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Year: 1873

The rural mind moves slowly, but
when 1t knows it knows, and 1t % not sub
Iect thereafter to be blown about by every
wind Of doctrine. The common belief for
hundreds Of years has been that the
usutious man was wicked man, and we
can hardly expect everybody to jump in
stautly to the opposite conclusion, how.
ever unquestioned it has long been by
philosophical writers. The petitions sent
to Albany for the abolition of the uSuEy
laws come from cities where men deal
largely. in money, and are constant bOr-
Fowers and lenders in the way Of trade.
They knew that any laws against the free
interchange Of money create exorbitaut
rates of interest, and do not prevent them.
The lender charges for the risk Of offend
ing the law in addition to the current mar.
ket value Of the commodity. But the far
mer, who, il he ever borrows, borows on
bond and mortgage, and finds it hard to
meet the constant payment of interest
which goes on year after year with unvs.
ryine regularity and difficulty, thinks the
law protects him from paying higher
rate. He does not know that 1t is not the
law but the worth of money that governs
his loan, and that he could not borrow at
all If we're otherwise. But 1t Il not worth
while to be impatient at an ignorance
which can, only be corrected in time, but
which, when once corrected, will never
return again. Usury is one Of those evils
which have grown with civilization, and
which do not disappear at the first loud
protest. Where there was one who,
twenty-five years ago, had q doubt upon
the propriety Of laws against II there are
now thousands who laugh and scot atit as
.Sn illogical old abuse. twill disappear
presently, and that it ever existed will
seem as incredible as that comparative.
.lyshort time ago any man who labored
with his hands was q serf,unless he wrote
with q pen and thenhe was q monk.-M


y. Post.
Year: 1873

NEW YoRK, February SAT a full
meeting of the Executive Committee of
Western Union Telegraph Company
held to-day the action Of the sub.Com-
mit1ee consisting of the President and
Hon. Horace F. Clark in purchasing the
control OF the Cuba Gable Company and
of the sale of $4,000 shares Of Western
Union stock to provide therefor, as di-
rected by President Orton, from Chicago,
last week, was approved and ratified.
The vote approving the purchase OF the
Cuban Company was unanimous, and
that on the sale Of the Western Union
stock had but one negative. The action
OF Mr.. Orion which was thus officially
confirmed was taken by him entirely upon
his own responsibility. The purchase Of
the Cuba Company had been desired for
over a year, and If the opportunity for
consumating the arrangement had not
been ayailed Of thus promptly, the whole
negotiation would have fallen through.
Year: 1873

SALT LAKE, February, s.-The oil abb
sorbing topic to-day reports the Presi-
dents so called aggressive policy towards
Utah in transferring troops to this vicinity.
The "NsVS (Mormon Organ is evidently
much alarmed and saysif the dispatch be
true those who are faint hearted would do
well to embrace the present opportunity
to get out Of the way; but those who are
determined by the help OF God to endure
it to the end, win welcome this occasion
to prove faithful though even unto death.
The EUsning Journal CGentileO says there
is terror in the camp by this indication
and q stern determination on the part OF
the President to enforce the laws in Utah.
The loyal people were never more encour-
aged and hopeful than now. tits fully ex-
pected that Congress will apply the ne
cessary Legislation this session. '1r
Year: 1873

A LUCKY IowAY EDITOR won very
nice bet on the Presidential election. A
young lady, presumed to be pretty,sgreed
TO kiss once q month for four years, It
Grant was elected, and Is keeping her
word like man. We hope for the sake Of
the editors peace Of mind that he is not
o married man.
Year: 1873

I,--,O OF y bidder Tor conveying INC
that have the ability pecuniarily to fulal my oh.
legation as such bidder; that tho bid 10 made In
good faith, and with the intention to enter into
contract and perform the service In case said bid
shall DO accepted and that tho signatures
OF the guArantoFB thereto arc genuine, and inst
believe the said HuRrautorS TO b0 pecuniArlly
responsible for and able to pay all damage9 the
United States shall eufer by reason o. my milling
70 perform my obligations Is such bidder.
Year: 1873

Sworn 70 and .nb'cri1Sd b before ReM, \ ~ for
and in testimony thereof hercunto subscribe
my nSmO and AiiE my Official seal the day and


NoTESW6en tho oath Is taken before a Jus.
tlcc OF tho peace, the certificate Of the clerk Of
a court Of record shall be added, under his real
Of Office, that tho person who administered tho
oath is duly qualified justice OF tho pOacO.
Year: 1873

RESPITE GRASTED.-The Governor has re-
spited John L. Green, of Brunswick county,
for twenty days He was sentenced to the
penitentiary for three years for obtaining
goods under false pretences, of which he
was found guilty by the County Court of
that county at the November term. He will
remain in the custody of the sheriff OF that
county for that length Of time unless other
wise ordered
Year: 1873

SENT TO THE GRAND JURY William
Cooper appeared before the Police Court
Saturday morning charged with stealing a
gold watch and chain, of the value of 800,
from Albert Gary. He was sent on to the
grand jury of the Hastings Court.
Year: 1873

The largest and most fashionable
audience that ever gathered together
in Los Angeles greeted Madame Anna
Bishops first appearance in this city.
The spacious Turnverein Hall was lit
orally blocked up with extra chairs.
No artist who ever visited this city
has had such ~ triumph. The first bar
that she sings places her en- rapport
with her audience and establishes a
sympathy between herself and her
hearers Her "Luce iii quest anima'
was superb, as was also the duet with
Mr.. Wilkie. Mr.. Frank Glider is by
far the best pianist that ever. came to
this city. His touch is exquisite and
his execution mastery, and to great
yigor and strength he unites wonder
ful clearness and delicacy. He is evil
IDENTIFY Il disciple of the Eastern school,
and an able exponent of the modern
brilliant writers. His 'rrovatore Med
ley is probably the first ever written
without Il break in the thought from
the first to last. There is no disjoint-
edness in it although it brings in every
thing from Ihche la NOrte to the An-
rH Chorus, and there is pleasant
void of all unnecessary mOdula-
ton in passing from one melody
to another. Mr.. Alfred Wilkie
has rich clear Tenor Voice. He
was just the least bit tired after
his steamer experiences, but he
sang splendidly. His "Come into the
Garden Maud'' was easy and artistic.
In every sense of the word he is a
Tenor Singer of u very high order of
merit. Mr.. Gottschalk was left be-
hind at Santa Barbara, and Mr.. But
tie the courteous agent of Madame
Bishop made Il pleasant apology for
him. Fl. will sing here tonight
without fail, having arrived on the
overland stage last evening.


And now for another word about
Madame Bishop. 1t is SO pleasant to
write about her. The great speciality
of Madame Bishop is the purity of her
information. Her method is the only
road to success for vocalist, and the
want of it keeps hundreds of singers
low down i'm the scale Of art. Her
voice is what is known as a soprano
Jogoto, and are has mellowed it with
out impairing it. The great amount
of study she has bestowed upon the
middle portion of her register has left
her upper notes clear and pure at the
close of Il long career. There is no
forcing about her singing, no strain
ing for effect. Every note is the pure
utterance of perfect method, united
to the most exquisite sensibility and
taste. She must have been very
gratitied at the compliment paid to
her last evening by the music loving
people of Los Angeles. The second
concert will take place this evening.
Year: 1873

Complaints are sometimes made at
newspaper Offices that the carriers do
not leave the paper at the house, etc.
Sometimes it may happen that the
blame lies wholly with the carrier,
but Oftentimes the nOn-receipt of the
paper is attributable to other causes,
such as are not III the least cOntrOll-
able by the often abused carrier, es-
pecially is this the cause with the
morning paper. AT the time they
are usually distributed the subscribers
are fast asleep enjoying the "sweet re-
pose" of early morning, and totally
Oblivious to the state of things in the
outside world.


Frequently the paper is left at the
proper place. and before it is picked up
the wind may have blown it into Il
new location, perhaps into the hole
under the sidewalk, possibly into a
neighbOr's premises, or the ''early
Jay-hawk" may have come that way,
and seen the paper in close proximity
to the gate. Ifit is good for anything he
will probably take ii. In all such cases
the conclusion is immediately made
that "that carrier is at fault again.
to avoid such occurrences, and also to
keep the paper dry, during the morn
ings, place or nail little box at your
gate, with al Oblong opening in
the side, SO as to enable the carrier to
put the paper in the box. 1t will cost
but triffle, if anything, and probably
the paper will be received with unbro-
ken regularity, and the carrier there
by spared many undeserved censures
Year: 1873

we have on sale and to lease, we feel confident
of success, and that is half the battle wOif.


Our motto is onward and upward with the
watchword, Know Thyself, the which we
study. So we flatter ourselves that
Year: 1873

a useful hint to many young men
may be derived from this little story
which The Springfield, Mass, Union
prints: ''Not long ago young man
of this city had q most favorable OPP
portunity to enter a business house
in this State, at a large increase over
his present salary, with a prospect
of soon getting place in the firm.
His recommendation wero first
class, the officers of the institution
were decidedly pleased with his ap-
pearancc. They however, made
him no proposals, nor did they state
their favorable impression. a gen.
tleman of this city was requested to
ascertain where the young man
spent his evenings, and what class
of young men were his associates. He
found that he spen tseveral nights
of the week in a billiard-rOom on
Main street, and Sunday afternoon
drove a hired span into the country
with three other young men," He
is wondering why he didn't hear
from the house concerning that
coveted position.
Year: 1873

GETTISG RID OF SIN.-It is q de-
lusion to think of getting rid OF sin as
whole when you are not willing to
part with il in particular. What is
conversion or sanctification but IN
abandonment OF our evils? And, if
you arc not wiling to Get about root
ing up coVetousness, oyerreaching in
trade, csrruptiag pleasures, envy,
malice, hatred. or any other evil pas
sion or habit, how can yoa expect the
more general purifcatiOn Of being
sanctified? Our ideas Of the general
change implied BY the terms CONVEX
sion, regeneration and sanctiGcatiOn
are totally false II we expect to reach
It except as we give up one sin after
another, as fast and as far IS they
CONS to or view. When the prodi-
gal came 10 himself, he first set about
looking his sins squarely in the face.
and to trace to them The miseries he
was suffering. he next rose up, went
70 his father, made his confession,
and thus became 4 reformed man
through successive stages, and did not
wait TO know the whole by 2 single
effort - d.. Caui'c6
Year: 1873

THR BIELE.-B!essed be God that
there is AZ least one thing thoroughly
superhuman, supernatural in this
world something which stands out
from and above "the laws of nsture.n y
something visible and audible to link
Us with Him whose face we see not,
and whose voice we hear not. What
a blank would there be here If only
this one fragment of the divine, now
venerable both with wisdom and age.
were 10 disappear from the midst of
US; or, what is the same thing, the
discovery were to be made that this
ancient volume IS not the unearthly
thing which mon have deemed it, but,
st the highest estimate, mere frag-


nent from the great block Of human
thought-Perhaps according to ano-
ther estimate, z msre relic Of supersti-
tionl There is bus one book, and we
shall one day know this when that
which is human shall pass away dixie
the rnists from some Lebanon peak
and leave that which is divine to stand
out and to shine out alone in its un-
hidden grandeur.-H. BOAal', D.D.
Year: 1873

GIVE THEN WoRK.-Childrcn en-
joy playtime all the more when they
have work to do occasionally. If
you would have your little ones in
terested in home and its surround
ings, and also have them grow
up to love work, and to depend
upon that for their happiness, give
them personal interest in some
thing. One child may have piece of
ground and be allowed to cultivate
it, appropriating the proceeds as he
pleases. Another may have few
fowls and be taught to keep an ac-
count of their eggs and the cost of
their keeping. Even in towns,
something OF this kind may be
planned for each little one which
will combine profit with pleasure
and give them habits of industry.
Year: 1873

Her eyes are bright as stars that keep
Their watch IN midnight skirs;
Her voice As sweet as winds that sweep
The harps OF Paradise.
And thou must queHch the starry rays
That make the midnight fair.
Ere thou canst teach the heart to gaze
And not to worship there.
Year: 1873

As the season of thunder storms
is here, some of the methods by


which people attempt to shield
themselves from the danger of light
ming may not be unwelcOme to our
readers. Fear is a great magnifer
of danger, and people seldom think


that there is moro danger, as
an English writer says, on the best
regulated railroad than during the
heaviest thunder storm. Most of
the dangers from lightning can be
avoided by paying attention TO well
known rules of safety. Naturally


frightened people draw together IN


some room or place, seeking safety
in each others society, unconscious


that they are attracting danger IN
stead of preventing it, as the ascend
ing currents of vapOr caused by


their perspiration are excellent con-
dUctnrs of electricity. People seem


10 think that there is safely IN


crowd and in the neighbOrhoOd OF
some tall building, and some OF the


most horrible accidents on record


have been caused by this mistaken


belief. Others believe that lying


upon several mattresses will prevent


their being injured. unconscious of
the fact that persons have been


killed while cndeavoring 20 shield


themselves in this manner. 1t would
seem that these accidents have most
is occurred to persons who were
ignorant that the yapor of their per-
sons, or the mattresses upon which


they lay, were conductors. The


safest spot in thunder storm is
the center of the room if you are in
the house, or q place at some dis
tance from tall houses or tress, If
out of doors. But the laws of cleo
tricy, If that capricious power has
laws, are yet unknown, and the
best course is to trust in God and
keep your lightning rods in order.
Year: 1873

A youth WHO was taking an airing
in the country, tried to amuse himself
by quizzing an old farmer about his
bald head, but was extinguished by
the cid man, who solemnly remarked.
''Y Yo1ng man, when my head gets as
soft as yours, can raise hair to
sell. -
Year: 1873

THE BRIGHT SIDE.-Look on the
bright side; it is the right side
The times may be hard, but it viii
make them no easier TO wear .
gloomy and sad countcRance. Il is
the sunshine, not the cloud, that
makes the flower. Troubles gives
sinew and tone to life, fortitude and
courage TO man. That would be 2
duh sea and the sailor would never
get skill where there was nothing 10
disturb the surface of ocean. What.
though things look q little dark /?
the lane will turn; and night will
end in broad day. There is more
virtue in one sunbeam than in a
whole hemisphere. of clouds and
gloom.
Year: 1873

The cheapest and best way to make q
horsepower for dairy and other light
use, is to put light drum on center
post, high enough to have the belt clear
the horses head. Attach a sweep ten
or twelve feet long to the center post,
80 that the track in which the horse
walks will be from twenty to twenty
four feet in diameter, if possible. Let
the track be soft ground. The whole
arrangementmay be made of white pine,
except the sweep, which should be hard
wood. Let the drum be about ten feet
in diameter, and six inches face. Use q
two-inch rubber belt. Make a small
pulley from four inches to foot in dl-
ameter, according as you want fast OF
slow motion. If you want the motion
still faster, gear up with second belt
and set of pulleys. The direction OF
motion may be changed by q quarter
twist in the same belt, or by passing the
first belt over idler pulleys.


This arrangement will be almost
noiseless, while the clatter and jar OF q
circular platform would be enough to
drive q nervous or sensitive person al,
most crazy. Besides, it is much easier
and safer to teach horse to follow q
circular path than to keep his balance
on revolving platform.-Cor. Country
Gentleman.
Year: 1873

Parents are apt to forgetthat children
dread reproof, and frequently scold
them unnecessarily. What matter if all
their daily behavior is not quite pleas
ant or perfect, if they show improve
ment and progress? Sow good seed,
anxious parent, cultivate with care, but
wait patiently for harvest, il you wish
good fruit. Suppose child does not
sit as straight as a ramrod at table; sup
pose a cup or tumbler does slip through
it's little finger, the food below deluged,
the goblet smashed, and the table:cloth
ruined-do not look cross, and break
out with reproof of what was unintend,
ed as if it were a willful wrong. Did
YOU never let glass slip through your
fingers? Instead of sending the child
away in anger, or with threatening
words, why not be as generous as to a
guest, to whom you would kindly say,
"It is of no consequence" 1t is gener-
ally wise to take little notice OF mishaps
or bad behavior at the time, and even
to divert attention ON them at the IN
slant. Afterward, at some appropriate
time, draw the child's attention to the
impropriety, fault, or lack OF suitable
care, and point out kindly the remedy
Year: 1873

WHAT BE WOULD DO. - Among the
innumerable stories told about the Shah
is one to this effect According. to the
Koran, his Majesty is forbidden to
tread on any other soil than that trod-
den by Mussulmans. To remedy this
little drawback, the Shah has ingeni-.
ously placed lining Of earth OF his own
country between the soles Of his boots.
This probably accounts for the dust
which is kicked up wherever he goes
Just as the quantity Of diamonds he
wears results In his constantly making
such shine
Year: 1873

also affected and sweeping changes made.
The bill ought to pass. We can nevor have
thorough judiciary reform without its adop-
ton Some good men may possibly suffer
with the rest. The proposed changes are IN
the general interest, and ought to be made.
viii they be y


There is rumor that the Judges to be AZ
fected by the measures have made defen-
siye alliance with the managers OF one or
the factions at Albany by which the defeat
of this bill is secured. The combination, II
there be one, and we are moro disposed to be-
lieve than to doubt it, is not as unlikely as 1t
is singular and INSCRIPTIONS. But this meas
ure is a part of the reform, to gain which the
Committee of Seventy, and Council of Political
Reform, and many thousands of good citizens,
irrespective of party, acted with the Republl-
cans last Fall, and they will not be blinded TO
any corrupt bargain by which they may be
cheated of their earnest desire. No political
managers can afford to be detected in making
such ntrigues to continue the unnecessary
infliction of the Ring Justices.
Year: 1873

The Charter and the question of Rapid
Transit share the present attention of this
community. We are not sure that the ma
terial problem does not possess greater in
terest for the multitude than the political
question. Rapid Transit, is a necessity
which every day makes more apparent
and pressing. 1t is imperative and cannot be
longer put off. The public recognition of this
need and the rivalry of contendiDg railways,
promise some sort of answer to the demand


The contracts for large portion of the Gil
bert road are reported settled; and the con-
solidation of the railway interests pushing
that scheme is assured. The Board of Alder
men, emulous of information about Rapid
Transit, recently invited opinions of the vari-
ons schemes from prominent engineers of the
several public departments. The Legislature.
Year: 1873

Jean ingelow, in a recent letter to Mrs Blackwell


which has been printed, says that one Of tho prob
leins which we have TO work out in America is the
combination of domestic work with high culture"
She thinks that so long household work is thought
degrading. there can never DO anything like univer
sal education; there must always bo some who work
all their lives because Others will not work at
all She thinks it of tho great things
which AMERICANS are raised for TO teach tho world
Year: 1873

fair one Out of the ss.0Ooooo now annually
received from canal tolls, $1.5Oo,o0o must
be devoted to the Sinking Fund; and more
than 100000 was last year expended on the
canals over and above the total receipts. In
other words, the money which should remain
in the State Treasury goes to keep up canals
which will never pay
Year: 1873

We read of a melancholy instance of bibliomania
in Bath, Eng. highly respectable married lady
was charged with stealing two volumes from book
STALL The illegal conversion was fully proved. and
the fair thief was held in $500 for trial The de-
tense was that she in the habit of taking OPIUM
aud that when she had been doing 80 she was not
responsible for her actions. This is awful warn
ing to all book collectors whose cash may fall short.
and who may seek to allay the pangs of poverty by
a resort to the drug Think of aninsane bibliomanao
trying to put candestnely couple of tall fOlOs into
his vest pocket!
Year: 1873

The struggle TO shut up the Chicago rum-shops on
Sunday is still going on. The light is hard one.
but the authorities show intention of backing
out. On the contrary, the City Council has recently
determined upona still rigid enforcement of tho
law. The question seems TO be whether dealers in
particular article and that not necessary of life.
shall be allowed to go on with their trade upon
day on which all other trade, however harmless and
useful, is prohibited. Even those who favor rum
selling from Monday morning to Saturday night
ought TO be willing to have the traffic suspended on
a day consecrated to religious observances.
Year: 1873

The latest suggestion of reform which
comes from the Assembly Committee on
Canals is to withhold further appropriations
from those canals which do not pay their
own way, and only look after those which are
self-suppOrtiDg. The exhibit made by the
Committee In defense Of this position is a
Year: 1873

A most melancholy thing recently happened to
young gentleman in Paris. He had been dining out
and wining pretty freely and he going to the
bdl fopa he submitted himself to the operations OF
a street shOe-bIack. Leaning back in his chair hs
was asleep before the polishing was concluded; but
when the juvenile artist found out the condition OK
his customer he FASTENED to improve it. He gently
drew OFF the boots added his victims purse and
watch 10 the booty gathered up his brushes aud de-
parted The gentleman was at last aroused by his
cold feet and ignominiously made the best Of his
way home. There was no dancing for him that
night
Year: 1873

SOME people are taking comfort to them


selves that the crisis is over and nothing
more need be done, because money is
easier in New York. Vain delusion! Low
rates for call loans, with ample converti-
BILE securities, are not the conditions re.
quired to do business. Let no man rest
moment in the false hope that there is any
permanent safety except in a radical
change of our financial system. Every
man must be allowed to buy circulating
money who can pay the government for it.
This is to be done by giving conyertibility
to the bonds and currency. Let nothing
divert the people from this just demand!