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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-29

EQUINoCTIAL.-For six CT eight days
Fast, the weather has been quite winterish
in this region The latter part of last week,
the air was raw and cold, with some indica-
tions Of snow. On Sunday afternoon some
little snow fell aud continued to fall at in
tervais during the night until early on Nom
day morning, when it had reached a depth
of about Ave inches \ warm rain. with
the snow now on the ground, viii soon raise
the river to a good rafting stage.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-29

P. a. MILLER. A, POWELL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-03-29

liz FLORID, IMPROVEMENT COMPANY,
"a PARK Row, NEW YORK
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04
" THE GOLDEN DECADE, y

Recent statistics on the subject of man S
powers of mind and body, as influenced
by age, fix upon the period from thirty
to forty as the golden decade of the human
race-the time when mans faculties,
mental and physical, are fully ripe; when
he can do his best work and the most of
it in given space of time. To prolong
this period Of ripeness must naturally be
regarded as desideratum, for notwith-
standing the adage, "a man must either
grow old or die young" the majority of
the world objects most decidedly to doing
| either. Thus, in various lands and among
people differing in language and ira
ditions, will be found the fable of the
fountain of youth, by bathing in which
| physical regeneration was thought to be
| attainable There is story based on the
search Of the romantic Ponce de Leon for
this tabled fountain, which represents
that one of his followers, straying from
his companions, actually discovered and
bathed in the magic spring; but that being
rejuvenated externally only; his happi-
ness was destroyed instead of being pro-
NOTED by the experiment. Mind and
body, heart and soul must harmonic in
order that any age may be enjoyed; and
thus the Rosicucians, who were believed
to have secured for themselves perpetual
physical perfection and constant mental
advancement by complete devotion to
philosophical studies and by the sacrifice,
not only Of the passions, but even of the
affections of humanity, could not be truly
said to have thereby attained perpetual
youth, for the essential distinction of
youth is that it loves. Some one has said
in this connection, whoever loves is in
no condition old'-a hint which, though
useless to statisticians and census takers
as such, is yet replete with suggestions to
all personally interested in the prolonga-
ton of the golden age of humanity
Love of learning in its various branches,
not only for its own sake but for the pur-
pose of benefting others; active self
improvement from an unselfsh motive;
the development of the spiritual man as
well as the hygienic cultivation of the
physical, the observance Of the love-
motive as a rule of conduct-are
not these a means of prolonging that
desirable period which the system of aver
ages has limited to ten years? 1t is not
by a system of averages, however, that
mans capacity for growth or improvement
is to be measured. The highest summit
attained by human endeavors in any de-
partment Of excellence, is the true stand
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04
TEACHERS INSTITUTES,

The sensitiveness displayed by por-
ton of the press in relation to the insti-
tute held during the last week in this city
may be explained, though not justified
by the fact that SO prominent part in
the exercises was assigned to a teacher
from the North. That teacher being a
lady, there was something i'll her position
to test the ''chivalry' Of our people, and
if the opportunity has been embraced by
a portion of the press to show that neither
gentleness, grace nor accomplishments
can furnish protection to any who CO.
operate with our public school authorities,
the fault is not that of the lady, who, for
the first time visits US at the invitation of
the State Superintendent.
But what has occasioned most surprise
to those familiar with modern systems of
education, is the seeming ignorance dis
played by leading journals as to the
nature and objects of teachers institutes.
They have formed portion of the best
educational systems of Europe for at least
a quarter of a century, and for nearly as
long time have been employed in the
States Of the North, where the highest
educational ability has graced the ros-
trum, and felt never better employed
than when developing the best methods
of communicating knowledge to child.
To those whose acquaintance with edu-
cational matters is limited to what they
have seen in the schools of their own
town or city, it may appear an innova-
ton to be classed with other radical
IDEAS" but to those who know that the
teachers institute is an established por-
ton of all leading systems of public edu-
cation, such ignorance seems too impos-
sible to be more than assumed for the
occasion.
A like misconception has been created
as to the object of teachers institutes.
They are not held, to quote from a con-
temporary, ''to teach our teachers"
Certainly not, SO far as communicating a
knowledge of literature or science is con-
cerned. Their purpose is to develop
practically, before the eyes of the teach
ers, the best methods of communication
that knowledge which they are supposed.
to already possess. The most superficial
acquaintance with school work will con-
vince any person that herein lies the
teachers greatest dificulty-to secure
and to hold the attention Of the pupils
to inspire interest in their studies-to
rouse and quicken the sluggish intellect.
Enable the teacher to do these things,
and you have rendered everything else
easy. 1t is easy to understand that
among a score of teachers of equal lite |
rary attainments, one or two, through |
greater natural aptness for the work, may |
originate methods of imparting knowledge
which would benefit others if known, and |
on this idea the teachers institute has |
been founded. 1t is to be regretted that
in this age, and in a community such as
our own, it should be thought necessary
to summon the ''self-respect" of teachers
as barrier to considering whether any
better methods could be suggested for
performing their work.
The enthusiast in his profession will
stoop to learn from a child, and accept a
useful hint from the humblest mind; with
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04
A CARD.

To the Editor
sI.-Relievpg the following facts will be OF IN
te+est to many of your readers ask pace hui
them in the columns of your paper:
Same three or four years ago became sufferer
from bronchitis and chronic inflammation OF inc
stomaeb both of which affections became "ore
and more harassing time went py. WIN '"o
couah was much troubled and experienced s'Aio
sbortness of breath on exertion. The stomach was
always full and painful on the least pressure anu
consequently gave me much uneaslness.
In January last, however, was lhduceo 10 can
~, mr. Hunter. of No. l65 Canal street. Ipaced my
case in his hands, with the intention oi uSHs As
mode of treatment as a last resource. l am GLAD
TO saw that the results proved satisfactory IN every
wav for at the end of one month"; found myself in
fit at ate to discontinue further treatment, sucn
the ranidity with which 1 experienced complete
relief under his care.
NV disease having continued so long at the time
7 consulted DR.. Hunter, / had almost despaired OF
INV recovery from it, as the remedies had apphtu
from time to time prescribed by different physi-
cians had given little or no relief. But OF lnhala-
tion can speak confidently. Il do not know what
il was that was given for the stomach, but al
WAYS found that also OF great beneft) My heaitn
in eyery respect is much improved, but the Dron-
cbitis believe to be entirely removed lno longer
experience any unpleasant sensations arising from
it, and from my own experience, the 1act 10 DC
deduced is that inhalations are the most rehaoie
for obtaining the result SO ardenty desired ny al
persons laboring under affections OF the lungs VI
throat, and unhesitatingy advise all my frlehds
who reouire the services of physician for such
diseases to try the treatment 10 winch owe Gu
much. CHARLES noh"h'
Corner Claiborne and Flysian Fields streets.
New Orleans Jnne 3, 1871. Ie1 ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Having swallowed the Republican plat
form on top of its Democratic code OF
prejudices, the Bulletin now insists that
principles are as nothing to the De-
mocracy compared to men. All the BulIeti,
desires next year is two responsible names
for President and Vice President, with
wrOthful statements of General Grants
faults, and these requisites being forth
coming, the country may be considered as
safe against a Republican victory. 1t is
probable that the people will disappoint
this hopeful suggestion on two grounds:
first, that it is improper to trust party
which is found to be in possession of a
set of principles plundered from its oppo-
nents; and second, because it is mani
testify unsafe to vote for candidates who
reject all platforms because they have SO
many that they can not elect which one to
stand upon. This is the Dilemma the
Bulletin urges its friends to put themselves
into.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

ard of human capacity; and history teens
with instances of men who have lowered
above their contemporaries in intellectual
ability at an age when the average man is
devoted only to easy chairs and senile gos-
sip. cold blind Dandolo, elected Doge
at eighty-four years, storming CONSTANT
nople at ninety-four and elected at ninety
six to the throne of the Eastern Empire;
| Socrates, whom well-advised the oracle
pronounced the wisest of men, Archi-
me1es, holding Syracuse against the Ro-
mans by his wit; Micheal Angelo, wearing
the four crowns of architecture, sculpture,
painting and poetry; Calico, of whose
blindness it was said, the noblest eye is
darkened that nature ever made-an
eye that hath seen more than all that
went before him, and hath opened the
eyes of all that shall come after him.
Newton, who made an important discovery
for every one of his eighty-fve years;
Bacon, who took all knowledge to be his
province; Franklin, Jefferson, Adams,
the wise and heroic statesmen; Washing
ton, the perfect citizen; Wellington, the
perfect soldier; Goethe, the all-knowing
poet; and Humboldt, the encyclopedia of
science" These are instances in which
the golden age of man was prolonged far
beyond the allotted period; was in short
contemporaneous with life itself
Nor need we search the records of the
past for such instances there are plenty
of them to be found in our own times
and in our own country. We can not,
for example, take up daily paper with
out encountering the name of the vener-
able statesman and historian who, having
written the history of one revolution, and
participated actively in another, is now,
at almost eighty years of age, filling the
worlds eye at the head of third. See,
too, his not less distinguished country
man, the brilliant Victor Hugo, now in
his SEVENTEEN year, yet full of the fire
and enthusiasm of youth.
But in our own William Cullen BRYANT |
we have, perhaps, as marked an example |
as can be found of mental vigor and ac- |
tivity manifesting itself at precociously |
early period and continued till advanced |
age, the poet having written "Thanatop-
sis y in his nineteenth year, and enjoying,
at the present moment in his seventy
eighth, the full command of his percep-
tive and descriptive powers, and as warm
a love of nature as when he first dedi-
Gated to her honor the fruits of his youth
full genius. Nay, we need not look beyond
the precincts of our city to find man
verging upon eighty, whose clear head
and warm heart are as active and as
strong as those that think and throb in
the maturity of life-Judge Taliaferro.
To such as these, and countless others
ike them, must We look in deciding on
he duration of the golden period of
mans life flor its is not decade), not to
he common herd who live in state of
mental torpor or of needless violation of
natures laws, physical and spiritual,
which totally units them for the position
If examples.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

The excursion train to DonaldsOnville
this morning over the New Orleans, Mobile
and Texas railroad, which will start at
eight o'clock, and on which the president
and chief engineer of the road, besides a
number of distinguished citizens will par
ticipate, is to be accompanied by Haley, of
Commercial alley, the enterprising news
dealer, who will carry over the road for
gratuitous distribution at the various sta
lions all the morning papers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Water, water everywhere" This poetic
figure seems likely to be realized in New
Orleans and its environs at the present
time, for not only are we experiencing the
effects of several days of redundant pluvi-
osity, but the winds and Lake Pontchar
train have had an understanding together,
and the result is that the rear part of the
city and the inhabitants thereof are likely
to realize in the most practical manner what
plenty of water means, for the streets will
be knee deep for several days to come. We
do not, however, apprehend any more seri-
Gus consequence than few days inconveni-
ence. At the time our paper went to press
the indications were that the rainy weather
had by no means come to an end.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Captain b. I. Walshe, whose name is
considered synonymous with official premi-
ums for the best goods in the furnishing
goods line, has received not less than eleven
premiums from the grand State Fair held
at Houston, Texas, during the last month.
Those who need either furnishing goods or
boys clothing, and go to Washes to pro-
cure them, will at once understand how it
is that eleven premiums from one fair
should be awarded to him. The secret is
that all his goods are excellent and cheap.
See advertisements and then see Walshe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04
THE DAILY REPUBLICA,

May be had of the following dealers:
George Ellis, opposite the Posteffice.
A. Simon, No. "a Exchange Alley.
C. C. Haley, No. l9 Commercial Place.
C.G. d. HOLE, No. 81 Exchange Place.
James Ennis, Pontchartrain Railroad
Depot, Third District; also, at Depot foot
of Lafayette Street, First District.
John Schafer, corner of Ninth and Con-
stance Streets.
w. Long, corner of Love and Enghien
Enee!s, Third District.
E. s. Marks, opposite jefferson Market,
Sixth District.
w. R. Dirks, No. "a Annunciation Street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04
A CARD.

NEW ORLEANS, June 3, 1871.
The undersigned certifes that he was the holder
of quarter combination ticket in the Louisiana
State Lottery Nos. g. 20, %, class 49, which drew
the capital prize of FIVE THOUSAND AND TWEEN.
TY-SEvEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS, on Fri
day, June 2, and that the amount was promptly
paid presentation of the ticket at the office of
the company
Said ticket was purchased from L. T. vessier,
Ursulnes street between Levee and Charities, and
cost twenty five cents.
FRANCOIS EDMOND.
Dumaine street. between st. Claude and Rampant.
Witness: HTIO
je4 lt2p No. 10 ST Charles stree.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Religious services will be held at the Con
gregational church, corner of Prytania and
Calliope streets, Rev. Myron w. Reed,
pastor, this morning at eleven o'clock and
this evening OF halfpast seven. A cordial
invitation is extended to the stranger. All
are invited to attend.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

The thermometer yesterday morning at
seven o'clock was 63o at New Orleans. 600
at Augusta, 74o at Charleston, 73o at Sa-
vannah, 6lo at Cincinnati, 100 at Louisville,
zoo at st. Louis, 65o at Nashville, 7So at Key
West, and $40 at Havana.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

The Third District Central Republican
Club will meet at their hall on Spain street,
between Rampant and st. Claude, next
Thursday evening at halfpast seven o'clock.
A cordial invitation is extended to all Re-
publicans of the district to attend.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

The Fourth Ward Republican Club will
be addressed tomorrow evening at their
hall by Hon. J. Hale Sypher, of the national
House of Representatives, and Hon. J.
Henri Burch, of the Louisiana House of
Representatives. Eloquent speeches viii
be made by these gentlemen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

eye and ear quick to that which will fur
nish the slightest help in increasing his
efficiency, he becomes strong through
constant accretions of knowledge and
ability. Such are the men and women
who win success. And poor service was
rendered to the teachers of New Orleans
by those journals or persons who sought
to close their minds by seal ofprejudice
against whatever of benefit they might
have derived from one whose gentle words
and unassuming manner added grace to
her intelligence.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

The Teutonia Insurance Company, of New
Orleans, has a capital of one million dollars,
and as it is managed judiciously, the conf
dence of the entire community is won to it
as safe'company to insure in, and as pay
ing losses promptly. The list of trustees
embraces some of our most substantial
az
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

In consequence of the inelemency of tn,
weather the great base ball festival to bt
given by the Lone Stars to-day at the park
is postponed until Sunday next, June II
Tickets already purchased will be good
for that day
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

A grand concert will be given by the
Ladies' Charitable Association on Saturday
next, at the Mechanics Institute, conclud-
ing with a splendid ball. Complimentary
tickets have been received.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04
her intelligence.

Much has been said in derogation of the
courts of New York, under their present
organization as the props of the Tammany
ring; but it is doubtful if this criticism
has had its proper influence on the public
mind, owing to the tendency of the peo-
pie to weigh all such reflections as the
emanations of party prejudice. Judge
Bowling is one of the chief judicial Off
GERS of the city of New York charged
with the administration of the criminal
business of the metropolis Last week
twosbruisers were tried before his court
for prize fighting, and the jury returned a
verdict of guilty against them. 1t de-
volved upon the judge to pass the SEN
tence of the law, which he performed in
the following shape:
However, you showed some spirit and
courage in fighting; but that big lOater,
COburn, and that other man, were too
cOwardly to do so, after drawing the eyes
of the whole world down upon us. But,
in order to make an example of you two,
and as a proof that prize-fghting must
stop, the court will knock you out of time,
the sentence of the court being that you
are to be imprisoned in the penitentiary for
one year each, and be each fined $1,000, and
to stand committed until the fine is paid.
Will the Times explain whether Judge
Bowling can be considered friendly"
to the prize ring or not? Was not his dis
pleasure at Edwards and Collins aug
mented by his disgust at Mace and Co.
burn? His jargon plainly convicts him
of being fully conversant with the lingo
of the fistic community, and his judg-
ment is plainly in sympathy with those
who fight on the square
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Old Ben Franklin earnestly advised all
his friends, and millions who were not his
familiars, firmly to forego the slavery
of debt" And yet Philadelphia, which
claims, him for her pet philosopher, is
debtor to the extent of forty-fve millions
of dollars, with a strong laundering after
a still further volume of liabilities.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Go to No. 6 Carondelet street and buy an
"Ice King Refrigerator" if you wish fresh
meats and vegetables and plenty of ice
water all summer They are the best ever
inrentad
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04
OFFICIAL FROM TEXAS.
NOTHING HERE ADVERTISED
But such Premiums as were
REGULARLY AWARDED
THE
SECOND GRAND STATE FAIR
OF TEXAS
Held in Houston.
b. T. WALSHE
Received as follows:
Three Diplomas, Five Silver Medals and
Three Bronze MedaIs-in all, Eleven
First Premiums.

BEST DISPLAY OF SHIRTS (the only premium
awarded), A DIPLOMA.
BEST GENTLBMANs ROBE tthe only premium
awarded), A DIPLOMA.
BEST IMPORTED MEMS FURNISHING GOODS
SILVER MEDAL.
BEST IMPROVEMENT IN MEMS DRAWERS-A
SILVER MEDAL.
BEST UMBRELLA-A BRONZE MEDAL.
BEST MADE TRUNK-A SILVER MEDAL.
BEST MEMS UNDERGARMENTS-A BRONZE
MEDAL.
BEST DISPLAY BOYS CLOTHING-SILVER
MEDAL.
BEST SUIT FIFTEEN-YEAR BOY-BRONZE
MEDAL.
BEST TEN-YEAR BOYS SUTT-DIPLOMA.
BEST SUIT FIvEYEAR-OLD BOY-SILVER
MEDAL.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Read the advertisement of j. NJ. G. Par
ker, at Washington, who has made arrange
ments for the prosecution of claims against
the United States under the late act of Con-
gress.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

The address of Superintendent Conway,
delivered before the Teachers Institute,
will be found on the second page of this
mornings REPUBLICAN,.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04
THE GREAT
ILLUSTRATED FAMILY PAPER
OF AMERICA.

EVERY SATURDAY is designed to present a
panoramic view Of what is most noteworthy IN
the current life of the world. 1t aims illustrate
by pen and pencil, the most important events
everything merely sensational, the conductors sf
EVERY SATURDAY seek to offer American reader,
first class Illustrated Journal with literary con.
fonts of fresh diversified. instructive and eptsr
tanning character, and with pictures Representing
attractive, striking and worthy subjects, drawn
and engraved by the best artists.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Our dressmakers are in a great futter
to know what is the "delecotte style of
dress, y introduced into this city by one
of the evening papers yesterday. At a
late hour last night no authority could
be found that threw any light on the sub
ject. The excitement is painful
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Divine services to-day at IL A. Al. and III
p. NJ. in Ames' Methodist church, on St.
Charles street. Communion services after
morning sermon. A lecture in the evening
on "The Apostacy of the Roman Catholic
Church." by the pastor, Rev. J. c. Hartzell.
All are welcome, especially strangers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

The Romans Journal would "be glad to
have some sure guaranty that women will
be allowed to vote equally with men in
sixty years" Somebody must be getting
discouraged.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

A genius has made the important dis
covery that women are not immortal-their
souls die with their bodies, and for them
there is no resurrection.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Messrs. Louis Stern a. Brothers will sell
tomorrow, at ten o'clock, at No. 16 Charities
street, six hundred cases boots, shoes and
bropans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

Uniform postage stamps and currency
is one effect of the formation of the German
empire.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

If you want reliable and economical
refrigerator, buy the "Ice King" at No. 6
Carondelet street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-04

The girls of Groton, Connecticut, have
organized boat club, and already make
good time at the oar.