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Year: 1870

SPECIE PAYMENTS. S.-The financial editor of
the Philadelphia Ledger does not think we are
SO near to specie payments as many people
seem to imagine. He says:


The idea Of the present tendency running on
so as to bring US back to specie payments is
SIMPLY preposterous. With only some twenty
or thirty millions OF gold in the Treasury which
me Govermeut can properly call its own, and
S400,000,OOO of demand obligations outstand .
ing, their remains great work of preparation
before the 0Gvernment can undertake specie
payments. While all rejoice that the currency
has so much appreciated that does not mean a
general resumption of specie payments on de-
mand for all obligations.
Year: 1870

The SroRM.-The heavy gale of Sunday,
which was so severe in this vicinity, seems to
have extended all along the Atlantic coast
Tides rose and overAowed many river banks
In New York city family were crushed to
death by the falling of their house. A hus-
band, wife and three children perished. We
hear OF two or three vessels being wrecked
along the Delaware coast, and it is feared that
much damage has been done to shipping.
Year: 1870

The Prince of Wales is unfortunate. His
offences find him out He has hardly escaped
the unpleasant notoriety of one divorce case,
in which he was compelled to be witness, be-
fore he is involved in another His popularity
has been weakened by his record, and should
it continue Of the same COLOR the future of the
Kingdom may DC invuived.
Year: 1870

1t is not required that a man should be al
ways perfect to be a true Christian But it Is
required that he be sincere seeker after per-
fection. 1t is required that he should be mov-
ing forward and advancing up the straight and
narrow way of life.
Year: 1870




Its as easy to be a good man as q
poor one. Half the energy displayed
in keeping ahead, that is required to
catch up when behind, would save
credit, give more time to attend to
business, aad add to the profit and re-
Putation of those who work for gain.
Be prompt-keep your word. Honor
your engagements. If you promise to
meet a man, or to do a certain thing in
a certain moment, be ready at the ap-
pointed time. If you go out on busi-
ness, attend promptly to the matter on
hand, then as promptly go about your
own business


Do not stop to tell stories in business
hours. Ifyou have a place of business.
be found there when wanted. No man
can get rich by sitting around stores
and saloons. Never ''fool" on busi-
ness matters. Have ,order, system,
regularity, liheraIity, prOmptness. Do
not meddle with business you know
nothing Of. Never buy an article you
do not need simply because it is cheap,
and the man who sells it will take it
out in trade. Trade is money. Strive
to avoid harsh words and personalities.
Do not kick every stone in the path /;
more miles can be made in a day by
going steadily on than by stopping to
kick. a man of honor respects his
word as be does his bond. Aid, but
never beg. Help others when you can,
but never give what you cannot afford
to, simply because it is fashionable
Learn to say no. No necessity of snap
ping it out dog fashion, but say it firm
ly and respectfully. Have but few
conhdants, and the fewer the better.
Use your own brains rather than Others
Learn to think and act for yourself.
Be vigilaut. Keep ahead rather than
behind the time. Young men, cut
this out, and if there be folly in the
argument, let US know.
Year: 1870




The Buffalo Express gives the fol-
lowing useful suggestions on the man.
agement of house plants in winter:


.sThe great obstacle to the health and
beauty Of house plants, kept in living
rooms in winter, is the dryness and
heat of the atmosphere in such rooms.
Many who love to beautify their homes
with these cheerful pots cannot afford
the expense Of Wardian cases and other
elaborate devices for providing sep
arate atmosphere for their plants. A
good substitute is made by setting the
plants into a broad, shallow box, and
filling the space between the pots with
moss, covering everything but the
earth Immediately around the plants
in the pots. The moss should then be
kept moderately damp.


"Thi5 arrangement not only adds
much to the appearance Of the plants,
g;Ting the effect of their growing di-
Feetly from the bed of bright moss
but the continual evaporation from the


moss will impart a considerable degree
Of humidity to the air Immediately
surrounding thepIants. If the box is
lined with zinc, it adds very much to
its durability. 10 addition to any such
arrangement, the leaves of the plants
should be frequently washed or syring-
ed.


"To protect plants from freezing
nights, nothing is more simple and ef-
fective than newspapers. A single
thickness of newspaper folded around a
tender plant is sufficient protection
against moderate degree of frost.
The most convenient form for the pa
per is that ofa conlcal cap. 1t is quick
ly slipped on at night and off in the
morning"
Year: 1870

It is a solemn thing to be married;
to have to preach to a congregation
from your own loins; to have Sod to
put the hand Of ordination on you in
the birth Of your children, and say to
you, ''Now art thou a priest unto
those whom I have given thee" -
Year: 1870

There is nc. Medicine equal to HoOdand's German
Bitters or Tonic in Of Debility. They impart
tone and vigor TO the whole system strengthen the
aUpette cause an enjoyment OF the food enable the
stomach 70 digest it, purify the blood, give good,
Year: 1870

Best Blood Purifiers
ever known and will cure all diseases resulting from
bad blood Keep your blood pure; keep You liveg in
order keep your digestive organs in sound. healthy
condition. by the use Of these remedies, and no dis
ease viii ever assail you The best men in the coun
try recommend them. II years Of honest reputation
20 for anything you must try these preparations


TESTIMONY
Year: 1870

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and eflectual
for preserving the
hair. Faded or gray
hair as soon restored
to its original color
acith the gloss and
freshness cj youth.
Thin hair is thick
Year: 1870

singular lawsuit for the possession OF horse has
just been commenced in the Supreme Court for
Weschester country 1t appears that a man
named Morse who Is brother OF the pound
master at Yonkers, found valuable
horse at large in that village few days since, and
having turned It over toa police officer the animal
was locked up 10 await an owner. Subsequently
young man, son OF an extensive property
owner in the village, called at the police
station, ana having claimed the horse as his
laJners property, signed tile usual receipt for the
same and took The animal away. since then, now
ever 1t has transpired that the horse (Which Is a
b,ooded animal ana worth s50oJ had lately been
purchased aud brought TO the village by u
wealthy resident, and nad ran away with It's owner,
making wreck OF the Vehicle, which so ex-
aspegated the gentleman Indicated that arriving
home he instructed his driver to turn the horse out
side OF premises, remarking that 'the nrst party
VINO picked 1t up might keep IT, This state OF
affairs becoming known To Morse, he claimed
the horse on the ground that he was the first 10 take
charge Of t; but having been refused tue property


he has caused 4 suit 10 be entered In the Supreme
Court for its recovery.
Year: 1870

Another Subject Of Examination Disposed or
and No Cadet Yet "Found'-A had Change
In the Spanish Course and tho Reason Why
A Troopers Drill and What II Looks Like
Arrival OF the Secretary OF War and the
Congressional Committee.
Year: 1870

by great deal; but 1t s bcttcr than anything on '"o
Eastern side OF the Continent.


lam not bloodthrsty but should feel little gref II the
Indians were TO pounce upon and carry on beyond 'he
reach rescue, every agent OF quackey VINO deiaces
the finest scenery OF the road. Cannot the two great
railroad companies prevent this outragef AT the Sher
man Summit, along Green River. in Echo and Weber
Cafons in the Humboldt Palisades-wherever there are
noble masses OF rock you find them painted with the un
clean shibboeth OF the quack. Heaven forbid that
should mention Whose Bitters or Lotion, Dentifrce
thus proclams the vulgarty Of s advertiser but have
vowed any such Bitters, Lotions Den
tfrices, and advise all overland travellers to do the
From such small souls these neither


flavor nor health. But this is not enough the signs
should he at once oberated and their renewal pre-
yened-peaeeably, If possible forcibly if necessary


The sight of this vile defacement-which no other
country in the world would tolerate for daywas the
only disagreeable circumstance of my journey and
fro. u.
Year: 1870

All who have real estate for sale OF TO let,
and those desiring purcha.e rent such property
will find il 70 their interest advertise N THE TRIBUNE


It's aggregate circulation exceeds that of any other
paper and in addition TO this advantage THE TRIBUNE
will be found only NewYork and ali its cities ard
villages every State and Territory throughout the
Union. The advertisement should be as brief as Will
allow Of the advantages claimed being made clear 10 tue
reader We would especially dwell on the fact that the
subscribers for the three editions The TRIBUNE Dsy
Semi Weekly and Weekly comprise individuals IN
business professon consequently advertisements in each
are read by all classes THE TRBUNE deyOtes especial
attention reports OF sales Of real estate both in city
and country adding greatly to tie value of It's col


umns as an advertising medium The charges for adver
tUng are as follows: DAILY TRIBUNE 25 cents per line
for each insertion. WEEKLY TRIBUNE. per iDe sEhI-
TRIBUNE. IS cents per line About ten words OF
ourwde columns average line. Terms. cash in dvanoe
Year: 1870

+ Whatever be our earthly lot
Wherever We may roam,
Still to our hearts the brightest spot
Is round the hearth at home;
The home where we received our birth,


The home by which we sat,
No other spot on all the earth,


Will ever be like that. -st
When winter coming in its wrath,


Piled high the drifting snow.
Safe clustered round the cheerful hearth


We watched the freight glow;
Nor brighter seemed the ruddy flames


Than did our hearts, the while
a loving mother breathed our names,
. With sweet approving smile.
When wearied with our eager chase


Through many tangled path,
How sweet the dear accustomed place,


To talk around the hearth
And still, when by our toll and care


We feel ourselves oppressed,
Our thoughts forever cluster there,


And there alone find rest.
Bright promise of the rest above,


Sweet shelter from the storm,
Home hallowed by a mothers love,


Hearth by that love made warm;
Though wildly roared the storm without,


What rocked we of the cold,
What place for any fear or doubt


Within the loving fold?
And when some little trouble weighed Z


Upon the childish heart,
Till from our brimming eyes it made


The gushing tear-drops start;
How quick, before the gerial glow,


We ielt each sorrow cease,
And back the crystal currant flow,


To flood our hearts with peace. -.
a nd brighter with the passing years


Seems childhood's sweet employ,
And even sweeter still appears
Each well remembered joy" -.t
Around the cheerful hearth at home, -.
Where we in childhood sat,
No other spot where'er we roam, -lt
VIII ever be like that.
Year: 1870

An Indianian sold his wife
lately for $10,and went on a ben
der with the wealth thus accu-t
mulated. The funds gone and
soberness returned, he repents,
and is about to make test case
of the legality of the SALE
Year: 1870

The Cincinnati Commercial was ahead of
the New York Mercury in a report implics>
ting Washington Nathan as the murderer OF
his father. The New York Herald took the
same ground. Now will Washington make
clean sweep of these journals, or will he con
6ne his energies to weakening the Mercury
the murder was the result of quarrel, and
there is no doubt that the terrible and uu
necessarily mutilated body of the disess &C
shows that there was mora passion in thu
ASSASSINATION than simple desire to pu
the murdered man out of the way in orde
10 commit robbery.
Year: 1870

Judge Wright, of the supreme bench after
being elected to the Office of United States
Senator, declared his intention to hold his
Judicial position, salary and emoluments,
just as long as he could by any possibility
do so, hence informed Governor Merrill, Of
Iowa that he should vacate on the lst day
ct January, 1871. This caused some quee
grimaoes along the republican line at the
time, and they have continued to ge. worse
until finally the situation, becoming un-
pleasantly hot and dusty, the Judge ha,
decided to forego four months of his tern
and the salary thereunto belonging, and
accordingly, on the 4th inst, in open court
declared that his resignation should date
from September lst instead of January lat
previously contemplated. This is the frs
weighty sacrifice the judge has ever beer
known to make, and right royalty should
his party reward him for it.
Year: 1870

Wall street is somewhat excited over q
reported bull movement in gold, to put it up
20 per cent. above the present rate, and
then sell ont. Many operators deny that
such a movement exists.
Year: 1870


1t is easy 10 glide with Its rlpples,


Adown the stream Of Time,
To flow with the course OF the river,


Like music TO some old rhyme
But ah ! It takes courage and patience


Against the current TO ride,
And we must have strength from Heaven
When rowing against the tide.
We may float on the rivers surface,


While our oars scarce touch the stream,
Our visions OF earthly glory
On our dazzling sight may gleam:
we forget that on before us


The dashing torrents roar,
And while we are idly dreaming,


It's waters will carry us Ger.
But few-ahl would there were many
Row up the "Stream of Life"
They struggle against its surges,


And mind neither toll nor strife;
Though weak and faint with labor,
Singing triumphantly they ride
For Christ is the hero's captain


When rowing against the tide.
For on through the hazy distance,
Like mist ON distant shore,
They see the walls of the city,


With its banners floating DER
Seen through glass so darkly,


They almost mistake their way,
But Faith throws light ON their labor,
When darkness shuts out their way.
And shall we be one of that number
Who mind not toll or pain?
Shall we moan the loss of earthly Joys
When we have a crown to gain?
Or shall we glide on with the river,
With DEATH at the end OF our ride,
While our brother with Heaven before him,
Is srowing against the tide7
Year: 1870




Have the courage to discharge debt
while you have the money 10 your
pocket.


Have the courage to do without that
which you do not need, however much
your eyes may covet it.


Have the courage to speak your mind
when 1t is necessary you should do 90,
and to hold your tongue when it is pru-
dent you should do SO.


Have the courage to speak to o.
friend in "seedy" coat, even though
you are in company with a rich one,
and richly attired.
Have the courage to make 5 will and
AUST one.


Have the courage to tell man why
you do not lend him your money.


Have the courage to cut the most
agreeable acquaintance you have, when,
you are convinced that he lacks princi-.
pie. ga friend should bear with O
friends inirmities," bat not with his
vices. ..H Il


Have the courage to wear your old
clothes until you pay for your new ones.
Have the courage to obey your Ma
ker at the risk OF being ridiculed by
men.
Have the courage to prefer comfort
and prosperity to fashion in all things
Have the courage to acknowledge
your ignorance rather than to seek
credit for knowledge under false pre-
tences.


Have the courage to provide enter
tainment for your friends within your
means-not beyond.
Year: 1870

ERECT CARRIAGE. erect nait gives
to woman a queenly appearance, and
to men all air of manlness, integrity and
tearlessness. To bend forward or down
ward while walking, indicates debility,
depression or mental trouble, and always
aggravates itself and promotes disease.
Pads and supporters are all peHniriqHs,
and are worse than useless because, they
teach the system to rely en- them, and
cannot support one part of the body
without causing an unnasSral strain ON
some other part. There is always an
easy, available successful method of.ac-
quiring al erect, manly gait, without aky
material effort or feeling Of awkward
ness. Let the chin be little above q
horizontal line, which is easily done by
keeping the eye fled on the top of some
persons hat or bonnet in front Of you.
The habit of this erect carriage may be
facilitated by accustoming yourself,
when at home, in the garden, or Otker
places, to walk with the hands behind,
held IN one another, and the head thrown
up, as IS done in smoking a cigar OF
singing tune-Jo,Tnai Of Health.
Year: 1870

1t is recently become practice with
many farmers to buy in autumn consider
able focks Of sheep for tie purpose of
consuming their coarser grains and forage
selling them in the spring or summer,
after shearing, for mutton. The profit of
this course depends to considerable ex-
tent on the price paid at first, and the
condition, in which they are or may be
put while at pasture. If brought to their
yards in prime store condition, it will re.
quire hut small amount of grain, with
good hay, to ensure good product of
wool aud fair marketable condition after
shcaring. Some feed largely on peas and
pea straw, others depend on oat and wheat
straw, with mixture of oats and corn
those who grow beans, find the straw of
considerable value, while those who have
plenty of good early cut clover hay need
no other feed to keep their focks in as
good order as they should be for breeding.
But to grow prime mutton, and get the
best profit of wool besides, we must take
the lamb at the beginning, and keep it al
ways in thrifty growing condition until
three or four years old, when it will be
third or one-half heavier than under the
usual treatment, and will have produced
like increased amount of wool, and will
now sell at double the price of the other.
The making of the mutton by winter feed
ing requires shelter, protecting from wind
and storm, but dry and we'll ventilated
convenient access to water, and close at
tention to the supply Of their wants ac-
cording to their appetites, which ever vary
with the weather. A change of food is
of advantage, and we believe that root
crops will be found profitable when they
overcome the prejudice held against their
culture and use by many of our enterpris-
ing farmers. Some experience is also re-
quiste--no one can be so well acquainted
with the care of animals as not to learn
more every week he feeds them-and good
judgment in buying and selling is always
prero lisite to proft.-County Gen.
tleman.
Year: 1870

| do not believe in bringing up the
Young to ssknow life," as it is said. l
should just as soon think of bringing up
child by cutting some of the cords of his
body, and lacerating his nerves, and scar
ring and tattooing him, and making an
Indian of him outright, as an element OF
beauty, as | should think Of developing
his manhood by bringing him up to see life


to see its abominable lusts; to see its
Internal wickedness to see its extrava.
CANT and degrading scenes; to see its mis-
cradle carnalities; to see its imaginations
set ON fire OF hell to see all tho tempt
ations and delusiops which lead to perdi-
ton. Nobody gets over the sight Of these
things. They who see them always carry
scars. They are burned. And though
they live, they live as men that have been
burned. The scar remains. And to let
the young 20 out where the gloz'ng court
esan appears; to let them go where the
lustfal. frequentcr Of dens Of iniquity can
come within their reach; to let them go
where the young gather together to cheer
with bad wit to let them go where they
will be exposed to such temptations
why, a parent is insane who will do it
To say, "a child must be hardened he
has got to get tough somehow, and you
may as we'll put him IN the vat and let
him tan "--is that family education l.


that christian nurture? Is that bringing


a child up in the nurture and admonltlot
of the Lord ?--Beecher.
Year: 1870

The national faith in Abraham Lincoln
was not founded upon his supposed sagac-
ity, but upon his proved honesty. No
body doubts the equal honesty of Pres.
dent Grant, but there is not an equal trust
Of all the counsels that are believed to be
influential with him. .f.


The country does not expect reform
of electoral corruption from the Demo-
cratic party, which has developed it, and
which is identified with it, any more than
it expects from that party a respect for
reconstruction. But it does not yet see
that the Republican party has undertaken
it as distinct and declared policy. And
so general and profound is the DISCUS;
with the corruption of politics in every
department, that we believe nothing would
so powerfully tend to inspire the party
with enthusiasm as an urgent recommend
alton by the President in his message of
thorough reform of the civil service, and
the utmost stringency of Legislation for the
security of the polls, with practice show
ing how sincere is the Presidential convic-
ton upon the subject. No passage in
Mr.. Mundella's recent address in New
York was received with moro hearty ap-
plause than his declaration that, although
member of Parliament for Que of the
largest constituencies in England, he had
not the least influence in the appointment
of the lowest officer of the customs. The
President may confidently appeal to the
better sentiment of the country for it is
the apathy of that sentiment which is the
danger of the party. And when once the
Republican President had strongly pro-
nounced for civil service reform, we should
like to see how many Republicans would
desert to the Democratic party under cov-
er of hope of reform.


1t is not, certainly, that we would op-
pose the one to the other. AS we said
last week, simpler financial system must
be adopted, but adopted with reference to
the actual situation and necessities of the
country.


Upon such principles let us have reve-
nue. reform within the Republican party,
and if it be impracticable to obtain all
that some Republicans may wish. shall the
party therefore be destroyed2 ? 1t is un-
doubtedly right of man to buy in the
cheapest and sell in the dearest market.
But there are a great many other rights
and principles to be considered in the
government Of society. To protect other
rights which may seem to him more valu-
able, a man will wisely decide sometimes
to buy in q dearer and sell in cheaper
market And to bring into power the
Democratic party, with its present spirit,
leadership, and purpose, because it vague
" promises revenue reform, would be the
deliberate betrayal of the country.