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A HISTORIC TOWN.-
I
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The Old City of Antwerp and Its Mag-nificent
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Cathedral.-Secular
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and ecclesiastical tyrants have-
generally ruled Antwerp together ,
writes a correspondent of that city to-
The Xcw York Post. The first church-was built in Antwerp in 641. The-Norsemen burned the city in 835 , and-when the church was rebuilt this sent-ence
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was added to its litany : "From-the fury of the Norsemen , good Lord ,
deliver us ! ' ' The oft repeated prayer-was not answered until 891 , when-Lorraine , Bavaria , Saxony and other-districts persecuted b3' these vagabonds-united for their extermination , and in-one day , by a preconcerted massacre ,
killed off more than 100.000 of them ,
and then the Antwerp church substitut-ed
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a collect for thanksgiving for its-long wail of prayer. During the middle-ages , and in the time of 'Mie reforma-tion
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, Antwerp displayed remarkable-courage in maintaining the principles-of the new religion , which , however ,was finalty put down by the stronghand. At last, having by turns been-Catholic and Protestant , "Dutch and-French , Belgium became independent-in *1830. Her security consists in the-jealousy of her big neighbors more-than in her useless and expensive main-tenance
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of an array of 100,000 men-.It
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is creditable to the Protestant re-formers
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of Antwerp that they were not-iconoclasts. . A preference for art tri-umphed
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over religious prejudices , for-to Catholicism it was conceded by them ,as it is by us , that she is the mother-and the guardian angel of the aesthetic-and the beautiful. This grand cathe-dral
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is one of her enduring monuments-.Antiquarians
.seem to be as much at a-
loss for its origin as for that of the cityitself. It is generally agreed that it-was begun in 1352 , but there is no trace-of the architect who conceived its plan-.The
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entire uniformity of everything be-
low¬
the belfry of the great tower is-
proof that thus far it wis the concep-tion
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of a single mind. It is indeed a-
miracle of history ihat she should have-hidden the name of such a genius in-oblivion. . Antwerp cathedral is a-
difficult structure to observe , for there-is no point from which may be had a-
general coup d'ceil , compassed as it is-
by narrow streets of high buildings.-You
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can not get a more intelligent view-of it from artist's drawings , made with-due regard for its proportions , than bytraveling around and sun-eying it un-der
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the .eves. Two immense lowers-uscend in symmetry to the belfries , and-there one o"f them terminates , covered-by a roof having the appearance of be-
ing¬
put on merely to shed the rain. At-the same height the architectural plan-of the other likewise comes to an end-.It
.is probable that the original idea was-
to finish with square towers , but some-gingerbread artist obtained permission
I . to pile up the stone in amr shape so far-asI he could safely go. He or they-or* , from the incongruity , doubtless-
more than one were engaged in the-finish succeeded in reaching an al-titude
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exceeded onty b3r the spires of-
Strasbourg and Cologne. We ascended-to ihc last of the 622 steps of the spiral-staircase until we squirmed into the-small open space under the cupola , and-and were then well paid for the effort-.Th
.* day was pretty clear , so that we-
hadif-
isgood views of Bruesels , Ghent ,JJreda , Malines , Flushing, and the sea-.Sometimes
., with a belter atmosphere ,
there is said to be a radius of view of-
seventylive miles. Descending from-our lofty perch , and entering within-the cathedral , we find what we can not-lake iiway in drawings or photographs-.These
. bymay cany home the monuments-
of antiquity and"the palaces and streets-of the present , saving the trouble and-expense of travel ; but the expression-which coloring gives to pictures is not-to be transported across the Atlantic.-You
.must come to the spot to fix your-
gaze upon these masterpieces of Reu-iens.
-. First and least, 3-011 will see the-
.famous. "Assumption , " which has often-been so unfavorably criticised. But it-jnust be remembered that Rubens in-this
tocase was working for his daily
tread by contract. It wis: painted in-
sixteen.- days , for the price of 1,600-florins ($610) . Moreover , it can hard-
ily¬
be-considered his work at all. as be-yonfl
-; conception of the idea the minor-details( were executed by his pupils.-IBut
. :
coming to the "Ascent" and the-"Descent
Jyfrom the Cross , " the mas-
ter's¬
hand is visible throughout. It is-
universally admitted that these are his-
greatestthe;
, his inimitable works. Of the-two the "Descent" is considered to be-
the:
superior. If any conclusion may-be
to-
up;
arrived at from a moneyed valuation ,
it mav be inferred thac Rubens himself-estimated the one not much above the-other. . His price for the "Elevation"-was 2,400 florins (§960)) , for the "De-scent
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, " 2,600 floreis (1.040 . We-could but incline to the belief that as a-
representation of profound sadness-the one less esteemed is quite equal to-
the other. The greater value at-
tached¬ iy
to the "Descent" arises from-our
Ionparticipation in the feelings of the-
mourners , on whose countenances such-touching
thesadness is evinced ; and we-
may undervalue the artistic merit of )
the"Elevation" because of our repug-nance
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to the act and our horror at the-
fieud.like attitude and expressionofthose engaged in its performance.-
Ttfe. eye
representation of the "Descent1-1can not be in accordance with facts.-
'As. ;
crucifixion was performed by nail-ing
¬ the:
the victim to the cross while recum-bent
-on the ground , and then elevating-
itto;
as seen in the painting , so most nat-urally
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the cross itself would afterward.-have. been taken down for the removal-.It
. Ais beyond belief that a ladder should-
liavethe-
pu;
been brought into use. It is a-
'cruel liberty with truth that all have-taken who have dared to approach this-solemn subject-
.In.
the cathedral are several minor-paintings
aby the great master , and by-
others Jess--famous , but still of high-repute.
is. There are one or two by-
Quentin Matsys , whose romantic story-is
saj-ofvoften told , though there is some-
doubt as to the truth of it Matsys , ;
who was a blacksmith , became en-
amored¬ ind
of the daughter of a painter ,
who disposed "of the young vulcan's rouretentions by telling him he might-
have his daughter when he could paint-pictures
am-theequal to his own , and there he-
'Supposed the matter would end. Not to. W.Matsys abandoned the nnvil and
took to the brush , and in a very short-time wu able to astonish the old gen-tleman
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, and what he had begun for-
love he continued for fame. Opposite-the cathedral stands an iron frame over-a well. This was hammered out by-
his hands , and a clumsy piece of work-it is. It was a happy idea for Quentin-Matsys to fall in love-
.WOMEN
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IN MONTANA-
.Evidence
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that They Take an Active-Interest In Politics.-
Scattered.
all over the broad prairies-of Montana are refined and culturedwomen , bred in affluence and ease,
proud , 3'oung and hopeful , called by-
the misfortunes of their husbands oi-
ledi b3" their desires to enter and achieve-ini new iields the mission of life , to sur-render
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society, the home , the friends-and scenes of their youth , and march-boldly to a far off Avilderness and en-dure
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privation , toil , labor and suffer-ing.
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. But these women have grown to-
be brave , industrious , selfreliant , lull-of pluck and energ3% perfect horse-women
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, healthy , hearty , active , and in-dependent
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, and in many cases about as-pretty and as plump as the very best of-climates can make them. Now , the-typical; Montana girl if left alone will-succeed where an ordinaiy man wouldf-all.: . With no vices , they stick closelyto business , and if bent on trceclaim-ing
-, homesteading , or pre-empting a-
quarter , half , or whole section of land ,
they generally stay by the claim to the-end and prove up on time-
.Many.
of these enterprising damsels-wouldn't have a husband at any price-.Again
., many after laying the founda-
tions¬
of a comfortable fortune arc taken-in bv some Iaz3' bachelor who comes-loafing along , sees the chance , marriesthe maiden , and settles down into a-
nice , ready-made home. Our girls are-breadwinners and no mistake. They-are: up to all sorts of schemes , such as-
ranching; , herding of sheep or cattle ,
school superintendents and even poli-tics.
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. The latter should be expected ,however , as the females of Montana-have the right of suffrage extended to-
them in case they happen to be tax-payers.
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. As nearly every woman in the-territory is a taxpayer , why , of course ,she votes , as she lias :i perfect right to-do. . In Bozeman , a few miles west of-
here , one can see plastered all over the-town placards appealing to the passer-by
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to "Vote for Hamilton , the people'schoice , " or "Give your vote to Darcy , "or "Vote for Nichols and reform. "
Hamilton , Nichols , and D.ircy were-candidates: for the school superin-tendedcy
-of the county , and a fourth-
candidate: was in the field a man. Jt-is needless to add that "the horrid-man" was beaten b3* all three of the-girlsi , Hamilton coming out ahead. A-local paper came out a'few days before-the election with the following : "Ham-ilton enters the field against the odds-of regular party nominations. Hamil-ton
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has got sand ; she will stay until the-polls are closed. Hamilton should be-elected. . She says she isn't afraid of-road agents , and "that education is her-forte ; also , that it would afford her-pleasure to hop around from one coun-try
-schoolhouse to another in the per-
formance¬
of her duty. The men of-Gallitin: county are confounded mean
they don't run Hamilton in. Thereno question that female suffrage is a-
benefit to Montana. Female jurors in-
cases which involve intemperance ,
breaches of promise , and gaming would-hang a culprit on moderate testimoii3' .
Yet with all this girls are scarce in-Montana. . The town of Maiden close
(the county seat of Fergus county ) ,
whose name is suggestive of wit ,beauty , etc. , is in fact a safe retreat for-bachelors , since there is not an unmar-ried
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ladvr in the town. Sadie , whence-these lines are being penned , is a com-munity
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of forlorn bachelors , with not a-
female within a radius of fifteen miles ,
9xcepting the Crow squaws in the-neighboring Indian camp. One old-bachelor wandering around the village-lias a 70.000 bank account and no one
help him spend it. It is reported-ihat a matrimonial syndicate with head-quarters
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.in New York city' has a branchj-flice in Helena and that the main office-las: received 25,240 orders for wives for-Montana bachelors. How true this-may be I can not say ; but I know that-he
ison$70,000 bachelor referred to recent-
wrote to Helena , asking for assist-ineef
-iu securing a wife. Sadie has-
icitherin
a rapid or healthy growth. Ifsingle misery of her forlorn bache-
ors-
was property advertised perhaps a-
olon3Tteii
of old maids might be inetucedpack up and come hither and manythe numerous fortunes and embryo-
ionics wasting on the desert air.Sadie (M. 2' ) Correspondence San-Francisco Chronicle.-
A
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Black Man's Country-.It
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is only too certain that the emi- :
rant is not wanted in the Cape Colo- .ire> says a correspondent of The Lon- &
Telegraph. It is the country of the-jlack
: heman of that scorner of clothes , ind
noble savage. White labor Ian-juishes ; energ3T fails at the momentrospects open. The Boer , the most In-
ulhesive of mortals , rests contented far-vith a squalid home and a prospect ofmtilled acres more extensive than his ;
can survey. The true colonial in-itinct is wanting that indescribable in- pr-ellectual capacity of taking root where
foot fails. Ambition here seems tompel a man no further than a desire
obtain money enougti to enable him ,vhether he be an Englishman or a Ger-nan
-, to return home , and stop there.
]prosperity ma3 arise that will be as uidvin'e bush is , or the gum tree a
growth of South African soil , but pol-yith antecedents with a beginning in
hands. But down to the present-noment the symptoms are not those of wh-
vhile
colonization such as created a greatr-epublic across the western ocean , such
has builded an empire of cities and-populous
hoii
] towns in the distant Pacific. Iit is a pity ; for you cannot think
the mighty tracts of green and beau-iful
-country stretching in mountains edvalle3's and plains to the equitorial-
atitudes tlin-
selJand of the dreadful poverty
see and hear of and read about in-London and throughout Great Britain
Ireland without deep regret that ute-derland should be universal declared
offer no opportunities to those in-lead of bread. .
EDITOR CHILDS1 DINNER SET.-
A
.
Modest Fortune Invested In Silver ,China , and Glass AVarc.-
Mr.
.
. George W. Childs' dinner table-
as ii appears when set for a banquet of-
a dozen courses has been made the sub-
ject¬
of a full-prge illustration in a New-
Englando magazine devoted to the inter-esfcs of the higher life of the-
household. . The picture is beau-
tifully¬
executed , showing the table-standing iu the palatial dining-room of-
Mr. . Childs' marble mansion , and ablaze-with the superb collections of glass ,
china , and silver , and gilt candelabra-that have made it renowned as one of-
the most magnificently furnished and-hospitable boards in the United States.-The
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entire table service owned by Mr.-
Childs.
is estimated to be worth between$40,000 and $50,000 , and he has been-collecting it for upward of fifteen 3'ears-.Onty
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a small portion of this great col-lection
¬
can , of course , be used at one-time ; but. as was the case when the-table was set to have its picture taken ,
or when some distinguished guest is be-
ing¬
entertained , < he choicest gems are-selected and artistically arranged , and-the result , as seen beneath the soft-light of scores of waxen candles is al-
most¬
indescribable. The cloth on such-occasions is of a heavy material from-the "Vale of Cashmere , " of the richest-scarlet , and heavily embroidered and-fringed with gold bullion. In the cen-ter
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is a mirror lake four feet long by-three feet wide , and above it stands a-
centerpiece in richly chased silver-gilt ,
vasiform , and finished at Ihe top with-eight burners , which , however , Mrs-.Childs
.
generally prefers to have filled-with rare and beautiful llowers instead-of tapers. It has a gilt open-work bor-der
¬
of a graceful lloral design standing-three inches above the mirror, iu which-it is reflected. At either end are ex-
quisitetydcsigned-
candelabra in gilt and-silver , which stand nearly two feet in-
height and hold a number of lights , be-
ing¬
also draped with Howcrbcspangled-
Standing 133the candelabra at one-end of the table is a silver wine-cooler ,
with four raised panels of cupids and-graces. . The corresponding article at-the opposite extremity is a crystal.-bowl
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, fifteen inches in diameter'andnearly as high , used for llowers. This-and its companion in another city are-the finest pieces of glass yet made by-
uny American manufactarcr , and for-beauty and perfection of cutting 'ihey-are unexcelled. The work was done b-
Thomas\-
Hawkes , the great-grandson of-
that Mr. Hawkes who first introduced-cutglass inlo England. The profusion-of crystal upon the table iu the shape-of exquisite carafes , compote , fruit , and-bonbon stands , low and high , and with-or without silver bases , are a revelation-of the stage to which glass-cutting is-
carried: in the United States-.But
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all nations are represented.-Clarel
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jugs anel wine-glasses from Bo-hemia
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, and a set of clarettumblers-from Carlsbad , ornately enameled with-spra3s. . llowers and butterflies in gilt , tocrimson , and blue , give dashes of col-oring
¬
and variety of form to the pro-fuse
¬
and varied service. Amid the col-lection
¬
of crystal is a set of Bohemian-champagne glasses , which are so unique-and beautiful as to challenge universal-admiration. . They were presented b-
Gen.\- >
. Grant.-The
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silver objects on the table are so-
numerous that only a few can be ment-ioned
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, perhaps the most interesting be-
ing¬ )
the coronet of that wise and wittyEnglish peer and statesman Lord-Broughton , which has been made to do-duty as the ornamental base of a crystal-figholder ,
AH oilier odd bit is a silver bottle.shaped like an owl. copied from one m-
the Buish mu-cuni especially for Mr.-Child
.
* , 'and Iheie arc several novel I
bottle cases wrought in the same prePe'eious metal. unl-
But it is in the vast stores of valuablejjnn-
porcelain that the collection issowon - |[
ilerfulty rich , and the crown jewel ofthe lot is a marvelously large and-splendid set of Minton ware , mad with-especial
asears and decorated with ex-
quisite¬
daintiness and good tasle- The-design
notfor Ihe plates , which are in-
keeping with every object in, theset. . ,ng
a gilt band about half an inch wide I .an ivory ground , looped with gar-
lands-
of brilliantly hued llowers , tiny j
size but perfect in shapeMr. . fGuilds' monogram , wrought in the-same delicate llower , occupies Ihe cen ¬ at
of the plate-.Oilier
. ily-kersets of plates show nothing but-
fish ; others onty birds or llowers , while-Lhere are several harlequin sets , in-
ivh'ch each plate is entirety different-from any of its fellows , and each is a-
rentable gem. In that slorehouse of-
iveallh.tha
. Ihe china closet , which is a-
roodsized room of itself , are arranged-cores of dozens of beautiful plates of-
jverybite-
can( size and for every use. Main-of plain colors , but the majority-
jhow some beautiful designs. Sharingsame shelves are dozens of coffee hs'tea cups that have been brought-
Tom every part of the world where the-joller
He[
and ihc arlist unite their skill ,intrinsic value Ihis great collectionexceeds the estimate placed upon it-
ibovcras
( , for iuan3" of the pieces have as-
ocialious- Fro-
bvthat give them additional.-vorth , while others could 'not be re ¬
his-
maisave Inthe expenditure of a-
lozcn: times their original cost. Fkila-lelphia
- Mr-.terliccord.-
He
.few-suitTook the Pot.-
The.
red-easiJudge , the Sheriff, the Coroner
the Chief of Police of Red Gulch-vere
noengaged in playing poker. The
was pretty large and considerable-incitement was manifested in the outl-
ome.-
. The Judge "called" the Sheriff, sirecasualty remarked : theI hold four aces. What do 3-011
"I hold a bowie-knife , " promptly re- .tan
urned the Judge , as he perceived-fifth ace in his own hand. -
"And 1 hold a six-shooter !" exclaim- !
the Chief of Police , as he realized oftE
he was not destitute of aces him-.
* * * * * * * ° E
After an interval of about five min-the Coroner crawled out from an-
the table , saying :op.
"I hold an inquest , and I guess that-akes
it'-
ntththe pot. " The Rambler.
A PLUCKY HATIENF.-
Tha
.
Victim of n Mad DOR'S Kite De-
scribes¬
Ills SufTerliit ,' .
Through the courtesy of Dr. James-D. . Spencer , the physician in charge , 1-
was permitted , writes a Watertown cor-
respondent¬
of The New York Times ,
to talk a few moments in private with-
Jere Coughlin , of The Watertown-Times , who was bitten by a rabid dog-on the evening of May 19. Mr. Cough-lin
¬
was reminded that the people were-
suspicious that he did not tell the whole-
truth about the dog. "I did not in-
print , " he candidly replied , "for had 1-
done so there would have been great ex-citement.
¬
. People die from fright , and-I did not care to kill anyone if the dogdid ti'3" it. The truth is the dog made-his entrance into my dining-room by-
butting the door open with his head-.That
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caused the tired appearance. He-was simply stunned. bly wife turned-him out and. watched him go around-the house , calling my attention to thefact that he was frothing at the mouth.I went out the other way to look for-him , taking a coal shovel in my hand.-As
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I got out the dog was running to-
ward¬
the barn , one of the large doorsof which was open. But he did not goiii. He struck his head against theclosed door and turned almost around.He jumped up quickly again and ran-straight toward me. 1 raised" the-shovel ; he sprang for ni3' hand , but-caught ni3' leg , but a blow from the-back of the shovel made him loosen his-hold , when he went straight under the-back steps and lay there "until he wasshot."What has been 1113treatment ? Dr.Spencer must iell you that. I have fol-lowed
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his advice and taken his medi-cine
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; have kept cool and calm ; saw no-one but the doctor for eleven days.-My
.
S3'inptoms have been carefully-noted down , sometimes b3" myself and-sometimes b3' my wife. I noticed-alarm in the"doctor's face the eighth-day. . My temperature was normal and-my pulse 120. I calmed myself as best-I could. That morning I began to have-sharp pains in my eyes. The eyeballs-enlarged so that I'could soe to read-nonpareil without glasses , something-which I had not done for twelve years-.There
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was an uneasy restlessness all-day. . Although 1113temper' is usually-calm , it was with the utmost endeavor-that I could control myself. I wanted-to scold or hit somebody , and chewed-up a whole leadpencil in 1113fury. . I re-tired
¬
between seven and eight in the-evening , not because I was sleepy , but-for the purpose of get'Ing out of the-way: of everybody. Hot and cold-Hashes passed through my system un-til
¬
midnight , while I tumbled and-tossed: about the bed wrapped in Harinel-sheets. . With almost lightningsuddeii-ncss
-
then began pains , sharp ones ,seemingly coming from Ihe wound at-first , but so rapid that within a short-time they seemed to start from even-part
-
of ni3" system. I \\ as burning, in-pain , and thirsty. M3' llrst impulse was
take a run in the cool air.1113second was to 31:13in bed and-iight it out. I did not care to call any-one
¬
, fearing that their talk would cause-me to lose what little reason I had. I-
felt so light that it seemed to me therei-vas danger of 1113floating out-f bed ; 1 firrnty grasped the side of-
he bed and held on , believing the-inusual pain and heat would soon-ass; away. I held myself in ihat-osition
to: until a few minutes before 4-
learly four hours when Ihc pain and-leat: .suddenly stopped. My m nd was-icrfeetlv clear. The flannel sheets
wet with perspiration. I got up-erribly exhausted and attempted to-
ake n spoonful of aromatic spirits of-
mmionia in half a glass of water which-lad been prepared for me to drink-hrough the night. Mv stomach re-
' it with terrible lorce. I wailedthe stomach had quieted down ,
< thenI swallowed the medicine-iiickty, shutting my mouth with a-
rim eddetermination that it should not-
tome : out. The stomach acted the samebefore , but I would not open my-
uouth- It was hard , and my throat didfeel just right. Well. 1 got it-
ownso-
vcre
, and got such a terrible wreuch-of She bodv that I have not yet resovered. 1 took 1113
* medicine nexl-ay
)with my ees closed. There were-
ome of the &smptoms of Ihc night be-ore.
-. but they were lighter , and-
lave now entirety passed awa }
least I think M > . 1 could eas-have gone crazy had 1 not iill
IMV .senses when burning with-iain and thirst ; would probabty have-one &o had not Dr. Spencer sent me-ome from the office Jo remain quiet , tic-
.hehavea sore leg. and just as soon asis healed I will b. ' at work again ,
atislied that there is as much hydro-hobta
-
in :i person's in.ad as in a dog % his; and believing Ihat our best Ameri- die-
Hisphysicians can cure what disease-Iiere is if patients u ! only control-liemselves
.nd, and not go off inlc
tones.. Spencer was next called upon , ful-
aucsaid he had no mi aus of po itivehl-io'.ving that the dog was mad. He ad-
ised- .nd
against the killing of it. but itkilled before his :uh ice was known , sill
the descriptions of the dog giver :
:an eye-witness and Ihe sympt'oms ol thepatient he believed Ihe dog wis :. He did not appear as positive a ? ' [
. Coughliu in thinking that the lat-would be able to resume work in a [
ilnys , but he had no fears of the re- par-3f. As to Ihe treatment , he prefer-
sa3'ing nothing about that until tin the-plawas ended. Then he would have
objection lo making it public-
.Impossible
. as
to Stop Her. ple-i"You cannot stop her in her mad de-
for fashionable tomfoolery ?" said ,
old man as he saw his eldes-taughter prancing off wilh a 3'oung iiis
, decked out in gorgeous fashionfibklire.,
"She is with fash-niabhj
onty keening up - mo-yeaprocession , exclaimed the-
loiher ; "Maty Ann is certainty a girthe period. " icm"That accounts for it," satanicallj-
iggested the old man. "She's a girthe period , hence it is not to be ex-
eetcda
that she ever will come to a ful." National Weekly. leas-
was;
' the little things that tell , especially thibrothers and sisters.-
Dr.
.
-HARRY OF THE WEST. "
Some Kecollcctlons of the Great-Orator Ills Opinion of Jackson-
Ism-
A Clay Sons-."It
.
was in the summer of 1839 , " saida gentleman to a representative of TheNew York Tribune , "that I first looked-on the face of Henry Cla3' . I was a-
schoolboy at the time at College hill ,
Ponghkeepsie. Mr. Clay, with a party-of friends , was making a tour through-the northern states , and stopped at-
Poughkeepsie on his way up the Hud-
son.
¬
. Among the places which he vis-
ited¬
in the village was the Collegiate-institute , then and for many years-thereafter a notable boardingschool-for boys. The late Clarkson N. Potter-and Sandford R. Gifford. the artist ,
were among the pupils. After he had-been welcomed by the principal ,
Charles Bartlett , Mr. Clay made ashort address to the scholars , who then-were severally called up to the plat-form
-and introduced to the great
statesman. It so chanced that at the-moment I placed my hand in Mr-.Chiy's
., the principal's attention was-
called awa3" , and 1 was forced to men-tion
¬
ni3' ow'n name. Being embarrassed-I probabty spoke indistiuctty , for he-bent] his head down and asked me to-repeat it. Most persons would not-have1 taken this trouble , and would-have let me pass without caring to as-
certain¬
1113name ; but Mr. Clay had a-
most courteous and sympathetic nature.-When
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1 had replied he asked , still hold-ing
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1113hand and looking at me with a-
winning smile : 'Are 3-011 a relative of-Capt. . Alexander C , of Hudson ,who recently died ? ' I said I was his-greatgrandson. . 'Ah , ' he continued ,
I knew the old gentleman well. Afew 3'ears ago he sent me a cane whichI highly prize. ' And turning to Mr.Bartlett , he said : 'A venerable man ,sir ; 99 years of age. '
Only'once again did I meet Mr. Clay ,when ten years afterward. I called oa-him at the Astor house , with a friend ,and had a brief interview with him. Imentioned to him the College hill inci-dent
-, which he perfectly recalled , al-
though¬
I had outgrown recognition."A short time ago I purchased an-
autograph letter of Henry Clay, ad-dressed
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to my great grandfather ,thanking him for the cane lie had sent-him and giving him his views freely as-to the course of Gen. Jackson "was-pursuing.
a. The Dr. Lovcll through-
whom Mr. Clay received the cane held-at that time an ollicial position under-the government in the medical depart-ment
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at Washington , and was the fath-
Mansfield
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Lovell , who died a j-ear or-two ago in tiiis city. "
The letter referred to ran in part as-follows , being dated at Washington ,June 11 , 1834 : i
Dr. Lovell presented me a few daysago your obliging letter of the 12thult. , with the cane which you do me-the honor lo send me. . . . "As a token-of your approval of my exertions to-arrest the alarming progress of execu-tive
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encroachment and usurpation. I-shall ever regard it with peculiar satis-faction.
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. . . . I have sometimes almost-despaired of our country. The delu-sion
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his been so long , so dark, so per-vasive
¬wii-
stii, that I have occasionally feared-that
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it would survive me ; biit.'l thank-God , it is passing off rapidly , and I-trust that both you and I mayet live
see many brighter and better"days.-What
.is now most to be regretted is-
the wound that has been inflicted upon-the moral sense of the community.-What
.looseness of principle , what scan-
dalous¬
abuse , what disregard of moral-and political rectitude have been quick-encd
-into life by the predominance of j
Jacksonism ! if is worse than the choljj = ;
era. because it has been more universal | ,and will be more horribleThe chol- elt2ra performs its terrible office , and its-victims are consigned to the grave , theleaving their survivors uncontamiuat-
But Jacksonism has poisoned thei-vhole community , the living as well as-the
sir-
ami
dead. Our hopes of recovery and-purification must rest in that Provi-lonce
-whose mercies and bounties have
often 1 ecu extended to us-.I
.- vividly recall , " continued the-speaker
sir-hail( , "MY. Clay's appearance on the-
ccasion of mv calling on him at the mestor house , which I now Ihink must-
lave been in the early spring of 1848-.tVhen
.seated he did not look to be the-
all man he was , and appeared less digl-ified.
-. But when he rose to his feet lus
stature was revealed , and the courti-ne.
-. s of his bearing was apparent. He-
sarriedto-
Iwno superfluous flesh on his-rame , and his step was firm and elas-
. He had an unusuallv high forc ¬feel-sir: , a prominent nose , a large and ,
lexible: mouth , and a moderatesizedt-hin.
wit. He was clean shaven , and wore
hair , which was parted in the mid- and-canand almost covered his ears , Ion"-,
eyes were expressive of gentleness bv"
kindness of heart , united with-ournge and firmness. His voice was-ound and full , and capable of wonder- and-
won
modulation. His dress was plainsimple ; a black coat and trousers ,a waistcoat of black silk or satin.
Ground his throat was wound a black fl ;neckerchief , tied in a large bow-
not-
iu front , and parity supportingfamous shirt collar"which rose me-
iearly to the tips of his ears. The wi"-lenry Cla3' ' collar had a national rep-tation
-, and all earnest followers of wc-
alany of the West' adopted it. It wasand parsel of the shirt itself , was (1on
most liberal dimensions , and , like ' werbo om of the shirt , which was un- )
, was onty slightly starched , anda rule generally drooped over the J ns''
eekerchiof. Boots'and a silk hat comheashib attire-
."Forty.
3 ears ago I used to attend the tellinners given annually on the 12th \Jl-ipril
idto celebrate Ihe anniversary of sowl
lenry Clay's birth , by his admirers in fwinFicity. They usually took place atriblo's garden ; or rather : .t the hotel-ounected with it. and were b3* far the difw-
ofmemorable entertainments of the tl-
this
. Tickets sold at a premium , and-lany persons were unable to obtain In
either for love or money. In-lose: da3's 'Bilty' JS'ibio was a great-aterer and t-
theyand Mrs Niblo was notable as-cook. . Many a baron of beef did vie-ttend lo the cooking of ami one at
. weighing over a hundred pounds , have-costserved at one of the Henry Clav-
nniversaryi
aredinners. I do not believe s
that the feasters of to-day enjoy them-selves
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an3* more , than did. those of forty-years ago ; no better speeches can be-
made , no jollier songs sung , and nc-
wittier stories told. The banquet hall-
was gay with flags and llowers and-
evergreens. . Portraits of distinguished-men'adorned the walls , several of Hen-
rv-
Ulabein <r prominent among them-.Harry
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of the West and 'The Mill Boy-
of the Slashes' appeared in illuminated-letters on the walls together with quo-
tations¬
from his speeches. The festivi-ties
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always wound up by everyone-around the tables joining in singinj §1-
favorite rallying song , the refrain of-
which was :
Here's to yon , Harry Clay !
Here's to you , my noble sou ?
In a full and flowing bowl ,Here's to you , Harry Clay-
.Here's
.
to you. Harry Clayl-Here's to you with all my heart ,And that before we part ,Here's to you , Harry Clay-
."These
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words are not very imposing-to read , but when four or five hundred-voices united in singing them the effect-was electrical. Men grew enthusiastic ,
rising from their chairs and wildly-waving hats and handkerchiefs , grasp-ing
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hands , and embracing each other.-Then
.slowlv they dispersed , and the-
festivities of the day were ended. "
".By Gum !"The boat was just casting off from-
the pier when a man in citizen's clothes-who appeared to be greatly excited-rushed up the gang-plank and shouted-to the Captain to wait. Three or four-minutes later it was understood that a-
desperate robber was on board , and-
that the excited man was his victim.-
None.
of us remembered of seeing "a-ragged , desperate-looking chap" come-aboard , but the man was sure of it, and-we began a search. Nobody wanted a-
robber and desperado aboard , and the-search went on with a will. After-about ten minutes the man who had-rushed aboard uttered shouts of exultat-ion.
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. He had discovered the arch-villian hidden under some furniture on-the lower deck , and the mate produced-a revolver and ordered the fellow to-come &out or take the consequences.-
"Be.
prepared look out for him ! ' 'cautioned the excited individual , and-three or four more pistols came into-view , and others secured bolts and bars-
.The.
desperado came forth. He wasbo3' of 15 , ragged , dirty and frightene-
d.¬
. "He had something wrapped up in a-
newspaper, but he had no weapons-."He's
.the one who robbed me-
there's his plunder !" shouted the vic-tim
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, and three or four men closed in on-the lad-
.The.
package was taken from him and-opened. . We expected to see bonds or-money
to
or jeweliy, but instead of that-our
tJJ
A\eyes rested on a half-eaten loaf of *.
bread-."I
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hadn't anything to eat for two i1.135 ! " said the "boy as he looked from-face to face , and his big blue eyes filled-ivith tears and his chin quivered-
."He's.
a robber, and I'll send-lini to State Prison !" exclaimed the-nan , as he seized the bov by the col-ar."By gijm !" growled a voice from the-rangway. . and a fat , red-faced man ,
had armed himself with a heavv * .
, threw it down with the crash-uid pushed into the crowd and asked :
"Bov , who are you ?""Tim Williams. ""Where's 3-0111' home ?""N-nowiicre !""Did
"vou rob this man of that loaf of-
read ? ""Y-yes. sir. but I was starving. " '"Oh ! 3-0113-Qiing villain , I'll stop vour
hieving and robbing !" shouted *the
oser' ot the bread.'Someone help me-et him ashore !""By gum ?" said the fat man , as he
in hi * pockets.-He
.fished up a nickel , handed it to
baker, and continued :"By gum ! I guess not ! There's your
101103- . :uul I stand by the bov ! Yes ,- bvgum , sir !""He'.s a thief !""Can't help that , sir ! He's a boy.
he was hungry and had no other-leans to get bread. I'm his friend ,
- by , sir !gum Anybody who lays aon that boy has got to climb overb3gum !"
Fifty men cheered the fat man and-roaned the baker, and the latter-ripped his nickel and walked ashore."Captain. " said the fat man , "o-ive i 'I-
I
boy a chance to wash up , and°
I'll-unt him up some clothes. I'm ooiii"-
give-
him a show , sir by gun? sir !kicked and cuffed and stepped on-
ivself when I was a boy, and I canfor this chap , sir by gum , sir, yes ,and I'll probably take him home
me. Come , Tim by gum but-icre's nothing desperate about you ,
we'll have a talk and sec how we Ibetter your fortunes. Yes , sirH
jgum. sir ! ' 'And as the boat moved away everv-oty -
gave three cheers for "By Gum*!"
Tim. Detroit Free Press.-
Too
.
Sarcastic.-First
.Dude "Ole fellah , what do yon-
link of Miss Commonseuse ?"Second Dude "Well , ma deah boy ,
opinion of her is not vewvfwitt-. "
First Dude "Thath bad. Wat's the3-011 don't wike her ?"
Second Dude "Too deuced sahcastic ,t ye know. WV, the other day weout widing , she and I. and weissed by one of these donkeys , a mis-abla -animal , you unnerstan , and Iked her the difference between thatand myself. I thwought shesay she didn't know , and I wouldher that the donkey dwew loadsI dwew pictures. Ye know I am aof an athist , and thai would be ajoke , bah Jove. "Dude "And what did she sav ?"Second Dude "She said the onwshe could see was in the l
ears' . ' ' Detroit Free Press.
Washington there areroldfish that avlonged to the same family for fifty years '*appear to be scarcely any larger thanwere * heu purchased.-
IVithin
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the past sii months thirty bnildlnsrsteen erected at Sunta Barbara, Cal. , at aof $90,000 , and many other Improvementsunder way.