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Year: 1869

The HEART.-The effect of every
thing that touches the heart is multiplied
by the intensity of the hearts own
changes. Hence it is that it is SO sensi-
tive-so true and quick an index of the
body's state. Hence, also, it is that it
never wearies. Let me remind you of
the work done by our hearts in day.
A mans total ou ward work, his whole
effect upon the world, in twenty-four
hours, has been reckoned at about three
hundred and fifty foot-tons. That may
be taken as good "hard days work" !"
During the same time, the heart has been
working at the rate of one hundred and
twenty foot tons.


That is to say, if all the pulses of the
day and night could be concentrated and
welded into one great throb, that throb
would be enough to throw ton of iron
one hundred and twenty feet into the
air. And yet the heart is never weary.


Many of us are tired after but feeble
labors; few of us can hold a poker out
at arms length without, after few min
utes, dropping it. But a healthy heart,
and many an unsound heart, too-though
sometimes you can tell in the evening,
by its stroke, that it has been vexed
during the day, that it has been thrown
off its balance by the turmoils and wor-
ries of life-goes on beating through the
night while we are asleep, and when We
awake in the morning, we find it at
work, fresh as if it had only begun to
beat. 1t does this because upon each
stroke Of work there follows period, a
brief, but real period of rest; because
tie next stroke which comes is but the
natural sequence of that rest, and made
to match it because, in fact, each beat
is, in force, in scope, in character, in ev-
erything, the simple expression of the
hearts own energy" Wonders Of the
Hearts Action" IN Appleton's journal.
Year: 1869

Inc Dark Lay mas paSSeulnto history,
and the world has continued to wag on
as before, as it probably will do for an
indefinite time to come.-C Cape Ann Ad-
vertiser.


To Young MEN.-It is easier to be
good business man than poor one
Half the energy displayed in keeping
ahead that is required to catch up when
behind, will save credit, give more time
to business, and add to the profit and rep
utation of your word. Honor your en-
gagements. If you promise to meet
man, or do certain thing at certain
moment, be ready at the appointed time.
If you have work to do, do it at once,
cheerfully, and therefore more speedily
and correctly. IF you go out on busi-
ness, attend promptly to the matter on
hand, and then as promptly go about
your own business. Do not stop 10 tell
stories in business hours.


IF you have a place of business, be
found there when wanted. No man can
get rich by sitting round stores and sa-
looms. Never /" fooP' on business mat
ters. If you have to labor for living,
remember that one hour in the morning
is better than two at night. If you en-
ploy Others, be on hand to see that they
attend to their duties, and to direct with
regularity, promptness and liberality.
Do not meddle with any business you
know nothing Of. Never buy any arti-
Gle simply because the man that sells it
will take it out in trade. Trade is mon
ey. Time is money. A good business
habit and reputation is always money
A good business habit and reputation is
always money. Makeyourp place of busi-
ness pleasant and attractive then stay
there to wait on customers.


Never use quick words, or allow your
self to make hasty or ungentlomanly re-
marks, to those in your employ; for to
do SO lessons their respect for you and
your influence over them. Help your
self, and others will help you. Be faith
full over the interests confded to your
keeping, and all in good time your re-
sponsibilities will be increased. Do not
be in too great haste to get rich. Do not
build until you have arranged and laid
good foundation. Do not-as you hope
to work for success-spend time in idle


ness. If your time is your own, busi


ness will suffer if you do. If it is given


to another for pay, it belongs to him, and
you have no more right to steal that than


to steal money. Be obliging. Strive tc


avoid harsh words and personalities. DE-


not kick every stone in the path /; more
miles can be made in a day by going


steadily on than by stopping to kick


Pay as you go. A man of honor respects


his word as he does his bond. Ask, bu


never beg. Help others when you can


but never give when you cannot affort


to, simply because it is fashionable


Learn to say no. No necessity of snap
ping it out dog-fashion, but say it frml.
and respectfully. Have but few conf
dants, and the fewer the better. Us
your own brains rather than those 0
others. Learn to think and act for your
self. Be vigilant. Keep ahead, rathe
than behind the time.


Young men, cut this out and if ther
is folly in the argument, let US know
, Household Advocate.
Year: 1869

PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF CHRIST.
In an ancient manuscript, said to have
been sent by tho Governor of Judea to
the Senate of Rome, is found the follow
inc description of our SAVIOUR


There lives at this time, in Judea, .
man of singular character, whose name is
Jesus Christ. The barbarians esteem him
as their prophet, but his followers adore
him as the offspring of the immortal God
He is endowed with such unparalleled
virtue as to call back the dead from their
graves, and to heal every kind OF disease
with word or q touch.


His person is tall and elegantly shaped !;
his aspect amiabie and reverend, His
hair flows in those beauteous shades which
no united color can match, falling in
graceful curls below his ears. and parted
on the crown Of his head. His dress IS
that of the sect aud large; his cheeks
without spot, save that of lovely red
his noso aud mouth are formed with ex>
quisite symmetry; his beard is thick, and
suitable to the hair of the head, reach-
ing little below the chin, aud parting.
in the middle; his eyes are clear, bright
bright and serene.
Year: 1869

ONE very cold night jolly old fellow
who had been drinking too hard at tav.
ern started for home in gig, and on the
way was upset and left by the side of tho
road. Some person passing short time
after, discovered him holding his feet to
the moon, and saying. g Pile on the Goals ;
it is miserable cold fire."
Year: 1869

INTERNAL RRvBNUR RECEIPTS for the month
up to this date, amount to ten millions three
hundred thousand dollars. 1t is estimated that
the total for the month will reach twelve mil
lions more than for the corresponding month
of last wear.
Year: 1869

JUDGE DENT has received a large number OF
letters from Mississippi within the past few
days in which it is stated that he will probably
receive the nomiI auon as the Conservative Re-
publican candidate for Governor by acclsma.
nation when the convention meets. He expects
to leave here in the course of a few days for
Mississippi.
Year: 1869

yvANTED-AN ACCOMPLISHED YOUNG LADY WHO
w plays the piano and thoroughly housekeep-
ing and household economy to TO Western city and take
charge OF private houschod person steady OF good
and TO good society and who would like


e0os % oa mo nege sra cA Monday
Year: 1869

An Act granting lands the
military road from the navgable
OF Coos bay 70 ROseburg in said state.


Be the House Representatives
the Unit States of America in Congress assembled That
the construction Of military road from the navga
Coos bay Ro burg alternate sections of pub
lands designated by odd numbers to the OF three
each side OF SAID ruad: Provided, That the
hereby granted shall be exclusively applied to the
said road and other purpose shall be dis
posed only the work progresses Provided further That
the grant lands hereby made shalt be upon the condition
lands shall be sold to only in quan
greater than quarter section for price not
further That any heretofore reserved to the
otherwise appropriated by Congress
ed from the operation this except
locate the route OF said road through the


provided further That the hereby
shall embrace mineral lands Of the United States
any lands which homestead peemptOn rights have
SEC And be it further enacted That the lands hereby
said State shall be disposed of by the legislature
thereof the aforesaid and for other the
said road shall be and remain public highway the
the Of the United States free from tolls other
the transportation Of property
mails Of the United States


SEC be it further enacted That said road shall be
with such width graduation, and bridge


its regular road anf in such other


And be it further enacted That the State Of Oregon


authorized to locate and use 10 the construction Of said road
additional amount OF public lands not previously reserved
United States nor otherwise disposed Of and not exceed
from operation Of this in the first section of the
selected in alternate odd sections as provided In section


SEC Aud be it further enacted hereby grante
TO said shall be disposed Of only the following
the Secretary the Interior that ten continuous
road completed then quantity OF the land hereby


70 time until road shall be cOmpeted and IL said
moi five further sales shall be


tstes Provided That the entire amount Of publ


land granted by this act shall exceed three
| mile for each mile actually constructed:


SEC G. And be further enacted That the United State
| [Contnusd on fourth psge.I
Year: 1869


You come very often 'tis all very WE'LL
You're very fine man, and n very big swell
You've a very good heart, and very long nose,
The house Is hcsicsed both by rich and Ivy poor,
Who knock all day long at grandmamas door;
They turn up their eyes, and turn out their toes,
But what is all that if they do not prnp0seF
You that you love me, hut love all alone
To unmarried girls a thing quite unknown:
You sigh and look down and present me a rose;
But that is all stuff do you mean to prOpOssf
am not So hard hearted as may appear;
Why stop and look shccpish there's nothing TO fear,
You men such geese! only Brelzrbuh knows
The trouble you give before you propose.
'Tis almost two since have been out;
You simper and smile and you wnirl me about;
But tins is not business, the hOrrd time COOS,
Another Will have me if you don't propose.
You take all the airs Of man I've preferred
You keep of the rest, and you don't say word.
This is hot fair play-surc fellow who shows
So much devotion should speak and propose!
want to be marred--dO you understand!
You'd give me world only give me your hand,
One cant 70 on always with cons and with prus--
Never come here aGain-or be frank and propose!
Year: 1869

From the London Times OF Jan. 12.]


The Court OF inquiry into the loss OF the lIibcrnia
gave Judgment on Monday. The Court was OF opn.
lon that Caoain Moore could not be held respons-
be for the loss OF the ship. the accident having oc
Cured IN the engine department II had no reason
to doubt that the Hiberna was strong and faith.
fully built ship. that her structure and the machinery
OF her engine department were sufiicient and
that the diameter OF the shaft was I'm pro-
portion TO the size OF the engines. The Court
went on to refer to the drawing OF the shaft,
and said there would have been no danger
shaft was broken. II tho stuiing box on the bulk
head had been intact. The evidence went to show
with, and that one manhoe door had not been pro-
perly secured. Further, the court had great
to doubt that there was any damage sustained by
the atcrnplatcs OF the vessel.


While any hope remained OF the engineers being
saved the court deferred pronouncing Judgment on
any alleged errors OF commission or omission, and
were OF opinion that the inquiry should be deemed
TO be open. The court would therefore make an ad
interim report TO the Board OF Trade.
Year: 1869

The Herald calls attention to an extra
ordinary editorial article that appeared
in the Sun yesterday, (and copied into
the Express,) which seemed to have beer
written as if to feel the way to an abro
cation of the Executive office altogether
making Congress supreme. The Herald
says:


1.-The Sun is the organ, and in grea
part, we believe, the property OF Sena
tor who takes an active part in the
support of the tenure of office law; and
therefore, in shadowing forth the pro
gramme of the men who mean to rule this
country by Grant or without Grant, ii
may be supposed to have authority and
to speak by the card"


The substance of the programme as
foreshadowed by the Sun, the Editor
then goes on to show, is just this:


If Grant will not relinquish hisi.prcs-
ent attitude, he will not give way to the
pressure of the plunderers in their eager.
ness for office, if he will not send to the
right about 1.-The inferior and unknown
men," now in the Cabinet, and put in
their places distinguished representa-.
tives of influential political and nation.
al interests s"-the recognized leaders Of
opinion and action will not give
up to these politicians the whole run OF
government patronage and plunder, then
they will regard him as having forced
the first step towards the constitution.
al change which shall finally extinguisl.
his office, and will so order their
measures that he shall be, if not the last
President, at least the last with even a
semblance of power, and tile men of tile
future, acitA the Presidency dlotted out,
shall look only to the halls Of Legislation
for the theatre Of Meir anticipated re-
noun. ."


This being the plan of the anarchists
and the would-be usurpers, the Herald
tells them to beware. The game is one
at which somebody else besides the Sem
ate can play:


Although the politicians have forced
Grant into some tight places and bother
ed him with intrigue and bullying, it may
not be untimely to remind them that
when the element of force is introduced
they will put him to power with whose
use he is more familiar"


The Democrat also dwells upon the
not to saw startling char
acter, of the Sun article, and points to it
as an evidence of the rapid strides Rad
icali>m is making towards despotism.


n. Y. Express.
Year: 1869

That love is the leading element of
the highest happiness in marriage ; that
love, while it lasts covers multitude of
errors, privations, mistortunes-even
sins-I do not doubt. But the question is,
How far is love, when unaccompanie9
by any other of the conditions which l
have mentioned as belonging to perfect
marriage, itselta justification Of marriage!
True love works wonders; but it cannot
prevent the physical and mental ailments
which develope themselves in people Of
feeble organisms. 1t cannot supply a
lack of intelligence, want of force, in
either husband or wife; and, as all house.
keepers know, it cannot make the pot
boil" Love alone. when we consider its
proverbial instability, and the small
chance it has of surviving under bleak
conditions, is certainly an insufficient
capital upon which to commence the
partnership of marriage. This is true of
even the highest and strongest love how
much more so of the hasty and passion
ate attachments which lead to SO many
thousands of marriages!


There is an infnity of false sentiment
about the passion of love. While I
would not cast doubt upon the existence
of noble love, of devotion, and Of passion
which no sorrow or trial can tire, which
is even refined and strengthened by
suffering, yet the value, the office, the
very nature Of love in our ordinary life
is greatly misunderstood. Love is the
most exaggerated passion in literature
1t holds, in our imaginations, a position
which it does not hold in the life of one
man or woman in a thousand. Being
the supreme passion of modern art" says
recent writer, " it becomes necessary to
sound high its praises. We should sup
pose, if we read only novels and poetry,
that the one thing interesting in life is
the relation of tn sexes and the anxieties
ofpairing, Many young people are so
dizzy with love that they are unable to
90 on with the other interests of lite.
They cannot see men as they are, engag-
ed in their daily work, pursuing their
various ends and living multifarious
life, of which love is but a single element"
Our regard for the passion oversteps the
healthy limit, and becomes morbid; we
Judge of it untruly; we attend to its
promptings with absurd expectations;
we teach ourselves that the passion is
uncomfortable, and regard it as a kind
of fate; and we glorlty the supremacy
of first love, as if the heart did not
require training as varied as the intel
lect. Considering the widespreadmiser
which our misconceptions of love have
wrought, we might doubt whether this
passion was not the greatest misfortune
as we'll as the greatest blessing in the
world. We may conclude, in spite of
Cbaucer, that Loves allegiance is not
the only thing needful to make a perma-
nently happy marriage.-Aprl GALAXY
Year: 1869

AoAAA


No one can ride or walk through the
fashionable portion of New York city
attend any place of amusement, or 60 tc
any evening party, without becoming
aware of the horrible fact that many wo.
men, of whom better things mis- gbt be
expected, have fallen into the pernicious
habit of applying to their skins the en-,
amels Which, under various attractive
names, are advertised and sold in all
parts of the land.


Not only faded faces, but countenan-
ces so young, plump, and pretty in out
line that they must in their natural
condition be attractive, are lacquered
over with an unnatural polish Of fine
porcelain, which produces an effect such
as one might imagine if a china doll
were afflicted with consumption.


This practice is as pernicious as it is
disgusting-the seeds of death or paral-
ysis being hidden in every attractive
pot and jar of those mixtures, which are
supposed to be not only innocent, but
also t. possess the virtues of the undis-
covered fountain of perpetual youth.


Some who use them will suddenly
have a severe illness; and receiving a
private warning from the family physi-
clan, will cease the use of the cause of
their d. d.sorder, and recovering, 60 through
life with an extremely bad complexion,
as reminder of their folly,


Others will drop suddenly, with their
features twisted to one side, and perhaps:
deprived of the use of their limbs.
Others will die outright, no one guessing
why. The effect on any particular per-
son cannot be calculated. What one
suffers paralysis from, may kill another
outright The only safety is, in having
nothing to do with any of these baletul
preparations"
Year: 1869




From the " y. World Of yesterday.


1t appears that the administration is not quite so
apathetic in regard to the condition of affairs in
Cuba as has been generally represented. At all
events it is very certain that something in the way of
active measures has been determined on by the
Government, and it is more than probable that the
policy to be adopted will tend towards the quieting
Of affairs in that unhappy island by force should
diplomacy prove unavaling. Everything lately has
pointed towards the adoption of some decided policy
and the activity displayed at this time in naval circles
tends to confirm this impression.


AT all the navy yards great hustle is apparent. In
Philadelphia, the Miantonomah is nearly ready for
sea- her officers having already joined and she is to
sail in a Few days for Cuban waters.


In Brooklyn, the Swatara and two other vessels
are already In commission, and taking stores on
board as rapidly as possible What, however, points
more strongly towards serious work is the fact that
the Taapoosa arrived in this port very quietly on
Monday evening, anchored alongside the Albany,
which has been lying for some time in the stream,
and commenced transferring stores to the latter YES
sell These stores, however, consist not of navy but
of army supplies; fact which leads to the inference
that land force is to be sent somewhere, the more
especially as the Albany is ordered TO sail to-day,
as soon as practicable, and her destination is eX-
pected to be, like the Others cted Cuban waters y
Is more than probable that within short time the
Government VIII declare the policy for which it is
preparing with so much despatch and secrecy.
Year: 1869

John Boyle O'Reiy, one of the Fenian prisoners
transported TO Western Australia, sends to the irish
Ran the following narrative of his escape from that
settlement


on the 18th Of February escaped, seized a boat
and went to sea, but had TO return to land in the
morning. then lived in the 'bush" for some time
and eventually put out to sea again. and before long
was picked up by an American whaler. When the
captain knew who and what ! was he Installed me
cabin passenger, and as lie was on Il six months
cruise for whales, remained on board for that time
and every day had fresh instance Of his Kindness
and of the officers and men on board. ! had some
very close escapes from being retaken, hut the O-
GERS were determined should not; and in one Eng
ush island at which We touched the Governor came
on board and demanded Inc to be given up, as he
had instructions that l was on board. The chief
mate answered him by pointing to the Stars and
Stripes, which foated at the half mast, in sign of
mourning, and said 81 know nothing OF any convict
named O'Reilly who escaped from New Holland, but
did know Mr.. O'Reilly who was political prisoner
there and he on beard this Ship but YOU cannot
see hm-he is dead" and he was forced to he con-
tent with that
Year: 1869




shoots His wife, Thinking Her n Bnrglar-A
Fntnl Result Probable.


Special Despatch to the Evesirlg Telegraph.


HAlNEsPoRT, N. j., Nov. 11.-This usually
quiet little town is this morning intensely ex-
cited by reason of q very shocking and sorrow
tul occurrence which transpired last night.


There reside here an elderly Quaker and wife,
who were in good circumstances, SO far as
worldly goods are concerned, and who held the
esteem OF all the people of the town. Last
night their residence was entered by two rob-
bere, who proceeded to the bedchamber of the
old couple. They summarily aroused the old
man and his wife, and, making them get up,
securely tied them to the bed-posts. Then they
commenced to pillage the house. While they
were engaged in ransacking the rooms, the old
lady managed to free herself, and running to
the window, jumped out. She was so seriously
injured by her fall as to be unable to move Her
husband soon after set himself free, and securing
his gun, started in search of the burglarious
duO, VINO 1t seems had fled with their booty
shortly before Upon looking out of the win
dow, from the ledge of which his wife had
jumped, he saw PROSTATE on the ground a form
which he at once supposed to be that of n bur-
glar. lie discharged his gun, and in a moment
was horrihed by the discovery that he had shot
his wife. The contents of the weapon had
lodged in her breast, producing injuries that viii
most probably prove fatal.
Year: 1869

Despatch to The EUeni1lg Telegraph.


COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 1.-THE Railroad Com
missioner to-day received a despatch from FIRE.
derrick Love, attorney for the Erie Road, eX-
pressing himself surprised that the Commissioner
should take advantage Of an unavoidable delay
in sending in the annual report of the Atlantic
and Great Western Road, as the various officers
of the road have been repeatedly notified to
send in their reports, and no excuses have been
received from them. The Commissioner did not
then take action in the matter until long after
the time fixed by law for making the report
and long after all other reports were in, or
good excuse given for the delay. 1t is the in
tention of the Commissioner to bring suit every
ten p days for $4,000 until the report is
sent in.


The PuGilistic Bizzle.


ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1l.-There is general disap-
pointment among the friends of McCoole at
there being no fight, and he is denounced on all
sides for his cowardly conduct. His saloon pre-
sents vacant and shabby appearance compared
with that on past occasions of the kind, and
Mike himself is ashamed to put in an appear
anee.