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Year: 1877

s8- Were we in room hung with the finest
paintings, and adorned with the most exquis-
ite statues, we could not see one Of them if
all light were excluded. The Spirits light is
the same to the mind that outward light is to
the bodily eyes. The most correct and lively
description of the sun can not convey either
the light, the warmth, the cheerfulness, or the
fruitfulness which the actual shining of that
luminary conveys; neither can the most la
bored and accurate dissertation on grace and
spiritual things impart a true idea of them,
without an experience of the work of the
spirit upon the heart The Holy spirit must
shine upon your graces, or you will not be
able to zee them and your works must shine
upon your faith or your neighbors will not bs
able to see it. ~ Eo,.ls, - 81
Year: 1877

A SENSIBLE SCHooLMIsTREss.-AC Cana
dian schoolmistress gave one of her older schol-
ars the mitten, he having asked if he might
escort her home from singing.school. This
certainly was nothing to create feeling, ex-
cept in the heart of the young man who, in.
stead of gracefully submitting to his fate, de-
termined upon revenge. He therefore did all
he could to make the life Of the school teach
er burden while in the discharge of her du-
ties. He played tricks upon his comrades
and made faces at the little boys. He was
late to school and refused to learn his lessons.
He persisted in this conduct for several days,
until patience ceased to be virtue, and the
teacher called him out and gave him severe
chastisement. The love-sick youth was not
only completely cured of his malady, but was
also induced to disclose the whole affair to his
sympathizing parents. They could have for
given the fogging and probably added anoth-
er, but the idea of their promising boy being
Tilted by country schoolmistress, was too
much for them to endure They accordingly
brought suit against the lady and obtained
a Judgment Of $3.50. The next day the teach
er called her school to order and made neat
little speech. She said n have whipped
BOBBY soundly, which pleasure cost only three
dollars and a half. Now, if any of my schol-
ars are inclined to initiate him, they will have
the kindness to step forward, receive the mon
ey and Aogging, and then We will 60 on with
our studies. am here to instruct you, not to
be ceurted." ,''''' ~. 80


From that time the scholars were very obe-
dient, and made astonishing progress. At
the expiration of the school term, the teacher
was earnestly urged to remain her salary was
increased and she is now the most popular
person in the township. This is another illus
tration of the fact that the exercise of q little
common sense often goes great way.
Year: 1877

out door air and sunlight. The walls of


the room should be dry rubbed, aud the
cloths used for the purpose should be


burned without previous shaking. The
ceiling should be scraped and whitened
the floor shodld be washed with soap and
water, and caTbolic acid may be added to
the water-one pint to three or four gal
Ions: The infected clothing should be
cleansed by itself, and not sent to the
laundry. Ia case of death from scarlet
fever, the funeral services should be
strictiy private, and the corpse should not
be exposed tO view. Because children are
especially liable t. take and spread scarlet
fever, and because schools ford a free
opportunity for this, the Board OF Health |
has excluded from school every child from |
any family in which a case of the disease
has occurred, ard has dscreed that the
absence shall continue four weeks from
the beginning of tie attack, except in
Cases subject to the discretion of the B Bsard,
and that the scholar, T." be re-admitted to
his schoolroom, must have the certificate
Of physician that the required time has
passed
Year: 1877


: I'VE
PUROLINE
Portable Gas Light Co.


OFFER TO TIE TRADE
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF THEIR
SUPERIOR AID POPULAR BRANDS


Insurance Oil.


The Insurance Oil Is the best Family Safety OIL and
Ia urgently commended by all our Insurance Com
Panes as substitute for Coal OIL or Kerosene
Is may be used in ordinary lamps


Without Change of Burner.
TIE NEW ORLEANS BOARD OF UNDER


WRITER'S SAY:
1t is cnr opinion that the general use of |
the Insurance Oil would greatly reduce the |
number of lamp fires and explosions and less |
en- the risk of destruction of life and property.D
1t will not explode or ignite in a lamp; and the price
has been so reduced to place within the reach of
all classes Of consumers, and III axe 1t the great


FAMILY SAFETY OIL.
IA aD illuminating oil for family uss or for general
use in ordinary KecoSine Coal Oil lam d. the Insu
rance Oil has the ndorsement the New Orleans Board
OF Health. the Fire Commissioners and all the Ameri
c IN and E1ropean Insurance Agencies as


PERFECTLY SAFE.
Year: 1877

should dt ~ the be removed through
any other agency" Mayor Ely. In conclusion. re-
marked that this was another instance Of the ambgu-
ity OF our laws aud the uncertainties OF the Of
different departments He promised that in a few
days he would confer with the Counsel the Health
Board and the Corporation Counsel order to deter
mine positively who mas the authority TO grant these
lccusca
Year: 1877

every man to take part in all the elec-
tions and all proceedings by which the
government is constituted and elected.


"This was the grand idea of our faith
ers. On this cornerstone they founded
our great republic. One glimpse at the
system they repudiated and discarded
has given me fresh veneration for their
wisdom and their courage. 1t has also
increased the sense of obligation we
owe to cherish and protect and transmit
unimpaired to our children the great
heritage left to u.s."
Year: 1877

stood at eve by the river side,
Watching the flow of the falling tide,
Out of the west came gleam Of gold.
Far in the east the thunder rolled;
Over the fields for miles away
Came stealing night in his robes of gray.
Out of the harbor into the bay,
Over the waters far away,
Into the west where the glorious sun
Sinks to rest when the day is done,
One by one the good ships sail
With wings outspread to the evening gale.
Over the hills sudden gleam
Lit up the breast of the peaceful stream;
The glorious light but moment staid,
Then faded away in the gathering shade.
The far-oT ships slow sank from sight
Into O sea Of dreary night.
Year: 1877

As trial lawyer Abraham Lincoln had
few equals, and no superiors. He was as
hard man to beat in closely-conteste
case as have ever met. He was wise in
knowing what to attempt. and what 10 let
alone. He was fair to the court, the Jury,
and his adversary, but candor compels
me to say he learned by practice there was
power in this. As he entered the trial,
where most lawyers object he would say
he ''reckoned' it would be fair to let this
in or that; and sometimes, when his ad-
versary could not prove what Mr.. Lincoln
knew to be the truth. he would say he
''reckoned" it would be fair TO admit the
truth to be so aud so. When he did object
to the court, after he heard the objection
answered, he would often say. "Well, |
reckon | must be wrong" Now, about the
time he had practiced this three-quarters
through a case, if his adversary didn't un-
derstand him he would wake up in few
minutes finding that he had feared the
Greeks too late. and to find him.
self beaten. He was wise as a serpent In
the trial of = cause, but tell you have
got too many scars from his blows to cer-
tify that he was harmless as a dove.
When the whole thing is unraveled. the
adversary begins to see that what he was
so olandly giving away was simply what
he couldn't get and keep. BY giving
away six points and carrying the seventh.
he carried his case, and, the whole case
hanging on the seventh, he traded every
thing off which would give him the least
aid in carrying that. Any man that took
Mr.. Lincoln for a supplemented man,
would soon wake up on his back in ditch.
En-,
Year: 1877

EARLY LETTUCE.-One secret of get
ting lettuce forward early consists in plant
ing or sowing in a very light and rich,
but not rankly manured soil, and in warm
situation. A strip of good soil along the
front wall OF hothouse Is an excellent
place to sow il there is sufficient depth
of soil. The heat from the wall makes a
sensible difference in the temperature of
the ground for several feet outward. The
seed should be sown in drills six inches
apart, and the young plants should be
thinned out as soon as they can be
laid hold of-iirst to one or two inches
asunder, and the last three to six
inches. This is not allowing much room,
but it is enough to produce nice little
compact heads. When the plants are
growing they should never be allowed to
get dry at the root. but kept constantly
moist, to encourage a quick succulent
growth and early heading.
Year: 1877

and domestic accomplishmenfs-but


when that child must be deprived OF
! schooling that the cooking, washing,
sewing, &c., may be done, and thereby
lessen expenses-Or the sowing and
reaping of a larger harvest than usual


be accomplished, that improvements


may be made, or more land bought,


we canpot fail to see that the parent is


thoughtlessly committing an error that
has no other excuse than that of ava


riciousRess., 'Tis true, the child is to
enjoy this accumulation of wealth, but


what are the pleasures Of wealth in
com parison with the Joys emanating
from an educated mind? In truth,


wealth without education is more Of


ten q curse to the possessor than a


blessing, for the simple reason that an


uneducated mind knows not how to
appreciate and judicious1y apply the
power he holds in the possession OF his


wealth. i


And now, must we weigh our purses
in the scales of Justice, using our chill
dren's brains for weight? II so, ac-
knowledge at once that the school
room. is nuisance, and education in
anything but avarice is time lost; or
would il not be charitable, though our
purses should grow lighter, to more
often, place hired help in the kitchen
and field, that we may have the satis-
faction offeeling that we are doing all
in our power to give our children an
education, and though it may be all
they will receive, the world will be
better for them having lived in it.
'Tis true, q poor education is better
than no education at all, but what ex-
cuse have we for permitting our chill
dren. to grow up possessed of poor ed
Iucstion, while we have such opportu-
mites within our reach? While an ed
ncated heart is desirable attainment,
would it not be wise to educate the
head, also, to control and lead the af-
fections. and the two act as they were
intended, as one and iDseparable?


A TEACHER.
Year: 1877

This is nation of enlightened freemen.-
Education is the corner stone and foundation
of our government The people are free to
think and act for themselves, and that they


may act wisely L Is necessary that they be


well Informed. Every individual gain increa-


ses public gain. Upon the health nf the peo-
pie is based the prosperity of a nation, by it
every value is increased, every joy enhanced


Health is essential to the accomplishment of


every purpose; while sickness thwarts the best


intentions and loftiest aims. Unto US are COM


mitted important health trusts, which we hold


not merely in our own behalf but for the bene-


fit Of others. In order that we may be able to
discharge the obligation of our trusteeship and
thus prove worthy of our generous commits
sion, it is necessary that we study the art Of
preserving health and prolonging life. 1t is of


paramount importance to every person not


only to understand the means for the preser-


vation of health, but also to know what rene
dies should be employed for the allevistion of
the common ailments of life. Not that we


would advise every man under all circumstan-
ces to attempt to be his own physician, but we
entreat him to acquire sufficient knowledge of
his system and thelaws that govern it, that he
may be prepared to take care of himself prop
erly, and thereby prevent sickness and prolong
life. In no text book viii the people find the
subjects of physiology and hygiene, or the sci
ence vf life and the art of preserving health.
more scientifically discussed or more plainly
taught than in 'The Peoples Common Sense
Medical Adviser" by R. Y. Pierce, M. D., Of
Buffalo, n. Y. II is volume Of over nine
hundred large pages, illustrated by over two
hundred and eighty-two engravings and color
ed plates, is elegantly bound in cloth and gilt,
and is sent, postpaid, to any address BY the
suthor at che low price of one dollar and hfty
cents copy. Nearly one hundred thousand
cnpies have already been sold, and the present
edition, which is revised and enlarged and
more especially adapted TO the wants of the
family, is selling very rapidly. It treats of all
the common diseases and their remedies, IS
well as of anatomy, physiology, hygiene, hui
man tempeaments, and many other topics OF
great interest to all people, and is truly what
its author styles it, Medicine SimrlifeL"
Year: 1877

PRESIDENT HAYES has no sympathy with


the proposed revival of new Wing party.
He said in a recent conversation, which is re-


ported bv the correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette, that it is one of the last thoughts
that could occur to him to abandon the name


or principles of the Republican party, and


though the thre ltening storm, which is immi-


nent in and oat of Congress, might rage about


his course, he would never swerve from his


conviction, and that his intention and aim is


the perpetuity of that party on the line on


which so much good has already been DONE


Nothing could be further from his thoughts


thon the surrender of its name; as well might


his opponents accuse him Of wishing to sur


render its principles. The President holds II
near to his heart that the differences in the
South shall be perfectly harmonized, and that


this is a duty which he owes to the country
al large as well as to the Southern States. The


charge that be would forget the interests OF


the emancipated race would be preposterous
gives them a right to be heard Nothing
troubles him more than this. All the labors OF
the President are easy beside the burden
of being unjustly accused. He was sup
porter of the Republican party when it first.
had an existence. Even in his boyhood his
sympathy was with Garrison and Phillips on
the anti slavery platform. The idea that he
could forget for moment tn. great opportu-
nifty he has of bettering the condition Of the |
freed people of the South is so preposterous !
that be has hardly the patience 20 assure his
acsusers of their mistake
Year: 1877

Special to Cincinnati Gazette.


s-s WAsu1NeToN, May l.


President Hayes, in conversation to-day
with DR.. Loring, a member elect of the
House of Representatives, discussed his
Southern policy with great freedom and can
dor. He said with regard to the approaching
extra session of Congress, that he did not
share with scme of his friends the fears en-
tertaiaed that the extra session will have
disturbing influence upon the country. Neith-
er does he believe that Republican candi-
date for Speaker of the House will be elected
He does not expect that the policy he is pur-
suing toward the South will control the &C.
ton of the Representatives elected by the
Southern Democrats, or will sever their con-
Dection with that party, but he is confident
that ultimately his Southern policy will have
a softening and fberaizing effect on the peo-
pie of that section, and will hereafter modify
their political action.
Year: 1877

In the matter of the will OF the late George William
son. wealthy capitalist OF this city, who died on tho
7th OF January last, contest over the will was begun
yesterday In tho Surrogates Court led by the widow
The contestant was second vito OF the decedent.
by whom hc had no issue. In the will, which was
made somo considerable time before ms death, lac
made his son. David b. Williamson, Dy his hrst wife,
and who at the time OF their marriage brought him
pretty large fortune egnce the bulk OF his riches,
some $3.50 000 with Instructions to pay to his WIDOW
the sum OF S3 900 annually place OF dover, and II
she insisted her right OF dover that the annuity
should be withhold. The widow, who has no children
by the deceased contests the will ON tho ground that
IL WAS obtained through undue influence and fraud,
and that the testator unsound mind AT the time
OF the execution OF the WILL and therefore legally
unable 10 execute such an instrument
Year: 1877

The message of Gov Garland is an able and elaborate document. and shows conclusiyely that the writer is fully conyersant with every detail and mlnutia of the office to winch he has evidently devoted his best ability and clos est attention. The suggestions and recommendations made by the Governor and contained in his message ore well worthy of the attention and consideration of the Genera, Assembly. and show much forcthought and research.

 The Governor joins with the Auditor in suggesting the neces sity for extending the time be tween the date fixed, after which the delinquent lists of real estate are to he returned and the list published by the clerks.

 This recommendation is of the utmost importance and shoold not be overlooked by the general assembly, for it is utterly impos sible in many coses for the lists to Unpublished within the time now fixed by law. The opinion k concurred in by the Governor and Auditor that it would be bet ter to require the counties to fur nish all necessary blanks, state ments, assessno1t rolls and tax books needed by the clerks and assessors under the revenue la~. Referring to the report of the Commissioner of State Lqnds the Governor says the recommenda ton of that officer that it. should be made penal to cut timber on any of the lands belonging to the state is highly proper, and he thinks comprehensive and strin gent law sh uld be passed on that subject. The Governor disseAts
Year: 1877

Ihe commissioner of State Lands in his biennial report to the Governor, in eaumerating some of the diffic llties which lie has met in the discharge of the duties of hls office says:

 'sThe last Legislature provided in the genera. revenue law, that the Assessors should assess the number of acres of land in culti- vation ill each county, and that the clerk shall forward q state lnent of the same to the Comnis sioner. So far I have received reports from only about half a dozen. In the great majority of cases the Clerks report that the Assessors failed to make any re- turns. There should be some way in which to reach delinquent officials of this kind. This list is too imperfect, to even attempt any statement i'll this report"

 We fully agree with the Com missioner that each and every official should be held to strict and exact discharge of every duty pertaining to his office, and that there should be penalty ior ever delinquency. If men do not think they are competent to dis charge the duties of an office, or if they think the emoluments of the office gre not sufficient to jus tifY them to devote time enough to it to perform every duty, let them resign or remain in private life. Abiding to this subject, Governor Garland in hls very eX cellent message says:

 "There has been complaint as to the performance of duties by several county and township off cers in the state, and in some in sLances considerable ,lissatislac- ton manifested. While section 27 of article ' of the Constitution contcmpiates that all officers of this class shall be reached for failure for any cause u perform the duties Of their ollicc, Vet some legislation is uceled in order to have a certain welt defined pre- ceddre by which the object of the Cmstltution is to be attained, and especially -honld provision be made for the suspension from office of the party accused uu'it fuai hearing in the case can be had.'

 IT there was way provided for the removal of officials for dclin- qnency in performance of duty, and if an example was made of few score of them we think It would have decided salutary er- feet, and the public service ren dered mach more efficient.
Year: 1877

The Pennsylvania Legislature has
had the bad taste to pass resolutions,
expressing the belief that Hayes is the
constitutionally elected President of
the United States. This too. at time
when the better men of both parties
are content to leave the matter to the
integrity of the Supreme Court.
Year: 1877

The Oregonian states that Col. Thorp
got aboard the express train at the ma
chine shop on Wednesday and left the
State by the overland route. The
whereabouts of Leathers are still q mys-
ferv.
Year: 1877

Will yet prove IN important resource of
Puget Sound, but it can only be done
by building vessels capable of carrying
the fish alive into San Francisco, or
sailing them on board the vessel and
smoking them after their arrival at the
port of destination. The little village
of Noank. opposite New London,
Conn.,, has population OF less than
one thousand souls; yet she has fleet
of thirty-eight sloops ard schooners in
this very business. Some men who
have engaged in this trade. have be-
come enormously rich-tor instance. the
eccentric George Moon, who left an es-
tate worth $18O.e0G in Brooklyn. He
began life as


A COMMON DECK-HAND


On one of the smacks. From the
cheapness of the raw material, We are
confident that any man who is thor
ougbly conversant with the business,
could get a suitable smack built here or
at Port Madison. by paying one-half in
cash and giving q bottomry bond on his
vessel for the balance. 1t requires in
dustry. patience and good sesmanship,
to manage this WORK with success: but
there is a great deal of profit in it. if
one will only live prudently. The fish
erman who has spree every time he
gets in port and goes to sea with a
headache. will never get rich 1t is the
man who keeps his head cool and his
feet warm, that gets away with the
money. 1t is utter folly to talk of hunt
ing for


HIDDEN TREASURES.


On the Cocos Islands, or digging for
the buried plunder of defunct throat
cutters. The real treasures are at our
own doors. if we only work for them
with patience and save what We earn.
We heard of young man once, who
told his girl that when he got to CALI
fornia, he wasn't going to fool his time
in digging gold. He would wait, he
said. till some man came along with a
big bag of gold; and then he would blow
out the man Drains anu tahe HIS Bplu.
The young lady sensibly said NO.
John, take his brains; you have more
need of them than the gold" So it is
with these visionary people who leave
sober realities here, to chase shadows
in other cimes.


The NATURAL WEALTH


Of our Territory is not restricted to val
lev, mountain or sea, but can be deriv-
ed from all three by industry. The
mountains have their bonanzas of coal
and iron; the valleys. their wealth of
golden grain and fat cattle; the forests.
their opuIence of unequalled timber
while the waters of the Sound and
Straits TEEN with what would yield
millions annually to the hardy men OF
Rhode Island and Connecticut. 1t is
not enough for us to believe that future
generations will seize upon what we
overlook. and utilize what we cast aside.
We are demanding existence as State
and clamoring for more population
and we must be ready to furnish work
for such population when it reaches
the shores of our great inland sea.
Year: 1877

Is sometimes needed here by the grow
ing commerce on the Sound. Of course
every vessel in this trade hes duplicate
sails to cover disasters, but the estab-
ishment of sail loft here would give
great deal of work to two or three
men. Then there would be awnings
for the stores in summer, as we'll as a
score of other uses not suggested at a
casual glance. There would be more or
less work from every incoming vessel,
if sail loft were established here; and
many vessels now in the trade would
reduce their expenses BY carrying one
man less. if they were sure of getting
their sails repaired Immediately on
their arrival.
Year: 1877

The dwelling house with two lots, corner 5tl
and Mulberry streets, will be sold at reasonable
figures and on favorable terms. The house is
provided with a good cellar and fine well of
water Apply to


j. PARKER HAYwARn