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A Few More Protestant Religions.

It appears from " Whitaker's Almanac"
that during the past year Protestant dis
sent has been on the increase in England
not in the number of it's adherentS, but III
the multiplication of it's divisions. we
learn that on October ], 1873, the Regis
trar General had on his list no less than
I3l different sects, each having at that date
places registered for divine worship IN
England. During the past year Six new
sects have sprung into existence, VIZ; "ihe
Congregational Temperance Free Church."
The Hone Mission, "The New Metho-
dists," The Protestant Union" The
Union Churchmen," and " The Unsecta-
rans." The tendency OF Professionalism to
perpetual subdivision is thus as marked as
ever. Yet even the Registrar General does
not seem to be aware of the names OF all
existing sects, for correspondent of a
contemporary states that in q recent tour
in South Wales, a new sect was met with,
rejoicing in the euphonius name of "Chrls
tan DOlphins," whose distinctive tenets
are, that no one out of their society can be
saved, and that even of their own members,
those who will be included in that category
will be but few. They alse hold that their
is no difference between their souls ana
those of animals. And to this army of l3o
separate regiments must he added the va
rious branches of the High, Low, and
Broad Church, by law established which,
but for the loaves and fishes, would, the
journals maintain, present
a similarly edifying unity, comprising an
agreement to differ from and disOwn one
another. The " Dolphins," though of re.
cent foundation, and not distinctly Pagan,
are not altogether undescrving ;he sympa
thy and encouragement of Il certain cult
waited journal, claiming to be g written by
gentlemen for gentlemen Regis
ter.
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EGirr-As SEEN BY THE FATHER OF
HIsToRY.-In describing the Egypt of his
time, lleIodotus, who lived about $50
years b. c., speaks thus Il now proceed
to give more particular account of Egypt.
1t possesses more wonders than any other
country, and exhibits works greater than
can be described, in comparison with all
other regions therefore more must be said
about it. The Egyptians, besides having
climate peculiar TO themselves, and q
river differing in its nature from all other
rivers, have adopted customs and usuages
Ia almost every respect differing from the
rest of mankind. Among them the women
attend markets and traffic, but the men
stay at home and weave. Other nations.
in weaving throw the wool upwards the
Egyptians downward. The mon carry
burdens on their heads the women on
their shoulders. No woman can serve the
office of god or goddess but men are en-
ployed for both offices. Sons are not com
PEELED to support their parents unless they
choose, but daughters are compelled to do
so whether they choose or not. In other
countries the priests of the gods wear long
hair; in Egypt they are shaved. With
other men 1t Is customary in mourning for
the nearest relations to have their heads
shorn the Egyptians, on occasions of
death, let the hair grow both on the head
and face, though till then used to shave.
Other men live apart from beasts ; but the
Egyptians live with them. Others feed on
wheat and barley; butt is great disgrace
for an Egyptian to make food of them
but they make bread from spelt, which
some call yea. They knead the dough
with their feet, but mix clay with their
hands. Every man wears two garments;
the woman, but one. Other men fasten
the ring sheets of their sails outside but
the Egyptians, inside. The Grecians write
and cipher moving the hands from left to
right but the Egyptians, from right to
left and doing 30, they say they do it
highways, and the Greeks, left-ways.
They have two sorts of letters. one of
which is called sacred, the other common.
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FIEErLrEs IN BRAzIL.-The cucujo, or
freely of Brazil, is quite popular among
the ladies there on account of the peculiar
phosphorescent light it produces. 50
splendid are Lbese beetles, that the ladies
are often in the habit of catching them and
trimming their dresses with these living
diamonds. taking care to fasten them in
such a way as not to ipjuro them. These
insects are nocturnal in their habits, and
upon close inspection the whole interior
of the body seems to be incandescent.
At night in the foresets when the air is fill
cd with myrals Of blazing stars crossing
and recrossing in every direction, making
the deepest glades luminous with their
flaming lamps, and appearing and vanish
ing as if suddenly brought into existance,
and as suddenly annihilated, they pre-
sen q sight almost too magnificent for de-
scription. When tho insects are flying
they appear adorned with brilliant gems
of the most beautiful hue. 1t is said that
they were formerly used by the Indians as
lamps, for when several are put together
in glass or tube, the lgAtis sufficient to
admit of writing or reading by it. On GER
tain festival days they are collected in
great numbers, and distributed over the
garments of the young people, who gallop
through the streets on their chargers, which
also are similarly ornamented. The young
men on these occasions display their gall
lantry by decking their mistresses with
these sparkling Giving diamonds" Parts
of the lantern fly are formed into amulets
and neck laces, attached together by means
of a fine metallic thread, and worn by the
higher rank of Brazilian ladies', by whom
their splendor is considered exquisite and
brilliant.
The glow-worms or firetlies of cur own
land are generally found to inhabit the
borders of paths and the outer margins of
woods, especially in low situations, when
they are observable after the heat of the
day is over and when the dew is falling.
The light is only distinGuishable when the
wings are expanded, or when the insects
are dying, in the males, while the female
insects are the most luminous ones 1t is
a common belief. among the superstitious
that these insects inhabit the graves of the
departed.
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THE VALUE OF A COMMA.-We have had
learned and elaborate discussions in Con-
gress on the proper interpre tation of
constitutional provision or a legal enact
ment, all growing out of misplaced
comma. At meeting of the committee of
Ways and Means few days since, the i'm
portunce of correct punctuation and the
value of a comma were strikingly illustrate
ed. 1t was shown that comma in one
place was worth 80 100000. In the tariff
bill which went into effect August l, 1872,
the free lst was extended by the addition
of several hundred articles. Among the
number added was fruit plants, tropical
and mi-tropical," for the purpose of pro-
pagation and cultivation. In engrossing
the bill, or in the process of copying it for.
official printing, a comma was inserted
after fruit" and all fruit was thereby
placed upon the free list. The customs
officers, however, not noticing the change,
continued to collect duties on fruit until
the error was discovered. The Ways and
Means Committee have agreed to report a
bill to remove the comma, in accordance
with the intent of the law of 1872. The
amount of tax illegally collected is not far
from 50 900, Warrington Correspond
don't Mirror.
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Character Of . True Woman.

g., ,. ~ s,,,assf,l TEACHING was
n1G "a amp, w. %;stnr;caI narsonage
s S9 ~ 1hua, 49, I'D h;s worJs are mnch
81 hoamt;fi than those IF anv romance. In
iattar addressed nv him tn the Tutors of his
1au"ht.rs ha Isrots "a fo,iowa.
az Ut o,nIv antra.tad NV wifa whose ma.
+srnai tendayress snfficientiy imnes her to the
,nnst earnsst enSaavors Int T have also en-
troataJ ali s"r fr;on5s ~ taIa everv nnnortu-
nita of a" ,n.rn;na mv cb;idren TO avoid the
,.r:yo; So 81 20. and vanity and vail in the
pmnntb I'D Pfavsi natbs Of modesty. to look
,;thon+ a,notion on the clare of cold and not
70 s;oh for thosa thinas which thev falsely adj
go in onothar Ih5ya antraate2 INV frisnds
70 admonish than that thev shonId not admire
tbamsaIvas mnra Wien nossassed Of heantv
nor less when derived of it ;: that thew should
,,ot tbrounh 80 pnanI;nonca' 1afaca tTa coma.
i;nrss uI, ;eh natura mae haze given them nor
endeavor to Increase il nv improper arts that
tbey shonid account virtne their chief rood ::
i.:s -. $500 49, 60. - -. . Al.
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wornine Star and Catholic Messenger.
NEW ORLEANS, SUNDAY. FEBRUARY %,
Carrying Concealed Weapons.
,r-, ,,o Do,v,,lo XIV Advocated

from the Danvillo, KY, Advocated
EMuch has been said and written win re,
gard TO the practice of carrying concealed
deadly weapons, and the new statutes OF
Kentucky nfict very heavy penalties
auainst those who violate the law in this
nerticular. but Notwithstanding we have to
chronicle weekly terrible tragedies as the
result of this criminal habit. ls there no
way to suppress it z Possibly, if the officers
Of The law generally would initiate the
example set by Hon. w. f. Keller, OF Har-
Eodsburg, during tho recent trial OF the
Thompsons, in which he gave the order 10
search every man for concealed weapons
who should come into his court room, we
should have fewer murders in Kentucky.
Let the brave words of Judge Keller be
taken up in every court of justice: "Ihere
snust commence q reform somewhere, ana
it might as we'll commence here as any
where else"
INT. Sterling, Ky. Sentinel
The practice of carrying concealed deadly
weapons is unlawful, and ought to be a
penitentiary ofense. There is no necessity
under heaven for any man to carry them.
1t ought, and the common law would bear
them out, to be the practice OF our circuit
5udges-as it is in some States-in cases OF
murder, where the weapon has been drawn
from the person, to instruct the jury that
the posse ssion of the weapon, and the habit
of carrying it, constitute prima facie evil
dence of malice. Murder must have n
home in the heart of any man who converts
dis person into walking arsenal. His
arming himself !, II declaration of war
against the whole human family He
arms himself for the purpose of taking
human life whenever the opportunity pre-
SCENTS itself. No other meaning can be le-
ultimately attached to the habit.
The truth ia, we deal far too leniently
with those who habitually wear arms upon
their persons. While the law protects the
person of the citizen from unlawful search,
yet, when an officer has grounds for belief
chat man has upon his person that which
the law prohibits him from carrying, he is
wholly justified and upheld by the law in
iustituting n search whenever and where
ever the opportunity may present itself.
Else the person would become place of
sanctuary" and the burglar, the counter
Seiter, the confederate of pick pockets, the
murderer, could walk the world unscathed
of j ustice simply because they conceal upon
their persons base coin, burglarious imple-
enents, stolen property and the weapons of
assassination.
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TIE MAN WHO CAN BE SrAREp.-Whcn
trade becomes dull, and but little work is
IN the factory and not much prospect of
moro coming, employers ask themselves,
Who can be most easily spared7 One
OF more men must be discharged, and those
most easily spared are the ones marked out
for discharge, in the knowledge that
those most easily spared are the very men
who can be most easily replaced. The
MEN we are most 10th to discharge in dull
Cimes are those who have been long in our
smploy, who have always been attentive to
our interests by faithful discharge of
duty, and toward whom We have learned
from long association, to cntertaiA n feeling
of interest and friendship. Such men will
DO retained under any and all circumstances
while the shiftiess, eye serving, afraid Of
doing too much class will be " shipped :"
at the first opportunity they can be spared
Tho same result extends to all branches of
trade, and he who would succeed in the
battle of life must make himself master of
his business, or DO rcckored among those
who can be spared. Young man, remember
that the men who can be easily spared arc
not the ones sought after when responsible
positions are to be filled. Would you like
Co gauge your own fitness for n position of
prominence Would you like to know the
probabilities of your getting such posi-
ton Inquire within What are you doing
70 make yourself valuable in the position
you now occupyf If you are doing with
yoor might what your hands find to do, the
chances are ten to ono that you will soon
6ecome 30 valuable to that position that
you can not easily be spared from it and
chen, singular to relate, will be the very
time when you will be sought out for pro-
motion to a better place. Be content to
grade among the men who can easily be
spared, and you may rest assured that
nothing will "spare" You SO certainly and
50 easily as promotion.
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TOUCHING ANECDoTE OF A SpIDER--"A
zinc old English gentleman" (Mr. Mop-
gridge), with abundant leisure for studios
al natural history, has written % very en-
Sertaining book on insects, in one cbapter
OF which las n critic asserts) he "elevates
the character of the spider" 1t ia pleasant
at any rate, to know that he has found ont
enough about the creatures feelings to
elevate science in the direction of mercy.
The story is briefly as follows: MoCgridSe
has been in the habit of immersinr for ner-
servation his different specimens of spiders
and ants in bottles of alcohol. He saw
chat they struggled for n few minutes but
no Thought that sensation was soon OK
0oguished, and that they were soon free
from suffering. On one occasion he wished
to preserve large female spider and TWEEN
Sy-four of her young ones that he had can
tared. He put the mother into n bottle of
alcohol, and saw that after n few moments
she folded her legs upon her body and was
at rest. He then put into the bottle the
young ones, who, of course, manifested
acute pain. What was his surprise to see
Cue mother arouse herself from her lethargy.
dart round to gather her young ones to her
BOSOM, fold her arms round them, and
again reapscd into insensibility, until at
senGth death came to her relief and the
slmbs, no longer controlled by this mater.
oal instinct, relaxed their grasp and be-
came dead. The effect of the exhibition
upon HIM IL "a lesson to our common hu-
Snanlty. He has applied chloro!orm before
Smmersion. Judging from the above. the
spider Is superior to the human animal in
The fact that alcohol does not destroy her
EEntural affection.
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The following verse is from poem by Frank
j. Ottarson. The peculiarity about it is, that
though the author is n brilliant writer, he is,
nevertheless, one of the most dissipated men
in New York:
" As for drink, avoid II wholly;
Like adder it will sting.
Crush the earliest temptation,
Handle not the dangerous thing.
Let the wrecks of men around us
Once as fair and pure as yon;
mark the warning, shun their pathway
And the hell they tottering through"
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I oNG LOOKED FOR COME AT LAST.
THE UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE.

Inc best Low Priced Microscope ever made Ex.
eeedngIy useful for examining Flowers Insects and
Minute Objects. Detecting Counterfeit Money and
disclosing tho Wonders of the Microscopic World
IL Is adapted to the use of Physicians Teachers Stu.
cents and the Family Circle Requires no Focal
Adjustment, and therefore be readily used bv
person. Other Microscopes of greater power cost
- each and upwards, and difficult to under
stand that none but scientific men can use them,
The Universal always gives satisfaction
one Single microscope will be sent, carefully packed
by mail on receipt of 81.
Agents wanted everywhere. Address
d. L. STAPLES e. CO.
Oo-1 u" Allen Michigan.
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The Photographic gallery of Mr.. L. J. Soubv.
No ago ST. Andrew street, arranged with ali tho an
Gptanoes OF the art and Mr.. Souby prepared TO fur
Ssh hfe'hke pctnros at very low prices Visitors from
the country should not fail to give him call
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OF n misery man who died of softeninc
of the brain, local paper said "His
head gave way, but his hand never did.
His brain softened, but his heart couldn't"
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
STOVES. STOVES. STOVES
The Cheapest and the BEST"

sI The ru.BEsT" and the COTTAGE" COOKING
by any in this arket economy DURABILITY
and most perfect BAKING They carry o uniform heat
In the oven and can be adapted to burning COAL
COKE or WOOD without any add isnal cost Every
scented or the money will be funded
Also o variety Of other COOKING STOVES of eye,v
grade and price, from SIS upward. WY
HEATING STOVES.
very large and complate assortm emit suitable sor
Offices, ParlOrs Churches. Schoolrooms etc. ali or
which offered at very low prices suit the tmes
Also dealer in s.
TINWARE OF EVERY KIND
and description, to suit the country and c;tv trada
which is offered at UNPRECEDENTEDLY Low
PRICES FOR CASH. Also, sole agent for the mann
facture and sale of the
Steam Washer, or Woman's Friend.
Will cleanse your clothes WITHOUT RUBBING
Every sold 10 FULLY WARRANTED. It saves
labor and tear, and the annoyance OF wash day
It is truly labor and clothessavug invention. Three
hundred thousand have been sold already through the
States since 1871 State and County Rights for sale
Call and see, at NO. So GRAvIER STREET, near
Tchoupitoulss.
feI5 5m G. W. W. GOODWIN
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HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
FURNITURE
E Observation-Disclosures.
HUGH FLYNN,

HUGH FLYNN,
1G7 .----- Poydras Street ----... 10y
All who want to purchase CHEAP FURNITURE
call at lG7 Poy drs street between St Charles and
Carondcet streets.
On account of retiring from the Furniture business
am now selling OFT my large stock of New Furniture at
greatly reduced rates am selling at rates below that
OF any house in the city:
Walnut Victoria Bedroom Sets marble. top. sla5
Parlor Sets eleven pieces. 40
Double Bedstead with Testers and Rollers. IL
Kitchen and DininEroom Furniture Qually rates.
Spring, Hair and Moss Mattresses the best quality
and at greatly reduced prices. noe 10 ly
CARPET AND OIL-CLoTH WAREHOUSE.
ELKIN 81 CO.,
165---- Canal Street.
Have large variety of
CARPETS-in Velvet, Brussels Three, Ply and Ingram
at very lew prices
FLOOR OIL-CLOTH-all widths.
LACE CURTAINS,
WINDOW SHADES and CORNICEs
CANTON MATTINGS-white. Check and Fancy
sofa - ly
JOHN BoIs,
No. 291 Camp Street,
Returns his sincere thanks tho public for the liberal
patronage bestowed him in the past and resnect
fully solicits continuance of tho same
IN all cases to afford full satisfaction store ia well
stocked with a large and handsome an of
FURNITURE, MIRRORS, PICTURES, SHADES
CORDS, ETC.
Pictures and Looking Glasses Framed Unholstorno
Repairing and Vanishing done in the best manner
NAO Avn u'he Win care anu dispatch SCI 6m
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-B. J. WEST,
DEALRRIN
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
MACHINERY AND PLANTERS HARDWARE,
lis and III Magazine Street,
Now Orleans,
AGENT
Poole Hunt, II. e. r. Blaudy and B, W. Payne &
Sons. Manufacturers of STEAM ENGINES, SAW
MILLS, etc.
Geo. L. squier Bro.-SUGAR MILLS, HORSE
POWERS, etc.
World" and Kirby" MOWERS and REAPERs.
R Ball & Co. and II. B. Smith-wooD WORRYING
MACHINERY.
American Saw Company-sAwS
Winship Bro-COTrON GINS.
Buckeye Foundry-BELLS.
t. G. Nisbet-COrToN PRESS SCREWS. ate
aus en-
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

THAS. d. ELDER,
CATHOLIC DEALER
1874 CAMP STREET, Lafayette SquareJ
NEW ORLEANS
supplies Books Catholic Periodicals and PAPERS
Devotional Articles Stationery Printing and also
EXECUTES COMMISSIONS OF ALL KINDS.
fel5
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It is truly labor and oIothsssaviDs invention Thisss
ss : aRSHETh SASE$
fel5 sm G. W. W. GOODWIN
FAIRBANKS
UNITED STATES STANDARD
sc Gales,
EIGHTS
AND MEASURES.
THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
HIGHEST PRIZE AT PARIS, 1867.
HIGHEST PRIZE AT VIENNA Ie73
HIGHEST PRIZE AT MONTREAL. 1873.
HIGHEST PRIZE AT MACON, GEORGIA, 1873
IN THEIR CORRECTNESS OF PRINCIPLES.
IN THEIR ACCURACY OF ADJUSTMENT,
IN THEIR DURABILITY,
IN THEIR CONVENIENT AVAILABILITY TO
EVERY BUSINESS NEED
THEY IRE WITHOUT 4 PEER.
Every variety and for all uses, be had at their
warehouse,
No. So Camp Street,
New Orleans.
w. B. BOWMAN,
fea 3m Agent.
RICE BROS. & CO.,
80 and 81 Camp Street. 80 and 81
Branch Store 565 Magazine Street.
NEW ORLEANS, La.
Importers of Foreign and Domestic
HARDWARE,
Cutlery, Guns, Timers Stock, Timers Tools,
BUILDERS HARDWARE.
HoUsE-FURNIsHING GOODS Of every description.
Manufacturers of
BRIGHT TIN AND JAPAN WARE.
Keep constantly on hand the Largest Stock of Cooking
and Heating Stoves to be found in the outh.
and are Sole Agents for the
Celebrated Charter Oak Cooking Stoves,
Chief among which is the
NEW CHARTER OAK, for Coal. Coke Wood,
with Low Reservoir Boiler.
We guarantee the Charter Oak to give entire salts
faction in all work.
Come and examine before ore purchasing 1 elsewhere
a. BALDWIN Established 1929 Q. A. sLocoMB.
C EUsTlS, A. SLoCoMB,
HARDWARE. in csmmendam.
A. BALDWIN & co.,
Successors to
SLoCOMB, BALDWIN g. CO.,
"a Canal, and 81, 90 and 95 Common Streets,
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Importers and Dealers in
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC HARDWARE
Guns, Locks, Cutlery, Nails,
STEEL, IRON CASTINGS, ETC, ETC.
Together with
A FULL STOCK OF FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
Which offering to the Trade at Reduced Prices
A. BALDWIN g. CO.,
IA Canal and 81, 90 and s5 Common Streets,
Adjoining the City hotel.
AGENTS FOR
j. E. CARVER'S GIN,
COATS BOILER IRON
VALENTINE & BUTLERS SAFES,
E. &c G. BROoKE'S CUT NAILS AND SPIKES,
WESTERN OIL COMPANY. aus 6m
B, J. WEST,
DEALRRN
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
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A. HERMAN & THoS. WHITE,
PRACTICAL GILDERS,
LOG Customhouse street, near Royal,
NEW ORLEANS

Looking Glass and Picture Frames Plain and orna.
tai made TO order. Regilding done in the very best
style OH Paintings restored, refined, cleaned and
varnished Having business experience of nearly
forty years in this city, they hope to give
their tom not only in the superior quality
N. B.-The patronage of the trade solicited Church
decoration and country orders promptly executed
nu3I n
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.

NEW ORLEANS MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Corner of Canal and Camp Streets.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL STATEMENT,
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CARPET WAREHOUSE,
17------.-- Charities street.
A. BRoUSSEAU, Importer
,,.,,,, offers at Wholesale and Retail
CARPETING-l0oo pieces English and American
NJ kT SIS ~ Sono 1907, IaSie and Carriage
WINDOW SHADES. Table and Piano Covers
CURTA1NS-L.ace and nottingham Lace,
BROCATELLE C0TELlNES Terries Reps Etc
hAIRCLOrH, BURLAPS, Ticking, Springs Etc
myls 10 ly a. BROUSSEAM