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Year: 1869

Nor Too PARTIoULAR.-We observed at
the time that Sprague was startling the coun-
try with his eloquence that his oratory was a
little mixed in its ideas; but we did not know
IL was so bad as 1t has proved. He now says
to Abbott:-"The paragraph Of my speech
referred to was written and in manuscript some
time before it was delivered in the Senate and
before you participated in the debate, and
therefore was not intended to apply to you"
Yet this obnoxious paragraph begins thus -
''In answer to the trade Of the Senator from
Nevada and the Senator from North Carolina
am reminded of little illustration" Then
comes the puppy. Evidently Abbott was very
eager to be satisfied.
Year: 1869

IMPosTURE.-It seems to be held that TO
make clear case Of deception against the
spiritual photographers the prosecution must
prove that the pictures in court we're not made
by spiritual agency. This is not so. In court
natural agencies are assumed as the cause of
material effects, and the contrary must be
proven. The prosecution has shown that pic
lures precisely similar can be made by ordinary
means. and the defence must prove that its pic
lures are otherwise made or the charge of
imposture is not rebutted.
Year: 1869

BETWEEN Two FIREs.-If Abbott had shot
Sprague on sight his native New England
would have been ''down on" him forever, or
if he had accepted the dogskin'' that Sprague
threw around loose in the Senate, without
demanding and obtaining satisfaction, his
adopted State-North Carolina-would have
tabooed him as an unfit representative of her
chivalry. Between these two fires the humble
spirit of the Puritan was likely to succumb to
the fire of the Chevalier
Year: 1869

ANOTHER REASON. Spanish dominion should
cease in Cuba and American dominion begin
there for still another reason than those
hitherto given: Cuba is a point in the news
route between Mexico and the United States,
and the Spanish authorities in their discretion
may retard Mexican news for several days.
There are many cases in which this might be
of the very highest importance.
Year: 1869

RATHER BEHIND TIME.-Repairs were done
at the scene of the accident on the Long
Island Railroad Immediately after that disas-
ter. New ties were put in and the track other
wise arranged to make presentable appear
ance to jury. They don't know where repair
is most needed till an accident points out the
place, apparently.
Year: 1869

ALLIES OF SPAIS.-We hear from Washing
ton that the high tariff protectionists have set
their faces against any steps on the part Of the
government looking to the acquisition Of Cuba,
and that they hold the balance of power in the
Cninet
Year: 1869

THE MODEL OF YACHTs.-In another column
we reprint from Wilkes Spirit Of the Times
some articles on the model of yachts, and
especially on the model of the new yacht
Meteor, that are worthy the attention of yacht
men for their legitimate criticism and for the
canons laid down in regard to naval archi-
lecture.
Year: 1869

The danger from John Chinaman
rs voting and controlling element in
the politics of our country in the fu-
tare, was dwelt upon by several ofthe
Senators who have taken part in the
debate on the Suffrage Amendment to
the Constitution within the past few
days. There is no doubt that if Chi
nese emigration were once started
toward this country, on large scale,
they could very soon swamp rs, and
would certainly very quickly swamp
the population of the Pacific States
China could spare us FIVE or ten. or
twenty, or forty millions of people
without missing them and if even but
single million were TO come over
within the next two or three years,
they would outnumber the population
of all the States lying between the
Rocky Mountains and the Pacific
Ocean, and would, after going through
the easy process of naturalization, con-
troll their politics and their destiny. 1t
is but little encouragement the China
man requires TO come to this country.
With all the disadvantages and disa-
bilities under which they labor in Cal
ifornia, tens of thousands of them have
emigrated there within the last ten
years; and the growth of emigration
has been in proportion to the increase
in the facilities of transportation
There are certainly dangers 20 this
country from the Cliinaman, and in
time we will have to undertake the
discussion ofthese dangers in earnest.
~. y. Times.
Year: 1869

An ingenious gentleman in Gin
cinati is at work constructing u We
locipede to be propelled by spring
ON urTe prfuCrDtc OF tiIe inaIu= spring
of a watch. After winding it up, he
calculates that il will Iun two miles
before it viii require rewiHdirg. The
rider will thereby De relieved of the
Labor of working it with his feet,
which even the most enthusiastic
velocipedist will admit, becomes a
little tedious after running, say fifty
miles, over 4 rough road and asccnd
ing good many steep hills You
can wind up your machine and start
of at once on your travels, and when
you perceive that your motive power
is becoming exhausted, take your
key and wind it up again without
dismounting or stopping This will
certainly be very decided improve
ment, and we hope the inventor will
realize all his expectations.
Year: 1869

''Jingle," Of the New York Sunday
Nes0s, tells this story, which has the
air of probability:


While with the army of the Poto-
mac, in the summer of ] S63, DIR. Walk
er visited the headquarters of Colonel,
afterwards General Sam. Carroll, of
the Second Army Corps. Falling in all
her efforts to obtain regular commits
sion as surgeon in the army, and hav-
ing only permission to remain with the
troops in the capacity OF nurse, the
doctor" was frequently obliged to
accept the hospitality of the officers
On the occasion referred to, she plain
ly stated her intention Of tarrying at
his headquarters for a few days, for
the laudable purpose of looking after
the sick. OF course the General con
sented, and being as gallant as he is
brave, offered her the sole use of his
tent, which she accepted. So far so
good


Early on the morning after her arri
val, field officer of the Seventh West
Virginia, of Carroll's Brigade--a bluff,
honest, brave, devil may-care old
backwoodsman-took a walk over to
brigade headquarters, and, noticing
that the flies OF Carrolfste tent were still
tied, thought it somewhat strange that
his commanding officer, generally an
early riser. should remain in bed at so
late an hour. 81 have it - said he,
thinking a moment, and then, ap-
preaching the tent, he quietly united
the canvas doors, winking at the same
time to several staff officers who were
near by, endeavoring to control their
risibilities- The face OF the sleeper
was hidden by the bed covering, and
the officer quietly lifting the clothes at
the foot of the couch, and encircling
two warm ancles with his brawny
paws, while he watched the head of
the bed intently to see if the sleeper
awoke, shouted at the top of his lungs
as he dragged the body completely out
of the bed to the floor, ''Carroll, you
lazy cuss, get up here. It's eight
. The rest of the sentence was
lost in a piercing scream, such as only
a female in distress can furnish at short
notice, and the jolly old officer, abash-
ed and dumbfounded, bounded from
the tent like stag struck by three
ounce bullet The joke was altogether
too good to keep, and the result was
that every soldier in the Second Corps
soon knew the story about Colonel
-, of the Seventh Virginia, pulling
DR.. Mary Walker out of bed.
Year: 1869

How softly the tear of sympathy
falls on the heart bruised and broken
with sorrow. Itassures the sad and
weeping soul that it is not alone IN
the wilderness of cold hearts; that
there are those who can feel for the
troubles of others and Oh, what is
more cheering to an aching heart
than such thought ? The desire
to be loved is human nature In its
purity. 1t is the first impulse of the
opening heart--and it lives and
breathes in the bosom of all until tho
hour of death A look of love, a
word Of kindness, tear of sympathy
costs US nothing. Why then, with
hold them from those who would
prize them as blessings, winged with
the fragrant dews OF heaven To
give them costs us nothing, but it
often costs US an efforts silent
pang at the heart, did wc but confess
ito withhold them; for he must
indeed be misanthrope, whose
heart does not delight in gong out
to bless and be blessed.


The tear of sympathy never falls
in vain. 1t waters and fertilizes the
soil of the most sterile heart, and
causes it to flourish with the beeuti-
ful flowers of love and gratitude
And as the summer clouds weep
refreshment on the parched earth,
and leave the skies more beautiful
than before, with the rainbow oi
promise archlDS IN the cerulean
dome, so the tear of sympathy not
.only refreshes the heart on which il
drops, but it elevates and beauties
the nature of him from whom ii
springs. A sympathising heart is $
spring of pure water bursting forth
from the mountain side. Ever pure
and sweet in itself, it carries glad
ness and Joy on every ripple of its
sparkling current Wills Geist.
Year: 1869

AN old gentleman was recently


waiting for the cars in the depot OF
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific


Railroad, when, looking over the
great building, he exclaimed: "Only
think of it. But little over thirty
years ago was offered eighty acres
of land, on part of which this depot is
now built, for sorrel horse and sad
die, and l was just blamed fool enough
|te keep the sorrel'
Year: 1869

There's a beautiful face in the silent air,


Which follows me ever and near,
With smiling eyes and amber hair,
With voiceless lips, yet with breath of prayer


That I feel, but cannot hear
The dimpled hand, and ringlet of gold,


Lie low in a marble sleep;
stretch my arms for the clasp of old.
But the empty air is strangely cold,


And my vigil alone keep.
There's sinless brow with a radiant crown,


Aud cross laid down i'll the dust;
There's smile where neVera shade comes nov
And tears no more from those dear eyes flow


So sweet in their innocent trust.
All. well and summer is coming again,


Singing her same old song;
But. oh! il sounds like sob of pain,
As il floats in the sunshine and the rain,


Der hearts ofthe world great throng.
There's a beautiful region above the skies,


And long to reach the shore,
For know | shall find my treasure there
The laughing eyes and amber hair


Of the loved one gone before.
Year: 1869

A Boston correspondent tells the fol-
lowing Here is touching little romance
Half century ago, two young people
youth and maiden in a country village
loved each other Unkind fate prosecuted
and denied the legitimate reward of
mutual affection. Both married and lived
in widely separated towns, children grew
up about each, and the cares of life came
upon them; but the spark of that early
love burned in both bosOms. Once in a
great while they exchanged letters At
last his wife died his children grew up
and went to the bad, and he was left
lonely old man, poor and comfOrtless
This summer her husband died Soon as
the blessed defunct was put comfortably
u der the sod, the widow packed up her
goods and started for the home of her first
love. She arrived one afternoon, and was
directed to his house, but its master was
absent. Nothing daunted, she went in
and sat alone till he returned. Imagine
the meeting of the tender old creatures of
70, who had been faithful to each other
through 80 years. She remained in his
house few days; then they were mar
ried and the neighbOrs say that never did
humanity afford such q similitude of two
very sentimental turtle doves as in the
wedding bliss of these absurd old people.
They are living now, stepped in happi-
ness, it would seem, and, no doubt, fully
believing in the maxim, "Better late than
never"
Year: 1869

THE moral of the following anecdOte is
not bounded by its temperance applica-
ton. Who cares to take the responsible
ty of leading any one into any wrong
doing?


Ayoung man had been sadly iptemper-
ate. He was a man of great capacity,
fascination and power, but he had pas
sion for brandy which nothing could con
troll Often in his walks, friend remon-
strated with him, but in vain as often, in
turn, would he III vain urge his friend to
take social glass. On one occasion the
latter agreed to yield to him, and as they
walked up to the bar together, the bar
keeper said,-


Gentlemen, what will you have?"


"WIne. SIR" was the reply


The glasses were filled, and the two
friends stood ready to pledge each other
in renewed and eternal friendship, when
he paused and said to his Incorporate
friend


"Now, if drink this glass of wine and
become drunkard, will you take the re-
spOnsibility?"


The drunkard looked at him with Sc
verify and said,-


Set down that glass"


1t was set down, and the two walked
away without saying word.


o, the drunkard knows the awful con-
sequences of the first glass Even in his
madness for liquor, he is not willing to
assume the responsibility of another be-
coming drunkard
Year: 1869

Coal ashes are found to have a use in
addition to their adaptability for the con-
struction of walks and road WAYS. Tney
are found to be excellent disinfectants,
used in connection with dried earth.
Year: 1869

A MAN was tried some time back, for
stealing several clocks. The defense set
up for him by the learned gentlemen who
appeared for him was this: "That after
the prisoner had taken the clocks to his
own house, he pat 'em all back ~ The
jury didn't see it
Year: 1869

Hon. F. A. Pike arrived in town from
his European tour on Wednesday even-
ing last, after an absence Of six months.
Tie has grown somewhat stouter than he
was aud is looking finely. ..e put up
1t the 81. Croix Exchange, where MANY
OF his friends on hearing Of his arrival,
called to see and welcome him home,
and have friendly shake hands with
him. The Band also turned out about
o'clock p. m, and gave him a welcome
serenade. Mr.. Pike appeared on the
steps and made short pertinent speech,
IN the delivery OF which he manifested
unusual emotion. He spoke in grateful
terms of the kindly feelings manifested
owards him on his departure, and the
hearty God speed all wished him,-and
The kindly welcome back He said he
always left Calais with regret and re-
turned to her with pleasure-and never
with more than on the present occasion.
Europe, he said. was a fine country to
VISIT once or twice in life time, there
were great many fine places, many
tine works OF art, and other things TO be
seen there. 1t was a fine country TO live
IN II one had the means TO live on top,
but quite otherwise il they had not. He
was better satisfied with his own coun-
try than ever, and more fully convinced
that 1t Is the best country the sun shines
up"n-lnd none where people OF air
classes, live 50 independently and hapi-
lv; and he thanked God that he had
been placed here-that all had reason
to thank God that their lot had been
cast IN such Curious country. Look
ing at il either in the light OF the present
or the future.


Thanking the Band for the kind at
tention they had shown him. he retired.


Calais .fdrertiser
Year: 1869

WEAR This IN Your HAT.-Pay your
debts as soon as you get any money in
your pocket. Do without what you
don't need. Speak your mind when
necessary. Speak to friend ina seedy
coat Hold your tongue when prudeat.
If you can't lend a man money, tell him
why. If you don't want to, do the
same. Cut any acquaintance who
lacks principle. Bear with inhrmities,
but not vices. Respect honesty; des-
pise duplicity. Wear your old clothes
until you can pay for new ones. Aim
at comfort and propriety, not fashion.
Acknowledge your ignorance, and
don't pretend knowledge you have net
got.
Year: 1869

NEW York, November 3.-By a
special dispatch from Paris, we have
it intimated that a popular impression
is accepted In the city that Napoleon
will propose a plan of disarmament
in his speech at the opening of the
session Of the French Legislature,
and that the idea is likely to become
general. 1t is said, indeed. that Lord
Clarendon conveyed the assurance of
England's approval of such q course
to his Majesty. and that it will be
agreeable to Russia. The tendency
of Napoleon's policy in the Govern
ment is said to be effectively for the
embarrassment of Prussia.
Year: 1869

A MICHIGAN farmer, on visit TO Detroit,
had q presentlment that something wrong
was happening at home, and travelled back
on foot Just In time to catch his hired man
getting In at the chamber window with q big
knife
Year: 1869

SrRAwBERKIBs-IIow TO preserve THEa.
In response to q lady friend who wishes a
receipt for preserving this delightful berry,
another lady friend, who is famous for her
success in this line, furnishes us the follow
ing, which we publish for the benefit of all
who intend putting them up for future use.
We will add that we have frequently eaten
Of berries thus prepared, and can speak cx-
perimentally as to them ,t.i'


"Pick out the largest and best berries,
stem or cap them, and to each pound OF
Strawberries put a pound of loaf sugar and
Il half-glass of white wine; let them stand
four or five hours; take of the syrup so as
not to mash the fruit, and clarity it; then
put in the Strawberries, and TO each pound
put as much fire alum az will lay on the
blade of Il pen-knife-too much alr,m will
spoil them; let them boil fifteen TO twenty
minutes and shake themround in the kettle,
but do not stir them with Il spoon, as that
will mash them; after you take out the
fruit let the .syrup boil up, aud then put
them up in jars air tight. Before putting
the top on the jar, put a piece of white pa
per over the berries, and pour ! spoonful
of brandy on it. Whenever practicable tht
berries should be gathered in midday"
Year: 1869

Mr.. Perry was an old bachelor, and
Miss Briggs was an old maid. He lived
in the brick house on the hill and she lived
in the cottage opposite, and they were
mortal enemies. lie despsed her because
shckspta canary and two cats land she hated
him because he kept a huge mastiff and a
knock -kneed horse.


Why on earth the man don't get a
decent horse is more than can imagine"
she would say as he plodded up to the
door. Il believe he is too mean and
miserable to buy one"


Miss Briggs would hardly have felt
pleased had She known that Mr.. Perry
rode back and forward on this old worn
out piece of horse-dcsh merely for the
purpose of annoying her.


They never spoke, but yet they man
aged to keep up perfect warfare by dis
agreeable manners and wrathful CLAN
ces.


She sat hour by hour beneath the can
ary bird in the window, with her cats
perched upon the sill, and her knitting in
her hand, throwing glances Of scorn to
the opposite side, where he, with cigar
and newspaper, and boots few inches
higher than his head, received and paid
them back with interest.


His detestable dog came and ran
through her garden, thereby destroying
her beautiful tulips and hyacnths,and she
gave him hot bath which sent him howl
ing to his master, and when said master
demonstrated, she would treat him worse
next time.


Her little red COW broke through his
enclosure and devoured his turnips and
cabbages, and he led her home and inform
ed Miss Briggs that second ofense
would give her comfortable pasture in
the pound.


For two years they lived and fought
and no one could bring about peace be.
tween them. 1t was pity, the neigh.
bors all said, "for Miss Briggs was a dear
/ little soul, and there was not finer mar
4 in the country than Mr.. Perry.


"Julia, my love-" said Mrs Perkins
one afternoon as she entered the cozy par,
lor, am going to have party, and
want you to come down in the Afternoon
to tea, and remain during the evening
Everyone will be ther".'


VIII that old bach over the way BE-
( there ~


'" Mr.. Perry? Oh yes We couldn'
Get alonp without him."


"Then that settles the matter shan
CO."


Now, Julia, don't be so foolish |
You remain at home he will think you ar
afraid of him."


Miss Briggs thought the matter over
1 Well, il would look little like it, an,
, she would not have him think so for tn
world-the conceited wretch
Mrs. Perkins went home, and it wa
arranged that Miss Briggs was to spen'
the afternoon and remain for the party.
She was pretty little woman, and
was always puzzle to everybody VIII
she never married. She had a round ros
face, clear brown eyes, and beautiful hal
/ aud sweet mouth, and if she was nea
7 thirty there was not a smarter woman
that town -


She stood before the gilt-frsGei look
a ing glass in the little chamber, and fast
eped her lace collar over tbs neck Of he
Year: 1869

have to undergo living death; but be
the time long or short, | felt that there
was no escape from doom which even
now makes me grow pale and shudder
when | think Of it.


Abogc me a clear blue sky-benoath
me a black horrible abyss-a round me
vapors that made my brain dizzy. Rum
bling and kissing sounds warned me that
another convulsion might take place at
any moment, and another might be the
last Of me. Home and friends | should
never sec again. and my tomb would be-
the volcanic llcca.


strovc with the madness of despera-
ton to disengagc my imprisoned limbs,
but ] might as well have attempted to
move the mountain itself Thero was
fixed and fastened ior the terrible death
| was awaiting. Oh God of Heaven /!
what a iatc.


All al once | heard a shout, and, look
ing around, | beheld with feelings that
cannot be described, my faithful guide
Fastening down the sides Of the crater to
my relief lie had fled in terror at the
first ominous demonstration, but had noblv
returned to save me ifpossblc, by risking
his life for mine.


i warned, you master,' said he as he
came up, his eyes starting, and his coun-
tenance expressive Of commiseration and
terror.


You did," cried |, but forgive me
md save me, for am pcrishing."


"l will save you if can or perish
with you"


The noble fellow instantly set to work
with his sharp-pointcd stick to break the
lava around my limbs, but had scarcely
made any progress, when again the earth
trcmblcd and the rocks parted, one of
them rolling down the chasm with dull,
booming sound-T sprang forward
seized the hand of the guide-wc both
struggled desperately, and the next mo
ment we had both fallen, locked in each
others arms upon the solid earth above.
| was free, but still upon the verge of the
pit, and any moment might see us both
hurled to destruction.


Quick quick? there is not Il mo-
ment to be lost ~ cried the guide. "Up!
up! and run for your liFcH


| staggered to my feet with a wild cry
of hope and fear, and half carried by my
faithful companion, hurried up the slop-
ing sides Of the crater.


As we reached the ridge above, the
ground shook with heavy explosion,and
looking back, | saw with horror which no
pen can describe the dark, smoking pit,
where VIC had 80 lately stood. Without
waiting to see more, turned and fed over
the ground as fast as my bruised limbs
would permit.


We reached our horses in safety, and
hurrying down the mountain, gave the
alarm to the villagers, who joined us in
our Night across the country till safe
distance was gained.


A few days later, when the mighty and
long extinct IIecIa was convulsing the is
land, and pouring forth its tremendous
volume Of melted lava, was far out
on the Atlantic,upon my way home where
l deyoutly thanked God again and again
that had lived to tell my wonderful cs-
cape from a death in its burning crater.
Year: 1869

A Nashville correspondent of the Gin
cinnati Commercial writes as follows:


"The Legislature elect,which is shortly
to convene at Nashville, will not ratify
the Fifteenth Amendment, There is
no longer room to doubt what will be
their course in this mattcr--no room to
hope by those who are friends to the
amendment, no reason to fear by its
enemies. Senter is still for it, but the
men elected with him upon the ticket
and upon the platform are not lie was
the head of the ticket, but the tail is
greater than the head, for the head is
merely a fgure-head,and the tail ispowcr
I'll, Governor is little more than CUB
ernatorial ornamen. to preside at recep-
tion1, pardon conviots,and board in Nash
vile. The power is all in the Legislature
and they will not use it to advance a
favorite Republican measure, whether
Governor Senter be its champion or not
Year: 1869

fHx Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has decided that farmers who have their grain man ufsctured into -four. and then sell the Sour in any manner, must pay a license to the Govern. msnt