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Year: 1873

| HALLUCINATIoNs.-I Is not generally
known that it is possible TO cultivate the
state of mind called halucination. One
Of the most remarkable instances was
that of the wonderful poet painter, Sir
William Blake. Tho account of his
method of portrait painting, which he
gave, was as follows:


"When a model was presented, look
ed at it attentively for half an hour,
sketching occasionally on the canvass
/ had no need of a longer sitting. put
aside the drawing, and passed to that of
another person. When | wished to con-
tinue the first portrait, took the subject
Of it into my mind put him in the
chair, where perceived him as distinct
ly as IL he had been there In reality,
may even add, with form and color moro
defined than In the original. / contem-
plate from time to time the imaginary
figure. suspend my work TO examine
the pose every time cast my eye on
the chair saw the man.


In one year, he stated, that he had thus
painted three hundred portraits, great and
small. But the sad sequence of this
overstraining of the Imagination was,
that he lost by degrees his power to dis
tinguish between his real and imaginary
sitters. His mind became dsordered
and he passed thirty years in lunatic
asylum.


The celebrated actor, Talma, used by
an effort of his will, to mako his largo
and brilliant audience disappear, and FIJI
their places with skeletons and the
thought that he was playing to this ghast
ly crew, is rsckoned TO have impaired a
strange and weird power to his persona
tions.


Sir Thomas Browne, Jerome Cardan,
and Goethe are said TO have possessed in
different degrees this remarkable faculty,
a gift scarcely to be desired one would
think.-TO-Ddy.
Year: 1873

BEWARE. = Inquisitive people some
times meet with little adventures that
make them weak. A fellow who was
paying attention TO a girl in Andover,
Massachusetts, stole :up to the kitchen
where she was at work the other morning,
thinking to see what kind of a house
keeper she was. He got interested as he
stood behind door unobserved. watch
ing the fair one at her toll, and in the ar
dency of his observation he obtruded his
nose into a crack of the door. She inno-
Gently shut the door a little, and there
was mashed bugle. He now wears 1t
in sling.
Year: 1873

Ifthose good people who, inveighing
against the extravaganza Of the rich
waste their anathemas on the lace that
rich women wear, into action, we wonder
whether they would think themselves OF
the rich wearers Of lace the best friends
Of the poor.


When these people see beauty floating
by in her gossamers, they grudge her the
satisfaction of the airy webs that wrap
her loveliness-b but at the same time they
grudge the weaver her holden gray, for
they fail to observe that it is because the
first wears these priceless robes that the
last has any robes at all to wear. Ger
tainly it is not the fault of the first that
the world is so adjusted that worms must
spin before butterflies may sport, but it is
her virtue that, instead of boarding her
gold with miser's love, she spends 1t free
ly, and by the disbursement sends it
among those households whose stay is
between them and the wolf.


There are to-day many thousands of
lace-makers who, IL this one article of
luxury were reformed out of existence,
would have no refuge from starvation
and sin. 1t is possible, of course, that
better employment might be found for
them, but at present there is no such
thing, and should it ever come, we may
be sure that trade will equalize itself, and
lace makers forsake their bobbns for i'm
plements that are better paying, and lace
will cease to exist unless 1t renders an
equivalent for its production. In past
times when, by royal or political decree,
certain kinds of lace were abolished from
polite usage, throngs Of workers, men and
women, we're thrown on the mercy of the
world, and died Of that mercy in famine
and plague. Certainly il is undesirable
any such sudden transition, even though
it led in the end to better livelihood,
should occur in our own day; for gradual
growth, we know, is always the best
growth. For ourselves, we fail to see
how the employment Of lace making un-
der its common and favorable auspices is
more stunting to spiritual growth than
cotton-spinning or dress-making, or any
other calling of the sort, which is not,
however, the subject of so much animad-
version.


Working in lace indeed, can hardly be
anything but an elevatng occupation
when compared with the usual occupa-
tons of handicraft, for it enforces con-
slant familiarity with beautiful shapes.
constant observation of nature, constant
Interpretation of nature through art; and
If the dyer's hand is subdued to what it
works in, the lace-maker's soul ought to
be as fine and delicate thing as her lace
is.-Hd9per's Bazaar.
Year: 1873

A CLERGYMAN was once endeavoring
to get subscription in aid of some char
table institution out of n close-fsted par
ishioner, who attempted to excuse himself
on the ground that he already owed a
great deal Of money. "But," said the
minister, "you owe God larger debt
than you do anyone else" "That is 30,
parson but then he amt pushing me
like the balance Of my creditors"
Year: 1873

SOME men at Louisville were guessing
at the weight Of large mule, when ono
man, who was good judge of the weight
of live stock, got behind the mule and
was measuring his hind quarters, when
something appeared to loosen up tho
mule. Just before the expert died, he
gave it as his opinion that if the muls
was as heavy all over as he was behind,
he must weigh not less than 1900
pounds.
Year: 1873

The Express Passenger train going South will stop at stations marked with star, thus @ upon signal only. This train will not be signsed to stop at any station marked with star except for THROUGH passengers
Year: 1873

Tue county court proceedings which
we publish this morning, are unusually
lengthy, and consequently crowd ou.
much other matter prepared for this
mornings issue of The BULLETIN. We
ask the indulgence of our readers on this
OCCASION
Year: 1873

The barber shop IS on the corner iof
Eighth street and Commercial avenue
where j. George Stienhouse with his gem
tlemenly assistants can be found at any
hour Of the day or night, ready to soothe
your feelings with smooth shave or cool
your temper and head with a good sham
poo. 1t is frst-class shop, and you are
sure of receiving frst-class treatment.
Ladies and chldrcn's hair cut or curled
after the most approved styles. s-l5-tf


Ir 10 doubtful whether the colorcd pee
pie of this city will send delegate to
Washington to represent thom in the con.
vention of colored men, TO be held there
on the 18Th Of next month, to urge the
passage OF Summers civil rights bill.
They contend that the expenses Of dele
gate to the convention will not fall short
OF one hundred dollars, and tha. is more
than they are willing to take from tho
pockets of the colored people of the city
at this time.
Year: 1873

aesire ta call attention to the fact that Ihave on hand full stock of all varieties of LUMBER called for in this market ana s-, prepared to sell the same at the lowest market price for Cash. My stock comprises 1
Year: 1873

A MOST extraordinary woman was passen-
ger on horse car in Cleveland, March 4,
1873. She had with her pet poodle, and
she had something else with her, as We shall
see presently. The gentlemanly conductor
stated to her in the mildest manner that
dogs were not permitted TO ride in the car,
and that hers must be put out. The dam
sci straightway arose, drew a revolver from
her pocket, and said, "Unless you drive on
without molesting my dog III make you
eat this straw" There was a scene. La
dies left the car. But the woman with the
pistol didn't. And the dog didlt.
Year: 1873

A BRIGHT little boy hearing bis father
say that man ought to 'stick to his bust
ness" emptied bottle o. mucilsge in the
old gentlenan's olice chair. The old man
says he has not been stuck SO badly since


1857, and rewarded his offspring by taking


him on a whaling trip TO the back cellar.
Year: 1873

HEALTH AND TALENT.-lt is no eXaggeration to
say that health is a large ingredient in what the
world calls talent. A man without it may be a
giant in intellect, but his deeds will be the deeds
of dwarf. On the contrary, let him have q
quick circulation, a good digestion, the bulk,
thews and sinews of a man, and the alacrity, the
unthinking confidence inspired by these, and,
though having but thimblefull of brains, he
will either blunder upon success or set failure at
defiance. 1t is true, especially in this country,
that the number of centaurs in every community
of men in whom heroic intelects are allied
with bodily constitutions as tough as those OF
horses-is small that, in general, man has
reason to think himself well off in the lottery OF
life if be draws the price of healthy stomach
without a mind, or the prize of ine intellect
" th crazy stomach. But OF the two, a weak
mind in a Herculean frame is better than giant
mind in crazy constitution. A pound of energy
With an ounce of talent will achieve greater re-
suits than pound OF talent with an ounce of en-
ergy. The first requisite to success in life is be
a good animal In any of the learned profes-
sions vigorous constitution is equal to at least
fifty per cent more brain. Wit Judgment, i'm
agnation, eloquence, all the qualities of the mind,
attain thereby force and splendor to which
they could never approach without it,. But in
tellect in a weak body is ''like gold in a spent
swimmers pocket" A mechanic may have tools
of the sharpest edgeand highest polish; but what
are these without vigorous arm and hand o.
what use is it that yonr mind has become a vast
granary of knowledge, if you have not strength
to turn the key?
Year: 1873

The Joy OF AN OPEN FIRE.-In every home there
should be at least one open CRATE or some other
arrangement for burning wood, or soft or hard
coal. A fire which can be seen as well as felt
a cheerful, bright blazing fire, with shovel and
tongs-and fender, too, if you please-which will
attract the family by its social influence, is
grand thing in home. Those black, grim, tar
tarean fues, filled with the stale eodors Of the cellar
and emitting clouds of pulverized ashes to cover
your furniture and sti6e your lungs, are among
the greatest banes of family enjoyment and COM
fort 1t is all well enough to have ones dwell
ing warmed from top to bottom, and to have no
Goals to carry beyond the furnace, but this heat
ing system has done immense mischief to the
family powers, scattering the members of it all
over the house. and furnishing not one attractive
spot in which the inmates will gather, as by in
stinct they do to enjoy the cherry comfort of the
freside There is no freside in most of our modern
houses. There are only holes in the floor or in
the walls. And we are disposed to think that
the good ventilation of the open fire adds not q
little to the unconscious blessings of its hospita-
BILE and domestic influence. The sight of the lit
tie folks, as they sit musing and amused while
the wood-fre burns, and watching the fantastic
flames and the glowing Goals, is worth many
times the cost of that cord of hickory or oak at
city prices and wise household would rather
part with the furnace which that bright blaze
supplements and atones for, than with the low
down CRATE which makes the family circle real
thing Try it, ye who can, and see If the moral,
aesthetic, and domestic power of this style of
home comfort is overestimated.- From the Science
of Health.
Year: 1873

BE KIND To Tue PooR.-Ay, be kind to them
Ye who have never feltthe bitter paDgs of hun
ger, who have never passed through dreary
winter with chattering teeth and limbs palsied
with cold, who have never prayed for the sweet
forgetfulness of sleep, to shut out for brefsea-
son the frost whose icy breath struck chill to
your heart, and who have never been prey to
the canker worm of grief and misery which all
these sufferings entail, we pray you, be kind to
the poor!


Be kind to the poor. Yes; for the blessing Of
prosperity which Heaven has showered upon
you, will yield you no true happiness if others
are starving. Heaven has placed you upon
earth, has exposed you to like chances Of want
and wretchedness. In a pharisaical spirit,
then, thank not Providence "that you are not
as other men," but rather, with the publican,
sue humbly for mercy, and enhance the effica-
cy of prayer by charity and kindness. sat
isfed conscience sheds peace and comfort
through the heart and soul without which the
immortal spirit cannot be satisfied.


Be kind to the poor. Earth has more sorrow
than the heart can contain, more OF suffering
tLan fraIl nature can bear. The widow, left to
toll and struggle alone amidst the desolation OF
bereavement, appeals in tones more eloquent
than words for your sympathies and aid. The
helpless orphan. brought into the world and
left alone by the relentless hand of death,
claims your guardianship and protection. And
as you expect a continuance of the mercles and
blessings of Heaven, so in this wise be merciful
to others; then shall the gates of plenty and
honor be open to you, and the pillow Of peace
kiss your cheek.-Our Oaon Fireside.
Year: 1873

The PARsoN's WIG.-A worthy Parson, had


as worried parsons uften do because bald-head-
ed, thought it DO harm to assist nature in her
tonsoral operations, procured a wig. His old
fashioned congregation was greatly exercised
thereby. Some thought it very worldly for a
parsou to wear a wig at all, while some thought
the shape "horrid." Others thought the hair
should be shorter in front, some at the sides
and some behind. Finally, the good pastor in
vited the brethren aud sisters to meet him at
the parsonage. When they were assembled he
handed his wig to them to be trimmed accord
ing to their taste. One clipped it here, another
in a different place. until the poor wig looked


like anything but head of hair When hand


ed back to the parson he examined it carefully
and then gravely said Brethren and sisters
we may safely worship this for it is the like
ness of nothing IN the heavens above, on the
earth beneath, or the waters under the earth. ="
Year: 1873

TEMPERANCE IN CoNGREss-A GRATIFYING
STATEMENT.-A Washington correspondent of
the Chicago Evening Journal writes Time was
when, perhaps, to have been Congress
was to have been drunkard. But those were
days when forensic eloquence was introduced
and supplemented by the whisky glass upon
the members desk, and when Puritan preach
ers braced themselves to proclaim the "damna-
ton of hell" by the substantial inspiration of
whisky toddy.


Now the only approach to public use of
stimulants in Congress is the silent urn of tea
in the House lobby and the two modest cups of
Maccaboy snuff which grace either end of the
speakers table. The change in public exhibi
tions of intemperance among our leading men
is not less marked than is this difference in the
character of the recognition given to stimu-
lants by Congress. 1t is not so many years
since it would require the fingers on more hands
than one to point out the drunkards in Congress.


At nearly the same time there were three
confirmed inebriates holding seats in the United
States Senate, and, although there are many
public men who look upon "the wine when it
is red," and white, and golden yellow, do not
know of man in either House ofCongress who
can be called drunkard, do not know OF a
man holding position of any considerable
prominence in the Government service who is
addicted to incorporate habits.
Year: 1873

re- A Connecticut bridegroom created quite
a sensation at his nuptals recently, by appear
ing in pair of knee breeches belonging to his
grandfather, and which, owing to the brieiness
of the modern sock, left several inches of bare
veal exposed.
Year: 1873

MS-A man recently broke off marriage be-
cause the lady did not possess good converse
tional powers. friend told him he should
have married her, and then refuse her a new
bonnet, 10 have developed her power of talk.
Year: 1873

Na.Suspended animation isn't always good
thing to indulge in. A man out in Ohio bad
little of it and overheard his wife engage herself
to another chap, thinking he was dead 1t is an
awful thing to be as mad as he was without the
power to move.
Year: 1873

We wish some genius would invent
a cheap, economical and effective fur


mace. We believe 1t can be done, and
we think the people would enrich the
man who offered the furnace for sale.
At present we are spending vast sums
of money in this country yearly for
fuel that is wasted in our awkward
heating contrivances.


The amount OF heat that disappears
up the chimneys without doing any
good to the people who pay for the
coal and wood that furnish the heat il
enormous. There must be some way
TO save this heat, and it ia no credit 10
our people that SO much money is
wasted in trying 10 keep warm. Near
ly every stove store in the country ha.
a back yard or store room filled with


rusty stoyes and rejected furnaces tina,
have been tried aud found wanting
and If all the stoves and furnaces that
are eating their way through coal bin;
and wood piles and their owners pock.
cts, without rendering any fair return:
in caloric, were to fall into line and
march through the streets. people
would be amused and amazed at the
long array OF cast iron stupidity and
uglincss.


We call for reform in this matter,
| so that our public schools need not be


closed, our pockets emptied, and
American homes rendered cherries
on account of the cold.
Year: 1873

else. Folks thinks it's dreadful strange
he should put one dollar bill in with
the other things"


Mrs. Partlet felt her checks flush
scarlet; she glanced up TO where the
Squire was checking off a list of items
in the bill he was making out against
s0me client. But he never looked
around. and Mrs, buckingham went on
with her never ceasing flow of chit
chat, and SO the color died on her
cheek. After all, the money had been
her own to give. and the old oil-cloth
in front of the dining room stove had
answered very well.


She met Luke Ruddilove that AFTER
noon for the first time since his return
to Sequosseset-Luke himself, and yet
not himself,--ihc demon of intemper-
ance crushed out of his nature, and
its better, nobler elements triumphing
at last. He looked her brightly in the
face, as he held out his hand.


"Mary."


"I'm glad to see you back here again
Luke she said tremulously.


"And well you may be-" he replied.
"Do you remember the night you gave
me the dollar bill, and begged me not
to go to the tavernf"


"Yes."


"That night was the pivot on which
my whole destiny turned. You were
kind to me when every one spoke
coldly; you trusted me when all other
faces were averted. l vowed VOW
to prove worthy of your confidence
and I have kept it. l did not spend
the money! treasured It up-and
heaven has added nightly to my little
store. l put the dollar bill under the
cornerstone of my new house, for the
house has risen from it, and it alone.
won't offer to pay you back, for I'm
afraid, he added smilingly, ''the luck
would 60 from me with it }; but I'll tell
you what I will do Mary; l will give
money and words of trust to some
other poor wretch, as you gave to me-"


And Squire Partlet never knew
what his wife did with the dollar bill
he gave her to buy new piece of oil
cloth.
Year: 1873

A LONELY BuRIAL.--Last night be
tween ten and eleven o'clock, q strange
and lonely burial took place. The cof-
Tin contained the remains of Mrs Dell
plaine and her child--victims Of the
small pox-was placed on hand sled
and taken by two men to lonely bur.
ial in Woodland cemetery. Facing


the fierce January gale, and lighted
only by the stars of Heaven, they car
ried their burden of perished human
ity to its last resting place. No mourn
ersto follow the loved ones, no priest
to say over them the Offices of the dead
no throng of sorrowful, friends--only
the workmen who had volunteered TO
perform the lonely task-this was the
cortege, and the coffin was lowered to


Its place without prayer or hymn. Not
however, rudely or heartlessly, but the
imperious demands of the living re-
quired this seeming neglect Of the
dead. After the sections sad task was
done, they went to the pest house
which had been previously prepared
and changed their garments before re.
turning to their homes.


Lightly as we may, and too frequent.
ly do, in this modern day, speak of the
time when we must lie down 10 sleep
the sleep that knows no waking, there
Is in every heart fond hope that with
death may not como the forgetfulness


Of friends, nor the neglect to pay prop


or regard to our burial. How terribly
sad then, mast the scene oflast night


have been 10 the family from whose
presence the victims of this fearful dis
! ease were taken to such sepultnre
God pity them in their mournful be-


reavement aud its mournful ending


Des Motaes Reg.
Year: 1873

A correspondent of tho Chicago
.yoaracl, writing from N. Y. City, has
the following to say of the jury in the
case of the great thief, VIM. M.
Tweed, now on trial In that city:


Seven OF the twelve jurymen sitting
on the Tweed trial are reported to be
iiouor-dealers and stable keepers,
With,one exception they are all far from
prepossessing. They are jury which
excites unfavorable comment from
every quarter. The report around the
court room is that seven Of them have
already been secured by Tweed. How
ever this may be (and / doubt whether
there is any real foundation for the
story, though Tweed would doubtless
be glad to give them twenty, or twice
twenty, thousand dollars apiece) every
one of them who dares to vote "not
guilty" after such damning revelations
and testimony as are coming to light
will consign himself to everlast-
ing infamy. The Judge viii nm
doubtediy give o most ovcrwhelm-
ing charge against the prisoner.
Then let us sec how many of these
men dare to vote not guilty. New
York will be as uncomfortable for
them as jamestown now is for the
traitor Winans who sold out to Tweed
at albany two years ago. Not an hour
passes that not enough evidence is not
elected to convict Tweed ten times
over. 1t is noteworthy that, notwith-
standing the treachery Of many of his
friends and his abandonment by many
others, Tweed has not SO far "squealed''
upon single person. He has not d.
vnlged a word which would convict
Others. To use the highwayman's
vernacular, he has not "hoIlered' for
once. Amid the perfect hurricane oil
abuse that is showered upon him, he
has never for once uttered or written
q word which would implicate others
in his rascalities, either here or al
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