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Year: 1870

The life Of the flesh is in the Blood" is scriptur
al maxim that science proves to be true. The people
talk of bad blood the of many diseases, and


like many popular opinions this of bad blood is found
ed in truth.


Symptoms Of bad blood are usually quite plain-bad
Digestion imperfect nutrition, and consequent
y the circulation is feeble the soft tissues loose their
tone aud elasticity, and the tongue becomes broad,
and frequently covered with pasty, white coat. This
condition shows itself in rougHess of the skin,
then in and LUCRATIVE diseases, and when
long continued results in serious LESSONS Of the Brain,
Liver, Lungs, urinary apparatus. Much, very
much, suffering is caused by impure blood. 1t is este
mated by that fifth of the human family are
affected with scrofala in some form.


When the blood pure, you not liable to any
disease. Many impurities Of the Blood arise from i'm
pure diseases of large cities Eradicate every inpurity
from the fountain life and good Spirits fair skin and
vital strength will return to you.
Year: 1870

Vhv womb the sea make better housekeeper than
the earth? BecaUse the earth is exceedingly dirty,
and the sea is very tidy.


When are your eyes not eyes2 When the wind
makes them water.


When is a oonundrum dangerous? When it is given
up BY physician
Year: 1870

Therefore we find him involved in a


Gordon Of revolutionary factions and


risings which will continue lilI he is


superseded, and then they will begin


aftcsh against his successor and the


new party in power.


Now, has not this state Of things in


Mexico been tolerated long enough
In the interests Of civilization, law
and order and humanity does it not
become the duty of the United States
TO intervene in Mexican aiiairsl The
anarchy revived in that distracted
country since the departure of the
French and the bloody execution Of
Maximilian is q scandal to republican
institutions and rcproach to the
United States Our government, in
view Of the public sentiment of this
country and "a decent respect for the
opinions Of mankind" cannot mucb
longer evade its responsibilities in ref
erence to Mexico. Annexation or 4
proteciorate over that chaotic repub.
lie is only with us a question Of time.
and we would respectfully submit to
General Grant that the time has come.
Mexico may keep better than Cuba
but sound policy and all the interests
Of civilization, peace and progress call
for action in case like this We say
this, too, because we cannot believe /
that General Grant is hopclessly ig- |
norant Of or Indifferent to the active, |
expansive and progressive spirit ofl
.he age
Year: 1870

COMPUTING INTEREST. is a new
rule for computing interest. 1t is so sim
pie and so true, that every banker, mer-
chant, or clerk, should post it for refer
ence:


Six per cent.-Multiply any given num-
ber of dollars by the number of days of
interest desired, separate the right hand
figure and divide by six; the result is the
true interest on such number of days, at
six per cent.


Eight per cent.-Multiply any given
amount by tAe number of days upon which
it is desired to ascertain the interest, and
divide by As, and the result will be the
true interest for the time required.


Ten per cent.-Multiply the same as
above and divide by 36, and the result
will show the interest, at ten per cent.
Year: 1870

VULGAR LANGUAGE.-There is as much
connection between the words and the
thoughts as there is between the thoughts
and actions. The latter are not only the
expression of the former, but they have
power to react upon the soul. A young
man who allows himself to use one vulgar
or profane word has not only shown that
there is foul spot upon his mind, but by
the utterance of that word he extends that
spot and inhames it, till, by indul-
gence, it will pollute and ruin the soul.
Be careful of your words and of your
thoughts. If you control the tongue that
no improper words are pronounced by it,
you will soon be able also to control the
mind and save it from corruption. You
extiuguish the fire by smothering it, or
by preventing bad thoughts from bursting
into language. Never utter word any
where which you would be ashamed to
speak in the presence of the most refined
female or the most religious man. Try
this practice little while, and you will
soon have command of yourself.
Year: 1870

If you desire to get large yield of
milk, give your COW, three times a day,
water slightly salted, in which bran has
been stirred at the rate of one quart to two
gallons of water. You will find that your
COW will gain twenty-five per cent i'm
mediately under the effects of it, and she
will become so attached to the diet as to
refuse to drink clear water unless very
thirsty, but this mess she will drink al
most any time, and ask for more.
Year: 1870

''Mamma," said little fellow whose
mother had forbidden him to draw horses
and ships on the mahogany sideboard with
a sharp nail, Mamma, this amt a nice
house. At Sam Rackett's we can cut the
sofa and pull out the hair, and ride the
shovel and tongs over the carpet, but here
we can't have any fun at all"
Year: 1870

Tae most appalling case of deafness
that we ever came across outside of an asy-
lum was that of an old lady who lives a.
cross the street from the Navy Yard. in
Brooklyn. On Washington's Birthday
they fired a salute--to start and listen as
the last gun was fired, was all she did,
and then, as if some one was knocking at
the door, she exclaimed Come in p
Year: 1870

A negro judge in Alabama, when his
first case came on and everything was
ready, was told by lawyer that he had
neglected to charge the jury. He rose
up, put on his spectacles, and said: Gem
men of de jury, 1 charge you half dollar
apiece, and you must pay it before de
case goes on"
Year: 1870

A Pennsylvania widower with four chill
dren lately married widow with nine,
and now he is browsing around after d.
vorcc. He prayed for his own offspring
at family prayers, but wouldn't put up a
petition for hers, and she went forn him
with a skillet.
Year: 1870

The leaves of black walnut, fastened in
the headstall are thought to be good to
keep flies off the ears of horses The
leaves of the sweet gum are excellent.
Pennyroyal is much used The best
thing in the south is the plant called wild
indigo. Flies have an especial adversion
to it.
Year: 1870

To DESTROY LICE IN HEN Coops.-Give
the coop thorough whitewashing, first
adding about gill of kerosene oil to gal
Ion of whitewash, and about once month
sprinkle the oil about on the roosts.
Year: 1870

"Come back directly sir" l shouted,
"or I'll let go the shawl myself Don't
you see how you alarm Miss Scott with
your confounded nonsense ."


The william never needed my existence.


"Promise me, SUSIE" he repeated, cor
swear I'll let 60"


Yes, yes, Dick, PROMISE" she cried
Dick, do come back. will marry YOU"


This then was the result of my months.
of devotion to that shameless girl. This
was what came of my condescension to-
ward miserable, unprincipled painter Be-
fore my very eyes, in my very hearing, he
had gained q promise Of marriage from the
lady whom intended to marry myself.


Before could fully realize his astoun-
ding villainy, he had climbed back again
and had Susie in his arms. blush for hu-
man nature when 1 mention the fact that
he actually kissed her in my presence


tossed the shawl down, and turned
away without speaking. Before I had gone
many steps Susie overlook me and said:
"Please forgive me if have given you any
pain. Mamma wouldn't let me see Dick
il to you. Besides, do like you ever so
much, and if you would only marry mamma
it would be so nice.'


81 really think you'd BETTER chimed i'll
Dick. "Theres clergyman here, and it
could be done at once"


There have told the whole story, and
the facts have been stated precisely as they
occurred 1t only remains for me to ask
fectly justified in letting go the shawl, and
thus putting a sudden and an effectual end
to my treacherous rivals suit To be
sure, he had on a former occasion saved my
life-doubtless for purposes of his own, and
certainly without waiting for me to request
that favor from him. And did that ex-
cuse his subsequent conduct? Just look
at in all its hideousness. While l held his
life in my hands-for nothing could have
saved him had I let go the shawl-he dar-
ed to ask my intended wife to marry him,
and what is worse, actually gained her con-
sent. Could any one have blamed me had
l let go my hold? Ought I not to have
done it?


The more l think of it, the more | am
convinced that justice to myself, pity for
the unfortunate girl whom Dick cru ely
made a sharer in his poverty, as well as a
due sense of the guilt of his outrageous
| +Io+ clo,,11 Goua
dropped the shawl. And I don't hesitate
to say that am confoundedly sorry l did
not do it.
Year: 1870

YENHE circumstances of this affair can
Il not be presented in all their enormity
unless the peculiar relation in which |
stood toward Dick Farrell is first fully un-
derstood 1t will therefore be necessary to
90 back to the period of my first acquaint-
ance with that individual met him in
thswise:


Undoubtedly you remember the ravine
in which is situated the town of st. Jean
de Maurienne, formerly the terminus on
this side of Mount Cenis on the railway
from Paris to Turin. ] ha d reached this
one morning on my way to Italy, and l
found owing to some accidental delay, no
diligence would start to cross the noun
tain till evening. Consequently, having
several hours at my disposal, l devoted
them to an exploration in the valley, and
finally attempted to climb up the steep face
of the northern side of the ravine. Now, l
had never been good climber, even in my
boyhood and, as was at this time more
than-well, was in the prime ofmanhood,
at all events-I ought to have known better
than to have made the attempt. However,
| did not know better, and so laborionsly
climbed up the precipce, until found my
self on a narrow ledge where further prog
ress upward became impossible. To my
great annoyance found, too, that | could
not retrace my steps, since any attempt to
look down in the valley; which lay two
hundred feet below, made me excessively
giddy. At this distance of time | am will
ling to confess was Dire adfully frightened
as l thought on the probability Of my re-
naming a hopeless prisoner starving to
death in full sight of the hotel-which had
an excellent table de hOte,-and Of the rail
way station. Hope, which we are led to
believe springs eternal in the human breast,
fortunately inspired me with the happy
thonght of firing my revolver as signal of
distress. No sooner had I acted upon this
idea than the entire population of st. Jean
appeared to become simultaneously aware
of my situation, and flocked to the foot OF
the precipice to watch my anxiously ex-
pected fall. Owing either to their natural
stupidity, or to their reluctance, to spoil a
prospective tragedy, these people did moi
make the slightest effort to rescne me,
Finally, after they had waited two hours in
the vain hope that I would loose my foot
hold, they set up an idotic shout at the ap
pearance ola young man carrying coil ot
rope on his shoulder. Presently he disap
peared, followed by the greater part of the
crowd ; and / was about to resign mysel
to despair and an utterly hopeless attemp
to Chamber down the rock, when was de
lighted by the re-appearance of the young
man, who landed suddenly behind me
having been let down rope from the tol
of the precipice.


"Now, old boy, he remarked with indie
cent as familiarity, he unfastened the rop
from about his waist, let me Just faster
this around you, and you'll be all right il
couple of minutes. Tell them not to for
get me when you get to the top, for


havn't had my dinner yet


So saying he tied the rope unGer m
arms, shook it as a signal to those above, Ell
Year: 1870

must cty lite train me into country uses. have no
taste ior vigwsms, but all through the soft spring
end passionate summer eagerness for woods and
waters possesses me- just now am imprisoned In
Che loop Of tie editorial scissors, and am so base
that shall doubtless continue to be a bondsman all


he season. save when the Tribune lets me
out to do its journalistic warbling, keeping
string sbout me tnat / may not hy too far.
Hit should believe its vital element OF the success OF
Year: 1870

Therefore have taken care Of myself entirely for
the last six months. But have been away for the
Tribune three times, and though the paper pays my
travelling expenses and my board bill, stiil
had TO dress more than should ut home, and
I am forced TO buy many things which should
not otherwise. Moreover. ! was obliged to put
out all my sewing, because have not had time to do
II, and my clothes, and dressmskers, and seam
stresses bills this summer have been over two hun
dred dollars Then 1 took one Of my sisters, who
was not WE'LL to Saratoga, and that cost me almost


ATTY dollars, and pay the school bills OF the other
which ninety dollars quarter, and altogether
have exactly no money just now. or course, II l
were 10 ask MIR. Calhoun, who Is the best man In
the world, he would tell me to go, but know he
can't well afford to let Just now and don't
want TO break my resolve.


30 I shall have to wait TIL can hoard little, and
fear that will be too late TO Hnd you, shall not
go to shelburne II you not there, OF course. ]
hsve not much cared to 20 st all, except to you
only that I wanted 10 take mother, who has
never seen the White Mountains, whose health is
delicate. and who is OF growing old 1t will
be q bitter disappointment to me, on her account, n
/ cannot CO. You will be ut home, go that
snail see you In any event. But one thing will not
do is to "rustie In unpaid for silk" had the spec
tacle Of new dresses, and don't mean TO have an
Year: 1870

bilious, so expect soperinc Your last two letters
were forwarded me at Long Branch, but had no
time to answer them there, and came home only
last night You have been very good to take so much
trouble for me, and want to sec You. and thank
you with lips and eyes, and yet is quite misersoy
possible that may not be able to come at all. am
going to tell you ali my private affairs so you VIII
Year: 1870

that success is highe est
10 which we make our
way with pain and
toll. when you come
back we will have long
talks about this mat
ter and see II We can
not make our eager
ambition give place to
excellent doing.


I believe Stuart
might be induced to
place you on the stan.
They have absolutely
no lady at Winter Oar
Year: 1870


very well. Alas ! he ieft


for Kansas on Wednesday


and my right hand Is want
ing. So l must cen do the
next best thing. / cannot
at this moment toll
what, but my inspiration
will come in the course Of
the day. II always does.


/ never met Stuart but
once, whom he was very
courteous. He would not
remember me now. but n II
is the best thing for me to 60
and see him, I shall go. I
shall just tind out all his
ways from one or two Do
honliana WIN knoyx him I'm.
Year: 1870

need one. Some day, or rather some night,
shall tell you such story Of my
turbulent existence. would rather write
1t, but I shall never have time. Suppose write
my navel In letters 70 your How much We have
to say 10 each other that never shall utter ill
the leisure OF the New Jerusalem oilers opportunity


Ever, my darling yours, LU.
Year: 1870

leaf Is piled, but we
carried over the ghost
lest breeze from
Northern peak, or
Western lake or East-
em ocean. June In
the country, with a
wreath OF roses and
white hands scattering
dews, and June in
town, in the brassy


helmet OF August, with
Year: 1870

PURSUING HER FLYING HEART 10 manage them.
And have so many persons besides myself to con-
sider Ny heart has gone to you ever so many times
and shall follow In the body II It be possible.


And now TO leave this miserable ledger business for
something better. For myself have ayowed my
immediate future. All this fall and winter shall do
my speedy utmost TO make money. II is the ono
potent servant, the comforter, and consider, and
helper. In its uses mean, OF course, not in ITSELF
And you-I hope your desire and purpose for the
stage has not fnded nor been trampled out by hard
hoofs OF necessity. Have you had any encourage.
mentf I am very useless in that way, having no d.


rect theatrical influence, but I'll try to obtain som
hno,0 that you would succeed, and fully believe
Il TO be your best and noblest work. Nothing so
much as the stage needs good lives and good heads


know ] could help you in the direction OF your
wardrobe, but / feel there isn't much else can do.


However, my dear child, the helpers will come.
ofcourse know that the life Is by no means an easy
one know that counsel you TO discouragement
and toll and contact with people and sights
But n / had half the confidence in my powers
that have In yours. should have been on the sage
month ago. and know that should not have failed
think you have many gfts, your beautiful voice,
your changing color, your varying soulful face, your
earpestness and freshness OF nature, your love for
your art-and in your love for your art and your love
for your children you have also the highest incen.
tive. Dear child, wish i could make your path
straight and smooth to he highest success, but only
Year: 1870

we'll by
writing. ]
think you


are very
modest In


your own
estimation.
thinkyou
tcrhe bet
ter than
almost any
o n o j
know and
should you
give your
time tot, ]
ha We n @
doubt OF
Year: 1870

KETTLE. Our house is very pleasant,
~ you shall see when you como back. But
for this ignorant present could wish myself
with you, in the smallest farm house that
ever took root in cleR OF the hills For know,
q mountain nymph, that the weather Is terrific
Doors and windows swing wide, the generous palm
Year: 1870

and ask him to come and take luncheon with me- us
will most propitiato his lordship, My dear, this thing
is going TO be done. kHOtp IL can be, and mean 1t


shall. shall set about II to-day, and have progress
TO report when you come back. Mrs. Mowatt Is q
shining exception TO Mr.. stuart's theory. Mr. Van
denhoG is another. Charlotte Cushman went on
the stage to sing, not TO play. Madeline Henrques,
to her admirers, and Mrs. Jennings are two more
But it is for to establish precedents not to follow
them. What cid our fathers die for elsei


Actresses ore born, not made, and II most Of our
actors were trained for the stage It Is quite time we
had some who were not. We may hope for decency
II not for genius. Think OF that dreadful johnson
at Winter Garden as one OF the trained school Or
indeed, OF all Booths support for that matter
know that we can DO this thing. and we must or
course you can take a fegned for your country
engagement, and when you arc announced here they
can say "her first appearance at this theatre" 4"
l should do 1t by all means. or course 1t is no
precious reputation that Stuart wants. but only the
assurance that on the stage you will know your
right hand from your left II vexes me when he has
such materials in use that he should interpose OBJ.
iections to better, but Isuppose 1t is necessary.


Well, my darling there is more glory in plucking
bright honor from the pale-faced moon than In being
petted with sugar plums OF ease, isn't theref The
very effort viii make the fruit better worth Wen
see but don't have do ubt of tile end II s per.
severance and will that win in the end, and you have
talent for nv actresses as at present rated Your
letter has but Just come, and dashed of this sheet
that you might not be kept waiting I'll write again
when have news TO tell. l want to come to you
more than / can tell you. Iwdnt YOU, and am
Year: 1870

brief interim, will be with you on that good Fri
day. am the scrbbling sisyphea whose rock rolls
down faster than she can bring It up again. l fear
don't sing at the endless task like my antetype.
Ali we'll life is nothing but the use we make OF It,
and 1t is better to get false teeth for people who
need them than to gather apples of Olympus for ones
self. What will be your Salem addressf Come to
me As soon Of you are back, and let me know the
New York number. We must gather what gold we
can in town, II the mulleins and Aaron's rods did
have 70 fall into melancholy graves without the ben
edic,ion of my smile. You will be very good indeed
to let me read with you. shall enjoy 1t and profit
BY II immensely. My voice is penetrating when In
best condition. but strong only in the low notes. and
they are rusty now. What want is iullness Of tone,
and think can gain that by diligent work ] must
stop hope you can read this crooked scrawl'
Ever and always, my beloved, yours fully


Write often. Lo'
Year: 1870

Ing which i WRECKED IN pEkcHruL WATERS


have often felt 10 be unattainable. One has no


business not ito ido his peculiar work. ! shan al.


ways feel that was mine, and that wronged my


self In not doing H. But was helpless. swan


strong seas, and was wrecked In peaceful waters at


last But take care, my darling. that you do not make


the same mistake. know that you VIII be hap


pier woman, and therefore q better one, II you can


do the work which is In you.


When are you coming home We must see much


Of each other this winter. We cannot afford 10 miss


that, think. need you, ana lam sure you want


me. My dear, don't quite suppose shall be able


to set the world right but may do something to-


word keeping each other right. I get dreadfully


tired and discouraged and the mistakes OF my life


well nigh ovorwhem me at times and n can catch


somebody to preach to, always nnd myself wonder
fully improved in temper and chesrfuness. J per-
cevo that you have q beautiful patience which Dts
you to be a victim, and dare say shall mako you
one. On the other hand, when other people are
worn ont, possess the most indomitable patience
and hope, 80 may help you.


hope you will bring back health and strength
from those far hills, and whole harvest OF fresh
ness. To be used all winter need calls With tho
spirit OF prophecy strong upon me, foretell that
this winter will be crisis to us both, and hope
long OF good work In the right direction Lot
us weave our hopes about the coming months, and
cover them with sarlands OF peace. need that, o
so much.


must stop for the charming interruption OF cor


rectng endless proof This worthless letter must
go, because shall not have time to write another.
Der that whether am happy TO come or re-
main tere and await you,


am ever freely yours, LU q. C.
Did you ask me once what was my nsmet II Is the
pretty Italian name, Lucia but everybody mis-
pronounces IT, so 1 like the dlminuuye better.
Ploase use it.
Year: 1870

30 very busy that 1have not written much since you


went away. Besides my work for the Tribune, I do
certain class Of book reviews for the Independent,
and go about with hands very full that have sell