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Year: 1874

Importance OF Religious Education


LOUISVILLE, May 4.-But little of gene
raj importance was done in the conference
to-day, except the presentation Of an adj
dress signed by all the Bishops. This ad.
dress is very long and begins with congrat
ulatiOns on the peace and prosperity of the
church. Discussing education the address
says: ave do not hesitate to avow that We
regard the education Of the young as one
of the leading functions of the church, and
that she cannot abdiccte it in favor Of the
State without infidelity to her trust, and
irreparable damage 10 society. The rea-
sons for occupying this ground which is in
the very nature of this interest and the re-
latiOn of children to the Church are all in
tensified by the antagonism of modern
science and the out casting of all the reli-
giOus element from all school systems
foStered by State legislation. 1t is
not ours to dispute jurisdiction with
Caesar. But fully pursuaded that the salt
of religious truth alone canpreserve educa-
tion from abuse and mischievious results,
we feel that the responsibilities of the
Church grow with the progress of society
and the demands of age.


In the same connection the address con-
tinues: ave anticipate in the near future
a complete system of universities, colleges,
and district school academies, sustained by
our people and manned by our own grad
yates, all thoroughly equipped, rounded
plan, reaching from the lowest to the high
est, safeguards of a Christian education to
all the rising generation committed to our
charge"


The address urges fuller definition of
the law on dancing, the cultivation of fam
lily religion, church conferences, etc.
Year: 1874

A Paris letter writer says: Evidently
difficulties are fast closing in about us, and
every day we have some fresh cause for re-
fiecting upon the security of the moment
The spirit which animated the Commune
is very far from being crushed. Some men
are once more organizing for another at
tempt, and just as they did before in 1S4S
and 1871. Societies of wOrkingmen are
formed in each arrondisement under the
direction of district commissioners which
take their orders from 3 central committee.
The next step is to bind the men by
making them solitaire in all dangers and
benefits, and by the element Of secrecy al
ways attractive to the uneducated. Members
of the society who have work, are private
ly taxed and one-half of the proceeds is
added to the sinking fund reserved for a
war budget. The rest goes to aid those
who are out of work and in distress.


Just before war matters had reached the
stage where we find them to-day and
Creuzat was selected as the best point for
beginning strikes. The difficulties then
caused, made possible the 4th of Septem-
Der. This time the strikes are to be en-
couraged in Paris. II is a positive certain
ty that the septeunate must come to an
end one day or another, and the belief that
it will not last long gives the chiefs of the
International an opportunity for saying
that it will be succeeded by another COM
mune.
Year: 1874

THE addition of 100000 men to the
regular army of Germany, means wal
IN the not distant future. Society will
not stand such strain on its bone and
sinew, without the excitement of war.
With such an addition to the present
forces, Bismarck must seek new con.
ficts abroad, or ne will have one at
home IN the shape of resistance to mil
itary despotism. Meanwhile, France
is daily drifting into fresh Communism
under the milk and water policy of the
BrogGe ministry.
Year: 1874

SPRINGFIELD May Am old man
named Lambard was beaten to death with
stones by three or four rutfians in the
western part Of Holyoke yesterday. The
difficulty originated in a misunderstanding
about a boat.
Year: 1874

Col. Tom. Scott reached here Sunday
morning, his purposes not being to attend di-
vine service, but as his friends assert to
take survey of the field, and see what
chance there was for getting Congress to
give substantial aid to the Southern Pacific
RailrOad, by guarantee of interest on its
bonds. The Colonel left the city last night,
satisfied that in the present state of affairs
nothing was to be hoped for.
Year: 1874

An acute remark is that attributed to Sccre
tary Bn1s7ow by GATH. Tic Secretary says
TINT the mistake of tho Republican party at
tho South was in not commencing at the top
of society and working down.
Year: 1874

THE grand Democratic jubilee at
Nashville, on Thursday next, will be
worthy the party in Tennessee and q
fitting expression Of the strength and
Intelligence of the Democracy Of the
whole Union. Already many Of the
leading Democratic statesmen OF the
several States have signified their inten-
ton to be present, and those who will
not have sent letters significant of their
belief in a grand success in 1876 if only
moderation prevails.
Year: 1874

E. Y. PARSONS is the Democrat @
nominee for Congress in the Louisville
District. He is a son of the late Rev
c. B. Parsons, who quilted the stage
many years ago to enter the ministry
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in
which he achieved considerable dis
tinction as an elocutionist and pulpit
orator.
Year: 1874

OFFICE-SEEKING, at the hauds of
the people hereabouts, does not pay
from Radical standpoint. The
County Executive Committee, after
several weeks travail, are compelled to
beg or borrow half Of the Democratic
ticket for the Legislature, in order to
make believe their party is in the
race.
Year: 1874

MEMPHIS, Oct. ID Cotton stalks which
were brought in and placed OH exhibition
at the Cotton Exchange to-day show CON
clusively that the frostS Of the past few
mornings were severe enough to check the
growth of the plant and seriously injure, if
hot entirely destroy, all the young bOlls.
The leaves of the plants on exhibition pre-
sent a crisped appearance, while the young
hollis look considerably blacker.
Year: 1874

fusion of an incensed rabble that hardly
knew what they were doing.


Our Indians bewailed 40 of their own,
partly dead. partly wounded, among
whom were some of their chiefs and fore
most men. The missionaries on their
part had great cause for grief, losing so
soon the hope which the peace just about
to be concluded had made them con-
ceive, of going to preach the Gospel to
the Nadouossi Besides, they saw them.
selves abandoned by the Indians of the
country, who, fearing lest the Nadouessi,
on seeing their men loiter, might sus.
pect their fate had come to revenge their
dead, dispersed and left the missionaries
exposed to the fury of their enemies
Moreover, besides the daily danger in
which they were of being massacred, not
only at the Sault, but also in all other
places where they were on mission, the
progress which the Gospel began to
make through them was greatly checked
for some time.


God has not failed to derive glory
from those misfortunes, and to make use
OF them both for the salvation of some
souls, and for the showing forth of the
extraordinary effects of His omnipi-
tence for several of those that had
been dangerously wounded asked for
baptism, and having received it, were
healed.
Year: 1874

In a discourse remarkable for its
scope and learning before the Yale law
school alumni last week, Judge Edwards
Pierrepont gave his verdict in favor of
large universities over small colleges.
A great university, he said, was the best
place to educate anybody who was to
take part in public affairs, and this
should be kindly told to the noble men
who were giving their substance to en-.
dow small colleges all over the country
The influence of congregated numbers
was essential to the full development of
men The magnetic force was lost in
seclusion and could only come from the
congregation of numbers Contact not
only of mind with mind but of mind
with many minds is essential to perfect
growth. The American artist finds his
genius flag in his solitary home. He
goes to Florence or to Rome, where in
the spirit Of the place, and among an
artistic crowd, he has new inspirations
and capabilities which by himself he
could never attain. Association tends
to culture and advancement ; dispersion
and isolation to barbarism.


There is philosophical reason then
for the establishment of great univer-
sity like that of Michigan. 1t is not
merely that we may boast of its size,
and Of its reputation, but that there
there may be found elements of culture
which cannot in the very nature of the
case be found in small institutions-viz
the large numbers of minds acting upon
and stimulating one another. No corps
ofeminent professors, no equipment of
books and apparatus can supply the
place Of this element of education.
Therefore this State does wisely, and
will do wisely, in sustaining the Univer.
sity and extending its facilities for the
education of all who may desire to
come-Post, June 20, 1874.


BY referring to theIreport of Teach
ers' Institute held at the village of De.
catur, recently, an account of which
was published in these columns, it will
be seen that the State Superintendent
of Education, devoted one evening to
the advocacy of a scheme that has been
on loot for some time, that of excluding
females from the University, and taxing
the State to establish separate institu-
tion wherein they should be taught
small talk, and such like accomplish.
ments. He, like the male students in
the University, think the girls should
not be allowed an equal chance with the
boys for the requirement of solid and
useful education. The University has
been munifcently endowed by the
pcople of the State, and common honesty
and common fairness require that all its
citizens shall enjoy equal facilities in,
and equal rights to all its benefits
without regard to sex or social position.
Year: 1874

I A NEW RAILROAD ROUTE TO THE LAKE
In the hot, sweltering days of summer there
is nothing more refreshing and desirable
than trip to the lake. With the exception
Of the Pontchartrain Railroad, we have no
public conveyance to Pontchartrain. Those
few comparatively who can afford to keep
their vehicles and horses, can take their
evening drive over the shell road, but the
OF polloi, and they are most numerous
throng, very rarely are able to go where
they can catch glimpse Of the waters Of
the lake and enjoy the invigorating breezes
that sweep over it's broad expanse.


To meet this want, few of our most en-
terprising citizens conceived the idea OF
constructing railroad to the Lake, which
they are now putting into practical opera
tion The Canal Street, City Park and
Lake Railroad Company have entered upon
the work with an energy, vig"r and deter
mination that will surely lead to d success
full ISSUE


This road commences at the corner Canal
and Basin, runs down the neutral ground Of
the last named street to Bienville, down
that street to the City Park, through the
centre of the park, along the south bank of
Orleans Canal to the lake thence along the
border Of the lake to Spanish Fort. From
the fort to the Ridge road, about three miles
os grading have been completed and accept
ed by the company. This is the heaviest
part Of the work and, from personal obser-
walton, we can state that it has been most
thoroughly and substantially. constructed.
1t is confidently expected that the road will
be in complete running order by August.


On the north side of the canal there is a
splendid road for carriages, built at the
city's expense, the only tree transit to the
lake that we have, and one which will be
great favorite with the public


The old Spanish Fort property has been
purchased by the company who design fit
ting it up in the most comfortable and at
tractlve style for the reception Of visitors
1t is now, even in it's dilapidated condition,
a spot pregnant with historic memories, and
we know Of no place in the vicinity Of New
Orleans that can be made more delightful
resort for those of our citizens who desire
to escape for a time from the dust and tur-
moil Of the city and enjoy the pure and ex-
hilarating air of the country.


The officers of this company are gentle
men of high standing, large capital and IN
tagging energy-just the men to push
through such an enterprise at all hazards.
There are few more shares to be taken,
and we urgently call upon our capitalists to
subscribe for the same. In our opinion,
there is no more profitable investment in
which they can embark.
Year: 1874

Last night the mansion of the de facto
was closely guarded by detail of the
metropolitans and close watch kept for
visionary assassns. At the State House
there were quite number of the police on
duty, giving further evidence Of a feeling Of
nneasiness prevailing in the Radical ranks.


At II o'clock last night these guards were
still at their posts.
Year: 1874

THE FKEEDMAN's SAVINGS BANK.-At n
special meeting OF the advisory committee OF
the Freedman's Savings Bank it was re-
solved that the creditors Of the bank should
be requested to retain their books until the
affairs of the company are settled. The com
mittee take this course because tits currently
reported on the streets that there are per.
sons who are endeavoring to persuade some
of the people who have money in the bank
to sell their books at great sacrifice. The
committee are advised that the banks credit
ors willsustain very little if any loss, though
it is likely that it will take two or three years
TO close up It's business.
Year: 1874

GREAT REDUCTIoS.-In order to reduce their
large stock of ready-made clothing Messrs f. B.
SPENCE s. Son have marked down their goods to
the very lowest mark They have on hand quite
varied line Of business SUITS also, linen and alpaca
coats, light undershlrts and drawers. Their stock
of neck.ties comprises all of the latest novelties


For good and cheap goods call at 1900 Main street.
Year: 1874

HIS HEAD STRUCK FIRsr.-Yesterday af-
ternoon Edward Cox (colored), while stand
ing on scaffoid and engaged in plastering
near the front door Of a building on the cor
ner of Twenty second and Main streets,
slipped and fell about twelve feet, and re-
ceived severe cut on the head; but in few
seconds he was able to get up aud go to
drug store to have his wound dressed.
Year: 1874

We can tell you an anecdote about the
condor's power of life. A miner of
Chill, very strong man, ence saw a
condor enjoying his feast on the noun
tains. He had eaten so much that he
could not fly, and the man attacked and
tried to kill him. The battle lasted a
long time, and the man was nearly ex-
hausted. But in the end he thought he
was the victor, and left the condor dead,
as he imagined, on the field. Some of
the feathers he carried off in triumph,
to show to his companions, and told
them he had never fought so fierce bat
tie. The other miners went to look at
the condor, when, to their surprise, he
was standing erect Tapping his wings in
order to fly away. a bird with
such powers of life continues to
exist years and years. Indeed, the con-
dor is said to live for a century. The
Indian tries to catch the condor by
stratagem. He employs him to fight in
a ring at those cruel bull-fghts which
are the favorite amusements In that part
af the world. He does not attempt to
attack the condor openly, for he knows
how strong he is, and he wishes, be-
sides, to take him alive. He prOcures
the skin of COW and hides himself be-
meath it. Some pieces of flesh are left
hanging to the skin, and are sure to at
tract the condor. He comes pounoing
on th e prey, and while he is feeding with
his usual grsediness the Indian con-
trives to fasten his legs to the skin.
When this is done he comes out of his
concealment and the bird sees him for
the first time. He flaps his wings and
would fly but that his feet are entan-
gled and more than this, number of
other Indians come running up and
throw their mantles over him.
Year: 1874

risk never mentions such things himself


in mems society, or if he does it is with


a sigh and respectful stroke of his


moUstache. Nobody would think of


calling him a ladies' man, or chatting


him about any girl he thought fit to


dance with several times at same ball.


We have shrewd suspicious that Aste-


risks affectionate nature but rowing dis


position has caused more than one


bright eye to grow dim, and more than


one heart to palpitate in a disorderly


manner and we have heard stern NAM


mas, who were very polite to him when


they first knew him-for our friend has
considerable expectations speak stern
ly of him and call him a dangerous
man, and cluck to their chickens to
come under their wings when he is
abroad in the ballroom. But we never
think of calling him a hirt. And if we
palmer and less interesting people envy
in certain way his successes, we never
feel any malice towards him, for he has
a remarkable knaek of keeping clear of
jealousies, and is scrupulous about
poaching on other peoples preserves.
At least, so we agree in the smoking
room, when we talk about him. True,
there is one old fogy-let us call him
Major Pendennis-who wags his head
when Asterisk is mentioned,
and he has said on more than one occa-
sion, "You are very generous, and I
like You for it. Asterisk is a doosid
pleasant fellow-no mistake about that.
But he'll overdo it one of these days.
Mark my words, he'll overdo it. And
we shall all be sorry for it. Hang the
rascal ! he will have our sympathy
when we see him figure as a co-respon-
dent in the divorce court, instead of
our excrations as a fiendish
disturber of domestic happiness" Let
us hope that the majors gloomy proph-
ecy Will not be fulfilled.-LOndOR So
Year: 1874

At the late meeting of the State
Grange, representing 10000 California
farmers, efforts were made to lay the
foundation for an extensive system of
cooperation in selling and storing grain,
purchasing supplies and borrowing
money. By combined action, they
could doubtless sell dearer and buy
cheaper than they have done hereto
fore, but there is much difference of
opinion among them in regard to the
policy to be pursued. Many are afraid
to intrust their money and grain to men
who have had no experience in anything
save arming, and they argue that their
association should restrict itself to So
clal purposes at first, and go very eau
tiOusly into business, advancing slowly
under the encouragement of success.
Generally the oranges have as yet not
made any pecuniary ventures but in
many cases the individual members
have associated themselves to provide
warehouses and make contracts of diff
ferent kinds for the benefit of their
class. The oranges are strongly i'm
pressed with the importance of cooper
alton, and are confident of their ability
70 manage it successfully. The state
grange recommends the establishment
of farmers bank in every agricultural
county, with a warehouse attached for
storing grain, and of state bank with
a capital of $1,000. 900.
Year: 1874

The pencil marks you see around this
paragraph Ghus) mean that your sub
scription Is out or unpaid, and that
you are requested to pay up at once.
We would take great pleasure in extend
ing credit to our friends and patrons,
but cash alone viii pay expenses, and
we are forced to adhere to strict caah
rule. We hope you viii comprehend
and appreciate the necessity Of each
cOuBse, and renew your subscription
without delay. We solicit your favor.


- We enter no new names on our
books without the Asas7 Ia sdvsBss.
Year: 1874

TO the delight, as may safely be assum-
ed, of every child to whose ears the words
shall come, and to the equal surprise,
doubtless, of many fond and cautious
parent, the eating of sugar is now consid-
cred, by high medical authority, as not only
not injurious, but positively beneficial.
One of the ablest and best known English
Psychologists, DR.. Bridges Adams, inves-
ligated this subject sometime ago in 4
manner that left him in no doubt as to the
value of sugar in its relation to food.
Knowing, by experience, the difference in
nutritious effect produced by the flesh of
tired cattle on a march, and those slain in
Il condition arising from abundant food
and healthy eXercise-that, in the former
ease, any amount might be eaten without
the satisfaction of hunger, while in the
latter a smaller amount realized that pur-
pose-his investigations led to the discov-
cry that certain other food, of 4 different
quality, such as grape sugar and fruit,
would help the tired meat to assimilate,
and thus remove hunger. He asserts,
therefore. that puddingS and fruit tarts
are not to be regarded as simply batteries
of the appetite or palate, but as really di-
gestive agents, provided that they are not
themselves made Of indigestible materials
The fondness of artisans for confectionery
and the inclination of patients just dis.
charged from hospital to ask for sweets
rather than for substantial food, are exam
Piles of correct instinct; and, in the case OF
children, in whom the requirements Of
growth call for a rapid and efficient trans
! formation Of food into tissue, there is nc
doubt that natures demand for sweets is
very imperious, and parents should, there
fore, understand that the jam pot increases
the amount of nutrition extracted from
| beef and mutton.


/ This view of the nature and effects o
sugar was entertained by the late Prof
Liebig, who was accustomed to say that
instead of sugar being, as thought by some
the most dangerous constituent in pastry
it is in reality the least so; that is. If no
added in too great a quantity to cakes ant
tarts, sugar is transformed into Tactic acid


and assists the stomach in digesting. Botf
by sugar and honey. indeed, Liebig asserts
is the quantity of the digestive juices In


creased and the digestion promoted; it als'


while being digested, enriches the gastric


Juice with substance which assists in dis


solving the aliments-for the sugar, OF
coming into contact with the saliva, ha


been partly transformed into Tactic acid


which acts upon the alimentary principle
in the same manner as does the hydroch
loric acid of the gastric juice.


In regard to the effect of sugar on tn


teeth. the correctness of the popular belle
! is met and refuted by the fact that tn
Year: 1874

Speaking of conductors reminds us OF
the story of one of the well-known veter-
ans of the Boston & Maine. Conductor
=, who always carefully carried the
railroad money in his right pocket, and
his personal cash in his left On one
night, after a downward trip, the partner
of his joys and couch awoke about mid
night and found her husband in a restless
condition. Thinking he might be unwell.
she asked him why he was not asleep
Why" explained the conscientious con-
ductor, " on my trip down this afternoon, |
remember to have collected a fare of ten
cents, and just as l took it lady called
nv attention the other way. and for the
life of me | can t tell whether | put it
into nv pocket or the Boston & Maine 5,


We'll. husband said the wife, : do get
up and make sure of it by putting ten cents
with the roads money" The conscien-
tious conductor arose and made the trans
fer. and his sonorous breathing soon showed
the effects of this restitution, for he slept so
soundly his sleep of innocence that he was
obliged to be repeatedly called in season to
take his morning train. 1t is no wonder
that with such models of integrity to have
a. the first handling of the money" the BOs-
ton & Maine is able to make the payment
of dividends custom of uninterrupted
regularity y.-P0rtsnaOuth Times.