Show THE JESTER’S VALENTINE (Revival LINCOLN called his together on September to read to them his first of emancipation In proclamation the diaries of two of the mem bers of that council are given of that accounts vivid running sol meeting telling of Lincoln’s emn vow and Its consummation This is the story of that day as secre P Chase told by Salmon tary of the treasury: nine about To department State department messenger came with notice to Reheads of departments to meet at twelve White House Went the to ceived sundry callers All the members of the cabinet were In attendance There was some general talk and the president mentioned that Artemus Ward had sent him his book Proposed to read a chapter which he thought very funny Read It and seemed to the heads also (except enjoy It very much The chapter was "Highof course Stanton) The president then handed Outrage at Utica" took a graver tone and said:'' I have as you are aware thought "Gentlemen: a great deal about the relation of this war to and you all remember that several slavery weeks ago I read to you an order that I prepared on this subject which on account of objections Ever made by some of you was not Issued BRAHAM cabinet 22 1862 The writing of a Valentine May eeem sn easy thing But you must use discretion When you do It for a King —Mark Fenderson HEARTS AND DARTS OF m- t&h xzuzzurfi? FRoczattaSQcBr since then my mind has been much occupied with this subject and I have thought all along that the time for acting on it might probably come think the time has come now I wish It was a better time I wish that we were In a better condition The action of the army against the rebels has not been quite what I should have best liked "When the rebel army was at Frederick I determined as soon as it should be driven out of to issue a proclamation of emancipaMaryland tion such as I thought most likely to be useful I said nothing to any one but I made the promise to myBelf and (hesitating a little) to my Maker The rebel army is now driven out and I am going to fulfil that promise "I have got you together to hear what I have I do not wish your advice about written down the main matter for that I have determined for This I say without Intending myself anything but respect for any one of you But I already know the views of each on this question They have been heretofore expressed and I have considered them as thoroughly and carefully as I can What I have written Is that which my reIf there is flections have determined me to say In anything the expressions 1 use or In any minor matter which any 6ne of you thinks had best be changed I shall be glad to receive the suggestions I know "One other observation I will make very well that many others might In this matter sb in others do better than I can and If I was was more satisfied that the public confidence fully possessed by any one of them than by me and knew of any constitutional way in which he I could be put In my place he should have It would gladly yield It to him But though I beof lieve that I have not so much the confidence the people as I had some time since I do not know that all things considered any other person has more and however this may be there Is no way in which I can have any other man put where I am I am here I must do the best I can of taking the course and bear the responsibility which I feel I ought to take" to read The president then proceeded his Proclamation Emancipation making remarks on the several parts as he went on and showing that he had fully considered the whole subject In all the lights under which It had been presented to him After he had closed Governor Seward said: “The general question having been decided Would nothing can be said farther about that make the proclamation more It not however clear and decided to leave out all reference to of the act being sustained during the Incumbency and not merely say that the present president the government ‘recognises’ but that It will mainIt proclaims?” tain the freedom I followed saying: Mr "What you have said President fully 4 ' IP CiEtmzT' satisfies me that you have given to every proposition which has been made a kind and candid consideration And you have now expressed the conclusion to which you have arrived clearly and distinctly This It was your right and under The procia your oath of office your duty to do matlon does not indeed mark out exactly the course But I am ready would myself prefer to take It just as it Is written and to stand by It with all my heart I think however the suggestions of Governor Beward very judicious and shall be glad to have them adopted" The president then asked us severally our saying proposed opiuions as to the modification that he did not care much about the phrases be had used Every one favored the modification and It was adopted Governor Seward then proposed that in the passage relating to colonizato tion some language should be Introduced was to be show that the colonization proposed and the only with the consent of the colonists consent of the states in which colonies might be was agreed This too to and no attempted other modification was proposed Gideon Welles secretary of the navy alBO reHe corded in hie diary the events of that day too alluded to the solemn covenant Lincoln had made to free the slaves in the event of a victory The victory had come and Lincoln had made up his mind This is Welles’ narrative written un22: der date of September A special cabinet meeting The subject was the proclamation for emancipating the slaves after a certain date In states that shall then be In rebellion For several weeks the subject has been suspended but the president says never lost and now in When it was submitted sight of the president stated taking up the proclamation that the question was finally decided the act and the consequences were his but that he felt it with the fact due to us to make us acquainted and to Invite criticism on the paper which he There were he had found had prepared not some differences in the cabinet unexpectedly but he had after ascertaining in his own way the views of each and all individually and collecand made his tively formed his own conclusions own decisions on this paper In the course of the discussion which was long earnest and on the general involved harmonious he remarked principle that he had made a vow a covenant that if God battle he gave us the victory in the approaching would consider it an indication of Divine Will and that it was his duty to move forward in the cause of emancipation It might be thought he said that he had in this way submitstrange ted the disposal of matters when the way was not clear to his mind what he should do God in favor of the slaves had decided this question He was satisfied it was right was confirmed and strengthehned in his action by the vow and His mind was fixed his decision the results HEAT strong light either artificial or natural for a decided chemical change In the color of the takes place not only the perfume but In the odor surhave ‘The wistaria blossoms and strange rendered their color Apropos of violet perfume it may sweetness to tha skill of the Oriental In bad be There the and are ear in of to sachet well tn may every whisper which aoman the sprrt which every per- also the bars of sandalwood fumer so wetl knows a very aimple may be laid among one’s frocks but to many comparatively “tie serret lut very Important speaking do not f’of oerfume It is care for its pungent preservation quality comfraany pared to the bloBsomy outdoor j t no bottle of vlnbt should r he put ar the heat nor In the grance of the real Power scents MUST BE KEPT FROM Something to Be Remembered by Woman Fond of ths Perfume of the Violet made but he wished his paper announcing his course as correct in terms as it could be made without any change in the determination He read the document One or two unimportant amendments suggested by Seward were approved It was then handed to the secretary of state to publish tomorrow After this Blair remarked that he considered it proper to say be did not concur in the ex pediency of the measure at this time though he approved of the principle and Bhouid therefore wish to file his objections He stated at some length his views which were substantially that he ought not to put in greater jeopardy the pa trioti'c element in the border states that the results of this proclamation would be to carry over those states en masse to the Secessionists as soon as it was read and that there was also class of partisans In the free states endeavoring to revive old parties who would have a club put into their hands of which they would avail themselves to beat the administration The president said he had considered the danger to be apprehended from the first objection which was undoubtedly serious but the objection was certainly as great not to act as regarded the last It had not much weight with him The question of power authority in the government to set free the slaves was not much discussed at this meeting but had been canvassed by the president in private conversation with the members individually Some thought legislation advisable before the step was taken but con gress was clothed with no authority on this subnor is executive the except under the ject military necessity martial law when there can be no legislation This was the view which I took when the president first presented the subject to Seward and myself last summer as we were returning from the funeral of Stanton’s child — a ride of two or three miles from Seward was at that time beyond Georgetown not at alt communicative and I think not willing to advise though he did not dissent from the movement It is momentous both in Its immediate and remote results and an exercise of extraordinary power which cannot be Justified on mere hu manltarian principles and would never have been attempted but to preserve the national existence The slaves must be with us or against us in the war Let us have them These were my convictions and this the drift of the discussion The effect which the proclamation will have on the public mind is a matter of some uncer In some respects it would I think have talnty been better to have issued It when formerly first considered There is an impression that Seward has opI have posed and is opposed to the measure not been without that Impression myself chiefly from his hesitation to commit himself and peraction was suspended on his sughaps because But in the final discussion he has as gestion cordially supported the measure as Chase For myself the subject has from its magnitude and Its consequences oppressed me aside from the ethical features of the question It is a step in the progress of this war which will extend into the distant future A favorable termination of this terrible conflict seems more remote with every movement and unless the rebels hasten to avail themselves of the alternative presented of which I see little probability the war can scarcely be other than one of emancipation to the slave or subjugation or submission to their rebel owners There Is in the free states a very general impression that this measure will Insure speedy cannot say that I so view It No one in peace those states dare advocate peace as a means of prolonging slavery even if it Is his honest opinion and the pecuniary industrial and social sacrifice Impending will intensify the struggle before us While however these dark clouds are ahove and around us I cannot see how the subject can be avoided Perhaps it is not desirable It should be It is however an arbitrary and despotic measure in the cause of freedom Ground sandalwood and orris may also be had for about one dollar for a quarter of a pound to make Into dividual sachets but no sachet Is lasting and too much should not be expected of It in the way of durability Perfume burners have found their way Into vogue The correct way with the vapor and the room la lightly filled with fragrance All perfumes which are imported risen In value It is the higher duty which has brought this not any as the many scarcity of flowers manufacturers would have ns believe have to use these artistlo combinations of which look so gun metal and brass Mrs like a tiny and much beautiful alcohol good lamp is to mix the perfume with wMrs A Bride’s Way Exe— Is Mrs Youngbrlde honsekeeper? Wye— Well when dropped tn ater and let It boil As It does so the on her she was trying to make bread freshness 'if the blossoms floats off in a chafing dish ST VALENTINE ‘Tis the returning festival of the venerable Valentine as beBishop rhymed by poets and beloved of lovers In these wireless telegraph days as It was In Merrle England of old when as Charles Lamb records "the weary and all forspent twopenny postman sank beneath a load of delicate embarrassment not his own’ What manenr of person was this saint of eternal youth whose name so In the brightly burns and glows rubric? The Church Calendar assigns him to the distant date of 270 A D but gives no particulars do We know however that through all these centuries Saint ValenIntervening tine’s name has typified "that universal sweet unrest which Impels poor humans to seek perfection in union” Also that hearts and Hymen’s darts and rhymed madrigals in which the sender's name must be read between the lines have been from time Immemorial associated with the date of Feb 14 the good Bishop's birthday The more chivalrous and devout men have been the more ardent in their observance of the sentimental anniversary Can any twentieth century valentine this one of the Spanish surpass quoted by Lockhart? are arms "My ornaments My pastime Is In war My bed !s cold upon the My lamp yon sear wold Dr March on his rounds dropped to see Annie Tupper as a matter of course Annie was a cripple and dependent for a home upon her married mechanic brother a and though her good friends busy folk all called as often as they could to make sure that comforts were not lacking she spent many hours alone When Annie saw who was at the door her face brightened with pleasure for the bluff kindly old surgeon had been her friend and confidant for many years "What’s all this Annie? ’he asked with Interest "been playing paper dolls all by yourself?” She laughed In some embarrassment "There now! I was hoping you didn’t notice but If you won’t tell I’ll let Well doctor I’m you into the secret making valentines" "Valentines!" There was wonder ment in his tone “Sounds foolish don’t It? But It’s like this: Sitting here alone I guess I think more about the holidays than if I was up and doing and sometimes I get thinking how much more they used to mean than they do -now Wicked ain’t it and me so well fixed? The other day when I saw how hear the 14th was I began thinking about the days when I was young and straight and pretty and used to get a peck of valentines every year I was getting real sorry for myself when all of a sudden thinks I ’Annie Tupper do you s’pose your plain midIn entlne face is the only one SL Val-don’t notice nodadays? How of your friends that’s over fifty ever see a valentine any more?’ To be sure their lives are fullerin mine so maybe they don’t miss such things much! but all the same T bet ther ‘1 rlda from land to land' like It when some one remembers Ss I sail from sea to sea I made a list of the Gome day more kind I fata may find with no beaux or hue ladies aged Borne night kiss thee’ bands and the married ones with hue George Washington passed through bands that look too busy or matter more than one violent valentine to remember birthdays and courtship before healed the Widow Valentine days and Buch things and Custls to the altar Tou can read his made up my mind I’d send ’em eacb love lyrics in any grown-u"Life a little remembrance my own self His ecclesiastical contemporary even if it wasn’t much Johh Wesley the founder of Metho"I think It’s a beautiful Idea’’ said dism could also pen an occasional val- the doctor He was deeplj heartily entine verse as well as a church hymn touched by the thought of those pa —as witness the following only re- tlent hands undertaking such a laboi cently unearthed In one of his dairies of love he wondered too whether hli relating to his Georgia love affair with own quiet wife was on Sophy Hopkey: the list and counted remorsefully ths years since he had remembered hei "This day to hearts united dear violets on the good salnt’B annlven Sees my fond romance ever Why should her light feet linger' here sary "You’re a good little soul To wait a laggard lover? be added Impulsively "Not such a saint as I might be11 "Since my bereavement Is begun Annie confessed I try but cannot pray with a twinkle ol 0 Lord since first I saw the sun fun in the brown eyes “sometimes Was never such a day!" looking through the list I can’t help being tickled thinking what good subjects for ’comics some of ’em would make There’s Mrs Adams' slack housekeeping and her bonnet over one eye and the way Mrs Wood and Mary Trask with her big gossips hats and short dresses and high heels trying to look like a spring chicken and — oh! lots of funny little ways that folks have But when such things come to me I remember how Mrs Adams wore herself jut nursing me when I had fever and how generous Mrs Wood Is and as for Mary she’s a perfect angel to her grumpy old father ahd a master hand at cooking as I’ve reason to know Every one of era's been good to me and I only wish I had something better to give than my little paper fixings" Valentine’s day arrived bright and cold Toward evening Doctor March could not resist dropping In to see Annie for a few moments The valid sat In her chair by the window her face flushed with excitement and In her lap caressed by On happiness Cupid Dai her thin fingers was a heap of bright One mMjVheu sau cards and dainty trifles while more substantial reminders of the day were Send tok eos to ArrierxJ in evldenee OP love most true Annie looked at him with radiant As mine for tjou eyes “Oh Doctor March what a good time I’ve hadt” she sighed blissfully A love ttatneer "Why all day long the doorbell'B been ringing and valentines just pouring In— some of ’em so funny and cute and ' some so they made me laugh many are long My Journeying short and broken My slumbers From hill to hill I wander still Kissing thy token Mefii Accept tbeivde&iv Tbeloken brc TM VelU foil loveoFtnniC Oreta&d wb Will pienc tTx QFourfondY&tentirte sweet I ’most cried And even my pussy cat got one— didn’t you' Topsy? See the dear little bundle of catnip some one sent her! Folks have been good to me before but It Just seems as though these lovely frilly things make ’em seem more friendly than ever Doctor" her face clouded with sudden anxiety "you didn’t tell on me did you? I'm afraid It be quite so— so perfect wouldn’t If people knew I was going to send to them and wanted to sort of even up you know" |