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Year: 1868

The Seal suppose there is nothing
more humbIing than voyage at sea. It
is q marvellous mortiier of pride, The
most pompous Don Sancho is not likely
to stand upon his dignity when he can
hardly stand upon his feet. l believe
sthere are those who are so abnormally
constituted as to feels defiant pleasure in
the wayward element, but do not aspire
to such lofty philosophy. l am content
as rule, to admire the grandeur of the
waves from the shore, and am not insen-
sible to the force of that particular part
of the ''rest which remaineth, (which is
assured by the promise that 'there shall
be no more sea. Still there is something.
grand even to awfulness, in the thought
| Of utter helpIsssness which you feel at sea,
Sky and water, with no living thing yis-
ibIe over the vast expanse; for days to-
gcther, Just your own vessel with its hu


man freigbt-and God! To thoughtful
mind there is no surer teaehing both of
humility and of trust.-Dr. Ptoaaho,s '
Year: 1868

ready due great proportion Of which wii probably
find its way into the bank. Third-At the bidding
for bills on India at the bank Wednesday the re-
suit showed further falling on in the demand for
remittance to the East. .


Washington journal says OF the forthcoming
statement OF the public debit


The statement Of the public debt to be issued on
the 5th instant, will show decrease OF the same OF
$S,OOO000 or $4,000, ,00O which is the heaviest de-
crease for some time past. During the month or
April the expenditures ON account of the various
departments OF the government especially the war
Department, which Is generally very heavy have
been much less than usual while the receipts from
customs nave been quite heavy, and the receipts
lrom internal revenue about the same as usual The
amount OF coin now on hand Is over $S4, 900 OOO
besides $23 0O0, 900 In currency. During the month
several millions Of dollars In gold have been Sold
as tnere was more coin on hand than was needed to
meet the requirements OF the government


The dry goods import movement at the port for the
month Of April in the present and two previous years
w oo folio
Year: 1868

Londonjournal Of the 18th ult. predicts that the
supply OF money at that centre will for some time
longer continue to be far in excess Of the demand,
and remarks that the features which favor the
opinion that for the present the rates Of interest
will remain about steady are:-FIrst--The export
and import bullion operations show that gold is CON-


ing into the country; the price Of gold is the same
In Paris as here second-More than million sterling
u on its way from Australia and about Geoo,ooo 10 a.
Year: 1868

There may be seen daily, on Chestnut
street a man clad in faultless apparal. With
great diamond upon his braest vainly en-
deavoring to outglitter the magnificent soli-
IaIIo vu lis nug~a- Iu O5inIaH uni
versity he learned chemistry, and not even
Licbig knows it better His occupation is
the adulteration of liquors Give him
dozen casks of deodorized alchol, and the
next day each of them will represent the
name of genuine wine or popular spirit.
He enters wholesale store bearing a large
basket upon his arm. Five pounds Of lee
land moss are first weighed out to him To
raw lixuor this imparts degree of smooth
ness and oleaginousness that gives to imita-
ton, brandy the glibness Of that which is
best matured An astringeut called cachu,
that would almost close the mouth Of an
ink bottle is next in order A couple of
ounces of strychnine, next called for, arc
quickly conveyed to the vest pocket, apound
of sulphate of zinc white vitriol) is silently
placed in the basket. The oil of cognac, the
sulphuric acid. and other articles that give
fire and body to the liquid poison, are always
kept in store. The mixer buys these things
in various quarters. They are the stable
of the art Philadelphia Bulletin.
Year: 1868

He loves not well whose love is bold;


would not have thee come too nigh;
The sun s gold would not seem pure gold
Unless the sun we're in the sky.


To take him thence and chain him near,
Would make his beauty disappear.
He keeps his state; do thou keep thine
And shine upon him from afat;
So shall bask in light divine


That falls from loves own guiding star.
So shall thy eminence be high.


And so my passions shall not die.
But all my life shall reach its hands


Of lofty longing toward thy face,
And be as one who speechless stands


In rapture at some perfect grace.
Ny love, my hope, my all, shall be


To look to heaven and look to thee
Thine eyes shall be the heavenly lights,
Thy voice shall be the summer breeze,
What time II sways, on moonlit nights,


The murmuring tops of leaiy trees.
And will touch thy beautious form


In June's red roses, rich and warm.
But thou, thyself, shall come not down


From that pure region far above;
But keep thy throne and wear thy CROWN
Queeu of my heart and queen of love
\ monarch in thy realm complete,


And | a monarch at thy feet.
Year: 1868

What is the cause Of high taxes ?


The war


Who made the war


The Democratic party


Why did they make the war


Because they were expelled from political
power.
1 Why we're they expelled from power


Because they were owned, body and SOUL
by an aristoeratic, ambitious sectional class
interest, which sought, in defiance OF the
Constitution, the will of the people, and
natural right, to perpetuate its power by
obtaining control Of the territories and the
States to be formed out of them.
I What chiefly encouraged this aristocratic
class interest to make war upon the Union Z
The oft repeated, siereotyped public dec
larations Of Democrats Of all sections, ney er
rebuked or disavowed by that party, that
the Union should be dissolved if the de
niands of the shareholders we're resisted by
the people.


Who we're in power when this aristocratie
interest undertook to dissolve the Union :?
The Democratic party.


What did they do to prevent it 2


Nothing.


What did they do TO assist the traitors z
They gave them the forts, arsenals, can
non, ammunition and public money in the
south, and sent them all they could from
the north.


What did Gen Scott beg Of them to do to
prevent the war


To do as General Jackson did, garrison
all the Southern forts


What reply did they make


That the shareholders would not like it.


How long was the Democratic party in
power after secession commenced?


Three months.


What were tie traitors doing all that
time


Surrounding fort Sumter with batteries
of British guns


What did Democratic Administration
order Major Anderson to do ?


To let them alone,


What did the Republican Administration
do when Sumpter grew short Of provisions.
Sent them more provisions.


What did the Democratic party at Char
lesion do with those British guns


They rained shot and shell upon the old
fag on the walls of Sumpter until Anderson
was compelled to lower the flag aud evacuate
the fort.


What was the consequence


-Four years of civil war; the death of half
million Of men; national debt Of three
thousand million of dollars; the high tax and
the high prices.


If the Democratic Administration did
nothing to prevent the dissolution of the
Union what did the Republican Administra
ton do2


They prevented it.
Who said the war was failure


The Democratic party.


Was it failure
Yes, on their side.


What do they ask the people to do now
that they have failed in the war they
made
Restore them to power.
viii the people do it2
We guess not
Year: 1868

SuNDAY.-Thank God for the Sabbath!
After six weary days of toll and care, and
business anxiety how delightful is tie COM
ing of the Sabbath-the wheel Of Ixion
ceases in its turning revolutions, and the
stone of Sisyphus upon the hill side, the
back is eased of its burden, the mind is lift
ed from the thoughts Of daily cares and avo-
cations to the contemplation of higher and
nobler themes. The Sabbath is a glorious
institution. To the beast at the plow, to
the artezau at his workshop, to the chemist
in his labratory, to the professional man
amid his books, and to the author with his
pen--comes the Sabbath with like bless
ing to each.
Year: 1868

were buried in Trinity Cemetery, which ad-
joins his residence.


His sons, it is said, have continued the
llbo:s of their father, and design one day to
publish the work on the quadrupeds Of
America Mr. Audubon also left an auto
biography, which perhaps may see the light.
Besides his eminence as an artist, Audubon
was a vigorous and picturesque writer.
Some passages of his descriptions Of the
habits of the birds are among the finest pie
ces Of writing yet produced in America, aud
have been made familiar to the public
through the medium Of the school reading
books.


We learn from the career of this estiula-
bic man that he who would accomplish
much in the short lifetime of ahuman be-
ing, must concentrate his powers upon one
subject, and that object congenial with his
tastes and talents Audubon did in his life
one thing, he made known to mankind the
birds Of his native land; and he did this Sc
well that his name viii be held in honor a
long as the materials last of which his vol
unes are composed.
Year: 1868

After General Blair had addressed the
Democratic gathering in front Of the St.
Charles Hotel on Monday night, one Mr..
Jones, haiing from some district unknown
to the audience, mounted the rostrum and
proceeded TO deliver himself Of an Intense
Is honest and patriotic address. He was in
favor Of honesty in all things, even in poll
tics. HE didn't take any bonds during the
war, because be couldn't get his hands on
theml believing they were not safe in
yestment, but 1t was honesty now to pay
every dollar Of the debt in greenbacks.
The drift Of the learned qentleman's re-
marks led all his hearers to look upon him
as the 'honestest individual they had
ever heard talk; but the sequel TO our
story will expose the hypocrisy Of his ''tak-
ing style He retired to his room at the
St Charles TO find the gentleman assigned
quarters with him sound asleep. Carrying
bis taking style into practical use, he pro
-ceeded to take everything in the room Hs
had spoken too long, for the want of a
watch, SO be appropriated his sleeping
partners time piece. He needed some-
thing to illustrate the ''carpet bagger" on
his next political effort in the glorious cause
ofthe Democracy, so he took the man we'll
filed satchel. He needed boots wherein TO
travel of, so he fnisl ed his job by drawing
on his victim $ patent feathers and leaving
his own seedy brogans behind. Having
another engagement to address a Democratic
meeting he took hurried departure, for
getting t0stop and see the clerk to settle
the little bill'' he had contracted. The
orator found himself suddenly introduced
to two of Mayor Blackmore's police, at the
Union Depot yesterday morning Just as he
was about taking his departure for the
East. He was brought to the tombs,
stripped of his plunder and permitted to
depart, as the patriotic Democrat whom he
had robbed refused to make information
against him. Mr. Jones will speak at the
Battery some night this week in order to
discover to the masses how easily Radical
leaders steal from the Government Treas
ury Gentlemen with good gold watches
are expected to attend, but they will be
wise to leave their repeaters at home So
much tor the speaker who followed General
Blair at the great demonstration on Monday
night IfttsJurg Gazette
Year: 1868

ELM BARK is very generally used in
Norway for making leather, and it is said
the fine Norway gloves are prepared from
the elm bark, and that the softness and
beauty are attributable to this bark. The
white willow is used in the manufacture of
gloves Russia also uses this bark in the
manufacture of fancy leather, the finished
leather being impregnated with the oil of
birch bark, which gives j. peculiar agreea-
II, sr,o.u
Year: 1868

The GIRLS we not bring up our
girls more usefully, less showily, less depen-
dent on luxury and wealth? Can we not
teach them from babyhood that to labor is
a higher thing than merely to enjoy; that
even enjoyment itself is never so sweet as
when it is earned? Can we not put it into
their minds, whatever be their station, prin-
ciples of truth. simplicity of taste, hopeful
ness, hatred of waste and these being firm
" rooted, trust to their blossoming up in
whatever destiny the young maiden may be
called?


MEN of mere sentiment are to be avoided.
They are generally in disguise The cloven
foot is there, but is covered for the time
Ladies should keep a sharp eye to the wind
ward Men who constantly pour into the
ears the most glowing of sentiments, have
generally purpose as base in itself as their
words are false A sentimental man is not
only apt to be fool, but villain; while a
man of sentiment may be the finest of gen.
tlemen.
Year: 1868

Henry WARD BEECHER puts the ques-
ton straight in the following extract, which
we quote from arecent letter written by him:
"Sinca all the men who sought to destroy
the government are rallyiDg around Sey-
mour, it is fit that all the men who stood up
for the Union should gather about Grant.
1t is an honor that will not happen twice in
a mans life time to have a chance to vote
for such man as Grant. No young man
can well afford to throw away his chance
Even if done, it ought to be in favor of some
better than he who, through all the years
from 1850 to 1865, studied how to help
Southern treason without incurring the risks
and pains of overt and outrageous reasona-
bic acts.
Year: 1868

We'll


Mr.. johnson remains ia the White
House. The XIth was deliberately, aud
we doubt not judiciously, selected as the
article that would command most votes.
This failing all fail. There may be those
who deem it wise and well to admit sena-
tors from the reconstructed states and
force a verdict of guilty by their votes
but we cannot concur. 1t might have
been well to defer the Impeachment until
those states should be represented in the
senate out, having initiated it, We think
vote upon it after the testimony was taken
and argument closed.
Year: 1868

1t has been truly said that the most delight
full words of our language, which link our
heart and all its tenderest associations with
home and everything connected herewith, that
is dear to us, have the same root and family
resemblance, kin, kind, kindred and kindness.


Kindness is the element of the greatest in-
fuencein man. 0uradmiration and respect can
be commanded and freely given to talent and
genius, but it is only the qualities OF the heart
that can elicit our affection and love. Nothing
in this world is cheaper and costs us less than
kindness, and nothing does more good. ot
course more depends, in many instances, on
the manner OF bestowing favor than ON the
favor itself. The kind word, tender look, gen.
erous expression, are often the most valued
portion of the gift. In this sad world OF ours
we are always meeting with many, alas, too
many. whose low estate is their misfortune and
not their crime. and who have suffered in the
storms of life and been shipwrecked, and lost
their little all. In dealing with such as these,
we should " gently bear, kindly judge" Kind
words are better than hard blows, and none
deserve kindness more than these unfortunates


Remember that the temptations they are ex-
posed to are infinitely greater than any to
which the prosperous and rich can ever be la
blo tn Is .hoy are treated l'arShiy by man as
well as by fortune, it is only natural for them
to rebel. 1t will be found that " sudriter in
moclo" is much more efficient, and has much
more lasting effect than .fortiter in re-" The
great secret of the superior strength Of kind
ness, consists in its being happy and making
happy. 1t infuSes into body and soul the
greatest energy, and helps to bind all classes
in the bonds of peaceful brotherhood.
Year: 1868

A certain dramatic writer, being caught in a
shower of rain, took refuge under the portico
of handsome dwelling in New York. As
soon as he had taken the position window
was opened, and lovely female face appeared,
which seemed to beam with sympathy and
anxiety. She soon retired, and sent him an
umbrella by a servant. He fell desperately In
love. and thinking from anxious looks that the
feeling was reciprocated, he called on her the
next morning, sent up his card, and gave into
her own hand very costly umbrella ne had
purchased in place of the old and shabby ono
he had borrowed, and then wound up by max
inr profession Of love. The young lady,
without even noticing the exchange that had
been made, perceiving how her sct had been
m;sinterpreted, naively replied: al feel II TO
b. nv duty to undeceive you, sir. At the time
Of the shower l was an1iously expecting q
gentleman. who Is, confess, very dear TO me,
who wished TO see me In private, and my only
motive for sending you the umbrella, was to
get you of the steps"
Year: 1868

One of the saddest stories we ever read was
that of child in Switzerland-a pet boy, just
as yours, reader-whom his mother, one bright
morning, rigged out in beautiful jacket, all
shining with silk and buttons, gay as a mo-
theirs love could make it, and then permitted
him to 60 out to play. lie had scarcely step
ned from the door of the Swiss cottage, when
an enormous eagle swooped him from the
ground. and bore him to his nest, high among
the mountains, and yet within sight of the
house of which he had been the joy. There he
was killed and devoured, the eyre being at
point which was literally inaccessible to man,
so that no relief could lie afforded.


In tearing the child to pieces, the eagle so
placed the gay jacket in the nest that it be-
came a fixture there, and whenever the wind
blew it would futter, and the sun would shine
on its lovely trimmings and ornaments. For
wears il was visible from the lowlands, long
after the eagle had abandoned her nest
What sight it must have been for the parents
of the victim
Year: 1868

1t is a painful spectacle in families where tho
mother is the drudge, TO see the daughters ele-
gantly dressed, reclining at their ease, with
their drawing, their music, their fancy work,
and their reading, beguiling themselves of the
lapse Of hours, days and weeks, and never
dreaming of their responsibilities but as a
necessary consequence Of neglect Of duty, grow
ing weary of their useless lives, lay hold Of
every newly invented stimulant to rouse their
dropping energies; and blaming their fate when
they dare not blame their God for having
placed them where they are. These individ-
uals WILL often tell you with an air of affected
compassion for who can believe it real, that
poor dear mamma is working herself death !;
yet no sooner do you propose that they should
assist her, than they declare she is quite IN her
element-in short that she would never be
happy IL she had only half so much 10 do.
Year: 1868

Girls are sometimes sharp in urging men ~
ask questions which by etiquette they are not
allowed TO ask themselves. A lover. vainly
trying to explain some scientific theory to his
fair inamorate said:


"The question is difficult, and don; see
what can do to make it clear"


Suppose you pop it" whispered the blush
ing dAmsel.


Miss Brown" said young fellow to
brisk brunette, a have been TO learn TO tell
fortunes. Just lst me have your hand if You
please"


"Lai Mr.. White how sudden you are.-
Well, go and ask pa"


That reminds US Of story Of Professor VIII
son. A young man who had gained the afiec-
tions of his daughter, waited upon Papa
ard stated his case, Of which Professor had
previous inkling. The young gentleman was
directed to desire the lady to come to her father.
and doubtless her obedience was prompt
Professor Wilson had before him, in review
some work on the fy-leaf Of which was duly
inscribed: With the authors compliments
He tore this out, pinned it to the daughters
dress, solemniy led her to her young lover, and
went back to his work


Often times girl says "no" to an offer,
when It, is plain as the nose on her face, she
means yes" The best way to judge whether
she is in earnest or not is to look straight into
her eyes and never mind her nose.


There are some people that never "pop the
question" but once. They are cautious; they
love with their whole hearts before they ask
that all important question, and they never
love again. Others go through the popping
to every girl they are fortunate enough to be
introduced to, and to lie treated civilly by,
and are never answered Eyes" lie that says
bluntly, "Will you marry me- has no music
in his soul, or is widower, courting a house
OF farm.
Year: 1868

In view of my knowledge of your character,
vour letter was not as great a surprise as you
anticipated it would be, Its in harmony with
vour character and the high opinion had
formed of you. Strictly construed, it may be
interpreted as asking for release Of engage
ment: but. without any better reasons than
YOU assign, l cannot consent. Such love, such
generosity. magnanimity. and nobility, ] can
not voluntarily give up. You must not be
Year: 1868

The Columbus Journal, the state organ
Of the radicals of Ohio, commenting on an
article in the Cincinnati Gazette favoring
the appointment of Hon. William S.
Groesbecls as secretary of the treasury
puts the following reply:


"The Cincinnati Gaz,Hc favors the Sc
lection of VIM. S. Grcesbock for Sc ,retary
of the treasury, because he is an honest
man. The presiding elder of the metho-
dist church of this district il an honest
man, and yet We are not quite clear that
he is just tic iiian to select for secretary
of the treasury.


Our principal book-keeper we believe
to be an honest man, and yet, because, he
manages our accounts satisfactorily, we
do not insist that he should be chosen to
take charge Of the accounts of the United
States government. Henry Ward Beech
er is an honest and able man, but his pre-
eminent fitness for the position of secre-
tary of the treasury has not hitherto oc-
CURED to any one.


We are not aware that because a man
is good lawyer, fine thcologian, or q fine
Greek scholar, that he is necessarily a
great fnancier. Evidence of ability in
one direction is not evidence of ability in
al directions 4 first class mason would
not probably make a first class Surgeon
general, and an able lawyer might be
found wanting IN the position of secretary
Of the natJ or secretary of the treasury"


Now, let the Journal apply its reasoning,
which is clear and well put, to the case of
Gen. Grant. That paper and the whole
radical press contend that he is great
General, but does the evidence of his abil-
ity in that direction furnish Evidence of
his ability as a statesman If We were
engaged in war, his experience and sue
cess in former conflicts might justify the
government to employ him at the head Of
our armies, but as no sane man would 60
to stone mason 10 have pair of boots or
shoes made, or to lawyer to lay the brick
on his house, so it would be equally as ab
surd to presume that because man is a
good general he would make competent
and safe statesman. The reasoning ID
sound and conclusive, and the American
people would be guilty of great folly il
in this momentous state of national affairs,
they pass by tried and experienced states
men to put at Che head Of the government
man who admits his utter incompetency
and ignorance Of governmental affairs.
Year: 1868

vantage of supposed popular prejudice


against Jews to rerpetrate an act of tyr
amy and injustice. Is such man fit to
be entrusted with the presidential Office !?
Who, protesting an unpopular faith, or
belonging to an unpopular race, would be
safe under such ruler?