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Are we Ruined.

Once there was a man whose
house was burned down. He had
plenty ofland and stock, and appli-
ances for work left; but on review
ing the situation he made up his
mind that he was ruined. Now he
was rather an obstinate old chap,
and would listen to no argument
which was opposed to his own con-
vietions. "Why, my friend, you
are not ruined" his many friends
would say; ''you have a bright pros
pect before you; all you have to do
is to quit whining about the past
and look only to the future" But
ruined he would be, and nothing
would insult him more than to say
there was a chance for his reviving
his fortunes; and sure enough he
was ruined; he let go all holds
everything went to the dogs, and he
died a pauper.
That's the con tDn of our coun-
try to day. The Hfhatical persist
ency with which some people cling
to the idea that we are ruined, is
perfectly marvellous. The fashion
is to recur to the past, think over
how many niggers we used 20 have
and sigh 1--WE are ruined" And if
a man attempts to argue against
the suicidal notion he occupies the
position of a strange Irishman at a
fair, he has got to strike hard or
wear q thick skin, or ne suffers pret-
ty badly. The whole press keeps
up the whine from one end Of the
land to the other. In 1855 the
whole world was looking towards
our sunny fields for homes, and
were repelled by the cry "we are
ruined" OF course the world did
not want to 60 to a ruined country,
and 50 the world and his wife staid
st home. Pick up q paper, and
we'll bet you that half you read
goes to show that we are ruined.
Well, SO far as We and our home is
concerned. We don't believe we are
ruined We think the road 70
prosperity is plain. Cease absurd
resistance to an accomplished revo-
lution-abaHdon the sentiments
and methods which are as foreign
to our era as the Vishnu pbilOso-
ply. Get the car On the track
put steam on-cry al aboard, and
down the grooves of time we'll
drive the train into future where
flowers bloom, and birds sing, and
men 60 about with pockets fall of
rocks.
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The Shadow of Life.
''All that live must die:

'AiI that live must die:
Passing through nature to eter-
nifty"
Men seldom think of the great
event of death until the dark shad-
Ow falls across their own path, hi
ding forever from their eyes the IA
ces of loved ones, whose living
smile was the sunlight of their ex-
istence. Death is the great antag-
onism of life, and the cold thought
of the tomb is the skeleton in all
our feasts. We do not want to go
through the dark valley although its
passage may lead to Paradise; and
with Charles Lamb, we do not wish
to lie down in the mouldy grave,
even with kings and princes for
our bedfellows. But the fat of ma
ture is inexorable. There is no
reprieve from the great laws
that dooms us all to the dust. We
flourish and fade like the leaves of
the forest, and the fraiIest flower
that blooms and withers in a day
has not a Trailer hold on life than
the mightiest monarch that has ev-
er shook the earth by his footsteps.
Generation of men appear and van
ish like grass, and the countless
multitude that swGrms the world to
day, will tomorrow disappear like
footprints on the shore.
Soon as the rising tide shall beat,
Each trace will vanish from thcsand
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Love


We feel inclined to indite a short
article for the especial benefit ofoHr
young friends, and we are sure that
no sub { could be selected that
would please them better than this
one. If we should fail to rouse up
a sensible idea about 1t, they can
supply one. All Of our young rea-
ders have felt, no doubt the thrill
ling sensation Of love, and can
think more nationally than VIC can
write on the subject; hence If we
say nothing they will think much.
There are two distinctive kinds OF
love: One denominated puppy
love-" and the other "truc love-
Puppy love" is an infantile sort of
love, too young to make valid
contract, and is generally confined
to new beginners. a curly headed
bright eyed little Miss ees:s s.soft
glance at a young specimen OF the
'Adamic race His heart gives e
great bound, his voice trembies.
knees strike together, his eyes are
wide open, his mouth waters, he
commences to chew tobacco, per
haps swears, thinks his daddy" is
a fool, takes a toddy smokes cigar,
wears a standing collar, and draws
pistol now and then to prove pluck
He is a fair specimen Of the victim
of "puppy love"
The little girl Of sweet fourteen"
sees a ''gay boy with hat set for
ward, kid gloves and brisk steps;
her little head is turned, her heart
is captivated; short dresses are cast
aside, and glorious goers are sub
stituted. Pa and Ma arc old-fash-
ioned; she IS off for the reiams feli-
city. Another case of .puppylove'
in hourly expectation Of herring
the sublime words Of the dead pc
ct:
win you marry ne, my pretty litlsulisss
win yos maFTy ns ny baneyl
Well, well, perhaps IL Is al right,
sensible and proper--who knows2
We pass.
True love has It's origin in fall
appreciation Of the qualities Of the
head and heart. It looks deep down
into and fathoms the depths Of the
soul Itincreascs in strength, width
and volume as old age comes creep
ing. Il claims origin in heaven
and exists to bless and ennobie hu-
manity. IT Is reciprocal in its ef-
fects, and the recipient and bestoW-
er, whether present or absent aFe
thrilled with a peaceful ioyoUsness
under its influences.
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EnnalifY.


An old Scotch minister on being
asked to preach a sermon ia favor
of equality, at time OF great ex-
citement on that subject, said at
the close Of a sermon asfollows go
You asked me to preach a sermon
on equality. Since that time J have
ranged in vision through the veges
table world; saw flowers Of uneq's
ual lustre and perfume, trees ofun.
equal height and value, bat the,s
was no equality there.
passed to the animal kingdom
and saw the strained horses and the,
fierce beasts of prey, the linnet and
the hawk, the sparrow and the eEz
gle, the sheep and the horse, each
occupy a relative sphere. E
In the sea were the rulluse and the
whale, dolphin and shark, the timo
id and the fierce, each properly Or
ganized and doing its proper labor,
but I saw no equality.
Lastly / entered the gate OF heav-9
en-, and on a great throne sat the
Judge of the Universe; cherubim
fell before him, angels Of lesser de-
gree done his bidding. l found
seven heavens rising above each
other. but no equality there.
I gazed on the stars and found
zone star different from any other
star in glory" but there was no e.
quality there.
So you see there is no equality in
all Gods vast kingdom.
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ever expect to have,

/ never expect to have"
"And why shouldn't you have
them F'he asked cody.
''Law, fatherl have 'emP Why
did you hear what Nancy said such
furs cost2'
YES" replied he, beginning on
a plate fnuts; ''she said they cost
four hundred dollars %
''Well. that settles it, I should
think" she replied, impatiently.
Mr.. Flowers put his nuts back
on the table, poured out a mug Of
cider for his wife and another for
himself, watched her calmly while
she drank hers, which she did rath-
er reluctantly, and then, after tax
ing his own with an air of ofthorough
enjoyment, slowly produced from
the depths of his pocket mystic
rious roll.
"When I went to Masonville to-
day, I drew this out of the bank
for an special purpose" said he,
forthwith counting on her knee
four hundred dollars in crisp, new
notes; then slapping her shoul-
der, and bestowing an affectionate
kiss on her check, he added =
There, Mrs. Flowers, that's for
your furs, every penny of it. I
won't have my wife craving and
craving thing, and going without
it, if / can get it for herr
The recipient of these marks of
love gasped for breath, partly from
the shock partly from the slap,
looked at the door, then at the
notes, pressed them with stiff, out
fingers, and then sudden
ly throwing an arm round the far
mer's neck, buried her head in his
beared and neck-cloth, and sobbed
out,
"Oh, Reuben! you're too good to
me-you are! you arew
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After the excitement of the gift
was over, Mr.. Flowers declared with
a loud yawn, his intention of retir-
ing for the night. at is of no use
waiting up for Philander and Joe
and the girls, for they'll be at that
husking bee half the night" the
parties designated being Mr.. and
Mrs. Flowers hired folks.
Many of the matrons of the
neighborhood shook their heads
over Mrs. Flowers keeping two
girls but Mr.. Flowers stoutly held
that he would not have his wife
killing herself over such lot of
butter and cheese as was made on
their farm for nobOdy's notions.
But the expectant owner of a
four hundred dollar set of furs was
in no fit state of mind for slumber;
so while Mr.. Flowers took himself
off to bed, Mrs. Flowers remained
seated before the fire, staring into
it, and meditating upon her unlock
ed for amount Of property. At
first her thoughts ran riot among
fur coverings and their various
shapes. She was to'e1ably well
posted in these things. She sub
scribed for one or two affairs, the
burden of whose song was fashion
and its belongings, and every ar
ticle appertaining to furs was al
ways perused with longing interest.
After time, however, little stabs
of conscience made themselves
felt, and with much reluctance, she
began to view matters in a different
light.
You know murmured that in
ward monitor, whose quiet but
searching voice so often throubles
us-'you know that love of dress
has been your besetting sin from
childhood up. Sometimes, I ac-
knowledge, you have striven well
against it; but never have you had
so noble an opportunity as this
Avail Yourself of it; make the sa-
crifce you ought to make. What
business have you with such arti-
cIes of luxury
But argued the eager spirit of
the flesh, surely in this case I am
right in following out my wishes!
1t viii be . cold winter; furs are
very warm aRd I am growing old.
Besides, my husband wishes it.
Shall I wound has feelings? No in
deedr And the dame f0r the mo-
ment felt strong in conscious vir-
tue.
Little, however, would conscience
listen to this reasoning. She scorn-
ed it. AColdP replied she sternly-.
There are less expensive ways Of
keeping warm. Something short
of furs at four hundred dollars viii
do it. What you say about your
husband is a mere excuse. If he
sees you truly content be wiz be
satisfied
But pleaded keen Desire, 4 have
for years so wished for jnst these
things. can't give them up. Why
should I not have them? There is
no one suffering near me that
should thus deny myself the gift
my husband makes me-,
A shutting step at the door, fol-
lowed by a knock, interrupted the
disturbed thinker.
Come in she said, rising from
her chair.
The door opened, and a distant
neighbor entered, an iI-favored,
ungainly man, noted for his harsh
temper and his Penurious soul
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A.-PhaIon's Now Perfpnse.
I LOVE YOU.
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AN UNpROVOKED CAR MURDER.


On Sunday evening as one Of the Second avenue
cars was proceeding on Its uptown trip two men
jumped upon the front platform soon after It had
passed City Hall, who were afterwards found TO be
In intoxicated state. Soon afterwards they com.
menced quarrelling with the driver, named Thomas
Owens. without any provocation. When the car
had reached Fifth street OF the runians spat in
the face OF the driver and violently showed him OF
the car. Owens hung to the lines ahd was dragged
for some distance along the track. owens was com.
PEELED to Withdraw his hold, and the wheels OF the
Car passed over his legs, breaking one ana severely
tnjuring the other.
At the time the assault took place Mr.. Delatour,
gentleman connected with the firm OF Russell, Stur
gis Co.. shpowners, was standing near the
driver on the or side OF the platform, and was
pushed or ALSO and fell upon the track, the wheels
OF the cars passing over him. Both were conveyed
70 Bellevue Hospital, when It was found that Mr..
Delatour had severely injured one of his legs. On
Monday Owens leg was amputated with view OF
saving his life he died yesterday. however. In the
hospital while suffering acute agony. Mr.. Delatour
would not have his leg taken or although the
physicians could sec no other hope for saving his
life. He was removed to his own residence yester.
day in very critical condition, And little hopes are
entertained for his recovery
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THE EASTERN YACHT CLUE.

Extensive Preparations for tho Reception Of
tho New York Yacht Sqmndron-A Grand
Regatta TO be Given In Honor Of tho VISIT
ors in Swampsc0tt Bay.
BOsTON, August l, 1871.
The Eastern Yacht Club ia making extensive pre-.
parations In anticipation OF visit from the Now
YORK Yacht Club In about two weeks. The Nam
tasket Roads will be the rendezvous OF the Eastern
Club as soon as Intelligence IL received Of the start
of the New Workers. who Will be met OF the High.
land Light and escorted to the Roads. A tug
has been engaged to wait upon the New York
squadron and convey the members to and from the
city. grand regatta Will be given by the Eastern
yachtsmen In honor or the visitors In which both
squadrOns VIII contest for two prizes, VIZ, 81, 900
for schoOners and $500 for slOops the regatta
sailed under the rules OF the Eastern Club. The
starting point will DE IN SwampscOtt Bay, when
affords delightful facilities for the observation or
residents OF Lynn, Swampscott and Nahant In
view OF this fact it mas been proposed that addi-
tonal prizes be offered by the residents or tho Sc
places for both Clubs
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GOVERNOR HOFFMAN INDICATED.

The New Hampshire Democracy Compliment
Hoffman ON His Course I'm Regard to the
July Riot.
MANCHESTER, N. IT,, August, l, 1871.
To-day's Mirror publishes letter from Lewis w,
Clark, Chairman of the Democratic State Commit
tee TO Governor HOFFMAN OF New York. thanking
him In behalf OF the Democracy OF New Hampshire
Tor protecting the arrangements parade. The letter
says:--''You have done right. When we reach that
point that you or J, or our friends OF the same
political or religious belief that we entertain, or
that anybody else entertains, cannot parade
pcaceably and civilly In the streets OF New
York. Boston, here elsewhere. then 1t Ia time for
US to inquire what our form Of government is worth.
Every citizen. every body OF men, II pcacean pie and
obedient to the laws have q right 10 DO what the
Orangemen desired to do. Your proclamation Is
declaration OF the rights Of American citizens. no
matter how they become such. whether by birth or
conformity to the law: Allow. me again 70 thank
you for what you have done, and express the wish
that we had more Governors OF the same Kind"
Governor Holman responded as follows
NEWPORT, X. l., Jniy %, 1871.
MY DEAR srR--Your letter OF the l4th OF July mas
reached me here. where | am resting. thank you
~"N''' JOHN 7. HOFFMAN
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,tlscsAm TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

DUBLIN. August l, 1871
rhe Prince Of Wales presided AT tho banquet Of
the Agricultural Society tonight. ON presenting
the toast to the Queen and royal family. His Royal
yighness expressed the hope mat the Queen would
soon visit Ireland, and defended his brothers nom
the charges OF uselessness made against them
PRINCE ARTHURs SPEECH.
Prince Arthur responded to the toast He pro-
tested hts lastngJinterest In Ireands welfare which,
he declared was engraved on his heart, and ne pre-
dotted prosperous future for the country.
THE PRrNCRss LOUISE UNABLE 10 INTERVENE FOR
THR FBN1AN PRISON ERs.
The Princess Louise, In reply to petition rom
the rish Amnesty committee, says II would be I'M
possible for her TO Intervene for the release OF the
FeniRn prisoners, and the question or pardon must
% left with the government.
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Nomination Of Members Of tho Miners League
Mt n Democratic County Convention.

Nomination Of Members Of tho Miners League
Mt n Democratic County Convention.
SUFFER- CREEK. Cal, August 2, 1871.
At the Democratic County Convention held at
Jackson, four miles from here, the delegates
elected by the branch supporting the
Miners League-nfteen In number-being In a
minority, seeded from the body. AZ
result the anti-leaguers nominated all their
candidates. except County Treasurer. The League
candidate for this Office made a speech declar-
ing that, although deserted by his friends.
he would stand by the nominees OF the
Convention. He was nominated on the fourth bal
lot-hls ticket having gained from eight votes
the first to twenty on the last.
The present Sheriff, George Dlnham, was the
Leagues candidate for the same office. Before the
session he dehed the ant-eoguers to md fault with
MS action. They had expected him to act against
the miners without the necessary powers being
placed In his hands.
John Eagen, Secretary OF the League and candi-
date for the Assembly. made q bold speech,
declaring that 1t was not democratic conven-
ton, but array Of capital against labor.
It Is thought that the league Will either coalesce
with the republicans or form ticket OF their own.
In either case it win give the county to the repub.
licans.
The miners Will certainly vote against Haght for
Governor.
This state Of AFFAIRS while turning attention to
politics. Is not reassuring, the miners being dlsoon.
tented with the result
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MoSIY MAaKrr--Lo.pos, August l--6 T. NJ
Consos closed n 1 a35 for both money account
United States bvc-twenty bonds 1862. 49,; 1885, old, S
1857, 81; ten-forties g.
PARIS Monty MARKHI.-PARrs, August The BouYse
opened fat. Rentss. $50. <6c.
FRANKFORT MoNRY MARxrT.-FRAsxroRr, July 81
EveninyCnitcd states fveweny bonds closed at 0esk
?S,k for the issue of 1854
LIVERPOOL CorToN MARKxr.--LTv HRFoof, August l.
p M.-Cottop closed quiet and unchanged. sAes 5000
bales, including l,00e speculation and for export The
Manchester market 10 heavy.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUfTs MArErr.- LIVERPOOL, Au.
gust 1Wheat lis. 30. GENITAL for California white, and
los los 4 for No. red Western spring. The receipts OF
wheat for the past three have been 10000 quarters, Of
which l000 Anne rican. Corn Sos 3D. quarter.
Peas, 39s. I'd. per Quarter for Canadian.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKEr.-IfvIRroOL-A August
1-Pork, GS per Dbl for hne Western prime Beef.
$50 tierce OF soa lbs for prime Lard asa
per cwt.
LoSpoS PRODUCE MAKxET-Lospos, August l-Even-
ngLinseed oil, LIZ T32 H. per Spirits turpsnt!ne,
t2s. per cwt
LivERpooL PRODUCE MARKET --LivEnPooL, august =
EvenngSpirlts turpeatne declining Sales At sss Nd q
n {
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GAGGED AND BUTCHERED.

A Man Found in the Woods with His Throas
and Wrists Cat and HIS Mouth Stated with
Rags.
Yesterday morning, little after i've O'Clock
while o lad named Charles Robbins was out hunting
near Alhngtown, a small hamlet two miles west
from New Haven IN crossing lot on hill In the
rear OF the settlement and near the highway, he
found the dead body OF a man tie ran imme-
diately 70 the hamlet and, giving information, the
neighbors repaired To the spot when they found
that the man had been foully murdered Dy oeing
choked TO death with rags In the side OF his throat
were two small stalls, and his mouth and
throat were crsmmed full of rags that looked as II
lney had been pushed down by stick. The Wrists
were cut across, showing thata sharp instraInent
had been used. The man was about thirty years
old and has not been identiDeu. no ciue 10 The
murderer has been obtained The jury called IN tue
case returned n verdict Of death at the hands OF
some parties unknown. IL Is Thought tnat tue man
fell into had company In New Haven and was en-
tced to tue spot, choSed TIL 'nseusiole aat then
robbed
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TtlrepAm 70 the NEW YORK HERALD.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. A,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, August l, 1871.
The names Of the members OF the new government
OF King Tnokembu, OF the FIJI Islands, nave been
proclaimed. The following are the Minister'S
sydney charles Burt Premier and Minister OF
Finance.
George Austin Woods, Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
John Temple Sugar, Minister OF Trade and Com.
merce
Ratu Savanaka, Minister OF Native Affairs.
Ratu Timoci, Minister OF War and Police
James Cabban Smith and Gustavus Hcnnings,
members Of the Executive Council.
This government having been arranged In secret
BY the English, gives great dissatisfaction to the
other foreigners.
the members OF the Loveni tribe who had
rebeled. will be hired out to planters for the benefit
OF the royal treasury.
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DOMINION OF CANADA.

Tho Governor Of Prince Edwards Island on
the Washington 1rcaty-American Fishes.
men Invited to Canadian Waters.
HALIFAX, N. s., August l. 1871.
Governor Robinson, Of Prince Edwards Island,
has replied the memorial of the opposition men,
bers who prayed for q special session to consider
the washington Treaty. He says special session is
unnecessary; that the arrangement made between
the governments OF Great Britain and the United
States to have the treaty 60 into operation &C
Is concurred IN by his government.
The Following minute has been published, dated
July A:-
Resolved That reaxatons and regulations
the OF the OF Prince Edwards Island to
agreed TO with the view 20 the admission OF Amer
fishermen for the to the liberty which IL
proposed them by the Treaty Washington
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Movement for the PrOlOngation Of Presi-
dent Theirs Term of Office.
CHOLERA In THE SOUTH OF FRANCE.
The Explosion at Vincannes De-
clared to be Accidental.
The National Guard Not to be
Dissolved.
TELEGRAM 70 TINE Jew YORK HesALn


PARIS, August I, 1871.
Several Deputies to the Assembly have received
urgent communications from large numbers of their
constituents expressive Of the desire that they cast
their votes for the proOngaton Of the term Of ONCE
Of NJ. Theirs as Chief Of Executive power.
FRENCH LEGATIONS IN GERMANY SUPPRESSED.
The French legations at Dresden, Darmstadt,
Hamburg and Weimar have been suppressed.
APPEARANCR OF THE CHOLERA.
The cholera has appeared in the South OF France
Measures have been adopted TO- II possible prevent
the spread OF the disease.
The EXPLOSION AT vINOENNKs.
The 0DG0tGI Journal Of to-day announces - tho
result OF rigid inquiry into the explosion OF the
government powder works OF Vincennes that 1t Is
fully proved that the cause Of that shocking event
was purely accidental
The same journal contradicts of1cially the recent
reports OF the burning OF the Cathedral at Pergueux
and the Episcopal palace at Tours.
VOTE ON IMPosTs.
Tho Assembly at its session last evening voted
only those imposts TO which no opposition was
made
The tax on raw materials, including cotton, was
reserved Tor future consideration.
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
1t Is oficially announced that the government has
no intention Of dissolving the National Guard.
THE TRIAL OF THE COMMUNISTS.
The Communist prisoners were notified yesterday
that their cases would come up for trial. but no date
was axed
JULES FAvHE AN ADVOCATE ONCE MORE.
Jules Favre reappeared to-day IN his barrister's
robes at the Palace Of Justice. He intends to re.
sumo active practice ut the bar.
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Tiffany g. Co., Union square, Importers OF
en-