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Susan couldn't get at it now without
suspicion but she promised to secure
1t, and bring it with her if | would meet
her at o'clock at the corner of the
! street
j WAS punctual to my trySt and at 9
Susan made her appearance with Il
morroco-casc containing an excellent
likeness of my friend. Charles Thrap-
stow, massive pin with topaz in it, and
ALL
Now what was to he done Should
! go to Mrs. Maidmont and tell her she
was deceived in her daughters lover !!
| That would have been the way best
adapted to spare the feelings of the
Maidmonts hut would it bring back
the five thousand pounds | thought
not.
'MiSs Maidmont." | soliloquizcd.
''Will find some way to warm her lover
Even rohhing Il bank may not emhitter
a girl against her Sweetheart, and no
doubt she's over head and ears in love
with Charlie" No: | determined on Il
different plan.
| | rose early. next morning. dressed
| mySelf with care. put on Il pair of pale
.imrOSc gloves. domncd my newest
beaver. and took cab to st. SpikcnaIds.
Noting Hill.
The bells We're .ilngling mcIlily aS |
alightcd ut the church-doOr II Snall
crowd had already gathered on the
pavement. drawn together hN that keen
foresight of coming excitement ChHrdc-
tcliStic of the human species. ''FrIcnd
of the bridcgroom. whispered tn the
vclgcr. aud ! Wa> forthwith shown into
the Nr>try. The clergy man was thcIc
already. and shook hands with me i'll II
vague kind of way.
Not the bridegroom - he said in Il
mild intrTrogativc manner. told him
that | was only one of his friends. and
we stood looking at each other III Il
comat"Sc kind of way. till Il little con
fusion 1T the Vc>trN door broke the
spell. Here he comes =, whispered
some one and next moment there ap-
pcarcd III the vc>trN. looking pale and
agitatcd. hut very handsome. Mr..
Charles Thrap>toW.
had caught him 10y the arm and led
him into corner. hctolc he recognized
who WAS. When he saw me. thought
he would have tainted. "D"u't hrtr;,l
me-" he whispered.
held out my hand with Il significant
gesture.
I'VE th"'i>Ai"' Whispered III MS
ear.
Won shall have it in tive minutes"
Y ON minutes al" long ones. Master
'hmlr>. ! sad.
with trembling fingers. Il" took "Hi
Il roclrt-h""k. ana hahdc" me Il f"II,
Il meant 1t Ion YOU. ON. ne H"ld.
lr'fap> ne dlh. hnt We KNOW the la't
"t good Intentions.
II didn't taxi" me long I" count over
th">" notes there were exactly h\r
Thousand pounds.
Now. >IId |. "NA>irl halIir. take
yourself "il
y CA Promised. II" urged. mot l."
l"'tI3N me.
~" more VIII. II \"u 20.
she got ten th"I>and "1 her own.
II" whispered.
BE Oft "I else
NJ" ! WON'T, said thaIlI". ma KING
Hp h!~ mlmd win Il desperate rii"lt ::
Il IL nor. u MAKE i ''''''' "i'">, "' IT.
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An Excuse for Zeal in the Temperance
Cause.

a young lady who told that she was alm"
a m"n"maniac in her hatred to alcoholic drink
wroi" the tOl!OWin touching and sensible verse
They were printed in the CGledOHiGn more tina
twenty years ago. but are timely now
&c" feel what have felt.
go. bear What have borne.
sink meath q blow a father dealt
And III" cold proud world scorn.
Thus strm-@lc"n from year year.
Thy sole relief the Scaldiug tear
G" weep "a have wcpt.
Der a loved father fall:
So, every cherished promise swept
YouthS sweetness turned to .all:
Hop" faded inwrIs ~tItwcd all the way
That led up to woman day
Go, knccl tS have knrlt
Implurc. hrs,.rch and pray.
Strive. thu h,Sottr, heart tu melt
The downward cuurs, to stay
f., east with bitter curse aside
Thy PRAYERS huIlrsqucd-thy tears d"ir,
tin. stand where nave stood
And th,. -tr"p. man bow:
With -ma~hing teeth lips hath,d in blood
Nnd cold and liyid brow
Catch his wandering glance and see
There Iuirror,d his soul misery.
Go. hear what have heard
lhr ~uh~ ui sad despair
y mcm"ry'~ feeling fuunt hath ,rrrrrd
And it, r,.Nc;ilin-- thcr..
Have told him what he might have hrru
Had h, the drunknrd fate forr-rcm.
q" t" thy mothers side
And h,r crushed spirit chc,r-
Thine, own deep anguish hide
Nll,r from hrI cheek th, tear.
,Iaih her ,Imiurd ,.yr--h,l fmrnw~d brow =
Tin -riy that -trrah- her dark hail now
I!,ri,il w"Iu fi;m,-hrr trembling limb
lud trace them back To- him
Wh"-, Ili-htrd faith i'll early youth
Promised eternal love and truth
Eu, wh,. tor,~wrrn hath yirldrd mp
/ hi rr,'ui~,. /" thr deadly cup
And led iI,r down from love and ight.
From all that mad. her pathway bright
md chained, her there mid want and -trifr
hat l"wly thing-a druukari- wt,,
And stamped on childh""d'- brow mild
hat with ring bli-ht-n drunhard'- child
&c" hear and ,cr. and feel and know
All that my soul hath felt and known
Then look within the y in,. cups glow
~'r it is brightness can atone:
Think II its flavor y"u would try.
Ii all proclaimed. lis drink die
Tell me | hat" the bowl
Hate j. q feeble, word
l"athc. ahh"T-Imy very soul
Hy ~tron- disgust is stirred
Whonr eI. see. hear. tell
Of the dark beverage OF hell
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some Christian boys. who had been
closely Watching the proceedings, gath
cred up the fruit. candy, etc. and like
wise left for home.
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not quite penetrate the card. 1t had
evidently once had photograph tastcn-
ed on ii accordingly. the card had
been wcttcd. to facilitate the removal
of the photograph. whilst the face ot
the photograph had evidently been cut
out. IN order +" place it III Il locket ol
something similar.
II struck me ut once that the photo
graph about which Il man on the eve OF
flight would take So nmch trouble must
he of Il person very dear to him prob
ably his sweetheart. Although had
been intimate with Thrapstnw, he had
always been very reserved us Ia his
own friends and associates, and had nc
clcw t" guide me to any of them. eX-
crpt the photographers card.
Rc-cntcring my cab. drove off to
the photographers. There WAS nc
number or distinguishing mark upon
the card, and the chances seemed faint
that he yould he able to tell me any
thing about it. indeed. ut first, when
the man found that wasn't Il customer
he seemed little inclined to trouble him
self about the matter. Th" promise OF
Il fee. however. made him more reason
I"i'' '''u nv "lit!'" I" it' me N't HIS
books. that ! might search for the name
! wanted I" hnd: Bui then dldn
KNOW me name wanted 1" hhu. IL
WAS unlikely that the photograph had
been done for ThrapStow if it had.
there would probably appear i'll the
books only the useless record of his ad
dress. already known To me. Then the
man shook his head. If | didn't know
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A Fine Example.

= iIt~fR.
A Fine Example
An interesting paragraph just nov
going the rounds of the press tells hos.
It Young female teacher in 4 rural dis
trict. near Portland. in the State OF
Maine. has hcrn wont to initiate her
scholars III the study and knowledge OF
botany and minclalngy. She tell,
them /" bring To her the plants and
stones they find III the wood> Then.
either before or after school hours
she describes and names correctly tie
objects brought tn hcI. and Lftt ards
gives tn" children an opportunity to
show whether or no thcy rrmrmhc,
what she has told them The results
of his method of teaching natural his
tory are said to hc >urpri~iu" to pcr>"u~
who have never observed with what ia
tcIc>t intelligent children often regard
flowers and minerals Many of the lii
tie people thus taught have. without
interference with their other studies
gained clear idea of classification.
and are able promptly and correctly ru
name and dcScTll,r Il gIcat multitude ut
the natural objects of thcir nci%lbuI
hood. 1t l. les surprising to he tulh
that Il school director ui the district tnl
badc the innovation for the reason THAI
the heads nt the children would hc
titled with iion>;'Il>c I" the neglect of
really important subjects. The act oi
the direction i NOT surprising. We ~l,
Reform m"lc> gradually. and il i MOI
rCurarhahlr that Il rustic school diIrc-
ton III the state of Maine j. not Wi~,l
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\ CHINESE FUNERAL The >acI9l-
mrmtn minn Describes the tunci;. nt u
Chinese womHu IN that ,.itI About
) o'clurk in the attcimnnn. the body
incl0>rd in It tine coffin. was placed un
the sidewalk IL front of hen late resi-
dcmrr. and 10y lis side were ranged t..
hIc> loaded with roast chicken. roa>;
PIG. boiled Iirc. candy. nuts. brandy .
Whi>kcN. etc. sufficient in quantity to
keep the spirit of the deceased tl"u
being hungry for Il month These aIIi
rIc> and the coffin remained ON the
sidewalk until late the next forenoon.
surrounded 10y paid m"ururr~. VIII"
seemed To toe caIINim inc on Il lively com
petition in the matter of giving full
value tol the money received. At the
cemetery. after the coffin had been
lowered. hired muurncl~ and the tW"
children of the deceased walked round
the grave once. while the husband re
manned standing silently by. Then
vessels containing. food were pat in the
grave at the head and foot of the coffin
followed 10y Il small quantity of earth
Next to he put in were live chickrii-
and ducks, and these were promptly
covered with earth. The grave having
been filled up. brandy and Whi>Ecl
were sprimkled upon ii III Il liberal
manner, while IL pigs head. roast chick
ell, boiled rice. oranges. apples, nuts.
candy. cts. were laid upon the mound.
The ceremony concluded. the ChimcS,.
returned home in their carriages. Will,
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Quickly Cured.

Some time since II lady called upon Il
eel, lI.Itrd foreign uculi>t III order tu
consul; him about her eyes. complains
ing that hrr power of vision had of late,
considerable diminished. At Il glance
the doctor SAW that she WAS Il lady OF
rank and wealth. He looked ut hrl
eyes. shook his head. and thought the
treatment would require much time. a>
there were reasons tO fear amHurO>i> in
her case. He must advise her. first OF
all. ~ she had informed him that She
WAS residing at Il considerable distance,
in the country. To move into the city ut
once. and thus enable him To sec her
frequently if possible daily. The lady
/ then rented an elegant mansion. moved
into the city. and the phN stefan WAS
pumctual in his Attendance. lie pre-
>crihcd this and that and thus days ran
into weeks and weeks into months.
The cure. however. waS still coming.
The pll >ician tried tu cnu>olc her One
day the patient hit upon Il curious
scheme. and she did not wait Ion" Ia
carry it ont. She procured for herself
i very old aud poor attire. put Il hood
of Il tremendous size upon her head,
took an old umbrella and Il market =
basket in her hand. and in these hahili-
meets she visited her phy >icau. select
ing for the purpose Il rainy day. She
had 50 well succeeded in distoltimg and
Disgusting herself that the eyes even of
Il lover could scarcely have recognized
her. She Wa> obliged to wait long
time in the antcroom of the physician.
with many others who like her were
seeking relief. At last her turn came
''Wcll. my good woman. what have
you to complain of - Every weak eyes.
DOCTOR. she answered. He took her
to the light and looked into her eyes.
but failed to recognize his patient.
Smuggling his shoulders. he said. Your
eyes are all right" "What ;" said she.
Yes: know what am saving. but
have been told was getting ID | t"r-
got how il is called. ''Amaurusis ,
'.le~. that is it. doctor" ''Dom't You
believe any such nonsense. Your eyes
are Il little weak. hut that is all. Your
doctor is an ass ~ "An-- ''lcS. an
ASS, Tell him boldly that | say 50.
The lady now arose. and i'll her custom
AIRY voice said. .'Gou are my doctor :;
don't yom know me ?!
EARLE'> SITTING HEN STORY. Our
old friend john G.. Scotield ha> got some
awful hens, one awful one in particular.
He says they are constitutional settlers !;
he tried six weeks last spring to break
one from setting 10y ,lucking, starving.
choking. and other barharous treat
memt. but all to II" purpose: she would
set Oh bricks, old ScythcS, cast iron.
| harrow teeth, or anything else. She
was a setiSt, and always persisted in
setting upon Other hens eggs her pro-
prietor finally concluded to give her IL
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Jnfrl.s.

ST. JOHNSBURY HOUSE,
MAIN STREET. ST .JDHNsRI-Ry VT
q. /. GILMORE. Proprietor.
MISREPRESENTATION HOUSE.
NEWPORT VT.
W. +. BOWMAN, Proprietor
AMERICAN HOTEL,
BURLINGTON. VT.
CRANE y STACY. Proprirtors
RUSS HOUSE.
SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA
= H. SEl MOUR q co. Prnurirtors
Mt. MtNSFIELD HOTEL,
STOWE. VT.
hrSt-claSS Hotel with all the modern improve
mcnts. Accommodations for 300 ,rucsts
y. i. KELLER. Manager
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THE WALKER HOUSE.

EAST TEMPLE ST.. SALT LAKE CITY.
This hons" is tn" largest and best appointed
House in Utah Territory. aud has accumInndat ion
Tor THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY guests Street cars
ana carriages connect with the White sulphur
Faiths. Reading r""Im> containing papers from all
points. Baths, Bar. TELEGRAPH. News and Cigar
stand attached to the House.
G-ly H. : GREELEY A
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WashingtOn's Birthday.

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Feb. 25, 1873.
To The Editors Of the Neg National Era:
The Odd Of February was day of interest
in Lincoln University, as it has been twice
before. The first time was the day Of in
auguration of the law school, when also honor
was paid to Washington. The second time,
was a day wholly given to the celebration Of
the birth Of Washington.
On this day third recognition Of the ma
tons claim was made with profit. Such is
an occasion when the soul can pour forth its
feelings Of joy and enthusiasm; when the
hearts and minds of all the people can con-
verge and concentrate when with national
pride the American citizen can look to that
noble patriot-that illustrious mainland in
him behold a character noble and great.
Blessed be the day which dawned upon his
birth, as it was also the dawning of our free
dom and independence the dawning Of hui
man equality; the dawning Of further dis
eoveries and improvements in science and
as we glory in our country, so, also, do we
glory in her savior. -... -..-..
Chaucer was no more the father Of English
poetry than Washington was the father Of
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VOL. V.-NO. 81

our country; and as the former Justly merits
the applause Of all the literary world, the
latter merits no less applause in the national
world. Both have worldwide and an
eternal fame, but the latter possesses fame
which cndears him to the soul Of every true
patriot. For he battled molly for the rights
of his country, and presided over il (after OBJ
tanning victory with wisdom. And it has
been we'll said, that "liberty unsheathed his
sword, necessity stained, and victory returned
it," Then "standing at the head Of a new
era, as we'll as at the head OF new Govern
ment," he won the affection OF all his coun-
trymen, and bound them to him, heart TO
heart, and soul to soul. One in sentiment,
one in action. The students, therefore, were
proud to celebrate the day. They manifested
their pride by appropriate action; and, after
making arrangements in the forenoon for a
temporary organization, adjourned until the
afternoon, when Mr.. J. NJ. Williams, chair
man of the committee which had been APP
pointed, made the following report: For
President, Mr.. A. II. Newton; Vice Presi-
dents, Messrs. J. Gould, l.. Z. i. Henry, j.
Davis, f. 5. Porter, VIM. II. Dickerson, r..
NJ. Thomas, and 7. A. White; Secretaries,
Messrs. A. p. Denny, F. j. Wood, and w.
II. Madella; Marshals, Messrs. Jennings,
II. Wood, and Simpson.
Mr.. Sanders then offered up prayer, i'm
ploring the divine blessing on the exercises
of the day. This was followed by music by
the Glce club, who gave forth their choicest
airs, and as they repeated the words, alag
Of our Union," national reverence was
awakened in every SOUL The President, af-
ter the music had ceased, made a few re-
marks, well suited to the occasion, meriting
frequent applause. He said, "The name of
the whole people and had filled the whole
earth, and shall be remembered with aflec-
tomato gratitude by all who have human
rights and human liberties" Different per-
sons from the audience were afterward called
for, who, severally, in response to their call,
made earnest and eloquent addresses, which
told the patriotism that filled their bosoms.
A sentiment Of all was, that as Washington
eXcelled in bravery and virtue, we, as adj
mirers of his course, and partakers of the
benefits wrought by him, should follow his
example and be worthy citizens. The speak
ers were justly and frequently applauded.
Great earnestness characterized the whole
proceedings. The occasion was enlivened by
several choice pieces of music, adiournng
with prayer. Much satisfaction was expressed
in the manner in which the exercises were
carried out. The day will long be remem-
bered by those who participated in its enjoy
ments. And no doubt its succeeding ami
ness which marked this one.
w. II. MADEILA
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Civil Rights.

Mr.. Bartlett, the proprietor of the Amer
lean House, sends US anotc denying that any
one authorized had called upon him to obtain
quarters for Mr.. Douglass, and denouncing
as falsehood the assertion that he had re-.
fused to entertain him. Mr.. Thomas candy,
the manager Of Taylor Opera House, informs
us that he called upon Mr.. Bartlett and, in
the performance of his duty, asked him if
Mr.. Douglass could be entertained there on
the occasion OF his lecture. He says Mr..
Bartlett. replied that he ought to be taken to
private house, that that was the place for
him. Mr.. Candy then expostuiated with
Mr. b., and said the most respectable gen.
tlemen who stopped at his hotel would be
willing to associate with Mr.. Douglass, and
that no one would find fault but some drunken
loafer who was not Mr.. Douglass equal in
any respect. Mr.. Bartlett again said, ''Take
him to a private house; that is the place
where he belongs" Mr.. Candy then left,
! fully impressed with the understanding that
Mr.. Douglass would not be received as a
guest at that house. 1t IL noteworthy tina,
Mr.. Bartlett does not offer to take Mr.
Douglass as a guest, and it is not at all un
natural that he should want 10 vindicate
! himself from an unpopular and ungcnerous
! action. Gazette.
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Another Dayy CrOcketi-HOn. Will
liam Crutchfieid, Member Of
Congress Elect from Tennessee.

The champion Republican Of the Third
District in many respects is the most extra
ordinary member that will take his seat in
the FOrty-third Congress of the United
States. In the first place he is ugly-all
great men arc-yet few, indeed, have so
much good and quick common sense and,
as to personal courage, Julius Cesar never
had more and, possibly, Napoleon Bona
parte not quite so much.
1t was bill Crutchfield" (this is his real
name) that bristled up so sGuarely and de-
terminedly to Jefferson Davis in 1861 as he
was on his way from the United States Sen
ate to the Presidential chair of the Southern
COnfederacy. Crutchiield, listening to Da-
Wis., speech in Chattanooga, could stand his
vile traducings of our National Government
no longer, denounced him as traitor and q
liar, ''if he was the war horse of Mississippi"
Davis moving to resist the insult, Gas he felt
it, CrutchGeld drew his repeater, and but for
quick and persistent interpOsitiOn ofbystand-
ers, Davis would have been slain.
In many respects Crutchfield will be re-
production of Davy Crockett. lie is plain as
an old shoe. Although man Of large means,
he dresses as a laboring mechanic or farmer.
He is warm and liberal-hearted, full Of good
humor-is the central figure of the social
group; and what is specially fortunate for
his constituents, he means business. He is
thoroughly identified with the great industrial
interest," of the people. An active friend Of
Improvement and progress, and all which the
people of the Third District want or need
| and which energy and effort can obtain from
Congress, Crutchfeld will secure. Crutch-
| I id had a majority ranging from one or two
t.,usani against him, and his opponent G
L.in Ct large ability, popularity, and persona
cleverness, yet 'Bill has won by more thar
| ! 900 m'jority.- Cumberland (Tenn.) Rpu5
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