1873

Wishes his numerous friends TO know that
he is still at his old stand, in the well
known house of B. F. COULTER, where he
is ready to furnish them with dry goods at
the very lowest rates. Call, and he will
take pleasure in showing you through the
stock.
Year: 1873

SAD SUICIDE But short time ago Mr.
). Glenn Smith moved from this county to
Ray expecting to make that his future
residence. His wife, it seems, was
dissatisfied and become melancholy and
finally committed suicide last Friday BY
hanging herself. She left the house with
the intention Of seeing to the cows and
on search being made for her she was
found suspended by the neck in the smoke
house quite dead. Her funeral was
preached at the Christian church in this
city last Sunday. The remains we're
inferred on the farm some two and half
miles west of this city. Mrs Smith was
. ssister to Andrew Scrbev of this place
and the family had resided in this county
for number of years, and we're widely
known and highly respected. Her 10
Fortunate action 10 greatly deplored sud
the relatives have the heartfelt sympathy y
of the commuuity.-Mexico intelligen
Ger.
Year: 1873

Girls talk and laugh about marriage
as though it were a jubilee, a gladsome
thing, rose without a thorn. And so
it is, if it is all right if they go about
it as rational beings, instead of merry
making children. 1t is life business,
and that of heart and happiness. There
fore never do it in haste; never run
away to get married never "steal a
MARRIAGE" never marry for wealth, or
standing, or fine person, or manners, but
only for character, for worth, for the
qualities of mind and heart which make
an honorable man. Take time, and
think long and well before you accept
pny proposal; consult your parents,
then some judicious friend, then your
own judgment. Learn all that it is pos
sible for you to learn of your proposed
husband; when all doubts have been re-
moved, and not till then, accept him.
Year: 1873

Spring is the most trying seasonArl
,olp. They need extra care and feed.
Farmers are generally busy putting in
their crops and they neglect them. The
weather is becoming warm, and ii is
thought that the same care is not needed.
This is mistake. A change from cold
TO warm weather relaxes the system, and
Young stock rapidly decline and become
lousy. If they become poor, you may
he sure they are afflicted with lice.
These can be destroyed by greasing the
animal or a decoction of tobacco leaves
or stems may be used on them, and thus
they may be rid of lice. The teething of
colts at this season is bad, as they are
developing new teeth and their gums are
swollen and inaamed. They should
have sott and nutritious food, and a
change afforded TO whet their appetite
Itise PITY for colts TO lose the flesh they
have acquired when a little extra care
aud feed would prevent any loss. When
a good colt has been bred il should be
raised properly, and kindness, care, and
skill are required to do this. Colaan's
Rgral World.