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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
The Census.

The general superintendent OF the
census in an interview With reporter OF
the Washington Post gives some interest
ing points in regard to the present enum-
GRAFTON. The organization for field work,
said Gen. Walker, differed very maserial-
ly frcm that employed in 1870. In that
year the work vas supervised by United
States marshals. sixty in number, each
judicial circuit forming supervisor dis
trict. The snumerators were appointed by
marshals, without any supervision from .
central Office. In point of fact the super
intendent of CENSUS had very little control
over fsldwork. The enumeration was
performed by $3.50 assistant msrshals or
enumsrators. making the average popula-
ton sof each snumerator's district about
5000 No definite limit of time was set
TO the enumeration, which began June l,
and was not finished until the end of
January
by the new census law the country
was divided into one hundred and City
districts, each of which was under the
charge of supervisor, appointed by Mr..
Hayes and confirmed By the senate, and
under direct control of the superintende
of!the census, who had power to remove any
supervisor for cause and appoint sue
cessor. Each supervisor district was
divided into a number of enumeration dis
tricts, and in this way the whole country
was divided into 81, 265 enumeration dis
tricts, giving the average of 1000 iBhab
itaDts to each district. Very few of the
districts exceed 1000 and the great ma
jority of them contained 5000 population
The law required that the census in
cities and large towns should be completed
during the first two weeks in June, and in
rural districts during the month of June
This provision was practically carried out
there remaining unfinished on the 1st OF
July but few districts in exceptional To-
calites. To show the rate at which work
progressed during the month. on the frs
day of June there were %, ST. enumera
tors at work. During the first fifteen
days of June BOZ, 446 days work was done
by the enumerators, and during the last
fifteen days 1875. 1887 days work. The to-.
tai days work during the month was SOP,
S33. After the end of June not more than
10000 days work was done to mplste the
enumeration"
We'll. the entire work was under direct
supervision of this office. and in this way
greater accuracy was secured. Another
thing which tended to the same result was
limitation of the work TO one month The
inaccuracies and repetitions arising from
the constant movement of population when
enumeration extended over months was
thus DIVIDED. Then compensation was
moro equally avoided. In 1870 some
marshals received twice as much as others.
and in some cases the assistants received
nothing for their labor"
Some of the enumerators have not yet
been paid, but the total cost will probably
be something like $2,0sO.00O. This is
more than the last census cost, but the
population is greater"
II will give you the figures. grouping |
the states in sections. First, take the |
snufheru s{afas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
=. .. DUNBAR,S
FLUID
M AGN Z ST 4.

Superior tc any English or American. a d.
PLoMA was awarded to this Magnesis. by the
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as an dperient antc-acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with aceidity with very great benefit. 1t
has the advantage over common Magnesia. in being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to accu-
muate in the bowels. 1t Is decidedly superior to
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, on account of its ap
orient qnahty.
This solution of Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial as pleasing sedatiye and aperent in all
OF irritation acidity of the stomach feb5ie
complaints infantie disorders, or sea sickness.
An ounce or two Of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn, acrid quotations and sourness,
or irregular digestion
The solution Is Of itself aperient, but its laxa
tive propert 'es can be much augmented by taking
with it, directly after it, little lemon juice
mixed with sugar and water or even with cream
of tartar. in this manner very agreeable effer-
vescent draugh can be safely taken at any lime
during fever or thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this solution, owing
10 tie presence Of so much carbonlc acid, have
been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
yer. AS lotion for the mouth it sweetens the
breath, and the Magncsia cleans the teeth from
tartar.
removing fits, spasms and headache to which deli
cate persons subject from acids and crudiies of
The attention Of the public particularly direct
ed TO the following certificates of physicians and
New HAVEN, Feb -, 1879.
SO. DuNBAE. & q, Dear Sir; Il most cheerfully
Magnesia." hsve never found anythng plea
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mach and curing headache arising therefrom.
1t is resorted TO by several members OF my family
whenever suffering above, and always with great
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Your truly. JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for come years is happy to endorse the
estnony OF Mr. Blake In his favCr
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, n ov. 6, 1913.
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coming into general use. While it is more ecopo-
mcai than other preparations Of Fluid MagnesIa,
have found it vastly more efcien', and not only
an antiseptc and anti-acid upon the stomach, but
a very considerable tonic. II is beautiful mcdi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which often af-
hcts young children, and for females of debilita-
ted and sour stomach ,partcul ry those encentic
II is invaluable Being scientific preparation and
open TO the profession 1t needs only an acouaint-
ance to become with them favorite medicine.
Wa. GRosvEEoR, Ii d.
8, O. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been sometime |
in the habit OF prescribing the Fluid MHgnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the English prepGr
alton on account of its cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20

The revenue reformers despair OF ac-
oomplishing anything at this session OF
congress-or the next. bat there Will Dc
no relaxation of effort BY the advocates oil
tariff revision. It is only question OF
time when the people viii awaken to full
realization of the situation. however, and
when they do, there will be suoh an upris
ing in favor Of peoples rights as will crush
all opposition. When it comes 70 De
understood as it must, the west and south
will be an unit for revenue REFORM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
AnsH er. This.

Did you ever know any person to be III.
without inaction of the Stomach. Liver
or kidneys. or did you ever know one who
was well when either was obstructed or
inactive; and did you ever know or hear
of any case of The kind that Hop Bitters
would not cure. Ask your neighbor this
same question. Times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
Electro Silicon Liniment Co.
DE-. sHOREY'S
Kidney investigator.

A SPECIFIC In the CURE Of ALL DISEASES
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the BLADDER, Burning Urine, Brght's Disease,
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Urine TO ito natural color, removes the acid and
burning and the effect of tie excessive use Of intox
icating DRINK
The following among those diseases IN which
the INVESTIGATOR has worked cures in disea-
Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
Thursday, January 20. 1854.

The consolidation Of the telegraph lines
into one has been ratified. by the directors
of the three companies. The power OF
this combination will be felt in business.
lit is bulwark of capital which will be
able to practically shut ont oil opposition,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20

Tho total population of the statos is
49, 1863. 1875 and of the territories 1921.
The grand total of the United States is
5O.l52,866. The per cent. OF increase
throughout the United States is 81 per
cent"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
a Question Of a,a. aon.

Covert Gerken, an old German OF New
York. looks for all the world like tramp.
He is battered and grizzly and unwashed.
His acquaintance know him as runner
of errands and doer of odd jobs. He
was supposed to DO almost pauper, and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
EDR. MoAFFEE.

A REGULAR Graduate of British and American
~ Institutes. 25 years practice, the last years
in Davenport Treats all diseases OF the Kidneys,
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Errors of youth and abuses of Manhood radically
cured even after others have failed. 800 forfeit
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tty, or Private Disease he undertakes and fails
cure. Ladies will find the most scientific treat
ment for all diseases peculiar to their Es Gun
snltaton Free Send for Circular Lock box 2 o.
Office 317 Perry ST., Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20

and women not admired La6ies and gents
lacking gesh, viyacity electric power, VITAL brain
or nerve force; injured by mental strain, ply
steal excuses, abuse etc aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering froa nervous prostra-
ton, should use Wells Health Remover remark
able in preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence. lsenness. sexual
debility, premature decline, etc 81 at Druggists.
Depot. So Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bengstol's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
Blu G hu-P a Id al
wA SUE THING !

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Urinary, Kidney, Bladde- ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. Fl at Druggists. Advice free
Depot So Barclay ST., New York, and for Rock Isl
md at Bengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
MEDICAL.


JOHN HANNAS, being a Blacksmith by
Is trade, had often felt the want OF some means
could work it at better advantage. This induced
me to make many experiments with different sub
stances which offered the best prospect of success.
It was one OF these occasions that discovered
the wonderful effects of Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
/ had a defect in three of my fingers which were
bent or shnt up in my hand In such q manner, by
the CONTRACTION OF THE CORDS, that they were
very trou besome to me in my daily ayocation. ]
could not handle my tools as wished, and often
thought would have my fingers cut OF TO get
offered any hope Of relief, but ali to no eject.
Well, say. was working with Electro Silicon at
me forge and OF course cond not prevent its COM
took no notice of the effect 1T had produced.
until one day, wishing to use heavy hammer,
grasped with my crooked hand, and much to my
surprise | found my crooked fingers straighten
out and had as much use of them as ever ]
l could hardly believe my eyes. 1 showed my
hands to my wife and family, and general re-
had q neighbor living about mile from nv
shop who had a lame knee, caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. sent him
bottle OF Electro Silicon Liniment. and told him to
use 1t thoroughly. He did so, and at the end OF
three months he was able TO throw aside his cane
an ha %ak 70 my shop apparently as wei az ever
perfect cure gave 1t to others OF my neighbors
and friends, for miles around, who were suffering
from Sweled Limbs, Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Stiff
JOINTS Burns, etc, all of which ii cured without
any trouble Finding that the Electro Silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the skin of man further
than any other substance, it occurred to me that
It must be good for the horse, and IT has proved
itself OF the very best applications in ali ex-
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
Prepared by the
Electro Silicon Liniment Co. ,
ELMlRA,. NEW YORK
sB Price, SO cents per large Bottle. ri
Sold Wholesale:
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ID PARK d SON, Cincinnati, O.
FULLER & FULLER, Who esale Agents, Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20

LEauEs' sEARp aRD KgESTAcHE ELIXIR Forces heavy
moustache or beard efnoothast fRodG
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$SX~~HEALn HEAD ELIXIR forces heavy growth Of
VS. hair from 80 70 81 days. Postpaid by mail 81
~ Harmless TO skin scalp; easily applied;
L Ky certain. Address, A. OLfN, sole agent Gil
H%~SS<A> North l9th street, ST. Louis 10.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
CURE YOURSELF!

Or. Bohennans tvereaho Cnrsitro warranted W per-
nanently all forms of sper-nstsorTAsa senRss
Weakness, General Debility, lmpOteaes.
"Los. Power and brings back The "Yontfal Ngor' q
tees in from two 20 seven weeks time This remedy ~
has been used by DIR. BokRnnan in his private
thirty years, known fail in curing
the WORST CASES. 1t gives vitality and iparts energy
with wonderful effect those midde-aEed who feel
weakness beyond their years Its invgorating properties
felt at Young suffering from the
oveces Of that dreadfy destructive habit Of SsAbus
this medicine with the Of speedy and
PERMANENT The patient gains strength and elas-
ITCHY of spirits once Il directly the parts affect
Cd soothing Gfd healing tonic and anodyne TO the
Taxed seminal yesieles a2d irated ducts imparng power
and tone and restoring them their natural
II the banefA habit had been INDUCED in. The
ingredients simple productions of nEturobarkg
herbs etc, and specific for the above diseases.
u9riee Five Dollars with full directions 20
any address, For Ezls only at DIR. c. A Bohannas ofcs
No Gl North Fifth street Between Washington and
Green street. st. Louis, Mo. Established In 1857.
gS- DR. BIS "Trostise Special Diseases" which gives
clear deiincsca of TIE nature causes symptoms means 81
cure, etc, of SYPHILIS SEMINAL MElKEKsR Ere sc-t
FREE 70 any address upon receipt of one stamp.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
THE CELEBRATED
DEXTER SPRING !

COMBINES STRENGTH, DURABILITY
AND COMFORT AT MODER-
ATE COST
Tho Springs Form the Reack Couplings. The
Dexter consists essentially of two "Concordn or
side springs upon each side of the buggy, one
spring above the other and parallel 10 it. The two
springs are T1gIdly attached to each other at their
centres, and are pivoted ut their ends to spring
enuckers above, or on either side of axle and head
The most novel and beautiful circular in the
world SEMI fee On application to the
DEXTER SPRING co. Hutton, Pa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
East and South !
FAKE THE


Un s1Leaves Champaign, 500 m Danville
AS Os q 1885 m; Charlottesville, 9:15 m.
Arrives INDIANAPOLIS, II 100 m; CINCINNATI, :05
N; DAYTON, $40 ? II; LouIsvILLE, 7:45 pm.
A. q Leaves Peoria 9:05 a M; Bloomington,
Az s 11:00 m Farmer City, 12:00 noon !;
Champaign, IL $50 m; Danville, 80 pm; Craw-
louisville. o5 M Arrives at INDIANAPoLIs, 40
m; CINCINNATI, 1000 p N LOUISVILLE, II 100
m: NASHVILLE 20 a m; Coumb bus, IL so m
heeling. ll:25 m PITTsBURG. 1850 m; BALTI-
MORE, I:55 m WASHINGTON, S:U0; p m: PHIL
ADELPHIA. 7:20 pm; NEW YORK, t1C:15 D NJ;
Asa M. But ONE NIsHT out to principal Eastern
Cities.
No CLeaves Rock Island 1855 p m Peoria
~ Os y 7:25 Daily; Pekin, 1855 p IN;
Champaign, II :95 pm; Danvi.le, 1:15 q m; Craw
tordsvlile, 2:47 II. Arrives INDIANAPOLIS. 4:1o
m CINCINNATI, S:15 a m; LOUISVILLE. 40 a m !;
Nashville, 80 D m; DAYTON, $3.50 m Columbus,
m; BALTIMORE, z as a M; WASHINGTON, $40
M PHILADELPHIA. 7:40 II NEW YORK, 49,
80 m; Cleveland, $40 p m; Buffalo, 05 pm !;
Albany, 6;soa m; Boston, e:40 m.
az RECLINING CHAIR SLEEPING CARS with State
Rooms, are run on No from Peoria to Indian
apols.
Close connections made by Nos, and 6 at Dan
vile, reaching Terre Haute, EincenHes and Evans
vile, Lafayette, Logansport, FIT Wayne, Toledo and
Detroit in advance of Other lines.
The L. b. Il w. is the shortest through line,
and reaches all Eastern cities On quick time as
its competitors, without excessive speed, and with
the advantage of the FINEST OUTFIT OF THRouHe
CARS THE WEST.
our NKw MAP-FoLDER, giving full information
'E0W TO REACH TIRE EAST AND SOUTH
j FLEsCHER, GenN Agent,
Peoria. Ills
JOHN " BROWN, Gen1 Pass & Ticket Ag't
INDIANAPOLIS, IND
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
brain 81 h erve|

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Lose of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges
General OF Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indi%cretions, vices irregular
titles toften continued to more mature years. cured
by s'Wel.e' Heal h Remover" greatest remedy on
earth for Impotence, Premature Decline, Sperma-
toFrloea and all forms of debility. 81; six bottles
IS, ~ Druggists. Advice free Depot, 5S Barclay
ST., New York, and for Rock Island at Bengston'e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20

For Reading Clubs, for Amateur Theatricals
Temperance Plays, Drawing Room Plays. Fairy
Plays Ethiopian Plays, Guide Books, Speakers,
Psntomimes, Tableaux Lights. Magnesium Lights,
Colored Fire. Burnt Cork, Theatrical Face Prep.
arations Jarley's Wax Works, Wigs, Boards and
Moustaches at reducad prices Costumes, Scene
~, Charsdes New catalogues sent free contain
ing full description and Crces. SAMUEL FRENCH
g. SoE, as E. IA street, New Qrk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20
ROCK ISLAND b PEoaIA RAILWAY.

SHORTEST ROUTE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
90 Il Wav Freight.
$50 : past EApsese. % rs . N Mail and Express
AS p m Mail and Exp's. ESQ - kast Express.
Csc " F'ht s. Accom'n
The 1 80 p m train makes close connection at
Gslva with C g g Q for points west: arriving at
Galesburg at esp m; At Burlington 8 40 p m; at
Keokuk 10 :25 p IN; and az Quincy t0:05 m also
making close connection at Peoria with & "
and 4 ? z W roads for all points east and south.
soex ISLAND & AEBcER CO.. 3. 3.
Leave Rock Island st y 40 g.. Ia. C15d 20 . m.
Arriving st Cable at II 30 q IN. Gud Q AS m.
leave Cable ut $50 q m, and 80
Ar. 1t Rock Island ST S:I5 a m. and S:15p m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-20

pai On cold. No heath
instrated Pamphlet.
PATENT HORSE She
Bank street, New York
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-10-20
A Clowns Ride.

One night French circus rider-one
of the famous Franconi family-was
journeying between Perigord and Bor-
deaux, when news reached him that his
wife, who was at some distance away,
was dying. At any price he must have
n horse. but none was TO be found.
Finally, however. he heard of horse.
but was informed that "he is wicked
brute. whom no one can ride-he will
kill you" Franconi laughed and said:
I'VE will see about that; bring him
out" He vaultid on the animal s
back, pressed his knees into its sides.
and soon mastered its struggles. Then,
through the night, along the highway,
standing on the back Of the horse, as
though in the circus ring, the famous
ecuyer passed through the country, his
hair blowing in the wind, and beating
time with his feet as he shouted 10 the
frightened beast. Hoop n Ia. hoop a
lan' as though he was doing his great
act before crowded house in Paris.
The peasants of Perigord who that
night heard the wild galloping of the
horse. and who ran to the door to see
what they imagined to be the devil
passing them. viii not TO this day be-
lieve it was clown fastening to the
bedside of his dying wife. Boston
Herald.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-10-20
An 0ld-Time Marriage.

The frequency of divorce in our time
implies that marriages are often made
in haste. and with little thought. If the
ceremony were invested with more of
the solemnity of Puritan days, the tie
might perhaps be looked upon as more
sacred and permanent. Rev. Isaac
Backus. of marlborough, Mass, gives
a curious account of his wedding:
"A psalm was read, a hymn was sung
and prayer offered. Then | took my
dear Susan by the hand. and spoke
something of the sense had of our
standing and acting in the presence of
God. and also how He had clearly
pointed out this person 10 be my COM
panion and a helper meet for me. Then
l declared the marriage covenants and
aud she did the same Thereupon
Esquire Foster solemnly declared that
we were lawfully husband and wife.
Brother Shepard wished us blessing,
and gave Us good exhortation. and so
did some others. Another prayer was
offered, after which all united in sing
ing the One-hundred-a ni-first Psalm;
this was followed by short sermon
One would hardly like to go through
such a programme a second time
l0atfS Companion.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-10-20
OUR DEAD PRESIDENT.

WHO has the rtiin2 word.
" hen every breast Is stirred
With sorrow far too deep FOR words 20 telf
Yet Hs aIDic Deaths gloom,
Friends whisper in the rooin-
We speak OF him who lived and died so wei
Hssnt r'IEusu u tsluc ~.
"nen hi"Tnihk caihe u tiics' -, -, -,
L.ig- salllhr near; = patient a'u ~ "i''''
slkh' zen upon "! uopr,
ram .ea7ch ,nteN''hofe, ~. IN, -
BACK 10 ne MaSer ned the me ne gave
a ,..se ~ 'iue,r
ineh h,'su e.ast an. an 49, -, 81, ...~,,
wu tiuii WV ~ sot.o" i"uii' 'H1 "o'i'
n1.ioh- ~ 80 We Net
by ~, tHe .iulii<1 titt - a., ..a
$3.50 'uo i''s'e'" s''' o"' "''N7
,..,.,-,.. -. .,.,,,...-..,
ggu'chiH, tnioisp thIou",ii2 WIFE,
ms ma n o. 80, sorI row, are o,r,.,,hous.
,A"ohe hcro-s thc ANA ihe hourniui peis'
Meh ruuse1 ahi ,uuli' h9t steeP'
fv., rui-lns httohs anu ocep, ..-,...- ,......ot
All hen,,s That knew were ringing tuner"
A"c"s'
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-10-20

kindly to him. and the animal came
toward him, when, 10! the rat was ex-
posed TO view. In his fright he had
taken refuge under the dog. The gen.
tleman once more went for the rat and
the same scene was repeated, the rat
again running TO the dog for safety. He
was dislodged from this retreat Il sec
ond time, and once more, when hard
pressed, he turned upon his two-legged
adversary. But before the rat could
Chamber up his person, a blow from the
broom stunned him and boot heel fin
ished the fight. The skirmish last about
half an hour, no rat ever before max
ing 4 more desperate struggle for his
life. But the odds were "agin him.
from the start. and one more victory
must be credited TO the enemy of the
rat race. -Hartford Comm Times.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-10-20

AT recent banquest given in Ber-
lin 10 Schliemann. the Trojan explorer,
he corrected some errors concerning
his life that have been going the rounds
OF the newspapers. His father was a
preacher in a small German village, and
although he understood no Greek. was
an enthusiastic admirer of Homer.
whom he read in an excellent transla-
tion by a popular German poet. AL
most every evening the old preacher
read or acclaimed passages from the
Had or the Odyssey, while his impress
sible son listened with delight and emo
ton. Often, says Schliemann. when
affecting passages, such as Hector S
farewell to Andromache, were read.
both father and son gave way TO their
feelings, and mingled their tears. The
impressions thus received were never
lost by the boy, and during the : ears
that he was subsequently forced to give
to mercantile business the ardent de-
sire 10 know more of the great Grecian
poet never grew weak When. in his
thirtv-fourth year. he found himself the
owner OF a sufficient fortune. he began
10 study Greek, and within a few
months was able TO read Homer N the
original.