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POETICAL.
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THE MONEYLESS MAN.
Is theie no secret place on the face of the
earth,
Where charity dwelleth, where virtue hath
birth ?
Where bosoms in mercy and kindness will
leave,
And the poor and the wretched shall ask and re
ceive ?
Is there no place on earth where a knock from
the poor
Will bring a kind angel to open the door?
Ah I search the wide world wherever you
can,
There is no open door for the moneyless
man I
Go look in your hall where the chandeliers’
light,
Drives off with its splendor the darkness of
night;
Where the rich hanging velvet in shadowy
fold,
Sweeps gracefully down with its trimming of
gold,
And the mirrors of si'ver take up and renew
In long lighted vistas the ’wildering view ;
Go there in your patches, and find if you
can,
A welcoming smile for a pennyless man !
Go look in your church of the cloud-reaching
spire,
Which gives back to the sun his same look o
red fire;
Where the arches and columns are gorgeous
within,
And the walls seem as pure as a soul without
sin ;
Go down the long aisle—see the rich and the
great,
In the pomp and the pride of their worldly es
tate,
Walk down in your patches, and find, il you
can,
Who opens a pew to a moneyless mac !
Go look to yon judge in dark flowing gown,
With the scales wherein law weighteth quietly
down ;
Where he frowns on the weak and smile3 on the
strong
And punishes the right, while he justifies the
wrong;
Where jurors their lips on the Bible have
laid,
To render a verdict they’ve already made;
Go there in the court room, andfiud,if you
can,
Any law tor the cause of the moneyless man !
Go look in the banks, where Mammon has
told
His hundreds and thousands of silver and
gold,
Where, safe from the hands of the starving and
poor,
Lies pile upon pile of glittering ore—
Walk up to the counter—ah, there you may
stay
Till your limbs grow old and your hair turns
gray—
And you’ll find at the bank not one of the
clan
With money to lend to a moneyless man 1
Then go to your hovel— no raven has fed
The wife who has suffered so long for her
bread—
Kneel down by her pallet, and kiss the death
frost
From the lips as the angel your poverty
lost—
Then turn in your agony upward to God,
And bless, while it smites you, the chastening
rod—
Bud you’ll find, at the end of our life’s little
span,
There’s a welcome above for the moneyless
man I
LAUGHOGRAMS.
A taking paper—The Sheriffs war
rant.
“Long and successful reign”—The
deluge.
Breach of good manners—For ruin to
stare you in the face.
Why didn’t a dog want a place in the
ark 1 Because he had a bark of his
own.
"VStTiat kind of essence does a young
man like when he pops the question ?
Acquiessence.
A young man has recovered heavy
damages from a tailor who sent him an
insolent dun on a postal card.
“C-ca-can that p-pa-parrot talk ?” in
quired a stuttering young man of a Ger
man.
“Yen he don’t talk so gooter as you,
I scliop, by tarn, his head off, mit his
shoulders.”
Says a .country parson :
“After much reflection I have come to
the conclusion that the soul is in the
shape of a rightangle triangle and is sit
uated somewhere in the small of the
back.”
An enthusiastic African, who had
“spent de winter in Jamaky,” found it
an earthly paradise. He said he could
lie abed, and, putting his arms out de
windy, pick oranges, apricots, pine
apples and Jamaky rum right off of de
trees.”
“Mama, why don’t you wear a hush ?"
asked little Johnnie of his mother, the
other day.
A hush ! said the lady, “what do
you mean ?”
“Why, I asked aunty, what that wac
that made her baek stick out so, and she
said, ‘oh hush, Jonnie.’ ”
George, your sister is a nice
.girl, 'but she does dress her head up
so!”
“Yes, JJ?.ut its the fashion—there is
nothing in it, you know’.
“Why do you set your coffee on the
.chair, Jones ?”
“It’s, so weak, Smith, I thought I'd let
it rest."
AGRICULTURAL.
DESIRABLE QUALITIES IN A PIG.
Of all the desirable qualities in a pig,
a vigorous appetite is of the first impor
tance. A hog that will not eat is of no
more use than a mill that will not grind.
And it is undoubtedly true that the more
a pig will eat in proportion to his size,
provided he can digest and assimulate it,
the more profitable he will prove.
The next desirable quality is, perhaps,
quietness of disposition. The blood is
derived, from the food, and the flesh is
derived from the blood. Animal force
is derived from the transformation of
flesh. The more of this used in unne
cessary motions, the greater the demand
on the stomach, and the more food will
there be required merely to sustain the
vital functions—and the more frequent
ly flesh is transformed and formed again,
the tougher and less palatable it be
comes.
This quality—quietness of disposition
—combined with a small amount of use
less parts, or offal, has been the aim of
all modern breeders. Its importance
will be readily received if we assume that
seventy-five per cent, of the food is or
dinarily consumed to supply the vital
functions, and that the slight additional
demand of only one-sixth more food is
required for the extra offal parts and un
necessary activity. Such a coarse, rest
less animal would gain in flesh and fat,
in proportion to the food consumed, on
ly half as fast as the quiet, refined ani
mal.
To assume that a rough, coarse, sav
age, ill-bred, mongrel hog will require
one-sixth more food than a quiet, re
fined, well-bred Berkshire, Essex, or Suf
folk, is not extravagant.
HASTENING THE*RIPENING OF FEUIT.
Acting upon the principle that renew
al of the earth immediately surrounding
the roots increases their activity and ac
celerates the maturing of all parts of
the plant, including the fruit, Mr. Stall
removed the earth about an early pear
tree, eight weeks before the normal pe
riod of ripening, to a space 13 to 15 feet
feet in dismeter, and to such an extent
as to leave a depth of earth over the
roots of only about two or three inches,
which could be thoroughly warmed by
the sun. He was surprised not only by
the ripening of the fruit in the middle
of July, but also by its superior juici
ness and flavor. In another experiment
the removal of the earth from the north
side of a tree, alone, caused the fruit on
that side to ripen several days earlier
than that on the south side. Frequent
watering was of course necessary in the
above experiments.
BALKY HORSE.
Above all things, don’t whip your horse.
If of a nervous, high-life nature, be kind
to him, yet prompt. Let him know, as
soon as you can, what you require of
him. Never take him out of his position
except by doing as you require. Be pa
tient ; stay by him; keep every one else
away. Never lead him; sit patently;
sing or w’histle, as though nothing were
the matter, and your horse will seem, as
it were, to be ashamed of himself, and
improve, and finally forget forever the
tricks some dunce has taught him.
REMEDY TOR RATTLESNAKE BITE.
A Mr. Phillips, of Jacksonville, Flori
da, who was engaged in removing a cou
ple of rattlesnakes from one box to an
other, w’as bitten on the hand by one of
the reptiles. His assistant, without loss
of time, immediately procured a beetle
of whiskey and poured it into a bowl,
and into this Mr. Phillips thrust his
hand. The poison was thus effectually
neutralised, and Mr. Philips experienced
but little inconvenience from the bite.
Philadelphia P. ess.]
WONDERFUL MECHANISM.
Shamokin, Pa., Aug. 10, ’73
Karl Ketter, a poor German miner of
the Excelsior Colliery, which is situated
within a few r miles of this borough, has
exhibited a clock here during the past
week of the most remarkable character.
He had been three years constructing it
—the first two years at intervals of time,
and the last year he worked at it day
and night, scarcely taking time enough
to sleep and eat.
He became almost a monomaniac on
the subject. The clock w r as in his mind
during his waking hours and in his
dreams at night. He occupied alone a
small wooden shanty, w’here he woiked,
slept, and cooked his food. Whatever
sleeping and cooking he did, however,
w r as but little. It is thought that he
w’ould have nearly starved but for the
kindly interest which his neighbors took
in him and his clock. They took him
food and encouraged him in his labors.
The clock, which was made with no
other tools than two common jack-knives,
is eight feet high and four feet broad.
Its frame is of the Gothic style of archi
tecture. It has sixteen sides, and is sur
mounted by a globe, on top of which is
attached a small golden cross. On the
front of the clock there are four dial
plates: one showing the day of the week,
another shows the days of the month,
another shows the minutes and fractions
of a minute, and the other the horn- of
the day. These dials are carved in the
most unique manner, having emblematic
figures upon them and around them of
almost every imaginable description.
Above the dial plates is a semi-circular
gallery extending around about half the
width of the[framework of the clock. Im
mediately in front, in the centre of this
semi-circular gallery, is the carved wood
en figure of our Saviour.
At the ends of the gallery on either
side there is a small door opening into
the body of the clock. Over the door,
on the right hand side of the clock, as
you stand facing it, is an eagle. Over
the door, on the left hand side, is a cock.
Twice a day—that is at 12.05 in the day
and 12.05 at night—a sweet chime of
bells begins to play, the small door on
the right hand side opens, and the small
wooden figures, admirably carved, of the
twelve Apostles, appear and walk out
slowly and gravely in procession, Peter
in the lead. Advancing along the gal
lery until they get opposite the figure of
Jesus, each in turn, except Judas, slow
ly turns round and bows his head to the
Master, then recovers his former posi
tion ; as Peter does this the cock crows.
They continue to advance to the other
side of the gallery and enter the small
door on the left. As Judas, who is in
the rear, with his right hand shielding
his face and his left hand clasping the
bag which is supposed to contain the
thirty pieces of silver, comes in full view
of the clock, the cock crows again. By
a simple arrangement this procession
can be made to come out and pass
around the gallery at any time desired.
On pedestals, at the extreme comers
of the front of the clock, are carved
wooden statues of Moses and Elias. In
the rear are two obelisks of the Egyptian
style, upon which are carved hierogliph
ic characters to represent the ancient pe
riods of the world’s history. The clock
will run thirty-two hours without wind
ing. Mr. Ketter, who is a native of
Freidburg, in Baden, is very proud of
his workmanship. He can scarcely bear
to be away from it long enough to eat
his meals. He lias been offered SIO,OOO
for it by a person from New York, but
he refused it.
Mr. Ketter says he had often heard of
the celebrated clock at Strasburg, but
he never saw it, and he has no know
ledge of how it was constructed; neither
has he ever had any instruction in me
chanics of any kind. His purpose is to
exhibit it for a few months in this coun
try, and then take it with him to Ger
many.
The recent test of Fire-Proof Safes
by the English Government proved
the superiority of Alum Filling. No
other Safes filled with
Alum and Plaster-of-Paris.
MARVIN & co.,
. f 1
721 Chestnut St., Phila.
SI-1860-X
P PURELY A VEGETABLE PREPARATION, com.
posed simply of well-known ROOTS, HERBS
and FRUITS, combined with other properties-,
whloh in their nature are Cathartic, Aperient, Nu,
tritious, Diuretic, Alterative and Anti-Billions. The
whole is preserved in a sufficient quantity of spirit
(Tom the SIBAK CANE to keep them to any
climate, which makes the
PLANTATION
Bitters
one of the most desirable Tonics and Cathar
tic. in the world. They are intended strictly as a
Temperance Bitters
only to be used as a medicine, and always according
to directions.
They are the sheet-anchor of-the feeble and debili
tated. They act upon a diseased liver, and stimnlata
to such a degree that a healthy action is at once
brought about. Asa remedy to which Women
are especially subject It is superseding even-other
stimulant. Asa Spring and Summer Tonic
they have no equal. They are a mild and gentle
Purgative as well as Tonic. They Purify the Blood.
They are a splendid Appetiser. They make the weak
Strong. They purily and Invigorate. They cure
Dyapepsia, Constipation and Headache. They act as
a specific in all species of disorders which undermine
tbs bodily strength and break down the animal spirit!.
, Depot, 63 Park Place, New York.
New Goods! New Goods!
J. H. JONES & CO.
Have just opened a beautiful assortment of
PRINTS, SHOES AND CLOTHING
New Designs, Latest Styles, Very Attractive.
We cordially invite all t° call and see our Stock
before purchasing.
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
A Tull Stock of Groceries and Provisions Always on Hand,
TO WHICH WE INVITE THE ATTENTION OE PLANTERS.
TEMPTING PRICES
AT THE
Southern Dry Goods Store
180 BROAD ST-, AUGUSTA, GkA._
OLD PRICES GIVING WAY TO NEW ONES. BARGAINS ALL OVER THE STORE.
We are determined not to carry over any Spring or Summer Goods at all, therefore all persons
in need of anything usually kept in a first-class Dry Goods Store should not delay calling on ls
at once or send for samples.
BARGAINS UV DRESS GOODS.
Including Silks, Poplins, Grenadines, Japanese Cloths, Batiste Cloths, Muslins, Cambrics, white
and colored 7awns, &c.
BARGAINS
In Hamburg Trimmings, Kid Gloves, Hosiery, Fancy Goods, Notions, &c.
EXTRA BARGAINS
In Lace Points—a beautiful assortment, from $2.50 to $75, and many other articles too numerous
to mention. In all orders from samples sent we pay the express charges when retail bills amount
to $lO or over. Before You Buy, Go To
POWELL & MULLER’S, 189 Broad st.
The People’s Clothing Store
THE LARGEST HOUSE IN THE STATE,
268 Broad st., Augusta, W. A. RAMSEY, Agent.
\\J E offer this season the largest line of Fine, Medium and Common Ready-made. Spring and
VV Rummer CLOTHING for Men and Boys in the State. We have some of the most elegant
goods that can be found, and every article of our own make, and equal to custou work, together
with the finest line of FURNISHING GOODS in the city. HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, VALISES, &c.
New Goods constantly arriving. Large men or small will find no trouble in getting fitted. Boy*
rom 2£ to 20 years old can be suited. No one should purchase Clothing before examining this
mmense stock. ap 23 . W. A. RAJIISEY, Agent.
NEW SPRING GOODS!
coo
come mm ! mE all i
TO THE STORE OP
S. D. BLA CKWELLI SON
WHO ARE FAST RECEIVING A LARGE AND JUDICIOUSLY SELECTED
STOCK OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE GOODS.
SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING
c On
OUR BUYER (MR. KEAN) IS NOW IN NEW YORK, CULLING GEMS FROM ALL THE
m LARGE IMPORTING HOUSES,
in the United States, and feels confident that for
Style, Quality & Cheapness
HIS SELECTIONS WILL BE HARD TO SURPASS.
Is coming in rapidly, and we cordially invite all to visit us daily, as there will be something
NEW, ATTRACTIVE AAD NOVEL
Every day, and it affords us pleasure to display them, whether you buy or not.
We will sell to COUNTRY MERCHANTS at New York quo n
tiotis Tor CASH.
For approved City Acceptance we will sell on a credit to Ist October next, adding 1] per
cent interest per month.
Apply with perfect confidence in our willingness and ability to
serve you as well as any house South, and you will not be disap
pointed. Very Respectfully,
KEAN & CASSELS.
DOZIER.& WALTON
UAI BROAD STREET, AXTGTJSTjA, GA.
E. G. ROGERS,
14Y and 149 Broad Street.
AUGUSTA, GA.
I am now offering a very superior stock of
FURNITURE
Of all grades, comprising Parlor, Chamber, Din
ing-room, Hall and office Furniture, in great va
riety of style. My stock of Chamber Suites is
especially varied, being the best in the city.
UNDERTAKING-.
My Undertaking department is now fully or
ganized, and I am prepared to furnish Coffins,
Cases, and Caskets in all the varieties,
from the best manufactory aud of my own make.
METALIC CASES from the most ap
proved makers always on hand
Experienced attendants. Calls attended at all
hours. Apply at night, or on Sundays, in yar.d
at rear of store at 102 GREENE ST., second
honse below City Hall. [Myl4-3m
FOE SALE.
In Store and to Arrive.
100 Ilhds. Bacon SHOULDERS.
50 Buds. Bacon SIDES.
100 Hhds. Reboiled MOLASSES
20 Hhds. Cuba MOLASSES
20 luncheons Demarara MOLASSES
200 Barrels Reboiled MOLASSES
60 Barr. Is New Orleans MOLASSES
40 Hhds. New Orleans SUGARS
35 Hhds. Demarara SUGARS
150 Barrels Refined SUGARg
50 Tierces RICE
150 Tierces Choice Leaf LARD
150 Kegs Choice Leaf LARD
150 Boxes Pale SOAP
150 Boxes and half boxes Adamantine CAN
DLES
100 Bags Rio, Java and Laguyra COFFEE.
325 Boxes Well-cured Bulk C. R SIDES
50 Boxes Well-cured Bulk SHOULDERS.
Brooms, Woodware, Spices, Starch, Matches,
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Twines, Wrap
piug paper, at lowest wholesale prices.
WALTON, CLARK & CO.,
Mch26 Augusta , Georgia.
It. costs less than S3OO to make any S6OO
Piano so!d through agents, all of whom make
100 ptr cent, profit. We have no agents, but
ship direct to families at factory price.
We make only one style and have butoneprice.
Two Hundred and Ninety Dollars , net cash, with
no discount to dealers or commissions to teach
ers. Our lumber is thoroughly seasoned; our
cases are Double Veneered with Rosewood", have
front rouod corners, serpentine bottom and carv
ed legs. We use the full iron plate with over
strung bass, French Grand action with top dam
pers, and our keys are of the best ivory, with
ivory fronts. Our /’inno lies seven octaves, is 6
feet 9 inches long, 3 feet 4 inches wide and
weighs, boxed, 955 pounds. Every Piano is fully
warranted for five years.
Send for illustrated circular, in which we re
fer to over 700 Bankers, Merchants, etc., some
of whom you may know, using our Pianos in 44
States and Territories.
11. S. PIAJVO CIO I>ll* A IVY,
810 BftmdiVi.y, N. V.
8®” Please state tcJicre you saw this notice.
IS&tjBiAXJSS
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g) HAIR
Every year increases the populari
ty of this valuable Hair Preparat ion;
which is due to merit alone. Wo
can assure our old patrons that it is
kept fully up to its high standard;
and it is the only reliable and perfect
ed preparation for restoring Gray
or Faded Hair to its youthful color,
making it soft, lustrous, and silken.
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and clean. It removes all eruptions
and dandruff, and, by its tonic prop
erties, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-glands. By its use, the hair
grows thicker and stronger. In
baldness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create anew growth, except in
extreme old age. It is the most eco
nomical Hair Dressing ever used,
as it requires fewer applications,
and gives the hair a splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, M.D.,
State Assay er of Massachusetts, says,
“The constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent quality;
and I consider it the Best Prepa
ration for its intended purposes.”
Sold by all Druggists, and Dealers in Medicines,
Frioe One Dollar.
Buckingham’s Dye.
FOR THE WHISKERS.
As our Renewer in many case 9
requires too long a time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation ; which will
quickly and effectually accomplish
this result. It is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash off. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by R. P. HALL, & CO.,
NASHUA, N.H.
Prospectus for 1873—Sixth Yeax.
The Aldine,
An Illustrated Monthly Journal, universally
admitted to be the Handsomest Periodical in
the World. A Representative and Oham
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ularity, has none ot the temporary or timely in
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of artistic skill, in black and white. The real
value and beauty of The Aldink w ill be most
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possessor of a complete volume cannot dupli
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in any other shape or number of volumes foi ten
times its cost; tind then there are the chromos,
besides.
Art Depart menf.
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erted themselves to the utmost to develop
and improve the work; and the plans for the
coming year, as unfolded by I he monthly issues,
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signs from many of the roost eminent artists of
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A copiously illustrated Christmas number.
Premium Ciiromos lor 1873.
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in addition, The Aldine will reproduce exam
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