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The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04
an INTELLECTUAL CRANP.
IClneipnasl Telerrnph !


There is no fppancy more common, none
Wnich Oetrays more ignorance, than that
which accuses the Church of cramping the
human intellect. 1t il made by men who,
In this day Of great scientific discoveries
evolve history frOm their inner conscious.
nesn Among thousand Catholic schoIars
compared with whom, in grasp Of thought
and bTIltiancy of mental power, the most
eminent men of the present world OF lettsrR
are tue meTest pgmies, one, st. Bernard.
rearrd aud educated in the ozark ages "
would be suficient to Tefuts this calumpy.
T."irstAnlism has never produced the
'eteIlectuAi equal of this inspired son of
the clOisteT. lie ~as the tublime personi
ncas'"a of all that contributes to the crea
tlon OF great human mind. He waa the
center OF life. aud light to the world, and
his III" lnciudes the sum cf all the greatest
historic Incidents of the age in which he
lived aud which may be- said to have lived
IN hiHI. He stands To day, amid the snesrs
OF Protestant ignorance, In The front rank
OF tbose gigantic men whom the Church
has given TO the world and whose inertia
az We'll As fame, eclipse the littleness of
secular philosophers and statesmen, And
yet he ir, in mind as well as soul. pre.
emlnsnty the child of Catholicity, His
colossal mlnd from infancy received it's
training its shape, its direction, and its
vast expansion from this mother of All
IeAIhlng, this oldest patron OF all science.
ms great Doctor WAS entirely and en-
phAtiCaily her production. He owed none
oil hls mental superiority TO the world. In
youth he carried his splendid intellect to
tue forests OF Burgundy. From the sacred
retreat of CIairvAux this monk ruled the
world wrestled with and defeated the
Aoiest Philosophers, extinguished schism
ana hertsy, ruled the councils of kings.
was acknowledged to be the most gifted
IeadeT OF tho people, stilled the raging
tempests OF civil war, and armed the
christian world against Moslem impiety. |
4he mighty achievements of his mind |
Sould hlI volumes. He was more than |
= DOemosthenes in oratOry. His eloquence,
Ied by profound learning, wAs a sveeDinR |
torrent before which all oppositiou 1avs
way. Splendid imagination, refined feel
inS' ooundless power to lead, pathoa. the
NArmests to soften and to melt Io9ic.
ucid, rapid cOgent, leaving no loop.hole of
'eeape language clothed in classic beauty:
'very sentence aglow with the Ere of hie
own enthuslasm these were the Rifts that
rave hiled the world with the imperjsbnhIe
memory of the Cistercian scholar. He was
great eaint and q great scholar, but he
ives both sanctity and learning to the ten
Ter, wise training of the Catholic Church.
The mental wealth Of this poor and hum
lie monk, IL divided among the army of
modern thinkers, would make them ALI far
reateU than they can ever hope to be. -
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

COOP ADVICE TO PARENrs.-Children
are born with very little innate goodness,
and with no knowledge of right They
have 1t sll to learn from either precept or
example, for they know nothing but what
is taught them, and what they acquire
from experience and observation as thew
advance in life.
They are not naturally the innocent
creatures that they are often said to be, but
are often cruel in their dispositions and un-
reasonable in their wants and desires, while
their ideas of justice and propriety are very
crude and incorrect.
Hence the great responsibility of parents.
for their children know nothing of their
ooliagtions to them, nor of their duties to
each other, only as they are taught to
them. The want of proper culture is the
reason why We often see such unlovelv
relations between parent and child. In
TACT, we go 80 far as to hold the parent re-
sponsible for the distorted and perverted
notions of right and wrong in after life
which lead to theft, robbery, aud murder
for very few will ever become outlaws
who have had a moral training in the
home of their minority.
A remisness of parents to teach and gov
ern their children is the great evil of the
present age. They should be controlIe d in
their passions, in their desires, and in their
Appertes and an eUery instance obedience
should be enforced, euen If tire parent has to
resort to the rod to do it.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

young clerk in a notary's Office in Paris.
recently took it into his head to write let
tsrs to ten hunchbacks in various parts of
the CITY requesting them to call at the of
fee of his employer on a certain morning
ior the purpose of receiving q communicao
tion of great Importance to themselves At
tne hour named, when the Rrst hnnchback
appeared, the notary happened to be bnsv
and asked him to take q seat for feW
min1tes. A second hunchback soon an.
tered followed by third and foarth. While
tne t! notary was still Closeted with his client
ak more hunchbacks stragpled in. one aftor
another. The clerks were unable to
maintain their gravity, aud the hunchbacks
after gl"ncing suspiCiOusly at one another,
gave vent to their irritation. The notary
rushed out of his private Office to and the
clerks convulsed with laughter and ten in.
lorlated hunchbacks cbOked with Cabble
and rage. They showed him the letters
Whleh they had received, and after making
apologies he convinced them that tbeS
were tho victims of clever hoax.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

AN EARNEST LIFE.-Earnestpess does
not always move with a clatter, There are
other things 10 this world which are ouite
as pleasant and edifying as the rub duh
OF snare drnm. In fact, this kind of
melody ls not generally the highest style
OF music. Have you never known a man
oustllug, othcIeus, and clamarous aud loud
but who did not weigh heavy after ali
thing very we'll under stood by eyerv ope
except just the man who might have
protited by. that piece of informationH Aud
nave you never known a man, quiet, upos-
tentatious and faithful, and who was a
perpetual blessing, a golden man, deem
souleu ana true, whose memory fingered
long after he was gone, like light upon the
mis- after a gorgeous sunsetf The shall
low etream rattles along its course. bnt
when it is met and drowned by the maiea-
tic tides rolling in from the seas. there ia
silence on the hills. 10 the great ti6e
there Ia the power of more than a hundred
IlV1iets; yet It's coming is almost as opiet
as the celestial forces that bring it. The
TIDE flows down, and shallow grows the
stream, and again the empty clatteripg
goes on. And this is what we wish To sav
that things most potent, although demon,
etrative, as, indeed, they must be from
their etfects, are not necessarily poisv.
strong and earnest life need not make what
people are in the habit of calling "a fOss -
1t Is better to be known by the lead that
strikes than by the bang of the CQn that
sends it.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04
CHICAGO.

D We take these interesting items from
recent Chicago letter in the Philadelphia
Standard:
/ This is perbaps the most remarkable city
in the world. 1t has aprung into existence
almost like magic. Forty years ago the
population was lees than Ave tho sand, and
IN those days some of the old settlers
boasted that in the course of half a century
there would be fifty thousand. people In
Chicago, which prophecy is correct to a
certain extent, as there is now population
of 500, ,05O, according to the last census.
In this city the Catholic Church is not be
hlnd the age, but there are now thirty three
churches, and by far the greater number
have parochial schools attached, besides
converts, academies and Jesuit College,
the latter presided over by the learned
Father De Blieck, s j. 1t sdjOips st. Igna-
tius' Church, and, together with it has been |
built by the renowned Jesuit, Father Da-
men. few years ago this parish was in
the outskirts of the city; now it ia in the
centre. And still farther out in what was
the country fourteen years ago, is st.
Brldget's, it's worthy pastor, Father GrOgan,
being it's founder. When he took charge,
there was only an occasional house here and
there, but through his efforts the neighbor-
hood has become q Catholic colony, to a
great extent, owned principally by the i
Irish, and very important part of the city, d
rs 1t is in this section that the factories and T
stock yards are situated. T.
by the way, speaking of Catholic colo
lies, reminds me of favor asked durin o | 4
ny last trip through the coal regious Of q
'enpsylvaula, for Information on the sub. j,
ect. believe, from all that have heard, is
hat the colony formed by Bishop Ireland lin
n Minnesota, and now lu successful opera II
lon ia, above all others. most worthy of
onfdence. The settlements are all in sue
essfui operation. d
The Catholic colony in the Teche district G.
Louisiana IL also highly spoken OF. A =
cry Jealous friend of the project has lately oi
cen in Chicago, endeavoring to secure a SO
lare In the prospective immigration from :
10 cities of the North and North " est, and
3 speaks in glowing terms of the soil and - -
her advantages of the colony. Letters of
quiry concerning tAis district addressed
ihos. e. Walsh, ESQ, New Orleans, La,
ill receive attention.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04
SOMETHING TO DO.

|. It is an old trick of despots, and a good
one, to employ tEeir subjects. Wby7 TIC
keep them out of mischief. Employed men
| are most contented. There is no conspiracy.
Men do not sit down and coolly proceed to
concoct iniquity so long as there in plenty
of pleasant and profitable employ ment for
body and mind. Work drives of discon-
tent, provided there is compensation in
proportion to the amount of Ia b0r performed.
There must be a stimulant. God never in
tended "A man should sweat without eating
of the fruits of his labor-reaping u reward
any more than be intended the idle man
should revel in plenty and grow gouty on
luxuries. Industry is great peacemaker-
q min d yOur-own- business citizen. Some- |
thing to do renders the despairiDg good
natured and hOpeful-stops the cry of the |
hungry, and promotes all virtue. The best |
men are the most Industrious the most
ind something to do. Do you ever wonder
hat men of wealth do not "retire" and
Djoy their substance We know some
ouny men look forward with anticipation
o the time of "retiring." 1t is dountfuI if
man should ever retire from business as
)ng as he lives We lhiL K we know men
rho, were they to abandon business, would
o ruined, not pecuniariiy, bat mentally
leir lives would be shortened. God never
tended that mans mind should become
ormant. 1t is governed by fixed laws.
nose laws are Imperative In their exac-
Ons.
Something to do "On, if had some
ing TO dow There are young men who
gu for 1t, yet one thing they can do-that
seek tor job. Once found, pro Vided it
an honest one, do not hesitate 10 perform
even if 1t does not pay.as well as you ex-
cted.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

THE BEsT FRTEND.-The most nVraeabI. NJ
81 e9BPaniOua ts . simple, frank man, without
|eEy hlga pretensisns To an oppressive great
3o4si o1s who loves life, and understands Che
- % 10 0bligtng alike a. all hOurs; above
IAN of . golden temper and steadfast ~ an
nsbOF. Per auoh q one we gladly exchange
- greatest Goninss the NEST brilliant wit, tho
Eosoundesa thinkoe.-LSssiHg.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

an Eagiish vicar wAs standing, on a
slondAy morning, &c his gate Whsn one of
1ts PAfiahioueTa arrived with baSket of
potesoes. - Whats this :" said the vicar.
taease, ctr, replied the man, "it's some
0f oUs very best tataFs-a very rare Kind
eiF. Ny wife said you should have come OF
them' aa she heard you cay, in Your sermon,
the eOHlHloa tafUTs didn't agree with Won. y
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

, A barrister having wearied the court Inv
long and dull argument, the Judge suG.
geeeed the expediency of his brin0i50 it eo
a. close. Il shall speak as long as please"
~, no EeJoine1 angrlly. You have spoken
the judge. 70"
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

YES AND No An old topper, hearing some Ia
dies discussing the wonderful fact that a baby
can say No nseveral months tefo,e il can say
Yes 'remarked: "Weil. ladies, you see that's
cause babies amt never asked if they'll take
sODlethin' - - ~
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

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AL the products of Petroleum for Metallic Port
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people Of tho remotest villages illuminate their
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of = great metropolis.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

A lady wished seat A portly, hand.
some gentlemen brought one and seated
the lady, "oh, you're jewell said she.
On, no" replied he, .'Pm a jeweller; 1
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04

little girl was asked the meaning of
bei9g "haPPy." She gave pretty answer.
saying ut lie to feel aB il you wanted TO
give all your thingS to your sister,"
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04
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ILLUMINATING OILS in market. In i've years' ex-
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The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04
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The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04
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gas Fr0Ptietors' patentees and owners of Gas Ma
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The T. and P. 6 L. Co. distil and refine a complete
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Their BARRELS CANS and CASES are all of the
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The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04
ILLUMINATING OILS.

, T1E
PUROLINE
Portable Gas Light Go.
OFFER TO TIE TRADE
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF THEIR
SUPERIOR AND POPULAR BRANDs
Insurance Oil.
The Insurance Oil is the Family Safety Oil and
is urgently recommended by all Insurance Com
panes as substitute for Coal OIL OF Kerosene
1t may be used in ordinary lamps
Without Change of Burner.
THE NEW ORLEANS BOARD OF UNDER
WRITERS SAY:
" 1t ia our opinion that the general use of
the Insurance Oil would greatly reduce the
number of lamp fires and explosions and less
en- the risk of destruction of life and property"
1t will not explode or ignite in lamp; price
has been so reduced place it within the reach of
all classes Of consumers, and make it the great
FAMILY SAFETY OIL.
As an Illuminating oil for family use or for general
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The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-03-04
aae'r'ns Star and Catholic Messenger.
WRw oRIEAHs, SUNDAY, MARCH ts.7
BRIEP or ms HOLINESS ON TIE DLr
TIES or CAIHOLIC CITIZENS
IIUs Pr. TX.

DO cur beloved Sons John AesnadeIni President ard
se all the members ss the fupertOr Coun neil OF the
Cath0llo Young Men society. b. logpR-
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-11-01
Personal.

W. j. Hine, the Express Agent,
has returned, after a very pleasant
vacation.
Ed. Coleman has returned from his
Chicago trip, and wants it distinctly
understood that he is not married. a
On account of i'll health, our genial
friend Billy Bigham, is off on short
furlougb. We hope he may soon re-
cover and return to his post of duty.
Mr. j. V. Drake, formerly of Leb.
anon, and late of Texas, spent day
or two here since our last. He has
grown to be as obese as an alderman.
Rev j. P. Weaver has been attend>
ing the State Baptist Convention at
Chattanooga during the past week.
There was no service at his church
last Sunday.
Our talented young legal friend,
Sam B. Williamson, left last week
for Trenton, where he has entered in
to co-partnership with Hon Spl. Hill.
He will be a valuable assistant to Mr.
Hill, and of course the high legal tai
ent and successful practice of Mr. Hill
will be great help to our young
friend. We congratulate both.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-11-01
"a Fool and His Money"

Last Sunday morning; between
three and four o'clock, Frank Frank
ford, of Wisconsin, accompanied by
man he met on the train, stopped at
the Central Hotel here. On arriving
there, another man stepped in and
commenced a game of three-card
monte with Frankard's companion,
who was evidently an accomplice.
frankard, seeing the other man win
ming pretty fast, invested ten dollars
and won. He went in deeper and
lost Then, to get his money back,
bet heavily, and finally came out a
loser to the amount of $50. He
then concluded he was beingswindled,
and started out for an officer when
the sharps went out the back way and
have not since been seen. Frankard
is not to be pitied, but should have
been arrested for gambling. He is
as much to blame as the scoundrels
who swindled him
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A Splendid Offer.

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IS, 80, in payment of the subscription
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1877.
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kentOn.


Our farmers are busy and stay
pretty close at home, and trade is not
as gooG as usual. Some sickness is
atpresent prevailing and several deaths
have occurred; in fact, there seems
to be more sickness throughout Obion
than is usual at this season of the
year. Typhoid fever is prevalent in
some localities, though we have not
heard of any in our vicinity. st
Mr. John Clayton is happy now.
1t is boy this time.
Our CITY Dads" are having our
streets graded and the town improved
in many ways, for which they de-
serve praise.
A good many beaux and bellies went
to jackson to attend the Fair, and re-
turned in love with that city.
Miss Alice c., one Mount Pelia's
fair and angelic daughters, has been
visiting our town during the past week.
We visited Fulton last week and
met Prof. Huntar. editor of the Times.
He is true gentleman and a man of
rare intellectual attachments. The
Times is in more prosperous condi>
ton than ever before. toi.
We also visited several lodges of /.
o. G. I. and found them all in good
working condition. The ladies every
where seem to assist in the good work
to a greater extent than ever before.
We expect to visit Safe Retreat Lodge
next Monday evening. The lodge is
o. Is. We visited it last week while
in your city and know whereof we
speak. In fact, we like your thrifty
town, and can safely assert that you
have some as lovely, ethereal fair ones
as any section in the Union.
Miss Bette Harris accidentally stuck
a nail in her foot and has been unable
to engage in pedestrianism for the
past week. ii''i'
Miss Mamie Dunlap was accident
ally thrown from buggy and seriously
hurt a few days ago. She is one of
our most amiable bellies, and We regret
the affair very much. Hope she will
soon be able to gladden. our hearts by
returning to our town.
Sicut ante, PRIMUs.
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Birdie ChiFps Again.
Editor Exchange:

Editor Exchange:
The editor of the Jackson Tribune
and Sun says such "nice" things that
l am sure, if we could get him inter
ested in the birds, we could accom-
plish wonders for them. l was so
delighted with the neat compliment
in his last that / had almost forgotten
my birds. / am afraid he did not
read my eloquent appeal" if he did,
he has forgotten it. II was written,
you may remember, with the hope
and purpose of enlisting your sympa-
thy and aid, and thereby arousing the
Getty fathers" and other "officers of
the law" to a sense of their duty to the
birds. The editor of the L. & s.
coolly suggests that cit would be bet
ter. to hand The culprit over to an
officer of the law" / should be only
too glad to hand every one of these
offenders "over to an officer of the
law" but at the present state of bird
affairs the officer of the law would
only be annoyed, think me little in
sane, and let the offender go. / have
often threatened these "culprits" with
the "majesty of the law" but they
know only too well that they are not
in any danger. They are not the least
alarmed. They know that our sweet
singers are entirely at the mercy of
every idle, cruel negro. Ha@ n.
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