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Year: 1876

lie offered kiss In the morning
But coldly turned away;
For an idle word that overheard
Had wrangled a night and a day,
I knew in truth It was nothing
That he would have blushed to own.
That point and sting OF the trinlng thing
Grew out Of my heart alone.
But a vexed, unqulct spirit
Weighs no matter Alright,
And the sore smart OF a jealous heart
Puts reason out OF sight.
l let him go in the morning
Without the kiss he sought;
And the day was long, but nursed my wrong
With many bitter thought.
One bitter thought, God help me!
Did not enter my brain,
That kiss of mine, by word or sign,
lie would never seek again.
But as evening shadows gathered,
My heart began to burn
with quickened sense OF his influence,
And longed for his return.
Leaning against the window
That overlooked the street,
| strained my ear his step to hear
In the crowd OF hurrylng feet.
Far Off in the dlmmest distance,
should have known 1t We'll;
But there came instead q muliod tread
And sharp alarm of the bell.
Some griefs, though deep and bitter,
Find at last their cures,
But some retain the Old, old pain
AS long as life endurcs.
did not know IN the morning
When coldly turned away,
That should miss and mourn that kiss
Down TO my dying day!


MARY L. BRADLEY
Year: 1876

ALTITUDE FAsCINATIoN.-Jumpi from
points of elevation is a fashion of suicide.
To stand on an elevated site exercises a sin
gular fascination over some people, leading
them to jump into the air. 1t causes others
to perspire and tremble with fear. Last
summer talked with the guardian of the
steeple of the Cathedral at Strasburg on this
subject, and he informed me that few visi-
tors were free from the feeling of fright on
reaching the first terrace, which is of great
altitude, and that it was so pronounced as
to generally prevent them from going any
higher. Sometimes the women tainted. |
confess ! was not free from vague dread in
looking out over the immense reach of land
cape which this view takes in, although
there was absolutely no danger, the terrace
being securely guarded by strong iron rails.
This man Of the upper air-the guardian or
guide-informed me that the summer before
an Englishman had tainted, but deter
mined to overcome his fright, and con-
tinued to ascend every day for week. until
he could look out in the direction of the
bllcR forest, from the lantern, with equan-
unity, During the summer q man had
jumped into the air through altitude fascina-
tion. He was probably dead before reach
ing the ground, on account of the immense
height from which he hurled himself
Formerly the Vendome Column was the
scene of so many deaths of this kind that
decree was issued to prevent visitors from
ascending it unless accompanied by guar
dian. 1t was the Tarpeian Rock of Paris
Such number have killed themselves from
the fascination of altitude, or the fright pro.
duced thereby, that elevated places must be
recognized as dangerous for certain people
Those whose self-killing is premeditated O
course are not comprised therein GaLarV
Year: 1876

A gentleman in this city has pair of pam
falcons which were worn by one of his an
cestors a hundred years ago. They are made
of home-spun cloth, except the seat, which
is of thick leather. 1t is inferred from this
that the original owner was book AGENT
NOr1cich Bulletin.
Year: 1876

They are not naturally a suspicious people
on Block Island, but when lecturer stops
there and tells them that he asks no reward
in the paltry things of this world but mere
ly for the approval of his conscience and fell
low man, they usually go out and lock up
their chickens. They say they've been fool
ed that way too often.
Year: 1876

A Wisconsin editor illustrates the prevail


ing extravaganza of the people of the presen|
day by calling attention to the costly bab]
carriages in use now, while when he was
baby they hauled him around by the hair ol
the head.
Year: 1876

My heart bounded with exultation, rs
ponent, whom had dreaded so much, was
about to leave the country from fear of en-
countering me.


What joke that was I laughed all the
way home, though / endeavored to preserve
my gravity. On the way homo purchased
n brace of pistols, which ostentatiously
displayed on reaching my clearinghouse.


"To think you should risk your life for
me-" simpered the fair Sophronia.


Miss Sophronia," said I, with suitable
fierceness, ''no one with impunity shall in-
suit lady while under my protection"


During portion Of the afternoon prac-
ticed shooting at mark and was never more
lively that at the tea table. Lieutenant
Eustace, who was present, seemed consider
ably surprised at the change in my demean-
or, and was evidently puzzled to account for
it.


After tea invited the company to wit
ness my will, which had drawn up for the
sake of producing an impression. 1t proved
a master stroke. | noticed that Lieutenant
Eustace treated me with increasing respect,
while Sophronia repeated several times un-
der her breath, but loud enough for me to
hear, "brave man !"


All this enjoyed, and took the opportu-
nifty to severely discourse upon the sacred
ness of honor, in defense of which I asserted
that any man ought to be willing to lay
down his life.


In the course of the afternoon I had the
pleasure of witnessing the sailing of the Ari
el, with Captain Brown on board. Whether
this circumstance had anything to do with
inspiring in me these elevated sentiments, /
leave the reader to judge.


The next morning, at an early hour, / pro-
ceeded to the field with my second.


Captain Achilles Brown was nowhere TO
be seen.


/ Iproiessed great deal of disappointment
and insisted on waiting three hours to allow
him time to appear. All, however, testified
to the remarkable courage which displayed
under the circumstances, and rendered their
congratulations. The affair found its way
into the papers, and found myself at once
elevated into hero. l could not walk
Broadway without being pointed out as the
celebrated duelist. Among the ladies, par
ticularly, l became an object of great atten-
tion-a circumstance that may well excite
surprise when it is considered that my only
claims to their regard lay in my having been
implicated in an affair which the moral sense
Of the community condemns.


Soon alterward | left my boarding place,
to the great regret of the fair Sophrona
afterward learned that, had I shown the
white feather, it was arranged that Leuten-
ant Eustace should force me into marriage
with his cousin, on pain of duel with him
SELF The extraordinary show of courage
which l exhibited imposed upon him to such
an extent that he did not think it advisable
to offer the alternative lest l should accept
the duel.


have heard nothing of Captain Achilles
Brown since the memorable day on which
he did me the service to sail for Cuba. Had
he possessed little more courage l shudder
to think what might have been the result.


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Year: 1876

A North Carolina witness testified that
u man does not get SO drunk that he
does not know what he is doing, in proof
of which he declared, that il drunken
man is bothering you, and you give him
o good licking, he will never bother you
again,
Year: 1876

This has been examining week at the
Academy The students have been exam
ined in all the studies pursued for the last
five months.


Yesterday afternoon the Visiting Commit
tee were present and expressed themselves
highly gratified with the progress made by
the students.


The Academy was never in more pros
porous condition, there being some twenty
m ore students than at this time last year.


Prof. Taylor has rented the part of the
Academy buildings he is now using from
the Board of Education and will continue
his school until the middle of June.


Yesterday afternoon the scholars gave Q
literary entertainment consisting Of decla
nations, dialogues, etc. Quite large mum
ber of the friends Of the students wert
present, who enjoyed the exercises very
much,
Year: 1876

DR.. Isaac West, who so neatly and sue
cessfully skinned the negro Cooch Turner,
at Dover some years ago, and for which ex-
hibition surgical skill he was consigned to
four years in the Kent County jail, was re-
leased yesterday. His term of imprison-
ment having expired. ...


There is a belief in Dover that West is a
desperate and wicked man, and those who
are so unfortunate as to gain his enmity will
be made to suffer the consequence if it is
within his power. He has sworn that he will
be revenged upon certain citizens in Dover
and other parts of the State and especially
is he incensed against the Sheriff of the
County for fancied or real grumness which
he has suffered at his hands. West states
that he intends leaving the State, but not
until he has settled with certain parties
who he claims have injured him. Whether
his threats are serious or only exhibitions
of bragadocia or made in determined earn
est it is impossible to say, but 1t is claimed
that certain persons are in danger Of their
lives, and express determination to have
him arrested If he repeats the threat or
does not leave the State. The release causes
considerable interest In Dover, and the doc
tor was subjected to numerous interviews
| by curious parties.
Year: 1876

W. A. Hukill, who figured so prominent
" at the last nomination contest among the
Republicans for Sheriff, has come out in
the following card.


"Notwithstanding q willingness signi1ed
by some friends, to again give me their sup
port, at the coming nomination election for
Sheriff, I think would prefer not to be a
candidate during this contest, and, thanking
them for the interest manifested for me at
present, would be glad to have such favor
conferred at some future time. Any report
or notice through the papers heretofore
that would be candidate, has been entire
" unauthorized by me-"
Year: 1876

WE WILL, on the first of September,
issue our usual annual review Of the cot.
ton trade of the city, together with a
resume Of the general market fox the
year. The edition Of the APPEAL OF
that date will be unusually large, offer.
Ing facilities for advertisers such as in
other years they have not hesitated to
avail themselves Of In order 10 facili-
tate us in our efforts to cater for the pub
lie acceptably, and creditabIy to our
selves, we remind our friends thus early
snd solicit a continuance Of the gener-
Gus support which for thirty-six years
the people of Memphis have extended
to the APPEAL. Orders for papers and
advertisements will be received up OF
the last day of this month at our count
ing.Toom.
Year: 1876

GENERAL SBERMAN denies in toto the
report that he would retire from the
army after the fourth Of March, in the
event of the election Of Hayes and
Wheeler, in order TO admit Of the sp.
pointmeDt Of G sueral Grant as his sue.
cessor. He says there is not word Of
truth in it, and no grounds for it.
Year: 1876

The Knoxville Chronicle, edited by
Ex-senator BrOwnlow, in its issue of
the 18th, contained the following editO-
rally:


siIsbam G. Harris is one of the abless
men in the Democratic party in the
south. There is no doubt of this. But,
at the same time, he is one Of the most
unpopular men, in East Tennessee at
least. The reason of this is obvious. He
was governor Of the State at the begin
ming of the late war, and was one of the
most arbitrary and tyrannicsl men who
ever occupied the position Of ruler.
He was as ambitious as Cfe Iar. He
could not stand opposition. He made
I'D his mind that Tennessee should go in
to the secession movement, and he Ia
bored necessarily to that end. He de-
termined that his plans should prevail
whether they were backed by public
sentiment or not. By the circumstances
with which he was surrounded at that
time, he knew that he could force Ten
nessee into the rebellion, and he never
hesitated moment about doing it. He
had no more respect for the
wishes and views of the Union
men Of East Tennessee than
he had for the then negro slaves.
he determined tnat they shOuld yleld N
his will and obey his wishes, peaceably
II they could, but II not, then at the
point of sword or Of the bayonet. With
such q record it is not strange that he
should be unpopular here. His name is
inseparably connected with the dark
days Of the civil war, and while men
are perfectly willing to let by-gones be
by gones, it is impossible to so far forget
Governor Harris as to accept him and
trust him as leader. His selection as
one Of the electors from the State at
large means that he is prominent can
didate for the United STATES senate. Tais
Endorsement will go q long way toward
electing him, should Democratic legis-
lature bechoseD. When we see the peo-
pie Of Tennessee indcrse Isham G. Har.
ris as leader we will believe it, but not
before.
Year: 1876

NEW YORK, August 14.-The first
wire of the East river bridge was placed
across the river this morning. About five
thousand people were present, and con.
siderable enthusiasm was manifested.
Year: 1876

SAN FRANCISCO, August IA The
news of the passage by the senate of the
bill to carry the HaYaitan treaty into
effect was received on 'change with
much satisfaction. Several disengaged
vessels in port will bs at once chartered
for Honolulu on account Of local refiner-
les.
Year: 1876

The attendance at the Hippodrome at noon
Yesterday was large Mr.. Thatcher not present to
lead the preliminary singing, and Mr. j. H. Mnnsey
dUed his place IL is somewhat difficult for Tie choir
aud congregation to sing in time with mr sankey, who
is in the habit OF acceeratng and retardng the music
freely TO give it expression. When he sings alone
the effect is excellent but there is often little confusion
when voices all parts of the huge building join with
him more even leader has less trouble, though Is
must always be difficult matter TO keep so many un-
trained voices together.


The 77th Hymn was first sung by the cOngregatio
and then the requests for prayer OF which nearly 100
had been presented were read collectively by the Rev.
G. H. HopwOrth Mr. Moody read from the 10th chapter
of Luke beginning with the 25th the story Of the
Good Samaritan. He said:


In this picture We get the whole gospel Jerusalem
was the city OF peace. Jericho city condemned and
from one to the other was al the way down milan
easy road TO 40, as the unfortunate man Thought
when ho started his journey. But he
fell among thieves, VINO stripped him and left
him half dead, and the priest ana tIe lIte passed h
We can imagine the priest asking hmseiL " Am my
brothers keeperi" and cOmplaning What qua ne want
home He was great deal better of in Jerusaem-ght
have known something would happen to him" Some
people think they have done their duty when they blame
the poor for their poverty ana the unfortunate or tue
accidents which happen 10 them. ,,,,


There another class who always begin TO phosophze
the minute they any suffering Why does God have
these hngsi Why does He have Sin and poverty In the
world would lie TO know He needn't have II; lie
could lust well have made world without IT, Bnt
here the Good Samaritan he does more lah pity
or philosophzs he hepe gives oil, ana fts the poor
fellow on his beast Io not afraid 10 touch him. lie
don't stop ASK whether he rs Jew Gente or just wLai
be Ia going do with the II ho takes him On there
Now great many people AK US wnat are 20 you COINS
Where will you put them-into what church-Methodist
Year: 1876

politics, they consented to occupy the positions
they have been placed in. Whether elected or
defeated they deserve the thanks OF good cit
izens for setting so excellent an exam
pie to the largo class of able and
competent gentlemen, scholars, and profess
siOnal men, who, having no ambition for po-
litical honors and no taste for political life,
refuse to make any sacrifice Of their own
pleasure or convenience to discharge the duty
they owe as citizens to society. Each OF these
gentlemen will, if elected, honor his office far
more than the Office can honor him. The
selection of such ticket is creditable
alike to the gentlemen who consented
to stand upon it and to the Con-
vention which had the intelligence and saga
city to select them. 1t deserves success, and
that is far better than to achieve it. Its cleo
tion in April, as we have said, is not looked
for by the most sanguine, except In some I'M
foreseen emergency. 1t will be renOminated
in all probability for the election which, under
the amended Constitution, takes place in No
vember, and great confidence is felt that IL
will then be successful.


Not less than in the nominations did the
Convention show good sense and great dscre-





They are terscly put and pOntedly expressed,
are pronounced and positive upon the great
questions of the day, particularly upon tho
currency issue, and in no particular are they
hesitating or timid, or of any ambiguous or un-
certain sound. They offer no cvasons, no verbal
tricks, and suggest no concealments nor doubts,
but are as frank, OutSpoken, and direct rs Ian
cuage can make them. There is in them
notable absence of the timidity of power and
the fear of offending the majesty OF the Presl-
dent which led last years Convention into
such n tangle of crookedness. Praise was
given Brstow ind jewell because they de-
serve it, and there the business stopped;
there was no idle comDlimenting OF
officials for the sake of being agreeable. 1t
was, taken all in all, good days work for
Connecticut Republicans, and puts the party
in first-rate position for the Presidential elec-
ton. Both parties have so far done admirably,
and the people of the State, irrespective ef
party, may congratulate themselves upon the
prospect in any event of having an able and
honest State Administration.
Year: 1876

EX-Prcsident Thiers's health is excellent, and
the rmor that he was suffering bronchitis ncor
rect.


Cardinal McCloskey has bought it is re-
ported the country residence built by the late Le Grand
Lockwood at Norwalk with the intention OF making 1t
Roman Catholic convent.


Ex-senator Nye's family are said to be in
destitute circumstances He is still In the Flatbush
Asylum while his son and daughter seeking employ
mcnt In the departmei Is at Washington.


Mr.. William Warren. the comedian, met with
an accident while performing "A Cup of Tea in Bos
ton on Saturday evening Starting from the foot lights he
ran toward the exit but just before reaching some
thing snapped in the calf OF his leg which nearly brought
him 20 tho toor. The limb bathed in liniment and
he continued through this and second play which
upon the bills for the evening. hut could ONLY
limb. Many OF the auditors thought his hmping only
aectaton When the curtain dropped the comedian was
entirely helpless and had tO be conveyed TO his home
ture OF minor muscle in the calf OF the leg which would
heal I'm few days Mr.. Warren is otherwise in perfect
health aud while at rest out OF pain. lie hopes TO ap
pear again in about week.


There is II prevalent belief that students of
the physical sciences are not in general very devout
But Prof Lactls-a wcllknown chemist OF this city
has long held prominent pew In one OF our finest
metropolitan churches. gently some friends from
ncighboriug city were visiting his family and stad
Sunday At his invitation with the Professor at the
head ~ the party they attended church. lie walked
with them gravely up the aisle. opened his pew door
The white haired Sc ton hurrying up, barred the way
sir!" sa he in anxious tones. perhaps are not
aware this pew belongs TO Prof. lactis" OF course
few words settled the question or identity but the Pro


ssors friends have their doubts about the frequency Of
his attendance In the sanctuary.


writer in The Boston Trdreller denies the


truth OF the report that the opposition OF the family OF
Mr.. Charles spauding OF Newburyport prevented his
Year: 1876

The Democrats in Congress are slow to learn
the lesson of prudence. 1t might have been
supposed that they had by this time recognized
the loss in popularity which is sure to follow
n display on the part of Southern members of
i'll feeling toward the North. But the mistake
of allowing Mr.. Hill of Georgia to display his
well-knOwn sentiments Was again repe ted yes
terday, nor is it clear that MIR. Cox was very
successful in retrieving the position when he
replied to the speech of Mr.. Hoar. The party
leaders will have to take in hand such NAL
contents as Mr.. HILL and check their effusions,
or else disavow their sentiments. Otherwise
the pubic will begin to think that sectional
antipathy at the South still exists and is fa-
yored by Northern Democrats.
Year: 1876

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.


SIR Certain statements of testimony said TO
have been given by Gen. Fremont before the Judiciary
Committee OF tho House Of Representatives having been
made public, deem 1t proper to state that have never
made any contract with Gen. Fremont respecting the
purchase Of his MemphisE Psso Transcontinentsi
Railrosd that have authorized him Any one
else " procure the support the votes Of mesnbou &
Year: 1876

There appear to be still good many people who
have no very clear idea Of the nature and object OF
the Centennial Exhibition. Some think that col
lection of relics will be the most prominent feature
and with this view kindly offer to contribute the
chair that Gen. So-andso of the Revolutionary Army
once sat upon or the wig by of the Signers
of the Declaration. Others imagine that the show
is to be collection Of curiOsities and mOnstrosies
somew hat more extensive of course than Barnums 5
old Museum, but much in the same style. One man
writes to the Commission that he has caught a re-
markaby fine eagle, which he will sell for reason
able price; another that he would like to
exhibit big OK in a prominent place in
the main building, and another (he lives
in Tcnnessee) that he has a boy who is
deformed in fearful and wonderful way, and that
he will bring him on if all expenses are paid. 1t
keeps clerk busy. we are told, to decline with
thanks these extraordinary contributions. The To-
cal papers are, to extent, responsible for such
singular misconceptions They are constantly print
ing statements that this, that, the other relic,
novelty oyergrowth, or maformation Is to be sent
10 the Centennial" At the risk of repeating what
eyery intelligent person might be expected By this
time to understand will say that the celebration
is not be curiosity shop, and that it Is intended
to illustrate the best phases and highest existing
development of art. education, science, invention
manufactures, and agriculture, in all the nations Of
the earth
Year: 1876

Whatever influence the enthusiasm awakened by
the Centennial year may exert upon the national
habits and character. it appears tolerably cer
tain that people are not to be lifted out of the old
ruts Of politics. All the fine talk in the newspapers
about the desirabty Of Centennial candidate for
the Presidency, who would soar far above the narrow
limits of party and sail into office on a gale of
patriotic huzzas, does not seem to have made the
slightest impression on the public mind In New
HAMPSHIRE where the opening skimish of the
Presidential fight is now in progress, people are
bucklng down TO party work in exactly the old
fashion, and in the conventions recently held out
West there not trace of any new
element born of the great anniversary year.
The mistake made by those who counted upon
" Ccntennalsm' potent influence in the coming
canvass was that they expected it to act too soon.
The average American takes time to reflect before
throwing up his hat. No doubt the Philadelphia
Fair the countless local celebrations, and the
Fourthof-July oratory will by midsummer work
the country up into fever of patriotism, but by
that time the Presdent-makcrs will have done their
work The party tickets will be in the field the
party organizations will be perfected. and all that
remains will be for people to fall into line on
side or the other. new movement will not be pos
sble unless both National Conventions make the
most egregous and suicidal blunders.
Year: 1876

The opinions of members of the Advisory
Council, expressed since their return to their
homes, are even more favorable to Plymouth
Church and its pastor than were the official
utterances. The worthlessness of Mr.. Bowen's
disclosures impressed itself on the delegates,
and the attempt to lock the doors when his
testimony ended is shown to have been at
most trivial affair, possibly intended as a
sort of practical joke.