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from administrators up to Governor, with
out salary. 1t is supposed that this public
spirited and unselfish act of self-sacrifice
their capacity and honesty.
For our part we have no doubt that many
| of the parties who now fill these Offices
| would gladly continue to hold them with
out any pay. Indeed they might afford
to laugh scornfully at their meagre per
diem or quarterly warrant, in view of the
imposing figure to which the stealages
amount. How. for instance, is legislator,
governor or city administrators going to
grow suddenly rich and roll in wealth on
SO per day or q trifing annual income of
five or eight thousand dollarsf The power
OF bestowing public moneys, whether State
or municipal, is worth far more than any
Official salary, to men who know how and
are willing to profit by it.
Another objection to this pretty scheme
is found in the error which supposes that
rich men are necessarily virtuous and
patriotic. Only the rich could honestly
hold Office on the condition of receiving no
pay, and all the vast element of citizens
who must exert themselves for a support
would be put out of the question in our
search for honest officers. The very best
and most worthy portion of the community
would thus be rendered ineligible as field
for'hnding proper candidates.
This principle would also rapidly merge
IN that of arsstocracy, where the few
govern the. many simply bylreason of their
wealth.
No! the Times will have to hunt up a
better panacea than that for the political
ills OF the day. In fact we might as we'll
make up our minds to the fact that great
majority of public servants will be rogues
in spite of all we can do, and simply labor
to adjust some effcacious plans Of checking
their Roadway. The power to disburse
public money by bare majority, when we
know that majority will he corrupt, must be
abrogated. The power to give away public
lands and donate valuable prerogatives
and the power to create debts against thes
State or city without the direct vote of the |
people ought to be entirely withdrawn.
Rogues often make very good officials
when kept within bounds.
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"TnE Poor CLAREs."-We had the pleasure
of o call from Mr.. Bernard Hughes, the agent
for the Poor Clares of Newry, ireland. Mr..
Hughes will remain in the city for several
days, and, we hope, will meet with success in
his undertaking, as the Sisters are heavily in
debt and deserve tho assistance of those who
may be able to help them. The Mother
Abbess has sent us tho following card for
publication
Thanks.-The Mother Abbess and Community
of Poor Clares, High street, Newry, Ireland,
beg to return their grateful thanks to Mr..
Bernard Hughes, who Is collecting for them in
America, for his untiring rud self-sucrificing
exertions in helping to liquidate the still
heavy debt incurred by them in the erection
>of their large poor schools, wherein several
hundred children are fed and clothed. They
also desire to express their deep gratitude to
all those who are'kindly assisting him in his
charitable undertaking.. Tho prayers of the
Community are daily offered for all those who
contribute to this pious work.
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SERVED HIM RIGHT.-A correspondent
relates this story of citizen Of CORY.
Penn. Several years ago Mr.. A. failed
and compromised with his creditors by
turning over all his personal property and
real estate, paying twenty cents on the
dollar. He pulled off his coat and went to
work, and has accumulated an immense
fortune, and has paid off every cent of in
debtedness with interest, save enc creditor
to t., whom he owed two hundred dollars.
SAID creditor at the time of his failure met
son OF MIR. A. in the post office. and he.
lore large crowd of citizens abused the
father to the boy in the most shameful
manner. AS soon as Mr.. A. had -paid off
all his creditors he visited his two hundred
dollar friend, and taking a large sum of
money In bank bills from his pocket said
10 &c MN DO you see that money ~ "Yes.n
1 OWED yon two hundred dollars when
failed 7" eyes, sir" very pleasantly. 81
have paid every dollar 1 owed, with inter
est: but your claim" al know that Mr..
A." Well, sir, putting the money in his
pocket, yours l never will pay. After I
lad assured you 1 would pay every cent,
you attacked my son, mere bow, and
abused and mortified him for thing over
Tvt ne had no control. Good morning.n
Inc verdict of all who knew the circum-
stances ls, "served him right"
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FATHER RYAN.-We have but one editorial
and that hurriedly written one from Father
Ryan this week owing to his detention, for
want of o boat, at Plaquemine. Tired and
sick and worn out with fatigue. he reached tho
city on Thursday night ut twelvs o'clock. His
failure to keep his appointment to lecture in
st. Teresa's Church, on last Thursday evening,
disappointed very large assembly. 1t was
not his fault. This Sunday evening at 2
o'clock, he will deliver his lecture in st.
Teresa's Church, and we hope that even q
larger crowd will be present than that which
filed it to repletion on last Thursday. His sub
.ject will be, as heretofore announced, "The
Divine in Human History"
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The Anniversary Mass.

Last Friday morning, an event, which has
been looked forward to with great interest
occurred, at St. Anne's church of this city
We refer to the solemn High Mass, which
was there celebrated in honor of the
twentyffifth anniversary of the ordination
of three among the most widely known
priests Of this city. Twenty-Five years
before, Rev. Fathers Jeremiah Moynihan,
Flanagan and Tumoine had been ordain-
ed to the sacred ministry, and for that
length of time they have been laboring
truly and faithfully in this the scene of
their ordination.
| in his robes and the sanctuary was filled
with a great number Of the beloved clergy
so we'll known to our people. The cele-
brant at Mass was Rev. Father jeremiah
| Moynihan, Rev. Fathers Tumoine and
Cornelius Moynihan, assisting as Deacon
and sub-Deacon. The body of the Church
was crowded with worshpers, week day
| though it was, a fact evincing in the most
striking manner the very great interest
Fathers Durier and Ryan, in French and
English respectively, addressed the people
in language which our limited space does
| not permit us to reproduce, and to the
force and eloquence OF which an abstract
would not do Justice.
The music for the occasion was splen did
st. Anne's Church, though considered lby
many as somewhat suburban in its loca-
ton, rejoices in the possession of most
excellent choir. Its directress, Miss The
resa Cannon, a musician of remark bic
ability and skill, had left no pains untaken
to provide o musical festival for the occa-
sion worthy of its high Importance. With
the assistance of st. Theresa's choir in a
body, among whom we remarked Miss
Gelpi and Mr.. Hartung, of MessIs. Davis
and K1ebs from the Jcsuits, of Mr.. and Mrs
Dubois, of Mr.. Bertrand of the Opera
troupe, Mr.. L. Grunewald and other highly
skilled singers, she and her choir succeed
ed in giving really delightful treat in the
line of music.
TIE Mass6was Curto's beautiful COMPOST
ton dedicated to the Immaculate Concep-
ton. This eminent composer was present
himself, and even presided at the organ at
moments when Miss Cannon was engaged
in singing duets. "A beautiful solo "Resna
Terr@' by Curto, was sung in style
worthy of it, by Mrs. Witham. "Tu Rer
Gloride," n duet, by Misses Wagner and
Cannon; 60 Salutaris," duet, by Mrs.
Dubos and Miss Wagner, and an "Are
Naria," duet, BY Mrs. Whitman and Miss
Fleury were also very beautiful.
After the Mass Father Tumoi,a ;,v;tad
chrgy and choir to a sumptuous collatio
at which he unexpectedly found his hospi-
tally equalled in munificence by :. couple
of splendid presents, provided for him in
compliment to the occasion, ono by his
parshioners, the other by his choir.
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RT. REV. JAMES GIHnoNs.-The many friends
of this distinguished prelate will be pleased
to learn that he is ut present in the city on a
brief visit. Though in excellent health, he
looks somewhat thinner than when here last ;
the effect, evidently, of his arduous labors in
the new and extensive Diocese of North Caro-
lima, of which he is the Vicar Apostolic. Next
Sunday, (December 3d), he will preach in St.
JosepRs Church, Common street, at Z o'clock
+. NJ. -t
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A certain man made a vow in his youth
not to look into mirror for twenty years.
He kept his resolve, but in the meantime
he grew old. Passing through q friends
house a few days before the expiration of
the twenty years, he saw himself reflected
in looking glass, but, passing out, he
manm He had not recognized himself.
Thoughtless souls, never making their ex-
animation of conscience faithfully, are like
this man; when the voice of Gods minis
ter is heard portraying their careless lives,
they fail to recognize themselves in the
gospel mirror. --'-ee
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DEATH OF Mr.. PATRICK RowAN.-As we go
to press we learn of the death of this most
excellent Christian gentleman. His funeral
will take place this evening Mt q o'clock, from
No. 90 Constance street. The members of the
Society of st. Vincent dc Paul, of which he
was q most active anp exemplary member,
having been for many years Vice-President of
st. Patricks Conference, are invited to attend.
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>, A California eccentric, John Russell, has
uved Tor number of years near the mouth
of the Sacramento river without kinsfoii-
or ne'ghbor. He says he is fascinated BY
the beautiful scenery thereabout. He cui-
tivates bees, follows trapping, and makes
considerable money by sending honey and
skins to the San Francisco market. He is
known in the Golden State as the lone man
of Twitchell's Island.
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The CoScKRT.-This evening ut o'clock,
Miss Theresa Cannon, assisted by her choir
and several prominent amateurs, will give q
concert in Odd Fellows Hall. This concert
forms one of a series of entertainments to be
given at the Hall during the Fair for the
Home now being held there, to make it as at
tractive to tho public possible. The pro
grammo promises great musical treat which
none should miss.
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Jay Cookies father was named Eleutheros.
He lost an office once (be!ore printed ballots
were in Ese,) it is said, because not one voter
in five could spell his name right. To save his
boys from ~ similar misfortune, in case they
were placed in similar circumstances, he
named them Pitt, Jay and Horny.
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No heart is insensible to wordssof praise
or the kindly smile of appreciation; and
none are utterly above being affected by
censure or blame. Children are particu-
larly sensitive in this respect. Nothing
hurts a child more than spirit of fault.
finding; and, perhaps, nothing can exert q
more baneful influence upon both parent
and child.
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If every man would reform himself, the
worlds reformation would be accomplish
ed, and philosophers would be useless.
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THE GREAT CATHEDRALs OF EUROPE
Dimensions of the principal European
churches, and the number they can con-
tain, allowing four persons to every square
yard:
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The ears and the eyes are the minds re-
celvers but the tongue is only busted in
expendiDg the treasure received.
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J, ID. SAWYER, corner Market and Twenty
Second streets, Galveston.
]. z. LAYENDEcKER, Laredo.
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Agents for the Star.

ALABAMA.
F. ]. McGovERN, 20 Dauphine street, Mobile.
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| the least said the soonest mended.n
The Bishops had to say something about
themselves. Their peculiar position and
their opinions cautioned brevity. And
they were brief.
The Bishops had to say something. 1t
was their duty to say little. 1t was their
danger to say too much. And yet they
Numbered in their daty of saying little
by saying too little; and, by some unac-
countable fatality, they also fell into the
very danger they strove SO hard to avoid
and they said too much. That is-they
said too little about themselves-and too
much about their Catholic neighbors.
Too little about themselves. They did
not define anything. They did not COM
mand, under penalty, anyone. They did
not say to their people: " You must do this
or you are no longer of u.s." They gave
no law, by authority. They did not settle,
at once and forever, any question which
has been or is agitating their Church.
They did not speak as those having au-
thority. Their letter meets opinions with
opinions ;-soothes opinions by opinions,-
presents opinions against opinions. Their
letter is an opinion about opinions. An
opinion is too little for those who want a
belief And yet to their, credit be it writ
ten evon by our Catholic hand that they
manifest chivalric courtesy in not too
strongly forcing their strong opinions on the
acceptance of their brethren whose opin-
ions happen to differ from theirs.
Here is one of their opinions with run
ming commentary of their own opinion.
They are speaking as to their declared
opinion that "the word degenerate does
not determine that moral change is
wrought by Baptism-and- they say: "Ihis
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-08-02
The Persian Famine.

A despatch from London states that the
English consul at Tabriz announces that
he has received, and will send to his gov
ernment, the most heartrending details Of
the famine in Persia. Special dispatches
from Constantinople say the famine in
Persia is causing dreadful havoc.
The deaths in the province of Khor-
assam average three hundred daily, and
so great is the distress that the dead
bodies of the victims are devoured by
the survivors, and men, women and chill
dren are, in some cases, Killed to render
the supply of food more abundant. The
plague has also appeared among the
Persians. and the Turkish Government
has been compelled, by the exigency Of
the situation. to draw a sanitary Gordon
along the border of its dominions.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-08-02
An AneCdOte of Mr.. Lincoln and Tad,

MIR. Lincoln was very fond of chess,
and frequently spent the evening with
Judge Treat, a near neighbor, in that
pastine. Upon one occasion, when little
Tad was alone, the quiet of :he room be-
came too trying to bis restless nature,
and he interrupted the game repeatedly
with. Lets go home, father" "Sit
down, Tad, sit down" said Mr.. Lincoln
The child kept quiet for few minutes,
but soon broke the silence again. Pres
emily, my son, presently" said his father.
Tad waited as long as he could command
his temper, then, starting up in a fit of
impatience. he tilted the board, throwing
the pieces on the floor and bringing the
game to an abrupt termination. Mr.. Lin
coin made stride or two with his long
legs, overlook the young culprit before
he reached the door, gave him a partial
turn over, and raised his broad palm.
Tad" said he, "you little villain, I'm
geipg to give you good whipping
then, pausing, lowering his arm and let
ting the child go, he added, "that is, if
you ever do it again" a.r.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-08-02
EZRA LUKENs,
=. Nj, LYTLE, ...l
HORRIBLE SCENE AT AN EXECUTION.

The Petersburg (va.( Courier Of Sat
urday. 22nd ult. says:
Yesterday Richard M'Gifin paid upon
the scaffold the utmost penalty of the
law for the crime of murder.
The prisoner was led up fight Of
steps to the gallows. and asked if he had
anything to say.
The manner of the condemned was
now apparen tly composed. more so than
that of any one around him. He said in
an audible tone that he was an innocent
man. and that be died for the crime of
another. That he had endeavored to bear
his punishment resignedly and to meet
his fate calmly. He denied having any
thing Grim in al to do with the murder of
Drummond. ..r .......- ....
"And yet," continued the condemned,
:" have no malice against any one, but
think it hard that l should suffer death
when | did not commit the crime myself,
especially before DR.. Lewis, the princi-
pal is tried. Let my fate be warning
to all to abstain from intoxicating liquor.
for it has brought me to this ignominious
death .......-.
He knelt and repeated after the at.
tending priest prayer, and received the
final benediction.
He then quietly arose, shook hands
wih the sheriff aud other officers, and
told each to meet him in Paradise He
still continued to. talk to the crowd and
to request their prayers for himself and
his little boy ''And," said be, "when l
think of my little boy. that moves me
more than anytbi ng else" . 1 er
The fatal hour was now at hand. The
black cap was dr. avn over the face of the
unfortunate man and at 1910 the trap
fell. A thrilling scene was at once pre-
sented. The rope which had supported
the body broke and the man fell to the
ground as if lump of lead. His voice
was heard to say, Don't let it choke me. =
The sad scene was again prepared and
the rope re adjusted. The half dead mar
was carried upon the scafold. He. how
ever. stood alone, and, without a groar
or murmur, allowed the moose to be agair
tied. The trap now fen. and the spiri
of M'Gifin took its final fight. '.1
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-08-02
Death Of Hermit Singular Effects Of
Disappointment in Love.

An old man named Buck. for years a
resident Of East Conneaut. Ohio, died a
few day ago. That he should shuttle off
this mortal coil is nothing strange. for we
know that the young may die and that
the old must; but as there is something
behind all this of an eccentric character
in this individuals life, '.the local."
knowing him as he did for years. will be
pardoned for recording a page or two of
his history.
Years ago, Mr.. B., formed an attach
ment for a young lady latter the manner
set forth by other mortals) and in the
process of time made an avowal in due
form as an honest swain should, and was
rejected by the rustic sylph. The young
man flor be was young at that time) was
not prepared for such rendering of at.
fairs. and without even remonstrance at
his charmer's decision, he gave up the
society of the fair sex at once and for
ever. purchased a sequestered spot re-
mote from the haunts of men, or the pry-
ing eyes of woman, reared in cot,
staked out his earthly domain and settled
down into state of ultra, 'single bless
edness." But this decision was not the
most remarkable or noteworthy feature
In this eccentric case for, from the time
of such settlement IN his hermitic home,
he began to cultivate habits which grew
upon him as life advanced, and made
him at the age of eighty years perfect
nondescript, even among eccentricians -
After rearing his house and furnishing it
with the comforts for which the heart of
man longeth. he proceeded to create from
his own rib and person woman, by al
lowing his hair to grow long and the
purchase of a complete wardrobe of female
apparel, and from, that time forward,
when at "home," he designated himself
as Miss Buck, and never appeared in
another character, unless some one called,
as was sometimes the case, and asked for
Miss Buck. Being without ushers, he
answered himself what few calls he had.
For instance, when he went to the vii
lage to lay in few of the necessaries of
life, he made the journey in the garb Of
a man and if, after having returned he
had not changed his toilet and was called
upon by some curious specimen of hu-
manity, he would ask such persons
whether it was desirable to interview
Mister or Miss Buck In the case the
female dear was asked for, his reply in.
varibly was, Il will inform the young
lady, and she will greet you in due time"
So also in case the male member of the
household was wanted, and he was crino-
lined, metamorphosis was gone through
with.
This man had great variety of cost
ly dresses such as are worn by females.
as well as clothing worn by the male fra
ternity. ''Such is life" in one disap-
pointed love affair. - -
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WALL PAPER.

Rally TO the Place where you can buy
your Wall Paper Cheap.
THE undersigned takes this method Q. IN
/ forming the public that he has Jus' re re-
ceiyed at his residence on Third Street, NIL
fintown, large assortment OF
WILL PAPER,
~ var;ous styles, which he offers for safe
CHEAPER than can be purchased elsewhere
in ,bs county. All persons in need OF the
above article. and wishing TO save money, are
invited 10 call and examine his stock ana
hear his prices before going elsewhere.
ua Large supply constantly on hand:
SIMON BASOM.
Mialiptown, April 5. 1s'l-tf