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Year: 1874

THE WASHINGTON MONUMENTAL it
was to be an American work. it must of
course be higher than any structure Of the
effete monsrchies. The wretched little
Great Pyramid Of Cheops is only four
hundred and eighty feet high; yet that is
the highest point that despotisms have
been able to reach in architecture, and
that Pyramid is the loftiest structure on
the globe. Few spires are SO much as
four hundred feet high. If pyramids were
sensible of shame, how that Of Cheops
should hang its head to know that the
transcendent American shaft was one hun
dred and seventy feet high more than
twenty years ago, and is now one hundred
and seventy-four 1t is "going to be :"
SIX HUNDRED feet high Poor Cheops
To be sure, there are some mistakes to
correct. But who is infallible? The
shaft defects" an inch and half from
the perpendicular, which is nothing
Then the stone has been so dressed, bev-
e)ed, ct catera, as to throw an excessive
weight upon the outer edges. Then in
violent winds there will be "an excess of
pressure on one side Of the foundation ever
that on the other Of nearly FIVE tons per
superficial foot" And this pressure, the
engineer says, will be greater than the
entire pressure upon any earth foundation
| can find recorded" Therefore, by
changing the plan-all the drawings and
specifications of which have been lost
and reducing the scope of the work, the
monument may be finished in two years,
at an expense of somewhat more than
three hundred thousand dollars. And
private patriotism and grateful zeal being
exhausted, the committee want Congress
to appropriate the money.


This is the proud story of the Washing
ton Monument. So far as it is finished,
it is one of the blankest, ugliest, and
most unmeaning piles that cucumber the
face of the globe 1t lies like an incubus
upon lovely landscape, and the money
that should be applied to its swift removal
would be money wisely spent. The city
named for him is Wushington's monu-
ment, while this mass of marble-faced
stone and brick is the memorial of public
Indifference not to the great Father of his
Country, but to this form of remembrance


In the square il front of the Capitol
stands the statue by Greenough, the butt
of easy wit but a noble and inspiring fig
ure, full of significance and grandeur
The city, with such monument as that,
was rich in specific tributes to Washing
ton, and even should the shaft be compile
ted it would be an an unmeaning memo
rial.-EDIroR's EASY CHAIR, in Harper S
Magazine for august
Year: 1874

THE BABY's DEATH came a
morning, at last, when the baby's eyes
did not open. DR.. Erskine felt the throb
family under his fingers, but he knew it
was beating its last He tremblcd for
Elizabeth, and dared not tell her. She
anticipated him:


Doctor " she said, and her voice was
so passonless that it might have belonged
to disembodied spirit, :" know my
darling is dying !"


He bowed his head mutely. Her very
calmness awed him.


Is there anything you can do to ease
herr"


Nothing I do not think that she
suffers"


Then will you please to 60 away p
She is mine !-nobody's but mine in her
life and in her death and l want her
quite to myself to the last r"


Sorrowfully enough he left her.


Elizabeth held her child closely, but
gently. She thought in that hour. that
she had never loved anything else-never
in this world should love anything again
She wanted to cry; but her eyes were dry
and burning, and not tear fell on the
little, upturned face, changing SO fast to
marble. She bent over and whispered
something in the baby's cara wild, pas
sionate prayer that it would remember
her, and know her again in the infinite
spaces! A look seemed to answer her-a
radiant, loving look, which she thought
must be born of the near Heaven! She
pressed her lips in a last despairing
agony of love to the little face, from which
already, as she kissed it, the soul had
fed Her white wonder had gone home
This. which lay upon her hungry heart,
was stone
Year: 1874

1t is sometimes objected to clover that
it is too coarse as feed-tbis being the
case where it is grown ON strong ground,
making large stalk This can be remc-
died by sowing thick, and thus getting n
fnestemmed crop, also shorter in length,
the stocks varying from fifteen to twenty
five inches, according to the quality of the
land, the season, and whether plaster has
been used, but the point is to sow thick
from ten to twelve quarts per acrc-even-
ly scattered on mellow soil and brushed in
if sown with spring grain. This forms
close growth, and must be cut before it
lodges much, and this is generally about
the time Of Towering. Else if lodged bad
ly, and permitted to remain for some time,
it will partially rot and lose some of its
quality as feed But harvested in time
and well cured, there will be no deterior-
alton of the high value which this plant
has obtained among our best dairymen.
Three tons per acre may be thus realized.
and if the season is good one, the amount
may be doubled by two cuttings; and
clover should always be cut twice, each
time at the blossoming period We pre-
fer the medium size of June clover, as il
is earlier and thinner stemmed than tho
large kind, and less apt to lodge, and al
ways permits of two cuttings.


On poor land clover may be grown sue
cessfully, improving the land. But il
may be raised on the richest of land with
the most gratifying results; only get II
close SO as to have it ine stemmed, and
| cut in time.-Ohio Farmer.
Year: 1874




The great destruction to life and prop
erty from the effects Of lightning for the
last two or three weeks has served to give
an unusual interest to the study of the
phenomena of electricity. Never has
there appeared to be greater disturbance
of the electrical equilibrium. and certainly
the freaks of the subtle fluid were never so
inexplicable. If the reports we have re-
ceiv, d are correct, many of the buildings
which were struck by the " thunderbolts"
were provided with rods, and several Of
the persons who have been killed or
MANNED by the lightning were knocked
out of feather beds where, in accordance
with the tradition, they had taken them
selves for safety. In the light of these
facts we have been criticized because we
held to the belief that no building had
ever been destroyed when properly protec-
ted by conducting rods. That scores of
buildings provided with rods have been
struck by lightning everybody knows, but
that thousands Of buildings are at present
provided with rods that are worse than
useless everybody perhaps does not know
Iron and copper are always better con-
ductors of electricity than wood, and the
fact that the current sometimes leaves the
metallic rod and takes to the wood only
proves that something has been put in the
way to obstruct its course. A metallic
rod, to be sure protection, must be per-
fectly unbroken one, its lower end termin-
ating in the earth in such manner as to
allow the charge to be given off freely and
instantaneously. Probably if all the
lightning rods in the country we're inspec-
ted, not more than one in ten would be
found in perfect order. Most Of them are
put up in pieces, the connections being
very defective. 1t takes but a short time
for the iron to rust and form a coating
around the joints or links, and as soon as
that is done the rod becomes worthless,
and not only is it rendered worthless-it
becomes positively dangerous. The point
and all the upper part of the rod, down to
where the detect occurs, is an attraction
for the lightning. If thunder cloud
passes near by, and current of electricity
descends the rod, it is suddenly checked
when it reaches the break, and it is then
obliged to tear its way through the side oil
the building. A defective rod is apt to
bring current into building which but
for the rod would have gone in another
direction, and that building which is pro-
vded with rods suffers more if struck
than one unprovided with rods.


In view of the havoc done by the
lightning in many sections Of the country
recently, and which seems to he still 60
ing on, it would doubtless pay to begin a
general and systematic investigation ol
Lightning strokes. If every time build
ing were struck an examination could be
made, on the same plan that coroner's in
quests are held, and all the facts and sur.
rounding circumstances reported to com
missioner, who should be scientific man,
enough facts would be collected in time tc
fully demonstrate the efficacy Of conduct.
ing rods in general and the best method
for applying them. Meanwhile we would
advise every owner of house or barn tc
examine his lightning-rods, and if moi
found in order to pull them down.-N
| Y. World
Year: 1874

"What do you know of the character
of this man ?" was asked of witness at a
police court the other day. What do l
know of bis character know it to be
unbleachable, your honor" he replied,
with much emphasis.
Year: 1874


For fifty years have they been wed,
And neighbors do aver
In all that time he never gave
An unkind word to her.
No matter how their fortunes were,
Or disappointment fell,
She never saw him in q rage
In all that heightened spell.
IF fires went out, or stove-lids dropped,
Or pies were overdone,
He doesn't mind of hearing her
Speak in an angry tone.
If he ever found one boot lost,
The other out of place,
The wife maintains she never saw
A frown upon his face.
Did she desire a new spring silk
With trimmings to accord,
Against the proposition he


Would never say word
For fifty years he meier complained
Although the meals were slim;
In all that time she never saw
A single fault in him.
Thus have they lived pair like this
You nowhere else will find
The husband he is deaf and dumb
The wife is very blind
Year: 1874

Scatter The gems o. The beautiful;


By tie wayside lei them fall,
That the rose may spring by the cottage


gale,


And The vine by the garden walf;
Cover the rough and rude of earth


With vail of leaves and flowers.
And mark with the opening bud and cup,
Tie march of Summers hours
Scatter the gems of the beautiful,


In the holy shrine of home:
Let the pure, the fair and the graceful


there


In the loveliest lustre come;
Leave not a trace of deformity


In the temple of the hear.
But gather about The earth lis germs
o. nature and art.
Scatter the gems of the beautiful


In the temple ofour God
The God who starreth the uplifted sky,
And flowered the trampled sod;
When He built a temple for Himself,
And home for His priesily race,
He reared each arch in symmetry
And curved each line in grace.
Scatter the gems of the beautiful
In the d p hs Of the human soul;
They bud and blossom. and bear til" fruit,
While the endless ages roll.
Plant with the flowers of charity
The portals of the tomb,
And the far and pure about His path
In Paradise shall bloom.
Year: 1874

The ball on New Years Eve in Congress Hall was largely attended, and without stretching the truth bit, it was the finest one of the season. The ladies were nu- merous and many of them looked very charming. The gentlemen, or those wno can be depended upon at balls, were near ly all out and hood it down just as though they had not served equally well at dOz- en or so dances in Tucson within acouple of weeks. There is great deal of dane ing talent in this burg and it seems to be increasing in vim as well as extent.
Year: 1874

closer attention and more constant super vision, and in none is there so large an amount of apprehension and anxiety. Without ability, it is almost impossible to succeed, and!without the strictest attention to details, there is little or no hope of sue required in the prosecution of commercial pursuits. In the great game of life, what a man does must be made to count, and in no pursuit is this principle so impOr- tant as in that of commerce, where activi- ty and energy bring their due reward.
Year: 1874

harshest hurdy gurdy that ever ground.
Let the beer drinkers agree TO soften
their own aggressive voices before they
attempt to take the bread out of the


mouths of those whose labor is at least
an honest and thankless one, and
whose simple airs may sometimes touch
a chord that sends a thrill of delight
through the weary brain.
Year: 1874

are always full and accurate. The Review OF
the Markets is accepted by the mercantile com.
munity as the true index of the commerce Of
the city, while its repor other markets are
full and reliable
Year: 1874

While be laid upon the ground in ex-
treme pain. he asked for drink. and said
be would ike to see a spiritual adviser.
None were at hand, however. aud he, being
told that he could not see one, volunteered
to make a statement as to who be and his
Year: 1874

THE REMARKS OF MR.. BAYARD.


On the question of the appropriation by the
government OF SO, 600, 900 to the Centennial Ex-
position, which was before the Senate yesterday,
Mr. Bayard followed Senator Stockton. of New
Jersey, in favor of an appropriation, and is re-
ported as follows


Senator Bayard maintained that the whole
history of this proposition before Congress con-
clusivsly showed it to be international in charac-
ter. Such i bill passed the Senate in 1871, with
out vote being recorded against it. 1t did not
get through Congress upon any condition except
what appeared on its face. 1t was essential that
we should revive the memories of the Declaration
Of independence. We need this for the large
body of our adopted citizens, who have become
such o respectable portion of our fellow-country-
men. Philadelphia was specially suited for this
celebration. In that city is the Hall where the
Declaration of Independence was signed. The
bell which tolled out liberty Is there still, al
though its voice is as silent as the tongues OF
those who first heard it. 1t was as natural to
celebrate American independence near Independ-
ence Hall as it would be TO celebrate the birth OF
Shakespeare at Strattord on the Avon.


There is a responsibility resting on Philadelphia
to make the celebration worthy of the vast con-
course which will assemble there. do not know
whether they will be able to do it. There Is every
reason to believe that those composing the man
agement of the affair are mostly of the truest-
The future will show how well they have per-
want ~ ecc Autu Vi INC ANoit hnCot
with those of the South in good Brotherhood
The part played by the South i'll our Revolution
ary struggles is common with that of the North.
Peace aud good will must reign in the American
heart TO unite US in patriotic love Of county,
The constitutionality OF the power to appropriate
money for this celebration raised by taxation ex-
lists In the first article of the eighth section OF the
Constitution and the last section OF that instru-
ment If 1t were unconstitutional to appropriate
money ior this purpose, then there is no power
authorizing the outlay for ammunition used on
our Government vessels iu saluting and honoring
the day OF our independence THIS Is small In
itself but the principl is the same that involv
ed In the expenditure OF larger amount of mon
sy. The Senator proceeded to show where expe-
ditions had been fitted oat to foreign countries
since the foundation of Our Government, and no
constitutional objections had been raised. Medals
mad beeu struck of In commemoration Of nation-
al acts aud battles, and where was authority de-
nledy All these were on level with the presen,
bull. Shall We send represen tatlves 10 foreign
Governments to participate In their exhibitions
and refuse to ask the attendance Of their repre-
sentatiyes to our own exhibitions:
Year: 1874

It is said that the grand jury yesterday, on
the complaint of Alex. R. Shepherd, found two
true bills for alleged libel against Charles A.
Dana. These bills are found under the new
law, and it is probable that within a short time
the great libeler will be brought to this city to
answer for the manifold and barefaced un-
truths which have been uttered through the
columns of the Sun.
Year: 1874

At this hnal Concert everything will be upon
scale corresT ondng with its Increased Importance
The music will be rendered by an orchestra con-
sitting Of one hundred perform selected Tor tnei
fame in different lands, AMI the unpfeeeIsnleo
of
Year: 1874

SECTION l. The principal of all funds
arising from the sale or disposition of
lands and other property, granted or
intrusted to the state for educational
or religious purposes, shall forever be
preserved inviolate and undiminished,
and the income therefrom shall be
faithfully applied to the specific OBJ
iects of the original grants and trusts.


SEC. 3. The general assembly shall
make such provision, by taxation or
otherwise, as, with the income arising
from the school trust fund, will secure
thorough and efficient system of
common schools throughout the state.
No religious or other sect shall ever
have exclusive right to, or control of
Year: 1874

THE TRUE ZERO POINT OF THE CENTIGRADE
THERMoMETER-Dr. Craig, in communication to
The american Chemist calls attention to the fact that
the true point of the Centigrade 32o of the
Fahrenheit SCALE is not that of the freezing point of
water but the melting point of ice. and that water
in which even a considerable quantity of ice is
immersed is usually several degrees above this
point If. however, the bulb and stem be immersed
in melting ice or snow. from which the water is
draining off it is produced. the mercury will
attain the exact temperature desired. DIR. Craig
further remarks that any vessel filled with damp
snow will give correct results if the instrument is
driven down in the snow up TO the 32o point, and
lens il placed ON the top of the snow to read by,
provided there is no accumulation of water about
the bulb. He also refers to the fact that there is


gradual change in the scale of the thermometer
with age the reading becoming generally too high.
place in the bulb; although, occasionally, there
may be Temporary changes in the opposite direction
Year: 1874

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL


The chambers of many Of the departments OF
the CITY were draped yesterday and the flags
on all the public and many private buildings were as
played at half staff. The work OF draping the CITY ha
and tho various Offices was nearly completed. The main
balcony was draped with heavy masses OF Grape ana
fastened with rcsettcs The same material was wound
around the granite pillars The pillars in the main hall
were encrcied with The main stairway lead
Ing to the Governors is appropriately draped-
on one side coat OF arms or the STATE ana on the
other that OF the city, frlnGcd with the embems OF
mourning In the Mayors outer Office black streamers
radiae from tho center OF the ceiling and extend to the
aide walls The gas fixtures are also draped In the
inner oe the bust OF the Mayor covered with Grape
Governors Room has not yet been draped as 1t was
not known positively yesterday whether or not the
family would allow The remains to lie in state.


The Joint Committee OF tho Common Council met AZ
noon for the purpose OF receiving the report OF the Sub
Committee appointed to confer with the family OF the
late Mayor and to ascertain their wishes with reference
to the for the funeral 1t was stated tnat
the family decidedly opposed 10 anything lAe
public display on the day OF the funeral. Ihey were
also willing to have the remains lie IN state IN the
Governors Room In the City Hail. II was decided that
coaches should be provided for the accommodation OF
the members, ex-members, and members-elect OF Tue
Common Council Several military organizations having
offered their services escort, IL was agreeu
that the :" Old Guard" should be accepted as
the guard OF honor. II determined that III the mill
tary were allowed TO Join in obsequies the Fire Dc
should also be invited to participate IL was
further agreed the members Of the Common Council
Should walk In body from the church to the ferry ana
take coaches the Brooklyn side OF the river Aider
man Monheimer and Assistant Aldermen Healey ana
Clancy were added to the Subcommittee. the BUD
Committee vera instructed TO confer further Win the
family of the deceased and ascertain their wishes
relative to q public demonstration and the dato or the
funeral, as nothing had been positively decided up 10
the hour of the meeting.


Tue 7tb Regiment has offered Its services 10 tho JOINT
Committee for escort duty lin recognition OF tne aoy
integrity and public and private virtues o. mayer
Havemeyer."
Year: 1874

There are gentlemen who argue that
the sale of the water loan was purposely
pushed by the Ring in Council in order
that balance might remain in bank
over the immediate needs of the work,
SO that the current expenses OF the city
might be met and thus the exhaustion Of
the appropriations be easily covered up.
Whether this was designedly arranged
OF not, it has been done, and the city is
now entirely without means to pay cur
rent expenses; and not one-half Of the
city financial year has expired.


A few weeks ago when we stated that
this would be the case, and that the city
would not be able to bear the eytrava-
CANT outlays, the Republican charged lie
with misrepresenting the condition OF
the finances, and asserted that there
would be ample means. with the aid OF
the water rents, to pay the expenses un'
til the end of the financial year. We
knew then that the Republican was de-
ceiving its readers for political effect
whether ignorantly or designedly We &c
not say.