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Year: 1872

Music PoUNDING-I don't like your chop
ped music any way. That wOman-she had
more sense in her little finger than forty medi-
cal societes-Florence Nightingale--says that
the music you pour out is good for sick folks,
and the music you pound out isn't. Not that
exactly, but something like it. / have been to
hear some music pounding. 1t was young
woman, with as many white muslin fOunces
round her as the planet Saturn has rings, that
did it, She gave the music stool twirl or
two, and fiuffed down on it like whirl of soap
suds in hand basin. Then she pushed up her
cuffs as if she was going to fight for the cham
pion's belt. Then she worked her wrists and
her hands. to timber 'em, suppose, and spread
her fingers till they looked as though they
would pretty much cover the keyboard, from
the growing end to the little squeaky one.
Then those two hands of hers made jump
at the keys as if they were couple of tigers
coming down on q flock Of black and white
sheep, and the piano gave agreat howl as if its
tail had been trod on. Dead stop-so still you
could hear your hair growing. Then another
jump, and another howl, as if the piano had
two tails and you had trod on both of 'em at
once, and then grand clatter and scramble
and string of jumps, up and down, back and
forward ono hand over the other, like stam-
pede of rats and mice more than like anything
Lcall music. I like to hear woman sing, and
like to hear a fiddle sing, but these noises
they hammer out of their wood and ivory an
vils-don't talk to me, / know the difference
between bull-frog and a wOOdthrash.-O. W.
Holmes, in March atlantic Monthly.
Year: 1872

A LONG FAsT.-The San Diego Union is
responsible for the annexed story: "a medi-
cal gentleman of this city has at his office q
rattlesnake captured by him nearly eight
months since. The snake is quite large one,
having eleven rattles, which it makes lively
noise with on the slightest provocatien Since
the time Of its capture nothing has been fed to
it.. Despite its long fast it is quite healthy, and
moves around with as much life and vigor in
its cage as if it had been living on the best of
snake diet regularly" "a ..f4
Year: 1872

Passive Policy is the policy to win. and the
only policy that can be relied upon to win
against Grant in November If the Democrats
carry Connecticut it will not necessarily lessen
the chances for the adoption of that policy, but
we fear such would be the effect On the 9TH
er hand, if the Democrats lose Connecticut,
"Passive'' stock will rapidly rise above par. n
Year: 1872

A FRIEND who did the Colorado mountains
last fall, has informed us that he got as raven
,ons as raven among the ravines, and SAT
down in one of the gorgeous gorges and gorged
himself A
Year: 1872

Amid the stirring political events Of
the day, it is to be hoped TINT our
people will not fail to provide for tho
Annual State Fair. The industrial
Interests Of the State are Of para.
mount Importance. The State Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society was
organized to develop those interests,
upon which rests the prosperity of the
Commonwealth. Let US SEQ to it that
next November shall shew no ubatc-
mcnt Of the interest which our people
have ever taken in this annual gather
ing Of the bono and sinew of the State.
The Premium List has boen put forth,
and the usual preparations have been
made for the Fair.


1t Is likely that new feature will
be added to the Fair this year. Tn.
der the energetic movements Of Colo.
mel Aiken, more than thirty oranges
have already been organized in the
State. During Fair week, we learn
that tho State Grange will have q
meeting in this city, and thus, in addi.
tion to other attractions, we shall
have it in our power to greet hero the
fi.st State meeting Of the "Patrons Of
Hush bAhdry."- CGrolintan.
Year: 1872

The editor of the Atlanta Weekly writes:
"It was fearfully hot day last week-we had
gazed at the red brick wall opposite our win
dow until we were intimately acquainted
with the idiosyncrasies of every individual
brick in it, we had endured the dismal sounds
that degenerate descendant of the old Ro-
mans was evolving from handorgan that re-
sembled Rome from its being mo more what
it used to was;' 1--WE quote from memory, our
sub-edtor says he thinks that isn't just the
way Byron worded it. Never mind.) The
streets were dusty and scorched, not green
leaf or blade of grass in sight, nor cloud
in the sky to keep off the rays of the hot
sun. The sub-editor was whistling the Dead
March in Saul, by way of keeping his spirits
up. We knew by the profound pathos that
permeated the performance that the usually
bright and cheerful sub must be extremely
unhappy, and when we went into his room
and looked over his shoulder, instead of fin
ishing his political article, that elegiac youth
was mechanically sketching a design for a
neat and appropriate monument to one too
early baked alive. We spoke few cheering
words, we told him we'd known it hotter and
showed him some statistics of the height OF
the thermometer in former years, verified by
the Oldest inhabitant of Atlanta. Even this
didn't make him happy; so we told him to
leave off work and go home, we would run
the paper alone that day. He had some idea
of acting like Casabianca and staying at the
burning desk when there was no sort of use
in his doing so. We were less non-committal
than the father of the aforementioned hero.
and unpoetically remarked, Come, start
along, you'll be all right tomorrow Then we
calmly assured him that we should prefer
not to have him expire before our ewes.
that we should be at a loss to know what to
do with his dear remains, aud that he'd real
ly better go home. So he went, after a feeble
show of resistance. We sat down and wrote
an account of some Arctic explorations; said
some rather cool things about rival editor,
who had alluded to us in heated terms; ven
tilated our opinions generally; and sang,
| From Greenand's icy Mountains in our best
style. Virtue was its own reward. Our sub
editor came back next day, as vigorous and
sweet-tempered as us usual, and said his sister
( sent us her compliments. He finished writ
ing the political article, we received the names
of thirteen new subscribers, and the ther-
mometer descended in the most refreshing
| manner.
Year: 1872

The only way to meet affliction is to pass
through it solemnly, slowly, with humanity
and faith, as the Israetes passed through the
sea. Then its very waves of misery will
divide, and become to us a wall on the right
side and on the left, until the gulf narrows
and narrows before our eyes, and we land safe
on the opposite shore.
Year: 1872

Timber culture is not bad business if
man can afford to wait. Half century ago,
a worn out field in Western Connecticut was
planted with young trees, and when cleared
last year, produced fifty cords per acre, be-
sides furnishing fencing timber for the whole
farm and ten cords of wood annually for the
past twenty years. - r-
Year: 1872

A story reached Us yesterday
of the death-beG confession of a
man who pretended that he woke
up one morning and found his
wife dead by his side. The man
is reported to have been steady in
his habits, and 10 word reaches US
of any disagreements with his
wife, but after about a year Of ag-
ony, he confessed tc q woman
who was with him in bis last hours
that be had smothered his wife,
and ever since she had haunted
him-her face being continually
before his eyes reproaching him for
the murder. He expressed him
self as willing and even anxious to
die, to escape the misery he en-
dured. Our own recollection of
the case is that the coroners jury
returned verdict of death from
heart disease, on the testimony of
the husband l.uE no post moftem
examination was held, the urging
of two physicians to the contary
notwithstanding -Ecanscille (Lad.
Journal. ..-.t
Year: 1872

A few days since one of our
popular attorneys called upon an
other member Of the profession
and asked his opinion upon a GER
tain point Of law. The lawyer
to whom the question was ad-
dressed drew himself up and said;
81 generally get paid Tor what l
know" The questioner drew a
a half dollar fractional" from
bis pocket handed it to the other
and cooIly remarked: Tell ali
you know and give me the
chang" There is a coldness be-
tween the parties now.
Year: 1872

The last novelty in the way of
strikes is observable at Whining
ton, Del, where the clergymen
have formed a Union aud resolved
as follows: "That only the hour
for the beginning of the funeral
service be published, and that
promptness on the part of all is
very desirable; that a carriage be
sent for and placed at the service
of the minister; that the position
of the minister, during the tuner,
al services, be left to his own dis
oretion that the selection of the
Lords day for funerals be dis
couraged."
Year: 1872

A young country darkey came
into the town of Notasulgn, Ala,
and after piIlering about town he
was discovered under the counter
of Shaw's store. When asked
what he was dciug there he very
innocently replied, "got under dar
to see what dey would say" His
search "after knowledge undeg dit
fculties" suddenly came to a close
on finding out also what dey would
do"
Year: 1872

By the new postal law which
came into operation on the lSt of
July, a great benefit has been con-
terred upon the general public. Ac.
cording to the new regulations,
packages of dry goods, hardware,
drugs Except liquid drugs and
other merchandise, not exceeding
twelve ounces in weight, can be
mailed to any part of the United
States at a charge of two cents for
each two ounces or fraction of two
ounces. Much time and money
will be saved by this arrangement.
The post Office authorities will
forward twelve ounce packages to
San Francisco for twelve CENTS
Fer instance, if a pair of boots, if
neither boot weighs more than the
specified twelve ounces, may be
wrapped up in two separate par
GELS, and sent. across the continent
for twenty-four cents. Up to the
present time it is said the post
Office has lost money by the new
system, simply owing to the fact
that the general public has not
taken advantage of it to such an
extent as will make it remunera-
tive. But it is confidently expect,
ed that when the advantages Of
the system are thoroughly appre-
ciated, the scheme will prove as
profitable to the Government as it
is beneficial to the public.
Year: 1872

An old topper was brought be-
fore the Omaha Police Court a
few days since to answer the
chargeof drunkenness, and plea
ded the constitutional provision
that he ought not to be tried
twice for the same offence, as
king the judge if there wasn't
something of that kind in the
law. The judge said there was.
E'Then," said the inebriate, eff
you'll send down to Lincoln and
bring Governor Butler up here,
l can prove by him that | have
not been sober for fifteen years.
It's the same old drunk, Judge
its the same old drunk
Year: 1872

There is power Of music in a tin
pan when properly brought out. We
saw it brought out the other day
by some boys who attached a in pan
to dogs tail. Talk about the in-
huence of music on animals! We
never saw a dog somoved in all our
life.
Year: 1872

We regret the unfortunate and
somewhat muddled condition of
the political situation in TenneS-
see at this journalistic hour, but
do not feel at all embarrassed by
it. To our view the path is plain
enough. AS long as we elect to
remain in association with, or to
publish a paper in support of, any


political organization, we propose
to conform to its established prac-
tice and usages in the selection Of
candidates. When we are led TO
believe that it is our duty to aban-
don such organization, we will
Year: 1872

The brain of horse seems to entertain
but one thought at time; for this rea-
son continued whipping is out of the
question, and only confirms his stubborn
resolve. But if you can by any means
change the direction of his mind, give
him new sub bject to think of, nine times
out of ten you will have no further troub-
lie in starting him. AS simple trick as
little pepper, aloes, or the like, thrown
back on his tongue, will often succeed in
turning his attention to the taste in his
mouth. "The pair of cattle to log
chain around the horses neck'' is an
intricate and expensive remedy, and a
good many people may not be so lucky
as your friend Fond dn Lac man, in
having yoke of cattle handy for the
occasion.


A simpler and cheaper remedy that
will result far differently, is to take a
couple of turns of common wrapping
twine, such as grocers Use, around the
foreleg Just below the knee, tight enough
for the horse to feel, and tie in q bow
knot. At the first cluck he will general
ly 20 dancing of, and after going n short
distance you can get out and remove the
string, to prevent injury to the tendon in
your further drive.


The first lesson in this simple process
was in Lexington; subsequent expert
ence proves its utility when applied tc
balky horses. The philosophy of the
appliance is something OIL the same
principle as that whereof we once read
for preventing hens from scratching up
the garden. "Put gafts or spurs OH the
hens, reversing them-instead of the
points up, have them pointing down
ward. Then, when the hen lifts a leg
to scratch, as it descends the point of the
spur catches in the ground, placing tha'
foot forward; and the stroke with the
other leg is attended with like results,
until the hen walks herself right out o.
the garden.-1uJ, Field and Fa'1n.
Year: 1872

poor, and would not have them de-
barred from it; but let them promise
little and give all they promise. Even
the poor should pay something, other
wise they will not appreciate what they
get.


How sad it is that our preachers are
promised so little, and that that little is
so docked from year to year. To what
straights does it reduce them? Do you
not see how it effects their spirits, their
health and usefulness? Apreacher ought
to owe no man anything, and have NO
man to owe him anything. He ought
to be the most punctilious man in the
community in the discharge of his bu'
siness obligations. AS ssoon as he ceases
to be prompt his influence begins to de.
cline. He cannot preach fearlessly to q
man to whom he has promised to pay
but has failed to keep his promise
Give him therefore, his little, statedly
and punctually, and it will do him
much more good than more paid irregu.
larly and tardily.


The question is often asked why the
Presbyterian church, with all its scrip.
tural organization, is not more aggres.
sive church. I think it is because it is
a promising and not a paying church.
Such church God cannot bless.
VIZ
Year: 1872

Editor Press and Banner:


In your issue of the 18th inst, your
correspondent 20. S." makes use of the
following language:


"The love of it money! has done
more to retard the advancement o1
Christianity than all else together"
With some people this seems to be g
very convenient expression; the effect
of which is to excuse the thrift .ss from
being "diligent in business" We are
of different opinion from your cores.
pondent, and believe that reasonable
love of money is highly commendablc
in any one. It is the duty of every
young man to resolve in his own mind
that he will by honesty and perse-
verence be the possessor Of goodly
share of this worlds goods in order that
he, together with those to whom he is
to love and cherish, may in after years
enjoy the pleasures and benefits de-
rived from its possession, and also that
he may be able to contribute literally to
the cause of education and Christianity,
and in some degree be in condition to
relieve the wants of the poor and dis
tressed.


Money is great power, and according
to the education and heart Of the pos
SCISSOR, is used for good or evil. 1t is the
powerful lever by which the mind
moves and governs the world. Our
children are educated for money; the
gospel is preached for money; and it is
the gospel, with education, that Chris
tianizes and civilzes.


In this connection we would also men
ton the frequency that we hear that
part of the scripture quoted, which re-
fers to poor Lazarus at the rich mans
gate, in such manner as to lead the
unsuspecting to suppose that there was
some fault in being rich. This lis all
wrong. There is no sin in being rich.
But often there is sin in being poor. 1t
is sin to waste time, money, or energy.
We are in many places in the scripture
admonished to "provide things honest
in the sight of all men," and are told
that "a wise man leayeth an inheri-
tance;" while the indolent and slothful
are reproached times without number.
The sin Of the rich man was not in the
possession of his riches, but in not hav-
ing compassion for his poor neighbor.
and in his refusing to contribute to the
poor mans necessities, even the crumbs
that fell from the rich mans table.


Men do not refuse to contribute be-
cause they love money more, but be-
cause they love the church less. The
lack of money in church matters is
proof clear enough that there is a want
of zeal on the part Of its members.
When our zeal is aroused and our hearts
are earnestly engaged in any work, it is
seldom that there is scarcity of money.
Appeal to the hearts of the people and
their purses will be opened, and suffi-
cheney of money will be forthcoming.
Warm their hearts and convince the
people of the necessity of giving, and
let these wholesale charges against the
prosperous be abandoned. This class of
people are generally the most liberal and
contribute more than all others to the
advancement of education, refinement
and Christianity. II.
Year: 1872




The satisfaction with which honest citizens
watch the progress of affairs at the Office OF
the Erie Railway Company arises rather from
an appreciation of the causes which made this
startling revolution possible, than from ap-
prOval of all the devices by which the we'll
laid plans of the English stockholders were
carried into execution. None know better
than the law-abiding citizens who rejoice at the
downfall of the Gould usurpaton, that it is
not by surprising Board of Directors, forcing
open DOORS and disrcgarding even the writs
of an Erie judge, that the real owners of the
railroad ought to enter into permanent pos
session Of their property. None know better
than these owners that the officers of the new adj
ministration ought to be chosen by the free vote of
the stockholders, in the emannerprescribcdby law.
The first action of the new Board was to tele-
graph to Albany and urge the passing of the
Southmayd bill; and one of the conditions i'm
posed upon the conquered Gould faction in
the treaty of surrender concluded yesterday
was that Gould and Eldridge should unite in
the same recommendation to the Legislature.
In a word, the Dix party has acknowledged
from the outset that the will of tho share
holders is the only legitimate source of the
Directors power. But when the control Of
the road has been fOrcibly held for years by
q clique of Wall-st frcebootcrs who will not
allow fair vote to be taken, who own the
courts which ought TO give redress, and
corrupt the Legislature which ought to
remedy the injustice of the courts, q
temporary cxpcdicnt like that of Monday
becomes not only allowable but necessary
ol,,iio o1x ,lar
The Dix administration, until it has been rat
fled by q vote of the stockholders, must be
regarded as provisional government, and by
its prompt resolution III favor Of the repeal of
the Classification act SO that this ratification
can be obtained, it has commended itself at
once to the public confidence.


But in the conditions winch enabled Gen.
Sickles and his friends TO carry out their bold
and brilliant scheme there is, as we said be-
fore, abundant cause for satisfaction. That
jaw Could should have been able to baTTicade
himself for twenty-four hours inside the Opera
House. to surround his camp with bruisers, to
sue out writ of injunction. and to threaten
a new course Of Erie litigation, gave no one
much uncasiness for it was evident that the
Gould Ring was shattered. The most power
full of the cOnfederates OF the Erie President
had made terms with the stockholders and
given their chief away. The subordinate Off
GERS Of the road had all turned against him.
lie had reached a point in his career where
money would no longer buy what he needed.
If he went into tho lobbies Of Albany
where he had so often gone before, he found
only rascals who took his brbes and lacked
courage " fulfill their bargain. II he ran to
Year: 1872

The United States Centennial Commission
ers, who have been holding their initial meet
ing at Philadelphia, adjourned on Monday last
to meet again in May. They have begun their
work with the energy and sound practical
sense which we anticipated. The Commission
Is now thoroughly organized as working
body, site for the buildings of the Exposition
has been chosen, State organizations are pro-
jcctcd and last but not least in Importance,
a definite plan resolved upon for raising the
money necessary. An effort is to be made to
obtain a grant from the National Government,
and, failing in that, the different States are
to be urged each to contribute her quota to-
ward the expenses. While either of these
methods would be just and appropriate, per-
haps the latter is to be preferred as tending
TO excite keenor individual interest in the
great enterprise, and more thorough esprit
dc corps among tie whole of the States.


We are pleased to observe that no effort was
made by Philadelphia or Pennsylvania, during
the sitting of the Commission, to convert this
National Thanksgiving into q local money
making speculation. The k-jobbing scheme
of a few indviduals-to which we called atten-
ton in time to prevent its being clandestinely
hurried through the Philadelphia Councils and
the State Legislature three days before the
assembling Of the Commissioners, and which
would have taken the whole affair out of their
hands and made their coming farce-was de-
feated the moment it was made matter of public
notoriety. The majority of Philadelphians, we
are glad to certify, have too high sense of
their own honesty and the honor of their city
to suffer both to be misrepresentcd by few
greedy politicians. A different class of men
apparently took charge OF her conduct. Phila-
delphia will in any case be an enormous gamer
by the profits of the Centenary, and she will
lose nothing by the generous courtesy with
which SO far she has played the host.