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Year: 1871

MANY people talk great deal about
what might happened, if they had only
done this or that, or certain train Of
circumstances had been brought about
always dwelling upon the ifs and ands
of the past, instead of taking advantage
of the best chances of the present, and
looking to the future.


Such people generally fail in all under
takings, and make little progress to-
ward prosperity. They are either too
proud or too lazyto work, and sit around
for years inpoverty waiting for chance
for big speculation, which will at once
place them above the necessity for labor
or pecuniary care.


Or they are dissipated, spending in
drink and tobacco, money which should
be put to better uses. They are sure to
be in debt, because they live beyond
their means. Get trusted at the butch
er's and grocer's, and spend their mea-
gre income from day to day. in whisky,
cigars, and other small expenses, con-
sequent upon being associated with
drinking men-thus treating the saloon
keeper better than the hardworking
men who keep their families from star
vation.


According to their own ideas, the
world owes them fortune, at any rate,
rather than by their own patient indus
try, frugality, temperance and sobriety.
Looking so high that pennies entirely
escape their notice, they never save
anything. And if they did, it would be
so small sum they would despise, and
consider themselves small for boarding
it.


There is no use of such men thinking
anybody is going to set them up in busi-
ness, risking hard=earned money for
them to squander and fritter away, as
they have their own lives. The best
thing man can do who is in such a
position, is to look to himself for the
help he needs.


Cut off the small extravaganoes, put
away his own vices, which are dragging
him down, and resolve to use ais talents
to the best of his ability.


Live for the interests of his own fami-
ly and himself, more than for Tom,
Dick and Harry, who are ready and
willing to call him a good fellow, so
long as he pays for two-thirds of the
drinks.


If there is not manhood enough in
him to do this. he will be har-
rassed with debts all his days. Ask any
rich man in the land who made his
own money, if he did it by drinking
and carousing four or five hours every
day. He will tell you. mo" he will
tell you, 81 made my money by work,
econemy-often by privstion-and by
so6riety."
Year: 1871

A strange story is told as happening
on board of the City of Hartford, which
runs up the Connecticut river from her
landing at Peck Slip, New York.
While she was lying at Pratt's Ferry,
few days ago, waiting fora messenger
from Hartford, (says the Hartford
Tines the second mate thought he
would improve the time by fishing for
bass.


So he got out his lines and hook, and
bait, and made everything ready
lighted cigar, and casting his line into
the water, sat down patiently to await
the result. On board the boat is a color
ed boy, one of those amphibious Kama
kaS, S,who came to SanFrancisco from the
Sandwich Islands, and eventually
turned up as a bOathand on the City
OfHartfOrd. Like al of his amphibious
race, he can remain a long time under
water. He took it into his head to play
a joke upon the mate, and divested
himself of his clothes, he jumped into
the water on the opposite side of the
boat from where the mate sat, hopefully
but dreamiIy, waiting for bite.


Presently that official was startled by
a Strong pull and a long pull" at his
line. His sIumbering eyes opened
wide, his breath came thick and fast,
for he thought he had captured one Of
the biggest of the "big'' bass which
abound in the river. He attempted to
pull in his hook, but it resisted all his
efforts. Then he thought he would
"play" the fish for a little while, and
so he would let out few fathoms Of
line and then draw in again.


This was repeated several times, un-
til, finally, the boy who, thinking he
had carried the joke far enough, held Oh
to the line, and came to the surface
with it, just at the time the mate, with
bigger eyes than he ever exhibited in
all his life before, expected to land big
fish, and 80 shouted to the men on
deck.


The astonishment of the official can
better be imagined than expressed as he
saw the woody coco-nut head and rolling
eyes of the Kanaka emerge from the
waves. At first be thought he had
caught the devil fish that Victor Hugo
wrote about; then he didn't know what
it was; but, finally, as the boy, blubber-
ing and blowing like porpOise, struck
out for the boat, and the laughter of
some Of the hands who were in the Joke
rang in his ears, he acknowledged him
self 'sold' and treated all around. The
good story is in every particular true
Year: 1871

A gentleman advertised for a boy to
help him in his Office, and nearly fifty
applicants presented themselves to him.
Out of the whole number, he in a short
time selected one and dismissed the rest.


81 should like to know" said friend,
"On what ground you selected that boy,
who had not a single recommendation?''


"YOu are mistaken" said the gentle
man, che had a great many. He wiped
his feet as he came in, and closed the
door after him, showing that he was
careful. He gave up his seat instantly
to that lame old man, showing he was
kind and thoughtful. He took off his
cap wheh he came in, and answered nv
questions promptly and respectfully,
showing that he was polite and gentle
manly. He picked up the book which
l had purpOsely laid on the floor, and
replaced it upon the table, while all the
rest stepped over it or showed it aside
and he waited quietly for his turn, in
stead of pushing and erowding, showing
that he was honest and orderly. When
l talked with him I noticed that his
clothes were carefully brushed, his hair
in nice order, and his teeth as white as
milk; and when he wrote his name I
noticed that his finger nails were clean
instead of being tipped with jet like that
handsome little fellows in a blue jacket,
Don't YOU call those letters of ra,,p,
mendation? I do, and would give more
for what 1 can tell about boy by using
my eyes ten minutes than all the fine
letters he can bring me-"
Year: 1871

I'm thinking just now Of Nobody.
And all that Nobody'E done,
For l have a passion for Nobody
That Nobody else would own
I bear the name Sf , hobOdy,


For from nobody sprung
And sing the praise Of Nobody.
As Nobody mine has sung.
IN HES young morning Nobody
To me was tender and dear,
And my cradle was rocked by Nobody,
And nobody was ever near
I was patted and praised by Nobody
And Nobody brought me upi
And when was hungry Nobody


Gave me a dine or sup.
] went TO school TO Nobody.


And Nobody taught me to read;
I played in the street with Nobody,
And 10 nobody ever gave heed;
I Irecounted my tale 20 Nobody,


For Nobody was willing to hear,
And my heart clung to Nobody,


And Nobody shed tear
And when I grew older, Nobody


Gave me a helping turn,
And by the good help Of Nobody


began my living TO earn;
And hence 1 courted Nobody,


And said Nobody's I'd be,
And asked 20 marry Nobody,


And Nobody married me.
Thus I trudge along with Nobody,


And Nobody cheers my life,
And I have a love for Nobody


That Nobody has for his wife,
So heres's a health TO Nobody,


For Eobo6y's HANDSOME grown
And I've a passion for Nobody


That Nobody would own.
Year: 1871

It is not the rich men of the land who
loaf around grOgshops. They have too
many business cares and occupation.


A poor man who has a trade, and
works at it, earning an honest living
and saving little each year for future
capital to build upon, if he is a temper
ate man, hath riches the world cannot
take away, and is on a sure road to sue
cess.


While a poor man who thinks he can
afford to drink and frequent bar-rooms,
is poor indeed. Elm OrIOl,
Year: 1871

When cows arc ia profit, little extra
feed, 10 the shape Of oil meal win be
amply repaid in the. yield Of milk and
butter. II must not be supposed that
because COW is on pasture there is no
longer need for stimulating food The
fact is, that with an ample supply Of
grass, the appetite Of the COW FOR The
meal is quite as vigorous as during
winter when she was-fcd on hay. Cows
may be very probably fed with quurt
each Of oil meal morning aud night.
They will lick it up from trough, II il.
is made sufficiently large, without waste.
When cows are not lied up at night
good plan Of feeding them is to have
square box for each COW, aud large
enough for her TO put her nose in easily,
aud six inches deep. Put the allow
ance OF meal in these boxes. They may
be scattered about the yard, at such a
distance as will give each animal an op-
portunityt 10 eat without being driven
away by others.


Calves will soon show, in their i'm,
proved appearance and hastened growth
that oil-mcal is good for them also. A
small handful given them in their pas
ture daily, viii push them forward rap.
idly. Ii is well to use small tin pau
to feed them with, aud few minutes
spent with young stock daily, is not
only an agreeable occupation, but highly
profitable; for the more regularly the
owners attention is given to his cattle.
the sooner he will prccieve anything
wrong, aud be able at once to remedy
il, and daily visit is seldom made un.
less there is some express purpose IN it.
Let the purpose then be to give them a
little extra feed, aud double benefit
will result.
Year: 1871

FEEDING HoRsEs Too Muou.-0f
all our domestic animals there are none
that require more systematic care ia
feeding than the horse. A horse should
befed regularly and in moderate amount,
and when worked he should be worked
judiciously a horse fed in this way
may be kept at a moderate cost, aud will
be more healthy and perform more labor
than if fed highly, or as high as many
We know Of are 10 the habit Of feeding
their horses. Horses will certainly cat
hay enough to injure them if they eau
get il. When hay is kept constantly
before them, horses are apt to spend
time in throwing it around topsy,turvy
in tho rack; they soon become dissaiis-
fed with their food, and lose their usual
Keen relish for it. The general prac-
lice should be TO feed regularly three
times day.
Year: 1871

CARRoLLTON.-The best evidence OF the
efficiency of the Metropolitan Police Is the
present extraordinary peace which relsns
in Carrollton. Chicken stealing has almost
become q tradition Of another generation.
The neonle have become 30 unfamiliar with
Year: 1871

crime as to look with horror on the police
reports of our own city; and even the ex-
cursionists who SO frequently visit this
charming little city behave in the most
creditable manner. Under the circum-
stances the police certainly deserve credit.
and when it is taken into consideration that
only six policemen take charge OF this
place and are responsible for its good order,
too much can not be said in favor OF Ser
gcaut Werner, who commands them. and is
responsible for their actions.
Year: 1871

He who thinks better of his
neighbors than they deserve
cannot be a bad man, for the
standard by which his judg-
ment is formed is the goodness
of his own heart. 1t is the
base only who believe all men
base or, i'm other words, like
themselves. Few, however,
are all evil. Even Nero did a
good turn to somebody, for
when Rome was rejoicing over
his death, some loving hand
covered his grave with flowers
Puplic men are seldom or ever
fairly judged, at least while
living. However pure, they
cannot escape calumny; how.
ever correct, they are sure to
find eulogists. History may
do them Justice, but they rare,
ly get it while alive, either frou
friend or foe.
Year: 1871




Ninety years alters his death, in I'LL
steps were taken to erect some suitable
monument, but the storms of the RevO-
luton came on, and the work was for
gotten. But recently the question has
been agitated anew, and Williams may
yet at least have some outward signs to
mark his greatness and petpetuate bis
name. During a period of one hundred
and eightY-three yeas not even rough
stone has been set up to mark the grave
of the founder of Rhode Island, till the
precise locality of his grave had been al
most forgotten, and could only be ascer-
tanned by the most careful investigation.
Suffice it to say however, that the spot
was found and the eXhumatiOn made u
while ago, although there was little to eX-
hume, On sOraping off the turf from
the ground, the dim outlines of seven
graves contained within less than one
square rod, revealed the burial ground Of
Roger Williams. In Colonial times each
family had its own burial ground, which
was usually near the family residence.
Three of these seven graves were those
Of children, the remaining four were
adults. The easterly grave was identi-
fed as that of Mr.. Wi liams.


In digging down into the "chamel
house," it was found that every thing
had passed into oblivion. The shapes
at the coffins could only be traced by Il
black line of carbonaceous matter, the
thickness Of the edges of the sides Of the
coffins, with their euds distinctly defin-
cd. Ine rusted remains of the hinges
and nails, with few fragments of wood
and single round knot was all that
could be gathered from his grave. In
the grave of his wife there was not
trace Ofany thing save a single lock OF
braided hair, that had survived the
Year: 1871

lapse of more than one hundred and
eighty years. Near the grave stood a
venerable apple tree, but when and by
whom planted is not known.


This tree had sent two of its main roots
into the graves of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liams. The larger root had pushed its
way through the earth till it reached the
precise spot occupied by the skull OfROg-
er Williams. There, making turn, as
if going around the skull, it followed the
direction of the backbone to the hips.
Here it divided into two branches, send
ing one along each leg to the heel, where
they both turned upward to the toes.
One of these roots formed slight crook
at the knee, which made the whole bear
a close resemblance to a human form.
This singular rOOS is preserved with
great care, not only as an illustration Of
great principle in vegetation, but for
its historic association. There were the
graves, emptied of every particle of hu-
man dust! Not trace of any thing was
left!


1t is known to chemistry thatall fedA,
and gelatinOus matter giving eOnsisten-
cy to the bones, are resolved into car
bOnic acid gas, water, and air, while the
solid lime-dust usually remains. But in
this case even the phosphate of lime Of
the bones of both graves was gone.
There stood the ''guilty apple tree" as
was said at the time, caught in the very
act of ''rObbing the grave" To explain
the phenomenon is not the design Ofthis
article. Such an explanation could be
given, and many other similar cases
could be adduced. But this fact must
be admitted: the organic matter of Rog-
er Williams had been transmitted into
the apple tree; it had passed into the
woOdyfiber and was capable Ofpropelling
steam engine; it had blOOmed in the
apple blossoms, and had become pleas
ant to the eye; and more, it had gone in
o the fruit from year to year, so that
the question might we'll be asked, "WhO
ate Roger Williams?''
Year: 1871

Where the antelopes came to drink;
Like bolt we sprang upon them.
Ere they had time to shrink;
We drank their dood and crushed them
And tore them limb from limb,
And the hungriest lion doubted
Ere he disputed with him.
That was life to live for!


Not this weak human life,
With its frivolous, blOOdless passions,
Its poor and petty strife!
Come to my arms, my Hero,


The shadows Of twilight grow,
And the tigers ancient fiercenesS


In my veins begin to tiow.
Come not cringing TO sue me!


Take me with triumph aud power.
As warrior that storms q fortress.
will not shrink or cover.
Come as you came in the desert
Ere we were women and men,
When the tiger passions we're In us,
And love as you loved me then.
Year: 1871

have wrought this wOrk-for I am not
old, not as you count years, but o, so old
in sin and suffering!


When I was young and beautiful l
was happy too. Do you know that when
one good gift is taken, all others follow
in swift procession? tits cruel, I think.
Was it my fault that my beauty faded
Must lose love and happiness too? l
wish Lhad remained humble peasant
girl, as was when De Courcy found me.
l was wild flOwer-an innocent wild
tlOwer-nay, do not look so strange, one
may be crime-stained but once in life
one is innocent.


L was poor farmers daughter. re-
member when my father came home at
night, toil-worn and faint, that we used
to meet him with childish talk and ca
resSes, aud ran prattling before him to
the old well, where the long sweep
creaked as it swayed up and down.
Then, when he sat down in the cool
shade of the great elm which swept our
cottage roof, we gathered around, each
with story to tell or a question to ask.
Where are they all now? Dead. Many
mile away row ofgreen hillOcks tells
the place where they lie. grew to wo-
manhOOdthe pet of the hOusehOld-loved
for my childish beauty in childhood,
and later, when it had ripened into rich
maturity, admired for its possession, as
if it were some merit of my own. Could
I be otherwise than proud of my charms ?
In the quiet and seclusiOn of my hum
BILE home lived until Arthur De Cour-
cy, the young heir of the manor, came
from the university. He was a gay,
dashing youth, reckless as young men
usually are, but much admired by his
tenantry, as the heir of lOrdly house is
apt to be. In truth, they were not
without excuse for their love. His gall
liant manners, his fine person and good
natured affability might have turned the
heads of wiser people than the simple
farmers of Lockwood. To men, who
had only read and dreamed of knightly
youths, he seemed the persOniication
of all that was most noble and winning.
From far and near the peasantry gath
cred to celebrate his arrival, for the
estate of De Courcy extended over miles
of country. Bent old meu hObbIed out
on crutches to greet him, the hard-hand-
cd farmers put on their hest attire,
mothers made themselves and thir chill
dren gay with new gowns and sashes,
and not maiden in the hamlet 50 poor
as not to wear new ribbon on this 0O-
casiOn.


I could not put on rich dresses-I had
nothing but my own natural graces-sO
1 wound wreath of wild flowers about
my hat, and heightened the bloom of
my cheek by garland of glowing carna-
tiOns. 1t was a glorious festive scene
that greeted the y0ung heirs eyes. All
over the green sward of the park groups
in gay dresses passed to and fro, ban
ners streamed in the wind, peals of
music resOunded through the arches of
the long avenues, and over all shone
the sun of midsummer. The great ane-
nue. which bisected the park was lined
with the people, and bands of maidens,
of whom was proud to be one, scatter
ed flowers where his horses hoofs should
tread.


10 be Continued JtCrt iCeeE,
Year: 1871

HE Is REFUSED THE USE OF BOSTON COMMON


ON SUNDAY, AND Is SNUBBED BY THE MAYOR


OF CHARLESToWN.


BosroN, June 14.-The Board of Aldermen,
at a special meeting to-day, voted TO against permit
ting Col Fisks Regiment 10 hold religious services on
Boston Common next Sunday. The principal objection
was that the parade would attract the worst part OF the
population the city and suburbs causing the desecra
ton of the day. and calling for strong police force to
preserve order On the other hand it was said that the
doors OF every church in the city would be gladly
opened 10 the regiment.


The following dispatch received last evening by
Mayor Kent of CharlestOwn:


NEw-YoRK, June 10, 1871.
To His Honor the Mayor Of Chariest0Un Mass.


am this moment in receipt Of telegram from Boston
announcing that the 9th Regiment is denied the priy
lege OF holding religious service in any public place In
Boston except the public streets Sunday next. VIII
you allow the regiment 10 march on Sabbath morning
10 your hosptabe city, and there hold religious services
in such suitable place you may designated III Monu
ment-sduare or the grounds surrounding Bunker Hill
Monument are subject control, allow us 10
get one those places Please by telegraph at
the earliest moment in order that committee may
fer with you on Thursday. JAMES FISK, jr.,


Col Commanding 9th Regiment.
Mayor Kent has replied 10 COL Fisks telegram stating
that the City Of CharlestOwn had control the
grounds surrounding Bunker Hill Monument, which
In charge Of the Monument Association, and that Win
thro square the only other suitable place in that city
just wholly unfit for parade owing TO the ground
being prepared for the soldiers monument
Year: 1871

In the year l7S9, when patriotic feeling per
vaded the country, and when there were sew
eral parties in the field, Mr. Fox, young
player, who was more admired for vocal than
hiStronjc powers, called one morning on bis
friend Mr.. llopkinson, and after stating that
the following evening had been appointed for
his benefit and expressing great fear for the
result as not a single box had been taken,
begged his friend to do something in his be
hall. II, said Fox, you will write me
some patriotic verses to the tune Of the 'Pres-
dents March, | feel sure Of full house
Several people about the theatre have attempt
ed 1t, but they have come to the conclusion
that it cannot be done; yet ! thing you may
succeed =


Mr.. Hopkinson retired to his study, and in
short time wrote the first verse and chorus,
which were submitted to Mrs llopkinson, who
sang them to IA piano accompaniment, and
proved the measure and time compatible. and
IN keeping. In this way the second and other
verses were written, and when Fox returned
in the evening, he received with delight the
song as it now stands. Thetollowing morning
small handbiIls and placardS announced that
Nlr Fox would sing new patriotic song, etc.
The theatre was crowded the song was sung
and received with rapture; it was repeated
eight times, and again encOrcd; and when
sung the ninth time, the whole audience stood
up and joined in the chorus. Night after
night Hail Columbia, cheered the visitors
of the theatre, and in very few days it was
the universal song of the boys in the streets
from one end of the city to the other Nor
was the author of this national Song-a song
which met the appreciation of both parties
forgotten. The steet on which he resided,
was on one occasion crowded, and " Hail Col
nmbia broke on the stiffness Of midnight from
five hundred patriotic voices.
Year: 1871

THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS An Italian
Bishop, who had struggled through many diff
culties without manifesting impatience, being
asked by a friend to communicate the secret
Ct his being always happy. replied, 1t consists
in a single thing, and that is, making a right
rSe OF my eyes His friend, in surprise, beg
Ged him to explain his meaning. :" In whatso,
ever state am, first of all look up to heaven
and remember that my great business is to get
there | look down upon earth, and call to
t. mind how small space | shall soon fill in
i; | then look abroad in the world, and see
what multitudcS are in all re ,pccts less happy
than myself; and then learn where all my
cares must end, and how little reason ever
had to murmur, or to be otherwise than thank
fll. And to live in this spirit is to be always
happy.
Year: 1871

\ rhysciln tells the following | remember,
one day in making my hospital rounds, pa
ti"nt Just arrived presented me an amputated
forearm, and in doing so could Sc1rcelv refrain
from broad laugh-the litter was constantly
on his face.


What is the matter? This does not strike
me asa subject of laughter


1t is not doctor! But excuse me lost
nv arm in so funny a way that ! still laugh
when look at it Our first sergeant wanted
ahrving badly and got me to attend to it. as
am corporal. We went together in front of
his tent. | had lathered him. took him by the
nose, and was applying the razor, when a can
non-ball came, and that was the last | saw OF
either his head or my arm Excuse me. DOCTOR
for laughing as do, but IL be blasted if ever


saw such bully thing