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Year: 1875

yvne sancArd OF that b60kP That book Is far above
the top OF the Alps is TO the traveller In the
valley; he has begun the journey, he has made lew
miles in the upward path but what does he know OF
the great stretches that shall lift themselves before
his wondering vision when he reaches the summit
believe before this world Is burnt up


SCROLL,
there will stand upon this green planet Of ours


IDEAL RACE
far progressed that they may be able to say We
say concerning some old out custom, 'We under
stand II fully have appropriated II in our lives and
ready for TRANSPORTATION, but so far as you and
concerned there danger; We stand in the al
tltude " upward longing.
Year: 1875

ON OUR DUTY TO THE CHURCH.


About hundred persons assembled in the Stanton
street Baptist church yesterday morning The sparse
attendance was quite apparent as the seats in the
church were not onetenth occupied The sermon
preached by the Rev. William Hayne Leave, pas
tor of the church, young gentleman Of fine personal
appearance and considerable grace of delivery After
reading the ninth chapter of the First Epste of St.
Paul TO the Corinthians, the congregation Joined in
singing parts Of two hymns, after which the Rev. Mr.
Leavell began his He prefaced his discourse
with graphic description OF battle, with all its
attendant horrors The battle he symbolzed a con-
test between sin and Satan ON the one side
and Christ and religion the other To
whom should the honor of victory beongH That
depended upon the speaker and his hearers On
the of great struggle should frsake sacred
Captain because difficulties and dangers in the
way The reverend gentleman then branched of into


lengthy discussion to the necessity which existed
for generosity and muni1cence the part OF Chris
tans in support Of their Church. In fact nearly the
entire sermon was devoted to q consideration of
this topic At time, he said in the history of the
Baptist Church 1t was threatened with dissolution and
death There danger Of its passing into the hands
OF strangers, unacquanted with old landmarks Noble
men then came TO the front and insisted that long
as they had tabernacle church the faith should
die. Were there not noble men who would now come
TO the front and say, that as long they had dollar
the nag OF the old stanton Street church
should be furled God required
all who had brains heart money to devote each to
the of evangelizaton to assist the proclamation
of the religion of Christ Dean Swift invited
to deliver sermon in his native country. The church
was crowded, and he gave out his text as folows-He
that gveth to the poor lendeth to the Lordn After
speaking those words he paused for while and again
repeated them with the addition-f you satisfied
with the security down with the dust" The result of
this appeal was an immense amount subscribed that
day to the Of religion


Other anecdotes related by the reverend gentle
man in connection with this subject of parsmony and
tight hstedness among Christians and he concluded his
sermon with strong appeal to his hearers for
ward and contribute literally to the support Of their
church
Year: 1875

among that great majority who were
walking TO perdton through their own folly and neg
lect He said those who were not OF the elect few
who called and chosen could be divided into two
classes First there those who had been invited
by God who had been showered with His grace, and TO
whom He had given light TO guide them from the wrong
paths, but who TO crafty an evil passion, 70 serve
their sefnterests in some way have turned deai ear
TO the voice OF God and wuly shutting their eyes 10
the light of His TRUTH deliberately took the path that
surely sooner or later, led to


PERDITION,


who consoed themselves with the belief, ms they went
their ways from day TO day, that a time would come
when they would turn back to the right road; who
said TO themselves that when death would draw near
they would repent of their folly and be reconced to
their offended Maker. What insult TO Gods mercy
conduct like this And how often did 1t happen
that before those guilty OF 1t least expected His coming
and while in the very midst Of their SINS the King
came, and, finding them with no wedding garment on
that is their souls blackened by them into the
outer darkness forever or this class too were those
who they had started out the wrong path, had
not the courage TO struggle manuly against their evil
inclinatons, and who sacrificed their eternity finally by
clingng to their worldly interest, hoping to them
selves to morrow but cut off before the morrow
even came. The second class were those who came
into the church with the crowd, but forgot to put on
wedding garment-the garment of purity, OF sanctfy
ing grace who neglected. If they had snned, to have
their sins washed away These two classes would, he
said, be probably subjected TO greater torments than
those who went astray and died in their SINS but who
had not had as much light and grace to guide them.
Year: 1875

SAN FRANcisCo, April pa dispatch
jnst received from Santa Barbara says the
schooner sent out to the assistance Of the
supposed burning steamer reports that
man Of war passed yesterday firing guns
In practice. No other information tend
ing to confirm the report Of the disaster.
Year: 1875

he sank. It was at length discovered
through the clear water and by means of the
boats anchor hauled on board with little
ceremony, Of course lifeless.


The brig was condemned and the value
of the prize was much augmented by the
circumstances of her crew--to iugratiate
themselves with their ptors--botraying the
hiding place Of the slave cargo. These were
speedily reshippod in the very vessel in
whichthey had been so roughly slowed, but
this time with little more regard to hui
mnniiN
Year: 1875

great "bear' raid on Lake Shore. which
resulted in his finding himself the posses
sor OF some 0O0O shares Of that stock.
and Of something like so 900, 600 profit


The total amount Of NanderbiIt's for
tune ut the present time can hardly be es-
timated, but it is said to exceed $780,
600 600 The use he makes OF this vast
capital is known only to himself, for it is
certainly not expended in luxurious living.
in the promotion OF art, or for benevolent
purposes. There was a time when Van
derbiit could think OF. care for. or COM
prehend nothing except money matters;
but as he grew rich the horizon Of his
tastes enlarged little. and he now pur-
ports to have great tondness for music
and for horses. His love Of fast tr0ttels
is known to all New York, and the old
man can be daily seen driving up The Fifth
avenue. From the appearance Of his turn
out, however, it is evident that he does
not care for comfort in the carriage or for
beauty Of form in the horses He may be
paying high prices for his trotters, but |
have not yet seen him driving a stylish
horse.


His taste for music may also bn genuine,
but it is still less suggestive Of a true anna
tenr lie is not Il musician himself, nor
does he do anything to promote the cult
walton OF musical taste i'll the country
His love for it seems to be Of the ineNpe
sive kind, which does not 90 beyond visit
ing Glmore's Garden OF I'm evening and
making it a standing rule OF his house that
there should be singing and music in the
family


OF late years the home lii" Of the old
Commodore has assumed lnnch softer
character than it possessed while he was
engaged in active business Ills voice is
no longer SO harsh, his language 50 rude,
nor his orders 50 peromptory. His son,
his grandson, and his innumcrabe sons
ln-law, having become men of mdepeli-
dent means, can no longer I've buiiled as
they used to be; and the presence OF a
young wife adds another refining element
to daily life within the unmctcniious
house in Washington place.
Year: 1875

A Kansas City man has written three
affecting letters announcing his suicide,
and is waiting for his father to send on
some money for funeral expenses. which
will enable him to begin life anew.
Year: 1875

St. Louis Republican,


NEW ORLEANS, May 1.-THE arrival
of Mr.. Eads this morning was made the
occasion Of almost an ovation, and Oc-
casiOned feeling OF much relief on the
part Of hundreds of citizens, as he is
lOOkeJ. 20 cow to relieve by his jettiCs
the great barrier to the commerce Ofthls
city AID the Mississippi valley, and is
expuetsd % furnish employment to
Thousand or two OF labOrers, the families
of many OF whom are already suffering
for the necessarles of life. During the
day some seventy persons called upon
MIR. Eads at the st. Charles hotel, some
to inquire as to his plans, but the major
ity to seek positions, and tonight he
was waited upon by committees
from the cotton exchange, ship agents
association, board of trade, and
chamber Of commerce, the latter attend
ing in a body, headed by its president,
Cyrus w. Bussey, hundred leading
business men, as well as the mayor and
council. A welcome address was made
by President Bussey, who rendered to
Colonel Esds the hospiialities Of the city,
which was replied to briefly by Colonel
Eads, who stated that it was his inten-
ton to have the channel Of the mouth
Vi ILlS IINcl OCCpChCN oO Vh1G AZ wiz 0u-
NIT the passage of the largest vessels In
q little over year, and expressed his
firm conviction that the work could be
pushed forward with such Iapidity that
Che desired relief in the shape Of labor
would soon be afforded. He also re-
minded the committee and gentlemen
present that he did not come here to
talk, but to work, and must, therefore
decline the banquet, and that lionized
him in the estimation Of those present.
To show the faith Of the city govern
ment in his ability to complete the work
is appended a resolution adopted this
evening by the city council, as follows:


ReSOlUed, That the city council eX-
tend to Captain James B. Eads cor
dial and hearty welcome as one whose
achievements in the world Of science
have drawn the applause Of the whole
country.


Resolved, That the council will act
lively cooperate and aid to the fullest
extent of its power the prosecution OF
the grand enterprise in which he is
about to engage and which is destined
to emancipate bali of the continent
from the barriers to its progress and
trade, and to open to the commerce OF
the world the great Mississippi valley.


Tomorrow Mr.. Eads will make some
preliminary arrangements, and on
Thursday will go by steamer down to
the passes and make thorough exami-
nation, after which he will return and
perhaps remain here several weeks.
Year: 1875

THE picnic to-day, in aid Of the fund
Tor a Confederate monument, ought to
be the affair Of the season. Every lady
and gentleman in the city should make
il point 10 be present al some hour Of
the day or night, and contribute Of their
presence and purse TO make it a success.
We sre beginning to be ashamed Of our
city for its hitherto neglect in this di-
rection. Other cities, with not half our
population, our wealth or trade, have
left Us behind, and can point to elegant
works Of art st once typical Of our strug-
gle and memOrisms OF the soldiers who
died for Us. Only the other night we
refused to second the noble effort Of DR..


Lord 10 perpetuste the memory Of the
Teunessesus who died at the siege Of
Vicksburg; let it not also be said that
we refuse 90 assist the gentlemen having
in charge the conduct Of the picnic OF
to-dsy, sud go sligmstlse ourselves as
utterly unworthy OF the patriotism it is
designed to build monument to per-
Year: 1875

CHICAGO, May l3.-Judge Dillon, OF


the United States court, rendered yes


terday at DesMOines.a an important Opin-


ion affirming the validity of the Iowa


railroad traffic act of March %, 1875, and


its application to the Burlington road,


now operated by the Chicago, Burling-


ton and Quincy road. The decision rests
upon two grounds, that the State never


made any grant to the company in its
charter OF the exclusive right to fix its
own tolls, and if it did the right was


surrendered by the company to the
State when it accepted the land grant in
July 1856, agreeing that the State


might thereafter enact such rules and
regulations as it saw fit, and not
inconsistent with the act and
the act of congress max
ing the grant. Judge Dillon then
discussed the general subject, and among
other points stated that the right OF
public control over the highway results
from the power and duty of providing
and preserving them. In its public
character a railroad is a highway or
means more rapid communication, and
its public character is not divested from
the fact that the ownership is private
over the rights OF shareholders. So far as
these are private property the States have
control, but the same. control as over
private property the legislature has not
conferred upon railways in this State
the exclusive power to fix their own
charges. The railroads are subject to eX-
erCises of the police regulations Of the
State. In speaking of the acceptance
by the company of the legislation Of
1857, the court holds that the Legislature
meant thereby to put at rest any ques-
ton that might then exist as to the
Of the corporation, accept
ing the grant to the Legislative power Of
the State so far as consistently with the
Of their franchise, the public
good might from time to time require.
The court denied the cOmpapy's appli-
cation for an injunction and dismissed
the bill, and thereupon allowed an APP
peal to the supreme court Of the United
States.
Year: 1875

How many suffer torture day after day,
making life burden and robbing existence Of
all pleasure, owing to the secret suffering from
Piles. Yet relief is ready to the hand OF almost
any one who will use systematically the Teme-
dy that has permanently cured thousands.
No drastic, violent purge, but gentle assist
n n
Year: 1875

He looked like Prince, or retired
Major General, as he stepped out of
the Bazaar, corner of Main and Re-
quena streets, opposite the U. S. Ho-
tel, with Il new black beaver suit,
which he had just paid SIS for, and as
he walked down Main street the eye
of envy was on him, and numerous
were the inquiries of where he had
that splendid fitting suit made; and
astonishment was depicted on every
countenance as he answered that it
came from the Bazaar, and he had
only paid SIS for it. There are a few
more left, so hurry up and get one be-
fore they are all gone. decll-lm
Year: 1875

Sonora (Cal.) iad,J,edent: A Califor-
mia lion, which has long been terror to
the solitary African of Indian Bar, was
killed by a woman known as "Slim
Josie" under the following circumstance;
Josie came to the county last spriEg,
and owns a small ranch, occupied by her,
a COW and calf, pair of pigs and large
dog, The dog and calfare now no more,
and their taking of led to the killing of
the lion. Two weeks ago, Josie's dog
Bully went out on hunt and returned
no more. Josie, who is strong minded,
and fears not the demon man, went out
and secured the woods for three DAYS.
On the evening Of the third day, she
found poor Bully cold and stiff, and
clssped in the embrace of death. lie
had been fearfully mangled in the en-.
counter. in which he had come off second
best. Josie returned home, and all went
we'll until few nights afterwards, when
she was aroused by the bleating of her
calf She arose. took her trusty rifle and
sailed out to the pen. On her arrival at
the pen she paused, and in the bright
moonlight she plainly perceived a large
lion tearing and eating her calf The
rife was promptly leyeled, and the lion
sprang into the air and dropped dead
with bullet in his brain. As soon as
the African heard of the death of his
enemy, he went and popped the question
to Josie, who answered by hooting him
of the ranch. She now reigns supreme


TBE woman is yet 10 he discovered,
when her husband is pouring expletiyes
into the bosom OF bis clean shirt. who will
not solemnly swear that the garment bad
every button ON II when il was put
away,
Year: 1875

DISPATCHES indicate that the naval
activity is subsiding, but there Is no
longer any doubt as To its purpo-e The
Cuban question is not wholly cleared up
yet. The president is to deliver special
message upon il, and tits understood tina
he will offer some positive recommends
ti0ns.
Year: 1875

ton felt by honorable soldiers can
easily be imagined. The present
system places the question of war
or peace in our remote Territories
absolutely under the control Of lr-
responsible civil agents, while the
army officers, who must fight the
battles, are powerless to avert the
unnecessary evil. However dis
tasteful the duties Of Indian agents
may be, the officers Of the army
would gladly perform them, as the
practical remedy for the existing
evil. The proposed change could
not but result in a great saving of
expense to the country"
Year: 1875

tionis properly understood and that
slight tinge Of local Jealousy remov-
ed by the fact Of our growing pros.
perity, in which to an extent all
other localities are interested, the
very evident fact that. We. are onti-
tied to a more ample representation
would be readily and practically
acknowledged. We invite the at
tention Of our worthy Representa-
tive to this matter, trusting that it
will receive from him the eonsidera-
ton it certainly merits
Year: 1875

Among the bills presented at the
opening Of Congress we notice one
by Steele, Of Wyoming, providing
for the election of the Governor
and Territorial officers by the peo
pie. While we are in no wise anx-
ious TO advocate any measure that
would entail additional expense to
the present scattered population Of
this Territory, we are nevertheless
in favor Of such a law. The fact of
an additional election expense be-
ing added thereby would be offset
ted by the advantages which GER
tainly would follow were our Ter
ritorial officials more deeply inter
ested in the future welfare of the
country, as would naturally be the
case were these officials elected by
and from among the people, W hlle
we are at present to a very great
extent favored by an energetic and
friendly set Of officials, under the
rule which now regulates the ap-
pointment Of the officers of the
Territory the case may at any time
be reversed. AS in the States, SO
is it necessary in the Territories
that in particular the Governor
and his successor IN office, in case
Of a sudden vacancy, should be
thoroughly yidentifed with the hetrade,
or commerce Of the country over
which he assumes such important
jurisdiction. We might go farther
even and insist that this status is
more requisite in the Territories
than in the States.
Year: 1875

Ifyou want fine, light buggy. light
family carriage, spring wagon, or neat
substantial family buggy, on cash or
der tooenty per cent loloer than the same
work was ever sold on this market,
give me call. Being veteran in the
business know how to get up work
to suit the country, and will warrant
it in every respect equal to the best
home made work. Give NE call and
try me.


Respectfully,
feb 20 6 mo. K. S. BRINGHURsT.
Year: 1875

been granted, and the service will
begin on the first Of next July
The result is one which will afford
ground for congratulation to all of
our people. Bristol needed and
desired more frequent and direct
communication with Scott and
Lee.
Year: 1875

The Madison Journal is our author
ity for the statement that William
Frazier was cleaning tho dust from
under a saw "when his arm came in
contact with the saw and terribly
mangled it," Tackling a circular saw
is not such perilous work after all.
Year: 1875

Leaves tor bedding may be gathered
after the ground freezes, if it is not covered
by snow, but the sooner they are collected
now, the better. Ia some places, large
quantities NAV be obtained, and they are
worth as much By the ton as the best straw,
for bedding. besides yard looks better
cleaned up in the fall than if covered bv
leaves which are blown about by every
wind. Some writers recommend going to
the woods and raking up the leaves and re-
moving them every fall. This may be wise.
If the growth of wood is of no account. but
wnere wood j. one of the most valuable
products of the farm, we should about as
soon think of letting fire run through it
annually, as to carry of the leaves. They
keep the ground moist, aud prevent the
growth OF grasses, which would soon make
a sward over the whole surface, much to
the i jury of the trees. SO we advise to
gather all the leaves which. ic left to blow
about. wouid be Il nuisance, bar 1T the
thrifty youu; wood lots alone.-.N. L
Farmer.
Year: 1875

Fowls relish Indian corn the best of
any grain. but will not lay well when fed
exclusively upon It, There is not enough
albuminous matter in the grain TO form the
eggs, and supplementary ration Of fresh
meat, bran. wheat, or cotton seed meal j.
required to make them lay.
Year: 1875

HE BRoAD-S7REET CAsE.-Tbe attitude o


tniS case is this: The Supreme Court of Ap


peals mas decided that the ordinances of tht
CITY torbtdding the use Of steam.locomotive.
on Broad street are valid, but that decision
is not final and conclusive until the end o


tue term of the court during which 1t was
rendered. The court will not adjourn until
tomorrow or the day after. But as the
question involved in the case is right which
the railroad company affirms and believes is
projected by the Federal Constitution. ara
appeal lies TO the Supreme Court of the
United States, which appeal has been granted,
and operates 10 supersede or suspend the
Judgment of the Court Of Appeals Of Virginia.


The case thus pending was prosecution
against the railroad company for violation
Of the city ordinances, and its pendency
does not relieve the railroad company from


farther prosecution. To prevent such a re-
suit the company obtained from the City
Council suspension of the ordinance for a
limited time, but the Council refused fur
ther suspension, and thereupon the railroad
company obtained an injunction from the
Judge Of the Chancery Court Of Richmond
against further prosecution until the final
decision BY the Court of Appeals. That in
junction the city attorney expects will be
dissolved as matter of course upon The
adjournment of the Court of Appeals, but
until that time Judge Fitzhugh cannot jul
dicially know of the decision Of the supe.
rior tribunal. But the company may, if it
thinks proper, apply for a new injunction, to
remain in force until the case shall be finally
determined by the Supreme Court of the
United States &. "a
Year: 1875

City LlcEssE.TAx.-To day and to.mor
row will be the last days under the ordl'
nance for the payment of city license-taS
prior to the penalty of not less than one ano
not more than five dollars for each day of de-
fault. 1t will be we'll for those having to
take out license not to incur the unpleasant
duty of answering to the Police Justice for
a failure to settle.
Year: 1875

WE are sorry to have published for truth canard with reference to the discovery of rich gold lead in the Peacock mountains If parties will not write tho truth we much prefer that they would not write at all. So been published that we had determined to be very guarded, and felt quite sure of the reality of what our Cerbat correspondent wrote or it should not have found place in our columns. Why be should have written as he did is unaccountable, as there was cer- tainly "nothing in it."
Year: 1875

TIE following were few of the maxims of that king of printers Benjamin Franklin {: Trade is the mother of money beforehanded with your business; spend and be free, but make no waste prayer and provender hinder no journey credit is like looking-glass, cas- fly broken; he who looks not before, finds himself behind keep thy office and thy of flee will keep thee they can never thrive who spend their time in beer-houses, and in gaming houses; God helps those who help themselves.
Year: 1875

THE editor of the Citizen pleads innocence of crime and doesn't want to be hung to maintain his theory thus, practically giving up the fight. If one's faith is fit to live by he ought to be willing to die to maintain it. We are sorry to see him weaken when put to the test.