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Clergymen.

One of the besetting sins of our time is
an aching for notoriety among the "educa-
ted" classes. Sometimes this notoriety is
sought as means to crafty greed. All
kinds of bright people are infected with it,
even the clerical kind We have sometime
thought that, to few clergmen the de-
sire to get into the newspapers during life,
was almost as strong as the desire 10 get
into heaven after death. The popular
minister is subjected to peculiar tempta-
lions, which require all the divine grace
there is in him TO resist. He is tempted to
exaggerate, to overstate, to screech. TO
scream, to play the part of the demagogue,
to play the part of the buffoon. in short, to
do anything and everything which willcea
duce to popularity.
We have occasionally visited meeting
houses, which seemed to be conducted on
the principle of.combining the attractions
Of the lyceum, the theater and the circus
in church. The farce was well perform
ed and the tragedy was performed, in the
serm on of the minister; but the farce in
cluded certain gross elements of humcr,
which such comedian as Warren would
instinctively reject as vulgar, and certain
tragic elements which such tragedian as
Booth would scorn as melo dramatic. 1t
is said 10 witness the spectacle of priest
of God trying to win souls to Christ by
an atrocious mixture of coarse jokes with
threatenings of hellfre! He inevitably
yulgarizes religion in his doubtless well,
meaning attempt to popularize it. He hits
the risibiliies Of his congregation; he hits
their appetites and pas sions; but he does
not really hit their reason and consc'ences
above all, he does not hit their souls.
He may not deviate, in doctrine, from the
standards of his church or denomination,
but he still does teach Christianity as ex-
pressed in any of those standards. The
caucus and the circus are something diff
ferent from the church.
These thoughts have been suggested by
DR.. Morrison's essay on Ministerial Sue
cesses," in the Monthly Religious Maya
zine We heartily agree with him in be-
| lieving that ministerial success is not to be
measured by the success of any minister
in winning the ear of the great public. II
! is almost impious to declare that clergy
man has failed, because his name does not
happen to be known outside of his own
parish. We CO. with all our might, for OBJ
! scure ministers who are never heard OF
provided they do their spiritual work in
their limited sphere. Few clergymen can
be Beechers Beecher is man of excep
tional power. But every preacher can
avoid the temptation of indulging in al
sorts of antics in the vain hope of rivalins
Beecher. Eccentricity, like beauty, is fits
own excuse for being" provided it is the
eccentricity of genius. Beecher is un
doubtedly the greatest preacher in the
United States; excellent in himself, he is
bad as model; and only those who share
his qualities can safely take him for an ex
ample
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Volcanoes.

A recent number of the London Spec
tator contains good article on volca-
noes, which, after briefly commenting
upon the theories respecting volcanic
energy, viz: the chemical theory of Sir
Humphrey Davy, the solid shell ofcrust
and the liquid nucleus theory generally
held, and the "lake" theory OF Hopkins,
presents a statement of theory recently
propounded by the eminent seismologist,
Mr. Richard Mallet. Mr.. Mallet's hy-
pothesis rests upon the gradual cooling
of the earth. As it cooIs it contracts.
If this contraction was uniform, neither
volcanoes nor earthquakes. would be
possible. Mr.. Mallet shows that the
hotter internal nucleus contracts faster
than the cooler external crust. The
latter forces it's way down upon the
former. The shrinkage is competent, in
his opinion, to account for all the phe-
nomena of volcanic action. In the dis
tant ages, when the earth was still FASH
ioning, the slirinkage produced the 4ir-
regularities of level which we recognize
in the elevation of the land and the de-
preston Of the ocean>bed. Then came
the period when, as The crust shrank, it
formed corrugstions; in other words.
when the foidings and eleFations Of the
somewhat thickened crust gave rise to
themountain-ranges of the earth. Lastly,
as the globe gradually lost its extremely
high temperature, the continuance of
the same process of shrinkage led no
longer to the formation of ridges and
table-lands. but to local crushing down
and dislocation. This process is still
going on, and Mr.. Mallet not only re-
cognizes here the origin of earthquakes
and of the changes of level now in pro-
gress, but the cause of volcanic heat.
The modern theory of heat as TO m of
motion here comes into play As the
solid crust closes in upon the shrinking
nubleus the work expended in crushing
down and dislocating the parts OF the
crust is tranformed INTO heat, by which,
at the places where the process goes on
with the greatest energy, "the material
of the rock 50 crushed and of that ada
cent to il are heated even to fusion. The
access of water to such points deter
mines volcanic eruption
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he ON the EaGe Side.

We hold health and life by fraiitenure. and not
to protect them to the best of our ability would
seam to argue deficiency of common sense. The
searching winds and cola rains offspring, the trop-
ic heat of summer, the malarous vapors Of autumn,
and the paTalyzins temperature OF winter, are all
inimical to those finely adjusted and sensitive
pieces of mechanism we call our bodies. Each sea-
son has its peculiar psrs and tile fall Is perhaps
as prolific of dangero&disorders as any OF them
for at this season fevers and bowel complaints are
very apt to take an epidemic form. AS a prevent
i've of this class OF disease, Hosteters Stomach Bit
tiers cannot be TOO warmly recommended. In 1t are
combined FIVE essentla! medical properties. 1t Is a
tonic. at once powerful and wholesome s,irnn-
liant pure and undefled-an aperient, mild and
painIess-an anti-5iiions agent OF marvellous efiica
cy and q general regulating medicine without an
equal in The pharmacopeia. These i've distinct
prone ties operating Together in perfect hal oDy,
produce eOIii4tioB Of the system olneW hat ana
lie tanning In o her word as jndicious phy steal
training iarens The flesh and renders il compare
tiyei1. Il 81 nIOOf does this marvellous inygurant
increase tie c1pDity of ti.e organs OF the body 70
disease TX impartS elasticity and strength 10
the vital machinery. and those who use IL pre-
venliV of uterrni tent fever dy senfery, dtrl htea
dyspepsia. rheumatism. and otber ailments com
mon AZ this season, may walk fearless through an
AT m sphere iinpregnated NTH ihe morbid elements
which give rise 10 those maladies-
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TattlerS.

Every community is cursed by the
presence of a class of people who make
it their concern to attend to everybody
business but their own. These people
are the meanest specimens of humanity
which providence permits to live. Tits
known that large class of persons are
disposed to speak i'll of others, and that
thing is sin from which few can claim
to be entirely exempt, but there is q
distinct class of tatttles, who make
talebearing the constant aim of theil
lives. They pry into the private affairs
of every family in the neighborhOod
they know the exact state of one neigh
boris feelings towards another they
understand everybody's faults, and nc
blunder of improperly ever escapes
their vigilant watchfulness. They are
particularly posted in everything con-
nected with courtship and matrimony-
know who are to marry, and can guess
the exact time when it will take place.
They watch every party suspected oil
matrimonial intentions, and if there is
the slightest chance of creating a dis
turbance, excite jealousy, or break up q
match they Immediately take advantage
of it, and do all in their power to keep
people in constant vexation. They &c
from gentlemen to lady, from mother to
daughter, from father to son. and in the
ears of all they pour dark and bitter
whispers of SANDER and abuse, and al
the same time pretend to be the most
sincere friends of those they talk to.
Their black and nauseous pills are Of
SANDER are coated with smiles and pro-
fessions of love.
Tattlers are confined to no particular
class of society. They belong to al
classes. and operate in all. We find
them among the rich and among the
poor-the "npper ten" and lower "mil-
lion''-in the church and out of it.
They are people who have no higher
ambition than to be well informed IL
regard to other peoples business, to re-
tail scandal to the neighbors, and exuli
in fendish triumph over the bruised
hearts, wounded feelings of their vic
tins. Contempt of such graceless
creatures should know no bounds, AND
no words can express infinitJ. What
punishment they deserve cannot be
known, but as sure as eternal justice
reigns, they will receive the retributior
in proportion to the magnitude of theil
offens. against the law of God and the
interest of injured humanity.
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FAMILY RECIPES.
FOR REPAIRING FAMILY JARS.

FOR REPAIRING FAMILY JARS.
Mutual love well stirred with for
bearance, mixed with readiness 10 for
give, and general good temper, is an
admirable cement. 1t is well to let all
family jars be shelved at once.
.'TQy PRESERVING.
The temper is best kept by using as
little vinegar as possible. The heart,
by using abundantly of the oil of grace.
Treasures, by laying them up where
neither moth nor rust doth corrupt.
CREAMS.
The milk of true faith, II it stands
long enough. yields the cream of as
surance; if favored with the essence
of love, it is delicious dish. -so"i
sTEws.
These are best avoided by leaving
our troubles with him who sent them.
PICKLES.
Those persons get into them most who
NEEDLE with other peoples business, or
who act on the rule of policy rather
than that of truth and answering
honesty.
This is too. common and poor a pro-
duction to be introduced into hris.
tan families.
TO CURE COLD AND Heartburn.
Do all the good you can live near
to God; love your neighbor as your
self
FRITTERs.
Novel reading, silly conversation,
gossiping, ceremonial visit aud late
rising, soon fritter away time. Chris
tians have not moment to waste.
TART. -i-
Some think tart replies to be smart !;
but it is never SO wise to let our wit
wound tother peoples feelings. Soft
answersturn away wrath; tart speeches
lead TO general sourness.
-.sst SAUCE.
Never to be tolerated in children a
vulgar and evil thing in any one.
Generally found to go with goose.
CRABS.
Need graft with some sweeter fruit.
He who can DO it is named John XIV. /.
ToASTS.
Least likely to affect the head when
drank in water. Toast and water is
far better than healths drank in wine.
MINCING.
Only practiced by very silly persons;
natural manners are best. See Isaiah
III. 10. for warning against those
who. are described as walking and
mircing, as they go. "-ReU. C. III.
Sp,trgeon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

A FAVORABLE NoToRIETY. The good
reputation of .'Bro,0n's Bronchial Iro-
ches' for the relief of Coughs, Colds,
and Throat Diseases, has gwen them a
favorable notoriety.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

When Miss Bruce, daughter of the
British Home Secretary, was married
the other day, she was attended by ten
bridesmaids, of whom nine were her
sisters. Poor Mr.. Bruce! England
should look kindly on all his future
q ctiOns.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29
Take Counsel.

Pow easy it is TO condemn the faults
of Others, AID how great the tempta-
ton to do! Yet there exists not the
man or woman who has the right 10
judge fellow-being. tits said of Peter
the Great thai, when any ope spoke ill
of another in his presence, having list
ened attentively, he would say, as
there not fair side also to the chsrac-
ter of the person ofwhom you have been
speaking? Come, tell what good
qualities you lave remarked about
him." If all would walk in the steps
of this man there would perhaps be less
unkind criticism and harsh remarks
about our neighboring friends. If each
one would feel obliged to speak of his
own fault first, perhaps the faults OF
Others would seem so trifiirg in COM
paris0n that each would feel that the
wisest plan was TO keen silent.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

"A correspondent of the Country
Gentleman argues in favor of raising ear
yspring chickens rs the most profitable
brsnch-df poultry culture. The birds
always find a ready market and a good
price. With clean, warm coops, he
says, the hens will begin laying by the
first of January, and in = month will
be ready to sit.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

HAVE You a severe wrench or sprain
Have you rheumatism in any form
Have you a stiff neck, or punches caused
by rheumatic pains? If SO johnson
AnOdyne Lininaent is specific remedy
and is also the best pain killer in the
world
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

The aeronaut Glsisher, who by
taking thermometer up seven miles
made it go down TO SO degrees, is re-
ported to have made the neat remark
on descending, that he felt every inch
a Glaisher while displaying his zeroic
cOOlnesS s:- .-t-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

We often see large stock of cattle
which do not seem to thrive, and come
out "spring poor" all for want of some
thing to start them in the right direc-
ton. One dollars worth of Sheridan s
CdUalry Condition PotUders, given to
such a stock occasionally during the
winter, would be worth more than an
extra half ton of hay.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

The sponge trade off the Gulf coast
of Florida is rapidly assuming large
proportions. Twenty-eight vessels have
lately been engaged i'm the business and
are reported as having been very sue
ceSsfIl. G
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

-fhe American Builder makes q
plea for light. Do no., it says, arrange
your house so as to violate Gods first
command. Give 1T many windows, and
then, o housewife, keep your blinds
open during the day and your curtains
drawn aside. If you let the sun in
freely it may ''fade your carpets" but
if You do not it viii be sure to cause i'll
heath to the mothers and children.
The sun is a good physician. He has
never had due credit for his curative
qualities-for the bright eyes and rosy
cheeks that come from his healing bath
Doyou know how puny is the growth of
the potato vine along the darkened eel
lar wall? Such is the health of human
beings living where the sun is intercept
ted by the windows drapery. So dark
wall paper is not only gloomy, but it is
physically unwholesome. Let in the
sun, for with it come cheerfulness and
strength! A dark room is an enemy of
good health, good temper, and good
morals.
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Remedy for Painful Wounds.

Take pan or shovel with buring
Goals and sprinkle upon them common
brown sugar, and hold the wounded
part in the smoke. In few minutes
the pain will be allayed and recovery
proceeds rapidly. In my own case a
rusty nail had made bad wound in
the bottom OF my foot. The pain and
nervous irritation was severe. This
was all removed by holding il in the
smoke for fifteen minutes, and |
was able TO Resume my reading in
comfort. We have often recon-
mended it to Others with like re-
suits. Last week one of my men had
a finger nail torn out by pair of ice
tongs. 1t became very painful. as was
to have been expected. Held in sugar
smoke for fifteen minutes the pain
ceased, and it promises speedy re-
cOyery.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

USE Dooley's Yeast Powder if you
relish light, sweet, wholesome Biscuits,
Rolls, Pastry, &c. Your grocer sells it.
Full weight and strength.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

George Sand, alias Madame Dude
want, proposes to start female Masonic
Lodges. They would not be objection
able a great while-as secret societies.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

If you want a good collar wear the
.Elmwood. The one with edges folded
all around.
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: the CONFESSIONS OF
A Nervous Invalid.

Published for the benefit Of young men and Others
who SUI fer from Nervous Debility, ETC., supply ing
the MEANS OF SELF-cuRE. Written by Que who
cured himself, and sent free on receiving post
paid directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL
MAYFAIR. BROOKLYN. y. l-l-..--l 3
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editorial Notices

are so common that it is almost impos-
sible for an editor to express his honest
opinion of the merits of any article
without being suspected of interested
motives. This fact, however, shall not
deter US from saying what we think of a
new addition to the Materia Medica to
which our attention has been recently
directed. We refer to DIR. j. WALKER
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BrTTERs, remedy
which is making its way into more fam
lilies just now than all the other adver-
tised medicines put together. It's pop
ularity, as far as we can judge, is not
based on empty pretention. There
seems to be no question about the 90
tency of it's tonic and Alternative proper
ties, while it possesses the great mega
tive recommendation of containing
neither alcohol nor mineral poison.
That it is specific for Indigestion, Bill
iousness, Constipation, and many COM
plants ofnervous origin, we have reason
to know; and we are assured on good
authority that as general invigorant,
regulating, and purifying medicine, il
has no equal. 1t is stated that its in.
gradients, obtained from the wilds OF
California; are new to the medical
world; and its extraordinary effects GER
tainly warrant the conclusion that it is
acomround ofagents hitherto unknown.
Ii popularity is any criterion, there car
be no doubt of the efficiency of the VIN.
EGAR BiTTERs, for the sale of the article
is immense and continually increasing
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

Mr.. A. ID. Breazele, of Alabama,
has patented a mosquito frightener
composed of the following formidable
ingredients: Oils ofpennyroyal, savin,
origanum, terebinthe and sassafras,
tinctures of lavender, chloroform, and
arnica; gum campher, inter, alcohol
and kerosene oil. 1t the Alabama mos
quitoes can stand such preparation
as the above, they are proof against
anything, and the only remaining thing
to be done is to set Mouse traps to catch
them.
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We clip the following from the Troy

Some three months since DIR. r. V.
Pierce, of Buffalo, n. Y, commenced
advertising in the Wing, an article
called ''Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
We believed at that time that it was one
of the catch penny arrangements to
swindle people out of their money, but
dnring the past few weeks have become
convinced to the contrary. We know
of several prominent citizens who haye
suffered from that loathsome disease
"Catarrh," and they pronounce DR.,
Sage's Remedy no bumbug, and in sew
eral instances have been entirely cured.
We desire to give DR.. Pierce the benefit
of the same. 598.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-29

The Pulaski, (Florida) Herald
thinks that a fall crop of cotton will
be made along the st. Johns river.
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stammerins Cured by an Art.

DIR. N. A. Moses, of Virginia, SO cele-
brated for the cure of stammeriDg and
impeachment in speech, is now stopping
at the st. Cloud Hotel, Nashville, Tenn
ALI persons who wish to be relieved Of
that distressing malady, will avail them
selves of the opportunity at once.
The Doctors success in curing STAINS
meriDg and impeachment in speech has
not been equaled in this or any other
countK. A cure is guaranteed in all
cases where no malformation of the
lungs exists. Terms reasonable. No
charge unless cure is effected.
State and county rights for sale.
Entered according to Act of Congress,
in the Office of the Librarian at Wash
ington, d. G. -s. 49,
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TIE upas tree realey Hourishes in java,
and according to the popular idea; which
imaginesa branching mass Of foliage dis
tilling poison from every Leaf in shrub
less, grassless aud barren valley. Neither
do we refer to the Valley ofDeath, wherein
poisonous gases well up from subterranean
reservoirs, and to attempt to cross which Is
certain death. The upas, which spreads
its deathly influence over this island OF
Java, with its fourteen millions of souls, is
the "Protectorate" of Holland. Java is
one of the most fertile of islands. with a
population engaged almost entirely in agri-
culture. Holland holds Batavia and the
greaterp portion of the island. The European
settlers number about twenty-five thousand.
Throughout the whole extent of Java, says
a recent work by the Comte de Beauvior,
Just published in Paris, Holland prohibits
all missionary efforts, and makes it her
settled policy to keep the japanese in their
ignorance, and to encourage them in all
their superstitions. If the statements
made by the author are not colored> by
French prejudice, they reflect great dis
credit on Holland, whose early struggles
for the freedom of that religion which she
prohibits in Java, should have taught her
far better than this.
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A GARD.

NASHVILLE, Nov. 8, 1872. We. the
undersigned, authorize DIR. n. A. Moses
to refer persons to us Us reference to
substantiate his art of curing stalnmer-
ing as being what he represents, as we
have been under his treatment.
GEO. W. BUCK, % N. Market st.
1zl F. NJ. Buck, 81 N. Market st.