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Year: 1878

Charles Bradlaugh, the English radi-
cal, has been delivering lecture in
Northampton on India and Afghanis-
tan," in which the Beaconsfeld admin
istration is unsparingly condemned.
He contends that, in country where
the Geneva arbitration stands out as
one step in new course of life, there
should be no more war until Parliament
says "Yes" or mo" When / say
Parliament" he added, I mean our
Parliament elected at general election.
The Parliament now sitting has no
right to determine upon it, 1t was Sc
lected under the influence of our ma
tional church and our national beverage.
1t has nothing to do with the grave
questions of this nature. Let there be
dissolution. The Parliament is old
and dying. The Prime Minister is old
and dying. The Government, if it is
not dying, ought to die, for it is rotten
from one end to the other. We have
never had, in the whole history of our
Parliamentary records, so many false
hoods deliberately stated by Ministers
from their places in Parliament as have
been stated during the last three years
by the present Ministry. If anybody
thinks i am too hard let him challenge
me after sit down, and will name lie
after lie uttered by men like Lord Bea-
consfield and Lord Salisbury, and make
good every word that comes from my
month
Year: 1878

II is narrated that poor washer
woman of New Orleans found herself
with four of her children down with the
yellow fever. She lad some experience
as a nurse, and resolved to be her own
family physician. To induce perspira-
ton upon her patients was her main en-
deavor, and, as to three of them, she met
with abundant success. The disease in
the youngest would not yield to any
treatment suggested by her experience.
She resolved on the heroic. The little
one was placed in a boiler of water on
the stove and kept there so long as the
temperature was at all bearable. The
poor thing was very nearly parboiled
but. with the other children, it recov.
cred. whether because of the boiling OF
n spite of it is matter of speculation
only
Year: 1878

IT is rule of the Chinese Six Com
panies of San Francisco that no China
man shall open a wash-house within a
certain distance of one already estab-
lished. A Chinaman infracted the rule,
and was ordered to close his shop. He
refused. Next he received formal no.
tice that he must move and pay fine
of $40. Still he disobeyed. Soon he
was missing. After a long search by
white friends he was found chained in O
cellar, where he had been left to starve
He was released only to disappear again
and it is supposed that, by order of the
secret tribunal, he has been murdered
The San Francisco Chronicle vouches
for the truth of the story, and adds that
many such could be told.
Year: 1878

The gain of eighteen Republican
Senators which is to result from the re-
cent French elections will insure even
a larger majority in the Senate than
Gambetta expected. This success can
not fail to have widespread influence on
French politics, and serve largely tc
consolidate the republic, which will be-
gin next year with strong majorities in
its favor in both branches of the Legis'
latrre
Year: 1878

Cnisus n AhaAhsSiSins Hymn.
In the lovely spring time,
Came the seed-sowing;
Fruit and grain were growing
Fruit and grain In plenty,
Enough for all the living:
Now in cold November
Comes the glad Thanksgiving.
How shall we thank Thee
For Thy constant blessing:
Low ON our bended knees,
Sins and faults confessingy
Or in the sacred church,
Where the bells a-ringing
Call us 10 greet the day
With our joyful singing!
Prayer and song we bring Thee;
But heart of pity
For the hungry, homeless ones
Who wander through the city,
And mourn that they are living.
In Thy sight, Oh Lord,
Is the best THANKSGIVING.
Year: 1878

Has the State OF Louisiana constitution
This is momentous question, and one which
we desire to PROFOUND 10 the anti-conyention-
lists. Constitutions have their birth In the
will Of the people, and exist by their consent
and not by their mere sufferanee. That
the present exists by sufferance only,
none can deny; and the Democratic
party of this State stands ON record
as denying the validity Of the constitution OF
1868 and protesting by all things holy and
sacred against the doctrines 1T embodies,
against the manner In which 1t was framed,
and against the methods by which 1t was
thrust upon the State. At the time OF its
promIlgation the Democratic party denied
that 1t was made by the people or for the peo-
pie, and Il they would be consistent they can
not allow IL to remain In force or by amend
ing ii acknowledge It's binding force In proof
of the fact that this constitution was not
adopted by the people we have only to refer to
the ordinance submitting 1t for approval.
This provides that 1t "shall be submitted for
ratification to the registered voters OF the
State in conformity 10 the act OF Congress
known as the reconstruction act. under which
nearly all the intelligence and virtue OF the
State was disfranchsed ELECTORS who were
qualified under the reconstruction acts Of
Congress shall vote, and none others This
Ia the language of the ordinance submitting
this instrument for ratification. Who were
the persons qualified under those acts An
swer this question and then say III this In
strument was called into existence by the
will of the people Of Loulsiana-if by them 1t
was made the fundamental lawr


Let ,1s take one article of this constitution
of 1868 and ask II It is the will of the people OF
this State. Article 80 disfranGhlsed three
fourths of those whom the Democratic party
maintains are the true people Of the State.


"Those who held Office, civil or military, for
one year or more, under the organization
STYLED The Confederate States Of America
those who registered themselves as enemies
of the United States; those who acted as
leaders of guerilla bands during the late rebel
lion: those who, Ia the advocacy Of treason
wrote or published newspaper articles or
preached serrnuns during the late rebellion
and those who voted for and signed an ordi-
nance of secession in any State" are among
the persons tiisfrHnuf1istd III ~ this sn-ealled
constitution. Can any honest man say that
this was an expression Of the will OF the peo-
ple Of Louisiana Can any consistent man.
can any citizen with q modiGum of self-re-
speet. allow constitution in which this clause
was embodied TO remain the fundamental law
of his State2
Year: 1878

A few weeks ago granddaughter OF Capt
Maury published an appeal to the women OF
Virginia to protect the honor of their native
State against the assaults Of the Legislature
The Legislature had threatened to repudiate
the State debt, and 1t beloved the daughters
of Virginia in this crisis, she said, to form
associations for the protection Of Virginia's
credit and the payment of her debt. The re-
suit of this appeal was the formation of a
number of s tate debt paying societies through
out the State, and the establishment OF a
womens fund for the liquidation OF the State
debt. The contributions to this fund, are,
we learn from the Petersburg hodec Appeal
very encouraging, and give practical aspect
to a scheme which at first seemed Wis
ionary The ladies have gone energetically
to work, and quite an amount has already
been raised The moral effect Of the move
ment has been great and 1t is thought that
the influence of the ladies will result in send
ing majority of honest debtpayers to the
| Legislature at the next election.
Year: 1878

for her to think of adding other provinces
10 her empire until she has given freedom TO
her people and Is on the road to civilization
and progress.


Popular opinion is as strong factor In
Russia as In any liberal government Of
Europe The Czar would never have thought
Of going TO war with Turkey had not public
opinion supported him therein. The luke
warmness and Indifference Of the people Of
Russia to-day on the Panslavist question: and
the protection of the Turkish slavs is without
doubt the reason why Russia has yielded up
so much Of the San Stefano treaty to the de-
mands Of England. The government Of Rus
sia feels that the decision Of the people Of the
empire Is that the late war was fatal waste
of life In sentimental and undeserving
cause If the public opinion Of Russia be con-
sidered IL Is evident that the Eastern ques-
tion will not come up again for many years to
disturb the peace and harmony Of Europe.
Year: 1878

Dear Quaker band, did possess the power
OF minsnesy which has 50 long been thine,
My grateful muse would spend happy hour
In weaving garlands, which she might entwin'
Around thy brow or lay upon the shrine
OF gifted pocsy. Could strong desire
TO emulate Thy pen inspire mine,
My harp wOLl liin salute thy magic Tyre.
My honored friend, thy locks are growing gray,
And thou, in years at least a. growing old;
As we commemorate thy natal day


Thy life approaches to the sunset gold;
It's guee3s story will ut length be told,
And londly cherished in the hearts of men,
And thy familiar name must be enrolled
In realms beyond the reach Of mortal ken.
A life of beauty drawing to c'ose-
Though yet apparently but in its prime
More beauteous still while looking towards reposc
AS have seen in mellow autumn time,
The loveliest days Of our sweet northern cline
The peaceful days, superlatiyely fair
OF Natures music heard the sweetest chime,
Though borne in silence on the balmy air.
And while thou sittest in the genial sun
OF life's fair afternoon, trust and pray
Its fast approaching evening may be one
Whose last bright, long and londly lingering ray
May reach so nearly to the opening day
OF that celestial home beyond the strand
Thy soul may nearly shun the darkening way
Which all must pass to reach the heavenly Land,
And when at last the mystic vail is rent,
That loosely hangs and separates between
The then and now, and an!e bands are sent
TO guide thy feet beneath the sllvery sheen
OF heavens brightness, joyous and serene,
In Gods own kingdom may we hope that then
The poets magic wand will there be seer,
And thy celestial harp be tuned again.


N. w. GILBERT.


T,1u NJ
Year: 1878

night. Terror and anxiety reigned. The
young man besought his mother to take
refuge in the mountains. But she remon-
strated that they were in Gods protection
and that, if he wiIed it so, they would be
saved and exhOrted him to seek consola-
ton in prayer.


She lighted the lamp, and took her
prayer book and began to sing her favor
ite hymn, "A wall, o Lord, around us
build" At this. the son revolted, telling
his mother, that by her foolish singing
and by the light of her lamp she would
certainly show the way to their house and
uselessly expose them. But she persever-
ed and continued to sing, A wall o Lord,
around us build"


The son grew angry and scoldcd his
mother. How can the Lord build Il
wall around US? Stop that nonsense,
mother; the time for miracles is past. ~


THE Lord can, if He so will" she
quietly answered, and continued to sing
and to pray through the whole long night,
4" A WALL o Lord around us build


When the morning broke, the son took
courage and went to the door; but when
he tried to open it, he found that it would
not give way. A heavy snowdrift had
obstructed it and perfectly buried the
house. concealed it from the enemies, who,
during the night, had passed through the
village, carrying plumber and murder into
almost every house.


And so did the Lord ga wall around
them build."-A Tdle Of the Thirty Years
Wr, RetoM by Alexander P@rke.
Year: 1878

My SUBSTITUTE.-W | was boy at
school, | saw sight that never can for
get man tied to cart, and dragged
before the peoples eyes through the streets
ofmy native town his back torn and bleed
ing from the lash. 1t was shameful
punishment. For many offenses? No, for
one offense Did any OF the townsmen offer
to divide the lashes with him? No; for he
who committed the oflense bore the penal
ty of a changing human law-for it was
the last instance of its inhiction. When |
was student at the university | saw
another sight never can forget-a man
brought out to die, His arms were pin
ioned, his face already pale as death;
thousands OF eager eyes were on him rs
he came from the Jail in sight. Did any
man ask to die in his room? Did any friend
loose the rope and say. Put it around my
neck; die insteadp" No; he underwent
the sentence of the law. For many often
ses? No; for one offense. He had stolen
Il money parcel from stage coach. He
broke the law at one point, and died for
it. 1t was the penalty of changing human
law-it was the last instance of capital
punishment being inflicted for that ofIense.
l saw another sight-it matters not when
myself sinner standing on the brink of
ruin, deserving naught but hell. For one
sin? No; for many sins, committed against
the unchanging law of God. But again l
looked, and saw Jesus my substitute
scourged in my stead, and dying on the
cross for me. looked and cried and was
forgiven. And it seemed to be my duty to
tell you of that Savior, to see if you will
not also look and live.-Sejected
Year: 1878

Metz, he found himself still too disabled
to join his regiment. 1t promised to be
rather n long affair of sickness, possibly
through neglect Of the wound ut first and
Livingstone resigned his commission.


lie had TO resign the hospitality of the
chateau as WE'LL for fresh gouvernante
came there for Mademosele, and enforc-
ed propriety. 1t did not matter, Living
stone laughingly said; it would not be for
long; once let him get strong, and then


And then, when the desirable end was
accomplished, and he could stand straight
and well again, Il quiet ceremony was
performed in the chateau chapel by the
cure of st. Etienne; and Henry Living
stone carried away the Baronne from poor
distracted France to his own domain in
his own land


They sometimes talk of going back to
the chateau, where Jean Marie and
Margot keep guard and watch for them.
But honest Jacques, in attendance on his
master, shakes his head, and crosses him
self at the bare idea of again venturing
within the region of the evil eye.
Year: 1878

Small holes in white walls can be
easily repaired without sending for n ma
son Equal parts of plaster of Paris and
white slnd such as is used in most fam
lilies for securing purposes-mixed with
water to u paste, applied Immediately and
smoothed with knife or a fat piece Of
wood, will make the broken place las
good rs new" The mixture hardens
quickly, so it is best to prepare but y
small qnautity ut II time.
Year: 1878

lie was wild Texan, just from the
frontier and Lad boarded the train ut
Fort Worth. 1t was his first ride on the
'' kers, and AS the conductor reached in
his hip pocket for his punch, the sharp eye
of Texas caught Il glimpse of ITS polished
h,ndIc. and quick as thought he evelled n
navy six on that conductor, saying, Put
or up or Il blow daylight through you!
No man can get the drop on mo,'
Year: 1878

WASHING Fluid box of concen-
trated lye, 2 of salts Of tartar, 2 Of sal
ammoniac. The two latter put in a
stone jug, and dissolve the lye in two
gallons of water; when cold pour in
the jug when it is ready for use. Take
about l gill to a boiler of water; soap
and throw your clothes in. Let them
scald, bat not boil, as that yellows them.
1t does not require near as much soap
with this fluid.
Year: 1878

For economy let the lover of good smoking to-
hacco try Niger Head or Bulls Eye cut caven-.
dish. They are equal to double the amount OF
common goods and far superior in quality. Have
your dealer keep them.
Year: 1878

It Is pleasure to commend an article OF a
tboroughlv reliable character, and we do not
hesitate to do so in speaking of DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER, which an experience OF over
ten wears cOnvinceS us is the best and most re-
liable baking powder in the market
Year: 1878

There was q picnic in Eby's
Grove, near Dayton, Ohio, one
day. Some of the young men
wandered down the river. In q
secluded nook they discovered a
pile OF female clothing. They
looked into the river for signs Of
life or death but saw nothing. A
newspaper reporter of the party
took down all the surroundings,
rummiaged among the clothes,
and found there were several
sets or suits Of them, little and
big. In one of the pockets a
love letter was found, written by
Hal to Julia. The clothing was
tenderly bundled up and taken
to the picnic camp, stuffed under
a buggy seat, and the party
started home feeling very sad.
Year: 1878

1t did not occur to them at once


that it was a little strange a


young woman and two or three


little girls should commit suicide


all at once. 1t was perhaps julia


and her little sister who had


thus plunged into eternity. 1t


was very sud case all agreed


disappointed love perhaps-and


on the theory Of suicide the love


letter would be a good thing for


the account. the clothes were


taken to the police office. The


reporter was satisfied that he


had good thing. The account


was read evidently, for early in
the morning an angry father
came raging into police quarters
demanding the clothes. His
daughter had taken a walk on
the river bank with two or three
little neighbor girls, and the
place being secluded and the
temperature warm, and the wa
ter inviting, they concluded to
take a bath. Soon they heard
voices in the woods, and hid
themselves in the bushes. They
huddled together as quiet as mice
until the intruding young men
had come and gone-gene with
their clothes. The only thing
they could do was to remain qui-
etly where they were until after
dark and then steal to their
homes in the kindly shadows of
night.
Year: 1878

A western politician gave this
advice to his son-in-law, who
was nominated for office. clean
a little toward everything, and
commit yourself to nothing. Be
round; perfectly round, like a
bottle, and jnst dark enough so
that nobody can see what's in
YOU"
Year: 1878

The reduction OF the price of
lager beer in Cincinnati to three
cents glass inspires a memter
of the Chicago Common Council
to remark: "It spoils all the fun
of competition when one city
takes a mean advantage Of an
other
Year: 1878

We give below comparison of the Ma
tional Greenback vote of 1876 and 1871
with the vote of 1873 The vote of 1873
is part official and part estimated but we
believe the official count will oyerrm the
rsiimotn.
Year: 1878

A PENNSYLVANIA special to the Enqui,'-
er says that the National vote in that
state will be about ninety thousand.
That is not such an insignificant vote as the
Associated Press would make us think.
Year: 1878

THE New York banks have laid their
resumption ultimatum before Secretary
Sherman. They demand such laws and
regulations as shall practically dcmonctize
silver. The New York banks have been
running this country so long that they
think they own it.
Year: 1878

The Evansville J0WWaI does not be-
lieve in fiat money because it must be
based upon confidence in the government
II the Government should fail, the JOw-
nal thinks fiat money would be worthless
We will ask the JoWpM what national
bank notes would he worth if confidence
in the government should fail? The
bank notes are based on government bonds
If the bonds should become worthless, the
notes would be worthless.


lT seems clearly impossible for the DEM
ocratic party to organize the house.
Neither can the Republicans organize it,.
The Nationals stand in the breach. The
next house will not he organized upon
the Democratic line, nor ON the Rcpubli-
can line; it will be organized upon the
money line. II will be organized either
by the greenback men, or by the hard
money men. The distinctions of Repub
lican, Democrat and National will sink
ont of sight. Old party lines will disap-
pear, just as they did in 1853, when the
country gave up old Whiggism and old
Democracy, and divided on slavery.


a GREAT responsibility envolves upon
The Nationals elected to Congress. If they
act wlseythey can forces reorganization of
parties first in Congress and afterwards
throughout the country. We believe that
the Greenback members will prove to be
the men for the crisis. Judge Kelly is IL
man of great ability, and of longer Con-
grcssional experience than any other mcm-
her. De La Matyr. of Indiana, is as big
a man us we have in Indiana politics.
Weaver of Iowa, the leader of the Green
back movement in that State, is MAN of
ability and force. The Grcenbacb menu
hers will be able to take care Of them
selves.
Year: 1878

IN the excitement of the celebration last week we omitted fo congratulate the pop 'ular proprietor of the Miners Restaurant on the happy event Of hIs marriage to a bearfiful young maiden Of Spanish descent. Yesterday we noticed Jim sam and his happy bride vending their way down a shady sidewalk hand in hand. May revolving years roll as smoothly as the passing honeymoon.
Year: 1878

From the San Rafael Journal.


More than twenty years ago Judge Almy
sunk well at Bolinas. Happening to
have three or four large oak oil casks at
the time he knocked in the heads, burned
out the oil, and set them in the well, one
above another, and, strange to say, they
are all turned to solid stone, and are as
perfect to-day as when they were put in
the well. The top cask is about two feet
below the surface and curb of common
boards is set over the WELL running down
to meet the casks. Several of these curbs
have rotted away, and been replaced, but
the oak casks appear likely to stan d for
ever Is there here hint for well builders,
or are the causes Of petrifaction localp
Year: 1878

TIE Globc-Democrat says: THE rag
baby, so much scotfed at as puny infant
a few years ago, has grown to be a lusty
young giant with the most yoracious appc-
tite in the world We are pleased to
know that our contemporary has honesty
enough to admit this fact.
Year: 1878

Conversation calls into light what has been lodged
the recesses and secret chambers of the soul BY
casiona hints and Incidents brings old useful notions
into remembrance it unolds and displays the hidden
treasure of knowledge with which reading observation
and study have before furnished the mind BY mutual
discourse the soul is awakened and aured to bring forth
its boards of knowledge and it learns how to render
them most useful to mankind man of vast reading,
without conversation is like mser who lives only for
himself
Year: 1878

Unselfsh people always polite, because good
only the absence of selflshness They the
doing unto others we we would wish to be done unto
thoughtfulness for the comfort of those about u.s.
pleasant smile, kind wordthese the ingredients of
which good manners chiefly composed
Year: 1878

Russian lead very quiet lives. They go out of
doors with their children but seldom with their husbands
and is expected take notice of another man
wife by bowling to her when passing in the street Mar
ried coquetts seldom found among them.