Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14

Julia Ward Howe the most famous woman
journalist in America, was born in New
York city in 1919.
| Her father was 4 man OF wealth ana cul-
ture who gave his daughter very liberal
education. She was an unusually brilliant
girl who took especial delight in the study OF
music, philosophy and the languages. She
possessed true sholastic spirit and formed
an idea concerning all subjects which was
peculiarly her own. 1t is said that she was
an avowed atheist until 20 years Of age:
That year her father and brother died and
she felt the truth of the gospel dictum which
she had hitherto failed to see. At the age
of % she was married to MIR. Samuel G.
Howe of Boston, and some years subsequent
to that event were spent with her husband
in Europe.
Her journalistic career began in 1851,
when Mr.. Howe became editor of "1He
Commonwealth" to the columns of which she
contributed some very readable articles
Her first book called "Passion Flowers"
written about this time was quite tavorably
received. ga Trip to Cuba," was publish
ed soon after her return from a visit to that
island in 1859.
Her sympathy with the Federal cause
during the civil war and her efforts in
it's behalf have probably contributed most
to the fame of Julia Ward Howe. Her
''Marching On" sung to the stirring chorus
of"JOhn Brown" became the battle hymn of
the Republic Since the war she has lived
in Boston, and contributed extensively to
various newspapers, notably the Uomap's
Journal. She accepts the philosOpy of the
late Wendell Philips to a considerable eX-
tent, and is especially devoted to the cause
of wOman's suffrage.
A COLORED OFFICE-HOLDER.-lf there is
any one office-holder in the government
who has an easy time, says Il Washington
letter writer, it is Register Bruce. Heis the
colored man from Mississippi, who served
six years in the Senate and was then reward
ed with this place. 1t is really an impor-
leaves it all with his deputy, a white man,
and only comes round to draw his salary.
He is big, mahoganycolored negro, with
bland courtlinesS of manner which would
docredit to cabinet minister. His services
are in great demand at cOlOred gatherings,
and he drifts round the country talking to
his colored brethren. But he won't have a
negro about his office. All his clerks are
white, and his private clerk is white man.
In short, he has the grace ofthe town. His
wife is white enough to pass muster at Sara
thar either of its parents. They named it
Ros. oe Conkling, for Conkling treated the
colored Senator with more pOliteness than
any other member, and Bruce worships him.
This devotion began the day Bruce catered
the Senate. He had been here a few days
before selected seat and gone on to Phila-
delphia. The day Congress met he returned.
After the chaplain's prayer he entered the
chamber, and stood embarrassed behind the
tier of seats. Every one felt the situation.
Conkling solved it. With a grace that has
never been eXcelled, he rose stepped back,
bowed and said: "Scnator Bruce, | am MIR.
Conkling. Allow mr. to escort you to your
OATH" It was over in a minute, and then
every Northern Republican wondered why
he had not seized the opportunity.
THE SECRET OF LONGEvITY.-A French
medical man who has just diedat the age OF
1O7, pledged his word to reveal the secret of
his longevity, when no more, for the benefit
of others. 1t was stipulated, however, that
the precious envelope containing the recipe
for long life was not to be opened until he
had been buried. The doctors prescription,
now made known, is simple enough, and
easy to follow; but whether it is as valuable
as he pretends is extremely doubtful. He
tells his felow-men that if they wish to live
fora century or more they have but to pay
attention to the position of their beds. LET
the head of the bed be placed to the north,
the foot to the south, and the electric cur
rent. which is stronger during the night i'll
the direction of the north, will work won-
ders on their constitutions, insure them
healthful rest, strengthen their nervous sys-
tenn, and prolong their days" 1t is, he
adds, to scrupulOuS attention to the position
of his bed that he ascribes his longevity, the
enjoyment Of perfect health, and the absence