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Year: 1873

ats only little grave" they said;
"Only just a child that's dead"
And so they carelessly turned away
From the mound the spade had dmade that day.
All they did not know how deep shade
That little grave in our home had made.
know the coffin was narrow and small
One yard would have served for an ample pail
And one man in his arms could have borne ava
The rosebud and its freight of clay.
But l know that darling hopes were hid
Beneath that little coffin lid.


know that mother had stood that day
With folded hands by that form Of clay;
know that burning tears were hid
''N ath the dropping lash and aching lid:
And know her lip, and cheek, and brow,
Were almost as white as her baby's now.
know that some things are hid away
The crimson frock and wrapping gay,
The little sock and halfworn shoe,
The cap with its plumes and tassels blue,
An empty crib with its covers spread,
AS white as the face Of the sinless dead.
'Tis little grave; but O.! beware
For worldwide hopes are buried there;
And yc, perhaps, in coming years,


May see, like her, through binding tears,
How much of light, how mnch of joy,
Is buried with an only boy
Year: 1873

o, there's power to make each hour
AS sweet as heaven designed it;
Nor need we roam to bring it home,
Though few there be that find it.
We seek too high for things close by,


And lose what nature found us;
For life hath here no friends so dear


AS home and friends around US.
We oft destroy the present joy


For future hOpes-and praise them,
While flowers as sweet bloom at our feet,
If we'd but stoop to raise them,
For things afar still sweeter are,


When youths bright spell hath bound US;
But soon we're taught that earth hath naugh
Like home and friends around us.
The friends that speed in times of need,
When hopes last reed is shaken,
Do show US still that come what WILL


We are not quite forsaken.
Though all were night, if but the light


From friendships altar crowned u.s.
'Twould prove the bliss if earth was this:
Our home and friends around us.
Year: 1873

Ingratitude is too base to return
kindness and too proud to regard it:
much like the tops of mountains-bar-
ren, indeed, but yet lofty; they produce
nothing, yet are high and stately, and
look down upon all the world about them.
Year: 1873

That was very tender hearted man
who, on being told that his wife, who
had left the house only an hour before,
was drowned, and that her body was
found mile or so below, said: "She
must have foated down quite lively !"
Year: 1873

Give. me neither poverty nor riches !;
feed me with food convenient for me, lest
| befall and deny Thee, and say, Who
is the Lord ? or lest | be poor and steal,
and take the name of my God in vain.
Year: 1873

If an angel were sent from heaven to
find the most perfect man, he would not
probably find him composing a body of
divinity, but perhaps a cripple in poor
house, whom the parish wish dead. and
humbled before God with far lower
thought of himself than others think Of
hin,
Year: 1873

A majority Of the stock of the New
York Tribune has gone back into the
hands Of Whitelaw Reid, and he is to
edit the same. He edited the paper du-
ring the late campaign. Mr.. Colfax
would not edit the paper, because in the
organization the paper is subject to the
editorial control of a majority of its
stockholders He would not be fettered
for even $4,000 per year.
Year: 1873

As it would seem that Mr.. Colfax is
not to become editor of the Tribune, and
will not resign the Vice Presidency, we
escape peril which the New York World
points out to US. That journal dwells
upon one of the curious anomalies of our
Presidential system. If the President
should die after the 4th of March next,
Henry Wilson would become President.
If he should die before that time, with
Mr. Colfax as Vice President, Colfax
would become President until the 4th of
March, and Wilson after that time. But
if ColfaX were now to resign, and then
the President should die, Wilson, as the
World contends, would not become Pres
ident on the 4th Of March, and the coun-
try would be compelled to elect Presi-
dent next year under law passed in
| 1902. We are not sure that the World' S
view is exactly correct; wouldn't the
same question of new election have
been involved if Andrew johnson had
been convicted on his impeachment, and
was it not universally assumed that the
acting President of the Senate would fill
out the term, leaving the machinery to
go on in the usual order? However,
the question is curious one, and it may
be we'll that we are not to have Mr. Col
faxs resignation to present possible
risk.


q bout a year ago a fellow i'll West
Virginia was arrested for horse-steallng
and after he was sent to jail his devoted
girl, Sarah, implored the jailer to let
her share his confinement; this being re-
fused, she determined to be with him,
and, crazed with the fear that he might
be sent to the penitentiary, she set fire
to a school house For this she was
sentenced to two years Imprisonment
and was happy, but just here her lover
was taken out for o new trial, and not
being re- convicted, was set free. Poor
Sarah Her devotion had defeated lts
own end, but a kind hearted Governor
took in the situation and has just par
doned her out
Year: 1873

The great ship building interests of
Maine which have been depressed for
nearly dozen years, are reviving again
and contracts for the coming year will
cause activity in scores of ship-yards
which have been doing nothing since the
outbreak of the war. The causes which
have contributed to revival of the bus
iness are favorable legislation by Con-
gress. the failure of iron vessels to prove
their superiority to wooden, a rise in
freights, and great demand for ton
mage. The products of the lumber re-
gions of Maine are easily brought to the
sea coast, and the ship-yards of the
state have always enjoyed peculiar ad-
vantages. There is promise that the
ship-building interests there will regain
their former importance.
Year: 1873

beneath the roof of the old homestead
that night. Though with Mrs. Will
hams joy there was mingled an uneasy
feeling She was well assured that it
was in some way connected with Arthur,
and trembled with apprehension lest
some one should appear who had a
stronger claim to him. This fear was
dlssipated the next morning by letter
that came to her in the first mail. 1t
contained check for five thousand dol
lars, together with these words


"The boy that you so generously re-
ceiyed ten years ago, and have so tender
ly cherished since, will never be taken
from you. The mother forced to relin-
quish the babe, dearer to her than life,
is now in heaven, The father, who so
basely forsook his child, and her he had
sworn to cherish, is unworthy so sacred
trust In the s. Bank you will
find the sum of twenty thousand dollars
deposited in the name of your adopted
son, of which he is to come into pos
session when legally of age; and the
interest of which is to be appropriated
to his support and education during his
minority


To this singular letter there was nei-
ther date nor signature. There were
various conjectures in regard to the
stranger, who had been in the village
some days, and from whom it was evi.
dent this letter came, as we'll as the
package received the night before.


But when Arthur called to mind the
look of remorseful tenderness with which
he had regarded him, he felt that ht
must have been his father. Yet he oft
en- said, as he looked into the face O.
his adopted mother, that he wanted NJ
dearer friends than he already had
And as for Mrs. Williams, among al
the blessings that surrounded her, there
was not one that brought purer Joy
than he whom she had taken to he
heart when a friendless babe, her New
Years Gift.
Year: 1873

In the June number of the Republic
we endeavored to set forth, as distinctly


and impartially as possible, the poll
tical condition of the State of Louis
lana, and we are gratitied to find that
our representation of the case has


been so generally accepted as fair and


just.


In treating of this subject we fully
recognize its vast importance to the
people of the State in question, to the
nation itself, and to each individual
citizen. Undoubtedly the principles
involved are fundamental to the very


existence of our republican system.


IF out Of this controversy shall come
a clearer perception of the nature OF
our government and more hearty


attachment to it by all the people,


this will prove good measure OF COM


pensation for the evils that have


arisen.


lii this view, while we feel the diff


Guilty and the delicacy of suggesting


remedies in the given state of circum-
stances, we are yet decidedly of opin-
ion that the subject should not be
ignored in the present juncture, but
that it ought to be discussed and set
before the people in all frankness and
candor, and with all the light of exper-
ience and reason which can be brought
to bear upon it. Conceiving such atask
to be inthe direct line of the objects and
aims of the Republic, we shall under
take it, sustained by the consciousness
that we are not engaged in mere phil
osophical political speculation, but
that we are seeking practical bene-
fit and that our labor is devoted to


the public welfare.


THE CASE UNPRECEDENTED.
The state of affairs i'll Louisiana is
novel and extraordinary. Nothing Of
like character and to like extent has


before occurred in any other State.


The condition Of Rhode Island in l841


and in 1912 presents some phases ap-


preaching to a resemblance in some


general respects In that State there


existed two organized State gov


ernments, each claiming exclusive


State authority, and OF course, III
deadly conflict. One claimed under
a British charter, which the people
! had never adopted but which had
been held by suffrance in the State
Year: 1873

The members OF the Working Boys Protective AS.
sociation met last night at Cooper Institute,
President John J. Joyce In the chair The room
which the lads have engaged to meet in was well
filled, and the young legislators for the common
good of the working boys Of the present day, and
OF those to come, were most enthusiastic The
minutes Of the last meeting being read and
approved the President addressed the meeting
on the subject OF "Unity and Perseverance, The
young orator made quite lengthy and able
Speech going back almost to the beginning Of the
world to show what "unity and perseverance"
could accomplish Mr. Greeley was cited as an ex.
ample and at the mention OF his name the applause
was unbounded. The speaker said they had met
not only to contend for baths and bail grounds but
to found society that would last and he hoped all
present would ioin the society. Outside OF the
benefits of the debating society to be organized
each member, in case of SICKNESS, would be entitled
to draw SIS per week. and In of death S25 would
be allowed for funeral expenses. The Secretary
then stated that protest had been sent in by the
ladies residing around Thompson square, to the
effect that ii working boys played ball there some
OF their children would be hurt; but he thought
compromise could be effected with these ladies' by
letting their children have three days IN the week
and the working boys the other three. He thought
the latter were entitled to some consideration IN


Vice President CHARLES BERLINER then addressed
the meeting at some length and thought II all
present would become members the associa-
tion would be large that refusal
would be impossible. 1t was then moved
and seconded that a committee OF six
be appointed to wait on the Park Commissioners.
The following lads were appointed IL. White, p.
J. GaiIney Edgar jeffrey, II. Winds, II. Dunder-
stadt and j. p. Katzerstein. Master Levy then
made few remarks on the importance OF having
large membership, and he thought If the ladies
held out with their protest, the working boys could
get as many ladies' TO sign In their favor-their
mothers, sisters and cousins--and he supposed they
had as many of the latter as President Grant. The
Treasurer requested 1clinuucutS
step up 10 the captains Olce and settle past dues,
for without money they could accomplish nothing.
After a few more remarks by some OF the members
present the meeting adjourned 10 meet again at
the same place on the oath instant.
Year: 1873

many who are u the belief that she cannot be in.
sane because she does not commit some singular
act IN jail ana renuer 1t necessary to put strait
lacket on her. Many say that no woman
and then remain o day and night with the corpse
or tho murdered man. Several physicians have
been questioned In regard to her sanity, and all
reply that the probabilities are she Is a unatc,
her incarceration IN an asylum IL would not be ~
all surprising II she had TO be sent there again. At
the time she committed the crime they say she
have been q s 0ns ss
by On organic change In the nerve centres Of the
brain, and then again may be produced by func-
tional derangement OF the nerve centres or the
b brain: THIS functional IN derangsmsnt cement ma may n DC
pass away. Tbis woman may have had an organic
trouble Of the brain While In the asylum. THIS
may have been held In allegiance Till some cause
tfmacy with Goodrich and his treatment o. her,
coupled with the fact that the girl was evidently
very much In love with him, may have brought the
attack back on her, and consequently, sne could
not have been responsible for her acts At the time
the tragedy took place.


Tho opinion OF the physicans js much the same
as " kentertatned Dy large number Of citizens.


Mr. David Goodrich the father OF the deceased,
was under the impression that he could take the
personal property OF his son after the Coroncrs
inquest was over. Yesterday he called upon the
erty including the watch, chain, rings, seals,
pistols, &c, and which are valued IN all at about


five hundred dollars The Coroner, however, In:
formed him that the property had neen nan handed ca
w0ud not be able to get II until a!ter the trlai OF
Lizzie King The articles found IN her possession,
which are said 10 be those taken from bis sons
body at the time OF the murder, the Coroner ex.
planned, would have to be used BY. the District
Attorney at the time OF the trial. Mr.. Goodrich
said II was mistake on his part.
Year: 1873

Supervisory Pay-Wfu They BE Pafd Al
Ail'-An Interesting Littsation--The
Market Mems Last Fight Against the
Board OF Health--A Perpetual Intunc-
tion Asatnst the Removal Of stalls
Claimed.


The City Hall was somewhat agtatcd yesterday
over report that Comptroller Green had an
nounced his Intention to refuse


ThE SUPERVISORS PAY


for the two months vacation which they have
voted themselves. The story was hardly true; but
IL Is true that the Comptroller has refused all along
to pay the Supervisors for their services; ana a
suit Is now pending against him, brought BY SUPER
visor Msnheimer for the pay which be alleges to
be due him Supervisor since the LIST day OF Janu-
airy. The idea that the Comptroller would refuse
to pay the Aldermen during their vacation was
secuted by both Mcssrs Storrs and Earl, who are
supposed to know as much about the business as
the Comptroller himself Both said that the Alder
men receive an annual salary, not contingent at ell
On the frequency OF their meetings. The hitch re-
garding tue Supervisors lies In the TACT that the
charter, while providing for The retention Of the
Board. fails to name any compensation for men,
bers and furthermore declares that no city official
shall draw pay for two offices. 1t Is On this ground
that Comptroller Green refuses 70 pay, while Mon
heiIner sues on the special ground that tue old pro.
vision for the pay or Supervisors Is unrepealcd ana
the general ground that the laborer Is worthy Of
his hire. Some OF the Aldermen about the hall
were excited over the prospect, but csllaed down
when the true situation or Affairs was Known.
Other matters In the Comptroiler's o1lee were
quiet. 1t Is proposed in day OF two to finish pay
ing the Inspectors OF Regulating and Grading.


THE MARKET STALLS


In the Department Of Public Works curry was
occasioued by the presentment BY Abraham Il;
Lawrence or legal papers in behalf OF the stall
men IN the markets, setting forth that perpetual
injunction against their disturbance by the Board
OF Health had beer granted in 1865 on the petition
OF the market men and the Sinking Fund commits
sionera and that that Injunction was still IN force
The papers were referred to the counsel Of the
Department, who hos them under consideration
If the claim OF Mr. Lawrence Is ADMITTED nothing
but long and dangerous delay in litigation win
secure the removal OF some OF the most noxtous
nuisances Of the city. The counsel at O summary
glance over Mr Lawrences papers, though: they
were without weight, but admitted that closer
scrutiny might change his views.


THE MAYORS OFFICE


was as quiet as Puritan sunday. His Honor went
home at an early hour, convinced that tile Alder
mep could do no more mischief until september
ana feeling the utter impOsslbuty OF his doing any,
thing without them. The Sherlff's ONCE was
equally quiet and matters in general about the
City Hall bore an aspect OF calm rnstictty very
grateful to the CInplcyes and exceedingly dlscom.
fortilg to the loGngiDg "OutS.n
Year: 1873

Pay Of the Supreme Court Judges.


Before Judge Daniels.


The particulars OF the hitch in the pay OF the
Supreme Court Judges have already been gwen In
the HERALD. The Board Of Apportonment under
took to say that from the passage OF the charter
last Winter In the Legislature till the signing Of
the amended charter, period Of some six weeks,
they were entitled to pay only at the rate OF 5000
tion 70 tnn se M aae an 0y bs
period On the contrary, the Judges claimed pay
at the rate o! Sll,5 year, and as the Board OF
App0rtionment failed TO fail within their views
application was recently made In this court for
writ OF alternative mandamus, directing the Board
to change their appropriation so as to pay them
returnable yesterday but on the case being called
II was stated that the Board lad made the sppr0-
prat!on required, and this ended the matter.
Year: 1873

Beautiful floral offerings lay upon the caskct. AS
MS compatrlots took last lingering look upon the
lace so dear there were tears In many manly
eye and the cold lips 50 often opened In behalf or
Cuba, were mutey eloquent in The cause which, to
all present represented the most sacred duty of
life. sadly and slowly the procession passed from
the church as the organ peaed Its solemn strains,
and the body OF the dead was carried forth to be
entombed at Greenwood, whence It's resting
place may almost be seen by brother patriots as
they leave our harbor return freghted with aspi-
rations Tor the freedom and happiness Of their be-


sl
Year: 1873

A SEVERE TEsT.-The Commissary
General of the United States, after trial
of all the principal starches in the country,
decided that Duryea's Satin Gloss
Starch was the best that could be proeur-
ed, and the government from that time to
the present are buying this article This
is fact worthy the attention of eonsum-
ers
Year: 1873

And Gill come tumbling after.


In conducting a criticism on this
beautiful poem, we shall first attend
to what may be called the rythmical
and dynamical qualities of the verse.
Observe the perfect measure:


Jack and Gill went up the hill.


The first part of tho first foot is
lacking, but that is fully oompensat.
ed in the next verse, is hypercatalec.
tic:


To get pail of water.


The er IN this instance would ex-
astly fill the incomplete foot OF the
first verse, thus producing a grand
ianbic diameter, and leaving the sec.
and verse delightful tripody.


The next two verses display the
same wonderful poetic structure


Jack fell down and broke his crown,


And Gill como tumbling after.


Observe the pleasing highly mu.
sical effect produce by the addition





And Gill come tumbling after.


Let us now turn our attention to
what are really the essential ele.
ments OF poetry-the nature of the
thought and quality of the sentiment.
First, the thought. All true poetry
Is highly imaginative. This is highly
imaginative. Jack and Gill never
went up the htll to get pail Of wa.
ter. The poet imagined they did
and in this consist, very largely, its
poetry. Again, Jack didn't fall
down and break his crown, and Gill
come tumbling alter. The poet
simply imagined all this, and hence
1t is all the more poetic. Again,
this is an upward flight OF the imagi-
nation Jack and Gill went up the
hill. They also went up to get wa
ter, which makes the conception
still more striking. 1t would have
been commonplace and matter of
fact to go down the hill for water.


Notice that in the next line it is
not the imagination that falls, but
Jack-Jack fell down. Notice, too,
the result. He did not break tho
connection of the story; he did not
even break the flight of the poets
fancy; he simply broke his crown.
We may suppose it was atterward.
We have as good right to suppose
this as the poet had to imagine it
broken at all. And now the fnal
catastrophe


And Gill come tumbling after.


This is perfectly harmonious. We
should naturally have expected it.
We may suppose that Gill was lean
ing on Jack, and that. therefore,
when Jack tell, Gill, by necessity,
went tumbling after; or, we may
suppose that Gill loved Jack more
than we can tell, and that, when she
saw him tall and break his crown, in
fit of sheer desperation she threw
herself after him. Either hypothesis
would fully account for the facts, but
| am inclined TO accept the latter, it
being more poetic and consonant
with the pathetic nature Of the scene.
-yoledo Blaae.
Year: 1873

Camasaie, tho Aahanteo capital, is In a beausI-
full country, and is about milo and half long
by milo broad. Tho streets ara wide, tho
housea arc mostly uniform in structure and built
in blocks or squares. Tho side next the atreet
Is called public sent, tho floor Of which il raised
two or throo foot above the street level and open


to it, 30 as to atford porsons walking through the
town ready protection from tho rain or sun. Tho
front is also ornamentod with rude goomotricai
figures in relief, oolored with rod and above the
ground floor whitewashed. At ono side Of the
public scat is door communicating with the IN
ner square. Tho rooms on three sides Of this
arc opon On the inside, aud occupiedday and night
by the several mombers Of the household, The
open space of tho square il used for cooking
and other domestic PURPOSES. Tho framework Of
tho house is Of sapling timber, fastened togoth-
Or with cordage mado from climbing plants, and
thatchod with bamboo leaves woven into kind
OF mating. ,
This is aIl well enough, but q writer in tho
London Telegraph maintains That the town is a
literal Aceldana, and to prove it ho makes eome