The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-07-07

recfeatlons the metropolis affords 70 tn
young. They looked like boys who coul,
defy obtacles, brave difficulties, and over
come ridicule.
Kr. Cooper in his short address TO them
In delivering the diplomas begged them no
10 consider IL Charity, for Il was not charity
but the duty one man owes 10 another. III,
remarks were touching and pointed. and Ia.
tersperSed with scriptural quotations
Gov. Hoffman. who had been Invited q
deliver the address To the class, then arose
His time was limited, as the exercises
though greatly abridged by leaving ont two
or three orations for the regular programme
so he confined himself but 70 two leading
thoughts-an enconium 20 the noble foun-
der OF the Cooper Union and gratitude to-
ward him on the part OF the class for what
he had done for them. lie beautifully allu-
ded 70 the monuments. living ones NJ that
which MIR. &. Is erecting all around him and
about him--imperishable monumcnts-whfle
In this great city there are other men OF
boarded wealth, nothing but mummies dcs-
titute Of souls
50 the exercises closed, and many heart
turned away from that Hall that evening
Keeling that it was good for him TO be- there,
yet sad that these seasons Of feast Of reason
and flow Of soul" were over.
Alexander L. Stewart of the mercantile
world Is not only one OF the principal stars
but the chief one OF that constellation. Il
IS his pride, so have been told, that he has
the largest store In the world The retail
department Is one-twentieth OF "A mile square
covering an entire block, twenty OF which
make mile. The complete square has
however, been recently filled out-one corn
er on the Broadway side was tor years dis
figured by an Insignificant drug shop-
which would not sell out 10 the prince mer-
chant until he would offer money enough
for (which in time was immense. That
defect removed, the store Is said % be with
out doubt the most magnificent structure OF
its kind In the world.
1t is always grand and inspiriting TO walk
through IL, but on the rare occasion of the
first three days of this month. IL Is beyond
the description of the most gifted pen. Ia
styles, grandeur, &c. / clip the following
from the Herald the morning amer the first
evening:
Last night the first reception Of the Kind
In this country, and perhaps the finest ever
known In the world Of It's character, took
place at the store of A. Il. Stewart a CO..
broadway, Fourth avenue, Ninth and Tenth
streets. lt was estimated that more than
l2OOO people were In attendance, and the
throng was constantly passing through the
building from Fourth avenue 70 Broadway
from dusk till nine o'clock. The main point
OF attraction was the rotunda, which had
oeen decorated In the most magnificent
manner under the immediate supervision az
Mr.. Hicks, the principal silk buyer for the
firm In Europe.
The immense rotunda. more than one hum
dred feet in diameter, and upon which six
stories opened from base TO dome, was lightT
ed by GOO gas jets and decorated by thefinest
and costliest products Of the worlds looms
On the east side was suspended In the centre
a specimen Of Gobelin tapestry valued at
$4,000, manufactured in Paris. IL repre-
sented a view of the entrance TO the harbor
of Marseilles.
As the throng passed along, round and
through, IL was amusing to hear the various
Nothing like this, this side of Paris
said one, 70 his companion.
Nothing like IL there, nor anywhere Ia
the world" was the travellers response.
Il would not give fifty cents for that
shawl" meaning the five thousand dollar
shawl mentioned above.
Five thousand dollars You don't tell me
that shawl Is worth five thousand dollars"
another would say TO the handsome, neatly
dressed clerk behind the counter, who was
not selling, goods.
"Tbats what was paid for IT," would
be his piqued reply.
"I.aces, ninety dollars yard Don't Won
want To invest, LibY'
Pocket handkerchiefs two hundred and
twenty-five dollars! Mirable dictur
"Parasol covert only three hundred and
ifty dollars? Cheap at that"
The Gobelin tapestry carpet, valued at ten |
dollars, was not remarkable from /
he distance at which we beheld IL, except |
N the view which, i'm execution rescmbled |
he most exquisite painting In oil.
MIR. stewards success as merchant and \
Is a financier, is too well known 10 the pub |
ic, to reproduce IL In this connection. IL Is /
lis example Of industry, unfinching per-
severance, and indomitable energy, 1 would /
TO the youths of our land. Young /
America Is hard 10 restrain, hard 20 get him /
Ip TO a point of zone idea :" but IL he would 4
De useful citizen, a contented man, and /
lind benefactor, he must have an aim, stick I
o IL, calling TO his aid, honesty, diligence, /
onstancy and religion.
Rev. DIR. Gallaher, In the ecclesiastical 1
world, Is rising star, of the first magni- /
ude. l had heard Of his fame, and like the /
queen Of Sheba, was drawn by curiosity /
o hear him preach. i had not had de- |
criptiOn of him, but very naturally cOnclu- |
led that he was stout man, like Mr.. Beech /
r, or Rev. DIR. John Hall. So, when a mere /
TRIPPING came before the pulpit ! said 10 /
myself 81 did not come 10 hear a supplied 1
Minister, but Mr.. Gallaher." / however /
waited patiently for further DISCLOSURES, |
which proved him TO be the Solomon 4 had /
out TO see.
l went early, as was told IL / did not / /
would not get a seat. ] was the first 20 en- /
er the church door. Having said some /
hing complimentary 10 the sexton, asked I
lin 20 give me a seat near the pulpit. This /
le did. In looking around at my leisure, l I
aw every preparation for a crowded house I
amp stools, self-adjusting seats, galleries,
nd the like.
Rev. NJ. G., is man of thirty or thirty
hree years. Previously 10 his Studying for /
he ministry he was a carriage maker
IRISH by birth, came 20 New England when 1
n his sixteenth year, subsequently moved 4
o Illinois. IL was In that state, In a Sab
ath Scohol, he first attracted attention. lie /
vas then a husband and father. He was
rged TO prepare for the ministry. lie was
'oOr, but resolved TO make the effort. BY |
lis own exertions almost entirely, he took a /
borough course in theological school OF /
hat State. He has been pastor for eight /
ears. II fattery, adulation and success do /
ot make him top heavy, he Is destined 20 /
Dscribe his name I'm golden letters in the /
Without manuscript. Has heads on a slip Of |
'aper. For five years he has had charge Of |
he First Baptist Church Of Brooklyn.
His subject, the day / heard him, was the
arabic Of the sower. When he had finish
d. felt as IL had been led through green
eld, and ripened harvests by young reap
r. 1t was truly refreshing, so wildly did he /
ring before the mind OF his auditors the /
eauty and simplicity of husbandry.
Strike, young man, for the hidden vein Of /
old that lies within you. Wait not for /
omething TO turn up, Macawber like, but |
egiu now. Delays are dangerous Wait |
ot for a Sparkling, glitter Of the dust, but |
egin the work. Let this thought encour- !
lot possess that, that may not be improved |
y the polishing-it is intrinsic, inherent |
nborn.
A SOUTHERN WOMAN.
The Boone county Ind.) Pioneer gives 1
his instance of white-and- tan equality:
Last "wednesday night some of the Radf- |