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Year: 1871

BooKs.--God be thanked for books The,
are the voices Of the distant and the dead, aud
make us heirs Of the spiritual life of the past
ages. Books are the true Jewellers. They
give to all who faithfully use them, the socie
ty, thespirtual presence OF the best and great
est of our race. No matter how poor | am
No matter though the prosperous of my own
time will not enter my obscure dwelling. II
the Sacred Writers will enter and take up
their abode under my roof if Milton will cross
my threshold to sing to ne Of Paradise or
Shakespeare to open TO me the worlds Of tho
imagination and the workings of the human
heart, and franklin to enrich me with his
practical wisdom, shall not pine for want
Of intellectual companionship and may be-
come cultivated man, though excluded from
what is called the best society in the place
where live. Claiming.
Year: 1871

THE LINE STORM" HUMBUe.-Among


the popular superstitons is one that we are


to have heavy storm about tho time OF the


vernal and autumnal equinoxes. When
storm does come at that time it is noted, but


when it is dropped from the programme no
one thinks of the omission, and so the notion
continues to prevail. A gentleman Of this
city who has kept record of the weather,
the temperature and the force and direction
of the wind for many years, has taken the
pains to look back for the five days preceding
aud five days following the 2lst Of each
month, as far back as lS42-.thirty years
and he finds that there have been no more
violent storms during that part of March and
September, in all those years, than there have
been in any other months. One Of the most
violent storms occurred in August, and the
storms in the winter months have averaged
a great deal more violent than those which
have come at or near the equinox. In such
! matter as this, record is much more to be
depended on than ones memory or general
-Nee6uryport Herald.
Year: 1871

The DUTIES OF THE BUSINESS MEN
OF RICHMOND.-We send out daily, our
reporters to inquire the progress made in
the erection of new buildings, their owners,
their builders, and. to ascertain whose fac
tories are at work, how many hands they
employ; what Richmond can furnish to
other sections and States.


These things cost us money, and we ask
the people of Richmond to give us all the
facilities in their power to aid us in circu-
lating widely the general growth and pros
perity of the community.


We can live and are going to do so at any
cost, and while not dependent alone
upon the encouragement we receive from
the city, we believe our interest in all that
affects the welfare of Richmond entities us
to equal consideration with the other pa
pers, by the enterprising men of Richmond.


We are encouraged by the flattering no
tices we receive from some of the leading
business men of the city, and have deter
mined to become more familiar with them.
so we may introduce them to our country
readers. We are now issuing large edi-
ton of our WEEKLY and SEMI w EEKLY,
which, for the next two months, will be
circulated throughout the State,
and we recommend to advertisers their
columns, as a cheap and profitable means
OF reaching every section of Virginia.
Year: 1871

| small the good State sink her children
Ihat your gambling stocks may rise,
| Would ye barter men for cotton?
| Ihat your gains may sum up higher
Must we kiss the feet Of Moloch?
Throw our children in the fire.
Is the dollar only real?


And the human soul q dream,


Weighed against your lying ledgers.
snail our Tree schools kick the beam p?


A good citizen and intelligent gentleman


of this city, came to our office to-day to


talk to us on the State finances. He was
anxious to save the State credit and desired
us to publish Treasurer Rye's letter, which
we had already clipped from the Dispatch.


We frankly expressed to him our convic-
ton that the State could not meet its obi
cations without sacrificing the school sys-
tenn. "Cannot the State give up the school
system for few years ? said he /; better do
that than to lose its credit"


This is precisely the doctrine held by the
great majority of those who support that
bill. The school system, hateful to all
aristocrats and enemies of popular liberty,
is now in the way of gambling spectators
in State stock, and its destruction has been
determined.


The money which would educate a geners-
ton and lift Virginia into the front rank of
States is to be used to enable stock specu-
lators to realize an advance. The credit of
tie State as not saced by the funding bill,
as we have often shown in our columns.


1t is q cheat and blind to cover up a
specializing scheme and to destroy the
school system. We warn our people
against being misled by this moonshine of
State honor and public credit. Look
to the salvation Of your prostrated industry,
and the elevation of your children
into the front ranks Of men, and how
much the $2,0O0,OO0 annual interest
would do to help you, if kept at home
Again, we warn the people to arouse,
and save the State from this accursed
to crush out their last hope
of recuperation. Postpone the debt for ten,
gears, or settle ii IN bankruptcy; but sare
the precious heritage Of yo,r children, and
protect the free schools as you eoould Meir
I;res A41
Year: 1871

$500 900 nearly, and leaving deficit of
not less than sl,33O,00O, which can only
be made up by taxes on land and incomes.


Let the citizens of Virginia understand
that to meet the acquisitions of the funding
bill, the rate of taxation must be doubled.


We would be glad to save the credit of
the State, but we think her people are about
as precious as her credit. The ship may
be very valuable, but we don't propose to
destroy her passengers and crew to save
her, ,
Year: 1871

CAN'T SEE IT.-The enquirer has re-
ceived communication from Rockingham,
which found its way into the waste basket
because, as we suspect, the writer was
rather severe on its pet project, the ''fund-
ing BILL"


Its Democratic friends may as well un-
derstand it will publish nothing in opposi-
ton to it. If they wish to be heard upon
this question, the columns of the STATE
JOURNAL are open to its opponents.


Some Immortal j. NJ" will be along
after awhile and lift the veil from the eyes
of the Enquirer, and it will find it can bet
ter afford to cut loose from Governor Wal
ker than from the whole people of the State.
Year: 1871

Nco York, September 22.--Deputy
Comptroller Green has been promised the
moral and financial support of many of the
wealthy corporation of the city. At a
meeting of bank officers this afternoon
half million dollars was offered him to meet
the pressing needs of the finance depart
ment. 1t is understood that moneyed in
Year: 1871

No matter what may be mans religious
faith; no matter what may be its absurdi-
ties, still it is his faith. 1t is the plank on
which he proposes to cross the Dead Sea /;
it is his conviction, and it is entitled to the
solemn respect of mankind.
Year: 1871

at is the type of eternal TRUTH" says
John Ruskin, "that the souls amor is
never we'll set to the heart unless awoman's
hand has braced it, and it is only when she
braces it loosely that the honor Of manhood
fals.n
Year: 1871

majority Of the papers Of this city yesterday
morning contained some startling information in
reference to the Nathan MURDER In which 1t was as
serted that Chicago detective named Flicker had
discovered the murderer and had in his possession
one Of the diamond studs torn from the
shirt bosom OF Mr.. Nathan; also locket said
to belong to the family. The reason assigned
for not arresting the individual and handing him
over to the officers OF the law was fear
on the part Of this expert from Chicago that he
would be defrauded out Of his portion OF the large
reward offered. 1t was also charged that at con.
versation with Superintendent Keso the latter had
demanded that all the detectives in his department.
should have an equal share OF the reward. In q
conversation with superintendent Keiso yesterday,
by HERALD reporter, he stated he never made
any such demand from the Chicago gentleman
but on the contrary, informed him II he had any In
formation that would lead to the arrest Of the
derer TO make 1t known at once and he would re-
celve oil the rewards that had been offered. He fur
ther stated that In his opinion, the Chicago
detective knew more in reference to the murderer
than does windy parsonage who styles himself an
ssattOrney and counsellor at law"
Year: 1871

The number OF orphan children entrusted to the
care Of the good Sisters OF the Poor in Jersey City
having largely increased, new wing was erected
for the purpose Of anording ample accommodation
at the Institute on Jersey avenue To enable the
sisters to defray the expenses Of this institution
grand ball will be held on Wednesday evening OF
this week. at the Catholic Institute In Jersey City
An unusually large number or tckers has been dis
posed Of II is expected THAT handsome sum will
ha realiZefk
Year: 1871

Of Brette, not moro than TOO yards distant.
II soon became evident that u
would be impossible for them to long
hold the position unless the Germans were dis
lodged. The heavy IRE OF artillery directed on the
woods had apparently but little effect. largo
body of French infantry advanced in good order
across -


[Here the despatch breaks OIL
Year: 1871

wanted to see one of those awful
storms which are said to be so violent
in the great desert that men, and some
times caravans, arc buried alive beneath
the immense masses of sand. The men
were not mistaken. The wind, which
had been blowing lightly in an east
northeast direction, began to increase
gradually, till at last it blew a perfect
gale. The sand began to fy, and the
storm increased still more. The air
soon became murly with sand which
few toward the sea like a thick fog. 1t
was a grand and splendid sight The
light Of the day had become quite dim,
because the suns rays could hardly
pierce the clouds Of sand. 1t continued
blowing for several hours. The wind
was hot my lips became parched and
my eyes sore, as in spite of my thick
veil, the sand penetrated everywhere,
Now that had seen genuine sand
storm, hoped that the wind would mod
crate. Little hilloclSs and mounds were
formed here and there, and our wells
were filed up with drifting sand. The
sand got into my clothes through every
opening in them. II filed my hair, my
nose, my ears, and even my mouth.
It covered everything in our camp, and
completely spoiled our food; but we had
to eat it as it was. as there was no choice.
Toward evening the wind gradually
calmed down, and by the time the sun
had set below the horizon nature became
quiet again. The sand storm Of the
desert was over, and | was glad I had
seen it.-DH Ch0iliif.
Year: 1871

Has been formally accepted by the
of the Interior, and placed in
charge Of the architect of the Capitol.
The uncouth scaffolding that conceals it
from view will be removed in a few
days, and the public win be invited to
witness the unveiling of the statue. Miss
Beam wishes it to remain permanently
in its present position in the rotunda,
but it will probably be placed in the old
Hall Of Representatives or in one Of the
many vacant inches with which the
Capitol abounds. The inches at the foot
of the grand stairway leading to the gal
lery on the western side of the House
wing is thought to be the most appropri-
ate station Washington DiSbafch.
Year: 1871

Shut oat am from every sound.
OF bird, and beast, and human kind,
! walk in silence 20 profound
Its stiffness almost makes me blind,
Aud though pray in sgony,
No music ever comes to me.
have no voice that I can hear
Ipress my palms With earnest strain
So rudely down upon each ear
Tie pressure gives sense Of pain,
scream aloud in fierce despair
But no report Of sound IL there.
My precious sister sings to me.
] feel her song is sweet and clear,
Aud, through the gin Of lore. see
The melody cannot hear.
Oh, l. there something higher still
Than sense made subject to the uill7
know I have an inner sense
OF melodies that have no name.
Yet know not What they are or whence
The sweetness of their music came.
Oh! can II be that God has given
For loss Of earth gift Of Heaveni
Year: 1871

The people Of Fort Scott are furious over
the existence Of saloon With female attend
ants, risalias in profound iniqaity the worst
dens in the larges; cities, which is daily and
nightly in full blast upon one Of the princi-
pal streets in that city.
Year: 1871

Debt may perhaps serve as stimulus to
exertion in some cases, but there is a much
more powerful one. 1t is the consciousness
OF being out of debt. One has compared the
stimulus Of debt to the power of live coal
on the back to wake up a mans energies.
John Randolph's pay as you CO." is the
true philosophers stone after all, changing
not only our base metals into gold, but also
giving us golden pleasures as the fruits of our
tolls


Mr.. Greeley puts the case strongly when
he says, "avoid debt as yeu would pestilence
or famine. If you have but fifty cents aud
can get no more for week, buy peck of
corn, parch it and live on it, rather than owe
any man dollar"


Peter the First of Portugal made it law
that none of his subjects should buy and sell
their commodities without immediate pay.
ment, and a second transgression of the 10 W
was punished by death.


In Gullvers fabulous travels he tells us of
being bound down by company of pigmies,
each no bigger than his thumb the ietters
they used were ropes no bigger than hair,
but they bound him down finger by finger,
until he was wholly at their mercy. Just so
it is with little debts. Let a st re bill run
for year, and give two or three members Of
the family leave to add to it as they please,
and see il at the end of the year you are not
sadly entangled by these pigmy ropes, triang
as each appeared by itself.


There is such luxury in being out of
debt in feeling that all you get is your own
Hard work to a man in debt is much like
making improvements on a rented place it
is all for the benefit Of somebody else beside
his own household


Ofall debts, those incurred for mere vanity,
or even good taste are the hardest to clear
of. If you must be in debt, let it be for the
barest necessaries Of life, the mattock and
spade with which to dig out your fortunes,
rather than for gay trappings and household
adornings. Country Gentleman.
Year: 1871

A POLITE Boy.-At one of the stations on
railroad, an old gentleman entered crowded
car, and was looking around for seat, when
boy Of ten or twelve years rose and said /:
Take my seat sir" The offer was gladly
accepted, and the old man asked t" Why did
you give me your seat?' Because you are
old, sir, and am boy" was the quick reply.
Year: 1871

If you have a husband or wife or child or
friend or neighbor out of Christ, o be not
ashamed to speak for Jesus BE not asham.
ed to tell His love. BE not ashamed to be
known in the deepest earnest. BE not asham.
ed to be heard in prayer. God does hear
prayer. God does reward faithful labor
His precious word is full of blessed prom.
ises, and the experience of his people has PROV
ed Him true.


| send this letter in the deepest love. My
heart is burdened with the need upon us.
You can help; rely upon you, and may
the peace of God which passeth all under.
standing, rest upon you, and abide with you
forever.
Year: 1871

- Attend to the small courteses of life
A person may have virtue, capacity and good
conduct, and yet be insupportable. The man
ners which are neglected as small things are
often those which decide men aud women for
or against you.
Year: 1871

is also an important Christisn duty, aud a
blessed Christian privilege; and it cannot be
that you are neglecting this, if a parent, or
that you hurry through il in GOODNESS and for
mality. 1t is painful confession that there
are protesting Christian homes in which the
voice of prayer is seldom if ever heard But
| will not think this true of you, for you love
your children; you recognize no power so re-
straining, no memory so precious as the Fam
lily Altar, and you are sure that Gods bless
ing rests down richly upon the truly Christian
home
Year: 1871

You need its help, its comfort, its joy, its
inspirations and we need you there, for our
help, our encouragement and our hope in the
work to which you and the Master have called
us


How any Of Gods own professional chill.
dren, who hope in His mercy, and rest 10
His love, and look for His Heaven, can
willfully and habitually neglect this wond-
rous means Of grace, feeling in their hearts
no relish for it, making no sacrifice to attend
upon it, and yet hope to be happy and useful
servants of Christ, is certainly marvel


Beloved, you need this sacred hour of sup.
pication and communion, The church needs
you in this divinely appointed service The
world wonders you do not prize it, if you do
not, and the Master Himself is grievcd. May
| not ask you, for your flmily's sake, for the
church's sake for Jesus sake, to begin the
New Year with the renewal of your pledge to
be faithful.
Year: 1871

ARE THEY CoNsIsTENT.-Mosto of our Demo
cratic exchanges on the Eastern Shore have a
great deal to say against the Radical Con-
gress" for it's wasteful expenditure of the public
money in the way OF subsidies, &C., much of
which might be accepted as good advice if it
were really intended to check the evil instead
of making it pretext to abuse the "Radi-
Gals" For example, one of them has an
editorial denOuncing " these outrageous grants
and subsidies in bitter terms, while in its
local columns it speaks with delight of the
prospect of getting grant of $4,000 from the
same corrupt and oppressive" Congress to
improve the navigation of Wicomico river, and
hopes a similar grant will be secured for the
benefit of Patuxent Bay
Year: 1871

alarmed; 'my dear boy you should not
have left the path at dark.


"Oh, MAJ says the little midshipman,
with smile; '.you are always thinking
we are in danger. If you could see me
sometimes sitting at the jib-boom end, or
cross the main-top-mast-cross-t you
would be frightened. But what danger
can there be in the wood?


"Well, my boy" she answers, II don't
wish to be over anxious, and make my
children uncomfortable by my fears. What
did you stray from the path for ?''


HOnly to catch an owl, mamma; but
didn't catch her after all. / got a roll
down the bank, and caught my jacket OH
thorn bush, which was rather unlucky
All these large holes see in my sleeve.
And so | scrambled up again, and got into
the path. and asked at the cottage for some
beer. What long time the woman kept
me, to be sure. l thought it would never
come. But very soon after, Mr.. D
drove up in gig, and he brought me to-
the gate" .-..s44s.


.'And SO this account of your adventures
being brought to'a close" his father saws.
1--WE discover there were no adventures to
tell"


No, papa, nothing happened--nothing
| particular, mean"


Nothing particular. If they could have
known, they would have thought lightly
OF the danger of the jib-boom's end and
the main-top-mast-cross-t in compar-
ison. But they did not know, any
more than we, OF the dangers that hourly
beset us. Some few dangers we are aware
of, and we do what we can to provide
against them; but for the greater portion
our eyes are blinded that we cannot see.
We walk securely under his guidance,
without whom not a sparrow falleth to the
ground and when we have had escapes
that the angels have admired and wonder
ed at, we come home and say, perhaps,
that nothing has happened-at least moth
ing particular 1t is not well that our
minds should be much exercised about
these hidden dangers, since they are so
many, and so great that no human art or
foresight can prevent them. But it is very
well that we should reflect constantly on
that loving Providence which watches
every foOtstep of our track, always bal
ancing between time and eternity; and
that such reflections should make us both
happy and afraid-afraid of trusting our
souls too much to an earthly guide or
earthly security-happy from the knowl-
edge that there is one with whom we may
trust them wholly, and by whom the very
hairs of our head are all numbered. With
out such trust, how can we rest or be at
peace? but with it we may say with the
Psalmist. Il will both lay me down in
peace and sleep, tor thou, Lord. only max
est me to dwell in safety!n
Year: 1871

A BEAUTIFUL INCIDENT.-On a
beautiful summers day a clergyman
was called to preach to a young Episco-
pal congregation. At the close of his
discourse, he addressed his young
hearers in such words as these:


Learn that the present life is a
preparation for and has tendency to
eternity. The present is linked to the
future throughout creation, in the
vegetable, in the animal, and in the
moral world. As is the seed, so is the
fruit; as is the egg, so is the fowl as
is the boy, so is the man; and as is
the rational being in this world, so
viii he be in the next; Dives es-
tranged from God here, is Dives es-
tranged from God in the world next,
and EnOch walking with God here. is
Enoch walking with God in calm
and better world. ] beeseech you, live,
then foy blessed eternitys Go TO the
worm that you tread upon, and learn
a lesson of wisdom. The very cater
pillar seeks the food that fosters it for
another and similar state; and more
wisely than man builds its own sepul-
cllre, from whence in.time by n kind
OF resurrection, it comes forth in a





And now that which crawled flies,
and that which fed on comparatively
gross food, sips the dew that revels in
the rich pastures. an emblem of that
paradise where flows the river of life
and grows the tree life. Could the cas-
erpillar have. been diverted from its
proper element and mode of life if it
had never attained the butterfiy's
splendid form and hue; it had perish
cd worthless worm. Consider her
wavs and be wise. Let it not be said
that We are more negligentth worms
and that your reason is less available
than their instinct. AS often as the
butterfly nits across your path, remem-
Der that il whispers in its flight, "live
for the fEture.n


With this the preacher closed his
discourse; but to deepen the Impress
ion. butterfly, directed by the Hand
which guides alike the sun and an
atom in its course, fluttered through
the church, as if commissioned by
Heaven 30 repeat the exhortatious.--
( There was neither speech nor Ian
guagc but It's voicee was heard saying
/ TO the gazing audience-"Live for the
Future
Year: 1871

am ready to negotiate on very
favorable terms, the sale Of the most
valuable water power within the vi
cinity of Bristol. 1t is within one
mile of Main Street and furnishes a
fall of IL feet with room above that
point for more than one Factory with
fall of twelve or more feet. The
property is peculiarly valuable and
can be had at a price low enough to
entice manufactures to our locality.


/. G. FOWLER.