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Year: 1878

Diana or Pasht, as that goddess was
called in Egypt, was the tutalary deity of
cats. Various reasons are assigned for
this curious selection of the cat as the ami
NAL worthy of being dedicated to the
moon. We find that according to Plutarch,
the cat was not only sacred to the moon,
but an emblem of it; and that figure of
cat was fixed ON . sistrum to denote the
moon, just as the figure of frog on a
ring denoted q man in embryo. And fur
ther, it was supposed that the pupils of
cats eyes always dilated as the moon got
toward the full, and then decreased as
the moon waned again. This has been
given by some of the reasons why cats
were held sacred to the goddess Diana.


The Egyptians treated cats with unusual
care and attention during their lifetime;
hence it is not surprising to find that the
death of cat was regarded as family
misfortune, in consequences, Of which the
household went into mourning, Their re-
gret for the defunct cat was displayed then
by the curious custom of shaving off the
eyebrows before attending the funeral,
which they invariably conducted with great
pomp. Previous to interment, the bodies
of these pets were embalmed, and then,
when it was possible, conveyed to the city
of Bubastis, where they were placed in the
temples sacred to Pasht.


The willful destruction of a cat In Egyptis
looked upon as very serious ofsnse even
now; but in the good old days (for cats) at
Bubastis the offense, even supposing it te
have been accidental, was punished with
prompt severity. The unfortunate Offend
err as in the case of a Roman soldier
whose story is told by Diodorus, was taken
prisoner, tried, condemned and sentenced
to death. Puss had fine times of it in
those early years of superstition and ami
NAL worship; but, unfortunately for her,
other people formed very different notions
concerning her character and occupations
generally; for in the middle ages cats got
the reputation of being the only animals
that il-famed old women could induce to
live in their houses; consequently they
naturally became associated with witch
craft and all that was diabolical and un-
canny by the credulous people of these
times.
Year: 1878

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Th~ o00th CesspaPessens of the Cees


spring Rsssvvsir IN . Lssky Cos


e10u.


On Saturday morning week ago 1t
was discovered that the waste pipes
from underneath the south compart
m.nt Of ths Cool Spring Reservoir, were
discharging rather an unusual quantity
Of water, which led 10 the superstition
that the basin Was leaking. rhs basin
had only been filled about three or four
days previous 70 that time, and II was
surmised that the heavy pressure Of
water hsd caused a settlement in some
parts of the embankmeR;s where fresh
material had been supplied to I'LL up
some breaks that had been made.


The water was Immediately shut of,
and measures taken to empty the basin,
to ascertain where the leakagss were
located. The emptying process has
been going on for the last nine days
and this morning there were about 3
feet Of water in the basin which will be
entirely empty about tomorrow at
noon. As the water disappeared grad
ually down the sides ofthe basin cracks
IN the brick csmentei lining b-ganI
to disclose themselves. One at the
north east corner extended from the
water up nearly to the top Of the ba'
sin on the west embankment. Another
crack extending horizontally was found
at the south west corner, and still an
other extended around the curve be
tween two rows of br .cks about half
way down the lining at the southeast
corner. s4--- ....s.r .Ns. aE4 J


Besides these cracks, q assure was
discovered this morning between the
rows Of brick at the edge OF the water
on the south side along Tenth street.
This fssure extended from the south
west cornerabout half way along the
The extent of these IN
Juries cannot BE- ascertained until the
basin il entirely clear of water, which
will be tomorrow. Mr.. Carpenter, Ma


or Canby's assistant engineer, who
was early at the basin this morning in
formed q Representative Of the RRpuBLI-
CAN also early upon the ground, that
these cracks and assures occurred only
where new clay had been puddled in
the embankments, and that they were
caused in his estimation by the settling
of the new work, the old enibankment
having already settled all II could, and
made the cracks andopenings.


He thought that the long tssure
along Tenth street might have been
caused by the settling of a pebbled
ditch tina. had been dug along the base
OF the lining on Tenth street. He
thinks the injury is only superficial
and may be essily remedied. What
ever expense must be incurred for re-
pairs upon the basin, which it is hoped
will rot be heavy, will have to be borne
by the city, as the Water Commissions
ers have settled in full with the con.
tractors and art led the basin on be-
half of tn" ~. BY the time the iron
fence is placed around the basin and |
other improvements which are either
underway or in contemplation are con
the appropriation for the ba-
sin and laying Of pipes will be about
Year: 1878

We are requested to call the atten.
ton Of the proper authorities to the bad
condition Of the Market street crossings.
Some Of them are worn so slippery that
pedestrianism is not only very unc-r
tain but dangerous. Especially is this
the case with the one on the western
side Of Market crossing Third. Here,
hardly dav goes by but some one
in passing does not receive a severe
fall. The gentleman who calls our at
tention to the matter suggests that the
stones be taken up and turned in order
that these frequent mishaps may be
prevented.
Year: 1878

The only chance for his life that Hun
ter now has lies with the Court of Er-
ror and Appeals, before which his case
will be brought on the third Tuesday
Of this month. His counsel will make
every effort before that body to secure
a rehearing for the condemned man.
Year: 1878

While the fire WAS in progress last
evening in Market street below Second
the Chief Engineer, William McCrea,
made himself efficiently serviceable.
He made way into the burning building
and gathering up an armload Of the
blazing undertaking carried it into
the street, and afterwards directed the
stream of water so that the FIRE was soon
extinguished with comparatively little
loss to tn" proprietors of the establish
ment.
Year: 1878

The report for the Washington In
sane Asylum, for the fiscal year end
ing August 18th, has been handed
in and exhibits showing most flat.
tering to its present management, as
compared with what it was formerly.
The following data will illustrate
Year: 1878

The face Ct lovely woman is perhaps tho
sweetest thing on the whole mundane sphere.
It is q sort of compressed extract Of all that
appeals to our sepsc or appreciation of the
beautiful. Il is the beacon light that guides
many heart toward the haven of purity and
goodness that would otherwise have stranded
on the rocks Of temptation and dissipation, but
it will shox SCOT mark as q1ick as man's.
end woman can wipe al! oVoc it cept tho
tx,ct spot where the mark happens to be.
Year: 1878

from the effects of the warm weather and are de-


bilitated, are advised by physicians to take mod
crate amounts of whisky two three times during
the day, In a little while those who adopt this
advice frequently increase the number of ''drinks


and in time become confirmed inebriates bev-


erage which will create thirst for Intoxicating


liquors, and which is intended especially for the


benefit of debilitated persons, whether at home or


abroad, is DR.. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic Con-


tanning the juices of many medicinal herbs, this


preparation does not create appetite for the
Intoxicating cup. The nourishing and life sup


porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductons contained III it and well known to medical


men have Almost strengthing influence. single
bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable


qualities. For debility arising from sickness over
exertIon or from any cause whatever, a wineglass-
ful OF Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will


strengthen the stomach and create an appetite for
wholesome food. To all who are about leaving


their homes, desire to say that the excellent ef
fects OF DIR. Schenck's reasonable remedies, Sea
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills, are particularly
evident when taken by those who are injuriously
affected by change of water and diet. No person
should leave home without taking supply of these
| safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE Post. this
moruing, publishes a statement that
Assistant Postmaster General Tyner, in
conversation with some personal friends Of
his recent trip to Europe, remarked that
he had conversed with several leaders of
the Grant movement and that they are
indeed earnest in pushing Gen. Grant for
the presidency. He said that the choice
Of man for the second place on the ticket
had embarrassed the Grant mamgers a
good deal until the name of Gen. Key was
suggested. when it wss adopted at once
Year: 1878

Bear thee up brayely,
Strong heart and true;
Meet thy woes gravely,
Strive with them tool
Let them not win from thee
Tears Of regret,
Such were a sin from thee,
Hope for good yet !
Rouse then from dropping.
Care-laden soul;
Mournfully STOPPING
Meath grief's controll
Far DER the gloom that lies,
Shrouding the earth,
Bright from eternal skies
Show us thy worth.
Nerve thee yet stron ger,
Resolute mind
Let care no longer
Heavily bind,
Rise on thy eagle wings
Gloriously fee!
Till from material things



Pure thou shalt be.
Bear ye up bravely
Soul and mind tool
Droop not SO gravely
Bold heart and true
Clear rays Of streaming light
Shine through the gloom,
Gods love is beaming bright
Fen round the tomb.
Year: 1878

So many Christians and so many people
think that sound business principles which
are, in the last analysis, only sound COM
mon-sense-are valuable for anything else,
but worthless in church affairs. They will
attempt the most impracticable schemes,
and do the most absurd things, in vague
sort of faith that the Lord will help them
out if they get into a scrape. What secu.
lar corporation would erect costly build.
ing on a costly lot, fill it with costly furni-
ture, and cucumber the property with a
mortgage the interest of which exceeded the
total annual income OF the corporation
knowing, too, that the building, instead of
being a source of revenue, would be CON
stant source of expense Any business
man who should do such thing would be
suspected of insanity; and yet it is, or has
been, considered quite the regular and proper
thing for church to do. No church ought
to trust God for the future in any such way
as this God does not give us any warrant
for faith of this kind. Only those may
have this faith who have made the utmost
use of the judgment and the powers that
they possess. God invites faith he does
not invite recklessness or improvidence. A
church that does the Lords business on
business principles may safely trust Cod
and no other.-Erdminer and Chronicle.
Year: 1878

To make ones self stole is neither wise
nor good. There are dark hours and sea
sons OF adversely in every true and earnest
life A good life needs them, and therefore,
however they may grind u.s. they come in
wisdom. When they come, we will need
help-the contact of some strong and loving
nature. Then we learn to appreciate the
sincere friend. We never know the full
meaning of friend until then. Indeed, ad-
versity is an apt teacher. If we are Chris
tians it gets us nearer to Jesus, and excites
in us desires after him. The meaning of
Christs mission only becomes clear and full
when all the currents run wildly and blindly
against us. There is, sometimes, an utterly
dumb adversely with which we cannot rea-
soma great darkness that blots out every
star and broods over the horizon like doom.
II the ear is open then, it will hear the
grand but melting voice of the Son of God
ringing over storm and billow into thrilling
cadences of help and love. For his voice,
like music, always trembles into its sweet
est melodies by night. Only Christ is equal
to those dark hours. The help he gives us
is inward help. 1t is the help of tender
and suffering presence. 1t is the help of a
heart that beats against and throbs its in
splrations into our own. 1t is the help Of a
love that forgets itself in brooding over
those in trouble. No wonder John says 4:
p" Greater is he that is in you, than he that
is in the world" No wonder Paul says :
81 can do these things through Christ
which strengtheneth me-" o Brother, Mas
ter Christ, grapple us with thy dear strong
hands tenderly, when the winds and the
waves break on us cruelty, and when the
spaces between us and human help are so
wide and waste that the foot of even ones
mother cannot cross them.-Mehodia Re
cor,Ior
Year: 1878




man may know all about the rocks, and
his heart remain as hard as granite or ada
mant; he may know all about the winds,
their courses and their currents, and be the
sport of passions as turbulent and fierce as
they he may know all about the stars, and
his fate be the meteor's, that bazes for a
little while, and is then lost, quenched in
eternal night he may know all about the
sea, and be a stranger to the peace of God ;
his soul may resemble its troubled waters,
which, lashed by storms and ruffled by every
breath of wind, cannot rest, but throw up
mire and dirt; he may know how to rule
the spirit of the elements, and not know how
to rule his own he may know how to turn
aside the deadly thunderbolt, but not the
wrath of an angry God; you may know all,
in short that mans genius has discovered
or his skill invented, but if you do not know
Jesus Christ, if your eyes have never been
opened to a saving knowledge of the truth,
what will that avail you, when they are
fixed in their sockets, glazed by the hand
of death Equally by the death.bed of the
/. greatest philosopher, as of the hardest misers
that ever ground the faces of the poor, there
is room aud reason for the solemn question,
What shall it profit man, if he gain the
whole world-all its learning, its wealth, its
pleasures and honors-and lose his own
soul Y-GLHhrie
Year: 1878

The firesde is seminary of infinite i'm
portance. 1t is important because it is
universal, and because the education it be-
slows, woven in with the wool of childhood,
gives form and color to the whole texture
of life. There are few who can receive the
honors of college, but all are graduates of
the hearth. The learning of the university
may fade from the recollection, its classic
lore may moulder in the halls of memory ;
but the simple lessons of home, enameled
upon the hearts of childhood, defy the rust
OF years, and outlive the more mature but
less vivid pictures of after days So deep,
so lasting, indeed, are the impressions of
early life, that you often see man in the
lmbecility of age holding fresh in his recol
lection the events of childhood, while all the
wide space between that and the present
hour is blasted and forgotten waste. You
have, perchance, seen an old and obiterated
portrait and in the attempt to have it
cleaned and restored seen it fade away,
while a brighter and much more perfect
picture, painted beneath, is revealed to view


The portrait first drawn upon the canvas, is
no inapt illustration of youth and though it
may be concealed by some after design, still
the original traits will shine through the
outward picture, giving it tone while fresh,
and surviving it in decay. Such is the fire
side-the great institution furnished by
Providence for the education of man.
Year: 1878

Look Up.-There come times to US when
we hardly know which way to turn, or in
which direction to look for aid. No man or
woman lives to middle life without going
through some hard places. Bitter experience
comes to the heart. Dear ones are taken
away. Riches are dissipated. The trusted
prove unworthy of confidence, and the soul
is like ship beaten of the wind and tossed,
But there is always one way to look. Look
up. There, far above the black cloud, for,
ever shines the blue. There, somewhere out
of sight, but inexpressibly near to the frai
one who seeks his help, is the friend who i.
ever waiting to be gracious
Year: 1878

SUCCESS in life consists in doing just what
God would have us do; in filling Just the
place he would have u.s. John "fulflled his
course " just as truly when he was enduring
in prison as when he was calling the crowds
to repentance on the banks of the Jordan. A
Christian woman who was suffering under
prolonged and lingering consumption was
once asked, "ls 1t not very hard for you to
bear y She answered, am just where
God would have me be. He says to me,
Mary, lie here and cough and so do just
that and | am content"
Year: 1878

GooD'NAruRE is more agreeable in con
versation than wit, and gives a certain air
to the countenance which is more amiable
than beauty. 1t shows virtue in the fairest
light takes off in some measure from the
deformity of vice aud makes even folly
and impertinenoe supportable.
Year: 1878

Etienne Ross, colored, took it into his
head that Christmas was coming" and
he wished to be prepared for it, by
stealing eight fine turkeys from our
energetic friend Mike Scanlan q few
nights since. He was arrested, and has
since been bonded out. He will likely
work it out on our public roads next
Year: 1878

BY the undersigned on Bayou Queue Tortue,
one white creole horse facsimile of brand can
De seen at this otficeJ hip shot in the right hin
under-bit in the left ear los SARVER
August 3-4t
Year: 1878

\ The best and cheapest clothing
and furnishing goods can always be
found for cash at the Quincy Hall
clothing store. Ducommun Block.
You can dress stylishly and with
economy by buying your goods


here. Octol-tI
Year: 1878

sRumors being aaoat that some Of the


banks of this county and neighborhood
are large holders Of the paper Of the Bell
aire Manufacturing Company, we have
been to some trouble to look into the mat
ter and get the bottom facts, and this state
ment can be relied upon as accurate. So
to ease any apprehension that the timid
may have on that score we are able to say
that such is not the case, and that the un-
secured paper Of the company, consisting
OF the individual notes OF the sharehold.
ers who have assigned, held by the banks
Year: 1878




Which is certainly very mild in amount
when distributed among nine staunch
banks. In addition to the above amount
held by the Fist National Bank Of this
city, there is $1,000 held by 1t but amply
and safely secured by pledge Of first.class
collateral notes. Every dollar OF this lat
ter class Of indebtedness, Mr.. Tallnian,
cashier Of the bank, states, will be paid off
inside OF 90 days by the payment OF these
collateral notes.


Z The bonds OF the Bellaire Manufacturing
Company, which are individually endorsed
by the stockholders, are not held by banks
at all, except to limited amount by the st.
Clairsyille bank.


We feel assured in saying that the credi-
tors OF this company and OF these gentle
men need have no fear; they will receive
dollar for dollar, as the property assigned
is valuable and will reach high figure.
The following estimate as to the assets
Is only an estimate, but is believed to be
Year: 1878

THERE is no longer any doubt that n
general agreement has been reached among
the European Powers for Congress, which
will assemble at Berlin at an early day.
Count Andrassy hasaccepted the invitation.
and the Chancellor of the Exchequer has
referred in the House of Commons to the
prospects of Congress in way that must
be accepted as an unofficial announcement
that an agreement has been arrived at.
This is a firm assurance Of peace, and the
signs, so far as signs are of value before a
meeting Of diplomatists to discuss new
boundary lines and weigh international
grievances, are favorable to its continuance.
Year: 1878

REFORM OF OUR ELECTORAL SYsTEM.-The


greatest blessing the country could now


have would be the adjournment of Con.
gress. The business of the country has


been kept in a state of unrest from its
very commencement. There are men
there ready to set on foot any revolutionary
scheme without regard to consequences so
it would benefit them. The people want
these disturbing causes settled, and as they
have remained in session thus long, it is to
be hoped (after passing appropriations for
the necessary governmental expenses) thev
will pass one more bill and adjourn. We
have reference to a reform in our electoral
system. 1t is quite possible for the next
election to be about as close as the last, and
may very easily hinge upon the vote of
single State, or rather upon the question
how single State shall be counted Tn.
less some rule has been previously adopted
there may be almost the same contest as
that of lS76-77 over again. The country
should demand of Congress that this matter
must be attended to before it adiourns.
The essential thing is that some system
shall be devised and adopted which will
settle all questions that may arise. The
subject has been before Congress, and a
committee Of the Senate to which the sub
ject was referred has reported through
Senator Edmunds. Mr.. Edmundss plan
recognizes the authority of the State over
its electoral vote, which was asserted by the
Republicans in the XLIVth Congress. and
sustained by the Electoral Commission.
State tribunals are to decide all controyer
sizes respecting the title of electors, and
where any such disputes are transferred to
Congress, that body is to ascertain, if it can,
what the lawful tribunal of the State is.
and adopt its decision. In order to afford
ample time for the determination of such
questions, the time of election is advanced
one month, bringing it early in October. |
and the time Of the meeting of the Electo- |
raj Colleges is put off one month, bringing |
1t IN January, thus leaving a space Of three |
months between the two days. During this |





to be decided by the lawful State tribunal. |
and its judgment is to be conclusive eyi. |
dence of the lawful title of the electors"
When but one return has been received |
from State, it is not to be rejected except
by the affirmative vote of both houses of |
Congress, and when there is a question
whether the title Of the electors has been
reviewed by the proper tribunal, or where
more than one return has been received
and there has been no determination of
the question within the State, onIy such
votes shall be counted as both houses. acting
separately, shall decide to count. Whether
1t will ever get beyond report, it is diff.
cult, judging from the wrangling disposi-
ton of Congress, especially the House. to
decide. If the same energy were spent in
deVislng means to prevent a recurrence
OF such an uncertain title as is now attached
to the Executive chair that there is in
getting up possible revolutionary schemes.
a peaceful future would be assured.
Year: 1878

If THERE Is NOT big difference in the
usual treatment of male and female viola.
tors of the peace, there certainly must be
as to locality where tried. In Delaware,


VIM. Thomas crazes himself with drink.
cut his wife's throat and after short i'm.
prisonment and trial is discharged from ius
tlce without the first mark of legal punish.
ment Kate Southern, a young married
woman subject to epiletic fits, killed in
Georgia, the paramour of her husband un
der circumstances enough to craze her.
We are ashamed to say that Jury of
Georgia men, presumably white outside,
convicted Kate Southern of murder Our
shame comes of the knowledge that if the
paramour had been a man and the killer q
husband, there would not have been. in
Georgia, even the formaity of trial, much
ie-' conviction for murder. There is
probably no State in the Union where the
husband would have been punished. In
III" -hould have spent good
deal OF money to hide behind emotional
insanity" but we should have made sure
not to convict the avenger of his domestic
wrongs. In the South they Just let the
matter drop-which is manlier, as we'll as
less expensive. But the Georgia jury who
convicted a woman Of murder for killing
the disturber of her domestic happiness
must be lacking in common decency and
Governor Colquitt instead of committing
the death sentence to imprisonment in the
penitentiary for ten years ought to pardon
her entirely. When men are hung for
such acts we will consider the propriety Of
hanging women for them.