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Year: 1871

them is sixteen miles. In addition. it takes
some seven millions of pamphlets and
twelve millions of circulars to meet the
| public demand for this kind of information.
Our annual issue of pamphlets alone, laid
solid upon each other, make pile eight
and one-quarter miles high The circulars
measured endwise reach 1894 miles. and
these assertions are matters ofmathematical
certainty. Whatever the estimation in
which these publications may be held hele,
they reach the fresides of millions upon
millions of men who do treasure and regard
them, and who in their trials do heed the
counsel they bring.


Not only over these great Western conti-
nents but throughout that other land so
little known to you, under our feet, the
Australian continent, there are few villages
as large as this which are not familiar with
the name you have chosen, and employing
the remedies that bear it.


Thus, gentlemen, have | striven in my
humble sphere to render some service to
my fellow men, and to deserve among the
afflicted and unfortunate, some regard for
the name which your kind partiality hangs
on these walls around me. We may look
forward with confident hope to the renown
you will gather under it, and the prosperity,
which there is reason to trust the future
has in store for you. Situated as you are
here on one of the main arteries between
the west and the east, between the great
industries of the plough and the spindle
you must aid in their exchanges and thrive
with them. Soon these channels will be
opened wide and pouring through your
precincts streams of men and merchandise
contribute to your growth.


Located here in the centre of New Eng
land TO what dearer spot could you turn
that men inhaldt9 Beginning life rich
with the honors of your mother town whose
influence through her schools and her
scholars is of itself an inheritance, with
such examples as Lawrence, Boutwell,,
Hoar, what may you not hope for of USE
fulness in the councils of the State and
nation?


SOHlldSt OuI COLulIlOH WIFI IudC OF Unc
European nation, alternately torn and
impoverished with wars, credit it as you
may to the better education of the people,
and you will realize the value of the exam
pie old mother Groton has set you, so
worthy of your ambition to follow. Build
schools for your children and find talent to
teach them, then intelligence and integrity
in prosperous and happy homes will be
your sure reward.


Associated as you have made me with
your veal and wo, I wish l might be
allowed to contribute from my means such
as they are something towards this foun-
dation Of the public good.


Gentlemen, have detained you too long.
Oppressed with the fear, that l do not
deserve the distinction you bestow, pray
God to make me worthier, and to smile
upon you with His perpetual blessings.
Year: 1871

Company, who know their own interest,"
They at times meet with loss on account of
workmen being under the influence of
Intoxicating liquors; and we believe they
have right to recover damages from the
State, in every case where they can prove
such damages resulted, directly or indi-
rectly, from the sale of Intoxicating bever-
ages, while it licenses such traffic.


We take the grodud, that wherever the
traffic in Intoxicating beverages exists, it
has demoralzing and damnable influence
which being the case, it therefore becomes
the duty of every good citizen to use all
honorable means to remove the curse : and
we would here inform North End that the
next time we undertake to remove it, we
will not confine our operations to the town.
nor yet to its outskirts but we will en-
brace the whole 9TH Election District.
Year: 1871




In the deal Of night, I am frequently
wakenel by a little hand stealing out from the
crib BY my side with the pleading cry


" Please take my hand, papa "


Instantly the little girls hand is grasped,
her fears vanish, and soothel by the concious-
ness Of her fathers presence, she falls into
sweet slerp again


We commend this lessen ofsimplc, flial faith
and trust to the anxious, sorrowing ones, that
are found in almost every household. Stretch
forth your hand, stricken mourner, although
you may be in the deepest darkness aud gloom.
and fear and anxious suspense may cloud your
weary pathway, and that very act will reveal
the presence Of loving compassionate Father,
aud give you the peace that passeth all under
standing.


The darkness may not pass away at once
night may still ellold you In its embrace, but
its tcrrors will be dissipated its gloom and sad
ness flee away, and in tho simple grasp Of tho
Fathers hand, sweet peace will be given, and
you willrest securely, knowing that the "mom-
ing cometh. - CongrcgaitonalisL
Year: 1871

PRAYER. but on second thought he concluded to
ask advice Of his pastor, the friend end coun-
sellor Of the simple villagers. as a reward
might be offered for the ring by some wealthy
owner. So to the pastor, house D1bry went
Accustomed as the good man was to The visits
Of his parishioners, he vas surprised to hear
knock at his door on this bitter night; but
when he saw Dobry without, he supposed he
had come for comfort in lis trouble, aud won-
derel at the bright face which greeted him.
Oobry's story was soon told, aud the pastor as
well as the peasant felt that God had indeed
heard the prayer of clildlike faith. But what
was the wonder and awe of the peasant when
he found by the crest upon the ring, which
the pastor knew at once, that it belonged to
King Stanisaus, who must have lost ii in RI
ding through the forest.


Dobry returned to his cottage, but his heart
was too full of wonder aud excitement to al
low him to sleep, and be and his wife joiued in
hymns Of trust and Thanksgiving to God, who
had answered them at the time Of their deep
est need. Early the next day the good pas
tor bad reached tho palace, had begged an au-
dience with the King, restored him his ring,
and told him the whole story Of the pious
peasaut--his great need, his chidlike trust, and
tho strange answer which God had sent
through the unconscious bird. The King was
much struck by the story. Ills own signet
ring sent so strangely to this peasant, seemed
as II by an especial manner God had COM
mended them to his care. lie sent a messen-
ger instantly for Dobry and gave him reward
for the ring which made him richer than be
had ever dreamed of being. Can VIC not
imagine with what new meaning and renewed
feryor the favorito hymn went up that night
from the hearts of that grateful family:
Commit thou all thy erisfs


And ways into Gods hands,


Aud this was not ALL The Kings interest in
Dobry did not end here. The next year he
built him a new house, far srandsr than Dobry
or bis grandfather had ever thought to live in
when they dreamed Of The old viLe-clad cot
tage beside tho Rhine And this house differ
ed from all other houses in the land, for the
King had placed above the door an iron tab
let, on which was carved raven holding 4
ring in his beak. and beneath it these lines
from the hymn which the pious peasant sang
/ al - -.
Year: 1871

We do not need to tell how carefully the ra-
ven was cared for during his remaining years,
nor how, when at good old age, even for a
raven, he died at last, the whole family mourn
ed him, and gave him honorable burial, as was
fitting for the faithful friend Of so many gene
uti6ns, and especially for the messenger whom
God in His wisdom bad chosen to bring 20
them the answer Of their trusting prayer
This is not fancy story, as some readers may
know. but only one Of the many histories, true
as beautiful, which Tho German people have
loved to preserve about their fayorite hymns
Is not a singular lesson Of the answer which
God loes not fail to give to the faith which
turns hopefully to Him. withou! thou! !ht Of
aid from any human arm As another old
German hymn expresses it,


"Who trusts in Gods unchanging loro,


Builds on a rock that will not move"
Year: 1871




Special TO the Memphis APPEAL
NASHVILLE, February 3.--NO busi-
ness transacted in the Senate.


HoUsE.-A message was received
from the Governor, vetoing the bill
amending the act to preserve the peace
and prevent homicide; also vetoing
the bill providing for counsel to inves-
tigate the affairs of the Bank of Ten
nessee. There was no action taken on
either.


The House adopted the Senate reso-
luton directing the Attorney-General
for the State to institutute suit against
J. Z. Rust, late State Treasurer.


Mr.. HOrnberger offered the follow
ing, which was adopted:


Resolved, That the Committee ap-
pointed by the House of Representa-
tives, to take into consideration the
communication of William Morrow,
Treasurer of the State, in relation to
the conduct and action of Clay Rob
erts, Assistant Clerk Of the House, be
discharged, and that further action in
relation to the matters contained in
said communication be indefinitely
postponed, from the fact that the ses-
sion Of the Legislature is drawing to
a close and time will not permit fur
ther investigation Of said matter so
as to do justice to the accused and the
accuser, and from the fact that the
evidence and report of the commit
tee entirely and fully acquit
every member of the Gener-
al Assembly from all bargain,
corruption, correction, complication
or wrong in relation to the charges
contained, either expressed or i'm
piled, in said communication, and
from the further fact that the report
and evidence acquit Mr.. Roberts from
all corrupt action in the discharge
Of his duties as Assistant
Clerk Of the House, in the
call Of the roll and entries upon
journals and the proceedings of the
House, and from the fact that we see
nothing in his action that will in any
wise affect the authority and validity
Of the proceedings Of the Legislature.


A resolution was offered rendering
thanks to the Speaker, clerks, door
keepers and porter. Adopted.


After which, speeches were made by
Speaker Perkins and about a dozen
other gentlemen.


There will be no quorum in either
House tomorrow.
Year: 1871

How eloquent is silence Acquiescence,
contradiction, Difference, disdain, embar-
rassment and awe, may all be expressed by
saying nothing. 1t may be necessary to il,
lustrate this apparent paradox by Jew ex
auiples. Do you seek an assurance of your
mistress affection? The fair one confirms
her lovers fondcst hopes by a compliant
and asserting silence Should you hear an
assertion, which you deem false, made by
one OF whose veracity poiiteDess may with
hold you from openly declaring your doubt,
you denote a difference of opinion by re
naming silent. Are you receiving a repri-
mand from superior? You mark your re-
spect by an attentive silence. Are you
compelled to listen to the frivulous CONVEX
sa,on Of fop? You signify your opinion
of him by treating his loquacity with con-
temptuous silence. Are you in the course
of any negotiation about to eater on dis
cussion painful to your own feelings, and to
those who are concerned in it? The subject
is almost invariably prefaced by an awk-
ward silence. Silence has also its utility and
advantages. And first, what an invaluable
portion of domestic strife might have been
prevented, how often might the quarrel
which by mutual aggravation has perhaps
terminated in bloodshed, have been check
ed at its commencement by judcious ST.
lence! Those persons only who have ex-
perieuced them are aware of the beneficial
effects of that forbearance, which to the ex-
asperaling threat, the malicious sneer, or
the unjustly imputed culpability, shall never
answer a word Secondly there are not
wanting instances where the reputation,
fortune, the happiness, nay, the life of a
fellow creature might be preserved by a
charitable silence.
Year: 1871

The Pottsville Miners Journal has the
following paragraph on Wv hat becomes of
the bibles 1t will no doubt be rather
discouraging 10 the Bible Society TO learn
that many bibles distributed by them are
destroyed, thrown in the rag bag and sold
for old paper We were shown on Satur
day evening handsome new bible from
which the cover had been stripped and the
book sold for old paper at the rate of three
cents per pound to dealer in Railroad
street. 1t weighed fourteen ounces. and
therefore yielded two and half cents to the
depraved being who sold it. Its original
cost would not have been less than one dol
lar and half. We are informed by the gem
tleman who had this book in his possession
that there were several more bibles of the
same kind in the pile of paper rags from
which he took this one-all of which, no
doubt were attributed by the bible So
ciety
Year: 1871

New ORLEANS, June S.-The water
in the city has fallen two inches in the
past twenty four hours, and is now
three inches below high water mark.
Canal street is clear of water nearly to
Claiborne street. Besides the police and
charity boats there are hundred. OF
small craft engaged in passenger traffic.
Five thousand loaves OF bread and other
articles in proportion are distributed
daily
Year: 1871

Captain Carter OF the navy, and not
Captain Collier Of the marine corps, is
the aspirant for commandant Of the
marine corps; but it is not likely that
General Zeclon, the present command.
ant, will be removed, as it is known
that the President opposes it.
Year: 1871

attention of Congress and the Executive was
called to the subject, and much good resu ted.
The immediate effect of the publication OF the
affair of the Piegan massacre was to cause the
House of Representatives to strike out the
clause from the army bill transferring the Iu-
dian Bureau to the War Department.


EXPENDITURE OF MONEY.


The report then goes on to give an account of
the causes which brought about the legislation
by Congress last session which placed the
supervision of all expenditures of money in the
Indian Office under the Indian Board. Facts
which came to the board showing that contracts
were being given out by the Indian Office with
out advertising, and at higher prices than
should have been paid, were the causes in the
first instance which led to il. The charges of
Mr.. Welsh, and what followed la ordering an
investigation by Congress, are known to the
public.


PERMANENT PEACE SECURED.


The good impression from tue just treatment
of the Osages on the southern border of the
plains, and of the Sioux on the north, and the
prompt delivery of the goods to Red Clouds
band, and their superior quality, with the efforts
OF the board that both those nations should be
undistuI bed in the possession of their lands so
pacifed these waTlike tribes that expensive
war was averted, and the foundation laid for
permanent peace, If n wise policy continues in
their treatment This took the time of the
board till September, after which the work of
the board was divided ont to the individuals.
Part of their duty was to see that the payment
to the Indians of the money appropriated by
Congress was properly made to them.
Year: 1871

THERE is perennial nobleness, and
even sacredness in work. Were he
never so benighted, forgetful of his
high calling, there is always hope in
man that actually and earnestly works;
in idleness alone there is personal de-
spair. Blessed is no who has found his
work. Labor Is life,
Year: 1871

We often hear stories related Of the
wonderful cunning and knowledge Of
the of the rat, but one is told-says
the Ogdensburg On. Y.,) Journal-of
recent occurrence in which a real old
gray rat was the hero, and the incident
whereof took place in that city, which
is equal to the best. A lady who has
a number of fine hens, to which she
has devoted good deal Of care and
attention during the winter, in hopes
to obtain an early and a fair crop of
fresh eggs, was surprised at the mea-
gre result actually reached. The hens
made noise, in singing and cacklihg,
enough for every day layers, and yet
only occasionally did she get an egg.


The lady at length determined to
watch operations and ascertain if pos.
sible the cause of failure. She saw
the hens go upon the nest, but if she
was not present when they came off no
egg was found. At length constant
watching and waiting solved the mys-
terry. A day or two since, while on the
watch, hen came off the nest and
commenced cackling. Almost instant.
ly an old rat came out of hole, and
running into a barrel, which was
thrown down upon its side, and in
which the hens nest was, at once nosed
the egg out upon the ground, then laid
down upon its back and getting the
egg between its fore paws and nose
commenced squealing, when two other
rats came out and taking the rat with
the egg by the hind legs, dragged it
egg and all, into the hole. The lady
affirms that she can substantiate the
foregoing fact by at least three living
witnesses. If any one can tell more
remarkable rat story than this We
would like to hear it.
Year: 1871

A presiding elder Of the United
Brethren Church, while preaching,
was much annoyed by persons talking
and laughing. He paused, looked at
the disturbers, and said: Il am al
ways afraid to reprove those who
nisbehave in church. In the early
part ofmy ministry I made great
mistake. As I was preaching, a
young man who sat just before me
was constantly laughing, talking.
and making uncouth grimaces. l
paused and administered severe re-
buke. After the close of the serv.
ice one of the official members came
and said to me, Brother, you
made a great mistake. That young
man is an idiot" Since then
have always been afraid to reprove
those who misbehave in church lest
I should repeat that mistake, and
reprove another idiot" During the
rest Of that service, at least, there
was good order.
Year: 1871

Horace Greeley confesses with
melancholy emphasis that "there is
a general feeling that the Grant fam
lily is like great forest altogether
too large The Providence Herald
says it is certainly a very Dents for
est
Year: 1871

Speaking Of tho Wholesale house
not advertising, the Davenport
Democrat gets off this bit of poetic
wisdom


When wholesale houses thus refrain,


They'll soon be retail shops again
And when they are they'll never rise
Unless they freely advertise.
Year: 1871

Says the Davenport Democrat:
THE grand jury has decided that
there arc no grounds for indicting
any one in the Grosvenor homicide
case at Chicago. A government ride,
with fool At one end and q dead
citizen at the other, is quite au regle
under the Grant administration
Year: 1871

The editor of the DesMoincs Leld-
er says: We have been asked to d.
fine "Woman's Rights we emu.
merate a few that seem to her to be
great and inalienablc: A woman
says what she chooses without being
abused for it. She can take q nap
after dinner while her husband goes
to work. She can 90 into the streets
without being asked to stand treat
in every saloon. She can stay at
home in time Of war, and get mar
ried again if her husband gets Eillcd.
She can wear corsets if too thick and
other fixtures if too thin. She can
get divorce from her husband, if
she sees one she likes better. She
can get her husband in debt all
over, until he warns the public not
to trust hcr on his account. But all
these advantages are balanced by
the great facts that she cannot sing
bass, 60 a sparkling, or climb tree.
Year: 1871

AN old farmer was out one fine day
looking over his broad acres, with an ak


on his shoulder, and small dog at his


heels. They espied woodchuck. The


dog gave chase and drove him into stone


wall, where action Immediately com


menced. The dog would draw the wood


chuck partly out from the wall, and the


woodchuck' would take the dog back.


The old gentleman's sympathy getting


high on the side of the dog, thought he


would help him. So putting himself in


position with ak above the dog, he waited
h, n the extraction of the woodchuck, when
he would cut him down. So an opportu-
nft, offered, and the old man struck, but
the woodehuck gathered up at the same
time, took the dog in far enough to receive
the bA ow, and the dog was killed on the
snot. For years after, the old gentleman
in relath 'g the story would always add -
q And tI,a t dog don't know to this day but
what the v Nsoodchuck killed him" o.
Year: 1871

BATHING in the Dead Sea produces as
novel sensation as if you found yourself
suddenly endowed with wings, and emu
lating the feats of a atumbler- pigeon in mid
air. You become a clumsy float, top
heavy buoy, a swollen cork, the instant
you are in its waters, and arms, legs, and
body are apparently endowed with the
strangest qualities. 1t is as if heavy
weights were affixed to each directly you
attempt to move. and experienced swim
mers fail in their best strokes, by reason
of the unnatural buoyancy with which
they have to contend. Your limbs are on
the surface, and you cleave the air with
yonr hands, the moment you try to swim,
and the man who would be drowned as
soon as he was out Of his depth in any
other sheet of water in the world is the
one best fitted for bathing in the Dead Sea-
He cannot sink in il, let him do what he
will 1t is as if he were incased In lie
belts, or sprawling on featherbed. Ii
he lean back and throw his feet up, it is
exactly as ifhe were resting in peculiarly
well-stuffed easy-chair, with leg rest to
match. He may fold his arms, turn on
one side, lie flat upon his stomach or back,
clasp his knees with both hands, or draw
toes and head together, in the shape the
human body would assume if crammed





out, and all with no more possibility of
sinking than if he were in so much soft
sand. Woe to him if he be tempted by
these unusual facilities to stay long in the
water with his head uncoveredl The
bare and rocky walls of the low-lying
caldron which holds the Sea of Death re-
fleet back the burning sun and oencen-
trate its rays; and coup de soseI will be
the all but inevitable consequence OF his
imprudence. Two of our party entered
the water, and remained in it some seconds
before they recovered their heads, and
the result was severe shooting pains, sick
ness, and dizziness, which lasted until
their immersion, an hour later, in the re-
freshing waters of the Jordan. Woe too,
to the inexperienced stranger, who, fol-
lowing his rule in other bathing, dips his
head as well as his body, into the Dead
Sea. Inflamed eyes and nostrils, together
with hair and beard laden with acrid
salts, are among the penalties of his rash
ness: while if he taste its waters, he be-
comes acquainted with greater concen-
tration of nastiness than had entered into
his imagination before. In buoyancy and
bitterness the Sea of Sodom exceeded all
we had heard or read respecting it; but
in some other particulars our anticipations
were falsified surprisingly. We looked
for gloom, and we found brightness; We
had imagined turbid waters, and we found
lake exquisitely clear and delicately
blue; we expected perfect silence and an
unbroken waste, and we found the birds
singing sweetly among the tamarisks and
oleanders, which spring up wherever q
stream finds its way from the mountains
to mingle with the mysterious inland sea.