LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 017 189 355 HoUinger Corp. pH 8.5 I J riV'rV.-^^": . r-^^^Xv. —■i..yi^^"'%j. "■ f /4 ^ ^^ ^'^^''^ 1^ '^ fa r , v^^J J. I j4 u unda 7 ' Fress Q: :^ (J^v II SV ^< m "^^- >^^x..y= 1'i, PKKSS CO., PRINTBB8, 18 BBAVER STREET, ALBANY, N. Y r '^: < CMiRlE2S' .-iDSSESS TO THE PATRONS OF THE !ji3jt3^U ?Pre^3S^ -M^- )/00E Seventy-Six ! — his reign at last is o'er ! ^ Was e\er mouavcli to be pitied more ? The Fates aud Furies must have signed a league Making him victim of their base intrigue ! What has he done ? — what record can he show That things are better than a year ago '! This continent, li-om Mexico to Maine — Including both — is in a hurricane; While European statesmen have become Kilkenny cats, just like our own at home. Contentions, ^^ ars, and plagues have had full sway, .T^Tiile Eings aud Robberies still' rule the day. Why wnste oh'^ tinip hi gt:>p<''ii.'^o.toi ..^-..-mk — Over the " dear departed '' r — 'Tweve a cvime ! Back into chaos let him go again. And, in oblivion \\rapt, in peace remain ! '10/OOli Seventy-Sevek ! — We wonder does he know Jp The trials Tie is doomed to undergo ? Though he should prove a Solomon in rule, One half the world will deem him but a fool .' Were he a Solon — a Demosthenes — He'd ha\e his share of bitter enemies. A party spirit has, of late, begun To rise in e\'ery country 'neath the sun ; He cannot suit^botli factions, it is plain ; But Ti)ue will solve the riddles of his reign. Q'heu Ictus welcome him : — let joy bells ring, " To make thiugs pleasant " for the new-croAvned king. Give him to-day forinerriment and joy. And leave official cares to by-and-by. -■^ ■^^ Tte fiamltem^. ppHIS side the water, the engrossing theme Is the Election, and does it not seem As though the mammoth scales of Justice must, For want of use, be covered o'er with rust 1 We've all grown weary of this long delay ; But then, improvements greet us every day. In olden times the people only knew That the returns, wlien counted up, were true ; They get them now corrected and iniproved — How far ahead this century has moved ! Two Presidents are waiting to obtain The White House ; but, of course, one waits in vain, Louisiana, by two sects, is torn, And Florida is equally forlorn ; Two Governors are ruling in the State Of South Carolina. Patiently we wait To see this child's jjlay ended, but in vain. Well, we at least will never ask again Concerning an election ; 'tis, at best, A simple farce, for this one was a test. Call it appointment, destiny, or fate ; or, say Ilia L incoVic" Was a magician, an r 'T^rHE Eastern Question proves, as time goes by, (L^is A Goi'diau knot for some oue to uutie. Towards the " beautiful blue Dauube " uow The whole world looks, and all are wondering how Peace may be brought about. The Christian world Against the Turkish despot long has hurled Its fierce anathemas, but all in vain — The Moslems still refuse to break their chain. This Turkey-Gobbler, arrogant and proud. Although it crows to-day so very loud. May, all too late, unto its sorrow learn That it can yet be gobbled up in turn ! If the Powers unite, a feast they will prepare, And help themselves unto a goodly share ; Tearing the hapless turJcey limb from limb, Their cups filled with its life-blood to the brim. England is grim, and looks (m moodily. Promising a strict neutrality ; Her overtures of peace were set aside, And so she sulleidy conceals her pride. Should Russia's threatened occupation light The torch of war, amid the general fight P^or Poland might attempt to strike once more iiueiiiv ; uuu twuuiu ue as 01 yore. m Tiff'EANT'S proposition to invite %M The discontented Cubans, in their plight, To St. Domingo, will receive, of course. Applause and censure ; yet they might do worse. Anything were better than this war. With all its details, dreadful as they are. Better, by far, to hear of Bengal's wave That swept whole thousands to a watery grave, Than thus to witness, each succeeding year, The fearful scenes tLit are enacted there. Spain sends her ai-mie - at an endless cost, But men and money both alike seem lost ; Among the mountains of their island home. The Cubans can defy the hosts that come. And so the slaughter must continue still. For, while the sturdy rebels live, it will. Perhaps some day, with desperate strength, at last, Into the sea the Spaniards will be cast ; Then, all at once, the world Avill wake to see That Cuba was intended to be free! ■^•^ ■dr"^ iFfpHE Fast Mall service is t» to be restored. How mncli its absence was by all dei)lored ! A rapid transit of the daily mail, To business interests is of oreat avail. The Railway rulers and the Gov- ernment At length were driven to a settlement ; And now our merchants are re- lieved again From the snail-like movement of the Postal train. ^'^ ^McHE Indian Troubles still are dragging on ■Qfis, From year to year ; full many a gallant one Has perished in the cause, and many more Will fall before the bitter strife is o'er. But Where's the remedy f — 'tis hard to find. The Indian Bureau is, too oft, combined With those who look to private gains alone, And cheat the simple Red Man of his own. ISTot till the savages are taught to trust The Nation's word; not till they see how just The laws it makes, will thej be made to yield, Or drop the tomahawk which now they wield. Poor General Custer! — Valiant, young and brave; The country mourned o'er his untimely grave. Reckless he may have been, to face a foe So vastly his superior; yet we know Twas love of gallantry that si)urred him on. 'Then give him all the laurels he has won ; Censure will never rest upon his name; Let those who stood above him bear the blame. <^<^ h-B S'k'la SapiiDl ^Tf^'HE new State Capitol, as it was planned, i)ear ivuct;" vandalism tluis to niterfere With wljat was looked on as a perfect plan ? — How vacillating is the mind of man ! A memorial tablet engraved in stone, Should mark the deed: "Let well enough alone!" h-B wmpMkn 'ixiT-^i 'i^j le^' '£i^i 'YpW^ELOOME, thrice welcome in this happy time, 3tic^ When earth re-echoes with the joy bells' chime ; When little ones in untold mirth and glee Gather around the merry ChristmavS Tree ; When older hearts forget awhile their care And in earth's universal gladness share ; When o'er the world (xod's blessings sweetly fall Wliile watching angels sing : " Peace unto all ! " ^3!=:= ^ ^ =;-=»=:= t-: - - j^ g^ : ^— -r, ■0- -B,^ -•,- :-»i^ -.-•!- ^*^ .y#. --e^- -,'. -v«. ^»-.- .,^- -v»> ,v»V LAtES I? WNATES. The Munictjial Muddle. •^ LBANY. sharing in The common fate ** Of all the world, is in a mixed up state. Two parties seek the offices to gain- That both can't be successful, it is plain. So suits and non-suits arc the order now ; The courts are hard at work deciding how Those in possession can be ousted out; But time alone can bring such things about. So much the better tor the lawyers, though— "The more the merrier" for them, you know. Oitr Militarij. / \ •^UE city can refer with honest pride •yjh To its militia, who are " true and tried." The Tenth and Twenty-flfth are now well drilled. Both rank and file with able men are filled. The Burgesses and Jackson Corps are sure To win new honors on each traveling torn-. And well they may, for Albany defies Her neighbors to produce such companies. Our Police. •Y-F it is srfid that crime is on the increase, ■■« It is not here the fault of our Police. The systein works well, for whi<^h miich is dim To Chief Mat.ot, who rules and labors too. As a detective, he is now, in fact. Proverbial for his shrewdness, skill and tact. Tkc Fire Dejiartmeni. •fVUR Pire Department should receive its due, ■\iA Perfect in manigement, in detail too, It well deserves the praise bestowed afar. For we at home know what its merits are. The fire fiend cf.nnot hope for victory here When such a prompt, efficient force is near. The Medical Imbrofjlio. TYf HE DOCTORS' QUARREL, in a quiet way, "J^ Becomes a leading question of the day. We doubt if Allopathy can agree With Homeopathy ; but we shall see. The Boulware by-laws took the town by stoi-m. And point to many an opening for "Reform," 7'fie Oentennial liedatta. 'ITff HE Beaverwycks won for our staid old town w Centennial honors and world-wide renown. The English crew backed bj' nobility Could not compete with their superiority. Long may they wear the laurels they have gained- May others be entwined with those obtained I H'aafii/iofoft PurL •rvVR Park we look on as the city's pride, •V> y,r\^l^^ stores of pleasure does it not pro- vide! When summer clothes It with its beauties rore. What scenes of lovelincs.* are met with there ! The pleasant drives, the shaded walksbeiween; The lake that nestles among hills so green. Where now, in winter, is a field of glass. Where Young America turns out /-?■ manse. The flifjfi Sriiocl. -»• MONO the items of the year that's gone, a"a The High School opening was a noted one. The thorough scholarship attained to there, Tells of the teachers' unremitting care ; And proves that the system is a model one. Indeed, it ranks as second now to none. Professor Bradley's recent Chilian prize To its superior standard testifies. Our Frnlcrunl Sociefiea. 'f\^^ citizens, perhaps scarce realize \J' The magnitude of our societies. **^.x ...f imv uii-aui oi lue aulOilllt Ol gOOQ That is acLomplished bj- each brotherhood. Their ends and aims, of course, are different- Social, political, benevolent— Yet one and all wc can congratulate. Their records show a truly prosperous state. iluuKoiifij for the Little Onei. •JC" T last our people think— is it not time?— >**•• That CRUELTY TO CHILDREN is a Crime ! Till now the i.iw disdained, it would appear. In childish things like that to interfere. 'Twas deemed beneath its dignity-. At last The day of such stupidity is past ; Success attend the work— lot it go on ! And though, at best, but little can be done. The effort is a noble one iudcod. For which poor helpless little ones now plead. Leliind Ojiira llou.u: ■TyrHE Leland Opera House can now present '«^ The drama in a style beyond comment. For management and beauty of design. And for the brilliant "st«rs" there seen to shine, Among the finest in the land it ranks. Manager Albaugii well deserves our thanks, He makes it now, regardless of expense, A model theatre in everj' sense. ,v ^,. i^y^ ,v«^ -.y.^ ;V«.. v»- .'j»^ .-v«^ ><»^- , ;j»). ..-«^ -,*-.-, -ie. -"^ >'"'<-^ f'-''^' ^ - lH-> ^J>^ IM Miriigiate ImprQ^^^iitiiit TYTHE GiiBAT Explosion was a maiked event, ^Mt^ Successful, and without an accident. Of General Newton nniy be truly said, He well deserves the honors to him paid. We all remember with what tact and skill He w^atched the in'o;L;ress of the work, until In prompt obedience to a Baby Hand, That touched a key awaiting its coniniand, The rocks were rent, nuitte.ing as if in wrath — Thus Science deals with, what obstructs its path. h iiiili'^ifis SI a .gas. fHE Yelloav Fbvek once again has come To render desolate many a hapjiy home. The fated South seems destined still to bear, In every suffering, the heavier sliare. And yet the voice of symi)athy went forth Quickly and generously from the l>5'orth, Proving that party strife had died away — That time had reconciled the Blue and Gray. A ecu rsed be the h and that now w ou 1 d dare -^mmuam^ss^i^s.i^ --a i w i M li— ■—i^^MSsL:-:zzaaiB;aam;»sm ^Mife— n. i 711 To light war's long dimmed torch; let it beware ! From many a grave a solemn voice comes forth And S])eaks beseechingly to South and JS^orth. Oh ! may that voice be heard and understood By those \Aho have nt heart the Nation's eood. 1 i^ %fBm mg. ^)^N1) now the Carrier once n)ore extends 'Mk A fi^-w V«oi" (ii'ef^tiii^ to his many friends. On tliem may Fortune kindly snnle alway, AVhatever be the troubles of the day. Over the shades and sorrows of the Past, INfay the bright sunlight of tlie Present cast Its cheering radiance ; niay the days to come Bring Peace and Plenty unto every home. To one and all may Sevexty-Seven prove A year rei)lete with blessings from above. 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