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Year: 1871

TmE MINISTER'S WoEK AND PAY.-
The CLERGY are the worst paid body Of
laborers in the country. They work
with ability and zeal. They are cducat-
ed, sensitive men, often carefully nurtur-
cd, and they are expected 10 BE every
body's servant, to hold their time and
talents ut the call OF all the whimsical
old women OF the parish and Of the Sc
lcctmcn Of the town. They are to preach
twice or thrice on Sunday, to lecture and
cxpound during the week, to make paro-
chial calls in sun or storm, 10 visit tie
of a throng, and always in every sermon
to be fresh and bright, and always ready
to do any public service that may be ask
ed. OF course the clergyman must be
chairman of the school committee, and Il
director of the town library, and rrcsi-
dent of charitable socic,ic,.. lie cannot
give Il great deal of money for cducation-
al and charitable and aesthetic purposes
not very great dcal-bnt lie can al
ways give time, he can always make a


speech, and draw the resolutions, and di-
rect generally. He Is, in fact, the town
pound TO which everybody may commit
the truant lanc:cs that nobody else will
tolerate upon the pastures and lawns of
his attention. lie is the town pump at
which everybody may ill himself with
advice. lie is the town bell to summon
everybody TO every common enterprise


! IIc is the town beast Of burden to carry
cvcrybody's pack. With all tIis he
must have a neat and pretty house, and
comcly and attractive wife, who must
be always ready and well dressed in the
parlor, although she cannot afford to hire
sufficient "help." And the good mans
children must be well behaved and prop
eriY clad, and his house be a kind of ho-
tel for the travelling brethren. or fcourse
he must he scholar and familiar with
current literature, and he may Justly be
expected to fit half dozen boys for col.
lege every year, These are but illus'ra-
tions of the functions he is to fulfill, and
Year: 1871

Dear Young Men -


AS write these lines to you, an
sitting on round, bare stool. Neal
me is little stand, on which is lying &
piece of dry bread, the remains of my
supper. Above, below, behind, and on
each side of me, are Thick cold granite
walls. In front is little, narrow,
chccrless cell. Oh, it Is a dreary, drca-
ry life, young men, and but for the kind
ness Of our beloved Warden, who is al
ways doing something to enlightcn cur
heavy burden, our lot, indeed, would be
almost uncomfortable. Some of you may
say, you should have thought of that
before; there is no need Of any body GO
ing 10 prison; why did yon 90! | an
swer by telling you. You who visit
those hellish dens where rum is sold, and
drink that which steals away your
brains, that which robs men of every
thing within them that is good and no.
ble, and fills them with everything devil
ish and debasing, you are coming here
too. You may laugh at that, possibly :;
but young man, that is what brought me
here.


Nearly six hundred men are confined
within these walls, and a great many of
them were, few years ago, just as re-
spectacle and just as much thought of as
you are now; but they commenced TO
drink Intoxicating liquors, and here they
are. They are arriving here every week,
and if something is not done TO annihil-
ate the cursed traffic in this internal poi
son, they will continue to come.


Sometimes | hear a party Of young
fellows singing as they pass the prison OF
an evening, and very often | can tell by
the sound of their voices that they are
partly intoxicated. You may think Il
convict cannot have much feeling. Per
haps not, but when ! hear thl~e gay
young men singing their drunken songs
1t sends Il pain directly 10 my otherwise
aching Heart, and rs | turn away from
my cell door, the only thought that
comes to Inc iS-a few more victims,
candidates for a prison.


Oh. that ! could write something TO
warn You from the path that have trod.
\ on may now be sailing with wind and
tide, and everything may indicate Il
pleasant and pro,pcrou, voyage but this
great pile OF rocks and iron Is right in
your course, you are Stcarin4 straight for
it and ii YOU do not put about in time. you
will surely strike: and then--you will
understand more fully the feeling of him
WHO sends thi- note of warning.


PRISONER.
Year: 1871

tell you God is good, as well as just,
And some few flowers in every heart are sown,
Their black and crumpled leaves show but as


DUST


Sometimes in the hard soil-sometimes DER


grown


With wild, unfriendly weeds they hidden lie
From the warm sunshine. but they do not die.
Pressed from natural quickening by the might
OF sin, or circumstance, through the evil days.
They find their way at last into the light,
Weakly and pale, giving their little praise
Making the garden of the Lord complete.
Alice Garu
Year: 1871

MILD persuasion is the only means OF
reaching mans inner self. Rouno
came the north wind and swept down
upon the rosebud, sayin, Give me a
kiss But the rosebud answered MOI
Round came the east wind and swept
down upon the rosebud, saying, Give
me a kiss But the rosebud answered
Nor Then came the south wind, blow
ing mildly and lovingly, and the rose
bud kissed it.n-Bsecher.
Year: 1871

1.-THE MICROSCOPE" a monthly Journal of in
formation for the people-the mystery of nature
information on & the yonders der OF
year This Journal will be FREE for one year to
any purchasing Craig Mcroscope at the regular


For Sample copy and beautifully illustrated and
descriptive circulars and eight pages OF OF
Craig Microscope, send three cents for postage to
Year: 1871

Unfair-That the people who live on
Church Hill should be forced to pay water
tax and not receive quid pro quo.


The fact is, private hydrants do not respond
to the demand for that much wanted culinary
fuid (water) in that locality, except before the
bewitching hour of s A. M. and after G p. M.
In the more humble and lowly portion of the
city we can readily understand how the want
Of water would not be considered grievance,
key" is unknown to the Oldest inhabitani, the
sparse supply at such unreasonable hours is
serious matter, and should demand the atten-
ton of our liberal Council, who are ever ready
to spend thousands of the public money in full
6lment OF their political whims, or even less
worthy ones, while they neglect to secure the
aforesaid people legal right. Let this long
neglected matter receive attention, in order,
not only that justice may be done, but that the
city be spared the expense of an expensive suit,
for the Hill means to have water, If it pays for
it; If no water, then no pay.
Year: 1871

THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
We print to-day the National Republ-
can platform, and commend it to the care
full study Of our readers.


1t is the authorized exposition OF the
National party as made by its regularly
constituted convention in 1868, and which
General Grant adopted when he accepted
the nomination for the Presidency. BY it
we are to test the conduct of the admins
tration and of Congress, and we may justly
demand of both fealty to the faith which
they have professed.


1t is well for parties, as for individuals,
to 60 back now and then to fundamental
principles and take new departure, as the
engineer refers to his base, lest the steady
increment ofsome slight error should spoil
the result In the practical working of a
government, where complicated and op-
posing interests are to be harmonizad, in
personal and party strifes, great principles
are liable to be forgotten. Intent upon
means and measures, the great ends are
often obscured and sacrificed. In stormy
controversy about the way of doing it, the
thing we set out to do passes out OF sight.
So the ship drifts on the waters, or is
driven before the gale, and needs faith
full captain to take new reckoning, and
bring her once more to obey her compass
and her helm.


We ask all candid men to read our
platform. It will stir up "pure minds by
way of remembrance to new zeal in the
good cause. 1t will recall the erring to
duty and enable all to be more just IN
their Judgments of each others consistency
and fidelity to the party. We think that
upon the whole it will appear that the
Republican party has been faithful to its
professions, and that it is worthy Of the
confidence and support Of all loyal men.


1t has been true to its promises, to pre-
serve the public credit as well as to tighten
the burden Of taxation upon the people.
1t has protected alike foreign and native
born, black and white, and has dealt more
generously even than its platform required
with the rebel States. 1t has demanded
from foreign powers just recognition OF
our rights, but with dignity aud in spirit
of Cancellation. Mistakes it has made,
and much is still to be done to complete its
high mission Of good but underlying all
the petty strifes, jealousies and differences
of its leaders, its heart is sound and true.
Reused from momentary forgetfulness by
the exultation of its foes, it will gird its
loins for the great struggle which is to
come, and move grandly forward to incar-
nate its maxims in laws and institutions,
whose benifcent influence shall be felt
through all time.


Let our candid opponents read this plat
form and tell us wherein it is wrong or un-
lust. Let them show us wherein the Re-
publican party has been unfaithful to it.
We will unite earnestly with all good men
to correct party errors, whether OF profess.
sion or practice. We have one common
interest whatever our party affiliations.
The mass of us expect no office, but must
take our chances in the general veal or
woe. We have no interest in being wrong.
Why can we not, then, accord honesty OF
purpose and do justice to each other, dis
cussing calmly all questions which relate
to our common interest as citizens and as
men. i5a
Year: 1871

WOMAN AND HER CHARMS-Do your wlfe or
daughter ever call on you for money to buy new
dress or bonnets You supply their wants with
pleasure, of course. But now they are sickIy--iee-
BILE and emaciated, and are always grunting and
planning when you go home. Now gladden. their
hearts by sending to the drug store and procuring
bottle OF English Femae Bitters, which will soon
restore them to health. s3s
Year: 1871

The Alexandria Gazette, one of the most
enterprising and public-spirited Of our ex-
changes, is laboring zealously to encourage
immigration. We clip the following from
it's last issue
Year: 1871

LAST APPEARANCE OF THE BELL RINGERS.
The Berger troupe of Bcll-Ringers close
their most successful and pleasing engage
ment in Richmond tonight. They will
leave behind them many warm friends and
delighted admirers, who will look with no
little anxiety for the return of the troupe
without the loss of any of its valuable men,
bers. Those of our people who have not
yet witnessed their delightful entertainment
have two more opportunities to do so-this
afternoon and tonight. The matinee this
afternoon will be for the special benefit OF
ladies and children, and the house ought to
be crowded. Any lady or child may attend
without fear OF offended morals or taste,
and will 90 away more than pleased. We
nrc requested to say that reserved seats may
be secured at West & Johnston's.
Year: 1871

The SKATING CARNIvAL.-The bad wealth
er seriously intcrtcred with the attendance
nj the Carnival" last night, but notwith-
standing this there was goodly number of
masked skaters and fine array of spec
tators, and neither went away disappointed.
The sport was rich, and it was the general
wish that there should be another such en-
tertainment when the weather is fair.
Year: 1871

ANUNEWS MAD


because could not give him the money,
and authorized me to have it collected, and
he to pay the sum OF 800 for the collection
oil the same. l gave the matter into the
hands of Craddock g. Parker, with Ger.
titicate written by Mr.. Andrews in the
House Of Delegates, at his seat, the word
ing Of which corresponds with the wording
Of the letter published in the Dispatch o.
yesterday. Judge Morton had nothing tc
do with the matter, though it was addressed
to him, as l wished to ask his advice as tc
whether / could
Year: 1871

it in the presence Of Capt. Parker.
Q. After Mr.. A. had voted for this bill,
did he ever make any demand upon you for
the money promised for his vote! a. he
several times told me if the money was not


forthcoming that day he would introduce i
resolution III the House
Year: 1871

A New York dispatch to the st. Louis
Republican says:


Beecher paid his compliments to Tam
many tonight before an immense congre-
CATION at Plymouth church. He attributed
the corruptiOns not SO much to the bad
characters OF the men, as to the debased
state Of society. The sin of slavery first.
the hOrrid war next, and its extraordinary
expense, had made these men protligate.
They were not Outcasts, but children OF the
society we live in. The remedy for the evil
was not to hang these men, but to be better
men ourselves and bring about a better
state of affairs all around us: cease to be
cheats in business, stop lying and be better
men: He feared not that the country
would suffer by this England had paesed
through just such times and come out un-
scathed. He was convinced that our chill
dren would yet see an honest government
in the city of New York.
Year: 1871

THE hotel in Chetopa, Kansas, is
tie mporarily closed on account of lit
tie difficulty between the cook and the
proprietor, which was settled with
pistol, The proprietor is in his grave
and the cook is in Jail.
Year: 1871

AS a general rule, the best place for
a young man to Begin life is right


where he is. He need not 90 hun


dred, or three hundred, or a thousand


miles away from home to try the world,


that particular spot he lives in is


world, and just as good place 70 try
as some other particular spot three


hundred miles off. In the Eastern


States, where society is settled, and


things change but little, where busi-


ness is held iu fixed channel, aud GER


tain families are supposed to have pre-


scriptive right to do everything that is
done, there is not much inducement


tor young man to remain NJ home,
unless he possesses the genius and en-
terprise to break through the tradi-
tions and regulations that hamper him,


but no such condition of things exists
out West; here everything is new,
fresh and plalic; and a young man
may do his part in moulding things to
his purposes. 1t is very common
mistake for youngsters who have not
yet butted their tender heads against
the bare angles of the world, to imag-
iue that they possess superior talent,
if they only had an opportunity TO ex-
hibit it; if they live on farm,there is
no chance there TO show their genius
il they live in country town, IL is en-
tirely too small to spread their wings
in. They yearn for a great city where
talents are appreciated and imagine
that there is the field for them to rise
to eminence and wealth, and yet they
had better stay right where they are,
and make their beginning in the local.
ity where they were raised. If they
really possess genius, or special apti-
tudes, they may first develop them,
and test the metal they are made of,
in the limited sphere of their native
place, and ii the experiment proves
afterwards transfer them
to a wider sphere of aotion. Thou
sands of young men who go to great
cities to try the world, find the world
in such cities too much for them, and
learn too late, that It would have been
better for them to make their trial IN
an humber and safer sphsrN.
Year: 1871




Few people have any idea through
what number of hands their pocket
knives have passed in the process OF
manufacture. A bar of steel destined
to furnish a number of blades is heat
ed to redness. A length is cut off, and
The forger speedily "moods" this
that is, shapes it roughly into the form
of a pocket knife blade. Another
heating is then required to fit the end
for being fashioned into the tang, and
yet another before it can undergo the
further operation of smithing," the
last stage OF which is the stamping of
the mark of the thumb nail to facili-
tate opening. The tang is then ground
and the blade marked with the name
of the firm. The slight bulge on the
reverse side caused by this operation
is removed by fire or the grinastone.
The blade is then hardened by heating
it to redness and then plunging it into
water up to the tang. The tempering
process follows next, the blush yellow
tint being considered as indicating
that the proper degree of heat at which
to immerse the blade once more in
cold water has been attained. After
this the various kinds of blades are
in the warehouse, and un-
dergo sundry grinding operations to
fit them tor being HATED. Twelve
distinct processes have by this time
been gone through, and many moro
are necessary before the knife is COM
pletely finished, although the number
of hands through which it has now to
pass depends in great measure or
the finish to be given to the handle,
according to the quality of the blades
with which it is fitted, and the price
which the competed article is intend
ed to realize.
Year: 1871

In this country where shingle is the
prevailing roof, at least in the rural
districts, simple method of rendering
them impervious to fire ought to be
acceptable to every owner of q roof so
covered. Even in the hearts of old
cities, many old houses offer these al
most tinder-like roofs TO the flames
and cinders whenever a coDfagration
occurs in the neighborhood. It is
therefore important to know that
wash composed of lime, salt, and fine
sand or wood ashes, put on in the or
dinary way of whitewash, renders the
roof tiity-fold more safe against fire
from falling cinders, of fire in the vi
cinity. 1t pays the expenses a hun
dred fold in its preserving influence
against the effect of weather; the old
er and more weather beaten the more
benefit derived Such shingles are
generally more or less warped, rough
or cracked. The application of wash,
by wetting the upper surface, restores
them to their original or first form,
thereby closing the space between the
shingles; and the lime and sand, by
filling the cracks, prevents its warping.
By the addition of small quantity of
lampblack, the wash may be made of
the same color as old shingles. and
thus the offensive glare of white
washed rovf may be avoided.
Year: 1871

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Brink WARMERS VINUM VITE, or WINE OF LIFE, is free from any poisonous drugs impurities, being prepared for those who require stimulant It is

 splendid appetizer and tonic, ana the finest thing most pleasant and delicious article eyer offered to the pubic, far superior to brandy whiskey, wine, btters, or any other article. It is more healthy, and cheaper. Both male or female, young or old, can take the Wine of Life & It is in fact fact lie and free flow of lively spirits will do well to take the Wine of Life. It is different from anything ever before in use. It is sold by all druggists. Price $1, in quart bottles .f
Year: 1871

You've men, if you would have the re-
spect and esteem of all whose respect is
worth having-if you would wish an
honorable popularity among your ac-
quaintances. you must avoid foul Ian
guage, swearing and drinking; you must
be fair and open in all your acts; you
must be cheerful and pleasant to ALL the
rich and the poor alike; you must not
put on a sad face, and thus become STUN
bling blocks to others. Look up, not
down, and let there be bright warmth
in your smile that shall draw the sadness
out of other faces We are here to help
each other. The good Lord expects some
return for the talents he has left in our
keeping. We must not think too much
of our own disappointments or trials. If
we try to do our best the Lord will GER
taiuly help US out Of them. Let not re.
verses sour your dispositions, but try to
look for the bright side, Of everything.
and by so doing you will find strength
that you knew notof. 5fh'
Year: 1871

The N. Y. Post last week has an edi
torial article telling this strange story -


Not may days ago there was fashiona-
BILE marriage in one of our uptown church
es. The bridegroom was remarkable
handsome man, OF nearly thirty years Of
age, well known in what is called fash


ionable society as an agreeable, liberal
bachelor and ladies man." The bride
was lovly girl, belonging to one of our
best known families, and esteemed for
her character as much as admired for her
beauty. si -...s ....t., a... a-


The friends of both we're present; and
nothing surprising occurred at the cere-
mony, save that all present remarked
upon the appearance of the bridegroom.
lie was apparently so oppressed by some
great sorrow or anxiety that he could not
smile nor command cheerful word. '


The pair had spent but few days to-
gether, when the husband, after an inter-
view with his young wife, which left her
almost crushed in mind, hastily called at
his late bachelor rooms, which he had not
yet given up, burned a large number of
papers packed up few precious articles
and suddenly disappeared; and no one
of his friends now knows where he IS to
be found. ' -


But one dreadful truth reached their
ears too quickly. At one of our new
hotel in the centre of the city, but few
blocks from the church in which the mar
riage was performed, there were found a
woman and several children bearing his
name. and she found no difficulty in estab-
fishing her right to it. She is many
years older than he. 9i hsI9a.1s Z og'n


They were married when he was
scarcely more than boy. and have never
published the marriage; but they never
quarrelled or separated. He still sup
ported her and visited her and on the
very day Of the second marriage, at
Year: 1871

A Utica woman lost her waterfall in
the street, and dog picked it up, and
after carrying it block, sat down and
tore it to pieces. The dog has been so
full OF feas and things since that he is
denied admission into the house. Served
him right.
Year: 1871

THE Knoxville Tenn Chronicle oi
the 14th ult., tells of an adventure AS
thrilling and improbable as any that has
ever adorned the pages of the most sen
sational story writer. A short time since
drover. stopping for the night at an inn
in the mountains near the dividing line
of Tennessee and North Carolina, had
his suspicious aroused by the rough ap-
pearance of several Unlocking men who
were about the premises. Therefore he
carefully examined his room before retir-
ing, and was horrified by finding conceal
ed under his bed the body of man.
with his throat cut from ear to ear. The
drover took up the body of the murdered
man, placed it carefully in the bed, COW
cred it up, and took bis position behind
the door to await the result. About mid
night the door was softly opened, and five
men, armed with huge knives, entered
the room and stealthily approached the
bedside. The drover did not remain to
watch their further proceedings, but
quietly slipped out of the open door. and
made his way from the murderous den.
The next morning he raised force and
returned to the inn, where the party sue
ceeded in capturing four of the gang
As incredible as this story appears, the
Oh, 0nicle vouches for its truth on the an
thority of responsible gentleman, and
gives the name of the drover who was
the hero of the adventure, and who is
well known in Jefferson county.