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Year: 1872

Yesterday. although rather murky and overcast,
was mild in temperature as late afternoon in au-
tumn, 30 slowly and regretfuly does Winter incline
20 assail us with his Icy spears lccles would now
Be in order and one naturally looks for them along
the cornices and the window sllls Of the houses; ;
but they are nowhere to be seen. The snow,
COO, il absent from the ground, and the
dull, brown roofs and the city present
funereal aspect not even enlivened by the
brilancy Of the usual effects Of Winters rule.
The churches were all well attended yesterday &C
cording to the opinions OF our different reporters;
but there did not occur under the shadow Of any
religious roof an incident OF sensational charac-
ter to crafty the traditional morbid appetite Of
the public. To some, therefore, the following COL
umns OF sermons win be "nat;' but there will
really be found In all Of them o vein OF thought
very BETTING the time and occasion.


CHRISTMAS is COMING.


This seemed to be an inspiration rejected In
Svery sunny face Of the children (although the
Gun did not shine) who walked along the streets
from the Sabbath schools yesterday. 1t might
have been observed, too, that they were particu-
iariy good. and did not indulge In church
Or elsewhere in any naughty conduct usu-
ally SO delightful to them and 80 char
acteristic OF their tender years. Old people
hObbled forth to worship In unusual numbers
Those in the happy stage OF life between youth
and maturity also were to be seen in the pews
with more interested and devout faces than II
their thoughts were only commonplace.


THE FLIGHT OF TINE


only occasionally Is impressed upon such young
minds as solemn fact; but It's impression is deep
and lasting, and then there are linked with it
those gentle dreams which never return to again
after the OF our nght-heartedness is ended.


Most OF the sermons yesterday were such as were
specially fitted TO prepare all hearts for an earnest
and intelligent celebration of the greatest festival
OF the Christian Church. which occurs at the close
Of this month. In the Catholic churches especially
the great subject Of the day was the one inspired
by the fact that the OF the Advent is rapidly
drawing q close. and accordingly "the voice OF
one crying in the wilderness had many true and
eloquent echoes throughout the sanctuaries OF the
CITY,
Year: 1872

from land 8 end to lands end, that all may
read, and reading, believe, that for the
couatless millions who are on the road to
sn uosinsly grave With bilious com-laiuss
there is bat one truly great aud reliable
remedy, AMI that is
Year: 1872

Col. Rocket in a recent able arti-
Gle IN his paper, the Memphis Ledger,
has the following well-timed advice
on the above subject


An old friend in the country writes
us to inquire if there is an "opening
in the city for his boys, who are well
educated, but thoroughly disgusted
with farm life2" Certainly there is
an opening in this city. There are,
in fact, many openings. One can
scarcely count them. They are thick,
thriving and thorough. If your boys
are ambitioustO engage in methiDg
useful and Profitable, they can hard
ly find an opening at this time. June
is trying month to business men
always, and the present June is no
exception. We must say to our old
friend that If his boys must quit farm
life, II they 1OiU quit farm lie, if they
are fatally bent on quitting farm life,
if the shady brooks and blooming
glens, and green hills are distasteful
to them, why then send them to this
city There are openings here for
opening to dress In the latest style,
and walk the streets gazing at the
them of certain sort. There is an
ladies as they pass. There is an
opening to stand on the street cor
ners and be disTespectfuI and impu-
dent. There is an opening at the
liquor saloons to taste the exhiIiara-
ting beverage and grow merry, grow
bOiSteFOuS grow mad swear reel


stagger, and finally fall into the
hands of the police and 90 to the
station-house. The gambling houses
are always open. There is a field
where the country boy who is DISCUS
ted with country life can "get his
money back. The openings are not
to be counted. You cannot move
without stumbling against one of
them. But remember, young man,
when you enter the maelstrom of
city dissipations, you leave hope be-
hind. Dear old folks at home, keep
your boys at home. There are open
lngs for them there. There is the
forest to be hewed down and fields
to be constructed. There, employ
ment is sure, aud the fruits of the
earth certain. There are counties
and States to be governed, and the
people who inhabit the county hold
the power and may command the
honors- There is no 6cyvadation IN
labor, but there l. deg. -datiOn IN
loafng about the sLrests of city,
and ruin lies at the end of the habit.
Year: 1872

The cause of certain fires is ex-
planned by the following hypothesis:
When oxide of iron rust is placed
in contact with timber, excluded from
the atmosphere, and aided by a
slightly increased temperature, the
oxide parts with its oxygen. and is
converted into very finely divided
particles of metallic iron, having such
an affinity for oxygen that, when af-
terward exposed to the action of the
atmosphere from any cause, oxygen
is absorbed so rapidly that these par
ticles become suddenly red-hot; and
if insufficient quantity, will produce
temperature far beyond the igni-
table point of dry timber. Wherever
iron pipes are employ ed for the cir
culation of any heated medium eth
er by hot water, hot air, or steam,
and wherever these pipes are allow
ed to become rusty, and are also in
close contact with timber, it is only
necessary to suppose that, under
these circumstances, the finely di-
vided particles of metallic iron be-
come exposed to the action of the
atmosphere land this may occur from
the mere expansion or contraction
of the pipes in order to account for
many of the fires which periodically
take place at the commencement of
the Winter season.
Year: 1872

change p


"Repined she has been nothing
but sweetness and good humor. In
deed, she seems IN better spirits than
have ever known her; she has been
to me all love and tenderness, aud
comfortl"


Admirable girl p exclaimed [.
"You call yourself poor, my friend;
you never were SO rich-you never
knew the boundless treasures OF ex-
ceuence you possess in that woman"


'Oh but my friend, if this first
meeting at the cottage were over, I
think could then be comfortable.
But this is her first day of real expe-
rience; she has been introduced into
humble dwelling-ahe has been
employed all day in arranging its
miserable equipments-she has, for
the first time, known the fatigues OF
domestic employment-she has, for
the first time, looked round her on
u home destitute of everything ele-
gant-almost everything convenient;
and may be sitting down, exhausted
and spiritless, brooding over a pres
pect of future poverty.


There was degree of probability
in this picture that I could not gain
say, so we walked on in silence.


After turning from the main road
up narrow lane, so thickly shaded
with forest trees as to give it COM
plete air of ssclu~ion, we came in
sight of the cottage. It was humble
enough in its appearance for the
most pastoral poet; and yet it had a
pleasing rural look. a wild vine
had Overrun one end with o profus-
ion of foliage; a few trees threw their
branches gracefully over it; and 1
observed several pots of flowers taste
fully disposed about the door, and
on the grass-plat in front. A small
wicket-gate opened upon a footpath
that wound through some shrubbery
to the door. Just as we approached
We heard the sound of music-Leslie
grasped my arm; we paused and
listened. 1t was Mary's voice sing
ing. in a style of the most touching
simplicity, little air of which her
husband was peculiarly fond.


I felt Leslie's hand tremble on my
arm. He stepped forward to hear
more distinctly. His step made
noise on the gravel walk. A bright
beautiful face cleaned out at the
window and vanished-a light foot
sep was heard-aud Mary came
tripping forth to meet us: she was in
a pretty rural dress of white; few
wild flowers were twisted in her fine
hair; fresh bloom was on her cheek
and her whole countenance beamed
with smilss-I had never seen her
look so lovely.


"My dear George" cried she, "I
am SO glad you are comet have
been watching and watching for you;
and running down the lane aud look
ing for you. I've set out table un-
der a beautiful tree behind the cot
tage; and I've been gathering some
Of the most delicious straw berries,
for L know you are fond OF them
and we have such excellent cream
and everything is so sweet and still
here-Oh said she putting her arm
within his, and looking up brightly
in his face, "Oh, we shall be SO hap
Ply, hereP'


Poor Leslie was overcome. He
caught her to his bosom-he folded
his arms round her-he kissed her
again and again-he could not speak
but the tears gushed into his eyes;
and he has often assured me, that
though the world has since gone
prosperously with him, and his life
has, indeed, been happy one, yet
never has he experienced a moment
of more exquisite felicity.
Year: 1872

These tables, which viii be new to
most persons, are another evidence
how highly we, In this new country
of ours, are favored. It is a general
Ga that longevity of the Old World
exceeds that of the New, but, il it is
so, it is so only in special classes -
those rSised by wealth and rank and
social privilege above the many.
Year: 1872

Our external lives are not made
up of great occasions, and our great
ness is not in superhuman and ex-
hausti ve effort, but in gradual growth
and this is nourished by little friend
ly acts and sacrifices which call into
exercise every family of soul and
sense; and the lives which most de-
sire to be called sublime are those of
which the world and history take lit
tie account. Ths lives of men and
women around us are, for the most
part, commonplace, and we could
not afford to have it otherwise. II
all of them were reaching after oc-
casions Of rendering themselves sub
lime, how would the worlds work he
done? The worlds work is tiresome,
perpIexing, Uncongenial, and some
times, and for some people of neces-
sity, it is very disagreeable and me-
nial service; yet in the spirit in which
this work may be conceived and car
ried forward to the end, there is a
sublime purpose and conservation,
be the end ever so humble.
Year: 1872

TINHE above is all engraving of Steam Boiler con-
Il tanning 1900 feet of heating surface, built upon
new principle namely that Of stopping the Gertical
circWt1tioR accomplished by means Of two hOrizOn-
tai diaphrdgmS running through the boiler, and
forming three water compartments By this ar
rangement there is maintained three temperatures of
water.


The smoke and heated gases pass first through the
tubes in the upper compartment, then descend, and
rcturn through the tubes in the second compartment
thence again descending they pass through the tubes
IN the third compartment. By this operation, the
smoke, and heated gases from the furnace on their
way to the smoke stack or chimney come in con-
tact with gradually decreasing temperatures of
water.


While doing average work, coupled with good
engine, it will supply steam for $50 indicated horse
power.


We will guarantee that this boiler will sbew so
per cent. more power with the same weight Of coal
than any boiler of the same heating surface in the
market, and will continue to do so, long it is
used, and we will back guarantees with Gov
ERNMENT BONDS.


The durability of this boiler is greater than any
other for the reason is that cold water is allowed
to come in contact with the intensely heated surfaces
the feed water being gradually heated it ascends
from the lower to the upper compartment


We would especially call the attention of Railroad
men to the following facts, that while running this
boilerwth coal or wood the sparks neutralized,
and none have left the smOke-stack chimney,
which in itself is most valuable advantage never
before realized.


Confining ourselves to practice and not theory we
invite all parties in want OF Steam Boilers to give
a call.


VT. BROWN & CO., General Agents,


dc1S Cor. Middle and Exchange SITS
Year: 1872

nave been afflicted for twenty years with Chronic
rheumatism. have spent hundreds of dollars for
medlcal treatment without benefit. Ten days ago
l commenced taking the University Medicines and
can truly say it has been more benefit to me than
an other treatment l ever received MY place of
business is l3 Pearl street. shall be pleased to an
swer all enquiries. JOHN TT1RNFR
Year: 1872

4 RATIFICATION MEETING AT TTRENT0N-A LARGE


AUDIENCE AND PROMINENT sPEAkERs-A


TRICK OF THE GRANT MEN.


An immense meeting was held at Trenton,
" j. on Wednesday evening to ratify the nomination Of
Greeley and Brown, which fitting close 10 the day,
already made interesting by the harmony between the
two State Conventions Ex-senator Little was called to
the chair and made few remarks before taking his
seat. He said there nothing more remarkable IN
the history of the country than the quiet bearing OF the
people who had met in the city that day, bent on great
purpose reform in the Government 1t was the first
time in his life that he had had TO say Democratic and
Republican friends, aud he pleased TO see that u
was no longer question Of party. The demonstration
was an evidence that the people were de-
sirous Of the common good, and were earnest
in their efforts to reform present abuses IN the
Government and prevent them in the future as Tar as
possible. Old party lines had been destroyed and the
matter now TO be decided concerned every friend OF Or
der and good government After briefly discussing the
question Of personal liberty, Mr. Little took his seat
officers Of the meeting then reported and elected,
and the Hon. Hiram b. CrOzer Of New-York City was
Introduced by the Chairman as the next speaker Mr.
Crozer made an interesting speech, aptly Illustrating
his points and carrying his hearers with HIM During
his speech the Princeton Greeley and Brow9 .o Cino
800 strong in caps and capes and bearing toIcnesi
arrived with the Third Ward Greeley ana
Brown Brow zoo Cn4 o nS cSbs were Te6 pooh on the
stage and Mr. Crozer continued for some time TO discuss
the questions OF the day. Near lno cIore vi rs rI
the CITY Hall bell rung out false alarm OF ire Ihls
was supposed to- be the work Of the Grant men, inc
meeting being of too much importance TO please them


The Hon. Robert Gilchrist Attorney-General OF the
State wascalled out and appearing at the front OF INC
stage was loudly cheered by the audience lie believed
the liberties OF the people in danger ana called on
them TO rally TO the The Republican nominee
for President was a man to whom owe great deal,
but history shows that it is the warrior that republics
have to fear Mr. Gchrist reviewed the histories OF mo
two candidates and made elaborate arguments 10 snow


why Mr. Greeley was the only hope of the people az ts
time when their liberties are menaced lie was ouoNtu


- Hunt md al
tS the Princeton Club, the meeting adJoaf1cd WIN
cheers for Greeley and Brown.
Year: 1872

never reached me, and am at . loss 70 know why !
have always been very strong advocate OF Grant but
now am so disguised and ncensed at such wholesale
Interference with private rights that now ee that me
the whole country; for know of cases where my case
in comparison weak TO hardly be worm mentl0n-
ing The whole gect not be In any way connected


with lie fact that II THE TRIBUNE that Was mailed
10 me hut for general III the latter is te ease,
lere certainly should DO change IN EanaSeeht some
,rIcrc LK. W,


Beihei Conn, Sept 10.
Year: 1872

It was discovered this Summer that the exigcncies
of the naval service required extraordinary activity
at the Kittery NavyYaTd. large force of laborers
was consequently put upon the payroll; and the
town Of KtteTy last Monday cast very strong vote
for the Administration candidate Still, however
the country is not safe and it is rumored that Secre
tary Robson viii judge it necessarynext month for
the defense Of the flag 10 employ about 5000 men at
the Navy-Yard in Brooklyn As we have every pros
pect of enjoying profound peace the taxpayers will
perhaps be curious TO know how the necessity for
those profuse expenditures and unusual activity
arises
Year: 1872

Perhaps it is too readily taken for granted that the
,colored men of the South will vote in body ior
Grant and Wilson. The Columbus (Ga.l Enquirer says
that sufficient number Of colored men are taking
sides for Greeley and Brown to reduce sensDly the
Great maiorities which that race have heretofore
been casting for the Radical candidates" 1he m
,giyr hears OF the formation OF Greeley and Brown
colored clubs in various oltie5 and towns OF the
South :" and & also notices numerous cards OF col
ored men declaring foT Greeley, in its exchanges"
Bat what The Erq,drcr specially observes Is that a
break has been made in the serried colorcd Radical
columns. and the newly onfranchised are by no
means unanimous for Grant" We are not surprised
70 learn that the most respectable and intelligent OF
the race are taking their stand with the whites for
Greeley. If the Liberal movement should do MOTH
ing more 1t will break up that bad state OF things
IN which the Whites and Blacks are kept politically
separated. This ono-sded business has been IN
every way. politically and socially, damaging to the
south aud the Liberal movement will have, sooner
or later an excellent moral effect. The business now
in hand is TO elect Greeley and Brown; but those
who suppose that the action Of the Liberal party
will be confined to the present campaign are reckon
ing very lamely.
Year: 1872

There IS a warm discussion afOOt about removing
Brown University buildings, faculty and all, TO
some moreSura situation. This viii be very well if
the innoyators want to found an entirely new col
loge. Change the site and Brown University viii
exist no longer, while the Alumni scatteredan over
the Republic will be Alma Materless, with nothing
for il but to get themselves adopted unfortunate
orphans by some less volatile old lady. If the pro-
posed removal is merely for the purpose of land
speculation we have nothing to say; for If we had,
of what use would be to say it But if our remem-
lrance of the present site of the College be correct
one we do not see how it could be in better place
Il combines all the advantages Of town and country
there is plenty of land and plenty Of fresh air,
aud the neighborhOod we should think, could never
become a noisy one.
Year: 1872

READINESS. Of the best things Ar
temus Ward has left US is his remark touch
ing oratory. Il have the gift Of oratory. :"
says the complacent Artemus. .but havn't
it about me-" This is not merely an un


expected and very witty turn it is some
thing more than surface pleasantly, for
it gives expression to an experience that is
all but universal. Most of us are conscious
at times of possessing certain gifts of abl-
tiles which are somehow not available at
jnst the moment when they would be of
most service. What sca,hng reply
might have made to Smith about Darwin
ism - i. the regretful reflection Of Jones.
as he retires heated and discounted from
contest with Smith on the subject ofnat-
Axal selection. What cs,;aal things We
might say and don't! How Illuminating
it is to reflect that we were dull when we
were capable of being bright. What an
unsatisfactory gift is the cleverncss that
hangs fire until after the game has flown.
When We are alone we inveat the happies.
Of rctorts; the most unanswerable argu-
meut fash upon US without an effect on our
part We feel that We bave more weapons
in our mental armory than Brown ever
dreamed of; yet, somehow. when Brown
attacks US suddenly. We cannot bring our
twelve pouuder to bear upon him before
he has shot us through and through and
through with his ready little revolver -
We Of the superior metal find ourselves
spiked, SO to speak. The fact is We like
readiness. Readiness is very great pow
er. Ia law. war, politics. journalism. or.
indeed, almost any profession or calling,
it means success. 1t is purely gift bu.
SO potent a one that man possessing it,
even With little other ability, can hold his
own against fearful odds. In its higher
manifestation it is sort Of genius The
man of readiness. like the poet. is born,
not made. No amount of training will
enable man to say keen things on the
spur of the moment, like Douglas Jerrold,
or to avail himself instantly of an unexpcc.
ted move of the enemy. like Marlborough.
Readiness is kind Of presence Of mind.
which enables one to turn the tide of bat
tie. avert disaster. strike the needed blow.
aud speak the fitting word at moment
when it is fatal to say or do nothing. 1t
is good to have learning and wisdom. and
practical ideas and executive ability but
they lose half their value if you don't hap
pen to have them about you. Ifyou can
not put your hand on them when they are
wan,ed-as was the case with Artem US
Ward with regard to his gift of oratory-
you might almost as we'll not have them
at all.-Erery Saturday.
Year: 1872

WE hope the people will turn out and
hear Thornburgh, Garrett and Caldwell at
the few joint appointments that still re-
main to be filled.


We wish every voter in the whole dis
trict could hear them, for we feel that we
should be the gamers. We are proud of
our standard bearer
Year: 1872

Sewer county Republicans authorize the
CHRONICLE to say that it will give Grant
the best vote of any county in the State,
and will claim to be called 1.-THE Banner
County" What say you, Republicans of
other counties?