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Year: 1872

The figures given for the present month Of No.
yember are approximately correct, and | propose
TO continue the estimates consecutyely In the IN.
ture upon the plan have adopted.


give you the estimated earnings OF six months
OF last year as compared with the actual earnings
for the same months. You will notice the great
change which takes place In the month OF March,
Year: 1872

There is not a thought that is not stri-
king blow; there is not an impulse
that is not doing mason work; there is
not a passion thrust this way or that,
that is not workman's thrust. The
imagination in all directionsis building.
You think that you are throwing out
the net for game; you think that you
are laying plans for your accomplish
ment; but behind all the conscious work
that is going on in you, behind your
visible attainments, there is another
work going on. There are as many
master-workmen in you as there are
separate faculties; and there are as
many blows being struck as there are
separate acts of emotion or volition.
And this work is going On perpetually.
Every single day these myriad forces
are building, building. building. Here
is great structure going up, point by
point, story by story, although you are
not conscious of il. 1t is a building OF
character. 1t is building that must
stand, and the word of inspiration
warns you to take heed how you build
it, to see to it that you have founda-
tion that shall endure; to make sure
that you are building on it, not for the
hour in which you live, but for that
hour of revelation, when you shall be
seen Just rs you are.
Year: 1872

Many sigh is heaved, many a
heart is broken, many life is render
ed miserable by the terrible infatuation
which parents manifest i'm choosing q
life companion for their daughters.
How is it possible for happiness to re-
suit from the union of two principles
SO diametrically opposed to each other
In every point as virtue is to vice p
and yet how often is wealth considered
a better recommendation for young
men than virtue? How often the first
question asked respecting the suitor of
a daughter is this: 'Is he rich?n Yes,
he abounds in wealth; hut does that
afford any evidence that he will make
kind and affect onate husband? as
he rich?n Yes, his clothing is purple
and fine linen, and he fares sumptuous-
ly every day; but can you infer from
this that he is virtuous? us he rich ?r


Yes, he has thousands floating on
every ocean; but do not riches some
times take to themselves wings and
fly away"" And you consent that
your daughter shall marry a man who
has nothing to commend him but his
wealth? All! beware, the gilded bait
sometimes covers a barbed hook: ask
not, then, SIS he rich" but ais he
virtuous ?" Ask not if he has wealth,
but has he honor? And do not sacri,
flee your daughters peace for money
Year: 1872




"The first general frost thrnughnut
the Northwest, on 9th ult., SO far as
advices are received, found the corn
crop either safely in shock, or out of the
way of damage from matured growth
The frost will assist in driving it out,
ready for huskirg, and the probabilities
now are that the present corr crop of
of the West Will be the greatest ever
gathered. Indeed it has been estimat-
ed to aggregate ], COO, ,0O0 bushels which
il added to the surplus left over from
the proceeding two immense crops,
Will mske an amount of corn probably
greater than We shall see for many
years to come.


The probable consequence of such n
vast store of grain. with the low prices
that will naturally follow, is that much
Of 1t will be wasted; but, IL securely
cribbed and carefully saved, it may be-
come mine of wealth to those farmers
whose means Will allow them to save
it.


There is no crop so easily saved as
corn, no crop 80 little Liable to loss at
the hands Of the farmer, and sooner or
later it must be worth renumerative
prices. Our advice TO the farmer il,
carefully save snd crib whatever
surplus you may have. The time will
come, when 1t will pay the labor SO
given il.
Year: 1872

MABEL ST. CLA1B.
II far away from friends you be, tas4
And sorrows cloud the aching breast
And strangers are unkind to thee.
Think not for thee there is no rest;
For there Is one who sees thy grief,
And offers thee his changeless love.
Then 90 to him and seek relief.


And put your trust In one above. ,
When by misfortune's blow you tall. 3
And think you are too weak to rise,
Just pause, and listen to the call


That wins thee upward to the skies
Oh do not faltsr on the brink tr
Ofdarkness, still In sin to rove: r.
From such a duty do not shrink.
Friends will desert tf1ee-aII who claim
The earthly title of a friend;
But one who bears that heavenly name
Will stand by thee unto the end
Then turn to him while yet tits day.,
And all his boundless merc.es prove.
Forsake each vile and sinful way,
And put your trust in one above.


from Wdrerty Magazine.
Year: 1872

Set pitcher of water in room, ana
in few hours it will have absorbed all
the respired gases in the room, the air
of which will become purer, but the
water perfectly filthy. The colder the
water is, the greater the capacity to
contains the gases. At ordinary tenn
perature pail Of water will contain q
pint of carbonic scid gas and several
hints of ammonia. The capacity Is
nearly doubled by reducing the water
to the temperature CT ice. Hence, wa
ter kept in q room a while is Away
unfit for use. For the same reason the
water from a pump should always be
pumped out In the morning before any
of it is used. Impure water is more In
furious than impure cir,
Year: 1872

The perfume of thousand rose
soon dies, but, the pain caused by one
Of their thorus remains long after
sadGened remembrances in the midst
of mirth is like that thorn amongst
he roses.
Year: 1872

CoSTRADICTED.-The rumor that President
Grant has become delirious and insane, by
reason of his exultation over the result of the
last election, is now generally denied.
Though very much out Of his mind from
severe nervous prostration, arising from undue
elevation. There Is nothing in his condition
as yet to justify such a preposterous state
ment NJ.
Year: 1872

BASE BALL.-A match game of baee ball will be
played tomorrow afternoon, ut Schuetzen Park,
between the Eckford and Quickstep clubs'ot this
city This is the third and deciding game OF o
series for the championship OF the State. and
therefore an interesting and exciting game may be
exDocted,
Year: 1872

Walking bright, with an exciting ob- iect of pleasurable interest ahead, is the most healthful of all forms of exercise except that of eneouragingly remunera- tive, steady labor in the open air and yet multitudes in the city, whose health urgently requires exercise, seldom walk when they can ride, if the distance is . mile or more. It is worse in the country, especially with the well-to-do; a horse or carriage must be brought to the door even if less distances have to be passed. Under the conditions. first named walk ing is bliss it gives animation to the mind, it vivifes the circulation, it paints the cheek and sparkles the eye, and wakes up the whole being, physical, mental, and moral. We know a family of children in this city, who, from the age of seven, had to walk nearly two miles to school, winter and summer whether sleet, or storm, or rain, or burn ing sun, they made it an ambition never to stay away from school on account of the weather, and never to be "late ; and one of them was heard to boast that in seven years it had never been neces- sary to give an ss ssexcuse" for being one minute behind time, even although in winter it was necessary to dress by gas. light. They did not average two days sickness in year, and later they thought nothing of walking twelve miles at a time in the Swiss mountains. Some. times they would be caught in drench- ing rain, and wet to the skin /; on such occasions they made it point to do one thing, let it rain, and trudged or more vigorously until every thread was dry before they reached home.-HaWs Jour a0L 0f Health.
Year: 1872

Jacob, the last of the Hebrew patrl- archs, is one of the first lovers, in point of time, to whom we are introduced Judged by modern standard, his conduct in the ordinary affairs of life was far from blameless. It was not quite fraternal in him to buy his older brothers birthright for mess of pottage, when poor Esau was starving; nor was it altogether filial to obtain by fraud from his aged and blind father the blessing of the first born. His loyalty and devotion to Rachel, how ever, compensate for many defects, and we cannot withhold our sentimental ad- miration from the lover who served four teen years to obtain the wife of his choice and a comfortable independence. After serving seven years for his true mistress, and then having her sister Leah put off upon him by trick, it is as creditable as it is singular that he should have had the amiability and patience to repeat his ser vice for the possession of Rachel, In these days Jacob would have acted very differently, I fear. He would have re- garded his first seven years as entirely lost; would have quarreled with Leah, even procuring divorce if necessary, and, angry with the whole Laban family, would have left Rachel, so far as he was con cerned, to pine in single blessedness. Masculine constancy must have sadly de- teriorated since that good old time; men now will hardly tarry seven weeks for any one wife when so many other wives may be had. Take pattern by Jacob, ye unstable lovers, learn to labor and to wait !-GalG1y.
Year: 1872

A lady of taste, says fashion journal, will not forget that colors change accord ing as they are looked at by day or by and we see her in the middle of the day stepping into closed saloon lit up with gas to choose her evening dresses.

 A rule soon learned by experience in such things is that color gains or loses in beauty by daylight according to the greater or lesser. quantity of yellow it contains. Violet, which is the opposite of yellow, is that which changes most i; it becomes dull redish- brown. Blue, if pure becomes greenish if dark, it looks hard and blackish if light, it loses color, and turns gray. There is a shade of blue which has no brilliance by day, but acquires 8 great deal by the yellow light of gas, while turquoise silks, charming by daylight, are quite efacee under the lamp of ballroom.

 Those greens which incline most to yellow look the prettiest of an evening. Thus apple green acquires the brilliant tints of emerald peacock green loses its blue reflects, and becomes too yellow ish. Yellow materials are certainly those which appear best by lamp-light, espec- ially silks and satins. Buttercup yellow, so bright at any time, is brighter than ever of an evening straw-color becomes rosier, sulphur-color does not change, and maize becomes exquisitely soft and clear. All brunettes know how extreme ly becoming it is to them in the ball. room.

 Pink changes to salmon-color. The yellow light of gas or candles, so hostile to all blue tints, enhances the splendor of red. Ruby becomes more brilliant, nacarat appears lighter, cerise deepens to crimson, and crimson inclines to ca pacine, which itself assumes more or ange-like tone, and orange vies with fire color.

 Even black and white are subject to the alteration caused by artificial light bluish- blacks, by far the most handsome by day, lose all their beautiful blue shade, and become hard and dull. White on the contrary, gains much by lamplight; if faded, it lights up, again. and actresses often choose yellowish white dresses, knowing they will look best on the stage. Perhaps the loveliest of all shades for the evening is silver gray, which acquires somewhat rosy tint; but grays which contain any amount of blue, such as pearl gray, lose all thei1 beauty and look dull as soon as lamps are lit.
Year: 1872

Do we not mistake, when we consider happiness, as we sometimes do, as that emotion of joyousness, that presents it. self, as we move in the glitter, and glow, of social pleasure It is that enjoyment that we feel when any of the gratifying scenes of life are passing us by to-day, that tomorrow shall be known only in the past. Nor is real happiness to be found where it is often sought, where the only aim is our own selfish feelings, the gratifying of the desire to destroy the thought of 8 hereafter, in scenes of present hilarty and mirth. But if we would find happiness that is deep and abiding, that none of the little storms of life can disturb, then let us arouse to some noble and pure work of love, that shall be 8 benefit to ourselves, to our friends, or to the world at large. When ever we yield our will to the wishes of others, we become better, and when we strive to be better, our happiness will certainly increase. Whenever we make Q sacrifice, whenever we cultivate and improve ourselves, whenever by constant watching, or earnest effort, we rid our selves of fault, then we find that true happiness that alone is worthy the name, and that is pure and substantial joy.

 We are progressive beings, and live in world of improvement, and only as our advancement is constant, shall we be able to keep our position in society, and surely if we see those that have ocsu- pied place by our side, or in some lower walk of life passing by us to 2 sphere, from which they will look down on us, it will be obstructive to our peace of mind, if we have any moral ambition or pride. Then let us all, even at the expense of the most laborious effort and exhausting toll, reach that highest position attainable, and thus wield our greatest power for good. and receive the richest recomponse of happiness.

 VIZ H.
Year: 1872

Coop HEALTH AS AN ELEMENT OF SUC- oEss.-It is no exaggeration to say that health is large ingredient in what the world calls talent. A man without it nay be giant in intellect, but his deeds will be deeds of dwarf. On the con- trary, let him have quick circulation, a good digestion, the bulk, thews and sinews of a man, and the alacrity, the un- thinking confidence inspired by these, and though having but thimbleful of brains, he will either blunder upon sue cess or set failure at defiance. Itis true, especially in this country, that the mum Der of centaurs in every community-oi men in whom heroic intellects are allied with bodily constitution as tough as horses-is small that in general man has reason to think himself well off in the lottery of life if he draws the prize of 8 healthy stomach without mind, or the prize of fine intellect with a crazy constitution. A pound of energy with an ounce of talent. will achieve greater results than pound of talent with an ounce of energy. The first re- quisite to success in life is to be good animal. In any of the learned profes- sions a vigorous constitution is equal to at least fifty per cent. more brains. With judgment, imagination, eloquence, all the qualities of the mind attain thereby force and splendor to which they could never approach without it. But intellect in weakly is "like gold in @ spent swimmers pocket" A mechanic may have tools of the sharpest edge, and highest polish, but what are these with out vigorous arm and hand Of what use is it that your mind has become 6 vast granarY of knowledge if you have not strength to turn the key :?
Year: 1872

FAT OR Nor.-An Englishman who cares anything for his social standing will even diet, in ease so desperate reme- dy is required, rather than grow fat. By ron always had horror of fat. He could bear an allusion to his game leg with a much better grace than an intimation that his waistband was growing tight. He took violent exercise, curtailed his daily potations of gin and water, turned his back on pastry, and weighed himself twice day until he had arrested the fatal tendency. Coming across the Atlantic we find the gaunt Yankee entertaining radically different notions of fat. He covets it. In his mind fat is associated with comfort, good humor and an easy conscience. Fat men are approvingly spoken of, with faint trace of envy on the appreciation. Fat men stand in the street corners, proudly stroking their ca pacious paunches, and scowling defantly at the walking ramrods and billiard cues that glide by them. Even the very fat bear the infiction of carrying their load about with them, as they lard the lean earth, with stoical fortitude, content tc have too much of good thing rather than not enough.
Year: 1872

HOLD oN.-Hold on to your tongue when you are just ready to swear, or speak harshly, or use any improper word.

 Hold on to your hand when you are about to strike or do any wrong.

 Hold on to your feet when you are on the point of kicking, or running away from study, or pursuing the path of er- TOT, shame, or crime.

 Hold on to your temper when you are angry, excited, or imposed upon, or oth- CTS angry about you. ...

 Hold on to your good name at all times, for it is much more valuable to you than gold, high places, or fashiona- ble attire.

 Hold on to truth, for it will serve you well, and do you good throughout eter- nity.
Year: 1872

WHY IS TIA short time ago, while conversing with prominent general of the United States cavalry, he asked how it was that women could wear for life time all their clothing suspended from the waist, while the soldiers could not endure the weight of sabre, even for a few days, when it was attached simply to belt, although the sabre is less in weight than the bulk of women's skirts. And he gave it as his experience that a sabre carried in that way at first seemed only trifing matter, but in few days it caused an unendurable fatigue, seem ed to take the very life out of them, and produced permanent disease at most rapid rate. He also stated that it was because serious injuries followed so rap idly that straps were ordered to be at- tached to the belt so that the weight could be borne by the shoulders.
Year: 1872

A CURIOUS SUIT.-A novel suit was entered in the Superior Court of Port land, Me, in which Dr. John Hughes is defendant in a civil suit for procuring an abortion upon the wife of Charles $

 Lufkin, Of Yarmouth, and thereby caus- ing her death. The suit is brought by the husband, and the damages are laid at $1O,000. Lufkin alleges that lis wife went to the doctor in his absence and without his knowledge or consent, and the doctor used instruments, injuring her in such a manner that she lived but about month after the operation. The case will be in order for trial at the May Term, and is looked forward to with some interest, as one novel in it's aspect.
Year: 1872

Wreathe not with fow'rets less divine. Springs frst-born violet fair If round it's purer stem they twine,

 They'lll wither in despair The primrose pale will paler grow, The daisy shine more bright, I And from the marigold will flow

 It's flush of goldon light But if thou wilt, then wreathe it now

 o maiden, young and fair Wreathe it upon thy snowy brow,

 Amidst thy raven hairl There may the spring-dawn's maiden queen Reign on virgin throne; There may no rival gems be seen,

 BlnS-eyed one, but thine own!
Year: 1872

READY FIR SERvIcE.-The fireman deserve
gres, credit for their activity in promptly re.
spending to every alarm Of fire yesterday
Steam was kept up constantly in the engines,
and all hands were ready for service at an in
stant'- notice,
Year: 1872

HAIR BURNED OFF.-A lad named Wm.
Lodge, living on Orange street above Third,
had the hair burned almost entirely from his
head by the explosion If paper OF powder
which he was carelsssly carrying
Year: 1872

FIRE.-An alarm of fire was sounded
from box A at O'Clock this afternoon,
caused by the burning of Wellington God
din's coal and wood house, in the rear Of
his residence, near the corner of Grace and
Foushee streets. The fire is supposed to
have been the work of an inccndiary. Loss,
800; no insurance. The department was
out and saved neighboring property.


As the new Hook and Ladder apparatus
was making good time to the fire, in turn
ing the corner of Broad and First streets,
it came in collision with lamp-post,
throwing two of the men to the ground, in
jurirg one severely in the foot and the other
in the face. We trust their injuries are
not serious.
Year: 1872

The contract for the carriage of the
West Indies and Pacific mails has been
awarded to the West India and Pacific
Steamship Company. The Governor was
strongly memorialized in favor of the Pacific
Mail Company, but replied that the contract
was already entered into. The contract
with the new company goes into effect OIL
the 22d of July, when the first steamer
will leave Kingston, and regularly alter
wards one will run monthly between ia.
maiea and New York.
Year: 1872

PENCIL PoINTs.-Ripe peaches have
made their appearance here. They emit a
ravishing odor. We know nothing of their
flavor.-Mr. Henry Crook, foreman of
shaft No. Q, Church Hill tunnel, was pretty
badly hurt few evenings ago by dirt
caving in upon him.-New Pythian Hall
will be publicly dedicated this evening"


The strawberry season was very short
here, owing to dry weather.-Street-car
horses wear bonnets to protect them from


the fies.-The approaching meeting Of
the new city Council will elect great
many officers, and there is consequently a
great huttcr among the outs as well as the
ins. 1t is generally conceded that Judge
White, of the Police Court, as well as his
assistants, will be retained in Office =
Where are you going and what will you do
on the Fourth? - Spriggles wants to
know who is to furnish fellow with the
two thousand dollars exempted under the
new law" Meet me by moonlight" " is
frequently done now.-Can licensed
dog bite ?-The principal sewer inlets Of
the city are undergoing needed repairs. -
Governor Walker has gone to New York
Year: 1872

"A new community has been establish
ed in Georgia under the title of the Elijah
ites," whose distinctive social principle is
that their chief officer shall hold one-fith of
their real property in fee, and have control
of all their current funds.
Year: 1872

Some public-spirited citizens Of Sarato-
ga are about to erect an elegant establish
ment for the exclusive use and occupation
of the Presidents of the United States when
ever it shall be their pleasure to it.
Year: 1872

MEETING POSTPONED. - We are re-
quested to say that on account of the pro-
cession this afternoon in honor of the dead,
the meeting of the Male Orphan Society is
postponed until some day next week, Of
which due notice will be given.
Year: 1872

AN entertaining letter from our Charles.
ton correspondent describes how the Do.
mocracy labored in the Convention to
make some Improvement on the chapter
.of tic present Constitution upon tho sub.
jcct of Education, and how signally and
ridiculously they tailed and fell back on


the work of GolDoN BATTEILE. The


best part Of the new Constituton-and
the greater part of twill be that taken


from tho old one. n - std Y