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AMUSEMEN

II >~4
GROWERS NEW THEATFR.
Pennsylvania avenue. near wiIlards Hotel.
'I0fH6s ff6SAhDS AghaSsk6 sk6vERo g. MSS RsSss'0r'
BENEFIT,
FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS, OF
NIB. JAMES Z. MURDOCH.
On which occasion he will present his great imper-
HAMLET,
cast of Tuesday Evening last.
| vance. " in "'
CANTERBURY.
corner Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street.
Shohdk LEA Proprietor.
'''' tine Sfb Gf Il sGHTE G5fliHfe ft5B
THE GOOD FAIRY saTtR GSS51Rn GOLDEN WHEAT
THE 5H,stlss9s As9 EsRsfs SsaSsfffsa Lin TRICKS
I'm thfEtf The YAWSfSai " SYSai PICTURES.
se >, MOVABLE FqRNfrURE,
First time of the MAJ s92RFFs.e RsFREF's.eu''
FEMALE M1NsTRELs,
NEW BALLETS, &c
MATINEE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
BLANCHARD AND HIS DOGS NEXT WEEK
PEoFs' j. W. 4 SckbrnyK II yKnEIs' DANCING
PARKERS HALL
Pennsyiyania avenue, between 9th and 7th sts
Opposite Metropolitan Hotel.
Those desiring to enter can dc 30 now. a. we Ar.
continually forming new classes the quarter "a
commencing with the first lesson. Ali in
formation In regard to terms, &c, can be had ~
by applying as above. EG1A
Days and Hours of Tuition:
For Ladies, Misses and Masters W ednesday and
saturday afternoons, from 8 to o oclock
~ to 10. ' ''ss'
Practlcing Assemblies every Thursday evening
, Private instruction given to suit convenience Of
those desiring. oA
Circulars can be had at j. r. Ellis; Philip &
Soiom0ns 9, and other boek and music stores; also,
py applying at the Academy during the hours Of
rop l0 a. m. to p m. from to 8 and to 10 o. m,
or during the hours of tuition,
note addressed to the Academy will meet with
Prompt atteHdon oc4-n
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HADDIAnn q

MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY,
An Essay OF Warning and Instruction for Young
Men, Just published by the Howard Association
and sent in sealed letter envelopes free of charge
Address DR.. J. SkILLIN HOUGHTON Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa oc 9 sm
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BANKERS.
JAY COOKE ; CO.,
BANKERs,
INttssxak Street, s,posiss 1ssssSy,
buT and sell at current rates, and keep Alwsys
en- land, . full supply Of all
GOVERNMENT BONDS,
7-3O TREASURY MOTIFS,
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &c.,
And pay the highest prices fer
QUARTERMAsTERs CHECKS
AND VOUCHERS an a-dn
First National Bank
OF WASHINGTON.
81. d. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke Co.. President.
WIN. 3. HUNTINGTON, Cashier.
0oyERNMBNT DEPOSITORY
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED
STATES,
BTH ST., OPPOSITE THE TREASURY pzpARrxxr,.
Government securities with Treasurer United
States.
~oNE MILLION DOLLARs-es
Acting In connection with the house Of
JAY COOKE 4 CO.,
SPECIAL AGENTS FOB THE 7-3o LOAN,
we will I'LL all orders with promptness and des-
patch, allowing the regular commission to Banks
and Bankers.
constant supply Of the Notes on hand and ready
for immediate delivery.
We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES at current Aarket rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collection,
on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE
UNITED STATES.
We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and
prompt attention to
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS
and to any other business entrusted to NJ.
FULL INFORMATION In regard to GOVERN.
MEET LOANS ~ all times cheerfully furnished
VIM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier.
Washington, March 20 1865. pu-u
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THE EIGHT HOUR SYsTEN.-The working
men of Pittsburg, in favor OF the eight hour
system, held q very large mass meeting on
Wednesday evening. Several addresses were
delivered, and resolutions adopted in favor OF
pettioning the Pennsylvania legislature TO pass
a law declaring eight hours as a legal days
work.
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"a JAMES ToPHAm CO.'S nm
PREMIUM 1Ao
TRUNK, SADDLERY,
AND
Military EQUIP ENT
MANDATORY,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Ss00N
SEVENTH STREET,
one Door NORTH Of Odd FsRosos' Ha1y,
Where they centinne to manufacture and have
on sale q large and ane assortment sf
TRUNKS, vALIsEs,
TRAVELLING BAGS,
SADDLES, HARNESS,
HORSE COVERS,
MILITARY HORSE EQUIPMENTS.
SWORDS, BELTS,
HAvERsACKs. WHIPS,
BITS, SPURS.
Ac., &c., Ao,,
AT Low PRICES.
REPAIRING.
Trunks. &C., repaired promptly and thoroughly
THREE SILVER MEDALS
Awarded by the Maryland Institute Of Baltimore.
October slst, 1864; also, the highest premium A
bronze medal, by the Metropolitan Mechanics, In
stitute Of Washington, ID. O., In 1857.
soLB AGENTS
Tor District Of Columbia and Alexandra, Va. foy
FRANK MILLERS
CELEBRATED PREMIUM
HARNESS OIL.
Dealers supplied at the lowest
febely FACTORY PRICES.
r. EDWARD CLARK.
LUMB ER ALER,
Virginia avenue between 9Th and 10th streets east
near U. o. Navy Yard.
- Constantly on hand large stock Of all kinds
of LU n b ER.
Prices as low as the lowest. oc ls.sm.
FLoUH' FEED.
A large and complete assortment of
ALL GRADES OF FLOUR.
for Bakers, Grocers, and others,
WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED.
FEED OF ALL KINDS,
Either weight or measure.
WHISKY, ALL GRADES
We mention the Bonnitr whiskey in particular,
as being pure, and four years DID, sold subject, If
VIM. M GAIT q CO.,
no7.tf Indiana avenue and lst ST.
III wIREMAN'
H. (frou Philaaelphial
AarssGGIIr sss fRn sTREEr ssS1s .Es.a Penn
sylvania and L street.
l'rs. B5Sfs 4 lis siSsi sHGTs Gisi'n'''
constantly on hand
Also, Orders attended to
E6m' soHoN, Agent
f J. nEIBERGERA ls.sd.iui ,,
CITIZENS AND military
MERCHANT TATLOR
Msfy0eIttda Hotel, ldte Brotcn's W.
500 Pennsylvanis avenue,
Wifi Warrington. D. o,
EYE AND EAR
80 All curable EYE and EAR AFFEC-A
- TIOSS treated at Pa. ave-, 246, bet ~
18th and 18th sts., at the Office of DR.. SCHONEY,
between and o'clock; Sunday, 10 to I.
Consultation Room, first floor.
~ ARTIFICIAL EYES inserted and made
bl like the natural one ocN-n
EETEEBLED AND DELICATE OONsTITU-
II TIQNs. Of both sexes. use HEL MBOLD'S EX-
TRACT BUCHU. 1t will give brisk and energetic
feelings, and enable 70 sleep well, Doo
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STOP THAT SCRATCHING.
And use WHEATONS ITCH OINTMENT +,
cures Itch and Salt Rheum In As rbeErr: also cures
Shlilblains, Ulcers, anI-1 Z ennsyIvania avepne-
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PERSONAL.

7 AIDES, DON'T LOOK AT THIS.
WIN. PRINCE, 3s1 street, has reduced his
price Of STAMPING to
SIX CENTS PER WIDTH
for Skirts, Pantaletts. Sc, Muslin, Linen, Gam
brics and Eansook. We have newer and more
elegant patterns than any other place Of the kind
IN 'A AFITTING SIX CENTS PER YARD. sel5-t
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CHARLEs BRECHT,
WINE MERCHANT, WHOLESALE AND Re-
TAIL CBOCER, and dealer In Suffers SUP
PLIES, 2ee Penna. ayenu G, between 9th and 10Th
teeets Washington ID. q. ~ 1o-esly
nYR AMP BOCRBON WHISKY, 10 years oldf
Ia Very superior OLD BRANDY.
Choice Sherry, MADEIRA, and PoSt WINES.
Inst received and for sale by
J. q. WITWELL 4 Co,
pn6eozw No. 81 La. sv., near 7th sire
CHOICE GREEN AND BLACK TEAS JUST
y recsi we'd and for sale by
j. G. WHIrwELL CO.,
Ao6 6so2v Nc. o. Louisiana aV., near 7th %.
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Ei NE CLOT INC.

l29 BALTIMORE STREET, BALTixoRr Mn
Between Calvert and south street Seuth side
In addition 70 his CUSTOM TRADE has now on
READY MADE CLOfHfNG, Of Foreign and Do, Q,
pestic cut in the latest styles and Of su
,serior workma-skip.
pGentlemen in want Of fine or medium quality
slokhing viii fnd 10 greatly TO their advantage to
Sxa-nine his stock before purchasing.
Roys Clothing Ready Made and Made to Order In
she most satisfactory manner.
1ferms Cash.
~ One Price Only
Hsyfng unsurpassed facili ties for buying goods,
puTshasers may rely upon advantages seldom Of
fsred them IN this market
CsH and ex anime Stock and Prices.
HOFaeEs By mail receive prompt attention.
3fn
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EDUCATIONAL.

CT TIMOTHY's HALL.-The duties Of this in
- stitutiOn will be resumed Sept. l3 1885. For
terms &C, see catalogue and circular at the prin-
cipal x. PARSONS,
susl Catonsville, Md.
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q PAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
n OFFICE STA PENN'A AVENUE,
BRANCH OFFICE,
2I9 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE
wILLARDS.
GREAT EASTERN,
NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN
EXPRESS FORwARDERS.
Merchandise, Heney, and Valuables OF all kinds
forwarded with dispatch to all accessible sections
Of the country.
COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND
BILLS,
Made in all accessible parts of the United States.
G. Q. DUNN, Agent,
DO l4-n Washington, ID. q.
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y STRENGTH To THE WEAK
D. YOUTH TO THE AGED
BIOK KRENE,
LIFE REJUYENATOR.


This preparation is unsqualled as q Rejuyenator
and Restorer of wasted or inert functions
The AGED should be certain TO make the Bfokrene
youthful in feeling and in strength, and enable
them TO live again the days Of their pristine
low IL not only exhil lerates bat strengthens, and
fs really invaluable blessing, especially to those
self abuse, misfortune, or ordinary sickness. No
matter what the cause OF impOtency OF any human
organ, this superb preparation will remove the ef
ect at orce and forever.
BIOKRENE
CrRst IMPoTEScY. GENERAL Debility, NERVOUS
ISCAPACITY, DYSPEPSIA, DEPR EssION, Loss OF AP-
PETITE, Lew SPIRITS, WEAKNESS OF THE ORGANS
IENcE, EMACIAIIoE, ESSUI, IT Has MosI DE-
pI6HIFUL, DEsIRABLE AND NOVEL EFFECT Upon
THE NERVOUS system, and all who are in any way
prsstrAted by nervous disabilities earnestly ad
1ised TO seek cure in this most excellent and un-
Persons who, by imprudence, hayc lost their
NATURAL YIGOR, will ind q speedy and perma-
neh' - BIOKRENE.
The FEEBLE, the LANGUID, the DESPAIR
ING the OLD should give this valuable discovery
a trial il will be found totally different from all
other articles for the same purposes.
TO FEmALES.-This preparation Is invaluable
in nervous weaknesses Of all kinds, as II will re-
n fs also a grand tonic, and will give relief in
Dyspepsia with the first dose. A brief persistence
in its will renoyste the stomach TO degree OF
One dollar per bottle, six bottles for IS. SOLD
sY DRgGSIsTs GENERALLY.
Sent BY express anywhere, By ADDRESSING
HUfCHINGs H1LLYER, Proprietors,
FORD esy ecinsI siFfft ffti sss street. t'f ID
dar o-eO and III
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-08-09
Mormon Polygamy.

The cordial hospi,altios We have onioved
have enabled me 10 see something Ol homo
Ana family Ike among the MOrmons With
them are no Nister> or E>QuireS everybody
IS 'brother a or Sister h." The breth-
rcn all assure nae that The women acQuiesce
cleerilAl in pulysAmy lrom religious con-
Nlcilons, not irom feeling frequently ur-
-in- their husbands to take additional
wives. / am convinced thar this is omen
true wonderful triumph of faith over na-
lure But the only Mromon wife with
whom ] C0lycr>el alone on The subject "A
lady %. intelligence ANA cl.ture- spoke OF
20 Win earnest. undisglisod adherence.
Many, -hc ~.ild. accepted % With "a sense
oi Religion, dlA. hut even then regarded
.t as sore lrll to hc compensated for
ony hN tlc happiness of eterntN Two or
.urce sisters often have the same mus band;
>ouic meu are marrcl Go a mother aud her
uaa-utcr. aud some. 1 ann tOld 90 tnelr
own nai-sisters " hen possible. each wife
..esuisl.s- "a .sl,aroyo n.u.o ar r.alrn. huf
poverty sometimes c0mpels three cor Tour 10
uye in ihe same apartments. think they
never bring in thc mother-ln-laW, Even
Mormon grace Noald hardly suffice iOr that.
Noi More than one man iu four IS pracii-
cal po1 -amist The first wife nearly ai-
"at- aeems herself superior 10 The rest,
sometimes refusing 90 speak with thcm. or
to recognize The legitimacy Of their marfi-
age. Are You. Mr-'s only VITO .-
asked Gentle lady of Mormon sister -
am was The reply though several other
women call themselves his wives.
But / KNOW one husband whose two
spOuse~ dress precisely alike. go out much
together. and really seem io regard each
other with sisterly affection. The latter
wives are "A little addicted 10 running away
with Gentles. Cur military authorities
receive All Who 20 10 them lor protection.
There are nuW between forty and iity re
Cantnc Mormon women al the fort. I'm
many ca-e- the soldiers marry them. only
commanding. that the bishops were urging
marriage upon his three young daughters
Nl0 were opposed 10 polygamy, and That DEE
wished to remove has family 10 The fort.
Here IT, The natural solution OF the Mormon
piDu.,iu. While IL 4, grossly Inconsistent
ior flc ..ltorumont la- now 90 appoint 10
lucrative aud responsible officers men who
have taken second and third wives since
the anfi-polygamy act became the law OF
the land. see no special advantage IN
actively enforcing The act. Within tWO
or three Years there Will be a great mining
population here. iu which men viii largely
prcponderlte. Human nature Will triumph
The majority oi these women will no longer
accept one undivided half or sixth oi
husband .n some cases "A very vulgar irac-
ton indeed when a luu unit Dr. attamahle
Cor. Aclr York fay,y
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-08-09

4 Brutal KEEPER Or REBEL
PEIsoS PEv REPORTED KILLED. When
-t0neman's cavalry entered sails
bury. y. g.. last Spring. and caused the
preciUfate flight Of the Rebel garrison
there with rs few prisoners, Major John II.
Gee formerly cOmmandant Of the Peniten-
tiary " Military Prison IL that point, aud
who was one Of the greatest Drutes and
most cruel tyrants that ever disgracel the
south. hurried toward Charlotte and has
never since been heard Of
A gentleman from Salisbury, long "a resi-
leut there. says that Gee was shot dead
near Charlotte by Rebel deserter who had
vowed vengence against the Major for some
brutality, au1 who " bushwacked" the TiI-
ain while be was riding through pine
thicket
Or al tie scOundrels who systematically
starved and fr0zs our brave soldiers in the
prison pens al the South there was none
more deserving Of the fate which seems 10
have OVertaken him, than Gee. he il was
who. asked II fuA ratiOns could not be gIr-
en- the starved and dying Union prisoners
in December. l.Gf, as the stOrehOu-es
were full. replied: No G-d-n them
quarter rati0ns; IL more than they deserve.
He too was responsible FOR the c0li-0lOOded
massacre Of our Captiyes there when the
attempted outbreak occurred Oh the 18th
Of November last. We hope the report o.
his death : well-iounded, for such a villain
a. he should not be permitted - live. y
I 7. Iri50ae.
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- &%S q
Walking


In his articlcon Walking. Prof smy,h
has the following.
e. The tradesmau iu walking gives signs
OF folding cloth AMI measuriuL tape. and
taking down bundles The ponderOus arm
aud heavy fall of bis hand hetrays the
blackSmith; and the quick. nervous grasp
with which she adjusts her dress gives un-
mistakable signs OF a factory operative
Travellers who visit the field Of Waterloo
are accu-, omct 10 enter their names in "a
register This book has been kept for MANY
Years by the same person. and with Won
deriul accuracy be Is able 20 designate the
visitors nation simply by inspecting the
hand writing. Much more easily can the
profession or nation be detected ly means
Of the gait. The grave Spaniard tbo
phegmatic Dutchmau. the liyaci0us ani
sangulne Frenchmsn. the reserved and ior-
mai Brion. the iusuiSitive. lmpctuous. self
confident American. each hcfrays tne ua-
toua. trait in his style of walking THE
sailor rolls when ou shore. rs If our trim
planet sailed uusleaIily. TIE .Oldierm march
es even when uo longer under orders Tie
sycophant bends the knee az though ever,
man he meets were a prince. The LAWYER
steps boldly and patrOnizingly. The clergy
il'''. -''' -NN. , "' Do lh' N'i'fl "H'' ni'
study. or cautiously. a. If mindful of tho
SINS and pitfalls spread ior The unwary
The waiting clerk is known by bis bows
aud graceful efiron cry. We distinguish th,
coycomb by the careful manner 10 whicl
he drops his foot and picks his way aiou-
the street; watchman by his heavy meas
ured tread students saunter schoolgirls
trip. school-boys daily and loiter. children
pauer doctors hurry. hunters stride. team
sters trudge. g0ssips gab. markefwOmen bus
tie. boatmen shuttle. ghosts stalk, alderman
strut
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-08-09
A Man Bitten by Decapitated Rattle
snake.

fraa tae Dubuque Herald. July II
one oi the most extraordinary cases OF
the effects of snake bite of which We
have heard. occurred last saturday al Balls
Prairie. Do the northern part OF this cOun-
IS. Mr. jacob Schuster, a farmer was en-
gagged in moving and in swinging his
-clthe severed raftlcsnake a few inches
below the head. Tie then prompted by
curiosity. proceeded TO examine The reptile,
and approached IL for thai purpose, suppo-
sing lt 90 have been rendered harmless
when ID Instantly threw iis head about and
fastened its fangs in his thumb. He threw
The snake Oh by Jerking his hand violently,
and Immediately has entire system received
"a shock from The venom Infused into d hl
the snake His arm swelied rapidly 90 four
times if- natural size, aud became oi dark
color He was seized by vomiting and
purgug blood and 10 even o0zed through
,he pore, of the skin. aud large hh-ters
iliel with blood covered his arm and hand
Ills agony was intense, and an efforts 10
relieve him were futile, and d was found
necessary io call medical all. 4 me-sen-
ger was therefore dispatched to this cIiy
.or Dr. staples. and be- immediately repaired
io the residence OF Mr.. Schu-ier, arriving
There early Monday morning. B@ found
nm suffering greatly. and though thc ,.ise
-,.cmel hopeless. made every eiiOrt 10 coun-
/ trraci Tie poison which Was spread thrOug h
bis system when Dr. staple len him. az
about noon on Monday, the patient was
some easier. hut there was little cxpccia-
/ lions OF his recovery.
4 later account says Mr. Schuster, has
! recOyeri. and with the exception of a Sigh,
/ pain BOO the arm, i- weil a- ever. This re-
maTka1ie cure was effected by drinking I'M
meu-e quantities OF whiskey This seems
lD pe specific. oimlha simllbus Gu
I ItufUr
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-08-09

Repetition iS thrt tlIrfpf ruIOlmanf as -l,r.,-
is As procrast.uatlon is the Thief of lime.
Il Is with pleasures a- viii SHARK lin.r wines
Noa can have the fa,hin- srohnics. the
rushing oam. the rlra Na.re- if,f once
Cork up touf nne iar amer u-e and the
next lrau-h- from th. aotti, shall De- com
narative.t Ill. .rl rs-t...-- Tsk.s .,.-
ond .in u art .ov f.. p.-.h ,r.rr. srl
You svin frf IL less .lfil.-,fi, Sham -i.
fr>. No..l-, is rIa~,l.. ..-. N.s..-
onlary s,..,r. .an. .r. r.. .h. ,,.s..,ri...
ana AAb.-. n t., ...l. --.....,..-, f,,fr,
Muiie-4-,l r,.ll- q. ...r r..,.'.,I. .,..- D..
priil. Will Whic.I0 I0uU.rs1 1.,.rar. ....+..f. .
10 may L.re been a. .f...n .fr..- .f..,- ..
o.'.i Nfth C.rtn.~ ...f f..r.Il..rI .l.-.
that ruu Sticks >...r...It ., ,..a- ,..,
pocket .n.t b.l ra-.,.t I...- r.-.l, ...,....
ed But what % contrast l.f.y..n H., lr-
difference win uhic. yar DRAW, f.rfh rh.
costly watch ofyou~ maturif, and fhe s,n
duol exultation WITH winch , .l.,,.,. ,,,,,..s
au hour. ,uu paraded ine eaIuie,s tffnAet
ot your Observation-Disclosures Prouahh Naur
first love and your rr~t watch were ...r.frs,-
rary they generally are. Have .au ior-
gotten th, Twelve ,eiroi caeu.f Nom far..-
sNurc solid fu.i. aAu fuou..i ,i,,...r-.Ilf,..,
u solitary places. and coteiel anaffaifaii.
personal aluluMt.f- and l.n-.I t. f.
twtuiN-Durr Do loi NOT recall .fl,. fhr,li-
ug moment when she .-r.c.oH-i, p,r,n,rr.t
YOU ID Snln oil or..ai her ,a~.s f... 81 .,.,,,...-
sake az course Noa do. 4 t.-e, -.'i,.s
OF passion MAY have surssi th-on.,h ,,Dr
heart since then hut they havo nor wa.bcl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-08-09

The Bombay Tines inserts The following
statement.
Thirty miles northeast 0f Sh0lapOor
at IeoiAzapoor is Che great temple of iAn
goddess baowani ana twice in The yea~ the
place is througel hs men and women ef
every grade who come to pay their VOWS
ard sacrifice to the IDOL Beside, this. al
every fall moon. long trains ci migtm,
may pe seen docking tullher. and such Is
the faith oi The people in The l,4lu- pow
ca oi the sOule--. .hdt The rich are resort
INC there constantly m the vain hope ot
some relief
The temple al Punlerpoor IS stin more
renowned. Not 10 speak or the myriads
Who 90 there n the great festivals. persons
make pilgrimage thither every month
from a distance Of so % 100 miles ana The
practice Il kept mp for many years.
one man. WHO hat apparently come
from "a distance The writer saw near Barsee
making the Jonrny by prostrations meas
urins his length upon the ground. II was
under The burning sun or n0ouday: aui.
hardly able 10 proceed. he seemed the very
picture OF despair
But ease still more remarkable. WAS
That oi man performing the journey hy
rolling himself upon the ground We came
up with HIM TWO miles east of Wairae. and
asked him where he was going. and why be
was thus t0rturing himself lie al first dil
not seem 10 hear, bat AT length stopping.
he lay exhausted upon tie ground. ana an
swCret in Il faiu, voice THAI he was goiur
tO PanderpOOr. ANcr some further Que--
ton. as the writer demonstrated with him
upon the folly OF such course. he raised
his head from the ground. ani. half rccli
nug. said that he had come So far already
that he would not desist now. tie stated
that his village was near GramdrapOor. $50
miles TO the east from there. and that b.
/ had spent fifteen months on the way thus
far, that IL WIS 40 miles more. and be-
wished 10 complete the pilgrimage. he
/ was accustomed 10 20 about "A mile each
/ day lie would then note the place where
/ he had stopped, ami walking back To tho
nearest village. would remain TN the next
/ day. receiving lis food from the villagers.
/ Then he would return and from the place
/ left the previous day would begin AGAIN hi.
f tollsome pilgrimage. If be came 10 "a riv-
4 er that could not hc passed i'm this manner
/ he would 20 back distance equal 10 thi,
/ space and roll over the ground a secono
I time. lie bad for clothing only cOarS4
cloth bound tightly about his Ions, an,
another about his head, and thus almos
naked, over roads extremely rough and stO
/ NY, exposed To heat and cold. sometime
drenched with rain or covered with mud
for year and three months this poor mai
. had been rolling hiiusei; along toward the
shrine OF Nithuba. Yet it was not SENS,
OF sin or desire for pardon that induce.
him jO undertake this painful journey Bu
~ was evident, upon further conversation
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-08-09
The Spiders Parlor.

There is little spider in Australia that
might with great prOpriety, ask the little
hy 10 walk into his parlor: for he has
very neat little pallo with q real door.
that opens and shuts on hinge. | think
there Is no other animal besides man that
can make hinge. IL seems wonderful
that God has given this knowledge 10 a lit
tie insect We commonly look down upon a
among the most Insignificant. There are
none Of his work We can fully dispise. .' Al
thy works praise Thee. o. Lord" \ zen
tleman discovered one OF these little under
ground spider-hOuses. and made the ac-
quaintance Of tie owner AID came often
10 see him. s0as to become acquainted with
his habits lie brought him insects Tor lis
food every day, and made q certain tap on
ine door. which the S-,icer soon learned 10
understand. Then ne would come up and
push open the door, which was much Ike
The lid Of a box. and come ont 10 get his
breakfast. After be had received it be
walked back into the house and shut down
the lld very carefully. The inside was made
oi web anu earth. and was a. smooth IL
satin. He leaves MS little door aiar Al
times, and when some silly peeping insect
comes peering around it. for curiosity.
Up l1r1ps tie GINNING sFi.,r,
And d-rcey holts L = fast
He does not take him up. but down " bis
winding stairs. and alas Ae never
comes out again.