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LIFE IN THE OCEAN DEPTHs.-rhe unsci-
entiic man is generally startled when Agas-
siz tells him that 1.-The ocean is the true
home of animal life" He is so accustomed
to think of the sea as barren and desert
that he "makes great eyes," as the Germans
say, when the naturalist assures him that it
is the land which is comparatively bare of
animal life. The land, to be sure, is the
habitation of the most perfect animals and
as it is, besides, the home of our own spe-
cies, we naturally connect the idea of life
with it rather than with the ocean, The
land, moreover, affords more favorable con-
ditions for the development of a greater va
riety of functions, amoung which is the fac
ulty of uttering sounds. while almost all ma
rine animals are dumb. rhe latter have
such quiet way that We are apt to over
look them-the fate OF quiet people gener-
ally.
Sure it is that in the number both of spe-
cies aud of individuals the ocean far exceeds
the land. We begin to realize this when
we look down into shallow, waveless sea,
and observe the variety of creatures Of all
sorts-crabs, snails, worms, star-ishes,
polyps-which have their homes among the
sea weed; and yet those animals which we
are able to see in their submarine abOdes
are nothing in comparison to the hosts OF
smaller creatures imperceptble to our eyes
the infusoria-myriads OF which the mi
croscope brings to our view, and which are
all, without exception, aquatic.
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ATMOSPHERIC IMPURITIES. There are
some impurities in the atmosphere which
have been thought favorable to the lungs.
The coal smoke of cities has been so regard
ed. 1t has been likewise asserted that con-
sumption, when actually developed, is less
rapid in its progress in an atmosphere Of
coal smoke. The sumo opinion prevails
with reference to many odors and efiluvia,
but it may well be doubted whether pure,
odorless atmosphere is susceptible of i'm
provement The balsamic odors" of GER
tain forests have long enjoyed a reputation
for healing maladies of the lungs, but |
think their virtues come from the outdoor
life which wandering among these groves in
wolves. If the odor of pine forests and tar
kilns were concentrated in the air of fur
mace heated house, fancy that life in that
atmosphere would not favor the lungs
But / have no doubt that living in
the pine forests of Upper Georgia has often
cured consumption.
But if you will select two consumptives
in similar condition, and you will take one
to saunter in the elevated pine regions of
the South, will let you select the most
unhealthy locality in the Northern States,
and l will take my case there. Now, if
you win give me plenty of fannels and a
saddle-horse, l will wager you a farm that
my patient will recover sooner than yours.
You may take your case to the hills of San
Domingo, and have him live gently and qui
city, and l will take mine to the worst re-
gion ofNew England, and with the flannels
and saddle I will cure my patient in half the
time which it will take to cure yours.-Io-
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As One.

M. B. wyman (sister of Bret Harte) contrib
utes the following lines, to the July Overland:
So much Of life do we have and hold
- 80 Clouds and sunshine, pleasure and pain
Which.shall avail when the tale is told
Will it be loss, or will it be gain:
What Of the storms that blow high and low,
Sweep and dash over sea and shore,
Down the broad paths where the roses grow,
Scattering leaves that shall bloom more
What Of the hopes that the storms of life
r., Battle, battle, and bring to earth? a
After the struggle. the care and strife,
. Shall It avail when we know their worth?
Ever and ever the world rolls on
Hours, days. and the years fly fast;
And joy and pain, as the night and morn,
Shall be even as one at the last.
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SHASTA, CAL, SATURDAY, JULY IL, 1879.

BRET Harris LITERARY CAREER.-1n
1864 he was appointed Secretary OF the
United States Branch Mint in San Fran
cisco, position which, during the six years
he held it, gave him time and opportunity
for more careful work than any which he
had heretofore accomplished. During this
time some of the most famous of his poems
and sketches were written. Z" John Burns
of Gettysburg" "The Pliocene Skull"
:" The Society upon the Stanislow," 6. How
are you, Sanitary?" and other little unique
verses were written about this time and 6rst
appeared flor the most part anonymously
in the San Francisco papers. In July, 1868,
the publication of the Overland Monthly
JYas begun, with Bret Hsrte as its organizer
and editor Tho snecass of the magazine
was immediate and decided. We can not
tell how much of its reDown was owing to
the series of remarkable stories which i'm
mediately began to flow from the pen of its
accomplished editor, nor how much to the
rare talent which he seems to have had in
awaking the dormant energies OF those who
constituted his loyal staff of contributors.
The Overland became at once unique, pl-
quaint and highly desired element in the cur
rent literature of the Republic; and it
found multitude of readers on both sides
of the Atlantic. In its pages, August, 1868,
appeared "The Luck of Roaring Camp" a
story which. whatever may be the merits of
those which have succeeded it, gave Harte
the first of his fame as prose-writer. But
it was not until January of the next year
that the stimulated appetite of the impa-
tent public was appeased by the production
of "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" dra-
matte tale which probably contains more
firmly drawn and distinct characters than
have appeared in any one Of Harte's stories
or sketches. "Miggles" came next, and
marshaled in their long array, the inimitable
personages who figure in still later stories
emerged from their shadowy realm and
and passed into the language and familiar
acquaintance of the EDglish-speaking world.
Harte's poems are more thickly scattered
through his later work in California than
elsewhere. Some of the bestknown were
written between 1865 and 1870; Plain
Language from Truthful James," popularity
quoted as the " Heather Chinee," appeared
in The Overland of September, 1870 A
more ambitious work, "The Lost Galleon,"
was an earlier production, and gave title to
thin volume of fugitive bits of verse pub
ished in San Francisco a year or two be-
fore. Harte's first book was the COndens-
ed Nocels," collection of wonderful imita
tions, too real to be called parodies, first
printed in The Californian, published in a
poorly executed volume in New York, call
ed in and republished and reinforced in 1871.
Four new volumes have issued from the
pen of the poet-storyteller, and great con-
stituency hnngrily waits for more.-Scrib-
nerS for .Jal,ae. -
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The surgeon of ship Of war used to pre-
scribe salt water for his patients in all dis
orders. Having sailed one evening on a
party of pleasure, he happened by some mis-
chance to be lost overheard. The captain.
who had not heard Of the disaster, asked
one Of the tars next day if he had heard any
thing of the doctor. Yes" answered Jack;
+" he was drowned last night in his own med
icine-chest."
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Misunderstanding men for the prize
ring, they are not allowed to touch lager
beer, tobacco or any other such stuff. Bill
liard-players training for match carefully
avoid all such indulgences. When not
training, these people are likely to indulge
pretty freely in spirits and tobacco; but
when seeking the highest health, they are
compelled to deny themselves. And yet
we constantly hear the healthfulness of lager
and the meerschaum seriously discussed. 1t
is stated as historical fact that no man
who has graduated at the head of his class
in Harvard College, within the last fifty
FIVE years, has used either spirits or to-
bacco in any form. And when it is stat
ed that the use of both is very common
among the students in that famous UNIVERSE
ty, and that formerly such indulgences were
wellnigh universal, the fact that no victor
has used either is very significant.
Speaking of the training of prize-6ghters,
1 have watched the candidates for the prize
ring during their training with great inter-
est Jack -, famous fighter, was
great devotee of cigars. He did about
twelve day. On the day before he went
over into Jersey to begin his training, he
did seventeen by way of emphasis. l was
curious about one thing how could he cut
off so short? / said, ~ :
Jack, should think it would nearly kill
you to break off so suddenly" ..~~
"Oh no." he replied, mot if am train
ing. If were loa6ng round, eating and
drinking everything, it would be awful hard
on me to give up cigars but when 60 to
training, l don't even think Of it.
Whoever is in high health, with pure
blood and clear head, finds it easy to give
up bad habits. High temper and profanity
are easily got rid of when the brain is clear
and clean. All! what means of grace is
perfect health To day
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Chicago has discovered an addition to its
list of attractions in a cemetery which pos
sesses the property of petrifyiDg bodies in
tered therein. "A baby lately exhumed
there was SO perfectly !" marbll6ed (Chica-
go vernacular) that its relatives wanted to
take it home as a mantel ornament; and il
is now suggested that a company be formed
to bury people in artistic attitudes, and thus
establish statue factory to supply art gal
leries throughout the world.
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A WONDERFUL DoG.-If the following
story, told by the Nashua IN. H. Tele-
graph, is true, one may not wonder at the
loss of population in that State, but may
ask, What is the use of population, when
dogs know so much? The Telegraph says
that recently gentleman connected with
machine shop had occasion to visit store
house situated some distance from the main
building of the establishment He discov-
cred. on searching his pocket, that he had
left the door key on nail over his bench,
and having habit Of talking to himself,
spoke Of the fact, whereupon his dog, who
was at bis heels, turned and suddenly disap-
peared in the direction of the shop. The
gentleman's curiosity was aroused, so he sat
down on the door stone and waited with
patience for the animals return. 1t appears
that Rooer went directly to his masters
bench, jumped upon it, smelled Of several
keys hanging on the wall, selected the right
one and returned to his master, and appear
ed greatly pleased and apparently as anx-
ious for praise as boy would have been.
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ONLY ONE HEAD.-Henry VII, after
the death of Jane Seymour, had some diff
Guilty to get another wife. His first offer
was to the Duchess Of Milan; but her an
swer was, She had but one head if she
had two, one should be at his service!"
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A young lady who was recently seen help
ing her mamma to do the Homework, had
several offers of marriage right OF. Since
then all the young ladies' in the neighbor-
hood, whenever they see young man about,
begin tosassisti their mammas in similar
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New Books.

TRY FOR 1872. Edited by Spencer F.
Baird, with the assistance of eminent
men of science. New York: Harper &
Bros. a ~
This volume is the second of series in
which it is proposed to present, year by
year, the most important discoveries in the
various branches of SCIENCE The work
opens with a very interesting g General
Summary of Scientific and Industrial Pro-
gress during the year 1871" which occu-
pies sbont fly psgess and tls8 aesfessie
there referred for details to the pages of the
volume, and to the systematic and alphabet
ical indexes accompanying it. 1t would be
impossible for any one, however unscientiic
to open the leaves of this book without
finding something, probably many things,
to engage his interest and attention. AS
tronomy, chemistry, geology, explorations,
botany, agriculture, mechanics, and engi-
neering, all these subjects, and many more,
are duly considered, bringing to bear all the
light which the study and research of the
past year have gained, SO that, if the reader
does not care for all these topics, he can not
fail of an interest in some of them. The
purpose of this series seems in every way
praiseworthy one, and we commend the
present volume, as well as its predecessor,
to all those who desire within the limits of
one volume an accurate and comprehensive
account of the result of scientific labor
during each of the past two years.
Miss BEECHER's HOUSEKEEPING AND HEALTH
KEEPERS. New York: Harper & Bros.
We have been much pleased with this
work, containing as it does five hundred
recipes for economical and healthful cook
ing; also many directions for securing
health and happiness" The recipes are ex-
cellent, and comprehend every thing which
could be desired by any housekeeper; while
the subsequent chapters on Home Ventila-
ton; On Stoves and Chimneys; Cleanli-
ness; Clothing; Early Rising; Habits Of
System and Order; Care of the Aged !;
Care of the Sick; Accidents and Antidotes;
Care of Yards and Gardens; Sewing, Cut
ting, and Fitting; Care of Infants; Domes-
tic Amusements and Social Duties; ETC.,
are each and all admirable, and calculated
to do much good wherever read. We have
purposely given the headings of number
of the chapters of this work, in order to
show that it is not mere recipe book as
many are, but is full Of other excellent mat
ter-illustrated, too, in many cases, by in
teresting cuts. The farmer can learn some
thing from the chapter on "Care of Do
nestle Animals )" the nurse much from the
authors comments on 1.-THE Care OF the
Sick" the inexperienced gardener can gain
light from the chapter on Yards and Gar
dens;" and there are few wives and moth
ers who will not heartily enjoy what the au-
thor has to say about making home beauti-
tiful in many economical and delightful
ways. Miss Beecher has done a good work,
and her volumes will cheer and encourage
many young housekeepers, and not few
among the veterans In the service.
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DYEING BLUE.-Dip the goods in strong
solution of alum. Then prepare small
amount of water with Prussian blue, and
dip few rags in it; add little more blue
and immense a few more, and so on, the
amount of blue to be regulated by the shade
desired. have found about an ounce to a
pound Of goods generally sufficient. The
blue dye to be used cold.
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Tie benefit to lie derived bv all
classes from personal abIution is Of
universal interest, and highly es-
teemel IN ancient record. Tie phv-
steal strength and vigorous couscitu-
tton Of tie Greeks and Romans are
Justly attributed as much TO their
habits Of bathing rs to their regular
exercise. Il must be remarked gen
orally. in reference to cold bathing.
that tie head should touch the wa
ter first. rs tie blood naturally re
ce3es from that PAR, oc tie body
which first comes III contact with
tie cold. Tie water on touching
tie surface of tie body. gives p
shock to the whole system. and the
blood Is forreI from lie superficial
10 tie deep-seated vessels; and on
leaving tie water provided the
hatGor has hecH ID q moderate time.
reaction takes place from tie cen
ire 70 tie surface; this kind Of cir
eulasioa is very healthy. essa IA il
consists the great benefit Of the
cold bath. Warm baths are Or
greater Importance than is generally
supposed They uav he taken with
great advantage both summer and
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The C8aicntcd Man.

i wealthy epicure applied to an
Arabian doctor for prescription
that would restore his body to health.
and give happiness to his mind.
The physician advised him to ex-
change shirts with man who was
perfectly contcntel with his lot. up
on which the patient set out upon
his Journey in pursui. Of such a per-
son. After many months spent
without accomplishing his object, he
was told Of 4 certain cobhler Of
whom every one lad spoken as a
model Of contentnent and happiness.
Pursuing the direction given. the
traveller was pleased with a sight of
the cobbler enjoying a comfortable
nap on a board. Without ceremony
he was aroused from his slumbers,
and asked il he was contentea with
his lot. and he answered in the
affirmative
Then" said the seeker after hap
piness. ! have one small boon to
ask at your hands. 1t is that you
exchange shirts with me, that by this
means L also may become contented
and happy"
Most gladly would I accede to
your request, replied the cobbler,
but"
Nay, refuse me not, interrupted
the man Of wealth; ANY sum thou
may'st name shall be thine"
4 seek not thy wealth. said the
''hut-but-'
But what 2
The truth Isl have no shirt p
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MoRRIsToWN, TENN, WEDNElDAY, JANUARY 5, 1873

ny her husband has long been as a
dearIy-loved son; her children, the
sweetlittl heart s-ease blossoms that
brought comfort to his spirit. He is
way-worn and weary now, and the
loving friends gathered around him
know that he is passing from them
swiftly, but with peace and trust i'll
his heart.
For an hour or two he had slum-
bered lightly, Genevra sitting beside
him, his hand clasped in hers, when
he opened his eyes, and looking at
her with world Of affection in their
clear, steady gaze, said =
Geneva. darling, I have seen
your mother. She forgave ne long
ago. In little while 1 shall hold
her to my breast again as did when
she was a babe. She is 50 beautiful.
eeneta, 1lliu vl.ife. wirh9a rose
crown on her forehead. as young and
bright rs you are now. I have tried
to make y1u happy, dear-kiss me,
and, as GeneFra bent her face, drip
ping with tears. to his, the falling
hand caresse5 her golden hair, as it
had been wont, and he spoke once
more. fcoh1r-
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Two DOLLARS A YEAR.
Billings Good RezoIushuns for 1873.

That won't smoke emmy more ci
gars, only at somebody else's ex.
pense.
That wont borry nor Iend-es-
peshily lend.
That will live within mi inkum,
if have tew git trusted tew do it.
That wont advise emmy body,
until kno the kind Of advise they
are anxious tew follow.
That wont wear emmy more tite
boots, if hay tew go barefoot tew
do it.
That wont swop dogs with no
man, unless kan swop two for one.
That wont svare emmy, unless !
an under oath.
That poverty may be a blessing.
but If it IL. it IL a blessing in dis
eaise.
That viii take my whisky here
after straight-straight tew tie
gutter.
That the world owes me a living
provided / earn it.
That won't swop emmy horses
with the deakou.
That no man shall beat inc in po-
liteness, not 50 long as poHteness
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A woman has sued LaavanUorth,
Kansas, for $4,000. because crazy
man, some months ago. killed her
husband while confined in the city
calaboose. Two thousand dollars
have been offered her as q compro-
mise, but the proposition was not
accepted
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card Of the Turley House
arrest the attention of tray
Mine host, Tom Cain, keeps
nber one house, while the
clerk. John Smith is always
busy catering to the comfort
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The truth isl have no shirt =

In the Senate of Virginia few
days ago, Gen. J. S. Greever intro
duced a resolution inquiring into the
expediency Of passing law to pre-
vent the running of freight trains on
the Sabbath. The resolution was
referred to the Committee on Roads,
etc, and was reported back from the
committee with the recommendation
that it is expedient to legislate on
the subject,
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If there is any indications of the
heating of grain in binds or piles, it
should be turned at once.
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-
youeserted freside, the thought Of hi:
daughter grew so vivid that she
seemed to stand beside him The
white brow, the radiant, wavy hail
Of golden brown, were the same
but the blue eyes, with a sad, re
proachful look, gazed steadily into
G. his own. Once or twice the illusion
had been 50 strong that involuntarily
e he stretched his arms toward her and
called her name, and his housekeeper
coming in with his tea-tray. had
found him nearly fainting, or. as be
always answered, tired"
4 do declare she said to an init
mate friend, IF he world get his
daughter home, with her husband,
and treat her like a father, how hap
.py the man might be! Likely
enough they've little children that
would make the old house alive
again, and it's more of a tomb than
anything else. But, dear me there's
no knowing if she's alive; wonder
if lie knows; never can ask him: it
won't do to mention her name Just
set him against her still more. if
that could be; but l wish I knew
To think I Graded her on my breast,
same as | did him before ler. and
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himself.
II was mild. sunny morning, and
opening leafbuds and a scent Of
garden yioIets, even in the busy
citv. BROUGHT clad ti5ia-s Of that
which should bc A sudden impulse
came over him to visit 8Zirlam's
crave and he concluded to ride out
. to Laurel Hiu that afternoon.
IL " ''7 d 'o's's' s'-'...e1 spot near
. s..7 ! '' -I' an. '--- cary -o1'e1s were
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.... q. - l'-''i' . never 'e.ose' no"
soon me- 100 must 45 ao"1' L.@
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a-bt ha Te5 5ore H. Ifr. sn3 =
--aa. sorrow far ,ro ,os+ ....a -.-.-
him. Blu. where vvss Annie, CODA
he even now make any rc-a-..;.-
for the cruel wrong he had done lis
own child
What startled him. What made
tie strong man tremHe iii every
nerve: For the moment. it seemed
to him a vision. A vounr girl
passed with q basket Of flowers on
her arm. lie had only a glimpse Of
her face, but the 9Slden-brown hair
beneath the little shn-hat. the form.
and step, and hearing were Anufe's
own, 4 great hunger sprang up in
his heart. and he could not resist tbe
Impulse to follow her. lie did 50.
silently. slowly. not to attract her
a4fer.f-n cIa 5fi mot coo l...., a,
n~oacb as She sat o., tho orass ~;
lla.r . w~e.,+5 or tho Hovers .ha bad q
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He who speaks without modesty
will find it very hard to make his
word good