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City Post Office Building.

TENIIE undersigned would respectfully announce to
the citizens of Shreveport that he has established
in the City Post Office building,
A Legitimate News Depot,
where can be found for SALE at all times and at
duced prices, all of the principal Political, Religious,
Scientific, Literary. and Comic
NEWSPAPERS OF THE DAY;
Also-Periodcals, Magazines, and Fashion Plates for
the Ladies, and choice selection of Sheet Music
for the Piano and Guitar.
The Depot will be constantly supplied with the ar-
cles above enumerated by publishers in the principal
cities in the United States.
Lists of Papers, Magazines etc. with prices sent to
parties application by note otherwise at the city
Post Office.
Soliciting the patronage of the lovers of Literature
and Music, have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, R. E. RANKIN, JR.
Shreveport May, 1868. [my27 If
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State OF LoulsIana---Parish OF Caddo.
Succession of A. F. PoINDExrER, deceased
Il hereby given that ]. A. McRady has this day filed
in my office his final account administrator of the
succession of A. F. Pondexter, deceased and unless
opposition be made thereto in thirty days, the time
prescribed by law, said inaleaccount will be approved
homologated and made the judgment of the Court,
prayed for.
- Given under my hand officially, this cd day
I L.. s. of July D. 1865
~ ljyl5 st RI. WRIGHT, Clerk.
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STOLEN !

FROM the subscriber, residing four miles
from Keachi, on Sunday morning, 18th inst,
AA~h by dark mulatto man, light brown bay
HORSE MULE; about 10 years old, rather over me-
dunn size, branded on one shoulder with letter II.
liberal reward will be paid for the delivery of said
Mule to me- G. F. HARRIS.
DeSoto parish July 60 1863 T2t
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CARD.

CARD.
WISHING to retire from business have this day
w sold to LOUIS E. CARTER my stock of goods
at my storehouse, No on the Levee. The same bus
mess which has been carried by myself will be con-
tinued by Mr.. Carter.
In retiring from business, return my thanks to the
public for past patronage and request continuance
of the same to my successor, Mr. a l. q Carter r>,
Shreveport, April IA, 1868.
HAVING purchased the stock of goods now on hand
| at No. on the Levee, from Mr. John c. Elstner,
shall continue the same business at same place.
respectfully ask continuance of the patronage Of
Mr.. Elstner's old customers.
April H. 1863 L. E. CARTER.
Ak MCLEAN holds my power of attorney for the
transaction of all business connected with my house
ap22tf L. E. CARTER
YNHE partnership heretofore existing between the
Il undersigned, in the city of Shreveport, La under
the and style of ELSTNER HEFFNER, has
been dissolved by mutual consent.
W. H. ELSTNER is charged with the settlement of
the business of said partnership, and will continue
business at the same stand.
W. H. ELsTNER,
JAMES HEFFNER.
July !, 1858. [jy15 st .,5z= ~
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
HE Copartnershig heretofore existing between J.
GERS, and J. L. NAPLES, under the style of Lancas-
ter, McCutchen Co., is this day dissolved by mutual
consent j. w Lancaster and J. +. Naples having with
drawn The business in future will be conducted
der the name and style of McCUTCHEN co.
S. B. McCUTCHEN,
J.V. ROGERS.
Shreveport, February 10. 1868.
NOTICE.
VoY will still find HOWELL DURHAM TOM
Il kIES at their old stand, at the terminus of the
Railroad, Shreveport ready to Receive and Forward
Cotton and to furnish Supplies the lowest possible
rates. jyl53m
NOTICE.
WE tie undersigned agree that from and after this
w date, B. n. Trustworthy shall be the lquI-
dating partner Of ELSTNER, Trustworthy 4 Co,
who is authorised to make all settlements for said firm
(Signed) J: 9: ELsTNER,
B. H. Trustworthy,
w. Il. ELSTNER. -
. Shreveport, February "a, 1868.
THE BOOKS AND PAPERS of Elstner. Trustworthy
& Co. will be found in the Office of J. c.. EISfNER, at
No on the Levee, who is in my absence, authorised
toreceive and receipt for all moneys due said firm.
B. H. Trustworthy,
Liquidating Partner.
Shreveport February 26, 1858. [fe26 If
NOTICE.
TIME FIRM existing in this city under the style OF
Il CULP & CONWAY will be continued as hereto
fore, until further notice. A. CONWAY,
Surviving Partner.
Shreveport, La Jan 8, 1865 [jas IT,
NOTICE.
MFR. BENZ D. CHASE is fully authorised to receive
Il and receipt for all money due the succession Of
A. Kimble, deceased, for work purchases from A.
Kimble's Carriage Factory Blacksmith Shop. He
will continue the business, as heretofore for account
Of the succession. VIM. ROBSON,
Agent for Mrs. Jessie Kimhle
Shreveport, December 4, 1867. IF
n, r,,,e, =, !. ~,,Yy.,,Z,
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As will be see from the following order Louisiana il
acknowledged member Of the Union, and as such
entitled to all the rights and privileges of free anG
sovereign State:
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH MILITARY DISTRICT. J
New Orleans, July Is, 1868.
General Orders No. 1921
EExtract
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State of Louisiana---Parisho of Caddo.
Succession of SARAH DREW, deceased.
TNENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Notice is
l. hereby given that II. A. Drew administrator of the
succession Of Sarah Drew, deceased has this day filed
in my office tableau of debts due by said succession
and unless opposition be made thereto in thirty days,
the time prescribed by law, said tableau will be APP
proved, homologated and made the judgment of the
Court, prayed for.
~ Given under rly hand officially, this 18th day
I [. 8. }cf June, AID. 1868.
- Ije24 ST. RI. WRIGHT, Clerk
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LONSTAELE,S SALE,


INJUSTICE BEALE'S COURT State of Louisiana
i parish of Caddo-No -. B. H. CHAPMAN VS.. B. F.
orable the Justice Court for Ward No parish of Cad
do State of Louisiana and to me directed will sell
public auction at the Market House, in the city of
Shreveport, parish and State aforesaid,
Saturday, the sth day of August, 1858,
between the hours Of II clock NJ, and clock
the following described property, to-wit:
The building and Improvements on lots Of ground
Nos eleven lI) and twelve Q2), in block No. thirty
two (32) in the city of Shreveport.
Seized as the property of the defendant and to be
sold to satisfy the writ in the above entitled suit with
all costs.
Terms of sale-CAsH, with benefit of appraisement.
r. L. SCARBOROUGH Constable.
Cbrevenorf JnIv 19hS st of Sl3 so
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FLOWS! PLOWS!!
A LARGE LOT of Hall & Spear Flows, No. ~, for
II sale by
jazz tt HOWELL, DURHAM & TOMKIEs.
POWDER. POWDER!
John C. ELSTNER, No. 8 Levee Agent for Orange
u Powder Works. All descriptions Of Powder fol
sale At manufacturers prices tdlsu
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Shreveport La.
80 Office in Tally's Building, Milan street, oppo-
site Messrs. Walsh & Boisseaus.
DR.. G. C. CATLETT, Medical Examiner.
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TO AFFLICTED PERSONS.
nR. RITCHEY having located in Marshall Texas,
IL for short time only, is prepared to treat
All Private Diseases,
Diseases Of the Blood and Skin, Ulcers &C., in man
that is injurious to the invalid and nsures
certain cure without the of instruments mercu
ry. No cure pay. Rooms South Of the public
square, Marshall, Texas. jyl 4t
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PLOWS! PLOWS!!
a LARGE ASSORTMENT of Hall Spear Plows
II and other celebrated manufacturers. Just re-
Jag If - McCUTCHEN CO.
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SHREVEPORT REFERENCES I:

Col. B. NJ johnson, President of Home Insurance
Company; Messrs. Walsh & Bosseau, DR.. G. c. Cat
lett L. E. Carter, J. c. Estner, Dew l.. Tally, James
W. Howard, Drury Lacy DR.. Joseph Wilder Rev. r.
s. Trippett ID, F. P. Leavenworth DR.. D. NJ. An
derson, Col. VIM. r. Shivers.
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HAVING purchased the stock of goods now on hand
at No. on the Levee, from Mr. John c. Esther
shall continue the same business at same place.
respectfully ask continuance of the patronage of
Mr.. Elstner's old customers.
April H. 1863 L. E. CARTER.
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Yet, the evening before this is dated, at an nfor-
NAL discussion of the subject of amagamaon among
part of the trustees Of Howard University General
Howard declared himself, in the most emphatic man
ner to be in favor of amalgamaton, and the state
ments Of at least four of the gentlemen present have
been taken in direction that shortly lead to
their publication in full.
These matters had so far been brought to the no
tee Of members Of Congress to render the passage
Of the freedmens bureau bill quite doubtful and SO,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-16
"Cu..ed ME crop Dat"

From the Talbottown 5. e. Gazette.
The following good joke IL told Of John
NJ, most inveterate wag. and one Of the
clevsrsss mea in cid Talbot. He was in the
bureau Office at Butler. last fall, looking
over some old tax books, when . negro Of
this county, who had some difficulty with
his employer, entered and inquired of n. il
he vas "ds buro"
"Yss," said he, 81 am the man."
"Well, boss, come to see you bout q
fuss had wild de man worked wid, Mr.,
B. You zee, boss, axsd him two weeks
ago how much money and things got In
Dc store, aud he told me $3.50. Well, las
week goes to town and buys three or foul
dollars wuf Of things, and den he says
owe him $3.50; and when told him da'
can't be 30, he cussed -"
| "What did he cuss you !" asked H., ex
citedly, turning over the leaves Of the tax,
book
Eyes, bees, he crssed We twice"
"Well." said N hurriedlv snatching up
asspen and making some marks on the book
81 fine him 80 for that"
look here. boss" said the negro
eagerly, "does dey have 10 pay for cusAin
usf"
Yes; 81 % for every time they cuss
you."
''Den,' said the colored individual. ris
ing solemnly, and putting his hat carefully
on the table. "'fore God. boss, he done Gus.
his whole crop out, and I'se gwine homo &c
collect my money"
The negro made shell road time back &c
his employers, told the negroes Of theil
good fortune. and the result was, that every
one Of them went to Butler next day to
know about this ''cnss money" b. hat
some trouble In convincing the newly made
enlightened voters that "cussing" was moi
taxable.
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BosTos PEnKtSs IssriIurE And Mass

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AsyluM BLiRp.
Hoa's Malt Extract has proved very satisfactory
the Institution, and In the School of FEEEik- NJ IND
I'D youths.
May 10, 1867. IsAnKLA N Howard.
FAsvIKLp. Ct, May IA, 1867.
DIR. Denison sfid to me: a. BY all means order
Some OF Hons Malt Extract, for have recommend
ed TO several" HEnaY $. THOR.
SrEIsG SrErxr. NEw YosK, June 6. 1867
My daughter has taken Hof's Malt Extract for
Hemorfhssc, ana my son afuer recovering from
Iyphur; Oalh with the most favorable effect.
MEs. TrcHKs.
Essex Co, Fonr Hkxrv. June . 1861
Hnf's Malt Extra Ct has done me good send me
one boA more l. L. Les.
CLEAN, Gait Co., May 20. 1867.
Hon's Malt Extract acted like charm In my case
henorrhrac OF the lungs. W. $. Bnowr.
ROCHESTER, June Q, 1867.
Please sc nd for my wife. who Is suffering from
weak lungs, one dozen. etc. II. ksArp.
FRANKLIN, Pa, Juue II, 1865
Send Ne soon possible one box of Hoff excel
lent Malt Extract Beverage II. COHEN
TARBoRo, June 10. 1861.
We notice In the Medical journal HoG-s Malt Ex-
hac, highly recommended please send, etc
JONES h HowA.p.
Sold by Druggists and Grocers.
Sold by IANFELpT. THODE 4 CO., Agents.
No. VI West Serond street. Davenport. Iowa.
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TuR Tribune on Monday. in its invocation
- tie Radicals Of Connecticut to achieve a
victory. said. "You can succeed il on all
do your best, Do IT. then. and elsc,sify
your brethren throughout the land with ii
dinSs ola victory ~h,ch gill practically set
&c tbs nsxt Prcsiden,ial election |" So
mote it be. We accept the abatement in
the light Of tho rvauit
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A Terrible rragedy .""~.
sppi-lsow Rival Love-
<s-rrr<i.

1ppi How bssv
ne'l ,ss Columbus Miss Sentinel.
". noticed few days ago, the k,iing OF
,.,r named Barrier, oy man named
We, al rhiladelphia, Neshoba county,
~. Since then We have beard the par
,,e,iars from q member OF the Columbus
b.y. Who has recently been near the scene
Of blood. and the facts make II one Of the
most terrible tragedies that has ever occur
red in this section.
1, seems that young Barrier was engaged
to one of the most respectable and bsauti-
ful girls 10 the county. The day before the
day set for tho marriage, Barrier rnet young
W iilson In the street, and requested him to
20 with him 20 the Probate office to get his
marriage license. He did %. The liosnss
was obtained, and Barrier lefe the ONCE.
Wilson, also, clandestinsly obtained lie
snss to marry Che same girl. The company
had assembled ct the tine and place sp-
pointed for the celebration Of the nuptials.
and just ~ oil things we're resdy, the lady
wss reported very sick. ChIoroform, NOR
phine, and ether .opiakes we're administered
to her, and In few hours she vas sef1csn
fly revived, and the marriage Vows were
taken. None knew at the time the cause
Of her sudden sickness. 1t was afterwards
ascertained that Wilson sent hera message
not to marry Barrier. The communication
80 much affected her that she become ghas
tly pale and tainted.
| After the ceremony. % is the custom IN
that region, the new husband carried his
bride to his humble home. That night the
pair, after having retired to the bridal cham
Der. were aroused by several friends Of vii
son, and one Of them demanded an inter
view with the bride. She saw him, and II
few minutes 10 formed her husband tina
she intended to return 20 her fathers BON
at once. She left with Wilson's friends, aus
went back to her fathers house. Immei
lately afterwards she filed bill for nd
voce, alleging that sho married Barrie
While under the influences Of oplates.
A few days after the Circuit Court va
to meet, and on the first day OF the Cour'
, large crowd collected at the county town
: Before noon the crowd were seen rushin
: 10 ono point where something unusual va
transpiripg. Barrier was attracted, an
approached the scene Of excitement, whe
he discovered Wilson beating with . larg
stick the minister (Mr. bsaD. whos . fe'
days before, had performed the marrias
ceremony between himself and Miss whit
A he approached, Wilson turned, and q
costing him said Do you take up shl
difficult," Barrier replied: II do A
this revolvers we're drawn and five shot
exchanged. Barrier was killed dead upo
The spot, and Wilson dangerously, but M
. MORALLY wounded.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-16

Tms Connecticut election, according TO
the oilical returns. resulted in Democrat
T. Il. tity Of ISL. in total poll OF 30
ets the total Democratic vote was 5o,-
4as. aud the total Republican vote AZ, Dos.
IT, 1857 the Democrats polled ~ 5G5 votes,
and The Rrpnb leans 40 5ss votes, a Demo
oraiic IA ii'y of es7 in = total poll of 81, :
lSS St &c 1867, therefore the Democratic
vo,. has increased 2s79, the Republican
vote Ass. and the Democratic ma ciity Ia.
Increased 1g4.
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Gks. Go. II. HALL, for Mayor. and tho
entire Democratic ticket, without the loss
Of q man. we're elected in st Joseph on Tues
day. The msjori'ies range from 3s to 15s,
the entire vote footing up 1918.
Ksnsa. City elected her Democratic can.
diia,c for Mayor. Mr.. Harris, by 1893 ma
j,ri,y, and all but two OF the general ticket.
III. whole vote. as |, appears in the ldrer.
fiser. is TOO.
II seems to thunder all around tho aky
Tins xprinr
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-16

AwaIrsR complains that General Grants
father ieft OF his psssrnal and pious per.
Torrance jast before coming 70 that critical
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l1v ri E6.
JAS. A. HIGH,

Frank Wko1ersa Leather Rre0eF-
vativc and Water Prssf On Bjackhe, for Boots
and Shoes
Frank NlilIerss Prepared R1ar-
nese OIL Backing, for Oiline Hnsuepses, Carriage
Tops. Ac.,r esdy for use. with directions for using
Frank Na1l1efsS P01Ssh OIL 0l0cks
rrn Sr 81 ssnsssi m = ana NJ - Csp dsr a.
New York. Sold by II. D. EVANS 4 CO.
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HURLEY'S AGUETONIC
PERFECTLY RELIABLE.

The only remedy for Chills and Fever or Ague and
Fever that is or can be depended upon Is Hurley's
Ague Tonic. There have been thousands cured by
using II who have tried the usual remedies without
benefit; but in NO CASE HAS
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-16
The Peoples Remedy.

Ihe People Itemedy.
II required many years OF lahorous resesrcA into
the properte. Of herbs and roots before Brand.eths
Pills arrived at their paesen state OF Perfection
They Ike al impure and morbid accommodations
from the bowels and the blood. Thsir pss In sick
ness raves money. time and health. This noble
medicine saves suffering. sstprs health. and pro-
longe life Those who know their properties have
the most unbounded confidence in them When At
tack by serious disease. as pleursv. col
ic sudden prostration. &C., When six or eight pills
have been swallowed. they are easy In their minds.
And they have causc, for Brsndreths Pills are no
broken reed. -
The Princess Of Wales might have been cured by
q few do4es. and all her weeks OF agony sayed. ]
believe this a. bslieve my existence
Principal Agency. Brandreth Home. New York
What every fourth person needs
10 some convenient, agreeable and prompt remedy
for Habitnal Costivsness. II wouldadvse AL thyse
who are troahlea with Dyspepsia. Costivenss Pilea
Bniousnses, Headache, or any form ofIndgestion to
use DR.. HAsmscS'e PkRIsrAtrIc LozEsGns." Elishs
II antington, ii. D., Ex Lieutenant-Go Governor OF
Maseachusette. They are pleasant to the taste and
never rqu,re increase Of dose 10 perfect a cnrc.
Ladiee, use DR. yelpau's French Pills. Sold by
Harrison 4 Starks. IS Brady Street.
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u r. y A M ES.

r,oRMKRLY OF JAMES LOCK HoSITAL,
Ne Orleans, La, Established In 1850 and iof
ehe lset alx years located In Chicago-e NJ
oes.fnl Specalirt OF tho age in the treALmsnt -
dierseea or private nAture-csn o cnnneussIy
esnsplfed a his Office and rooms, W hAsDoLrn
UoaxrR o. DsAHso.r srrErr, sl s.nhi,. m ~
srS sIir Disesecs and ali Disorders Of Contagious
Vs.erssi Cnaractsf which be cur.s shAout the ne
~ =. iodine potash, ar encs or apy poison,
~ I'm III NrurraIskrs "a positive cure Tor Ill h.
ncss snS 9eG WSE1FKHEss, sseh = sesssl week.
-. Noclusl and Diur.al knission: lbroo9hs On b
49, al the organ, early indeseretlon. excesses q
Seidisssy -causinG leee q nsmo,y, eonfseIeo, u.
rssssIon dinners 81 vision, and often tfmRe ineani.
X. with deplorable train Of other syGDeDms-
seated "a Radically ssssd Z a infsih6la nsthod,
ssvirg time and expenfe. Al 0ssosee secular %
she ssznai es.s.. g r psivaas shesasssss ndAn'S
G,S dissases 81 ne most hcsfiAle eiass, whss she
blood has become poisoned producing hlotches on
fhc face small watefy 6stess fains II the head and
uiceFat0d throat and nose. ooreo on the Ions
and body. icrofula-togefher With an endless NUM-
~ 81 s11ssngs--eHsctnally and psrmanensy - y.
Da. jaws Il recommended BY TIE pIess "a y. =.
csuntxy, - professors Of medical ceIIsxes' snc
the medical profession generally. Isoee sn's''u
shouid apply 10 him and DC cured q cnes =. -.
De JAnss can be consulted. connu,Ms u ~. -.
ter. r. o. Box CO. Chicago. H.. encloeInk samR Ior
retnrp snnwer; or nj his Office ana paEJosyt
dO3ph atreet, coroer OF Dearnpofn stIset, num q
y. to9P. v. Ten separate ro .sa. ~ raD ~.
contact via ssch other Evsrythins private md
]. juss - ;i1As1, - -. H.. tge Pe1lA.slet !.
eseie esSvs5oo5S 8 - eeo6tDs d1SUe6opeO
csn11, q iksss - postage sesnps-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-16

TRADE MARK.
LuI IT. a. E<
! ! j 4
In HINES AIab0sscr Crccrn!
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND HARMLESS COS
MRTfC III THE WORLD.
II will not lujnre the most bellcste Skih
IL presence On the face cannot be detected u can
he removed only hy washing: and wnsn renewed
will leave thu az N softer. smoother aud winter tnah
before RI ersdicses every dssroloTar0r OF me isc,
whether caused By exposure to IN wether, or py as
esso, ard bestows upon all fasce the --,-.,,,
RADIANT CONPLExtOS OF TIE ~ ia.
A SINGLE trial proves al tNesc statements
And the eftIre salts win which IL can be used,
makes it, success complete.
Rue 4 Co. il blown In the bottle and orr t,soe nerk
at the top Of the front lsbei sod ~ III p,usg,ss
and Fancy Goods Dealers. Price One Dollar per
bottle CHURCH ILlNTs rropf,eiofs,
u =. wai. 4 cr, New York; Geo, G. Goodwin
| A co Boston. Macs Wholesale Agents.
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Eurleys Ague Tonic

FAILED TO EFFECT A CURE. All who have
used 1t cheerfll tell their afflicted friends OF a.
sure and certain cure for chile and fever Any one
suffering from the chills would consult their In
terest by sending TO drug siore and buying bot
tie II is pleasant to take compared with others and
Will be certain ~ all cases Of fever and ague or
chile and fever. Send for 1t to the proprleiors,
JAMES RUDOLF q CO.,
Louisville, Ky.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-16


We copy the following from the London
Saturday Rerier:
Conceive woman obliged to take life in
earnest. to study as men study. to work as
men work. The change would be no mere
modification, but the utter abolition Of her
whole present existence The whole theo.
~ OF wonan's life is framed on the hypoth-
esis Of sheer Incidence. She is often chsrm-
ing. but she is always idle. There is an
immense ingenuity and perfect grace
about her 'dleness; the tffsrts, in fact, Of
generations OF cultivated women have been
directed, TO this special object OF securing
absolute Incidence without either the inner
lie iium or the outer contimpt which indo
lence is supposed to bring in its train. Wo-
man can always say with Titus. 81 have
wasted day. but the confession wears ar
ar OF triumph rather than regret A world
OF trivial occupations, a whole system of
| social life, has been laboriously invented
that the day might be wasted gracefully
and without boredom. A little riding, .
little reading, little dabbling with the
paint brush, little stunning on The
piano,a little visiting, . little shopping, 4
lite dancing, and = general trivial chat
scattered over the whole, make up the day
of All Eoglsh girl in town. Transplan, her
into the country, and The task Of frittering
away existence. though II becomes more
dltficult, is faced just IS calamity - beE re.
M,n,c comes 10 the rescue with the back
novels which she vas too busy to get
through In the season; there is the scam
per from one country house to another.
here are the nirtations to keep her hand
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