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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16

Late corn in Illinois has been injured
by the early frost.
six days shalt thou labor" &c.
What would be the effect upon this coun-
try, il all labor in it should be suspended
for 30 dayss 1t would cause an smount
of suffering which bank suspensions, and
failures of stock jobbers, could not re-
motely approach. Labor turns the wheel
that keeps business in motion.
The last spike has been dri ven in the
road connecting the Peninsular Railway.
with the Fort Wayne road, at Valparaiso
This virtually completes an excellent line
from Lansing through the important
towns of Charlotte and Battle Creek.
Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, to Chica-
go. Trains commenced running to Chi
cago, last Mooday Morning. This road
has been consolidated with the Port Hu-
ron and Lake Michigan Road, which is
finished sixty miles west of Lake Huron
reaching to Flint, Michigan. A gap yet
remains between Flint and Lansing,
which will soon be filed, when there
will be direct line ffom Lake Huron to
Lake Michigan.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
MEN OF AMERICA!
BY IL CLAY P2EUss.

Men of America. look where We stand.
ihe curse OF Monopoly covers your land.
In the North and tue South, i'll the East and the
West.
Behold the dread march of this terrible pestl
From the great vital centres of commerce and
trade,
Monopol.sts swarm of every grade.
With their network OF iron and gold at COM
mand,
They crushing the life from our beautiful
land.
They are fast gaining power ne'er dreampt of
before,
Transcending .he proud feudal barons of yore:
And all their great wealth-deny it who can
To wiring from the toll of the poor working man
Men of America look where ye stand,
darkness OF Egypt now covers your land;
cormorant swarm from every point ly-
Like carton crows they darken the sky,
Soon the soul of your freedom and laws will be
fled,
And your children be crying and dying for bread.
Men of America, rise in your might,
Cry ont for jusdce and strike tor the right.
BY ballot, not ballet, the work can de done:
And shame Oh each slave who his duty would
shun.
Let US all to our cause be honest and true,
And ling 20 the breeze our Red, White and Blue:
Red, for the vultures that feed on the poor,
Blue, for our faith IN our fathers OF yore;
And white for the pure, the honest and good,
Emblems most ft of our great brotherhood.
Industrial Age.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16

= In some portions of Miami county,
in this state, corn and vines, and the leaves
on the trees, were killed by the recently
heavy frost while in other parts Of the
county no injury was done.
The Fort Wayne Gazette tells snake
story, which might be doubted if it was
told by any other paper, and it the occur
renee spoken of had happened in any 9TH
er locality than Van Vert, Ohio. 1t says
that son Of Jacob Stripe had been SUBJ
ject to fits A few days ago he took .
dose of lobelia, which caused him to dis.
charge from his stomach garter snake,
IL inches long and inch thick. 1t was
drawn from the boys mouth by his father
snake and boy both doing well.
William II. Biddle planted three cups
of peanuts last spring, and has now q crop
of peanuts, he estimates at one half BUSH
ell. The specimen left on our table pre-
sents a very prolific appearance.-La-
grange Standard.
Everybody knows the size of hoIf
6sshsl, but three cups" is rather indef-
mite. It must have been u respectable
yield, or the Standard would not have
mentionedit..
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16

parted friends, and to follow them as far
as they followed Christ, is the best and
most successful way TO keep them in re-
membrance, and show our love and ap-
probation OF their memory on earth. 1t
is most just and praise-worthy to cherish
the noble deeds, and godly examples of
loved ones gone before, and concerning
this departed mother, her kindred, and
friends may truly say:
"With US her name shall live
Through long succeeding years,
Embalmed by oil our hearts can give.
Our praises aud our tears"
A. T..
Plymouth, Ind, Oct 1lth, 1873.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
TAKE ME MOTHER
Respectfully dedicated to Mr.. g. W. Gordon
and family, by Prof T. ". Ni-AoIs.

The subject of the following lines Lit
tie Blanche Gordon" one year ago Was
one of the most healthy children in Ar
gos, in fact she was such picture of
health that it was often spoken of by
strangers, but alas she fell a victim 10
the slow, deceietful and wasting power of
that dread destroyer-ConsumptIon. She
had bess i'll tor many months ;but about
two weeks before her death she very sud-
denly became worse, and in very low
and weak condition, she fingered until
Sabbath. Sept. 2Sth, when the spirit of
Little Christian Blanche" scared away to
brighter cline \ few hours before her
death she asked her friends in the room
to sing a favorite hymn, remarking, at the
same time, that it was her last day. She
then fell asleep and slept swcetly until
about three o'clock in the afternoon when
she awoke suddenly, and glancing quick
ly at her ever watchful parent, with dis
tinct yet sweet and almost angelic voice,
her little tongue performed lis last duty
uttered its last sentence, and the last word
that fell from her lips WAS that word that
Is SO sacred-mother, Take lie Mother
and as quickly as she could do SO she fold
ed her little darling to her bosom, and
within one short minute without a sigh
or struggle, with her head resting where
it had so often in hec infancy, Little
Blanche" passed from Earth to Heaven.
Take me mother, take your Blanche,
Fold me closely to your breast;
Lay my head Upon your bosom,
am weary, and would rest
Mother, mother, precious mother,
Weary months for me you've cared,
And each pain YOU have made lighter,
And M sor-ows you have shared
Take me mother, darling mother,
Hold ne as you've Oft before
Kiss me mother, kiss your Blanche,
As you did in days of yore.
Sweet it Is my precious mother,
To feel the pressure OF your arm,
When it does enfo.d me, mother,
l ieel secure from es'ry harin
Take me mother, loving mother,
For the last, last time to hold,
For hear the angel motaer
And my limb. growing cold.
The "Pearly Gate" see, dear mother,
'Tis op'ning now to le; me through;
hiss me mother, kiss your Blanche,
Kiss me now your las: adicu.
Take me mother, take your "Banchie,"
Never more, while here below
But when your weary iife is over,
And your tears no longer ilow,
You vii! take your iitle .'Blanchie,"
When you cross tie "Iiver" DER,
For your Blanche VIII be waiting
10 meet you, mother. on the shore
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
A. c. PERRY,
ClairvOyant Physician.
The most remarkable and wonderful tests given
to those who viii consult him.
Diseases Diagnosed without Seeing
she Patient.

Persons from distance enclose lock of hair,
address, sex, and stamp. If a true ard accurate
description Is not given in every case, the money
will he refunded
TERAs-s2 tor diagnosing; 81 for first prescrip-
tion and medicine
Office hours from A. NJ. TO ~ N, room 5, Sher-
mans block; from l2 n. TO p. NJ. at residence,
cor. 9Th and Nabash-sts.
Michigan City. Ind.
MIR. Robert Neil. of this city, is acting as agent
for Mr. Perry, and persons desiring any information
in regard to the above notice get it, by calling
on him at his residence.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
EXCHANGE BANK
BUCK AZ TOAN,
PLYMOUTH, INDIANA.

NIE BUY AND SELL FOREIGN
w and Domestic EN ;hange.
We receive Deposits payable on de-
mand, and make collections in any part
OF the United States and Europe
We issue Letters of Credit and draw
drafts direct ON our correspondents in
over $50 cities in Europe
- OFFICE OUR HARDWARE
Store, No. . Michigan ST.
july20tf
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
CT. REYMoLpS M. o.

u OCULAR PhysicIaH and Operative Surgeon, Of
II fers his professional ser ices to the citzens OF
Plymouth and surrounding country. In addition
TO tine treatment of diseases common 70 the coun-
try special attention viii be given to Surgery the
treatment of surgical diseases OF females. Nign'
Charges reasonable. ONCE and residence on west
side Of Michigan street, three doors north OF the
oank, Plymouth, Il.d. S4uJ
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
n. FRENCH. a.. D.

ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN Il SURGEON Gate
IL Professor OF Physiology in the Bennett MeGi-
cal College, Chicago and Ex Sprgeon OF the L.. =
Army, has permanently located IN Hoham's New
building, on Laporte Street, Plymouth, Indiana
for the purpose or prsctlcing Medicine and Surger
IN accordance with the principles of modern Eclec
tlcism. Special attention to Chronic diseases snd
surgery. Medicines supplied in all cases. Iod =
TO O'Clock Pm. ulO.Iv-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
. G. e. A. 3. CAPRON

4 IlO.sAElc COL NSkLLUhS, Eesd Fstste
n -ld Collecting Agents, Plymouth, ind an.
pi.Ss.S.-is "a tiic law Alar,ail ara .,,o1
,nS So1--les, ana "lii SiVe proIpt attention 10 ai
iesai oas-nsss enLrastS To G.em. General collect
sn-s agents Tor Northern Indiana and Sout,,.rn
sIcA4San Particular attention given to tht. se;fe-
h'eAt Oh decedenis estates ana guardianshlDs
Deeds, mortgages, and other contracts drawn nm
Block up stairs.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
:. c; OSBORNE ". h. HESS, NOTARY PUBLIC
OSBORNE d. HESS.

4 liO.sNt1S at law, viii attend promptly to all
4 l. professional business entruss,.d to theIs Par
tlcaar attention given 10 real estate business titles
cSdinincI anu Quilted Collections made and
promptly reinitted. OIice ON Michigan street
lew doors north OF the Parker bod-e, plymouth.
Ind
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
Mrs. DR.. L " Dunlap Il &C. burr

OPERATIVE & MECHANICAL DENTISTS.
" insert artificial teeth upon any of the bases
known 10 tne dental professions; and pericFan al
operations on the mouth and teeth. An anes.hetic
applied TO the gums before extinction which great
~ reiies Is the pain o. ge operation. Office in Cor
bins block. marl3-sme
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
j O d. 8. =. RAzHs

\ TTORNE1S, Couns-ilors at Law. Nofsries.
= n td5iic and autlJrizcd Mar Claim Agents
b1ur5oa Ind Especs. sTtention given 10 the -eI-
tiei4ient ga estates, Conveyancing, and the Cc.sec-
tiOn Of SOisiicrs' ClaIlas fOr Per -aop. B,l,utv
Bacs Paw and ali other nsr Claims. lS4t.l
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
JOHN s. BENDER.

~ OAAnA faoLe, attorney at law and War
~ cisl.a agent. O4ice-Balcony Block liv-
uOatii, lld. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
w. JACO5Y, m. D.
PHYSICIAN AND OPERATIVE SuRGCOy.

Treats all diseases according to the most improved
and scientific plans.
Special attention given 10 Chronic Diseases, Dis
eases OF Females, Deformities, &C.; and perform
all operations in surgery.
Onice and residence Michigan Street, third
door south of the Parker House. nearly opposite the
Bank, Plymouth, Ind y5-s
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
DR.. j. S. LELAND,
DHYSICIAN and SURGEON, Argos, Indisna, a
ii tends to all calls promptly m9sy14
T. A. BoRToN N. D,

HAS removed to his new residence, one door
III south of his former dwelling, on the east side
of Michigan street. whore he may be found and con-
suited professionally. BY
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
CARD.
o. MuSSULMAN,

attorney ut Lac, Reat Estate, and
collecting agent,
KNOX, STARK CO., INDIANA
WILL PRACTICE in all the Courts of Stark
w Marshall ana hosc.usSO, Counties The pay
nient OF NOn-resldents taxes promptly attended To-
lels
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
A. O. RoRTON.

DENTIST. Office I'd story Post Office Building.
IL Teeth extracted without pain, by the of
Nitrous Oxide (or Laughing Gas). TEsTs, from
one tooth TO full set1, cheap that the rich and
poor can all get them Office open all day except
Mondays and Tuesdays. l34tfl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
"a. a. o. PACKARD.

4 TTOl,NEl at Law and Notary Public. Room
"a No. !: raicony Block, Plymouth, Marshall
county, Ind. I-~s411
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
PHYSICIANS.
Dir. ]. i. DUNLAP.

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN and SURGEON,
Il respectfully sClclts sh2rc OF the patronage.
OF the people OF PiyInOl1h and vicinity Nigiit
calls IN town or couniry promptly ssien..ed. Char
ges reasonable.
Office in Corbin-s block uarls-suo
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
Ed. S. FISH,

Attorney at Law,
Justice u tee Peace, and Insurance Aqent.
over the Post Chice, in Kendall,s Block. PIv-
~ HAod'ii' ino- NlSyl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
r. D. LOGAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW and NOTARY PtRrrc
Pst Office Brownlee's Block over Becker's s,tores
fymouth, Ind Collections speciality lylsyi
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
JOHN MlLllkAN, Editor and Publisher.
8nziafss 9ireftpry.
ATTORN EYS.
soRsiS a. r. CEANEY
CORRIN T. CHANEY,

A TTOkNEIS AT LAW. Will Practice in Mar
I n shall and adjoining Counties in every Cour
when called upon All business promptly ATTENDED
to- Ohiee ia Corbin's block, second fioor Ply
mouth, Ind. aug7-y
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
G. L. BRINK,
PLYMOUTH, md,
DROPRIETOR OF THE PLYM-
outh planning Mill. and dealer In

Lumber, Lath, Walnut Bed Stuff, &C.,
south of the p. Fl w. q C. r. R., also manrfac-
turer of Mouldings, Brackets, and Scroll work of
Al kinds and patterns, at prices more than 30 per
cent below the Chicago and Milwaukee rates And
- = = nl3yI
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16

DHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, BOURBON, IND.
Il The doctors request their patrons to call early
IN the day TO insure PROMPT attention patients in
che country. Special attention given TO chronic
diseases and operative surgery. Office always open
and one doctor In constant attendance-no-l0.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
p. O. JON ES.

A TTORNEI AT LAW, Plymouth, Ind, Gradu
n ate OF Bloomington Law School, will attend 10
soen business az may be entrusted to him, with
~ AAIh'E. ylt-n22-3ruo
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
Business 9ireftury.
Meat Market.

TRESS & HOHAM, at his OLD
IL STAND, East side OF Michigan ST.. South of
the PARKER House., supplies his customers with
resh Beet, Pork, Veal, &c. Also, Smoked Hams,
Pickeled Pork OF the best quality.
May 22 '13-1y.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16
ASA JOHNSON

~ oTAk1 Public, Attorney, Counselor at Law.
~ Authorized War Claim Agent, Plymouth. Ind,
especial attention given to the setten.e of rs,
rates, Conveyancing and the collection OF Soldiers,
eiAlns Tor Pensions, Bounty, Back Pay and all
otnef ar Claims. Office on Michigan street over
Buck & Toans Hardware Store Tsitfl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-10-16

Latte corn in Illinois has been injured
by the early frost.
, 1873-06-04

had been made for giving the Admiral and
Officers a public reception, such as is usually
accorded when a colony is visited by such dis
tinguished strangers, and in maintenance of the
high character for hospitality that in forlner
days was the proud distinction of this ancient
colony, when, under the enjoyment of FREQ
municipal institutions, they were always provi-
ded with men of influence and public spirit to
do the honors of the island and keep Meir good
name from becomimg a bya0ord and q reproach
among their sister colonies.
A case Of longevity is reported in the person
of one Miss Deborah Nunes, who died in Kings
ton on the 22nd instant, aged III year.
Two companies are in course Of formation
for the purpose Of constructing Docks in the
island One is styled the "West Indian Hy-
drau}io Dock Company" and the other the
Kingston Craving Dock Company" The
Company which establishes the first Dock in
Jamaica will be entitled to a grant of $4,000
from the government.
Small pox progresses. 1t was being propa.
gated by persons who persisted in holding wakes
upon the bodies of those who died from the
disease. No steps had been taken to prevent
these wakes.
Sugar making was being pushed forward
with great activity. A large quantity of ex-
cellent tobacco was being reaped. The coffee
trees were giving good Indications for the com
ing crop. Great attention has been paid to the
cultivation of Fruits. Oranges and Bananas
yield most profitable returns.
Professor Chadwick, of Oxford, who is 10 be
the principle Of the new government college in.
Spanish Town, was expected to arrive from
Southampton on the 9Th proXim0.
, 1873-06-04
LINCOLN'S FIRST START FOR
PRESIDENT.
BY JAMES PARTON.

AI
Let me oe8'n Iae SVoly wien H0'oI"l'
Lincoln was a o"y o. S'Fq.' Una,
8lne the roo8leSC possible 10y lu'' "
small clearing ~ Cle SouVne'" Pa5o -
DIANA Inc mouse n"u r ho',,'I Ii,n IoO' stan1s
served u for chairs, and a bed>tea 7I was made
sF'y'p 4L o'''+' h,+ -" tbo cracks If The
~ PG,~9 - o oorror ~ tbo hnvoI end these
lo9S ~ que n4o - n - Ill., otbor ond IVA
P ",'91 WEI" s+;o[ sPPiPc S' ~ tbn eartbro floor, On
Io'Neo S''oN sum - - . +" + Inij and On
the PoleS some 9oo'oS W9lo '"'u ,r'I !" m;tb
the 'ooFoS d Iuo0 ',l&tt,9Ss ss"" and oId
leaves ana covered WIN S4'ns "In .b, - ~
clothes. The he table, ,sLe,; made ,1 ct huge u ts sl"9 n,, at
mea-'i'1eS was p'oYIaou WIZ -" stP1oTfo
Ic' @'o ' t p's 81 -. 0U ';'I ! nanar5, ~ usad Of
hnI5 % T 19'N =, ,n .,o , T lnrr a99 9J's tb2 rore IN
VaO.e, I'0'e ""S " 10Y , ~ = :, d,t..I+
Wi'cl AO'd'I|'i S'eP'' - ",'oi' = NV tho
OF ADDER or sla,ac'sg' l@ "$' nto tb@ ~ Io &c
% ass stance nee, o. y. pegs %%s. 0 ar ella 14' within MIN sever .y9s.
mere was no .o"@ :, '',' a@Io"I = : c6nrcb
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-09-25
The Christian GentleIfah. q,

He1iis above a mean thing Hsrcan
not ,stoop to a mean fraud, Hs ip-
y, "y,ades no secret in IN tle Keeping iof Sn-
other. He betrays no secret confded
to his keeping. He never struts i'll
borrowed plumage, He neyss s9ss,t tskes
selfish; advantages of our mistakes.
He uses no, ignoble .weapoAsias oon-
troversy. He4never stabs-ins the
dark. He is ashamed Of inuendoes.
He is not one thing Ito a man'sNface
and another behind his back Hsby
accident, he comes inpessessionIo
neighbqr's counsels, he passes spsn
then them an act Of II instant oblivion: he
bears sealed packages without tam
'pering with the waxss,.,Papsfss not
meant for hisseye,. whether tAeysaut-
ter.at the window or lie open4befe
him ineunguarded exposure, are sa-
,ored TO- him. a. He inyades no pri1acy
of others, however. the sentryssleeps.
sBolts and bars slocksand aAedges
and ,pickets, bonds and secafitiess; 10
tees les to trespassers'S : are nb1e Sc ttssstn
for him Es may Z bs trusted B |sS a|ssSonse, onse,
oil out Of, sight, near The .thiEnest para
tion-anywh where He buys no Offices,
he sells none, he intriguesfe ferg none.
He.would rather.:fail Of his rights
than win them through dishonoraae
wal eat honest bread; He tKanplas
on no sensitive feeling Hesipnaies
NO man. Hhe have rebukes for IN
other, he is Straight cfwara ops,
manly; he can not descend to sei.
riIty. II short, RhatgveS hej Judges
honorable he prast toward lsEaEy
man. .la ,ressS sssHasG
a = go
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-09-25
plan, and if we effect only: this refor.
nation tits great deal. ,.n.e y; ~:
THE poLITIcAL QUESTIONS.

Reporter-What .sdo the Grangers
haveito,say;on the political questions
'of thesday.y.t, t..fi' $ ~ ia,:aa
aMr. B.AWell there is nothing po-
liticaI in our organic law, and we'do
not intend to dabbIein politics. There
is no Disgusting one thing, though !;
and that is that the farmers, are all
going to vote together. They will,
Of course, vote en- maese for that
measure: which. is to their interest.
In this way they will become a fear
.ful power in politics as in everything thu 6
else. .,s.s.. ~ .5 aae.
Z THE :iAe1c SEAL OF THE GRANGE.
Reporter-How do you propose to
work this thing of buying on contract?
Mr.. L.-All is done by the seal of
the order. If farmer in Grange
or a dozen farmers in a. Grange wish
to buy a hundred bushels Of, corn or
a thousand pounds Of bacon, he or
they go to the Secretary Of the Grange
to which they. belong, with the cash,
and their order made out. He. takes
the cash, stamps the order with the
seal of the Grange, and forwards it
to the nearest merchant with whom
the order has a contract. 1t is'very
simple. ...., -, .,.t, ..,1
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-09-25
THE DAY WHEN i FORGET You

Oh. darling! all the pansy blooms,
Lulled into rest by sweet perfumes,
Will die amid the woodland gioomis,r ti,r
The day when I forget yon:
The stars will falter as they cross,Jil
The blue above, and sudden loss
Will fill the hours with bitterest dross,
The day that / forget you.
The sunshine will not touch that day,
The green hill, nor the, ripp!ed pay;
But all the world will walk in gray,
The day when I forget you.z ~
For you, if not for those you know,
The heart will fill and overflow
In bitter tears, that hurt US 80,
The day when 1 forget you.
But, oh, love! that will never be;
My heart will hold your memory
As shells keep singing of the sea,
never shall forget you.
Here's rosemary leaf and pansy blue;
They'll tell you that will be true
To memory, darling, and to you,
And never will forget you.
Even laying under grass or snow,
When summers winds or winters blow
Above the heart that lies below,
! II never shall forget you.
Come to my grave and you will see
A pansy: and the bloom shall be
A. message, love, to you, from me,
, That have not forgot you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-09-25
From the courier-Journal.
The Tue Theory Of Success and
Failure, :, ,.,.,

Mr.. S. M. Smith, of Illinois, is a
philosopher: In an addressdel elivered
before farmers meeting the other
day, he said: II want to say to you,
that no mans life is success when
he started on farm at twenty and
at sixty he-is unable to show more
than $4,000 or $lO,000--that life is d
failure in the broadest and strongest
sense Of the word, so far as pecuniary
means are concerned"
Query: What amount Of property
in land or money, or both, must a
man have to escape the brand of fail
ure at the end Of his life? The ex-
act sum, or even the. approximate
sum, has never been stated so far as
we know. Tom Hood once remark
ed, when he was informed that a GER
tain penurious acquaintance had died,
leaving an estate of half million
sterling, that cit was a very pretty
sum to.begin life on in the next world, :
But Hood was very. poor, and a small
sum, of money. looked large in his
eyes, SO be cannot be quoted as first
rate authority on the question of pc
cuniary suficiency. The standard of
wealth varies so widely iii different
communities that it is not possible to
determine by the public voice what
is enough money. In one community
the possessor of one thousand dollars
is looked upon by. his envious neigh
bors as q bloated aristocrat in an
other the possessor of hundred thou
sand is considered to be in moderate
circumstances only.
If Mr.. Smiths $4,000 man lived
in some localities he would be called
an insuferably purse-proud aristocrat;
if he went to Fifth avenue be would
be unable to pay one years rept with
his whole possessions. 1t is folly to
set up money standard of indepen-
denee for a country 80 extensive. as
ours, or to say that a msn's life has
been q failure who, at,the close Of his
career, possesses only ten thousand
dollars. The lives of many persons
have splendid and lasting success,
and "a, perpetualblessi gto'their-race,
twhohave diedwithoutleav enough
to'excite The cupidity ofsan heir, or
to afford material for "a suit! in chan
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