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Year: 1872

RICHMOND BUILT CARS FOR New
K.-The Tredegar works of this city
are filling large order for fiat, coal and
box cars to be used on the Midland New
York; railroad. Quite number of these
cars were placed on the track this morn
ing, ready for shipment to their destination.
Year: 1872

MAILS BEH1ND.-Th are now four
Northern mails past due, the cause of
which we are unable to explain. They are
supposed to be at Gordonsyille. We can
see no good reason for this, as we hare di-
rect rail communication between here and
Washington every day.
Year: 1872

To suspend sale of property claimed as
exempt under Homestead provision of the
constitution, until question of constitution
ality is decided by the Court of Appeals !;
ordered to its engrossment and third read
ipor p
Year: 1872

Beware of man or woman with fixed
smile. Trust the most hideous scowler
before the being who goes about with an
angelic grin carefully exhibited TO all
eyes under any and every circumstance.
1t is not natural TO smile perpetually,
and no one ever assumes mask without
being conscious of necessity for con-
cealment. Don't misunderstood me.
There are young women and a few old
men, who break into smile whenever
they sreak. These are not the people l
mean. The smile of which | warn you
is motionless, bypocritical, fixed ex.
preston, which have seen worn during
a silent three hours journey by rail,
without the slightest alteration = that
sort Of smile which most misguided lady
artists present upon their canvas when
they delineate martyrs, saints and an
gels. The portrait of lady has diff
ferent smile-the fashion-plate simper-
which, though serii-idiotic, is not dan
gerous. Persons of no penetration al
lude to the chronic smile as so sweet"
and any one capable of holding the
muscles of the face under control, is
generally able to squeal sweetly, to move
quietly aud to use chronic language,
measured tones, in moments OF the
greatest excitement, and so can always
place better man or woman at great
disadvantage, and appear injured and
innocent when actually most guilty.
Year: 1872

A notable parsonage has Just died
Mr.. Augustus Smith, King of the Scilly
Islands, of which there are 40, although
only six are inhabited Mr.. Smith was
wealthy and crotchety Englishman,
who in regard to government had no.
tions of his own which he wished to
carry into practice, and so he became
lessee of the Scilly Islands, under the
county Of Cornwall He thus became
King Of about two thousand subjects,
most of whom were a wretched lot Of
peasants, for the islands are poor and
unfruitful. With court Of twelve men
he ruled the land, readjusted the rela-
tons of land and people, and attended
generally to their moral, social and re-
ligious status, although in the latter item
he was not very strict. He made the
children go to school, and in every par
ticular the inhabitants had to obey him
almost as if they we're slaves. Once he
packed off all the residents of one of
the islands into deer park, but in recon-
pense he gave the poor people better ac-'
commodations than they had even had
before At first he was greatly disliked
but when the islanders came to see that
his rule was wise and beneficent, and
that they greatly improved under it,
they learned to like and respect him,
and at his death he was much regretted.
This is probably the first king who has
borne the name of Smith, at least in
modern times, and it is not likely that
he will have successor to his title.
Year: 1872

How eloquently does Chataubriand
reply to this inquiry: There is a God !
The herb of the valley, the cedars sports
in His beams; the elephant salutes Him
with the rising orb of day; the bird sings
to Him in the foliage; the thunder pro-
claims Him in the heavens; the ocean
declares his immensity; man alone has
said, There is no GodF Unite in
thought at the same instant the most
beautiful objects in nature; suppose that
YOU see at once at all hours Of the day
and all seasons of the year; morning
of spring and a morning Of autumn; a
night bespangled with stars and night
covered with Clouds meadows enameled
with flowers, aud forest hoary With snow;
fields guided by tints of autumn then
you will have a just conception of the
universe. While You are gazing upon the
sun which is plunging under the vault of
the west, another observer admires him
emerging from the gilded gates of the
east By what inconceivabls magic does
that aged star, which is sinking fatigued
and burning in the shades of evening, re-
appear al the same instant, fresh and
humid with the rosy dcws of morning2
At every instant of the day the glorious
orb is at once rising, resplendeAt ut
MONDAY, and setting in the west; or
rather our senses deceive us, and there iss,
properly speaking, no east, gest or south
IN the world. Everything reduces itself
to single point, from whence the Nng
of day sends forth al opte triple light
in one substance. The bright splendor
Is perhaps that which nature can present
that is most beautifully for while it gives
rs an idea of the perpetual magnllicence
and restless power OF God, it eKhorts at
the same time shining image OF the
glorious Trinity
Year: 1872

There is q capital story of two eminent
physicians who, in the reign of George !,
cured or killed on rival and opposite
theories of medicine, and whose hostility
ended in a challenge and a duel with
small swords. DR.. Woodward, as we
remember the story, disarmed and over.
turned his opponent, and with the point
of his weapon directed against the throat
Of his antagonist, thundered out, " Now,
you scoundrel. beg your life The
heroic reply Of the PROSTATE doctor
always impressed us as an instance Of
irony carried up to the sublime. Beg
my iifei" be gasped; / wouldn't do it
even if ] had the misfortune to be your
patient
Year: 1872

Two Hindoos in a canoe were lately
picked up by passing vessel and taken
to Antwerp. They stated that they had
gone fishing, when storm suddenly
arose and carried them out to sea.
When found they were nearly 700 miles
from the coast.


Two years ago Connecticut man re-
ceived gross insult from a neighbor
who lives a quarter of mile or more
from him. After long meditation he has
now purchased peacock and jackass
and anchored them in a field adjoining
his neighbor's back yard.


The most extraordinary instance of
patience on record is that of an Ameri-
can judge who listened silently for two
days while couple of wordy lawyers
contended about the construction of an
act of the Legislature, and then ended
the controversy by quietly remarking:
" Gentlemen, the law is repealed"


In Dordrecht, Belgium, about the first
thing children learn to pronounce dis
tinctly are the names of the streets
they are so short and simple-the names
of the streets are, not the children.
Little two-years-olders can call off the
following streets without jsrring tooth,
viz; Blindleidengasthuissteeg, Sis
arfsoisarisgang," etc.


The courage and resolution of bull
is something magnificent but there are
things that will bring him down. One of
these ferocious animals lately attacked
a locomotive under full headway at Pine
Island, and there wasn't enough left of
him to make dinner for blind puppy.
This unfortunate bull might serve to
point moral and adorn a tale,
Year: 1872

difficulties which, had it not been for his wavering
timIdity, would have had no existence.


THE HUDSON BAY COMPANY.


Aside from the mistake that was made OF not
attaching q map to the treaty and making it a
part Of It, with the boundary line distinctly traced
the great mistake was made OF allowing an I'M.
mense foreign corporation, claiming not only
rights OF trade, but OF government to remain
within our territory. BY articles 3 and the Hud-
son Bay Company and its branch organization the
Puget Sound Agricultural Company, retained their
trading posts and the farms, lands and other prop
erty OF every description belonging to them. IL
is true that there was also clause that when the
United States government should deem it OF public
and political Importance and should signify
desire to obtain possession OF the lands
thus occupied the property required should
be transferred to the United states at
valuation to be agreed upon between the
parties. But as this required commission
TO be appointed by the two governments, IL
virtually necessitated, whenever it was TO
occur another tedious diplomatic negotiation
and resulted, as was to be seen, in over twenty
years. occupation OF our soil by foreign corpora
tion who had not only no interests in common with
our citizens and the developments OF the resources
OF the country but were absolutely inimica to
them.


The Hudson Bay Company, which, next to the
East Indian Company, was the most extensive
monopoly in the British Empire, was furtrading
company, which


RECEIVED ITS CHARTER FROM CHARLES II.
in 167o 1t had trading posts throughout the
whole OF the British North American possessions.
There was extended to 1t outside OF the Canadas
and other organized provinces the absolute
sovereignty over territory larger than the United
States The Hudson Bay Company possessions ex.
tended from ocean TO ocean. Its numerous trading
posts were continuous chain across the Cont.
nent, and its head men we're the judges OF life and
property throughout this Dominion. To belong to 1t
was considered profession for life, Just as in the
East India Company or in the army and navy. II
required influence to obtain an appointment; but
after having secured cerkship young man had
only to look forward to his own exertons and
fitness for promotion. He went up regularly until
he at last Arrived at the dignity Of what was
termed


CHIRF FACTOR,


the pay OF which might fairly be considered
handsome fortune. It Ii true 1t had
its drawbacks In the remoteness from
civilization and the long and In many
instances perpetual absences from home, but the
life TO the young and adventurous man was attras
tive, and Al years came the added dignity OF pro-
motion and Importance rendered him contented.
This company, thus 80 complete in Its organization
Year: 1872

From the Boston Advertiser.


The damage to property and the
destruction of life caused by light
ming in New England this summer
are almost unprecedented. We re-
gret that SO good an opportunity to
test the value of lightning rods, and
particularly of certain kinds OF pa
tent rods, has been lost. 1t would
have been of great service to the
community if there had been added
to every account of lightning strlk-
ing building, "This house was
furnished with Smiths patent cor
rugated, galvanized double-acting
lightning rods" or 'This house
was unprotected by any rod" as the
case might be. 1t should be gener-
ally understood that nearly every
patent lightning rod is valueless, if
not worse. The fact has been
proved a thousand times. They are
costly and dangerous. Scientific
man have examined the subject, and
their testimony is unanimous. 1t is
known, for instance, that the same
style of rod is not adapted to all
buildings yet the peddlers of pa
tent rods prescribe the same for
every building. Again, the twisted
and corrugated rods are worthless.
The form, instead of facilitating the
passage of electricity, offors an OBJ
stacle to it. Tubular rods are less
valuable than solid, and unless the
rod is large enough the effect is
merely to invite lightning, without
giving it a chance to escape. In
fine, there are many well-ascer-
tanned facts in regard to lightning
rods that ought to be be known; and
every person whose house is struck
should communicate precise infor-
nation, in order that those who
study electrical problems may de-
duce other general laws, which will
be highly useful if we are to have
more summers when there are
numerous thunder-storms.
Year: 1872

many protestations of mutual fideli-
ty and good will they parted. The
paper has never been opened, and
the manufacturer Of gold has stead
lily and punctually reappeared,
bringing his weekly enormous addi-
tions to the bullion Of the bank. 1t
is said that more than half a million
have been manufactured within the
past two months and deposited in
the bank.


Some Of it has been converted in
to coin and put in circulation.
Many Of our readers who believe
they are handling the products of
our gold mines, now daily receive
and pay out this substance, created
from base metals by one Of our
most unobtrusive citizens. Some of
it has been run into the customary
form of bars, and has been shipped
abroad, as the basis of exchange for
banking institution on a colossal
scale, to be established on the COM
paratively small beginning of one of
our noted banks, and the effort will
be made to make San Francisco the
centre Of all commercial exchanges
and the great depositor of the pro-
ducts of the world.
Year: 1872

Fort Hall udaho) Letter TO New York Herald.


Leaving the road at Market lake
and bidding farewell to the last
ranch we see for many weeks, we
struck out across the country
toward our objective point, the
"Yetons," which now loomed up
before us in the form of sharks
teeth. Passing sharp butte about
1000 feet in height, the geologists
were somewhat puzzled in regard
to its formation. The rock resem-
bled basalt, but presented a soft
sandstone appearance on inspec-
ton. Mr.. Stevenson having made
the ascent, reported it to be an ex-
tinct volcano.


After dinner party was organ
lied to explore this interesting dis
covery. Crossing the plain, we
made the ascent after a climb of
half an hour, and were well repaid
for our efforts. A narrow wall of
igneous rock, about fifty feet in
thickness at the crest, encircled the
crater, the bottom of which was
on level with the plain we had
left below. The circle was broken
on the side facing the camp, thus
showing the direction of the lava
flow and explaining the gcographi-
cal phenomena which had mystifed
us at first. Professor Bradley said
the basaltic overflow had taken
place under water, and, disintesra-
ted by the rapid cooling, had form
ed a volcanic sandstone when &C.
mented. The formation is of rare
occurrance and will add another
feature, besides the discovery of the
"Quebec Group" in the geological
report. Stopping to rest after our
climb, a beautiful landscape spread
out before us. Henry's fork, with
its tributaries, wound across the
plain, and was lost among the hills
beyond. The jagged rocks at the
foot of the mountain on which we
were stood out in bold relief, as
suming fantastic shapes, one Of
which we called 'Kenilworth CASTLE
from its resemblance to that noble
ruin. Continuing around the rim
of the crater to the other side,
Snake river proper stretched across
the valley till lost to view, pursuing
its course toward the great Pacific
ocean. We now descended into
the crater, and, as we stood in the
center of the miniature prairie, I
was reminded of the crater Of Poz-
zoli, near Naples, the sulphurous
smell from the still active cave of
that volcano alone being wanted to
complete the resemblance.
Year: 1872

AS the sign denotes, it is tru-
ly a Hat Store, both for Ladies
and Gents. Every person who
visits Independence is familiar
with Turner's Millinery and Fur
nishing Goods Store. Last spring
they added to their stock in the
shape of Gents Hats and Fur
nishing Goods, making it truly
a Hat Store. We say it land
without boasting), that we have
as large and as fine an assort-
ment as can be found in any
store of our class of goods west
of Chicago.


To the Ladies as usual), we
solicit a share of your patronage.


TO the Gcnts-remember it is
truly, surely, and the only Hat
Store in the city. Our Facility
and Experience for purchasing
stock is second to none; expen-
ses small consequently our
prices we guarantee.


Remember the place, The
Sign Of tho Big Hat.
Year: 1872

A correspondent of the Christian
Mtelligencer writes from Long
Branch


am in time to see plain buggy,
drawn by quiet-looking horse, go
by amid the throng Of fashy turn
outs and elegant family chariots
that fill the road. The driver is
alone in the carriage-a thick-set
man, whose face shows the touch Of
wind and weather. He has brown
hair and beard, deep eyes, a square,
not high forehead, and closely
clipped mustache is pressed well
upon the bearded lower lip by the
firm lines of the mouth. Hats are
lifted here and there as he passes,
and he raises his in response, but
with no change in the habitual
gravity Of his countenance. There
is literally nothing in his vehicle,
dress, or manner to distinguish him
from the hundreds Of his fellow
citizens flocking along the thorough
fare.


meet him almost daily IN our
rides and walks-always, let me say
it, with return of the emotions
that thrilled me on an April morn
ing seven years ago, when driven
from my bed by thoughts born of
the previous days excitement, | be-
held through my window, stream
ing brightly and proudly from the
church tower opposite, the Star
Spangled Banner, and fell to my
knees in a burst Of glad recollection
that the war was over and our flag
unsullied.


I wish it were proper to speak
here of the glimpses of the warrior
statesman's home with which we
have been favored this summer
the proofs we have had that in pri-
vate life he is as decorous and ex-
cmplary as he has shown himself
wise and brave in battle. l am no
more of a politician than is my
"monarchist'' friend DR.. but l
know whereof l speak when assert
that these things are true.
Year: 1872

an article In late number of the Tribune |


GREELEY has been so incautious as to in
tie that he might withdraw II the Demo


c party nominated candidates. This Is
hdalous 1t is the most disreputable posi-.


which any Presidential candidate ever &C


Id. 1t shows willingness to be bought


hinder certain circumstances. A candidate


will so debase himself could scarcely be


ed upon by any party. Mr.. GREELEY


ud either accept the nomination of Cincin.


for better or for worse, or not accept it at


His language is a virtual abandonment


principles He would demand that the De-


Gratis should vote for him, or he will vote


Grant, whose administration his platform
nounces as tine most censurable.


Could the Democratic party afford to trust
Self in the keeping Of one who will chose
hch a position? What evidence could We
i've that If he received the Democratic nomi
htion he would not abandon the field before
be campaign was at at end, provided he was
hade Secretary Of State or Minister to Eng
Ind? The Democratic party cannot afford


trust its foes either covert or open. This is
he time above all others when it becomes q
)atrotic and sacred duty to stand by the old
bag; when every Democrat who loves his
(ountry and its institutions should stand VI
Tor his party, because it seems to be the mis-
sion of that party now to save the gloriou.
country we possess from utter ruin. Tn,
people look to the Democratic party-all othe
parties are crumbling to pieces 1t alon'
stands upon the great principles of the Con
and on its broad privileges and plail
declarations our party should rise or fall.


should Mr.. GREELEY withdraw he cal
never take with him the good men who wen
10 Cincinnati; he can never prevent Grant
befeat-that is inevitable-the people hay
|wllled it. They cannot endure another teri
Pf such corruption and robbery.
Year: 1872

The ladies of Sorosis held their monthly
social meeting at Demoncos yesterday afternoon.
The gathering was large and the exercises were varied
and spirited. The following resolutions were uDani
mOusy adopted by the Club;


whereas To-day the nation mOurus the loss Of great
and good man. who devoted his giant intellect 20 Reform
and whose lbeart always open to the cry Of the
oppressed; - ~, ,, -. .
deem personal sorrow st the Providence which has de
prived Miss Ida Greeley and her sister VI a loving
father as well as a tender mother.


Resolred That though words are insufficient TO measure
either their loss the deep sympathy that we feel for
them in their afctlOn in such great grief the Divine
hand which smtes alone administer consolation
Hoping that they may have comfort vOuohsafed them
ueh as the world cannot give assure them that our
hearts flow in sympathetic tenderness for those So
young, yet sOrely stricken.
Year: 1872

mon Council appropriately express the grief with
which all secta and parties have received the meian'
choy tidinRs, and that II suitably commemorate tne
departure to another world of so distinguished
member Of the commonalty. and who was moreover
SO ardent patriot aud SO sincere philanthropist


A. O,KEY Hall, Mayor.
Year: 1872

no other could take his place A proud and
prosperous family brought all their pride and
power to bear on a son to prevent his marry
ing a girl uneducated, rustic and poor. 1
waited for one who never came back, she said.
yet | believe he would come till | read in a
paper his marriage to another. Can you think
what life would believing one, waiting for
one who would never come?


''Hc did come at last. saw him. His
wife had died. Alice was dying. The gray
haired man sat down beside the gray-haired
woman. Life had dealt prosperously with
him, as is wont with men. Suffering and
death had taken all from her save the ustre of
her wOndrous eyes, From her wan and wasted
face they shone upon him full of tenderness
and youth. Thus they met with life behind
them-they who parted plghted lovers when
life was young. He was the man whom she
forgave for her blighted and weary life, with a
smile of parting as divine as ever lit the face
ofwoman. n.-Arthm's Home Magazine.
Year: 1872

CRITICAL PERIODS OF HUMAN LTFE.-From
the age of forty to that of sixty man who
properly regulates himself, may be considered
in the prime of life. His matured strength of
constitution renders him almost impervious to
the attack of disease, and all his functions are
in :he highest order. Having gone year or
two past sixty, however, he arrives at crltl-
cal period of existence the river OF death flows
before him, and he remains at standstlll :;
But athwart that river, is a viaduct, called
''The Turn of Life, " which, if crossed in safety,
leads to the valley of ''old age" round which
the river Winds and then flows beyond with
out boat or causeway to affect its passage,
the bridge is however, constructed OF fragile
materials, and it itdepends upon how its trodden
whether it bends or breaks. GOut, Apoplexy,
and other bad characters, are also In the
vicinity to waylay the traveller, and thrust him
from the pass; but let him grid up his loins,
and provide himself with perfect composure.
To quote metaphor, the Turn of Life is a
turn either into prolonged walk, or to the
grave. The system and power, having reached
their utmost expansion, now begin either tC
close like flowers at sunset, or break down a
once Iniudicious stimulant, a single fata
excitement, may force it beyond its strength


whilst careful supply Of props, and the with
drawal of all that tends to force a plant, will
sustain it in beauty and in vigor until nigh
has nearly set in
Year: 1872

e following pathetic and musical said to HI
written b' stephen A. Douglas
Bury me In the morning, mother
D let me have the light
OF one bright day my grave, mother.
Ere you leave me alone with Night.
Alone in the night O! the grave, mother,
Tis a thought Of terrible fear
And you will be here alone, mother,
Aud stars will be shining here
So bury me in the morning, mother,
Ana let me have the light
or one bright day my grave mother,
Ere I'm alone with the night.
You tell of the SayIour's love, mother,
l feel it is in my heart
But, Oh from this beautiful world, mother,
'TiS hard for the young to part;
For even to part when here mother,
The soul is fan to stay;
For the grave is deep and dark mother,
And Heaven seems far away.
Then bury me in the morning. mother,
And let me have the light
or one bright day my grave, mother,
Ere I'm alone with the night.