davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
MUSICAL STONES.
Nevada Enterprise.


A gentleman of Virginia City, who has
been taking a look among the old, abau-
doned mines of Truckee district, made o
critical examination of the musical noun
tain, of which good deal was heard some
years ago, when the mines were first dis
covered. Some of the miners pitched
their tents at the foot of the mountain,
and were not little surprised and puzzled
at hearing, during the quiet hours of the
night, tinkIing sounds that seemed to per-
wade the whole atmosphere, coming from
they could not tell where. The sount Q
were not unlike those of small music
box. At times they supposed that the
sounds were caused by the winds playing
among the twigs on the side of the noun
tain, but they found that this solution
would not answer, as the same bushes were
found everywhere, while the musical
sounds were heard nowhere else than on the
side of the mountain at the foot of which
they were camped. They spent much time
in scouting about and listening of nights
and quiet hours during the day, and at
last tracked the strange sounds to q great
bed of small pieces of rock that covered
the slope of the mountain. These bits of
rock were found Co be quite sonorous, and
the miners concluded that the sounds they
emitted were caused by the action of the
wind among them. The gentleman who
recently visited the mountain says he went
to it expecting to find good deal of hum
Dug, D0G found IL much more OF curloslGy
than he had anticipated, the mingled tink-
Iiugs much resembling the sounds of an
Aolian harp, and frequently attaining
startling degree of loudness and distinct
ness. The sounds seem to rise and fall,
approach and recede, as though caused or
governed by the wind. On a close exam
ination 1t was found that the small fakes
of rock covering the face of the mountain
contains large per cent. of iron. This iron
is supposed to be magnetic, and there ap-
pears to be a constant motion among the
chips of it, which appear TO cover the
mauy places. The whole drift of broken
rock seems to be moving down the slope of
the mountain with the slow, creeping mo-
tion of the glacier, and the slipping over
each other of the fragments composing the
mass is thought to cause the tinkling
sounds, which are so numerous as to min
gle and rise into single strong muscular
murmar.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
EDUCATIONAL.
SPRING HILL COLLEGE,
(Hr. JosKPH'e,)
NEAR MOBILE, ALA.

This long Institution SAvorAhly Known
10 the people of the South, will enter upon its Forty
eeventh Scholastic year
CTOBER ,, 1877.
The Plan Of Instruction consists OF three PRINCIPAL
COURSES the Preparatory the Classical and the
meroiAl Tho Preparatory course laAts yoar, and
oiass either in the classical Commercial oouroo
The CLASSICAL Course lAsts SIX years, and en-
krAcea all the branches OF thorough Collegiate and
University Education. At tho end OF tho sixth year
those who give proofs of the regulate knowledge the
Greek and Latin languages, and show suffcient prod
ciency In Mental and Natural Philosophy, Chemistry
and the higher branches Of Mathematlcs entitled
TO tho degree OF A. B. Bachelor Of ArtsJ.
The Degree Of Master OF Arts "a. NJ 10 awarded 10
those who devote second year TO the study Of Phos
ply and Science In the College or who have passed
years In the practice OF lesrned profession.
Tho COMMERCIAL Course lasts rHRRs years, and
embraces all the branches usually taught in Commercial
Coegos The third year OF this course 70
the hfth and sixth of the Classical course The
Students attend lectures in Natural Philosophy and
Chemistry with the members of tho Graduating olass
The age OF admission 10 from nine to hfteen yeAre
and to be admitted one must previously know Row 60
read and write.
TRRAs PER SESSION MONTH";.
Entrance Fee fret year only is o.
Board, fuition and W nshtnKi payabie hatfyskfy, -
and in ADVANCE 500 o.
Bod and Bedding IL "
Circulars be obtained by addressing the
PRESIDENT OF SPRING HILL COLLEGE,
Near Mobile, Ala
THE JESUIT FATHERS,
Corner Barorne and Common streets New Orleans
p. POURSINE, College Agent,
ss 6:T lv tao Grsver street. Now OrleAns.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
BETTER TIMES.
Railway ge.

hallway age.
The evidences that the hard times have
spent their force and that q steady improve
ment in all branches of business has begun,
are now too plainly to be seen on every
hand for the most Respondent to doubt
their existence. The last bugbear of the
farmers, tha fear that the corn would be-
ruined by the frost, has now ceased to
alarm, as for the most part this crop is too
far advanced to be seriously Injured, even
if cold weather should set in at once, as ia
not at all probable. AS to the harvests
generally, they have perhaps never before
been equalled 8, that the farmers are
ensured good return for their labors, the
working masses are afforded food at mod
crate prices, and the great avenues of trans
portatlon are crowded with the eastward
flow of harvests and tho return flow of the
comforts and luxuries which are sent in
exchange. AS no small encouragement, we
may men tion also the fact that our National
currency has reached the highest figure it
has knOwn-the difference between it and
gold having been quoted the other day at
less than per cenJ.-so that there is little
fear of the terrible results which have been
predicted by come in case of fspecie resump-
ton. One of the very best features of the
whole outlook is the fact that the railways
have ceased to cut each others throats, aud
are all charging reasonably remunerative
rates for the immense business which is
pouring in upon them. AS a consequence,
their earnings are showing a marked i'm
provement and sff1rd the cheering hope
that the companies will not only be able to
pay their employees living wages, but that
they will gradually become profitable to
their proprletors.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

present it is taking in apples, pippins,
greenings, Baldwins, and the wind falls of
most good winter apples. These are put
up In gallon cans for pie-apples, aud mostly
shipped to European markets, where
there is said to be great demand for this
kind of canned goods. Another season
much wider range of products will be
taken in, and expect Jake Frink will be
see Mr.. Editor, the report that Seth Twiggs'
funeral had been attended by Mr.. Spooner,
and Uncle lothian had emigrated to the
unknown country, and Hook ertown in gen.
eEal was ailing, is not correct. We are all
here, and things is lively. The good time
has come. Yours to command,
TIMOTHY BUNKER, ESQ.
Hookerto,on, Ct,. Oct 1st 1877
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

THIS nearest fixed star is 226 400 times moro
distant from us than is the sun. Figures con-
can conceive of triliion, much less of 24 tril.
lions of miles. A spider thread on that star
would blot out the space between sun and
earth. Oar luminary would appear as small
brilliant dot, our earth, even if it were not
lost in the solar effulgence, would be absolute
ly and mathematically invisible. And this on
the nearest fixed star, if we proceeded further
into the star depths our sun itself would dwin-
die smaller and smaller and disappear long be-
fore the stars were reached which now form
the limit of our imperfect Observations. If
any fixed star is inhabited, the inhabitants are
not merely ignorant of our earth but of all
the other planets of the solar system, all might
be swept away by some vast cataclysm and the
rest of the universe would be none the wiser
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

DIED OF JoT.-Last week Mrs. Clinton,
an Irish lady, about fifty years of of age,
arrived in this city from England, intend
ing to pass her remaining years with her
daughter, a married woman, living at
Globe Village. She had another daughter
living in neighboring State, and the two
had made up u purse TO pay their mother "a
passage to this country. Mrs. Clinton went
directly to her daughters house. A few
days after her arrival the second daughter
came to visit her, bringing two grandchil-
dren whom the old lady had never seen.
Going to toe door to meet them, the grand
mother lifted the children from tue car
riage, aud when the daughter alighted en-
braced her, with "Oh! dear, have so
lopged to see you for the last time, and it
is the last time saying which she sank
into chair and expired before any aid
conld be given her. She was buried on
Sunday last.-FaU Riuer, Mass. NeWS.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

One of the most important questions of the
day that OF prices in which there is often very great
discrepancies adjoining stores To gain custom
some dealers palm IF inferior goods at low prices
giving customers to understand that they are making
bargains. OF the deception is soon discovered
and always results in of trade But when long
estab ed house and one whose reputation for rel-
ability is universally known as is that OF ME- j. a.
BraselmAn, corner st. Andrew and Magazine streets
announces that prices down and goods may be
obtained at great bargains people buy almost with
their eyes shut for in case like this the reductons
are always the resu Of enterprise and the judciouS
investment Of . large capital. Mr.. BrasemAn an
nOunces on the h page of days STAR list Of goods
and prices which should command the cArsful attention
Of ell our roAders.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

RESTITUTION o, THE
Sis TERS OF ST. JOS SEPH,
Corner st. Philip and GaIvoI streets
Now Orleans.
And Bay st. Louis, the Sea Shore.

The government throughout this estsbllshmoua n
mild parental Tbs pupils nevor epArAted from
their Recreation table, ,dormtooa are
the for ALL In short, everything tends TO prDs
mote AhectonatO unon between the Sistorp and IN
youn z ladies intrusted to their mothorly care.
The instruction 10 thorough and solid and in hkronY
the requirements OF society The comprise
I'm both gsh and FronchJ AL tho branches of knew.
ledge cultivated the present day. Each language
taught by natives Of respective countries,
sure correct pronunciation.
The scadoDicai year closes with public exhi0f
and distribution of premiums, 20 which pSren
vited.
Educati 10 here tho object OF special ATGsntica
Bolictude. Governing thOse placod nhder th0tI
by moral suAsion alone, the Sisters OF ST. Josspb>
fnculcate principles Of solid Piety, req qu1S~
strict of polite and GDRble department. and
inal feenR respect and affection towards parents
Pupils of all demon minAtionb admitted.
GoTA-During the bathing season, the BoArdn
schoois moved 10 tho Bay Sc. Louis whore the Sister
OF S.. Joseph have a hourishing academy.
TERhS-To be paid in advance as follower
Boarding, per three months. S9S eo
.WaAhing, a. '' ---...--..--.---s.----- 10 W
Music Lessons and use Of fIpEtrumsnt.---.---..- N
singing Lessons.- "
OI awning LesAons ---."--..
Pastel oil pal according the nrub ber Of pupil
Neodle- work In all is varieties golden en- brOideEy,
artificial s taught the boArdorn without extra
For further particuarn address,, 5uperors1s Of ths
Academy Of tie Sisters OF ST. Joseph Boz I5ll New Or
'-' O-' - '''' TH6AAs LAYTON.
ds91 76iv q. u. ELDER. Agent.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

a soldier being sent on the Dutch expedi-
tion said to the officer directing the drafts,
"sr, cannot go, because l stu.1t-ter:"
"Stutterp says the officer; you 6on,t go to
talk but to fight" "Aye, but they II p-P:put
me on gu.guard, and man may go ho-ha-half
mile before 1 can say wh-wh-Who goes
tbereT sob, that's no objection, for there
and he can challenge ii you can fire." We'll,
BIB but may be taken, and run through the
R.R-Cuts.before can say qu.qu-quarter."
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
EDUCATIONAL.

GOULE'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE AND LIT
~ ERARY INSTITUTE, New Orleans
This 1nstitution comprises the following schools on
the elective eystem: Practical Business College an
Eclectic EnRliAh Institute for boys ~ yeArs
ward and an Object Teaching achool for boys IA
Mathematical. Languages and Natural SeienoeA
There arc Day and Evening esssions Daily Lectures
and Gymnanun exercise Special oare 10 given to
native capacity. disposition. health and manners.
Students nee 70 the College Literary and Debating
Society 1t IL non sectarian has full faculty large
well.ventilated study rooms, lecture halls and AL
necessary apparatua. GEO. fOULE, President.
N. B-soue's Philosophical Commercial and Ex.
change Calculator the Great ArithmetcA work OF the
age Soues introductory Phiiosophio Arithm etio
College Office. seS3 SIM
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

COLLEGE -. -,.
IMMAC ATE CONC PTIoN,
Corner of Common ana Baronne streets.
NEW oRLRAN9.

This Literary Institution incorporated by the State
LousiRua. and empowered to confer degrees Is con.
Quoted by the Fathers of Society of jesus The build
ings we'll adapted for educational purposes. A
entirely cut of from the street reserved Tor
reoreaton that from the arrival of the pupils At Use
till their departure at they constantly
secluded and superintended.
The Course Of Instruction 10 threefod, Preparatory
Commercial and Classical
The Preparatory Course is for beginncrs.
The Commercial Course is for those students who dc
not wish to learn Latin and Greek.
The Classical Course Is for those who desire to have
complete education.
French is taught in the three courses.
Students are not admitted unless they know how 10
rosd and write.
The moral training Of the studsntss the
leading object of tho Instructors
Every month report Is sent TO parents stating con.
duct, progress, rank in class and attendance.
The aoAdemioAl year begins on the First Monday
of Ootoosr and closes toy ards tho end of July
TERMS:
Entrance w
Tuition, payable IN adv Vance, anu In United States
currency, every two months. 90
my2077Iy REV. F. GAUTRELET. President
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

CoLLoQUIAL AcToR.-Macready was one
of the most careless actors at rehearssls, and
was often an enigma to the country actors. At
one time he was playing Virginius, in which
his natural and colloquial style threw the
actors off their guard. For instance, the lides: {:
do you wait for me to lead Virginia lni
Or will you do sol
he once spoke so naturally, that the actor re-
piled, " Oo, 1 don't mind, Mr. Macreadyi just
as you like-the way they do it in London"
Another instance occurred when he was rehear-
sing william Tell. The line was, Do you
shoot 7" "a little," was the answer but
do not fancy them cross bows, though Pm fond
of a Ruuw
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
DRYADEs STREET,
Conducted by the Nuns of st. Dominic.

The duties Of this Institution will be resumed the
First Monday In September.
The system OF education embraces History. Geo
graphy the English and French Languages and Litera
ture, Rhetoric Mathematics, Book. Keeping, Natural
Philosophy, Logic, metaphysics.
Special attention given TO Epistolary Correspondence
and Composition; also Tapestry En- broidery, Plain
and Ornament tai Needlswork-
Lessons IN Painting and wax.work form extra
charges.
Lessons in Vocal and instrumental Music by q
Professor. au97 II
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

B. g. W. CRoNER.-Our readers will bear in
mind that this popular dry goods hrm has removed to
he elegant store I47 Canal street CTourO Bundings
wnere they now have OF the finest stocks Of dry
goods ever seen in New Orleans. Their prices are
very low.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
ST. STANISLAUS
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
BAY ST. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI.

This institution chartered by the State Legislature
and conducted by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
has successful operation since 1855. Beautifully
the shores OF tho Bay exten
the breeze and bathing in the summer its splen
is great Indictment to heathful exercise
and Amusement for the pupils. The Commercial Couue
comprises all the branches of good English educatics
TERMS;
Board and Tuition session, payable half yearly In
waehing per ksssion Is 10
Raddinr per session (optoDal) al)--..--..-.-.- 20 90
TOoctor'e Faan 5 90
vacation II spent at the fns so 90
EXTRA CHAR0EBi
Plano and Violin, per month. ei.ch. ---.----- 90
Use of Plano, per month oO
6lute, per month w. w.
BFass Instrument, per month W
Spanish an German languages per month, eaoh- w
FOR further particulars, apply to
BRO GABRIEL
my2U'77Iv Oirector OF the College.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
PROSPECTUS.
ST. VINCENT'S BOARDING SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
Under the Direction of the Sisters of Charity
DoNALDSoNvILLE, LA.
Academic year, divided into two Sessions, commenciu
lat of september and Let OF February.

TERMS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE;
Board Tuition. Washing Bed and Bedding per
Or per session.. IS
French Tuition, per month NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 20
Music. at Professors price
Tapestry, Painting. etc, extra charges.
Psrents wishing tho Institution to furnish clothing
Or'stAtonery requested to deposit n sufficient
In the hands Of the Direotress or Treasurer.
Articles of Clothing required follows.
Six chemises drawers. dreases for everyday wear
Of material of white material white under
skirts. colored bsmorals flannel undsrskirts. l.
pairs stockings, IL pocket hAndkerobefs nightgowns
face towels, table napkins and ring foot towels
swiss usiin veil straw hat and veil. pairs Ahoes
pair rubber overshoes, table service OF knife fork
large and small silver glass silver goblet
tooth brush. soap dish and muR ine and comb
and box needles thresd and work box mosquito
81 50i wasbstAnd and pitcher or eI 25 Ali
ticlos of clothing with name fully marked iyi5 u
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
HOLY GROSS,
NEW IBERlA, ATTAKAPAs. La.

This Insttution, under the special patronage Of a
Gr1ue, the Most Rev. Archbishop Of New orloAns.
delightfully."- situated the banks Of the Bayou Teohs
one of tho most healthy and picturesque localities
tho State In addition TO the bene hts OF Christiaz
education, IL promises thorough instruoiion In the
different branches OF commerce..
TEKhs,
Board and Tuition, per annum eso) %
waning, per Anuum 10 20
Doctors Fees tmedioines oomprised). 10
For further information apply at the Morning STAG
Ooe, address the President at tho College. aust
ST. CHARLES COLLEGE,
GRAND CorEAU, PARISH OF ST LANDRY, "A
LOUISIANA.
This College, incorporated by the State Of Louisiana
with the privilege OF comforting Academic Degrees In
conducted by the Fathers OF the Society OF Jesus
The plan of Instruction braces the ordinary
OF Science Literature and Commerce tho same thgy
taught in other Jesuit Colleges.
The next session win open October lst.
TERMs,
Board Tuition and Washing por year e05o
Entrance Fee for the nrst year only 10
hedicA Fees 10
Boo Anu bouunhR.. ~
Payments mast bo made halEyearly In advance.
For further particulars apply to
p. POURslNE 4 CO., Agents,
aul2 ~ lv ltO Gravier street. New Orleans.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

The above statement is true and correct transcript
from the books of the Company.
THOS. A. ADAMS President.
HENRY V. OGDEN, Secretary.
Sworn and subscribed before re this 18th day of
May, 1877. w. B. KLEINPETER,
Notary Public.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
Conducted by the Sisters of Charity
Near Emmitsburg Frederick County, Maryland.
This institution situated in healthy and
picturesque part Frederick county, Maryland half
mile from Fmnitsburg and two miles from Mount St
Mary's College. 1t was commenced in Isn9 and moor
poratsd by the Legislature Of Maryland in 1916 Inc
build ga are convenient and spacious.
TERMS
The academic year divided into two sessions Of hve
months each.
Board and Tuition per academic year, including
BED and Bedding, Washing, Mendtng AND .o 81.
DCotOr's fee .-Szov ~
~ ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
The Academic year divided in two Sessions OF hvs
months each beginning pectivey the frat Monday
of September and the frst of February.
"- -"S SO1- ~ MOTHER SUPERIOR
nos TO Iy Ss. Josepb'a Academy EmmitsburR Mo
.TTRsULINE ACADEMY, ST. JOHN BAPTIST,
TUSCALOOSA, ALA.
The most healthy and delightful situation in the
south, with extensive grounds excellent water, etc.
Thorough course Of instruction. Terms moderate.
For further particulars apply to
aus If THE MOTHER SUPERIOR.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

FACTORS AND TRADERS
INSURANCE COMPANY,
&c Carondelet Street...36
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
INCENsE FOE DIVINE sERVIoE.

Prepared according TO tho Text Of the ScriRturso
and tie rules Liturgy, and IN AocorancS with tho
special form adopted BY the Very Rev. Aooo Dooa'
the Dfooose Of 6sns and =. LR1ronool, chomistt
NSHO' '' 81. CYR FoURCADB, SIS Canal,
S-QsT1tV CornoT R1DPaFt street..
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

The Board of Trustees this day resolved that
paying the annual dividend Of TEN PER CENT on
capital of Com pany, that dividend of TWENTY
PER CENT in cash be paid Monday Juno I1th to
those parties entitled to receive the same.
Thos. A. Adams, Frederick Camerden
Samuel B. Newman, j. L. Harris,
John Phelps, Joseph Stone.
Adam Thomson, George Martin,
Henry Abraham, Alfred Moulton,
Victor Meyer, L. c. Jury,
Joseph Bowling, Edward Nalle.
Edward ]. Gay, George Sentell,
Simon Hernsbeim, A. Levi,
Simon Forcheimer, VIM. n. Matthews,
Joseph B. Wolfe, Paul z. Mortimer,
r. B. Post, John v. Moore,
Edward PllsbuTy, W. 3. ConRer,
John Z. King, Henry n. Preston.
Samuel H. Kennedy. jeIO Itam
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04
PLAIN BOARDING SCHOOLS.

The Catholic Orphan AsylunS At HStohsA AisSiS-
sppi will receive boys and girls boArdera for ~
charge Of $40 Der month, always paid in advance.
This will pay for board, lodging waShinE and tuitiOn.
The girls must pay extra fifty cents per month for N
use Of the uniform.
The bOardsrs will hav the SAms fare and treatment
- the orphans.
This arrangement is made for the eSpOOiA SooOnans.
dntion of Catholic families with limited means thAt
vish 70 give their children plain Catholic SduoAttoa
t little expense, least to give them few nonths
Of particular preparation for their First Cc1nuRiSS
md Coordination.
Cyhndron. however, who are not Catholics wiz alaO
bO reoeived-
Apply to the Brother Director Of D'EVsrouI IA
Orphan Asylum; or to the Sister Servant Of sG a9b
orphan Asylum, Matches, 1nsSissippL jASo
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04


INSURANCE COMPANY,
36-.-.-.----- CsrOndelet Street..---.-----.36
EXTRACT FROM THE
ELEVENTH ANNUAL STATEMENT.
aEw ORLEANS, MAY IT, 1871
Premiums for year ending April 80 767 10
Losses pad within the O75 Il
CASH DIVIDEND FOR TIE YEAR;
Interest 'emi Annuay)....-' 30 per cent
Assets april 80, sI,2e2 scs 66
This Company continues TO issue Policies Fire,
River and marine RIsks at current rates OF premium
JOHN CHAFFE, Vice PFesident.
THOS. F. WALKER, Secretary. scs I'm
u1BERNIA INSURANCE COMPANY,
Office, No. 81 Camp Street.
JOHN HENDERSON, President.
P. IRWIN, Vice President.
THOS. r. BRAGG, Secretary.
Losses Paid ....-----.----'.' 5S,S9S
Het PROFITS. s.....-.---........ 6O,2o6
At an election held on Monday, the 7th inst, the
following named gentlemen were chosen Directors Of
this Company to serve for the ensuing year,
p. Irwin, Sohn henderSon'
Thomas King 1homas smith,
William Hart Emile Ga1che.
r. J. GaSquet-
And nt meeting Of the Board. held May 4th, JOHN
HENDERSON, President, P. IRWIN, VioePresdeRt,
and THos. T, BRAGG, Secretary, were unanimously
reelected.
The BOARD declared out Of the net profits Of the
oonpnnv for the past twelve months 10 Per cont In
terest; also per cent dividend on the paid mp capital
and 20 per cent dividend premiums paid BY stock
holders maknR with the rebate, IS Per cent on pre-
a dtr-id ia tOh ha MIA tnth a