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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1877-01-21
4 STORY OF S0MN4nB ULIslI.

James II. Prior, of St. Louis, according tc
the LtoOc Democrat, has an. adopted danph-
cer oh thirteen years who performs wonder.
tul BY mnastlc feats IN her sleep. Finding
her room vacant one night, Mr.. Prior began
search, which resulted in discovering her
walking along a narrow iron railing which
protected a gallery running the entire
width of the house. When Rhe reached the
end of the railing she deliberately turned
aud walked back. This feat she performe6
several times with grace and apparent care.
iessness. In the meantime SIR. Prior came
to himself, bnt fearing that if he moved it
would startle the girl, and she would fall to
the paved yard below, ne remained Quiet
while she continued her perilous walk. In
few moments she seemed to be satisfied.
and, carefully stepping to a chair. reached
the floor and glidet slowly by Mr.. Prior.
down the hallway, into her apartment and
bed, where she was soon sleeping sweetly,
AT another time Mr.. and Mrs Prior fou1d
the girl had crswled through the skylight
and was promenading the length of the
roof ridge. She was walking with her arms
hanging carelessly by her side, and her
head inclined forward, as If she was looking
Immediately in front of her feet. The
moon was shining brightly, and the whiCe,
| H form OF the sleeping girl could have
chimney half way to the ridge, and some
times she made detours TO the right or left.
going CO implicitly around the obstruction
regaining the ridge, and traversing it's en-
tire length. Once she leaned on the Chin
ney and seemed absorbed in deep medita-
ton. Each time she reached the end of the
roof it appeared to be her deliberate pur-
pose to walk off, but she always checked |
herself when within foot of the edge, and |
slowly turning, carefully retraced her steps |
Twice che descended on the incline of the |
roof, each time returning to the ridge very
Rapidly, as if she bad met with something
mat excited her fears. Several times she
looked up as if gazing at the stars or listen
lng to some distant sound. Suddenly, while
at the point of the ridge which she had first
reached, she began to descend in the direc-
zion OF the skyhght, taking each step with
great caution, aud making allow progress.
N Mhe1 she had nearly reached the opening
t MI, Prior quietly with drew. In a few mo-
~ e .te Laura followed, proceeding at once
70 ~ Tue garrett stairs aud disappearing down
\ Ine uafk passage. Mr.. and Mrs. Prior fol-
o W"GI, keepipg behind her as closely as
ibs but before they could reach her
herself in bed. '' WI
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TOAD-EATING FLY.-Nature, among those
occasional oGd freaks wherein she seems to
s5angest manner the conditions of destroyer
and prey. TOads, it is we'll known, live on in
sects, and for this reason valuable aids to
gardeners and farmers in protecting their crops
Lately there has been discovered an insect
which lives on toads, and which a11licts those
reptiles in a way that suggests the concentrated
revenge of the whole insect class. 1t deposits
larroe in the form of minute white worms, de-
YOUR not only those organs, but the nose aud
jaws of the unfortunate batTschian. Cnriously
enough, the tOads 90 not seem to suffer- but
turbed.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1877-01-21

USE AND ORNAMEET.-When Sir John
Carr was in Glasgow, about the year 1907,
be was asked by the magistrates to give his
advice concerning the inscription to be
placed on the Nelson monument, then iuet
completed. Sir John recommended this
brief record ;" Glasgow to Nelson, "Juist
So" said one of the baillies; land as the
town o. Nelson's close at hand, might we no
just say-Glasgow to Nelson, sax miles, ,
an so it might serve for monument an a
milestone tOo.D
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Wednesday, October 4, 1876.

Wednesday, October 4, 1876.
With the old advantages OF q sound C,la,sics, ana
Commercial Education, the Directors of the Ijo,isss
can now offer to their patrons tho additional aynn
aea W osss ouiIainR entirely new and much
superior TO the former College In point Ventilation
arr arrangement and accommodation.
Inc Professors being members of Society which
Education of youth have their favor the sreat al
vantage OF long experience Educator
tney profess to based Religion Morality
and has for its sim not only the of
Pupils with useful knowledge, but to instil into
their hearts the esteem of virtue and practical love
for the duties they will have discharge In after
The Plan OF Instruction consists OF three principal
meroial The Preparatory course lasts ONE yesr ana
Is to prepare the younger ssudents for higher
The CLASSICAL Course lasts sIx YEAR, asS am
braces all tho branches Of thorough Collegiate and
tHhnverssy Education A. the end Of the sixth year
and PhosopSv GsomRIs sGa
to the degree Of A. B. Bachelor OF Arts. ''~~
The Degree Of Master Of Arts "a NJ 10 awarded to
ply and soenoe in the College have passed two
years in the practice of learned profession.
embraces all the branches usually taught Commercial
Colleges The third year of this CORE spoDds to
Students attend lectures in Natural Philosophy and
Chemistry with the mbers of tho Graduating class
The age of admission is from nine to fifteen years,
ana TO be admitted one must previously know how to
read and write.
SESSION OF TEN MONTHS.
Entrance Fec, first year only. .----..-...-S IS 10
board, Tuition and Washing, payable halfyearly,
- ana IN ADVANCE. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 800 90
Bed and Bedding. ---.------.---.---....-. Il W
Circulars can be obtained by addressing the
PRESIDENT OF SPRING HILL COLLEGE
Near Mobile Ala
THE JESUIT FATHERS
corner Barorne and Common streets, New Orleans,
p. POURSIEE, College Agent
sei276 lv i+n Gravier street New OrlsAnA.
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SOLDIERS CHARGTNG.

IL mas just been stated, on the authority
OF LONDON paper, says the Globe, that the
oio custom of cheering at the time of
charging with the baynnet is ordered to be
reintrodnced into the British army. There
can De little doubt that such an order, If it
mas been given, will be hailed with very
great satisfaction. 1t is only few years
not certainly above tifteen-since this
practice, which had existed, probably, from
time lmmemorial in our army, was formally
aooilsned, and officers of no very long
standing can we'll remember the reluctan ca
OF the rank and file to abandon it, and how
long after the order was given it was still
elten lmpossl ole, when the word was given
TO charge, to prevent the weil-known shout
from rising to the soldiers lips. In the
NINA or many veteran the mere action of
advancing at the double WAS inseparabIy
connected with that of shouting the sort
OF lndescribsble war cry which was known
py the name of cheering, and mechanic
Impulse, that had become deeply iugrained
In HIS nature, made it impossible for q time
that he should obey the order to charge
without indulgipg in the luxury that used
to accompany IT. Those who imagined
that the Importance Of such a luxury ia
Insignificant commit very great mistake.
IL mas played more curious and uensial
part In history than one would at first sight
suppose.
Readers of the Gaulish campaigns of
ouiius Sfe'ar know that at very critical
moment The legioDs were disconnected and
almost thrown into an utter panic by the
piercing and unaccustomel yells of the Bel
gian hordes advancing 10 the attack, and
this, although the Roman soldiers them
selves were perfectly accustomed to shout
on the charge. The very same commander,
VINO mao then 80 striking an example of the
eftects of the practice witnessed another
aud still more remarkable instance at the
battle of Pharsalia. 1t is well known that
at the battle Pompey ordered his soldiers to
stand still and receive In silence the attack
of C;c sars legions. His idea was that the
waste of breath involved in the sharp run
and the loud shout might simply be econ
omized and reserved FOR solid muscular ac-
ton. Bnt the event belle d his theory, and |
it was always said What C;e ,ar attributed |
the speedy defeat of his adversary to the |
lie made il drprivlng his soldiers
Of this accustomed moral incentive
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1877-01-21

The Greek Church believes in the Divine
presence of the Eucharist. 1t denies the
authority of the Pope, and maintains that
the Roman Catholic Church is not the only
true Catholic Church. 1t acknowledges no
vicar OF Christ upon earth, like the Pope /;
dlsclaims infaslibiity, works of superero,
CATION, and lndulGepces. 1t rejects Purga-
tory, but admits of prayer for the dead; and
torbds all kinds of carved images, but per-
mits paintings. It denies auricular confess
sion to be divine command, but practices
confession attended with absolution and
sometimes penance. 1t admits the seven
sacraments, but baptism is performed by
the immersion of the body three times in
water, and the communion of both kinds ia
practiced with leavened bread, and the
wine is mixed with water. The amounting
of the body is allowed to all sick persons
as means OF restoring them to health and
purifying them from their sins. The secu-
lar clergy are permitted to marry out once,
and only virgin laymen are allowed to
marry only three times. The Greek, like
the Catholic Church, accepts tradition as
well as the Bible, but differs from the Cath
ollc Church in maintaining that the Holy
Ghost proceeds only from the Father and not
also from the Son. The clergy are divided
into two classes-the higher and the lower.
the former comprising patriarch, metrOpo,
ltlans, archbishops, and bishops, all of
whom are chosen from arong the monks.
and must live IN celibacy. The other
class OF c!ergymrn are the monks, or black
c!ergy-a name tt.eV derive from the color
ot their dress-aOd the secular or white
clergy. The lower secular clergy are the
archpriests, priests, deacons, hypo deacoDs,
and iectors. The monks, as we'll as the
nuns, follow the rule of St. Basil. The |
totaI number of persons belonging TO the |
Gre elk Church is estim ted at about &C OOO.- !
200, of whom about $4,000, 600 are IN Rus |
'ia, IL, 900, 900 in Turkey, SOC. 600 in Aus
ria, 900. 600 in Greece, $50. 600 in the Ion
an Islands, l25 900 in Montenegro, and
lbout 3 600 in Prussia
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Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from active prac-
tce having had placed in his hands by East India
missionary the formula of simple vegetable remedy
for the speedy and permanent cure OF consumption,
bronchitis, asthma and all throat and lung affections
also positive and radical for debility and
all nervous complaints, after having thoroughly tested
its wonderful curative powers in thousands of
feels it his duty t. make it known TO his suffering
fellows. Actuated by this motive and a conscientious
charge to all who desire it, this recipe with iu drec
tious for preparing and successfully using Sent
return mail by addressing. with stamp. naming this
paper, Dr. W. @. Stevens, ls6 Powers Block, Roches
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JUVENILE COLUMN.
THE BEAN AND THE RED APPLE

THE BEAN AMI THE hED APPLE.
e In Miss Ruthie's school room sat LITTLE
] Prue Winslow, busily working puzzline
sum.
"Sx- seven eight nine," drummed the
wee fingers on the desk. I" Ave and four are
nine, and"
But a-sudden the eckoning cea ed; there
had come sharp rap on Prue's knuckles
and, looking down, she beheld q great fa
bean on her adding line.
Prue, flushed, stared bit at the intru-
der, then stood up and angrily hurled 1t at
Bob Bender's head.
There was general titteS in the midst
of which Mics Ruthie spoke
" Prudence Wfnslow is disgraced and
q must stay in after school to night"
"a Bob Bender's eyes blinked triumphantly;
& Prue could hardly restrain her wrath.
"OfcourseI won't tell on him" she said
like bim-he's always doin' such mean
things. But I'd like to make him sorry,
/. some way"
Grandma smiled.
81 know the very way" she said.
How Y" asked Prue with look of sur
prise and delight.
Grandma took pretty red apple from
the fruit dish, and dropping it in Prue's
! hand, replied:
Give this 10 Bob Bender, aud"
Prue waited to hear no more; down the
roadway she rushed in a mood which a
window did not improve.
Give him my pretty red applet" she
exclaimed angrily, " guess !" and with
saucy toss of her head she passed Oh.
But Prue was an impulsive child abe
sat thinking as the order bell rang. sWhat
did grandma meanP Somehow things al
ways come out as she says" Suddenly she
Burned, and hurrying after Bob Bender,
Slipped the pretty red apple into his hand,
The next moment Prue was sorry she had
done it.
"Grandma don't know 3D." she thought
vexedly, cor she'd never have told me to do |
that" Altogether it was a miserable after
noon to Prue. just once she peeped at the |
boys row y; to her surprise Bobs head
was bent low over his book, whilst the
bright red apple lay untouched on the desk
TIE clock struck three the children has
tened merrily off, leaving Prue to her lonely
fate. Like martyr she sat with dropping
head, listening to the voices as they grew
fainter, when she was startled by blub-
Der, and looked up to see Bob Bender
at the teachers desk.
"Please, Miss Ruthie. keep me in, instead
or Prue! You ought ter; 1 t!rowed the
bean first"
Bob Bender in tears! Prue found it
day of surprises, and she was still more
amazed when Bob proceeded to tell all
Aoout the pretty red apple, and how mean it
made him feel.
I'd rather she'd we throwed fifty beans.
Miss Ruthie," he said.
Happy Mise Ruthie-happy Prue. Bob
Bender, and all For grandma's words had
come true; and as Rr as these two were
concerned, little mischief making beans
were dead.
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The military contributor of the Cologne
Castle says that Herr Krupp has made a
new invention in gunnery which promises
to Ievolutionizs the whole system of forth
ficatiou and seIGe operations as at present
practised. This invention consists in pro-
vidiug guns with fixed SHIELDS to prevent
the piece from recoiliug. Round the head
of tho gun is screwed 4 ball, which fits ex-
actly IntO a socket 10 fixed iron plate of
the same thickness as the calibre of the gun
The trunniOns reat on a simple iron car
rage, which runs on wheels along a curved
rail-: This rail, together with the socket,
enables the gun to be aimed sideways,
either to the right or left. 1t was at first
objected to the invention that either the
ball would be- torn away, the gun burst or
the plate be damaged, out the experimental
which have been made with it snow these
objections are groundless. The great ad-
vantage of this ipvoutinn is that, there
being NJ recoii, the gun remains in the same
position and there is 30 necessity for taking
a fresh aim each tiUs the gun is fired,
This, Of course, will enable the gun to
he fired with greater rapidly than under
the existing system.
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HOJF TO CURE SLEEPLESSNESs.
Medical Examinarl

Thousands suffer from wakefulness who
are other wise in good health. To some OF
them this becomes a habit, aud too often a
growing one. Some resort to sopori6c
drugs, and TINS Is how the opium crave
is often Initiated. Others find wines or
spirits occasionally etfectual, and are TINS
induced to take alcohol every night, and
not Few, it is to be feared, have in this
way lad the foundation of intemperance.
1here have, however, never been wanting
people who have found a way of going to
steep without resort to such measures
The mesmerists at one time were popular
and from them host of people learned
that looking at any fixed point would Of
ten succeed in inducing sleep. Ia the
dark, however, this is not 80 easy but
this difficulty was not felt in Braidism
which consisted in merely closing the ewes
and trying to think they were watching
attentlvely the stream of air ente ring and
leaving the nostrils. 1t was asserted that
whoever would will to see this stream as if
IL were visible would infalibly soon fall
asleep. We have known the plan to sue
coed, and 1T is evidently the same in prin-
cipis as fixing the attention on any single
visible object. Another plan has just
reached US, proposed by an American
physician, DR.. Cooke, who tells Us that in
numerous caees of sleeplessness it is only
necessary to breathe very slowly and
quietly for few minutes to secure a re
treshlng sleep. He thinks that most cases
depend on hypeIemia of the brain, and
That IN this slow breathing the blood sup.
ply is lessened sufficiently to make an i'm
preston. Certainly, when the mind is
uncontrollably active, and 30 preventing
sleep, we have ascertained from patients
whose observation was worth trusting, that
the breathing was quick and short, aud
they have found they became more dis
posed to sleep by breathing slowly. This
supports DR.. Cookies practice, but at other
times his plan qaite failed. IL is certainly
worth any ones while who is occasionally |
sleepless to give it a trial. In doing SO |
they should breathe very quietly, rather
deeply, and at long Intervals, but not long
enough to cause the least feeling of m.
easiness. In fine, they should initiate
person sleeping, and do it steadily for sew
oral minutes.
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ssyaIEin nore OF bores is the man who insists on
His nriSS WIN You in the street and retailiug
Ehus: "'e affairs at the top of his voice, as
drel. Do 1 = sad to him. said I, You are scoun-
aiAn that Sor near You have robbed me, viii
ancies tbSSt enough, every one whom you meet
md from voDr Snese words are applied to you,
nsults, yoU our e supposed tame reception of the
proper way il Use to IN public estimation. The
THAT nna say, still more LOUDLY y?''' '"'0 LIS d"
had been in v Hory good-very good; but if
still further s ySpE place; should have gone
how dare Won od snld You miserable whelp !
here One 40 s99oress me thusf Get out of
foe of nv VIZ bo word more, and I introduce the
The pSss SSot to the tail Of your ooatIS '1'
ndigustiob %. see your face red with honest
@'io are convinced of your courage.
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COLLEGE
COLLEGE
OF THE
IMMA ULATE CON PTION
Corner of Common and Baroune streots
NEW ORLEANS

This Literary Institution incorporated by the S.aE.
| Louisaha and empowered TO confer degrees 10 con
ducted by the Fat hers of the Society The build
| tnGs are well adapted for educational purpoaes
COURTYARD entirely cut OF from the areot
rccreation that from the srriva pupIls At
till their departure they are congtar IN
Secluded and supeTintcnded.
Tho Course of Instruct ion i. thrastod Preparatory
Commercial and GIasaical
The Preparatory CouT IL for
The Commercial Course for those studsn IA WIN do
not wish TO learn Latin and Greek.
Tine Classical Course Ia those desire to have
complete education.
French ia taught IN the three courses
StBdents are not admitted uniesR thoy know how n
read and write.
Tho moral and religious training the In thu
lead z object of the Instructors.
Every month report Is sent to parents statnE oon.
duct, progress, rnnE in class and attendance.
The acAdemical year begins on the First Monday
OF O"CoOer and closes towarda the end of July.
TERMS:
Entrance Fee, e..
Collegiate Course payable in advance Rad IN Untpod
States currency, two months. t2C
Preparatory Course. SIC.
myI476Iy REV. F. OAUTRELET Presidsnx
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WHAT Is SAID OF THE YOUNG CArAoku,,n

| "hA 10 SA III OF THE YOUNG CATAnE.lf1en
ILLUSTRATED READERS.
The Catholic Publication Society has just receives
the following approval Of its School goroa frou, -
venerable Archbishop of Oregon:
L. Kehoe. ESQ o''A"'"' aug ~ issS@
ca RsST sPsIAimonG the many services which
that OF having FosSS Ssd to our
books, entitled The Young Catholics School ~
we'll Te1ards S"T IS the nsis s.s
1 9 Sgna 70 any OF like character but also, In mat
presented to the Catholic public such apprSys
Yours truly. IF N. BLANCHEr.
| ns Archbishop Of OREGON VI
Ps-Your Series is in in Oregon ,iuce Inst yeav
ST. IGSAnus' CoLLFGE 4ia w 18TH sr >
L KehOe. Esq Now York, "' ~ 1863
Dear sr-Pease to accept the THANH, nj tho t,..,.
GT the three Sogmss entitled Young Cathoiios
second Reader. Upon hasty perusa find them 81.
be Gn h1 %ss of wish
JOHN O. FENNEmAN, 8. J. SEQ =,
81: ALorslys' AcADrnr, IA
Frankfort KY. May ", ISIS. Isl
Dear Sir-The Sixth Fifth Fourt and Third Readayya
Of Tine Young Catholic Series which YOU sent ~
h"1 found no m,h 80 Sn
az this Series The subjects the reading gSsons Srs
into this Academy, aud win advise others 10 do the
same. Yours respectfully. -
B. FLAvIAN.
From the Boston Pilot
Tho Third Reader Is certainly the best rOaay
we nave ever seen. IL Is admirably arranged tie
are interesting, and the engrAviDgs give ne
From BrownSOn's Revisw.I
They the beat have examined and ,,a A, :
them. ' ~ -" P''iSAtSo -
From tho Cincinnati Catholic Telegraph
- We can safely that they are decidedly tbo h.
Catholic Readers published in this country.
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de24 Is ry
ST. VINCENrs HOME FOR BOYS,
No. 81 Bienville Street.

The Rev. Fathers of Holy Gross, in charge Of tn,
Home having com peted an extension Of the bulldnRs
q few boys having parents guardians able to pay
small for their board and education, Will Ie re-
esived. Those under twelve years of age will DO kept
at school at the Home, and those over twelve years
viii be sent to Holy Cross Model Farm, where they
win be employed half the day the far and tia other
half at school.
Apply 70 D. P. sCAHLAT. President,
mails 81 CemnoD slTosa
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7 INSTITUTION or THE SISTERS or ST. JOSEPH
1 Corner ST. Philip and Galvez streets,
New Orleans.
And Bay st. Louis. the Sea Shore

Tho government throughout this establishment 4,
mild and parental. The pupils separated from
their inBtructFessee Recreation table ar
the same for ALI In short everything tends to pro
mote ahectiOnate union between the Sisers and ths
yonng ladies intrustsd to their motherly care.
The instruction is tOTon h and solid and in harmon
with the requirements of society The
I'm both Engsh aad FronCh) al the bran ches of kuUU
ledge cult waited at the day Each language IN
taught by natives Of respective A. 70 In
sure correct pronunciation.
The arademical year closes with public exhibition
and distribution of prem INNS, to which parent
vItsd.
Education here object of special attention ane
soiictuhe. Governing thOss placed nuder their cha
by moral suaHDu alone, tho Sisters Of St. Juaoth On
vor TO inCEcats principles Of Rolid piety require
strict Observance of polite aud amiabs and
NATL feelings Of respect and affection towards psrents
Pupils OF all denominA atoms admitted.
NoTA.-Durin2 tho bathing season, the Boarding
School moved to the Bay ST Louis where the Sisters
OF BIT Jogsgh have fourishing academy.
TEkhS-Io be paid in advance, folowsl
Iy0ardinR' per three mon tins. -..--------.t] %
" senlhRi ---..---..-.---.----.- 10 10
Music Lessons and Of Instrument.....---.9 "a 90
OIA" ing Lessons "
Patel oil painting according to the number of pupiS
Needle-wOrk In all 10 Varieties golden broidery,
artificial howerS taught to the bOarders without extra
charge.
For further particulars address uperioreas of the
Academy Of the Sisters Of St. Joseph Box 1871 New Or
ieansi" or, If more convenient IgRly 70 ,,r,,,
de24 rs ~ or @. d. ELDER. Agent