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...order to make such a choice it is particularly important to have clear ideas of the manner in which all knowledge is divided or classified, and of the value and applications of the different branches, together with the general character of each, and their mutual relations. For the want of such knowledge the student is often left almost entirely in the dark as to what studies it is best for him to elect, and, basing his choice on various insufficient grounds, or leaving it to chance, he often regrets it afterwards when its wisdom is brought to the test...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ANOTHER DESIDERATUM. | 3/26/1875 | See Source »

Such an organization would probably be impracticable; and even if it were formed, its advantage would be questionable. What we want and need is, not the ability to criticise the characters and actions of the politicians of the moment, which can be easily obtained by paying a decent amount of attention to the columns of a daily paper; it is a familiarity with the fundamental principles of political economy, and, above all, with the Constitution of the United States. Every citizen cannot be expected to be a profound statesman, but every citizen can be, and is expected to be, able...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 3/12/1875 | See Source »

...want a pack of visiting or call cards, neatly encased, either white, rose, lavender, stone, canary, or Nile green, call at the Gazette office. We have the only rep cards (five tints) in the city, and offer them at the same price as the plain tints...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OUR EXCHANGES. | 3/12/1875 | See Source »

Some fine weeds came to me at my husband's death, but I am no smoker. Want a man to smoke them. - Widow...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Wants. | 2/26/1875 | See Source »

...have such a darling muff. Want one that is not a muff, you know. - Nelly...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Wants. | 2/26/1875 | See Source »