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Year: 1872

The MosoUITo. The ordinary mosqui-


to is a creature of some honor and hon


esty. A fearful plague it always is, TO he


sure, making night hideous with cease


less song and sharp sting, and resting


not by day. And then the irritating


poison is left beneath the sensitive skin,


and unsigbtly blotcher mar the "hnman


face divine" not to mention the wounds
on every exposed portion of the body.
Nevertheless, this pest has the frankness
to sound its war note, and warn you that
it is about to make an attack. And IL
you give your attention to the contest,
and are skilIful in defending yourself,
you have a chance of coming off victori-
ous. But there is cowardly creature,
frequenting some of our most respecta-
BILE watering places, bearing the name
and aspect of mosquito, which slyly
and secretly stabs you without provoca-
ton, and without warming. Silently it
steals upon you, with never a sound to
put YOU upon youI guard but the sharp
of its penetrating dagger is the
first intimation you have of its presence.
Now we have heard people say that if
wouldn't keep them awake
with their ceaseless singing, but OILY
bite the IN quietly, they would not mind
il so much. We can only say to such
novices that tits evident they have never
had a personal acquaintance with the
species to which We refer-an enemy in
.ecret, mean and treacherous, the marks
Of those venomous wounds are painfully
carried for many days. II fashionable
hotels barbor such disreputable intrud-
srs, more profitable guests viii depart.
Year: 1872

The hospitality Of the early Califor-
mia days was something notable. The
Missions, which were then rich, made
place and occasion for frequent festivi-
ties. To San Luis Rey, for instance,
came families from fifty miles around,
with their retainers, for a Fiesta. They
remained week or two, and the feast
was partly religious, partly secular. The
padres, rich in cattle. entertained all
who came, and thus the country-sid
kept up acquaintance. In those days,
men used to travel from San Diego to
Monterey, aud never spend cent Of
money. When night came, You stop.
ped Mt the nearest house. After supper,
you were shown your room In the
morning, clean shirt was at your bed
side, and if you were known to the
family, it was customary 10 place near
the bed, on the table, also sum of
money, n hundred or two hundred dol


lars, from which the visitor, if he need
Ell it, was expected to help himself. The
next day fresh horse was fetched out,
and the traveller went his way. He
usually carried with him blanket, q
hair rope to tie his horse, and RATA or
lasso and in bag, tied to his saddle,
small supply OF pinola. This is pop
corn parched, and ground on stone.
1t is mixed with water aud little sugar,
ard a cupful of it makes a satisfying
luncheon, if you have reason to expect
good dinner later in the day. To the
abstemious Spaniard it sufiiced, if the
occasion required, for breakfast, dinner
and supper and when night came, if no
house was near, he staked out his horse,
after tying the rope to his own arm, that
he might be awakened if the horse was
startled by wild beast spread upon
the ground the huge leather flaps which
in those days loosely covered the saddle
tree, rolled himself in his blanket, and
lay down to sleep upon the leather
Year: 1872

WOULD HAVE SEATs.-A gentleman


tells of an incident which happened on a


New York Central train which may furn


iSh hint to travellers. Among the pas
sengers who got on thr train at Utica.
n. Y. were twenty-three men who were
unable to find seat. Among them was
a lawyer, who proposed to the rest that
all decline to give up their tickets until
they were furnished seats. The agree
ment was made, and when the conductor
came around he found twenty three gen
tlemanly but very obstinate men who re-
fused to give him either tickets or money
unless he would show them place to sit.
The conductor replied that there were
plenty of vacant seats in the next car, but
on inquiry it was ascertained that this
was a drawing room car, for which extra
charge was ma lie. So the twenty three
declined TO bulge, and matters remained
in thus unsettled condition until the cars
had gone long distance The conductor
finally induced two dozen persons who had
seats to 90 into the drawing-room car,
without extra charge. and then made H
place for the obstinate twenty three, WI
then gave up their tickets as they had said
they would do. Undoubtedly they had the
right OF 1t, as the courts have repeatedly
decided that passenger is justified in re-
using payment OF tarc until the railroad
company gives him proper Accommodations.
Year: 1872

BREAD. Women invent some things
nowadays, though it is generally sup
posed they have not much talent in that
line. An Iowa lady-as we notice from
the recent list of patents granted-has
invented an improved apparatus for
raising bread, which consists in an outer
shell, or casing, with a removable false
bottom and lamp cha mber, and, in com
bination Herewith, containing vessel
and lamp, the whole constructed and ar
ranged so that very small flame will
supply sufficient heat, which will be
evenly distributed around the contain
ing vessel. The contents will be uni
formly warmed for producing the desir-
ed effect. This apparatus is claimed to
effect a great saving in time, aud to do
the work thorouhly and perfectly in the
coldest weather. The vessel is provided
with tightly fitting cover, so that a
kerosene lamp may be used without any
i'll effects upon the bread.
Year: 1872

WHY LACE Is COSTLY The finest
specimen of Brussels lace is so compli-
Gated as to require the labor of seven
persons on one piece, and each operative
is employed at distinct features of the
work. The thread used is of exquisite
fineness, which is spun in dark, under
ground rooms, where it is sufficiently
moist to prevent the thread from separat-
ing. II is SO delicate as scarcely to be
seen. ana the room is so arranged that
all the light admitted shall fall upon the
work. 1t is such material that renders
II e genuine Brussels ground so costly.
On a piece of Valenciennes not two in
ches wide, from two hundred to three
hundred bobbins are sometimes used I;
and for larger width, as many - eight
hundred on the same piece.
Year: 1872

When this short life Ia o'er
Our kindred souls shall surely hnd each Other


On Heavens blissful shore
Shall range those shining fields Of light
together,


70 part no more, no more


When this short life IL o'er,
so full OF pain no human touch can lishtsn,s
10 full OF gloom no human heart can brighten,


There will be pain and gloom no more


But JOY eternal


And light supcrnal


On Heavens blissful shore,
Our kindred souls no mora by stern fave
parted;
Temptation, sorrow, fear OF sin, departed;
We shall not have 10 shun each other there.
We shall not wander lone and broken.hesrtsd,
Cankered with careless care,
wistfully looking for each other ever,
Daring TO seek each other never, never,
While ev'n our common pain we may not share.
No, naught Of this on Heavens blissful shore.
Who're We shall meet when this brief life 10
DER.
Then, courage fainting soul, despond ne
more
Year: 1872

A Texas merchant writes TO the New
York Journal Of Commerce TO ask the
following question: Suppose that
with an unsuliied reputation il has
taken me six years 10 make an homes,
living, while in that time | have seen
thirty.two scamps go through the door
Of insolvency into an improvement Of
their estate, how long will it be before
| will lay by something for old age


The Journal answers "a man who
has lived an active uusullied lie In the
midst OF such temptations for sia
years has already laid by something for
the future and there is One who will
keep that he has committed to Him,
so that he will find that he has a good
foundation against the time TO come,
A credit on that book is n sure provision
for old age"
Year: 1872

| SlerRymeu


From James Parton on Jefferson as Law
Student, in the Atlantic for February.l


The tales we read OF the clergy Of old
Virginia stagger belief, though it is
clergymen who report them. The
reverend rector OF Wicomico, we read,
not approving the bread placed upon
the communion table, cried ou: from the
altar, in the midst Of the service, TO one
of the church wardens: George, this
bread is not fit for dog" We read
OF another who was invited after
church 10 dinner at a planters house,
where he drank so much that
he had to be tied in his gig, and ser
want cent 10 lead his horse home. One
Jolly parson comes down TO US reeling
up and down the porch OF a tavern,
bawling TO the passers-by 10 come and
drink with him. Another lives in tie
memory OF his county because he fought
duel within sight Of the church in
which he had formerly ofhcisted.
Another is remembered az q jovial
hunter who died cheering on the hounds
TO the chase. One is spoken OF as
pocketing annually hundred dollars,
the revenue OF legacy. for preaching
four sermons year against atheism,
gambling, racing. swearing, though
himself notorious swearer, racer and
gambler. Another is the hero OF o
story that one day parson and vestry
differed in opinion. quarreled and came
10 blows. The parson, Q giant in
strength, put them TO fight. Not con-
tent with his victory he renewed the
battle on Sunday morning in church,
when from the vantage ground Of the
pulpit be hurled at them this text from
Nemiah: And contended with them,
and cursed them. and smote certain OF
them, and plucked of their hail" which
had the keen sting Of literal truth.


One old clergyman is remembered a.
staggering toward the altar at the time
OF communion, when the rector who
was officiating ordered him back 70 bis
seat. The monthly dinners OF the
clergy have not yet passed out Of mind,
TO which men would ride for thirty or
forty miles, and resel tar into the night.
The court records Of Hampton show
that Q Clergyman Of that parish was
presented BY the grand jury for drunk
enness, and on another occasion for
slander. and that when before
the court he behaved with such
insolence as 10 be committed tor
contempt Of court. Bishop Mead,
Of Virginia, 70 whom the reader is
indebted for several Of these incidents,
relates that lady once came TO one Of
his clergymen, asking rebsptism, a. she
had doubts whether the christening Of
her infancy was valid. The clergymsn
who had performed the ceremony, she
said, dined with her father that day,
and alter dinner, her father won back
from the priest at cards the very guinea
Year: 1872

HAcKENsAcK, January l9.-Darid J.
Bogart, a wealthy citizen Of this place.
while examining the trestle work OF the
Midland railroad bridge at this place,
was struck by . train and his BODY
completely severed in two. He was
deaf and could not hear the approach
of the train.
Year: 1872

F.ncci,]lv who have become the Victims OF
Solitary Vice, and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep to an untimely
grave thousands of young men of the most ex-
Allied talents and brilliant intellect who might
otherwise have entranccd listening Senates with
the living lyre, may call with full confidence.
Year: 1872

Reflect that a sound mind and body are the
most necessary requisites to promote connubs
happiness, Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes Il weary pilgrimage, the
prospect hourly darkens to the view, the mind
beco.ncs shadowed with despair, and filled with
the c'qncholy reflection that the happiness OF
n.oLip, IS bghtcd with our own.
Year: 1872

= The symptoms of Liver


Complaint are uncaslness


and pain in the side. Some


times the pam is IN the


shoulder, and is mistaken


for rheumatism. The stom-
ach is ELECTED with loss OF


appetite and sickness, bowels
in general coStive, some
atimes alternating with lax
d with pain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable loss
of memory, accompanied
with painful sensation OF hav-
ing left undone something
which ought to have been
done. Often complaining or


weakness, debility and low
#snirits Sometimes many OF
Year: 1872

GONG FOfSaA THOUSAND DOLLARs.-Ihe


large number Of counterfeit nickels which


have been donated to the cash boxes Of
street cars induced the several corporation


managers to promulgate an advertisement
offering a reward Of $1,000 for the arrest and
conviction Of any person passing the spuri-
GUS coin. Interested and disinterested per
sons perused the advertisement, but the


more they read.it the less chance they saw
of securing the desirable $1,000. 4 few days
after the notice appeared in the newspapers
we were accidentally informed Of a conyer-
sation between two men, one somewhat adj
vanced in years and the other on the sunny
side Of life. The young mans attire was
poor, and his whole appearance indicated
poverty, yet it was plain that he had seen
better times. The elder was hard fea-
tured, cool looking nan-0ne of the strata
gems and spoiIs kind of men. The young
man was anxious to secure mOney-how
was not a matter of conscience. He was
anxious to return to his friends and home in
Georgia. His companion had a glass of
beer before him, and urged the other to
drink. He read the street car advertise
mcnt to the Georgian, and asked him what
he thought Of that. is there not some
money in it for both Of u.s." The
young man looked up listlessly, but
suddenly frightened and uttered a single
word-counterfeit. He was not right, for
she elders composition would not permit
him to run serious risk, he thinking too.
much Of his own comfort and reputation.
asking the youth il he was really in earnest
and willing to risk his liberty for $500 put
another phase on the matter. An explana-
Sion was asked for, when the tempter laid
out his plan 1t was for the young man to
ride in street cars and pay counterfeit nick
eels until he was detected in the act, tle two
20 invariably ride together and when test
came the elder to become informer, push
she case to q speedy trial and conviction,
and then claim the reward Of $1,000. The
young man was to have half that sum, and
the other man to, as soon as possible, pro
9eed to gain the Georgian's release on
6onds, when he could jump the bail and
never be heard of again.


The propositions were made, with as
enuch deIiberation as if the subject had
been on an extra dinner. The young mans
Sace alternately indicated anger and pain,
but remembering his extreme poverty, he
gave the temptation some consideration, !
and finally said to his acquaintance that
she subject. being a very serious one, re- |
olpired time for thought While thinking !
Syer the case he concluded that the wisest |
course for him to pursue would be to confer
wfth merchant Of this city with whom he
Gyas slightly acquainted. That course
probably saved him from a felon's doom.
The merchant sent for the writer Of this,
and detailed the matter, when it was partly |
agreed that the crime should be pursued to
a certain point, and let the authorities into
the Secret. Better counsel prevailed, and |
money was loaned to the young man to
reach his home, and that is the last we
8ver heard of the temptation to obtain a
mean reward at the expense Of honor and
liberty.
Year: 1872

Robert and Mrs. Gibson were yesterday
permitted to take little rest in the first
precinct stationhouse, as they were arrested
on a charge of forgery. The extent Of the
sum involved is not stated.
Year: 1872

AS the interest in political matters in
creases there is frequent occasion to refer
to the table showing the electoral vote of
the States, and in answer to many inquiries,
we publish the table, with the suggestion
that those who desire cut it out and pre-
sarNe H for nasn rnfarenca
Year: 1872

Ladies may feel interested to know that an
elaborate pattern Of cashmere shawl occupies
a weaver's time time from II to Is months. A
female spinner earns the magnificent sum OF %
cen,s a month Over a hundred Thousand per.
ron. in Cashmere are employed in the shaw
manufacture.
Year: 1872

pretty easy--it had been cut before
Nov, John, take that demijohn in
under your arm again and tilt out lit
tie in all the glasses, John again took
the demijohn under his arm and went
around filling all the glasses, while we
looked on in woeful silence. Now
gentlemen, continued Clay, I'VE will
drink this standing, 10 the health Of my
friend Longworth, of Cincinnati. BE
raised the glass to his lips, stopped, and
gave a look about the table. We SIX
were just going out of the door in sim
gle file, just as fast as our legs could
carry us, We heard the word Boys y
in the lion-yoice Of Clay, but the re-
mainder of the sentence was drowned in
the shouts Of laughter from his guests.


Formerly very large, well-known,
and somewhat noted billygoat roamed at
large the streets of Washington, and the
newspaper boys, bootblacks and street
imps generally made common cause
against him. Clay never liked to see
dumb animals abused or worried and on
one occasion, while passing down the
avenue, large crowd Of these mischiev-
Gus urchins were at their usual sport.
Mr.. Clay, with his walking-stick, drove
them away, giving them sound lecture
in the meanwhile. As they scampered
off and scattered in every direction,
Billy seeing no one but Mr. Clay within
reach, made charge on him Clay
dropped his cane and caught his goat
ship by the horns The goat would rear
up, being nearly as high as tie tall Ken
tuckian himself and the latter would


pull him down again. This sort Of sport
soon became tiresome, and he could
conceive of no way by which he could
free himself from the two-horned diem
ma, so in his desperation he sang out to
the boys to know what to do. One of
the smallest in the crowd shouted back:
:" Let 90 and run, you did fool" Clay
always maintained that, though he
signed the treaty of peace at Ghent, yet
that ragged boy knew more than he did.
Year: 1872

Probable Effect of the Prince 81
Wales Recovery. aasf


London Correspondence Of the New York
Tribune.l


Some satisfaction has been expressed
at New York dispatch stating that the
Princes illness creates the most I'M
tense interest and anxiety throughout
the country, and prayers for his recov-
cry have been offered up in several
churches" Anxiety seems a strong
word to express the kind of interest
which Americans may be supposed to
feel If it really represents the state Of
American feeling, it will do no harm to
repeat once more that, apart from the
natural and rightful sympathy one feels
with any person in suffering and danger,
the question of the Princes life or death
is Question of politics. G His recovery
will leave the Crown stronger than it mas
been for many a day. His death would,
perhaps, for time prevent the public
expression of Republican opinions, and
the public advocacy of a Republican
form of government But when the
popular feeling had subsided and de-
cent interval elapsed, it would be found
that Republicanism was stronger than
ever, and that good many. fresh diff
culties lay in the path of the monarchy.
The Regency question has already been
discussed, and it seems to be taken for
granted that the Princess Of Wales will
be Regent if her husband dies The
Princess is greatly liked and respected,
and nobody would have word to say
against her personally. The scheme of a
Regency, however, is in itself scheme
of weakness. 1t betrays that the throne
cannot always stand alone. 1t antici-
pates the death OF the Queen, and the
prospect Of child as King. 1t adds,
that is, one more, to the many incidents
ofroyalty which an intelligent and earn
est minority of the people of England
are beginning TO consider anomalies,
and to inquire into, and to speak OF as
burdens capable Of being removed. |
don't see why Americans should feel
any particular anxiety for such result
as would reinforce the English monar-
chy, and check the growth Of English
Republicanism. Nobody here among
the most Radical Epglishmen whom |
know expresses or feels adesire for the
Princes death. 1t is not in human ma
ture to do so. He is no tyrant, nor ca
pable Of becoming one. But that is no
reason why we should passionately take
sides with political party whose views
are alien from ours.
Year: 1872

LITTLE MARY AND HER MOTHER
When you attire Mary in beautiful
white dress, and after little You
see it all smutted up, dark with
greasy spots here and there on 1t.
how speedily you off with it, and
put on something i'll its place, nice,
plQin, neat, and comely. You cant
endure to see her go slip-shop, or
with dirty or spotted garments n
single moment. Are you equally
cautious, beloved, in keeping hec
soul unspo.ted? OF all the spares to
which children are exposed, we
know of none more fatal, more ru-
nous, than those which spring from
improper companions.
Year: 1872

Severe pain will not get out of fashion
yet for lODg time, and so long people will
need good remedy -Rsnns's Pain Killing
Magic Oil is just what the people need to
cure headache, rheumatic, neuralgia, and
other painful complaints.
Year: 1872

case occurred Of severe Group, where no doctor
could be had before morning. The mother be
thought Of some Porous Plasters she had in the
house, They were sli, 80 as to t around the throat
and chest. The whstling breathing soon ahated.
In a few hours the child slept and in the morning
no sign If Group remained. Sold by all Druggists
Year: 1872

1t can not be said of the Democrat that it
is governed, as to its internal management,
by that spirit of petty selfishness which would
deny to cotemporary at home or abroad the
full measure of credit for ability, sagacity and
enterprise. We were among the first to recog-
nize the New York HerGlGs great achieve
ment in the equipment of successful expe-
dition for the long lost Livingston; and we


now tender our acknowledgment OF its vaiu, l,


able service in furnishing to the world luii


and explicit statement of the causes ana CON


sequences of the recent illness OF our worthy


Governor. OF these two feats OF Journahstic


ENTERPRISE. we consider the latter Dy Iar the


more important. To us in the MISSISSIPPI
yoIIev n ia of little consequence where the
Milo tales its source, or whether Livingstone
;ntends To dwell with a native princess in the
wilds of Africa or to return to his indigenous
had and board in the suburbs of London; but
there is vast importance attaching to Mis-
souri Governor in the throes of the collie or
the activities of the dysentery. If we have
copied columns about Livingstone we would
more cheerfully reproduce pages about Brown
and those soft shell crabs which appear to
have been the source of all his woe. We do
our best, and copy all we can find in the
Herald of the 18th. II will be found in to-
days Democrat, and we state but the simple
truth in the assertion that it commends IT
self quite as much to the attention of medical
scientists as to the sympathies of kind friends.


The first paragraph of the Herald's article
is Introductory, but significant. The Governor
returned at midnight, and was promptly respon-
sive to the porter's tap at half-past seven next
morning. He made his toilet. He washed
himself IN the water of confidence, wiped him.
self with the towel of satisfaction, and an
ointed his hair with the oil of happy seren
ity. His auburn locks shone resplendent il
the beauty of that early sunshine, and, a.
he descended to the festive board below, he
Year: 1872

A novel testimonial performance was given
in Dublin lately. 1t took place at the Gaiety
Theatre in that city, and was rendered to
cat which had been assisting in the represent
ations of "Chilperio." Passy had often
made her appearance on the stage before an
audience, but until this play was produced
her presence was never regarded exactly as
necessity. At the benefit she was present
ed with handsome silver collar.
Year: 1872

A lazy little four-year-old inBath, said the
other evening while busily employed at the
tea-table-from which the whole family had
decamped for the purpose of witnessing a
beautiful rainbow-"If God will let that rain
bow stay there till I get done supper, will
look at it."