t nrrtfV a' J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor. 'Tcrif Subscription $2 50, in advance. CHARLOTTE, N. 0., AUGUST 24, 1874. TWENTY-THIRD VOLUME---NIIMBER 1138. 3f 1 I nx iHy Vy "4i Ay4!" 4 T II E Charlotte Democrat, PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor. . o Tkkm Two Dollars and Fifty Cents per annum, One Dollar and Fifty Cents for six months. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. Vdvertisements will be inserted at reasonable rHui or in accordance with contract. ) ,'i uary notices of over five lines in length will ,H. Sargea for at advertising rates. Dr. JOHN H. McADEN, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, CIIAKLOTTK, X. C, . , i .. i:. iw nd well selected stoek of.PURE, ! ftrrS" ChmiK 5"-nt Medicines. Family JiRrMn Pa nts Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuff. cSToiSArtidca, which he is determined to eil at the very lowest prices, jan 1. 1874. J. P. McCombs, M. D., otn.rs his professional services to the citizens of ,irittc and surrounding country. All calls, both nurht and day, promptly attended to Office in Brown's building, up stairs, opposite the I liiirlotte Hotel. octaMa. j ROBERT GIBBON, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, CHARLOTTE, K. C. j!,ik Oince corner of 5th and Tryou Streets. Ilesiileiu-e on College Street. March 11. 1873- Alexander & Bland, D KNTIST s . Office hours from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. (flicc in Brown's Building, opposite the Charlotte 1 ,,tu'- August 4, 187u. W. II. HOFFMAN. ISAIAH SIMPSON. HOFFMAN & SIMPSON, Dentists, CHARLOTTE, N. C, i;fN.,cct fully inform the citizens of Charlotte and the 'public, that they have associated themselves tocrctlu-r in the practice of Dentistry. Their aim ill he to perform all operations relating to the pro tozoa in the most skillful manner and highest de iMtr of excellence. Ti l th i-. tiiicted without pain by the use of IS ltrous iKidc Gas. Satisfaction guaranteed. Office on Trade Street, inA.R. Mesbit & Itro's new buililhiii. Jftn- 1,! 183. W. N. PRATHER & CO., Manufacturers of '('UK RE FIXE J) CANUTES, Am! Wholesale Dealers in Ci't r(ioi( rit i, Foreign and Domestic Fruit, dr. Trade Street, 1st door above Market, CHARLOTTE, N. C. fj?" Orders solicited. .Ian. .-, 1874. STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Grocers & Commission Merchants, Charlotte, X. C. Consignments of Cotton solicited, on which we will make liberal advances to be sold here, or if shippers desire will ship to our friends at New York or Liverpool direct. Commissions and storage on moderate terms. CENTRAL HOTEL, CHARLOTTE, N. C. This well-known House having been newly fur nished and refitted in every department, is now open lor the accommodation of the Traveling public. Oninibusses at the Depot on arrival of Trains. Jan. 1, 1873. II. C. ECCLES. W. F. COOK, Trade Street, on Xorth Carolina Jlailroad, Charlotte, N. C, Manufacturer of CIDER MILLS and all kinds of FARMING IMPLEMENTS. IW AH orders promptly attended to. Jan. 22, 1M72. R. M. MILLER & SONS A UK NTS KOIl THE CELEBRATED PREMIUM Milburn Wagon. A LARUE LOT NOW ON HAND. For durability and stvle of finish unexcelled, fall nd see them at our Ware Rooms, corner of College and 4th Streets, 2d story. Sept. 8, 1873. ? " ' f NOTICE. 1 Having sold out our entire stock of Groceries to Mr. It. B. Alexander, who will continue the business at our New Store, we respectfully commend him to the favorable consideration of our friends GRIER & ALEXANDER. We will in future confine ourselves to a GENER AL COMMISSION BUSINESS, to the purchase "d sale of Cotton and other country produce, to the wholesale and retail Liquor, Tobacco and Pow '"r business. Storage furnished on accommodating terms. We w ould respectfully solicit a share of the pub patronage. GRIER & ALEXANDER. Jan. ., 1874. tf F. SCARR, Chemist and Druggist, CHARLOTTE, N. C. I'l'txcrijition prepared at all tours of' the Day and Xi'fht. T constantly on hand all kinds of Drugs, Medi '''""n Paints, Oils, Dve Stufis, Spices, Green and Uijck Tea, A;c., &c. " ""lie 'J, 1873. W. 1L TAYLOK, DEALER IN SPORTING GOODS, as Guns, Pistols, Rifles, Fishing Tackle, Am m'nition of all kinds, Pocket Knives, Razors, fcc. The Repairing 1 turns, Pistols, Umbrellas, Keys and Locks lmptly attended to..- - : rt'm ral work in Iron.T.rass, Copper, Steel, Bell l,lnS'j, &c, Vvi:j Ik; executed- at" short notice. . Store and Shop" at Bcckwith's old Stand, third 4 j "(Mow springs corner APril 27, 1874. Gin " W.B.TAYLOR. I The F.iw-tt wr rm w.uAA. ine well in- iormed woman may generally be known not so much by what she tells you, as by what she does not tell yon ; for she is the last to take pleasure in mere gossip, or to make vulgar allusion to the appearance dress or personal habits of her friends and neighbors. Her thoughts are not in these things. Ihe train of her reflections "oes not along with the eating, drinking, visit ing, or scandal of the circle in which she moves. She has a world of interest beyond her local associations. Good News We have now in the course of erection the Largest and Finest Store in the State of North Carolina, which will be com pleted in time for the Fall Trade; and being desirous of opening an entire new stock therein, will, after the FIRST DAY OF JULY, Begin to sell our largo stock of Dry Goods, Cloth ing, Notions Hats, Boots and Shoes, &c, &c. at Greatly Reduced Prices for Cash. We invite all who wish to purchase, either' Wholesale or Retail, to examine our Stock, as it will be to their advantage to do so. ELIAS, COHEN & ROESSLER. June 2S, 1874. KOOPMANN & ROTHSCHILD. Having lately opened with an entire new stock of Millinery, Fancy Goods, White Goods and No tions, keep in store one of the best selected Stocks in their line, ever brought to this market. Charlotte having long been in need of a first-class Millinery Establishment, We will conduct our Store exclusively in Millinery and Fancy Goods. As before made public, our goods were purchased at such extremely low prices, that we are now offer ing the same at from 50 to 100 per cent below their real value. We sell Untrimmed Hats at 50 cents, worth $1.00 to $1.50. Tiimed Hats, all styles and qualities, at low figures. White Goods, Striped Linen at 25 cents per yard worth 50 cents. Striped Nansook at 25 cents per yard worth 50 cents. Peques at 22 cents per yard worth 50 cents. Towels at 122 cents each worth 25 cents. Corsets at 75 cents each worth 1.25. Hankerchicfs from 10 cents up. In Embroideries, Jaconet Edging and Insetting, we are offering great inducements. Swiss Mull, Tarlton, Cambric, &c.,&c. Parasols at extremely low prices. The clebrated Japanese Fans with Chains, And a thousand other novelties. We feel encouraged by the many favors already extended us, in the calls of patrons, who, we trust, have purchased at satisfactory prices, and we shall endeavor to merit a continuance of their patronage. KOOPMANN & ROTHSCHILD. -VUT. 1 .. , 1874, SCHOOL NOTICE. Rev. N. ALDRICH respectfully announces that his School will be re-opened on the 14th of Septem ber. The Primary Department will be under the management of Mrs. It. P. Waring. Scholars of both sexes will be received into the School, and though there will be no distinction as regards recitations, yet the strictest surveillance will be maintained over the conduct and morals of the Scholars. As far as practicable, the system ob served in the Graded Schools will be carried out. Aug. 10, ia74. Stills for Sale. For sale TWO STILLS of 75 Gallon capacity, with Cans and Worms complete. Apply at the store of SYMONS te CO. Aug. 3, 1873. Charlotte, N. C. D. M. RIGLER, Xo. 5, Granite How. A lot of very fine CRACKERS of all kinds for family use fresh and good. Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies every day. PICKELS by the dozen or gallon very fine. A full line of CONFECTIONERIES, just re ceived at D. M. RIGLER'S. Feb. 3 1874. Segars. Just received, another invoice of very superior Sejnira, which will be sold very low at PUREFOY'S. Entractus. Entractus Cigarettes, for sale at 25 cents a box, at PUREFOY'S. PIANOS AND ORGANS. A magnificent display of these beautiful instru ments (never before seen in Charlotte) can now be seen at the room of the subscriber, who has com pleted arrangements with the best manufacturers in the United States, by which he can furnish these useful instruments for less money than the same can be had direct from the manufacturers. Churches, bciroois anu iougw, us cn tti-u.aiv ... r 11 "..:nir1 nvmt 1110 nur families, are respectfully invited to examine my siock oeioru puiutKsiiijj. iM r , is far preferable to any picture representation, and bv buying here you will avoid risk of transporta tion as well as freight. These instruments can be had by paying a por tion down and the balance in monthly install ments when desired. GEORGE, June 1, 1874." " Trade Street, Charlotte-, N. C. JUST DECEIVED AT TIDDY'S BOOK STORE. The Old Countess, by Mrs. Stephens Childs History of England, by Charles Decker. The Parlor Stage, by Miss S A J rost. The Social Stage, by Miss S A 1 rost. The Drawing Room Stage, by Miss b A J? lost. Amateur Dramas, by Baker. -Braithwaitc's Retrospect of Medu .ne and Sur gery for July at . . . - ri ,,L 1 J?- ;k before purchasing. A personal e.xaiiunauuu Aug. 3, 18 4. LAND FOR SALE. I o'ler at private sale . a body of valuaolc; Laud K in" on McAlpines Creek, adjoining R.B.V allace )r 'atson, MrsCelia Black and others, being part The Tract cntSK acres, "dl, , i- ill tnTcnit nnrcl-asers Much of it is bot- Sm i" o. rtral Railway, and near a fine Grist Mill. T.Vrms A"h or i.s equivalent in mortgage. RSR wishing to examine the Land, enquire as ti, SuncSiriS &S.. can call on Augustine Maxwell, or M. D. L. Bigger Sumyor RUFUS 13AliUi-,,-,I-" June 22, 1874. tf What we Eat and Drink. The British Parliamentary committee ap pointed to inquire into the practical work ing of the act to prevent the adulteration of commodities have just finished their re port and the story they have to tell is cer tainly not calculated to impress one very favorably with the honesty of the dealers in some of the leading articles of domestic consumption. With regard to artificial butter, the amount of Prussian blue used in "facing" green tea is not injurious to health ; and since the artificial butter is said to be fair tasting" and comparatively harmless, is authority for the statement that no analysis or examination can abso lutely determine the fictitious character of somo of the mixtures which are sold in ihe markets. Among those which are men tioned were "Australian butter," made by steaming the bones of 'animals; "Dutch butter," made from American lard and real butter, and "French butter," which is alto gether artificial, being compounded ol lard and the scraps of the kitchen. American lard, they said, is shipped from England to Dunkirk, and comes back as butter. Sim ilar revelations were made by Dr. Hassall with regard to tea, which, it seems, is pre pared as either green or black, according to the prevalent taste of people for whose consumption it is intended. It is some consolation, however, tohavean assur anee on the same authority, that there might be worse adulterations than even that, after all. The Washington Star of August 1st, says: "In accordance with a resolution adopted at the last meeting of the Hoard of Health, and with ultimate intention of es tablishing a bureau for the analytical in spection of food in the cities of Washington and Georgetown, the inspectors made a round of this citv vesterdav. and collected lrom prominent stores small supplies of tea, coffee, chocolate, sugar, candy, soda, and Spices. They are selected from stock ex posed for sale, sealed in the presence of the proprietor, and a tag appended to each article explaining the brand and from what dealer obtained. They will be placed at the disposal of the chemist of the board for minute analysis; after which they are to be returned to the health officer with a report as to their character. The health officer in return is to prepare a report on the subject for the board of. health. The result of the examination is looked forward to with much interest and anxiety by both dealers and consumers." Carolina Central Railway Co. ) Wilmington-," N. C, Aug. 5, 1874. f CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. PASSENGER TRAINS Leave Wilmington daily (except Sun days) at Arrive at Polkton at Leave Polkton at Arrive at Wilmington at FREIGHT TRAINS 8:00 A. M. 5:00 P. M. 0:00 A. M. 5:45 P. M. Leave Wilmington at Arrive at Laurinburg at Leave Laurinburg at Arrive at Wilmington at ALSO, Leave Laurinburg at Arrive at Polkton at Leave Polkton at Arrive at Laurinburg at 0:00 A. M. 5:30 P. M. 5:30 A. M. 7:00 P. M. 0:00 A. 31. 12:00 M. 1:00 P. M. 0:30 P. M. Stages to Charlotte connect closely at Polk ton with Passen er trains, running through to Charlotte same night. Passengers leaving Char lotte about dark reach Polkton to connect with trains reaching Wilmington in 20 hours from Charlotte. The track is being extended at the rate of three-fourths of a mile per day. S. L. -FREMONT, Chief Engineer and Superintendent. Aug. 10; 1874. Pratt's Astral Oil will not Explode To preveut fraud, demand Astral Oil. Sold by the Manufacturers, Chas. Pratt & Co., or by their authorized Agents," SMITH & HAMMOND, Charlotte, N. 1874. C At Burwell's Drug Store, Swedish Leeches, fresh and in fine order, just . received. Bath Bricks, Blacking, Blacking Brushes, Stove Polish. Savory & Moore's Food for Infants, the best preparation known for invalids and children. W. R. BUR-WELL & CO., Aug. 10, 1874. Druggists. "Touched Bottom at Last." In order to close out all styles of Summer Goods, we have made a great reduction in all the follow ing lines of Goods, viz : Muslins, French Calicos, Percales; Batiste, Cloths. Chambras, Ginghams, Colored Lawns, Grass Cloths, and all goods pertaining to that de partment must and will be sold. Call soon, before the close of the season. Many goods iu the Notion and Fancy Goods Department, Sucli as Ribbons Collars, Cuffs, Peque Trimmings, &c, will be sold at Bargain Counter prices. A handsome lot of French, Scotch, and Ameri-Cassimeres,- Gents and Boys Clothing, and Gents Furnishing Goods generally, have been reduced, and will be sold to close, at prices that cannot fail to induce a purchase. July 20, 1874. McMURRAY & DAVIS. The Excelsior HOT BLAST COOK STOVE. Tl; Stove has never been excelled, and from its first appearance in 18G1, has become popular wher ever introduced. Nearly 40,000 are now in dailv use, and it still continues to gain popularity. All inventions of any value hive been added ; the Stove has been enlarged and improved from time to time as experience has suggested, and it is now in the thirteenth year of its existence offered as a Cooking annaratus that cannot be surpassed. P For sale by D. II. BYERLY, Jan. 12, 1874. Charlotte, N. C. TAILORING. John Vogel, Practical Tailor, Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country, that he is prepared to manu facture o-entleman's clothing in the latest style anu at shortnotice. Ills best exertions will lie given to render satisfaction to those who patronize him. Shop opposite old Charlotte Howl, next door to Bar-rin'-vr ifc Wolfe's Store January 1, 1874. The Wise Choice of a Wife. He that findelli a true wife, findeth a treasure whose beauty and lustre not even the shadow of death can dim. It has of ten seemed strange to me that men are so blind in their choice of ''-companions. In this they sometimes seem to be the weaker sex, for they yield to deliberately planned schemes, and in the face of an unhappy lot, take painted dolls or artful Women to share the "better or worse." And yet. after all, as the responsibility rests more on him, it may be a harder thing than we are aware of, - to find one whose price is above rubies. There exists such an artificial state of society ! Beauty is ranked so high, and the graces are so in dispensable, that homely, in-door life . looses its cliielest charm, and women become a creature of waywardness and prettiness, that must be dressed up and petted in or der to keep her in smiles and decent humor. 3Iost young men think of "an establish ment," and somebody must preside of whom they are proud. They lve to hear their friends say: "Well, L has a line wife -a woman worth having: she plays and sings, she talks agreeable, and altogether, makes a sensation.1' But when trouble conies, where is the strong helper the courageous spirit? I hose modest homebodies, who seem so timid and backward who oversee the humble household, and ask no praise but that of the husband's heart who shine but little at parties, but who are the stars of home these are the wives for the trials of earnest lite. Their love is l lie rock never shaken by the tempest. . Sleeping in Draughts. Mv Lewis W. Leeds says in the Sanita rian : "I have not the slighest doubt that if every individual in the city of New York were to sleep on the house-top instead of iu their stifling rooms, the rate of mortality would be reduced twenty-five per cent in three months; and if they could have blankets enough to keep warm, and merely screened from the rain at night, without obstructing the current of air or, in other words, to sleep directly in all the draughts they could get the mortality would be reduced one-half in one year. Where the body is kept warm, and pure air onlv in haled, there is not one particle more "dan ger of taking cold in sleeping directly be tween two open windows all the year round, than there is of taking cold in riding in an open sleigh when thoroughly warmed bv wrappings ot furs and robes, and such a thing as taking cold under such conditions never occurs, providing always the t horough warming of the feet arid back, which are often neglected. If all our citizens could sleep ir. open, well-aired and sumu d rooms, and use blankets instead of coal, I believe l'rof. Farraday's assertion, that the natural duration id' the life of a man is one hundred years, would be found much nearer the trill li than is generallly supposed." 1 . Cheap Li;htxix; Uods. Cauderay, Inspector of Telegraphs in Lausanne, calls attention t the fact that charcoal is an excellent conductor of electricity, and pro poses to protect detached houses froln light ning in a simple, cheap ami ingenious man ner, based upon this principle. Two long poles are charred throughout their whole length on the surface and then erected at a. short distance from ihe house, being set deep enough lo reach moist earth. They should taper to a cone at the top, and be pointed with metal an inverted nail or the like. Some old iron could be buried about the foot of the pole, to enable ihe electricity to pass more readily into the ground. If the charred part wears off it must be charred over again. . : f m The Fihst Naming of Adam. The Talmud gives the reason why the first man was called Adam In Knglish, the word Adam is spelt witli four letters, but in Hebrew it is spelt in three letters, Adm. It says: God did ordain that the world should last as long as he sees good. The first man that was created; was called Adam; the second man, who was a man after God's own heart, was called David; and the last man that erer will be born will be the Messiah. The first individual stands A.," lof Adam'; the second, IX, for David; and M., for. Messiah, which . they say is the foundation or reason why the first man was called Adam- - --. COTTON GINS. P. C. Sawyer's celebrated "Eclipie" Cotton Gin, manufactured at Macon, Ga., has given entire satis faction in Georgia and the Carol in as, where it is extensively used. We will keep specimens on hand for sale. - . STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & CO. July 27, 1874- Charlotte, N..C. FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY, Established in '1850, vith a Capital of $20,000,000 , S Niagara, 1 loyal (of Liverpool), National,' Penn, Georgia Home, Fireman's Fund, Old North State, Orient, '' Old Dominion,- Atlas, Lynchburg Insurance and Banking Co. Placing large lines a specialty. E NYE HUTCHISON & SON, Agents. ' ... - Also, General Agents for th Amehican Life Ixsukaxce Compaxy of Philadelphia. f Agents wanted. . .... . , ' EST" Office over Harty's Crockery Store, next to Court House. July 20, 1874. " ly ; " ' J ' r " Just Received, A handsome lot of Mosquito" Nets, "Ctilins Fix ture," "Bed Stead Fixture," Canopy Fixtureser eral varieties. Call soon they arc selling rapidly. Eating without an Appetite. It is wrong to eat without an appetite, for it shows there is no gastric juice in the stomach, and that nature does not need food ; and not needing it, there being no fluid to receive and act upon it, it remains there only to putrefy, the very thought of which should be sufficient to deter any man from eating without an appetite for the re mainder' ol his life. If a tonic is taken to whet the appetite, it is a mistaken course, fur its only result is to cause one to eat more, when ' already an amount has been eaten beyond what the gastric is able to prepare. The object to be obtained is a larger supply of gastric juice, not a larger supply of food ; and whatever iails to ac complish that essential object fails to have any efficiency toward the enre of dyspeptic diseases. The formation of gastric juices is directly proportioned to the wear and tear of the system, which they are to be the means of supplying, and this wear and tear can or.ly take place as the result of exercise. The efficient remedy for dyspepsia is work out-door work beneficial and successful in direct proportion as it is agreeable, in teresting and profitable. How Men have Risen in Life. It is not necessary that a boy who learns a trade is compelled to follow it all his life. Gov. Palmer of Illinois was a country blacksmith once, and began his political career as a constable, in Macoupin county. A Circuit Judge in the central part of Illinois was once a tailor. Thos. Iloyne, a rich and eminent lawyer of Chicago, was once a book-binder. Erastus Corning of New York, was too lame to do hard labor, and commenced as a shop boy in Albany. When he applied for employment first, he was asked : "Why, my little boy, what can you do ?" "Can do what I am bid !" was the answer that secured him a place. Vice-President Wilson of Massachusetts, was a shoemaker. Thurlow Weed was a canal-boat driver. Ex-Gov. Stone of Iowa, was a cabinet maker, which trade the late Stephen A. Douglas also worked at iu his youth. Large numbers of men of promi nence, now living, have risen from humble life by dint of industry, without which talent is :is useless as gold on a barren is land. Work alone makes men bright, atid it does not depend upon what kind of work you have to do whether you rise or not. It depends on howyou do it. Found, a short time ago, about six miles N. E. of Statesvillc a brass button about three-fourths of an inch in diameter; that had been heavily gilded on the face. Around this are the words "Republica de Colombia'''' : in the centre is the figure of a soldier, or of some emblematic person, with the left hand resting on an anchor that stands upright. The right hand holds a l )ug spear that stands near that side with the cap of Liberty on the top of it. There is a cap on the man's head, and above it apparently a mitre, and a loose irannent hanging from the left shoulder. Underneath is the word Marina, the Span ish word for Marine, a sea soldier. "On the lith of Dec, 1819, a union was formed between Venezuela ami New Grenada, and the two States merged into the Republic of Colombia." "This union existed only 10 years, and was never cordial; in Nov. 1829, Venezuela seceded from it, and iu May, 1830, Ecuador also withdrew." How then did this button, that belonged to this defunct Republic, get lost here iu Western North Carolina ? Statesville' 'American. Always too Late. Some people are al ways too late, and therefore accomplish through life nothing worth naming. . If they promise to meet you at such an hour, they are never present until thirty minutes after. No matter how important the busi ness is either to yourself or to them, they are just as tardy.. If oie of this class is to take passage by steamer or railway, he ar rives just as,the boat has left the wharf, or ! the train the station. His dinner has been waiting for him so long that the cook is out of patience. z This course, 'the character we have'deseribed always, pursues. He is nev er iu time for church ; at his place of buri ness, at his meals, or in his bed. . Persons of such habits, we cannot but despise. Al ways start in time, and be' 'ready at the ap pointed hour. 'We would iiot giv a fig for a man who is not punctual to his chgage tnents, and who never makes up his mind to a certain course till "Ljie time is lost. Those who hang back, hesitate and trem ble -who dre never at hand for a journey, to meet an appointment for business, or anyining eise are poorsipins, ana are 111 calculated "to.succeed" in business or get a living in this world. Snow. The world is crazy for , show. There is not one perhaps in a thousand I 1- '111 1 " 1 1 1 If wim uarcs lau oapK on nis reai, sun pic sen, for power to get 'through the world ; ' and exact enjoyment as he goes along. There is no end of the animr. the mimicry, the false airs .'and' the' 'superficial airs. ' It re quires rare courage, we admit, 'to "live up to one s enlightened convictions in these days. I Unless yon consent to ioin in the general cheat there is no foom for you among the great mob of pretenders. Hainan desires ! to live wn ins means, anu, is resoiuie m nis purpose not, 10 appear more man w really is,, let him be applauded. There is something 'fresh auiL'-invigorating. in such an example, and we should honor and up hold such a plan with all the energy in our vowt r- ..... .--.'. Store for Rent. The commodious Store-IIousc, recently occupied bv II. X. Dwire & Co.-under the "American" office. the best business stand in Statesville, with large warehouse for storage of produce, privilege or wagon-yard, &c.-Posncnmi given immediately. - Apply to - E. B. DRAKE & SOJS, Ang. 10, 1874. titatesville, N. C HillF as a Diet J There is a considerable difference of opin ion on the subject of a milk diet. It is sur rounded with a mass of whims, or preju? dices -and of mistaken ideas, which are based more on individual fancies than upon certain fact. To one glass of milk imbibed is believed to be a sure provocation of a billious attack, to another, a disordered stomach, to a third drowsiness, and soon,' through such a category of simple, though disagreeable ailments that we look aghast at the farmer who drains cup after cup of the fresh, pure liquid, time and again dur5 ' ing the day, and wonder at the resisting powers which his organization must possess. The truth is, however, that milk is not un wholesome. On the contrary, it contains goolsubstantial bone, muscle, . flesh, and brain 'producing substances, which, - assimi lating quickly, act rapidly in building up the body. Naturally, we assert, it is nourishing; that it does bring 011 certain troubles is nevertheless true, but" the cause is in the invidual stomach, not in the milk; provided, of course, the latter bo fresh and sweet. The Commercial Advertiser re cently had some excellent remarks on this subject, which are well worthy of reieli tion, ".Milk diluted with one-third limn water," it is said, "will not cause any one biliousness or headache, if taken regularly, will so strengthen the stomach' as to banieh these disorders. It may be taken with acid of some kind when it does not easily digest. The idea that milk should not be eaten with pickles is not an intelligent one, as milk cur dles iu the stomach nearly as soon as it is swallowed. When milk is constipating, as it is frequently found to be by persons who drink freely of it in the country, in the summer time, a little salt sprinkled in each glassful will prevent the difficulty. When it has an opposite effect, a few. drops of brandy iu each goblet of milk will obviate its purgative effect. As milk is so essen tial to the health ol our bodies, it is well to consider when to take it, and how. - It js a mistake to drink milk between meals,--or with food at the table. In the former case it will destroy the appetite ; and in the lat ter it is never proper to drink anything. After finishing each meal a goblet of pure milk should be drank; and if any one wishes to grow fleshy, a pint taken before retiring at night will soon cover the scraw niest bones. In cases of fever and summer complaint, milk is now given -with excel lent results. The idea that milk is 'fever ish' has exploded, -and it is now the physi cian's great reliance in bringing through typhoid patients, or those" in too low a state to be nourished bv solid food." Tricks of Gamblers. Recently according to the San Francisco Bulletin, the Mead House iu that city was torn down. It was a celebrated sporting place. On knocking away a wall, conceal ed wires were discovered.. An investiga tion of the walls of the' whole house was now commeuced, and the. revelations were. indeed, of the most startling character, Tu one 01 tne rooms on. the. tinner floor was an arrangement which' enabled' a play er to know exactly what his opponent held. uir.ecuy over ine taoie, in tne centre ot tlie room, was a small hole in the exiling through which the confederate watched the game. Wires ran along the ceiling, to the floor, and terminated in levers beneath the carpet, upon which the cheating gam- oier piaceu nisiooi; as ine wires pu lieu, the number of taps telegraphed ithc course of action to pursue. The faro room, -.was the most ingeniously contrived thing 111 the house. In the first place, wires rfa 11 iroin ine uoor, so mat a signal was given when it opened, and in. an instant every-, thing was in readiness for. the drop. iThis was accomplished by two levers and a space let into the, floor.- In a second the gamblers, withdrew from the tables each man of course grabbing, his, checks , and money, and by a motion of the1 levers 'the yawning floor opened, 'and dpvn 'eijtrthe whole "lay 6ut."; The carpet i'astheii . ilrawn over the spot, and when 'the officer hove in sight there wan nothing in the shape of gamblers' " implements to "( be seen. T11-1 lir Iinifsp' iifr(i vprt iaktrt nut iw lta than oiie hundred.and 'fifty wires, anil Sev eral' contrivances for 'suddenly'1 -hiding Itn- ' t"- . : .. ... .' ...... ... !. st -Acr.i Madame Razaihe who did wonderful-'ser- vice for a woman, in erTecting'lie luiiiband's escape, was married to the exr-Marshal dur-' t ing the latter' " sefA'leo m-"Mexicc .'From all accounts- Razaine had 'a very, poVapTn 10 11 of the: Mexicans as a people,-b tit this did not prevent-him 'from falling iii'lolo with and marrying a native' 3Iexitan wo- man. ine ex-3Jarsnai was marriou i.it; Ine city of ' 3Iekico",on th'e20th"of Tune, J865, to Senorita Doha Josefu Ken&y 'Azcarate -a""Iadv of great'beaotv 'ah'd ifinnense wea'lrti:'. albeit according to 'general fbeTief'the ; daughter'of n brigand. The civil Yriarrtaffe '"' was berforrried by "theihtemJant of jtnemy, '. after which" the 'archbishop ; pfonotii jeda blessing -bif the : happy v couple; Maximilian and Carlotta acting asdefrmd." ; RnVthisV w a not' tlie only Imperial fiaf rohjfg5 : the " happy couple received; as the" EnipcrOr apd Empress of th'e! French were npbri.4)rs f or :" their firstTrhild. There are now four child- : ren in the fardily. "Tlie "eldest,1- tf boy of sever kept his "father company ataintc ' 3Iargucrite for some time' before Madame Razaine and one of the other chUdt-eri Vveye permitted to join him "in February; fast ; During the progress of Razaine's tHal'and before its commenceraent,MadamyRazarn6 and the four children ' occupied apartments in a convent at some little distance from the ' house in which he -was confined at Ver sailles. . t ? " '":' ZW Wise sayings often fall to the ground, but a kind word is never thrown away. 0