Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 3, Number 3, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 July 1872 — Page 5

riTE CO UNTR POLITICIAN.

Who He is and What He is.

^Jast now the country politician ia Jonilng to the surface. An important -ersonage i» our country politician. \le is possessed of considerable natural futility, which has not been cultivated any great eztont in the schools. In jjis own estimation he is a self-made juan and as he thinks over the list of jo called self-made men, he mentally finds his own name in a prominent place. There are not many requisites for a successful politician. If he is able skillfully to manage a few of the leading minds of his village or neighborhood, the rest are sure to follow. Wealth or the ability to command money, is a necessity to his suecess and that wealth must be freely dispensed—or, at least there must be a show of it—as a free giver makes many friends, and though such friends are only like the separate particles of the down upon the thistle, that a breath of air will remove, yet, for the nonce they are his friends.

The time for election is approaching. Our hero is a very discreet man, therefore he must be very reticent at home. Tho women folks must not bo taken into coniidenco as it is not for them to comprehend the sublime mysteries. But there are significant journeys made to town, followed by inexplicable excursions to tho country round. He is more silent at home than ever his brows are knit, and evidently the mode of proceedure is not easy to determine but still the best efforts must be put forth that the proposed end may be attained.

Tho regular politician is not necessarily a candidate for office. lie has been, of course, and expects to be in the future. In order to enter with zest upon his labor, it is required that he should himself have tasted tne sweets of political advancement, and ever afterward, as the noise of the battle comes to his listening ear, like the giant that Jack meets, he scents the blood from afar, and cries, "Dead or alive, I will have some."

Tho past few weeks have been to him weeks of anxiety and fear and trembling. Jlolias labored for the good of the party by endeavoring to get the best men nominated for tho several offices, and these bent men have invariably been his best and most chorishod friends.

Tho candidates from President down lo Supervisor are in the field, anil now come days of constant exertion, followed by many sleepless nights. His wholo soul is absorbed in his task, lie is often surataoned from his home by gravo faces to a conference. We meot hun on the street and he is talking in nn undertono to a group of interested listeners, or gesticulating vehemonUy. Many vigils and fastings, ns tho campaign progresses, are required of our country politician, but his dovotion Is so extreme, that any sacrifice lio can make, when the well-being of his country is at stako, is cheerfully given. lly and b.y tho contest is over, and if defoatod, tho country politician will sit on his front porch and tell his neighbors of tho blunders made, and how he could have managed differently or, if his party is successful, alter the first hurrah is over, ho will, llko a General after a battle, lio down to pleasant dreams, and with the sweet consciousness of having servod well his country, ho rests from his labors until the dis" tribution of government offices is made, whou ho may want his reward,

FA'TS FOB HOT WKATIIKR.—An exchange says tho value of wearing light colored clothing in summer may be judged of from tho following experiments with a thermometer: In the house with opon windows It stood at 90.2 degrees out of doors in the shade, 95 degrees freeley suspended in tho

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feet above tho greensward, 99.5 degrees. In the same position with wot bulb, 79.9 with bulb covered with black silk, 10!.96. When laid upon the grass in the sun, 101 dogroos. Laid upon a white cloth on the grass, 10G degrees, and .^vhen similarly placed on black silk it indicated IIS degrees.

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CROW.—The term "eating crow" as applied to Urooley-DemocratB is likely to flguro largely in tho campaign just commonced, and the readers of Tho Mail will be Interested in knowing its origin, which occurred in this way: A man bet that ho could eat a crow. Tho operation of swallowing the bird waa not entirely agreeable to him. After two or three bites ho said I kin eat crow," and then he munched away at the unpalatable fowl. After a little ho remarked "I kin eat crow but I'm damned it I hanker after it!"

IXTKRMENTS.—The following IS li»t of Interments thocometery sinceour last issue.

July IS—Child tf G. W. Vanlaiullngham, •so yearnuil5ninths—Clioloralufautuia. July 14- ,f Thus. M. Daniels, age 10 ''monfh*— Lung dWtt.

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July 15—Oforge u. Burnett, of 8t. Loots, life 37 vwrs*~lCilleil4§ii railroad. July 14— Martha L. Waldrlp, as* 33 yean —«mall-pox.

July 17—Infant Audrcw Gray—StHl-

%orn. July 17—Chtki of Rev. B. G. Heoshey, age 1 year, 5 months li day»—Inflamatton or the bowels.

July IS—Child of Jacob Lauderteek, age 1 "your and 5 month»-Orsont*ry.

July lt-lnbuil George Ilrlxlv ,mon Out—Pys«»nterv

Julv 19—Infant ot George Urixius, age 7 ionUi»— Dysentery. Julv 20— In tan Ot F. L. Meyer, age Id niontU»—l)y*enter}. V' July 30— InfeutotJamM M. Dish on, age *-'HS d*y»—DreenU'tr.

July 3D—Jlkmea Fo^tst, aged 70 years. s$j MANY patrons of The Mail save aaoh ^number, and at tie end of the year Ijhave the papers bound. A more Interesting volume, in a&er rears cannot be «$thad for the money.

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THE old talk of consolidating the Journal and Gazette has been revived.

HON.R.J.O0L.E8BY, of Illinois, speaks at the Republican Wigwam next Saturday afternoon.

Rev. R. O. Post, preaches to-morrow morning

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THERE will bo regular services in the Second Presbyterian Church to-mor-row. After which the house will be closed till the first Sabbath in September.

THE Pythian Knights of this city are arranging for a big excursion to Greencastle on the 15th of August, when the lodges of the State will congregate there.

SAY what you please, the most artful, graceful, oleaginous flop in the annals ot politics in this western country was that of the Tall Sycamore, at Spencer, on Thursday. There's talent, my boy

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ANY one who could grumble at the pleasant melange of sun-shine and showers, warm days and cool nights^ pleasant breezes an$ absence of dust, this week, would grumble at a residence in Paradise.

THEY tell some reckless stories of tho uncleanlinoss and cheap management in a down town boarding house. The latest is that a pound of its butter appeared at a neighboring barber shop to get its hair cut.' t' -*»,

ANOTHER FINE PAINTING.—W. R. Freeman, the artist, placed on exliibitian last evening at Central Book Store another fine painting, which is attracting the attention of the lovers of the beautiful in art. It is entitled the "Orphan's Appeal," and is happily conceived. The painting seems faultless, while the slightly bowed head, meekly up-cast eyes, the look so timid, yet imploring, tell their story more forcibly than words can express.

THE "bull fight," at the Fair Grounds on Thursday, which, had it been conducted with earnestness, according to the programme, would have been a disgrace to the age and community in which we live, resulted in nothing more than a miserable farce. Drunkenness and fighting caused more damage to the disreputable crowd than to the quiet, inoffensive taurine. Toute's Band, which a year or two since refused to play for a colored procession, furnished th® music, but are no proud of the engagement. !"v 1"^

THE police have mado some uninvited calls this week upon tho houses of ill-repute in this city. Among others the aristocratic mansion of Mrs. Jennie Wynings, corner of Walnut and Second streets, was adjudged by tho Mayor, after considering tho matter over night, a house of bad character, and the proprietress was called on [for $32,25 in fines and costs. She put on a bold front, made a strong defense and took an appeal to a higher court, which will probable be the last we shall hear of her, until she Is arrested upon anotherslmilar charge.

SMii.L-rox. Mayor Thomas informed us last evening that there is only one case of real small-pox in the city. This is Mrs. Gray, down in Ellis' row, who, although giving birth to twin children since taken with the disease, is doing well. One of the children died.

Three children in different parts of the city have slight attacks of yarioloid —about well.

Mrs. Waldrip, on north Fourth street, who was discovered with small-pox on Friday of last week, was removed to the hospital, where she died on Monday. Her attending physician did not know it was small-pox until the disease had so far progressed that recovery was impossible. The neighbors freely visited her and it is feared that other oases may oorne from this ignorance.

There are no patients now at the pest hospital,

SOME complaints come to our ears in regard to the treatment of persons sent to the Poor Asylum. The latest instance Is that of a man Injured on a railroad who was sent out by the Ladle's Aid Society. The County Physician gave blm nothing but a blue mow pill each day—probably tho cheapest thing he had at hand. Erysipelas setting in his injured foot, he left the institution and came to Dr. Pence, who gave him proper medicine. These complaints, whether true or false, deserve attention of the proper authorities. The Superintendent is a good man, and we have no fault to find with the county physician, but the question arises whether the system of farming out our paupers to the lowest bidder Is not a pernicious one. We know that the sum paid the county physician will not compensate him for his services snd purchase proper medicines for these unfortunates.

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THE Journal this morning dishes up some exceedingly spicy reading. It is eagerly sought after, and ot course is rapidly increasing in circulation.

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THE Democratic County Convention is assembling at one o'clock, just as we go to press, and of course we cannot give the names of the fortunato canid at

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IT IS very probable that the machine shops of the Logansport, Qjrawfordsville & Southwestern Railroad will be located in this city, in which case the company w.'U build extensive works. Let them be encouraged. ]"iV*-*

TERKE-HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL. JULY 20. 1872.

LOCAL SHORT STOPS.

No fear of small-pox. The red flag is fading. .V Railroad travel is light just now. Father Gavazzi will be here on Tues-

The rural people are looking in upon us to-day. Apples will be abundant and cheap this season.

No Greeley ratification in this city yet. Why? Rise with the lark, but don't go on a lark at night.

The burglars do not molest or make us afraid any more. Straw hats occasionally show which way the wind blows. "'"V 't'

Our city is extraordinarily healthy for this season of tho year. The railroads will sell efc'urion tickets to Barnumn's show visitors.

There is too much fast driving for safe pedestrianism these evenings. One more small-pox death this week, which we hope will end the fatal list.

Small peach stones with a thin skin on them have appeared in this market. It is said that six more circus shows want to visit this city before tho season ends.

Cooler weather is awaited for resumption of work on the Rpse Artesian "t-W- ft Jf, well.

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Seath xfe Hager are now prepared to manufacture one hundred cars a month.

Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.

About the commonest social vice, and the one that" is the most abhorred, is advice, \tt-j s," *4U a$iPL

There are only eighteen paupers at the Poor Asylum, eight of whom are insane.

There is a lull in public amusements that is

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weather. We have two excellent bands to musically enthuse patriots during the campaign. y' i^i V-v if j.

Barnum's show comes from Indianapolis and goes fom here to Vincennes and Evansville.

All signs fail in dry weather," and so has the St. Swithin sign indicating

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forty day's rain. «^r)1 All interested in the library enterprise are invited to the Terre Haute House this evening.

Never do any work before breakfast. If it is necessary to work before breakfast, have your breakfast first. ,s,

What has become of "the oldest inhabitants" who were last April predicting a cold, wet, chilly summer?

Four weeks hence you can shoot prairie chickens with impunity—or rather, with your little shot gun.

If you want to part company with' files in your house, fumigate the rooms lightly with carbolic acid and leave the windows open. 1

The time to possess your soul in patience is when your hat blows off in the street, and your eyes are too full of dirt to see which way it goes.

The Dolly Varden March is the latest feature at picnics—the young ladies standing in a row and the joung men passing along the line and kissing each good-night.

Giving good advice to the children of other people is a common recreation with people whose success in the education of their own offspring has not been conspicuous.

Morning naps are now' very materially interfered with by the flies. They are busy little reminders that time flies, and that it is the early bird that catches the worm on the fly. £7,*,'.*.

TnE list of interments iu the cemetery this week shows the Jusual summer mortality in the ranks of the children, and should warn parents to be on their guard, that the little ones may be protected from the complaints incident to the summer months and tho season of unripe, decayed and unwholesome fruits and vegetables. 4

THE Criminal Court met one morning this week and granted Alfred Dorain leave of absence for two years. Mr. Do rain was employed at the blast furnace, and was found in possession of a coat belonging to Supt. Crawford. He will spend the two years with Col. Shnler, warden of the Southern penitentiary.

IT IS mentioned as a curious fact by old woodsmen that the beech and sycamore trees are never struck by lightning, though found in close proximity to oak, hickory and trees of other species that have been seamed or torn to pieces by the subtle fluid.

—ONE-THIRD YOUR LIFE is spent in bed. The greatest comfort is obtained by using the Woven Wire Mattress. When "sleep is life" to all ot us, and health and happiness as well, the only wonder is that so manr poor articles, in this line, are sold, as long as a Wire Mattress can be procured. And, rather than not have one, we should prefer to economize in something else, and pay the slight additional expense of so perfect an article. But the Company need make no apology for the price ftv, although the first cost is somewhat more than a common spring, these beds are vtrih the money and much of the extra expense can be saved in the thin covering necessary. Then, too, they we warranted lo be entirely exempt from repairs for five yean. Take one on thirty days trial. For sale by

E. D. HARVKV, E3 Main street.

—THE best and cheapest Flating Machine can be found at Sbryer Bros.

—THE ladies are requested to call at Vieira's Hair store and examine the most beautiful switches that ever came to is it

—CIGARS, Yara and Havana, five and ten cents. The best in the city for the money. Plenty proof at P. O. Lobby to back this statement. Call and see. —TALK about your roal Hair Switches, Braids and Curls, and submit that A nerz A Co. were the first ones in this city who mado.the prices go down, by bringing on a large stock and selling them at their usual small rate of profit.

—Many ol our people have gone and others are going to the watering places and seaside resorts, carrying with them the elegant, substantial and convenient trunks put up by V. G. Dickhout, the popular trunk manufacturer. —THE Raffle of a Gold Watch, for the benefit of Providence Hospital, took place Thursday the 11th inst., at a picnic held at Lock port, some miles distant from Terre-Haute. Tho successful number was 150 the bolder of this number will receive watch by presenting it to the Rev. John B. Ch&ssi. —J. B. LIPPINCOTT A Co., Philadelphia, the well-known Publishers, Booksellers and Stationers, have established a Book and Stationery store in in tnis city, Nort-east corner Sixth and Main streets, occupying the East half of W. H. Paige A Co's Music Store. They are fast filling up with one of the largest and finest stocks ever before in Western Indiana, and propose to increase the same as their trade demands. During the last week the agency has received over a ton of Books and papers. Should their trade demand, they will place on this market a freight-train load of books and papers, fresh from their manufactories. They have now in stock a fine collection of Standard Books all kinds of Writing Paper, Initial Pap6r in an abundance. The agency does not buy goods of Drummers' Wholesalers, and the like. All this vast expense is saved, as their goods come from J. B. Lippincott A Co's manufactories, fresh, bright, new and last of all, but not least, at reasonable prices. —BARNUM'S GREAT SHOW. This great moving miracle of the age, is attracting tremendous crowds wherever its exhibitions are given, the various railroads along the line of the route,running excursion trains at half fare, and although three exhibitions are given every day, the great tents prove altogether too small to hold the vast multitudes in attendance. Nothing to equal this great show was ever before known, and as one ticket—which costs but fifty cents—admits to the entire exhibition, it is not strange that the mammoth pavilions are crowded to overflowing at each performance. We understand that the Yanbalia, the Danville A Chicago, and other roads running into Terre Haute, will carry passengers at reduced rates on the day of Barnum's show. The Vandalia roadannounces that they will carry passengers from Greencastle and Effingham to Terre Haute, and tho Danville A Chicago, from Danville to Terro Haute, on the 3lst, at half fare. The other roads will doubtless follow suit. Look out for a crowd on "Barnum's day." —Knowles, American Insect Destroyer established in 1856, for the destruction of water bugs, ants, moths, bed bugs, fleas, lice upon animals, also for putting away ladies furs and woolen goods, etc. Entire satisfaction given or money refunded. Sold by Knowles, 185 Main street. —FARMERS—Before buying call and see Shyer Bros., they sell good goods very cheap for cash.

Don't fail to see their improved excelsior Cider Mills. WORKS OF ART AND ITALIAN STATUARY.—It being many years since a collection of Marble and Alabaster Statuary has been offered to tho citizens of Terro Haute, Signor L. Topi informs the public that this afternoon and evening he will offer an elegant collection, to be sold at auction. The articles are now on exhibition in Ross' Block, in the room formerly occupied by Anton Shide as a music store. The closing salo will be made on Monday evening. I'JNi C»E0* HAYWARD A Co.,

Auctioners.

—SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE.— Until the close of the season we will give a reduction of ten per cent, on all goods sold, and sell all summer goods at net cost, for cash only

ERLANGER A CO.

—GREAT KNOCK DOWN* SALE!—We do not extol, but hereby we call, upon one and all, whether great or small— whether short or tall, who can climb or fall, to go any way at all, by steamboat or yawl, by railVay or canawl, to the Popular Store of Overholtz Balding A Wall, and by pointing an awl, by shaking a shawl, by flourishing a maul, or by knocking them sprawl, make them show you those Dry Goods and Notions, at No. 80 Main street, 88 Main street. —WHO brought down the prices of Real Hair Switches, so they are in reach of everybody A. HERZ A Co.

Great Opera House Bazaar.

—Who ever heard of real hair being sold as cheap as RiddUt is now selling it. —Wine and cider vinegar at Strong's., —More new tens at Riddle *.

—WANTED.—Afew more reliable men to sell the Hows SEWING MACHXKB In this and adjoining counties. The only machine without a flmlt. Call on, or address Sidney SpeeJ, Manager. Office on Ohio street, between 5th and

—FANS at 10 cents, others charge 20 cents. Fans at 50 cents, others charge |1,00.

Fans at 75 cents, worth $1.50. Parasols cheapI cheap! chcap! Corsets cheap! cheap! cheap! Hoopskirts cheap! cheap! cheap!' Hosiery chcap! cheap! cheap!' Collars at half price. \4\^t Embroideries cheaper than ever. We beat them all.

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2in GreatOpera House Bazaar. —Jos. Kasberg's Bindery, opposite the Post Office is where the people go for good binding. All the printing offices, with one exception patronize him. if

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—Physicians and druggists are earnestly solicited to call and examine the fine line of Pharmaceutical Preparations, Elixirs, Wines, Syrups, Ac., being manufactured at the laboratory of Buntin A Armstrong, Pharmaceutical Chemists, No. 168 Main street. They employ none but the best talent and use nothing but puro chemicals.

—Parasols to sell or give away, at Riddle's. —Sugar's retailed at wholesale prices by Strong.

—Underwear cheaper than you can make it, at Riddle's. -Strong has choice fresh teas and sells low. „f,, —Buy fans of Riddle and keep' cootf —For the cheapest groceries call at Strong's, sign of the Steaming Coffee Pot. —Riddle has the correct city time, jf —I tell you Riddle sells fans cheap. —Strong roasts Rio Laguagra and Java Coffees every day, and will grind the same to order, without charge.

MASK DOWN.

We have marked a line of b«a«tiftal Japanese Poplins down to 12 l9eents per yard.

Ladles fine Oanie Undervesta, regs lar made, keth len* and aberl sleev ed, to close at east.

Fine Silk Mitts, eostln* #1.73, will be said at $1,00, finer geeda proportionately law.

Taffeta, Lisle Thread ssd Berlin Gloves In Misses slses redneed 50 per cent.

Banner weight Hosiery at attractive prices. A few daaen Lisle Thread Half Hase. sllfffatly naanlded by a damp wall, for sale cheap. gUk Ties, Haws and Lace Gaads redneed to absolute east.

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The handsome bride accompanied her husband on a southern tour bearing the best wishes of many warm Mends.

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$2,000 WORTH OF HOSIERY

Men's, Women's and Children's, to be sold, beginning SATURDAY. Gents'

Brinish A Hose, 25 cents per pair

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Scale of Prices for Ladies.

Unbleached Cotton Hoae, 6} Cts.

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White 8 cents.

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Ladies, ask for our 50c Hose a* -h -u* i-.

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Clocked How, 40 cents.!2!T25

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Wide Top Hose, 35 cents.

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English Cotton Hose, 50, GO,

90,1 00, and 1 25 cents. I Ladies'

Balbriggan Hose, 50 and 60 Cts.

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Extra Long Hose, 25, 35 and 40

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10,15 anf 20 cents. These are half prices! Remember Saturday Morning,

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TUELL, RIPLEY & DEMING'S.

Striped Grenadines, Reduced to 121-2 cento per yard.

Large Stock of Summer Prints, at 10 cents per yard^

Wash Poplins and Fancy Dress Goods,

OF VARIOUS KNDS,

Reduced to 121-2,15 and 20 cents per yard.

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lapiiiii Snitingd, Redneed to 13, 18,20 and 10 eeats, frooa Prices 10 lo S3 Cento per Yard Higher.

Laee Points and Jackets, to Close Oat.

W. S. Byce & Co.

Pertalea aad Plqnea, at Bedaeed Prices. j.

In order to present stronger attractions than a great rpdaction *a Drfltf Goods alone would effect, we will for a short time make lower prioea oa every article in stock. Everything will be called Into^ requisition to malae W

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2,000 Yards Best1400 Lawns, at 191-» eents per yartf#

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