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Year: 1873

THE recently discovered cornerstone of
the great Ghizeh pyramid, the first and
largest Of the Egyptian pyramids, was
found by the disc0verer, an English cler-
gyman, to have the same remarkable re-
latiOns to geometry that had been ascer-
tanned, by the Astronomer Royal of Scot
land and other mathematicians, to exist In
the pyramid as whole and In various of
its parts. The corner stone, which had
escaped, by being covered, the general
stripping of the stone facing Of the
pyramid, was found in situ, to measure
multiples of the pyramidal cubit IA Iii tie
more than twenty-five inches) on all its
lines, and the angle of its outer slope to
express, with mathematical accuracy, the
ratio of the diameter to the perimeter of a
circle. The pyramidal cubit Is exactly
0.0O0. .000,01 of the shortest radius of the
earth, and the height of the restored
pyramid, 222 cubits, the Q. ZOO, 900 ,0O0,l of
the distance Of the sun from the earth,
according to the lately corrected value
of this distance. Similarly the so-called
sarcophagus inside the pyramid has been
found to be an accurate measure of con-
tents, based on the pyramidal cubit. A
relation to the mean density of the earth
Is also found to exist, and it Is q curious
fact that the unit of measure adopted by
the pyramid, supposed to be at least 5000
years old and to have been erected by q
race anterior to the historical Egyptians,
possesses a geometrical accuracy which
does not exist In the French one, which,
as is known, is not what Its designers in
tended it to be, in exact decimal relation
with the meridian, owing to errors In the
arc. Whoever the builders Of the Ghizeh
pyramid, astronomy must have been far
advanced among them to enable them to
calculate the distance of the sun at the
amended figure to which it has been re-
duced only within the last three or four
years.-Erchange.
Year: 1873

Is there, we may ask, any such special


form or mode of sleep as that denoted


under this name-produced by certain


subtle influence, emanating from one per-
son, and affecting, even without actual
contact, the body of another? We may
say at once that neither in the sleep so
produced, nor in the collateral effects as
signed to it, do we find anything that has
no kindred with the natural phenomena
of sleep and dreams, and which Is not
explicable by the anomalous forms these
SO often assume without any external in
fuences. AS regards the simple effect In
question, we believe we might as well
speak of sermon sleep, of rOcking-cradle
sleep, of the sleep Of an armchair, or of
dull book, as of q mesmeric sleep. The
experiments of Mr.. Braid, embodied un-
der the name of Hypnotism, show the ef-
fects even of posture or fixed direction of
vision in bringing on this state. So null
tiplied and various, indeed, are the cOndi-
tions, bodily and mental, tending toi that
the marvel of being awake Is almost as
great as that of sleep produced by the
manipulations and other appliances which
the mesmerizer brings to his aid. Among
these appliances we must especially reckon
the age, sex and personal temperament
Of those who are usually the subjects of
these exhibitions. Any one who cares to
examine the records of them will see how
important is the part these conditions
play in the drama Of mesmerism. Grant
ed that the facts are strange and difficult
of explanation. But so, and from the
same causes, are all the ordinary phe-
nomena of sleep and dreams. Their IA
miliarity disguises what is equally won
derful in them. 1t is well worthy of note
in this, as in many other questions of
this kind, how much subordinate objects
usurp the place of those of higher inn
port. In the so-called mesmeric phenOm-
ena, as proffered to our belief, the mesme-
rizer plays q far more important part
than the person acted upon. The facts
presented pass into utter insignificance,
unless it can be shown that they depend
upon some direct emanati0n Of power
from the former. Prove that such in
huence actually issues from one living be-
ing, thus changing the condition of anoth-
er In its proximity, and we have new
and wonderful element, material or spirit
ual, brought at once into the arena of
life. 1t is admitted, indeed, that this mys-
terious power is possessed by few indi-
viduals only-a limitation, if the facts be
real, almost as strange as the power
itself. But we may at once state
aur belief that no such power ex.
kts. The operator himself cannot furnish
evidence of it. The effects he produces
by his manipulations and other devices
are closely analogous, often Identical,
with those to which individuals of GER
tain nervous temperament are liable from
other and very different causes. This,
then, we apprehend to be the crucial ques-
sleep, under its various aspects. The SIM
pie fact of sleep thus produced was known
long ago; bat It was reserved for our time
to erect it into a mysterious principle, al
tering, were it real, all our views Of men,
tai phenOmena.-Edinbur Review.
Year: 1873

SOME men in Louisville were betting
on the weight of large mule, when one
man, who was good Judge Of the weight
of live stock got behind the mule and was
measuring his hind quarters, when some
thing appeared to loosen up the mule.
Just before the expert died he gave it as
his opinion that if the mule was as heavy
all over as he was behind, he must weigh
not far from AZ 900 pounds,
Year: 1873

The sessions OF the Conference OF the Evangei-
cal Alliance were remarkable yesterday for con-
siderable freedom OF speech. The latitude allowed
in the discussion was productive occasionally OF
much amusement. and the merry and joyful side
OF Christianity was well represented in the hearty
laughter OF the audiences at each session.


To-day the Conference will direct its attention
to missions at home and abroad.
Year: 1873

From Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee
to the upper lakes and Lake Erie, fall.
ing barometer and decided raise of tenn.
pCrature, with fresh to very brisk south
westerly and southeasterly winds, inCreas-
ing to possibly high winds over the
upper lake region, where cloudy weather
with snow will probably prevail. For
the Middle States, q falling barometer,
NTH fresh and brisk northeasterly and
southeasterly winds, a somewhat higher
temperature and generally cloudy wealth.
er with light snow over the southern
portion and probably over the lake region.
Year: 1873

The New York Star has discovered
that there are tens OF thousands in New
York. healthy men and women, who nev-
or wash themselves all over in soap and
water. They are likely to die early.
however.
Year: 1873

Among the dead of the past two days
we have been called upon to chronicle
the names of Judge J. T. Swayne and
c. Canning Smith, deputy United States
distriet-attorney. They were among
our most sturdy and noblest citizens,
gentlemen who abounaed in good
works, and who were conspicuous
in christian labor. Judge Swayne
was, we believe, superintendent
OF the Sunday-schoOl of the First Pres
byterian church, of which he was a
prominent and consistent member and
devoted friend and supporter of the
county bible society. We remember
him as a conspicuous laborer for the
evangelizatiOn Of the colored race, and
no public work for the benefit of Mem
phis ever passed without his support
and hearty efforts. He was a
good citizen in the best accepta-
ton of the term, and in times to
come he will be missed by us all. When
the story Of the war is written, his man
ly defense Of the Judiciary in the teeth
OF bayonet-power will be recollected
as something for all Memphians to be
proud Of Mr.. Smith had been citizen
OF Memphis for seventeen years, and
was known as an upright, honest,
straightforward, studious man, the best
commentary on whose life is the fact
that he died volunteer yellow-fever
nurse, having closed his law-office to
undertake the good Samaritan labor.
"Greater love than this hath no man
that he lay down his life for another
Year: 1873

While acknowledging, with heartfelt
gratitude, the munifcent contributions
Of the good and benevolent people of
al parts of the Union, and also of our
own citizens, we are constrained TO ask,
on behalf of our sick and suffering, a
continuance of the efforts of all. 1t is
impossible now, while the battle still
Tages, and the victims are falling at the
rate Of more than half hundred per day
to calculate results. Suffice it that there
are more wants than we have means to
supply, and more demands than we can
satisfy. Those most eonversant with
the condition of the city assert it will
take at least one hundred thousand dol
lars more to ti.t q over to the days
when We can age 4 become self-re'iant
and self-supporting. We, therefore, urge
it upon the benevolent everywhere to
continue their active exertionsin our be-
half, and may God bless them in their
efforts.
Year: 1873

We have only words Of praise for the
health board. So far, it has done well.
II it viii only keep on in the vigorous
style that has thus far rcharacterizedit it, we
shall have abundant room in few days
for eongratulation that it exists. We
want, however, to see the unsightly
heaps Of filth in our streets and alleys
either removed or burned with coal oil.
II rain comes and finds any of them
where they are, we shall have again more
than the seventy and seven stenches o.
Cologne. We know the board is work.
ing, and that the gallant inspector i:
doing all he can, and we only urge this
upon his attention for fear the fOul
weather may come to ruin his present
efforts.
Year: 1873

SHE FEVER AND THE PROSPECT.


The mortuary report, published In


another column, does not give much


comfort. 1t shows an increase of six


IS compared with the total, but Of only


one death by yellow-fever more than


than those Of Saturday; and the sad


news reaches us Of an increase of cases


of vellow-fever in South Memphis,


though there is a perceptible de-
crease in the city generally. There
is still, therefore, great deal Of
work for our benevolent organ
5aauons, and use for great
deal more money, provisions and
goods than we now have on hand. The
weather, though cool at night, is warm
by Gay, and is, therefore, unfavorable
to anything like such a destruction
snf the plague as we all hope for. Clean
illness, care and disinfectants are in or
der, and the utmost vigilance in the de-
lection and treatment of the disease on
its first appearance. The moment
anv one is taken with pains,
aches, or chills they should at once place
themselves under treatment Of skillful
physician, and when any of the patients
ole, the beds, bedding and personal
clothing should be burned, and the
rooms, house and yard be thoroughly
disinfected with csrbolic acid, chlorsl
or a strong solution Of copperas. Every
man in the city should, for the time
being, act as a detective, and report any
infraction of the sanitary regulations or
failure to comply with the instructions
or orders of the board of health. Those
who are in the. city cannot be too care
Sui or cautious as to themselves or their
neighbors, and those who are away
from their homes must stay away until
instructed to return by the health board.
Last night about ten o'clock the barom-
eter at the signal office was rising slow
ly and the thermometer at fifty-five
was falling slowly, the prevalent fog
being against any hope Of frost. The
wind was, however, from the north,
the general outlook being favor
able to an early change, let
us hope for the better. Another good
frost is, in the opinion of those most ex-
perienced, all We need to kill the dread
Sui scourge. If rain comes with the
change Of the moon, as some predict,
a cold spell viii in all likelihood follow,
and yellow-feyer will take its leave. So
we hope, but with how slender thread
do we weavel Only in steady nursing,
the constant vigilance OF cur physicians
and the continuous Iabors OF our benevo-
lent committees can we place any posi-
tive reliance. With our noble az
my Of watchers and helpers in the
field, with the steady inrosd on filth be-
ing made by the board of health, and
the utmost care on the part of our citi-
zens themselves, We may be able, with
Gods blessing, to battle successfully
until frost makes its appearance and
puts IN end to all our fears.
Year: 1873

the visitation Of that pestilence has
evoked from the christian charity of her
northern brethren. Even now, in the
very heart of our sorrow, when the daily
death-rOll numbers a fearful list Of the
dearest and best of our citizens, Mem
phis pauses to return thanks and to ask
benediction upon the heads of the peO-
pie Of the north, who have come to her
in her affiiction with the sympathy and
assistan ce dictated by brotherly love.
Year: 1873




We find oHrselves unable to express
our deep gratitude to the people of the
whole country, who have 50 nobly re-
sponded to the cries of our city for aid.
Memphis can never forget the loving
kindness Of those, especially Of the north
ern States, who have contributed gener-
ously out Of their abundance to her ne
cessities. 1t would have been but affecta-
fi0n in the midst Of a terrible misfor-
tune for Us 10 conceal our inability TO
meet the demands made upon Us
and while deprecsting the position
OF a seeker Of aims, we appealed
with confidence to the people OF
the nation more fortunate than our
selves, feeling that were their positions
reversed we would willingly respond to
a similar call. Our appeal was answer
ed in the spirit Of noble generosity
which leaves us without adequate
words to give expression to cur appre-
citation Of the loving kindness Of our
brethren Of the northern cities. These
acts have blotted out all that was pain
ful in the past, have drawn our devoted
city, and through her the people of the
State Of Tennessee, nearer to the people
Of the north. Surely they are portion
of the silver lining Of the dismal cloud
which yet overhaDgs the city. Through
the night Of pestilence We can hail the
coming day Of closer union, Of
a brighter and a better destiny,
for the republic. Acts Of kindness dix
arm our people; before the genial sun Of
brotherly deeds, all the frost OF the late
war melts out Of their hearts forever; and
We will not bave suffered in vain, if out OF
the bitter sOrrOws and desolation of the
pestiIenoe, the city of Memphis-stand-
ing as she does, like tiler at the door
Of the southern half Of the great Missis-
sippi valley-sees all the dark memories
Of the late war vanish in the glory which
Year: 1873

r Ioll lue IdChSOu AlhrlOu.l


After the repeated declarations of the
accredited authorities of the Ames fac
ton that they intend to bid defiance to
the governors proclamation and hold
an election in counties where they have
control of the registration boards, and
will claim the election of their ticket if
it receives but one county lin case of
the failure of the others to vOte), and
but one course remains for all those,
whether they be Republicans or Con-
| servatives, who earnestly desire that that
dangerous faction shall not possess
themselves Of the State government,
and that is to register and vote. We
earnestly appeal to the registration
boards in the Conservative counties TO go
on with the work Of registration, and


to give all the electors an opportunity to
vote. AS we have before said, such
proceeding in the face of the prOclama-
/ ton of the executive will be revolu-
tionary and defiance of law as inter
| preted by invariable custom in this State,


but the higher law Of self-preservation
| presents the first claims to obedience.
Forewarned as we have been by the ex-
| traOrdinary declaration of the Ames fac


tion, who are seeking to usurp the State
1 bON6Iuutul 70 RUE anu pluuUe1 the


people for the next four years, and to


mortgage their labor and property for
generations to come, no other course is


Jeff open to US. If the proceedings
should be pronounced revolutionary-if
anarchy follow the lawless attempt to
override the executive authority of the


State-the blame will rest upon the par
ty which will have brought all this
curse upon the State. The governor
has given sufficient evidence of his in
tention or ability to prevent an election


which he has declared to be forbidden
by the constitution, or of his determi-
nation to enforce his proclamatio by a
resort to active measures-And the Op-
pOsers of the cOnspiraIors, represented
by the Ames ticket, must therefore take
care of their own interests. If the cleo


ton should prove to be illegal and void


10 harm viii follow; if it should be de-
cided to be valid, they will have secured
all the benfits which will result from


having voted. The path of safety, in
this perilous crisis, is the path of duty.
To your tents, oh Israel.
Year: 1873

TIE Fourth Grand GIFT Concert authorized
Il by special act Of the legislature for the
benefit Of The Public Library Of keusucky,
VIII take place in Public Library Hall, al
LfJuissflie. kentucky
Year: 1873

CARELEssNEss IN DRESS. Many women
who before their marriage make it their study
TO please the man they wish to marry, lose
their affection after marrying by carelessness In
dress Men are tastidious in this matter
Even those who are careless in regard to their
own appearance take delight IN seeing their
wires neat in appearance They miss those
c2luettish garments and neatly dressed hair
and the thousand tasty and fancful little arti
res with which young women adorn themselves
more than they would be willing to allow. The
neatncss and order which charmed them too
often give place to a slovenly morning gown,
irowsy hair. slipshod and unlaced shoes and
the like. Men reason that they should have
the SAME desire to please the man they have
chosen after marriage as before it. The last
new song loses its charm, coming from the lips
ola >lattcru. The poetry goes out of life at
Glance, and the household loses its brightness.
The wife who, on account of household cares,
ncglccts her personal appearance commits
grave mistake, which too often bears bitter
fruit, aud their husbands leave their society for
that OF others without really knowing the
cause. Most men are too proud to tell them.
let the women give the same care to dress at
ter marriage which they gave it before, and
not rush from the room to 'dress up only
when there is prospect of company Let
them consider that that which gives them a
charm in the eyes Of their friends has a like ct
ect on husband.
Year: 1873

PAGANINI upon one occasion was Journeylng
from London to Paris, when his famous Guar
pcrius met with an accident, the case 10 which
il was carried having fallen down with SO vio-
lant 4 conclusion as to unglue one OF the inner
Lacks of the instrument. On reaching Paris
he took it to the best and most celebrated
maker he could find, to whom he related IN
,Le greatest distress, what had happened, and
that his violin, in consequence, had lost It's
tone The gentleman applied to Informed the
disconsolate performer that, in order to ascer-
tain the precise amount Of mischief 1t would
hc necessary to open the instrument; but to this
PaganiDi would by no means consent, unless
the operation was performed at his own house
and under his own eyes; and the torture ne un-
derwcnt was indescribable. lie seemed, in-
deed, to be suffering from the pangs of martyr
dom. and absolutely writhed in his chair at
each crack caused BY the breaking away OF the
zine at the action of the knife. The success
achieved by the operator in removing the body
Of the violin induced him, however, to intrust
him with it for the space of three whole days,
at the end of which his violin was returned to
him perfectly restored A few days afterward,
meeting the musical doctor who had by his
skill effected so complete cure OF the internal


injury, the grateful violinist took him by the


arm. and saying, ''Thauk you, my dear friend,


il is as good as BEFORE he drew from his waist


coat pocket little red morocco box, which he


presented to him, with the observation: Il


have had two pins made, the one for the doc


tor of my body, the other for the doctor of my
violin" When the recipient of the latter gift
opened the little box it was found to contain


pm set with twcnty-three diamonds, IN the
form of the letter P-Donaestic Magazine.
Year: 1873

Reflect that sound mind and body arc the
most necessary requisites TO promote connubial
happincss. Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage, the
prospect hourly darkens to the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair, and filled with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness Of


:, Tod h orr own
Year: 1873

SOME people scorn to be taught; others
are ashamed of it. as they would be of
going to school when they are old; but it
is never too late to learn what it is al
ways necessary to know; and it is no
shame to learn SO long as we are ignorant
that is to say, as long as we live.
Year: 1873

TERRIBLY PooR.-Terrebonne Parish,
Louisiana, according to al! accounts
must be terribly poor. The Banner
saws: This parish is SO poor that no
one will trust it for three foot plank to
stop up the holes made in the jail by the
last inmates. Our Jail would not hold
an ambitious snail more than ten min
utes at the longest time. The stove
pipe used for the court house remains at
the tin shop-the cause, no money to
pay up. Who is to blame? That's the
question"
Year: 1873

The India rubber hustle " is again
heard from. This time it was a Brooklyn
Young lady who was thrown from her car
riage coming down the hill from Prospect
Park. She made ninety-seven and half
bounces in all, and was finally rescued, by
a hook and ladder company, from the top
of a telegraph pole, where she had stuck
in attempting to complete the ninety
eighth bounce.
Year: 1873

March lZ, ISI3' Agreeable to the recOmmenda- ton contained in the foregoing letter of the Secretary of the h.

 terior of this day, the following

 described lands in the south east

 ern part of Nevada are hereby set

 apart for the ase of the Indians in

 tn at locality: Commencing at a point on the north

 bank of the Colorado river, where the eastern line of Nevada strikes the same running thence due north with said eastern line to 8

 point far enough north from

 which a line running due west will pass one mile north of Muddy Springs; running due west from said point to the 1l5th meridian of the west longitude; thence south with said meridian to q point due west from the place of beginning; thence due east to the west bank of the Colorado river; thence following the west and north bank of the same to the place of beginning. U. s. GRANT"
Year: 1873

Halls Journal Of Health declares that
"the rule should be everywhere during the
part of the year when fires are kept
burning, to avoid hoisting outside win.
dows. 1t is safer and better to leave the
chamber door open, as also the fireplace
then there Is a draft up the chimney, while
the room Is not SO likely to become cold
If there Is some fro in the room all night,
the window may be opened an inch, II
is safer to sleep in a bad air all night with
temperature over fifty, than q pure air
with temperature under forty. The bad
air may sicken you but cannot kill you
the cold air can and does kill very often
by lung diseases