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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-31

Mr.. Charles bite, of Middledown WIS
thrown from wagon last Thursday. The
wagon passed over his body, dislocating
his shoulder.
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We have ana rains during the past week
The corn crop is promising,
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soAlO 90
Probable amt. ofesse.a that are
rsalizable seco &C
Balance due on engine G1o.0t
From the above statement 1t will be seen
that the amt. collected during the yeai
WIS $19t0,1O of which amt. $10ll ii was
from taxes, fines sc. for theIcurrent year
$4,000 Oh engine house, and 1888 80 from
old taxes.
That the same has been used to pay
cure ut accounts, old and new, amounting
to S53a 81 Bonds prin. and int 1858 Y and
that the enforcement of the hog law has
cost $t3 rs, most of which has been receiy-
ed in the shape OF fines &c.
A comparison of the debts at the
beginning and end Of the year will show
that on July lst, 1872, it was $4413so aud
on July 1st 1878 exclusive of amt. due on
engine it was S34l6 So. A reduction of
the debt OF nearly 100000, and but for
the purchase Of an engine one third Of the
entire debt would have been paid. The
next year as the balance due on the engine
the interest, and the current expenses will
consume the taxes for that year.
The taxes have not been raised as sup
posed by MANY, but was the same that it
has been for several years past The OBJ
ject of the report is that the people may
see that the taxes are properly applied, and
to ask that they will aid i'll keeping down
the interest by a prompt payment Of the
same as they become due.
z. W. MAGRUDER, 7. Treas'.r
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a lot OF pumpkins grown last year, was
sold in this place, last Tuesday, July s9th.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-31

The Warren Sentinel says ALFRED X.
Bolen has discovered on his land, IN
Harmony Hollow, upon the Western
slope of the Blue Ridge, a vein OF copper
ore, about twenty yards i'll width, and
which he has traced upon the surface
about quarter of mile"
Mr. Asa Updike killed 1T the distillery OF
Buck 6 Updike, Oh the Blue Ridge, d few
days ago, \ monster rattle-snake, which
was about six feet leng, foot in circum-
ference, and had thirteen Eattlcs and 4
button.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-31

OK tn 600 per day Agents wanted All c!assess
pc ~ y ~ OF working people Of either sex,
young Gil, make more money at work for Us In
their spare moments, all tho time than at anything
else. Particulars Free Address g. STINSON l. co.
Portland, Maine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-31

WHEN USED EXTERNALLY, AS 4
LINiMENT, nething gives quicken ease
in Burns, Cets, Bruises SpraitsS. StinGS
from Insects, and 5ca'ds. Is removes tn"
Are, and the wound heals like ord nary
sores. Tnose suffering with RllEl MATisM.
GOVT, OF NEURALGIA, if not positive
cure, they find the Pcsirhitlei gives them
relief when no other remedy viii.
ITGIYES INSr.N MI RELIEFTROA
sAcutNG TEETu.
Every House Keeper should keep Il &
hand, and apply it on the first attack
any Pain. 1t win give satisfactory relief
and save hours of suffering.
DO not triile with yourselves by testing,
,intried remedies. BE sure you call for.
and get the genuine P4aIN-KILLER, as
N any worthless nostruIns are attempted te
be sold On the great reputation OF this
valua bic medicine.
s3 Directions accompany each bottle
Price Is cts, SO cts. and 81 per Bette.
July 3l-l mo.
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$194O 10
SS1940,l0

STATEMENT Or THH DEBT
Debts out on 1st July 1872 bonds prin 100000
" p" !" /" 90 Int 1903 GS
- % e !" . current act sos 10
$&41S so
Debts gu. on iss of July 1879 bonds prn. $1,000 co
int.
Z" " 80 " " current acs. 81 90
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-31

- q - q q 9
Time Tests the Merits Of all Things
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
$4,000

For lists CT papers IN other States adarest Geo,
Rowell & Co. II Park Row, N. Y.
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DIED.

On the 10th inst, Laryson, son of Mr. Daniel
Bowman, of this county, aged months and IS dnys
Suffer little children and forbid thorn not to COM
unto for of sUch is She kingdom OF heaven
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-31

Mr.. Barron has inst received large lot
of fine Salt Bacon, Shat, Herring Mack
erel &C., and offers one dollar per bushcl
for onions in cash.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-31
Accidents.

EAEElN9utE.
Benjamin Day, while unloading refresh
1nents from wagon, at the Picnic on last
Saturday, had his foot severely bruised by
kog containing ice and ice cream falling
upon it.
A youth named Frye fell uponthe rocks
while crossing Narrow Passage Creek near
McGinnise's Spring. on last Saturday anu
cut his leg severely.
Charles Williams one of the employees
of this office was considerably bruised but
not seriously injured last Saturday. he
was hitching a horse to buggy when the
horse became frightened and jerked the
buggy Violently against him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1873-07-31
|2k,g For over1 Thirty Years I213
PERRY DAVIS
pAIN-KILLER.

EEAS been tested i'll every ysrieay of
[ i climate, and by almost every nation
known to Americans. 1t Is the constant
companion and inestiInable friend Of the
missionary and the traveller, lan the sen or
land, and no one should travel on our
Lakes or Rioers. a0jthont 1t.
Since the, PAIN KILLER was first inrs-
duced, and met with such extensive sale,
many Lt1oiments, Raljcfs, Panacsas, and
other Remedies have been offered to the
public, but not one of them has attained
the truly enpiab'e standing Of the PAIN
KILLER,
WHY is THIS sol
1t is because DAVIS PAIN-KILLER Is
what it claims to be Believer OF Pain.
ITS MERITS ARR UNSURPASSED.
If you are suffering from INTERN AL
PAIN T,peHty to Thirty Drops IN a little
Water will almost instantly cure YOU
There is nothing to equal 1t for
Collie, Cramps, Spas7ns, HEARTBURN, Dior
rlteu, DyscsKpju, Flur, Wind IN. the
Botoels, Sour Stomach. Dyspep-
sia, Sick Headache, DC.
mr. no how
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yNTANTED-A LIVE MAN WHO CAN SHOW GOOD
w record travelling salesman, by wholesale wine
house. None others need apply to WINE MERCHANT,
Herald Office
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

WANTED-BY YOUNG MARRIED MAN, sITuA-
w ton in the retail wholesale grocery and wine
trade has had large experience soreman traveller
and agent; would deposit small sum of money secu
l54 Herald Office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

NORWICH LINE FOR BOSTON, VIA BOSTON,
IN Hartford and Erie Railroad.-Great reduction in
fare New York to Boston Worcester and return S6
tickets good from September Is to November 1873 Tho
stanch and commodious steamers CITY OF NEW
YORK and CITY OF BOSTON leave pier 10 North River
daily Sundays excepted at p NJ, connecting at New
London with express passenger train tor Boston.
"oi'e' 80 80 WALTER PARKER, Agent
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

VNANTED-A SALESMAN IN THE VARNISH BUSI
w ness; must have good trade and thorough knowl
edge of the business Address with references MOSES
BIGELOW, Newark, N. j.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

(NITIzEYs LINE FOR TRoY-PAsSAGE. 81 50 THE
~ elegant steamboats, SUNNYSIDE and POWELL
leave pier 40 North River foot of Leroy street daily
Saturdays exceptedl at O'Clock M, neetns with
Central and Troy and Boston railroads for all points
North East and West The direct route to Sare-
toga Lake George aud Montreal Through tickets sold
and baggage checked to destination
JOSEPH CORNELL, Superintendent
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

VNANTED-A RESPECTABLE GIRL, IN A SMALL
w family, for cha amberwork and TO assist with wash
ing and ironing Apply at 244 West 53d ST. from Till
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

L,ALL RIVER LINE TO BOSTON,
The world-renowned steamers BRISTOL end PROvt.
DENCE leave pier % North River foot OF Murray street,
daily Sundays excepted at r. NJ Through tickets
sod rooms secured, all points East at all prn-
cipal hotels and ticket Offices
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

ITO HOTEL KEEPERS, 1C.-wANTED. A SITUATION
i by young man. first class pastry cook and
baker. CAL at Is Laigh St, three doors from Canal.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

WANTED-AN INDECENT NEW ENGLAND LAD.
w farm brought up, to take entire charge OF wild
overs family have ordinary education,
standing the care OF children music good housekeeping
be healthy, active, age about 80. and wishing per-
manent home 10 that of salary-such lady, OF good
character, may have her way extreme Indulgence
no objection. Address A. IL. ACkEN, Franklin Park
Middesex county, N j.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

WAYTED-A BOoKKEEPER IN COMMISSION
wv house: must understand the French language.
Address stating salary expected, G. B. box l Herald
office,
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yTANTED-A WELL EDUCATED GERMAN SALES
w lady in STOCKS Worsted store 81 Court St,
BROOKLYN
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

DIFFERENTIATED, A POSITION As BUTLER IN
- a Protestant family. by young man, native Il
Ergland experienced a above, gool city refe ence
given. Address 4. O., box ly2 Herald Uptown Branch
nfice.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

ArANTED-AN ACTIVE. ENERGETIC SALESMAN,
W n wholesale business who can invest from 81 09O
to $1,000 cash fair salary will be paid and fair cond
Grafton for money. Address I. b., box III Herald
office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

COMPETENT ENGLISH BUTLER DESIRES A
"A situation; first class references from Philadelphia
and Baltimore. Address j. b., Herald Uptown Branch
Office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yITANTED-A COMPETENT BOOKKEEPER, MIDDLE
w aged of reliable habits and with good recommen
tions must be good penman and experienced in keep
ing full set books Address n. d. c., Herald Office
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

RATES OF PASSAGE.
Cabin-$7O $50 and SO gold. according to accomrso-
daton.
Round trip tickets low rates.
Steerage-To Liverpool Queenstown, Glasgow. Lon.
donderry London, Bristol or Cardid $50 Prepaid GER
tincates $50 currency.
Passengers also forwarded TO Havre, Hamburg, Swe-
den, Norway, Denmark and Paris, at reduced rates
Drafts issued at lowest rates
For Cabin passage and general business apply at the
Company's office. No. l5 Broadway
For Steerage passage at S3 Broadway.
JOHN g. DALE Agent, or IN
O'DONNELL FAULKE. 402 Chestnut street, Philadel
phia.
NJ S. CREAGH, D2 State street. Boston
f. c. BROWN, 50 south Clark, corner Lake street. Chi
cago.
WILLIAM INMAN. Liverpool, and No Rue Scribe
Paris
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

WANTED-A NEAT GIRL. ACCUSTOMED TO WAIT.
w ing, waitress and chambermaid in small fam
iy; wages sl2 Apply with city reference, at .S West
3otl st.. to-day.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yNANTED-TO BANK OFFICERS MAN OF 20
w years experience bank messenger and specie
clerk desires situations bonds given references
Address SECURITY, Herald office
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yATANTED-A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS SOME
w knowledge OF the hat and fur business Inquire in
the afternoon evening at Ii. kat1enbergs 81 Myrtle
klvn
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

TNANTED-A YOUNG PROTESTANT GIRL FOR
w general housewo to go a short distance in the
country. Cali today, between 10 and 10 o'clock. at 40
Mercer st
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

vNANTED-A SITUATION AS COACHMAN AND
w groom by a married man; has best city refer
enee Call on addressJ. r. IL Last 3Oth St, Harnets
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yVANTED-pENTIsT A FIRST OPERATOR, WITH
w good address. who is capable of assuming full
charge. Address DENTIST, box ITO Herald Uptown
Branch office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

VNANTED-A WAITRESS A YOUNG PERSON WHO
w understands her business and has good city refer
Apply, from 10 II O'Clock this morning $40
Madison av., corner 44th ST.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

WANTED-A SITUATION, BY A RESPECTABLE
w young man, coachman; willing and obliging
good reference from last place. Address w. c. box ii
Herald office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

HOTEL MAN WISHES TO OBTAIN SITUATIONS
"A for himself and wife; can carve, take charge Of
stores and make himself generally useful the vic as
houseKeeper good reference. Address c. J. c. Jersey
City Post Office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

A SITUATION WANTED-AS COACHMAN AND
"A gardener by young man; speaks English and Ger.
man thoroughly understands his BUSINESS best city and
country reference. Gail or address COACHMAN, 43
West I4th St
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

A n ENGLISH GARDENER AND WIFE WISH PER-
n manent situations. as gardener and cook. both
derstand their business in all branches Address T. b.,
box lao Herald Office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

| JIyANTED-sALEsMEN FOR EMBkoIDERIEs
w fancy goods, &c. Apply, before ~ O'Clock, to
| ARMSTRONG 4 CO., $50 9Th av.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

n class married man careful stylish driver; will
lie highly recommended by the family he has lived with.
Call on or address II, H., at j. b. Brewsters,
21th ST. and 9th
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

VXTANTED-Two RESPECTABLE GIRLS IN
w private family; one to cook wash and iron the
other to do chamberwork and assist with washing and
ironing. Apply at ~ City Hall place.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yNANTED-A CLERK FOR A COUNTRY STORE
w who understands the business and Is good cal
cuator; must speak German and English inquire at
No. ~ 9th
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

CITuATIoN wANTED-BY A SOBER MAN. AS FIRST
- class cook and expert carver Address u. O., x.
Herald Uptown Branch office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

CITUATION WANTED-BY RESPECTABLE BOY,
~ II years old in store Office; willing 10 make
aimsef generally usciu good reference Address A L..
~ Hester St
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

A SITUATION wANTED-BY A SINGLE YOUNG
n man, as coachman and gardener, and the milking
OF cows also willing anu obliging IN anything ne Is
Herald office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yxTANTED-AN INTELLIGENT YOUNG MAN AS EN-.
w try clerk one who has had some experience writes
q good hand and is quick and accurate at figures Ad-
dress stating larry expected, FASHIONS, Herald Up
town Branch office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

L,oR CARDIFF, BRISTOL. LONDON AND ALL
II other points in England and Wales.
The South Wales Atlantic steamship Company's
first class steamships will sail from Pennsylvania Rail
road wharf JeIsev Citv as follows
October
FIRST cabin passage SIS ana $50, currency; second
cabin s55 currency Storage, $50 currency Prepaid
Tor e and upward. For further PARTICULARS apply to
ARCHIBALD BAXTER x CO., Agents,
IL Broadway, New York.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yNANTED-A SITUATION BY A SINGLE MAN AS
w first class waiter in private family best civ ref.
rrence from last place Address r. NJ, l43 Broadway,
IN the fruit store.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

1SQ EAST AID sT.-wANTED. A GOOD GIRL TO
LOO work in restaurant
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

ID UTLER WISHES A SITUATION IN A PRIVATE
ID family has four years references from his
places Call on address MARTIN 1888 Broadway fruit
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

A YOUNG MAN, WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK,
n wishes situation porter in any other
where he can make himself useful; Is good marker
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

A RESPECTABLE MARRIED MAN, NO CHILDREN
n wishes situation as coachman and gardener; is a
good groom wife first class cook, wash and iron in
a small family best city reference. Address J. C.. box
loi Herald office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

A GERMAN OR SWISS AS WAITER IN A PRIVATE
"A family good references required. Call before
o'clock at No East sd St
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

COvERNoRs ISLAND OPEN TO VISITORS
VI The new and elegant steam yacht GOVXRNORv
ISLAND leaves Custom House pier at the BaTery frou
Soclock A. NJ. until 6o'cock 7. NJ, every hour Dali
Sundays included, Tor Governors Island.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yIvANTED-A SECRETARY IN AN INSURANCE
W office; salary 500 per month at first; good man,
who will temporarily invest 81 800 good security
procure the above positions others need apply.
Address INSURANCE, box 1S7 Herald Office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

ITO wATC II TRADE.-W ANTED. BY A GENTLEMAN
Of years experience in the watch trade situation
traveller; has good been employ ed by largest
houses in America and has FIRST class city references
Address Tor week, q. HOUSMAN, care l. Friessner
80 and IS John street,
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

COLORED MAN (SINGLE) DESIRES A SITUA-
III ton waiter in a private family has had expert
ence and can give best references. Address JOHN,
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

COLORED MAN WANTS SITUATION AS
"A coachman; no objection to the country; two years
city from last place. Call address J. E.
las West SD ST.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

VJyANTED-BY A PROTESTANT SINGLE MAN, A
w situation coachman; is willing to make himself
useful good city and country references Address W..
Herald Uptown Branch office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

WANTED-A SITUATION, BY A YOUNG MAN, AS
w coachman; generally useful; nine years refer
rom last employer, who is gone to Europe Ad-
dress j. c., box Ito Herald office.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

VlyANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN, A SITUATION AS
w coachman groom in private family or por-
in hotel steady and reliable three years reference
from last employer Address c. MCKEEVER, 93 Division
Ne York
The New York herald., 1873-10-09
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY OCTOBER 1873TRlPLE SHEET
EUROPEAN srEAMsHIps.

i FOR QUEENSTOWN AND LIVERPOOL.
Royal Mail Steamers are appointed 20 sail as follows
CiTn Vr ANIWEKP....... Thursday Oct Q, A. NJ.
CITY OF BRUSSELS ......... SATURDAY, Oct IL 3 A. M
CITY or LONDON Thursdnv f9ct l6 2 r. NJ
CITY OF PARIS. Saturday. Oct l8 +. NJ
CITY OF BkOOkLYN..........1 Thursday. Oct q . r. M
CITY OF RICHMOND saturday, Oct Is SA. M.
and each succeeding Saturday and Thursday from pier
40 North River
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

VlTANTED-BY A BOY, Is YEARS OF AGE, PER
w manent situation in book publishing house; good
references Address ". u. b., Herald Uptown Branch
pftce.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

MIDDLEAGED swEDE. OF SOME EDUCATION
"A wishes situation as servant or Waterman in
slemans house, some other light work would 90 for
small wages; good references. Address JOHNSON, box
[, $50 Post office New York.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

IXTANTED--BY A RESPECTABLE. YOUNG CoLORED
w man, situation as waiter tooiman in private
fsmily; good city be furnished Address
4. G. JOHNSON, No. 81 Wooster ST.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

SINGLE MAN WITH FIRST CLASS CITY RE-
IA ference, as oachman and perfect groom sober
ohligng. Call address COACHMAN, two days, III
East 10Th ST. private stable.
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

VJTANTED-BY A YOUNG ENGLISHMAN, SINGLE, A
w situation coachman: thoroughly understands his
business best city references Address W. H. l43 West
hSt
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

yNANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN (SwEDE) STTUA-
w ton second waiter with respectable family
Address SWBD f. Herald Uptown Branch office.
VNANTED-BY AN EXPERIENCED MAN sTTUA.
w ton In mercantile business. speaks German
and Is thoroughly aquainted with the foreign and
domestic custom trade Address CLERK, Herald Office
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

s WAITER IN A PRIVATE FAMILY, BY RE-
"A spectacle young man; best city reference; no OBJ
lection to the country. Address b. b. Herald Uptown
The New York herald., 1873-10-09

A WAITER-WANTED, A SITUATION AS WAITER
N in gentlemans family is fully competent and
be well recommended age 3a Address K. F. No. 1851
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-12-11
WAYS OF wooING 1NsPIRAT1oN.

Some persons can think only stand
ing,or in walking the room with swift
strides. Some, like Montesquieu,
compose in post-chaise. One has
need of complete solation-profonnd
calm another, the open air and the
noise OF the crowd. NspOleou loved
to write his orders Of the day upon
the blank side of the letters addressed
to hllR. Desaugiers ran through thS
Champs Elysees, rolling in his fingers
little bullets of paper. Inspiration
came to him thus; he returned TO his
house, and the fortunate repertoire
possessed one song the more. The
atelier of Delacroix was yeritable
hot-house. Button wrote in lace ruff
lies; Alexandra Dumas. in his shirt
eeVes. Etex scnlptured his "Caln
in the costume OF the Middle Ages.
Honssaye works only in the daytime,
and In his great pieture-g gallery; there
surrounded by marbles and rare bron-
zes, and with the life and hustle all
about him, ArSene Houssaye dictates
to four Secretaries on varions SUB
iects to this one, q romance; to that
one, critical .feRiltet09 10 another,
some political netes; and to still an
other, = page of @Ths History of the
Eighteenth Century" Theophile Gau-
tier wrote. or rather designed, his feu-
tueton of ten columns upon big
square of paper like q thousand franc
bill. Jules Sandeau smokes while
writing, though it is true his cigar Is
generally extinct. Girardin works
only at night he needs lamp light to
see the future. Woe to history il his
lamp smokesl Diaz places four pic
lures before him. Ziena will paint
only in riaing-boots. And Inspiration
fees wholly from Gounod unless he
is in constant motion. from, the opera
to the church, or from the church to
the opera. We know certain men of
letters who cannot write anything
with a pen-others, who can write
nothing with a pencil. If they at
tempt to resist this folly, their inspi-
ration suddenly ceases. Milton COM
posed his g Paradise Lost in large
armchair, with his head thrown. back.
Bossuet worked in Geld room, with
his head warmly cnYelOped. When
Fox had eaten heartily, he Would re-
tire to his study. envelope his head in
napkin soaked in vinegar and water,
and work sometimes ten hours in sue
cession. We are told that Schiller
composed with his feet in ice-water.
Mathuriu, the author of Bertram !"
and '' Melmoth," withdrew from the
world in order to compose. When
the inspiration seized him, he pleced
wafer between his eyebrows. and
his domesties, warned by this signal,
would keep their distance. Jeremy
Bentham jotted his ideas on little
squares OF paper, which he Piled mp
on each other; and this pile of little
papers, stitched together, was the first
form of his manuscripts. Napoleon,
too, had his peculiar mode of medi-
tation and work. When he was not
in council, says Bourrienne, he stayed
in his study, talked to himself, and
sung, or, like child, cut the arms OF
his chair; then, suddenly rousing up,
would give the plan of monument
to be erected, or dictate those im-
mense movements which have aston
ished the world.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-12-11

CONGRESS voted a large sum of mon.
ey to a man named Brisbane that he
might be able to construct what they
pleased to term tipnenmatic tube
between the Capitol and the GoVeHn-
ment Printing Office. Brisbane pro-
posed to dig a ditch and lay q dry
sewer, and then by process known
entirely to himself he was to exhaust
the air. In the meantime all the pack
ages and dreadful things which Con-
gress sends to the Public Printer were
to be dropped in a great reservoir
somewhere within the Capitol. Then
the matches were to be closed. Tho
great Brisbane at the same time would
clap his hands or do something else
quite as unintelligible to ordinary
minds, when, loI the whole macs
would slide instanter the whole length
of the pneumatic tube, while science
would be triumphant and Brisbane
immortal. So far thousands have
been squandered. The sewer has beeR
built aud partially tested, says rumOr,
but nothing positively authentic caR
be ascertained about 1t, except the
abortive fact that something has been
done, but nothing practical has been
accomplished.-Wd Wash. Cor. PkiIddel-
phtG Press.