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Year: 1872

from fancy ball, theatre or something similar.
He is very much surprised on finding that she
has been pouting because Miss A. or Miss B.
were dressed more stylish than she; and then
ends by saying that her gloves are not of
fashionable color and that her dress is entirely
too short, the trail is only haf n yard long and
Miss c., the bellies, was fully yard long. He
replies in a good-natured way that she is not
belle, and now that she is married, she need not
look as pretty; she scolds him back and finding
that it is to talk he takes his hat and
walks OFT. Many men are brought to bankruptcy
by just such extravagant wives and daughters.


The styles OF men are not so numerous rs those
of the ladies, bat they are more costly in one
respect Men must go to Il fashionable ball and
of course fashionable bill follows No matter
If a coat does cost hundred dollars, what is
that to the style? Then they must have q pair
of Dolly Warden boots turning up at the toes,
which look as if they had been playing football.
Still these lords of creation stand about the
corners of the street. assuming the form of the
letter S, and if II lady passes by in Dolly Var
den she is laughed at and ridicued. Grand
mothers step in and say she ought to be ridiculed
| wonder if they can remember when they were
young, how they tr ed to look pretty with their
leghorn bonnets, with such an amount of plumes
looking like an enlarged chanticeers tail? |
have often heard them tell how they wore the
whitest apron of any girl in their parish, or how
neatly and full their dresses hung. Now to econ
omise, it takes only half as much kid to make a
pair of gloves; theirs reached to their elbows !;
our shoes are smaller even if the heels are
higher, they are not 50 broad and even if they
pinch little, one can afford to suffer for the
sake of fashion. Our dresses are narrower in
the skirt and smaller in the waist; and if we see
proper to put the waste cloth i'll puifs, rutes aud
bows on the back of our dresses and make our
sleeves larger, what matter? So we will close
the d,ess matter. Even our hats are smaller
consequ., ,,tly it takes less to trim them. Capes
and mantilas are not used, as they would hide
the form or maze of the dress. If lady has Al
dress that is clean, neat and well htiinS' she
is not fashionable No latter if it is not the
style if it is only shaded wit the smile from a
pleasant face l hope when al a young ady
1t will be the fashion to wear smilll.9 races ana
comfortable dresses. well fitting neat Ina clean
whether stylish not.


ErFrr EGprp,'.
Year: 1872

The following composition was sent US for
publication by Miss Ef1ie Egbert, who is not
yet quite thirteen years of age. In compliment
to that promising young lady, we gladly make
room for it to the exclusion even OF other matter.


CoLFAx June Goth, 1872.


Fashion is mode adopted by persons in dress,
or the manner in which anything is done. But
the subject as shall treat it, shall be the style
of dress As there are various styles in the
present day with which am not familiar and
also many of ancient times shall only make
known my limited knowledge in regard to both.
If all would dress according to their means,
be content with one style for season, or
until opportunities were more favorable for a
change how could fashion be such an evil? But
this is not the case. How many Mothers
daughters and wives make their own families
miserable by their ardent love for dress. A wife
will make her husband feel sad by appearing
very sullep and crying the morning after coming
Year: 1872

Tue CE1ypR lTI0N. The coming anniversary
OF American independence promises to be cele-
blaed all over the coast with more then usual splr
it. The paopl.'s Committee of Arrangements here
rrc making every proper preparation for com
mendablo and patriotic celebration IN Auburn.
Dr. c. S. Haswel of Sacramento, an eloquent
and popular orator, will deliver the oration; W.
{. Norton will be the reader of the day, and
Auburn Brass Band will furnish patriotic music.
The Plaza will be converted into grand arbor,
and amply seated for the accommodation OF all
The committee expect to secure the closing OF
all saloons, shops and business houses from
eleven to half-past twelve o'clock, so that all
our people can join in and enjoy the exercises OF
the day We doubt if there is a business man
in Auburn who will not cbeerfully and gladly
consent to close his house for the hour and a
half and devote that time to the celebration OF
the greatest day in American history The pro-
gramme of the days exercises will be found III
another column, which we invite our readers to
examine. All who enjoy American liberty, who
are proud of our republican form OF government
and revere the memory of our grandsires who'
for seven long years fought through the terrible
struggle of the Revolutionary war to win this
great boon for us, should join us in the celebra
ton of this the birthday of American Inderen-
dence-others, if there are any, should stay al
home.
Year: 1872

NS ~ANASSA SSAN0ASAOAs


The Liberals yesterday nominated at
Grafton a State electoral ticket, composed
of three Democrats and two Republicans
And now what will they do with It?
The Democrats will vote for their own
electoral ticket; the Republicans will
vote for theirs. Who will vote for the
ticket nominated yesterday at Grafton ,
It's pretty sure of five votes, but we don't
see where is the promise Of any more.
We doubt il party in any State ever set
out to go through the motions Of a cam.
paign with less basis to begin on than that
which assembled yesterday at Grafton.
In the natural course Of things, one of
these tickets will have to be swallowed
upby the other. The less cannot swallow
the greater. The Liberal tail need not
expect to wag the Democratic dog. II
GREELEY Democrats and GREELEY Re.
publicans intend to make their support of
the Philosopher effective, they will have
to vote for the same electoral ticket. So
we conclude the Grafton ticket will have
to get out OF the way; and our Liberal Re.
publican friends will at last have tosvote
for five Democrats in order to get to vote
once for the man Of their choice. Judg.
ing from the start they madein the com.
position oftheir own ticket, they contem.
plate this dreadful alternative and are
seasoning themselves ior the worst.
Year: 1872

Council last evening took preliminary
measures for important extensions OF the
water service in the Seventh, Eighth and
Third wards. The Committee on Water
Works was authorized to advertise for
bids for making 900 feet OF four.inch
water pipe to be laid in the Seventh and
Eighth wards and 600 feet of six.inch
pipe to be laid on Fulton street (around
the hill) In connection with this the
inquiry was suggested in the First Branch
whether the present water supply would
be equal to so much additional demand
as will result from these extensions. It
was stated on the authority Of Superin.
tendent CUMMNs that 1t now re.
quires one Of the engines to run
all the time and the other eight hours out
Of each twenty.four. Running in this
way the works are barely able to keep the
basin full, and lfan engine should break the
supply of water would be short until the
breakage could be repaired. 1t is obvious
that important additions must soon be
made to the works or new ones erected;
and Council should address itself serious.
ly to the question Of making prompt and
sufficient provision against emergencies
in the water supply. For purposes of
utility, for health and for protection
against fire, water is an article Of prime
necessity.
Year: 1872

It was stated yesterday by q gentleman
who came into our office that he had
information that Governor JACOB had
consented to be an Independent candidate
for Governor. We do not vouch for the
authenticity Of the statement. We hope
1t may be true. We know that powerful
solicitations from Democrats here have
gone to Charleston asking Mr.. JAcop to
be q candidate. ,.-
Year: 1872

THE Republican State Executive Com.
mittee will have a meeting at Parkers.
burg to-day, to block out the work Of the
campaign for this State. We presume
among the things determined will be the
matter Of another Convention and q State
Ainkai
Year: 1872

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH OF THE SUPPLE


MENTAL ARTICLE.


NEW YORK, June 13.-A Washington
dispatch says the following Is virtually
the concluding paragraph Of the supple
mental treaty article adopted by the Sen.
ate:


ain consideration, Sc. the President ol
the United States, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate thereof, con.
sents to the establishment OF new fea.
ture Of international law for the guidance
of both nations, to the effect that neither
OF the contracting powers shall be held
responsible for the acts OF its citizens
as against either government in favor OF
any belligerent power with which either
government may be at war; and consents
that he will make no claim on the part ol
the United States in respect to indirect
damages as aforesaid, before the Tribunal
OF Arbitration at Geneva"
Year: 1872

The proprietors of the above paper not
being able to agree about the paper, stories
have been sent out calculated to damage it,
Mckee and Hauser publish the following
statement:


Mr.. Fishback some time since express
ed desire to retire from the Democrat, OF
which he was one-third owner. The re-
manning partners offered to purchase his
interest, but the terms they proposed were
not agreeable to hin. He formally re-
Jected their offer yesterday and entered suit
TO bring about a dissolution of partnership
and a valuation of property. There is no
lil-feellng manifested or existing between
the parties involved in the fIit, nor is there
any politics in the matter.
Year: 1872

SHEEP KILLING DOGs.-We hear a
great deal of complaint among the farmers,
about their sheep being killed by dogs. If
any person is able to keep dog, they are
able to feed it so that it will not be neces-
sary to kill sheep to save their lives. 1t is
the dog that is half feed which kills the
sheep. Therefore, we think that if a great
many dogs were killed and the hides sold
for a chicken it would be a profitable in
vestment.- GreeneUilIe Sentinel.
Year: 1872

Alexis has been interviewed by cor
respondent at Havana, and in regard to
his trip in the United States said; "If had
anything unpleasant to say L should re-
main silent, and not answer your, ques7,
ton but my stay was so pleasant, and
the people were so kind, that | can only
regret that [ could not remain longer, and
if / did not have my path in life laid out
for me, should like to live in America al
together, dividing my time from May to
January between New York and the pral-
res, and spending the remainder Ill Ne"
Orleans. may 60 back there If can'
Year: 1872

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes Drop
syt Incontinence Of Urine Brghts disease. Albuminu-
the water is thick, cloudy mixed with substances like
the white of egg, threads like white silk or there
morbid, dark bilious appearance, and white Bone
dust deposits and where there is prcking, burning
sensation, and pain in the small of the back and along
the loins, In all these conditions Railways SarpaFi
liam ResOlvent aided by the application of Railways
Ready Relief to the spine and small of the back and
the bowels regulated with one two of Railways
Regulating Pills per day VIII, soon make a complete
cure. In few days the patient will be enabled 10 hold
Urine will be restored to its natural clear and amber
or sherry color.
Year: 1872

The StoniDgton and Providence division of the Shore Line route between New York and Boston will commence, so soon as the weather permits. to lay their second track. The road bed has been graded, and most of the sleepers and rails arc on the ground.
Year: 1872

LOCAL SELF q GOVERNMENT. Hon. T. F.
Bayaid, in his speech in Wilmington,
last Friday night, talked for nearly three
hours, and in all that time urged but one plea
for accepting Mr.. Greeley, viz that he was
in favor of ''local selfgovernment. Nearly
the whole gist of his speech was upon this
point; and without saying much for the candi-
date he proceeded to elucidate his old State
Rights doctrine in the most elaborate manner.
lie seemed to hang the fate of the country
upon this issue, and inasmuch as Mr.. Greeley
had accepted it he was willing to ignore all his
Objectionable points for this one idea


Let us investigate the subject Mr.. Greeley,
in his letter of acceptance of the Cincinnati
nomination used the following language


"There shall be no Federal supervision of
the internal policy of the several States and
municipalities, but each shall be LETT free to
enforce the rights ard promote the well being
OF its inhabitants By such mcanS as the judg
n'ent Of its o,on people shall prescribe"


This is good State Rights doctrine, it would
seem, against which Mr. Greeley contended SO
hercely during the war According to this theory
the people of each State must be left to do as
they please, federal laws to the contrary
notwithstanding. Yet Mr.. Bayard believed
Mr. Greeley to be honest to his convictions of
right and was willing to support him on thi>
issue. On this point of honesty Of conviction
we will not dissent from Mr.. Bayard. We
have not, up to the present accused Mr..
Greeley Of any improper motives or dishonest
purposes. But what are Mr. Greeley's con-
victionS On this question? His record against
State Rights has been as clearly defined as his
record in favor of equal rights to all men. We
have also to compare what he has written with
what he has said, during this campaign In
his late speech at Cory, Pa, he used the
following astonishing language We call il
astonishing because it is perfect endorsement
of General Grants policy toward the South


The people are entitled to protection-per-
feet protection If the State governments will
not give It, there must be a power somewhere
that will give it. Our Government
must have the power to protect its own people
at home as we'll as abroad"


In his letter he declares that the people
should rely on the several States for the pro-
lection of their rights within each State. In
his speech he declares that the Government is
the legitimate guardian of American citizen.
ship. To make his record good he must stand
by his speech The rights of colOred people to
vote, to hold Office, to testify in the courts, to
sit as jurymen, to bear arms, and to attend
free schools in a Democratic Southern State,
was conferred by the General Government and
Mr. Greeley urged Congress to do it. His
record is made in this direction, and no one
knows better than he that if the Government
did not maintain these rights they would not
be enforced at all in the South.


Can Mr.. Bayard tell US what Mr.. Greeley
honest convictions are ?-his past record or his
present writings.
Year: 1872

Things are little wrong in Sussex among
the Democrats, as may be seen by reference to
our State political items. The dissatisfaction
over the Sheriff nomination and the ring and
anti-riug factions is spreading discomfort all
around. At the little election there was
boilers" ticket in both Georgetown and
Little Creek Hundreds, the Republicans unit
ing with them in Genrgetown
Year: 1872

How To SPEND MoNEY.-First earn it.
Having earned it by industry and work, YOU
will know its value, and feel the pleasure of
investing where full value is given. Don't buy
what You do not want because it is cheap, but
purchase that which you can always u>e-a
suit OF the Sapertine Clothing now being offered
at lower prices than ever by


Bennett e Co
Year: 1872

TIE FUTURE ~ WILMNGToN-A correspondent
of the New York Heratd seeking information IN
political topics, saw Hon. Asa Packer, at Mauch
Chunk. That great organizer of the Industry of
the LehIgh Valley, after making some brief remark
on poitics, turned the conversaton to view of the
future, ndusrlaly, and said al present we believe
that tins narrow strip OF country extending from
Bethlehem to the Wyoming Valley is destined to
play great part in the provdential order OF the
world, and when these hills and valleys will be Justly
valued as a great national prize. Great Britain
may consume her few million tons of coal her greai
iron interests may collapse to an extent that will
leave our Wilmington as the greatest ship building
port in the world our iron-clads and commercial
navy NAV float the ocean in pride. Professors of
natural history and gcnlogIsls already frequent our
valleys for instruction to be again dispensed through
out the world OF science, OF war in the science Of
peace"
Year: 1872

Exposition Hall last night was thronged
with the fashion and beauty Of the city,
and many private carriages were drawn up
at the entrances, awaiting the pleasure of
those who came in them to witness the at
fractions of the first Grand Industrial Ex-
position.


Within a few days large addition has
been made to the goods on exhibition, and
the hall is now a perfect promenade Of
spiendor and magnifcence. We hope it
will not be closed this season, it is such a
nice place for people to pass an hour or two
either in the evening or during the day.
Admission only twenty-five cents. Jaeger's
band and delicious music.
Year: 1872

not get it for that now; tOnnage's scarce;
freight's rising"


The above conversation disclosed some
facts about this business, which shows that
the grain current has, unawares to the peo-
pie, actually set in, and it is already in
creasing in volume from day to day.


The parties operating here now do not
seem to be very communicative fact,
they are much more inclined to buy or sell
than to say anything about how much clear
money they are making, but there is an air
of confidence about them that is truly re-
freshing in these dull times.


The most recent arrival is the Mary Alice
with two barges OF q, 600 bushels each, sold
on contract made thirty or forty days ago.
We have made no attempt to report the sta
tistics of grain elevation within the past
month, and its expectation, but have simply
given an idea of tie trade which will make
New Orleans, whenever the current be-
comes sizeable, a city of equal Importance
with Chicago and New York-will restore
our shattered industries, not yet recovered
from an attack of short crop. The cotton
business has reached its limit, and is not to
be increased. We of New Orleans must
look to other sources if we would swell the
volume of our business, and, hence, feed the
hungry, and cIothe the naked among us.
Iron barges should beintrOduced; the barge
system has proved a success. Everything
should be done to coax the grain of the
Vast hithpr vrhnrn rUa can mt II m bat+op
use than fuel. The subject has already
made some of our slow business men look
alive, and when we say God speed it is only
echoing the great sentiment of the popular
hear
Year: 1872

The great professor who can face the battery
of thousand eyes directed to them on the
roStrum are frequently the most difident Of
men when taken away from their regular sphere
OF labor. There was Professor Aytoun, who
was too timi1 to ask papa for bis wife. Jane
Emily Wilson suggested to him that before
she could give her absolute consent it would
be necessary that he should obtain her father
approval You must speak for me, said
the suitor, " for could not summon courage
to speak to the Professor on this subject"
Papa is in the library, said the lady. Then
you had better go to him." said the sutor
land III wait till you return" The lady pro-
ceeded to the library, and taking her father
affectiOnately by the hand, mentioned that Pro-
feSsOr AytOun had asked her in marriage
She added, Shall accept his offer, papa
He is SO dlffident that he won't speak to you
about is himself Then we must deal ten
derly with his feelings. said hearty old Chris
topher. I'm write my reply on Slip of paper
aud pin it to your back" Papa answer is
on the back Of my dress" said Miss Jane, as
she entered the drawing room. Turning round,
the delighted suitOr read these words "With
the author compliments
Year: 1872

Joint Resolution for the restoration of Captain


Dominick Lynch. Of the United States navy, OF


the active list from the reserved list


Be it resolved by the Senate and House Of Rep
resentslives Of the United States Of America be
authorized TO nominate and by and with the advice
aud consent Of the Senate to appoint, Captain
Dominick Lynch TO the active list Of the navy, as
a captain.


Approved. January 30, 1871.
Year: 1872

Western Whisky is now raised to proof
With oil of vitriol, TO accommodate the growing
callousness of the Western palate. The diff,
Guilty experienced by the distIlers is said to be
that when the liquor Is made sufficiently piquant
for their customers throats it burns All the
slaves out of the barrels.
Year: 1872

The old suit between Commodore Vanderbilt
and the Erie Railway Company. known popularity
as the 'Fve Million Suit." was taken yesterday be-
fore Judge Leonard, OF the Supreme Court, for
formal settlement on the appeal. 1t will be re-
membered that Judge Barnard decided against the
Erie Railway Company. The probability is that it
will reach final decision before the Appellate
Court during the present Winter


The irrepressble George Francis Train has turned
up In new character-this time as the publisher
of an alleged obscene paper called the Train
Ldgle. 1t would look as though he was courting
martyrdom, for upon being arraigned yesterday
before the Court OF Oyer and Terminer to answer
the charge he proclaimed his guilt with an orator.
ical flourish, though on the Indictment being read
he pleaded not guilty. He scorned bail, and was
sent to the Tombs to await his trial.
Year: 1872

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 1O.-Fire was dis
covered this morning issuing from the cabin
of small sloop lying at the dock, foot of
Roanoke street. John French, Captain of
the sloop, was found dead on the cabin
floor with his face and hands horribly
burned and in his right breast deep
wound, supposed to have been made with
q dirk knife. It is thought the Captain
was murdered foT his money, and that the
vessel was fred to conceal the crime.
Year: 1872

Gen. Hancock twill shortly take up bis
headquarters in this city as Commander of
the Military Division of the Atlantic. Gen.
Mcdowell left for louisville yesterday
where he is to have his headquarters.
Year: 1872

SYNAGOGUE TO BE BUILT IN THIS CITY.


Nearly all the religious denominations have a
house of worship in Wilmington, except the
Jewish people, and now it is proposed by them
to erect new building or fit up one to be used
as a synagogue


Messrs F. L. Frank and N Leiberman have
the credit Of leBding this enterprise aud in such
hands, the enterprise will, doubtless. he
carried through to completion. Subscription
books will be opened for donations in aid Of this
church, and when a sufficient amount is raised to
Justify it, the work will be commenced.
Year: 1872

A most extraordinary attempt to COM
NIT suicide is reported from Shcrbernc,
England. 4 man employed as fencer
at Sherberne Castle was found By o
woman, in her kitchen, sitting by the
fire, with blood issuing from his mouth.
blood being upon the floor, and his
neckerchief on fire. She asked him
what he had done, and he replied that
he had tried to blow his brains ont
Assistance was immediately obtained
when the nozzle of pair of bellows
was found lying by his side. The old
man said he had only half done it his
old head was too thick to blow off. 1t
seemed the would be suicide had been
carrying fuses and rock powder about
him, and had drilled hole in the
nozzle of . bellows, converting it into
a kini Of cannon, and inserting the
end of it into his mouth. He had beer
addicted to drink, and had before
threatened /" to make o hole 10 the
water"