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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
Gustial Notices.

Nery,us Evha medical comprising series
OF ectuios Kahus Museum " Anatomy, New
York and cure VI premature dec lac showing n
lost health be regaine ai0ing clear
Inpodments to marriage the treatment OF
nervous ply doity being the result OF ~
peI1euc mail 23c currency postage stamps Address
Secretary, KAHN Museum, 0Ss broadway, NewSork
Post Once rhs foreign Tor re ending
SATURDAY Feb. .. 1878. VIII close at this oiico
TUESDAY at for Europe By steamship Wisconsin,
VIA Queensto0 on WEDNESDAY. az $50 a. N. for Eu
rome By steamship ALyssina via Queenstown correspond
10 be forwarded by tins s,esmer must be
specially addrcssedl aud al Tor France direct, by
steamship France, via itavre or THURSDAY. &C
Europe steamship Adlt!c, QueeisOwn zorro
sDcndcucs for and France he forwarded bv
be specially aGlIrsSed and ~ IL for
Europe, steamship Il sa, VIA Pymoun, CherbourS and
Hamburg eATU RDAf AT 1850 a. NJ. for ireland Dy
City vi logh VIA Queenstown coiresbOndcnco
rain the Continent 10 be forwarded by TINS
must be specially ad1Iessed and a. 1880 IN, tor
scotland direct by steamship Bolivia, via Glasgow; and at
1880 for Europe by steamship Weser VIA southampton
Adrisuc not take mails Deumars, SWEDEN ana Nor
way The mails for Nassau " P will leave New York Feb.
The mails the Vest Indies via Thomas dreet,
and Porto Rca amt Venezuela direct VIII leave New FORK
Feb 10 The mls FOR chua and Japan will ieaye san Fran
Feb ID Tho mails Tor AUSTRALIA etc. VIII leave san
Francisco Feb. II.
New.TorX. Feb q 1873. r. !. JANE>, P0stmaster
Rupture, Comfort md safety
Tsses prcrsur anywhere from
pounds four without removing from The body
style u spring and supporter Call and see
ADJ L STABLE PREsSU RE" IRt - Co,
73J
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
ALBANY.
DoINGs At THE STATE CAPITAL.

DOlNGS Al iHE SlAlE CAfIlaL'
COST OF EXAMINING INSURANCE COMPANIES
COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEw-YoRK-ELECTIoN
ISGpECTogs-.TwEED's APPLICATION FOX RI
LEASE.
The Assembly adopted resolution of inquiry in
relation to money paid by insurance companies to
Gcfray the cost of examinations by the lnsur-
rance Department. bill was introduced IN
the Assembly to extend the benefits of the Col
lege of the City of New-York to students from
private schools. Bills were introduced in the Sen
ate TO provide for different method of selecting in
spectOrs of elections, and to create Police Pension
Fund. Application has been made to the Attorney
General for the release of William N. Tweed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
NO MORE DEMOCRATS NEED APPLY.
WGehin 4f0n Dispntch % The Ih.L1AlLnhla PTlss.

The subject of appointing Democrats to
prominent positions unde. the Government has been
considered in the Cabinet number of occasions, ana,
as known has always been the subject of wide difference
between the President and Il least four of his
well a large maOrir Of the Republicans OF bOlh
Houses OF Congress and the leaders of the party IN the
North and West. At last final decision mas been reached
this subject and the President has formally ntmaed
to his Cabinet nat in future he will not appoint Demo
positions Of tne character indicated lie has
always expressed his determination To operate Wltln
he ranks OF the party that elected him. and having ais
covered that the results expected from the ap ointment
Of Democrats Throughout the South not being real
lied he has determined to select competent Republicans
Tor Office wherever vacancies occur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
Rcady this Morning.
THE sEMI.wEEKLY TRIBUNE.

The issuc Of to-day contains
ENTERTAINING MISCELLANY,
CHOICE EDITORIALS
HUMoRs OF THE DAY.
RUssoTGRKIsH WAR DISPATCHES AND GENERAL
FOREIGN NEWS.
WASHINGTON AND OTHER DOMESTIC NEWS.
Letters from STAFF and other Correspondents In tho Oh
World and tho New Agricultural Department; fdi Re
port. of all the Markets, etc.
single copies sent free on application.
Price lin wrappers ready for mailing, i've cents per copy,
one copy year. IS; five copies sia ten copies and
extra f2S Postage in all FREQ TO the subscriber
Adaress THE TRIBUNE, New.York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
THE COLORADO STONE NAN.

MIR. coyANT THINKS THE EXPOSURE AN ADyERrIs-
ING SCHEME.
The following card from w. A. Conant, the
discover @ OF the Colorado Stone Man." appears III
The Daily i..:,:, OF Denver, Col, OF January 81:
COLORADO sPRISGs. Jan. 2s.-The story OF THE NEW
YORK TRIBuNE, copied in full III tO-ay's Aelrs reads
well, or would II the hand OF The advertiser not
quite apparent My story has been published In every
language and nearly every paper the globe, To which
| have nothing to add subtract The story OF THE
TRIBUNE condensed In The Chicago Times. looks and
reads like "A sharp advertising dodge of the
hiDitor II they have used my as suggested, it
may answer the PURPOSE intended, bu 1t reads wonder
fully II penned inspired by the hand OF the show.
man and intended 10 renew the excitement When I
hear what the present exhibitors have " say. to whom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
The Rer. O. r. FrorrrxoHAM. Ye,c. Torl.

The Rer. O. r. FEOTEISGHAM NerIorE.
DEAR SIR: have received your letter OF tho Cd inst,
directing m attention 10 n lengthy communication
from General John COchrane published II TIE NEW
York IGInJEE OF the % OF February, criiicisng q
portion of your biography Of Gerrit Smith. when I
read this biography coad not fail 10 notice particular
~ tie unpleasant episode in Mr Smiths life which con
sisted in his bringing a libel suit against The
Chieago Tribune. prosecuting IL furi0usly for two
years and then Withdrawing it soon we
commenced taking testimony in the case. earnestly
hoped however that the relatives OF Gcrnt Smith
would have enough common 10 let the matter rest
where you left it, and not put to the necessity Of re-
opening q controversy which ended, as between the
parties 10 it, more tnaI ten years ago
General Cocrane il pleased to Characterize rs "hcar-
say the evidence which claimed 70 possess 10 prove
Gerrit Smiths intimate and perfect knowledge Of Jonn
Browns plans at arprrs Ferry ana his ass0ca-
,sn with Brown In the preparation ard promotion
OF those plans adviser and contributor of none,
In ereto-he same being general nsrccton o! slaves,
accompanird b. violence and b'oOdshed. and not Il
mere contrvance to assist slaves from bondage.
This compels ~ 10 state taat the evidence upon which
relied was the testimony of John Brown. Jr and Fred
erck Douglass taken under oath by officers dnly author
lied and qualified - TAKE testimony for use In Circuit
of tie UGted states and IN he presence OF rh
Van Arinan. counsc!Or-at-law, Frederick H. Han,
reporter and myself one OF the defendants in the sun
then pending Copies OF tm- testimony are
necessary, though should be RELUCTANT 10
produce them without the consent OF tle Two
witnesses Drown and DOuglassl, tie occasion for
using the same in legal having passed away. II
happens, however that all the parties 10 the taking
witnesses, the lawyer, the reporter ana myself
and it Is only necessary for General Cochranc or any
other authorized person, to call upon tem to make II
You can make such use of this letter You deem
necessary TO your own vndcation. Very Iespeciinly
No Woymlsgs Hoel Washington, Feb 8. 1878.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
TnE PRESIDENTS sEREN1rY uNsHAKEN.

In conversation to-day. the President said
that all reports that he contemplated change IN MS
Cabinet were untrue Also that at present he had no
idea OF changing his Civil Service policy, or his pocy
towards the South West East He said very decidedly
that he shoUld 20 right along III the course he bad
marked out and hich pretty well understood by
the country SO far he concerned, Government
matters would along in the future as III the past
but striving always TO improve and lroh by the lessons
OF experience. While, perhaps all things were not as
satisfactory might wIsh," said the President. yet
administer the Government 10 the very best advan-
fgc with the lights before MS, the people viii ave Us
credit for good intentions at least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
RAILROAD MANAGERS CONVENTION.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The Railroad Managers
Convention to-day voted the proposition OF the CON-
missoners to apporon the special contracts equably
am ing the different lines Nineteen roads voted for and
onc Shore, against it. The Canada Southern
declined TO vote The nineteen roads refused TO enter
lain any motion for tariffs or restoration or
tie OLD unless these contracts were nrst gotten
rid OF. The following resolution was unanimously
adopted: That Messrs. Funk and Gullford lie re-
qested report the proceedings or these conferences
TO tine trunk presidents and that TINS meeting lie az
mrned to tile call OF the chairman that, pending ad-
ounmcnt. each company binds itself TO make no more
time contracts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
NIDNIGHT WEATHER REpORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
C,!DOusig far mr. Past ~ Hours.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, l Il. m.-Ihc barometer
IA highest but falling, Ia The Middle States Tho storm
last night III the West Gulf States has moved into
Tennessee and the Ohio Valley. Ram has fallen III the
South and Southwest Elsewhere clear Ct partly cloudy
weather his prevailed. The Temperature" has fallen,
with norihery winds west OF the Mississippi and the
Upper Lake Region Elsew here IL has Tlscn with south
eIly wi.rs.
Indications.
For the Middle Atlantic States clear weather,
followed by nncoasing coudncss and rain east 10 south
winds and falling barome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
THE LIEDERKRANZ BALL.
PREVIOUS MAsoUERADEs ExCELLED.

LIVELY AND SPARKLING WITHOUT COARsENEsS-
GREAT VARIETY OF COSTUMES.
The annual masked bali of the Liederkranz So
ciety, at the Academy of Music last Dight was a
greater success that any of its predecessors. Tho
attendance was very large and the costumes were
varied and attractive Special efforts were made to
render the ball this year more brilliant than ever
bpfore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
MARINE DISASTER AT GRAvEsEND.

LONDON' IHuIsudy, FLU z, i6Ios
A Lloyd's dispatch from Gravesend says:
"The steamer Merlin for Bordeaux into collision
o'clock evening with the Anchor Line steamer
Utopia from New-York The Utopia struck forward
OF rigging the starbOrd side. Her fore compare
nent is full of Attempts will be made to Tighten
her."
THE STEAMER UTOPIA CUT DOWN.
LONDON. Friday Feb. 8, 1873
The British steamer Utopia, before reported
in collision with the Merlin, cut down to
the waters edge, and now moorcd to buoy OF
GraYesend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
COLONEL INGERsoLL MIsREpREsENTED.

COLONEL 1NbEhSOiL MlSiNEIhEoLNlLD'
10 the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: / see that pamphlet editions of my
lectures are advertised and sold In your city, These
pamphlets are filed with most frghiful ana laughabe
pistakes-wih things said and never will say.
either In this weird the world TO come. The best
things said are left out, worst things did not
are IN several times. In short time shall publish
them myself correctly, and In u substantial form
Yours truly, L. u. NoLhsoLL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08

Warrington Dispatch to The Pttl0de mia Times. :
The President is not as tr;sfaqui i'll his mind
regarding his relations with the Senate has been repre-
sented Several gentlemen who have him lately say
that he is considerably annoyed at The course OF the SEN
ate IN the matter OF nominations, and has decided TO
make this time forward. few changes possible
The Republican senators continue to keep aOOf from the
White House and the record shows that very few are IN
the habit of calling on the President for anything.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
MOTHER WANTED FOR THE DOLLAR OF THE
DADDIES.
Tbe k1f0

The gIut OF silver las made It appearance as
iar vest as Minnesota, and the merchants are com
planning oft all over the State. By Of cheering
thein up. The Cincinnati. Commercial explains ~ them
tnat Is all OWING TO the fact that the machinery
OF tne MINT ana OF the whole Treasury Department is
an te hanus OF persons unfreDdly to syeF' that IL,
mere " cooiness between them aud silver. Feeling
lonesome ana irlendess, accordingly, In Washington
lodges In the tls and vaults sad and sorrowfn Put
hind hearts In charge OF the Mint and the Treasury
who would sme silver and receive it, and n wnnid
stay 10 that neghborh0od and not bother this merchant
elsewhere The cold and cynical "goidites" will prob
ably deny that money cTculaes by love and friend.
thp, but the Lively Chicago and Cincinnati naDcicrs
Know better This suggests the question whether we
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
LATEST SNIP NEWS.
DOMESTIC PORTS.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. Arrived, steamships WilDamsorT
WIetts, Cuelse1; H. wiling, Her BALTIMORE. Cleared
steamship IL. =. Cav, P.ersOD, Baltimore. , -,
SAVANNAH, Feb 7.-AITlved, steamship Geo Appold Dai
tllUrc.
(For other ShiD Ners see Third PdJs.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08

TRIBUNE OFFICE. Foo 3, a. ma steady fall OF air
pressure took place yesterday though not very rapid
the sky remained mostly clear. The temperature
rose considerably. and lost little OF the advance at late
hour. The moisture of the air l. Increasing.
For this city aud vicinity, patty cloudy, followed
by and threatening weather may be expected,
eliminating ia rain by or before Tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
.MiKKIEU.

UAXTUNAUSTIN-At Christ Church, Stratford. Conn., on
the 9th The Rev Charles H. Strong John X llax-
un of tins city Lucy, daughter oil Thomas Austin
PHEIPs-PELI-Feb g. 1878, az St. ThOmass Church. by
tie Rev. Morgan. hares Hairs Phelps OF Boston, 10
Eleanor Livingston daughter OF John A. Pel esq OF tAs
city.
TAILOR-BRYSON-At Philadelphia on wednesday. Feb.
T. 1873 william Nelson McVickar. Medical In
spcctOr John y Taylor L. :. NJ ana Belle, daughter OF
Commodore Andrew BTysOD l. :. \. No cards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08

OF the dOubtfuI' Is IIOIH IIIH'Ia IIUM UHIU o
are from Pcnnsylyauia 8 from NcwYork. This is on
the basis of the vote for the Mathews resolution Per
haps some who believe IN the Nations right to pay silver
do not believe In The policy Again. the veto OF The P9es
dent might bring some OF th, Sc who earnestly sp
port hm Ia his policy towards the ouln 20 their sens, g.
This is especially appcf lie 10 Charles Foster and other
Ohioans sui again. punctuaity and work OF the part
OF the gold bugs may assemble all their men when Ii
few mernbers side absent OF 80 votes
only 81 are necessary sustain No effort ought
20 untred 10 defeat those who assaii the National
honor u a. CoNANi'
Wiachester. Mass, Feb. A, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
THE DOMINION PARLIAMENT.

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 1.-The Dominion FAR
lament was opened O'Clock by the Speaker Of the
Senate who requested the House OF Commons to elect
Speaker After some discussion, Mr. L. w Anglien was
reelected Sneaker by vote os 1l6 TO 54 The formal
openpg OF Parliament will take place tomorrow alter
noon when the GOvernor-General will deliver speech
iron fhG Thrnna.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
HENRY STANLEY HONORED.

LONDON, Frlday FED. 3 1873.
Henry NJ. Stanley delivered lecture before
the English Geographical Society last evening. The
audience which was very brilliant included the Prince
OF Wales many OF tine foreign ambassadors and the lead
ing scientific men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
THE FRENCH SENATORIAL ELECTION.

VERSAILLES, IHUHsuay, FtU z, 1910
The Senate again balOted for Life Sena-
tor to I'll the vacancy occasoned by the death OF Gen.
era dAuree de Paadines. The Duke Decazes obtained
122, and NJ. Victor Lefra nc. l27 votes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08

LIVE AND LEAHN.-Vicar's daughter And
why did Aaron make "a golden calf 4" sharp Child ol
ThTee-andahaif Please, Miss, because he hadn't got
enough gold ~ make q w."-lJudy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08

Treasury, aed not only, bu. Inothersl In fact
does not one need TO be mother 10 know now 10
manage silver and make the afeciiOnate and faithful
currency which The Commercial says 1t is sure to be-
come, il not harshy tIeatedl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
NOT A BAD IDEA.

fTOHl TIC PHIIuNfTDNu INHULFFF
he greatest apparent need OF the country at
present Ia the passage by Congress OF sixteenth amend
ment TO The Constitution, not to authorize women 10
make spectacle OF Themselves at the polls but 10 de
Clare that Congress shall hold its sessions not O'ener
Than once In two years The ccuatry will vote sOldy 70
adopt such amendment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08

PROFESSIONAL RIGHTs.-Lady : "Sixpenee Is
great al too much to charge for sweeping my door
step. generally only give the little boys twopence'
Arab AmatO0rs mum! amatoors"-lfun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08

I'm times IL is to make money and
quicker method tnal to invest few hun
dollars in stock speculation Alex Co
II Wai-st reliable and experienced brokers' and have
realizing fortunes for many OF ter custom
ers. Their Wee.ly Financial Report Is sent nee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
THE BLAND BILL IN TIE HOUSE.


TO the EDITOR Of RE Tribune.
SIR: Is there not possibility that n veto Of
the Bland bill be sustained in the Lower House As
there will be more than 292 votes cast owing TO the
absence Of Mr. Raney of South Carolina, only 9o votes
are necessary. Every member from New -England ex-
cept General Butler OF Massachusetts, ana Mr. Phelps of
Connecticut. is the side OF public honor. OF New
Works SO members only aie Ito my knowledge in
favor OF the Bland bill At least 27 opposed Messrs
Bliss Camp and Benedict have yet voted PeHnsyl-
vania will furnish O. possibly Is, nays. In addition
have the following scattered votes: / Davis from
California (Bisbeel from Florida; Oaudor from
Georgia; from Lousinana; (swann) from Maryland
3 from Michigan from Minnesota l from Missouri !;
5 from New-Jersey; from Ohio; 1 from Orel on /
from South Carolina; from Texas; and from Virginia.
Tho vote against the bill would then he:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
THRIVE IOrAt oUSrRVATIOV.
lHOERS: Morning.
Nlglit.

1hissram cfy tenns OF
divisions Il tn- Tor the :. hours
preceding nlngh white represents the otea.on
. during thlsr nyun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

I have written for information the public may hea
further of the matter W. A. CoNAsr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-08

Al Notice, OF M,Hrlagcs must BE- imdoTsea w'.a fai
sGme and address.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

hell, not like dead flies, but without
taking the trouble even to kill them,
aud gloating aud laughing over their
eternal misery, is not such . heaven as
I want to 60 to. The doctrine is too
horrible. I can not believe it, and
won't. They say the saints 10 heaven
are so happy that they do not mind the
torments ,of the damned in hell; but
What sort Of saints must they be who
could bs happy while looking down
upon the horrors Of the bottomless pit?
They don't mind they're safe-thsy're
happyl What would the mother think
of the sixtsou.year- daughter who,
when her infant was lying dead in the
house, should come dancing and sing
ing into the parlor. and exolaim, "Oh!
I'm so happy mothsrl I don't care
for the dead baby In the coffin r.
Would she not be shooked2 And 10
with this doctrine; and by the blood
of Christ I deuosnoe it; by the wounds
10 His hands and His side, I abhor it ;
by His groans and agony, I abhor and
denouuce it as tho most hideous night
mare Of theology" a
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
The Poor aientle,nan.

There are more young American men
in the peuiteutiariaA Of this country
learning trades than there are outside
of them. The principal cause OF this
is that we are educating our young men
for gentlemen en-trying to make lawyers, !,
preachers, doctors and clerks out OF
material that nature intended for
blacksmiths, brioklayers, carpenters, /,
tailors, and other honest "hewers Of
wood and drswers Of water 1t is o
mistake, and big one, to teach our
boys and girls to believe that to labor
is disgraceful, and to do nothing tor q
living is more becoming the society in
which they expect to move and haye
the respect Of. Hang such q society !
It is rotten to the core to day, and
there's many mems sons and daughters
who are now being educated 70 play
the parts of leading lady and walk.
ing gentlemen in the great drama OF
life, who will light out for the poor
house or a penitentiary before they
have played their parts and the cur.
tain drops. Go to work. a''
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
HoalthluIness Of Milk.

If any one wishes to grow fsshy. q
piut of milk taken before retiring at
night will soon cover the sorswniest
bones. Although nowadays we see q
good many aeshy females, there are
many lean and lsnk ones who sigh tor
the fashionable measure Of plumpness,
and who would be vastly improved in
health and appearance could their
figure be rounded with good, solid
flesh. Nothing is more coveted by
thin women than a full figure, and no.
thing will rouse the ire and provoke
the scandal Of the "clipper builds as
the consciousness Of plumpness in arr
val. In cases of fever and summer
complaint, milk is now given with ex-
celleut results. The idea that milk IS
"ieverish" has exploded, and it is now
the physicians great reliance in bring
ing through typhoid patients. or those
iu too low q state to be nourished by
solid food. It is mistake to scrimp
the milk pitcher. Take more milk and
buy less meat. Look to your milkman.
have large sized. we'll. filled milk pitch
ers on the table each meal, and you al.
40 will have sound flesh and save doc.
tors bills.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
A Grand hall as Browasvslle.

BROWNSVILLE. Tex, Jan. 3-Gen.
Canales and military officers and Fed
eral employees in Matamoras gave
New Years ball at the theatre in Mita-
moras, which was apparently rendered
as an evidence Of good will aud friend
ship to Inhabitants of both sides OF tho
Rio Grapde. A large number OF Unit
ed States army and navy officers were
present, as well as several United
States Civil Service officers, and citl-
zens Of the two nationalities commlngl-
ed in most harmonious friendship. as
If 10 border questions bad ever existed
to mar the snjoymeni The hall was a
graad success.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
SLOWLY. sUREL
by JOHN sowRlnu.

I've watched and watched. and seen how slowly
Great truths emsncipate tho mind;
Even sunbeaus. though so bright and holy,
A tardy course thro' darkness And,
And yet feel and know securely
That light will force its onward way; ,...
Aud out OF night bring morning surely
Morn, Frightening into perfect day.
As from the acorn, lingering ages
Are needful for the oak to grow
wisdom's unread, unopened pages,
Will be revealed, though lsts and slow
Be not inpatient! Ged-protected. 9'-
Uphas,ing. but unresting still.
All 10 impelled--snd all directed
BY uis eternal. changeless will. . 7