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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25
MISCELLANY.

THE OLD RED CENT.-As the old cred
cent has now passed out of use, and, except
rarely, out of sight, like the old oaken buell.
ct, its history is matter of sufficient inter-
est for preservation The cent was first pro-
posed by Robert Morris, the great financier of
the Revolution, and was named by jefferson
two years after Ii began to make its appear
ance from the mint in 1922. 1t bore the head
of Washington on one side, and thirteen links
on the other. The French revolution soon
created a rage for French ideas in America,
which put on the cent, instead of the head o.
Washington, the head of the Goddess of Lib
crty-a French Liberty, with neck thrust fur
ward and flowing locks. The chain on the
reversed was displaced by the olive wreath Of
peace, but the French liberty was short lived,
and so was her portrait on our cent. The next
head or figure that succeeded this--the stad
classic dame, with a tillet around her hair
came into fashion about thirty or forty years
ago, and her finely chisselled Grecian features
have been but slightly altered by she lapse of
time.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

very fat man, for the purpose of quizzng
his doctor, asked him to prescribe for IA COM
plant, which he declared was sleeping with
his mouth open. "Sir," said the doctor,
"your disease is incurable. Your skin is too
short, SO that whenyou shut your eyes your
mouth opens.'
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

"Your handwriting is very bad indeed, Y
said a gentleman to friend more addicted TO
boating than to study ; ".you really ought'to
learn to write better'' cay, ay, replied the
young man, it is all very well for yousto tell
me that but If were to write better people
would find out how spell.''
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

A distinguished President Of Harvard Col
lege was once asked by a brother clergyman
how long it took to write a sermon. He said
Sometimes a week sometimes longer.
What a week to write sermons ! write
one in day, and make nothing Of it."
Yes, " replied the doctor, q but l make
something Of mine. IL =
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

The cabbage cfopfwiil yield twice or thrice
the income OF the tobacco crop with one 1.-THE
the labor bestowed on the latter The in
crease Of our German population has created
demand for cabbage which would astonish
those who have not studied the produce trade.
In all the large cities are manufactures of
pickles and sauerkrout, which are ready to
contract for growing crops to almost any
amount.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

A writer in Scribner's Monthly thinks that
the much-used expression Excuse my glove,
when offering the hand is an absurd and alto
gether mistaken form of politeness. There is
no impropriety in wearing gloves, and there
cannot be any in Offering the hand, with one
on. 1t would be just as reasonable to say ex-
cuse my coat orvmy boots.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

THE SWORD AND THE PEN.-Tlie sword
of the warrior was taken down for the pur-
pose of being polished. 1t had not been long
out OF use. The rust was rubbed of, but
there were spots that would not go--they
were of blood. The sword was placed on the
table, near the pen Of the warriors secretary.
The pen took advantage of the first breath Of
air to move a little further off. "Thou al t
right. said the sword, ~ am a bad neigh
bor'
II fear thee not, replied the pen, II am
more powerful than thou art but | love not
thy society,"
III exterminate,' said the sword.
And | perpetuate," answered the pen !;
"where are thy victories if | recorded them
not? Even where thou thyself shalt one day
beth the lake of oblivion"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

French politeness at the, benefit Of Mile.
Dejazet. What age is she?' said a repub-
lican, she looks still SO young" Citizen"
responded the person addressed, lin little
while she will be twenty--for the. fourth
time.''
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

Mems lives should he like seasons, aglow
with promises, and the autumn rich with gold
en- sheaves, where good words and deeds have
ripened on the field.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25


The necessity of popular medium for the representa-
tion the productions of great artists has always
been recognized and many attempts have been made to
meet the wants. The successive failures which in
tabls art Journal did not prove the indifference of
Of the people Of America the claims of high art So
proper appreciation Of the want and ability
meet it shown the public rallied with
enthusiasm to its support and the result great
tisc and commercal trimph--77fE ALDLNE.
THE ALDINE. while issued with all the regularity
tic Of ordinary periodicals. 1t is elegant miscellany
Of pure light and graceful lterature and collection
pictures the specimens Of artistic SKILL In black
and white Although each succeeding number affords
THE 4LDINEwill be most appreciated after 1t has been
bound up at the close Of the year While other publi-
rivals Of similar class, THE 4LDINEis unique and
original conceptun--aonc and unapproached-abso-
lutcy without competition in price character The
Of complete Volume cannot duplicate the
quantity of fine paper and engravngs in other shape
number Of volumes for ten times is COST and then there
are The cironos. besides
The national feature of THE dLDIyE must be taken
in no narrow sense. True is cosmopolitan While
THE dLDJNEis strictly American institution, il do
conne itself entirely to the repro luci0n OF native
art Its mission to cultivate broad and appreciative
art taste that will discriminate only on grounds OF
intrinsic merit Thus, while placing before the patrons
of THE LDf.vE leading characteristic, the pro-
auctions OF the most noted American artists attention
will always be given to specimens from foreign masters
giving subscribers all the pleasure and instruction OBJ
tainable from home foreign sources.
The artisc illustration of American scenery, original
with THE .fLDINis is an important feature, and its
magnificent plates are of size more appropriate to the
satisfactory treatment of details that can be afforded by
any inf rior page. The juicous nerpersion Of land
scapc marine, figure and animal subjects, sustain an
undated interest impossible where the scope of the
work confines the artist too closely to single style of
subject The literature of THE 1LDLNE is a light and
graceful accompaniment worthy of the artistic features
with only such technical dsquisons as do not inter-
fcrc with the DOpular interest of the work
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

An intolerable bore met Douglass Jerrold,
who knew the character Of the man who was
approaching him. WelrA Jerrold, what is go
ing on pn II am said Jefaold, and he did.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

The great God did set so high an esteem mp
on the love of his poor creatures, that rather
than heswonld go without their love, he would
pardon their transgresson.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

Julia" Oh, Carrie, I've got new Teller
perfectly splendid The other one was too
miserable for anything (Bings overhears
this extraordinary language of his beloved
Julia, and thinks it is all over with him, and
that the world is hollow.l Poor Teller"
how is he to know that the dear girl is only
talking about her sewing machine?
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

tits a remarkable fact that electricity trav-
els SO rapidly that ID may be sent through gun
powder without igniting it,and it is only when
the current is retarded that an explosion takes
place. The progress of electricity is swifter.
than that Of light, being about two hundred
miles second.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

Since we are exposed to inn,imerabge ssor-
rows wisdom is the art of finding compensa-
ton. s4 -
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

The man who has never tried the compan-
ionshipof little child has carelessly passed
by one Of the greatest pleasures of life, asone
passes a rare flower without knowing its
value.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

The little boy speaks again, this time cor
recting his mother. She said he was all
over Dirt and lie said dirt was "all over
him." III ~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

gentleman who lately gave free lecture
in New York, did not feel complimented when
the morning paper declared that the lecture
was worth tho price of admission. vrsl
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25
PREMIUM FOR 1875.


Every subscriber for 1875 will receive beautiful por
trait in oil coors of the noble dog whose picture
In former issue attracted so mucn attention.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

when offering the hand is an absurd and alto
gether mistaken form of politeness. There is
no impropriety in wearing gloves and there
cannot be any in Offering the hand, with one
on. 1t would be just as reasonable to say ex-
c,lse my coat or.my boots
--z.-p.4--
Julia--ssOh, Carrie, I've got a new Teller
perfectly splendid The other one was too
miserable for anything (Bings overhears
this extraordinary language of his beloved
Julia, and thinks it is all over with him, and
that the world is hollow.l Poor feller,"
how is he to know that the dear girl is only
talking about her sewing machine?
A distinguished President of Harvard Col
legc, was once asked by a brother clergyman
how long it took to write sermon. He said !:
Sometimes a week sometimes longer
"Whatl week to write sermon? write
one in day, and make nothing Of it."
I. Yes,'' replied the doctor, but make
something of mine. sl
An intolerable bore met Douglass Jerrold,
who knew the character Of the man who was
approaching him. g Well Jerrold, what is go
ing on ?n ~ am, said JeNrold, and he did.
It is remarkable fact that electricity trav-
els SO rapidly that ID may be sent through gun
powder without igniting it,and it is only when
the current is retarded that an explosion takes
place. The progress of electricity is swifter.
than that of light, being about two hundred
miles a second.
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A very fat man, for the purpose of quizzing
his doctor, asked him to prescribe for IA COM
plant, which he declared was sleeping with
his mouth open. "Sir,,, said the doctor
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ripened on the field.
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The great God did set so high an esteem np
on the love of his poor creatures that rather
than he.wonld go without their love, he would
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The man who has never tried the compan-
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recting his mother. She said he was all
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

There is no poverty SO degrading as that Of
the heart.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

However much he may possess a coyetous
m IN is always in want.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

man may talk as a wise man, and yet act
as a fool. szssss sksxE cole
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

Noah was an ark-itect of the first water.
Connecticut western news., 1874-10-16
Consuming Her Stock.

A correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch writes "The usual scene at Gordonsville was varied by the fol- lowing episode: Aunt Martha Web- ster, middle-aged female, was seated on one of the ( fatforms' with stock in trade, to wit: One watermillion, one smushmillion, and 8 small tobacco caddy full of eggs 'jest done laid.' She was waiting patiently, even com- placently, for customer when youth full freedman, with utter disregard for the law in the case,, jerked up the watermelon and started off with it. But Aunt Martha had her weather eye skinned on him and went for him by telegraph. Now that caddy was just of size to fit Aunt Martha's foot, and she would doubtless have caught the thief but her foot came ker-slap down upon the eggs, and her attention was thus diverted at very inopportune moment. Oar, now,' exclaimed the old lady, 'dar go my watermillion, dar go my nice fresh eggs, noao what Z gwine do?' Looking for some time at the mushmillion,' she finally said, resignedly, Well, eff I mus, mus',' and without more ado proceeded to cut open and masticate the remains of the once prosperous and promising establishment" '-
Connecticut western news., 1874-10-16
Feet Washing WOrshipers.

There is place of worship in Pitts burgh, Pa., the official title of which is the ss Church of God" The members of the congregation are called by out siders "Winnebrennarians." One of the peculiarities of their service is the sacrament of "feet washing" The front seats are filled by men and women who desire to take part in the cere- mony. The females largely preponder- ate, and of both sexes there were prob- ably 25 or 30. The pastor partially filled two basins with water. The feet washing was done by man and wo- man, each of whom wore an apron, in imitation of the girdle worn by Christ, and each taking up basin of water, washed one by one the feet of those of their own sex, the shoes and stockings, as @ matter of course, having been taken of. Both feet were placed in the basin, and, upon being taken out, were wiped with the aprons worn by the washers, whereupon the one perform ing the ceremony and the one submit ting to it shook hands and kissed each other, there being no distinction at all made in the matter of sex, the men kissing each other as we'll as the women. While this ordinance was being attend ed to, the audience manifested the most intense interest. People crowded for ward in the aisles to get good look at it, and so great was the curiosity of those occupying the back seats that many stood upon the benches, for the purpose of getting better view. Dur ing the performance of the ceremony, the congregation sang with unusual vim and vigor-
 "This is the way Hong have sought,
 And mourned because fonnd it not"
Connecticut western news., 1874-10-16
Don't Tell aH You Know.

It is bad plan to place unreserved confidence in man or woman. Never tell anyone all about yourself-let there be little mystery and reserve your friends will like you all the better for it. A book that you "know by hesrt '' must inevitably be cast aside for a fresh volume so will you be served if you allow yourself to be thoroughly read. But be prepared, in any emergency, to look your own life and acts squarely in the face without even finching, or mark yourself coward. It is not necessary to publish to the world all that is strictly personal, unless ridicule and frittering of power are desired but if gossip makes itself busy with your name, do not be ag- grieved if a grain of truth is spread over dozen lies. Pass them by in silence, and do not even then forget your habitual reverence. Justice will be done you in time, never fear, and the less you clamor for it the better. Don't talk too much.
Connecticut western news., 1874-10-16
A Pleasant Place to Live.

Time was when Iceland had popu- lation of over 100000. In 1927 the number was reduced to 10000. At present the island has population of ,O00-about equal to that of Milwau- wee, in Wisconsin, or of Albany, in New York. Outside of the large towns there is not decent road on the island. No railway locomotion there, not even carriages, or the more modest wagon ette-no means of locomotion, indeed, except ponies, whose riders feet are raised scarcely foot above the desolate soil. It was owing to this difficulty, doubtless, that not more than three thousand Icelanders were able to attend the great national festival at Thing valla on the 7th of August. There is not 8 manufactory on the island. Even agriculture has degenerated rather than progressed. The mean annual temper ature diminishes from year to year, and varieties of grain formerly raised can no longer be cultivated. The ancient forests have disappeared, leaving only deposits of semi -carbonized wood. About two-fifths of the surface of the other fifth is available during portion of the year for grazing. The interior is desert of ice and lava fields, almost as desolate as the surface of tho moon. The principal harvests of the Icelanders are gathered from the sea and the perils of a sea-faring life on the most rugged and dangerous of coasts tend to shorten the lives of the male inhabi- tants. If ice or storms prevent them from carrying out their occupation of sea-fshing, the deprivations which the people suffer engender disease, and sometimes precipitate famine. There is no wonder the Icelanders desire to leave their island and seek new home, even if it is in Alaska.
Connecticut western news., 1874-10-16
A Romantic Story.

The Opelousas (La.) Journal relates the following incident, which it says happened in that est. Landry) parish About fifty years ago family lived in neighboring parish, in which. were two sisters, very young. The parents died and left them helpless. They were taken to raise by different families. They became permanently separated and went to other parishes, one of them to this. They married young, and finally became neighbors in this parish, where they resided in the same neigh borhood and visited each other for about thirty-iye years before discover ing they were sisters. The discovery took place last year, and was celebrated with big family dinner.
Connecticut western news., 1874-10-16
Vegetarian Society.

A Society in Germany publishes 8 tract for general distribution, in which under the heading, How Do We Live ?" occurs the following summary |:
 1. We slay no animal for food, and consume none of the products of such slaughter. ...
 l. Our daily bread is sweet, and con- sists of grain (wheat, corn, rye, barley, oats), which we grind coarsely and bake; also of millet, rice, peas, beans, lentils, etc.. which we boil. To this add espe- cially all kinds of fruit.
 3. We avoid all stimulating condi- ments, such as pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, garlic, mustard, etc.
 4. We thirst. therefore, seldom, and drink little. We avoid spirits (beer, wine, brandy, etc., also tea, coffee, and vinegar, and drink water or the pure juice of fruit mixed with water.
 5. We avoid all other stimulating, nerve-blunting indulgences, especially the hateful tobacco smoking, chewing and snufing.
 6. Cleanliness of the whole body and the hardening of the same is with us 8 rule of life, and especially do we care for the normal activity of the skin as the COnQlGlOu OL SOuuu u0dlbus
 2. We subsist, also, very much upon the air, and take care that it shall be pure and fresh where we live, where we work, and especially where we sleep.
 8. The heavenly sunlight is our life, therefore we allow it to penetrate our dwellings, in order that these may be dry and the air therein healthful.
 g. Work, bodily and mental, is our delight. We seek healthful and useful labor, and love conflict; but only against superstition and all unnatural ness.
 10. We aim at moderation in all things, as the true condition of enjoy ment.
 II. We reject all medicinal poisons, and everything that can act injuriously upon the blood.
 12. Through soundness of body we seek soundness of mind, and through soundness of mind we act again upon the body, and thus secure for both a higher degree of enjoyment than is pos- sible under the usual flesh. eating mode of life, with it's consequences.
Connecticut western news., 1874-10-16
A Cure for Drunkenness,

The man in this county who went home very drunk one evening recently, met his wife at the door. She had been waiting for him. When he attempted to pass her and; seek his virtuous couch, she flung pail of slops into his face. "There," safd she, take that and go back to the saloon and spend the rest of the night with kindred spirits. I have cared for a drunken brute as long as I propose to-" The went to work, and night or two ago took his wife new dress and resolu- tion of thanks for having covered him with slops, saying that for years he had been in the habit of filling himself with slops, and that the outside appIi- cation had brought him to see how mean he had been acting. Good for the slop-pal crusade.
Connecticut western news., 1874-10-16
Like Sheep.

A farmer took h1s wife to a grand concert, and, after listening with ap- parent enjoyment, the pair became suddenly interested in one of the grand choruses. ..All we, like sheep. have gone astray." First, a sharp soprano
 -" Next, deep voice uttered in sheep" Then all the singers at once asserted: "All we, like sheep -" "Well, I don't,'' exclaimed old Rusticus to his partner. "I like beef and bacon. but can't bear sheep meat r There was an audible litter in that vicinity, but the splendid music attracted attention from the pair, and they quietly slipped out.-Bosto's Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1874-10-16
You Know You Do.

When "some one's" step comes up the wall
 Your cheeks take on rosier hue, And though no other hears his knock,
 You hear it well, you know you do. When " some one" talks about the gram,
 And bows to pa, yet looks at you, You see his glances-ah! 'tis plain
 You give them back-you know you do. And though it may be very wrong,
 When pa is quite ignored for you, YoG sing for him your prettiest song,
 You cunning thing-you know you do. And when he talks of other girls,
 Of hateful Kate and Jennie, too, You fling at him your auburn curls,
 You jealous thing-you know you do. You keep your eyes upon the clock,
 And wish 'twould jump an hour or two, So that your pa would cease his talk
 And go to bed-you know you do. And when the folks to bed have gone,
 And left some one" alone with you, You wish the clock would stop it's tongue,
 Or you stop it--you know you do, He blushes deep, and looks afraid
 To be thus left alone with you. But your eyes tell there ne'er was maid
 But could be wooed-you know you do You peek at "some one meath your curls,
 Until with love you burn him through, And make him hate all other girls
 In love for you-you know you do. And when his arm steals round your chair,
 You give smothered scream or two AS if you didn't want it there,
 But oh, you do-you know you do. You nestle closer up to him,
 Your head drops on his shoulder, too, You think it nice to have "Jim,"
 You naughty thing-yeu know you do. You let him kiss your blushing cheeks;
 Somehow your lips meet his lips, too; You tempt him. si ly thing, to speak,
 You wicked firt-you know you do. And when he timidly doth press
 His wish to make wife of you, With happy heart you answer "Yes,"
 You darling girl-you know you do.