given to the rebellion; and, whether it shall be procured from their apprehension of the consequences, or their sense of justice, _reparation must be made, or the seed which has been sown in these three years will ripen into an iron harvest of future war, of which no man can foresee the end_. IF WE KNEW.--_By Ruth Benton._ If we knew the cares and crosses Crowding round our neighbor's way, If we knew the little losses, Sorely grievous, day by day, Would we then so often chide him For his lack of thrift and gain-- Leaving on his heart a shadow, Leaving on our life a stain? If we knew the clouds above us, Held by gentle blessings there, Would we turn away all trembling, In our blind and weak despair? Would we shrink from little shadows, Lying on the dewy grass, While 'tis only birds of Eden, Just in mercy flying past? If we knew the silent story, Quivering through the heart of pain, Would our womanhood dare doom them Back to haunts of guilt again? Life hath many a tangled crossing; Joy hath many a break of woe; And the cheeks, tear-washed, are whitest; This the blessed angels know. Let us reach in our bosoms For the key to other lives, And with love toward erring nature, Cherish good that still survives; So that when our disrobed spirits Soar to realms of light again, We may say, "Dear Father, judge us As we judged our fellow-men." * * * * * BEADLE'S Dime Biographical Library. This fine series of books has become a standard library with all who desire such books. Each issue is 100 clearly-printed pages, in clear-faced type, and contains the matter of an ordinary dollar book. The subjects chosen embrace some of the most interesting and noted characters in history. The biographies are all originally prepared expressly for this series. The list embraces the following: No. 1.--Life of GARIBALDI, the Washington of Italy. No. 2.--Life of DANIEL BOONE, the Hunter of Kentucky. No. 3.--Life of KIT CARSON, the Rocky Mountain Scout and Guide. No. 4.--Life of ANTHONY WAYNE (Mad Anthony), the Revolutionary Patriot and Indian Conqueror. No. 5.--Life of Colonel DAVID CROCKETT, the Celebrated Hunter, Wit and Patriot. No. 6.--Life of WINFIELD SCOTT, with a full account of his Brilliant Victories in Mexico. No. 7.--Life of PONTIAC, the Conspirator, the Chief of the Ottawas, together with a full account of the Celebrated Siege of Detroit. No. 8.--Life of JOHN C. FREMONT, the American Pathfinder, with a full account of his Rocky Mountain Explorations and Adventures. No. 9.--Life of JOHN PAUL JONES, the Revolutionary Naval Hero. No. 10.--Life of Marquis DE LAFAYETTE, the Man of Two Worlds. No. 11.--Life of TECUMSEH, the Shawnee Chief.