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Year: 1870

'Canst thou loose the bands of Orion ?'-JoB.


The three bright stars which constitute the
glrdle or band of Orion never change their
form they preserve the same relative position
to each other and to the rest of the constella-
tlons from year to year and from age to age.
They present precisely the same appearance
to us which they did to Job. No sooner does
the constellation arise above the horizon, how
ever long may have been the interval since we
last beheld it, than these three stars appear in
the old familiar position. They afford us one
OF the highest types of immutability in the
midst OF ceaseless changes. When heartsick
and weary OF the continual alterations we OBJ
serve IN this world, on whose most enduring
objects and affections is written the melancholy
doom, Passing away" it is comforting to
look up to that bright beacon In the heavens.
that remains unmoved amid all the restless sur
ges OF times great ocean. And yet, in the
profound rest of these stars there is ceaseless
motion; In their apparent stability and ever
lasting endurance there is constant change.
ln vast courses, with inconceivable velocity,
they are whirling round invisible centres, and
even passing into new collations. They ap-
pear to us motionless and changeless, because of
our great distance from them, just as the foam
Ing torrent that rushes down the hillside with
the speed of an arrow, and in the wild and
most vagrant courses, filling all the air with its
ceaseless shouts, appears from an opposite hill
frozen by the distance into silence and rest-a
motionless, changeless glazier on the mountain
side.
Year: 1870

HE BEAUTY OF PURITY. .-Goeth was in
company with a mother and daughter, when


the latter being reproved for something, burst
into tears. He said to the mother: ''How
beautiful your reproof made your daughter
The crimson hue and those silyery tears he
come her much better than any ornament of
gold pearls; those may be hung on the neck
OF any woman these are never seen unconnect-
ed with moral purity. A fullblown flower.
sprinkled with purest hue, is not so beautiful
as this child, blushlng beneath her parent q
displeasure, and shedding tears of sorrow for
her fault. A blush is a sign which nature urs
| dwell" "AN N'"o1
Year: 1870

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and eflectnal
for preserving the
hair. Faded or gray
hair as soon restored
TO ats original color
aciM the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thick
Year: 1870

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always. cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and deeayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it, II wanted
merely for
Year: 1870

me services in the churches OF the metropolis
were decidedly sensational yesterday, the absorbing
subject of the collapse OF the French empire AFFORD
ing q rich subject OF Illustration. Large crowds
oiled the sacred edlAces and listened to the utter.
ances OF their spiritual advisers with more than
usual attention. The day was most favorable for
the worshippers and the clergy, the sky being un-
clouded and serene. Besides the ordinary services
there was most imposing ceremony In Thompson
street, the occasion being the dedication OF new
house OF worship. This, together with the sermons
preached, will be found graphically described in the
following reports.
Year: 1870

Sermon BY Rev. r. OgilbS.


The eject OF tue return OF moderate weather In
swelling the attendance OF worsnippers at thu
various churches In tho city was noticeable yester
day at the morning service at Trinity church. almost
every seat having Its occupant. The sermon was
preached by Rev. DR.. Frederick Ugiiby, who took
for his text the following passages from the cpiste
OF ST. James:-"H any man among you seems to bc
religious and bridleth not his tongue but decelveth
MS own heart. this mans religion is vain Pure
religion and undefled before God and the
Father IL this--t0 visit the fatheriess and
widows in their afiiiction and 10 keep nim-
self unspotted from the word.' The greatest


DIVERSITY OF OPINION,


the reverend gentleman said, existed to the true
nature or religion, ana mems ears were assaiied
every side by the Giscordant din created by con-
tending polemics. Perhaps the origin and cause Of
these unceasng disputes was tnat men do not sub
init themselves numbly and implicitly to the true
guide Our knowledge OF heavenly truths must Of
necessity be imperfect In consequence OF our human
fraties but the practical lncnlcaiOnS OF religion
are plain and easily cOmprehended. Among the
directions gwen them for the guidance OF their lives
that contained in the passage he had quoted was
not the least important. ltinplies que 'ti0n. IL
asks is that religion which profess, upon which
my


HOPES OF ETERNAL SALVATION


depend, van2 VIII it stand the test OF the scrutiny
to which 1t Will be subjected by the all-searchn4 eye
OF God on the dread day or judgment! The text
tells what Is not religion and what s IL plainly
hints that the religion which Is too much given 10
professions is vain. Men who talk mucn about
their religion have generally very little religion 10
boast OF. True religion exhibits Itself much more
in acts than in words. rather In deeds OF goodness
and self-sacrl1ce than IN professions wnlcn Oiten
are as


HOLLOW AS THEY ARE RICH SOUNDING.


The concluding portion OF the text tells US what
religion pure and undefled is. We are told TO keep
ourselves unspotted from the world. God will look
to find in spirit OF charity and justice, without
which there Is no salvation. Let US therefore re-
solve to shun the strife OF men, to show the faith
that Is In US by good works rather than idle contr0-
versies, and we may rest assured that the God OF
goodness and mercy will not fail to grant In this
life that peace which passeth all understanding aud
glorious Immortality hereafter
Year: 1870

Celebration of High Mass-Father Ouvrcu,s
Exhortation to His Congregation Concern
Ing the European War-Iiis Faith In FRANCOIS
Success. .


High mass was celebrated In the basement OF the
above Fron0h church yesterday morning with all
the ponpVus ceremonial and ecldt peculiar to the
Year: 1870

For the French people, in the midst OF
their present calamities, and for the French
army, which under whatever leadership still ex-
hlbits on every field its historic heroism, there
is not never has been, never can be, any other
feeling in American hearts than one of
profound pity and admiration. The general
exultation over the progress of the war is an
exultaton not over the beaten French. but
over the ruined gambler who by heartless
butcheries made himself their Emperor. He
has been a perpetual disturber of the
peace since his accession He has
now forced war upon Prussia wantonly
and without even decent pretext. When be
falls, the war ought to end and, if the French
people are chastened rather than maddened by
adversely, it will. King William has no war
with France it is only with Napoleon,


1t is all very well for Napoleon to attribute
his ruin and the humiliation of France to the
imperfections of the French Commissariat.
The COmmissary of the French army, whoever
be may be, was certainly inefficient, but the
blunders of the French strategists, chief among
whom, as far as late operations were con-
cerned, was the Emperor himself, were more
glaring and terrible in their consequences.
The failure of the Commissary General may
have delayed NapOe0n's army on the
Saar and Rhine. 1t was his own ignorance of
war, or the Overweening confidence of his
Marshals, which led to the stretching of his
army along front of more than fifty miles,
inviting the attack which annihilated the
right wing at Worth and penned the left Up
IN Metz. There have been few campaigns
recorded in history in which the display of
generalship by the leaders has appeared in
such marked contrast to the valOr and endur-
ance OF the soldiers as this, which in fort
night destroyed the grand army of France,
and left the defense of the country to the
reserves and citizens.


The letter of King William in response to the
Pope was written, as it's text shows, after the
declaration OF war. 1t was transmitted with
out date; but the date of the Pope's letter
would indicate that the reply must have been
sent at least before the signal victories of the
russians on French soil. Whether, in the flush
Oh sudden and sweeping triumph, King William
can be equally magnanimous, remains to be
SEEN Now that the unprovoked war has
proved so costly to his people in blood and
treasure It Is not impossible that O demand
Tor reimbursement of expenses, if not also for
the restoration Of German territory, might be
insisted upon.


The close Of the second era of Napoleonism
is wonderfully like that of the first. The
Nephew, like the Uncle, has neglected the OPP
portun.y VI appealing to the charity of man-
Year: 1870

Attempts are in progress again to cOncen-
trate the public mind upon the Nathan muir
der, by reckless assertions that the "dOg" has
been identified and the assassin discovered.
1t is proper to state that the police have no
knowledge of these important facts, but on the
contrary, reluctantly admit that the murder is
as complete a mystery as ever. The investiga-
tion has not been abandoned but the hope of
a successful issue decreases with the lapse of
time. We very much fear that this tragedy is
to be another case in rebuttal of the old but
incorrect maxim that "murder will out"
Year: 1870

We will thank our friends who write us
complaining that they cannot buy TIE TRIB-
UNE to state what newsmen fail to keep a
supply. All dealers are increasing their orders
day by day, and we think they are generally
anxious to supply the demand; but there may
be cases where they prefer to supply some
other paper, and if there be we wish to know
it, that the proper remedy may be applied.
The better way, when possible, is to order
TIE TRIBUNE in advance, either of the near
est newsstand or direct from THE TRIBUNE
Office
Year: 1870

arms or other contraband of war without
lot or hinderance. If they get cap'uieu
on the high seas that is their own
not onTs During our war Great Britain
III "nId no,yder and arms TO the Rebels as well
90 to ma. and we never thought of complain
ing that the vessels containing these shipments
were not seized in British ports. Does the
Penguin carry such shipments, or is she
second Alabama2 On the answer to that
question rests the justification or disapproval
of the seizure. 1t need only be added that
the owners of the vessel protest, and promise
to prove that she is honestly going to Vera
Cruz.
Year: 1870

Now is the time, when our German citizens
meet together so frequently and enthusiast
cally, for German Repubicanism to make pro-
gress. The Germans have shown with what
energy they can work for their brethren in
the Fatherland; let them now thoroughly or
ganize and insist that their views and their
strength shall be adequately represented at
the Saratoga Convention in September. Weekly
meetings of the German Republican Commit
tee, constantly increasing in Importance, are
regularly held in this city, aud fall discus
sion of the platform to be upheld at the forth
coming Convention has already taken place
'rhe present is an oppOrtune time for our Ger
iaan population, by complete organization and
harmonious cooperation, to secure the repre-
sentation to which they are fairly entitled.
Year: 1870

The latest seizure of vessel alleged to be
Ntting out in the Cuban interest, which oc-
CURED ON Saturday evening last, must turn,
N its justification, wholly on the question
whether the Penguin is preparing to go to sea as
an armed vessel to make war ON the enemies
of Cuba, or bearing an armed and organized
expedition. If not the seizure under the
previous rulings of the Government, and under
Lie very specific statements of Cabinet Off
GERS, cannot be warranted. The Cubans have
z nsLt to ship in the Pengtiin any quantity of
Year: 1870

Cen Bazaine made a desperate effort on
Saturday, morning to cut his way
through the Prussian army already investing
Metz on the west. He was beaten back into
the interior works with severe loss Thus the
siege of Metz begins with victory for the
Pr1ssinnS
Year: 1870

A precious student Of astronomy Under
examination gave the following astonishing
answer to the question. ''What is the
Milky Way!" "The Milky way is a col
lection of white clouds in the sky, called
the trade winds, or the aurora borealis."
Year: 1870

In adlourning the sessions of the National
Union, | would advise you to select such
places and localities ss are weak and need
stimulating. There is no good reason why
the national union should adjourn to meet
where unions are popular. Too much con-
sideration cannot be given to this subject,
as the permanent success and progress of
our principles and influence depends very
much upon proper legislation in this particu-
Year: 1870

The following unions have during the
year informed me of difficulties existing in
their jurisdiction, in consequence Of their
demanding an advance Of wages, a reduction
Of the hours Of labor on Saturday, an effort
on the part of their employees to reduce the
wages or for the purpose Of endeavOring to
maintain their laws in reference to appren-
ficcs No. 8, Of New Jersey, April 9Th,
tor an advance of wages in which they were
successful /; No. 5, of New Jersey, May
10th, against a reduction Of wages in which
after short struggle they were successful


by the aid Of the following unions cheerfully
responding to the request Of the Nationa
Year: 1870

falseheod on the part of the guilty. We
| claim no such thing. The certificate was
! awarded to us because by law we are enti-
| tied to it. We claim that large majority


of legal voters cast their ballots for us,
giving us sovereign and indisputable title
to office. How are we met? They
whose clients have so much misrepresented
| us say that we have no right to scrutiriize
| the ballot, and that we have no right to
and constitutional votes. They urge
that the mysterious sanctity of the ballot
may not be invaded. Whether good OF
bad, the ballot system is not 80 detestable
and atrocious rs the argument Of the gem
tlemen on the other side indicates. The
assumption Of the eternal secrcsy Uf the


ballot is unfounded in the Constitution and
not in accordance with any recognized
definition of the word. No photographer
ascribes to the ballot absolute, temporary,
or eternal secresy. Whence; then, comes
this wondrous, uncomfortable secresy,
more omnipotent that the Constitution
itselfp 1t is q mere rhetorical figurement,
and theory of very modern invention, not


having tho sanction of single judicial deci-
sion. "


Is this to be the first court in this State or


on this continent, without any statute or
constitutional provision sustaining It, TO
canonize such doctrine? Will this Judge
ratfy this fraud, or shall we have full and
fair contest with view to installing the
constitutionally-elected officers? That Is
tho question plainly presented. No C0nsti-
tuition or statute of any State can be found
declaring that the manner in which a vote
is cast shall not be investigated. Secresy Ia
voting is only IN instrument to secure indie
pendence to the voter, and when that inde-
pendence has been called into play, and the
| excitement Of the election has subsidized, the
necessity for secresy, if it ever existed,
Is removed. But the fraudulent voter Is en-
titled to no such benefit even temporarily.
The question of the infallibility Of the
judges of election was then discussed at
length. The Legislature did not, and never
intended to, Confer such unbounded power
upon these petty functionaries as was


claimed by the other side. This is IN Issue
| of crime against the Constitution, and


crime claims the Constitution Us its protcc-
tor. Will this court accept the claim?
In conclusion, Mr.. Neeson said he cotia-
| dercd this question rs involving the purity


and sanctity Of suffrage in the State-tlle
very legitimacy and validity Of government


and unscrutinized, 4 reward Is to be offered


there is an end to all legitimate government
| in this Commonwealth. That such doe
trine can be sanctioned by this court we


can never believe; but If it is the doctrine


let us know it as soon as possible, that the
Legislature may take some steps TO bring
about different state of affairs. rss.B


The court then adjourned until II o'clock
| this morning, when Judge Ould will close
| the argument for the comPlainants.
Year: 1870

WHERE TO GET TIE MOST GOODS FOR THE
LEAST MONEY IS now D very important question.
II is easily answered In regard to the purchasing Of
your dry goods. The reputation OF LEVY BRO
TIERS store for selling dry goods at low prices 70
80 well established that II is useless for Us 10 say
anything In their behalf. We were shown several
orders that were received from the adjoining
States, which shows that the fame OF this esta-
blisLment Il not confined to this their native)
State alone. Customers will 20 where the most
goods can be had for the least money. So call on
LEVY BROTHERS when you wish TO make your


purchaSts.
Year: 1870

THE PREss-RE- UNION AT THE WHITE
SULPHUR.-EXtensive arrangements have
been going on in this city and Washington
for several days past for u grand press re-
union to take place at the White Sulphur
OH the 4th of July, and from every indica-
tion it will be u glorious affair. A party of
about twenty-five, composed of Washing
ton, New York, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and
Boston press men, will leave Washington on
y Si ap parry M ol eeh a or
meeting their Washington friends at Cor
louisville at noon that day. They will then
go to the White Sulphur, where they will
of course enjoy themselves as press men
know how.


There will be q meeting of the Press Club
| Mt the Wing Office this evening at 6 O'Clock.
Active and honorary members arc request
cd to attend in order to get their tickets.
Year: 1870

The Rice divorce suit for fraud In ago Is causing


great excitement in Boston. 1t should warn young
men not to marry In haste. Rice IS but twenty
two, his bride thirty-seven. he aWears thzs ahs
madc him believe she was but iis own axe, Y
Year: 1870

A man writes us from Onc.ofthc large
cities of the keystone State, to know il
he did right or wrong in refusing to
sing in church choir when the leader
thereof invited a negro to take seat
with the singers and help swell the mu-
sic with the aid of his voice. Our cor
respondent says he left, and concludes
his letter W tn the followine question:


did | commit an crror?" .


There is no particular right or wrong
about the matter. 1t was simply aques-
ton Of taste, like, or dislike. 1.-The wan
ted to occupy seat in the choir with
a negro, he could do so, providing the
negro was willing! If he wanted to
leave, that was also his privilege. All
efforts to associate blacks and whit &
together signally fail to make the blat k
man the equal Of the white. And so
the effort becomes but an attempt to
lower the white man to the scale Of the
negro, no matter VIII 'thcr the effort be
made by leaders OF church chors or
those who for time control legislation
Whether our correspondent did right
o: wrong is for him to decide. He Ger
tainly committed no error in doing as
he pleased. On the contrary, he show.
I'd himselfa man OF sense, spirit and
independence.
Year: 1870

Last evening man apparently ABOUT
ffty years of age. with the appearance OF
man of business, aud dressed in suit of
black, somewhat soiled and worn, entered
the Second Precinct station house. and
addressing Sergeant Lamphere, who
was in command, said, II would like
to be locked up" The sergeant inquired
what his name was, and he answered
James Milton" He did not know where he
was from or where he was going, and his


mind appeared to be wandering. He WAS
yiven a place to sleep, ard this morning,
after his nights rest, seemed more ration
al and told bis story. He said that before
the war he was IN business and was worth
a large sum: that he assisted a friend In
business, and by. .his failure lost all his
uroperty. Afterward, while visiting in
New Hampshire, he fell down upon the ice
aud injured the side of his head. and since
that time he has been q different man,
wandering hither and thither, selling his
clothes for sustenance, and in fact living a
life that seemed all vague and indiffer-
ent to him. He said that it panied him to
talk, and that it he had q week or two of
rest he thought that he could settle his
mind and stop wandering about so. His
last stopping place was Albany He had
no friends, aud asked to be sent to the
peor house, or somewhere. This morning
Justice Donohue sent him to the County
House, where he will be cared for. When
searched at the station house a jack knife
was found in his pocket; he had no money
or vafnabies. He told his story with
straightforwardpess and with evident truth.
His case is but another illustration Of the
uncertainty of life and fickleness of for
tune.
Year: 1870

s.PAy oE DIE l. would seem to be the
motto of Boston, physician, who was
visited, Sunday evening of last week. by
young man who had just been severely
cut N quarrel. After dressing thu wound
and naming his fee, he was told by his
patient that he could not pay him till
Monday, whereupon the physician cut the
stitches he had taken, and sent the young
nan away with his wound open and bleed
ir1o
Year: 1870

the men composing the other branches OF the army


They know that they march from secret ambush
or sudden attack an immense load OF responsibility Ia
taken from the minds Of their commanders for both
Themselves and those under their authority feel
certain that they will encounter no danger unwarned


will not be harassed by night attacks. or subject
10 sudden assaults from neghborng hut un-
perceived foe. Nor have the cavalry distinguished them
selves merely as (ldireurs, pioneers, and scouts. On
more than one occasion they have taken most impor
tant part in regular pitched battles and may be
said 20 have decided action. At Grayelotte the
airy held the enemy IN check until the infantry could
come up and sacrificed itself 70 gurate that series OF
brilliant successes which eliminated In Sedan. At the
battle near Artenay the cavalry division under Prince
Ahreeht virtually decided the fortune OF the day.
Coming INTO action In the nick OF time, they turned sta


onary battle into defeat and by casting themselves
boldly upon the encmys flank and rear, and opening fire
at the same time with their field batteries, threw them
into total confusion cut of their retreat upon Orleans
drove them 10 seek shelter in the villages and ~ give
themselves up in crowds IA prisoners OF war.