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Year: 1871

FREAK OF AN INSANE MAN.-Among the
inmates Of the Lunatic Asylum on BIackwefs 5
Island, is one Maxsey, whose erratic perfor
mances have for years formed topic for town
gossip. His best known achievement was the
erection of fort on the north end of the Island,
by which he proposed to protect the city from
the approach of hostile feet. To the cree
ton of this work, designed at first as a trading
post, he has applied himself with patient in
dustry for eighteen years. The structure was
composed wholly of pieces of drift wood aud
stolen brick, put together by pieces. 1t was
about twenty feet long ly twelve wide, and
mounted four wooden guns. Within were a
rude table made of drtt-wood, some chairs, a
bunk, stove, and few other articles. The
value of the work, the lunatic estimated at
several millions of dollars But now all his
millions have shrivelled into ashes One day
the fort unaccountaby took fire and in a short
time was entirely consumed The effect o
this disaster upon Maxsey was Of course pro
digious. He attributed it all to the emissara,
OF an unknown enemy, and says he will no
rest until he has discovered the offender. Sc
riousy, the whole story OF the construction
design and extinction Of this work is one Of tht
most remarkable in connection with the record
of modern lunacy, and affords proof tina
even in its ruins the human mind has q won
derful majesty and power.
Year: 1871

Shortly after one o'clock yesterday morn
ing there was slight fall of rain, but after
sunrise the failing weather predicted by
the Washington report was uninterrupted
until noon. The consequence was over
flowed streets, and general discomfort in
getting about the city.
Year: 1871

The canny Scotchmen look upon the mar
riage of Lord Lorn and Princess Louisa in
a very different light from Englishmen.
An old Highlander voiced the general
opinion in North Britain when he said, on
hearing that the Princess was to wed the
prospective head Of Clan Campbell: "Ah,
she'll be proud woman on that day"
Year: 1871

The jackson Plot OF Wednesday has this
to say of the proposed attempt to elect Il
United States Senator


We are glad to see by the apparent re-
suits of the action of the Legislature yes
terday that Governor Alcorn will. i'll all
proba bility, be left in control OF the excc,-
tive affairs of Mississippi till the coming
autumn. His energy and ability can not he
spared to the State at the present time. At
some future day he may accept the United
States senatorship; but at present it is
not deemed advisable by him to leave the
State to till that position. We think that
no wiser or patriotic course could be pur
sued by the Governor than to remain as the
helmsman of the ship of State till there be
quiet and ordei. established throughout our
borders
Year: 1871

Marry her if you viii, sir, but
the consequence be upon your own
head. Mind that"


And Silas Brodie as he thus spoke
gazed sternly upon his son. He
was very angry and his lips were
compressed until their hue was
bloodless.


"She must be my wife, father"
John Brodie returned. calmly and
decidedly.


''Austg VIII you set at naught
fathers authority?"


@You have no right to put the
question in that way" the young
man said. reprovingly. "Tou know
very well that in all things just 1
will obey you, but not IN this-I
cannot. I love Alice Darcy-I
have loved her a long time-and I
cannot sacrifice my whole JOY and
peace for coming life to a false, per-
nicious idea of fashion or eSpedi-
ency."


every well, sir,n cried the old
man, with a wave of the hand; "go
I will not retraet. Marry with Is
abel Ogden and a hundred thous-
and dollars are yours. Marry with
this low girl and-aa0t one penny u


"My father, one hundred thous-
and dollars cannot buy your sonr'
and thus proudly speaking, John
Brodie turned from his fathers
presence.


There was a CLEAN of pride upon
that fathers face as he gazed upon
the erect handsome form of his
boy; but it faded quickly away, and
his foot came down with a stamp,
as though he would crush forever
the emotion he had for a moment
experienced.


SIlaS Brodle had retired from bu
siness, and he was very wealthy
John was his only child, and he had
long held a plan for a ''brilliant al
lance" for his heir. He had even
made arrangements with the pa
rents of Isabel Ogden for a union
between her and his son. Hence,
when he found that John had shap-
ed his own course and resolved to
marry q. poor, unknown girl, his
rage was deep and bitter. He
would not think of it-he would
have the low girl apprehended for
robbing his son of his love-he
would stop it in some way. But
when, in the end, lie found he could
not stop it, he took an oath that he
would disinherit his child if he per-
sisted in his rebellious course. We
have seen the result.
Year: 1871

1. Is it because I am ashamed
of ridicule, and of what others will
say to me?


"Whosoever shall be ashamed of
Me and of My words, of him shall
the Son of man be ashamed"


?. Is it because of the inconsis-
tencies of protesting Christians?


every man shall give an account
of himself to God"


3. Is it because I am not willing
to give up all to Christ?


.What shall it profit a man if he
shall gain the whole world and lose
his own soul?'


4. Is it because I am afraid I
shall not be accepted?


''Him that eometh unto me I win
in no wise cast out"


5. Is it because I fear I am too
great a sinner?


"The blood Of Christ Jesus
cleanseth from all sin"


6. Is it because 1 am afraid I'll
not hold outY'


"He which hath begun a good
work in you viii perform it until
the day of Jesus Christ"


7. Is it because I am thinking
that 1 viii do as well as I can, and
that God ought to be satisfied with
that?


"Whosoever shall keep the whole
law and yet offend in one point, he
is guilty of all"


8. Is it because I am postponing
the matter without any definite rea-
son?


Boast not thyself of tomorrow,
for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
Year: 1871

Rare, almost as great poets, are
consumate men Of business. A
man to be excellent in this way
must not only be variously gifted,
but his gifts should be nicely pro-
portioned to one another. He must
have in a high degree that virtue
which men have always found the
least pleasant of virtues-prudenee.
His prudence, however, viii not
merely be Of a cautious and quies-
cent order, but that which, being
actively engaged, is more ftly call
ed discretion than prudence. He
requires a great knowledge Of char
acter. with that exquisite tact which
feels unerringly the right moment
when to act. A discreet rapidity
must pervade all the movements of
his thought and action. He must
be singularly free from vanity, and
is generally found to be an enthusi-
ast who has the art to conceal his
enthusiasm.
Year: 1871




Some husbands never leave home
in the morning without kissing their
wives and bidding them good bye
in the tones Of unwearied love; and
whether it be policy or fact, it has
all the effect of fact, and those
homes are generally pleasant ones,
provided, always, that the wives are
appreciative, and welcome the dis
cipline in kindly spirit. We know
a gentleman who lived with his wife
over fifty years, and never left home
without the kiss and the "good bye"
Some husbands shake hands. with
their wives and hurry off as fast as
possible, as though the effort were
a something that they were anxious
to forget, holding their heads down
and darting around the first corner.
Some husbands will leave home
without saying anything at all, but
thinking a good deal, as evinced by
their turning round at the point Of
observation, and waving an adieu
at the pleasant face or faces at the
window. Some husbands never say
a word, rising from the breakfas' :
table with the lofty indifference of
a lord, and going with a heartless
disregard of those left behind
Their wives seek sympathy else
where. Some husbands never leave
home without some unkind word
or look, apparently thinking that
such a course will keep things
straight 10 their absence. Then on
returning, some husbands come
home pleasant and happy, unsecured
by the world; some sulky and sur
" with its disappointment. Some
husbands are called away every
evening by business Of social en-
gageinents; some doze in speech.
less stupidity on a sofa until bed
time. depend upon it." says DR.
Spooner, "that home is the happi-
est where kindness and interest, and
politeness, and attention is the rule
on the part of husbands-of course,
all the responsibility rests with

them-and temptation finds no foot
inc there.''
Year: 1871

Devil take the man who is good
for his debts He is the worst
dead beat in the business, and a
complete nuisance. He is a bur
den and tax upon the community
in which he lives, a set back and a
sore back-bankruptcy; protest,
reputation, ruination to all Of his
friends, and to allo of whom he cur
ses with his disastrous patronage.
He is a melancholy misfortune, aud
a nauseating failure in any light
that you pass upon him. He is a
humbug and an eye-sore to the bus
mess community simply because he
is good for his debts. Being good
for his debts he don't attempt to
pay them, and his friends have to
wait until they are weary of wait
ing, and then commence anew,
simply because he is notoriously
good for his debts. "-DysrsJary


Gazess.
Year: 1871

Neck-tie parties promise to be
the rage for some time. Doubtless
many of our readers are inquiring
by this time what is neck-tie par
ty? A neck-tie party is one where
each lady attending makes a bow,
or neck-tie of the same material of
the dress which she wears. The
bows are taken to the place where
the party is to be held and placed
in bag. When the gentlemen ar
rive, each man must go to the bag
and take a neck-tie, and it is his
duty to wait upon the lady during
the evening who wears the dress
corresponding in material to the
neck-tie which he takes from the
bag. It is desirable for the ladies
to all wear different patterns at such
party. Much amusement usually
attends this lottery for a partner,
and it.sometimes occurs in this case,
as in matrimonial lotteries, that the
matches are not in accordance
to taste and disposition.
Year: 1871

True AS PREAcHING.-No young
woman ever looks 50 well to a sen
sible man as when dressed in a
plain, neat, modest attire, with but
little ornament about her. She
looks then as though she possessed
worth in herself, aud needed no ar
tifieial rigging to enhance her value.
If a young woman would spend as
much time in improving her mind,
training her temper and eherishing
kindness, mercy and other good
qualities, as most Of them do in ex-
ira dress and ornaments to increase
their personal charms, she would at
least be recognized among a thous-
and-her character would be read
IN her countenance.
Year: 1871

Gold was quiet and steady at ll0k and 11OH,
although some effort was made to get up activity on
o rumor that the government had united with
Engand In interfering against Spain In Cuban
affairs. The changes OF the day are shown In the
Year: 1871

\ SHALL make it point to keep large and well 1 selected assortment of goods, adapted to the season. Fashionable Dress and Cloak making Cutting and fitting done to order, and at short notice. Terms Reasonable

 have for sale Madam Jillsons model system of dress cutting, and will give instructions to enable Give me a call before you buy elsewhere. July Mth, 1871. 2m1
Year: 1871

plices but the time was passed for that
in England and the Judge who tried him
would not permit it.


The sudden death Of the most power.
ful man in England, the kings main stay
in his war on Liberty, had no important
consequences ofany kind except perhaps
to confirm the king in his hatred of the
Puritans, and in his determination to
govern without the aid of Parliament.
Charles |, was an ncurable fool. Per-
sistins in his fatal policy, he paid the
just penalty of his crimes on the scaffold.
The son Of the slain favorite inherited his
title, his enormous wealth and his faults.
Under Charles II, he ran a career of dis
honor similar to that of his father, and
died in obscurity, the object of q nations
just contempt. So fruitless of all good
consequences is the assassin's stroke, even
when it rids the country Of man who
seems the direct and sole cause of its un-
happiness.
Year: 1871

PRoGREss.-"What have you been
doing all day." said father to his boy,
who had been set husking corn in the
barn, and had husked only half a basket.
ful. II am catching rats sir Catch
ing rats! How many have you caught?
when get the one am now after, and
two more, it will make three"
Year: 1871

The ScHooLMAsTER ABRoAD.-A can
didate for the post of teacher in rural
school district was asked by one of the
examining committee if he was acquain-
ted with mathematics. He replied, 81
Am not acquainted with Matthew Mattox,
but am well acquainted with his brother
Joe"
Year: 1871

\ young widow was asked why she
was going to get married so soon after the
death of her first husband "Oh la !"
said she, II do it to prevent iretting my
self to death on account of dear Tom"
Year: 1871

At recent dinner in New York, at which no ladies were present, man, in responding to the toast" Woman, :" dwelt almost solely on the frailty of the ex,-exclaiming that the best of them were little better that the worst,-the chief difference being in their surround ings.

 At the conclusion of the speech, a gentleman rose and said: 's I trust the gentleman, in the application of his re- marks, refers to his own mother and sisters not ours."

 The effect of this just and timely re- buke was overwhelming and the malig- ner of woman was covered with shame and confusion.

 This incident serves an excellent pur- pose in prefacing few words on the subject.

 Of all the evils prevalent among men, we know of none more blighting in its moral effect than the tendency to speak slightly of the morals of woman. Nor is there anything in which young men are so thoroughly mistaken as in the es- innate they form of the integrity o1 woman-not their own mothers and sis ters thank God, but of others whom they forget are somebody else's mother and sisters.

 Let young men remember that theil chief happiness in life depends on thei1 faith in women. No worldly wisdom no misanthropic philosophy, no gener aEzation can cover or weaken this fun. damental truth. It stands like the record of God himsef-for it is nothing less than this-and should put an everlast ing seal upon lips that are won't to speak slightly of women.
Year: 1871

Dr. R. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y., ill his book on Chronic Diseases, says in regard to his Golden Medicine Dis covery, with which our readers are familiar, from its wonderful power over Consumption of the Lungs I had thought strongly of calling it my Con sumptive Cure but from the fact that it is perfect specific for the sore throat and hoarseness to which ministers and other public speakers and singers are subject, and also for Bronchitis, and all secere Coughs, and is an invaluable remedy for diseases of the Liver, and also as Blood Purifier, I decided not to apply to it name which might mislead and prevent its use in other diseases for which it is so admirably adapted.

 It will cure a cold in one half the time necessary to cure it with any other medicine, and it does it, not by drying it up but removing the cause-subduing g the irritation and healing the affected parts"

 This valuable medicine is sold by all first-class sru9gists. 574
Year: 1871

The ball given in New York in Honor of the Grand Duke Alexis, was certainly a magnificent affair, if we may believe the journals of the city. An immense crowd of lookers-on gathered about the Academy of Music early in the evening, and quite number of policemen were necessary to keep this crowd in proper order. About half-past ten o'clock a movement was discernable, and, simul- taneous with a grand rush of the patient walters toward the Academy, the Princes carriage, followed by several others, The Prince was the first to alight, and as he did so the crowd on the corner of Irving place got a glimpse of him, and there then ensued a most exciting crush and rush toward the carriage, women vieing with the men in their eagerness to get as near as possible to the handsome young Russian. The Prince had on a heavy gray overcoat of the Russian style and "pancake cap of the same color, and as he got out of the carriage he handed the cap to 8 gentleman in waiting. He pulled of his coat the minute he crossed the threshhold of the door.

 The reception and ball rooms were handsomely decorated. The first set fol the lancers was formed on the stage i'm. mediately in front of the prismatic foun tain. The Grand Duke and Miss Hoff man took the head. Vis-a-ois to them were General McDowel and Mrs. Gen Aspinwan. The sides were made up O. Governor Hoffman and Madame Cata cazy and Mrs. Richard Irving and Mrs Cutting. Some delay was experienced 1T forming the other sets, the Academy be ing SO crowded. At length the bant struck up the familiar air, and the bal was opened. The distinguished dancers however, were exceedingly unfortunate They got mixed up generally at the be ginning, and so they continued unti the end. It was great relief to al concerned when the tirst-dance was fin ished. After this the Prince promenad ed and danced alternately for an hour until supper was announced. In the SC cond and third dances his partners wer Miss Morse, daughter of the professor and Miss McDowell, daughter of tn General. It was nearly one o'cloc when the Grand Duke and the whole c the imperial party were conducted int the supper room. The Duke retire about two o'clock, but the ball went O. until four.
Year: 1871

Warm clothing alone will not protect the body against the of the sudden depression of tempera ture which concomitant of early winter Flannel next the preserves the animal heat but it does not i'm part animal vigor That property the special tive Hostetters Stomach Bters which is therefore specific protection against majority of the complaints which most common at this For example, of the great vegetable invigorant commenced now will be almost to preclude chls and fever bl ious colic disorders of the stomach constipation and many other complaints which often the direct in direct effect of atmosphere surcharged with cold wholesome vapor Moreover, the system toned and regulated by thls is much likely resist pulmonary disease than it would otherwise be for the influence searching medicine prevades all the organs and every fiber and tissue of the frame Persons whose vital powers weak especially invalid ladies and the aged earnestly recommended not to face the winters rgor without having to this safe and sufficient of re-enforcng enfeebed nature Much suffering may be escaped much danger averted by following this council Better thar never good proverb but it is better to be early than late.
Year: 1871

WHY LADIES ARE SELDOM BALD HEADED.-The ladies, notwithstanding they wear long hair (which is more likely to fall out) seldom are bald-headed Their heads are not kept closely covered. In sleeping, do not cover the head with a nightcap. Keep the head well venti- lated if the hat is close, raise it often and let in the fresh air, never wear the hat indoors,
Year: 1871

A STORY OF THE F1RE.-Here is a reminiscence of the Chicago fire, men tioned by the Post of that city, which has something of genuine pathos in it : Nothing more pathetic have we seen since the fire than an empty bird-cage that hangs rotting at the foot of an empty window-or the orifce where a window was, at the top of rattling wall on Clark st1eet. There lived 8 garru- lous mocking-bird before the fire; he used to cry to the passer-by Come up !! Come up! Wipe your feet on the scraper ? Alas for Tommy! His wit did not save him, for his cage was at once prison and coffin. He perished there, and the boys who have climbed up and looked down into the cage say the little body of the chatterer lies there -an unfedged cinder. Gone too is the pleasant face that used to look out and smile above him-that window is now but brick orioles nest in the sky"
Year: 1871

Never sendcst thou an article Tor pub
llcation without giving the editor thy
name, for thy name oltimes secures pub
Iication to worthless articles.


Thou shouldst not rap at the door of
printing Office for be that answereth
he rap sncereth in his sleeve aud loscth
time.


Neither do thou loaf about AK CUES.
tions, or knock down type, or the boys
will love t ee as they do shade tees
when thou leaveth


Thou should'st never read the uopy
on the printers case, or the sharp and
hooked coutaiuer thereof, or he may
knock thee down.


Never inquire thou of the editor for
the news, for behold, it is bis business
a, the appointed time, to give it thee
without the asking.


1t is not right that thou shoull'st ask
him who is the author of an article, for
rs duty requireth him to keep such
things to himself


When thou enter int his Office, take
heed unto thyself that thou mayst net
look at what may b. lying open aud
c'ncencth the not, tjr that is MT meet
in the sight Of good breeding.


Neither examine th III the proDf-shcet,
tor IT is not ready to meet thine c,that
thou mayest understand.


Prefer thine own town paper 70 any
other, and subscribe for it Immediately.


Pay tor it in advance, and it shall be
well with thee and thine.
Year: 1871

sion ioany ytlllBg Of the kind. But there Is al
ways danger lying behind this subtle calm
Three or four drops Of alcohol, such as form
the basis'of a tincture which doctor will or.
der without scruple, will bring back the mad.
ness. One five minutes .nadyeTience will M.
Sc: the painful work of years, and carry one
away rs with food. When did know this
! was constantly falling. Society through all
its parts Is full Of TAPS and ptfaiI4 for such as
], and the only refuge Is in fight.


1t has been part Of my rule of life 10 avoid
oil responsibilities that might involve others
in my liability to failure It is now very
long time sjpce | have felt any abnormal
symptoms, and If had no, 50 often been
thrown down after such period Of apparent
calm, might fancy my dangers over, and my
self a sound man


In the end, expect to conquer, either here
or hereafter, | believe in the Fathcrhood Of
God, and that He has purpose even in Jet.
ting us blindly stumble through life as we do
and through all my weakness and unworfhi.
ness still hold his hand kno,s that the
whole temptation Is one If brain and nerves
and when He chooses he can release me. The
poor brain will be cold and still, for good and
for all some day, and shall be free, and able
to see, trust, why have been suffered thus
to struggle. After all, immortality opens a
large hope, that may ovcrpay the most un-
spcakable bitterness Of life
Year: 1871




To STEW ToMAToEs.-Pouf boiling water
over fair and fully ripe tomatoes, that you
may peel them quickly let the water remain
only long enough TO start the skin. When
peeled cut into an earthen 'pipkin, or a por-
celain'lined kettle, as tin or iron turns them
dark and gives them bad taste. If onions
are agreeable cut one small one In with the
tomatoes. Cover closely, and set where they
will gently simmer, but not boil hard. Stir
them occasionally to prevent burning and
when they have cooked two hours, add pepper
and salt to suit your taste, aud to a quart of
tomatoes add teaspoonful and n half of
sugar, and two and a half even spoonfus of
bread or cracker crumbs. After the crumbs
are added, stir often or they will stick to the
bottom of the dish and soon burn. Twenty
minutes before dinner beat two eggs, or if you
have more than quart of tomatoes, increase
the number in proportion of two eggs 10 a
quart stir bFiskly and often after the eggs are
added. and serve hot. If possible the tomatoes
should be skinned and put on the back part
of the stove before breakfast, as the longer
they simmer the better they will be. Three
hours slow cooking, at least-.tiOe is bettor. If
prepared according to rule, they are thought
very nice by tomato lovers, and are better
warmed over the second day than the frst,