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Year: 1876

1t is related that a man fell
asleep as the clock struck twelve.
He awakened ere the echo of the
twelfth stroke had died away, hay-
ing in the interval dreamed that he
committed a crime, was detected
after five years, tried and con-
demned; the shock of finding the
halter about his neck aroused him
to consciousness, when he discov-
cred that all these events had hap
pened in an infnitesmal fragment
Of time. Mohammed, wishing to
illustrate the wonders of sleep, told
how a certain nan, being a sheik,
found himself, for his pride, made
a poor fisherman; that he lived as
one for sixty years, bringing up a
family and working hard; and how,
upon waking from lis long dream,
so short a time hac ne been asleep
that the narrow-necked gourd bot.
tie filled with water, which he
knew he overturned as he fell
asleep, had not time to empty it.
self, How fast the soul travels
when the body is asleepl Often
when we awake, we shrink from
going back into the dull routine
Of a sordid existence, regretting thu
pleasanter life of dreamland. How
is it possible that sometimes wher
we go to a strange place we fancy
that we have seen it before? Is i
possible that when one has beer
asleep the soul has floated away
seen the place, and has that mem
ory Of it which so surprises us? Ii
a word, how far dual is the life o
man, how far not?
Year: 1876

ran MAIL Oazette.l


NJ. de Lesseps communicated last
week a paper to the Academy Of
Sciences on the Bitter Lakes of the
Isthmus of Suez. One of them
has a salt bank in its center, and
one of the chief problems con-
nected with it was whether this
vast basin could be provided with
a sufficient supply of water and
how long the operation would take
in consequence Of the evaporation
and the absorption of the soil dried
up for centuries past. M. de Les
seps states that no difficulty what
ever was experienced; the lake had
received, in round numbers, 1,500,-
100000 of cubic meters in the
course of seven months, from the
18th of March to the oath of 0c-
tober, 1869. But long before
the lakes we're inundated the theo-
retical writer's had predicted they
would be dried up again by the ac-
ton of the sun, being impossible to
supply sufficient water by the two
branches of the canal the sections
of which were too narrow. The
proportion Of salt contained in the
water rose considerably from the
beginning, and although the sound
ings taken at the various periods
showed that the dissolution of the
salt bank was the principal cause
Of this increase, there was still
much doubt about it. The last in
veStigatiOns, however, prove that
the dissolution continues, and that
the proportion of salt is vlsibly di-
minishing, Notwithstanding this
process, combined with the effects
Of evaporation. How can this
phenomenon be explained /? The
considerable difference of density
existing between the waters of the
Bitter Lakes and those Of the ex-
tremities of the canal must create
ground currents by which the
heavier waters go to the sea, while
the surface currents carry lighter
waters to the lakes in order to make
up for the loss of evaporation. A
practical conclusion may be drawn
from these results, which only con-
firm the principle of equilibrium in
vessels communicating with each
other it is this, that a compare
lively narrow orifce sufices to pre-
vent vast sheets of salt water, how
ever far from sea, from concentrat-
ing under the solar influence in hot
countries.
Year: 1876

it to mother, N sombody run agin
me an knocked it all on the ground,
N this man he took up the soyrin'
an | seen i'm put it in lis mouth"
The astounded rustic attempted to
explain, but his voice was thick;
something was plainly seen in his
mouth, and an honest British public
forced him to disgorge. The poor
rustic was glad to get off without
his pound and with whole bones;
the boy went off with the gold in
his pocket; and the honest British
public distributed itself, each men,
Der thereof satisfied that a scoundrel
had been defeated in his attempt to
rob small boy engaged in filialy
supporting his aged mother.
Year: 1876

and generously with your clients
and in bringing suit for the hand
of that sweetheart, when, after pa
tient search and vigils long, you
have found her and feel perfectly
well assured that she will do for a
poor young lawyers wife. If you
fail for awhile to get professional
business, do not despond or des-
pair. "Tears," said the axiomatic
Mr.. Weller, "never wound up
a clock OF worked steam injen."
The prayers of a sweet wife, if
you should be SO happy as TO
secure one, will follow you in your
struggles. Her words of encOur-
agement will give steam power to
your soul-and perhaps at some
supreme crisis of your career at the
bar, you, too, may feel a soft hand
upon your shoulder, as Lord Frs
kline did, or hear a sweet voice
whispering those high and hopeful
words of Lord Lytton, ''Iime, faith
and energy" or pleading for bread,
and upon such a scene, be assured,
young gentlemen, that God and
the angels will smile. If it be a
young lawyers misfortune to be
rich, these discouragements may
not trouble him much; but if he
be not made Of the very stuff ol
which the great jurisconsult is al
ways made, they may drive him
from the bar into the opiate fumes
of Incidence, sloth and failure. II
is poverty, and an absolute depen
dence on his business for a living
that tries the metal of a young
lawyer in whose lexicon there's 'nt
such word as fail" His wealth
had better be the heritage Of thu
poor mans son,


''What does the poor mans son Inherit


Stout muscles and sinewy heart,


patience learned by being poor


Courage, if sorrow come, to bear it.


heritage, il seems TO me,


king might wish to hold in fee.
Year: 1876

For some time past leading editorials of
singular force, sdoruing the pages of the
New York Herald, have been devoted sole
ly to the purpose of creating and destroy
ing, tearing down and building tup the
fortunes Of candidates for the presidency.
1t has done infinite service in subverting
the partisan power of Grant, and succeeded,
1t seems, in substituting Conkhng as the
probable leader of Grants party. This ac-
complished, the Herald now devotes its
pages to the substitution of Bayard for
Hendricks, for Thurman and for Tilden,
and at this hour, wherever the Herald is
read, such is the vigor of thought and rea-
soning employed that there are few to ques-
ton the superior availability of the sdmira-
BILE Senator from Maryland. The Herald
says justly of Mr.. Bayard that he is a con-
sistent Democrat, who has never finched
or wavered. He alone, of all the able
men of his party, had the political courage
and manly sincerity to stand up in the Bal
tImore Convention in 1872 against the dis
astrous blunder of tying the Democratic

party as a tail to the Greeley kite. The re-
suit of the election vindicated his forecast
and wisdom. Not only did he keep his
head level ON that critical occasion, but he
has been equally firm, self-poised and clear
sighted on every occasion. Senator Bayard
has never made political mistake or mis-
calculation in relation to any important sub
ject. On the currency question he stands
almost alone in never having exhibited the
slightest symptom of weakness or vacilla-
ton either in the Senate or on the stump.
He did not wait to consul. with friends be-
fore deciding whether he would receive the
back pay, but spurned and refused it at
once. He is gentleman of such high
honor and robust integrity that he is quite
incapable of hesitation in any point of con-
duct which has moral side. A man whose
whole nature thus recoils from trimming
expediencies commands the respect of his
political adversaries. His character is a
shield which blunts the weapons of partisan
attack, aud s-chances of election would
be decidedly better than those of any other
Democratic candidate.
Year: 1876

The ELyBijIter cannot understand how
the STATESMAN IS for Coke for the Senate,
having often opposed him on questions of
public policy. If we objected to Governor
COke's publ,c opinions and public conduct
in special instances, il does not follow that
we condemn the man or deny his personal
worth OF ability -StatesnidH.


Why don't you make clean breast of it
and confess that you merely want to get
rid of him.-Age.


Simply because We will not confess that
which is untrue. Coke is a representative
Texan; he is the most laborious toiler in
the State. He has a strong, active intel
lect; he is a growing man and will grow
greater and not less when placed on plane
with American Senator'S; he writes well be-
cause he thinks well, and his Senatorial
speeches will be original, strong and eff
fective. He will reflect honor upon Texas
as Others must owe honor to Texas. He
will adapt himself in habits and bearing to
the new position, aud the people will boast
of their Federal representative. While all
this is true, and if it were not we would op-
pose Coke, it Is also true that the STATES
MAN has profound respect for the genius
and worth of Governor Hubbard, and de-
spises the liltleness and meanness oi person
al assaults made upon him.


Meanwhile, we have said not one word
in derogation Of the virtues of the preferred
candidate OF the Age. We have differed
from lin, but esteem him personally none
the less, and if he triumph in this contest
the STATESMAN will surely have no cause for
Year: 1876

THE Bryan appeal understands that Coke
is ahead in both houses of the Legislature,
and says that the press in some parts of the
State endeavor to create the impression that
the preference of the people is for Coke to
the Senate. But although they would like
to have Coke remain in his present position
under any ordinary circumstances, they
feel the importance of sending member to
that body WHO will be influenced by NO
Radical associations or memories to compro
mise their honor and interests.
Year: 1876

THE Age is the acutest of newspapers.


1t absolutely discovers an ''impropriety''
in Governor Coke's being a candidate for
the United States Senate. If Governor
Coke were incapable of this ennobling am
bition and of proper conduct in pursuing
its aims, he would not so worthily fill the
office of chief magistrate Of this great com
Year: 1876

II we keep our eyes open we can
find something In the bloated monar-


chies that may profitably be grated


on our succulent republican sapling
during this new sentury. Forinstance
New York the landlords pay the taxes,
in London the tenants pay the taxes.
In London the tenants personally feel
the weight of Government by having
to pay for the protection they receive:
In New York they pay their rent plus
taxes, all added together and called
"rent," so they grumble at their land
lords and the excessive rent, and are
apt to forget that the city taxes on the
property are included and concealed
in their rent bills. The result of this
is that the householders of the English
metropolis are far more vigilant and
sensitive to the conduct of their public
officers than those Of this city. In
London every poor man feels person
ally the burden of the Government
and so exercise3 his watchfulness over
public expenditure.


In New York Tweed received 1900
majority for the State Senate after it
had been proved that he had stolen
millions Of dollars, for the people who
voted for him said, ayes, but he stole
it from the rich man, forgetting that
however taxes are levied they are al
ways paid by the tenants. If the tax
es and property in the city were as
sessed directly to the men who pay
the rents, rents would of course fall
correspondingly and tenants would
feel a new interest in the question of
municipal economy. Then the cry of
"home rule" might be something bet
ter than mockery.--N. Y. Graphic.
Year: 1876

Messrs. Martin and Donohue, of the PARK Board
will this afternoon put in their reply to the charges
made by the committee asking for their removal on
tho ground of msmanagement and improper conduct
in dscharging clerks in their employment without
tce. The Commissioners will simply show the record
OF department. to the removals and the ncces.
sty therefor. The reason why the men in question
were discharged was not a political one II. .waa
made a necessity by tho Board of Apportonment
cutting down the estimates of Tho depart
menL 100000, and which necessitatcd
d reduction OF the working force. In relation
to overpaying the laborers tho Commissioners will
show that average through tho year the men do
not Darn more than $S week. Commissioner Dono-
hue will present copy OF ietter he sent to Mr.. Green
in March last asking tho Comptroiler's advice as 70
cutting down the pay OF the laborers In the Park DO.
partmcnt to 81 so per day The Comptroller did NOT
answer the cttor, being evidently unwilling TO commit
himself TO the reduction The other Commissioner
in tho Board also voted against the same. II rc
duction OF expenses necessary in the department.
Commissioner Donohue thinks the COMMISSIONER
themselves should first feel tho pruning knile
Year: 1876

CAUSES FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BY REV.


SAMUEL osGooD.


Grace chapel was well 0llcd yesterday morning
with q very attentive congregation. Rev. Samuel
Osgsod preached the sermon, selecting his text
from l. Corinthians, ILL.,, %, D. :-'Ye are Christs,
and Christ Gods" AS together to-day, said
the speaker to givo thanks Tor the blessings that
crown the year, cannot but remember that lie has
crowned century OF nations life and hundred
years OF his goodness look in the face and call
us to thanksgiving. Let enter into the spirit Of
the and accept from His loving hand the good
gifts that come to His people, Let this be
our centennial Thanksgiving. Consider In the hrst
place the wealth of the that has been gathered
within that century. Allusion then made to the
prosperity of the nation all things. Speaking of
The present public affairs the speaker saiu:
Consider the government Of. the nation IN its in
tended and vindicatcd liberty and law, which make
the strength Of oil the defence Of each education, IN
dustry and government combine all together TO gvo.
thanks to God for the inestimable gilt rejoice In
liberty and law. Let US keep our manhood suffrage
and make il truly manly by training voters to intel
gcncc and thrift. We have, indeed bad class OF
voters, and while our best men never vote but once
some OF our worst men are said TO vote more than
twice. We do not want such voters. and II would
be well II we were rid OF them, but
let US no. make tnis mistake and strike
the head of our government DO not think for
of taking the right OF suffrage from the indus
trious poor God bless the honest poor industrious
voter and instead of taking away his vote insist be-





ashamed to call upon our men In the name OF God to
give The vote Of an honest patriot. We 10 meet
wisely and bravcy the present crisis in nation.
We arc in tho crisis OF great danger. We were in
danger few years ago by the conflict of arms. Now
We are in danger by conflict of parties-perhaps
by conflict o.. Law. Let us meet tic
issucs with fortitude. Let the man who is lawfully
chosen President be President When two superior
have been nominated for the Presidency let those
show their superiority ana let them both feel
that should either accept tho olhcc unlawfuly exe
cratons OF humanity and the curse oil God would
upon him. would not judge oil the facts, but let tho
right rule Let the strength OF the nation be the rights
OF the Statcs Let not the strong oppress the weak
There is State that asks TO have justice and asks 10
be loyal. Let II be loyal Let US be magnanimous
While We just TO South Carolina let us
rejoice as nation that We able
TO vindcate the dignity Of national
constitution. am for the Christian principles Of
justice and magnanmity. And hero national 10y.
atty into law reference. do not say the
lgon Of the State Is to be organized by political
element The President of the United states probably
attends church to-day in the doctrine Wesley
founded But the President is not carry the Meth
odist organization into his Cabinet
Year: 1876

Real merit and excellence in merchandise will always command and retain the notices of generous public. and while such in the case we anticipate only success for the carpets made by the "Read Carpet Go !" and sold in Bridgeport by the enterpris. ing Dry Goods house of HALL x READ. This firm is also agent for many kinds of useful American goods and also present a carefully selected stock of House furnish ing goods, Domestics. and wooien goods and large stock of Silks and Laces.
Year: 1876

MOTHERS can secure health for their children and rest for themselves by the use of Castoria, perfect substitute for Cas- tor Oil. It is absolutely harmless, and is as pleasant to take as honey. For Wind Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms or constipation, for young or old, there is nothing in existence like it. It is certain, it is speedy. it is cheap.
Year: 1876

There was girl in our town, and she was wondrous lame. she ran q heavy sew ing machine from whence the trouble came, but when she saw how lame she was, with all her might and main, she bought new Domestic" and was soon all right again.
Year: 1876

All who suffer from Dropsy and Kidney Disease can be cured by using HUNTs REMEDY. the great Kidney Medicine, purely vegetable, and used daily by our best physicians in their practice.
Year: 1876

The N. Y. Tribune estimates that the reduction of wages is not so great as the reduction in price of neeessaries since 1870. The laboring man who can get work, therefore, is better off now than he was then. The difficulty lies in finding steady employment.
Year: 1876

An old man was charged with stealing horse at Ballston, N. r., and was sen tenced to two and one-half years in the Slate prison. The judge, touched with compassion, addressed few kind words to him, suggesting that portion of the sentence could be remitted if his friends and family: would come forward and testify to his previous good character. There was gleam of hope in the old mans face, but it soon faded away. He shook his head, and in trembling voice replied that he would rather suffer the entire penalty than to allow his friends to know how deep was the disgrace that had fallen upon him.
Year: 1876

At a farmers institute recently held at Rochester, Mich, it was conceded that thistles kept down one year so that they cannot obtain the use of their leaves in the open air will cause no fur ther trouble. To accomplish this it was recommended to cut them off below the surface and cover them up once week with salt throughout the season, or put two or three feet of straw over them.
Year: 1876

Horses can beeducated to the extent
of their understandings as well as chill.
dren, and can be rs easily damaged or
ruined by bad management. We be.
lieve that the great difference found
in horses as to vicious habits or relia.
bility comes more from the different
management of men than from varf.
ance as natural disposition in the AMI.
mails. Horses with high mettle are
most easily educated than those of less
or dull spirits, and are more suscept.
able to i'll training, and consequently
may be as good or bad, according to
the education they receive.


Horses with dull spirits are not by
any means proof against bad manage
ment, for in them may often be found
the most provoking obstinacy; vicious
habits of different characters that rem
der them almost entirely worthless
Could the coming generations of hors
es in this country be kept from thei>
days of colthood to the age of five
years in the hands of good careful man
ayers, there would be seen a vast diff
ference in the general characters OF
the noble animals.


If a colt is never allowed to get an
advantage, it will never know that it
possesses power that man cannot
control; and if made familiar with
strange objects, it will not be skit.
tish and nervous. If horse is made
accustomed from his early days to
have objects hit him OH the heels,
back, and hips, he will pay no atten-
tion to the giving out of a harness or
of a wagon running against him at an
unexpected moment.


We once saw an aged lady drive a
high spirited horse, attached to 4 car.
riage. down a steep hill, with no hold.
back straps upon the harness, and she
assured us that there was no danger,
for her son accustomed his horses to
all kinds of usages and sights that
commonly drive the animal into a fren'
~ of fear and excitement.
Year: 1876

''Aunt Prudence" writes to the
American Grocer: IF we Drowned
our coffee, which we confess we do
not, we should certainly adopt plan
which we see spoken of in Hall S
Journal, and which carries conviction
of it's excellence to the mind of an old
housekeeper. 1t is this: When the
coffee is roasted, and before it is quite
cold, while you can hold the berries
comfortably in your hand, add to every
pound of coffee the white of an egg,
and stir the mass thoroughly, SO that
every berry will be wet with it. 1t has
two advantages:-the first is one spok.
en- of by the writer of the article, of
settling the coffee without the addition
of anything but boiling water, and the
second would be to coat the berry
with the egg SO as to preserve the
aroma, which will pass away in a
measure from the roasted berry. We
feel morally certain that coffee pre-
paired in this way, with the addition
of cream, would be 4 beverage fit 70,
| the gods.
Year: 1876

To whiten flannel made yellow by
age, dissolve one and a half pounds Of
white soap in fifty pounds soft water,
and also two-thirds of an ounce spirits
of ammonia. Immerse the flannel.
stir. well around for a short tire.
and wash in pure water. When blacS
or navy blue linens are washed soap
should not be used. Take instead two
potatoes grated into tepid soft water
latter having them washed and
peeled), into which teaspoonful of
ammonia has been put. Wash the
linens in this, and rinse them in cold
blue water. They will need no starch,
and should be dried and ironed on the
wrong side. An infusion of hay will
keep the natural color in buff linens.
and All infusion of bran will do the
same for brown linens and prints.


If brooms are wet in boiling sud<
once a week they will become yer,
toug h, will not cut carpet, but last
much longer, ana always sweep like :
new broom. A handful or so of sail
sprinkled on the carpet will carry thu
dust along with it and make the carpet
look bright and clean. A very dust,
carpet may be cleaned by setting pal
OF cold water out by the door, wet thu
| broom in it, knock it to get of all th'
drops. sweep yard or so, then wasl
the broom as before and sweep again
being careful to shake all the drops of
the broom, and not sweep far at a time
If done with care it will clean a carpe
very nicely, and you WILDE surprise,
ut the quantity of dirt in the water
The water may need changing once O.
twice if the carpet is very dirty. Snov
sprinkled over 4 carpet and swept of
before it has time to melt and dissolv
is also nice for renovatilig soiled car
pet. Moistened Indian meal is use,
with good effect by some housekeep
ers. The broom wears out carpets a
much as feet do.