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Year: 1871

The literature Of nation reflects its
character If the mind Of nation is
low, its literature will be also low. Ii
the character Of people, is lofty its as
pirations high and noble, its literature
will be 50 too. We can judge the char
acter of the savage, by his rude. but elo-
quent oratory; OF the ancient Greek, by
his matchless literature. The license of
the Restoration, is exempliGed by the
frothy, trashy literature Of that day, when
the simple majesty of Milton was over
looked, to be recognized by future gen
Grafton.


The literature Of America is one we
may well be proud of. Not many years
ago an English writer said: s'Pooh
who reads an American book But
now look at the long array Of American
authors of world vic fame. There is a
kind Of literature, which is. becoming
fearfully popular, at least in this country.
1t is light reading. By this | do not
mean that better kind of fiction, which
is the best part of literature, but [ allude
to that low, trashy, demoralizing reading.


Perhaps one of the best specimens OF
light reading, is the New York Ledger.
Such paper is only hurtful in this, that
it destroys the taste for good, solid read
ing. It is not very hurtful, but does it
do any good? Has any one an idea that
Year: 1871

| ED. TRIBUNE There is now hne
opportunity for young man to secure
most desirable situation. The position
when obtained, will not only give to the
successful aspirant access to the very
best society, but will confer upon him a
commanding influence there. He will
be honored by those whose honor is
something; and he himself will be able
to confer honor upon those who honor
him. Several Of the most desirable busi-
ness connections will be open to his
choice. In fact intelligent men all over
the country are beginning to look to this
very position, more than anywhere else,
for men to whom they may with conf
dence entrust the most important inter


ests. Indeed [ do not know of another
situation which promises with so reasona-
BILE certainty to render a mans whole
life in the highest degree honorable and
happy,


AS the required mode of making ap-
plication for this situation is little Pc
culiar, [ wish to call special attention to
| it. 1t is not important for the applicant
to understand both English and German;
either language is sufficient. 1t is not
necessary that he should form the ac
quaintance of any member Of Congress
Or of any official in Madison. I think it
would rather damage his prospects to
seek such acquaintances.


The first step in the application is to
renounce saloons and all other plans of
dissipation, and shun the company of
dissolute idlers. The next thing to be
done is to take hold of some real work.
There is no requirement as to what the
business shall be, only that it must be hurt
full to nobody, and beneficial to some
body; and that it shall be pursued with
conscientious honesty and faithfulness.
The third requirement is, that the ap-
plicant spend his leisure hours in one
Of the most delightful Of all entertain
ments; namely. gathering up brilliant
diamonds of thought, golden nuggets of
truth, and priceless treasures of wisdom
| from the greatest and purest mines the
world has ever produced. He must not
spend those precious leisure hours in read
ing stories which are only thrilling, bat
were never true. Let him study he won-
ders Of science, the exciting facts and the
deep philosophy of human history, the
ennobling principles Of morality, and the
sacred truths of religion. Let these
books be carefully read with pencil in
hand, making notes of the most impor-
tant principles and truths. Then, after
laying down the book, let his mind re-
call and dwell upon matters noted max
ing them his possession forever. And
finally, let him occasionally write an
essay or article on the subjects suggested
by this reading, and submit it to the eye
of an intelligent friend, or hand it to the
editor Of the village newspaper.


None Of these requirements are very
difficult to be met. A little determinina-
ton of purpose, little perseverance Of
effort, will make them all both practica
BILE and pleasant. If these steps are
pursued for moderate length Of time
the applicant is sure to obtain the most
desirable Of all positions in this world
that of an INTELLIGENT, HONORA-
fBLE, TRUSTWORTHY MAN. The
young man who first makes the proper
application will secure the situation sc
will every one who follows in his steps.
TRUTH.
Year: 1871

DELIRTUM TREMENs. The awful and
disgusting effects of drunkenness were
most strikingly exhibited to some of our
citizens lately by woman running about
the streets during one of the coolest
nights, with nothing on but one garment,
bare footed, in delirium tremens fleeing.
as she thought. from the devil who was
after her. She was secured with the
greatest difficulty, with her limbs severely
frost bitten and completely exhausted by
her efforts to get away. How long, oh
how long is this curse Of licensed poison
ing to be inflicted on our community?
Year: 1871

Eighth St. Bridge is now repaired suf-
iciently so that it was turned into place
again last Saturday night. The pile
driving on the south side has to be sus-
pended however on account Of the ice
breaking up, thus preventing the pas
sage on the river. Several persons and
animals broke through the ice but wer e
saved blacksmith shop, being moved
on the river, is still on it having partly
broken through, but may possibly reach
the shore vet.
Year: 1871

THE first divine services in the new
Presbyterian Church were held last Sun
day. The basement rooms were we'll
filled in the forenoon and evening but
especially during Sabbath school.


There were nearly two hundred chill
dren congregated, and the only lack was
that of teachers. We would call on all
our educated young ladies and gentlemen
to report themselves for duty next Sun
dov
Year: 1871

In consequence of the fire this
morning, which destroyed all the
printing material in The MANITo-
voc PILOT Office of any value, the
publication of the paper is suspend
ed. At the present writing it is
impossible to state what will be
done regarding its future appear
ance. Those who are indebted to
us for subscription and advertising g
will do US favor by making
prompt payment.


J. G.. BoLLMEYER.
Year: 1871

AID TO SUFFERING FRANCE.-W pub
lish on the fourth page the circular of
the Producer French Aid Organiza
ton" which we hope will find a univer-
sal response. A large portion of the
country has been devastated by fire and
sword until the people are reduced to the
brink of starvation, and it is meet that
we ~ no are blessed with plenty should
stretch to,th helping hand to those who
NAV not have Eeen guiltless, but who are
certainly in want.


ANY thing in the line of produce. our
citizens may wish to donate, will be
received by Messrs 2. johnson Il Go. or
Mr.. Edward Conway at their ware
houses and forwarded TO Chicago with
the first opportunity,
Year: 1871

THE Grand Masquerade CT the FREIE
SENGER BUND is to be the Masquerade
of the season for Manitowoc.


Let all who enjoy a good operatlc en-
tertainment, coed dancing music and the
representation of all sorts of humanity,
not fail to be present at the Turner Hall
next Tuesday. the seventh of this
month.
Year: 1871

TINS is the weather for maple sap to
begin to run, and we learn that the own
ers of many groves of sugar naples IN
this vicinity have prepared for utilizing
this source of saccharine to a greater ex-
tent than usual.
Year: 1871

WE just learn that the woman who ran
about our streets few nights ago in a
state of almost muddy and delirium tre-
mems, has frozen her feet so very severely,
that amputation becomes necessary. The
woman, although she has relatives fully
able t1 take care of her, has been city
pauper and is still to be supported at a
largely increased ratio at public expense.
If the liquor dealer, who furnished the
maddening poison to the woman, had
stabbed her with a knife, he could be
made to answer for the crime, but to de-
stroy her mind, body and soul, with
liquor he mas LICENSE, costing ten or
twenty dollars year.
Year: 1871

1t is our painful duty to day to announce


the death, on last Tuesday evening, of


SETH SMOKE, the eldest son of Hon.


David Smoke, the Harbor Contractor


of our city, at the age of % years.


The young man was taken sick about
three weeks ago in Depcic, was brought
home under severe attack of infama-
ton of the lungs and grew worse, in
spite of every effort for his benefit, until
death released him from his sufferings.
Seth was kind hearted and generous; !;
the only enemy he had, was himself; he
died resigned to his fate. His deeply
afflicted family have our sincere sym
pathy at their irreparable loss.
Year: 1871

The debate in the Senate on the Ku-Klux
bill is so dull and unimportant that the speeches
are not even summarized in the regular Con-
gress report. For this reason alone it is
a satisfaction to know that vote is to be
forced to-day, and that the bill will probably
be passed and returned to the House in time
for final action on Saturday next. In the mean
time new arguments for its adoption in most
stringent form come from various parts of the
South in details of Outrages committed there
From Kentucky we have list OF 11G outraces
within two years, many of them of the most
painful character. The statement fully dis
proves Senator Stevenson's assertion lately
made in the Senate, that only about half a
dozen murders had been committed in Kentucky
during last year, for it contains list Of more
than fifty known TO have been done by the
Ku-Klux of that pacific State.
Year: 1871

Arrests on false charges and forged warrants
are of too common occurrence IN tins city OF
notoriously corrupt civil administration to
leave any doubt of the truth of the story OF
the fleeced sailor mentioned in our columns
this morning But it is hardly credible that
the officials of Ludlow-st. Jail, the prison OF
New-YOrk County, and the one IN winch
offenders against United States laws are con-
fined, could have received prisoner from
bogus officers on a forged warrant without
question, and returned him next morning to
the same persons without suspicion We are
aware that irregularities are quite frequent IN
this institution, but it is incumbent on the
Sheriff TO explain how such gross negligence
on the part of his subordinates as we have
indicated in this case is possible. And lie
should take special care TO show that it was
negligence, not corruption, which permitted the
thieves to imprisOn the honest man.
Year: 1871

1T takes a gerry true man to be .
fitting companion for woman of geni-.
us, but not very great one. I am
not sure that she will not embroider
her ideal better on a plain ground than
on one with brilliant pattern already
worked IN its texture. But as the
very essence Of genius is truthfulness,
contact with realities, (Which arc a.
ways ideas behind shows or form of
lmguage0 nothing IS 60 contemplate
rs falsehood and pretence in its eyes,
Now it is not easy to find perfectly
true woman, and it is hard to find =
perfectly true man. And woman Of
genius, who has the sagaclty to choose
such , ono as her compauiou, shows
more OF. the divine gift in so doing than
in her finest talk or her most brilliant
work of letters or Of Holmes.
Year: 1871

For some time there has been an agitation
for the lerection OF q new bridge over the canal
ana railroad, connecting Greenwood avenue,
one or the fashionable quarters, just outside Tren
ton city limits, with Taylor street, In the city. To
do this 1t was proposed to alter the direction Of
East Canal street. in Hamilton township, and tnen
throw bridge from Greenwood avenue TO Taylor
street In q straight lipe. Patrick McGrory
filed caveat against the proposed change in
East Canal street, and yesterday the Freeholders
appointed by the Court OF Common Pleas to hear
the case after long sitting. decided IN favor OF the
bridge connecting Greenwood avenue and Taylor
street, which the railroad company Will at once pro-
ceed TO build. The structure Will be al expensive
one and will open up the Third and Fourth wards or
Trenton TO the depot, without the necessity, as
Year: 1871

Some six months ago the wife OF man named
Jacob Meinger OF II Spring street ned from his
home in conse uence OF difficulty they had and
took refuge with friend OF the family named Hugo
Dorges who keeps shooting gallery at Jones'
Wood. Meinger becoming jealous at the pro-
tracted absence OF his better halt, ana wish
ing TO induce her TO go back again to his
home, went yesterday to jones' Wood and
pleaded hard with the lady TO return.
She seemed to like the quarters IN which she FOUND
a refuge from the brutality OF Meinger 50 much bet
ter than those the husband invited her to that she
peremptOrily refused to share his domicile any
more. The husband got enraged at what he con.
sidered


THE INGRATiTUDE OF A WOMAN


he loved, and IN tit OF desperate anger TOOK out
pocket knife and stabbed her In the right side. The
woman bed profusev, and fell 1ainting on the
floor, but the assassin escaped in the excitement
that followed his muider0us attack. He was
followed by q policeman and number of citizens,
but managed TO escape III the darkness lie was
subsequently, arrested and locked up, Mrs. Meinger
was attended to by physician and sent In an am
bulaDCc to her home.
Year: 1871

The New York Herald reporter inter-
viewed Grant recently at Long Branch,
where the Government is spending the
summer, on which occasion the reason
was disclosed why General Grant be-
came Republican, and consented to be
the candidate of the Radical party. He
says: Il believe that if Democratic
President was elected there would be
little chance for those who fought for
the Union. They would certainly have
got rid of Commander and Chief of the
army and so shelved me! Believing
this / went into the contest in earnest y
What patriotic motive! Thought of
the country never once entered his
mind nought but self And. we sup
pose, about as little patriotism would
stimulate him to 90 into the next con.
test in earnest for nomination and elec.
ton. He readily caught the step OF
shath Repubficanism, and has ever been
marching to its music
Year: 1871




We would direct the earnest attention
of every Democrat in Monroe County
to the following wise and practical sug-
gestions from an exchange:


"Now that our standard bearers have
been placed in the field, our declaration of
principles made, and the campaign fairly
opened, what is the duty of the Democ-
racy9 1t is to organize at once, and to
organize thoroughly. There must be no
halting or hesitating in this matter
"Procrastination is the thief of time"
and delays always dangerous. Up then,
Democrats, and to work. Let no idlers
be found in our camp. We want every
man to feel as though the fate of the
election depended upon his individual
efforts. No stone must be left unturned !;
no labor shirked that will serve US in
securing an honorable victory. The
hour for inaction has passed. We must
bestir ourselves. Every township must
be thoroughly canvassed. Every honest
vote of the party must be polled, and, if
this is done,we shall as certainly achieve
a victory in October as an election is
heidi
Year: 1871

Gg- Several inquiries have been made
of us as to the time when the Hon. Geo.
Ii. Pendleton would arrive from Europe,
and proceed to take an active part in
the political campaign in Ohio. In re
ply we will state that q few days since
the writer of this received letter from
him, written in sight of the coast Of
England, in which, after stating that he
had had a pleasant voyage, he remark
ed that he should be in Cincinnati by
the 18th of August, and from then to
October his services would be at the
command of his Democratic friends
In order that he might do this he left
for Europe much earlier than he intend
cd.-CiH ERQ.
Year: 1871

When life is full of health and glee,
Work thou as busy as bee!
And take this gentle hint from me:
Be careful of your money!


Be careful of your money, boys
Be careful of yoiir money;


You'll fiud it true that friends are few


When you are Short of money.
But do not shut sweet Mercy's doors
When Sorrow pleads or Want implores;
To help to heal Misfortune's sores,
Be careful of your money!


Be careful Of your money, boys
Be careful of your money;


To help;the poor who seek your door;
Be carcfsi OF your money!
Year: 1871

She gathers at the twilight


Her children at her knee,
And tells them of their father


While looking out I'd sea.
And tears will start and glisten
Upon her check, for OIL -
She misses SO at twilight


The step she used to know,
And the voice so blithe and bonny,
The face so frank and free,
Of the gallant sailor husband
Lost far away at sea.
She cannot help but listen


To hear his step again,
Or watch to see his vessel


Come sailing Ger the main.
But she knows that he is lying
Down deep beneath the waves
In the last and soundest slumber
That mortal ever Graves.
But she watchetli and she waiteth,
And tells her children Ger
Of the gallant sailor father
Who kisses them 70 more.
And looketh out at midnight,
Although she knows it vain,
To see if his long-gone vessel
Has crossed the sea again.
Year: 1871

When is d hen most likely to hatch.
When she's in earnest (her nest.


Why is clergyman like locomo-
tive? Because you are to look out for
him when the bell rings.


Clara asked Tom, "what animal drop
ped from the clouds ?" "The rain dear,
was the whispered reply.


Why is the letter R very unfortunate ?
Because it is always in trouble, wretch
edness and misery; it is the beginning Of
riot and ruin, and is never found in
peace, innocence or love.


What is the difference between a
butcher and fishmonger? One is a
joint proprietor, and the other is a sole
proprietor.


Why is schoolmaster like cobbler
Because he improves the understand
ing.
Year: 1871

To BLEACH STRAW HATS a
large and close box put chatting dish
containing lighted charcoal, strew one or
two ounces of powdered birthstone on
the Goals, having first hung the hats in
the box then make the opening of the
box fast; and let the hats hang for two
or three hours.
Year: 1871

ESThe following is said to have been
copied literally from an old tombstone
in Scotland
Here lies the body of Alexander Macpherson,
Who was very extraordinary person,
Who was two yards high in his stocking feet,
And kept his accoutrements clean and neat.


He was slew


At the battle of Waterloo


Plum through
The gullet; it went in at his threat,
And came out at the back of his coat
Year: 1871

A lovesick young man who had only dollar
To pay the priest for conjugal collar,
Was told by the parson, "his regular fee
For marrying people, was always w
"Nay, then.' quoth the swain, good parson, now


come!
A dollar, I'm sure, ought to marry us some,
And marry as far as the money will 60"
Year: 1871

Meeting Of the Aldermen-Assessm ents for


Improvements-New Apparatus nnd More


Men for the Fire Departments.


The Board Of Aldermen met yesterday afternoon,
Alderman Bergen presiding. The Street Commls.
sioner sent in communications recommending that
some action be taken for the collection Of assess.
ments for the Improvement Of a number OF different
Streets and that the assessments for several streets
recently improved be fixed. The communications
were referred to the Committee on Assessments.


communication was received from the Commits
sloners Of the Brooklyn Fire Department asking for
an increase OF men and apparatus. Alderman
1horne offered the following resolution IN regard to
the matter-


Resoved That the Commissioners the Fire Department
be and they hereby authorized to increase
the department by the addition of la and
three engine companies apparatus and that his
Honor the Mayor be requested to in annual b
amount to deray the expenses OF said
panies.


The resolution was adopted
Year: 1871

10 do.


"Who is that man p he inquired of
the foreman, who was Snowman at the
moment The man inquired about
looked scarcely human. He was stunted
in figure, large in face, and hideOus-
making all allowance for the putting out
of his cheeks, as he blew vigorously at
the end of the long pipe he was twirling
in his baboon-like hands.


THAT poor fellow, sir? His name is
Middleton. He is a half-wit-indeed,
very nearly a complete idiot. He is
just able to do what you see-blow the
coarsest sort of glass


Mr.. Quincy wished to speak with him;
and the poor creature was summoned.
He came, grinning; and he grinned yet
more when he was requested to show
the glasshouse to the gentleman. Mrs
Wharton, with her veil down, hung on
her friends arm and they followed the
idiot, who was remarkably light-footed
for a Wonder), to the place hewas most
fond Of He took them down to the an
healing chamber; and then he observed
that it was "a nice warm place o. nights
Being asked how he knew that, he be-
gan pointing with his finger at Mrs.
Wharton, and peeping under her bon
net. Being advised to look him in the
face, she raised her veil; and he snig-
gled and giggled, and said he had seen
her many time when she was asleep,
and many time when she was awake ;;
and another lady, too, who was not
there. He hid himself down here when
the other men went away-it was so
warm and then he could go when he
pleased, and see ftke1- there and the
other, when they were asleep. Mr.. Cur
ney enticed him to whisper how he
managed it; and then, with an air of
silly cunning. he showed a little square
trap-dooT in the wall, close by the floor,
through which he said he passed. It
seemed too small for the purpose but
he crept in and out again. On the other
side, he declared was Mrs. Wharton's
cellar It was so. Far distant as the
glasshouse seemed from her house; it
ran back so far, the cellar running back
also, that they met No time was lost
in sending round to the cellar and, by
conversation held through the trap
door, it was asceItained that when Mrs.
Wharton's stock of Goals was low, that
is, IN summer, and before a fresh sup
ply came in in mid-winter, Middleton
could get in, and did get in, almost
every night. When he did not appear.
it was only because the Goals covered
the trap-door.


Who shall say with what satisfaction
the ladies watched the mailing up of the
trap-door, and with what a sense of bliss
full comfort they retired to rest hence
forth Who shall estimate the COM
placency of the good clergyman at this
complete solution Of the greatest mystery
he had ever encountered? Who will
not honor the courage and fortitude of
the ladies, and rejoice that their dwelling
escaped the evil reputation of being
Haunted House? Lastly, who will not
say that most of the goblin tales extant
may, if inquired into, be as easily ac-
counted for as that appertaining to the
good Mrs. Wharton which has this ad-
vantage over all other ghost stories it
is perfectly and literally true.
Year: 1871

A glass of whisky is manufactured
from about seventy grains Of corn, the
value of which is too small to be estinna-
ted. A glass of this mixture sells for a
dime, and, if good brand, is considered
worth the money. II is drank in a min
ute or two. It fires the brain, deranges
and weakens the physical system. On
the same sideboard on which the dele
terious beverage is served lies a news
paper. 1t is covered with half million
type-it brings intelligence from the four
quarters of the globe. The newspaper
costs less than the glass of grog, but it
is not less true than there is a large num-
Der of people who think corn juice cheap
and newspapers dear The. newspaper
is a source Of pleasure and enlghten-
ment to the home circle, as the family
are gathered around the bright-glowing


fire on a winter evening and the results
of newspaper reading prove beneficial
through life.