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Year: 1873

There IL perhaps no subject on which
there is such ignorance as on political
economy. The laws OF trade and finance
arc discussed daily by thousands Of able
men yet it is astonishing how many
fallacics are current. Though il is an
old maxim that figures do not lie, the
deductions which have been drawn
from statistics even by many acute
rcasOncrs on these subjects, arc very far
from the truth. Facts and figures may
be distorted so rs to establish any de-
sired point, and in this complicated
science, perhaps 10 q greater extent than
in any other, is "a little learning It
dangerous thing"


Many of the abfcst financial writers
III the daily and weekly press of this
country have gradually come to con-
slider the present currency system as
the very acme Of the financial wisdom
1t has been claimed again and again
that the removal of the infiammabie
element, specie, from our currency had
rendered money panic impossible.
BY demonetizing the currency run
upon the banks had been made n thing
of the past.


1t was argued that since specie was
likely ut any time to be Withdrawn
from bank and boarded, causing sus
pension, If this were removed and &
paper legal tender substituted ther.
could then be no condition of affair
that could induce q crisis. Specie hat
n recognized valuc the world over-on
that time could not destroy or circum
stances change-hcncc it was a dangcrou
! currency basis, because having certai
value itwould be seized and boarded i
/ times Of excitement. A legal tend,
Year: 1873

having no intrinsic worth, being a mere
Government obligation to pay at an In
definite time, would scarsely be with
drawn from bank and boarded when 80
many really valuable stocks and bonds
could be secured.


How effectually all these arguments
have been refuted by the experience of
the past few days. We have had q cur
rency panic as violent as any ON record
In specie times, and we have seen the
banks moro quickly drained of every
thing In the shape OF money than ever
was the case before. 1t did not even
require ga run" to close up nearly all
the banks in tho country.


The New York banks were not run
upon to any extent. The savings banks
and trust companies were beseigetl by
depositors, but only three or four of the
national banks were subjected to any
very large demand; yet suspension be-
came necessary. The closing up of the
New York banks induced a similar
measure at New Orleans and In tho
West, and to-day's dispatches state that
the boston banks have followed suit.


1t will be seen, therefore, that I'm nd
dition to the evils incidental to a cur
rency which Is not retieemable in specie,
subject as It is to violent fluctuations
that disturb commerce more or less:
inasmuch as valuestare still regulated.
despite all efforts to the contrary. by
the standard of gold and silver; We are
equally subject to locking up of cur


rency by the people, as we'll as by tho
rings and ciiques of Wall street. Nay,
more, suspension is shown to be more
easily compelled than under n speccie
system.-N. o. RicnysN9e.
Year: 1873

The Shah has returned to his capital.
The whole population turned out TO
escort him to the palace. In a brief
speech, he stated tina, he had visited
the Parliaments and principal institu-
tions Of Europe with the special object
of Introducing what he saw good in
them into the administration Of his
government.
Year: 1873

Rennes Pain-Kilhng Magic Oil is safe
to use, and does not soil the clothing or
the person, neither does it lose its virtues
by age or exposure. Directions on each
bottle how to cure pain, how to be happy,
how to be handsome 1t works ike a
charm. Try it.
Year: 1873

The great cause of so many young peo-
pie being gray headed is on account OF
their having used the vile compounds
which have flooded the market so long.
NATURES HAIR RESTORATIVE is sure
remedy for this Clear as crystal no
poison. perfectly Stpset, clean and reliable,
All druggists sell it. See advertisement.
Year: 1873

A man of very pleasing address, but
very dishonest in his practices, once said
to an honorable merchant, "whose word
is as good as his bond, I would give
fifty thousand dollars for your good
name.


"Why SOP" asked the other in some
surprise.


because I could make hundred
thousand dollars out of it."


The honorable character, which was
at the bottom of the good name, he
cared nothing for; it was only the repu-
tation, which he could turn to an ac-
count in money point of view. which
he coveted.


But a good name cannot he bought
with silver; it, of all other possessions,
must be fairly earned. When it is pos
sessed, it is better business capital than
a great sum of money. 1t is capital
the youth may secure. Honest must be
its foundation, even the smallest par
ticulars. When an employer says,
"That this is boy I can trust" he will
find himself in demand, provided he
joins with it industry. "The hand of
the diligent maketh rich"


It seems hard at the time, may be-
this ceaseless round of work, while
other boys are longing about store-steps,
or playing on the green. But the re-
ward will come if you are faithful.
While longers are dragging out mis-
erable lifetime in privation and poverty,
the hard working boy lives at his ease,
respected and honored.


Remember this, if you desire to make
your way in the world. There is moth
ing that can servo your purpose like
name for honesty and industry; and you
will never acquire either if you are
shirk at your business. Every body
suspects a lad who is otter seen about
saloon-doors or tavern-steps. 1t un-
dermines boys character for honesty
very rapidly to mix with society he finds
there and such habits tend to any
thing but industrious ways.


"a good name rs rather to be chosen
than great riches. and loving favor
rather than silver and gold" Print that
text on your heart, and carry it with
you in all your walks and ways. It is
worth far more than silver and gold to
you.-Presbyterian.
Year: 1873

BRINE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF BUT
rER.-To three gallons of brine strong
enough to bear and egg, add a quarter
of pound of nice white sugar and one
tablespoonful of saltpeter. Boil the
brine, and when it is cold strain care
fully. Make your butter into rolls, and
wrap each roll separately in a clean
white muslin cloth, tying up with string.
Pack large jar full, weigh the butter
down, and pour over the brine until all
is submerged. This brine will keep
really good butter perfectly sweet and
fresh for whole year. Be careful not
to put upon the ice butter that you wish
to keep for any length of time. In
summer, when the heat will not admit
of butter being made into rolls, pack
closely into small jars, and, using the
same brine, allow it to cover the butter
to depth of at least four inches. This
excludes the air, and answers very
nearly as we'll as the first method sug-
gested.-Hedyth and Home.
Year: 1873

lishment is managed is worthy of note. The
SAFEGUARDS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE
Are numerous. Under the main building is
an enormous cistern, and on every floor are
placed racks of buckets filled with water,
which are every evening taken down and
placed on the floor in different parts Of the
building. But the most ingenious feature of
the entire economy of the establishment is In
the management of the watchman system.
The night watchman is armed with an instru.
ment called Buerks watchmans clock, which
he has to carry around with him, and which
is itself a triumph of mechanical art 1t has
six keys which are locked up in little boxes
placed in different portions Of the premises
and the watch is run in such way that the
watchman has to visit each one Of these sta
ton boxes once every thirty minutes during
the night. Should he miss round the dial
of the clock tells the tale in the morning, and
the sleeper is fined. So perfect is the mechan'
ism of this instrument that by no possibility
can the watchman evade his duty without de-
lection, and the station boxes being placed in
such positions as to carry him through the
entire premises once every half hour, the pro-
lection to the place against fire is as complete
as it can be made by human contrivance.
The business head of the firm,


MR.. W. P. RUSSELL,


Is an energetic man, and has by his own in'
dividual effort built up the large factory
which now bears his name The establish.
nent is monument of sharp practical busi-
ness talent, and visit to the place and an ex:
animation of its details and intricacies will
amply repay the visitor. The factory gives
employment to about sixty persons, who are
kept busy supplying the demands Of busi-
ness that is increasing daily.
Year: 1873




We were all looking forward with much
pleasure to an anticipated visit from Nellie
1t was the first time she had returned home
since her marriage, and but for the anxious
thoughts with which my heart was filled, I
should have been as happy as the rest of the
family. "Mr. English" had not repeated his
visit, though I heard he was still in our neigh
borhood.


1t was in the morning of the day on which
we were expecting Nellie, that John came in
the room, where Mary and myself were sit.
ting, and said


81 think have secured very good hand,
Matte. A man came to me yesterday for
hire, and was so much pleased with his ap-
pearance, that l engaged him on the spot.
He has no family, and as he seems anxious to
go to work, told him he could sleep in one
of the attic rooms until we could get his
house ready for him. Do you see any objec-
tion to this ?"


"No; will have his room prepared. When
will he be here?'


"He is coming this evening""


Nellie arrived just at twilight. She looked
very delicate and seemed nervous and excita-
BILE, but she was so happy at being at Elmwood
again that hoped her paleness was only from
some temporary cause. When I took her to
her room that night, she said


"Now, Matte, tell me about Mary. Hen
rietta Lewis has circulated some scandalous
reports in our neighborhood regarding her.
Do tell me the cause of her fainting. could
gather nothing from your letter."


II have nothing to tell you. / only know
she was walking in the grounds with Mr..
Howard, and tainted. suppose it was from
over exertion. You remember she was very
delicate at the time"


"Then, you do not think he was the cause
of it?"


81 do not know that he was. I asked her
afterward what made her sick, and she said
nothing that is, nothing can tell you"


"It is very strange. do not like to doubt
Mary; but her conduct has given rise to these
reports. wish we knew more about it,


"There is nothing wrong on her part 1 am
sure, said 1. II have perfect trust and conf
dence in her"


"Has she seen Mr.. Howard since ?"


"No; but presume she will now, as Hen
rietta and himself will certainly call upon
you. Do you know we have new neigh
Dor "a Mr. English He has called upon
US, but I was not prepossessed in his favor,
though they say he is very agreeable"


Il am sorry to hear Of any strangers COM
ing among us. like the old set Of neighbofs
so much better; but then you know 1 am an
old married lady now, and am not expected
to be interested in any neighborhood but my
own 1 have never yet learned to feel as if
Clifton was my home. That name seems on
ly to belong to Elmwood. But l must not
keep you up any longer-good night?


l felt almost inclined to tell her everything
then; but when l saw her looking so pale and
delicate, and remembered that, perhaps, l
might prevent her from knowing the truth, l
could not mention the subject to her. ! gave
Year: 1873

had not a chance. The man is dead now,
and l will not say anything against him."


could not help smiling at the old lady's
last remark. 1t did not seem to strike her
how much she had said


It was long and wakeful night to me.
What, with Owen Morris letter, the proba'
bility of our being soon homeless, and the an
ticipated interview next day, it was impossl'
BILE to sleep. became so restless at LENGTH
that l determined I would sit up and read.


On drawing the curtain from the window
to look out, I saw dark figure moving among
the trees. I determined not to light my lamp
but watch the person, who ever it might be.
I soon saw it was man, and that he was en-
deavoring to keep under the shadow OF the
shrubbery. suppose he must have heard q
noise, for he stood still a moment, as if listen
ing, and then hurried off: I did not think it
necessary to disturb Mary by calling John,
but decided to mention it to him the following
day.


The next morning I rose early, and took
advantage Of the freedom from interruption
which knew l should have then, to answer
Owen Morris letter. / wrote as follows:


"Your letter has been received, and though its
contents have occasioned me many anxious mo-
ments, am glad you wrote to me. There is a
stranger in the neighborhood who calls himself
William English, and 1 am almost sure he is
Nellie's father. Mr.. Richard Howard-a friend
ofyours-will bring Mr.. English to see me to-day
I know you will regret to learn that my mother
made a will, soon after her marriage, leaving her
property to her husband, Mr.. Walker, w who ~
Nellie's father. AS he probably has the Will now
in his possession, our home is the property lie Is
coming to look after, as he told you. l have not
mentioned this to any one but yourself III IS
his present intention to claim Elmwood, shall
endeavor to dissuade him from it, before speak
ing to John on the subject. A man was seen lurk-
ing near the house last night. think it likely
that it was Mr.. English, but am at loss to
know why he should act in this way.


"I find am writing to you as unreservedly as
in the olden time Let this convince you that my
feelings, also, are unchanged; both as regards
yourself and the cause of our separation. Rest
assured if ever need friend, there is no one to
whom I would rather apply, for sympathy and
advice, than yourself. cannot say 'come,' as you
would like me to but if you should ever return to
this country, you will be most gladly welcomed
byyour friend, MATTE LESLIE
Year: 1873

How TO MAKE A MUSTARD PLASTER
How many people are there who really know
how to make mustard plaster? Not one in
hundred at the most, perhaps, and yet mus.
tard plasters are used in every family, and
physicians prescribe their application, never
telling anybody how to make them, for the
simple reason that the doctors themselves do
not know, as rule The ordinary way is to
mix the mustard with water, tempering it
with little -four, but such plaster as that
makes it simply abominable. Before it has
half done its work it begins to blister the pa
tient, and leaves him finally with painful,
aayed spot, after having produced far less ef'
feet in beneficial way than was intended.
Now, a mustard plaster should never make
blister at all. If blister is wanted, there are
other plasters far better than mustard for that
purpose. When you make mustard plaster,
then, use no water whatever, but mix the
mustard with the white of an egg, and the re-
suit will be plaster which will "draw" per-
fectly, but will not produce blister even up
on the skin of an infant, no matter how long
it is allowed to remain upon the part. For
this we have the word of an old and eminent
physician, as we'll as our own experience.
Year: 1873

DECLINED TO ANswER.-Somebody writes
to the San Francisco Chronicle to ask whom
Cain married. The Chronicle sternly replies !:
ave are sorry to be obliged to refuse to an
swer the question. Upon any subject Of a
public nature we never refuse to throw the
desired light. But this is altogether differ
ent thing. 1t is family matter, with which
we do not dare to meddle. Cain died some
time before many of us were born, and such
idle curiosity regarding the family affairs Of
a deceased person We regard as reprehensible
and calculated>to violate the sanctities Of do
mestic life. For these reasons, and because
we do not wish to injure the feelings of the
relatives of the deceased, we decline to answer
the question"
Year: 1873

WHEN q man comes home and tries
to bolt his door with sweet potato,
pokes the fire with the spout OF a
coffee-pot, attempts to wind up the
clock with his boot-jack, tries to cut
kindling-wood for the morning with a
paper-knife, takes cold potato in his
hand to light him to bed and prefers
sleeping in his hat and boots, you may
reasonably infer that he has been maxi
ing the acquaintance of some very
friendly people. A+''1'
Year: 1873

Ifanybody has seen black-and-tan
dog answering to the name of Judge"
going down street in company with a
hard-shell turtle, that won't answer
to anything, and certainly won't an
swer to tackle, as the dog can tell you
ifyou can get him to stop long enough,
please halt the eloping pair. as they
are the property Of the editor OF this
paper. We are fondly attached to the
dog on account of his vagabondish,
BOhemianish habits. He knows
every dog in Peoria by name, and is
on speaking terms with nine-tenths Of
the Granger dogs that come in under
the wagons, and he knows more Of the
inhabitants Of this city than the Tax
Collector does. The turtle is more
recent acquisition. 1t twas placed in the
backyard yesterday, and the dog spent
an hour and half trying to entice 1t
to come out and be. e.sOciable. The old
ironclad maintained his reserve, how
ever, until the dog crammed his nose
against the forward part and began to
sniff. The pair seemed to come to
some sort of an understanding at once,
for the dog made an impetuous remark
on very high key, and they both
started on trip after Donaldson's
balloon. When the dog Jumped over
Fishers barn we thought he had
struck the Eastern current and would
get right through, but we learn since
that he landed and was seen saunter-
ing along like whirlwind, the turtle
staying right by him. We should be
very sorry to lose the dog now, as he
has acquired another important and
valuable quality. He knows more
about turtles than any other dog in the
country, and it's mighty hard to find
q real good turtle dog.-lP Peoria Re-
view.
Year: 1873

-four before paying for it. The matter was
put on trial last week, and the jury having
been detained in the case five days, came
into court and stated that it was impossible
for them to agree on verdict. They were
then discharged and mistrial entered up
The foreman of the jury being questioned
by the court, stated that eleven were Tor
finding a verdict of guilty, and one against.
The prisoner was required to give 5000
bonds
Year: 1873

succession of Julien FaIdes-NO. 30,99S.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
y Oreans-Notice is hereby given to the credi-
tors of this estate, and to all other persons herein
interested TO show cause within ten days from the
present notification (if any they have or CAM why
the account presented by the administrator of this
estate should not be hOmOlOgated and approved
and the funds distributed IN accordance there
with.


mh3 p is FRANK PACE, JR., Clerk.
Year: 1873

A CHEAP HORsR.-A cOlOred gentleman
yesterday bought horse for S26, at South
Chester, and made an agreement to pay for it
at the rate Of one dollar per week. He paid
the nrst dollar and led tho beast from the sta
BILE. When he mounted him, his backbone
bent ihwards in such frightf1l manner that
SambO leaped OF and made careful exami-
nation OF his bargain. Not feeling exactly sat
isfied he told the owner he would forfeit the
dollar he had paid rather than take him. Tie
owner told us he had sold that beast sixteen
times and always with the same result Ills
poverty keeps him alive. Ii a purchaser can.
not be found the beast has to fast. He receives
has usual dollar forfeit 1t is spent in corn OF
oats. This is decidedly an economical mode
Of living. Any body can have that horse who
viii undertake to have him decently inferred
lie Will never run away, because he cannot
Could he pray as much as he fasts he would
reyOlutiOnlze the horse kingdOm.--Ch es!sl
NetRs
Year: 1873

Several fine Plots In the lower part Of Westchester
sale exchange for private Houses in New York CITY,
Farm of 80 acres OF land, hours ride from New
York city, one and half milo of ter front navigable
river will sell or exchange for city Property:


JOHN KAVANAGH,
northeast of Forty second street and sixth av
Year: 1873

how SHE TAKES THE TRAIN. She comes
down to the depot in an express wagon three
hours before train time. She insists on sjt-
ting ION her trunk, out. on the platform, 10
keep il from being stolen.l She picks up
her reticule, fan, parasol. lunch basket. small
pot with plant in it, shawl, paper bag of
candy, bouquet (she never travels without
one) small tumbler and extra vail. and chlses
Historically after every switch engine that goes
hy, Under the impression that il is her tr in.
Her voice trembes as she presents herself at
the restaurant and tries to buy ticket, and
she knocks with the handle of her parasol at
the door of the old disused toOl-house in vain
hopes that the baggage man will come out and
check her trunk. She asks everybody in the
depot and on the platform when her train will
start, and where it will stand, and, looking
straight at the great clock. asks: "What time
is it now? She sees, with terror, the bag
gage man shy her trunk into car where two
men are smoking, instead of locking it up by
itself in large, strong. brown car with bad
order, Shops" chalked on the side, which she
has long ago determined to be the baggage
car, as the only safe one in sight. Although
the first at the depot she is The last to get
her ticket, an once on che cars, she sits, TO
the end of her journey, in an agony OF appre-
hensiOn that she has got N the wrong train
and will be landed at some strange station,
put in a close carriage, drugged, and murder
ed, and to every last male passenger who
walks down the aisle she stands up and pre-
sents her ticket, which she invariably carries
in her hand. She finally recognizes her wait
ing friends on the platform, leaves the car in
a burst of gratitude, and the train is ten miles
away before she remembers that her reticule,
fan, parasol, lunch basket, verbena, shawl,
candy, tumbler. vail bouquet are o the
car seat where she left them, or in the depot
at Peoria, for the life of her she can't tell
which.-Peorid Reuie1c.
Year: 1873

The New Haven Journal declares that it Is
not wise toquarrel with manifest destiny And
yet when man who is born to be drowned
falls overheard, how he will plunge and kick
and splutter to get ashore again! .je7a q.
Year: 1873

A certain politician who would fain be a
Granger, says that if the sheep would fain es-
cape the wolves, they must unite in measures
for their own defense. That is, they must
call in the help ofthe dogs, one of whom he is
which.
Year: 1873

They produce some very hard-headed chill
dren in Providence. One of them fell from
an attic window the other day distance Of
thirty-five feet and struck headforemost upon
the stone steps of basemenC stairway and
was not seriously hurt. This is another Illus
tration of the inscrutable ways of Providence.
Year: 1873

TOMATO CATsUP.-One half bushel of ripe
tomatoes, stewed and sifted; one quart of
strong cider vinegar; one ounce each of
ground cloves, cinnamon and alspice; one
large spoonful of ground mustard SAT- and
pepper to taste. Put in the pod of Cayenne
pepper, and take it out w1en well seasoned.
Boil all together, stirring it occasionally, for
nearly az hour, Bottle as soon as cool; cork
tightly and keep it iu the cellar.
Year: 1873

Governor Palmer in his message to
the Illinois Legislature yesterday de-
clares that the State is substantially out
of debt. He concluded his message with
a somewhat lengthy expression of bis
views Of the dangers which threaten
The country from the tendency Of
tie Federal Government TO centralized
power, and defends his well-knOwn
views OF State rights.