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Evening star., 1870-02-07

We have received from the publishers Tie
Worid AIEaKcc for $50. This publication now
contests with the Tribune Almanac, the post Of
honor as the most reliable compendium of
roIitieai sne other statistics.
Evening star., 1870-02-07

The Republicans of Maryland are actively Or
ganizing in view of the adoption of the Fif-
teenth Amendment
Evening star., 1870-02-07

FOREIGN NEWS BY CABLE.-There has re-
Gently been An improved demand in England
for American bonds, both Federal and State.
EXTRAORDINARY scenes are occurring at the tele-
graph offices throughout England. The dissat-
1sfaction is universal, and complaints of delay
and error have been greatly multiplied since the
new arrangement went into effect. In London,
particularly, crowds of people surround the
ofhces, and there is the utmost confusion. The
movement for the abolition Of the University
tests has been renewed vigorously. A large
meeting was held at Plymouth Friday evening,
and resolutions looking to that endh were unan-
1mously adopted. Other meetings are to be
held elsewhere. The manufacturers in London
are preparing to take advantage of the expira-
The Saturday Review of Friday predicts that
the Irish land question and the bills for regu-
lating the ballot, and for the diffusion of educa-
ton, will engross the attention of the English
Parliament at the coming session. The Pail
Mall Gazette of Friday evening protests against
the interruption of the Indo- Chinese trade in
opium, as contemplated.
The Civita CatOlica, published in Rome, has a
remarkable article entitled "Les Manvais Poll
tques ct lie COncile." After referring to the
menaces against the Ecumenical Council estab-
fishing DEGREES contrary to the modern ideas it
says;-''The bishops despise menaces. If gov.
ernments make laws at variance with the de-
crees OF the council, the subjects will not be held
to observe them, and to exact obedience to such
laws would be odious TYRANNY If p0yernments
separate church from State, they must expect
terrible revolutions to overthrow them France
alone has been true to to the concordat, and the
council will bear this in mind.''
III was reported in Paris on Friday that Lucien
Anatai Provost ParadOt, the celebrated author
has been appointed Minister from France to
ashlngton. The Paris journal Official pub-
lishes decree removing Leverrier, the eminent
astronomer, from his office as Director of the Oh
servatOry, for taking certain action i'm the SEN
ate, OF which he Is member, inconsistent with
ms duties as an officer of the government In
The case OF Henri Rochefort, no appeal having
been taken, the sentence becomes final.
Evening star., 1870-02-07

From Phiip & solomOns We have Harper's Ba-
sGr fcr tbTuaTy 10.
Evening star., 1870-02-07

" More rumors of death from trichinm in
Western pork. "
~. MeLeary Brown, Secretary of the Bur-
Ineame Embassy, arrived last night i'm New
York from Washington "
II Senator Cameron has inherited 81 900 900
from his lately deceased father-in-law, McCor-
mick, of Harrisburg.
" In Europe, women can now receive the de-
gree of NJ. ID. in France, Russia. Switzerland
sweden and Scotland A'
Evening star., 1870-02-07

~San Francisco has 900 laborers out of
work, and they propose to set on foot system
OF street improvements for their benefit.
Evening star., 1870-02-07

Government Securities.
WAsHIAeroN, Feb. Z, 1670.-Jay Cooke q Co
furnish the following quotations of Government
aocurifiaa.
Evening star., 1870-02-07

HGI HAVE PLEASURE IN STATING THAT
COOKS BALM OF LIFE will be equal to the de.
@ mand: Inability Of the glasswOrk. to furnish the
bottles fast enough the of the late suf
cent supply. This has been remedied II will be
found in the DRCGSTORES and at the manufac-
turing LABORATORf,627H ii street, near 7th.
Ieo-3t T. A. COOK.
Evening star., 1870-02-07
RECENT ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS y
U3
Eighth LECTURE OF THEG.A. r. CorRsE

El1hIh Let RI Of IHEG a. r. COURSE,
For the Benefit Of the Charity Fund.
DIR. Is AAC j. Ii AYES, the celebrated Arctic Voy-
agtr and popular Lecturer, will deliver his Lecture
on the Arctic Regions, entitled above, in Lincoln
Hall. on MONDAY EVENING, February T. Doors
open at clock; Lecture to commence at T. Tickets
for reserved seats, IS cents, admission tickets at the
door, 20 cents. Reserved seats may be secured at
the Book Store Of u essrs. Philip Solomons, Sat
urday and Monday. IT
Evening star., 1870-02-07

uS CHURCH on SUNDAYS, n II = - IA M ~
Pm. Sunday School ct 9x .. m, cc ~
Evening star., 1870-02-07

nAMGEes LATROBES, FURNACES, BAKE
OVERS, SIEAM WORKS I'm general, and all kinds
o. sObbiHG attended 20 at the shortest notice.
REPAIRS Tor all kinds Of Ranges and Lstrobes
.Ssee sssss a. stt . G q PILLS stove store Nc rl3 IN
jal:-eolms 10. MARKS
Evening star., 1870-02-07

HOUSE FOR SALE.
BRICK HOUSE, Il rooms. corner lith and M
streets, Gas, water, brick stable. Lot IOO feet
square.
BRICK HOUSE, % rooms, on north side r street.
near Ebbitt house Hot and cold water, gas, &C.
Location desirable.
BRICK HOUSE, 10 rooms, street, between 18th
and 18th streets, north side. Hot and cold water,
SIS marble manteis and basins; furnace In cellar;
stable &C. Lot 20 by A2.
BRICK HOUSE, 10 rooms, wide hall, and cellar.
good lot. Maryland avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets. Very cheap.
Several other fine BRICK and small FRAME
HOUSES, well located. in different parts of the CITY,
MASON 4 CAMPO ILL,
Real Estate Agents.
of md
Evening star., 1870-02-07


EoR RENT-rhe four story DWELLING No.
Apply on the premises. jal5-tf
EOR RENT OR sALE-Sma MA RKET PLACE,
= y acres, adjoining Bladensburg; large Frame
Dwelling, with range, hot and cold water; pump in
Wonld rent separately, If desired. Inquire 81 Mar
ket Space. iaI3 I'M
FOR RENT.:-Four nice FURNISHED ROOMS,
with or without Board, at 335 Pennsylyania
avenue, opposite the Metropolitan Hotel.
jal-n HOPpA
EOR EENT-Willcex q Gibbs SEWING MA
CHINE the simplest, noiseless, and less liable 10
at the agents, BAUM'S Corset and Hoop Skirt Fae
tory, 9Th street between ID and T. ja3-tf
FOR RENT-HOUsE 629 G street, near the pa,
lately finished Inquire sf Il. 6aa pa. 80,
avenue, opposite Metropolitan Hotel. dcls-ff
ITO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS OR OTHERS
4 who intend house keeping will 6nd IN verv al
gible, new and handsome ROOMS, front and bscS
psrior: dining room and kitchen and two he'd ror,.
IN private family Apply at $50 Z street, between
e.n ana II.n. de29-tf
EoR RENT-FURNIsHED HOUSE: nine room.
L and N. '''S'' Sess.sf'
EcE khNIIrwo new and handsomely fnishsl
Il RESlpEkCks, on nth street, between md r.
and opposite the new square. The houses contain Is
rocIs, are thoroughly built and handsomeiy nishsd
throughout, and contain all modern conyenienceo
Apply to klLBOuRN LATfA, Reai Esfsfe
AGENTS corner Of 5th and Streets or 10 the ovner
WILLIAM u. PHlLIP, S6 La. avenue. noSo-U
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30
OUR NEW SHILD.

You didn't heard der news2 Veil, veil |!
Dots kinder funny. doc
Wy, eferypody knows I'd yet
Don you dink id S drue?
I es, dot S so-ve kot a son
My olt woman and me
Und he's der shmardest leedle shild
Youosfer yed kin see.
He canned der very lasd nighd in March,
Der sassy leedle Mool,
Of he'd yaided leedle vile
He'd been April fool;
But dot baby, he knowt ding or dwo-
Cey say he looks like me,
Dots cause I'm been he's fader,
Dot counds for dot you see.
He's got der nicesd hddle shnoo6,
Und leedle hands und feet,
UBd ne kin wink nit bod he's eyes
Oh he's goot enutf to eat.
Fot's dat | bed you dot L m broud,
| feel like of m Wild
[ voodn'd d shwab him for farm,
No, he's doc nice shild.
Coon in der house und see him vonce,
Hush how don't wake him ubl
He's got awful bair of lungs
he KID ShgweeI IKE olSened bup.
See. dare he is now ain d he nice
He's 6xin his moud to cry;
he vonts to suck on someding. | Guess,
He's leedle droat dots dry.
Ven go down shdairs in de bier saloon,
Und drink gloss of bier
To de heat of dot leedie shld of mine
Dot vas send to me dis year.
Und ve'll hobe ven ne gots to be a man
Dot chust like he's fader he Il been;
Und We II hobe anoder shild will come
Nexd year dis dime again.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

UNHEALTHFULNESS OF FEATHERS. The
reason of feathers being so unhealthy to
sleep on is because they are very poor con-
ductors of heat, and consequently keep the
skin overheated, deblitating it, preventing
the full performance of its functions, and
rendering the person more liable TO colds.
Not only this, but the functions of the skin
being impaired, the liver, kidneys, and
lungs have to do extra duty, AMI are liable
to become diseased in consequence. An
other objection to feathers is, that there is
a decomposition of animal matter going on
all the time, and they absorb aud retain the
emanations from the body to such an extent
that they soon become too filthy for even
common decency.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30
Seleet gostru.
WATCH. MOTHER.

The following, entitled Watch, Moth
:" is beautiful One of those httle gem
hich touch the heart:
Mother; watch the little feet,
Climbing o er the garden wall,
Bounding through the busy street,
Ranging cellar, shed and hall.
Never count the moments lost,
Never mind the time it costs,
Little feet will go astray,
Guide them mother, while you may.
Mother watch the little hand
Picking berries by the way,
Making houses in the sand,
Tossing up the fragrant hay,
Never dare the question ask, =.
why TO me-this weary task ?"
These same little hands may prove
Messengers of light and love
Mother watch the little tongue
Prattllng. eloquent and wild,
What is said and what is sung,
By the happy, joyous child.
Catch the word while yet unspoken,
Stop the vow before tbs broken
The same tongue may yet proclaim
Blessings in Saviour name.
Mother, watch the little heart
Beating soft and warm for you
Wholesome lessons now impart
Keep, o keep that young heart true,
Extracting every weed,
Sowing good and precious seed
Hsrres, rich you then may see,
Ripening for eternity.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

THE IMPoLIrE MAN-This individual is
mean in small ways. He will help pretty
girl, but never an old lady. He will keep
his seat and suffer poor woman with a child
in her arms to stand He cwill assist seem
ingly rich lady to pay her fare, but he looks
the other way when want and poverty APP
pear He often finds himself without funds
or tickets, and tells the conductor ''he will
pay next time" He never helps any body
but pretty girls, and begrudgcs everyt hing
ne is called upon TO do for others He opens
windows when others do not want air. He
is perverse, selfish being generally, and
seems to think that the railroad was built en-
tirely for himself. He will not bulge an
inch to permit person to pass out HE Is
a natural born bour.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

The Boston Bulletin tells this: cold
Judge B., of New Hampshire, was what
Artemus Ward would have called ;ociabe
cuss off the bench, and was noted for claim
ing acquaintance with any one whose ap
pearance happened to please him. Enter
ing crowded car on the Boston and Maine
Railroad one day. his honor found The only
unoccupied seat to be at the side of smartly
dressed and rather good looking young We
man. Ascertaiuing that the seat was moi
engaged, the Judge settled himself comfort
ably in it, and turning with his accustomed
bland, fatherly smile to his fair companion,
said Your f;,ce seems familiar to me, my
dear; think | must know you
81 should think you might, said the un.
known, in hoarse, VIII skey, contralto voice,
turning vindictive pair of.eyes on the as
tonshed Judge Il should think you might
you sent me TO the House of Correction fol
three months last winter, you internal old
scoundrel'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30
A Yankee Receipt.

My gettin the better OF my wife's father
is one of the richest things on record III
tell you how it was You must know that
he is monstrous stingy. The complaint seems
| to run in the family, and everybody round
our parts noticed that he never by any
chance, asked any one to dine with him. So
one day. jist for chunk of fun, said to a
friend of mine, ,Jeddy, | Il bet you a pint
of shoestrings against row of pins. that
get old Ben Merkins, that's my wife's faith
er, to ask me to dinner ~
''Yeou git out, said Jeddy; why, yeou
might as well try to coax a cat into a show
er bath, or get moonbeams out of a cowcum
ber
well, I'm going to try" said l.
And try did ,and III tell you how went
to work
DeI was STUN uuwu uIu-
ner, at clock, rushed to the house at a
high pressure pace, red hot in the face, with
my coat tails in the air, and eyes rolling a
bout ike billiard balls in convulsions. Rat
tat tat-ding a ling ling, | kicked up ar
awful rumpus, and in u flash ont came old
Ben himself | had struck the right mint.
lie had u napkin under his chin, and cary
ing knife in his hand. | smelt the dinner
as he opened the door.
20, Mr.. Mcrkins, said [, "T IN tarnation
glad to see you | feared you moughn't be
at home-I m almost out of breath. I'm
come to tell you that can save you a thou,
sand dollars. -
"A thousand dollars" roared the old
man; and | defy weasel to go pop quick
er thon his face burst into smiles. "A thou
sand dollars Yeou don't say 50 Du tell ~
--"Oh, see you are just havin' dinner, | Il
go and dine myself and then III come back
and tell you all about it.
Nonsense, said he, don't 60 away
come in and sit down and enjoy yourself, like
a good fellow, and have smack with NE.
AN anxious to hear what you have to say"
pretended to decline, sayin' Ia come
back s but I'd thoroughly stirred up the
old chaps curiosity, and it ended by his fair
ly pullin' me into the house, and | made a
rattiin' dinner of pork and beans.
| managed for some time to dodge the
main point of his inquiry. At last | finish
ed eating, and there was no further excuse
for delay; besides old Ben was getting
fdgety.
Come, now," said he. no more preface
About that thousand dollars; come, let it
out
"Well.I'll tell you what, said + you ve
darter, Misery Ann, to dispose of in mar
riage, have you not p
Nv hats 5 that got to do with it p inter
rupted he
Hold your proud steeds-don't run of
the track-a great deal to do with it, said
Meow answer my question.
"Wel, said he Il have
And you intend. when she marries, tc
give her $4,000 for portion p
II do" he said.
well, now, there's pint [ m coming to
let me have her, aud I'll take her with So,
900; and $4,000 from $4,000 according to
simple subtraction, jist leaves $1,000. and
that will be clear profit-saved slick as a
whistle ~
The next ching | knew there was a rapid
interview going on between old Ben's foot
and my coat tails-and | am inclined to think
the latter got the worst of it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30
Diftre1t Ways Of Eat ng.

| a distinguished physician of our acquain-
tance who has occasion to examine the chests
OF many people, says that he gets a great
| deal OF amusement in observing the di!er
errt ways in which people put on a shirt. We
hnd no little amusement in noticing the diff
ferent Ways in which people eat. Those of
Us who have business down town in the
city, mostly eat alta restaurant where doz-
ems and sometimes hundreds are taking their
noon day meal. Ii Is curious to see the DIFF
terent ways in which people will go about
the same operation. Some ''gobble up
their food as if on wager to see how soon
ttrey can dispose Of it. and others pick at it
as If looking for something disagreeable in
lt-and they find it too, sometimes, at res
taurants. Some act as If they were the ONLY
persons at the table, ,and reach dil ectly across
one face for salt or pepper while others
will be careful not to intrude upon their
neIghbors in any manner. You can always
pick out the gentlemen by the way in which
they regard the comfort OF others 1t is bad
enough TO see one wipe his knife on his lips
and then put it into the butter. but the
greatest annoyance is the man who ''eats
with his elbows. We mean those chaps
who keep their elbows working like fiddler
1t is a real discomfort to sit next to one of
these, as the frequent nudges and knocks
that one gets from the industrious elbow
quite destroys the enjoyment of meal. 1t
Is not in restaurants only that we have no.
ticed this uncouth performance, but in ho-
tells and private families. 1t is not likely
that those who annoy others in this way are
conscious of doing So but it is the exercise
of bad habit formed when young. We
would not like to think that any of our
young friends eat in this wav, but if they
find themselves doing SO, let them try to cut
the food and carry it to the mouth without
spreading out the elbows .hey will find il
quite as easy, and they will not. in this re-
spect at least, annoy others at the table.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

OMNtsCIENCE-Laf the friend and
ally of Washington, was in his youth con-
fined in French dungeon, in the door of
his cell there was cut small hole just big
enough for a mans 5 eye at that hole sen
tinel was placed, whose duty it was to watch
moment by moment till he was relieved by
the change of guard. All he could see was
the winkiug eye, but the eye was always
there /: look when he would it met his gaze
In his dreams he was conscious it was sta
ring at him. ''Oh, he says, lit was
horrible there was no escape; when he lay
down, and when he rose up, when he ate
and when he read that eye searched him.
So Gods eye Is upon each of US, from the
very FIST breath that we draw to the very
last
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

Two ladies in New York were talking
about the sparrows and their usefulness in
ridding the city of the canker worms which
used to be such nuisance. One said that
the noisy chirping of the sparrows early in
the morning when she wanted to sleep, was
as great an evil as the worms; the other
disagreed. just then gentleman came in
and was appealed to: Mr.. A, which do
you think the worse, sparrows or worms Z"
He answered, Il don't know; | never had
sparrows"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

"9ou rascal !" exclaimed Samuel Barna-
bee, bursting into the room, Wheeling and
putting. You want to marry Miss Mort
main, do you?''
The lady blushed crimson, while John
arose, blazing with Indignation.
Father, entreat you to have some re-
spect-'
Want to marry her, do you?" repeated
the old gentleman. She's crazy to once
think of such jackanapes and | am not
going to impose upon her by consenting.
Why, my dear child, that boy is not worth
the salt he eats. shall disinherit him if
he
Stop, Father cried John
Stop" shrieked Mr. Barnabee, as he
grasped John by the arm. Come over
here now, and tell me the truth Now Miss
Mortmain, do you really want to marry this
boy ?"
Tie poor girl turned away her head to
hide her confusion, and John, deeply NOR
titled, yet half pleased at tie turn of af.
fairs, stepped to her side
Father, said he, mo word of the kind
has ever passed between US, but as the
question has been asked, | alone must re-
receive the answer. | am waiting, Ella
She lifted up her face, radiau; with love
and Joy, and for an answer she placed her
hand in his.
That's enough that's plenty! /" cried
the old gentleman. "Ah, you rascal I've
out"itted you; and as you won't be likely
to back off the track now, I'll just tell you
that you have been making love to Ella
Mortmain Wakefield Ha ha Ella, you
never guessed what Iiwas driving at when
L wanted you to come here incognita Dear!
dear hope you will be happy"
And they were happy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

A REPLY BY CARLYLE-The curious
and troublesome style of CARLYLE is said
! TO be quite in contrast with his simple.
straightforward way of talking. Hatred OF
sham is one of his notable characteristics
Ore evening, at a small literary gathering
lady, famed for her muslin theology, {"
was bewaillng the wickedness of the Jews
IN not receiving our Saviour, and ended her
diatribe 10y expressing regret that He had
not appeared in our own time How de-
lighted, said she, I'VE should all be to
throw our doors open to Him. and listen to
Ills divine precepts Don you think SO,
Mr.. Carlyle 2"
The sturdy philosopher, thus appealed 10,
said, in his broad Scotch, No, madam, |
don't. think that had He come very
fashionaby dressed; with plenty of money,
and preaching doctrines palatable to the
higher orders, might have had the honor
of receiving from you a card of invitation,
on the back OF which would be written, To
meet our Saviour !: bat if He had come
uttering His sublime precepts, and denoun-
cling tie Pharisees, and associating with the
public and lower orders, as SHe did, you
would have treated Him much as the Jews
did, aud have cried out, Take Him to
Ncwgate and hang Him :
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

HARD UP.-At a station on the overland
route the keeper got rather short of provis-
ions-in fact, had nothing left but a bottle
OF mustard and some bacon. As the stage
stopped there one day to change horses, the
passengers seated themselves at the table
and the host said, Bacon ?'
/ 'No, thank you; never eat bacon, "
said one traveller.
well then" said the station keeper,
"help yourself to the mustard ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

An exchange paper tells the story of a
man who was found on Sunday morning
without hat, sitting on a block of granite
with his bare feet in brook, trying to catch
a bad cold, so as TO sing bass.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

THoUGHT-in educating the mind our
first duty should be TO teach it to think, so
that its powers can be concentrated upon
single point without painful effort When
Sir lsaac Newton was asked how he made
such vast discoveries in the various depart
ments of science, he replied, ''by thinking"
u dhf foFG5 oEF95d ta g RaggkigSa Rg W ba baa 5s IS
patient thought by which those magnificent
theories, the wonder of the present day,
were brought forth. In early years he learn
ed to think, and as thought generates thot'
and the MAD of man is capable Of almost
infinite expansion, he went on step by step
in the labyrinths OF science till death put an
end to his labors The want Of earnest
thought receives a daily Illustration in the
institutions Of learning all over the land
The brains of the students are crammed with
an immense mass of rubbish collected from
other minds, and with this in>uhStdn,ial re-
past they are compelled to be satisfied. Not
once are they taught to descend into the
caverns Of thought and gather bright jewels
| for themselves. There are, however, nc a,
bic exceptions in tn s general laxity OF dis
cipline, and the light they shed forth shines
with 4 double 5rilliancy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

THE CoMlNG WOMAN. Horace Greeley
asks thus: ''Will the coming woman pull
teeth ?' To-whIch the bald headed benedict
of the indianapolis JIrror-doubtless speak
ing from sad experience Our
limited prophetic knowledge prevents US
from answering Horace; but, if the present
is truthful criterion for the future, We can
safely assert that the coming womon will
pull hair.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

Mark Twain has this advice for young men
with literary aspirations Write without
pay until somebody offers pay. If nobody
offers pay within three years ths candidate
may look upon this circumstance with the
most implicit confidence as the sign that
saving wood is what he was intended for"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

A young rural lawyer in Illinois is going
to take the stump during next years cam
paign, and proposes to grasp ray os light
from the great orb of day, spin it into
threads of gold, and with them weave a
shroud in which to wrap the whirIwind which
dies upon the bosom of our great Western
prairies -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-30

4 western woman thus addresses her eld.
est jewel: MY daughter, YOU are now ff
teen years of age, engaged to be married,
and without a freckle on your face l have
done MY duty.