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Year: 1870

Few persons know what powerful
agent of happiness lively sense of
gratitude is. 1t Is one of the most
profitable of all Investments, for 1t
Yields its dividends of peace and
contentment not only annually and


semi-annually, but daily and hourly.
We are so constituted that we must


jadge of things by comparison. We
cali one object large because it is
larger than another; we call one man


rich because he has larger possessions
than another. If we have an active
gratitude in our bosoms, or, If we
will cultivate it, we may find con-
slant cause for rejoicing In contrast
ing our own fortunes with the unfor-


tunate. We encounter, almost eve
ry day, a misery that we are stran-
gers to. We meet the halt, the
lame, the blind, the sick and the be-
reaved, at every turn of life's devious
pathway. 1t is impossible to envy


the lot of these; we ought to pity
them, and be ready to relieve their
destitution or solace their sorrow. In
doing this we shall discover how


much hunsuspected wretchedness there
Is in the world, and experience feel
ing of gratitude at the privileges of
our better lot, There are Others who
are better off than we are, who have
more wealth, more friends, and more
fayors. These are above us. But 1t
Is not their lot we should contem-
plate. Let us look down on the low
! ty beneath us, and not up, on the
lofty above us, and give our souls to
gratitude instead of envy. Ambition
Is a noble and proper passion, when


legitimately directed, but that ambl-
tion that seeks to scale one hight af-
ter another, that Is ever looking up
ward to new realms of eminence and
power, and that goes on adding con-
quest to conquest, without stopping
to be grateful for its successes, is an


insatiate covetousness which usually,
In the end, encounters n crushing
disappointment sent as a punishment
for Its thankless seltlshness. To as
cend safely and securely, one must
accustom himself To look back, not
with naughty, but with grateful feel
Iings upon the conquered stages be-
meath him, and remember that every
less successful toiler on the rugged
path of life is proof of heavens
peculiar favor. No one who Is n
stranger To gratitude can he really
happy; hut the humhlest person who
will, as he can discover some cause
for thankfIlness In his condition,
will find contentment at the same
, time. In one word, gratitude Is IT.
self n serene and tranquil happiness
Year: 1870

QUARRELING. If anything in the
world will make man feel badly,
except pinching his fingers in the
crack of door, it is unquestionably
quarrel. No man ever fails to
think less of himself after 1t than be-
fore. 1t degrades him In the eyes of
Others, and what Is worse, blunts his
sensibilities on the one hand, and in
creases the power of passionate irri-
liability on the other. The truth Is,
the more peacefully and quietly we
get on, the better for our neighbors.
In nine cases out of ten, the better
course is, if man cheats you, cease
to deal with him; II he Is abusive,
quit his company, and II he ISLANDERS
you, take care to live so that nobody
will believe him. No matter who he
is, or how he misuses you, the wisest
way Is to let him alone; for there Is
nothing better than this cool, calm,
and quiet way of dealing with the
wrongs we meet with.
Year: 1870

Young men and boys rarely realize,
we fear, how much their success In
life depends upon their present de-
pertinent. Their conduct is more
generally observed than they are
ready to believe, and frequently dis
cussions take place among business
and influential men In regard to their
fitness for places for which young
men are wanted, of which they never
know.


We were made to think Of this the
other day, on hearing one of our best
business men, who will have no one
about him who Is not above suspic-
ion, point out a half dozen young
men i'm Reading whom he would
cheerfully and confidently recon-
mend for any position, however re-
sponsible, that any young man could
fill. They are young men whose gen.
eral conduct recommends them
They are never seen rOwdying on the
streets they are never seen hanging
about restaurants they are never
seen making themselves conspicuous
by boisterous behavior; they are
never seen "takin a state" with a
cigar In his mouth and hat cock cd to
one side of his head; they are never
heard shocking the sensibilities of de-
cent people by profane or indecent
language; In short they have none OF
the characteristics of the self indulg.
ing loafer or rowdy. They are the
pride Of their parents and honor ia
the community in which they live,
and destined to be the leadining men
of the country.


All young men should be ambitious
to have such regulations so that when
positions of trust are to be filled,
their friends can, with confidence, re-
commend them.
Year: 1870

The Southern States are beginning
to cultivate Gina grass, to be used as
q substitute for silk. A machine and
process for Its preparation have al
ready been patented. The Louisiana
planters have already raised the most
Of this grass; but they sell it in Lon
don, where It is worked into what
are called Japanese silks.
Year: 1870

NEVER Intentionally wound the
feelings Of anybody. The good Of
the world Is the very best kind yor
can have, and the more the better
The man or woman who says he Oi
she does not care pin what the
world thinks or says, gives utteranct
to what they know is absolutely
false. We do care, and 1t is well we
do and those are greatly mistaken
who say they do not care.
Year: 1870

WHEN Sumner proposed to give
negroes equal privileges with the
whites in the cemeteries of the land,
old Garrett Davis said this met his
his entire approval. He was willing,
indeed, that the whole race should
come into possession of the proposed
privilege forthwith.
Year: 1870

A SOUTHERN paper says that the
price of broom-corn brush has been
rising yearly, and is now quoted at
twenty to thirty cents per pound
wholesale. At this rate, It must be a
more profitable crop to produce than
cotton.
Year: 1870

Put two large tablespoonful Of bo-
rax, and a point bowl of soft soap
into a. tub OF cold water. When dis
solved put In pair Of blankets and
let them remain over night. Next
day rub them out, and rinse thorough
ly in two waters, and hang them to
dry. Do not wiring them.
Year: 1870

Old.


The Elyria (Ohio) Constitutiondlist, March 16,
says:-At a point on the east branch OF the
Black river near the intersection of Fourth
street and East avenue, is place where 1t has
been convenient for pedestrians to cross the
river when bridged over by ice. The thaw of
last week had O weakening effect upon the ice
previously formed over the river and rendered it
an unsafe passage.


On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Beeze a woman
who had reached the declining age of life, in
company with two boys, aged about ten years,
started for their home on the east side of the
river, taking the usual route. After reaching
the river at the point above designated they
ventured to cross, Notwithstanding the unsafe
condition of the Ice. Having proceeded almost
to the opposite shore the ice suddenly gave way
and instantly precipitated the three into deep
water The unfortunate trio made every effort
to save themselves, but these efforts were unsuc-
cessful, as it was impossible for either of them
to rise above the ice.


At this juncture little Mary Sudro, aged eleven
years, whose parents reside on the west bank,
close to the river Gro sing, hearing the cries OF
the distracted woman md terrlAed children,
quickly ran to the water edge, and perceiving
at glance the perilOus position of the struggling
trio, with remarkable presence OF mind i'll one
so young, seized long pole that lay near by
and herOically ventured upon the weak ice to
their assistance. At every step the ice bent and
cracked, as If to warn the little heroiue back
from her brave purpose; but still, with the hope
of saving their lives, even at the imminent
probability of losing her own, she bravely
kept on her way and finally succeeded
in placing the pole within reach of the now
almost exhausted woman. Here the child re-
maned for some time, reaching the pole to each
of the sufferers, and thus affordiug sufficient
support to keep their heads above water. At
this juncture number of men who were pass
ing by came to the relief of the distressed per-
sons. A boat was despatched to their aid, and,
after much difficulty, the sufferers were rescued;
not, however, until one of the men who had
himself.


The woman was taken to a neighboring house,
where she was carefully attended, but so serious
had been her fright. and SO exhausting her
exertions to save herself that it was several
hours ere she could be removed to her home.
The children did not seem to be much ex-
hausted. Had 1t not been for the heroic pre-
sence of mind of the little girl painful calamity
would undoubtedly have resulted
Year: 1870

There was less speculative activity during the
week as compared with the period attending the
Ine to the Greater drmness n the cold marEet
where the extreme huctuation was from 11lS@
113%, both OF which prices were made on the same
day-viZ., Monday-and in the order OF the higher
TO the lower price, the decline being due to the in
PRODUCTION OF Senator Summers bill to compel the
their reserve eventually into coin After this furry
the market became quiet and comparatively steady
and firm, the price 1923 being made on Saturday,
during the earlier hours OF business and before the
table Of exports and imports was made public. The
frmness in gold during the week was due to quiet
gold "cheapn at such prices, no resistance being
offered for the reason that the ''bears are afraid
to sell at the figures which now prevail The
exports having fallen off from the previous average
encouraged the "bus, but on Saturday the Imports
FOR the week showed dimlnution over two millions
as compared with the previous week. The effect on
gold reinain to be seen. Meantime the prospective
failure OF the Funding bill in the House gives the
"bulls' temporary support in their views OF the


During the decline In gold the effect upon the
Government list was to O considerable extent coun-
terbalanced by the advancing quotations in Lon
don, and the demand for bonds on European ac
count Both these latter Influences were lost to the
market during the past week, hve-twentes in Lon
don being weaker, and declining on Saturday to as
low as 905S The effect was a slow decline of frac-
tion each day, until on Saturday the lowest prices
were made in the second downward turn which
Governments have taken since their original break
when gold went to 11OA, and the Funding bill


The rate on call ranged from four to five per
cent, with exceptions at six per cent. on miscea-
neous cOllaterals. On Saturday loans were made as
low as three per cent. on Governments. The out
flow of currency expected in connection with the
spring demands In the rural districts has not been
as large as originally anticipated, the banks hav-
ing lost only half a million legal-tenders during
the week. Indeed, with the low prices of farm
ing products it is doubtful If the farmers
win require as mnch money this spring
as heretofore The prospect OF light returns for
their labor checks their agricultural enterprise.
Again the disposition OF Wall street discount the
activity expected at this season has assisted the de-
cline In prices in Wall street and the shrnkage OF
values sets more capital at liberty. Hence the rate
call has not responded to the prospect OF activity,
especially as the banks In possessing surplus OF
ton to meet the drain to the country should it be of
normal proportions.
Year: 1870

spected merchants, lost his life in his humane
exertions to rescue lady from the flames
Believing that a female was asleep in the upper
rushed up the stairs to save her. On reaching
the third story he found that the lady was not
there's then, attempting to return, he found
escape impossible from the smoke and flames
which rendered the whole stairway impossible.
Rushing to n window, he was seen by the crowd
below, who cried out to him to jump to the
ground, and he in return begged them to inter-
pose something to break the violence of his fall.
just at that moment a keg OF powder in the
lower floor of the building, occupied as q store,
exploded and shivered the whole structure, and
the unfortunate man was lost in the burning
ruins. The next morning only his bones we're
found among the smouldering embers where the
houea had haan
Year: 1870

AT the close OF last years business we stated
that if Congress- then in session. would remodel
the tariff in the interests of domestic industry
and adjust our national finances, the market
would take about one million tons increase be-
tween the coal regions and the seaboard. They
did not settle either of these questions, and the
increase was 763 230 TONS
Year: 1870

We feel it our duty a. a Democratic
journalist to urge the Democratic voters
throughout the State to prepare for the
fall campaign!


TO one and all we address the solemn
warning. If You would be victorious
he active, be vigilant, and be courage
Gus, Assert your right to vote, if, en-
titled to it, and let no irresponsible reg
istrar deny or deter you from exercising
this dearest OF all human rights. Re.
member that You can only be frecmen
hv its exercise, and through its exercise
alone can you have voice in the
government over you, which ycu aid
with your taxes to support and main
tain


We can sweep the enemies of our own
white race from power, and elect all our
candidates, if every legal Democratic
voter will but do his duty.


The act of Congress tn enforce the
right Of the citizens OF the United
States to vote in the several States OF
the Uniop, is now conceded by the Re
publicans to apply to white equally as
we'll as black voters, and that every
white voter under our State Constitution
can nor do so i he choScs!


This now being an admitted right, we
hope no Democratic voter in the State
will allow any excuse or busincss-n0
matter how pressing, to cause him to
neglect any prerequisite required which
entities him to vote.


All the ties which bind you to your
wives and your children, as well as
Your own Selfrespect aS men and free
men, cnjoin upon you this sacred duty.


Remember the words Of great phi
loSophrr, that Brave men and freemen
die but once, while towards are always
DIVING" To the timid we point to the
Hero of the Hermitage that they may
draw inspiration from. his ashes and
take courage.


Then, for one We say, Know You
sre right and dare maintain it"-if even
it costs you your lives-"for better r,
should die now, all t,ccmrn, han lirc
longer, all SIaVes"
Year: 1870

The Natchez Mississippi Democrat is
. stiff, unyielding party journal, yet it is
not blinded by passion. 1t speaks of
Revel with respect-nay. with praise.
1t closes its article thus:


In the late political contest, wherein
DIR. Revel was the successful candidate
for State Senator from Adams county,
his speeches were remarkable for their
moderation, and in his course in the
Legislature since it convened, we have
yet to hear Of his giving utterance to a
single sentence that savored of bitterness
or prescription, or that did not fore
shadow the broad catholicity OF his po-
litical principles. 500


Thas man of SO liberal views, Of rec
ord 90 honest and conservative, should
be chosen to the high position Of United
States Senator by Legislature having
an overwhelming Radical majority, we
cannot but regard as good omen for
the future Of Mississippi, under four
years Of Radical rule. That It is
triumph Of the moderate wing OF the
Legislature cannot be questioned.


We have nothing in sympathy with
the party Of which DR.. Revel is . repre-
sentative; but since the Senators must be
Republicans, and we cannot ignore the
vide distinction between the moderate
aRd extreme the concilatory and strife
promoting elements of that party, We
hesitate not to say that We regard
Dr.. Revel ~ fit representative of the
former class, and view his promotion
with confident satisfaction. as
Year: 1870




Carving is very desirable accompIis b
ment for both ladies and gentlemen, and
should be taught. One cannot learn it by
tuition, but By practice, joined by q small
slice of theory. 1t is true that the French
style of serving the meat sliced is fast ban
ishing the necessity of carving at the table
of the rich; but in middle life, where such
elegancies are not practised, knowledge
Of carving should be part Of boys or
girls education. How often do We hear a
person say: "Oh, excuse me, can't carve;
l never tried" Or, if it be attempted,
one soon finds himself sadly embarrassed.
He grasps the finite and fork desperately.
He has learned that slice of breast of a
turkey is dainty; that a wing is good; the
second joint also; that the leg is not so
good. But it is not an easy task to sepa-
rate them, and he thinks he would rather
chop wood than dress turkey. He does
not know that on the back lies delicate
morsel called the opster, and the side
bones below the second joint are consid-
cred tit-bits. This must be taught him.
Ladies ought especially to make carving q
study; at their own home the task often de-
wolves upon them, and they should
be able to perform it with ease
and not be forced to accept the
assistance of visitors, who would prob
ably dread the operation. The platter
should be placed so near the carver that he
has full control over it.; if far off, nothing
can prevent an ungraceful appearance. A
sharp knife is requisite, and thin and we'll
tempered blade. In carving turkey, cut of
the wing nearest to you first, then the leg
and second joint: then slice the breast until
a rounded, ivory-shaped piece appears, in
sert the knife between that and the bone
and separate them; this part is the incest
bit of the breast; next comes the ''merry
thought" Alter this, turn over the bird
little, and just below the breast you will find
the oyster, which you separate as you did
the inner breast. The side bone lies be-
side the rump, and the desired morsel can
be taken without separating the whole
bone. Proceed the same way with the
other side. The fork need not be removed
during the whole process. An experienced
carver will dissect fowl as easy as you can
break an egg or cut potato. He retains
his seat, manages his hands and elbows
artistically, and is perfectly at ease. There
is no difficulty in the matter; it only re-
quires knowledge and practice, and these
snould be taught in the family, each child
taking his or her turn. Chickens and
partridges are carved in the same way.
Year: 1870

The haggard, drawn countenance of Sam
son Harris wife saluted them as they hur-
ried up to the door of the hut, and in that
encounter, where each sought for news or
hope, it was plain enough to read the bit
ter tidings written in each anxious face.
Anderson turned away with grean, and
was proceeding toward the dense scrub,
when Sampson called to him to halt, as he
kicked at the black shepherd to rouse him
from his deep sleep.


Ten minutes after, with Teddy leading
the way, they were examining the ground,
step by step, in the hope of finding the
track by which Mary had entered the scrub,
but the grass was so trampled in every di-
rection that the task seemed hopeless.
Footprints and trails there were lacing and
interlacing, one destroying the identity OF
the other; but though seeking as it were
entirely in the dark, they pressed on hour
after hour. Ever and again, either the
father or Anderson shuddeTed when they
came upon some spot where blood sullied
the green herbage with its crimson stains,
and when such place occurred, they traced
the blood spots tremblingIy, and in dread
lest they should stumble in their next step
upon the body of her they sought.


But no such narrowing sight met their
gaze; and still to and fro they searched,
shouting at intervals, till night again puts
stop to their efforts.


Day after day passed of indefatigable
search, and the thought occurred again and
again to Samson that the blacks must have
dragged the poor girl of with them in their
retreat; but Teddy would not hear to it,
saving. ''Wait q bit find um soon; black
feller no take white girl away" Ander.
son, too, seemed of opinion that Mary was
still near at hand, and with torn and bleed
ing hands and face, he still kept up the
weary search till long after it was certain
Year: 1870

civilization and savagedom still battle for
the pre- eminence; but the story is well
known, and there were, not long since,
many who were willing to point out the
spot where Mary Harris was found-Lost
in the Srrnh
Year: 1870

TIE English army is being rapidly and
largely recruited from unemployed labor
ers. The navy is also having its force in
creased, more by boys under 16 years of
age than by men, the object being to train
up a new crop of seamen.
Year: 1870

When the lessons and tasks are sIl ended. --s
And the school for the day is dismissed,
And the little ones gather around me,


To bid me good night and be Kissed: M
Oh, the little white arms that encircle M


My neck in tender embraced
Oh, the smiles that halos Of heaven,


Shedding sunshine OF love on my facel


And when they are gone, I sit dreaming


OF my childhood too lovely to last;
OF love that my heart will remember,


Nhent wakes to the pulse Of the past,
Ere the world and its wiekedness made me


partner of sorrow and sin,
When the glory of God was about me,


And the glory Of gladness within.
Oh, my heart grows weak as a woman's


And the fountain of feeling will flow,
When think of the Paths. steep and stony,


Where the feet of the dear ones must go;
OF the mountains of sin hanging Ger them,


Of the tempest of Fate blowing wild;
Oh tnereis nothing earth halt SO holy


As the innocent heart Of child
They are idols of hearts and of households:


They angels Of God in disguise;
His sunlight still sleeps in their tresses,
His glory still CLEANS in their eyes;
Oh those truants from home and from heaven,


They have made me more manly and mild
And know how Jesus could hken


The Kingdom of God to child.
Seek not life for the dear ones,


Allradiant as others have done,
But that life may have just enough shadow


To temper the glare of the SUM-
would pray God to guard them from evil,


But my prayer would bound back to myself,
All seraph may pray for sinner


But sinner must pray for himself
The twig is so easily bended,


1 have banished the rule and the rod;
have taught them the goodness Of knowledge,


They have taught me the goodness Of God;
Ny heart is dungeon Of darkness,


Where shut them from breaking rule;
Ny frown is sufficient correction;
My loyeis the law of the school
shall leave the old house in the Autumn,


To traverse its threshold more;
All how shall sigh for the dear ones,


TAat meet me each morn at the Goor
shall miss the sgood nights and the kisses,


and the gush Of their innocent glee,
The group on the green, and the flowers


That are brought every morning to me.
shall miss them at morn and at eve,


Their song in the school and the street;
shall miss the low hum Of their voices


And the tramp Of their delicate feet.
When the lessons and tasks all ended


And death says, hThe school Is dismssedl'
May the little ones gather around me,


To bid me good night and be kissed
Year: 1870

WHEAT CULTURE. requires a
rich soil for its growth. The analysis Of
its ash proves it to contain many mineral
elements all of which are essential to its
proper development. 1t requires potash,
soda, silica, lime, magnesia, chlorine,
phosphoric acid and sulphuric acid. All


these ingredients are essential to the plant


and without them or any one of them il
cannot be grown. These elements are al


contained in Whann's Raw Bone Super
phosphate in such proportions that they
are Immediately available as nutriment fol
the growing plant. This celebrated fer.
tilzer has achieved signal success wher
used on wheat Farmers who have once
used it rely on it from year to year, And
are well satisfied that it is all that its man.
ufacturers claim it to be. In all whea


growing regions it is largely used, ant
never fails to insure good crops. w
would advise those farmers who have no


tried it to sow it with their wheat this fall


They will be fully repaid for their outlay