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Year: 1873

The Memphis Presbyterian tells the
following story: Travelling in his buggy
alone, not long ago, in going to one Of
bis appointments, one Of our good broth-
rem in the Presbytery Of Memphis over
took a tramp with his carpet-bag in his
hand The roads were muddy, AID he
was just at the time about entering u
miry bottom. With the poliieness for
which he is noted he asked the pedestrian
Can entire stranger) if he would not like
q seat In the buggy, unAl at least, they
had crossed the mud and mire. The in
vtation was readily accepted, and the
conversation was for time free and easy
about things ordinary aud general. Pres
emily, however, the good brother, with a
view TO make the conversation profitable,
asked the stranger if he was ready to die.
Not knowing the character of the person
who invited him to a seat with him, and
misapprehending his meaning, and sus-
pecting foul play, he waited not to reply,
but sprang from the buggy Immediately,
and ran for life through slush and water.
The clerical brother, wishing to assure
the stranger that he meant no harm, call
ed to him at the top Of his voice to stop,
But this only FASTENED bis speed, and
like a scared hare he ran beyend hearing
aud sight. In his hasty flight be left his
carpet-bag which our brother has now in
his possession, being the richer for his
faithfulness by the addition of a coarse
shirt, a pair of threadbare trousers, and
little 'backer.'
Year: 1873

It is one of the severest tests of
friendship is to tell your friend of his
faults. II you are angry with man, or
hate him, it is not hard to go to him and
stab him with words; but to love q man
that you cannot bear to see the stain of
sin upon him, and to speak painful
truths through loving works-that is
friendship. But few have such friends.
Enemies usually teach us what they are
at the point of the sword. Faithful
are the wounds of friend, but the
kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Year: 1873

FmE-Wednesday evening about G
O'Clock, the University bell rang fire.
alarm which was promptly responded to.
The fire proved to be in the University
boarding house, and was promptly ex-
tinguished without doing much damage.
One of the boys boarding there, had
piled quantity of light wood under his
stove and had then built fire in the
stove and went off and left it. The wood
soon caught fire and communicated to
the floor. through which a large hole
was burned, which was about the ex-
tent of the damage.
Year: 1873

Bere is groundwork for 6rst-class
novel: A blind man was crossing Broad
way, New York, when he was on the
point of being run over by reckless
hanson cab-driver, and, at the risk of
her.own life, beautiful young lady ran
to his rescue and piloted the old man TO
the pavement in safety. A rich bachel-
or saw the transaction and straightway
sought her out; was introduced, courted,
proposed. was accepted and married the
heroine without loss of time. The eff
feet of this is said to be wonderful.
Hopeful young ladies can be seen stand
ing in the vicinity of street crossings
with one eye searching for blind men


and the other on the lookout for q lich
bachelor, for it would be an awful bore
if they should tackle the old man and
have the bachelor nowhere around.
Year: 1873

TEACH THE GIRLS TO WoEK.-Farmers'
little daughters can be taught many
valuable duties at the early age of seven
or eight. They can be taught to knit
their own stockings and mittens, sew
patchwork, and even spin. At the age
of nile or eleven let them have quilt
ing, and invite the little girls of the
neighborhood to help them quilt. This
will induce them to be smart and perse-
vering. Likewise have them practice in
cooking, that every mother knows this
is the most essential part of house-keep-
ing. We must not think because they
do not go about it as handily as we do,
or scatter little flour, they must wait
until they are sixteen. Just 60 into the
pantry and tell them how to proceed to
make biscuit and pies, then leave them
to cook and use their own judgment, as
they will have more confidence when left
alone. Then praise and encourage them
if they succeed. Never speak discour-
aginly of their efforts if they do not. 1t
is very satisfactory to know that our
daughters will accomplish their do
nestle duties with economy, cheerful
ness and alacrlty. The neglect Of early
training IN the above mentioned duties,
perhaps, may be the reason why 80
many Misses are not skilled in these
duties, and therefore do not succeed when
called to take charge of home of their
own. am acquainted with couple Of
daughters, who, when at the age of 13,
conld cook, spin and weave, and make
butter. They drew the first premium
on Misses butter at the county fair
Maine Farmer
Year: 1873

ELIHU BURRlTT, the Learned blacksmith, y
has turned hereto, aud put forth discourse
on what he laments as the "Want of the dis
placed element 10 our Republic" from which
we copy the following:


1T may seem disloyal to our Republican in
Stiutious to say it, but when it is said, let the
candid reader see if he can disprove it; what
this country most needs at the present juucture
is the element that has been displaced by the
political ostracism of the South. do not say
that we need Southern aristocracy, but we
need one which shall resemble and exercise
some of its best characteristics, and such we
need imperatively, North and South, East and
West. We need class with as fine an esprit
de corps, with as high sense of honor OF per-
soual aud family dignity. as England ever pro
duced or the South claimed to possess We
want such men as the Jeffersons, Madlsons,
Lowndes Pickueys, Calhouus, Clays and Ben
tons, and other statesmen whom the South has
contributed to the structure and glory OF the
nation, whether they come from one side OF
Mason and Dixou's line or the other We want
men who shall walk throug the lobblcs OF Con
gress and wear the flower of blamcless
thought, though each hail and every step we're
beset with the gift-bcaring Greeks OF corrupt
ing rings seeking to place their gold where 1t
would do the most good" You may call such
q class an aristocracy, or by any opproDrlous
name; but it is class we most need 10 every
section of the Union, to stand as a bulwark
against the overflow of shoddy, which threat.
ems to drown the political probity and purity OF
our national life and character.
Year: 1873

DO you ask Ine the place Of the Valley,


Ye hearts that are narrowed by care :
1t lieth afar between mountains.


And God and His Angels are there
And one is the dark mount of Sorrow,


And one the bright mountain of Prayer.
Year: 1873

lThe following lines were penned by Faith
Ryan, the author of many choice gems, who
often called THE Poet Priest Soldier" of ii
South.


/ walk down the Valley of Silence.


Down the dim, vOiceless valley-alone !
And hear not the fall of q footstep


Around me--save Gods and my own
And the hush of my heart is as holy


AS hoyers where Angels have flown.
Long ago was weary of voices


Whose music my heart could not win
Long ago L was weary of noises


That frerted my soul with their din
Long ago was weary of places


Where met but the Human and Sin.
l walked thro' the world with the worldly;


l craved what the world never gave;
And I said I'm the world, each Ideal,


That shines like a star on life's wave,
Is toned on the shores of the Real,


And sleeps like dream in u grave
And still did pine fer the Perfect


And still found the False with the True
| sought mid the Human for Heaven,


But caught mere glimpse of its blue;
And | vert when the clouds of the Mortal


Yelled even that glimpse from my view.
And l toiled on, heart-tired of the Human


And moaned mid the mazes of men;
Till knelt long ago at an altar


And heard Voice call me since then
walk down The Valley of Silence


That lies far beyond mortal ken.
Do you ask what | found in the valley?


lis my trysting-place with the divine
And fell at the feet of the Holy,


And about me q voice said ''Be mine !"
And then rose from the depths of my spirit


An echo My heart shall be thine"
Do ycu ask how live in the Valley?


weep, and dream, and pray;
But my tears are as sweet as the dew-drops
That fall ON the roses in May
And my prayer, like perfume from censer.


Ascendeth to God. night and day.
In the hush of the Valley of Silence


l dream all the songs that I sing
And the music floats down the dim valley,
Till each finds Il word for wing,
That to men, like the doves of the Deluge
The message of Peace they may bring.
But far on the deep there are pillows


That never shall break on the beach
And have heard songs in the silence


That never shall float into speech;
And I have had dreams in the Valley


Too lofty for language to reach.
And have seen thoughts in the Valley
All, me how my spirit was stirred
And they wear holy wells on their faces
Their footsteps can scarcely be heard;
They pass through tho Valley like Virgins
Too pure for the touch IF word.
Do you ask me the place of the Valley


Ye hearts that are narrowed by care
It lieth afar between mountains,


And God and His Angels are there
And one is the dark mount of Sorrow,


And one the bright mountain of Prayer.
Year: 1873

A TRAGEDY INDEED.-One of the
most heartrending stories of the year
says the Lacrosse (Wis.) Democrat,
comes from Fond du Lac. A young
lady was passing through piece Of
ground a adjoining g a farm house
with her lover when the girl was at
tackled by savage dog. Before her
l 'scorr could protect her the dog had seiz-
ed her by the breast and torn the
breast from her body. When the
young man saw the dog shaking a
portion of the body of his intended he
tainted away. The young lady how
ever. did not faint. She was so NOR
titled that she seized a fence rail aud
she went for that dog, and she pound
ed him until he laid still. When her
lover recovered, the young woman
was trying to hide one of the wire
screens that people put over plates to
keep the flies off. It seems that the
dog didn't draw blood, owing to the
fashions at Fond du Lac, which is
needless to describe. However, there
is great excitement at Fond du Lac
and the young man has broken off his
engagement and has bought that dog
what there is left of him and he is
going to Set him again.
Year: 1873

ly from thu superior wealth of


London itself, for great rs it is, it


is not i tithe Of the money dealt


in every day in Lombard street.


1t rests upon the fact that people


Of all countries trust implicitly


their surplus money to the keep.


ing of London banks and bankers,
and in turn 90 to them just as
implicitly for money when they


want it, knowing that. no matter


with whom they deal, after all and
back Of all, there is the Bank Of
England, which takes care Of the
money-market and prevents any
possibility Of such combinations
as we are constantly hearing of in
New York. BY raising and low
ering the rate of interest, and by
doing it frequently and always
keeping it adjusted to the actnaI
needs Of the money market it is
in q state of constant wholesome
activity, and it is not, like Wall
street, as we have too much reason
to know to our cost, made the
football of desperate spectators.
The account given by Mr.. Bagc-
hot Of the relations of the great
elements Of the money market
the Bank Of Of England, the joint
stock banks, private bankers, and
bill discounters, shows that We have
all these except the Bank Of Eng
land. 1t is like having all the
parts ola steam engine and set
ting it to work to find that there
is no governor, and, with about
the same result, want of control,
producing a waste of fuel, an ine-
quality in the amount Of power,
and just such q want Of confidence
rs we see in our money market,
as compared to the safe and
steady movement ofbusiness in
Lombard street.
Year: 1873

SLEEP As A MEDIc1NE.-Thc cry
for rest has always been louder
than the cry for food. Not that
it is more important, but it is Of
ten harder to obtain. The best rest
comes from sound sleep. Of two
men Or two women, otherwise
equal, the one who sleeps the
best will be the most moral,
healthy and efficient. Sleep will
do much to cure irritability Of
temper, peevishness, uneasiness.
1t will restore to vigor an over.
worked brain. It will build up and
make strong a weary body. It
will cure a headache. 1t will cure
the heartache. It will cure q
broken spirit. 1t will cure sor-
row. Indeed we might make q
long list Of nervous and other ma
ladies that sleep will cure. The
cure Of slceplessness requires a
clean, good bed, sufficient exercise
to produce WEAKNESS, pleasant oe-
cupatlon, good air, and not too
warm room, clear stomach, q
clear conscience and avoidance of
stimulants and narcotics. For
t h ose who are overworked,
haggard, nervous, who pass sleep
less nights, we commend the adop-
ton of such habits as shall secure
sleep IT b W S e, life will be
short, and what there is of it sad
ly imperfect.
Year: 1873

OF existing practical jokers, per-
haps tho most remarkable is .
French musician. If he has not
arrived at the proud pinnacle on
iy attained by Hook, it may
be because opportunity is wanting,
or such things are hardly regard
ed in the same innocent light now
as they were thirty Or forty years
ago, and arc punishable otfenses.-
By profession 4 French horn play
cr, whether his jokes are used as
method Of reclame or not, we do
not care TO determine about. As
an artist he stands without ri.
val. On his instrument he possess
scs an ampzeur, q purencss ofsound,
= degree Of feeling, a power Of ex


ecuting, which arc unsurpassed.
lie has even accomplished the
impossible on this difficult in
strumcnt, playing distinct first
and second or an accompaniment,
all at the same time. But even
the wonderful musical attain.
ments he possesses are subserv-
lent to his practical jokes
Playing every known instrument
with wonderful skill, a true Bohc.
mian, he has been known to de-
light public fair, followed by an
attendant in a cart, in which was
a piano and stock Of instruments,
and to play on each one in turn;
only that instead Of receiving
money from the crowd he would
distribute it after the perform
ance. ufcourse this brought such
a throng that all the booths were
deserted, and the business of the
fair had to be discontinued until
the gratuitous musician was re-
moved. Going to London some
years ago, ho became such . nui-
sance that the guardians Of the
peace were only glad when his
musical engagements were owe!
and he left for France. A favorite
ite amusement OF his was to leave
his lodgings with a dressing-case
IN his hand, and going to a cab
station to select a certain vehicle,
getting inside he would direct
cabby to drive to some public
square, selecting one Of the most
thronged in London. Having
arrived there he would order a
halt, and request the coachman to
block the wheels. Inside the cab
our practical joker would take off
his coat, put on y robe de cham
bre, and then proceed to unpack
his dressing.case. A small mirror
would then be hung to the car
riage windows, and on the seats
would be arranged all the articles
necessary for a most luxurious
shave. Calmly unconscious ofthe
first two or three little boys, who
were watching the operation,
somewhat amazed at seeing a
mans face covered with lather,
gazing at them in the most undis-
turbed manner, this tiny nucleus
would very soon form the centre
Of a large crowd. Certainly from
the deliberate movements Of the
gentleman in the cab nothing but
the most perfect shave would sat,
isfy him. The assemblage would
split their sides at the comical
way with which he approached
the ncighborhood Of his nose,
when shaving his upper lip, or
shrek with horror, fearful that
they would witness a suicide, as
he would draw his razor across
his throat. At last the street
would become impossible, and a
policeman would enter on the
scene, edging his way with diff


Guilty through the crowd, and the
matter would end By the arrest oi
the practical joker as disturbel
Of the public peace. Before the
Year: 1873

An Omaha man, desiring to get rid
of his mother-in-law at very short no.
tice, induced her to spread nitro glyce-
rine On her back to cure lumbsgo, and
then apply a hot fat iron. At the
latest accounts they had sent into an
adjoining county to try to get enough
Of the woman together to hold an in
quest over.
Year: 1873

Here Is the prcttiest romantic story that ever was
told. In o wild solitude near ST. Helena, CAL lives
an old man with daughter pretty and nineteen.
who never saw young man until father Pr0sporo
took his Miranda Tor a holiday 10 San Francisco.
For the first time she was pTettly dressed and what
with silks and ribbons and gay sights, her dear lt-
tic head was well nigh turned But the most
charming sight of all to the dam5sl was that Of tho
young men; and 50 much did they fascnate her
that she made several attempts to get away from
her venerable papa, that she might cultivate the
acquaintance of these miraculous youth. The sus
picOus guardian believed it quite time TO take tho
innocent creature back TO unsOpmstcatcd st. He.
lena; but while on the voyage 10 Vallejo ho
thought he would 90 10 the bar for jlst one drink
OF course he stayed and took several. There were,
alas two sprightly young mon on that boat, and,
not knowing any better, miss agreed to elopc with
both of them. She was discovered by the old gen
tleman Just on the point of departing in q smoking
car was whired out Of that IN the livcicst way
by the paterna hands and is now safe once more IN
the desert all alone with tho unsatisfactory old
guardian.
Year: 1873

Whatever may be the opinions entertained
in regard to the Walworth parricide, every
one will learn with satisfaction that the trial
promises to be prompt and speedy. The usual
attempt at delay yesterday ended in fixing as
the day for the trial the 23d of this month.
There is nothing in this case TO prevent fair
and immediate inquiry, and the sooner it is
begun and finished the sooner will the public
mind be freed from a disagreeable and un-
wholesome discussion.
Year: 1873

Another Cabinet is announced IN Spain as
the result of the deliberations of the majority
of the Cortes. It is presided over by II y
Glargall, and contains about the same elements
as those which composed his former Ministry
which went TO wreck in the Chamber. Its
announcement this time seems to have been
received with general assent. The hostile
camps of Moderates and IrrecOncilables have
dispersed about their business, and there
seems to be no especial reason why the new
Ministry should not last week or two. 1t Is
reported that Figueras is on his way out of
the country, and that battalion has mutinied
at Murviedro-two pieces of news equally in
auspiciOus.
Year: 1873

curious story this is from London. and ft to b
worked ND in one of Wilkie COllinss novels. ghen
is a rumor that rich barOnet long crazy and rep
resented to be still living did really die some yea
ago. but that the relatives to whose custody he wa
committed desiring to retain the allowance made 70
them for taking care of him, have caused to Oe
made lay figure, a great likeness OF the deceased
When the official guardians Of the dead lunatic cal
TO see him. the figure is shown TO them seated in an
easy char by the fire, with an intimaiOn that the
old gentleman cannot bear to be approached or dis
turbed.
Year: 1873

Il is quite possible that Mexico may have an
opportunity to bring the Mackenzie raid home
to us. The statement that some of the Ari-
zona Apaches were organizing for foray
into Sonora is entirely credible. They have
been thrashed into good behavior on our ter
ritory and they consider the Mexican settle
ments south of the boundary as fair game. Gen.


Howard made treaty with some Of the Apache
chiefs, binding them to good conduct; but
they cunningly declare that the covenant does
not extend over the Mexican line; nor does it,
so far as language can make any obligation
plain. We are, however, liable for the damage
done by the marauders on the soil of our
neighbor; and the only question seems to be
whether the Mexican Government would best
like to chase the Apaches back into the United
States, or send us in long bill fOE damages.
Year: 1873

This is not a novel statement of the case; put
it is perfectly accurate. There Is notnhg IN
the Constitution or the laws OF the oni.cu
States making any action of the Civll service
Board binding upon anybody OF anythlns'
There never will be during this Admin'stra-
tion. Whom the President chooses to
follow tho feeble recommendation OF the
Board he can do so, just as he can follow the
recommendation of any friend or partisan
when he desires to disregard it, he can brush
Il aside with single stroke of the pen. There
fore. the parade and red tape Of the so-called
Civil Service Advisory Board, as now related
10 the Executive, are merely the ornamental
appendages of the appointing power.
Year: 1873

For the first time in the history Of
the country sleeping car was ran on
British railway in the month OF Feb
ruary, 1868. No one will be surpri sed
to learn that the affair was vastly inter
ior to those in such general use in
America. The London Ne,os gives a
description Of the single car thus tar
in use. 1t is thirty feet long, about
half the length of a Pullman sleeper" !"
One end is devoted TO luggage COM
psrtment, and the other to an ordinary
second class compartment. The part
devoted to sleeping arrangement is
eighteen feet in length, in two saloons
each giving accommodation to three
passengers. There is apparently no
partitions or curtains between the
beds, 30 that unless. there is a
party Of three TO take a COM
partment, one or more OF the beds must
be occupied, provided the travellers are
at all particular about their sleeping
companions. The most singular thing
about the single sleeping cars, owned
by q com psny that operates more than
eight hundred miles Of railway is, that
it is not proposed to run it regular, but
only when it has been specially bespo-
ken. 1t is interesting to learn that the
doors OF the car open IN such way that
the occupant OF either bed may 60 out
without stepping over any BODY; but to
do so he is obliged to dismOunt at the
loot OF his own bed, as the three mat
tresses touch each other at the sides
and fill up the whole space between the
sides of the car.
Year: 1873

Ministerial absent mindedness is thus
illustrated by an exchange: zone Of
our eloquent preachers, noted for bis
ability, desiring to forward to party
to whom he was indebted a check for
800, drew the check for that amount,
wrote his letter and posted it, and on
his return home found the check lying
on his desk. He Immediately wrote
another letter, stating the error put the


check 10 his pocket, and deposited the
letter in the postoffice. Finding the
check q few hours later, the reverend
gentleman was compelled to write a
third letter explaining the second one" !"