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Year: 1871

The EXPLORATIONS AT JERUsALEM-
The first operations were commenced on
the western wall at point near what is
known as Wilson's Arch 1t receives
this name from the fact that it was first
discovered by Captain Wilson, who had
not the means, however, to prosecute any
mining operations. Captain Warren's
explorations proved this arch to be one
of a series forminga viaduct which led
from the Temple toward the palace of
Herod on the western hill. and consttut-
ing perhaps the very bridge across which
Jesus was conducted from Plate to IIerod
on the day Of his trial. The remains of
a winding aqueduct, cut in the solid rock
beneath this bridge, were also discovered
Part OF this bridge has fallen, and broken
and buried the aqueduct in its fall and
the original pavement of the ancient road
in tie valley itself is now forty-fvc feet
below the present surface formed by the
ruins Of the ancient walls and houses.
Nor is this all. A perfect network of
subterranean chambers was also disclosed,
some Of which were probably used for
the storage of food, and others as aqueducts
and cisterns. And the whole result more
than confirms the ideas of Jewish archi-
tectural grandeur which the books of the
Bible and the pages of .Joscphus combn-
ed to give, but which have hitherto been
regarded by many skeptica minds IL,
apocryphal.


Along the southern wall his discoveries
were scarcely less interesting. Here he
found a double pavement, one twenty,
three, the other forty-three feet below the
present surface of the ground. Here alsC
he found some curious remains both o
Hebrew and Of Christian origin. Tn,
following description of his exploration
at this point, taken from one of his Letters
written at the time, will afford the read
er a more graphic picture of the Difficult
ties and dangers which attend his investi
cations than can be given by any genera
description


"On Friday, having arrived at deptl
of seventy-nine feet the men were break


ins up stone at the bottom of the shaft
Suddenly the ground gave way, dow
l went the stone and the hammer, the mel
/ barely saving themselves. They at one
= ru he'd up, aud told the sergeant that the,
had found the bottomless pit. | wen
down to the spot and examined it; and
t in order that you may have an idea O
; the extent of our work, | will give YOU
: description OF our descent


a 1.-The shaft mouth is on the south sid
I OF the Sanctuary wall, near the southwes
< angle, among the prickly-pears beside il


to the east, lying against the Sanctuar
Year: 1871

N MN W. W. HUMAN
Tread lightly, speak softly,
And look where she lies,
With pearly lids shading
The sunny blue eyes;
With tender lips flushed
In their dreaming apart,
A glow on the brow


And smile on the heart
Her presence is morning
And evening delight,
charm in our home
Mid the gloom of the night
In her, life hath beauty
No care can alloy,
And Faith for the future
Hath garlands of joy.
She seemeth an angel


With bright pinions furie',
Abiding awhile mid


The woes Of the world.
And trembling with gladne',
And fear, we enfold
Our beautiful darling


Just half year old
Oh radiant spirit,


BY sin undefiled,
There is nothing so holy
On earth as a child,
And rings from the past
Like a voice DER the sea
His message, who sayeth
Still, "Come unto Me"
A birding of beauty


Unfedged in the nest,
When the wine in loves chalice
Is richest and best
A flower in youths garden.
A treasure untold,
We name thee, our iirst-born,
Just half n year old
Thine eyes have looked into
The problem of life,
Thy feet touched its intricate
Pathway of strife.
Thy throbbing heart wakenei
The sorrow to know
That hides meath the bliss
Of immortals below.
II lerNent our prayer


To the Holy should be,
From all sadness and care
Be thy young spirit free"
In sadness He'd gather


Again to his fold
The pet lamb we cherish


Just half a year old.
Then slumber, oh sweetiy


In innocence now,
While stainless and pure


Is the snow of the brow,
Dream on undisturbed


Till the morning bells chime.
Then wake to fill wisely


Thy measure of time
Not earth fame or power


We crave for the sweet,
But pure soul and white


For the shining throne meet
And with loves lullaby


Shall the fond hope be told
For our beautiful darling


Just half year old.
ili-bury, Vt.
Year: 1871

Nor should there be a moments delay in
the thorough publication and preparation
of our domestic economy against its posi-.
hle advent, live fail to check lis coming
we must at least be ready TO limit and
control the scope Of its raVages.
Year: 1871

Your every day toilet is part of your
character. & girl that looks like "fury"
or "sloven" in the morning is not to be
trusted, however finely she may look in
the evening. No matter how humble
your room may be, there are eight things
it should contain, namely: A mirror, wash
stand, soap, towel, comb, hair, nail and
tooth brushes Those are just as essential
as your breakfast, before which you should
make good use of them. Parents who
fail to provide their children with such ap-
pliances not only make great mistake
but commit sin of omission. Look tidy
in the morning, and after the dinner work
is over improve your toilette. Make it q
rule of your daily life to "dress up" for
the afternoon. Your dress may or need
not be anything better than calico; but
with a ribbon or flower or some bit of or
nament, you can have an air of self-respect
and satisfaction that invariably comes with
being well dressed. A girl with fine sensi-
bilities cannot help feeling embarrassed
and awkward in ragged and dirty dress,
with her hair unkempt, should a neighbor
come in. Moreover, your self-respect
should demand the decent appareling of
your body. You should make it a point
TO look as well as you can, even if you
know nobody will see you but yourself-
RrchIH0e
Year: 1871

Now that Tammany is in the prisoners
box, it is of interest to contrast Democrat
ic rule in New York city with Republican
rule at Washington, from a financial stand
point. The following tables tell the story
in the plainest and most eloquent Ian
rraoe conceivable:
Year: 1871

Having accepted the situation" in
good faith, a colored friend is as much
entitled to our thanks for favors re-
ceived as any one else. As a general
thing the colored people like us, and
have been uniformly kind and courte-
GUS to US. We would be less than
human did VIC not appreciate their
kindness. In this connection, we tender
our thanks to Ed. Walker for some
excellent nectarine peaches, ripe and
delicious, the first we have seen this
season.
Year: 1871

Ever since ritualism began to find svmpathizers
and imltat0rs In the Episcopal Church OF this
country DR.. Ever, Of Christ Church, Fifth avenue,
has been ranked among the most prominent sup
porters OF the new doctrines and practices. In
every movement tending 10 q more elaborate ritual
and gorgeous ceremonial he has been foremost,
and 80 widespread has been his influence,
that the High Church or extreme party
had come to look upon HIM as
their legitimate leader. The novelties imported
from st. Adams church, London with their attrac-
tions and beauty, were the very things calculated
make an impression upon an enthusiastic mind
longing for some change, and as DR.. Ever had come
to regard the early and simple manner Of worship
OF the American Episcopal Church


AS BARE AND NAKED IN FORMS,
he seized upon the principles which first emanated
from Oxford as acceptable and welcome innova-
ttons. In consequence, Christ church has been for
some years kind OF battle ground betwixt High
and Low churcImen with occasional advantage to
both for though the Doctor was 80 open in his
advocacy OF what he calls Catholicism very large
majority OF his congregation were as sanch In their
opposition TO what they considered a tissue OF
errors.


A GREAT AMOUNT OF UNPLBAs ANTNRss
has existed in consequence between the pastor and
his fock, SO that the things had come to such
point recently to not be at ali conducive to the
harmony and brotherly love which are generally
understood to exist among members OF
the same religious denomination. The
people, not wishing to push matters TO
extremities, had continued to tolerate him
from time to time, though every fresh practise and
innovation was felt by them to be an outrage upon
their most cherished traditions Lattery the. con-
gregation has been, In certain sense, split up into
three parties; those who sympathizcd with the
pastor, those opposed to HIM.


WHO WERE LARGELY IN THE MAJORITY,
ana third party who wished TO compromise matters
and prevent anything like separation In the
church.


But MR.. EVER WAS NExoRABLE.
He would submit to no advice or dictation relative
to his opinions or conduct, and persisted In launch
Ing upon his devoted hearers the practices ana doc
trines OF the new School. until matters not long
since became so bad that CRISIS seemed inevWaOae
Year: 1871

To insure attention correspondents writing upon
religious subjects must be BRIEF write upon one side
OF the Sheet and not expect their rejected commu-
nications to be returned, except In extraordinary
cases
Year: 1871

The YonuK Ladies' Cbrisfian Association
OF this city is an organization whose aims are ex-
cellent and whose methods. 1t is said. are wise IL
is composed OF large number OF the young ladies
OF the Weather class In this city, who have formed
themselves into association with the purpose OF
putting themselves into direct communication with
those OF their sisters who have been less fortunate,
to assist tnem in procuring employment aud to ex-
the association has a reception room at o. Irving
place, where some OF the members are always in
waiting 10 welcome those who call. and where
young girls out OF employment may tind pleasant
place OF resort.
Year: 1871

forbade escape. Even then her presence
of mind did not forsske her The heroine took
the old man in her arms, and staggered through
the dense emoke TO the top floor, where Eek
stein tainted. Not a moment was to be lost
The brave girl saw that the only avenue of
escape was through the scuttle. She was unable
to take the old man up the ladder, and to save
her own life she left him to his fate, and
escaped through the scuttle to the roof She
then called to the fir smen below, who ascended
their ladder to the fourth story, but the volume
of flame and smoke was so denee that they were
unable to enter the apartment wherein the old
man was lying. The fire having been extin-
guished they returned TO the room, and found
poor Eckstein at the foot of the ladder where
he bad fallen aud been burned to a crisp.-N
Y Sun 10 ddU
Year: 1871

The LOCAL PApER.--A local news.
paper is . travelling agent, taking his
weekly sound TO the families Of ell his
customers. No matter whether times are
good os dull, no matter whether trade is
brisk or otherwise, no business man can


afford 20 take down his sign, nor with
draw the pleasing influence Of week y


chat With bis customers through the
aswspapers. For business man to stop
Advertising would be equivalent to his
saying, II have stopped business, and
ask 70 more fsvors OF she people," "-Ex
Year: 1871

SPORT CARRIED TOO FAR. do
not dlsparagc sport in youth 1T is
healthful and enlivening-but those en-.
gaging in it should DO careful not to 20
beyond the bounds Of propriety. We
know that boys will have their fun; We
have lived in the world long enough to
learn that, and have often experienced d
the excitement attending boyish frolics ;
but now, as We look back upon the
scenes that have receded into the shad .s
Of the BY gone, even the intervening
distance does not hide from view the
fact that some Of it was very foolish, and
not spark Of manly pride rises as We
with reluctance remember the part taken.
Few men can look back upon the sports
of wild, romping boyhood, without feel.
ing regret that impulsivo nature prompted
them to many things over which maturer
years would fain draw tho veil of forget
fulness. We commend these thoughts
to the boys who last Saturday nigh,
made the streets echo with their hilarious
shouts, alarming ladies living immedi.
ately on Main street. and, We are sorry
to say it, even pelted with stones the
dwelling of an uuoffsnding citizen. broke
the buggy Of another, and left behind
them, as token Of the law they had
broken, = street fenced with goods boxes
and rubbish. Such acts are disgraceful,
aud develop impulses that should be re
strained. There is q life of usefulness open
to every youth who will direct bis step.
Alright, and no words are wanting to con.
vince even those who have called forth
these remarks, that they have at leas,
taken one step in the opposite direction


These words are penciled in kindness


and wo trust may sesvc % wholesome
hint
Year: 1871

The fact that the Northern Pacific Railroad IS to be
completed even earlier than promised, is inducing
great activity in the managers Of roads designed to
connect With it. As already stated, the Illinois Cen
trail which has branch running to the southern
BOUNDARY Of Minnesota, from It's Iowa division, is
veying line theIefrom to kei Wing with Il view Of
extension % this city ana Lake Superior.


The Milwaukee 4 ST. Paul Compauy-thc owner OF
the " River Road now IN operation to Red Wing
are also d3srous Of extending their system of roads
as TO connect with the great northern, international
liue and it IS among the probabilities that two years
viii not pass without giving Us another eastern outlet
and also 8 direct route to Lake Superior.


Ii another article the fattarjng prospect Of having
a railroad IN operation to New Richmond before the
close Of the current year is noted,


With these hattering prospects for the future and
the West Wisconsin, Of the finest Of roads as to
both location and construction, nearly completed +;
while the road from here to ST. Paul viii be in opera
tion nearly quite soon, the people of this Valley
may vel look forward to the day when abundant Ia
cities for and sharp competition In transportation
shall place them among the most favored ct producers


But remember that you have part To perform an
recelent to this c0nsumnation and be ready for and
earnest in It's pcrformance.-UuIson (Nis) Democrat


The prosperity Of the St. Croix Valley is
our prosperity, and the railroad progress
in that region is watched with the greatest
interest by the people Of the Lake superior
border Of Wisconsin. Bat the last sentence
Of the above Is worth more than I'll 20 u=
Just now. Read It again.
Year: 1871

A WORD TO THE WISE.


We are approaching the close Of the yeal
1871. Feeling the exceedingly important
relations of this year to the railroad enter
prises in the neighborhood OF Lake Supo-
rior, we have urged action upon our citizens
from {. date early in the season. But q
limited portion of this almost decisive year
is now left us. But three months in all,
and less than two months between us, and
agiator What we expect to accomplish in
the way of railroad work OF railroad con-
tracts, will need to be hastoned somewhat
if it Is to make it's record in 1871.


We had at this time last year a railroad
proposition to which We were asked to ex-
tend aid in the shape Of interesting the
county directly IN its stock. BY q bare
majority the proposition was negatived, and
as consequence we had q winter marked
by no little dulness and uncertainty in our
business prospects,


We hope that our citizens viii make q
good use Of October and November this
present fall A step, prompt, united and
decisive, taken now in favor Of q railroad,
will as one Of is first fruits, put q business
foundation under our feet this winter, that
will be worth enjoying. We think orr
merchants would appreciate snch q winter
rather better than the last, and our working
men in general would feel it to be one of
the brightest and most bracng winters they
had ever known on Lake Superior.


It is entirely within the power Of our cit
izens to be their own benetactors this fall.
Time was when waiting was the order Of
the day; when the town could DO nothing
apparently to promote its own interests in
connection with the railroad question. But
that time has passed away. a firm deter
minaton on the part Of al he citizens Of
Superior to seek common ground OF plan
and action IMMEDIATELY, would place our
present interests and future prospects At
premium at once. Such excellent results
would flow from one emitted effort that a
consideration of them in advance ought TO
move our little community 10 act as one
man.


What viii You have, citizens of Superior,
as the closing scene ofI87I-a year IN which
it may be said to your credit that mach has
already been done IN the way Of liberal
subscriptions, and intelligent deliberation
what will you have as the final record OF.
q season hitherto SO promising? VIII you
stuItify yourselves by closing this year as
many before in "wishy washy everlasting
TALK" Or viii you resolve Ike men to
"accept and ratify" railroad proposition
that MEANS BUSINESS! If we allow another
opportunity to pass unimproyed we will
deserve all the gibes of our commercial II
walls, who have actually been counting for
years as part of their working capital and
means of success, on cur divisions, Jealous
les, and naccontable delays. The year
1871 has served Us weil thus far. Let its
close be the legitimate climax Of 8seerutg
u railroad contract
Year: 1871

The New England and Nova Scotia Steamship Companv
whose steamers run between Portland and Halifax have
contracted in New York for the construction of powerful
steamer of llUO TONS to run on their route
Year: 1871

Experienced Men Unable to Account for the
Disaster-Ths Mines Not Properly ventilat-
ed-Terrible Force of the Explosion
The State Inspector Unable to Per-


form His Duties-The Verdict,


Nobody to Blame"
Year: 1871

In Ihatcher's military journal under the date
OF December, ll1s, is found in q note the first
prayer IN Congress, made by the Rev. Jacob
Duche go Lord, Our Heavenly Father, high
and mighty King Of Kings and Lord Of Lords.
who dost from thy throne behold all the dTellers
on earth, and reignest with power supreme and
uncontrolled over all the kingdoms, empires and
governments, look down in mercy, we beseech
thee, on these American States, who have fed to
thee from the rod Of the oppressor, and thrown
themselves on thy gracious protection, desiring
70 se benceforth dependent only on thee to thee
they have appealed for the righteousness Of their
cause to thee DO they now look up for that
countenSnce and support which thou alone
csnst give take them, therefore, Heavenly
Father, under thy nurturiug care give them
wisdom in council and vslOr in the field defeat
the malicious designs Of our cruel sdverssries
convince them Of the unrighteousness Of their
cause and if they still persist in their s2n-
culinary purposes, o let the voice Of thine
own unerring justice, sounding in their hearts,
constraiD them to drop the weapons Of war from
their unnerved hands in the day OF battle Be
thou present, o God Of wisdom, and direct the
councils of this honorable assembly; enable
them to settle things on the best and surest
foundation, that the scene Of blood may be
speedily closed, thSt order, harmony and peace
may be effectually restored and truth and jus
tice, religion and pety, prevail and flourish
among the people. Preserve the health Of their
bodies and the vigor Of their minds shower
down on them and the millions they here repre-
sent, such temporal blessings as thou seest ex-
pelient for them in this world, sDd crown them
with everlasting glory in the world to come.
All this we ask in the name and through the
merits Of Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Saviour.
Amen -
Year: 1871

GAIL HAMILTON, in her last communication
to the New York IndepsHdeHt. discusses the re-
latious Of labor, capital, and the ballot. She
says


The woman party has taken it, (the labor
question: } up with an esrnestness and q una-
nimity second only to those with which it makes
its first requisition upon the suffrage Its bat
tie cry on labor is direct and simple as its bat
tie cry on liquor. All those complications
which for years have baified alike the political
economist and the practical philsnthropist di,ap-
pear before the tslsmanic formula. Equal
wages for equal work. Nobody is disturbed by
any question as to what constitutes equalityj Of
work, or whether quality or inequality be the
more important. Nobody troubles himself or
herself by any irrevesnt coDjectures about de-
msDd ard supply. All is as plain as the sun in
the sky. Give TO woman the ballot, and no long
er shall the grammar school master have thir-
teen hundred dollars year, while the grammar
school mistress has five hundred dollars but the
lion and the lamb shall have the selfsame salary
Give to woman the ballot Il have never heard
this said !; but, of course, it naturally
follows, and is as certainly mesnt)-give to
woman the ballot, and no longer shall Bridget
receive her three dollars week, while Patrick
has two dollars day but Bridget and Patrick
alike shall be paid their fifty dollars a month
How the ballot is to accomplish this We are not
yet informed. No one has definitely mapped
out this Promised Land but we are fervidly
assured it is there, albeit just beyond our
secular vision. One female writer, rebuk-
ing the hsrd-heartedness of those who
coldly point out the waiting work |
to suffering women gives US her more excellent |
way. quote from memory her indignant assur-
snce, that when a woman, poor and unoccupied, |
came to her with her sad story. '1 did not point |
her to my kitchen. | threw my arms around
her neck and wept with her." But whether
this mode of relief is permanent and effcaciOus,
whether it is susceptible Of incorporation into
our political system may admit Of doubt. In
spite of special cases there is at present small
reason to believe that the time will ever come
when lsborers in general will combine and cry, |
rather than ''strike." and capitalists will hug |
instead Of resisting
Year: 1871

The TREATY N THE Provinces intelli-
gent New Foundlsnd correspondent of the Bos-
ton TrGueiler talks in the following sensible way
about the treaty:


As to sharing in the American fisheries, we
are not likely to trouble you with our competi-
ton when we have the finest fishing grounds in
the world at our own doors. In fact, there is
but one Wa Of settling this vexed question about
the fisheries, and that is the one hit on by the
Joint High Commission-the plain, common
sense plan Of throwing open the fisheries Snd the
markets Of both countries alike to all, and thus
having free trade in fish. This is the method
adopted between France and England. and which
has worked go satisfactorily, and entirely ended
Sll dispute between the two nations. zee that
the press of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are
opening fire on the Treaty, and profess that their
fisheries are sold without s return. If the fish
ermen of these Provinces and of Canada cannot
compete with American fishermen in their own
waters, they deserve to be beat and to lose their
present protection, especially with American
markets open to them. 1t will be thousand
pIties should the Treaty be lost by howl got up
to serve some contemplate party purpose
Surely the settlement of these Outstanding dis
putes, and the promotion of good will between
England and America, should make US Colonists
willing to submit to some sacrifice