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Year: 1875

Take the general Gospel away,
and what a mockery is human phil
osophy? ! once met a thoughtful
scholar, who told me that he had
read every book which assailed the
religion ofJesus Christ. He said he
should have become an infdel were
it not for three things:


First, / am a man. / am going
somewhere. l am tonight day
nearer the grave than last night. I
have read all that they can tell me,
There is not one solitary ray of light
upon the darkness. They shall not
take away the only guide and leave
me stone blind.


Secondly, l had a mother. l saw
her go down in the dark valley
where | am going, and she leaned up
on an unseen arm as calmly as a
child goest to sleep upon the breast of
e mother. | know that was not a
dream.


Thirdly" he said, with tears in
his eyes, Il have three motherless
daughters. They have no protector
but myself. l would rather kill
them than leave them in this sinful
world ifyou could blot out from it
all the teachings of the Gospel
Bishop Whipple:
Year: 1875

" VI tiiO A1OoNtttOAsJ


DEAR BRETHREN OF THE "A. u.
Z. ZION CoNNECTIoN;--I ana one of
you, and am Interested in the wide
spread of the Church, yet my views
may be somewhat difereat from
yours.


l admit there ought and doubtleSs
viii! be some changes made in the
Episcopal Districts at the ensaing
General Conference. I do not think
the Districts should be narrowed
down altogether as suggested, l
would suggest the work be properly
divided, consisting of five districts,
and California be attached TO the
most western or southern district.
1t is true this would do away with
making another Bishop, but l am
not quite certain that we need an
other Bishop; if some of them stay
at home half of tleir time, then it is
plain the present work only needs
to be properly divided.


If we must have another Bishop, |
would then suggest that he be con
stituted, and assigned to some pros
pective mission field, or make a mis-
sion field of California, Kansas, Col
orado, and all the prospective Terri
tory in the west aud assign him to
that work,


would endorse the 10 cent plan,
provided the LIST and 2nd districts
are made larger, otherwise | think it
best to retain our present system as
many would not give anything ifthe
assessment was only five cents,


As TO where the Bishop should re-
side, l think that ought to be a mat
ter of his own choice, unless the dio-
cese be obligated to furnish him
suitable residence. ANY othc" than
this would greatly cmbarrass him,
because, just when he most needs his
money, we are apt to make the great
est failures in collecting it,





would suggest that Bishop be
not required to visit every point; but
only those where time admits, and
the most necessity requires, as there
are many points hardly able to pay
travelling expense at any time.


think a Bishop should be allow
ed time to study over new subjects
and well adjust them in his mind.
But from Monday morning till Sat
urday night, moving from point to
point watching everything that moth
in may be unnoticed, he cannot do it.


suppose it is with them as it is
with us when we are called to
preach one or two important SER
mons each day during the week, and
then on the Sabbath preach to per
sons of various minds.


Now let us not make any laws
that will embarrass them financially,
nor impede their progress intellectu-
ally. Rest assured | am interested
in the work.


J. a. TYLER.
Year: 1875

Of perhaps two thousand persons.


Among the first letters afterwards
received was the announcement of
ihc conversion which had been co
earnestly sought-nearly or quite
synchronous with the season of fer
vent supPlication.
Year: 1875

Here again we have in the Bible a


definition. Faith is the substance OF
things hoped for the evidence Of
things not seen. 1t means that the
things hoped for are tangible, sub
stantial, like the things of our sense
which we can sec and handle; that
they are substance, and not ideas or
shadows. And what do we hope
for? We hope to see the Lord
Year: 1875

A Bit Of ROmanee ON BhlpbOard.


Jack Walton was one of the best
hearted fellows that ever lived,
and from early boyhood the ship
had been his home, and the only
breszss that he could remember
were such as had waited him from
point to point upon the ocean.
Jack had worked hard all his life,
and yet he was poor. But poverty
never made him unhappy. He was
never obliged to ask for a berth,
and many a time have there been
a dozen shipmasters after him, all
anxious to secure his services, for
a better sailor never tied reef
knot, nor did q drawer man ever
stand the shock of shipwreck.
Noble, generous, free, brave and
happy was Jack Walton. And be
was a handsome man. too his
hair was black and glossy, and
hung in ringlets over his finely
formed head; his eye was large
and full, and his features, though
bronzed by long years Of expo
sure, were fit for any model where
frankness and nobleness of con-
tour were wanted. Added to this
Jack possessed form that was the
very type of what physical man
should be-strong and powerful,
yet graceful and 1.-THE.


At the time of which we write
Jack was second mate of the ship
Norwood, on voyage from New
York to Canton, and back again.
They arrived at Canton in good
season, and while there the cap
tain, whose name was Tallman,
consented to take a passenger for
New York, the widow ofan Amer
lean merchant who had lately died
in China.


In due time the ship was ready
for sailing, and the widow came on
board, with her child. Various
had been the conjectures among
the sailors with regard to the ap-
pearance of the passenger, but
they were all of them disappointed
when she came over the side. In
stead of a moody, wrinkled, SOM
bre and wasted female, they beheld
a blushing, fair-skinned beauty Of
not more than four or fve-and-
twenty. Her husband had been
dead nearly a year, and as the
pangs of her grief had been soft.
ened down she had become herself
once more. And then her child,
a little blue-eyed girl of some four
summers, helped to cheer her soul
and make the world still bright to
her. She wrote her name as Mrs
Mary johnson.


Blow me if she aint the beauti,
fullest craft under a bonnet at
ever sot eyes on, said an old fore.
topman, addressing Jack Walton
Mary johnson was on the poor
with her child at this time, and the
eyes of half the crew were furtive.
ly directed toward her.


She is a beauty, responded
Jack, with a glow of enthusiasm.
And she looks good, too. None
o. your high-lyin' craft there.
tell yer, Bill, she's got a soul-you
can see it in them great blue eyes
of hers.


Aye, you've hit it, returned Bill.
Now just think of fellows being
settled down ashore, in a snug tidy
Year: 1875

The following little happen
stance occurred in our place n few eve
ming, since andGhe boys have not ceased
laughing at it yet. Two friends became
considerably mellowed under the benign
influence OF old Bourbon and when they
retired late in the night, one OF them ex-
ercised that sovereign prerogative of
bachelorhood and went to bed with his
pantaloons on. When he awoke in the
aloons he saw lying around and went out
for an eye opener. After II while the
other individual awoke and 10 and behold
some one had stolen ms unmentionabe,.
This discovery was signal for trouble to
begin aud the robbed indivi dual made it
tlihe sultry for while. Fortunately
he had placed his money under his pillow
when he retired, and that was safe. He
took his coin in his hand and pranced
"out and down" to butcher shop and
borrowed the wherewithal to enable him
to appear in society without attracting an
undue hare of attention. When number
one plunged bis hand into his pocket to
re>urrect the necessary coin to pay for the
sunthng cocktail, he found no cash and
ut once concluded that he had been rob.
bed and then he howlrd and tore round
for season, aud made things prance
generally. Finally the friends met and
the mystery was solved. But it isn't
healthy yet to inquire into the details OF
that robbery in the presence OF the party
of the first part. He is gradually getting
cheerful enough to remark to hi, intimate
tlicnds that "a man who will wear pants
So Internal apopIectic that another fellow
can put 'em on over par ot Mexican
spurs, ought to be robbed, darn um."-
Sierra Messenger.
Year: 1875

STRATEGY ON A LIoN.-At Berming-
ham the menagerie lion got out Of its
cage They tied good piece Of meat to
strong rope, and the lion seized the
bait. Then the men pulled on the rope,
and the lion, considering that they want
ed that meat, held on with his teeth and
followed up with his feet as they proved
too strong, and before they stopped he
was safe in his cage.
Year: 1875

ton followed the ccrtege on foot in great
numbers, while the vicinity of the depot
was densely packed with the multitude for
several squares in each direction, and every
face wore that mantle of sorrow which be-
tokens the loss of valued friend. The
demonstration, taken all in all, was beau-
tiful and touching tribute to genuine worth
and self-sacrifcing patriotism that reflects
honor upon all classes of the people OF the
District The deceased statesman who
died in solitude in the great cold marble
Capitol hall, unattended by any near kins-
folk, except brother, was followed to the
tomb by q sorrowing nation.
Year: 1875

THE obsequies of the late Vice President
yesterday were attended by an immense
throng. notwithstanding the unpropitious
weather. The private carriages in line
were quite numerous, and the streets and
walks along the line of the procession were
completely blocked by the crowd, which
persisted Ia maintaining its ground. though
dsenched with rain. The colored popula
Year: 1875

Boston is making extensive preparations for
the reception and burial of the remains of its
honored son. The military and civil authori-
ties are planning for an occasion solemnly
grand.
Year: 1875

The wreck of Turkey lies scattered about
the rear of many house in the land, and yet
that restless element in Europe is still agitat-
ing itself over the necessity. of settling
the Turkish question at once. If the troubles
of Turkey, the earthly ones we mean, were not
completely settled last Thursday they never
will be, and you can depend on it.
Year: 1875

Charles A. Dana, with his hokey pokey
wigly wang, and fipperty fappcrty husky
bang, is quietly feeling of the restless pulse of
the great metropolis in an effort to discern II
possible whether the city really needs such a
pill as he. In other words, Charles is building
broad and ponderous air castles, rearing them
as high and massive as Mount Shadak, all of
which relates directly to Charles possibility
OF being the next Mayor of New York. The
Herald has virtually nominated him, and urges
the necessity of a letter from his own pen
proving his record as clear and upright as that
presented by Recorder .Hackett. This is me-
cessity, however, which even the mother, or
for that matter the whole family of invention,
cannot satisfy
Year: 1875

The Herald, with that remarkable percep-
ton for which it is noted, seems inclined to
predict war with our English cousins about
the fishery difficulties, which have been a ma
tional annoyance for the past half century.
If we must whip the English We should do it
quick so that it will be all over in time for
them to attend the Centennial. Nothing
should be laid in the way to debar them from
this season of happy entertainment.
Year: 1875

Weston signally failed, and roasted peanuts
were the cause. When man becomes soblind
to his own interests as to allow roast peanuts
to interfere with grand undertaking he is q
failure from beginning to end and twice all
over. A peanut vender set up his stand within
the grounds, and the fumes so affected the pc
destrian as to weaken his nerves, which ulti-
mately ended in his failure. If the responsi-
bility of this failure had rested upon a stone
br1ise or soft corn, or something lively like
that, it might possibly have been overlooked,
but to have roast peanuts sweep laurels from
the brow of man in one fell swoop of its fumes
is gu ite intolerable.
Year: 1875

The Times says that the members of the CON-
mittee of investigation of the Pacific Mail subsidy
are sick of the proceedings. The case of William
:. King will probably be handed over to the Grand
Jury, the committee can not find him.


President Grant and Louisiana Affairs.


The Tribune's Washington special says the po
sition the President now holds on Southern mat
tiers is this If Congress by special act makes
he will execute those Wishes or If it does not pass
such an act, but the Senate seats Pinchback, he
will consider that as sufficient warrant for him to
continue to support Kellogg. But if nothing is
Year: 1875

The Insane Hospital committee had session
Yesterday and conference with Messrs. Wood
bury and Chase Of the board Of Trustees. The
Trustees did not ask for appropriation, but set
forth the wants of the institution and left the mat
ter Of appropriation entirely to the committee
They thought that an additional wing to the pres
cnt hospital was greatly needed to afford room for
a kitchen, chapel or amusement hall, with room
in the attic for the accommodation of the help.
These and several other matters relating to the
sanitary condition of the hospital were talked over
in An informal manner. The committee will make
an official visit to the hospital the first Tuesday
of February.


The Judiciary Committee assigned the 26th inst.
for hearing on the matter of abolition for I'M
prisonment for debt.


The Committee on Elections yesterday, had un-
der consideration the case of Chapman N. Reed,
against the right of John Montgomery to a seat
in the House. E. +. Pillsbury counsel for con-
testant, Joseph Baker for the other side. The
case was postponed one week.


The Committee on Fisheries unanimously voted
to report bill aboshing Inspector General OF Fish,
and providing for appointment of inspectors by
municipal authorities.


The Agricultural Committee will report on bill
extending close time of birds, from Sept. to
Oct. l,
Year: 1875

A very intelligent correspondent of the Els
worth American, "R. L. g." writing from Au-
gusta, speaks of recent visit to the Insane Hos
pital, as follows:


Several Of the members this afternoon visited
the Insane Hospital. We were politely received
by DR.. Harlow, the Superintendent, who has been
connected with the institution for nearly thirty
years. These unfortunate creatures are most
sad spectacle to look upon; still there is no doubt
but they are as well cared for here as in any SINH
lar institution, and much better than they could
be at home. As our visit was unexpected by the
Superintendent and attendants, We had good op-
portunity to see something Of what their daily
fare is. We were taken into the cooking apart,
ments, which showed that they are well supple d
with wholesome food, prepared with neatness and
well cooked. Blu. one disadvantage under which
the managers Of the institution are now laboring,
is, that they have no building with which the in
mates can be taken for amusement. Could the
people of our State these unfortunate beings,
certainly they would not deny them this small
luxury, which is not really so much OF luxury, as
absolute necessity.
Year: 1875

The convention assembled at o'clock. Presi-
dent Gilbert in the chair


The revision of the list Of fruits for Maine was
then taken up and occupied the greater part OF the
afternoon.


Following this the matter Of holding the next
exhibition of the Society was taken up, discussed
Year: 1875



 DEAR SIR:-Yours of the 2Oth inst. duly received. I was away for day or two and since my return have been busily engaged in the trial of a case. I have known Dr. Hubbard now something more than twenty-five years. He came to Bridgeport when quite young and com menced the practice of his profession. He was, think, an entire stranger. He IS a native of Middlesex county. He soon ob- tained a considerable practice which has steadily increased from that time to the present He soon gained the confidence of our entire community, which he has ever retained. He is a man of most excel lentreputation, in every respect reliable and trustworthy. He stands at the head of his profession in the county. He is also e man of large attainments aside from his profession. He has always been con slstent straightforward Republican. He will neither steal or make his office . means of traffic or profit. He left lu- crative practice and went to war as Sur geon of the 17th Regiment, which was in great part enlisted from this county. He was soon promoted to the position of Medical Director of the 11th Army Corps. You can safely recommend him as in every respect worthy and we'll qualified to dis charge acceptably the duties of member of Congress s-I think he will run very con- siderabiy ahead of his ticket in this city and it's vicinity You will excuse my writ ing 50 briefly. s @ sss5isa
Year: 1875

We have him here in Grand Rapids
as well as in other towns. He may be
seen any day, il, almost any part of
the village; he never makes room for
you on the sidewalk, looks at you
saucily, and swears smartly if asked
anything; he is veryimpudent, and Of
ten vulgar to ladies who pass; he de-
lights III Tightening and some times
does serious injury to little boys and
girls; he lounges at the street corners,
and is the first arrival at a dog fight,
or any other sport or scrape; he
crowds into the post-office in the eve
and multiples himself and his antics at
such rate that people having legiti-
mate business are crowded out; he
thinks himself very sharp, he is Ger
tainly very noisy he can smoke and
chew tobacco now and then, and rip
oat an oath at almost any time, we
ask whose boy he is. Mother is he
yours? We think he is, for there are
many good qualities in the lad, and we
do not think that you know what he
does on the street. Look after him,
mother; keep him more at home.
Train him and you will have son to
be proud Of
Year: 1875

The morning papers announce the
death of Johnny Hill, better known in
New York as Cooley Keys. Cooley
was one of the characters Of the great
city. Originally mechanic, he be-
came a gambler early in life and ran
the usua race of men in that protes-
sion. He owned many gambling
houses and made large gains Of money
thereby. But of late years he has
taken the wrong side of the table, and
has lost as rapidly as he formerly
made. His chief claim to distinction
was his dress. He was, probably, the
best dressed man in New York. He
never Wore pair of boots more than one
day, his shirt-fronts were made in Par
is at cost Of $3.50 per dozen, and he
bought gloves in quantities Of $1,000
and $4,000, wearing never less than
four or FIVE pairs { day. But he died
poor, as all such men do Thousands
and hundreds of thousands poured
through his hands, but what comes
over the devils back goes under his
belly He died in a garret, in abiect
misery. with but the barest necessares
OF life, aud was buried a pauper. He
had his little day Of fierce pleasure and
then came his night And what a
night. As poor Cooley lay upon his
wretched cot, in the pains of mortal
sickness, [ wonder if he did not think
it would have been better for him if
he had followed his original business
OF brass casting and lived and died a
decent man. Precious little comfort
could dying man get out Of memories
OF life made up of cards, prostitutes
and fine clothes.
Year: 1875

York as soon as his affairs at shellbeach were
settled.


Margaret was quieter than usual, and more
simply dressed than the doctor had ever seen
her before, in plain black silk absolutely
without ornament, except that she wore round
her neck an amber rosary. which she said she
had obtained abroad when she was q heathen
There was in her face an expression of serenity
and qniet happiness that was new to it, and
Dr. James thought he had never seen her so
attractive and lovable.


The evening flew away; Father Barry was
TO return to Sealing the next day, and the doc
tor with him for n week or two, but he would
soon come back to New York to live. At part
lug he said in low voice to Margaret:


II am to receive communion in Father
Barry's church week from Sunday; you will
pray for mos


81 will not forget" she answered with
happy smile
Year: 1875

commercial news associations to be the
same, which'rates shall be publicly dis
PLAYED to the Associated Press or other
press associations on the first of January
1875.


Section FIVE provides that all kilograms
shall be privileged communications in
law to the same extent that sealed letters
now are. The contents shall not be di-
vulged by any agent or officer of the
company, except for purposes of justice
by order Of the court of competent juris-
diction.


Section six makes the tariff uniform to
all parties tor similar services
Government dispatches when GER
tilted by proper officer to
have precedence without prepayment
at rates to be fixed annually by the Post
master General, all other telegrams to be
transmitted in the order received. except
those designated to go at night. Section
:, makes the divulging Of the contents
of any telegram, or wilful delay in send
ing, or injury to the telegraph lines or
apparatus, a misdemeanor punishable by
fine and imprisonment.
Year: 1875

The famous submarine tunnel Of the
English Channel "ill soon be begun.
The mem bvrs of the French Commits
SION. com posed for the most part of
practical men and engineers. declare
that an underground communication
between France aud Eagland is only n
question of expense, and their report
leads to the belief that the project can
be carried out with less expense than
was first imagined. and that the danger
of leakage and iniiItration will not be
so great as was originally supposed.
A shaft will shortly be sunk on the
French side of the Channel, near Cal
ais, to a depth of $50 feet. for the pur-
pose of hauling up the earth and rock
from the excavation.
Year: 1875

The thiIty-three millions of the pop
ul ltion of England will require nearly
fourteen million quarters of wheat 10
supplement the produce of last harvest
between that and the corresponding
season next year. During the first
half of the last twenty years the Eng
lish imports of breadstuffs represented
the consumption of 80 per cent. of the
population, during the second half it
was equal to nearly 45 per cent, aud
during the last three years to more than
fifty per cent. of the total consump-
ton.