Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 8, Number 26, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 22 December 1877 — Page 7

THE MAIL

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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

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THE MAYOB AND T. T.

The following letter will explain itself. It is needless for T. T. to say to the readers of Ihe Mail that it is a severe strain upon his modesty to allow the letter to appear iii this column, bat the argent request of the Mayor himself, and many other citizens, for its publication, leave him no choice Jn the matter. So here it in:

MATOB'B OFFICE, Dec. 18,1377,

JIojf.T. T. Es«.: Dear ifir.•—1 ha*ten to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of an admirable lull length likeness of yourself, which 1 havo Just received hi rosponne to a request made public this day through the columns of The Mall, allow me to express my blgli appreciation, not only of the picture itself, both as a work of artandafalthfal reproduction of your form and lenturo, but also of the promptness of your response. The work was in my hands, rrioist Irom the press, before the return to my office of the messenger by whem 1 had sent my note to The Mall. Such eagerness to gratify the public and its humble representative, the Mayor, Is worthy of especial commendation. Others might Have been as prompt, If they had possessed your facilities fjr becoming ac qualnted with my desires.

It is true, sir. that onr citizens are familiar with these lineaments, which, for a year or more, have appeared regularly at the head of the column which you edit with sueh transcendent intellectual power and skill, but nevertheless it is exceedingly desirable that tho likeness of one who has so constantly made his voice iheard in the public affairs of the city, and in the^prl vats aflblrn of many of ltslcltisens, should have a place of greater prominence than in the coltimm of a newspaper. Allow me to say, my dear sir, that while wo owe much in this city to tho enterprise, intelligence and high moral character of our local press generally, 1 an sure that I only give voice to the sentiments, not only of the general public, but evtn ot the newspaper fraternity, when Isay that tie Intelligence, ontorprl'w and moral tone manifested in your column aie of a peculiar character, seldom witucfwed htro or elsewhere. If at any time you HIIOUUJ chauce to depart this life—which calamity may the higher powers long avert—I cannot doubt that tho resolutions and obituary notices which would Immediately appear would be of the most flattering character. In fact, sir, I vlslate no confidence in assuring you that I nave frequently heard from private citiseus, and member* of tho pre*a, an expression of groat unwllllagnets, I may say even of earnest deslie to prepare for you a most flattering obituary notice, and I myself, sir, would deem It a great pleasare to draft the customary resolutions of lespecl. llut trusting, for tho welfare of our city, and more especially fur your own personal comfort, th«t this privilege may be long denied, 1 aiu, with profound respect, and deep gratitude, 11. FAIMIIANKS. Mayor.

There aro one or two expressions in tho above letter in which, at first reading, T. T. thought he detectod a tinge of irony, but as the Mayor assures him that nothing of tho sort was intended, T. T. at once banished the idea. Ue ought perhaps to add, that the second picture roceivod(by the Mayor, was also one of the contributors to Tho Mail. Using a lady, T. T. is not at liberty to giyo her name to tbo public, bat he may hint that she la a particular frieud of our worthy fellow oltizm, Mr. Rippetoe. And now a few words on what is uppermost in tho minds of most readers of The Mail,

CniUaTMABOm*.

Ah tho tune draws uear in wnich "the universal heart of man recognises the claims of the family as infinitely nearer and dearer than the claims of the world, there is much anxious and loving conjecture as to what article will be moat appropriate as the free will offering of friendship or affection. There are certain treasures hidden away in nooks and corners, or under lock and key, concerning which you reflect With feelings you deem it dertdodly le»t not to utter, and articles enter into evou the quietest and most orderly houses in a surreptitious kind of way, altogether "unbeknown" to the family io general while aome of you who are not generally very brilliant, are as shining lights in the tact which you display In discovering what your friends would like to have without signifying your intention to present It. When the bustle and surmise of preparation rcat ihe culminating poiit of the long expected Ohriataaas Kve, and the stockings hang limp and lean in close prox': Uy to thehreplace, in utiany households iker® is an eager desire for the children to go to bed, and a determination on their parte not only to sit up until the last moment, but also to return and peep through the keyhole, which tea Mr evidence that original sin lies at the foundation of their youthful yet incredulous natures for the urchins of the present era are exceedingly wise in their day asd gwnwratlon, and too many of tbom are disposed to be seep* tios in regard to Kris Kringle, or ben* lias concerning good Saint Nicholas. It seems hard that those beautiful old perstitions fv H.jg ieto disrepnte, but this is suck *& age wf reason that "Young

America" will not be satisfied with anything short of mere commonplace, material fact.

The German custom of the Christmas tree is one which has, to some extent, become Americanized, and as a religious institution, It ranks high in tbeeeMmS' tion of even the most unruly Sunday school scholar, who realizes that among the myriad of twinkling lights upon the tree bangs something which is to be a joyful surprise to him or her Individ ually, and which has been placed there to celebrate the entrance into the world of Him who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not." In many private families the evergreen will be introduced, bearing much fruit in the way of cornucopias, neckties, gloves, scarfs, bandkerchieiis, and thousand and one other tokens of affection snd good will and in the general joy let it be hoped that there will be no selfishness to mar the festivities of the occasion by discontent about the present not being just what was expected. We all like to give one another things that are graceful and dainty and elegant, but in very many instances our means may not justify so doing and as money is not unusually plentiful at this holiday season, let each resolve to expect more of the gifts of the heart in the way of pleasant smiles and kindly words, and to be satisfied with even a homely token of remembrance, cocfident that if the present were a better one you would be equally welcome to it.

In a family circle the intrinsio value of the article presented Li a matter of no particular moment. In a familiar and loving household, gifts come much ofteaer than once a year, and unless there be a natural spirit of greed, gratitudo seems ready for "spontaneous combustion" over a collar or handkerchief, or even a pair of gloves, but there are others toward whom we feel a natural kindness, and to whom we desire to give something as a token thereof. It is one of the promises that the poor we shall have always among us, aDd it is also a rational kind of benevolence to assist the needy at our doors rather than subscribe sums for the relief of those we understand to be afar off. At this Christmas season a gift may bo made as a gift, and not as a charitable donation, and our poor neighbor's heart made glad by a present given so quietly and kindly that self respect is not interfered With by its acceptance. There a great deal in the manner ef giving, and some people are ostentatious over a present of a darning needle, but the recipient is generally vexed over tho part he or she is called upon to act in accepting it with all due thankfullness and humility. It is rather a cruel hardness to p!ace a friend under a sense of personal obligation by 'giving something for which the circumstances of ono who accepts it will not justify a suitable return, and unless such presents come irom near and dear relations, sensitive people would prefer not being distinguished by such tokens of regard.

The domestics of the lamily aro not generally forgotten at this season of the year, nor is it well that they should be, for a good "he!p" does much to make a housekeeper's existence a blessing instead of a burden but their presents are also subjects for study and research, as in many instances they value what they get according to what it costs, and criticise the donor of a poor articlo most unmercifully. An amusing instance of ill will being returned where gratitude was expected in a case of this kind, occurred upon a certain Christmas morning four or five years back. A lady well knowu for her kindliness of disposition had engaged a German girl, who spent some live or six weeks in her service, and as Christmas came near at hand, Mrs. determined Katrina

should not be overlooked in tbe general rejoicing. She went out and purchased a set of cheap jewelry and twelve or fifteen yards of alpaca. Calling Katrina into tho dining room, she wished her

A Merry Christmas,"and presented the dress and jewels. Katrina bad delicate feelings. She was surprised, but not Just as Mrs. bad expected. Bursting iuto tears, she threw the jewelry on the floor, declaring she never would wear it, as it was "not all gold aud, inspecting the texture of the dress, she threw the alpaca on the floor with more tears, and a declaration that she would never wear it either, as it was "not all wool." Finally she gathered up the articles and left the room with an air of such offended digaity that her mistress regretted exceedingly that she had remembered h«r in her preparations at all. Therefore, kind reader, T. T's parting injunction is that, even though you alight tho friend of your heart, or tbe child of your love, make ample provision for tbo expectations of the "kitchen cabinet," and forget not to provide a genuine article, if you would avoid the penalty of your ipaid servant's severe displeasure. TK sta tkofYerreha utet ll (Washington Post.}

Quite a number of tbe most prominent officials and ex-ofBdals at the Capttel are resident* of the beautiful* little city of Torre Haute, In the Wabash Valley Among those are Secretary Thompson, Senafcot Voorheos,and ex-Minister Nelson. Senator Booth was formerly a resident of that city, and his parents now reside there. TVirre Haute thinks there is no other city of its sits that can boast of three orators equal to Messrs. Voorbees, Thompson and Nelson. They are heroes of many great campaigns. Colono! Nelson made one hundred aod eight speeches in the canvas of 1888.

Da. HARBSI LTVBR Pitxe have been used by tbe pabita for many years, and never has an instance come to our knowledge of their foiling to relievo or restore to health the suffering aick whoa they hare been thoroughly and faithfully used. Ftor sale by ail druggists.

Hunley's for Hosiery.

Husks and Nubbins,

ico. aw*

CHRISTMAS.

Ai Cbrlstrass play ant males (good ehe&Y Fei Christmas comes but oneea year.

Bring holly leaves of polished green, The Christinas feast is bravely set, And over all the earth, I ween,

The oountiess Christmas gutsts are met Christmas timet That man must be a misanthrope Indeed, in whose breast some thing like a Jovial feeling Is not roused—in whose mind some pleasant associations are not awakened—by the recurrence o! Christ mas- Dickt ns.

Again we stand upon the threshold of "the holidays"—the year's season of merry-making. I think we give them a warmer welcome as the years pass over our heads. Work tells in time, and our appetite for play sharpens. It's meet the year should end with a holiday It is along time we work hard and pa tiently, through the budding spring, the sultry and scorching summer, the golden autumn, into tbe bleak, bare days of winter, and we deserve a little rest and play. We shall be tbe happier, work the better and live the longer for it. Now, at length, for a short season we put aside our tasks and see what all our toiling has brought us. Many a time in the long, hard struggle the poet's faith came near dying in our hearts, and we almost felt that life was but an empty dream. What did all our toiling bring us but the food which enabled us to toil more? What joy was there in life but a vain chase after joys which ever fled from us? Christmas brings answer to the question. Seated round the table of reunion, loaded with its grateful bounties, looking into eyes of love and friendship, listening to the voices of other days, we feel that our lives are not empty, but filled with real and earnest enjoyment. And when in warm and cosy parlors, when the lamps are lighted, we watch the children and young men and women (who seem children yet to us) mingling in merry sports, the truer and better meaning ^f life bursts upon us like a vision from Heaven. Then it is that all the dull, weary days of the past seem but the rounds of a golden ladder by which we have mounted up to a joyful Elysium. Each age has deemed the new-born year The fittest time for festal cheer And well our Christmas sires of old Loved when the year its course had rolled, And brought blithe Christmas back again, With all its hospitable train. —Soott.

It is the holidays of life that are its "golden mile-stones," and mark the way we have come. As we look back the sober and common place sirks into oblivion and these never-to-be-forgot-ten days rise up bright and radiant. It is such memories that make our lives beautiful and give us strength for the hours of trial.

It is a ioyous bustle and activity that heralds the approach of this feasting season of tbe year. The shop windows fairly blaze with spangled toys. We may study a' slnglo one for an hour. The four quarters of the globe have poured their treasuros behind that pane. Watoh the children as they linger over the.Noah's arks, the gold-decked drummers, the flashing dolls, whistles,drums, fire engines and all tbe magic of the Arabian Nights. How they fancy Santa Claus filling his capaoious pockets Irom that effulgent store! If Christmas made none but the little folks happy it would be a grand success..

Let us make the most of our holidays. They come none too often. We capnot afford to lose one of them. Let us put aside our tools and implements of whatever kind and fling ourselves with test and spirit into the season's revelry. With feasting and merriment let us forget for awhile all that is hard and disagreeable in our lives «nd taste of the luxury of enjoyment,. ,, _f,'1 I

It Is something to know how to keep Christmas well. It is not enough to be happy yourself but you must make others happy. Look about you and from your acquaintance search out some poor cbiid or widow to whom some simple gift that you will not feel the loss of, will make this Christmas stand out in memory for years to come. Send your gifts to them in sujli a way that they will not know who the giver is and gracefully remind them thus that they are not altogether forgotten. And you will have your reward.

And it was always said of him. that he knew how to ke* Christmas well, if any man alive owestd the knowledge. May that l» truly said of os. and all of us! And so, a« Tluy Tim observed, God bless Us Kvery One!—Dickens.

MARR1AOK HCKSSE8. Tbe following marriage licenses havo been Issued since onr last report:

Henry Adams and 8ar*h P. Harmon. John X. ItrlwliM and Lutetia B. Klllngswortb.

John H. Taylor and Emm» Rich e. Ed ward W. Elliott attd Nancy J. Payne. Joined F. Turner an* Rebecca A. Praxes.

ASK your Druggist or Dealer lor a copy of Dr. Barter's Dutch English Almanac for 1878. It Is free to all, la full of valuable and Important Information, and should be in the hand* of every one. To be had of all Druggists.

Tas Oolonnkde Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa., sustained Its well-meriud reputation, and, If possible, earned greater, with Its patrons, during the '•Centennial Exhibition."

Avoid (he Crowd

Of the afternoon by going to Foster Brothers in tho morning to get your Holiday Goods. Dress Goods, Cloaks, Shawls^ Nubias and Fancy Goods in gtoat abundance.

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Brackets and Norelties, at Cent Store.

Robbers only S3e at tbo

ManufoctarMrs* Sale, 138 Main st. bet. 3rd and 4th.

Hunley's for Nubias, Scarfs and Jackets.

Dressed Turkeys, Dressed Turkeys, Dressed Turkeys, Dressed Turkeys, Dressed Chickens, Dressed Chickens,' Dressed Chickens, Dressed Chickens,

Choice Figs in Small Antes, Choice Figs in Small Boxes, Choice Figs in

Small Boxes, Choice Figs in Small Boxes,

Fine Honey, Fine Honey, Fine Honey, Fine Honeyj

All Varieties Raising All Varieties Raisins, All Varieties Raisins, All Varieties Raisins,

Apples, Apples, Apples,.

Apples, WRIGHT** KING'S.

Motto Brackets

With glass and backs, only 40c at tWfialfGent Store of L. Rosenborg. An immense variety of other Christmas goods a stock not excelled in the

Btate.

Remember the

piano to be given away and do not pass by the Half-Cent Store without stepping in and pricing the goods.

WILL IT PAY

To have our pictures framed by J. F. Probst, 523M Main street? One trial will answer the question.

Repairing.

We are fully prepared to REPAIR all kinds of sewing machines at small cest and on short netice. No delays, and work in all cases warranted to give satisfaction. We keep a full stock of needles, pares and attachments for all machines also the "Old Reliable" Singer machines for safe cheap for cash or on monthly iustallmants. Office, 806 Main street. J. A. MARSHALL,

Dealer.

iTPAYS

To have our pictures framed by J. F. Probst, 52334 Main street, is what those say that have done so.

Hunley's for Gloves.

JUST RECEIVED

Five cases more of those men's fine calf boots, which we are selling for $3.50 at the Manufacturers' Sale, 326 Main street between 3rd and 4th.

IT DON'T PAY

To spend a small fortune for picture frames when J. F. Probst, 523Js Main street, sells them so remarkably cheap.

LA WHENCE dt WHITE

Are doing a rushing business on the south east corner of Fourth and Cherry. Their bread and other Bakery goods give satisfaction and their lunch counter is immensely popular.

A Card.

Having purchased Mr. Arleth's interest, I am again doing business solely for myself at the well known stand,on South Fourth street. I return my sincere thanks to all my old customers for the past favors, and will be very glad to reoeive calls from them and from everybody in want of Saddlos, Harness and oollars and goods in my lino. As I do my own cutting, oversee tbe whole manufacturing department, manufacture my own saddles, harness and collars, I guarantee to give satis&otion to all who come. PETER MILLER.

—Mens' calf boots, 12.00, at tbe Manufacturers* Sale, 328 Main St., between 3rd and 4th.

LACES

We open to-day the largest assortment and

tlie

4fcc.

most exquisite

patterns in Jfceal Ijaees, consisting of Duchess, Heal Points, Point Applique, Valencinnes. Thread, Sse. Also, Torchon Scarfs, Duchess9 *Barhes9 Scarfs, Bows, JEndi, de. Real Point and Duchess I*aee Flounces, Handkerchiefs,

J. F. JAURIE & GO. Marble Palace.

ftcsiXBss MBM should know that ag advertisement Inserted in Thursday'* and Saturday's Mail will Ml Into tbe hands of 20,000 persons. Tho Mall la sold on Satnrday by more than lfiO newsboya. Tbo Thursday paper goes to almost every postofBce within fifty miles ot this city. It is sold by newsboys on the street* of all tbe surrounding towns All advertisements go into both papers ft* one price. The Mail is the people's paper—everybody takes it. Ten centsa line Is all that Is charge for local or personal advertisements—five cents a line far each paper. Cheapest and best advertising aflbeded by any paper in tbo city.

MANTMB8 AUD OBA TJB8 Havo yon been in to see tbe now Mantles and Gtstea Mooro A Haggn*7 havo lost opened. It Is deeidedly tbo finest lot over broogbt to this city. They are beautiful beyond doserlpCton, snd no one contemplating patting in one or more shot/Id All to see them and learn tbo low prtoee at which they are

jyALL ARE DELIGHTED, Everybody can use it. Ladies and children make the Finest scroll Work

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PIANOS

SEE THE RUSH FOR

A. A AUSTIN & GO'S.

CENTENNIAL SAWS, REVOLVERS AND GUM GENTLEMEN'S BOOL 7 BLACKING CASES. BARNEY dc BERRY'S AOME AND SHIRLEY SKATES, AND BEST LINE OF IVORY AND PLATED KNIVES IF THE CITY.

with ft: Fans, Card Receiver*. &e Buy a Bracket Saw for your boy or girl. It will keep them hoiue and employed. They can EARN MONEY with it. Twenty-five Fancy Designs, and Four Saw Blades with each wm»iiin« It is built entirely of Iron is of Neat Design and Nicely Finished an ornament for any houso

.. -Ladiesand Gentlemen, by calling, will see many

S O I A W A E E S E N S A. G. AUSTIN & CO.

Important Reduction in Prices

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BUCKEYE CASH STORE

Standard brown sheetings al 7 cents per yard. Fancy ginghams at 8 cents. Prints 4 to cents. Flannels, wool blankets, jeans, oasaimeres, beaver oloths, etc., essentially reduced. Superior handmade bed oomforts very cheap. In plkin and fancy dress goods, all the former

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IB. EHRLICH

jV ,j .... lain the field with a fine Paisley Shawl, worth $50, lo be given awav on

JANUARY 15, 1878.

•Each purchaser ot $5.00 worih of go'nl-t at ray *t-re, for c»nh, will receivo a numbered ticket, and on January 15, a disinterested cimoiiuee will draw the ticketa. The number drawn corresponding with thenumber of the prize, drawn the ,,

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This taste that

winter,

P. PROBST, —Dealer In— MOULDINGS,

$50 00 SHAWL,

PICTURE*mMES!

mi MAUI sTHJaer.

Matures of evenr description trmuA in the tno» approved manner, aod at the lowraxes.

Frame*of Heavy polished walnotand cUt may size rrom at prtee* ranging flrotn 50 oeot* to

Which will be on exhibition in ths ehow window at my store until that date. %,/.

Price with Drill, S5.G0 without 4.50

Fiftb and Main Streets.

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FOR ZREHSTT

cent goods reduced to 10 cents other

grades In same proportion. Alpaoas, mohairs and cashmeres, reduced 15 to 20 1 percent. Black gros grain and fancy silks, alike reduction. Cloaks, shawls, suits, etc, the same. Ladies' and gentlemen's underwear, gloves, hosiery, ribbons, scarfs, bows, collars, etc., in the same category. The Buckeye Unlaundrled Shirts formerly sold at one dollar, are now 85 cents. In short, the reduction is general throughout every department, and will be seen at [onoe. A nice assortment of furs very cheap.

Just Receired and Now on Sale: TIIE CELEBRATED

PEARL SHIRTS!*

This is the the BEST SHIRT manufactured in America, at the price, ONE pOLLAR. Made of the best Warnsutta muslin, the bosoms are 3-ply /*£N made of tho best linen each ply is guaranteed all linen tbe workmanship superior to any other a perfect it an a an to iv satisfaction in every particular. ^ffi"Give them a trial for the truth's sake. •For sale only at thov

BUCKEYE CASH STORE! W. S. RYCE &c CO.*

fy,

ORGANS

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L. KUSSNER'S

PALACE OF MUSIC,

213 Ohio Sttfe6t.

Remember that in renting oltber of tbo above Instrument*, for six months, $ and tben buying a Piano or O'gin, the rent paid will be applied as part purchase Parents

Give Tour Children a Chance

renting an Instrument for them, and if they show talent anif for music, buy them a piano or organ at tbo end of six months. Don't forget

THE PALACE OP MUSIC,. E

No. 313 OHIO STREET,

Is tho place wbero a good selection of renting Instruments can be seen and selected from.

FULTON O MARKET OXSTEB

HOUSE,

-—tl» MAIN STREET,

tbe season through. X. C. RAFFERTT St CO.

AMUEL MAGILL, ATTOAJTBY AT LAW: OflSee wlih V. O. Buff, north side Ohio street, between Tbiid and Fourth.

HMCUI attention to eolieetiooa, probate bsunntwi and bankrupt practice.