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The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05
Bogus Certiacates.

II is no vile drugged stuff, pretending to
be made of wonderful foreign ro-ts. barks,
of pretended miraculous cures. but simple
pure, effective medicine, made of well known
valuable remedies, that furnishes its own
certificates by its cures. We refer to Hop
Bitters, the purest and best of medicines.
See Truths and Proverbs in another
c0iuru0
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05

The Centaur L;niments are of two kind
The White is for the human family; the Yell
low is for horses, sheep and other animals
Testimonials of the effects produced by these
remarkable preparations are wrapped around
every bottle, and may be procured of any
druggist, or by mail from the office of the
Centaur Company, 46 Dey street, New York
city.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05
(uu5tticura
THE GREAT SKIN CURE.
EEnsalIibIy Cures.
: Es,salIibIy Cures.

MIsRS WEEKS Potter pss and Chemists
from the wortca caseo r ndruf. - -
s crem f thecu "a
Eup
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05

Lafayette Courier: The example of the
Fort Wayne lottery, or perfumery rsfiie, as
it is facetiously termed by its victims. is
contagious. Every Masonic lodge in the
State that can buy spawned horse or q
for grand drawing" Five have come to
time, and the back counties yet to hear
from
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05

Csrbo;ine, deodorized extract of petro-
leum, the only article that will restore hair
on bald heads, is an elegant dressing, and
contains not a particle OF lead, sulphur or
other poisonous drugs Sold by druggists.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05
SPECIAL FsoT,cE9.

Nothing can exceed the folly and stupidity
of those who submit to the pangs of the vari-
Gus forms and complications of rheumatism
and gout, by which they tortured and dis
abled when they can, by one or two applica-
tions OF Giles Liniment 1odide of Ammonia,
obtain instantaneous and permanent relief.
Chew Jackson's Best sweet navy tobacco.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05

{ ]
A wonderful place is rinsjss, about 30
miles southeast of Mission Camp. The
mountains have one face OF bard, smooth
granite All the water falling upon this
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05
A YOUNG LaDY'S STORY:


Messrs. WEEKS 4 POTTER: Dear Sirs-En-
closed find one dollar for a box OF CUTICURA,
which is doing wonders for me. 1 have been
troubled exceeding wit salt Rheum my
face for six years Have had the best doctors
vicinity affords: have taken at least
twenty-five bottle OF "blo1d syrup" have
drank OF several mineral springs all to no
purpose, and when your CUTIcCRA was
advertised my father sent for a box,
and using it brought the humor
on the surface, which gradually fell Off,
until my skin is smooth any, and
with but very little humor on it, which is
gradually disappearing. l thank you most
kindly for the pains you took in sending a box
OF CUTIcURA. and it has not only helped me,
but friend also. agree with you that skin
diseases not be cured by '.blood puri ners, -
for l have had a fair chance to test them.
Respectfully yours,
-. Mass. June 20. 1878.
NoTE-We have not the Young lady's per-
mission to publish her name. which is there
fore omitted. The original letter may be seen
at our Office. W.&P.
CAuTIoN.-If possible, use the CuTIcURA
SOAR.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05
CERTIFICATES OF PURITY.

STATE ASS
$ DAN fsge
gerousor cor
pureb
SGte Asayer' Nias'
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05
New and|mpOrtant Departure.
THE HOLMAN LIVER Pad
Company's S Remedies
TO BE SOLD HEREAFTER BY
SPECIAL AGENTS ONLY.
FACTS FOR THE PUBLIC:
100000 PERSONS

throughout the
country have
used Holrnan,s
Pas1 successful.
Iy- including all
known Profess
ions and classes.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05

eforseby
MAILED on eipsp Pn oT %
Bowi
1onnrnsr sESrp BY
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05


FkNHERE Is NO KNOWN REMEDY THAT
Il VIII so promptly and efficiently insure
healthy STOMACH and LIVER, and
so thoroughly fcrtiiy the system against
extreme cold as the wonderful, vitaIiz-
ing, health-giviDg HOLMAN LIVER
AND STOMACH PAD. IL is sure pre-
yentiye o. Colds and Catarrh. Do not
fail TO try it.
yEyHE HOLMAN PAD PLACED OVER THE
n STOMACH and LIVER, from which
nearly all diseases have their origin,
viii exert a ver-failing beneficial in
fuence over the vital forces NERVES and
blood.
IT CONTAINS WONDERFUL PROPER
Il ties, consisting of healthy tonics that
are sent into the system by absorption,
stimulating the nerve cent=rs that per-
wade the digestive organs, without
which digestion and good vitalizing
fluids (bloodl Is i'm possible.
IT ALSO HAS OTHER PROPERTIES
Il that absorb all foreign matter from the
system, found in the blocd. whether
Medicinal, Maiarious Bilious, etc. II
will do for you what nothing else
can. Think, too, how very inexpensive
1t is compared with most other treat
ments- As family medicine. for cheap
ness, safety, convenience and effective
ness, IL commends itself TO every house
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05
COLD

The human sys-
tenn is aEccted
by the cold and
heat In proper.
tioD as if is Wig
Or0Es and heal
,IDy or weak and
dfGanSxx3
The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-02-05
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-Matthews' Patent Renewable
Il Memorandum Book for so cents for No. l,
or 40 cents for No. 2. Sample copies sent any,
where on receipt of price. Address, SENTf-
MEL COMPANY, indianapolis.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-08-10
BOletin Mercantil.

de los Estados- -Unidos, que lleva sobre
sus caudales los productos de- los mas
gigantescos trabajos, el MISSISSIPPI, va.
cer1a a1n ignorado 81 nn s Soto no 10 DIES
cubre entire fatiga increibles, no 10 atra-
viesa entire dolores y martirios sin cuen-
to, pronunciando en sus seivas, al que
rer tomarles las tr1bus salvajes por un
dios sobrs la terra, los nombres subli
mes del Dios de los cielos; ell estrecho
de NJ sgallanes, y el mar Paeiico han
sido surcados por la nave Santa V5cto-
ria q la sombra de la bandera de Espa-
na, pues por doquier, 10 mismo Gu las
costas que en- las selvas, 10 mismo en-
los oampos que en- los monies, 10 mis-
mo en- las arenas del mar que en- las es-
trellas del cielo, SO ref ia esta santa
imagen de la Patria y Espana dicen
los volcanes y los vantisqueros, los alu-
des de los Andes Espana los desier-
tos de la terra caliente y las pinta1as
selvas del Paraguay: Espana las ondas
de Plata y las ondas del Amazonas; por-
que 81 g6nio de Espana, extendiendose
ALI como las alas del agui;a sobre su
nido, aviv6 con ell calor de su propia vi
da las Naciones del Nuevo Mundo
destinadas renovar la historic con sus
ideas Y d embellecer iluminar nuestro
planeta con su vivisima luz. { Ruldosos,
repetidos q prolongados aplausos)
Ne direis que propongo una polltica
de raza. No tengo Inconvenience algu-
no en- confesarlo. Despues de las af-
nidades de Nacion, creo poderosisimas
las afnidades de sangre, las ainidades
de raza. Lo cierto es que una question
de razas ha determinado esa lucha eter-
ma entire las dos familias principales de
la TERRA rivalidad que. estalla unas We.
ces entire Cartago y Roma, va en- los
campos del Guadalete y en- los campos
de- Poitiers, va en- las aguas de L.
parto Y dc Navarino, va on Ultima que
rra entire los eslavos y los turcos., Y
20 os digo que por una extrana coinci-
dencia historical ningun pueblo de nues
ira raza posse regiones que de derecho
nos pertenezcan. A pesar de nuestros
confictos con Francia, no tiene Francia
una pulgada de terra espanola; q pesar
de nuestra SECULAR domination Ell TIA
liza, no detentamos nosotros nj un atomo
siquiera de terra italiana. Y razas ri,
wales nuestras poseen va Jersey y Metz.
perteneciente los franceses: va Malta,
perteneciente 4 los italianos va Gil
braltar, pertscients q los espanoles. No
extraneis, pues, que os proponga en-
nuestras relaciones con el mundo una
pol1tica primero nacional, exclusiva-
mente nacional, pero completada y per-
feccionada luego por una idea clarlsima
y un vivo sentimiento del poder moral
y de autoridad politica de nuestra illus
tire raZa.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-08-10
Moroyis 5 de Agosto de 1879.
Sr. Director del BoLET1N MERcANrr.

Muy sefior nuestro: En- ell periodico que
Sc imprime en- ell yecino pueblo de Manati
con ell titulo La Voz del Norte en- su NUN,
5, hemos visto un telegrama referente q este
pueblo, en- Ell que Sc indica que los vecinos
de 81 tienen alguna predisposicion contra
el alcalde que el Gobierno tuvo por conve-
niente nombrar; mas como aqui Ia nayorfa
de los vecinos no tenemos Ell honor de como
Ger ESQ senior, cumple nuestro deber ma
nifestar pIblicamente que no tenemos moti.
vo alguno para estar preyenidos contra di.
cha autoridad, nj hemOs tenido parte aleu-
ma en- ell referido telegrama que reprobaInos.
Alfonso del Ro.-Jose Guerrero. jose Co.
mez.-Sebastian Pares = Francisco Guerre-
Gallart. Julian Suro.-Aniceto Huro.-Ale-
Ijo Amezaga.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-08-10
COMUN UNICADOS.
Puerto Rico z de Agosto de /
sr. Director del BoLErrN MEaoASr1n.

Sr. Director del BoLETIN mercantile.
Muy Sr. mio: ruego q v Sc sirva dar cabi-
da en- las columnas de su apreciable peri6-
dico las siguientes lfneas por 10 cual dow
q V. anticipadamente las mas expresivas gra.
cias.
Hahiendo llegado de la Peninsula en- Mavo
pasado, padeciendo hacia dos amos de ma
1,cera rebelde en- la pierna izquierda 8 con-
secuencia de un golpe llevado q bordo del va
curada por ninguno de los facultativos one
ALI vi nj aun por baflos minerales, tengo how
la satisfaction de VERNE radicalmente buen9
gracias al Sr. D Jose Sanchez Castro, al.
de un mes, me ha dejado completamente cll-
rado; por 10 cual doy publicarnentA las pra-
cias a dicho seflor. recomendandole 4 cuan.
tos Sc hallen en- un case senejante al mio.
.Aproyecho esta OCCASION, Sr. Director, para
MIA de Puerto.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-08-10

le de este integerrino caballero, y ID
prueba de clio esta en- que en- la no.
che del microbes cometieronse algunas
fechorlas en- la calle de San Sebas-
tian. Los rateros sc hicieron de unos
cuartos de un vecino y produjeron la
consiguiente alarma.
Lastima de somaten, senores enemi.
|gos de Il propiedad
| Nueva obra dramatica. --Acaba de sa-
lir luz, en- esta imprenta, la comediA
en- / acto original de D. Felipe Janer }
titnlada Eleccion por grotitud. Va le de-
dicamos algunas frases al estrenarse
esta linda production en- ell teatro de
afcionados Eguiloz
Que fatalidad Con la recomposi-
cion de que fne objeto hace POGO el tro-
20 de calle que da delante del Correo ha
quedado ciertamente peor que antes.
7 no es por falta de solidez en- el empe.
drsdo sino por 10 puntiagudo de sus
enormes chinos que al que tonga los
pies delcados le proporcionan una ver-
dadera Gale de la Amarghra.
Y proposito el calleion de la Ga.
pilla sigue invariable en- sus desperfec-
tos cronicos. 4 Quousque tondem9
Al que quiera ser reporter. --Un i6ven
que habia probado todas las profesio-
nes en- todas habia fracasado, se diri-
gio q la redaccion del Herald preguntan-
do cuales eran las cualidades necesarias
para ser un buen reporter y recibi5 la
sigpiente contestacion:
! "Una botella de a0aisE, nm Apiz, una
resma de papel, una naturaleza de HE
rro, y, sobre todo, la piel de un rinoce-
ronte.
Que me la traigan Segun dice IN
colega madrileno, de las vacas presen-
tadas en- la exposition de ganados re-
Glen verifcada en- la corte de Espaia
hubo una que dio 72 cnartillos de leche:
80 por la manana y SO por Ia tarde.
lQue me la traigan
Dice Balzac --Cuando un hombre CO..
mete la torpeza de enamorarse de una
mujer tonta puede estar SECURE de que
expiara su debilidad terriblemente; por-
que no pudiendo 81 descender hasta pen.
sar como ella, nj ella ascender pensar
como el, resultara al fin que ella Sc yet-
CARA de sn superioridad poni@ndole on
ridlculo'y hacl6ndole objeto de su necis
burla.
Sabido es que Balzac tuvo la mania
de consagrar su existencia al l.estudio de
la mujer. Y apenas 81 tieae 6sta que
estudlar !
Ba1ros de enhorabuena. -Segun nos
comunican de este pueblo, ACADIA de lle-
gar ALI la preciosa imagen de Ia Virgen
del Carmelo que el conocido comercian-
To y amigo nuestro d. Sabine Arroyo
ha hecho traer regalandola al temple
parroquial.
Con motive de la bendicion tendran
lugac el II del corriente solemnes fun
clones en- Barros.
Magnifco. Los Sres. Orcasitas y c. :
han recibido por Ell Yapor Atavd nm
complete y variadisimo surtido de mer-
canc1as que realizan precios nunca
vistos por su modicidad.
Perdida. ha extraviado medic BIZ
llete del n1mero 18, $50 correspondence
al sorteo que se celebrara ell II del CO..
rriente. La persona que 10 encuentra
puede entregarlo Fabricio Mendez.
Arroyo.
Tranvia. Sc ha comenzado cons
truir la via de aqaf d Cangrejos. AL
principle Sc encuentran grandes difcul-
tades materiales que ell Sr. Ubarri CON
su constancia ira yenciendo, Dios me-
dante. /.
Pages. Hoy Sc han pagado los n6d-.
meros de orden 384, 385 y 386, de- inte-
reses del g. cupon. 81
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-08-10
SECCION LITERARIA.
LETRILLA A

Aunque econonsista
es Ell Buscapie,
en- el Institute
ho dodo us traspis.
l..
Con modico sueldo
tn Institute YES,
oh noble Provincial
cual Undo vergel
sueldo mas rumboso
quiers Ell Buscapie.
Por tai despiBarro
4 todos dire:
Ammque economista
Es H Buscopie,
. en- el Institute
Aa dado un traspis.
g.
Sudores te aguardan,
hacendista pues,
81 pagas hoy dos,
son manana seis.
Asi ell dominguero
juzga debe ser.
Y 20 mil opinion
mas reforzare.
Au'aque ecomomista etc.
" g..
Mira: tn Institute
va cierto a absorber
los productos todos
de cana y cafe.
EN- que civil sea
esta todo el bien.
y 20 el estribillo
to repetir6.
Aunque economista etc.
Entonces, layl baches
habra por doquier
aun ante su casa,
caro- Buscapie,
estoy viendo lodos,
donde encalle usted.
-Basta de sotanas.
y 20 exclamsre:
Aomque economista etc.
No quieres, colega,
que i la ciencia den
encanto los brillos
de nuestra alma fe.
Sabio ell Jesuita
y muy moral es.
lie quieres ?-Muy lejos.
y 20 cantare:
Amnque economista
es El Busoopie,
en- el Institute
hn dado I'm trospie.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-08-10

maron parte en- las eleeciones parcia.
les de Diputado q Cortes yeriiical:,s
Ell 27 del mes proximo pasado. Tam
bien iuserta la lista de los que to-
maron parte Ell Ia elecciol de Aguu-
7ailla.
= Obtuvo el Excmo. Sr. D. Aug !
M. Dacarrete en- Aguadilla, So vo-
tos en- Aglada %; en- Isabella "A
en- Rincon II. Total LIS vot's.
Ea virtud de la r. o. % lie ju,
MO dltimo dictando reglas para eI
escalafon de las carreras de Admi-
nistracion de Ultramar, ell Sr. [nte,l-
dente de Hacienda Sc dirig 80 las
ofi:inas centrales y ADMINISTRATORS
locales y colecturlas de Rentas y
Aduanas para que Ell el termlno de
90 dias todos los empleados activos
y cesantes del ramo de Hacienda
procedan q redactar sus respectivas
hojas de rervicios totalizlndolas EN-
lin de JUNO anterior, y, acompanAdas
de los docuAentoa justiicativos, las
presentaran 1 los jefes de las respec-
twas dependencies los que Sc en-
cuentren EN- servlcio active y los
cesantes los jefes de aqueIlas Ell
que sirvieron. Una vez presentadas
las hojas y documentos reterldos, los
aludidos jefes procederan d su revl-
sion certihcando ell la hoja la con-
formidad de estas con los originates
que seran devueltos a los interesa-
dos y procedlendo desde luego q la
cali6cacioa. Reunidas las hojas y
certi6cadas y cali6cadas, Sc diriglran
la Intendencia ell el plazo de
dlez dias contados desde ell 26 de oc-
tubre proximo en- que terInina el
de noventa seilalados para ia pre-
sentacion.
La Diputaclon provincial ha acor-
dado distrlbuir los 4, 900 billetes que
reserva la Administration de loterla
para la vepta al plblico; $500 en-
Totes de so y al precio de $3.50 cts
moneda corrieute entire los one 40
alcanzaron las concesiones de billie
tes que otorgo Ia Diputacion en- 20
de JUNO de 1877. Los quiulentos
billetes restantes Sc destinaran al
apartado particular. Podran obte~
ner dichos lotes los que 6guran
en- las listas de concesionarios, EN-
pezando 1 contar des1e el inscri-
to con ell ndmero l7G que es ell pri-
nero en- turno. En Id Gaceta de
hoy hallaran los interesados detAlles
sobre ell particular.
Aplaudimos este acuerdo llamado
1 evltar los esc.indalos que venlar
teniendo lugar en- la puerta de Ia
Dlputacion.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-08-10
Conductors de Locomotoras.

El Excmo Sr. D. Pablo Ubarr dara trabain
{ uno dos maquipistas CUE sepal cOnducir ID.
c0metoras l-.G
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-08-10
Ell GRAN pURTIcADoR DE LA sANdns

Sc garantiza ser benigna Y cura infalible en-
toda torma de Escr6fula, Ulceras Incurablea.
Perniciosas, Stills, Tumores, Rrupcones Cuti-
meas Malignas; 10 mismo que para toda afct,.
cion que tenga su origen en- la impureza de h
sangre Hmores.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-19
Fashion aud rolyg n my.

A correspondent OF the Boston Advertiser
writes from Salt Lake City: II believe that
polygamy can be brought to nm end without
Legislation In Utah sooner than prostitution.
with all the engines of tho law bearing upon
H., can be annihilatcd In Boston or New York.
Haypcr's Busnr Is the best missionary that
ever entered Utah Its pictures of bOnnsiA
and dresses, and tho real dresses and hornets
worn by Gentle ladies are accomplishing the
good work. Hard times too, come up TO
their aid. These articles Of tlnery the women
will have. The men have not money to pay
for them by wholesale. Consequently one
man cannot afford to support the extrava-
gance Of more than one wife. This Ia the
true solution Ut the problem OF polygamy.
As TO the Mormon religion with this ex-
crescence Topped of, n creed that makes men
good Is good enough. | have no patience
with the iDsenaate clamor for vengeance and
cries OF Indignation, when those who raise
them are suffering only from the pain Of de-
feat In election to Office; nor with the stories
Of Mormon insurrection.' which prominent
New York journal last year circulated through
the land They are unqualified falsehoods,
without the slightest foundation in fact. [
know the country and tho people, for have
Travelled over the length and breadth Of the
Territory repeatedly during the last five
years. | assert confidently that there is not
q more orderly community In the United
States, not ono more generally amenabe to
neighbors, nor one Of grenter average charity
and sobriety. Neither Territory, city nor
village owe one dollar Of debt, and where
there IL no Gentle population grog Shops
gambling houses and brothels are absolutely
unknown
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-19
A warning tn Girls.
New York Tribune.


Sweet are the diversions of innocent girl
hood, but not always harmless. Dainty Ida
Smith, a Louisville lass has had during the
p ,st year no higher aspirations than chew
Ing gum, and the mobility Of the lower sec
ton Of her countenance has increased from
week to week. On Saturday week che was
very thirsty, and went to the kitchen to get a
drink Of cold water; and when she returned
her Jaws were moving rapidly. Her mother
told her to throw the chewing gum away.
The girl pointed to the mantelpiece where
she had laid her mouthful Of wax before
going into the kitchen. There was nothing
In her mouth, and yet her jaws were moving
rapidly. Her mother teased, impIored, com
manded tho child to keep her face straight,
and still the jaws were moving rapidly. A
physician came and put tight bandage over
the child's mouth. but excitement increased
the action Of tho jaws and tho nervous
twitching extended to the upper part 81 her
face. A dose OF morphine was administered,
but through the night the jaws were moving
rapidly. 1t was not until dawn that the
muscular disturbance censed. The physician
said that 1t was case Of spasmodic action Of
the facial muscles caused by over-action
Sweet sixteen, eject from thy rosy mouth the
treachcrous chewng-Rum Garrnlous adult,
who talkest thy neighbor to death, take
warming now, while thy jaws are moving
rapidly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-19

fRockland me- Courier.l


A young man and his favorite companion
sat near the front Mt Burdette's lecture the
other evening. When the Iowa man had Just
finished convusing his hearers with an &C
count OF youths first shaving encounter
with barber, the young man leaned over and
whispered
That's true to life, I can tell you"
''Iow can you tell me2" inquired his girl.
How" he inquired In a whisper; why
that's Just the way felt when / first got
shaved"
"When was that2" she asked
"Oh, before raised my moustache," he re-
turned.
What moustache?' she queried, a little
surprised.
What moustache do you suppose2" he re-
torted, turning red
why, Charley" whispered the girl. II
never saw any moustache. Do you mean"
'Never mind what l mean,' Kissed the
young man between his clenched teeth. And
ne stared very hard Mt the lecturer the bal
ance OF the evening, but somehow couldn't
see anything to laugh at. Sunday night he
went To see new girl
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-19
4. Bread and good water.
2. Water and good bread.
3. Water and bread,
A Dog Killed by n Mouse.

berlin Neue stettiscbe Zeitung1
A gentleman writing to this journal relates
the following curious occurrence. Il was
alone with my labors In field where pota-
toes were being harvested Ny watch dog
was along with me. l saw him seize q mouse.
swallow and then lie down at my feet. | went
home to dinner, and while seated at the table
was asked what was the matter with the dog.
He was turning round and moaning, and
something was hanging from his side. 1 took
him up In my arms and found it was mouse
which had just been killed; at first I Thought
1t had merely stuck In the long hair, but on
examining closer / saw that only one half Of
the mouse protruded from the dogs body.
When the aperture was cleared 1t was found
70 be an inch In depth. The dog had no front
teeth, had swallowed the mouse, and the
little animal had at once begun to gnaw its
way out; It was at first stopped by one OF the
Iios, and had actually burrowed out between
the skin and rib. The dog killed the mouse
when 1t put Its head out BY munching It With
bis jaws. The dog died the same day"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-19

1t IL usual for travellers TO dwell upon the
desolation OF Babylon, and to paint it's site
aa strip Of desert, especially woe-begone
and unfcrtile. But the eloquent gentlemen
who dwell upon this aspect OF the place could
not have seen 1t In the middle OF April The
date groves and gardens along the banks oil
the Euphrntes are then things or beauty In
their fresh spring verdurc and tho plain It.
self Is laid down with crops. Irrigation canals
cross 1t here and there and give trouble To
the horseman. No grass grows upon the
mounds, and there are patches OF the level
white with the nitre which Is to be found here
as In other parts Of Mesopotamia; but tho
surface 81 the soil Is on the whole green and
pleasant TO tho eye. The glad waters Of the
river flow on In the bright morning sunshine,
with palm and mulberry hanging over It's
banks. drinking in sap and life. The great
city which counted its population by millions
and filed tho world with n renown not yet
forgotten, has disappeared under the dust OF
twenty centuries, but nature Is al fresh and
Jocuud as when Babylon WAS still unbuilt.
Birds sing overhead In the pleasant spring
air; butterflies hutter about In search Of
flowers; balmy odors regsie the senses It Is
difficult under the circumstances to feel as
one ought to feel for the great capital which
once numbered this ground. Nature does not
mourn for 1t, and 1t is hard to be sad at the
bidding OF sentiment when the bright spring
hides It's grave.