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The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-07-26
WRITERS OF HISTORY.
Preparation for Their Work Suggested
by John Lothrop Motley.

Preparation for Their Work Suggested
by John Lothrop Motley.
In Harper's is printed letter Of I'D
vice which John Lothrop Motley
wrote to young man who thought OF
becoming a historian. In it he says:
"As you are u graduate of a univer-
sity, assume that you are sufficiently
familiar with Latin to read it without
difficulty. would advise YOU, how
over. to read the Latin historians, es-
pecially Livy and Tacitus, with whom
you should make yourself familiar in
the original. Without facility in
Latin it would be impossible to
study thoroughly any branch OF his
tory, ancient or modern. You say
that you are studying German, in
which you are quite right, | consider
he knowledge of that language. as
well as of French and Italian, to be iu-
dispensabe in the profession which
YOU have chosen. 1t would depend
upon the subject that you might ulti-
mately select whether other
modern languages might not be-
come necessary, but those three
are necessaries OF life You say that
you have ''read a great deal OF general
and special history, but in "a desultory
and consequently useless manner.
You add that your idea has been to
get good knowledge OF general his
tory, and then, deciding upon SONG
particular subject, give that special
attention.
"I don't know that you could have
marked out better path for yourself
Your reading will cease to be desul-
tory If you pursue the plan thus indi-
Gated by yourself. In reading general
history ] would advise the study o!
such works as John Won Muller's Uni
versal History in three volumes; Carl
Won Rotteck's World History in nine
volumes; Herder's Philosophy OF HUI
man History, Pritchards Natural
History of Man, Buckles History OF
Civilization. Guizot's History OF Civil
ization.
"As to special history, should be
inclined rather to direct your attention
to that of the last three and half cent
uries. The events and the characters
Of he period since the rediscovery OF
America may be studied with more
minuteness and eXactness than those
OF more distant epochs can be, anc
their bearing on our own times is moT
direct aud apparent.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-07-26
SHE.

You'll discover as you pass her. and you readi
ly will class her as graduate from Vas.
Or OF Smith,
But she's not the sort OF woman that the hu.
morlsts inhuman choose their ,okelets to
Nor myth.
Though the tortoise shell eye glasses she affect
ed In her classes still her faultless nose
harnesses,
Nimporte,
She'll dccipher photography, Si,urian geogra.
ply, or mystical cryptography,
For sport
While fully stocked with knowledge in her
cEauum OF 'ologles, instiiled at female
colleges,
Her attractlyeness embraces all the dainty,
winsome graccs from the prehistoric
races
Down to now.
She'll dissect a pliosaurus, or articulate one
for US, yes, and scan page OF Horace,
Quickly too,
And although a bit podantic, she's by means
Browning-frantic, but, per contra, Is ro-
mantle,
EHtTe nous.
She can give an explanation OF the Pliocene
formation, and describe the situation
its strata,
And will argue like u Stoic and as seemingly
heroic, of the age Paleozoic
And its data.
She, her ideas quite Platoncal, and in way
mnemonical, though hardly called canon
ical,
Advances
with uncertain erudition lin her heart they We
no admission). and she strengthens the
suspicion
By her gianccs.
Though her learning is extensive, and, 1t fol-
lows most expensive, no one need be ap,
prehensiTe
For her reason;
Ideas which she seems to cling to, later sho, II
of1or wing TO- common sense she then Will
bring to
Bear In season.
For this educated creature has mother who
will teach her when no other one can
reach her
With book,
That for which man will prize her, be he mill
ionaire or miser, 1t Is this--to make you
wiser
Hop TO cool.
F. II. Curtiss, in Good Housekeeping.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-07-26
THE mARSEiLLAlSE.
Graphic Account OF How the Song Was
Written by DE Lisie.

written by DE Lis'e.
or all the airs which deserve TO be
termed national that Of the French
"Marseillaise" is, without doubt, the
most lively and exciting. The sound
and the words OF it make the blood
tingle in mems veins, and whole armies
and assemblages in France have sung
it with eyes weeping and burning,
with hearts defiant OF death, despot
and devil" Owing to its electrifying
power the singing of The Marseil-
laise" has often been prohibited BY the
French authorities. Even in times of
peace and quietness it is impossible to
listen to its animating strains without
experiencing certain thrill and its
effects on an impetuous people. like
the French, in the trOublOus times of
the past, may be easily Imagined.
Considering the extraordinary part
which the "Marseillaise' has played
in the affairs of France, we might
not unreasonably expect that the
words and air had emanated
from some genius who had bestowed
much labor and care on their produc-
tion. And yet, as the story goes, both
words and music were written in one
night without any previous sketching
out or after elaboration. The author
and composer, Rouget de Li5le, was an
officer Of engineers, who had formerly
been a teacher of music. fle was
greatly admired among his acquaint-
anccs for his poetical and musical
gifts, and was especially intimate with
Baron Dietrich, the mayor of Stras-
burg One evening during the spring
Of 1902 De Lisle was the guest at the
table of this family. The Baron'S re-
sources had been so greatly reduced
by the necessities and Calamitics OF
war that nothing better than garrison
bread and few slices OF ham could be
provided for dinner Dietrich smiled
sadly at his friend, and lam enting the
scautiness of his fare declared that he
would bring forth the last remaining
bottle Of Rhine wine in his cellar if he
thought it would help to inspire De
Lisle in the composition Of a patriotic
song, The ladies signiiled their
approval, and the Baron sent for The
last bottle Of wine the house could
boast Of After dinner De LislG re.
turned to his solitary chamber, and in
| fit of enthusiasm with which the
wine must have had little enough tC
d0) composed the words and music o
the song which have immortalizod hi
name. The following morning he has t
encd with it to his friend Dietrich, il
whose house it was sung for the first
time, exciting great enthusiasm. 4
few days afterwnrd it was publicl,
performed in Strasburg, and ten day:
later was sung at a public banquet a
MarseilIcs with so much effect that |
| was printed at once and distributed
| among the troops just starting fo1
Paris. They entered the capital sing
ing their new hymn, which they hac
| called Chant des Marseillais," anC
| soon the tune was known Throughout
every part of France. De Lislo's claim
to the authorship was at one time dis
putod, but the truth Of the story here
given regarding the origin of th'
"Marscillaiso" has long since beel
proved beyond doubt. IN. Y. Mai
md EynrCnS
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-07-26
"A simnla stoye for warming room.

"A simple stove for warming rooms
by means OF solar heat has been cor.
trived by Prof. 4. S. Morse. 1t con-
sists OF a shallow box, having "A bottom
OF corrugated iron and a glass top,
This device is placed outside the build
ing where the sun can shine directly
into it. The rays pass through the
glass and are absorbed by the metal,
heating 1t to high temperature and
warming the air Of the box. Tho air,
which on sunny days rises to ninety
degrees Fahrenheit is conveyed into
the room to be heated.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-07-26
A HEARTLESS WRETCH.
People Said Ho Was, So Of Course
He Must Have Been.

"Flossje, what do you think that
wretch has done now" exclaimed
Lucy Caslin, bursting into the room
where her sister and aunt sat sewing
Nothing very dreadful, ! hope" "
replied Flossie, looking up from her
work.
Nothing very droadful!' echoed
Lucy. That is just like you, Flossie;
] really believe you love that black
hearted wretch"
mo, Sue, can not say that | have
any particular love for him, but l
don't want to condemn the man until |
know what he has DONE" returned
Flossie, laughing.
We'll, he is driving his tenants
from the old shanties by the coal
bank"
Sue, can that be really true?" said
Flossie, in shocked voice.
ut must be. for Ted Flynn. whose
mother occupies one Of the huts, told
me SO. Mr.. Dane said that unless the
people vacated At once he would tum-
bic the sbanties down on their heads
the brute!"
Lucy, my dear" interrupted her
aunt, "there must be some mistake. /
do not believe Mr.. Dane would be so
cruel; although more grave and silent
than most mon OF his age. he seems
kind and courteous to all" .
Lucy pursed up her mouth in scorn.
Now Aunt Mary, you are always
taking that mans part. You think he
can not do wrong"
"Oh, no, Lucy" smiled Aunt Mary.
"But you have taken an unreasonable
dislike to Mr.. Dane"
"Well, perhaps | have. But we
won't discuss him further; we must
think of the needs OF Mrs. Flynn. Why
can't she move into the old storehouse
in the corner Of the orchard until she
can find another home?"
Aunt Mary nodded assent while Flos'
sic replied:
"An excellent idea. Lucy!'
",rhen I'll run ornr and make her
the Offer" said Lucy and, hurrying or
her hat and shawl, she was soon in the
midst Of the shanties, which consisted
of five or six dilapidated old buildings
She noticed that the men and womer
all had an ANTIQUE LOOK, ana tnat lht
teams standing there belonged to Mr.
Dane, the new owner OF the coal banl
and factory. And-yes, there was th'
owner himself hurrying up the mov
ing process Lucy was too indignant t.
notice that his face, too, wore an anx
ious look and that he started at ever.
sound. She only thought of him as
hard-heartcd wretch. who was turnin,
poor people out in the cold.
Presently he approached her.
.Miss Lucy" he said, ''for Heaven
sake don't tarry here long; and tel
Mrs. Flynn to be reasonable and hurr,
up, for will"
Here Lucy cut him short with loo
OF scorn as she flashed out:
you hard-hearted wretch, how dar
you speak-to mep Don't be afraid
will not otintrude in your precious house
very long, neither shall Mrs. Flynn.
But, Miss Lucy" he said, 'yo
must have heard
YES" Lucy interrupted. ''of cours
] have heard that the wealthy M,
Dane is turning five or six poor fan
lilies out Of his houses--if they 81
worthy OF that name.n
Then she opened the door OF Mr.
Flynn's shanty and stepped inside
leaving Mr.. Dane with nm amused loo
on his face. But this soon gave wa
to grave expression, which did NJ
leave his face until the last WACO
which contained Mrs. Flynn's hous
hold goods was loaded and had bee
driven away. Then, with sigh
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-07-26

You see my dear JuIia, Mr..
Badly Is rich, and he is not 50 old or
bad looking. He has beautiful nose
aud chin, and they go well together.
Yes, ma. when he takes out his lalsa
teotL.n
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-07-26

When you are In Il party, telling
fish stories, always let the other fellow
begin. You can thereby get the bulge
on them, also the reputation of being
the biggest Liar. Lawrence American
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-22

When a certain style OF people fall Out
others come by their rights. We do hope
that the two wings of the Republican
party here will preserve their mutual
appreciation and disgust. II 10 to the
credit OF both 10 despse one another.
And while we don't want anybody hurt
we like TO see the feathers fly.
Now, Mr.. John Wansmaker must have
business sense enough to see bow things
stand. There are two political factions
ouarreling over the most important Of
fee I'm this community. Neither candi-
date il ft for the place And each has a
gang OF bummers TO reward with place
when he gets In. We beseech Mr. Wan.
amaker to have mercy on our business
community and consult with some
leading business men out of poll
ties. and II our friend, Mr.. Gull
llngworih must be sacrificed because he
il Democrat, let some good man be
chosen that will serve the people well.
The present assistant, Mr.. Wayt, IL no
poltician-o only a postmaster, and avery
intelligent, efficient, and faithful one,
who has spent his life honorsbly where
he is. His appointment would do credit
10 Mr. Wanamaker's head and heart.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-22

\ good many people are bitten by dogs
when very few need be. In tho first place
people should not meddle with dogs who DO
not know them. Every now and then some
body starTles a dog by laying a strange hand
upon him. pokes him with a stick or pushes
him with the foot and lis bitten by vicious
dog Why not let the dog alonei
There are people wah the bad habit OF
mcddlng with what does not concern them,
AMI there are children who have been taught
no better than 20 touch, if they can, what.
ever takes their fancy. These are the people
bitten 10y dogs. Not once in ten thousand
times docs q dog molesl person who minds
his own business, 10 matter how Grabbed the
dog may be.
II, however, you are bound 20 approach
and touch dog, 10 il properly. There Is
only one way. IL Is this: Put out your hsnd
easily ard confidently TO tho dog, so that be
may smell It, Put it 70 his nose. IL he snifrs
NJ n and wags his tail or otherwise shows
lriendliness then you may speak 70 him and
pat him ON the head II you like. and perhaps
use other familiaritis; but II. when you
offer your hand, the dog remains suIlcn aud
passive, the sooner YOU take away your hand
the better Never approach a strange doc
with either timidity or menace; but, as we
have said, the best way is to let all strange
dogs alone, and get any desired information
about hem from those who havo the honor
OF their personal friendship. Our Dumb
Apinsla
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-22
A United COUNTRY.

This country will never be an absolute
unit, although II may be and VIII be har'
monous. The prophetic expression OF
heavenly happiness 10 music. But there
M, mpcb music In monotone. Ii is very
many different notes-high, low ana IN
,ermediate-but all IN accord, and sub
ordinate to one grand idea that makes
the grand and imposing piece. And this
government OF ours will always know a
North. a South, an East and a West; II
viii always have its sections, Sts'es'
neiohborhoods. with distinct ideas, inter
90, and tastcs-very dInerent-oiien
onposed; their differences owing some
times TO climate, sometimes to products
of the soil. sometimes to nationality ana
plsin heredity And not only this, but
these various representatives are going
10 defend the precious jewels OF their
,ccpliar rights and notions and whims'
and be ready to tight for them. And so
the healthy yigor and interest OF our
national life il going TO be preserved.
And 40 times noblest offspring, made up
Of the very best, the choicest ideas and
the most daring spirits of all lands will
glory in It's antagonisms as essential TO
it, greatness.
But men nav antagonize In ideas with
ont fighting about them. Prejudices may
onnose one another and yet tn re may b.
,esce Interests NAV conflict without
the destruction Of either, and giving ana
taking, presently, is going to be more
and more understood and practiced
Conflicts and oppositions when there Is
right on both sides, must come to be seen
az compliments Of one another Inc
Puritan and Cavalier each represent par
tiallv high Chris ian manhood. Each
will hold his type; but in mutual good
each will be larger and better
for the friendship. The manuiac'
iurer and sgriculturist have fought
10 the death as mortal foes, as North ana
south. But learning to honor each
others pluck, they learn TO respect each
others rights, and find that they are
mutually necessary.
In the absence of bitterness and AMI
mostly the ideal Of American citizenship
becomes more and more O great reality.
And the glory Of q common country be-
comes more and more bright cloud TO
inspire and lead the nation,
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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-22

Private soldiers have their own private
oninions. even about the behavior OF Their
commanding officers, and now and then they
cannot help expressing them. The historian
Of the Ninety-sixth Ohio regiment cites az
instance, at the siege Of Vicksburg. AT =
o'clock every morning, in full view q the
three forts, and always over the same course,
Cen. A. J. Smith could be sscn riding the
same black PAGER at lightning speed.
At that hour, therefore, the Confederate
artulerists stood to their pieces, knowing
they should have a chance TO shoot at the
odd white hatn which the general always
wors As a consequence the boys camo TO
exnect q daily battle shower at precisely 9
o'clock.
Gen. Grant too, made his daily investiga-
tons. at Grst riding about with his staff, APP
parently paying no attention 70 conse-
auences. individual or collective. At last he
seemed 70 discover that bis appearing with so
many attendants caused an unnecessary ox-
posure Of his mon, and next day he came
alone. This did not lessen the enemy's atton-
tons and on the following morning be APP
poared without insignia OF rank and mounted
on ibilo.
He halted in the rear Of the Nlnotysixth
Chic, surveyed the position in open view OF
the enemy, and, intent on knowledge, cooliy
drew his field glass, took q steady survey
apparently not being aware Of the well aimed
shot and she'll that whizzed past or exploded
above and around him.
This play Of fireworks over 10 the soldiers in
tho trenches was a little trying TO their
nerves, and ono OF tho men became thor
oughly indignant.
"Sea here you old fool he shouted 10 the
distinguished observer, who was only few
rods distant, III you don't got oif that mule,
you'll get shot"
Some ono informed tho man who it was TO
whom no was administering such peremptory
advice.
We'll, don't careln he retorted Whats
me foolin' round here for, any wayi We'ro
shot az enough, without talIin any chances
with him ~ Outh's COMPANION.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-22
WILL THEY fLOP.

When the Democratic party was dlVld-
ed into two factions over the question OF
tariff reduction--one fayoring lessening
the surplus by means Of cutting down
OF the customs revenue, and the other by
means Of taking of the Internal taxes
on whisky and tobacco. Mr.. Randall, OF
Pennsylvania, once made the memorable
remark that. In due time. 1.-THE two wings
of the Democracy would flop together
So far as the Democracy is con-
cerned, Mr. Randall made con
spicuous failure in his predictions for
he, with his strong protective ideas on
one side, and Mills, Carlisle Il Co. with
their eqally strong and uncompromising
customs. tariff reduction views on the
other, presented the two Democratic
wings from tapping together, and left
the surplus reduction problem IN the
same condition In which they found 1t.
This is unfortunate, and to future
statesmen must be left the decision OF
the momentous question whether 1t Is
better for the American people TO pay
more or less taxes, or, in other words,
whether or not they are the weather.,
as q mass, In proportion as tribute Is ex'
acted from them for the support of
monOpolists.
This, however, Is 10 a certain extent
question Of the past What more par
ticularly concerns us in Virginia, in the
immediate present Is. "Will the two fac
lions OF the Republican party in the
State be able to agree among themselves
as to how the spoils Of office shall be dis
trlbuted under the new Republican adj
ministratiOn Z"
1t is simply pltiable to see with what
hunger white Virginians are already
crowdlng tho Federal capital to try and
pick up some OF the crumbs which may
fall from Mr.. Harrison's table, and to
PATRIOTIC lover Of the old State il is, in
deed, humiliating sight, Are Virginia
lands so poor that 1t is impossible longer
TO make q living from them, and are
the white Republicans of the State
reduced to such dire extremities
that they must dance attendance
for days and weeks upon Republi-
can President In order that they may
get little bread and butter If so, itsis
no wonder that the North asserts that
the old Mother of States and Statesmen
has stopped breeding, and that our once
proud Commonwealth Is reduced 10 the
condition OF being simply seeker after
loaves and fishes.
But let us come back 10 our original
proposition own the Malone and
anti-Mahono wings OF the Republican
party Of Virginia flap together and be
attached 10 each other by the magnetism
Of public plunderS" In all probability
they will, for the spoils are too great and
opplent for either principle Or self
respect to be- allowed to interfere with
their being gathered in. II is a remark
able fact, however, that amid all the hub
bub and ,trife over the fat places OF the
Government the claims of "our brother
in black are being most industriously
ignored