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Year: 1871

Do the members of the city councils
know that they have already expended
for guards, nurses, food, coal and other
supplies for smallpox patients sum
almost sufficient to provide suitable
hospital? When family is shut up,
having no money nor work, the city
must provide for the maintenance and
comfort of the entire household
until the danger is PAST.
Nurses cost two or three dollars per
day and are difficult to obtain even at
those rates, because. after having been
employed in caring for patient afflicted
with smallpox the nurse can obtain no
other situation. Obviously the cheap
est and best plan for the management
Of such cases, and for the prevention OF
contagion is to provide suitable hospital
in which the patient can be placed with.
out coufining all the members OF his fam.
lily to the house and compelling them to
undergo extreme danger Of contracting
the disease; and where one nurse can
attend to the wants of half a dozen
sick. Why not attend to the matter at
once, and be prepared to prevent the
spread Of the smallpox There are at
present only two or three cases in the
city, and they are said to be GONZALES
cent, but tomorrow may develop nine
or ten.
Year: 1871

masses Of men, and this cannot be done
efficiently where one set OF tactics ls
used for Infantry, another for cavalry,
and still another for artillery. l am
convinced, from experience, that this
is perfectly practicable and easy
OF execution, and care little whose
particular system is adopted as
basis, because other changes will oc-
cur in progress Of mne, and the begin
ming is all that is asked for on some in
telI;gent plan likely to result in some
ultimate good. By means OF the artil'
lrry school Of instruction at Fortress
Monroe, without any special cost to the
Government, the younger officers OF
artillery, and a due proportion OF nom
commissioned officers, are enabled TO
tit themselves for that special branch OF
military service without in the least
interrupring the garrison duties OF their
respective com panies
Year: 1871

From the Plattsburg (MissourD RHgister.l


The hilly country of Cole and Usage
counties of this State has at one time
been a favorite resort for game, and
particularly for bears. A few days
ago William Hamilton, residing near
the Missouri Pacific railroad, went into
the timber about a mile of to shoot
squirrels. Not returning in the
evening, his family became alarmed,
az it was known bears had recently
been seen in the neighborhood.
Nothing being heard Of him all mig ht,
| several neighbors the next morning
went in search Of him. About three
o'clock in the evening they found him
up a leaning tree, thirty feet from the
ground, fast, and unable to extricate
himself. After some trouble he was
taken down, and it was seen that one
foot and ankle were badly torn and
bleeding.
He said that about three o'clock the
previous day he came across a large
black bear, and shot at but misssd d
him. The bear made for him with all
his might. He ran, and, finding the
bear gaming on him, threw away his
rifle, and partly climbed and partly
ran up leaning sycamore tree, with the
bear following right at his heels. The
TOD OF this tree had been broken off and
was hollow. He thrust one of his
legs in, 20 the hole to keep himself from
falling, but soon found that his leg
was fast. He tried to extricate him
self, but could not. The bear In the
meantime had torn off his boot and
vas guawiug and eating the flesh
from the foot and ankle. Mr.;
Hamilton took his pocket-knife out and
cut at bruins eyes; but with one sweep
of his paw the bear struck the knife
from his hand, with a part of two OF his
fingers.


Hamilton could now see no help
and gave up to die, expecting to De
eaten up alive by the bear. But soon
a happy thought struck him. Ths'
morning he had put some salt in his
nocket to salt some cattle he had
Tupning in the timber. He took small
handful and sprinkled it in the bear
ewes. 1t had the desired effect; the
hear shook his head, growled and went
down, He soon returned, however, ou'
a little more salt drove him away the
second time, and to Mr.. Hamilton I
inexpressible delight he trotted off into
the forest. .,, s,.
ines were beyond expression, with one
leo fast in the hole in the top oi tnt
tree, the other hanging out, torn uns, and
bleeding. and he not knowing Tnas y "a
minnie the bear would return ano
finish his work. He ascribes tnt
reservation Of his life to the salt hs
had in his pocket, and advises every
body, before they 60 hunting in osass
county, to fill at least one pocket witt
salt.
Year: 1871

But, Judge, is it not possible that a
union of all anti administration men
could be formed, for the public good,
from both parties, as / have indicatedf


at might be accomplished; but
there is time enough. There is nc
hurry"


"Time enough3 II Grant is to be
defeated there is work TO be done, and
the quicker the balls put in mot the
surer will be the success Of the move
ment."


II do not see il in that light. Great
revolut ons OF pnblic sentiment have
been conceived in an hour and executed
q week.


WHEN TIE PEOPLE RESOLVE TO MOVE


THEY MOVE QUICKLY


and sweep everything from their path.
We have several months yet in which
to work. How is it proposed to accom-
plish this fusion of parties?


"One Of the Western papers suggests
the immediate call OF convention OF
delegates-Republicans and Democrats
opposed to Grants re election-a confer
ence on the basis OF such a union and
the election Of such men as all anti
Grant, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and
anti present-making men can unite
upon.


"Sometbing might possibly come Of
it; but | tell you, Sir, we should not
talk OF men now. We should work.
1t is useless to discuss the fitness OF this
man or that man as a standard bearer.
When the time comes the right man
can be found, and he may be found In
the place least expected.


The Chief Justice then went into
some rather eloquent remarks on the
power and duty of the independent press
of the country to educate the people
to an appreciation Of the rasc ,lltles,
believing a speedy reform would follow.
LET the press make public sentiment,
he said, land publ sentiment will find
the statesman. When the time comes
it will enter some office or counting
room. or sanctum, or modest manor,
and, leading him forth by the hand,
install statesman Of honesty, ability
and patriotism as their choice at the
While House" The correspondent
here concludes as follows:


While the brave old jnrist was utter
ing ngthesesentiments-the til spirit OF which
i. given, although may not have PIT
them in his words-his ace was radl ant
with enthusiasm, and every motion OF
his lips and glance OF his eye betokened
the earnestness with which he was inn
yelled. Finally, after half an hours
interview with one of the cleverest
minds in the State, l reluctantly arose
to depart AS he grasped my hand in
parting salutation he continued: "4 es:


THERE IS STILL HOPE BEFORE Us,
and it is in the press. The PEOPLE are
ripe for a great political revolution, in
which the press must be in the lore
ground OF the battle, against the corrupt
6r.betakers and peculators who are
reveling in all departments of the gov
ernment, and


GRANT Is AS BIG DEvEL


az any OF them, only he takes his bribes
in a less Objectionable shape. Fare
well, sir; let us hope for the best.
Year: 1871

We suppose every body who lives in
the city has sometimes wondered what
those curiously painted images are made
of, that stand by certain shop doors,
with a bunch of sigars in one hand,
while they invite the customers to enter,
with the other. Some of them are as
hideous as they are disgusting, and we
often wonder why such leering, vulgar
images are used to attract customer.


Sister Brown was one Of the primest
and most correct maiden ladies, but she
was very curious and prone to crafty
her inquiring mind to the utmost, and
that was why we were all glad when
she met with the following "contre
temps"


She was going home from an evening
lecture rather late at night fer a single
lady to be upon the street alone, when
it occurred TO ber that it would be
favorable opportunity tor her to examine
the new indian image that had been set
up on the street, and which had puzzled
her good deal.


She had often asked Of what 1t was
made, but had received no satisfactory
answer and had determined, when an


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Year: 1871

Where did you come from, baby, dear?


Out of the everywhere into here,
Where did you get yeur eyes SO blue?


Out of the sky as 1 came through.
Where did you get that little tear2


found it waiting when got here.
What makes your forehead so smooth s. high ;
A soft hand stroked II as | came by.
What makes your cheek like white warm roseF


saw something better than any one knows.
Whence that three corner'd smile of bliss


Three angels gave me, at once, kiss.
Where did you get this pearly ear ?


God spake and it came out to hear.
Where did you get these arms and hands


Love made itself into hooks and hands
Feet, whence did you come, you darling things?
From the same box as the cherubs wings.
How did they all just come to be you?


God thought about me, and so grew.
But how did you come to us, you dears


God thought about you, and so am here.
Year: 1871

opportunity did present itself, to exam.
inc She curious figure


The Opportune moment had arrived.
Sister Brown looked in every direction,
and feeling certain she was not observed,
advanced towards what she supposed to
be the image standing in the shadow Of
deep recess, but unfortunately, it was a
policeman.


Sister Brown gave him punch, pinch
ed bis arm, then gave another punch, all
Of which the policeman bore in silence.
Then she attempted to take his hand 10
feel for the cigars, when to her horror.
he returned the pressure with right good
will. The astonishment OF the maiden
lady can be imagined but not described,
when grum voice cried out-"Sister
Brown, what do you want Of me ~
The policeman said he had seen a good
many folks travel, but ne never saw a
woman measure the ground as Sister i.
did when she went around the corner.


She was cured of her investigating
spirit, greatly to the relief of the neigh
borhood where she reaided, for the police.
man described her examination of bis
portly person in manner that turned
the poor woman to great ridicule.


Sister b. says when she looks at shop
windows, now, that il there is anything
she hates it's lnjuns and the periice.


There are more people than Sister
Brown who would be benefited by we'll
deserved ridicule, if nothing but ridicule
will cure them of their ill-timed curiosity.
Year: 1871

A well ordered home is a paradise on
earth. No other earthly pleasure is equal
to the calm, contented and rational Joy
felt at the family tire-side. The excite
ment Of even successful business is at
tended with vexation the enjoyments
of travel are associated with fatigue and
danger the pursuit of fame is distract
ing, and even the pleasures of knowledge
arc combined with bitterness. But the
happiness of the fire-side is unalloyed.
No vexatons disturb it never satiates
or disgusts the mind it is pure, calm,
uumiXed delight.


What charming picture is presented
to the admirpg eye qf the virtNops and
philanthropic, the lover of the beautiful
and good. There is the husband and
the father in the prime of life, unbending
his mind from the toll and pursuit Of
business, reading some favorite volume
to the wife OF his bosom, or playing
with the delighted prattler on his knee
While the mother, with countenance
radiant with smiles, plies the needle for
The accommodation and wants Of her
household, as she listens, and perhaps
rocks the cradle with her busy foot, or
softly administers gentle word of re-
buke when the little ones become too
noisy.


From such pleasure there need be no
exemption. With the possession Of piety
and reason, of gentleness and mutual
love the happiness of n true home may
be possessed by every fanny,


Mutual love will lead to mutual for
bearance gentle kindness of manner
will make toll itself delightful reason
will fortiiy the mind against the natural
ills of life, while piety will crown he
whole with hallowing influence which
nothing can disturb.


The asperities of a mind perplexed
with daily toll will be smoothed away
the trifiing yexations to which all our
lives are subjected will pass unnoticed,
and be soon forgotten old age, instead
Of being burden, will be delight, and
sickness, though it may cast a shadow
over the heart and hearthstone, will only
prompt offices of love, and develope re-
newed resources of tenderness and afec-
tion
Year: 1871

A correspondent OF the Brooklyn I'm
ion-understood to be distinguished
literary gentleman from the West, now
on a visit to the capitol-has eicted
from ga very sagacoIs member of the
House of Representative" the following
opinions First-We have had no leader
since old Thad, Stevens died" Second
.Butler is a noisy man, unscrupulous,
cunning, infinite in resources, of una
Dashed front, and as fond of notoriety as
a topper is of his cups. No one can deny
that he has brains-just as good brains
as can be had without a conscience
But he does not lead. Third-M Dawes
is strong man in the Housa-strong by
his long membership and the prestige of
great experience, and by his industry,
and by the credit he enjoys of being an
honest man. He is not great man.
No one ever accused him Of that, But
his opinion on many subjects is really of
great weight with us. And yet his opin-
ion would be more valued if he was
more economical with it. He hcstows it
too lavishly. In short, he talks too
much. Fourth-Banks has the carriage,
the dashing presence of an uncommon
man. He Often looks as if he knew more
than he would willingly tell. Indeed, l
am sometimes reminded of what Fox
said to Lord Thurlow: NO man ever
was so wise as Thurlow looks Banks
has a magnificent VOICE, and on the whole
he is the most brilliant orator on the
floor. But oratory-who cares for ora
tory any more ? Legislation is commit
tee work and the fine orator is now but
carpet knight. BANKS is a man whose
glory is in the past. Flfth-Garfeld has
on his side youth, splendid health, learn
ing, high spirit, great power of applica-
lion and good habits. Garfield may feel
happy whether he looks either way, into
the past or into the future" These opin-
ions certainly have the benefit Of great
positiveness and frankness in their ex-
pressicn.
Year: 1871

SALT YOUR CHAINEY.-In building a
chimney put quantity Of salt into the
mortar with which the interceurses of
brick are to he laid. The effect will be
that there will never be any accumula-
tiOn of SCOT in that chimney. The phi
losophy is thus stated the salt in the
portion of mortar which is exposed, abb
sorbs moisture from the atmosphere sv-
cry damp day. The SCOT thus becoming
damp, falls down in the fireplace. This
is an English discovery. II is used With
success in Canada,
Year: 1871

CREAM CAKEs.-The whites of three
eggs, one drop of the essence of lemon,
and as much powdered sugar as will
thicken it; whisk the whites to a. dry
ftoth, then add the powdered sugar
gradually till the egg is as thick as very
thick batter. Wet sheet of white pa
rer, place it on tin, and drop the egg
and sugar on it in Jumps about the size
and shape of walnut; set them in a
cool oven, and as soon as the sugar is
hard take them out. With broad
bladed knife take them off the paper,
place the fiat parts of two together, and
put them on sieve in coul oven 10
dry.
Year: 1871

Her name shines not in hammered field,
Where Right and Wrong so boldly war;
Nor rings her voice in any cause
Which men and women battle for;


Yet in her presence, subtle, sweet,


You long to kneel and kiss her feet
No wondrous romance wreaihs her life
Nor hath she led martyr train;
Nor beautiful nor rich is she,
But poor, and-some would call her plain


Yet in her tive dear eyes you see


A beauty shining constantly
Mo silken robe enfolds her form
Nor dainty leisure hath her hands
Her jewels are simple ring
A ribbon binds her hairs smooth bands


Yet in her garments simple grace


Her souls regality you trace.
No gift has she to shake and thrill
A thankless world with warbled songs
And art that wakes the lvoEy KEYS
To other hands than hers belongs;


Yet in her words of tender cheer


A richer music charms the ear.
She wal ks in humble ways of life
That lead oftimes thro' gloom and shade /;
And cares and crosses not a few,
Are on her patient shoulders laid


Yet smiles and drinks each bitter cup,


And keeps her brave eyes lifted up.
And homely ways she wreaths with grace,
Harsh duty turns to loving zest
And CHEEKY hope and steadfast will
Are at her side in work and rest


Yet never dreams she you can spy


The angel looking from her eye
Year: 1871

OYSTER PATuEs.- Stew fresh oysters
with few cloves, a little race and nut
meg, the yolk of an egg boiled hard and
grated, a bit of butter and enough oys-
ter lidnor to cover them. Let them boil
a minute and set them away TO cool (;
then make some rich puff paste, and
bake it in small tin patty pans when
cool, put them on platter, and lay two
or three oysters in each shell Of paste,
Year: 1871

To polish marble and glass, use Oxide
of Tin-or putty powdered, by fasten
ing two or more folds OF linen tight ovei
the fiat surface of a piece of wood
moisten the putty powder, applying it
to the covered board, and then rub Wig
orously the marble or gl9ss--after first
cleaning perfectly, the surface to be pol
ished, by making paste of lime, soda
and water; letting it remain day or
two, keeping it moist during the inter
val
Year: 1871

CURE FOR CHILBLAINs.-SOak the feet
every night in water as hot as can be
borne; lemon juice rubbed on the intlam-
ed parts, is said to stop the itching {;
when the chilblains are broken, little
warm vinegar and tincture of myrrh IS
an excellent thing to battle the wound
and keep it cleanse is tincture Of Can
tharides diluted in water.
Year: 1871

SETTLING CoFFEE.-We find the fol-
lowing a good way, not only to settle
coffee, but to prevent the escape of the
aroma. TO one pound of coffee nicely
Drowned, add, when sufficiently cooled,
a beaten egg mingle it thoroughly with
the coffee, so that every Kernel is coated
as with a varnish; let it stand a, few
minutes in a warm place until it dries.
The quality of the coffee is longer re-
taiLed by this method.
Year: 1871




Write injuries in dust, but kindness in
marble.


We are never 80 happy or SO unhappy
a we imagine.


Entertain no thoughts that you would
blush at in words.


A good conscience is to the soul what
health is 10 the body.


In prosperity prepare for a change, in
adversely hope for one.
A man dKpleased with the world is
never satisfied with himself


lie who gives to grateful man puts
his money out at compound interest.


If man is honest and truthful there
is little need Of his saying much about it.


Leisure is sweet TO those who earn it,
but burdensome to those who get it for
nothing.


He submits himself tn be seen through
a microscope who suffers himself to be
caught in a passion.


Employment is to a man what oil is 10
machinery it makes the wheels Of ex-
lstence run smoothly.
II a man only takes sleep and exercise
enough, he can work his brains just as
hard as he wants to.


Run not after blessings only, walk
in the commandments of God, and bless
ingG shall run alter you.


Do good to your friend, that he may
be wholly yours to your enemy that he
may become your friend.


-Four things cannot come back the
spoken word, the sped arrow, the past
lite, and the neglected opportunity.


We are only competent to judge an
others conduct when we thoroughly
comprehend the motives that prompted
his actions.


Base all your actions upon a principle
Of right; preserve your integrity OF
character, and in doing this, never reckon
the cost.


Would you touch a nettle without be-
ing stung by it ? Take hold of it stout-
ly. Do the same to other annoyances,
and few things will ever annoy you.


Let no one count the number of his
friends till they have been bolted in the
seive of his own adversely, for there is
much bran in prosperous friendship.
Year: 1871

r%CAGED LUNATIcs-The Peoria Trar-
script, prominent Republican paper of
Central Illinois, is moved by the ACCOUNTS
of the Free Trade banquet to ask:


"What in the name Of all that is posi-
ble these fellows purpose 20 do, is to us
wholly incomprehensibe." 1t continues:
off they expect to establish absolute
Free Trade in the United States within
the next half century, we can only set
them down as uncaged lunatics. A
tariff is as absolutely inevitable and ne,
cessary in this country until our national
debt is reduced to insignificant size, as
the, presence of the sun is necessary for
the illumination of the earth. Either that
or point blank and absolute Reputation.
Does any man, or can any man, for a
moment think that foreign manufactures
may be allowed TO come, into the United
States free and untaxed, while our own
industry must bear the whole of the
burdens of national taxation IT such
a man exists, he is not two removes from
an idiot"


We commend the above terse summing
up of the case to the consideration OF al
Flee Trade leaders.
Year: 1871

A man who holds good title to
a well chosen piece Of land has se-
cured tho services of faithful work
or, whose labors cease not whilo he
rests, and which will work inccss.
antly when sickness or accident rem
ders him unable to work himself.
1t is not such q hard thing to be-
come o land owner, even for persons
of very limited means, if you are
willing to begin in q very small way.
A very small sum will purchase an
acre of land, and after that is yours,
IL will seem to you, who never owned
a foot of ground before, quite a tor
ritory. lfyou plant and till it your.
self, tho products of the soil will in .
short time pay back and double the
amount paid for it. Or if your i'm
mediate needs require you at your
clerks desk or your workshop, the
rent tor your land will be coming in
70 aid you in your effort to force y
living out OF your small earnings.
Meanwhile your land is yearly in.
croasing in value, and is safe amid
all the fluctuations attendant upon
other investments. In few months
by economy and few acts of self.
denial, you can be able to buy little
more, and SO on from time to time
until you become an extensive land
owner. Mako good selection, as
suring yourself as to . title; buy
your aero or less, secure your deed,
and you are one step up the ladder
to competence and independence. -
Pitsturg Zeal Estate Register.
Year: 1871

a PETRIFIED EGa.-Mr. J. L..
Bracken, OF this place, picked up
near tho depot here, q potriied goose
egg. On breaking it what was tho
yolk. the white, skin and shell, were
Enthusiastically shown, proving that
it was once u veritable ogg, but now
it is rock, and very hard ut that.
We have all heard OF o 'hard nut"
but here we have a hard egg, and we
prefer the egg to the nut.


1t has been conjectured that this
egg camo from lime stone quarry
at LIE Grand, but this We conceive to
be mistake for it is not limo rock.
This egg must have boen produced a
great many thousand years ago, for
il is evidently from some quarry,
forming part oft. The goose that
saved Rome would be gray goose
If now living, because 80 very aged,
but thcn she would be but gosIing
to the one that laid this egg. This
goose had but little conception of tho
eggs.traordinary result of her lay,
furnishing a theme not only for u
lag, but for the philosopher, the his
torian, geologlst, the poet-and-
and--for our editorial.-Idma Cit-
i-en.