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Iflcrtrit ^nrtnj. fiilrls. lTp in tlie early morning, just at the poep of day, Straining the milk in the dairy, turning the oows away, Sweeping up the floor in the kitchen, making the beds un stairs, Washing the urenkfast dishes, dusting the parlor chairs. brushing the crumbs from the pantry, hunting for eggs at the burn, Cleaning the turnips for dinner, spinning the cob ton yarn, Spreading the whitening linen down on the bushes below, Ransacking every meadow where the red strawberries grow. Searching the "flxins" for Sunday, churning the snowy cream, llinsing the pails and strainer down in the ruuning stream, Folding the geese and turkeys, making the pumpkin pies, Jogging the little one's cradle, driving away the Hies. Grace in every motion, music irt every tone. Beauty of form ami feature thousands might covet to own, Checks that rival spring roses, teeth tho whitest of pearls? One of these country maids is worth a score of city girls. 51 ^tarij toa oftnt Crttt. 11) e I to o 5 h i 11 i i) g ? i e c e. DY MRS. 8. P. DOUCHTY. There it lay?as bright ancl shining as any of its brethren, and to a merely casual observer, as well entitled to the nniuo it bore. And yet it was an unmistakable counterfeit, and an easily discovered one besides. When or where it was made?by whom?or for what purpose, we know not. At the time when we introduce it to our reader, it was with a quantity of other small change safely enclosed in the hand of a young man who, accompanied by a friend, sprang lightly from the steps of an oniDibus, and took his way to the business part of the city. 'Nothing moro provoking,' ho exclaimed, 'than being obliged to change a bill in An omnibus. The driver always grumbles, and rightly enough, too, for the passengers are annoyed by the detendon^nd the unfortunate individual who has forgotten to supply himself with a sixpence, runs the risk of receiving half a dozen bad sixpenscs or sliihlings simply because he has not brass enough to keep a dozen people waiting while he looks at his change. And here is a case in point Just look at this quarter. As complete a counterfeit as you often meet with.' *It is indeed,' returned the friend. 'Sho'd you know the driver if you met him Again ?' 'Not I. He is but one among a thousand. I*t him go, I will get rid of it. No fear of my being a loser.' M threw its counterpart into the river this morning, Harry.' 'And why I Push it about It is worth twenty-five cents as long as you CAn get that for it' 'Pomibly, but the question is where will it stop! In whose hand will it become valuless T Perchance in those of the widow or the orphan." 'Pshaw, Dick. You are too deep into these tilings. Take care of number one in tho first place. Counterfeit money will be passed. 'But I will not be the one to pass it? Take my advice,- and put the quarter where none will find it' 41 shall oertainly rid myself of it as soon ah possible,' was the equivocal reply, and ike friends parted for the day. Ten minutes after, the glittering quarter, was with a quantity of other loose change h swept carelessly from the counter of a well known cigar ftore, and safely deposited in ghe drawer below, while "its previous owner, leisurely placed four prime cigars in his cose, end well satisfied with the exchange proceeded on his walk. In was a matter of too little importance to oause anything more than a momentary feeling of vexation in tlio retailer of fine cigars ana best chewing tobaoeo when the trick was discovered. It was only to kasip it moving, and no one need be a loser. So it wss passed off upon the first short-sighted customer, and he in his turn still deemed it best to keep it moving, and in settling an aocount at his tailor's threw it in with the old change. 80 it passed from I i I * I. |.frigg,'**'- iWH 11S?SS? GREEK'S one to another, until somewhat the worse for weah it was safely lodged in ft clothing store, where wo will leave it for the present, ami beg the render to accompany us to another part of tho great city, an obscuro street, it is true, but whero many honest hearts may be found. In one of tho poorest of the many poor apartments which formed ono of those buildings often erected for the accommodation of the poor, sat a respectable looking, iniddlenored woman busilv nlvintr her needle bv the * M *r o ^ ^ I dim light of ut allow caudle. There was an air I of neatness in her appearance, and in the arrangement of the scanty furniture of the room, which showed a sense of propriety, not always found to accompany extreme poverty. Two little children were quietly sleeping u]>on a straw bed in one corner of tho room, on a small cot lay another somewhat older, as slumbering, but with that uneasy, restless sleep, which evinces mental disturbance or bodily suffering. The mother gazed tearfully over her eldest Isorn. In happior days, when a kind husband stood by her side to guard her from life's ills, Ella had been her darling and her pride; and even now, in want and sorrow, lier bright smile and words of love could cheer the aching heart, and give new strength to the weary frame. "Dear Ella," she murmured, 'the fever is on her now ; she will soon awake. Poor child ! she needs better care than I can give her.' A distressing fit of coughing now awakened the littlo sufferer. 4l>ear mama,' she whispered, as soon as she could regain her breath, 'do lay aside your work for the night. Your have done enough and you are tired. Lie down by me and rest.' 'Not yet, dearest. It is still early. You know I must finish this work to-morrow.' 'O, how I wish I could help you. Did I not bccill to sew nilitn imntlr Vuifn..., 1 ?.?? ? ? ? ?? J L/VIUI V A. WIM ill ?' 'You did, darling, and you will again before many weeks, I hope. Hut do not talk, for it brings on tliat bad cough. Try to sloop again.' I will, mamma, but first give me water. My moutli is so parfShed.' The mother held the cool water to her lips. She drank a little and then with a quiet 'thank you,' lay back upon her pillow, but tbere was still a wistful look upon her countenance, and ber mother said tenderly : 'Is there anything else I can do for you, Ella ?' No, mama. I was thinking of that nice lemonade father made for me once when I was sick with the measles. It was foolish in me to think of it,' she continued, as she heard an involuntary sigh from her mother; 'but the water does not taste good, now I am sick.' Again she slept, and the wearied mother resumed her needle. Tear after tear stole down her cheek as she bent over her task. 'Poor child !' sho murmured. 'It seems hard that I should deny her so trifling aluxury, but, alas! there are so many absolute necessities to bo provided. Perhaps if 1 work an hour or two longer, I might complete another garment beforo to-morrow evening, and then I should receive a little more than I expected. I must buy eoal, if possible for it is bard to make poor Ella comfortable with the blocks which the children pick up. Half a bushel will do, and then there must bo bread and candles. I promised the children a bit of salt, but 1 will coax them to wait, and I will go without the tea which I honed to have bought, and the dear child shall have a lemon and a little loaf sugar, as sho did when she had the measles. Poor thing 1 how well she remembered the lemonado which her father made for her.' Animated with the hone of procuring the luxury for her suffering cnild, the weary fingcrs moved still faster, and it was not till usy sounds told the near approach of morning, the task was relinquished, and the almost exhausted woman turew herself on the bed to seek an hour or two of repose. Every leisure moment during the following day was devoted to her needie, and early in the evening the work wae completed. Fatigue was forgotten, and with a ciicerful countenance she prepared to take the clothes to her employer. In tho fullness of her heart, she could not help whispering to Ella as she kiss e<l ner burning cheek, 'mother will try to bring you a leinon, dearand though the unselfish child immediately Assured her that she could do very well without it, yet the brightning of the oyes and the look of gratitude only strengthened her resolution. A quick walk brought the mother to the shop of her employer. The work was examined, approved and paid for. With a light heart she turned toward home, holding in her hand the hardly earned sum to procure no mjjny comforts. To the coal yard first ho went Hero her purchase was soon made, and an obliging lad to whom she had formerly dono some favors, offered to carry the heavy basket to her room. Some other neeessariea were bought, and then tho woman paused and gazed thoughtfully at the last picci of money which remained. It was a quarter. dfc '1 think I may make out the bit of fish for the childron aaid to herself, 'but j in .v 'Z+.. ; v. S # ILLE, S. C.: FlUPsV * jV'v must make sure of the lemon and sugar first.' She stepped into a bright lighted grocery. 'Have you lemons!' Very fine ones,' was the reply; 'l?utthey arc very high at present. Sixpence apiece.' 'Could you not let me have one or two a little lower. They are for sickness. Might let you have two for ten cent*, perhaps, but it will be a dead loss V> tis. 3ft'e don't make a cent profit on them.The lemons and the crushed sugar were laid aside, and the remaining pennies would still buy the bitof fish. Almost exhausted the mother seised her treasure and laid the quarter upon the counter, and turning to leave the shop. But her progress was arrested by a loud call of: 'Stop woman, that piece of money is counterfeit.' riT t 1?- 1- i - ? ? j remoiingiy sue returned. 'It was just given nie by Mr. Stimpson in payment for work,' she said. I will leave my bundle here and go back with it to him. No doubt be will exchange it.' 'I should think so,' was the reply; for the perfect simplicity and openness with which the woman stopped, evinced her honesty. The delay was tedious but it was unavoidable and ns rapidily as possible sho retraced her stops, and beforo many minutes, again presented herself before Mr. Stimpson, 'Well, my good woman what now ? I thought your business was settled for tonight.' 'Yes, sir, but if you please, this is a counterfeit quarter, I tried to pass it at a grocery, ami they refused to take it.' The gentleman examined it closely. 'It is a counterfeit certainly,' he replied. 'Are you sure that I gave it to you I 1 am very careful what monoy I take.' 'I had none but what I received from you sir.' A doubt was still expressed upon Mr. Stimpsou's face. After a pause he said coolly : 'I did not pay you myself but merely directed the boy to give you so much, i will ask him if this piece of money was among what he gavo you.' 'I assure you, sir, I had not another,' urged the poor woman, with energy, but 110 at-< tcnuon was pam to her remark. 'Hero "William.* T!io lad obeyed the summons, and the piece of money was laid before him. 'Did yqa give that counterfeit quarter to this women about a half an hour ago 1' 'Of course I did not, sir, I never take counterfeits or pass them.' 'You soel can do nothing for you,' resumed the employer, turning to the woman. The lad knows what ho is about, and ho says he never gave it to you.' 'Hut I tell you, sir, that I had no other money 1 was the indignant reply. 'I have no proof of that, so take your quarter and go your way. You will pass it easy enough.' 'but I will not pass it, sir. If I am poor, thank God, 1 am honest, I will not wrong anothor, even when I am wronged myself.' 'What a spirit spoke there! laughingly exclaimed Mr. Stimpson to a bystander, as with a linn step, though a dispairing heart, the injused womcu quitted the shop, leaving tho two shilling piece upon the counter. 'A noble spirit,' was the answer. I can admiro uprightness in another, even if I am not over careful myself. You were hard upon her, Simpson. The loss was more to her than it would have been to you.' 4TliArn wAtilil ? ..V?v ?? MV v.?v* vv Iiliywiuuu Ji I did not protect myself.' T'erliaps so,'was the careless reply; anil at tho same moment the speaker took up the counterfeit nuarter. I single mark attracted his attention, and with a sudden exclamation he left the shop. 4I wish I know where the woman went,' he muttered, as he stood in the open air, and looked eagerly around. 'I know that ijuarter well. I set my private mark upon it the day the omnibus driver passed it upon me. I had some curi&usity to sco whether it would ever come into my hands again. Truman was right after nil. There's no telling where these things will stop. T am sorry for that poor woman. 8he has the right sluitt' in her, 1 am very st'ife7 " ' At this moment he saw tho object of his search standing near a lamp post, a short distance from him. 4 That must be tho woman, what can she be doing there I' he exclaimed, as with hasty stem lie walked townrds lier. '*Why do you statu! in the night air good Woman ? She started as if awakening from a dream at Lho sound of hi* voice, and drawing her tattered tthawl around her, inovod quickly away. Unobserved, he still kept night of her.? At the door of the grocery, sho paused.? For a moment stood irresolute. At length site entered, and her companion followed and stood beside her at the counter. 'Mr. Stimpeon would not exchange the money for me,' she said, timidly, but if you would be so kind as to let me have the little bundles and truet me for a day or two.' Can't do it good woman. 8orry for you, but we go in for cash, no credit given.* 'If I could only have the lemon, she murmured, but there was no cncourageineqj in the countenance of the man t>h<yfgfaLrcs8ed, aud sadly she turned away. Y MORNING, AUGUS 'It is so hard to disappoint poor Ella,' she said as she wiped the tears from her eyes, and slowly turning towards her own hune. 'I could bear all the rest. But thank God, I have wronged no one. I will trust in Hiin. He will provi^p.' At this moment^ hand was laid upon her shoulder, and ncr little parcel was held before her. 'Here is what you purchased, good woman, and "hero is another quarter for you? an honest one I believe.' 'God bless you, sir, whoever you may be!' was the reply; and then with a sudden burst of feelipg, the grateful woman added : 'O my poor kiln. She will yet have her lemonade. Excuse me, sir, but I toiled so many weary hours to procure those lemons and the sugar for my sick child, and then to ItA nffnr oil It "I"'""1 l.?nl.? - - i?tvvi am * v mnivov vi VJV*J my heart.' 'Here is something to buy Ell* some more lemons,' said the young man slipped another piece of money into her hand. And with a kind good evening, ho walked away, well satisfied with the little incident which had occurred, and with a secret resolution if another counterfeit came into his way to abandon his motto of 'Keep it moving' and remember, that no one could know where it would stop. ?cif~?0ticqfioi). Bknjamin Franklin was a self-educated man. So was Benjamin West; the one among the most distinguished philosophers, the otlier among the best painters the world ever saw Ro<<li l??w1 .? ??~ul -.1? 1? - ( VI ?? icnvuvr IfWilUSU he taught himself. Both had a better teacher daily, because both were advancing daily in knowledge and in the art of acquiring it. Baron Cuvicr was also a self-made man. lie was at all times under a good teacher, because ho vim utrrays taught uy Baron Cu vier. lie, more than any other man, ]>crhans than all other men before him, brought to light the hidden treasures of the earth.? lie not only examined and arranged the mineral productions of our globe, but ascertained that hundreds, and even thousands of different species of animals, once living, moving in tho water and upon land, now form rocks, ledges, and oven mountains. Cuvicr thought, however, that ho owed a constant debt of gratitude to his mother for his knowledge, because, when a small child, she encouraged him in linear drawing, which was of the utmost service in his pursuit. To the same encouragement tho world is, of course, indebted for the knowledge diffused by Cuvicr among nations. Sir Humphrey 1 'avy, by 4 self instruction,' made more brilliant and more important discoveries in chemical science, than any one am .... ? - ... ? who jiiwcnca op Miowod iiiin. i'ttroicis, mechanics, house-keepers, and many others are now enjoying the benefits of his labors. Klihu 1 turritt, by self-instruction, had acquired, at the age of thirty years, fifty languages; and that, too, while working over the forge and anvil, from six to twelve hours daily. The late I)r. Rowditch taught himself, until ho exceeded all who had gono before hint in mathematical science. Roger Sherman, whoso name will descend to posterity as one of the ablest statesmen, and brightest ornaments of the American Congress, taught himself while working on his slioe bench. George Washington was a self-made man. Ilis name will fill all future ages with reverence. Hosts of others, who, in former ages moved the intellectual and moral world : also those who now move and elevate themselves. Such must be the fact in all future ager,. Every child is his own teacher. He teaches himself things; and everything coming under his observation?animals, vegetables, minerals, tools, and operations of farmers, mechanics ami house-koepers*?science and art. lie teaches himscif by seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, feeling, talking, handling, using and comparing tilings and their operations with each other, also cause with feet. Every child of common talents can fcnun a language before he is ttireo or four years of age. Many thousand children, now in our country, not over five years, sjieak fluently two languages?the English and Gcr matuMt ^ BcWtv.?Let me see a female possessing the beauty of a meek and modest detriment ?of an eye that bespeaks intelligence and purity within?of the lins that speak no guile ?let ine see in her a Kind and benevolent disposition?a heart that can sympathise with distress?and I will never ask for the beauty that dwells in "ruby lips," or "flowing tresses," or "snowy hands," or the forty other et ceteraa upon wliich onr poets have harped for so many ages. These/We, when touched by the hand ofTime, but those ever enduring qualities of the heart shall outlive the reign of Time, and grow brighter an?l fre*her, as the ages of Eternity roll nway. "I go through my work," as the needle said to the boy. "But not till you're hard pushed," as J^ie idle boy said to the needle. Force ok HAB?-??8<]Uco/ing into a tight coat. ? * x * * * iT * . WW !?? T 11, 1854. 3Mi;jrlrJnnftiti5 limiting. 1 i)i ei* ire31 i0 fj 1 0 ci dc nt. A Bt'KCIAL CORUF.8POSDENT of tho New Orleans Pienyune, writing above the signature of " Gamma," relates the subjoined beautiful and interesting iucident: 1 have acquainted you more than once with the passage of the numerous and rapidly succeeding hordes of Germans through Paris on the way to the great West via Havre. Scarcely a day, certainly not a week, passes away that some throng of these un couth, wcs'her-beaten, poverty-stricken Saxons may not bo seen roaming about the streets or in the public gardens, taking a last glance at the wonders of the new world.? Soino five years ago, and when these expeditions were not so perfectly organized as they now are, a young girl, about fourteen years old, attracted by the contents of the splendid shop windows, was separated from her companions, and at every attempt she made to rejoin them, plunged herself more inextricably into the intricate web of streets which distinguished Paris even more formerly than now, when an emperor and pickaxes are radically changing the topography of the city. Night came on, and she was more perplexed than ever. She found it impossible to make herself understood, for evtti had she been so fortunate as accidentally to hit upon someone who could comprehend the provincial dialect she spoke, she would have found it more difficult to get his ear : there are so many impostors in Paris and so sturdy is their begging, the most generous of us are but too apt to exclaim with the gentleman on the Coulevard, who, when stopped by an elderly woman, with a " For God's sake. Monsieur. give mo a little of your attention," replied "I'll givo you my attention, but d?in me, if I give you anything else." The heroine of this story made ineffectual attempts to get a hearing and to make herself understood. "NVhen the clock struck the hour when the train of cars was to leave Paris for Havre with her companions, she felt such utter despair at the helplessness of her position, she gave an hysterical scream and fell senseless in the street. She was immediately surrounded hy a crowd and taken up. A carriago passing hy stopped; a lady put her head out of the window and asked the cause of the assemblage : " A young girl who has fallen down from inanition, 1 believe; she certainly looks very pale and exhausted," was the reply. " Hring her in my carriage," was the lady's reply, "and run for a doctor : here's my address, 1 live near here." She took the young girl in her carriage and drove licr Lome, where she was surroun ded with every attention, and put to bed when she recovered her senses. Mho was questioned and she replied in her native dialect, which no one understood. The doctor came, examined her and prescribed one of those innumerable tisanes which they give in every disease from yellow fever to Hushed face. The poor girl was burning with a fever, and after the first glow of the fever was to some extent cooled, overcome with fatigue und the harrassing emotiofis of the day, alio sank into*a profound slumber. The next morning, when she awoke, she found an interpreter by her bed-side, and through him her benefactress heard her story. Iler name was Elizabeth ; she was an orphan ; she was from a poor village in Hesse, which had emigrated en masse for tho United States; she had gone with tho rest of the inhabitants, l>ecause she would otherwise have been left alono?even if sho had not been too ill to have attempted to rejoin her companions, the chances were tho emigrant ship had already sailed for Havre. " Stay with me," said the benevolent hostess, M until your health returns, and then wo shall seo*what is l?est to do." This suited admirably with Elizabeth's humor; no ties attached her to her companions; she was going to the United States with all the careless indifference of extreme youth and of extreme poverty. \v nen raiza pent recovered hor health, her benefactress engaged Iter to remain with her. 1 need not say how willingly slio consented. Madame M. was touched by the gratitude expressed towards her by the poor orphan girl; her attachment to her waij daily increased; the young girl deserved it; the best masters were given her, and hor education rendered complete by endowing her with all the accomplishments which adorn her sex. The luxury and the affection which surrounded her soon polished tho rustic. Gorman orphan into the winning, graceful Paris beauty. Last year, Madame M., who has no children, adopted M'Jlo Elizabeth in all legal form to givo her name and bequenth her fortune to her. Last winter M'lle Elizabeth M. went into society, where she had all tho success an unmarried I young lady with $40,000 dot and a fortune of $200,000 in reversion could not fail to ! command. Hor hand was demanded by persons in all ranks of the French peerage. A few Hay8 ago banns were published at the Mnirio of the Tenth Arrondisscment of the marriage of M'lle M. and the Viscount de T. Vi.-countess and millionaire ! Deny "luck," after this story ! Had Elizabeth, the beggar, orphan, foreign girl, not l?ecn born under some good star, some * ????i???M?^ ID y> <ff 9? a NO. 13. J unsexed harpy would havo taken possession ^ 1 of her, and sifter her youth, l>eauty and J] health lisid fled away, she would have died < 9 in the hospital bed of some loathsome dia- 1 ease, and her gravo would have been the | dissecting table at Clamarb I " There ore more things in llenvcn and earth, IIo- 1 ratio, 1 Than is dreamed of in your philosophy," I And believe me, this thing of 44 luck w is of fi them. I q n 0 11) 6 Joh)b of 1 ? f) Z H Ir if *. ! The village of Bethany was the favored place to which our Savior frequently rcsofted. Situated in a retired sp<jW%ear the base of the mount of Olives on W southeastern side, with a little valloy below, and tho mountain rising gently bediud it, and sur- 3 rounded witli groves of tig trees, olives, and oaks, it had spqeial attractions both in its seclusion for a serious aud contemplative 1 mind. Here dwelt tho family of Lazarus and his sisters, whom "Jesus loved," and in whose company he found a confidence and sympathy suited to his social nature.? What the precise appearance of Bethany was in the time of the Savior, it may be difficult to say. It is now a small village called by the inhabitants Lazarich or the place of Lazarus, containing about forty houses, inhabited chielly by Arabs, who support themselves by cultivating small olive gardens, or by feeding their flocks on the neighboring hills. In this village was performed one of i the Savior's miracles, tho raising of Lazarus from the dead?tile last miracle, I believe, that is recorded as being performed by him. The tomb of Lazarus, in which he was placed after his death and from which he was call- j ed by the Savior's voice, is still shown to the traveller. We descended into this tomb over a flight of steep and narrow steps which terminate at the depth of eighteen or twenty feet in a dark sepulchral chamber excavated , in a rock. Early tradition, older than the time of Eusebius, assigns this astho tomb in which Lazarus was buried, and from which he was raised; and tho incidents of the place, seem to favor the traditional opinion. As I stood near the tomb of Lazarus, and ] as 1 went in silence through this small but memorable place, I felt hut little disposition ?as indeed I had hut little strength for any such thing?for geographical nnu other inquiries! but my soul w as full and my affections meditated. The heart fed on the food of memory. It was here, I said, that tho o : i i i * * * * omiur uiicn wnuo. i looicea uemna me and upward, and saw the near and more solitary path l>y which ho was accustomed to cross the summit of Olivet. It was here that he composed and rested his weary spirit in the bosom of a beloved family; It was here that Martha "received him into her house;" and Mary her sister, "sal at his feet," and listened to his teaching, and chose that good part which could not be taken away. The walls of their humble mansion bad crura- ^ % bled, but the ground stood, and memory clang to the soil. The earth upon which I looked had been trodden by llim, to whom Divine grace and the experience of God's goodness and truth had taught mo to give my own affections. And now a new link of union seemed to bo established between those affections and their great and divine object, lie seemed nearer ilian ever. It was a scene ami an hour never to t>c forgotten. if oIpoi*5 of Ibe fiqq no Jlrq Oc! * We have received full information of the horrors reported to be in courso of prepctration in connection with the guano trade, at the Chincha Islands. It is pickod up and jvheeled to the shoots, it appears by contract. The contractor lias imported Chinamen for this work, near six hundred of whom are now on theso islands. Thoy arc hired for five years, at the rato of $ t8 per anmitifc TIiav *vlr ??* A A-? i ?..v j wxiiiiviivw ?vm in iiiu liiurmng soon ns they can see to work. Tliey liavW^ five tons of guano to dig and wheel to the **" I distance of over one eighth of a mile. It is ail, or nearly ail, so hard that it has to be picl^d up, and if they do not accomplish thewe Jive tons by five o'clock p. in., thare flogged with raw hide whips, some five feet long, roceiving one dozen stripes, each of which starts the blood ; they then aro driven back to finish their work. The guano hn-s a very bad effect upon them, swelling their legs, feet and hands. Notwithstanding all those, however, if they can gct^long they are comp? l ed to finish their task.? Our informant says:?U1 have known as many as thirty flogged in one day. They have no Sunday allowed, with exception of one in a year, the same work going on, on Sundav as durinc the rest of the week.? o ?a", , l lie consequence of this ill treatment is suicide in various terms, such as lending from the rocks one Itnndred feet high,cut ting their thttmUi, and burring themselves alive. The last Rita actually l>oen the. case, to my knowledge. One morning three were found who had buried tltemselves; two were dead andj^ne alive. The last recovered to prolong n is miserable existence for a short time." It is time that the voice of ^ civilization throughout the^orki wm heiud iu denunciation of such horjwt as these.