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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

NEW BILL.--We have received Senator
Windows new bill for extension Of the
Northern Pacific Grant, which is to take
the place of Mi'chells bill reported from
the senate committee on railroads. Win.
dom's bill was referred by unanimous con
sent TO committee on public lands, thus
placing it beyond The reach of Mitchell
management. The bill is good
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

A MisHAP. "A small child of A. Biuuard
Esq.,, while playiu" on the platform span.
ming the Lewiston ditch in from, Of their
dwelling on Monday and gazing IL, the
water. oy some unknown cause was pre-
eip'tated into the water. and was imme.
di~'e'y carried under the platform. Far
tuna'eiy was discovered by q. C. Bunn-ll
Esq who ran immediately to the place
raised plank of the platform and tn.
child was rescued withoua further injury
than wetting. Had 10 one seen her :. i,
Ia the mus, have drowned.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

PAaDoSsD j. ". McLysle, who was
convicted ut the October term Of the cour,
In this county Of the crime of appropria.
ting government property to his own use.
and sentenced to the peni,entiary for
two years, on a petition unanimously
signed by the citizens Of this vicinity. has
been psrdoned by the President and orders
for his release have been sent TO Boi Sc
City, and he AS We learn, is now at liberty.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

PEoL,FIc.-Geo. Underwood is the To-
tunatc owner OF II young COW not quite ,
years old which 10 the mother of 5 calves.
When not quite two years old she pro-
duccd two calves, AMI this Spring when
not quite 3 years old she produced three
more. How is that for high in North
Idaho
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20


The FisniSG PAEry-To which we allu.
led last week returned on Friday night 10
Lewiston. l, consisted Of Capt. Trour
aud the Purser of the Almota. Mr.. Burie
and wife, Mr.. Smith. Gen. McMcken, Lot,
Virgins aud Mr.. Boyd. They reached
the ranch of Shissler l. Sizes at nhou,
IL O'Clock A. NJ. and all were hosti-
tAbly entertained By Shisslrr i Sirrs WIN
seemed to do all in their power to max.
their ripa pleasant one They wen,
to the lake and spent about three hours in
trout fishing, dnring which time the party
caughi abou, 200 fue lake trout. The day
MAS quite raw and windy, aud onsiderable
snow was apparent about the lake and the
water somewhat high and very cold. hence
their snccessin fishing was better than they
had expected. A little incident occurred
worth relatatng. Our friend Bnrrell who.
by the waysis travelling for his health
became induced to step off log very sud
d My into the lake CON, letely eubmerging
him. BY dexterous movements b.. su .
expected bath, and presented himself be-
fore his wife in quite dripping plight an d
none too comfortable from the low t~mpera-
lure ct the water. He only hacked ,hp hot,
bath to make things evenly balanced, and
eHange OF raimrnt som riyhr-,l thing.
! He thinks this sudden immersion will i'm
prove his health. Int lie does 40, visit, i,
generally understood that he fully believes
| IN involuntary immersion in the ice water
of mountain lake early in the month Of
| Aprii The whole party re.nrned highly
| pleased with what they saw in aud aiou,
the lake. aud TIE view of the coua,ry from
that point, their success in fishing. and
| the courteous treatment they received
from Messrs. Shis>lcr 4 Siers, and ii Is
reasonable to expect that their report OF
| heir trip will induce other parties to risi,
| he lake later in the season. The scenery
| Is there. the 6sh are there. the game is or
the mountain in close proximity enough
10 attract health and pleasure seeking par.
ties irom any part of the country.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

IIusrIxa We learn that Geo. j. Dick
in-on Eco has been taking "A hunt near
the south fork of Salmon river. md tnnnd
deer quite plenty, and succeeded 10 killing
several. He has now returned 10 Wnrrens
and reporis very little snow there on the
9th inst. .4- t-5
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

LEWISTON FcRNIsiiEs CANDIDATE. The
Democratic State Convention of Oregon
have unanimously placed in nomination
f,r Gov. ". ". Thayer, Esq. T. lawyer
now rrac.icing in Portland. Mr. Thnyv,
was for several years n successful attorney
practising in Lewiston /. T. We arc glad
to know that his advent with the peupl.
oi Oregon has won TO- him the confidence
they have tins tnrusted to him, and We
believe Ire will make as upright ~ govern
or AS tie Democrats could have selected il
case t!.ey can elect him.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

In Town We ho'ice in town this week
j. T higgins, Fl. G. Brown and N. Rudolph
and family from Canvas Prairie. The lat
ter left on the Faxon Tuesday morning
Also Joseph Dehurhe from Spokane.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

On A LOOK OUT. Among the passengers
on the Annie Faxon, on Sunday nigh, wns
Joseph Loew-ngart. Esq, from Por,Ia"h
who il on n look over the country in search
Of good point to locate in business.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

ELgcrIoN In WAsHlSaroS.-We have so
far received but few returns from the cleo
tion in Washington, not enough to deter
mine who is successful. The vote was
light.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

Solid TEurns.-S g. Reed Esq. vice
president ofthc o. s. Y. Company. mas
told some incontrnver,ihle facts in relation
10 his company which we publish this
week. Give credit where creii; is due.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

CoSE Below Gen. Wheaton Of the
Lapwai post, has gone to Portland TO meet
his family.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

SxEDs.-J. Alexander has jnst received
a large quantity of tesh garden aud grns,
seeds which he offers for sale, aud war
rants good.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

Auction to-day, property Of Jane, Gage 5
&decensed $50
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

NEW YORK. April IA telegram
Is received at ths Sheriff. Office statin.
WIN: ". Tweed died in his room, III
Ludlow F,ree' Jail at noon to dav.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

ARRIVED. NJ. II. Sprhgue and chill,
dr-n arrived here on the steamer Annie
Faxon last Sunday evening.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

nARTIES WHO KNOW THAT THEIR
accounts ars long past du. will confer u
favor by calling and making settlement ap1
payment. ] am selling goods eAeap and neca
the nopV due ne In my business.
2r-2v. G. G. BvywslL.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

WAIrsBUR0 riMEs.- When your CORES
pendent nssails North Idaho why do you
withhold your exchange?
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20
District Court.
THURSDAY. April 18th.

W A. Curry VS. II. Critics, on motion
of plaintiffs counsel and upon terms and
upon aft iavit, plaintiff was allowed to
file an amended complaint.
Il. Evarra vs. Il Evarra. defendant
withdraws stipulation and answer aud
suffers default, and II. ~Squier is ap-
pointed referee to take testimony.
Shissler 4 Sires VS. w. NJ Fee, cause
heard by he court without jury, and
judgement for plaintiffs ordered in nc
cordancc with 6udipg of court on file.
John 4. Campbell VS. Mary Campbell.
ease dismissed upon payment Of costs by
plaintiff
APRIL 18th.
Martin Anderson admitted citizen
f the United States.
Geo. \. Manning VS. p. II. Howe.
tried by jury, continuing into the 18th
IF April, aud verdict and judgement for
plaintiff in the sum of 500.
Johu Stahl vs. D. McElwce. Judge
'nent and decree for plaintiff for $780,.
OF aud costs.
John Slahi VS. D. McElwee, Judge
ment and decree for plaintiff IN the sun
Of S467.72 and costs.
APRIL 18th.
John Brearly vs. Bunker & Ankeny
on motion answer of defendant Bunkri
stricken out, and be allowed to file anew
APRIL 10Th.
John Brcarly VS. Bunker d Ankeny
defendant Bunker filed 10 amended an
swcr and suffered judgement for plain
tilt by default.
APRIL 18th.
Frank Evarra VS. Rosa Evarra. re-
port Of referee, and decree of divorc,
granted up,u said report.
W. A. Curry rs II. Critics, amended
complaint aud answer filed. and II
Spuers appointed referee and account
between che parties ordered to be sub
nlitted to hi,n.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

CBAxGE - Dr.. Mcclellan who for
sometime past has hcen stationed At lap
wal. and who has praciiced somewhat
in this city and won many friends, left on
the Fuxou for Vauronver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

WAXING llor.-The war between Gov
Brayman, and some Of the officials i,
Southern Idaho is waxing hotter aud NOR,
hot .+......s
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20
SEEDS, SEEDS.
GARDEN SEEDS

EROwN AND FOR SALE AT THE
VI Wala Walla seed Garden. Finest qua ity
on,'n SEEDS SO per pound. Send for Illus
trated cats que and price lit. Gsrden miles
south OF xallA Wslla. ADDRESS,
GEoxss Sra sRHrT,
iS-1n Walla Wafia W.T.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20
TIL II II H Il Il e IL.
l. Q CAL tNTELIIG EN- G e

THANKS to Mr.. Dunwsll for pie, plant.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

Now,s YorRtuAScg to visit Almoia aut
have good time. See the Excursion n"
tice.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

THAyKs-We are under obligations 10
VIM. Srhi,ers, Steward Of the Faxon for
late Cregonsa1.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

PORTLAND has experienced another fire
With a loss OF about $4,000.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20
Germany Ready to Help Austria.
German Efforts for Peace.

LONDON. April IA correspond
ent at ST. Petcrburgsays: N"twi,hstaud.
ing the gloomy news Of leading Russia
newspapers it is believed in official cir
cles that the Congress will shortly meet
Germany has nut abandoned the inten.
ton OF using her influence iu favor d
neacp
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20
Austrla's View. Presented.

A Vienna dispatch states bat Austria
in written statement Of her views
VIII ch was sen: to St. Petersburg, not
only insisted on the European character
# the questions at issue but distinctly
rejected the idea Of Il separate settle
nenf
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20
Turkey Issues a Circular.

CoNsrANTINopLE, April 12.-The
porte has issued circular to it's repre-
sentatives abroad. 1t recognizes the
treaty of San Stefano as the result OF
the reverses sustained by Turkey in the
ate war, and expresses a determination
to carry out the terms OF the treaty. bu,
declares the or!c would nevertheless
'eGard as opportune any modification,
which might be made by the benevolen,
intervention OF the powers and m"dera
ton of Russia. The circular concludes
by stating that whatever may be the is
,ue nj the present negotiaii,.ns. the porte
pledges itself to carry out the PROJECTED
reforms.
CoxslpEaED -Wnshington, L. - Til,
Senate committee on pu lie lands to-da,
agreed TO take mp Windam's Northern Pa
citc bill next Tuesday aud hear argument
| in It's favor from Col. Gray. attorney, m,
| Billings, director OF the railroad Co. Thu
arguments will be mainly on behalf Of ia,
railroad eompnny having entire control Q
| its ldud grants.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20

FINDER THE REVISED STATUTES or
~ the United States, Sections 1854. 31$3.
1888. and $3.50. every person enxAgsd % my
business. avocation, or employment, which res.
ders bin liable to . special tax. Il required ~
procure aud piucs and keep eowspic2ossly u H.
esfatiishmsnt o. place IF tnsi~sss ! srAaP dsncs.
ing the payment Of said special tax Tor he
special-tsx year beginning May !. 1875. 0se-
tion 3244, Revised Statutes. designates Whsare
liable TO special tax. return. o. prsssrl ~
on Form u. il also required ~ ias Of every
person liable TO special tax % Alloys. Nbvsrs
psnat,ies ara prescribed for non.eomplianee wtth
the foregoing rsqui' ements. o. for continuias 4
business after April 81. 1878. without payment
Of tax.
Application should be made to COLUMBUS
WALKER, Deputy Collector Of Intsrnal Rave
nue.. ut Lewiston. r. T. xl-Sv.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-04-20
LATE TELEGRAMS.
Hopeful of Peace.

LONDON April 1.-THE tone Of
comments on the political crisis is much
more hopeful. The conviction is that
Russia is rreparingto accept Germany's
help to get out of the present dead lock,
by such concessions US will secure a
meeting OF the congress. At Vienna
Prince G"rtschakoffs reply created an
impression Of Russia willingness 10 fud
an acceptable method for opening ne.
gotiations. This moderate spirit is be.
iieved to be in great measure due to
the altered tone of the comments Of the
German, French and Italian press and
politicians concerning the treaty of San
Stetano, which prints to the probabil
ny OF Russia instead Of England being
isolated III case Of rupture.
Germany Ready to Help Austria.
The Post publishes the foll wing
dispatch from Berlin: Germany has
not only refused Russa's request to
guarantee the neutrality Of Austria ia
the event Of war but is further report
ed to h i've declared that she is prepared
to interfere if any attempt is made to
hinder Austria from protecting her in
tcres.s.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-03
BIENVILLE PARISH,

Representative, T. J. Hightower.
For Parish Judge, d. F. Head.
For Sheriff, G. P. Whitlow. -.
For Coroner, Henry Pool.
For Police Jurors-Ward 1, B. L.
Durrett; ward 2, G. N. Ards; ward
3, L. n. Warren; ward 4, T. j. Mar.
tin; ward 5, d. NJ. Simmons; ward 6,
w. M. Caldwell. a7+15' FF."
For Justices Peace-Ward 1, DR.
G. @. Butler; ward 2, E. n. HartwclI:
ward 3, A. d. Hammett; ward 4, U.
n. Page; ward 5, j. Warren; ward
6, r. B. Easily. ., .e :
For ConstableS-Ward 1. VIM
Graham; ward 2. Eugene Courtney;
ward 3, Levi Hiuson; ward 4, q. F
Thomas; ward ., +. Murphy; wart
6, A. w. Bishor. A
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Democratic Tickets.
BOSSIER PARISH.

For Representative. j. G. Vance.
For Parish Judge, I. N. Braden.
For Sheriff, Il. E. Wyche.
For Coroner, j. w. Martin.
For Police Jurors-Ward l, e. s.
Dortch; ward 2, N. c.. Brownlee;
ward ,, j. J. Mears; ward 4, w. B.
Boggs; ward 5, Thomas Lyles; ward
6, John w. Rains.
For Justices of Peace-Ward 1,
Elan S. Dortch; ward 2, Thomas I.
Land, jr.; ward 5, P. 4. Gilmer; ward
4, 81. l.. Wheeler; ward 5, Rufus
Sibley; ward 6, A. McClanahan and
Joseph L. Biggs.
For Constables-Ward 1, L. F.
Phillips; ward 2, T. s. Land; ward 8,
Henry II. Williams; ward 4, A. J,
Boggs; ward 5, P. Cook Broom; ward
6, Lewis B. Kelly and w. B. Rascoe
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CLAIBORNE PARISH.

For Representatives, }. FL. Hay
and w. G. Martin. iaff t. |
Parish Judge, "A. Richardson. !
For Sheriff, III. w. kirkpatrick.
For Police Jnrors-Ward /, G. j.
Cargile; ward 2, w. L. Cakes; ward
3, w. s. Copeland; ward 4, }. H.
Curry; ward 8, NJ. Hulse; ward 6, Z.
A. Watson; ward Z, A. I. Nelson;
ward S, I'll. A. Lewis. f,a!g1@ =
For Justices Peace-Ward l, w.
NJ. Spears; ward =, 0. A. Smith;
ward 3, John Brooks; ward 4, j. o.
Knishten; ward 5, w. F. Bridges;
ward 6, w. G.. Knighten; ward Z, J.
Ferguson and j. w. Willis; ward 5,
ID. A. j. Caruthers.
For Constables-Ward l.. VIM
Mcdonald; ward 9, W. II. Mckenzie;
ward 3, John Gibson; ward 4, X. Nj.
Lee; ward 5, J. L. Dutton; ward e.
Fred. Spurlock; ward Z, j. T. Otis
and j. F. Moreland; ward 8, II. L
McClendon. n u.ge9.
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Democratic Executive Committees
WEBSTER.


L. 2. Grigsby, James Miller, DIR.
Wise, John Slack, Charles J. Gray /,
f. Crawford Hodges, N. j. Sandlin,
DIR. d. B. Hamilton, President) L.
M. Turner, T. r. Geren, (Secretary)
G. L. Mcdonald, s. J. Harrell, g. NJ.
Turner, Il. j. Mckemon, w. w.
Mccoy, A. j. Colbert, E. f. Lewis.
CLAIBORNE.
J. Z. Meadors, (President) ID. L.
Hayes, (Secretary) w. M. Spears,
w. L. Oakes, q. w. Fuller, J. II
Curry, A. L. Atkins, J.F. Heard,
DIR. I'll. A. Lewis. ~ 81
|. t BIENVILLE. $50 -
3. P. Edwards, (President j. G.
Brice, W. B. Colbert, j. A. Dorman,
A. B. Sbehee, Il. A. Morgan, A. ID
Loe. .ft a
BOSSIER.
E. S. Dorth, L. B. Phillips, Fl. w
Ogden, (President) w. r. Pratber
S. II. Sibley, j. n Bryan, John J
Swindle, w. A. Stroud, Secretary
w. G. Burt, Thomas Lyles, DR.. W
J. Mobley.( Assistant Secretary d
| Barnacastle.
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We again urge it upon our peo-.
pie that this is the most impor-
tant election ever held in the
State of Louisiana and any in
difference may be fatal to the
very best interests Of the State,
and as the victory is within our
grasp if We will only rally to the
standard of our party, we will
forever free ourselves from the
tyranny and oppression which
has SO long been the ruin of our
common country.-[Southron OF
Sabine.
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~ For the want of a nail,
the shoe was lost; for the want
Of a shoe the horse was lost; for
the want of a horse, the rider was
lost; for the want of a rider the
battle was lost; and for the loss
Of the battle, the nation was lost.
For the want Of a vote, the State
may be lost. REGISTER and
VOTE.
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If St. Paul were again to ap-
pear on earth, since all the
multifarious denominations of
Christians would claim him,
which would he choose? The
apostle James shall answer !:
"Pure religion and undefiled be-
fore God and the Father, is this:
to visit the fatherless and widows
in their affliction, and to keep
unspotted from the world. -
[Colton. @
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WEBSTER PARIbH.
For Representative. j. j. Carter.
For Parish Judge, r. G. Drew.

IOL leCpACSCHtdGlNO % q u o"FOOA'
For Parish Judge, r. G. Drew.
For Sheriff, w. n. COLLINS.
For Coroner, VIM. Life. ID
For Police Jurors-Ward /, John
Slack; ward 2, JAS. l.. Taylor; ward
3, Nj. Sandlin; ward 4, Capt. I. w.
Randle; ward 5, G. B. Hetlin. ra.l
For Justices Pcace-Ward /, L.
Fl. McEachen; ward 2, Tim. Oakley;
ward 3, James Ford; ward 4, S. +.
Goode and M. G. Smith; ward 5, Q.
L. NOles.
For COnstables-War,l 1, j. M.
Burns; ward 2, Robert Frazier; ward
3, &C. Walker; ward 4, E.C. Bright,
Il. w. Bishop; ward 5, James Minis
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Republican Responsibility.


political contest which is now
approaching it is of the utmost
importance that the responsible
ity for the present state of affairs
should be fully and faily under
stood. The utter bankruptcy Of
more than third of our busi-
ness men; the verge Of bankrupt
cy on which at least a third more
stand; the Improbable business
which even the solvent ones are
doing, are subjects which de-
mand the serious consideration
OF every man who is entitled to
exercise the highest prerogative
of freeman-the casting of the
ballot. Hundreds of thousands
OF men are idle-eating up the
savings of their past industry or
living on municipalities or the
charity Of their friends and
neighbors. Respectable men,
the fathers and providers for
happy families of six years ago,
are tramping the country, losing
their manhood, their love of
home and family, and creating
a class of criminals and vaga-
bonds-at once a blight on the
country, a reproach to the once
honored name of American citi-
zen, and a deep damning dis
grace on the lawmakers who
would have us call them states
men. This condition of affairs
has been brought on slowly, but
none the less surely, by the ope-
ration of vicious national laws,
bearing on every productive in
terest of the whole country. For
| the passage of these laws but a
single party has been in power,
and it only can be held respon-
| sible for their enactment and
enforcement, and that party is
the Republican. We propose to
hold them to the full measure OF
that responsibility. We do no,
intend that in the terrible strug-
gle which the people must make
for a return to a prosperous con
dition, that the Republican par
ty managers shall escape sin
gle iota of their just dues for the
condition of bankruptcy, begga
ry, theft, defalcation, forgery
and the crime which hangs like
a nightmare over the country
threatening to destroy our insti
tutions, as it has our prosperity
The great organ of Republican
ism, the N. Y. Times, has already
published the decree that ths
farmers must be dispossessed o
their farms, and the farmers O
to-day become the tenants of to
morrow. The great corruption
list of the Union Pacific Railroad
who controls the N. Y. Tribune
says he would give a million dol
lars to put Grant back in th'
White House. The corruption
and bribery and ring-rule of th'
Grant regime are an everlasting
disgrace to an honest people
We must look these m after
fairly in the face. Before cast
ing another ballot let ever,
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Let there be no lack of inter

Let there be no lack of inter
est in registration. Let every
one work in earnest from now
until the election. The redemp-
ton of the State has cost US too
much hard labor for it to have
been expended in vain.-Shreve-
port Standard.
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kjcuIe of Sacred Things.

i tpg at'hings once esteemed
i Ii, which finds constant eS-
d liou in ordinary eonversa-
and too often in the public
,als. There are some human
!, I;ons that involve solemn
tsries. and that ought al
Ito be held exempt from
l. and ridicule. Religion
Eiage, and the family are
Of them. The first involves
[sst that overshadow all
s-interests that are i'm
,pr.bly superior to all other
Is in life, and to life itself
AsA
) there is, perhaps no single
i an teing living, possessed
I,ruest and intelligent relig-
lconvictions who would not
4 .hor than surrender them,
! lother relations of marriage
] 1.-The family, seem like parts
he other-sclemn parts OF
greater mystery. If there is
hing sacred under the sun,
bese things are entitled to
!. ect. But all are too often
!. subject oftlippant ridicule.
being critical, the age has
me sceptical; and from be-
eertical, it has become ir-
[ nj. 1t stands in awe of
/ ing it mocks at all things.
riage is, particularly, a sub
lof satire, ARID when it is un-
by phases sre brought be-
the public by suits for di-
ei in the courts, they are
lied with mesriless l~vity and
!, cae, The pitable weakness
! f human nature that unfor-
, Ate marriages develop are
ked at, and held up to the
/ slar gaze as if the inexpres'
j misery they involve were
| Inbjects of sports, instead OF
! hg causes for sympathy and
III. A "rich divorce trial' is
tarded, both by the newspa.
Band their readers as a sensa.
of the first order, and il
pr fails to be worked up
b minute and elaborate in.
fry, so as to have the great
possible dramatic effect. The
cy" and interesting" reve'
lons it yields are either dis.
ping or sorrowfol, and fire,
eatly both. They consist ot
nes, quarrels, broken hopes
: bleeding hearts-griefs tha,
Te no solace, and disappoint
fnts that the world yields ne
let for. Yet all these arr
sad with malignant particu
'y before the eyes of a public
nas no concern in them, ani
a'ed with jeers and SCOTS. Il
hy wonder, then, that these
portant relations of religion
hages and family, so essen
TO the veal of the state an6
Tue conference of society
ald be gradually losing thei,
aorlty and that men should
seeking for some substitute.
'nem. And is it a wonder
mat, as this authority O
fsllty grows weaker, levity