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Year: 1871

CRIMPING THE HAIR.-HGrper's Bazaar
has an article on Hair Crimping, and thus
combats the opinion that the process is a


beautifying one:


Lucretia, matron of that great middle


class which makes our population, indepen-
IDENTIFY of the excrescences of the very rich or


the very poor, must crimp her hair because


Tarpea crimps hers, and then because it is
so beautifying. Beautlfying to whose gazes


40 ,aieht ask. Certainly not to her hns-


bands, must be ropIiod; for he is
obliged to see a creature horned and


knobbed as the sacred COW, confront him


during the greater pal t OF his hours at home.


Those hideous protuberances over each tenn


pie were the last things he saw ere turning


down the light at night; they are the first


that catch his eye at sunrise; they are stamp
ed upon bis departing retina as he leaves the
house tor his daily task. He Dust have his


breakfast before he goes, of course; most
likely there is no one but Lucretla to prepare
it-Lucretia, whose culinary skill is doubtless
all it should be. Tarquin's wife breakfasts


in her room alone, or has some dainty device


OF lace or muslin, to bind over her hair aud


hide its condition, or has a maid to crimp it
freshly when needed, or wears her hat 10 the


iaoie with false crimps sewed in: but Lncre-
tia's lot in HE is different. Ii Lucretia takes
down her hair, and goes about her hot work,
tne halr Will be as straight as lax in half an


hour; Besides, size has no time to take il
down, to pick it out thread by thread, to shade


it into place, to bind it with its necessary


combs and ribbons. But then If she is going


to pour coffee with her head looking like a
"hOOraw's nest" a clean collar or any collar


would be but burlesque upon it. A sense


ofe tn eternal fitness OF things restrains her
from putting on collar. If she had put on


a collar she would have been ashamed of a


soiled gown. As it is, you see, the crimp has


reached down its tilameEts like the fibres of


some subtitle disease, and has corrupted all


the economy of her household. If it were


not for the crimp her hair would be smoothly


brushed; she would have bit of linen at her
throat; her gown would be as clean as cir
cumstances allowed the children would be
inviting, even if they made themselves so by
scrubbing polish ON tkeir rosy cheeks
But it would be very ridiculous for Lu-
cretia, in the light of her own example, to
insist that the little ones should have neat
pinafores, and faces or heads like anything
but mops and dOor-mats; and if the table is
too well set, will it not be travesty on those
around it.? Such household gods, we must
needs confess, are unlikely to be so sacred as
to prevent the bicker and quarrel, or SO en-
ticing that their proprietor should hasten
home to them at night; and if be does not
feel sick at heart and disgusted with his ek-
peri-nce oil domestic life, it is because the
poverty of his imagination suggests nothing
better,
Year: 1871

THERE is thought to be one young lady at
Long Branch who, on the whole, can do
some things as well as others. The other day
her horse galloped up to the house and she
sprang from the saddle unaided. She was
dressed in full riding habit, and when her
groom came up, she gave him directlo as as 80 10
what fare the horse should get, for all the
world like turfman, who had been TLc brought
had a no sooner gone, than she deliberately
walked ND to the bar, in company with gem
tIeman. who met her at the door, and called
for a glass of bottled ale, and, what is more,
She stood at the counter until she had drain
ed the last drop out, and until the gentleman,
who didn't drink, had paid Tor it.
Year: 1871

THERE is paper in New Orleans
which IS strong on condolences, and its
latest Is this A child was stolen not long
ago while the bells were ringing for o fire
In q certain building. The evening The
child was found another fire occurred. ID
the same building And on Thursday
morning last, When the trial Of the abduc'
tors of the child was begun in the Orini


nal Court, thesaIie building took fire The
third time and was burned down. IA.
Year: 1871

Certain Broadway property-holders once
more raise the cry that mOnstrous injustice
has been done them in the passage OF the
Pneumatic Tunnel bill; and presently the
Governor will doubtless be once more assailed
with thcir demands for his veto.
which they are not unlikely to
get. "Why are YOU opposed to the
Arcade bill?" one of these gentlemen was asked
last Winter. 81 have fought steam railroad pro-
"jects in Broadway for twenty years; and
mean to fight them for twenty years more"
That was his only reply, and it is the high
water mark of the sense and sasacity shown in
this matter by these Broadway millionairc5


We tell them now, as we told them a year
ago, that they are playing a dangerous game.
With Them, or in spite of them, the hundreds
of thousands daily dcirauded in timc, money,
health, and convenience, by the enforced bar
barsm of the present means OF transit up and
down our city, Will find relief. The time
was when, by showing that they appreciated
the public necessity, and were willing to use
the means in their power for its relief, they
could have shaped legislation. Now they can
only block it. Next year, if not this, they
will End themselves without power even for
that. The dOg-m-thc-manscr policy cannot be
successfully practiccd long on three-quartcrs
OF a million people.


We are not Advocating the Pneumatic bill,
the Vaduct bill, anybcdy's hill. What we
say is that tho people Of New-york, daily az
grayatcd by the daily increasing mnoyanccf,
delays, and cxaspertions of the present
system, are fast approaching temper
in which they viii welcome anything
that promises relief. We look TO engineers
and capitalists for tie best scheme; but it
may como about that the efforts OF the
Broadway obstluctonists will prove TO have
lust power enough to defeat everything Gil
we come to The worst. The one point which
we beg them to remember is that the people
OF this island must and VIII have rapid
transit from the City Hall TO the Harlem
River; and tlat if it cannot be Lad with their
counsel and aid, it win be hah over their
heads 1t Will not remain true, much longer,
that we can cross the Great American Desert
with more ease than Manhattan Island; or
travel from Ncw-Iorll half way to PhiIa'el-
pia in less time than the le"Sth of Broadway.
Year: 1871

There is yet hope that Congress may take
some positive action for the protection of
Southern citizens. The Senate has resolved,
by a vote OF So yeas to 18 nays, to confne
LEGISLATION to the Deficiency Appropriation
bill and to the passage of some act Of protec-
tion, and has ordered its judiciary Committee
to report a bill to enable the President and
Courts Of the United States 10 execute the
laws and prevent organized violence
in the Southern States. The disposition Of
the House has heretofore been against
such stringent measures as this action indi-
Gates the Senate is prepared to Gdopt but the
evidences Of its lukewarmncss were given
before the outragcs in Mississippi were COM
mi ted, the impeachment Of Gov Holden con-
snnmated By fraud, and before Gov. Scott of
South Carolina was compelled to ask for help
These have been instructive and Terrifying
lessons, and may have the good elect OF edu-
cltng the House to the grave duty before IT,
There should be no delay and hesitation about
the bill which the judiciary Committee Is to
introduce. 1t should be short, sharp, ana
positive, and should clothe the Executive with
ample power TO protect the most helpless
citizen against the strongest combination OF
Eu-KiuX
Year: 1871

If Chief-Justice Mason of Nebraska has "deliv-
cred an opinion against negroes sitting aS jurors in
that State, the ground that jury duty is burden
and not privilege then the ChefJustlce aforesaid
has delivered an opinion which il uncommonly silly.
For if jury duty be burden, is MT it clear that the
inpanneiling of negroes will be a great relief TO
numbers of sorcly Oycr-worlScd whites? But jury
duty is neither burden lin the estimation of any
good citizen privilege, because there are, OF
should be- no privileges in democracics. The email
sacrifice required of the juror is no more than a
debt which he owes to the law which protects his
person and property; while it is seyidcnt, if jurors
are to be drawn exclusively from particular class
that tigans or respondents obnoxious to that class
will have but miserable chance when it comes to
the making up tho verdict
Year: 1871

A communication from Professor N. r.
Smith, of Baltimore, on the subject OF
hydrophobia. is an invaluable contribu-
tion to the public at large as we'll as to
medical science and knowledge. Profess
sor Smith shows that mere scratch on
the hand is more dangerous than when a
deep incision is made by the teeth of the
animal, as in the latter case there is such
flow of blood as to aid in washing away
the poison. But in. neither case should
there be any delay or neglect in applying
the remedies which are suggested.


In the first place. it is required that the
wound be instantly washed again and again
with soap and water. Caustic potash j,
then to be applied. which may be obtain
ed from any druggist. or made by boiling
from wood ashes down to the consistency
of molasses. That obtained from drug.
gists. being hard may be, cut into the
shape Of pencil and forced into the
wound, or, If soft. used upon : smooth
stick, to remain in tho wound Jor quartz,
Year: 1871

are necessary for him. But, I believe.
in no country has more attention been
paid to education than in this. Here. its
importance is properly estimated; and on
no subject has more expense been lavish
ed, and more talent employed. than in the
advancement and improvement of the
cause of education. Our forefathers have
incorporated it in their civil institutions,
and pledged their substance for its sup
port Hand in hand with religion, it has
received the smiles of the aged. the favor
of the good. and the support and encour-
agement of the law.


From the promotion Of this important
subject, the greatest benefits have been
derived. The knowledge acquired by one
portion OF the world has been transmitted
to another. without distinction of distance
or diversity of age. The circle of human
enjoyments has been enlarged and wide
field has been opened, where the highest
happiness Of which our nature is suscepti-
ble may be enjoyed. independently Of the
common sorrows and misfortunes of life.
Our time should not be misspent, for our
happiness in this world and the next de-
pends on proper use of it; therefore
strive on-on and upward through life.
remembering that this cannot long be our
home. God has placed US here in this
beautiful but sinful world to prepare for a
better, and oh! may we all obtain that
better. Youth is apt to be deceived 10
counting upon much future time. Never
put off till tomorrow what reason and
conscience tell you ought to be performed
to day. for o-morrow is not yours; and
though you should live to enjoy, you must
not overload it with burden not its own.


| am sure you anticipate pleasant va
cation. May all the genial aud blessed
Influences of the season be showered CO.
piously upon you all" ! hope you will
remember ne in after years. and though
l have had much trouble and care, yet, I
have had pleasure, A teacher. of course.
must expect such when she goes out from
her freside where she has been tenderly
nursed by a good mother, to buffet with
the cold heartless world. We must strive
to look on the bright side make friends
where ere we can, and tire not in we'll
doing. I now bid you fnal farewell as
your teacher. ....,.
Year: 1871

The following appropriate and beautiful
Address to her Pupils is by a4young lady
of Charles county:


. Before closing the exercises Of my little
school, will here make few remarks to
yon my pupils. It makes me feel sad to
bid you farewell. We part, perhaps nev-
er to meet again. 1 have spent many
pleasant hours with you and hope profit
able ones to US all. You will soon be in
structed by another teacher and I hope a
better, but not by one who will feel a
greater interest in your welfare than do
My pupils. you have but begun to ascend
the ladder Of knowledge; it will require
much perseverance, and hard study, but
weary not. little by little it is climbed.
and then the pleasure you will enjoy after
all your trying moments, will more than
repay you for your trouble. The culture
OF the human mind has ever been consid-
cred as one of the most important concerns
of society Hence education. which has
for It's object the improvement Of the in
teAectaaa powers. is subject which de-
maods the serious attention and the mos,
liberal support of every individual in the
community. A parent Who is sensible
that his child is rational being. endowed
With faculties susceptible Of high degree
Of cultivation. and is conscious that the
happiness Of the child would be promoted
BY she improvement Of those powers,
1suld naturally bestow much attention on
che subject. The Greeks and Romans
we're remarkably attentive to the educa.
tion. Of their children; insomuch. thai
they began their instructions almost with
their birth. At the present day, we find
no less attention paid to this momentous
subject. although the modes Of education
differ from those which were prac.iced il
ancient times. Even the savage take'
care TO instruct his child in hunting, fish
ing and those branches of knowledge which
Year: 1871

The LATE Dr.. BEMAN.-The Troy Times,
noticing the death of Rev. Nathan s. Beman.
ssys


For the last half century, no man, outside of
the political world, has filled larger space in
the public eye than DR.. Beman. And this
thought leads US to remark that bad Dr. Beman
turned his attention TO politics. he would have
become distinguished rs Daniel Webster, for
he had all the elements of a statesman. He wss
graduated at M1debury College, and after he
was licensed TO preach at once took high stand
as q pulpit orator. After preaching some years
in Portland, Maine, in Consequence Of the fail
ure of his health be vent South and settled in
the State Of Georgis. lie soon became distin-
guithed throughout all that region as preacher
and teacher. After lsboring there some
years. not liking the state of society and
especially the institution Of slavery, to
which he was slways opposed, he came North,
and passing through Troy in 1922 was invited
to occupy the pulpit Of the First Presbyterian
church, then vacant for single Sabbath. He
did 50, and the re-t day pursued his journey.
The people were go well pleased with him that
committee Was Immediately chosen to follow him
and invite him to return and settle here. After
the usual negotiations he was induced TO accep;
the call and for forty years occupied that pulpit
with such faiihfulness, devotion and ability as
have rarely characterized any pulpit in this
Year: 1871

sometimes 90 musng along the street to see
how few people there are whose faces look as
though any joy had come down aud sung in
their souls. can see the lines Of thought and Of
care and Of fesr-money lines, shrewd, grasping
lines-but how few happy lines The rsrest
feeling that ever lights the human face is the
conientment offs loving soul. Sit for an hour
on the steps Of the exchange in Wall street and
you will behold drama which is better than
thousand theatres, for all the actors are real
BeecheT
Year: 1871

A neighbor missed corn from his garner
and his suspicious rested upon a reckless
fellow whom everybody called Sam The
corn was kept in a chamber over the
kitchen, which was left open and accessi.
BILE BY ladder. The victim Of the mid
night "theffery," as another neighbor
calls it, determined to satisfy himself con-
corning the identity Of the thief and made
a temporary bed upon the kitchen floor
and lay down to watch. About the hour
when "churchyards yawn" he was aroused
from partial slumber by the rattling OF
the ears of corn overhead, when he sud-
denly called out at the top Of his voice
Hello! !" quickly responded the thief,
taken entirely off his guard by this sud-
den call. Cant take mere than bush
ell "Then | shall have to pour it out
for I've got two in the bag already"
Year: 1871

ilmited amount, upon arairoad which is well 10
Gated for business, and which has been already largely
constructed with the funds OF ITS Stockholders can
not be otherwise than sate This security is ncreas


ed If the Constructing Company is composed OF men
OF high character, and of ample means for
fully carrying thrD ugh any work that they undertake
Year: 1871

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Brink WARMERS VINUM WIFE, or WINE OF LIFE, Is free from any poisonous drugs or impurities, being prepared for those who require stimulant. It is splendid appetizer and tonic, and the finest thing in the world for purifying the blood. It s the most pleasant and delicious article ever offered to the pubic, far superior to brandy, whiskey, wine bitters, or any other article. It is more healthy and cheaper. Both male or female, young or old can take the Wine of Life. It is, in fact, 6 life preserver. Those who wish to enjoy good health and free flow of lively spirits, will do well to take the Wine of Life. It is different from anything ever before in use. It is sold by all druggists Price $1, in quart bottles.
Year: 1871

WARNER'S PILE REMEDY has never failed lnot even one case) to cure the very worst cases of Blind Itching or Bleeding Piles Those who are afflicted should immediately call on their drug glst and get it, for it will with the first application instantly offord complete relief and few follow ing applications are only required to effect per manent cure without any trouble or inconye- ninence in it's use

 Warmers Pile Remedy is expressly for Piles, and IS not recommended to cure any other disease It has cured many cases of over thirty years stand ing. Price $1. For sale by druggists everywhere.
Year: 1871

I have a secret, secret


A secret dare not tell,
Not even to YOU, my dear littl0 pct


Though know you would keep It WE'LL
lis tale with an ancient meaning,


A song with an old restrain,
rhyme which the marvellous soul Of man


Sings Onco-and never again.
Tho manifold voices OF evening


Are eoEoing round me here
Tue sigh ol tho waves and the laugh Of tho


leaves,


And the moan of the autumn air;
But the laugh, and the sigh, aud the moaning,
Have meaning you cannot know
And catch solemn undCrtOnC


In their rhythmic ebb and flow,
Two tides Of tho infinite ocean


That chaicth the shores Of Time
Two waves Or tho passionate sca Of Life
Have mingled their wondrous rhyme,
And the holy strain goes cchOng up


To the peaceful courts above;
And tho song is n song with M old refrain,
And the rhyme is the rhyme Of love.
And, loving him ever and always,


And holding him close to my heart
Tho world may go on in the ccasCless march,
Times pillows may hoayc rnd dart
We two shall walk LiTc's twilight fields


In paths by the angels trOd,
Till all wars cease in the inlinltO peace,
., That crowns the sons Of God.
Year: 1871

The removal of Gen Pleasanton by
the President, the Washington CORES,
pondent OF the Louisville Ledger tele.
graphs, will make Boutwell, complete
master Of the internal revenue bureau.
and upset the laws of Congress passed
by Republicans to secure its inde-
pendence. The exactions upon tho
taxpayer will now be heavier than
ever" This is certainly not very
cheerful news to people who are
already taxed to death, but It is exactly
such course as is in keeping with
every act Of the President since his
inauguraIicn-the oppression of the
people in every conceivable manner.
Year: 1871

The Pope has written a letter to the
committee who ordered him to take the
title Of Plus the Great and the Throne
Of Gold. He refused to accept the
proposed till during his lifetime and
suggests that the money which has
been subscribed for the throne be EN-,
ployed in procuring thcexemption of the
students of the Catholic seminaries
everywhere from military service.
Year: 1871

THE .Ianesville Gazette says: A short
ride in the country Yesterday afternoon
has given us n sort Of an idea of the inn
mense yield Of crops which our pnirie
farmers will gather in this season. The
spring has been an unusually favorable
one, and grain of every description pre-
sents an appearance Of such health and
vieor and is so rapidly approaching mn-
turi.y. that the crop ofthis season may be
considered safe from any ordinary
chances Of failure.
Year: 1871

> UNTIL the dashng shower of last Friday
came, there was much complaint of rust in the
growing wheat; but the rain has washed it
clean and now the promise of an abundant
harvest is all that could be desired
Year: 1871

THE rust being washed of the wheat,
removing the last doubt Of IN abundant
harvest, Peter Noble d Co., will sell ny
article Of fnrm machinery or good. easy
terms, so that the crop can be saved
right, and in good time.
Year: 1871

ANOTHER FAIR AssUHED.-An adjourned
annual meeting of the members of the South
western Wisconsin Industrial Association, was
held at the City Hall last Saturday. The En-
ecutiye Committee reported the Association
to be little in debt, and recommended that
an assessment of S3 each on the members be
made. An order to that effect was made. and
the Secretary directed to notify all members.
The Executive Committee have decided TO
hold the I'd annual exhibition and fair, on the
9th 9th 9TH and sth OF Septcaber, ut the same
place as last year


Notwithstanding many very unfavorable cir
cumstances, the exhibition by the association
last year was, as admitted by all who attend.
cd, the best ever known in the southwest of
our state. For this year the expenses will be
much less than last year, and consequently the
committee can afford and intend to offer much
larger, and many more premiums. Unuues
tlonably, we shall this year have an exhibition
and fair rlvaling even the state fair, and far ey
ceiling anything Of local character in the
west.


10 give ii good start, the members are ey-
pected to respond promptly to the assessment,
and to give all the aid they can by inducing
Others to become members. and to assist in
making the exhibition large and varied by en-
terng whatever they can. Perhaps all who
arc notified of assessment will not consider that
by paying the 50 they are entitled to free en-.
try for themselves and families to the grounds
at all times; to exhibit any article, and com.
pete for any premium free, and to many other
privileges, which those not members cannot
enjoy. The members can attend the fair and
enjoy its benefits CHEAPER than any others,
even II the assessment was s. instead Of S3.
Year: 1871

= The symptoms Of Liver
Complaint are. uneasiness
and pain in the side. Some
times the pain is in the
shoulder, and is mistaken


for rheumatism. The stom-
ach is effected with loss OF


appetite and sickness, bowels
in general costivc, some
times alternating with lax
d with pain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable loss


of memory, accompanied


with painful sensation Of hay


ing left undone something


which ought to have been


done. Often complaining or
weakness, debility and low
ssnirits. Sometimes many OF
Year: 1871

At an interview which recently tool
place between Mrs. Laura ID. Fair and ,


reporter of the San Francisco Chronicle
the woman acknowledged that a myster,
hangs over the supposed suicide Of the
man whose name she now bears. The
lady in this interview says, first, that Col
Fair committed suicide, and then saws that
he was shot by some person whom she is
very free to connect with the Freemasons
Since Mrs. Fairs conviction her counsel
consider IT an ugly sign that she should
make such assertions, there being in them
something almost as sensational as the
disappearance Of Morgan. It seems that
while, long ago, she was seated in Mr..
Murphys office, waiting to consult with
him in regard to her divorce, she stepped
TO the door, and quietly shot Mr.. Far.
dropping the pistol with the same mir of
nonchaance as she did when she killed
Mr.. Crittenden. She escaped, and con-
veniently it was said that Col. Fair had
committed suicide. Whatever informal
ties there may have been in her recent
trial, one cannot help believing that she is
a most desperate woman, or hoping that
lntormalities may not interfere with her
just punishment World.