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Year: 1869

The following beautiful passage is by
the Rev. j Z. Corning. 1t will be APP
preciated by all "brain workers."


"While 1 sit at my study table with
my pen in hand, the fingers moving with


tardy pace at the beckon of BRAIN |
hear right below my window, in the ad-
Jacent field, the monotonous ring of la
borer's hoe upon the corn hills. While
he hoes, he whistles hour by hour till the
clock strikes twelve, and then with raw
snous appetite repairs to his bountiful
yet simple meal, only to resume his task
again and pursue it to the setting of the
sun. As | stood at the window watch
ing his toll, aud turned again to my pen
and paper, asked myself how it hap
peucd rfut Tire nian WIN tire ie'c witt IL
Dor his eight or ten hours a day with
less fatigue than the man with his pen
will toll his three or four. Hugh Miller
was a sreat worker with the shovel and
pick-would have made good hand in
a slate quarry, in grading a railroad, or
digging canal. But one night, as you
know, he shot himself in fit of nervous
fever. What was the difference between
the great geologist and the man with the
hoe whistling under my window Simp
ly this, the former was worker of brain,
and the latter a worker Of muscle. Let
this man with the hoe lay down his hus-
baudry for little while and set himself
to studying one of the stalks of corn, or
the chemistry of one Of those hills OF
soil, and very likely he would soon learn
what IL is to lose ones appetite. and hear
the clock strike nearly all the night
hours in feverish wakefulness. And thus
we get at a great organic law Of our be-
ing to o-wit that brain work substracts
vitality from the fountain, while muscle
work only makes draughts upon one of
the ramifying streams of life. 1t Is es-
by scientific observers that a
man VIII use up as much vital force in
working his brains two hours as he will
in WORKING his muscles eight" "
Year: 1869

The following is said to be the expla
nation of the text: "The stone which
the builders refused the same is become
the headstone Of the corner" 1t is said
that when Solomon's Temple Sls build
ing, all the stones were broSaLt from
the quarry ready cut and fashioned, and
there were marked on all the blocks the
places where they were to be put.
Among. the stones was a very curious
one it seemed of no desirable shape, it
appeared unfit for any portion of the
building. They tried it at this wall, but
it would not fit; they tried it at another,
but it could not be accommodated so,
vexed and angry they threw, it away.
sIhe. temple So. anany years DuIldfns
that the stone became covered with moss,
and grass grew around it. Everybody
passing by laughed at the stone. They
said Solomon was wise, and doubtless all
the other stones were right; but as for
that block, they might as well send it
back to the quarry, for they were sure it
was meant for nothing. Year after year
rolled on, and the poor stone was still
despised the builders constantly refused
It. The eventful day came&hen the
temple was to be finished and opened,
and the multitude was assembled to see
the grand sight. The builders said,
where is the top stone? Where is the
pinnacle ?" They little thought where
the crowning marble was, until some one
said, Perhaps that stone which the
builders refused is meant to be the top
stone" They then took it, and hoisted
it to the top of the house; and as it
reached the summit, they found it well
adapted to the place. Loud hosannas
made the welkin ring, as the stone which
the builders refused thus became the
headstoue of the corner.
Year: 1869

The last Legislature passed bill sub
hitting a proposition to be voted on by
the people at the State election, in Au-
gust next, to increase the tax for the
benefit of the common free schools, ff-
teen cents on the one hundred dollars
worth of taxable property The school
tax proper is now five cents on the hun
dred dollars.


If there is any purpose on earth for
which the people ought to be willing to
submit TO an increase of taxation, it is
for that of educational purposes. Igno-
rance is one Of the worst conditions that
the people of Kentucky, or any other
State protesting to have 4 republican
form of government, can be placed in.
If the people wish to remain free and
independent they must educate the chill
dren of the State, SO as to render z lem
competent u make up an intellis sent
judgment on ali questions affecting the
welfare of the State, and thus place them
beyond the reach Of the demagogue, who
would otherwise be- sshle to drag them
into ruinous system or policy, by para
ding before them the carcass of some
exploded theory that had it's influence
fifteen or twenty years ago.


There oAght to be no hesitatiosi on
the part of the people in approving at
the ballot box the act Of the Legislature
increasing the school fund.


We think the argument in favor of the
measure is conclusive; and We shall
from time to time take occasion to urge
it or the favorable consideration of the
people, and attempt to give the argument
why they should give it their unqualified
approval-Pdducah KentucEian.
Year: 1869

cation to every child in the Common
wealth, is cheaper and far more efficient
than the old system of subscription
schools, supported by tuition fees.


Turn tuition payers to tax payers and
the whole people can be educated with
the same money paid out to educate the
fortunate few ALBERIQUE.
Year: 1869

IT is said that General Grant did not
make single appointment that Senator
Brownlow recommended Gen Grant evil
IDENTIFY thinks .hatthe day of the Par
sons destiny is over, and that he had
better 90 home, contract fatal case of
the measles, and give Knoxville the sem
sation of first class scalawag funeral.
Year: 1869

TUESDAY, April 1916 r. M.


me high 1gure for gold, as compared with the
range or the market during the month OF March, ID
OF the least gratifying signs Of the times IN wall
street. When it Is remembered that the advent OF
spring business was hailed with grand flourish OF
trumpets, while the assertion was made that the
country was about entering on period OF unparal-
leled prosperity, this change IS all the more remark
able. The incoming OF the new administration was
stimuaye OF the national credit for such the real
Interpretation TO be given TO decline In gold.
There are financial philosophers now who perceive
IN the erratlc course OF the premium vcrita-
bic relcx OF affairs at Washington. There used
to be no more sensitive barometer 9f po-
lieal matters than gold, but the instrument Is
so subject nowadays TO extraneous Influences from
clipues and SPECTATORS that national calamity
would be just as likely the signal for fall as for
rise In the premium The course OF gold within the
past week has Shown the presence OF these In.
nuences in o marked manner. 1t forced TO the
highest point 1t has reached since February last bJ
the combination OF the Cold Room and by the sue
cessfui management OF a "corner," resulting from
the withdrawal OF gold from the already scant SUP
ply in the market. An appeal has been made for
the sale Of portion OF the hundred and odd mil
lions now lying unemployed In the vaults OF the
Treasury; bur 1t is doubtful II such relief
will be Afforded The Assistant Treasurer in
New York, Mr.. Van Dyck, Is entirely without IN
structi0ns on the subject. As the government Is
sufficiently supplied with currency there is ut pre-
sent necessity Tor gold sales; and Mr.. Boutwell, Is
steadily boarding the gold. He is known to be In
favor OF applying this balance to the purchase ana
cancellation Of government bonds, and perhaps the
present for the 1925 indicate that he is about
to come into the market The purchase, II decided
upon should be made directly with gold, ana not
through the medium OF greenbacks or currencyy
the absorption Of which. however temporary, would
aggravate the already numerous evils which our
merchants and business men have to suffer from tine
activity Of stock speculation and the investment Of
money in the securities OF the Stock Exchange


The arrival yesterday OF gold from Europe, and
the anticipation OF three quarters of million more
by the steamer due to-day, weakened the price Of
gold, which receded to 1924 before the close Of
business. The holders OF gold were also freer
lenders OF it to-day, and loans swerc made at from
"1at" TO seven per cent and 1872 for carrying up 20
Clearing House time. In the afternoon as high as
116 paid for carrying, which is all the more
noticeable as there was Simultaneous easing the
rate Tor money. The May coupons thus far received
on foreign account are estimated at 100000. The
flaor f,il.,x
Year: 1869

Prison cases were before the Court to-day.


Michael Tracy pleaded guilty to charge of assault
and battery. He went to q tavern drunk and be-
the bartender refused to give him the drinks
he BACKED his eye. He sentenced to the County
Prison for twenty days.


Edward McAnany pleaded guilty to charge of
assault and battery upon his wife, and sentenced
TO County Prison two weeks, and ordered to give
security in $500 to keep the peace.


Kate johnson was convicted of the larceny of a
quantity of clothing from lady with whom she was
living at service.


Ferdinand Elhnger was convicted of the larceny OF
eight chickens from Mr.. Catherwood of German
town. Recent possession after the theft was the
evidence against him.


Rose Mclaughlin, young woman Of abandoned
appearance was convicted OF larceny and assault
and battery She pawned clothing belonging to
various members OF her mothers family, and finally
struck an Old uncle OF hers upon the head with
cane AS she appears to be sadly addicted to the
use OF rum, perhaps this conviction will be for
her good.


William j. Reynolds, coored, was convicted OF
assault and battery with intent TO kill 1t appeared
that he entertained a deadly hatred to colored
man who had accepted the position OF driver of the
city dog cart, and attempted to raise a mob to eX-
pei MIN from the neighbOrhood OF Seventh and ST.
Mary streets, but failing in this he himself attacked
him with knife and inflicted several severe stabs.
Year: 1869

NJ Lopedier. French feuiletonist has writ
ten pamphlet on the secret societies of Paris
which is reported to have created a great sensa-
tion, which it well might, if his stories are to
be accepted as true. Some of them are decidedly
lacking in credibility For instance, he says
there is an association called the Society OF the
Trous Judas" which must be the meanest in
existence. A Trous Judas is n hole bored through
Il door for the purpose of watching people
within the room, and it is said that an immense
number of people provide themselves with gm-
lets for this purpose. The Society TroIs Judas
is wealthy and has an alliance with lodging
house keepers At their meetings those who
have interesting reports read them. This pre-
cious union has twice had serious trouble with
the police, who watch them closely. Another
club is composed OF cultivated and aristocratic
people, who actually believe that they meet
while asleep in dreams, or some equally mystic
riOus manner, but in distant lands and wonder
tul scenes One OF them told the author that
he met their chief, who is countess. in the
moon the night before, and when urged to
describe that locality for the benefit of science,
replied that mankind are not yet morally pre-
pared for an accurate knowledge of the moon
surface
Year: 1869




United Statese


This morning the following article is given great
prominence on the editorial page OF the New York
Times


statement made not long since by Mr.. II. J.
Perry our Secretary Of Legation in Spain, to the
effect that the Government Of Spain had resolved at
one period OF our civil war, to commence war
against the United States has excited good deal of
attention and curiosity.


From information that has since reached u.s. we
are inclined to belive the statement well founded
The determination of Spain was brought about by
the intrgues Of the Emperor Of the French and was
based on complaint that our Government had been
guilty of violation of neutral rights The 9th Of
October, 1853, was fixed upon as the day for COM
mencing hostllities, orders to that effect having
already been sent out by the Spanish Government
But through the active efforts OF liberal Spanards
devoted friends OF cause as identical with their
own, counter orders were sent out by the steamer
from Cadiz OF September l5 1868, and the whole
affair was suppressed.


In the present condition of Spanish politics it
would be highly tmprudent to disclose the names of
the persons who rendered us this service. They are
all nOw since the revolution, prominent public men,
and their positions and influence would be seri-
ously compromised by premature disclosure of
their agency in this transaction. But the time will
probably come before long when their names can be
made known and we can award them the acknOw-
Judgments their friendly services deserve.
Year: 1869

NEW YEARS EVE AT LEVY Brothers -
The well-known and enterprising proprie-
tors of the Great Southern Dry Goods
House, Messrs. Levy Brothers, successors
to Jacob A. Levy, gave New-Year's eve
entertainment to their emplcyes-no less
than hfty-four in number-last night. The
spacious and elegant store to which they
have lately removed their stock presented
a merry sight when we entered with other
invited guests. Propristors, statesmen,
clerks, cash-boys, and porters, had thrown
aside all restraint, their only aim for tho
time being seeming to be to enjoy them
selves and to r,ake others happy. After
time spent in merry-making, three great
bowls of egg-nogg were uncovered, and a
splendid iced cake brought out, and all
present were invited to partake. It is
needless to say that they did SO and there
was enough, and to spare. A toast to the
proprietors was drunk with right good will,
and responded to by Rev. George Jacobs on
behalf of the firm, and all Joined in wish
ing each member thereof happy new
year a1d continued success.


Such industry, tact, and enterprise as is
displayed by the Leyys, deserve the sue
cess with which they have been crowned.
The proverb "Heaven helps those who help
themselves" has in their case been veri-
fed, to the discontinue of the sceptical.
They now have one Of the finest establish
ments south of New York, and their store
is always crowded with purchasers, being
apparently regarded by the ladies as sort
of Exchange where they can be sure of
meeting each other, and not only buy but
enjoy themselves in hearing and telling
what is new.


1t is noteworthy fact that they attri-
butte their remarkable success in great
degree to liberal and judicious advertising,
rightly believing that it is the sure road to
fortune. They pay to the Dispatch alone
more money for spreading their fame abroad
than any merchant in Richmond does for
house rent, not to speak Of sums spent on
journals Of lesser note. Is it wonderful
that they have been successful (?
Year: 1869

FATAL ACCIDENT IN FARMvILLE.-Ws
were informed by gentleman from Farm
vile last night that United States soldier
named Rely (who was intoxicated) WAS
killed there Wednesday night by the acci-
dental discharge Of pistol in his psnta-
looms pocket, the ball taking effect in his
abdomen. He was buried yesterday by his
comrades with military honors.
Year: 1869

JAMES JETER PHILL1Ps.-This man once
had chance Of escape when some fellow
prisoners broke out, but he would not 60.
We presume because he believed he would
be acquitted. Now, however, it looks as If
he would break out If he could, for there
has been found in his cell an implement
evidently intended for some such purpose.
From information received from other
prisoners the sheriff became satisfied that
Phillips had knife secreted. On being
asked about it he most solemnly declared
that he had none such, but it was no use
the sheriff got the better of him, ind
finally Phillips had to own up, and he
showed the place where it was concealed.
1t was large Bowie, and formidable
weapon. It is asserted by his fellow
prisoners that Phillips has saw also, but
this also he solemnly denies.
Year: 1869

COLLATION. 70 THE MAYoR.-The officers
and men Of the Second Ward Station house
will give collation. to Mayor Chahoon at
Sauerss Monticello Hall tonight, at which
they will present him with q fine gold
headed cane. Every preparation has been
made to make every one who attends enjoy
himself.
Year: 1869

COULDN'T GET IN JA1L.-A negro woman
named Lizzie Holmes, arrested by one Of
the deputy constables of Henrico county for
trespass, was taken to the county Jail yes
terday afternoon, but as that institution
was filled to excess the sheriff was COM
PEELED to refuse her admittance. She was
then taken to the First police-station, where
we hope her captor met with better luck.


We are informed by the sheriff that
there are but four cells in the Jail, and
they are now used for the confinement of
twenty-five prisoners-all men, and one OF
them occupying cell by himself, leaving
only three cells to be divided between
twenty-one men. Some action ought to be
taken by the cour.y authorities to fit up the
new jail. We learn that it is the inten-
tiop of Sheriff Smith to bring the matter
before the court on Monday, and urge that
something should be done for the con6ne-
mert of criminals.
Year: 1869

It is we'll before we turn over the first
leaf in the new volume Of Time before us
to consider what we have learned in the
perusal of the one whose pages We have
just scanned, and whose lids have now been
sealed never again to be opened until the
last great day, when all shall be laid bare
before the eye of an omnipresent and omnis-
cient Deity. To this personal duty we but
call the readers attention, but it is ours to
note the changes of public interest that
1868 has wrought among us, and to exhibit
the present state of our local field, making
our paper in this department, as it ever
aims to be in all, "a map of busy life"
Year: 1869

The Bohemian journals have been engaged
since election In publishing sensation stories
OF conversations with General Grant on the
subject Of his policy and his Cabinet. These
accounts have naturally been colored in &C
cordance with the interests or proclivitics Of
their authors The various. ''rings' Of the
whiskey stills, the revenue department and the
lobby have been assured by the President
elect that the services Of Secretary Seward
will not be overlooked that Morgan has the
inside track for the Treasury, aud that the
faithful republicans who have been in Office
for the past three or four years, in internal
revenue coectorsbips, assessorships and the
like, will not be interfered with. The ''outs"
have been equally reliably informed that Gene
raj Grant will put his foot down on all
jobs with which the aforesaid outs are not
associated; that he will ignore radicalism in
the selection Of his Cabinet. and call 10 bis
Year: 1869

Question.


At the last hour, when the Conference was
about to meet, the Sultan asked delay; but
delay was refused, and the Porte had no choice
but to bow to the decision OF the great Powers.
The representative of the Greek government,
we learn at the same time, will have no vote
in the Conference. So, no doubt, will 1t be
with that Of Turkey. The great Powers,
therefore, will take the entire question into
their own hands. An arrangement in all like
lihood will be come to the Porte will be called
upon to withdraw It's ultimatum, and then
Greece will have to accept the terms pre-
scribed. Such is the programme so far as we
know IT, Turkey seems firm and determined
to yield nothing to her rather puppyish and
impertinent little neighbor. If the great
Powers agree both Turkey and Greece will be
compelled to yield. That the Western Powers
will be Of one mind there can be no doubt. A
great deal depends on the course which Russia
may take. If Russia demands too much from
Turkey It may be very hard for the combined
wisdom Of Europe to prevent another war.
War once begun, where will IL end? Com
bustlblc Europe is in great danger. Even M.
dc Ia valette must now be seeing specks on
the horizon.
Year: 1869

counsel statesmen of the type of Charles
Francis Adams and General Mcclellan. Some
politicians have received the most positive
proof that the coming man win draw about his
Cabinet Ben Wade, Ben Butler, Zach Chandler,
Fenton, Greeley and others of the extreme
radical kidney; while others have heard from
his own lips that the conservative element viii
preponderate in his administration. By one
set he is represented as declaring his deter
mined opposition to the Pacific Railroad grants
and all other Congressional jobs; but this
statement has scarcely made its appearance
before we have full and explicit denial of its
authenticity in graphic imaginary conversa-
ton, in which Grant is made to avow his ap-
probation Of all railroad enterprises and his
profound respect for all the measures of Con-
gress.


We have the highest authority for pronounc-
ing all these reported conversations and reli-
able statements, whether emanating from Con-
gressmen, lobby politicians or Bohemians,
fabrications out of whole cloth. There is not
one word Of substantial truth in any one of
eucm ehus hoc hSiSeoioAC uppCuiSus boi VIII
there be any truth in any of them that may
appear for some time to come, and for the
good and sufficient reason that General Grant
has not yet, and is not likely for several
weeks, to determine definitely in his own mind
what particular line of policy he shall pursue
or who will be called upon to take seats in his
Cabinet. The President elect does not profess
to be a politician, nor has his past life rem
dered him familiar with public men until with
in the past two years. He has sufficient
practical sense to know that in these days
month brings forth important developments,
and that events may occur within few weeks
which may entirely reverse the calculations
and projects Of to-day. General Grant will,
therefore, wait and watch, in order that when
the proper time arrives, with the whole field
spread out before him and the position of all
the forces known, he may intelligently deter
mine upon his line of action. Whoever knows
more than this Of General Grants policy and
Cabinet appointments is better posted on those
subjects than is the General himself up to the
present moment, and we can ease the minds
of all restless politicians by the assurance, on
very reliable authority, that the conversation
stories of the Bohemians are all bosh.