Daily globe., 1882-07-09

oluered, and the discussion waxed warm.
Presently fiery youth offered to bet anybody
present the German equivalent of e ten. pound
note that he and his betrothed would kiss one
another 10000 times within ten hours, pro-
vided they were permitted to partake of some
Slight refreshment at intervals of half an hour
during the performance. His wager having
been accepted and the money posted, the af-
fanced couple addressed themselves to the
achievement of their congenial task. At the
expiration of the first hour their account
stood credited with 1900 kisses. During the
second they added another thousand, and dur.
ing the third $50 to that number. Then, pit
lful to state, they both broke down. The
youths lips were stricken with cramps, and
the maiden tainted away. Later on in the
evening she was compelled to take to her bed
with sharp attack of neuralgia. An even
more distressing result ensued from this sur
felt OF tender endearments, for it led 10 the
oreaking-off, by mutual consent, of hopeful
matrimonial engagement.
AN unusual number of vacancies viii occur IN
the United States senate on the 4th of March
next. Many whose terms expire will be
reelected, while the places OF others will
know them no more. Among these senators,
OF expiring terms, are some of the wisest,
ablest and most experienced senator's.
Those whose terms expire are the following:
Mr. Morgan, of Alabama. He is ready de-
batter and shrewd lawyer. He will be re-
turned. Mr.. Garland, of Arkansas, who has
gained reputation as constitutional lawyer,
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Hill, Of Georgia, will be reelected If he lives,
but his life is really despaired of. David Davis,
OF Illinois, will not be returned. His party
expires with the close of his term. He has
no following. Mr.. Beck, of Kentucky, will
be returned, it is expected without opposition.
He has strong hold upon the Democracy of
his state. Mr.. Groom, of Maryland, will ex-
perience serious difficulty in regaining his
seat, and will probably be defeated. Ex-Post-
master General Creswell will he a contestant
for Groom's seat. Mr.. Mcpherson, of New
Jersey, will probably be returned. The
chances seem 10 favor such a result. Mr.
Ransom Of North Carolina, and Gen. Butler
OF South Carolina, will both be returned
without opposition. Mr.. Cooke of Texas
has not, as yet, discovered opposition, but
later, opposition may be developed. Mr..
Johnston, of Virginia, has already been sup
planted by Mr.. Riddleberger. Mr.. Davis, of
West Virginia, will meet no effective oppoj.
| ton to reelection. Mr.. Kellogg, represent
ing Louisiana in the senate, subsidies perma-
| nently from the politics of that state. Mr..
Anthony, of Rhode Island, has already been
chosen his own successor. The terms of
Others expiring, not enumerated above are:
Teller, of Colorado, Salisbury, Delaware,
McDill, Iowa, Plumb, Kansas, Hoar,
Massachusetts,, Ferry, Michigan, Lamar,
Mississippi, Saunders, Nebraska, Rollins, New
Hampshire, Grover, Oregon, Harris, Tennessee.
The larger portion of the last named will be
reelected, but all will not be. A Republican
majority after March 4, 1885, is conceded
We know of nothing more touching and
tender than IrviEg's prose requiem in con-
temptation of the grave, that common recep-
tacle and leNeler of mankind. Turn to the
''Sketch Book" and read this, and more:
"There is voice from the tomb sweeter than
song. There is a remembrance of the dead
to which we turn even from the charms of the
living. Oh, the grave!-the grave! 1t buries
every error-cOvers every deiect-extinguishe
every resentment. From its peaceful bosom
spring none but fond regrets and tender
recollections. Who can look down on the
grave of even an enemy and not feel COM
punctious throb that he should ever have
warred with the poor handful of dust that
lies mouldering before him. Ay,
go to the grave OF buried love and meditatel
There settle the account with thy conscience
for every past benefit unreuuited-
every past endearment unregarded of
that departed being who can never,
never more return to be soothed
by thy contrition!'' The following
beautiful and tender lines afford fit compan-
ion piece for the saddening pathos of the
'Sketch Book" They have been floating about
in the newspapers for four or five years, their
author unknown. The re is nothing in the
English language that we are cognizant OF
that can compare with Irving's pathetic wall
over the grave, unless it be the soul. subduine,
tear-enticing pathos of the lines entitled, sTf
should die tonight" This little poem
touches the very source and spring of human
sorrow, enhancing the affections, developing
the latent philosophy of human woe, por-
traying the change inwrought in the soul BY
the pallid touch of death:
If should die tonight,
My friends would look upon my quiet face
Before they laid it in its resting place,
And deem that death had left it almost fair.
And, laying snow-white flowers against nv
hair,
Would smooth it down with fearful tender
ness,
And fold my hands with lingering caress.
Poor hands! SO empty and so cold tonight.
If should die tonight,
My friends would call to mind, with lingering
tho't,
Some kindly deed the icy hand had wrought;
Some gentle word the frozen lips had said;
Errands on which the willing feet had sped;
The memory of my selfshness and pride,
My hasty words would all be laid aside
And SO should be mourned and loved to-
night.
If should die tonight,
Even hearts estranged would turn once more
to me,
Recalling other days remorsefully,
The eyes that chill me with averted glance
Would look upon me as of yore perchance
And soften, IN the old familiar way;
For who could war with dumb, unconscious
clay?
So might rest, forgiven of ell, tonight.