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Year: 1875

The contracting or shriveling of the
earth Causes the rocks near the surface
to wrinkle or fold, aud such a fold was
started athwart the course of the river.
Had it been suddenly formed, il would
have been an obstruction sufficient to
turn the water in new course to the
east. beyond the ex ensiOn OF the wrin-
kle; but the emergence of the fold
above the general surface of the coun-
try was little or no faster than the pro-
gress of the cOrrasiOn of the channel.
We may say, then, that the river did
not cut its way down through the noun
tains from a height of many thousand
feet above its present site but having
an elevation differing out little, per-
haps, from what it now has, as the fold
was lifted, it cleared away the obstruc-
ton By cutting canon, and walls were
thus elevated on either side. Theriver
preserved Its level, but the mountains
were lifted up, as the saw revolves on
q fixed pivot, while the log which it
cuts is moved along The river was
the saw which cut the mountains in
two.-PopMiar Science Monthly.
Year: 1875

The sweetest songs that were ever sung
Are those that please the best,
Though sorrow and grief and tears are wrun 8
From some o'er0urdened breast;
Though the words breathe only Of mirth and


bloom.


And the strains are the gisddest and hghtest,
Remember that after q light of gloom,
The rays Of the sun are brightest.
The rain must fall ere the spring-time grass
Grows tender and green and sweet;
Through the pangs Of travail q soul must pass,
Ere song is born complete.
After winter of storm and SNOW,
Blossom the buds in our bowers-
After q season of tesrs and woe


Blossom the poets flowers
There are few who give the poet thought
When they read the pleasing strain;
There are few who know that q poem is


wrought


Through scrrows and tears and pain.
The merriest song and the bllthest lay
And those that are sweetest and glsddest.
Are woven in gloomy and cherries ray,
When the poets heart is saddest.
Year: 1875

Help Toarseif-Fight your own bat
ties. Hoe your own row. Ask no IA
vor of any one, and you will succeed
rive thousand times better than one who
is always beseeching ones patronage.
No one will ever-nOr can they-help
You as YOU help yourself, because no
one will be heartily interested in
your affairs The first step will not be
such long one perhaps but carving
your own Way up the mountain, you
make each one lead to another, and
stand firm in that while you crop an
other out. Men who have made
fortunes are not those who mad five
thousand dollars to start with, but boys
who started fair with well earned dol
lar or two. Men who nave acquired
fame have not been thrust into popu-
laritv by puts, begged or paid for. or
given in friendly spirit. They have
outstretched their hands and touched
the public heart. Men who win love
do their own wooiug. | have never
known a man to tail so signally as one
who had induced his affeetionate grand
mamma 10 say good word for him.
Say 81 will, and some day you will
conquer. Never let any Iuan have TO
say, Il have dragged you up Too
many hurt mau more than none at
all.-drGce GreeHToOd.
Year: 1875

A Little Deed, bui a Good Oae.-Lit-
tie Ellie found thirsty flower by the
side of her path. She thought it need
ed water, and so she went with big
pitcher, and poured a little stream
gently upon it. 1t was very little thing
To do, aud yet it was a very good thing.
If the flower had not had some water
it might have dropped and died, bnt
when the water fell upon it, it re
vived and grew, and all summer long
it sent out sweet perfume and showed
bright blossoms that pleased every
body who looked at it.


A great many good deeds are Just
as simple as this. 1t is the kind words
and bright smiles that make people
happy often. They are worth more.
sometimes, than great speeches or rich
gifts, and any little boy or girl can give
them.-Apples Of Gold.
Year: 1875

Hens.-One cold afternoon, on going
into my woodshed. heard peculiar
noise. had never heard anything
like it before; it was sort of a Groom
ing sound. ] found an old hen, which
was sick, sitting on the wood-pile and
Shelly her chicken. which bad grown
to be as large as the mother, standing
over her, with her wings Outspread,
making this queer noise. watched
them, aud pretty soon the old hen went
under the young ones wings and she
covered her mother.


What was that but filial affection


j have read of a gentleman who didn t
think 1t beneath him to contribute even
10 the pleasure of hen. He said he
buried corn in the hen-yard that they
might have the pleasure of scratching
il up; that it gratitied their love of in-
dustry, made them contented and they
did all the better for it.
Year: 1875

4 Strange Pet.-A Frenc' Journalist
met with with a strange pet the other
day, when paying visit. While he
Was talking he noticed somethIr- NOV
ing on the carpet which was neither
dog nor cat. On looking again he saw
that il was fine lobster, dark gray,
spotted with red, and thought that it
must have escaped from the kitchen.
The lady of the house smiled, and said,
= must tell you the history Of my pet


Some months ago bought a lobster,
and as it was not wanted for dinner,
my cook left it in the water in the
kitchen. / was going to a ball that
night, and being ready, | sat in an easy
chair and fell fast asleep. Suddenly /
sprang up from the pain of sharp bite
IN my foot, and saw the lobster Bit
ing it. | started up and ran TO the
kitchen. No one was there, and a.eloth
in front of the fire had caught fire. 1t
was soon eXtinguished, but have kept
the lObsterever since. out of gratitude y
liz has its basin of cold water, and seems
to recognize its mistress, and is so fond
of music that il is always drawn to-
wards the piano whenever she plays.
Year: 1875




THIRD CLASS MAIL -Mailable
matter of the third class, consisting of
books. pamphlets and merchandise, is
hereafter TO be chargek one cent an o..
which is an increase Of double the for
mer charge. This was ordained by q
late act of Congress, which contained
this amendment, without being intended
by majority of those who passed it,
and there is no doubt of its being re-
pealed as soon as the next Congress can
do it. Congress occasionally passes
things through in a hurry, so that great
harm is done The effect of this law is
to throw an immense business that used
to be done through the mails into the
hands of the express companies. A great
deal is said about it in our Eastern e1-
changes and the operation of the new
law has been deferred by the Postmast-
Ell General, so it is said. for the reason
that its passage was undoubtedly mis-
take, and to give time for the people to
learn the new requirements. 1t was an
ticipated that the sudden enforcement
of the law would cause great trouble
People are apt to depssit in the Post
Office articles prepaid at the old rates
of 8 cents per pound and all such would
go to the derd letter Office. or be detain-
ed for want of sufficient postage, and so
many valuable articles would never
reach their destination.


Transient newspapers are on the list
of third class matter, and any newspa-
per that weighs over one ounce will re~
quire two cent stamp to prepay it.
Year: 1875

e A Court in Ohio has decided that
it is llbelous to use postal card for a
dun to a delinquent creditor, inasmuch
as it tends to injure his credit and repu-
tation. Unless tie Postoffice corps re-
veal that which they have no right to
tell, how can the dun now RESULT
dun? Dun no 7" should be their an
swer to any interrogatory on the sub
iecf
Year: 1875

q A Philadelphia woman inquiries,
through the medium of the Press
"Where are the poor who seek employ
ment? Vainly I have searched for q
fortnight for woman willing to 60
eighteen miles into the country, at high
wages, to live in q comfortable, warm
kitchen, with plenty of food and kind
treatment, and cook for small family,
doing her duty as faithful servant"
Year: 1875




BoYs, Go HoME.-Ah, boys! you who
have gone out from the old Homesteads
into the rush and hustle of life, do you
ever think of the patient mothers who
are stretching out to your arms power
less to draw you back to the home
nest? Arms that were strong to carry
you once, pressed closely to hearts that
love you now as then.


No matter though your hair is silver
streaked, and Dot in the cradle calls
you "Grardpa." You are the children
of the old home. Nothing can crowd
you out of mothers heart. You may
have failed in the battle of life, and
your manhood may have been crushed
out against the wall of circumstances;
you may have been prosperous. and
gained wealth and fame, but mother 8
love has followed you always. Many a
"boy" has not been home for five. ten.
or even twenty years. And all this time
mother has been waiting. All. who
does not know the agony expressed by
that world? She may even now be say
ing: II dreampt of John last night.
Maybe he will come home to day. He
may drop in for dinner" and the poor
trembling hands prepare some favorite
dish for him. Dinner comes and goes,
but John comes not with it. Thus, day
after day, month after month, and year
after year passes, till at last. "hope
deferred maketh the heart SICK" aye,
sick unto death; the feeble arms are
stretched out no longer.


The dim eyes are closed, the gray
hairs smoothed for the last time, and
the tired hands are folded to everlasting
rest, and the mother waits no more on
earth for one who comes not. God
grant she may not have to vainly wait
for his coming in heaven.


Once more I say unto you, boys, 60
home, if only for day: Let mother
know yen have not forgotten her. Her
days may be numbered. Next winter
may cover her grave with snow.
Year: 1875

T It has been the unpleasant duty
of Judge O'Melveny to send no less
than twenty five persons to the Insane
Asylum during the past year. We learn
that about three -fourths OF the number
were Englistmen by birth, and nearly
all employed as sheep herders, and the
causes of their insanity may generally
be traced to the habits engendered by q
life of solitude. Verify. I" it is not well
for man man to dwell alone. LOS An
qeleS Mirror.
Year: 1875

THEIR PASSAGE THROUGH THE CITY


COUNCIL ESCORTS THEM TO PH1LADEL-


PHIA-THE REMAINS NOW LYING IN


STATE AT INDEPENDENCE HALL.


As previously announced, City Council
met yesterday afternoon in City Hall, to
proceed in boyd to the depot and take
special car, which had been provided to con-
vey them to Perryville. Notwithstanding
the incessant pouring of the rain, about
eighteen members of Council assembled in
their chamber. Badges, gloves and Grape
had been provided for the occasion. About
o'clock sixteen of the members present
formed themselves in line, and accompanied
by Mayor Whitley and City Solicitor, pro-
ceeded to the depot, where special car
awaited them, which was attached to the
$50 train and was soon speeding toward
Perryville, where it was decided to await
the remains of Mr.. Wilson, which arrived
from Baltimore on the o'clock train con-
sisting of five passenger cars, one baggage
and one mail car; in the latter was placed
the casket and case containing the remains
of the


LATE VICE PRESIDENT WILSON
which were guarded by company OF SOL
diers. In the rear Of the car containing
the casket, was Pullman Palace car, heav-
lily draped in mourning, in which were the
brother of the deceased, the Honorable
Frederick Douglass, Senator Boutwell,, Of
Massachusetts, and many other distin-
guished gentlemen.


An opportunity was given The members OF
ouncil to view the casket containing the
body. 1t consisted of an oblong box, covered
with black cloth; on each side were two
solid silver handles: and on either end one
Cf the same material. On the case had
been placed q cross and several crowns OF
beautifully cut white flowers. At half-past
nine the train


ARRIVED AT WILMINGTON,


where it was met by surging crowd of
spectators who had expected to have been
allowed the privilege of taking final look
at the mortal remains of the Nations Friend,
this, however, was not permitted, and only
few caught a glimpse Of the mourntul
looking case.


It was at first intended by Council to only
attend the remains through our own State,
but after consideration it was decided to ac-
company them to


i PHILADELPHIA


and the special car was detailed for that
purpose, nearly all the members continued
on the journey. A few, however,g got out at
Wilmington, aud the train moved Oft to the
solemn tolling Of the bells in the City Hall
and in the tower of the Water Witch and
Fame Engine Houses.
The remains were probably taken from
the depot in Philadelphia to Independence
Hall, where the lid Of the casket will be re-
moved, and an opportunity given those who
so desire to gaze for the last time on the
features of one who will ever be regarded
as the


PEOPLES BENEFACTOR.


From Philadelphia the body will be taken
to Natick, Massachusetts,, from which
town it is to be taken to the final resting
place.
Year: 1875

In the prospect Of vacancy in the Par,
liamentary representation Of the City Of
Oxford, it has been proposed that Mr.:
Gladstone should be nominated. 1t would
be curious to see the former conservative
member for the University elected as the
radical member for the city. Perhaps
only Oxford men can appreciate the depth
of the gulf that lies between.
Year: 1875

This gentleman whom all good men
aud true Carolit1iaus delight to honor,
is spending a few days in our city
We sincerely trust his stay will be as
agreeable to him is to us.


Judge KERR is indeed a gentle
man of whom any State mig t
well be proud and would grace the
bench IN any country.


But His Honor is not altogether on
pleasure bent, for next week he will
hear at Chambers the much talked of
Building Association Injunction case,
and that against the Carolina Central
Railway Company, and the week follow
Jag he will hold Columbus Courtin the
place of Judge McKoY, with whom he
has exchanged circuits.
Year: 1875

George Washington thus disposed
of the third term scheme of '96 in his
farewell address: 1.-The period for a
new election OF citizen to administer
the executive government of the
United States being not far distant,


and the the actually arrived when
your thoughts must be employed III
designating the person who is to be
clothed with that important trust, it
appears to me proper, especially as 1t
may conduce to a more distinct ex-
preston of the public voice, that L
should now apprise You of the resolu-
ton I have formed, to decline being
considered among the number of those
Year: 1875

THE FUNERAL OF AN OLD PoRTER-FoRTY


YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE.


The following story of beautiful affection
between an employee and his employers is
told by the New York Sun: A little funeral
train bore to Greenwood yesterday the
remains of one of the most faithful, honest
and eccentric men of New York city. II was
the body of "Old Peter" Meyers for 40 years
porter in the bonded warehouses at 266
Front and 29l Water streets. Not much is
known of the early history of Old Peter
except that 40 years ago he entered
the service of the late Mr.. G.. Merle,
who then owned the warehouses at 2SS
Water street, and remained with him, the
most fiithful of servants, until the death of
master. He rented little place in the rear
of the stores, and so constant was his at
tention to duty that he almost grew into
the niche between the stone pillars OF the
doorway where he worked. Day after day
and year after year he stood unfailingly at
mis- post, scarcely ever going of the block,
and there was hardly merchant or carman
in the lower part of the city but knew Of
the 'old Dutchman," as he was called. On
the death of Mr.. Merle, his business went
into the hands of Mr.. Frank Squire, and
Peter went with it as naturally as did the
walls and doOrposts of the warehouse.
just preceding his death Mr.. Merle said to
his successor, Peter has been


GOOD SERVANT,


and / want you to take good care of him
after am gone. and see that he never sui
fers for any thiL G." Mr.. Squire gave the
promise and sacredly Kept it up to the death
of the old porter. At the time of the war OF
the rebellion, Mr.. Squire prevailed upon
Peter to go up to Astor place to get a wooden
leg to replace leg that had been crushed,
and that was his first visit to any street so
far up town after the memorable celebration
of the opening of Croton Aqueduct. He
once lived in Broom street and used to ride
down on the Third avenue cars every morn
ing, until one day the car which he hailed
refused to stop for him. After that he de-
| clsred be would never ride on the cars
again. and never pay them another cent,
and this VOW he faithfully kept. Every
morning thereafter he hoDbled down, re.
turned at night in the same manner, un-
bucKled his woooen leg and went to bed.
About seven months ago the authorities
began pulling down part Of the old store
house to make room for the anchorage of
the new bridge. Peter looked upon the
demolition of the old landmark with deep
concern. and his heart could not brook the
change. He tell sick, bis wounded limb
panied him more and more, and he was
confined to his bed. Mr.. Squire, who has
paid the rent of the old porter for several
years, kept bis promise and continued
Pet RS salary, and provided medical attend
ance. Peter dice, and the store in which he had
served so long and faithfully was closed on
the day of his burial for the first time in
many years. All his associates folio wed
his body to the grave.
Year: 1875

able than that proven by the first. It is
positively stated that Jackson is known to
have visited


wELL-KNowN AssIeNATIoN HOUSE


on Green street number of times during
the last year. The woman who keeps the
house SAYS that he was not in the habit of
meeting any one person, but that she sent
out for different women on his several
visits. 1t is not believed, however, that he
speIt any considerable amount OF the stolen
money on women. In the house re-
TERED to, the proprietress saws that
be did not spend more than $50 during
all the time that he visited her establish
ment. Neither is there any evidence that
he ever gambled, but, as yet, there is not the
least clue of what he did with the money.
1t may be definitely stated that the bulk of
the money-probably S75,000-was stolen
during last February. The existence of a
confederate, who has invested the proceeds
of Jackson's crime, is the most probable
theory of bow the money was disposed OF.
1t is said that this self possessed scoundrel
stole $1,000 during the very progress OF
the investigation which disclosed his guilt.
1t is very curious that Jackson kept in his
desk regular account of his robberies. Two
full sets of bis monthly reports were found !;
one set copy of the fraudulent reports sent
to Washington, the other set containing the
exact amount of his stealings. This looked
as If he felt it necessary to keep an account
of stock, in order to know the exact amount
of his prosperity in stealing. This amount
corresponds te a cent with that which the
Investigations of the treasury officials dis
covered in the accounts Of the Office. Mrs.
Jackson was informed of her husband S
crime on Tuesday afternoon, and is said 80
have been greatly prOstrated since.
Year: 1875

Wondering what becomes OF all the lead
pencils is in order. In one week of last
month a firm near New York received or
ders for AS miles of lead pencils. To make
these only $1,000 feet of cedar lumber are re-
quired, and after they are made they will
load six freight cars. This immense con-
sumption of lead pencils is doubtless caused
by the attempts of women to sharpen them
with pair of scissors or dull case knife.
Persons who have witnessed these efforts
need no longer wonder at the demand.
Year: 1875

A Man from the interior who had
never seen a steam heating apparatus
such as is used in wholesale houses,
factories, etc., of this city, entered a
Jefferson Avenue Detroit store recent
ly for the purpose of making a purchase.


Seeing lot of statesmen standing
around "steam box" and being ma
turally inquisitive, he walked up to the
group to ascertain what caused them to
gather around the pipes. One of the
statesmen, seeing that the custo- ner's
curiosity was aroused, determined to
have little sport at his expense.


He accordingly made a wager for the
cigars that not one in the whole party
could lift the "box" four inches from the
floor, at the same time eyeing his pro-
spective victim in an inviting manner.


The boys comprehended the object of
the wager at once, and stepped back to
await the result.


Lift that thing!" he exclaimed, rails
ing his powerful arms to show how much
muscle he possessed, do you think that
a man that can raise wagon box can't
lift that air machine four inches from
the floor? Why, can throw it on my
shoulder and never say boow


Turning to the salesman who proposed
the wager, he shook hands with him in
token of accepting the bet, and placed
himself in position.


In the meantime one of the statesmen
had turned on full head of steam, and
the man grasped the heated tubes. That
was all. He emitted one frantic yell
and started for the man who had con-
cocted the plan.


But he changed his mind, cast a rue
full look at his smarting hands, and then
Joined in the general laugh, but it must
be confessed that his hilarity was little
forced. He paid the wager, however
and quilted the establishment with a
profound sense of the philosophical
depth of that mans mind who first dis
covered that "it is never safe to bet or
another mans game. Detroit Free
| Press
Year: 1875

A good rocking chair is almost an in
strument of music. 1t has aspesial note
for various functions. When grandma
sits knitting and swaying with the gent
lest motion, the rockers keep up a low
contented purr, sort of drowsy creak,
that is given out by no other one. When
the old nervous gentleman gets in, the
chair tunes up with a sharp, jerking
crack, as if series of small torpedoes
were going of. Then when Aunt Sally,
who is very fat and heavy, sits down, a
long melancholy whine issues from the
chair. But when only the children are
in it, the old rocking chair goes whick-
ETY. whack, in the most gleesome man
ner.


These sociable chairs never come from
modern buildings. The moment cabi-
net maker has once touched a French
chair his usefulness is over. Comfort
forsakes his fingers. The ld-fashioned
rocking chairs with strong joints, but
every one with tongue in it, are these
not natures workmen Do they not
keep up in their chairs the forest sounds?
This very creak that is like the weary
swinging of bough pleading with the
wind to let it alone and suffer it to fall
asleep. This sharp cracking is heard,
when the frosts have screwed up every
branch and twig TO its utmost tension.