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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25
AY. SEPTEMBER2 25, 1878.

ally have beef. Grace is said by the chap
lain, then Gen. Lee raps on the table with
the handle of knife and says, "attention !"
Everybody, is silent. Every eye is turned
toward Gen. Lee. He looks at one of us
me for an example-and rise and make a
military salute. "Capt. C-,what will you
be bel ped to-" says Gen. Lee. Isay, Beef"
make another salute and sit down. Ge
Lee, fixing his eye on Col. Chiffon, says,
Beef for Capt. c. My plate is passed,
helped and then Col. Chiffon handing it to
the servant says, Beef for Capt. c.: BY
order of Gen. Lee. R. R. Chiffon, A. A.
Gn
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

A TIGHT PLAcE.-One ofnumerous sum-
merers in town, who knows all about those
rich fellows in New York, says that William
B. Astor owns seven thousand houses, and
can buy out both Stewart and Vanderbilt.
He also says that when the details of Stew
arts will are made public, the extent of his
benefactions to the poor Of New York will
astonish the country. There are other rich
MAI, in NAw-Yarl hAs;dAs thAso thrno; and
some of them know how to keep their money.
One of these is Mr.. Roosevelt, of Union Square.
When the equestrian statue of Washington
was projected, gentleman called on him
with a subscription list, showed him how
much the other property.holdcrs on Union
Square had put down, spoke of the desirable
ness of the proposed statue as an ornament,
and a memorial of the Father of his Coun.
try, etc., etc. II believe 1 won't subscribe"
said Mr.. Roosevelt, 81 cordially concur in
all you say about General Washington l
assure you have the Father of his Country
in my heart sir" "Well,' said the solicitor,
"you have got the Father Of his Country in a
d-n tight place"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

RULED BY WoMEN.-There is a remarka-
BILE little state among the Holland possessions
which, in its constitution and the original
customs of the inhabitants, surpasses the bol-
dest dreams Of emancipation ladies. Upon
the island of Java, between the cities of Ba-
tavia and Samaring, lies the little kingdom
of Bantam. Although tributary to Hol-
land, it is an independent state, politically
without importance, yet happy, rich, and since
time immemorial governed and defended by
women. The sovereign is indeed a man,
but all the rest Of the government belongs
to the fair sex. The king is entirely depen-
dent upon his state council, composed of three
women. The highest authorities, all state
officers, court functionaries, military COM
manders, and soldiers, are without exception
of the female sex. The men are agricultu-
ralists and merchants. The body.guard Of
the king is formed of the female elite. These
amazons ride in the masculine style, wearing
sharp steel points instead of spurs. They
carry pointed lance, which they swing very
gracefully, and also musket, which is dis
charged in full gallop. The throne is inher-
tied by the eldest son, and in case the king
dies without issue, hundred elected amazons
assemble, in order to choose a successor from
among their own sons. The chosen one is
then proclaimed lawful king. The capital
city Of this little state lies in the most pic.
turesque parts of the island, in fruitful
plain and is defended by two well-kept for
tresses.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

WHAT MANUFACTURES DoEs-Many cities
and towns will appreciate the following:
One manufactory employing hundred
men will support an additional 5OO people.
Three hundred families will disburse annual
ly, the average, $4,000 or $4,000, in the
aggregate. This money will be drawn into
the town from the outside, where the man.
ufactured goods are consumed, andahe inter-
est of this $4,000 at ten per cent, would be
$500. These hundred families, too, would
require hundred houses, thousands Of yards
of cotton and woolen goods, thus giving
health and impetus so every branch of indus
frN
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

A BEAUTIFUL THoUGHT.-Dckens wrote: =:
"There is nothing-no, nothing beautiful and
good, that dies and is forgotten. An infant
a prattling child-dying in its cradle, will
live again in the better thoughts Of those who
loved it, play its part though its body be burned
to ashes, or drowned in the deepest sea. There
is not an angel added to the hosts Of Heaven
but does its blessed work on earth in those
that loved it here. Dead? Oh |! if the good
deeds of human creatures could be traced to
their source, how beautiful could even death
appear; for how much charity, mercy and
purified affection would be seen to have their
growth in dusty graves"
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ger. He saw Andy standing on the corner,
and says, well, Andy, you used to be the
best tailor in these parts, and 1 wish you'd
cut out this suit of clothes for my boy Jim
here All right says Andy, and they
stepped in the shop near by, and in five
minutes an ex-President might have been
seen swinging around the circle of a dirty ne
gro, taking his latitude, longitude and bearing
for a suit Of Clothes Andy is very ambitious,
but whether such tomfoolery as this will get
him into the Senate is more than any one can
tell."-Letter to the atlanta Herald.
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ssg~ Planters of leaf tobacco will remember
that if they sell directly to the consumers, or
dispose of their tobacco to any persons except
those who have paid special taxes as dealers
in or manufacturers of tobacco, or to export
ers, they will become liable themselves as re-
tailers to the special tax of $500 and to
the additional tax of fifty cents on every dol
lar of sales in excess of 81, 900.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

KIND WoRDs.-A single word may dis
quiet an entire family for whole day.
One surly glance casts gloom over house
hold, while smile, like gleam of sunshine,
may light up the darkest and weariest hours.
Like unexpected flowers which spring up
along our path, full of freshness, fragrance
and beauty, so the kind words, and gentle
acts, and sweet disposition make glad the
homes where peace and blessing dwell. No
matter how humble the abode, if it be garn.
ished with grace and sweetness, with kindness
and smiles, the heart will turn laughingly to-
ward it from all the tumults of the world,
and home, if it be ever so homely, will be the
dearest spot beneath the circuit Of the sun.
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tears and for a few moments he bowed his
snow white head upon his hands. Then IN a
voice that was trembling with emotion, ne
said: "Gentlemen, can't see it! The hard
est work I have to do now is to collect my
salary, and if I should undertake to collect a
hundred dollars more would be mouldering
in the silent grave in less than week| The
elder was so deeply affected by this remark,
and his conscience was so stung with remorse,
that he Immediately offered to lend the minis
ter two hundred dollars at two per cent. per
month interest and first rate collateral security.
So powerful sometimes is even little word to
stir up in the human breast sense Of Chris
tian duty!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

TIE FATHER AT HoME.-God pity and
soften the man whose standing at home is
not good whose family shrinks away in fear
full silence as his foot crosses the threshold !;
whose children shun the room he darkens
with his presence; whose wife meets him with
a pale, spiritless, crushed look, which tells
how small her hope for caress, how scanty
have been the loving words and looks which
have Frightened her life. God help them,
love him, for it is penance to love such a
man.
And God bless the generous, cheerful,
large-hearted man who always brings sun
shine with him, who leaves his cares and bus
mess "down town." and brings his own cheer
full and cheering self, home to his family !;
for his faceisa never-failing source of gladness
to those who love him, and his tenderness
their highest pride and surest shield, after
Gods.
All! if your standing at home isn't good,
dear reader, be in greater hurry to make it
so than you are to do anything in this world:
Don't wait until the memory of the grleved
look upon some dear face almost habitual to
it, by reason Of your habitual unkindness,
subdues you into gentleness; when that face
has gone forever from your gaze you can
never call forth smile to dwell upon it again.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

DINING IN MILITARY SrYLE.-Gen. Lee,
grave man that he was, greatly enjoyed the
"sell" which a wag on his staff fpalmed off upon
reporter, who promptly inserted it in the
papers. The reporter wanted to know Gen.
Lees hour for dining. "Six o'clock-exact-
ly six o'clock" was the reply. IL infer then,
that it is rather formal meal?" Decidedly
formal-in fact, may say it is a rigidly mil
itary dinner" military! how military p
"Well, you see Gen. Lee sits at the head OF
the table, and Col. Chiffon at the foot, and
everything is done in red-tape style" "Red-
tape at a table! l don't understand you.
Please explain" "Certainy. Gen: Lee
never carves and never helps-all that is
left to Col. Chilton-but Gen. Lee asks the
guests what they will have; they tell him,
then he issues his ORDERS, and Col. Chiffon
executes them. That's all" "Go on, 60
on!" opening his notebook. "Give me an ex.
ample-tell me exactly how it is done. y
Suppose, then, that we have beef-we gencr.
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A RIDICULOUS MUss.-A Keokuk (1a.)
lady while engaged in the pursuit of her do
mestic duties, encountered mouse in the
flour barrel. Now, most ladies under similar
circumstances would have uttered few temi-
nine shrieks and then sought safety in the
garrett But this one possesses more than the
ordinary degree of female courage. She
summoned the hired man and told him to get
the shotgun, call the bulldog, and station
himself at convenient distance Then she
climbed half way up the stairs and commenc'
ed to punch the -four barrel vigorously with
a pole Presently the mouse made its appear
ance and started across she floor. The bull.
dog at once went in pursuit The man fired
and the dog dropped dead. The lady tainted
and fell down the stairs, and the hired man,
thinking she was killed, and fearing that he
would be arrested for murder, lit out, and has
not been seen since. The mouse escaped.
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Selected 2oetry*
THE OLD CHURCH-YARD.

THE OLD CHURCH-YARD.
I wander in the Church-yard,
The Church-yard lone and old,
Where many messy marble
Its tale ofsorrow told.
I wandered mid its silence
AS the Sun went down to rest,
And the clouds like golden banners
Were folded DER his breast.
The Christmas sun was setting,
And his rays so soft and pale,
Streamed through the ancient windows
On desk and chancel-rail.
And shed a holy radiance
Within that House of God,
Whose courts the dead around me
In olden time had trod.
I felt the place was hallowed,
AS mid the graves 1 strayed,
Where the old and young, together
In dreamless rest were laid.
I felt the place was hallowed
By their calm, untroubled sleep,
And the tears of those who Ger them,
Had oft knelt there to weep.
There were graves-old graves-around me,
Whose dead had ages slept,
Till all were gone who mourned them
Till all were gone who wept;
And sad-sad thoughts came DER me,
While by these graves stood,
AS the chilling winds of Autumn
Steal DER the leafy wood.
For thought how often sorrow,
The sorrow for the dead,
That weighs the heart with anguish,
And bows the dropping head,
Must DER the broken spirit,
Her gloomy shadows fling,
Till earth seem all desert
And life joyless thing.
And thought how frail and tieeting
This mortal life of ours,
Thus laden down with sorrows,
Like rain-drops on the flowers;
And I thought of time approaching
When I, like these, should lie
Unknown, unwept, forgotten,
While ages still rolled by.
But mid the gloomy visions,
The words Of Him who said
"Who'er on me believeth
Shall liue though he be dedd'
Seemed whispered to my spirit
By voices from the sky,
And my spirit-voice responded
"THEY ARE NOT DEAD THAT DIE.
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agH Three things lady cannot dol. She
cannot pass millinery shop without stop
ping. g. She cannot see piece Of lace with
out asking its price. 8. She cannot see ba-
by without kissing it. A lady turns the ta-
bic on the gentlemen as follows: Three things
gentleman cannot do.-He cannot pass
through the house and shut the doors after
him. 2. He cannot have shirt made to
suit him. g. He can never be satisfied with
the ladies' fashions.
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my "Ah, Jenny, JENNY" said the Bishop
of Derry to drunken blacksmith, 81 am
sorry to see you beginning your evil course
again; and, Jenny, I'm very anxious. to
know what you intend to do with that fine
lad, your son ?" II intend, sir, said Jenny,
''to do for him what you cannot do for your
son." "Eh! eh, how's that% To which
Jenny, with burst of genuine feeling, said:
II intend to- make him better man than his
father"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25
THE HABIT OF READING.

II have no time to read," is the common
complaint, and especially Of women, whose
occupations are such as to prevent continuous
book persual. They seem to think, because
they can not devote as much attention to
books as they are compelled to devote to
their avocations, that they can not read any
thing. But this is great mistake. 1t isn't
the books we finish at sitting which always
do us the most good. Those we devour in the
odd moments, half dozen pages at time, Of
ten give us more satisfaction, and are more thor
oughly digested than those we make partic-
uar effort to read. The men who have made
their mark in the world have generally been
the men who have, in boyhood, formed the
habit of reading at every available moment,
whether for FIVE minutes or five hours
1t is the habit of reading rather than the
time at our command, that helps us on the
road to learning. Many ofthe most cultiva-
ted persons, whose names have been famous
as students, have give only two or three hours
a day to their books. If we make use OF
spare minutes in the midst of our work, and
read little, if but a page or paragraph, we
shall find our brain quickencd and our toll
lightened by just so much increased salts
faction as the book gives u.s. Nothing helps
along the monotonous daily round so much as
fresh and striking thoughts, to be considered
while our hands are busy. A new idea from
a new volume is like oil which reduces the
friction of the machinery of life. What we
remember from brief glimpses into the books
often serves as a stimulus to action, and be-
comes one Of the most precious deposits in
the treasury of our recollection. All knowl,
edge is made up of small parts, which would
seem insignificant in themselves, but which,
taken together, are valuable weapons for the
mind and substantial armor for the soul.
"Read any thing continuously" says DR..
johnson, "apd you will be learned" The
odd minutes which we are inclined to waste,
if carefully availed of for instruction, will in
the long run, make golden hours and golden
days that we shall be ever thankful for
Scribner's for august.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

Bay The church was built to disturb the
peace of man but often it does not perform
its duty for fear of disturbing the peace Of
the church. What kind of artillery practice
would that be which declined to fire for fear
of kicking over the gun carriages, or waking
up their sentinels asleep at their posts?-H.
W Beecher.
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s9> Envy is the most inexcusiable of all
passions. Every other sin has some pleas
ure annexed to it, or it will admit of an ex-
cuse; envy alone wants both. Other sins
last but for while-anger remits-the appe-
tite may be satisfed-hatred has an end hut
envy never ceases.
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nG- A very affecting incident occurred in
Connecticut town the other day. The cler-
gyman, whose salary was four hundred dol
lars, was waited upon by delegation. One
of the elders made little speech, in which he
asked the minister to accept from the congre-
CATION an addition of one hundred dollars to
his salary. When the venerable old man
heard this request his aged eyes filled with
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pa" In Baravia, every Monday morning,
list of all engagements for marriage that have
taken place during the preceding week are
published in the papers. The pleasant little
affairs have to be ratified by the parents on
both sides, and written out in legal form.
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nay@ A little boy of six summers was sent one
morning to call his grandfather to breakfast.
The old gentleman was in the habit Of snoring
very hard, and as the boy pushed open the
door he was frightened at the unusual noise.
He rushed back to his mother, exclaiming,
"Ma grandpa's been barking at me!'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

THOUGHTS OF GREAT MEN.-We always
think of great men as in the act of performing
the deeds which give them renown, or else in
stately repose, grand, gloomy, and majestic.
And yet this is hardly fair because even the
most gorgeous and magnificent of human be-
ings have to bother themselves with the little
things of life which engage the attention of US
smaller people. No doubt Moses snufed and
got angry when he had severe cold in his
head, and If Az bit his leg rbile citing
in the desert, why should we suppose he did
not jump and use violent language and rub
the sore place? And Casar-isn't it tolera-
bly, certain that he used to get the slippers in
the dark, and found that Culphurnia had
showed them back under the bed so that he
had to sweep around wildly for them with the
broom.handle? And when Solomon cracked
his crazy bone, it is unreasonable to suppose
that he hoped around the room and looked
mad and felt as if he wanted to cry? lmag.
inc George Washington sitting on the edge of
the bed putting on clean shirt, and growing
at Martha because the buttons were off; or
St. Augustine with an apron around his neck
having his hair cut ; or Joan of Arc holding
her front hair in her mouth, as women do,
while she fixed up her back hair; or Napo-
leon jumping out of bed in a frenzy to chase
a musketo around the room with pillow; or
Martin Luther in his night shirt trying to
put the baby to sleep at 2 o'clock in the
morning; or Alexander the Great with
the hic-cups; or Thomas Jefferson getting sud-
denly over fence to avoid a dog; or the
Duke of Wellington lying i'll bed with the
mumps or Daniel Webster abusing his wife
because she hadn't tucked the covers in at the
foot of the bed or Benjamin Franklin pairing
his corn with razor; or Jonathan Edwards
at the dinner table wanting to sneeze just as
he gets his mouth full of hot beef; or Noah
standing at his window at night throwing
bricks at a cat.-lia1 Adeler.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-09-25

ANDY JOHNSON CUTs 4 SUIT OF CLOTHES.
Sam Bard told ME some stories (narratiues l
mean last night and one about ex-President
johnson will do to 20 along. He says:
| was in Greenvlle the other day, and
was talking about Andy johnson, when a
gentleman standing by me said: ANDY is
as big demagogue as ever" A countryman
came in town last week with bundle of jeans
to have u suit of clothes made for his mig
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-03-20
.Daushsers Of the Eouao,r.-

Veto. Hugo Burke, of orr city, at pres
en-; connected with The TINES newspaper,
has in press i very interesting volume of po-
ems, which will be issued in few DAYS, and
take its place by the side of the ''SOns of
the Border" and other gems of Kansas liter
Since the Commercial has publis he'd the
foregoing, it IL no use 10 withhold the title
of the book. Indeed we find considerable
trouble in keeping tue eager public away
from the proof sheets. The poem will be
called the Daughters of the Boudoir," and
of course will naturally take its place along
side Of the "Sons of the Border" The in
PRODUCTION will be written by J. L. KING, of
the Commonwealth. 1t ia not expected
that readers should get acquainted
with the Daughters Of the Boudoir" wi,hou,
an introduction, and We know of no one who
could introduce gentlemen and ladies more
gracefully than Mr.. King, Mr.. n. L.
PRENTrs, of the Lawrence Jouraal, will re-
view the book for the Kdnsus Magazine. and
any man who is not Satisfied with the poem,
the introduction or the review can have his
money refunded by written application to the
author. Amy dissatisfied lady can get her
money back by calling at this Office. 1t Is
worth while TO add, before closing this book
notice, that Mr.. C. n. SHAW, of the Com
meTcidi, has an interesting volumn Of his own
in press, and hence is not paying strict or
proniscuous attention to the "D,n.'.,,rs O.
he Boudoir.''
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their fellow citizens elsewhere, and that they
are making all necessary preparations for
the proper celebration of the day.
From member of the Hibernian Society
We learn that they will assemble at their
hall at 8 o'clock a. NJ, Monday. At 9
O'Clock they viii form in procession in front
o. the Cathedral, and, headed by the
new Hibernian Brass Band, will proceed to
the German Catholic Church, on Broadway,
where the German Benevolent Society viii
meet them and join in the procession.
From thence they will march through the
principal streets of the city and return to the
Cathedral to attend Ponii6cial High Mass.
The celebran,s of the High Mass will be
RI. Rev. L. N. Fink, Assistant Priest, Rev.
John Schultz, S. j.; Deacon, Father Batter;
Sub Deacon, Rev. Cas-ens; Master Of Cere-
monies, Rev. Mr.. Moliere.
The Panegyric of 81. Patick will he
preached after the Gospel OF the mass ly
Father Batter. In the evening, commencing
at O'Clock, there will be literary and mu-
steal entertainment at the old Cathedral,
during which Father Butler will introduce
to the audience his new work, THE Irish on
the Prairie, or the Old Land and the New"
During the entertainment many new songs
composed by Father Butler, will be sung BY
first class artists.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-03-20
HENDERSON'S
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SPECIFIC keinedy for all Disease. OF tine Urinary
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irtason innamina'lon, OF uicelaiioh OF the niad-
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nekous' uepaHt' bftehts DsfAse, mhAy ais
enarges, ana an diseases o, the Bladder, kie
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'rnaic ot onnu.
foL WeAkness. dra'ng rom so'aafu1 ,HdS.e,
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'cf~ g ne J"",o'"1 symptoms: e'ssss De6tfy Loss
Ms"o'y Inaisposifion % e.esfo" ~ 6assse.s, Loss
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Sxta.
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Inc insane asy iums and the records Of deaths BY