New-York tribune., 1878-11-20
GENERAL NOTES.

The Via Sacra of ancient Rome has been
entirely uncovered from the Arch Of Titus to the TEN
pie Of Romuus Several structures have come TO light
some OF Of the old Roman period, and some
Of the Medieval epoch, but all OF intense interest 10
historians and archeOogsts and besides these, there
are fragments architecture and marble decorations,
which will be studied by antquarans. Three OF these
are dated 339, 34l and 356.
A TRIBUNE correspondent, who has pur-
chased one Of The Prophetic Conference" Extras has
been reminded an aneedote which he heard when he
first met Mr.. Lincoln at Wing rally, in Springfield.
during the Harrison campaign. Mr. Lincoln had been
President OF that thriving village at period when 1t
harbored among it's pioneers many very "hard cases."
Second Advent Baptist minister wished TO lecture
his favorte subject, and to DO this ii
sary to get a license signed by the President OF
the village. After receiving 1t from Mr.. Lin
coin, he inquired OF the President what he thought
as TO the probability Of his having good audience In
reply Mr. Lincoln informed him that he could not give
him much encouragement on that point Tbereupon the
minister euteTed upon an argument OF the case and
wound by saying that at was very Important sub,
lec and one that every person ought TO understand"
"That may be true" SAID Mr. Lincoln put the fact s.
my friend, that not one man IN zen IN TINS community
ever heard Of the Ist coming OF The saviour ana they
The Cleveland physician who maintains
that shaving is a crime against health and good looks
has been ransackiug his Bible for texts He finds iu
Levlcus the iDiunction "NeitEor shalt thou the
corners thy beard" He nfers that the children or
Israel while IN bondage TO the Egyptians. imtat ed
many their heatheuish customs and the shaving Of
the beard OF them. Hence, the great
Lawgver condemned 1t most emphatically, and
a careful study Of history shows that the
Hebrews generally discarded the Of the razor and
the primitive Christians generally, initiating their
ample their boards long. Terluian, an eminent
Christian writer and father in the church. says "The
practice OF shaving the beard is lie against face,
and impious attempt TO improve the works Of the
Creator" The doctor wishes 20 know II Davd's men,
who were shaved only half shaved, by the order OF
Hanun looked better Not then, IN their own eyes,
in the Dyes of King David nor in the eyes OF all the
Jews and Gentes of their time, for Onereads that the
men greatly ashamed, and the King said aTTy at
Jericho until your boards be aud then return
The dOctOT argument based upon natural history az
well a. Scripture. The hon has flowing beard wlich
distinguishes him from his weaker companion and like
wise in mau the beard marks most dlstlnctlyey the
ehict PECULIARLY OF the cOuntenances OF the two sexes
When man shaves OF his beard his face approx
that OF woman more nearly than nature Designed
Accordingly be argues that men wish to preserve their
asceHdancy lords Of creation they must away
Their raZOrs.
1t matters somewhat whether young lady's
uncle * a millionaire missionary II her lovers con-
stncy is IN question German officer who suffer
ug frcn wounds received during the war with France
was recently sent a village IN the swiss Canton of
Vaud 10 recruit his strength. There he made the ac
Quautsnco OF young lady whose parents resided IN the
same village, and the couple became engaged. Owing
10 the mlduess Of tho climate the hero soon reganed
his hoah and before long an order arrived from head
Berlin At first ms letters led with proiesatons
OF the enduring nature OF his love- but gradually as
tiLie wore on, they became less frequent and much
colder In Six weeks had elapsed since he had last
written whom, instead OF letter fun Of reproachcs, the
lieutenant received telegram from his dear Marie IN
the following words Dear Frz-I hayo just received
e''et ntorining me that my uncle, who vas million
oe' AT Frankbar IN the East Indes is dead and that
' HS sole heiress" The Lieutenant lost no tine. He
Dus ,or the village. The young lady was over
I "''h JOY on seeing her lover once more, but re-
nm Tor his long silence Don't let us talk of it,
''si,' nc replied "tb,ro now no obstacle
uulOn Inc unexpected good fortune which Providence
has sent us. has removed the obicc,,o -, v na,ents
our marriage Tor fortune graf 80 coosssI
uese WoIns, Marie, taking his hand said. Fritz do
NOT make iun oi me-" Tue lover drew n -, H. nncbsI
me SSTds 1sxTg M her whether had DOT written
sa@nADar." Utterly astOuDded MarIe dronned he hSnd
Al, ber eye hiing with tears e1claed sIaap rit1
l"is'"Ae III inc telegram WhatI wsote was