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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, June 2O.-Befors tho rsee yes
terday Bashaw was the steady favofite in
one pool. He sold for 2l0, Rich, the sue
ccssiul besse, bringing 1l6. and the field
100. Rich, .Kirkwood and Temple were
evidently in fns condition. Basbaw looked
Too Ssft, and in his jogging was ttae sore.
His owner only consented to start him q
the earnest solicitation Of the Management.
Palmer Was too thin, and nobody looked
ioe him - win. The result Wa decidedly
unexpected.
There viii - two races this afternoon,
the nrst for oil horses that never beat 2.4o,
mile hests. three in five 10 harness, for =
purse Of $500. There are ak entries.
The second race il for . purse Of 500,
for horses that never boat 245, mile heats,
three in Ave, to harness. There ore five
entries for this race.
The singing societies met at 10 o'clock
this morning for the purpose Of transaeting
business OF the bund. Each society vas
rspssssnted BY two delegates, who. On hear
ing the names Of their respective societies
called. presented their credeatials. After
disposing Of the business Of the bund, the
formation Of An Allgemincn Nordameriknn-
fischer Sasngerbund was in order.
This afternoon there will be excursions,
and private entertainments in tho halls OF
the different societies.
In the evening there will Be balls In Turn
er's Hall and in Ulich's Hall-one ticket
giving admission to the entertainments ct
both halls.
Thu programme for tomorrow includes q
picnic at Wr;ght's Grove, q beautiful place
on the north sids, just beyond the city lin
its. Tho procession to march thence will
be formed at nine o'clock.
The Athletic base bail club leave for De-
troit this afternoon.
There are eighteen base bah clubs repre-
scented in tho State Convention now gath
ored here.
The Atlantics Of Brooklyn will play the
Excelsiors Of this city this afternoon.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
WASHINGTON.

WAsniNGEoS, June co. The reror. OF
The retrenchneat committee upon the sale
Of The rop-cads Onesta and Csiawba TO
Swif, i Go, who ro-sold them to the Peru
Wan governin.ut states that they paid the
Government sG2l, 600 each. and wero sold
for $40, 900 FIR both The committee
have no doubt of a CO llision existing be-
tween Swift II Co. and Mr. Merritt, agent Of
the navy, and also intimate that the Sscre-
tsry of the Navy himself had knowledge
of the circumstance. They state that all
tho government parties Of Peru and United
States arc fully aware Of the facts in the
case, and came upon the Executive Depart
mont to prevent the sailing Of the vessels
for Peru, as they are being loaded with am
muniticn and other war material, plainly
proving that they intend to violate the in
ternational obligations Of this country.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
LOUISIANA.

Nkw OnLRANs, June ia telegram
from Gen. Gran, has been promulgated by
Gen. Buchanan in = form Of order for the
instruction and guidance Of all concerned.
Cen. Grant approves Gen. Buchanan q
sessse, saying that civil Officers elected
saunnot be installed until the State is ad
mitted and until tho State government is
provisional and entirely under the control
Of Gen. Buchanan.
The case Of George Ruby, colored mem
Der Of tho Texas convention, and delegate
10 the Chicago convention, against tho
steamship Wagner, for $4,000 damage, for
refusing admission 10 cabin passage OF
Trip from Galveston to Bfaslau city, WAS
decided to-day by Judge Duroll, awarding
$3.50 damage.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, June ia very large
audience attended the formal dedication Of
the new Mercantile Library building, in
this city last night, which 10 one Of the
largest and finest ediiicss on this coast.
A slide on the line Of tho Central Pacific
railroad, near Summit tunnel, two days
since. killed several Chinese.
The first through trip to Reno was made
yesterday. The company cay the road will
reach the crossing OF Humboldt river. 100
miles beyond Reno, early in July. Nine
thousand workmen are employed.
The Trinidad Mills, in Humbolds county,
were blown up on the 10th inst, killing
one man and wounding seven.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

VIENNA, June 10-Negotiatlons have
been renewed between Austria and Italy for
the final disposition Of the art treasures at
Venice.
Emperor Francis Joseph and Baron Beust
arc about to make visit TO Prague.
LONDON, June 19.-It appears that the an.
nouncement that Prince Milan, nephew of
the late Sovereign of Servia had been pro-
claimed ruler Of that principally, was an
error. The Memorial Diplematique says the
Powers have agreed TO leave Servia free to
choose her own Prince.
LoNDoN-Midnight.-In the House Of
Lords this evening, Earl Edinburg sug-
gested that special honors be paid to the
troops engaged in the Aby ssinan expedi-
ton. After some debate the Duke of
Cambridge, commandeT-in chief OF the
army, expressed the opinion that unusual
honofs To the members of the Abyssinian
expedition would be bad precedent. The
subject was then dropped.
PARIS, June ia solemn requiem mass
was performed hero to-day in commcmora-
ton OF the death of the Emperor Maximil-
liam, it being the anniversary OF his execu.
ton at Querataro. The Empress Carlotta
and Gen. Miramon, and large number OF
Mexicans were present
Mr.. Clusent, editor of the Journal Of Art,
has been condemned TO two months i'm.
ptisonment in Jail and fine of one thous
and francs, for an article published in that
paper.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

, WAsnINGToH. June 10.-SxnArR-Mr
1umands. from the judiciary Committee,
reported with an amendment to the relative
70 holding elections for Senators.
ar. wilson introduced joint resolution
70 cross rem The rolls OF the army certain
officers absent without authority from their
c'mmand@ Referred ~ thc Military Com
mittee.
Mr.. romeroy intfcdussf hill +, transfer
the Indian Bureau to the War Department.
He said that the purpose VISA 70 turn il over
to tho Freednen6 Bureau. Referred to The
Committee on Indian AGaifS
On motion e( NJ Howard the bill reIa-
tive 70 the Central Branch Of the Union
Pacific Railroad was taken up, and Mr.. Ed
mupds addressed the Senate IN opposition,
and M. Howard followed IN advocacy Of
Tue bill. which was dircnsscd until ten min.
uses alter i've, when, with the understand.
ing MAI y be again taken up on Aosdsy
next me Senate adjourned. ,se sss
HQgeA-2Ae. v1AahhQrnos q Indiann,
nom The Committee On Military AiFalrs, e.
ported bill in relation 70 additIonai 6one
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
WASHINGTON.

WAiHISo ron, June 19-Hon. Arson
Burlineame called on Gen. Grant at the
Army Headquarters this morning, and had a
long interview.
The House Committee on Military Affairs
hsd under consideration to-day bill pro-
posing 10 give officers of the army 33i per
cent. additional pay. No action was reach
et. The subject will be resumed next
Thursday. There is little prospect Of such
O bill bee ming law
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
MASSACHUSETTS.

BosToS, June Walking match for
$4,000. side, between Safer and W eeton,
commenced this afternoon at mystic park
and Sa6ey completed his 6rst twenty five
miles . mile head Of Weston in 8 hours
80 minutes and 46 seconds thus winning
the frat thousand dollars. The whole
match is 100 miles, and ono thousand dol
lars 10 pending on The second s miles.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
Wisconsin.

LACRossE JUHs 20.-Steamsr Northern
Belle, With the Illinois press association.
Excurtioncst numbering about forty "a.
itoss and shsir Ladies, passed LaCroas
THE noon en- route 10 81 Paul ahd Nioos-
epolis.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
AUDrTOR's OFFICE, iowa.
Ds AoIxps, June II, lsoe.
RI Is HEREBY CERTIFIED. THAT THRkE

DH AoINpe, June II, 1868.
1T Is HEREBY CERTlPlED, THAT There
= has been filed in this Office sworn statement
showing the condition OF the Guardian Mu-
tual Life Inns Co, located At New York In the
Stats Of Now York, on the first day Of January,
A. D. 1858, IN aecerdance with the provisions Of
an Act Of the General Assembly Of the State OF
lows, entitled ian Act in relation to lns
Companies" approved January Seth. 1857, and
IN Get amsndatory thereto, approved February
9th 1868. that said statement shows that said
Company 10 possessed ofths requisite amosnt Of
capital. and invested a required BY law.
AUTHORITY 10 TaEKYSoas GIVEN 10 the above
nsmsd Company TO transact their appropriate
business Of Insurance In this State II accord.
ance with the laws thereof, until the slst day Of
January, 4. D., 1863.
II 10 also certified. that j. II. MsLviLL, Of
Davenport. hss been duly appointed BY said
Company their lawful Agent and Attorney for
the County Of Scott. with full power 70 take
risks Of Insurance therein, and to acknowledge
service Of process ~ provided BY law. upon his
filing with the Clerk Of the District Court In and
fer said County this certificate and . copy Of the
statement on HE in this Office. II is further
certified that the attached is true and correct
copy Of the said statement.
In testimony whereof, / have hereunto SUBJ
scribed my name and affixed the seal Of my Of
ice the day and date above first written.
JOHN A. ELLIOTT,
Auditor Of State.
SAN'L A. Arms. Deputy. jel5-lw
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
IOWA.

DuBuqUE. June 1.-The Illinois Elito
rial Excursion patty, numbering 50 gentle
men and 32 ladies'. started up the river this
morning at . o'clock by the steamer North.
ern Belle Last evening the party took a
stroll through Dubuque.
Morris Frank and Fritz Foster were
drowned in The river last evening while
bathing. Their bodies were recovered
about half past one this Afternoon.
Mt. VERNON, June 19-Cornell College
commencement exercises opened to-day.
Six ladies and six gentlemen graduated
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

Liverpool Market.
By Telegraph, June 20.
Flour SIS.
Wheat-Red, l2s I'd white, 1ss Cd.
Corn--35s
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

Chicago Live Stock Market.
By Telegraph June 20.
Rsesipts-Cattle, 8 ears; hogs, - cars.
Cattle-Bxtrs. 7.75@s.00' fair to good,
e.2507 rs; stocksrs, 8 26@475
Hogs-kxtrs, $4,000; common TO good
o.5e@s.
sheep-Choics. 4.75@5.O0; common 10 good
A.95@45e.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

%. Louis Market.
y Telegraph June 20.
Fvour--Dull and unsettled. No buyers.
changed.
Oosn-- Unehanged, but dull a s0ae0.
Oats Very dull a. 7l@75.
Rys-Rangss -se@l .S71<.
Provisions-HtiG
Pork-28. 9S92e &c.
Bacon Shoulders. -; clear sides. II +: but
packers hold both higher.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
INSURANCE.
u. III. MELVILE,,
AGENT
Guardian Mutual Life InS. Co.
OF NEW YORK.
Once No. Nichols Block.
Davcnpcr low n.
STATE MENT
OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Guardian Mutual Life Ins, Co..
or NEW YORK

OF NEW YORK.
On tho 6rst day Of January, 1868. made 20 the
Auditor OF the State Of Iovs, pursuant to the
Statute of said STAT
1st. The name OF this COMPANY n the Gna,ai.r
Matual Life Insurance Cornpany
g. The amount Of it, Capital stock IT,. siss.MS
d. TheL smount Of IL Capital stock
a. TIE zss:t: Il Is. COMPANY AZ. ssS
lst. Cash on hand. In Banf,
and In The hands Of Aets
or other psrsons, -. ssl.eAs.ss
"a. Real Estate unincum'ed None
80, Bonds and Stocks owned
by the Co.. how secured and
rate ofint thereon see sch
<ih. Debts Of tho Company
secured by mortgage, (sce
9th. Debts otherwise Sc
cured (see schedule Can
loans on L. ;. Stock, ssoe00p
eth. Debts for Premiums
Loans of Policies, 5sS ASS II
Personal prop q accr'd int 4i,sis9y
Tth. All other securities (see
echsdue,l deferred prem's &c, s3o.es --L
Total Assets, .................. 81 OBS, 500 81
LIABILITIES.
9TH. The amount Of liabilities due. or no,
due, to Banks other creditors None
0th Losses adjusted and due, .......... None
sth Losses adjusted and not due...... 100000
sth Losses unsdjusted... .............. None
WIN. Losses in suspense waiting further
- PROOF. ...... :...--................ None
pany.... ...................... s.osa. II
Total Liabilities. ........... II, osa Il
llth The greatest amount insured in any
Is The greatest amount allowed BY the s''0'
rules Of the Company to be insured in
sny one city. town or village, $3.50. ULni,ed
II: The greatest amount allowed 10 be
injured in any one block, ... do
IL The act Of Incorporation Of the Com.
psuy heretofore hlsd.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

M1lV0ukeo Market.
BY Telegraph June 20.
tlour-Dull and unchanged.
wheat-Quiet and weak No. I, 1.ss; No.
!. l.ssK.
Corn Quiet and steady 1t Sec.
Oats--Quiet and Arm a 81.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
JOIN 1. swIfs. WILLIAM ?. KlDDDa.
JOHN SWITS q co.
Insurance Agents,

Capital Represented. over $4,000, 900.
FIRE AND INLAND,
Home Fire Insurance Co., N. y.
Cash Capital and Assets. 81, 100000.
Phcnix Fire Insurance Co, ny.
Cash Capital and AssstA 100000.
Atlantic Fire Insurance Co.. M.
Cash Capital and Assets. $685.
Lamar Fire Insurance Co.. N. r.
Dash Capital and Assets, $500, oos.
Home Fire las. Co, New Haven.
Cash Capital and Assets. $780, 900.
Hartford Fire lns. Co, Hartford.
Cash Ospital and Assets. -. COO. 900.
LIFE AND ACCIDENT.
Connecticut Mutual Life ms. Co.
Capital. 5000, 900
TRAVELERy ms. CO.,.HARTTORD.
Capital, $500. 900
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

Chicago 1sar..cs.
BY Telegraph juno 90.
Flour-Dul for low grades at s.50@e % !;
choice brands finer and scarce o. 50Il0.Q0 |:
fancy Minnesota extra, lG.00llo. so.
Wheat Unsettled, firm and higher. Demand
local end to cover short contracts. No spring
1861 81 No.2 spring l.93@l.9S}<, seller
the mouth. /. "a on the spot.
Corn-Firmer and fairly active, closing at
s6I@s6lS for No. / s4st@s5 for No. 2.
Oats-Rrather quiet and steady but a little
lower at c6s@Ge7.
Rye Dull aad nominally 1.4s6l5o
BARLEY Dull. No. 2 l.sSG2.0o.
Provisions--Dull.
Pork-Nominslly 27.75@2s No buyers 1t
upper price.
Lard--Dull and easier at l6i1@lsl, good and
prime steam.
Bulk Shoulders Can be had at llls.
Lake Freights- Dull at 5 oats and corn to
Buffalo.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20
cora "a e n CiAL.
Davenport Market Report.
OsTscE og THE DAv=SFoRs DEu cRAr,
lura Doth 1see

OsTscs og THE DAVENPORT DEu' cRAr,
June Goth, 1868.
Eioug-Wholesale, slo.49; retail, tll.o).
WhsAr-No. !, sl.75. No. 9, tlG5
BARixY-None IN the market
OArs-S3065c,
RYr-None in the market.
Cors-72@74c.
Onions None in the market
PorAToss-75c.
Bu1sxE--lsc. per n.
Eoas-l5c.
h.I-Good Timothy el4.o0 per ton. Upland
Prairie 5000 per ton. Slough, $500
CoAh-Soft--l6 cents per bushel. Delivered
! Sc.
ASr.a.urI-At yard 5000 per ton. De-
litersd 1ls.0O per ton.
WooD-eS 0O017 90. per Cord.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

Now York Market.
By Telegraph lima %
Cotton-Quist middiing uplande. 81.
fiour.lun et J.ee07.0O for super STATE and west
err t4cg - extra state; 30 for extra
Western {; y0o11300 for X. Ii. o.
Wheat -Unc anged white California 2C5
Corn-Dull at .05Q1 OF for mixed western snoat :
]. oe for high mixed nearly yellow
Barley-Quiet and nominal.
a1oat - o' ~As'O
mess and 3. 7s0ss0 % for old.
Beef Steady.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

We quote tho Pennsylvania Salt Manufactur
ing Company's goods a. follows:
Natrons Refined Saponi6er ......7L@rN
Natrona Saponifer in iron boxes. ... s5s@sI
Natrona Bi-Carb Soda, absolutely purs)
in liz pound kegs. per lb. ....... 9L@5foI
Natrona Super-Carb, Soda, ID. papers,
go lbs. to case per pound -. ..l6A. IL, 10 IL
Natrona Salera,us, pound papers, (6elbs
10 case1 per Observation-Disclosures. 1l12
Natrora Caustic Sodafwhite) per b.. lol
Natrena Sal soda, per ID. =. ... Gl-2
Natron7 Muratic, per Id. ...... 9l2
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-20

New York Meney Market.
- TslssnpA.l Juns "a.
6t0cks-eteady.
nends /. 81 81. f.1sk: 8 ~. let, i.1ss<: n.
LIN q, lin news l.13S; ~, Liza; 3.seo,
Pacile Mail-U1
New York Csntfal--1.slS.
3rie-o9.
Ill. Cent.-16
Norhwyseern- g.; preferred s5k.
sssii.ssoe sai Ssassy-,.niA nE
Tole1o . Wabock--ljk.
0old-l.sek.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-02
lincoln UniversIty.

The commencement exercises of this excellent
and popular institution for young colored men,
took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 10Th
and 18th. Concerning them correspondent
writes as follows to the Oxford Press =
The commencement exercises of this fine insti-
tuition for the elevation of the colored race came
oif as noticed in a former number of the Press,
and, as it was my happy privilege to be in attcn-
dance during the exercises of both days, / can
say that it was grand success. The orations de-
lvered by the pupils evinced u thorough educa-
tion-physcally, morally and religiously. They
deserve much credit for the thorough manner in
which these were committed, giving all that free
dom and ease to their delivery which attends an
eloquent extempore speaker.
The chapel was densely crowded the last day by
an appreciative audience, composed of different
colors, deep interest being felt in such noblo
cause us is here being carried on through the
agencies of noble band of professors. The ex-
erciscs were interspersed with music by the choir
which was well executed, and reflects much credit
upon the performers A more courteous and po-
lite set of young men is nowhere to be found.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-02
OYSTER Packing an MARYLAND.

From lengthy description of the oyster busi-
ness of the Chesapeake Bay. published recently
in the Baltimore Sun we extract the following 3
There are In Baltimore about seventy houses
engaged in packing oysters. They have now an
association among themselves, established this
year. By their constitution they are forbidden TO
sell oysters Tor less than one dollar and fifty cents
per dozen for enc pound cans, and two dollars
and fifty cents per dozen for two pound cans.
slight fixed and graduated reduction OF this rate
is allowed upon purchases OF one hundred cases
and upwards. The price is to continue until the
list of October, 1868. This Is not more than ono
third of what was charged for them in the early
stages of oyster packing.
Besides the establishments In the city OF Balti-
more, several packing houses have been recently
started ut other points in the State. Within the
last wear there has grown up one such institution
on solomon's Island within the mouth of the Pa
tuxent river. There are several hundred hands
| employed there This is the exclusive business
| Of the people OF the Island. MIR. solomon has an
| extensive packing house, and quite thriving vii
| lage has grown up there. He has erected some
| six large dwelling houses for his men on that
| beautiful spot. With oyster shells two long
| points have been formed out to deep water, in
Guiding between them the safe and commodious
| dock.
At Crisfleld, the terminus of the Delaware rail
road, there are three large packing establishments
| built on piles over about two fathoms OF water
which is being filled up with shells, thus forming
with the gradual accumulation of mud left by III,
tide solid foundation. There is n large trad,
there, splendid steamer playing across the ba.
between Norfolk and that place, accommodatin.
the great and increasing trade Of travel bctwerI
the North and South that uses the Delaware rail
road. Owing TO want OF shorter communica
ton around the head of the bay, Baltimore lose
a great deal of the trade of the Eastern Shore
which uses the same route. Most of the oyster
packed at Crisfield 90 to Philadelphia and Ne'
York. There has been fine hotel built there o
piles, with accommodations for one hundre
guests. Between the town proper of Crisfel
and deep water there is an interval of about
} mile, mostly marsh. This intervening space
being filed up with oyster shells, and will 500
form one continuous street from the wharf an
railroad depot to the village. AT Oxford there
one packing house, at St. MichaeIs one at Can
Q bridge one is being erected, at Annapolis the
ara two. -
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-02

The other day / CHANGED 10 enter friends
house. He did not know ! was in the par
lor, and overheard his conversation. lie
was very harsh in his dealing with his child.
He was tout of sorts that morning. THE
was east" and the cast wind blew into his
lungs, and into his soul, and soured his
mind, and soured his heart; and so, like
base miscreant as he was, he vented his bad
temper on his wife and children. 1t is a
habit some men have. This man was talk
ing in a hard, unchristian tone, talking as
no father should talk. He had lost his tenn
per- He was saying what he would be
sorry for in few moments. And then the
servant announced my presence. Mind you
the man would have said he could not help
it. "The boy teased me. He did what l
cannot endure, and on the impulse OF the
moment, l spoke my anger; could not
control myself" There was frown on his
face; but when l was annouced--being
more or less Of stranger, demanding OF
him certain courteses-he at once smoothed
his face, as though nothing had happened
as though the sun were shining brightly il
the heavens, and the wind were south ant
not east.
He came into the Ioom where l was, and
in the most cordial and courteous way pos
sible, gave me his hand, and smilingly bad
me welcome. lie could not control himself
simply because he did not think enough o
his boy; because he did not sufficiently ap
preciate his family; and because he though
that his home was a den, in which he coul
roar with impunity, and not the great tenn
pie of God, where he should walk as prizes
and king And yet |, almost stranger, wa
sufficiently strong, in my presence, TO caus
him at once to cool down into courtesy, int
afIability, into politeness! tell you tina
many and many man, and many and man.
woman, in this strange world OF ours, !
! which many things seem TO 20 wrong, wi
be gentle and kind, and charitable, and fu
Of smiles, outside of their houses, wit
strangers, for whose opinion they do nc
care one jot or one tittlei and in the hous.
where ali the happiness Of years depend
upon their sweetness of soul, and whel
S they are constantly shedding influences th'
: will ripcn into the good or bad life of be
o or girl, will yield to pettishness and pee
: ishness unworthy of them as men al
women, and wholly unworthy of them
: Christians.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-07-02

A living divine says: When was a
boy, thought of heaven as great shining
city. with vast walls, and domcs and spires,
and with nobody in il except white angels,
who were strangers to me. But by and by
my little brother died; and l thought of a
great city with walls, and domes, and spires,
and flock of cold, unknown angels, and
one little fellow that was acquainted with.
He was the only one knew at that time.
Then another brother died, and there were
two that l knew. Then my acquaintanccs
began to die, and the flock continually grew.
But not until had sent one of my little
children to his Grandparent-God-did be-
gin to think had got little in myself. A
second went, third went, Il fourth went; (;
and by that time had so many acquaintan-
ces in heaven, that did not see any more
walls, and domes, and spires. began to
think of the residents of the celestial city.
And now there have so many of my ac-
quaintances gone there, that 1t sometimes
seems to me that know more in heaven
| than on earth"