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Year: 1871

that he again became prominent on account OF
having abandoned his former position, and
having advised a new departure for the
Democracy based upon an acquiescence


in the results OF the war and in the reconstruction
legislation of Congress. This new policy found
favor with many of the Northern Democrats, who
eagerly desired to obtain control OF the Government


but it failed to receive the approval OF the unre-
pentent Rebels OF the South and mp to the present
time its only apparent effect has been to create
division In the Democratic ranks. Mr.. vallandg-
ham enjoyed an excellent reputation as a lawyer,
and he was undoubtedly man of fine abilities.
he was combination Of fanatic and politi-
clan, and some of his freaks can only be
accounted for on the supposttion that
his fanatcism got the better OF his Judgment. His
conduct in 1s63 far from aiding his friends in the
South or strengthening the Democracy in the
North, only served to consolidate the UHionists;
and his oanIshment, even-which, dispassionately
considered at this day, cannot but be considered
mistake on the part of the Government-fafled TO
Lake sufficient OF martyr of him to increase his
influence as political leader. He was too hot
headed and too free with his tongue to be an ef-
fective leader OF men; and although HIS undoubted
abilities qualified him to exercise much influence, It
cannot be doubted that during the past ten
years he did the Democratic party more injury by his
method of championing Its principles than many of


Its opponents have done by their attacks upon It II
Mr.. Valandigham had been cool-headed and cal
Oulauhe nali he nlgnt nave lnnicted dlsastrous
blow upon the Government by playing the part OF
martyr when he was sent over to the Rebels, but
80 far from having any tragic element about 1t, this
episode In his career had somewhat comical cast,
which prevented the victim from appearing in as
favorable a light before his fellow-countrymen as
he would have liked. Mr.. vallandgham's
''new departure" which recently threw nrebrand


nte the ranks OF the Democracy was rather an evil
dence OF his proclivities political trader than of
his abilities as q statesman Like many other Nerth-
ern Democrats, he signed for opportunity to have
hand in the management Of public affairs and in
the distribution OF patronage and he was ready to
accept all the so-caed unconstitutional acts of Con-
gress, II he could only place himself In position OF
power by doing so. rf ue.t
Year: 1871

To-day.


The following is the meteorological report of the
Signal Bureau OF the War Department for this
morning. all the observations being taken at 743
A. M, Philadelphia time. The barometrcal reports
are corrected or temperature and elevation The
velocity OF the wind is given in miles per hour,
and the force Is an approximate reduction to the
Beaufort scale:-
Year: 1871

1T is striking fact that the dying
never weep. The sobbing, the heart
breaking agony of the oircleo of friends
around the death-bed, call forth no re-
sponsive tears from the dying. Is it
because he is insensible, and stiff in the
chill Of dissolution? That cannot be, for
he asks for his father's hand, as if to
gain strength in the mortal struggle.
and on the breast of his mother, sister or
brother, is still conscious of Affection
Just before he expires he calls the loved
ones, and with quivering lips SAYS,
kiss mel showing that the love which
he has ever borne in his heart is still
fresh and warm. It must be because
the dying have reached a point too
deep for earthly sorrows, too transcend
ant for weeping-They are face to face
with higher and hOlier things, With the
Father in Heaven and his angels
There is no weeping in that blest abode
to which he is Fastening. = Exchange. Z
Year: 1871

following remarks to the LADIES pres


ent:


], for ono, would fail join the cadence


Of hammer-strokcs that should beat
swords into plowsharcs; and that this
eau not be, is not the fault Of Us men.


1t is your fault Wholly yours Only
by your command, or 10y your permis-
sion. can any contest take place among
us. And the real, final reason Tor all
the poverty, misery, and rage. Of battle
throughout Europe is simply that you
women, however good and religious,
however zeIf-sucrificing for those whom
YOU love and honor, are too selfish and
too thOughtless to take much pains for
any creature out Of your immediate cir
cles. You fancythat you are sorry for
the pains OF Others, Now, I just tell
you this; that if the usual course of war,
instead Of unrooiing peasants houses
and ravaging peasants fields, merely
broke china upon your own drawing
room tables, no war in civilized cOun-
tries would last week. l tell you
more, that at whatever moment you
choose to put period to war, you could
do il with less trouble than you take
any day to goout to dinner. You know
or at least You might know, if you
would think, that every battle you hear
of has made many orphans and widows.
We have none Of us heart enough truly
to mourn with these; but, at least, We
might put on the outer symbols Of
mourning with them. Let but every
Christian lady who has a conscience to-
ward God vow that she viii mourn, at
least outwardly, for Hiskilled creatures.
Your praying is useless, and your
church going mere mockery Of God, if
you have not plain obedience in you TO
your conscience. Let every lady in
the happy classes of civilized Europe
simply vow that, while any cruel war
she will wear bIack-a mute's
black with no jewel, no ornament, no
excuse for an invasion into prettiness: ]
tell you again, 10 war could last a
week.
Year: 1871

neither experiment resulted in quelling
the disturbances, which at last accounts
continued a source of great terror and
wonderment to the good people of
Wooster and the region round about.
Year: 1871

Probably there is not the remotest
corner or little inlet of the minute
blOod-vessels of the body that does
not feel some wavelet from the
great commissions produced by hearty
laughter shaking the central man.
The blood moves more Hvely-prob-
ably its chemical, electric or vital
condition is distinctly modifcd-it
conveys a different impression to all
the organs of the body, as it visits
them on that particular mystic jour
ney when the man is laughing, from
what it does at other times. And
thus it is that a good laugh length
ems mans life by conveying a dis
tinct and additional stimulus to the
vital forces. The time may come
when physicians, attending more
closely than they do now to the in
Vulnerable subtle influences which
the soul exerts upon its tenement of
clay, shall prescribe to a torpid pa
tient so many peals of laughter, to
be undergone at such and such a
time, just as they do now that more
Objectionable prescription-a pill, or
an electric or galvanic shock and
shall study the best and most ef-
fective method of producing the re-
quired effect in each patient.
Year: 1871

There is structure which every
body is building, young and old,
each one for himself. 1t is called
character, and every act of life is
a stone. If day by day we are care.
full to build our lives with pure, no.
BILE, upright deeds, at the end will
stand a fair temple, honored by God
and man. But, as one leak will
sink ship, and one flaw break a
chain, so one mean, dishonOrable,
untruthful act or word will forever
leave its impress and work its in.
fuence on our character. Then lei
the several deeds unite to form 9
day, and one by one the days grow
into noble years, and the years, as
they slowly pass, will rise at last q
beautiful edifce, enduring forever
to our praise.
Year: 1871

The efectual cure mainly depends OF
the determination of the sufferer to car
ry out the following rule: Keep the
teeth close together, and before attempt
ing to speak, inspire deeply; then give
time for quiet utteranee, and after very
slight practice the hesitation will be re-
lieved. No spasmodic action of the low
er jaw must be permitted to separate
the teeth when speaking. This plan reg
ulsrly carried out for six months, cured
me when twenty years old. was pain
fully bad, both to myself and others
Without a determination to follow ou
the plan, it is of no use attempting it,
Tex,
Year: 1871

The question of compulsory ed


ucation is coming up in a number
of the States. 1t already exists in


Massachusetts and Texas. The law
of the latter State oOmpeIs all young
persons between the ages of six and
eighteen to attend school four months
in the year. In some instances it
works rather hard. There are a
great many young wives in the
State under the stipulated age, some
with one or more children, who
have their household duties to at.
tend 10. To compel them to go to
school with their babes in their
arms, at the expense of their do
mestic affairs, is asking rather toe
much for the benefit of education
Year: 1871

What do great liars do when they die They lie
still.


Why are birds melancholy in the morning? Be-
cause th cir little Dils are alI over dew.


What is the difference between fisherman and a
lazy school boyl One bats his hook and the other
hates his book.


What trade affords support to the greatest number
Of the population? The balusrrads.


Why is a woman tying her corset like q man
drinking to drown oars7 Because in sO-laciBg be :.
self she becomes tight.
Year: 1871

Good manners are not learned from
arbitrary teaching so much as acquired
from habit. They grow upon Us by use.
We nrust be courteous, agreeable, civil,
kind, gentlemanly and womanly at
home. lnd then it will soon become 8
kind of second nature to be so every'
where. A course, rough nature at home
begets a habit Of roughness which we
cannot lay of, if we try, when we 90
among strangers. The most agreeable
D eople We have ever met in company are
those who are perfectly agreeable at
home. Ho.ue is the school fer all the best
things, especially good manners.
Year: 1871

Soluble glass is now used in pol
ishing floors, after the fashion of
wax as formerly employed. The
floor having been thoroughly clean
ed, the cracks are filled up with a
cement OF water-glass and powdered
chalk or gypsum, and water-glass
OF go to IS degrees, Of the thickness
of syrup, is applied with a stiff
brush. The desired polish is OBJ
tanned by giving additional coats,
and in the second coat any color
preferred may be impaired.
Year: 1871

Fashion Notes.


The chignon's reign is ended.


Turban hats are more in vogue
than ever.


Trimming on the front of dresses
is revived.
! Bonnet strings are wider and very
much longer.


Catelaine braids will not be worn
much longer.


Little soap locks on the side of the
face are out of date.


Sack Overcoats with capes will be
the style for boys.


The plated Garibaldi waists con-
tinue to grow in favor.


The position, variousIy modified,
retains its popularity.
] Double and single round capes are
to be worn for early fall.
Vests are still in vogue, either
real or simulated by the trimming.
j The hair on the temples continues
to be worn high and smooth.


Frizettes and short curls on the
forehead are more popular than ever.


Plated and twisted coronets OF
hair are to supersede the POmpadour
roll.


Shoulder seams are still high and
short, following the line of the
shoulders.


Not much change in bOnnets, but
they are larger and more cottage
shaped.


Felt bOnnets are to be worn for
weather suits by those who do not
like hats.


The short skirt for walking cos
tune is still to be retained by sgnsi-
BILE women.


Aprons to overskirts are much
wider, and the side loopings are
drawn very far back.


The general effect in the new style
of hair dressing is Grecian, but as
rough and frowsy as ever.


Two long curls on each side are to
take the place of the cErls at the
back that have been worn so long.


Demi trains are to be adjusted for
street wear by means Of tapes to
loop them up to the waist at the
back seams.


Deep founces are more in favor
than narrow ones. When both are
used in combination the narrow one
is underneath.


The style of arranging the back
hair for the next season will be a
French twist surrounded by a twist
ed coil or heavy braid.


The double cape of bright Scotch
plaid is a very fashionable and styl-
ish street garment for young girls
from ten to fifteen.
Year: 1871

After the adjournment of the two
political conventions in Ohio it was


very apparent that, assuming
equal efforts on both sides, the Re.
publieans would succeed by a hand.
some majority, probably much great
er than they have had for several
years. But what happened since
has made the matter much more
certain. The New York riots are
recognized as one Of the conse-
quenees of Democratic government
in New York. The enormous cor
ruptiOns of New York City govern
ment, just revealed, have struck all
right minded men with astonish-
ment, and, with still more astonish-
ment, that the Democrats in power
do not attempt to correct them
There they are in unresisted power,
and the city of New York fairly
reeks with the stencil of corruption;
and yet no man in power attempts
any remedy, and no man of the
Democratic party has the moral
courage to denounce it! What is
the conclusion? That the Demo-
cratic party OF New York mas lost
its moral sense; and, if SO, what
right have we to suppose it will be
any better here if any accident
should put it in power in the ma
tion? With these grand exhibitions
of the riot and corruption in New
York - demonstrating its moral
incapacity there, what does it pre-
sent here? It presents a new de-
parture," but the new departure is
not accepted by a large part of the
party, and is denounced by thous-
ands as a mere desertiOn of princi-
ciple; and 80 it must be regarded,
if there was any priciple to de-
sert.-I Cincinnati Gazette.
Year: 1871

THE CRUST OF THE EARTH. If we
bury a thermometer fifty feet below
the surface of the earth the mercury
will remain at the same point the
year round, in winter and in summer,
showing that the influence of the sun
does not reach below that depth. If
we carry the thermometer fifty feet
lower, the mercury will rise one de-
gree, and will rise in the same ratio
for every fifty feet we go down. It
can be easily calculated at what depth
all known substances will melt. This
would not exceed fifty miles. 1t will
be thus seen that the crust-or solid
part-of the earth is exceedingly thin,
in proportion to the diameter; not so
thick as an egg-shell, in proportion to
the size of the egg, With a crust so
thin, constantly cooling, and prOduc-
ing a pressure upon the internal mas
ses, it is not strange that the bed of the
ocean should be elevated in a single
day, and whole cities have been sunk
in the same space Of time. The side
of volcanic mountain once broke
away, and the Iivid masses flowed
out, forming a river twelve miles
wide, which in it, course, melted
down six hills 600 feet high, filling up
valleys 600 feet deep, and spreading
over a surface !, 100 square miles.
Year: 1871

The late Col. Sam Colt, patentee Oi
Colts pistol, was himself a practical
mechanic. BY his will he left to his
nephew an immense fortune. At the
time of Colts death the nephew was
learning his trade of a machinist in
his uncle's shop, working diligently in
his overalls by day, subject to the same
rules as other apprentices. On his
uncle's death he became a millionaire;
but choosing n guardian to manage
his property, he continued at his labor
and served bis apprenticeship. Now,
as he walks the rooms of his fine
house, or drives his handsome and
costly team, he has u consciousness
that if his riches take to themselves
wings and fly away, he is furnished
with the means of getting an honest
livelihood, and make a fortune fol
himself.
Year: 1871

THE WIFE.-No man ever prospered
in the world without the cooperation
of his wife. If she unites in mutual
endeavors, or rewards his labors with
an endearing smile, with what conf
dence will he resort TO his merchan iise
or his farm, fly over the land, sail up
on the seas, meet difficulty and en-
counter danger, if he knows that he is
not spending his strength in vain, but
that his labor will be rewarded by the
sweets of home Solicitude and dis
appointment enter into the history OF
every mans life; and he is but half
provided for his voyage who finds but
an associate for happy hours, while
for months Of darkness and distress no
symyathizing partner is prepared.
Year: 1871

Eco EATING HPNs.-A writer in the
Journal OF Horticulture recommends
any one who Is troubled with hens cat
ing their eggs, to break an egg and dust
The contents nicely with fine Cay enne
pepper, afterwards turning the egg
round so as get the pepper below the
yolk, IL possible, and leave the egg in
the offenders nest. Or, 81 he catches
her in the act OF eating an egg, let him
drive her away quietly and place pepper
in the remainder of the egg, endeayor
Ing as stated above, to get the pepper
underneath. lie will soon see her run
ming furiously about with distended
beak. II one dose is not sufficient, adj
minister another a little stronger; but
one dose has proved perfect cure
Year: 1871

Reflect that u sound mind and body arc tho
most necessary requisites ~ promote cpnAu1lai
huppiness, Indeed without these the journey
through life becomes Il weary pilgrimage mo
prospect hourly durkcns to the view, the mlE6
becomes shadowcd with despair, and tiled with
the me ancholy reflection that the happiness OF
suothe IS blighted with our own.
Year: 1871

AN ACT TO DETERMINE THE DAY OF


ELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND


ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF


CHARLESTON.


SECTION l. Be 1t enacted by the
Senate aad House of Representatives
Of tie State Of South Carolina, nooo
met and s ting in General assembly,
and by the authority Of the same,
That so much Of the charter Of
the City Of Charleston, and the
amendments thereto, as determines
the day Of election, be, and the
same is hereby, amended so rs to
fix the day of election Of Mayor
and Aldermen for tae said City Of
Charleston, on the first Wednes-
day of August, eighteen hundred
and scventy.one, (l871,) and on
the first Wednesday Of the same
month in each alternate year
thereafter Proridcd, That the
present Mayor and Aldermen shall
continue in Office until the day
fixed by the charter Of the City of
Charleston for the qualification OF
their successors.
Year: 1871

AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT ENTl-


TIED AN ACT TO DEFINE THE


CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OF TRIAL


JUSTICES" APPROVED MARCH !,


1870.


SECTION /. Be it enacted by tie
Senate and H1usg Of Representatives,
of the State Of S0uth CHrotinn, no~
met and sitting IN General assembly,
and By the auttority Of tie same.
Whenever a trial justice or justice
of the peace shall issue a warrant
for the arrest Of any person
charged with offence above the
grade of misdcmeanor, Sach trial
Justice or justice Of the peace shall
be authorized to select any citizen
or citizens Of the county to exc
cute the same, upon his endorse
ment upon the said warrant that.
in his Judgment, the. selection Of
sach person or persons will DO
conducive to the certain and speedy
execution Of the said warrant;
and the person or persons SO Sc
Ieclcd shall have I'll the powers
now. or hereafter, conferred by
law upon any constable within
this State.
Year: 1871

s A MORMON Moscow.-George @.
Cannon, one of the Mormon apostles
and the probable successor of Brigham
Young, said two years ago, that If the
Mormons were ever interfered with on
the part of the United States, they
would lay their lands, and city, and
fertile valleys to waste; that they
would burn and destroy all their
houses, property and improvements,
and make a bonfire of all the personal
effects they could not carry away ith
them. Indeed, he said, they wodld
leave Utah a more inhospitable desert
than it was when they settled it. This,
he said, was. an arrangement seriously
and earnestly determined upon, and
that It would be carried out with the
same faith and courage that they had
shown in previous conflicts.
Year: 1871

/ do not think, however that he is
entirely loyal to his master, the Sultan.
Indeed, suspicious of the Khedive are
constantly entertained at Constanti-i
nople. But in my conversation with
the Viceroy not a word of disrespect
for the Sultan's lauthority was uttered
by him; and 1 think while he labors
incessantly to develope, strengthen and
fortify Egypt, he cautiously avoids all
danger of q collision with the Sultan.
You may not be unaware that by law
of the Turkish Empire deceased ruler
is succeeded, not by his Oldest son, but
by his brother. Lately the Sultan and
the Khedive by which this law was
changed to that of primogeniture, and
the Khedive's eldest son, whom saw,
and who is a young man of much
promise, Is now recognized throughout
Egypt as the heir apparent. People in
Turkey who will talk politics, ike
other people, whether they understand
them or not, maliciously say that the
Khedive persevres In his loyalty to
the Sultan for the purpose of prevent
ing the repeal of that law. 40 'oi -
Year: 1871

1t is related that the wife Of n
prominent colored legislator called
at the White House not long since.
accompanied by her husband, and
that President Grant, after paying
her distinguished attention, re-
marked: II am glad. MADAM, that
You have found your way here, and
now let rs see more Of you" Look
ing at the fashionably dressed ladies
that surrounded her, she answered,
You shall, sir. for l am going to
have my dresses cut low in the
neck"
Year: 1871

A person who is sick enough for
night watchers needs rest aud quiet
and all the undisturbed reposc he can
get. If one or more are in the room


reading, talking, or whispering, as is
often the case, this is impossible.
There should be no light burning in
the room unless It be very dim one,
so placed as to be out of sight of the
patient Kerosene oil should never
be used in a sick-room. Phe attend
ant should quietly sit or lie in the
same room, or, what is usually better,
in an adjoining room, So as to be with
in call if anything is wanted. In ex.
treme cases, the attendent can fire.
quently step quietly to the bedside to
see if the patient is doing well. but
all noise and light should be carefully
excluded. 1t is a common practice to
waken patients occasionally for fear
they will sleep to soundly. This should
in no case be done. Sleep is one Of
the greatest needs OF the sick, and
there is no danger Of their getting too
much of it. The air in the room
should be kept pure and sweet by
ventilation.-[ Herald OF
Health.
Year: 1871

The experience of the most success
full business men supplies. but one an
swer to this question, and that is Con-
stantly. Notoriety is condition of sac
cess in all emplOyments which demand the
support Of the public; and there is no
way in which this notoriety can be
so surely gained as by advertising
When the blood in the human Oody is
sluggish, brisk exercise is resorted to.
to quicken it, When the public appe-
tite for your wares is dull, stimulate it
by a recital of their flavor and richness.
A man may be made hungry by hear
ing an eloquent description pf good
things" which a moment before he had
not wish for. Moreover, the funda-
mental principles of keeping your name
and your business before the people
have special force in dull seasons.
When trade is brisk, advertise. In the
oil regions, when a new we'll is dis
charging a comparatively liberal stream
the owners bore int it and double the
oleaginous volume. So when custom
ers are coming in crowds, bore into
them with advertisements, and you will
treble their numbers.