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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-09-20

COOP CoUNsEL.-No young mancan
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unprincipled and time-serving politi-
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Such man has true worth of charac-
ter; his life is a blessing to himself, to
his family, to society, and to the world;
and he is pointed out to future genera
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W General Butler said, in recent
speech: "My enemies tell you that at
the Charleston Convention I voted fif-
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NUMBER 10.


ladmittance sounded high as my. own
voice. But ] was too irenzied to lis
I ten, and with one fearful effort curs-
ed the picture again, and hurled the
fIaring candeiabra against it. a crash
followed; the canvas burst from be-
hind, the crimson fame fell to the
floor, and within appeared the walls of
a dungeon. Something stood in The
niche, as at bay, watchingsme. / had
not opportunity to take more than
glance at this apparition, in the lurid
glare of the burning floor, when an
other fearful crash followed. The door
at my back was wrenclied open, and
there stood Guy Chevenfx, with lamp
in one hand, and naked sword in the
other.
II am betrayed !" he exclaimed.
His lamp enabled me to make out
distiDcly tile form and features of the
specter in the chasm of the false wall.
Apparently an old man, it was gray,
bent and broken. But oh ! merci-
ful heaven,fias spared me ever seeing
a sight since-for it was the face of the
arch feDd himself. beheId two list
less eyes, bloodshot, and of a Shiny
green; two red holes above the mouth,
where the nose had once been; cheeks
SCARED and fall of unhealed pustules,
two pieces of decaved flesh on either
side OF the head; all that were left of
the ears.
"Chevenix," said this figure, calmly,
but decisively, ''your hour has come.
Behold the weapon in my hand. God
has given me the power 10 ayenge my
self at last"
1t was my pistol
~ succeeded" continued the spec
ter, 'after the patience of year, in
filing my chains this afternoon. also
was able to break the lock enter this
room. The pistol lay before me; I
seized it, and went back to my prison.
| determined, when next you came To
visit me, that you should not go away
aIire.n
at once the truth flashed upon me.
This was the Italian music master.
His sentence had been mutilation and
solitary confinement, until death
should come. He had suffered, could
perceive, like another Marchiali of the
Iron Mask. But he was free at last.
In a dream of wonder, l turned to
look at his tortnrer. Che4enix had be-
come deadly pale; his lips even white
as ashes. But Suddenly, even while I
noticed this, he put down the light,
darted forward. sprang up to the Ital-
ian, and plunged the sword into his
breast. The man uttered groan of
agony, but recovered in second, aud
aimed his pistol at his retreating enc
my's back.
The object of Chevenix had been to
rush from the door; but there was q
Hash, n report, and / saw him wheel
abruptly and look directly into my
face. l fancied for an instant that he
had not been struck, but was about to
give me some direction. The veins
in his temple were iull, and looked
like gorged adders; bolts Of fire shot
from his eyes. But suddenly he totter-
ed, like broken tower, drew one
breath, and fell directly upon his FORE
head. The thud of his weight resound
ed through the room.
Then the Italian fell.
Invent over and touched the heart
of Chevenix-it was still. His soul had
fed ont shuddering into the dark.
The ghastly face of the italian told
me that he, too, was dead.
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~ 1t is said that in 1861 Speaker
Blaine paid taxes on $3.50 worth of
property only, and that he is now worth
half a million. The god who directed
Midas to battle in the river Pacatolus
in order that everything he touched
might turn to gold would now tell him
simply to become a Radical member of
Congress- [Courier-Journal.
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& SUMNER DAY.
BY H. IxlP.

Sunshine over the meadow lands,
kissing the crimson clover,
And sunshine haunting the lily cups
That the yellow bees hing over,
And sunshine oycr the hazy hills
And over the dimplipg river
wished that the sun and Summer day
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Aud when we came mp the meadow path
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Aud for every hlithe yonng lover"
And yet know not the words she said,
Or whether she spoke at all:
But OF all sweet days, that Summer da,
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We walked down by the meadow path,
The broad highway forsaliug,
For the quiet of that lovely spot,
Seemed better tor onr ,love-making;
And'I WIS Shetland she was shy,
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-02
BELFAST MAINE THURSDAY, MARCH 2 1871

cause in which his honor is concerned; and
l shall aid him with my whole power to the
last" answered Lloyd firmly
This reply caused MI Pattingcr a strange
mixture Of anger and delight
''IIe too" he muttered Hes as OBJ
stinate as any of the tamily-hc's got true
blood in him. He turned suddenly to Lloyd,
impeIled by new idea, and continued: :
''Sir, will you give mo your word Of honor
that you will never repeat what | shall
now say to you, not even to your father ?"
Il will" answered Lloyd,
''llaye You any inclination to marry p
asked Mr., Pattnger; with IN ahruptness
that quite bewildered Lloyd.
Marry ?" he echoed vaguely.
Il don't want an immediate answer con-
tnued Mr.. Pattinger; tIrll give you 4 few
weeks retlection.''
Il don't need them. L"
"Well, in half an hour, if you like, you
may answer. | have a daughter-l don't
mean to sing her praises. You shall see her"
Mr. Iattinger rang the bell for the servant.
Lloyd grew more and more bcwildered.
You don't mean to say
Eyes, l do; mean to say that the best
way Of settling family discord would be by
a family union.'
'But whatever put such an idea into your
head?" cried Llyod, with increasing sur
prise.
@'She did-Elida'
servant entered the apartment and Mr.
Pattlnger bade her summon her young mis-
tress.
''Stay Sir" cried Lloyd II must acquaint
you with the fact that my affections are al
ready engaged"
'To the young lady You danced with at
Mrs. Demilt's ball ?"
Lloyd looked the very picture of amaze
ment at this question.
PRECISELY" he stammercd
MIR. Pattinger chuckled good naturedly to
himself
$50 much the better,'' he answered
At this moment Elida entered the room in
q most becoming toilet She had improved
her time while Lloyd was talking with her
father. Never had she looked more charm
ing, and her fathers eyes glistened rs he be-
held her,
''Here she IS, Sir" he cried proudly
''this is my daughter. Elida, my dear, this
Young gentleman is your cousin, Lloyd
Kenyon"
She acknowledged the introduction, smil-
ing archly at the overwhelming surprise that
seized upon Lloyd.
''She-your-d daughter ~ he stammcrcd
Mr.. Pattinger rubbed his hands gleciully
together.
''She is my daughter" he replied ''And
now what is your answer to be-ycs or MOP
Yes, by all means - replied Lloyd quick
ly.
''What do you say, my girl, will you take
this young man for y husband?" asked Mr.
Pattinger roguishly.
IF you desire it, papa" she answered de-
murely.
ssIf desire it ~ he cried, mmicking hen
| tone. "Pshaw! you know | would ncvel
have thought of it if you had not put the idc;
into my head. You sec, Elida | have taker
your counsel after all, and you have won Tho
case"
| 1t is almost unnecessary to remark that
Elida and Lloyd were married shortly after
| and the lawsuit discontinued.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-02

By W. A. KENDALL.

Year after year
y Nature rencWs OF life her various types;
The pcnanre hly and the passion rose
lher primal tintS disclose
Year after year
The Ky lark trills the sllyark's ancient song:
Ana in tho matted grass the cricket troll
Their prc-deluyian role.
.car after wear
The cradle blossoms with the Sinless babe;
And never vainly does the harvest grave
Its solemn tribute crave.
ear after year
The fields of Spring are strown with prom
blooms
And AutllmnS rusSet walls are hung with fluit
For Winters thriftless suit.
Year after year
Without confusion and without delay.
Earth is re-peoplel, and in stately train
The Seasons come again.
Year after year
Since no reniSSness is by Nature shown.
Surely, on natures God may man rely,
Meath whatsoever sky.
Year after year
She, constant rriestess. at His altar stands,
Repeating lessons of eXhaustleSs trnst
To t:ithless lips of dust.
Year after year.
Lead me, O, Nature nearer perfect faith,
Love, i'll perpetual bloom.
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tions. Heads Of arrows, stone hatci4tls and
pieces OF shells perforated with holes were
found scattered about The vault in protuaion
The skeletons were arranged in tie form Of
q semi-cirele, the largest beng placed IN the
centre. This skeleton, by actual measure
ment, STOOD seven feet eight inches high.
The teeth are white, and glistenod like ivory,
while in the palm Of one Of the outstretched,
hands, securely locked inthc articUlatcd bones
rep0sed a small pearl ornament This per-
son had evidently been chief of the tribe, and
was consequently buried with unusual hon
ors. BY the side OF the Uranium We're two
ear ornaments of she'll, while numerous mi
mute bone and copper beads covered the floor
OF the vault. Eestiges of n ibrous cloth were
also discovered near the lower eXtrcmitics of
each skeleton, but so thin and palpable that
it crumbled away at the slightest touch. No
ornaments of gold or silver were found, but
various implements Of copper We're scattered
thicllly about which had evidently been pro
cured from the mines of Lake Superior, a.
the evidences are accumuating that these
mines were worked at u date long prior to
the deuge.
After making thorough examination OF
the chamber OF death andits ghostly occupants
the men came out, closing the entrance be-
hind them. TO what race the skeletons be-
| long; by whose hands thcir tombs were con-
structed, must ever remain a mystery. 1t is
another leaf looking to the long ages of the
past, another evidence of the fact that of this
world and its founders we know but little.
| We understand that measure. are on foo
to remove the skeletons and all the most i'm
portant articles to the hall of the Iowa lnsti
tute of Sciences and Art. 1t is to be hopet
that they will remain here and not be suffered
to depart to enrich the museums OF eastern
cities. Meanwhile some of our learned sa-
wants would do well to investigate the cave
and its surroundings, and establish, if posi-
bic, the identity of the skeletons, whethe
Indian, Mexican Or Mound Digger 1t vii
prove ;ln interesting research.
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An Excellent Cough Remedy.

\ subscriber sends the following. and adds that
it is one of the best home remedies for hoarse
cold OF cough ever tried. 1t is in use in numerous
families who all unite in this opinion; Take one
cup of molasses, once ounce of pulverized licquor
piece of alum the size of Il walnut. Boil these to
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Dose two teaspooniuls 1T time, four or five tme-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-02
Clear the Kitchen.

Husbands ought to keep out of the Kitchen
A husband who did not, writes thus of the conse-
quences '' found fault some time ago with Maria
AIMS custar,l pie, and tried to tell her how my
mother made custard pe. Maria made the pie
after my receipt. 1t lasted longer than any pie VIC
ever had. Maria SET it on the table every day for
dinner, and you see | could not cat it, because
forgot to tell her to put in any shortening. II was
but in 4 fit Of generosity stole it from
the pantry and gave it to 4 poor little boy in the
neishborhood. The boys funeral was largely at
tended by his former playmateS. did IL OF go my
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-02

SENSIBLE VIEWS The Independent has
the following sensible remarks on the prop
osition for Introducing ''God and ChriStiani-
ty" into the Constitution
Good is not to be praised by Joint resolu
ton or worshipped in constitutional amend
mcnts. We may deceive ourselves into the
belief that 4 constitutional amendment is Nh
acceptable tribute to the Father But God is
not Il proud baillie like bodic, to be impos-
ed upon by empty tlattery of this sort
nation means so many individual men, wom-
eli, and children, with every one of whom
God keeps open Il personal account. All the
constitutional amendments in the world
could not have made the sins of Sodom less
obnoxious. We cannot see that such an amend
ment would make any soul better. When
bills Of lading had long and pious preambles
in regard to the protection of God, skippers
did not swear any less, ship owners were not
more pous, and shippers were none the less
rascally. 1t is quite probable that when the
sanctmoniouS underwriters used pious
phrases they ovcrcharged their patrons, who
in turn were Just as liable to fall into arson
on any other such crime rs they are to-day.
A candid review Of the history of religious
phrases does not impress us with their sane
tirying influences.
tFor the old kings whose coins were re-
ligiouslv stamped with Del Gruttu' were
many of them, most irreligious rulers. by
the grace of Cod they ate up the substance
of the poor, and by the grace of God they
put to death the innocent. BY the grace of
God Ferdinand sent the Jews by tens and
hundreds Of thousands of men and women
and little children wandering in u hopeless
exile, that this grace of COD might over
flow his Golfers with the doubloons of which
they had been plundered. By tho grace of
God Indians were killed, and negroes en-
loved the blessings of the Middle Passage
By the grace of God the Inquisition grew
and llourished.
"Wc cannot make u Christian nation by
amending the Constitution; but we can by
amending our lives. The real constitution
Of Il country is i'll the character Of its people,
and we can help the nation to be Il Chris
tan nation by helping it to do right Let
us remove the heathensm from our aims
houses by Transforming them from the hor-
rible things they arc into charities worthy
of Christian people. Let us improve our
jails so that they may no longer be shameful
nurseries of vice Let us make our penitcn-
tiarcs, institutions for reform, instead of
houses of vindictivc torture, or places where
contractors may profit by the labor of men
who often are less criminal than themselves
Let us improve our laws where they bear
hardly upon any class. And, when our ma
tional practice shall be Christian, there will
be little need of declaring that our national
theory is So
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-02

An Iowa correspondent of the American Agri-
cuturist claims to have used for five years. with
very good results, Il borrow made by attaching
four arms at each side of a double hinged centre
piece. These are placed a foot apart, and have
driven in, aloping backward at an angle of
forty-tvc degrees. They are six inches apart in
the first par five in the second, four in the third,
and three in the last. This is not patented and he
SAYS such a harrow can be made for from s. to 80.