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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18
WINTRY BLASTS.

Wrrnr BLASTS
q wISTRY BLASTS BRING
COUGHS,
COLDS,
CONSUMPTION,
BRONCHITIS,
RHEUMATISM,
NEURALGIA,
FERRY DAvIs's PAIN-KILLER
CURES
COUGHS,
COLDS,
j CONSUMPTION,
q BRONCHITIS,
RHEUMATISM,
81 NEURALGIA.
provide against the evil effects Of wintry blasts
10y procuring
PERRY DAvIs's PAIN-KILLER.
EVERY GOOD DRUGGIST KEEPS 1T.
fla 2-eOdtFelT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18

HugheS DISQUALIFICATION walker, the
colored man recently arrested for robbing
the United States mail at Hicksiord, was
found guilty Of the charge, and was
yesterday sentenced to the penitentiary for
a term OF three years. The mails robbed
were those from Greensyille and Bruins
wick counties. delivered by star-route at
IIicksford.
Cuthbert l.. Barden, OF Southampton
county, was found guilty of VIOLA
ting the United States revenue laws
by removing certain liquor from a
bonded warehouse before the stamps
required by law had been affixed.
Ii appearing that the defendant had COM
mitted the offence in utter ignorance Of tile
law, the Court dccided to suspend sentence,
and the defendant was discharged after
paying costs.
Counsel in the case OF the steamer
Carrie, recently sunk in the James
river below City Point, appeared in
court, and in behalf Of the owners
OF the boat, the Petersburg Steam
boat Company. executed bond for $1,000
to secure salvage for Dir. j. l.. SchOolcraft,
who had the boat libelled. In order to al
low all parties interested to be present,
counsel asked that further consideration Of
the matter be postponed until next We'd
nesday, which was allowed by the Court.
United States Marshal Hughes, after the
bond was executed, telegraphed TO Norfolk
announcing the release Of the steamer from
libel, and steps will at once be taken to
have her raised.
No other business OF importance was
transacted, and the court adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18

TIE Poor IN OUR MIDsT.-That there Is
just now great suffering amongst The poor
none can dispute. The present unprece-
dentedly long spell OF cold. 'inclement wea-
ther has very greatly increased the needs
OF this class. Every charitable and elee-
mosynary organization in the city il taxed
TO its utmost TO relieve the necessities OF
those who fail under their observation. but
they altogether fall far short OF accomplish
ing all that ~ desired.
Despite the wretehed condition OF the
streets and the inclemeney of the weather
the ladies Of the City Mission-that noblest
and best OF The public dispensers Of char
ity which We have ever hod-have been out
day after day looking after the sick and
needy. and affording such relief rs lay in
their power. There is no better manner
in which those who have the means and
are willing TO give m aid OF this object
than through the help Of this organization.
Those who feel that they cannot spare
the money can yet aid them greatly by
sending articles OF cast-off clothing Of every
character and description, but particularly
those suitable for women and children.
Any such packages viii receive proper dis
tribution II left at the residences Of either
Mrs. Alexander Walker, 306 east Main
street, or Mrs. William Ii. Pleasants, 25l0
east Grace street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18
kIDNEY-WORT.
RUGS.


STEVENS
MAKES A REDUCTION IN RUGS.
is MoQUET RUGS, reduced from s5 10 1926;
20 VELVET RUGS, reduced from - toss;
VELVET RUG, reduced from IS tos4;
8 VELVET RUGS, reduced from % to s2.IO;
] 12 VELvETRUGs, reduced from 90 rs to 81 90;
L TAPESTRY RUG, reduced from "a toss;
VELVET RUGS, reduced from 81 tosl.95;
TAPESTRY RUG, rasuced from $3.50 to s2
SMYRNA RUGS, reduced from s. to 1926;
90 TAPESTRY MATS, reduced from 75c. to 6oc.
Call earlyat STEVENS.
9f 500 Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18
II WILL CURE

II WILL CURE
DYSPEPSIA,
INDIGESTION,
HEARTBURN,
sLEEPLEsSNEsS,
DIZZINESS,
NERVOUS DEBILITY,
WEAKNESS, &C.
U-e only BROWNS IRON BiTTERs, made by
Brown Chemical Company, Baltimore. Crossed
red lines and trademark on wrapper.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18
THE DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

The Party TO Leave Probably To-Day-Invi-
tation to Petersburg Declined-vint TO
Relatives In Richmond-No Crowd About
the Hotel; Callers Not Numerous-Personal
Points. &c,, &c.
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49,. CIGARS.
HEWITT a. SONS
.po,. speciaJties In sc. goods are
f"h1EJ-ht-NoTS" and " OLD JACK"
syxo.. IN Havana goods.
Al, .sIAs' aud LITTLE EWEYAN0xES.r
bafeo sss ~ :, goods are wrapped With suInatrs to-
Ht's acD fF5al. dc o.oodtVeo6
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18
Court of ADpeaIs.

The following cases were disposed Of yes
terday:
Blanton, commissioner, rs. Southern Fer
tilizing Company and ais. Appeal allowed
and SuperSededs awarded to decree pro-
nounced by the Chancery Court of the city
OF Richmond.
Eubank and wife rs. Roper's admins
traitor. Appeal refused.
Bockover rs. The Life Association OF
America. Argued by John Hunter, Jr.,
and Linden Kent for appellant, and r. i.
Maury for appellee.
Lewis and ais. rs. Whlttle and ais, upon
petition for mdnddmuS. Rule niSi
awarded, returDable 10Th January, 1888.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18

CARPETS, OIL-CLOTHs, 6c.
[ ,AaPETs, OlL-CLoTH, MATTINGs,
PAPER-HAN6INGs,
wiSD0w-sHADEs and LACEs,
RUGS, MATS, &c.
GEORGE W. ANDERSON & SONS,
1904 MAIN STREET.
zs-3m RICHMOND, VA.
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SNOBRERY.

Last night it was said that the party
would more probably leave tonight than
this afternoon. Their plans are not very
certain. They cannot be trying to deceive
the public to make quiet exit, for since
the announcement that they wanted rest
and privacy-beiore that, indeed-there
has been but little attempt to disturb them
by calls. Those very few who have been
really most anxious to gain access to vice
ROYALTY are people who are frequently
heard denouncing snobbery.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18
NEW NAME.

Colonel de Winton thinks the name Of
this city is "New Richmond" Well,
much Of 1t il new, but some Of it is old,
and il is therefore better to give it its cor
rect titlc-RichmOnd.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18

1st The fact that the percentage and amount
of its surplus its liabilities according 10 the
State Insurance Reports -four per cent. vaiua-
tion) are larger than in any other one OF the svc
largest life-insurance companies.
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tja 13-eodlwl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18

The Louisville COurier-JOurnal, in an
account which has been reproduced here,
has evidently been imposed upon by some
writer, who alleges that he saw the
Princess on the train sitting at the table
after dinner smoking cigarette, etc, etc.
One OF the Marqllis's party said yesterday
evening that the whole thing was Sab
surd.r
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18

I'd. The percentage OF dividends earned foe
policy-hoIders, according TO the same reports, ~
now and has been for the last five years, greater
than I'm any other one Of these companies
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18
THE SOCIETY

celyed by the Society during the past i've years
are (:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-18

9th The society has 40 contested claims 0n ~
books.
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second Ranfis. Church.

RECEPTION TO REV. W. W. AND MRS. Ian
DRUM-ADDREss on THE EARLY HISTORY
OF THE CHURCH.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

the vicinity of the Behring sea. In this
case it is held that the warm vapor-laden
winds from the Pacific are DETECTED nolth-
ward aud the notifications extended past
the mountains to the central basin and
Manitoba region. From observations al
ready made it concludes that when a dry
winter sets IN, with deficiency of rainfall
on the Pacific coast, the cold waves from
British America will encounter no warm
currents from the western plains and the
season will be severe one. Also that
when abnormally high barometer prevails
in Manitoba and Canada in winter, the Sc
quel will be cold and frosty spring IN the
United States. Observations at the begin
ming of the year, taken in few points in
British North America, it holds, will en-
able the prediction Of the two ensuing sea-
sons.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
DIXON SPRINGS.

This beautiful refuge from summer heat,
dust and mosquitoes, is now open
for the season. Three never-failing
Springs of coolest water whose medical
qualities have stood the test of
more than sixty years continual use, the
waters of each of a different kind, serve a
different purpose in bringing strength to
the feeble and health to the sick These
Springs are in mountain valley whose
sides are of perpendicular cliffs, hundred
feet high, jutting out here and there in
fantastic shapes resembling beasts and birds.
The woodland paths are a continual temp
taton to long and delightful rambles of
which one forgets TO become weary
AN ARTIFICIAL LAKE
for boating and fishing has been added
to the natural scenery, bounded on one side
by cliffs at whose base the water reaches a
depth of ten to fifteen feet and the other is
gradual slope from the hills, the whole
covering several acres of ground.
mo. /" the Iron Spring"has properties
that are unsurpassed as tonic and is almost
Appetite for malaria.
"No. 2" the "Magnesia, "is a never-failing
remedy for dyspepsia, and liver or kidney
troubles, and the "Aum Spring" does
the best service as wash for eruptions or
disease of the skin.
A new bath house is by no means the
least among the latest additions.
The cottages have been thoroughly renova.
ted ;the beds are furnished with mattresses
and springs; new cottages have been built;
the dining-room is large and airy and the
kitchen is in charge Of first-class steam
boat cocktail, for the summer, at $500 per
week; children under 10 years, second or
separate table, half price.
Parties from Cairo can take an early
breakfast at home or at Vienna and arrive
at the Springs in time for dinner fare
across by hack 10 cents or by private cen
veyance for three or more 75cts. to 81 co.
trunks extra. ]. e. Lemen, Prop.
=. o. Allen Springs, Ill.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
THE RIVER IMPROVEMENT COM
MITTEES.


N o. Times Democrat.
The list of committees appointed by the
commercial bodies of the various Mississip-
pi Valley cities, to cooperate with the ST.
LOUIS central river committee in securing
proper attention and legislation from con-
gress, respecting the improvement OF the
Mississippi, shows that the movement has
spread more rapidly and widely, and that
it possesses greater strength than even its
most ardent friends foresaw.
1t was only a few months ago that the st.
Louis Merchants Exchange suggested the
appointment OF a committee to visit Wash
ington and prevent failure Of an appro-
priaton for the river, such as occurred last
season; the canvass for subcommittee was
begun even later and yet 20 have already
been organized and will cooperate with the
central committee in st. Louis. Every
point except Cincinnati to which overtures
have been made, has accepted the PROPOSE
ton, and 10 states are now represented or
these committees Minnesota, Iowa, Mis-
souri,, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennes
see Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana.
1t is gratifying to see tue west and north
joining as heartily in this movement as the
lower river states. The great state of lows
seems to be thoroughly enthused over it
and all the leading towns have appointed
committees, while far distant Mlnnesots
and Kansas demand, through their leading
commercial bodies, the improvement of the
Mississippi.
There are seven months yet remaining
before congress meets, plenty of time fol
further organization. If it keeps up as
briskly as it has done; if new committees
are appointed as rapidly as they have been
in the past few weeks; if, in fine, this move
ment continues to spread and acquire new
strength, the central committee will 3t
able to present to congress a demand foi
river improvement signed by nearly every
commercial body in the Valley, and sc
strongly backed that it will not be over
looked or refused, as it was at the last SEES
sion.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
Attractions this Month!

On account of the unfavOrable weather
which prevailed almost throughout this
whole season, we will offer our entire
stock of fresh and seasOnable Summer
Goods, comprising Dress Goods, Lawn avn end-
less variety of white goods, Embroderles
and Laces at such low rates, SO a. to make
it item of importance to every purchaser
to take advantage Of these extraordinary
inducements, to take effect Monday, June
4th, and lasting this entire month. One
of the chief attractions this week will
be our special sale of Fans and Parasols,
the prices of which are reduced SO low to
astonish the public. A cordial invitation
to this special sale is extended to all.
J. & L. BURGER.
124 Commercial Ave.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

MENsMAN's PERFORMED BEEF TOXIC, the
only PREPARATION of beef cent tanning its entire
nutritious properties 1t contains blood
making, force generating and life sustain
ing properties invaluable for Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, nervous prostration, and all
forms of general debility; also, in all en-
teebled conditions, whether the result OF
exhaustion, nervous prostration, overwork,
or acute disease, particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Caswell,
Hazard, & Co., Proprietors, New York.
Sold by Druggists, (3)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
Millions Given Away.

Millions of bottles of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, have been given away as trial bottles
of the large size. This enormous outlay
would be disastrous to the proprietors, were
it not for the rare merits possessed by the
wonderful medicine. Call at Harry w.
Schuh's Drug Store and get trial bottle
free, and try for yourself. 1t never fails to
cure. (5)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

Decay loosens the teeth. SOzODONT
removes the cause of their destruction, and
they retain their place in the dental pro.
cess After u few applications, It will be
noticed that tho natural indentations in
them, formerly filled with corroding tartar,
present u spotless appearance and their en-.
amelled surfaces elisten with becoming
lustrc. Thus beauty Ia heightened aud
health promoted.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
Never Give Up,

If you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak constitu-
ton, headache, or any disease of a bilious
nature, by all means procure bottle of
Electric Bitters. You will be surprised to
see the rapid improvement that will follow
you will be inspired with new life; strength
and activity will return; pain and misery
will cease, and henceforth you will rejoice
in the praise Of Electric Bitters. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Harry w. Schulz. (5)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

DEE woman In another column near
Speer's Vineyards, picking grapes from
which Speer's Port Grape wine Is made,
that is so highly esteemed by the medical
profession, for the use of invalids, weakly
persons and the aged. Sold by druggists.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
A Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak.
ness, early decay, loss Of manhood, &C, I
will send a recipe that will cure you, FREE
or CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by minister in South America.
Send seli-addressed envelope to the Rev.
JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D., New York
CITY.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
Bucklen's Arnlca Salye

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fevel
Sores, letter, Cbapped Hands, Chilbains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positivel,
cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by Harry
w. Schulz.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

have had Catarrh for years in its worst
form. Before had used one bottle of Elys'
Cream Balm droppngs into my throat had
ceased, pain and soreness in my head WAS
removed, as well as deafness, 1t gives i'm
mediate relief for cold in head. Mrs. j. d.
Hagadorn, Union, N. Y.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
Ice, Wood and K;ndllug.

Northern Lake Ice SOC. per 100 lbs.
good, dry wood, sawed, 81 per cord, and
kindling 81 per load, at Jacob Kee's.
Leave orders at City Brewery. If
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

Prevent sickness by taking occasionally
one of Emory's Little Cathartic Pills, a
wonderful appetizer, an absolute cure of
Biliousness. --15 cents. az
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

A good farm in the timber, eighty acres
under cultivation; blue grass pasture; farm
contains 1872 acres; in Bond county, Ills,
"a miles from railroad station.
L. A. BURNETT.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
New Blacksmith Shop.

A new horse shoeing shop has been open
ed by Mr.. P. Powers on Tenth street. All
manner of blacksmitbing and wagon work
done to order. Repairing work specially.
Work done promptly. If
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

Mr.. H. W. Ryan, Blue Island ave-, Chi
cago, ILL.,, says: al have used Browns Iron
Bitters with most happy results when suf
ferng from diseased stomach"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
The Daily Bulletin.
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS.

No,,oa. IN tn,se columns, ten cents per line,
ssrh ,nsertion and whether marked or not, il calcu
lated to toward any mans business interest are
always paid for.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

To regulate the liver, stomach, and bow
els, all you need is Sellers Liver Pills
Take them and see.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
SPECIAL LOCAL ITEMS.

Notice. IN THIS Oumn, eight cents per line for
irst and Ave cents per line each subsequent iLser-
Ion. For one week. 80 cents per line For one
month, 60 cents per line
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05
-ALAB.ASTINE.
The Only Natural and Durable Material Known for The PURPOSE
WHITE VARIETY BEAUTIFUL CHEAPER HAND.
SOMER AND BETTER THAN CALCIMNE PAINT OR
ANY TIOUSEKEEPER CAN APPLY 1T.
OVER OLD WALL PAPER.

The result surprising oben all stripes and co patches and will
etc. by brushing Aaasne the cracks and around the castings and base where it
sets like Ready adding hot Fifty
6ane Will yards of wall with two and will
surface Call see Tmt and learn
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

ARE you made miserable by Indigestion
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite
Yellow Skim Shilohs Vitalizer Ia posi-
I've cure. QO
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

The Rev. Geo. H. Thayer, OF Bourbon,
Ind, says: "Both myself and wife owe our
lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure. 90
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-05

A sick officer out at Fort Scot,
Got his muscles all tied in a not,
He is now out again,
And says for all pain,
St, Jacobs Oil goes right to the spot
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-27
Christmas Keeping.

There Is something very pleasant In
the thought that when we are celebrat-
ing our Christmas festivals the wave Of
reverence and joy that has reached us,
sweeping round the world from east to
west. comes bringing with 1t the chant
OF Roman masses, the carol of English
villagers, the less worshipful songs of
the students In the Quarter Latin, the
chimes from the steeples of ten thou
SIND CHURCHES, and the happy laughter
of children from the beginning of the
boundaries of Christcndom.
How charming Is that ancient and
tender custom Of the Calabrian peas
ants, who in the days Just before
Christmas 90 down from their noun
tains to visit the shrines of the mother
of Christ, and cheer her with their wild
strains of song till such time as the
holy Babe is bCrnl Surely the winds Of
Christmas morning might bring us, II
not the echo of that music itself, yet
some whisper Of its spirit-a something
sweeter spirit il may DO than that OF all
the revelry which goes on under mistle-
toe boughs and before the blaze Of
Yule-logs.
Many of our ancestors were fright
ened by the influences that ruled the
revelries of their and their fathers days,
when the Lord OF Misrule and the Alb
bot OF Unreason held sway with their
followers till Little Christmas, or
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-27

her cloak. turned the kew Ia her door.
and took from her bosom 4 note, which
she hastily read:
.My pRaHrsr~ tthus n rsp,-.I SUPPOSE
in fact I knoW-yop win have q scene tonight
sss .n he IA h9 Ss fhs won y tSa
puehesse de Hufey. / am 50 sorry for you,
dear But don't let them trighten you, and
nose To,morrow u VIII T be NeW.Yesrs y DIV
Consent, / entreat you, to begin the new year
WITH me nave ea "a humble eom ny 70 cue.
and the best Of grandmother (who will make
Your fourth 10 welcome you. ] shall be wait
nrond de tbs nearest rSr1 'u eornsr Our Sto ana
tenor will be with me, ready to act as brides
maid ana groomsns1: Your EEandmothers
less You take decisive step they viii marry ri
you. In spite Of yourself, 70 your Dutch nfth
COUSIN 0ome' my uSrnns' CONF Evrppr,1
"P. SIT You End II impossible to make
your escape, why then must beard the lions
u ' Wap 1e Ton ch1 ng1s VIII
rives in the country"
Gertrude stood an instant in thought
Then she glanced in the mirror. II re-
Elected bride-like figure. Dress OF
some clinging creamy white material,
daisy-decked head. cloud Of lace
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-27

/ Twelfth-Night, came-such sway, in
deed, that they grew TO deserve and
wear the name Of the Captains Of Mis-
chief; those revelries where the great
Yule-log was kindled, log SO huge
that its slow core OF heat might burn
and shoulder for all Of six weeks, or
till Candlemas-day cleared away the
last remnant Of the Christmas merry
making. and where the boar's head and
capon, and roast swan, and wassail-
bowl, were the least Of the dainties, and
''lashings OF good drink there was"
moreover. Our timid ancestors re-
garded these things, in spite Of sacred
carols sung by clergy and people,
fathers, mothers and little children
carrying the blessed tapers burning in
their hands, as but signs Of q time when
reverence lived only in the crust of
things, and the heart was hollow rotten
ness, and SO discountenanced the keep
ing Of the festival at all that their chill
dren grew mp to strange unfamiliarlty
with its long-descended customs, and
where they heard of them n
any report, heard Of them only
as things to be avoided. They
showed, It would seem, less reverence
for the day, however great might be
their reverence for the facts and tenets
of their stern religion, than have the
cattle who fall on their knees in stall
on the night Of the Nativity, if popular
superstition is to be listened to, inherit
ing the instructive motion from the old
OK and ass which, according to an
cient paintings, fell on their knees
in the stable where the ancient
manger was a cradle Thus in many
portions OF our country the last two
generations were the first, with the
general decline Of too severe asceti.
cism. to bring about an almost uniyers.
al observance Of o holiday which Ger
tainly deserves honor so long as we pre-
tend to call ourselves Christian peo-
pie.
Yet it is odd to notice how, even IN
our abbreviated observances, we have
not been able to escape some of the
former heather practices that have crept
upon us, SO that even in the hanging Of
the festoons and wreaths of evergreen