North Carolina Newspapers

i - - r i y y V. J. YATES, Editor and Pkoprietoe. Terms of Subscription $2 00, m advance. CHARLOTTE, N. . 0., APRIL 17, 1876 TWENTY-FOURTH TOLUME-NlIEIBEIi 1223. 1 i n I I II 1 1 l a Vv Yr V . rTT V rrTvr A . VII I , i 7 ' , ' . . ' . ; . i THE Charlotte Democrat, PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor o Tkkus TWO DOLLARS for one year, cr One Dollar and Twenty-five Cents for six months. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. o Advertisements will be inserted at reasonable rates or in accordance with contract. Obituary notices of over five lines in- length will no. charged for at advertising rates. Democrat Office. The Democrat Office has been removed and is now in the Red-front l'rick building, next to the coi ner store of Stenhouse, Slacaulay & Co., Trade street, opposite the Observer Office and the Mer chants & Farmers National Bank. Jan. 1.187K. . Dr. JOHN H. McADEN, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, CHARLOTTE, N. C, Has on hand a large and well selected stock of PURE DHUOS, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Family Medicines, Paints, Oil3, Varnishes, Dye Stuifs, Faxiey and Toilet Articles, which he is determined to sell at the very lowest prices. Jan 1, 1875. W. M WILSON. W J. BLACK. WILSON & BLACK, Wholesale Druggists, AND DEALEKS IN Paints, Oils, Chemicals, Glass, 0c, etc., CHARLOTTE, X. C. Feb. 22, 1875. J. P. McCombs, M. D., tiers "his professional services to the citizens of harlotte and surrounding country. All calls, both ..iurht and day, promptly attended to. Oifice in Brown's building, up stairs, opposite the : harlotte Hotel. Jan. 1, 187U. MEDICAL CARD. ROBERT GIBBON, M. D., of Charlotte, N. C, and THEODORE P1IARR, M. D.,lateof Bellevue Hospital, N. Y., having associated themselves in the practice of Surgery and Medicine, tender their professional services to the public. Office corner of 5th and Tryon streets. ROBERT GIBBON, M. D. THEODORE PI1ARR, M. D. March 22, 1875. DR. W. H. HOFFMAN, Dentist, CHARLOTTE, N. C. Ofiicc over A. R. Nisbct & lira's Store, Trade Street. Feb. 8, 1875. M. A. BLAND. ISAIAH SLUFSON. BLAND & SIMPSON, Surgeon Dentists, "CHARLOTTE, N. C, Respectfully inform the citizens of Charlotte and the public that they have associated themselves together in the practice of Dentistry. All operations pertaining to the profession com mitted to their care will be performed in the most skillful manner. Teeth extracted without pain. Satisfaction guaranteed. At the old office of Alexander & Bland, opposite the Charlotte Ho'tel. Feb. 15, 1875. G. F. BASON, Attorney at Law, CHARLOTTE, N. C. Office opposite Court House, in the Dowd Building. March 20, 187G Gm K. A. OSBOKXR. W. C. MAXWELL. OSBORNE & MAXWELL, Attorneys at Law, CHARLOTTE, N. C. Office in Hie Court House. Particular attention given to Collections, Settlement of Estates and Par tition of Land and' Conveyancing. Nov. 1, 1875 Om W. F. COOK, Trade Street, on Korth Carolina Rtilroad, Charlotte, N. C, Manufacturer of CIDER MILLS and all kinds of FAR M IN G IMPLEMENTS. I'-gT All orders promptly attended to. Jan. 22, 1872. R. M. MILLER & SONS, Commission Merchants, and WHOLESALE DEALEKS IN Provisions and Groceries, College Street, Chaklottk, N . C . Flour, Bacon, Suar, Coffee, Salt, Molasses, and in fact, all kind of Groceries in largo quantities always on hand for the Wholesale trade. Jan. 1 1875. STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & CO, Chaklottk, X. C. Consignments of Cotton solicited, on which we r.vill make liberal advances to be sold here, or if shippers desire will ship to our friends at New York r 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 For the accommodation of the Traveling public. Omnibusses at the Depot on arrival of Trains. Jan.l, 1873. II. C. ECCLES. E- 8. BUUWELL. E. B. SPRINGS BURWELL & SPRINGS, Grocers and Commission Merchants, Charlotte, N. C. Jan. 10, 187(5. J. Mclaughlin, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, &c, College Street, Charlotte,. N. C, Sells Groceries at lowest rates for Cash, and buys Country Produce at highest market price. IW Cotton and other country Produce sold on commission and prompt returns made. A Just Rebuke. A number of State papers have been urging the building of a monument to the memory of Caswell, North Carolina's first Governor, as a State. The Orphan's Friend published, under the supervision of Mr Mills, Superintendent of the Orphan Asylum at Oxford, reproduces extracts from various papers recommend ing this with the remark, that could Gov. Caswell speak from the tomb he would per haps ask that his own grave be left without a marble slab till his descendants, two of whom are in the Orphan Asylum, are pro vided for. Morganton Uladq. Exactly right. And no doubt if the dead Con federate soldiers could speak to the people of this country they would beg that provision be made to feed and clothe their destitute wives and children, ir.stead of building monuments and spend ing money for ornamental work A Full Assortment OF "QUAKER" CITY SHIRTS, Of the very best style and quality, And a fine supply of Spring Hats, Just in from our Broadway House. Call gentlemen at JOHN A. YOUNG & SON'S. March 27, 1S7G. FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY, Established in 1850, with a Capital of $20,000,000. Niagara, Georgia Home, Royal (of Liverpool), Fireman's Fund, National, Old North State, Penn, Orient, In. Co. of North America, Atlas, Lynchburg Insurance and Banking Co. Placing large lines a f.peciallj'. E. NYE HUTCHISON & SON, Agents. Also, General Agents for the American Life Insurance Company of" Philadelphia. Agents wanted. ZW" Office over Buttler's Jewelry Store, Parks' Building. July 20, 1875. ly DALLAS M. RIGLER, Confectioner, Baker, Grocer, &c , Removed two doors below the First Na tional Bank. Has just received anew supply of Apples, Lemons, Oranges, Candies, and Confections of all sorts. He keeps on hand and supplies to customers BUEAD, CAKES AND PIES, At short notice, and fresh from the Bakery. Segars, Tobacco, Pipes, &c., in good supply and for sale at reasonable rates. Leave your cash orders and they will be filled. D. M. RIGLER, Nov. 9. 1875. Opposite Central Hotel N UTT ALL'S JEWELRY STORE, Tryon Street, near the City Clock. Charlotte, N. C. I .have just received a new stock of Jewelry, con sisting of Ladies' Fine Gold and Plated Sets, Ear Drops, Breastpins, Finger Rings, fcc, &c. ; Gold and Plated Studs and Collar Buttons, Gold Sleeve Buttons, Watch Chains, Charms, Society Badges, etc., which I will sell at prices to suit the times. I also offer bargains in CLOCKS and Musical Instruments. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry carefully re paired. 2p Don't forget that I keep a choice Stock of Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, Pipes, .Vc. March 13, 187G. J. O. II. NUTTALL. Something New in Charlotte. A Long Felt Want Supplied. The undersigned begs leave to inform Lawyers, Clerks of Courts, - Principals of Schools, and the public generally, that he lias opened a Book Binding Establishment In CHARLOTTE, at the store on Trade street, ad joining Dr. McAden's Drug Store, where he is pre pared to do all work in that line in handsome style and at reasonable rates. In connection with the above I will keep on hand a splendid stock of Books and Stationery, All new and at greatly reduced prices. Paper Hangings a specialty. Soliciting a share uf your favors, I am, yours respectfully, ILL. KOELLSCII, Formerly Book-keeper for Wittkowsky & Rintels. Feb. 7, 1S7G. J. I. HALES, Practical Watch Maker and Jeweler, Central Hotel Building, Trade street, Charlotte, N. C. JOSH HALES is the boy that does his work good, And turns it oil right, as every one should ; No one will complain at his finished up job, And you'll find that he had no intention to rob. So cheap is his price that none will complain, Though light be your pocket & purse he'll not drain; But will give you the time all correct very sure, St) you'll not be too late, f or your slowness he'll cure. Oct. 25, 1875 -ly F. SCARR, Chemist and Druggist, CHARLOTTE, N. C. ' Prescriptions prepared at all hours of the Day and 2Tight. Keeps constantly on hand all kinds of Drugs, Medi cines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Green and Black Tea, &c, &c. June 0, 1873- - THE BURGLAR WINDOW LOCK. This Window fastening surpasses any invention of the present age, and should be in the possession of everv one. It holds the window in any position required for ventilation, from half an inch to the extent of the window sash. When down it locks itself, and the Patentee will cive the right to any one State if the window can be opened from the outside without breaking a pane of glass. M. KELLY. Patentee, Raleigh, N. C. t3T The above Locks are for sale by F. KEUS TER. at his Shop next to the Charlotte Hotel. Call on him for information. Feb. 7, 187G tf The Careless Word. 'Twas but a word, a careless word, As thistle-down it seemed as light ; It paused a moment in the air, Then onward winged its flight. Another lip caught up the word, . And breathed it with a heartv sneer;. If gathered weigly, as on it sped, That careless word, in its career. Then rumor caught the Hying word, And busy gossip gave it weight, Until that little word became A vehicle of angry hate. And then that word was winged with fire, Its mission was a thing of pain, For soon it fell like lava drops Upon a wildly-tortured brain. And then another page of life ' With burning.scalding tears wasblurred A load of care was heavier made, Its added weight, that careless word. That careless word, oh ! how it scorched A fainting, bleeding, quivering heart ! 'Twas like a hungry fire, that searched Through every tender, vital part. How wildly throbbed that aching heart ! Deep agony its fountains stirred ; It calmed, but bitter ashes mark The pathway of that careless word. Public Sales Lands, &c. Sale of VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. By virtue of a Mortgage Deed executed by A. Cruse and others, bearing date March 18th, 1875, and registered in the office of Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg county, in Book 12, page 133, March 19th, 1875 I will expose to public sale at auction, for cash, at the Court House door in the city of Charlotte, on Tuesday, April 25th, 1876, to foreclose mortgage, the following described Real Estate in the city of Charlotte, viz : Two Lots numbers 50 and 58 fronting on Tryon Street 01) feet and running back to College Street 39G feet, adjoining the Property of the 2d Presby terian Church. Also one fractional part of lot number 59 lying rear of said 2d Presbyterian Church, fronting on College Street 72 feet and runs back 198 feet. C. N. G. BUTT, Cashier. April 3, 187G. 4w tW At the same time and place the undersigned will sell at Public sale, for cash, to foreclose mort gage, (by order of Court,) executed by Allen Cruse and wife, and registered in Book 5, page 5G6, in Register's office, Mecklenburg county, the follow ing Real Estate, viz : Eight unimproved LOTS in the City of Char lotte, in square number 86, bounded byE street on North, 2d street on South, and 3d street on East. And also concurs in sale of the property above described by C. N. G. Butt, Cashier. J. E. STENHOUSE, Commissioner. April 3, 187G. 4w NOTICE. By virtue of a Deed of Trust dated March 22d, 1876, made to me by J. S. Williamson, I will expose to public sale on Monday, the 1st day of May next, the HOUSE and LOT on which said Williamson now resides, lying on the South side of Trade street, bounded by li. I. McDowell and J. W. McMurray. On the premises is a good dwelling and all neces-out-buildings, and situated in the midst of a good neighborhood, rendering it one of the most desirable places in. the city. j. Mclaughlin, Trustee for J. S. Williamson. March 27, 1876 Cw ; Valuable .Land FOR SALE. The undersigned is authorized to sell, privately, three valuable Tracts of LAND, situated in Mt. Ulla Township, Rowan county, belonging to the estate of the late Dr. O. P. Houston the said Tracts being briefly described as follows : 1 One tract of 200 acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of W. A. Poston, Phi Alexander and others on which there is a good Dwelling and out houses and the soil is well adapted for cotton and grain. 2 Another tract of 183 acres, more or less, ad joining the lands of M. W. Goodman, Joseph Brown and others. This tract is very productive and a large portion of it is heavily timbered. 3 Another tract of about 80 acres, adjoining the lands of J. L. Freeze and others consists almost entirely of woodland and meadow. Terms of sale reasonable. Apply to the under signed at Mt. Ulla, P. O., Rowan county, N. C. S. C. RANKIN. Jan. 2-4, 187G 3m Peter Hanger Rye, At - B. N. SMITH'S. April 10, 1S76. Kerosene 25 Cents, At B. N. SMITH'S. April 10, 1876. FRESH FISH, &c. At NAT. GRAY'S, opposite the First Presby terian Church, you can get fresh Fish direct from Newbern every day Shad, Rock, Mullets, Floun ders, Herring, &c. ' Also, he keeps Poultry, Eggs, Potatoes and other family Provisions. He will soon have a supply of early Vegetables from Charleston and Augusta. March SO, 1876. NAT. GRAY. Wade & Pegram's LARGEST STOCK. The most complete Assortment. The Xeicest Styles. Roots, Shoes, Gaiters and Slippers, For Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses and Children. The Best Goods at Lowest Prices. You are specially invited to examine our' ELEGANT GOODS. WADE & PEGKAM, Opposite Central Hotel, Charlotte, N. C. March 20, 1876. We are Agents for Ives' Patent Lamps, Bedford Alum and Iodine Mass English Breakfast Packet Tea Company, sold only by druggists, fl per pound ; Cutler's Patent Pocket Inhaler, the great remedy for Catarrh; Crab Orchard Salts, from Crab Orchard Springs, Kentucky ; Buf falo Spring Water. W. R. BURWELL & CO , Feb. 21 Springs' Corner, Charlotte, N. C. Infamous Enterprises. The Philadelphia Times is authority for the statement that thieves, sharpers and human vultures of every kind and degree are thronging there in advance of -the visit ors and laying their plans of operation for the Centennial. One of the most infamous' enterprises brought to light is an agency for the purpose of enticing respectable young women from the country to densf iuiquity in that city. Circulars are being scattered through neighboring towns and cities, ad dressed, to girls whose names have been somehow obtained, promising them pleasant situations about the exhibition buildings at. large pay, and advising them to leavetheir homes secretly, lest their parentfrshotrfd ob ject. The originators of this scheme sign themselves Hayes, Arlington & Brother, and have been using the- postofH ce in further ance of their wicked designs. Another kindred enterprise is the opening of bogus employment agencies in certain parts of the city to entrap respectable women into the clutches of harpies. -.. m An Old-time Office-seeker. Gov. Jack Tyler of Virginia, and old Jack Dade had been chums and had "punished" a great deal of the "juice nectarious" to gether. If Dade was illiterate he was a good soul and companionable, and Tyler, one of the old-time fellows and a man of great abili ties, liked him anyway. After Tyler was inaugurated Dade made a trip to the capital to see him. The interview was charac teristic. "Jack old boy how are you ? Come in," said the Governor, greeting the old man as of yore. "Governor Sack," said Dade, for they al ways called each other Jack, "I want an oflis." The Governor laughed, "Jack," said he, "what are your qualifications for office?" "Well, now, Governor Jack, I kin mix drinks. I kin mix your whiskey sling, and your port wine sangeree and your tod," said Dade, going over the catalogue of com pounds, "and I kin drink 'em and you know it." So they laughed together on the strength of reminiscences. "Well, Jack," said the Governor, "what kind of an office do you want ?" "Governor Jack," was the response, "I wants a offis with big pay and nothing to do ?" Fixing the Day. "When," he said vio lently, "when are you going to pay that bill? I've dunned you till I'm tired and mad. Now, I want a positive answer when will you pay it?" "By Jove l" was the reply, you must take me for a prophet ! How can I tell ?" When Charles James Fox was pressed by an importunate creditor he was more ex plicit. "I beg your pardon, Mr Fox," said the dun, "but you know I have waited a long while. Still I do not want to make the time of payment inconvenient to you. I only desire you will fix upon some day certain in the future when you will pay." "lhat is very kind ot you," responded .box, "and I will accede to your request with pleasure. Suppose wre name the day of judgment. But stop, since that will be a very busv day, suppose we say the day after." LIME, CEMENT and Shingles, Best article kept constantly on hand, which we will sell roii Cash; at lowest figures in market. PEGRAM & WARD. April 3, 1876 lm W. F. Cook's Plows. The following letter is published as a deserved tribute to the Plow made in this city : Mecklenburg Co., April 1, 1876. W. F. Cook: Sir: I have used your one-horse and two-horse Plows, called "Charlotte" Nos. 1 and 2, which I pronounce the best of all of the improved Plows that I have used or seen in the county, and I would recommend every farmer to use them. My boys wont use any other if they can get the Charlotte Plow. Hence I bought two of them to-day to sat isfy the boys. S. C. HUNTER. April 3, 1876. To Base BaU Clubs and Players. I have a stock of good Bats, Professional and Practice Balls, which you will find very low. April 3, 18 6. J. K. PU KEFO Y. Notice to -Contractors. Proposals will be received on or before April 15th, 1876, for the erection of a Seminary Building at Concord, N. C. Plans and specifications can be examined at the residence of Rev. Luke Dorland, in said place, with whom the proposals may be left. April 3, 1876 2wpU New Millinery AT TUB Old well-established House OF MRS. QUERY. MRS. QUERY is now receiving her Spring and Summer Millinery and Fancy Gods, which will include all the latest styles and novelties of the season. The reputation of my House for elegant and fashionable Millinery is too well known to need comment My stock the present season will be complete, and will be replenished every week during the season with new, fresh and fashionable goods as soon as they appear in New York, from the most reliable Importers and Manufacturers in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and will be sold as low for Cash as the same quality of good3 are sold by anj'body. Ladies will find in my house the Only-Exclusive Stock Of Ladies, Misses and Children's Goods in the city. A full stock of Ladies, Misses and Children's Hats and Bonnets in all the latest styles in shapes and materials, Flowers, new shades Silks, Laces, &c. Ornaments and Ribbons of all kinds. All kind of Notions and Fancy Goods for Ladies and Children at as low prices for Cash as they are sold retail any where in the United States. Ladies having work done at my Establishment must expect to pay the bill when the work is done, as on no other terms can I do their work. I am Agent far the celebrated DOMESTIC PAPER FASHIONS a fall etock always on hand. Fashions sent post paid to any address. Call or send for Catalogue. April 3, 1876. MRS. P. QUERY. Fashion and its Penalties. What, an eminent Physician has to say about it. Washington L. Atlee, M. D., of Philadel phia, conceded and known among the pro fession, the world over, as one of its ablest members, in his annual address, entitled "Old Physic and Young Physic" before the medical society of the State of Pennsyl vama, referred to the evils ot the present fashions, which, while not exactly unknown, yet referred to by such able authority as Dr. Atlee, we recommend to the reflection of our lady ieader8 ' the following : golden words of advice: u-i dlJ. rrEave often eai i to mv . lady ! patients privately, and. gentlemen. X gar it to yon publicly, that jfihe Jadietr of this country, lusteaa oi ieing travestied oy rummers and mantna-makers, and enslaved by every change in the tide of fashion, would, before adopting them, submit their costumes to a committee of medical men, or better, of medical women, they would be infinitely more comfortable, would enjoy better health, more satistorily fulfill the duties of maternity and of marital life, and meet the requirements of every domestic and social position. We certainly would recom mend no more clothing than could be carried with ease and comfort; we would suspend all garments upon the shoulders; we would not constrict the most important part of the body, making that portion of the chest, which is naturally the most ex- nnncivo a comrade! immovable noint d'apui for every inspiration to drive down and displace the vital organs; we would have the shoe to fit the foot, not forcibly adapt the foot to the shoe ; we would order the heels to be low and broad, and placed where the Almighty designed them ; we would discard furs from the neck and shoulders for common use, reserving them for extraordinary occasion, and veto the use of unwieldy masses of false hair as these portions of the body are so near the center of circulation as to have their heat well maintained ; in short, in adopting any style of dress we would do no violence to the laws of physiology and hygiene. This could always be accomplished in perfect harmony with good taste. The health of woman, which is so intimately associated with the beauty, -welfare and happiness of the whole human race, is too valuable to be sacrificed to the blind and indiscriminating tyranny of fashion. In these remarks I mean no offensive criticism on the manners and customs of the day. I am incapable of this. As physi cians, we should be the conservators of pub- tic iieanu; ana we nave-no leguimate ngnt to be counted in the profession, if through any mercenary or other unworthy motive, we fail to promote it in every possible way. Growing out of the debility and ill-health to which our female patients are so often the victims, is the resort to tonics, stimulants, nervines and opiates, the former to maintain their strength, and the latter to quiet their nerves. This, I regret to say, is not suffi ciently discountenanced by the profession, and often degenerates into a habit which entails a lifetime of misery and distress. Tonics and stimulants can rarely, of them selves, add tone or strength to the animal system, and to regard them as nutrients, and to employ them with that view, is, to say the least, a most hazardous proceeding. There are times when thev mav be em ployed to advantage, but I apprehend that the cases requiring them are comparatively rare. Permanent strength is the result of molecular nutrition. And true nutrition is the enect of the assimilation and ap propriation of all kinds of wholesome food supplied to the stomach, mingled with and elaborated by pure air inhaled by the lungs, and then subjected to the recuperative and depurative processes throughout the whole body while the great pendulum, required to keep this machinery in healthful action, is exercise both of body and mind. The functions of life require both motion and rest to maintain them in a normal condition. Constant activity will destroy them by wear and tear, while uninterrupted inertia will sooner or later paralyze vital force. Bandage the arm in an immovable splint, and in six or eight weeks endeavor to exert its muscular power. It is gone. As with the muscular system, so with the health of all other anatomical divisions of the body exercise, in due proportion, is essential. If, then, our American ladies would depend upon exercise in the open air, conjoined with simple habits, non-luxurious living and cheerful company, more than upon tonics and stimulants, they would soon se- cure that vigorous state ot health that would enable them, by an effort of the will to discard that other vice of using nervines and opiates for every trifling irregularity of the nervous system. It would be cruel to denyto the suffering some mild sedative, yet the constant dependence upon such agents is weakening and demoralizing, and lowers the mind from that supreme influence over the body which is its rightful dignity. Beside there is a terrible responsibility as sociated with these habits on the part of mothers, which can scarcely be estimated. Yon will understand this when I announce the words of a prominent London physician, who says : 4lThe babies of London are al ways intoxicated from the time they are born until they are weaned? llow far this will apply to the little innocents of America I will not pretend to say ; but the enormity of the practice, if such exist, may be esti mated by a reference to the decalogue, which tells ns that the iniquity of the parent shall be visited upon the children nnto the third and fourth generation. ' " ; Oh for Holton & Co. 8 Dozen Blackberries, 3 pound cans ; Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Malaga Grapes, Bananas and the finest 8ugar, of all grades, at the lowest possible figures. C. 8. HOLTON & CO. April 10, 1876. . Faith in the Family. - One' of the most intelligent women I had ever known, the Christian mother of a large family of children, used to say that the edu- . cation of children was eminently a work of faith. She never heard the tramping of her bovs feet in the house, or listened to Jheir -noisy, shouting in their play, or watched their unconscious slumbers, without an in ward, earnest prayer to God for wisdom to train them, and for the spirit of the Highest to guide them. She mingled prayer with counsel and restraint ; and the counsel was the wiser, and the restraint was the stronger for this alliance of the human and divine elements in her instrnction " and discipline. -'Atldst length? .When' her children -h&A.be-comewenand-i2,c.enstome& to the hard strife of the world, her nafil??va dearest one the? eotild speak j &nd fehe , had fed their odie-i frooiher own spirit's life," who had taught their feet to walk," their tongues to speak and pray, and illu mined their consciences with the great lights of righteousness and duty, held their rever ence and love, increased a thousand fold by . the remembrance of an early education that had its inspiration in faith in God. New Congregational Dogma. I was well acquainted with a lady who removed with her husband to Brooklyn some twelve years ago, and who was uni versally esteemed as a sensible practical woman, and who lived above any shade of suspicion as a blameless Christian. She was above the average in intelligence and integrity, and no stain has ever rested upen her name. Well, this woman was recently on a visit to her old home, when an old friend asked her, "What about Beecher?" "Oh ! he is all right 1" was the answer. "His congregation will stick to him to the last, and well they may, for there is but one Henry Ward Beecher. No other man could ever till his place, and they know it." "But is he guilty ?" "Oh 1 that makes no difference I If he is, -he is no worse than David and thousaudsof others. His congregation'do not blame him, for they all know how unhappy his domestio relations are, and they will stick to hinu" "Where is Mrs. Tilton?" "Oh 1 she and her mother are keeping boarders quite near to where we lived, and are doing well. Plymouth gave them a great many presents of useful and beautiful things.' "Does Beecher go to see them V" "Oh, nol The men say he is too smart to be caught again I" "lhe men of his congregation? lhen they believe him guilty ?" "They do not care to know! After the trial he got basketsful of letters congratu lating him. My brother has been a mem ber of his church for years and years, and an usher. 1 know he wrote to him, saying : 'You are all right from the waist up; and that is all I care to know !' " She thought it probable he had had hun dreds of such letters ; for she had heard a great many of his friends talk on the sub ject, and this was their general statement. "lhe men jest about it, and say if he is as irresistible out of the pulpit as in it, they do not blame the women;; and the women, generally, feel that he paid Mrs Tilton a great compliment. For my own part, I am glad he never paid any attention to me; for his mesmeric power is so great that 1 do not think any woman could resist him. I am not a member of his church, but always go to hear him. Sarah (her sister) is a member and she says it is a great compli ment to any woman to have Jur lieecher pay attention to her, and with such a wife as he has, what can any one expect, or how can any one blame him? She was talking with another lady member, who said she wished.Mr Beecher would pay attention to her! To a woman with an uncongenial husband, his friendship would be desirable ; for he could sympathize with her. No one knew better than he how hard it was to be tied for life to an uncongenial companion." The woman who made these dlscrustinir disclosures was in simple earnest, and told what she belived, or knew to be true, withi out any of the horror she would once hay felt at such sentiments. Her statenjfenu tally so well with the action of that peopls mat mere is mtie room w uuuub wvir wur- rectness; and to those who would save our; social fabric from sinking into the quick sands of free love, comes up lhe question what is to be done with this wide-spread corruption ? Washington Chronicle. Presence of Mind. Professor Wilder eives these short rules for action in case of accident : For dust in the eye, avoid rubbing; dash water into them : remove cinders, etc., with the round point of a lead pencil. liemove insects irom tne ear Dy tepiu water; never put a hard instrument into the ear. If an arterv is cut. compress above the w wound; if a vein is cut, compress below. If choked, get up upon all lours ana cougn. For licrht burns, dip the Dart in cold water; if the skin is destroyed, cover with varnisn. Smother a fire with carpets, etc. ; water will often spread burning oil, and increase the danger. Before passing through smote, taice a inu breath, and then stoop low: but if carbon is suspected, walk erect. is sore. Enlarge the wound, or, better, cut out the part as long as ean be born to a hot coal, or end of a cigar. . . . In case of poisoning, excite vomiting bv tickling the throat, or by water or mustard. For acid poisons, eive strong . coffee and keep moving. . 1 -s :; ,-r ? v.i At in water, noaion me'oc, mm m nose and mouth projecting. s : For apoplexy, raise the head and body y fainting, lay the person flat. ? M IS ' h ; 3H I I: ( I .r s I r.l!