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Year: 1872

Chief Justice Spofford, during the latter part of his official career, was about as brusque and biting as man could be, and in his bitter moods he was apt to be as ungenerous as he was sarcastic. When left to his own meditations, with nothing to ruffie his temper, his decisions were clear and compact, and his legal papers patterns of ornate erudition :; and, more over, his decisions were held as good and sufficient law of precedent. e

 Once upon time Spoford was at the head of the bench holding a Court of Equity, and in the case under trial it became necessary for an attorney to prove the death of a certain man. This attorney was by name Wallington-a thin-visaged, nervous, buzzing fellow, who had the reputation of never letting go his hold upon case until he had wrung the last possible dollar from it. Wellington produced what he consid- cred sufficient proof of the death ol the man in question :; but the Judge would not accept it.

 "That is no proof at all," was Spof. ford's emphatic remark. The attorney brought forward other evidences And still old Spoford shook | his head.

 Ut will not do, sir. We cannot accept that as proof"

 "Your Honor," cried Wellington, witt much show of vexation, "pardon me if deem your decision extremely hard Why will you not believe me? Iknev the man well to the day of his death saw him dead with my own eyes and attended his funeral. He was my client your Honor.

 " Four client?" exclaimed Spofford "Why in the name of sense and reason didn't you state that fact in the frs place NO soonder he died! We admi tAe proof.-Go on, sir.'

 The Judge probably thought but lightl, of the sarcasm at the time, but it proved crusher fer poor Wallington-so mucl so that he was forced to seek anothe field for the exercise of his profession Ledger.
Year: 1872

WOULD TRY IT HIMSELF FRsr.-On a turnpike running through the northerly part of Rhode Island, many years ago, stood Q country inn, the landlord of which was noted for his eccentricity. He attended his own bar, and one of his pe- culiarities was, that whenever a traveller called for 8 drink he would nervously reply, "Yes, yes Iguess PA take ittle myseg first" and suiting the action to the word. he would pour out a glass of spirits for himself and imbibe it before waiting upon his customer. He at least made it apparent that he was not afraid of his own liquors. The precaution, if not the practice, of taking little first himself has been adopted in England by Furdham, who has achieved great rep utation as rider in races. On recent occasion he rode the horse Digby Grand, who proved the winner. Before the race bottle of old port wine was administer ed to the animal, but we are informed that previously Fordham partook of a glass, in order to ascertain that the beverage was all right.,' Tested in this way, "the beverage" if it had proved all wrong, instead of Gall right" might only have killed man instead of a horse Formerly experimenting with doubtful stuff was tried upon animals. Then they were not esteemed more irn. portant than their owners.-Ledqer
Year: 1872

INSECT INsTNcT.-A correspondent of a New York paper relates touching in- stance of insect instinct as follows: "I found cockroach struggling in bowl of water. I took half peanut shell for boat. I put him into it and gave him two wooden toothpicks for oars, and left him. The next morning visited him, and he put piece Of white cotton thread on one of the toothpicks, and set the toothpick up on end as signal of dis tress. He had hair on the other tooth pick, and there the cockroach sat fish. ing. The sight melted me to tears. l never had to chew leather to get soul. I was born with one. took the cock. roach out, gave him spoonful of gruel, and he left. That animal never forgot that act, and now my house is chuck full of cockroaches."
Year: 1872

A mammoth diving. bell is being con- structed in San Francisco, with which 1t is intended to prospect the reported golden sands on the northern coast of California. Several attempts have been made to mine this locality, which is now below low water mark, in the black sand of the seashore but the shortness of the time allowed the miners between the ebb and flow of the tides, and the great dis tance over which the auriferous sand has to. be conveyed, have hitherto deterred speculators from entering into any scheme for obtaining the precious metal from this source. Is is estimated that under the new plan hundred tons an hour can be raised.
Year: 1872

THE ALE QUESTION. The question of prohibiting the sale of ale and beer in the towns of Massachusetts was not set tied alter all by the vote taken few weeks ago. It seems as though loop hole was inevitably left open for itiga- tion to creep in when an attempt is made to settle any question in human affairs In this case on some of the ballots the whole question, .sShall the sale of beer, etc., be allowed?" was printed with the answer "yes" or ''Ao," while others only had the answer. Now the question arises es to whether the latter were legal, and the supreme Court must decide the question. < ..
Year: 1872

There are twin brothers in Newbury- port who are known as rights and lefts, from the fact of one of them being lame in his right foot and squinting with his right eye, while the other is lame in his left foot and squints with his left eye.
Year: 1872

Cooking food for young pigs that we wish to push rapidly forward pays well

 Our ain is to get them to eat and digest as much food as they can assimilate. For old breeding pigs that can digest all the food we allow them and more, cooking ol grinding is mere waste of labor and fuel
Year: 1872

A man out West undertook to play
with lion at the menagerie the other
day. He says he finds 1t mighty hard
20 write with his left hand, but that he
misses his eye more than anythingislse.
His nose was always q trouble to him.
Year: 1872

10, SIR" said a woman pleading for
her husband, who was before the police
Judge for beating her with q poker,
'.he wasn't always that way. There
was happy time when he only struck
me with his fist"
Year: 1872

Clear weather with northeriy winds
will prevail very generally north and
northwest of the Ohio Valley and
over the Middle and New England
States with q rising barometer, and
will probably extend over the interior
Southern States. Cloudy weather with
rain will probably continue over the
South AtIantic.and Gulf States. Brisk
northerly wiEds are probable for the
lower lake religion tonight. Danger
Gus winds are not anticipated,
Year: 1872

into the tomb, and that ALL Of them
who got rich by speculation died poor.
The gambling spirit once acquired can
never be checked and must end in ruin
and the spirit of the rings is that of
the gambler. There died recently in
Europe in extreme poverty, Garcia,
who was once the most noted gamester
of the world and almost equal to the
Rothschilds in point of fortune. For
several years before death, he was
a waiter in hotel.


A wiser man than Beecher has
taught the same lesson. "He that h; s.
eth to be rich hath an evil eye and
considereth not that poverty shall
come upon him" Again, Solomon
says: :" He that hasteth to be rich shall
not be innocent" or, as the margin
renders it, shall not be unpunished.
The wise man teaches that the seem
ing prosperity from ill-gotten riches is
but the prelude to a shameful down
fall: 1.-The prosperity of fools shall
destroy them" There is that
maketh himself rich yet hath nothing"
p" He casteth away thesubstance of the
wicked"


Honest poverty is preferable to the
sharpers wealth. The substance ac-
quired by honest industry is generally
an enduring inheritance that acquired
by dishonest means is transient and
perishing.-1he Southern Home.
Year: 1872

The Charleston News SAYS: Com.
mercial advertising should properly be
treated as an investment, or an article
of commerce and of purchase; so
much return for certain amount of
capital expended, and a certain amount
of substantial benefit in particular
direction, for certain amount of cur
rency in return. The science of ad


vcrtising in its general aspect is simple
enough, and is founded on the factthat
publicity can be certainly insured for
a definite and ascertainable sum; but
in its application to any particular case
the conditions necessary for obtaining
success in the desired result, and TO
the fullest extent, are matter of tact,
knowledge and observation. 1t will
be generally granted that there are
hardly any branches Of public or pri-
vate business that do not receive a di-
rect benefit from publicity or which
are not in greater or lesser degree de-
pendent on it. Advertisers OF what
ever kind may be divided into two
classes--those who have regular
branch of business to increase and to
maintain, and those who desire to bring
some particular speciality under the
notice of the public, or some particular
branch of the public. 1t may be safe
ly promised that no description of in
vestment or speculation whatever con,
fers more certain benefit and return
than this, when conducted with ordi-
nary prudence and discretion. Bread
of this kind, when cast upon the wa
ter, is generally found before many
days. In those descriptions of busi-
ness, in which the amounts of the sale
are large, or the quantity of the dcsir-
ed article of traffic great, advertise
ments have ever proved themselves to
be a powerful ally toward success
upon large scale. Wholesale trades,
especially increase in four-fold ratio,
according to the business transacted,
and a single stream added to the river Of
trade at any time may prove the parent
to other currents or the means of di
recting, their course into the main
channel. In regard to specialitics and
ordinary trade, it is to be noticed that
the direct benefit to be derived from
the insertion of advertisements is
more definite and appreciable when
applied in the case of the former,
while in that of the latter the good
moves silently but not less surely on the
objective point. Most establishments
of importance find it to their interest
in these times, although only on the
principle of self-defence, and to hold
their own, to expend yearly sum in
this manner, VIII lie the fact that some
successful enterprises are Independent
of this aid does in no wise prove that


they do not stand at disadvantage
upon this account, or that they do not
thus place a bar to the successful fol-
lowing up the full sum ofthoir advant-
ages. Experience ON the most extend
ed scale has proved beyond a doubt
that the benefits to be gained by this
important adjunct to every description
of modern trade and commerce, if they
come silently, are upon hisaccount no
less real and lasting. And where ad-
vertisers on a large scale have met
with mishaps, the cause has generally
been found to have been extravaganza
in very different direction than the
one under present consideration.
Year: 1872

IMPORTANCE OF READING.-No mat
ter how obscure the position in life
of an individual, if he can read, he
may at will put himself in the best
society the world has ever seen. lie
may converse with Franklin and Wash
ington; with all the writers in prose
and poetry. He may learn how to
live; how to avoid the errors of his
predecessors, and to secure blessings,
present and future, to himself. lie
may reside in desert far away from
the habitations of man; in solitude,
where no human eye looks upon him
with affection or interest where no
human voice cheers him with anima-
ting tones, if he has books to read he
can never be alone. lie may choose
his company, and the subject of con;
versation, and thus become contented
aud happy, intelligent, wise and good.
He thus elcvates his rank in the world,
and becomes independent in the best
sense of the word.
Year: 1872

TRUE GRIT AND ENERGY.-The
Trenton News says There is man
living in Giles county by the name of
Adams with only one arm, left arm at
that. who does as much work as any
other man. lie has cleared six acres
of land this spring and o@ and split
nearly 5000 rails, and put them up;
builds his own houses and stables has
a large crop of corn and cotton; can
chop rs much cotton in day as any
man. 1t is truly said, that where there
is a will there is a way
Year: 1872

All day through the crowds Of the sinful city,


have slowly wended my weary way;
Mid all the throng. no look of pity


Hath cast DER my spirit gladsome ray;
In the wretched world or the Heaven above me.
There is never, ah never a one to love mel
Once was happy Oh God the thought


Thrills every fiber with mad ming force;
Then for my beauty and charms was sought,


Nou is the woe and undying remorsel
In the years that gone none werc happier than
To-day all the good from poor Mngdalen ay.
PARKWAY the cold waves in moonlight are cleaning,


How sweetly and calmly beneath them I'd liel
Away from this spot where in mockery beaming,


The gay aud the happy so coldly pass by.
From sorrow and sin twould be sweet to be free
And find rest, poor Magdalen, under the sea
No one would except not ever the false lover


Who lured me from virtue and loved ones away:
No tear would he shed, though cruel waves cover


The form he earcssed in happier day;
All little he cares for the heart he has broken
Or the vows by the river 80 earnestly spoken.
Farewell weary world and false hearted one


And welcome dark waves, thy embraces so cold
viii sink In thy arms, all silent and lone.


And thou wilt my sorrowS in mercy enfold.
My Savior Thou knowest poor Magdalen's woes
Oh grant her, pray thee, lasting repose.
Year: 1872

An acorn suspended by piece of thread
within half an inch of the surface of water
in hyaeinth glass, viii, in few months,
burst and throw root down into the wa
ter, and shoot upwards its straight and ta-
pering stem, with beautiful little green
leaves. A young oak tree, growing in this
way on the mantleshelf Of room, is a
very elegant and interesting object
Year: 1872

The NORTH PoLE MANIA.--There are
now some ten expeditions bound to, at or
near the North Pole The pretence that
these expeditions sail northward to make
discoveries was exploded nearly a century
ago by one who made the discovery that
there was nothing there to be discovered.
Year: 1872

They have marble quarry in Berkshire
County, Mass, from which, like one entire
and perfect chrysolite, single slab form
ing the entire chancel floor in Catholic
chapel in Rensselaer, county, New York,
has been successfully quarried.
Year: 1872

caused him no little incouvenienee, for
whenever be showed himself ca shore be
found himself Immediately surrounded by
q crowd Of enthusiastic citizens, who at
tributed the immunity Of their city for .
long time afterward to his refusal, and
who made the bills ring with their vivas
for the "brave American"
Year: 1872

We have heretofore referred to the necessity,
incumbent upon the Republicans, Of placing a
strong city ticket in the field In their selection
of candidates for the City Council, there should
be no embarrassment. In three Of the Republi-
can Warda-the 9th, 8th and 9th-the present
incumbents do not desire reelection. New
men will have to be chosen, and the only effort
required is to make choice of the best 1t may
be said perhaps by those who do not see or APP
preciate the Importance Of Reform in the con-
duct of our city affairs that some of these Wards
are so strongly Republican that any candidate
of that party can be elected. This may be true,
or it may not, but it is most suicidal policy for
anv set Of political managers to follow. 1t dss-
troys public confidence in the soundness of thei,
Judgment and the purity of their policy, and
when the time Of trial comes, as it surely will,
they are condemned.


1t is proper to say, too, while considering this
subject, that it is no very strong recommends
tion for any one to anxiously desire reelection
to membership in the Council. After he be-
comes the regularly chosen candidate he may
with propriety canvass voters and bring out all
the support possible, for the general advantage,
as we'll as his own, but the solictous seeker or
nomination lays himself open to suspicion.
The duties of a member of Council are
arduous and troublesome, while the pay
is no adequate recompense. whatever
The rewards to the faithful and judicious mem
ber are the knowledge tina the is serving the
general interests and that he is honored by
his fellow citizens in being placed in such po.
sltion Of trust.


The Republican voters of each Ward have en-
tire control over this matter of choosing candi
dates for Council. They know who are theil
best men, and ought not to be deceived in thei
selection. They should sternly rebuke all out
side dctation, and if any influence attempts t,
'set up" candidate fol them to adopt, it SHOULD
receive such lesson at the hands of the indie
pendent voters as will prove that they are ca
pable of choosing for themselves, and determine
to do 30.
Year: 1872

Is II Tr7te9 Tales, curious and wonderful
collected by the author of John Halifax,
Gentleman"


The pretty little book is the fourth Of the
series of books for girls which is issuing under
the superintendent of Mrs. Dnah Muloch Craik,
not, as in this instance written entirely by her
self, but at her suggestion, and in her editorial
care. This volume contains some Irish legends
and some of the wild legends of Brittany, not in
the unadulterated shape in which they are to be
met with elsewhere, but tinkered mp to suit the
moral delicacy of the select class for which
the series is preparing, They are all very nice,
very moral, with the supernatural element well
toned down by some sensible suggestion Of how
the stories grew. The only trouble is that
in this purifying process they lose the aroma,
the naturalness, which give these relics of the
life and belief of by-gone ages their value and
charm They are no longer milk for babes, but
sweetened milk-and-water. And the question is,
why is it necessary to make goody-good books
for girls rather than for boys The Editress
tells us that of books for boys there is plenty,
but Tor growing up girls almost none none, at
least that can give them, at their most impress
ible age true impression of what life is and
what it may be made"


We disagree with with Mrs Craik, apparently
in believing that the needs and aims OF true
human life are more nearly alike in both sexes
than she appears to think that what is good
enough for the right kind of boys will not hurt
the right kind Of girls and that books strong
enough az well as pure enough to suit masculine
and feminine tastes alike will be better, as vel
as more interesting reading than books CAREFUL,
prepared for young ladies only


Published by Harper u Brothers, Receive,
from Porter & Co.
Year: 1872

1t is now expected that the Board of Arbitra-
tion will complete its work within month


The adjournment of last week was due to the
necessity of exchanging communications with
the Cabinet at Washington.
Year: 1872

Writ of Prohibition from the Supreme
COurt-Etght District Court Judge Re-
strained.


Precisely in the manner pointed out by
the REPUBLICAN, in an editorial published
last Tuesday, Auditor Graham was released
from Imprisonment yesterday. Application
was made to Judge Howell, of the Supreme
Court, for writ of prohibition against the
judge Of the Eighth District Court, COM
manding him to desist from further efforts
to execute the judgment against the Au-
dltor until the appeal from that Judgment
Is disposed of by the Supreme Court.


Judge Howell granted the writ, and the
Auditor was set at liberty. This was an
application of the law in the case such as
was clearly pointed out in our columns to
be practicable, and the result is that the
REPUBLICAN has proved better legal ad-
wiser for Mr.. Graham than his own counsel


Mr. Graham left his quarters in the Par
ish Prison shortly after one o'clock yester-
day afternoon, and went from thence to his
office and his home. This release by order
of the Supreme Court, of course annuls the
writ of distringas issued by Judge Cooley
In the Eight District Court Tuesday, com
the sheriff to d1strain the property
OF Mr.. Graham until the judgment in the
case OF the board of State assessors is salts
fad
Year: 1872

take leave to inform epr saloon keepers and the
public at large that the new installation for the
manufacture Of Lager and Ale on the ICE AND
COOL AIR PRINCIPLE is now in full operation.
can furnish the public with an article inferior to
none manufactured in the West or East, and supe-
rior to any beer manufactured here, and at rate
much cheaper than the imported lager from abroad
Facts win prove the truth ofmy assertion


Orders filed with all necessary carefulness and
pEomptness, and particular attention is paid to the
shipping for country customers. Come and try
and yon viii be sstisaed in all and every respect
Year: 1872

An Omaha merchant went up into a
mountain nook IN Coloradoto fish. While
thus engaged he saw bear coming toward
him by the only path in which escape was
possible. To appease tie intruder he
tossed him a fish, which the animal mistook
for direct assault and went for him. The
eombatants struggled long and fercely,
finally tumbling into the creek, when they
separated and ran as fast as possible in op-
posite directions. The merchant will fish
in the valley hereafter.
Year: 1872

We had the pleasure Of meeting Senator
Harris yesterday, just returned from a
lengthy trip North, looking hale and hear
ty, and greatly improved in health and ap-
pearancG The Senator brings accounts of
a very exciting canvass in the Eastern and
Northern States. He left for his home in
Concordia by the evening packet, and pur-
poses taking the stump at once in his own
parish.
Year: 1872

City Surveyor Bell sends us handsomely
framed photograph, by Lilienthal, of the
proposed new lake protection Ievee, looking
west from the New canal. It makes a
handsome picture with Hoyts bathing
house at the end of a pier in the lake, and
horse cars running along the levee.
Year: 1872

The proprietors of the Price Cpyrent an
nounce their letter sheet edition, which con
tains not only the most valuable tables in
their news edition and unabridged reports
of the cotton, sugar tobacco and Western
produce markets, but reports of other arti-
cles, the quotations and course of which are
of general as well as special interest They
solicit orders for the letter sheet edition.
Year: 1872

It is easy, no doubt, to journey alone
n the broad sunshine and on the
beaten highway of our lot; bat over
the midnight plain and beneath the
still immensity of darkness the travel
er seeks some fellowship for his wan
derings. And what is religion but the
midnight hemisphere of life, whose
vault is filed with the silence of God,
and whose everlasting stars, if giving
no clear light, yet fills the soul with
dreams of immeasursble glory?