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Year: 1876

Who has not heard ladies express


mild surprise because some man who


had been presented to them had not


bowed to them on meeting them OIL


the street, at the theatre, or in the


drawing-room If you ask them,
''Dld you recognize him % they will
be apt to reply, "Oh, no, of course


not. He should have spoken first.y
Being reminded of the well defined
etiquette bearing on the subject, they
arc likely to add; "I know that very


well, but no woman wants to take the
initiative. Men should do that. it's
their business it doesn't belong to us.
No one expects us to make ourselves
so bold.' The truth is, the majority
of women are so accustomed to man
paying court to them. to his making
the first advance in everything, that
they can't find it in their sexual sensi-
tiveness, in their severely convention
al selves, to obey a mandate they Or
iginally issued, and still insist on per-
petuating. Not one woman in 10000
has any fault to find with the rule; in
fact, we have never known woman
to object to it. Nevertheless, she sell
dom follows it in her own case. Ssme-
times woman says, as sort of self
justification, "Suppose should speak
to man, on meeting him after an in.
PRODUCTION. and he should not remem-
ber me! How awkward I should ap-
pear; how overwhelmed should be
with shame to observe that he did not
recognize me. 1 can't afford to place
myself in a position to seem to be
cut by any man." If any number of
women feel thus, the point of etiquette
should be changed in order to save
their sensibilities. In truth, however,
the objection is not we'll made. There
is not the smallest danger that any
man. presuming him, of necessity, to
be gentleman, at least in respect to
his observing the ordinary forms of
courtesy, would refuse or hesitate to
return the acknowledgment of wo-
man, even though he might not have
the remotest recollection of eyer hav-
ing seen her before, or though he were
convinced that he had confounded him
with somebody else. And the fact
that he had been recognized by a
woman would be the strongest pre-
sumptive evidence that he had been
presented to her. Men are not likely
either to forget feminine acquaint-
ances, OF to mistake Mrs. Thompson
for Mrs. Robinson, or Miss Blank for
Miss Dash.-AppletOn's journal.
Year: 1876

Our advice to "young hopefnls" is
never to talk back" to the Goveraer
after he has been vainly trying for half
a day to get hog out of a field at the
same hole it went in at. 'Taint healthy.
Year: 1876

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.


SIR: have been long accustomed to regard
THE TRIBUNE as oracle yet it Is evidently not
infable and think, Is seldom wide OF the marx as
when 1t says speaking of Secretary Bristow, The most
popular candidate far is the who seems To dc
securing the fewest delegates lie could very probably
get to-day for tho nomination the surages OF more Re
publican voters at the North than any other candidate
could command" With due deferenco TO the views OF
THE TRIBUNE and Its superior means of information yet
as one Of these same Republican voters must believe
that his popularity the Presencyis concerneh
largely mythical To say the least 1t Is scarcely visible
the naked eye While 1t is undoubtedly true that ne
hearty goodwill and approval OF the masses OF
Republican at the North for his courageous ana
persistent attack upon what popularity known as the
Whisky Ring and for which they cheerfullyyes CRATE
fy-award him his Just need Of praise, yet IL does not
by any follow that he thus becomes at once pop
uar candidate for the highest office within the gift OF De
desire him as their candidate for tho Presidency
The OF tho country is such, and OF the Republican
party in particular that II can no longer an0Id 10 excir
ment with comparatively untried persons. Al least
measure of satesmanship should now DO imperatlyely
demanded for the Presidency added to which sh ud 10
honesty ability, and sagacty. AS popular candidate
the people and largely combining the above essen
the West rs well as the East and TIE TRIBUNE says
lac Is making Roadway In the South Can the same DE
said OF any other candidate Add to Mr. Blaines the
OF Senator Wright Of Iowa, and You have ticket
u honest aud able. X W. H.


Charles CITY, Iocd, April IL. 1875.
Year: 1876

able and quiet and the applicants were disposed OF one
at time. The packages of fractional currency were
handed to tho clerk. who counted them. and Ionna
correct returned the amount In silver About SlOOOO
was paid out from 10 to 3. 1t was the intention
Of the officials pay out until m, but tho crowd


nerrns that the usual would be adhered TO- went
away at 3 p. m. At prominent specie dealers once,
the clerks said that they were engaged In ming an
When the order filed, however they would not pay
this premium unless the supply OF silver paid out by tho
Treasury should be absorbed by hoaders or
az to render il necessary.
Year: 1876

Of the regiment. The decorations were simple,
consisting only OF flags and streamers suspended from
the columns but the effect with the brilliant light from
pearance Of the hall during the revival days ABOUT
5000 persons were present last evening among them
MANY ladies' The exercises consisted OF musical seec
tons by the regmental band followed by the battalion
drill and dress parade by eight companies OF the reg


mept The eyolHtions elected frequent applause After
the review dancing begun, and was kept up until
a late hour A satisfactory sum OF money was realized
in aid of the Centennial encampmeDt OF the regiment
Year: 1876

An uptown man, who believes in self-im-
proyement suggested to his wife recently tnat they
should argue question frankly and freely every
evening aad try to learu Of each other IRE qne
could be expected to get along without Spring hat and
he took the affirmative but when he was last seem ne
ladder up afteI him.-lNOrwIch BnlletIn
Year: 1876

The Democracy is just now a keen
scented hound on the track of Republican
corruption. Its sense of smell is almost
painfully keen. 1t can strike an old trail,
and by force of imagination make it red
hot. 1t will be observed that this power
stimulates the pursuit and keeps the
hound lively, even if it does not result in
securing large game. 1t seems almost a
pity that so little should come of such pro-
digious effort, but human hopes are not
the most reliable. Enough corruption was
unearthed, or announced as being almost
unearthed, Just before the New Hampshire
election, to sink nation; but New Hamp-
shire was as unmoved as a mill pond at
summer twilight. In word, the thing
failed in New Hampshire The hound
ran we'll, kept his nose to the ground as
though on a hot trial, and bayed unmerci-
fully, but he caught no game so far as
heard from. Connecticut was piled with
the same arts and industry, and with sim
liar results. The dog seems a well-en-
dowed beast, but he brings home few
foxes, and what he does bring are small.


This avidity with which the Democratic
press seizes upon every possible chance to
make charge of fraud and corruption
against the rival party is not at all cause
for amazement. 1t does seem a little
strange, however, that all the OutcTy is
met with such utter indifference so far as
voters are concerned The argument is
pressed with the utmost vehemence; the
charge is draped with every variety Of en-
bellishment 70 make it impressive; it is
reiterated with every show of persistent
and profound conviction; and it seems
little strange that it should fall so utterly
fiat and powerless. The reason evidently
is that the whole outcTy is insincere. 1t
is mere political trick, and kills itself
by its transparent hypocrisy, If the
Democrats are sincere in all their uu-
earthly din and clamor about reform
and the elevation of good men to
places of power, why did they not vote for
MIR. Dana as Minister to Englands A
large number of Republicans did vote for
his confirmation, and if the Democrats
had stood by their principles, or their
avowed principles, he would have been
confirmed, The Philadelphia Press well
says Here was scholar of high re-
puts, a gentleman without taint, a citizen
Year: 1876

The party of Reform in the National
House of Representatives has begun to
feel sick at the stomach and to experience
the necessity of heroic dose which shall
purge its system of some very distrcS sing
impurities There are no less than six of
the Democratic officers of the House now
under cloud Smith, the Journal Clerk,
who so unworthily succeeded the yener-
able Barclay, is to be bounced forthwith
on account of his bounty-claim business,
and his assistant is in trembling expect
ancy of dismissal by reason of tue fact
that he was tried by Gen. Joe Hooker,
found guilty, and served out sentence
for having encouraged and abetted deser-
tons from the army. A doorkeeper was
yesterday retired from service for bad be-
havior, and another officer, said to have
been indicted more than once for grave
offenses, is to be brought to book shortly.
Then there is Boughton, Clerk of the
Military Committee, and Green Adams,
Clerk of the House, both under investiga-
tion by different committees. How many
others there are who ought to be investi-
gated no one can tell, but the showing up
TO date is bad enough. Chicago Tribune,
A5lrJ 10
Year: 1876

that shey were happy in their rags,
and felt not the lack of comfort
and shelter which are indispensable to the
children of the white man. The first
dance being called. number Of youths
formed circle around a small cedar
which was set up in the center of the cir
Gle of brush, and commencing a low,
monotonous chant, placed shoulder TO
shoulder and moved with regular step
around the tree, keeping time to the chant
with their feet. Gradually the circle be-
came enlarged, squaws and children fall
ing into 1t and taking up the refrain of
the chant, till at the time of the departure
of the party, about nine O'Clock p. m,
about fifty Indians were engaged in the
dance. This dance, or fandango, as the
Indians cali it, is held in celebration of
the approach of spring, being sort of
thanksgiving for the disappearance of the
sn ow and cold and the advent of mild
weather. 1t is a solemn business for Mr.


Indian, and he goes at it in dead earnest,
not a smile or laugh disturbing his coun-
tenance during its progress. The feature
Of last evening was an Indian dressed in
harlequin costume which some white
man had worn at one of the masquerades
given in town. The wCarer felt himself
big Indian, and was an object OF merri.
ment to the other Indians and of awe to
the children, who followed him around
as though he were whole circus in him
self.-ReeSe RiUer (AeD.] ReDeale.
Year: 1876

eF universal esteem, and On independent
politician. He filled all the loud Demo
cratic requirements for capacity and in
tegrity, yet they rallied in solid column
to his slaughter, with the foreknowlcdge
that no better talent could be found for the
post" Here was a chance for the Demo
crats to prove their sincerity in proclaim
ing themselves the refOrmers of these
degenerate days, but they let il slip. What
is the inevitable inference? Simply this
That they have no sincere purpose to re-
form anything If they get The power. They
hope to float into the ascendency on acur-
rent of public feeling set in motion by
their insincere denunciations OF Republi-
eanism, and then once in power do pre-
cisey as they have done before.


The people will not be duped by this
duplicity. When the Democratic party
will denounce secession and rebellion as
the Republican party now denounces
fraud in its own ranks, and shows IFS sim
cerity by Furnishing offenders; when the
Democratic party denounces the doctrine
of State rights and proclaims the SUI
premacy of the National Governments !
when Southern Democrats cease the MUIR
der of colored men and do not lionize
those who break United States law, then
we will name few more things which il
they do they may hope TO make some i'm
preston Of sincerity and secure some
votes. Their present shams will not win.
indianapolis Journal.
Year: 1876

Dom Pedro is of commanding stature,
being six feet three inches high, strongly
built and well proportional. His manner
is extremely winning and gracious, and
his kindness Of heart and strong love of
justice have secured him the enthusiastic
love of his subjects. A lfe-sizc photo
graph of the Emperor will be placed on
exhibition at the Centennial.
Year: 1876

THos. W. PIPER, convicted Of the N ur-
der of little Mabel Young in the belfry of
Warren Avenue Church, Boston, is to be
hung on the Goth of May. He now says
the little girl lost her life by being caught
in trap-door while ascending the tower,
and that he had pretended to know moth
ing as TO the cause of her death for fear
of being suspected of numbering her
Year: 1876

THE Connecticut delegation to the Ma
tional Republican Convention is said to be
in favor of Postmaster General Jewell for
the Presidency, and will present his name
TO the Convention
Year: 1876

AN IMPORTANT Duty OF CLERKS OF COURTS.
An act OF Assembly approved by the Governor
on the 18th of last mouth is so important to so
many persons including clerks of all courts OF
record 10 the State, that it is here presented in
full


Be 1t enactedJ blythe General assembly Of Vu.
giuta, Whenever release OF a trust deed or
other obligation shall be admitted to record in
the clerks office of any county or corporation
court, or OF the Chancery Court of Richmond
city. it shall be the duty of the clerk of such
court to make memorandum on the margin
OF the page of the book upon which such trust
deed or other obligation is recorded, stating
that such trust deed or other obligation is re
leased, and referring to the page and No. of
the deed book upon which such release is re.
corded


II auy clerk shall fail to do anything re-
qulrcd of him by this act he shall be liable for
any damages which may accrue to any person
by reason of such failure, aud shall pay fine
OF not less than thirty nor more than 800 to
sny person who will prosecute theretor.--
Wig. :
Year: 1876

There is a pretty story Of a French
country family, which every mother
should read to teach her the true practl-
cal method of charity. She would learn
how, in the careful pious French
woman's menage, no scrap of clothing
or food is suffered to 60 to waste and
how the value of old garments is doubled
by their being cut and altered to ft the
poor children to whom they are given.
We propose that every housekeeper who
reads this shall begin to make OF this
year a prolonged Christmas. Let her
first find one or more really needy faml-
lies who are willing to work, and there
fore deserve such help as she can give.
This is much safer outlet for her
charity than any agency or benevolent
society. In every household there Is o
perpetual stock of articles-clothes, bed
ding, furniture-too shabby for use,
and which in the great majority OF cases
are torn up, thrown away, or become
the perquisites of greedy servants al
ready overpaid. As soon as the house.
mother has some definite live objects OF
charity in her mind, it is astonishing
how quickly these articles accumulate,
and how serviceable they become by aid
of a patch here, or tuck there, sewed by
her own skilled fingers. Our children
should each be allowed to give away
their own half-worn clothes or toys.
The shoes or top given in the fullness
of their little hearts to some barefoot
Mary or Bob whom they know, will
teach them more of the spirit and prac-
tice of Christian charity than a dozen
missionaries boxes full of pennies for
the far-off heathen. The same oversight
should be exercised by the. mother OF a
family in the matter of food. Enough
wholesome provision, it is safe to say, Is
wasted in the kitchen of every WELT dc
American family to feed another OF hall
its size. Very few ladies will tolerate
regular back gate beggars, and the cold
meat, bread, ETC., 60 into the garbage
cart, because nobody knows precisely
what to do with them, A woman OF
society, or one with dominant aesthetic
tastes, will very likely resent the sug'
gestion that she should give half an
hour daily to the collection and dishibu'
tion of this food to her starving neigh


bors. But if they 60 unfed what
apology will it be for her in the time Of
closing accounts that her weekly recep
tions were the most agreeable in town
If she would establish, for instance,
big soup digester on the back of hel
range, and insist that all bones or scrap!
should 90 into it, her own hands coult
serve out nourishing basins of broth K
many a famishing soul the winter round
and really it would be g fine deed a.
though She had conquered Chopin OF
the ivory keys.-Scribner.
Year: 1876

Many people laugh, says writer in
an English magazine, at what Is called
graptomancy, or thu art of Judging
characters BY handwriting, and yet all
acknowledge that handwriting does In
dicate something. Every one allows a
difference between q mans and q
woman's hsnd. We hear people speak
of vulgar hand, a gentlemanly hand, a
clerkly hand, and so forth. I had once,


said Archbishop Wheatly, a remarkable
proof that handwriting is sometimes, at
least, an index to character. I had q
pupil at Oxford whom I liked in most
respects greatly. There WIS but one
thing about him which seriously dis
satisfied me, and that, as I often told
him, was his handwriting. It was not
bad as writing, but it had mean,


shutting character in it, which always
inspired me with q feeling Of suspicion.


While he remained at Oxford I saw
nothing to justify this suspicion but .
transaction in which he was afterward
engaged, in which I saw more OF his
character than had done before, con-
vinced me that the writing had spoken
truly. But I knew of a much more
curious case, in which a celebrated
graptomancer was able to Judge OF
character more correctly by handwriting
than he had been able to do by personal
observation. He was on visit to q
friends house, where, among other
guests, he met lady whose conversa-


ton and manners greatly struck him,


and for whom he conceived strong
friendship, based on the esteem he felt
for her as a singularly truthful, pure
minded and single hearted woman. The
lady of the house, who knew her real
character to be the very reverse OF what
she seemed, was curious to know
whether Mr.. Blank would be able to
discover this by her handwriting. 40
cordingly she procured q slip OF this
lady's writing (having ascertained ne
had never seen it) and gave it to him
one evening as the handwriting OF q
friend of hers whose character she wish


ed him to decipher. His usual habit,


when no undersook to exercise this
power, WIS to take slip of a letter, cut
down lengthwise 30 as not to show any
sentences, to his room at night and to
bring down his judgment in writing the
next morning. On this occasion, when


the party were seated at the breakfast
table, the Lady whose writing he had
unconsciously been examining made
some observation which particularly
struck Mr.. Blank as seeming to betoken
q very noble and truthful character. He
expressed his admiration of her senti-
ment very warmly, adding at the same
time to the lady Of the house: Not 80,
by the way, your friend" and he put
into her hand the slip of writing OF hel
guest which she had given him the even
ing before, over which he had written
the words Fascinating, false and
hollow hearted" The lady Of the house
kept the secret. and Mr.. Blank neve,
knew that the writing on which he had
pronounced so severe judgment was
that of the friend he sogreatly admired
Year: 1876

Recorder Hackett, of Ne York, used
the following singular remarks in pass
ing sentence upon a criminal: "You
have also declared your readiness to kill
all who interfere with you, and 60 armed
for that purpose. I would like to meet
Won some time when in your lawless
moods you are fixed for killing: Ia
teach you lesson you would not forget
as long as you live. I now sentence you
to two years, with hard labor. in the
penitentisryI"
Year: 1876

THE meeting last night at the Fifth
Ward Market Space, was splendidly at
tended. Without parade or fuss, or
drumming, and in spite OF the threaten
ing weather, an Overwhelming crowd was
brought together. The only mistake
made was il not having two stands so
that speaking could have gone on at each
end OF the Market space simultaneously.
There were more people there than could
lave been reached by the voices of two
speakers thus situated. AS 1t
was, not one-third of those
who attended could hear
one word of the discourses of the eloquent
gentlemen who spoke. Notwithstanding
the immence size of the audier ce, it was
orderly, quiet and attentive. There was
an earnest desire to hear, and to learn
the views presented and the questions
discussed by these representative men
of the Democratic party. In another
column will be found pretty full report
of what was said and done.
Year: 1876

so it seems CARL SCHURZ does not
carry the German vote of Ohio in his
pocket after all. The Republican State
Committee over at Columbus have got
out an appeal for help which is truly
heart rending. 1t is sent into every
township and school district in the State,
and shows that they feel their case is a
desperate one. The following is an ex-
tract from it:


"The Democrats will have large gains
in the cities this year from among the
Germans, aud we Republicans must make
up for them IN the country,
or we are lost. Your Town
ship gave Hayes l47 votes last year. 1t
must give him l69 this year to save Ohio.
You will see the necessity for earnest and
faithful work, and we trust to you to do
..
Year: 1876

WE have still another letter from
Weston telling us all about the joint dis
cussion that took place nearly two weeks
ago, with some things that have occurred
since, but which have already been de
tailed in these columns two or three
times already. The letter is not printed,
because il contains nothing new. We
wish again to impress upon our friends
the Importance of sending us early ac'
counts of events which trsnspire in their
midst, and which they deem of sufficient
importance to send for publication.
Year: 1876

Intoxication and the consequent results arc alike produced when enough of the intoxi- eating element is taken. This intoxicates and infuriates because it is and ever must be a foe to the human system. It remains, un- like food, unchanged, coursing the blood vessels as an irritant and poison reaching the brain and there remaining poison and an irritant.

 But, while it does not intoxicate in the small quantities taken in the glass of the milder drinks, its effects are none the less certain. The little, on the principle of leach after its kind," excites, sows the seed which grows and must be harvested in the future. Very few indeed are able to com mence with the lighter drinks, taking them regularly, without an increase of the appe- tite, without at some period learning that alcohol is their master, and they the victim, tyrannized over by a relentless foe.