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Year: 1874

This is the beautiful heritage of the
well-born man and the gentle woman.
They may be poor or rich to-day, they
may be living life of leisure or toll
ing for their bread-all the same they
carry with them the grace, the care, the
gentleness, the consideration the know
ledge which we call intuition or in
stinct, which comes from generations
of culture and thousand qualities of
mind and heart which win social recog-
milton and bring happiness to the pos
sesser.


The accumulation of more money as
an inheritance for children is often
worse than nothing in their hands; it
deprives them of all incentive to per-
sonal effort and unfrequently proves
the means BY which they ride fast to
destruction. Money is worse than
nothing if the lives of the past and as
sociations OF the present have not
taught us how to put it to its noblest
uses.


But the order, the training, the ex-
per1ence of life are invaluable. They
form with education, key that un-
locks the recesses of the world, and be-
comes a power that no loss in stocks or
bonds or houses or lands can deprive
the unfortunate possessor of. They
make him the equal of the best, and
therefore at ease with all men. De
prived of leisure and of resources which
we would know how to appreciate, he
still finds within himself more than
others find outside of themselves. Out
wardly, his life is isolated; inwardly,
he holds communion with all that is
best and finest in art and society and
literature. His gracious and kindly
manners, which he retains in spite OF
poverty or wealth, show that he con-
sorts only with the noblest, whether
his dwelling here be hut or palace.
Year: 1874

People who buy for cash always buy
cheaper than those who buy on credit.
They buy also more closely, and select
more carefully. Purchases which are
paid for when they are made are limited
more exactly to the Purchasers wants.
There is nothing like having to count
the money out when the article is
bought, to make people economical.
The amount. of indebtedness incurred is
not much considered when the payday
is far off. Persons who do all their
business on a cash basis know just
where they stand and what they can
afford; consequently they find after
occasions for regretting, in a turn of
times, that they have INDUCED in this
luxury or that, which they would have
forgone had they seen what was coming.
Real wants are few and can be gratified
for cash; at all events they should be
limited to what can be paid for in cash.
How much of anxiety, how many sleep
less hours, how many heart burnings,
disappointments, and regrets would be
avoided if this rule were always strictly
adhered to.
Year: 1874

Alexander Dumas the elder persisted
in going into the kitchen to take a
hand at the spit, and Ingres was un-
happy unless he could play on the viO-
lin. But these occupations were not
pursued to the neglect of those call
ings to which they were born. III
Dumas made those ragOuts for which
he was famous, he at the same time
did much literary work. If Ingres
played a good deal on the violin, he at
the same time made pictures that will
not easily be forgotten. "The spider
in the ceiling" of Edmond About is
worse than either of these. 1t is poll
tics. For a number of years he was on
the brink, or padding about in the
shallow waters, of the political stream;
and this terminated three or four years
ago in the fatal plunge. The idea of
having a political part in the history OF
his country has pursued him with I'M
rest, and caused him, if he were not too
proud to admit it, good deal of pain.
Journalism was thought to offer the
best ladder to political preferment,a and
he embraced it. Here he was at dis
advantage. for half dozen journalists
in Paris can write as good if not better
leaders than he, although there is not a
man in France capable of writing such
words as he has written. 1t was
thought. when he and Francisque Sar-
cey became editors of the "XIN.
Siecle,n that with two such men the
success of the journal would be equal
to any of its contemporaries, which
turns out not to be the case. That
About's articles are able. and often
brilliant, few deny; but they fail to in-
fluence any large class of people even
in his own party.-tThe Galaxy.
Year: 1874

One reason why there are 80 many
bachelors is that young men in moder-
ate circumstances cannot afford to
marry. The extravagance of the outfit
and the expense of the bridal tour
frighten many a timid young man
whose bank account is not commen-
surate with his love. An example in
point is the case of Leavenworth
couple who, owing to parental objec-
tions, could not be married within the
boundaries of their native State. So
the groom, securing funds to the
amount of nine dollars, started with
his intended, her mother and mutual
friend for the friendly soil of Missouri.
The twain were made one. The fee to
the parson q. 50) and the railway fare
nsduced the exchequer to one solitary
dollar. A banquet (at an ice-cream sa-
loom still further diminished their
supply of cash, and the las. two nlckels
we're used in the purchase OF soda
water. Now, here was an expenditure
of nine dollars, and all for a wedding.
If any young man is willing to begin
his welded life on the capital men
toned by Ingomar, 1.-TWO souls with
but single thought, two hearts that
beat as one," let him start it; otherwise
be had better stick to his meerschaum
and buy poodle. Inter Ocean.
Year: 1874

The GROWTH OF A FEATHER the
skin of bird, where a new feather is to
grow, there is little pit, and at the
bottom of this an elevation or pyramid !;
extending up on one side of this pyra-
mid is a groove or furrow, deepest at
the base, and gradually shallower until
it disappears at the top; from each
side of this furrow a great many smaller
grooves extend around to the other
side of the pyramid, and these also de-
crease in depth, and at last disappear
Just as they are about to meet on the
side opposite the large furrow.


The whole pyramid is covered with
skin, and the surface is made of the
same scales or hattened cells that are
found over the rest of the surface of the
body; but instead of falling off when
they are pushed by the new ones below
them, they become united or welded to
each other, so as to form a horny coat
over the surface of the pyramid, with
ridges on its lower or inner surface
corresponding to the groves on the
pyramid and, as the new cells grow at
the base, this coat or cast OF the surface
is pushed upward till it breaks at its
thinnest parts which is, of course. the
smooth part without ridges opposite
the large furrow and then, as it is
pushed onward and fiattened, it assumes
the form of a feather, the ridge formed
in the main furrow being the shaft,
while the casts of the side grooves form
the separate barbs of the vane. When
all of the same has been formed and
pushed forward, the pyramid loses its
grooves and becomes smooth, and the
wall now formed on its surface, being
of the same thickness in all parts, does
not break, but remains tubular, and
forms the quill, which is attached to
what is left of the pyramid. A finger
nail or hair is formed from the same
kind of scales in the same way, the
process differing only in those features
which give to each organ its special
character. Feathers, scales, hair, claws
and nails are all made alike from the
dead, fiattened cells crowded to the
surface by the process of growth.
Year: 1874

The FINE SCHOONER is a
dear little blue-eyed, golden-haired
English Doy. He lives close to the
great ocean but, until last summer,
he had never been on the water.


He once told his mamma he longed
to be few hours on a steamer. But
his mamma was timid. and not willing
to trust her little boy with any one but
his own papa. Now, his papa is doc
tor, and too busy, attending to other
peoples little boys and girls, to have
much time of his own.


Before Harold was born, his papa
used to go to sea as navy doctor and
he has told his little boy so may stories
about the sea, that Harold has made up
his mind that he will be a sailor when
he he is man. He is very fond of
boats and ships, and is always talking
of the time when he shall have a ship
of his own, and eighty men to COM
mand.


One day last summer a friend of his
papa's begged to be allowed to take
Harold in a boat. Mamma knew the
gentleman would be very careful, so
she gave her consent and nowhere
could there have been found happier
little boy than Harold, when he started
off with his own little sail boat under
his arm.


They rowed all around the harbor,
and Harold let his sail boat boat after
them, whilst he held it securely by a
string.


Presently large steamer came puff
ing and blowing into the harbor. "Ah,
all - exclaimed Harold. "They think
.hey can run down my boat. But tell
you, MIR. Brown, there isn't a finer
schooner on the ocean than mine"


Harold was never tired of talking Of
his tourney on the ocean," and of how
finely his Schooner" sailed.
Year: 1874

peril to friends and foes. We are in
formed that the late Duke caused the
note to be deposited in casket, and this
casket was so fastened that any one who
attempted to handle it at once received
six pistol shots. The ingenious casket,
we are told, became burdensome pos
session to the present Duke. His ances-
tor had not transmitted to him the secret
by which it might be opened with safety,
and he was, therefore, not unnaturally
timid in the examination Of his treasure.
Under these circumstances we are not
surprised to learn that he finally deter
mined to deliver the casket and its con-
tents to the Bank of England, and to
permit the officers of that establishment
to investigate the ingenuity of the terri
BILE contrivance. The duties of property
would even be in excess of its rights if
every inheritance were tied up" in
this WaV
Year: 1874


A small ar-fOwer sprang up from earth.


Looked toward field OF rye;
The thought came with its modest birth:


THAT might grow so high"
The rye-tops nodding in the wind


Were wishing, with a sigh,
That they might reach where outlined stood


The mountain 'gainst the sky.
The long grsss waves. the Summer days


Are stealing soft away,
The small flower grows; the suns warm rays


Have made it bright and gay.
A rain drop falls from heavens blue;


The flowers half closed eye
Looks up to see its own sweet self


Reflected in the sky.
F" bright fern there in heaven set.


longed to be the rye;
/ had not seen you higher yet


To be lik eyOu I'd die"
An impulse wakens in his heart,


1t filings its wings on high,
And fondly hopes that they may reach


That fair star in the sky.
But softly falling to the ground.


They're scattered hare and there
And by another spring are found


The star flowers everywhere.
In our high aims most of us fail;


But. trying day by day.,
We sow, as did the little flower.


Good seeds along the way.
Year: 1874

chicago Times LeItersJ


asked Mr.. Bierstadt for his ideas con
cerning the usual method of purchasing
pictures for the government He said
an artist should be proud at having his
work displayed in the capitol Any art
ist should be glad of such pronounced
honor, and should not turn the occasion
into one of mere money making. He
should cut his statue, or paint his pic
ture, on just as reasonable terms as he
could possibly afford. The distinction
of the thing was portion of the remu-
neration, and should be so considered
by the artist.


"What do you think of making ap-
preparations for works of art before
hand3" | inquired.


4" 1t is bad plan in every detail, was
his answer. 1.-THE idea of painter or
sculptor fitting his efforts to the size Of
a certain sum of money already voted is
ridiculous. The artist will inevitably
drift into bargaining frame of mind,
and will endeavor to make as little work
as possible earn the money. tits human
nature"


"GiVe me your impression of better
method Of procedure" | asked.


Supposing it is a painting" he re-
piled An artist fit to do piece wor-
thy of a panel in the American capitol
will not wish an inferior example of his
ability exhibited there. He will be
willing to quietly work out some official
subject patiently and lovingly. Then he
will be desirous of having it tested in
the particular spot for which he has de-
signed it. II it is perfectly satisfactory
to himself under that condition, he will
insist on having its valuation fixed by
fellov. v.artists or acknowledged connois-
seurs, and viii accept their price as a
fair compensation, without endeayoing
to lobby few extra thousands out Of
good natured Congressman.
Year: 1874

A negro at Newport, R. L, while dig
ging in a garden recently, found silver
dollar, and asked permission TO dig there
on the following day, which was granted,
bnt during the night the owner, for a
Joke. buried the bail Of a kettle, can
non bali, and several pieces Of copper
coin. The next day the negro returned
with another gentleman Of color, and,
after a tour about the ground With .
diving rod, unesrthed the articles
which had been buried. be was much
elated, sBi has been digging ever since.
while the owner Of the land sits at a win
dow and enjoys the excitement.
Year: 1874

A case showing a peculiar phase of the I'M
migrant swndle brought to the notice OF United
States Commissioner White in the Federal Court build
ing yesterday man named Schleinecken was charged
with having defrauded Felicia Letevre, Henricka
socker Kieliger, and Martin Bronz OF si36 by
representations. The compainants Swiss grants
who have Just arrived In this cOantry by tho steamer
Steinman from Antwerp. While In Europe they were
met by schlonecken. who by pretending that would
situations for them In Detroit Mich, induced them
to give him the money. lie pretended TO be n member
OF firm in this city, and claimed have $4,000 worth
OF Swiss watches as security for any money
which might be given him. schleinocken said Yesterday
IN answer To the Commissioner slinqures, that he
formerly an assistant macnist the vessel Clmbra
OF theWhlte Star line. He further said that he had
none OF tho money In his pOsaosson and that he had
given To man who had South. lie could get no
money until the man got back. This man, he claimed
the head OF the firm. Officer Peter Groden OF the
Twentysixth Precinct, who arrested Schlenecken on
board OF the Steinman says that the accused had "A
package OF money sewed up IN his "a few days ago
but that he had his person when arrested Tho
officer thinks that the money given confederate
who had made his escape Commissioner White WAS
forced 10 dismiss the case on account OF want OF tnr
dction The prisoner was then taken before the swiss
Consul whittier the conplalnants also went 10 mako
their enDIge.
Year: 1874

endeavor procure their prohibition in any city town.
village in which are residenta


Iwonid quite be bit IN the leg by mad dog a
to have a rocket bolt through my abdomen or pin
wheel explode In my ear JOHN PAUL
Year: 1874

Private letters from China report the
death of Wong Mui, who was one of
the most able men ever converted
from heathenism in California. At
the time of his death he was native
pastor of the First Baptist Church of
Canton, China. He was about sixty
two years of age, man of strong
mind-rather stern, bold and fearless
of untiring energies and considera
BILE executive ability.


He was a practical Christian and in
sisted on practical Christianity in his
own household. In this he was
blessed, for now his eldest son, Wong
Fong, is preacher of great promise,
and will likely be chosen pastor to fill
his father place in the CantonChurch.
Wong Mui was converted in Califor-
MIA, under the ministry of Rev. Lewis
Shuck, pastor of the Chinese
Baptist Church in Sacramento, and
when he returned to China he
became known to the brethren
by his eloquent and earnest
preaching publicly in the streets of
Canton. He has been faithful
preacher ever since and the main
pillar of the Canton Baptist Church.
The Pacific Baptist remarks on the
above: "rhe death of the distinguish
ed pastor of the Canton Church in
China suggests anew the Importance
of Christian labor on the Pacific coast
on behalf of the heather in our midst.
We have 100000 idolators in our land.
Christian labor in Oregon and Wash
ington Territory has been rewarded,
and in number of Baptist Churches
in California there are converted Chi
nese. Every few weeks the number
is increased by baptisms, and the con-
verts usually remain steadfast against
great opposition. They are grand il
Illustrations of the beauty and power of
the Gospel. A few weeks ago nearly
a thousand Chinese, either already
converted or interested favorably in
Christianity were gathered at Wood
wards Gardens with their teachers
and friends, where they sang our
hymns and bowed in prayer to God,
our Saviour. This is grand, but we
could have reaped a richer harvest had
we sowed more bountifully, and it is
high time that American Baptists
should awake to the importance of this
mission in their country. The best
workers in China are the Chinese con-
verts themselves, native Christians
can do far more than the foreign.
While these heathens are among us it
is a golden hour to work for China
through them. The success of Rev.
John Francis on behalf of the Chi
nese has been great, but he has labored
amid discouragements that would
have borne down a man OF weaker
faith"
Year: 1874

pa- The tide ofimmigration is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
a new one of DESMOND. They say there is no
comparison between the two. 2Ho
Year: 1874

Washington Correspondence OF the New York


World.


The reports Of Southern outrages viii
probably bring the President TO Washing
ton at no distant day TO have a cOnsulta-
ton with his Cabinet with reference to
what course the Government shall pur-
sue to qUell the insuTectiOnary
outbreaks. 1t is a settled conviction here
that the Attoney-G General will advise the
distribution Of large bodies of military in
Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama, I'M
Ill, at least. the fall elections have taken
place. ThUse anxious for the call of troops
TO take possession of the counties i'm which
Radical maiOrities are doubtful continue
to communicate with the Attoney-General
and eXaggerate the slightest local trouble
into a veritable ku-kluN outrage. This
repeated cry Of Southern Outrages places
the President in no enviable position.
On the one hand the Interior Department
CRY out for additional troops TO protect the
frontier settlers from the depredatiOns
of the Indians. To place troops in the
South necessarily withdraws from the Ter
ritOries the needed military force 10 over
awe the Indians. The army as now con
stituted is scarcely large enough to operate
against the WaTlike SavageS of the Far
West, and TO withdraw any portion Of the
forces would be to jeOpardize the lives and
property of those who really need, and are
actually entitled to the services of our
standing army. Again, it is alleged by
those importUning the President for
the detail Of a large force in the
South. that il would be a popular
measure Of policy, and would contribute to
the enlargement Of Radical majOrities in the
North, inasmuch as the argument could be
used on the stump that in the midst of peace
The Southern Democrats endeavOred to in
timidate the negroes from casting their Rad
iCal ballots by reason Of threats and actual
violence. But on the other hand, those who
incline to the belief that the President is
really anxious for a third term are of the
opinion that be will absolutely decline to
send the military to the South for the
reason that 1t would prove eanunpopular
measure in securing for him friends in
that geographical section Of country. 1t
may be safely stated, however, that
within few weeks shoals Of Radical
Southern politicians will flock to the
President either IN this city or at Long
Branch. and importune him to afford
them military relief, not so much with
a view to protect life and limb as to en-
nance Radical majOrities.
Year: 1874

1t is Thoroughly understood that
the politicians viii not be permitted to
run the County Convention which
meets to-day for the purpose of nomi-
mating the Democratic and Conserva-
tive delegation IN the next General
Assembly. AT no time were the peO-
pie ever SO firmly determined, to take
the management of public affairs into
their own hands. To accomplish this.
they demand, and will have, the services
of their best men. Slate smashing will
be the order of the day, and any COM
bination which may be formed in the
mere. interest of candidates for the
United States Senate, or to further the
schemes of other ambitious leaders,
Will be defeated, if not in convention,
at the polls.


Acommittee appointed by alargely at J..
t ended meeting of business men called
upon the editor of this paper last night
and stated that the feeling among
that class of our citizens
is of the most positive and
emphatic character. They viii not be
satisfied with second-rate men, but Will
demand that none but candidates best
fitted to represent the CONNER
cial, manufacturing and agricultu-
raj interests of Davidson county
shall be placed upon the
ticket. 1t was also intimated
that the attendance Of merchants at
the convention would be such as has
never been witnessed at a political
gathering, and that the sturdy farmers
will also be there in force. This
does not look cheerful for the wire-pul-
lers-and 1t as it should be. Nothing
is more certain than that only ticket
made up of the strongest available ma
tcrial can win in this fight.
Year: 1874

JEFFERsoNyILLE, IND, Sept. AT an
examining trial, yesterday, Clark and Lew
is were held for the murder of August Gard
ner. They were sent from Henryville TO
Charleston Jail under strong guard last
night. 1t is reported that counsel for de-
PENDANTS will apply for a habeas corpus.
Should such an attempt be made it is
thought the Vigilance Committee will
hang them if they undertake to take them
from Charleston Jail. 1t is most likely a
fearful fight would follow, as it is said the
sheriff is determined to protect the prison
ers at all hazards.
Year: 1874

1T is astonishing to see how readily the
MOngOlian takes to the little ways of the
AnglO-SaXOn brethren As a case in point,
it may be mentioned that the United
States detectives the other day made de
scent upon one All Look in San Francisco.
as the head of regularly organized cigsI-
rette manufacturing business upon viii, b
no TAX had been paid to their American
uncle, and All Look has gone to Jail to an
sWer the charge.
Year: 1874

SOME of the most respectable Re
publicans in Florida are now on the
stool of repentance. Utterly disgusted
with the domination of carpet-baggers,
who cling ike parasites to all the more
important offices, they are disposed to
ION with the Democrats IN effecting a
change for the better. With the aid of
the respectable element of the Repub-
ican party the Democrats have strong
faith in their ability to carry the ap-
preaching election, which will be one
of the most important in the history of
Florida.
Year: 1874

A DETROIT young woman tried to be
aristocratic, and did not look at the
money that she gave to a horse-car
conductor, but he meekly gave her
back thelonzenge on which was written,
III never cease to love thee" and said
that he was an orphan with FIVE little
brothers to support, and must be ex-
cused.
Year: 1874

There's jolly Saxon provrrb


That is pretty much like his,
That man is half in Heaven


When he has Il woman's kiss;
But there's danger in delaying


And the sweetness may lOrsake 1t;
So tell you, bashful lover,


If you want Il kiss, why take it.
Never let another fellow


Steal a march Cn you in this;
Never let a laughing maiden


See you spelling for u kiss;
There's Il royal way to kissing,


And the jolly ones who make it
Have a motto that is winning


If you want a kiss, why take it!
Any fool may face a cannon,


Anybody wear crown,
But man must win woman,


If he'd have her for his own;
Would you have the golden apple,


You must find the tree and shake it
If the thing is worth the having,


And you want kiss, why take it.
Who would burn upon desert,


With forest smiling by?
Who would give his sumner summer


For bleak and wintry sky?
Oh l tell you there is magic,


And YOU cannot, cannot break it;
For the sweetest part OF loving


Is to want Il kiss, and take 1t.