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Year: 1869

Every church member should say
tohimself, "Woe is me if I neglect the
place of prayerW And when that place
ofdevotion becomes alive, then is the
church in a revival. On the other
hand every professor of Christ who
wilIfully shuns the gathering for pray
er deliberately votes against a revival
He is the very man who needs most
the blessings which he is thrusting
from him.


A live prayef-meeting can only be
maintained by those who pray at home,
and who live in daily communion
with God. No stream can rise higher
than its fountain. While Christ is the
''WeH of water" in Christians their
prayer meetings never can run dry.


Brethren, the long evenings have
come. When the worlds busy. season
is over is a good time for the churches
busy season to begin. Now for the
prayer-meeting.-Apdin in Grants terse
phrase, now is thetime TO push things,
-TT. L. Cuyler in Evangelist.
Year: 1869

CRACKED DLIPs.-AvOid wettfng the
lips, especially when you are out Of
doors, and you will not often be
troubled by their cracking. When
the mischief is done, a good method
Of treatment is to touch them fre-
'quently with a piece Of sulphate Of
copper, (bIue vitri0D which will cause
some smarting, but will cure them.
1t should be borne in mind that this.
salt is a poison when taken in any
considerable quantity, but the small
amount which eOUBl be absorbed
when used in this way is harmless,


Those who are liable to cracked lips
on slight provocatiOn, may prevent
them by using the rose lip salve, which
is made'by melting fine white wax in
olive oil, and adding when nearly
cool, a few drops Of oil Of roses. 1t
may be colOred by tying a little alku-
net in cloth and boiling it in oil before
adding the wax. A few grains Of
bOrax may also be added to it. OF
course this salve must be stirred con-
stantly while cooling, else the wax and
oil will separate. -s
Year: 1869

Scrapc several large potatoes
and put pint Of cold water
over them. When settled,
pour it off; spread your silk up.
on the table and wet with a
sponge a small part of the silk,
and iron with a fat just n little
warmer than you can handle
with your hands bare. fit is
too hot it will injure the silk.
l have just done over a dress
that I have had four years, and
it looks as well as new. To
stiffen ribbons or silk, take a
lump of gum arabic about as
large as a hickory nut; dissolve
it in a half pint Of water and
dip the silks or ribbons in it,
and iron Immediately. IF they
are soiled, they should be
washed in q weak solution of al.
um water,
Year: 1869

which will without doubt raise
a disturbance and consume
some time. The Washington
correspondent of the New York
Herald thinks the message and
the finance are alone among the
coming executive documents
that will be awaited with any
interest. In the Senate, how
ever, we are promised even thus
early, some lively items. Mr..
Senator Sprague has been busy
during the late recess in getting
his artillery in order, and in
Strengthening the quality and
quantity of his ammunition
These were the military phra-
ses with which he referred to
his speeches last session, but
judging from his labor and re-
serch this summer, they will
mean a good deal more than
they did then. His friends
here say that while he will avoid
any attack on the administra-
tion Of President Grant, he will
nevertheless vigorously attack
the Republican party in Con-
gress. His colleague, Senator
Anthony, will find the glove
thrown down to him again this
session, but it is not at all GER
tain that he will accept the
challenge. Towards the end
of the last session several New
England Senators proposed
that no notice should be taken
of Senator Sprague's speeches,


but they soon found that such
a course was not good policy.
If the contest be opened as
warmly as promised, the Sem
ate will be a theatre of not a
little interest and excitement
We hope the truly loil' may
have a galo-lious old time.
Year: 1869

ject to contemplate, even il


the process of destruction


should be prolonged through


three or four generations. But


on American soil there is about


that number Of a race separated


from the white population by a


barrier as high, broad and i'm


passable as the God Of Nature


could erect. They are utterly


different in color. They are o1


inferior capacity. They have


widely different hopes, aspera.


tions, emotions, and pursuits


They are, however, none the


less human-none the less fit.


ted for the enjoyment of life


and its pleasures, Their wei.


fare is worth the consideration


of statesman and philanthro-


pists, in common with other


subjects that claim their atten-


ton. The notice of the public


has been irreSistably drawn
to the condition of the


negro race in our country, by
facts which are beyond dispute,
going to show that they are
dying out. These facts attract
simultaneously the notice of
men Of all kinds of political
predictions, and Of all sections
of the country. 1t is noticed,


not in one insulated locality, but


wherever the negroes abound,
that very few children are


born; that the rate of mortality
among adults is vastly greater
than among the white race !;
that they congregate in the un.
healthy suburbs Of cities and
towns; that they perSistently
shrink and avoid labor, and
grow idle and vicious year by
year. Exemption from labor
and liberty are Synonymous
terms, according to the crude
ideas of the Southern negro
Even if he begins well, he is
almost sure to end badly. He
is unreliable. The idea that
he must enjoy a protracted rest
is likely to come over him when
the cotton field is white for the
harvest, and when delay invol-
yes the loss of the years labor,
as at any other time. These
characteristics of the black Ia
borer are so well known, that
the entire South has abandoned
the expectation Of raising a full
crop of cotton with negro la
Dor. Some substitute must be
resorted to, or hundreds of
thousands of acres of the best
cotton lands in the world must
be idle while the market re-
mains unsuplied. Nor can the
eat the bread of idleness
while this state Of things has an
existence. He cannot remain
exempted from the operation
of that eternal law which de.
crees that by the sweat of his
brow man shall earn his daily
bread. Widespread vice and
laziness mean annihilation to
the poor negres. By the agen'
cy of these moral diseases the
destruction Of the race on our
continent has commenced. up
to the present time other agen-
cies accelerate the destructive
ness of these prominent ones
They receive from many quar-
ters encouragement to congre-
gate in the large cities. Poll
ticians want their votes, and
encourage them with the delu-
'ive hope of gaining a liveli-
mood by the spoils and emolu-
,oante of oG;ca WASHINGTON
Year: 1869

Robert Houdin used to say if the public knew what passes through the mind of a conuror when he sees the barrel of a pistol turned toward him in the course of "firearm trick they would perhaps give him credit for as much nerve md courage as the bravest soldier shows in battle. An omission in some trifing point, the breaking off of B small part of the false ramrod or the real bullet as it is being withdrawn, may make the discharge fatal. Often, too, the trick is new one, and some riisca!culation may make the plan fhilurs where failure may mean death.

 A circumstance in Houdin's life shows how daringly the eeniurors who amuss us will often play with danger, depending on their ready fingers to secure their safety. He had per formed some startling tirearm tricks before party of fArabians, making use, of course, of the ordinary form of conjuring pistol, which is so contrived that the ramrod withdravs the bullet. While the rest of the party were ex- pressing their admiration, a crafty old Marabout, who had some suspicion of the true nature of the trick, said "The stranger is doubtless a strUng magician; will he suffer me to fire at him with my own pistols 2" "Yes said Houdin, .unhesitatingly but first must make invocation to those who assist me.n The next day he met the same party, and offered saucerful of bullets to the n- spection of the Marabout. Satisfied that they were lead--as indeed they were-the Arab handed his pistols to Houdin, who loaded them, using the Arabs ramrod. His own friends were in terror, and even his wife, we'll as she knew his skill, was in perplexity when she saw him hand back to the Arab one of the loaded pistols. "Now, fire he said. The Arab did so, and Houdin was seen with the bullet between his teeth. Bah, he said, seizing the other pistol, "you cannot use your own weapons See here. You have been unable to draw blood from my flesh, and I will draw blood from wonder wall" He aimed at the wall, fired, and immediately strain of blood was seen. The Marabout went up to the wall, and when he had dipped hisfngeS into the blood, which was trickling down, his awe and amazement were so great that his features assumed ghastlv hue Yet the trick was simple enough, two prepar- cd bullets having been skillfully substituted by Houdin for the leaden bullets he took up from the saucer. But the experiment was quite new, and Houdin tells us that he trem- bled, and could scarcely control his terror, as he saw the Msrsbout drawing the trigger of the pistol.
Year: 1869

The mass of our readers have no con-
ception OF the extent and progress of
sceptieism in England, where not mere
ly the truth of the Bible is denied but
the existence even Of God is beginning
to De widely doubted. The following
extract from recent article IN the
Spectator tells it's own story.


All through England, as through all
the Continent, the one grand e0ntro-
Versy raging among cultivated men
whose opinion, be it remembered, Will
be ten years hence che opinion OF the
people-is whether the Supernatural
exists at all; whether every thing Is not
cause and effect; whether the theory OF
sentient First Cause, which is the ba-
sis OF all we call faith or religion
thouge it is not the sole possible basis of
morals, the dogma that truth is good,
falsehood bad, being, for example, as
independent of God as it is OF nian-is
not delusion out of accord with all the
facts which, if human reason is to be ac-
cepted as a guide at alias guide that
is which we can trust as we trust our
senses--must be accepted as true. A
new and sovereign desire TO get at the





tion, to have certainty about it, to be
lleve or disbelieve il hard, to frame life
on it, Is manifesting itself in every
stratum of society, manifestlng itself
very often in a sort of blind fury of en-
thusiasm. AT the same moment; and
among the same classes. an equally in
tense desire is displayed to examine the
question through science, through close
obse ryafi ion and rjOid an;tlysis and mn
hesitating reconciliation of the facts
revealed by "Nature," to try the whole
subject once for all by the scientific
/, -st. SO strong is this desire that it
those who know nothing of
icience. til they fancy that if they had
l,nt tho taIismaii it would bring water |
ont of the rock, till we see before us a
phenomenon absolutely no"el' eonli-
dence without reason leading TO an lln-
belief as absolute as the belief which /
similar confidence in religion formerly
produced, positive faith IN faitllless-
ness. We ask any one who knows
English society at all if we exaggerate
when we say that there are hundreds
Of able men in England who, knowing
nothing of science, disbelieve in God,
Dr rather in Gods government, because,
rs they think, science has dispelied that
ancient delusion, who refer honestly
and confidingly to the ''authority' OF
science exactly as men once referred.
and OIL the Continent women still re-
er, to the 'sauthorty' of the Church.
v ho regard Professor Huxley, Tyadall,
md the rest as "directors" are suppos-
I'd to be regarded BY faithful Ultramon-
.anes.
Year: 1869

TIP We claim for the Democratic
party at present a national organiza-
ton; we claim tor it, that its principles
clearly defined, well understood, aud
characterized by the largest liheality
consistent with the true theory of re-
publican government; we claim for it,
shat, in all the elements of the true
philosophy of our form of government,
1t is fully abreast OF the esprit of the
age;" we claim for it, that, In so far as
the issues of the past are beyond the
reach of remedial means, it has buried
them out of sight; we claim tor it. that
it stands at the lead of progress, and
that it needs the nostrum of none of
the new-fangled political incidence
men, which have sprung up in such
profusion in these latter days, to reyi-
talIze its energies. We are unequiyo-
cally for the integrity OF the Democrat
ic party, for strengthening and unity
ing Its present organization; tor stand
ing by its principles; tOs excluding
from its platform now, as hitherto, all
concession which involve any Radical
change in the theory of the republic,
or any abandonment of the cardinal
doctrines which have ever constituted
the glory OF the party. Kentucky feo-
man.
Year: 1869

lCP 1t will not be long, we dare
say, before the South, with its expect
ant revenue OF three hundred millions
this year from its great staples, viii be
in a condition to dictate terms to the
democracy and all other parties IN th'
North. And when the Southern de-
mocracy say they are In favor OF negro
suffrage, now that they cannot well get
rtd of flt-and from experience thus tar
they are more disposed to like it than
dislike it, believing that 1t will in the
end become an element OF strength to
themselves rather than to their enemies
when the Southern democracy say
this, it is manifest that any attempt on
the part of the Northern democracy
to make them change their purpose, or
to interfere with their plans, is both
mischievous and dangerous.
Year: 1869

feel; that their envoy ought to sympathize
with their temper as well as their policy;
that overmuch courtesy was suspicious;
that their message was to be given in
plain words; that their messengers first
business was not to secure success, but to
assert his masters rank on earth. 1t is
strange that such recurrence to the an
cient ideas of diplomacy should be need
full, but as between the United States and
Britain it is certainly needed. If they
are ever to be friends they must under
stand one another, and they will never
do it unless they are represented with
precision BY their diplomatic agents.
Year: 1869

4


The appearance of the Aurora Bore
ais last night was the most remarkable
that has occurred since 1859, both in re-
spect to aurora display in the heavens
and disturbing influence on the telegraph
wires. The storm struck New York city
from the north at so in the evening, and
from that time until eight o'clock the
artificial batteries of the Western Union
Telegraph Company were neutralized,
and regular dispatches were sent through
the agency of the great atmospheric
battery which natdre for the time being
furnished. The storm temporarily sub
sided for time, and the artificial bat
teries were again used. But at ten
o clock the auroral battery again struck
the wires, with the power of at least four
hu ndred cups, and from that time until
twelve o'clock, with varying force, the
electric storm furnished the telegraph
companies with all the electricity they
wanted. New York city seems tohave
been the centre Of the influence as well
as of the display.


The exhibition in the heavens was
magnificent beyond description, sur
passing in grandeur any similar phenom-
enon since 1859. At the hight of the
dispIay the auroral beams from all points
of the compass concentrated in most
magnificent corona directly in the zenith,
where it swayed and danced like veil of
silvery gossamer gathered in graceful
folds.


And as this beautiful corona melted
and fell in silver spray, it was constantly
re ewed by the sheets of dazzling glory
which started up from the horizon all
around, ever changing, ever varying in
color from the richest rocs tints to daz-
zling silver, now and then exhibiting
bands of gorgeous crimson and emerald.
Occasionally these splendid bands were
swayed and bent as if driven by q mighty
wind, and mingled and interlaced with
each other, forming ever varying and in
describable shapes. The first corona was
formed on the Southern meridian, at an
altitude of about so degrees, but very
soon assumed its position Immediately in
the zenith. The exhibition was visible
over large portion Of this country, and
will be long remembered BY scientific
mem
Year: 1869

There are many more people anxious
to 20 into Office than ever there were to
20 into the army. No drafting for Office,
though great many will no doubt be
left in the drAught before they get one.
Year: 1869

THIS Stamp contains MONTH"; DAY OF
MONTH, AND YEAR Wheels (thres uheels).
which are made of SOLID BRASS, and will
injured by blow from the hand as others
which are made Of type or electrotype.


By giving the iron handle a turn back, the
head can be turned round so as to STAMP
THE IMPRESSION IN ANY DESIRED
POSITION.


To all who use canceling stamp. the simple
and handy
Year: 1869

THE LADIES of Rochester, New York are
making a noble and Christian effort to COM
bat the social evil in that city. They do
not destroy half their power for usefulness at
the outset by calling their organization by
some repulsivs name like Magdalene Socie-
ty'' or something equally repulsve, but the So
ciety is known as the " Ladies' Benevolent
Union" AT the last meeting a resolution was
adopted which is deserving OF applause: d" Re-
sotved, That we adopt course of conduct to-
ward the libertine that will show him decid-
ediy our adherence and detestation of his
character, placing him on par with his
weaker but less guilty partner in crime
Year: 1869

PORTLAND BAND CoNCERT.-We are graft
fed to learn that the tickets for the Band Con-
cert tomorrow night are going off rapidly and
tlere is every reason to believe that they will
have first rate house. Their selections will
be of superior character, and one of the best
concerts and best dances of the season will be
enjoyed by the participants.
Year: 1869

LIBERAL DISTRIBUTION OF PROVISIONS
Saturday morning horse attached to a butch
er's wagon started on the run on Cumberland
street and went up Smith street. Arriving on
Congress street the wagon covered one
tipped over on to the horse, covering him with
meats, sausages, &c. This stopped the horse,
and soon after his driver came up and collected
the provisions that had been so literally dis
tributed-save few that had been carried off
by the boys.
Year: 1869

The MAINE CoNFERENcE.-A large gather
ing is anticipated at Saccarappa next Thurs
day, on the occasion of the meeting of the
Maine Methodist Conference, the question of
"lay delegation exciting an interest addition
al to that usually attaching to the meetings of
that body.
Year: 1869

VALLANDIGHAM has thought it worth while
to deny through The columns of the Dayton
Ledger that he was responsible for the defeat
of Mr.. Chase in the New York Convention and
the subsequent overthrow of the Democratic
party, He says that Seymour's decination
was sincere and that if he had had the presence
of mind to have ended his speech with rec
ommendatou of Chase, grand outburst OF
enthusiasm from the Convention would have
ra'ihed the nomination, "and Chase would
have been President to-dav.n
Year: 1869

THE WEATHER.-Saturday was one of the
most, if not the most, disagreeable day of the
season. 1t was cold, raw and cloudy. In the
evening rain fell, which turned to snow after
midnight, and back to rain again early Sun
day morning On Sunday it blew hard, with
the wind from the North East and the day re-
semb,ed March rather than Nav.
Year: 1869

ST. PAULs PARISH Our people must not
forget the musical and floral entertainment of
Wednesday evening next. 1t will be produced
in manner that will be sure to please all and
should be well patronized by our citizens.
Year: 1869

Father HyaciDtke, d R,misli Bisi,.
op of Paris, aud one Of tile ablest lead
ers of the Church of Rome, of whom
both secular ind religious papers
have had SO much TO say lately I'm
this country and abroad for having
dared to dissent from what he de-
clared the abuses Of the Church of
Christ, is now in the United States
on two months visit. Many Prot
estants consider him to be n second
Luther, who is TO be instrumental In
the hand Of God I'm the overthrow OF
Rcmenism. On the other hand, tho
Romish papers denounce him as an
apostate of little or no influence i'm or
out Of the Church. Father Hyscin-
the recently made the following state
ment: II believe that ID IL impossi-
bic to enjoy freedom of thought and
exercise it and yet belong TO the COM
munion of Catholic Church. / still
consider myself Carmelite Monk,
and am as devoted as ever was to
the Holy Mother Church: but I
maintain that l exercise my piiestly
functions by the authority of God
alone, and that the church has no
right to change the faith as handed
down by the fathers--to add TO or
take from 1t in any way whatever.
believe the Protestants to belong to
the great brotherhood of the faith.
but do not intend to ally myself with
their peculiar views
Year: 1869

In 1864 notice was given that n
boat load OF prisoners from Ander-
sonville would he exchanged. and
that they would he landed Mt Anuap-
oils, Md. Men and women came
from every part of the United States,
each with hope OF meeting friend
whom they knew to be confined at
-Andersonville. OF course, among
such large number there could not
be mora than one In n hundred that
could find the friend they came after.
When the boat came up to the wharf
there was great crowd there to well
come the forlorn creatures, and to In
quire after others who did not come.
Among the expectauts was the
mother OF soldier In the 18th Con-
necticut regiment, who rushed on
board the boat, asking every soldier
she saw for her boy. From deck to
cabin, in the cots and among the bnr-
rels she searched for him: but he
was not there, and no one had heard
or him. She had brought cap, a
shirt and pair Of pants, that he
might have clean change. and with
these across her arm she wandered
among the crowd saying, in q half
inquiring, vacant tone, /" He has not
come; he has not come.n For a
year after, she went regularly to the
wharf at sunrise from her lodgings,
which nobody could find, and gazed
Tor an hour down the bay, aud mur~
muring, she has not come,n she
would go to the Post Surgeon with
the same cap, shirt and pants, and
ask why her boy did not come. At
the close of the war she was taken to
Lunatic Asylum. But one day
last June she managed to get out,
and securing some old rags In place
OF the clean points, she astonished
the family now living In the house
where the surgeons quarters were
then, by asking why her boy had
not come. They shut the door, In
her face, and she wandered down to
the wharf and was found the next
morning stiff and cold, sitting up-
right behind some old barrels on the
wharf with her CLASSY eyes still gaz-
ing down toward the point where
steamers first come In sight.


He had not come 10 her


But she had gone to him"