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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-10-29

There was q queer suicide in New
York q few days ago. Henry Villot, q
prisoner at the Police Headquarters, killed
himself in the following manner: BE un-
loosed his necktie from his collar and
placed it around his neck, and tied it mod
erately tight; he then inserted q small
tortoise shell-handled pocket-knife be-
tween his throat and the ribbon, immedi-
ately under his right cheek, and deliber-
ately twisted it round until the ribbon was
80 tight that increasing suffocation render
ed his hand powerless. At least it is
Judged 80 from the external appearance of
the body, which was in sitting position
upon the bed, the head hanging forward
q little to the right, and hiding completely
the ribbon and the knife, 30 that he ap-
peared to be asleep only. Upon raising
the head the cause of his death was at
once seen, the knife being twistedin the
ribbon, until the latter seemed almost to
cut the neck of the suicide. A thin, dark
stream q God was discovered issuing
fDm his nose; otherwise the features
would not have betrayed the fact OF the
suicide, they being perfectly natural
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-10-29
The New York Directory.

TIE "sufiosities Of the New York
CITY directory have been studied up, and
are quite amusing. The directory con-
tains this year 49,, 443 names, which is an
excess Of 3,6S2 over last year.
Every greet changes have occurred
within few years in the Character OF the
inhabitants, and the nature of the voca.
tions followed in the several streets. Wall
street, which contains but 100 numbers,
furnishes 1880 names; Pine street, 1.1S0
names; Broad street, with IA numbers,
furnishes 1910 named. Pesver street con-
tains but 65 numbers, and furnishes 6S6
names: Nassau street, 1870; William,
1895; Exchange place, IT'S. Broadway
furnishes $500 names. the streets which
contain the immense tenement houses, or
barracks" show, by the number OF
names furnished, how dense the popula-
ton is within their confined limits.
Allen street gives 1,190 names,
Cherry street 1,74O, First avenue 2,765.
Broouie street 1,755, Orchard street 1 1855,
Mulberry street t.795. Avenue A 1,790,
Eighth avenue 1870, Ninth avenue 1895.
The Bowery furnishes but 1855 names,
Fifth avenue but 665, and Madison avenue,
which contains, as yet, neither leading
hotel, q public place OF amusement, nor
business office, gives but 295 names. 1t is
somewhat amusing to notice the different
names, corresponding to the colors,
nationalities, beasts, birds, &c Frs,
we find SO Blacks, 2 Blues (both blacks),
1893 Browns, 245 Greens, 10 Greys, 1 Pink,
2 Puppies. 1877 Whites; then 20 Kings,
and 6 Queens, rs Bishops against II
Priests, 50 Coffees, 10 Apples, Tea, and
Beets, 4 Chicks and I Hen, 81 Winters
to 4 Summers, Q Cowes, 30 Bulls. and 6
Bullocss, 80 Hays, Straw, and 5 Oats,
Pies, and 1 Cake, 1877 Foxes to Duck
8 Bears, SO Wolfs, 1 Deer, Q Fleshes.
Bones, Fiddler, and 81 Singers. Of the
different nationalities, we find Irishs, 81
Frenchs, "a English, Germans, and only
1 American; 8 George Washingtens,
Thomas Jeffersons. John Quincy Adams
1 Martin Van Buren,, 80 Grants, and !
Thomas Dodd; 81 Judges against 2 Jurys,
and Is Diamonds with 6 Pearls; l Rough,
1S Readys; Shoemakers and Thinkers
/ Shylock, Q John Sheppards, 100 Pecks,
and Q Bushels; Z Hams and 1 Egg, 2
Layers, Bourbon and 1 Bouquet The
name of Smith occurs 1906 times, then 8
Acorns, 10 Apples, 2 Stumps and Strong
man, Leeches, COwards, and Cousin,
10 Moons and one Morningstar, IL Joys
and Q Griefs, Q Heavys and 4 Lightbodys 8,
2 Redheads and % Whiteheads, 8 Wild.
dows, 5 Whitemans, 10 Blackmans, and 10
Redmans. The first name in the Direc-
tory is Charles AL, and the last Zyfers
and probably the longest name is Schnec-
kenberger."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-10-29
A Hair In a Watch.

A GOOD story is told of two boys living
in Western New York, many years ago,
whose father, on returning from visit to
the East, brought them as a present q
silver "bull's eye" watch. There was
warm discussion as to which of the boys
should carry it, but it was finally decided
that one should carry it one day, and the
other the next and that the one not car
rying the watch should always have the
key in his possession. This watch was
the only one in the settlement; and the
display of even the key was an enviable
ornament. One day the elder of the
brothers was to make a journey to the
city, to be gone two days; and, after q
long and serious consultation, it was de-
termined that he must maintain the dig
nifty of the family by wearing the
watch; but the younger was to re-
tain the key. So they bethought them
to give it good winding, that it
might run for twice its usual period of
tWenty-four hours The key was applied
and twisted vigorously for fifteen minutes,
when they found to their CONSERVATION
that the little machine no longer clicked"
They shook it and thumped it; but no
signs of life appeared. So diagnosis
was determined upon. After careful in
spection of the interior mysteries, the
elder brother exclaimed, 81 have it, Joe
Don't you see that fine hair curled up in
theref that's what stops it" Fac"
said Joe, "that must be it Can't we
yank it QUIT" A pin was at once bent up
into hook, and the "hair" was "yank-
ed" out The watch didn't 90 any better
when relieved OF it; and to this day the
boys have not been permitted to forget
about the watch with the hair in it.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-10-29

Among the nyfiads whs, during this hot
and facilitating season, daily refresh .
feeble appetite and fnvigoFate . iaaguid d.
eestion. by the varied prepafations Of
which pure, pungent and pelataole vino
par forms the principal part, few are aware
hat thu excellent article and culinary sta
Die is mostly manufactured in Chicago.
Uther vinegar works e1At TO Be sure, put
the most extensive estabfishment IN the
United States b that Of Hr. Q. q. u. ffus.
sing. on State street, near Congress, and Il
Il one Of the very few, if not the only one
in fact Che production Of which is entirely
free from all mineral acids and metallic
compounds of every kind whatsoever.
We assert this upon high chemical au-
thorits. 1t has also been repeatedly SUD
jected to the stiIl severer tests Of numer'
GUS fair-committee palateet and always re-
ceived the first prize. While 20 many
Misunderstanding adulterations are pa'med
off under The name Of vinegar, wholesale
buyers should look well to their sources
of supply, and we advise them to give Mr..
Prussing's house call before purchasing.
-Cousmsreid hde1.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-10-29

Should commence. The ripening OF grass |
Tor seed d t-ri6-ates the quality OF TIE
hav. and il therefore becomes . matter OF
calculation whether, 1t b more profitable |
70 make hay Of good duality, without seed,
or had hay with seed
Experiments made in Scotland show
that Italian and perennial rye grass, mixed
With hay. ana eluyef before Towering;
when in flower, and when ripe; Gtten IN
Unlike proportion, %. - to be valued at
pence per stone Of rs pounds. st 51z. and
B pense. At tbs Sxme time 1t wss found
that good oat straw ws3 Just a. ?aiuaole
- hay for fattening beef animals, wnen
roots, oil-cake, ETC., were gwen - the
main food: With regard to the value OF
diferefit kids Of food In the production
of muscle according to B0uSsipsault hay
being taken as the standard at 10, 1t would
REQUIRE % of potatoes, IS Of carrots 81 OF
tirnips, 8 Of bran, 8 Of oats, Of peas,
and 3 of oil-caka. II Is not to be sup.
5osSd tHas shy Of these can supply The
place Of the other.
Grass for hay should not be cut 49,
| wet by rain or dew. When cut with Q
machine, In, GOOD weather: i may be gath
ersd Tito windrows Wild I 2ofse. fsy.rake
few hours after being moved, and in the
afternoon, made into light cocks contain
ips about 100 pounds Of dry hay each.
f6e next morning, after the dew IL risen
these cocks should be re-made, placing the
dampest parts on the outside. After few
hours exposure to the sun, the ay,,may be
hauled into the barn or shed and packed
away for future use It Il good plan to
} Scatfsr shout one bucket Of salt evenly
over each ton of lay, esert forkfAs re-
; ceiving an even share Of the salt When
managed in this way the hay win come
otit id winter neatly as soft and green as
, when bfousht ffom the field. BY this
, rapid process Of curing, nothing is lost !;
! the wax; the nitrogen, and the salts ate
: saved; and the risk of damage from rain il
i not incurred. The salt prevents fermen-
( tStion, aoufing and mouldinesS
Sometimes Z long spell Of unfavofahls
weather makes the curing of hay . die
. cult operation, for the grass must not be
! allowed to stand too long, or be cut down
: and exposed to frequent showers. Under
8 such circumstances judicious management
4 viii be required to save the crop from des
: tfuction, and make it wholesome and pal
|; stable for stock Damp hay may be stacked
With layers Of dry straw; being ,sprinkiet
with salt to tjfeTefit heating, Tie straw
!: viii absorb the juice from the hay, AID the
\ salt will make both acceptable to stock
In Germany they cure fresh cut grass By
packing it into bins or bales with on
n pound Of salt to 100 pounds Of hay. i
e comes out in the form of paste, which i
e muck relished, by cattle and is very vslua
n BILE Reste*n Rsrcs.
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Mr. A. d. Richardson, writing from

Mr.. A. D. Richardson, writing from
Omaha, gives the following bit of history !:
"In the early rush to California, poor
bow named Charles Croker crossed the
Missouri with an OK team, at this point,
on his toilsome overland journey to the
gold regions. Last Friday, nineteen years
afterward to a dsy-he arrived here on
his frat return visit to his old eastern
home. he came accompanied by his fam
ily, in his own special car, for he is now
Superintendent of the Central Pacific
Railroad, and every mile Of it has been
built under his supervision. he may well
feel an honorable pride in the great work
with which he has been so closely identi-
fed. His party were four days from Sac
ramento to Omaha, and on arriving here
delighted us with blooming flowers, and
feasted us upon strawberries, oranges, and
luscious cherries from California, brought
upon Alaska ice 1900 miles. through the
green valleys of the Pacific slope, and
through the lingering snow-drifts OF the
Rocky Mountains. 1t seemed like q story
from the Arabian Nights"
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The Heated Term - is Coming.

The summer months viii very soon be fairly
ushered in with their sultry weather and long
train OF diseases. IL lie the season when nature
can do little in recuperating our exhausred
physique agslnst the dangers from the universal
prevslency OF sickness. The only true safeguard
Is that rnre and reliable tonic and tnvtgorator
MISHLER'S HERB BtrTERS. which is indoreed
and recommended BY the me deal faculty and by
unnum bered thousands of persons in every city.
town and village in the country, who have tested
its remedial virtues, and by its aid preserved or
recovered their health. 1t will purify the Blood
and Secretions; cure every form OF Indigestion,
and afford immediate relief in cases OF Dysentery.
Cholic Cholers. Cholera 4orbus, and kindred
diseases. Provide yourself nozc against time OF
need. Delays are often dangerous.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-10-29
THr Rt1ras1nE MAeAz1Ss foh JtLY

HE hlVEkslDE AAdAAiNh ~"
comes xitf . pidsumner table Of contents !:
:. strawberries and creeis," somebody has called
the cover, and equally appes.1iuS dishes are
found displayed within. ''snipe Shooting VA
%e ihs nrst course taken by many youngsters, VINO
viii gaze Il easson Fay's frontispiece with ardent
desire to be in that salt narsh. "A Tale OF the
Sunset Sea" is one Of those pietfree faisy poems
By Mis- Bishop, which readers Of the "Rivefsiae"
have learned to look for. Mr.. Stockton comes
with farther adventures Of the droll fairy Ting-a
Ing the sketch Of Joan Of Ar" Is concluded;
Mr. benjamin tslls " How Sail Boat is built and
figged," preparatory to telling how itisnanaeed;
.iPspa's story" contains more Of the inimitabie
pietnfes BIZ children; Nellie Ey.ter describes On
historic block Eov.e Ell Lake Erie Hans Andef
sen slip, IN with his latest freshes story, and the
number makes fine shsw with Its two dossr
pictures, large and small An important an
nouncement is made respecting the next number
Published by HURp q AoUGKroN, New YORK
81 sos year.
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Thinning out Grapes.

Is fHE importance of thinning out the
fruit of the vine duly considered by the
majority of cultivators? l think not.
From close observation, and even sad ex-
perience, the subject, in my opinion, calls
for much more attention than is usually
given. In young vines, this is particular
ly the case. j..
Such vigorous and hardy constituted
Varieties as the Concord may stand it to .
considerable extent, but even they will
eventually suffer. This fault is not only
to be found in the vineyards of the novice,
but can be seen almost everywhere, In
charge of those who know better. This,
then, being admitted, the next question is,
How shall it best be remedied? Shall We
prune so much shorter, 30 as not to leave
more wood than the vine can carry safely
through, or leave more wood, and then
thin out the branches!
The latter, in my opinion, will be the
best, for by the first plan, we get our fruit
too mnch crowded, and throw too much
force into the young canes for the follow
ing years bearing. Ny impression
is that when q vine is pruned to
what would have been about right,
the pinching out of every third bunch, at
the first operation, pinching back would
be the method. l would leave but two
punches on each bearing shoot and in
some instances it is better to leave but
one.
We all know that the forming of the
seed of any fruit is the heaviest tax on the
plant. This being the case, do We not
give considerable relief when we diminish
this tax one-third? think we would be
safe in counting on having the same
weight of fruit in the two punches as II
three are left. Some years ago we grew
Concord punches in this way, which the
committee, who were to test them, would
not admit to be that variety until they
tasted them. For marketing table grapes,
this is particularly practicable. For in
stance, let one man take Concords that
will average three-fourths of pound to
the bunch, and another have them as usu.
ally grown, and my word for 1t. the large
punches will command nearly double
price, not only among the wealthy but
the masses.-Grope Culturist.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-10-29

The new marriage law Of Ohio pro.
hibits marriage between first cousins, and
of girls under sixteen years OF age. 1t
also provides that lady cannot be mar
ried without the consent Of her parents
unless she is over twenty-one years OF
age. It is claimed, however, that the pro-
vision requiring the lady to be over twen-
ty-one in order to marry without consent
Of parents or guardians, is the result OF an
error in copying the law for its final pas
cage. Judge Push, Of Columbus, has de.
cided that inasmuch as girls are legally Of
age at eighteen, q mere "clerical error !"
shall not take away their right TO marry
on their own responsibility after that sge'
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wA profuse and nisr7 times exces-

az A profuse and many times exces-
siyely offensive discharge from the nose,
with :" stopping up" of the nose at times,
impairment of the sense of smell and
taste, Tetering or weak eyes, impaired
hearing, irregular sppetite, occasional
nausea, pressure and pain over the eyes,
and at times in the back of the head, &C.
cssional chilly sensations, cold feet, and q
feeling of lsssitude and debility are symp,,
toms which are common to catarrh, yet all
of them are not present in every case.
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh
in its worst form and stages. 1t IL pleas
ant to use, and contains no poisonous OF
caastic drugs
Sent BY mail on receipt Of sixty cents.
Address K. D. Pierce, n. D., Buffalo,
N. Y.
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General Debility Is Natures Appeal for
Helm.

Thousands OF persons, without asy SPECIFIC ALL
ment, are the victims Of languor and laseitude
The unthinking are apt to confound this species
of merton, with laziness; whereas 1t usually
arises from want Of organic energy, for which
the subjects Of it are no more responsible than
the near-sighted are for their defective vision
Such persons, although they may be free from
pain are as truly invalids and as much in need OF
medical aid, as IL they were tormented with the
pauss OF acute disease. They require TONIC and
ALTERNATIVE, that will rouse and regulate their
torpid organizations. In cases OF this kind, HOS
LETTERS STOMACH BrTTERs produce an i'm
mediate and most favorable effect The debili-
tsted and Responding valetudnarian, who feels
as IL he were bat half alive; who shurs company,
and has no relish either for business or pleasure
is netamorphosed By brief course Of this most po
tent vegetable inpigorant, into quite Different being
The change effected by the BlTTERS, In his bod
Nv and mental condition, Is a surprise to himself
and to his friends. He mopes no longer; the &C
tive principle of life, which seemed to have dice
ont of him, is re-awakened, and he feels like q
new man. Remembering that debility is not only
an siiction ITSELF but an tnuifdfscn to disease, no
time should be lost in recruiting the broken-down
,vstem with this choicest and most potent OF all
-oxrcs AND NERvINEs.
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the MOST POPULAR MEDICINE
Ex1AN1
Perry Davis Pain Killer.

rTHE PAIN KILLERS
equally applic able ana emcscious W yoons OF sio
FCHE PAIN KtlLhR
Il Is both an Internal and EIsernai remedy.
rNHE PAIN KILLER should Dc c,sc
Il use1 &C the arst manifestauon OF Colo OF Cougn.
FTNHE PAIN KILLER
IL II the Grsat FAMILY Medcins Oh inc sge
sI,HE PAIN KILLER
L will Cure Painters Coiic-
FTNHE PAIN KILLER
IL Is good for ScAlds AND Burns
V,HS PAIN KILLER
Il Has the verdict o. the People In us nyor.
TINHE PAIN KILLER
Il VIII cure Fever and Ague.
THE P As KILLER
IL Ii an almost certain cure for CHOLERA, and
has, without doubt, been more successful In caring
MS ter rible dis than any Other r. remedy,
even the most eminent or sklilfut Physcians In
India Africa and China, where this dreadful dsease
is ever more or less prevalent, the PAIS KILLER .
considered by the natives e veil European resi-
den . in lhese climates. SURE REMEDY.
TCHE PAIN KILLER-e.eh Bottle
IL Il wrapped with full directions for use
VNHE Pals KILLER % ,oid By all
J. Dfugg su and Dea.ers In Family Medicines
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-10-29

The Alta California states that the
coal deposits of Wyoming Territory ex-
tend for nearly 800 miles along the Union
Pacific Railroad, from Carbon to Evans
ton Station. Six mines are now open, and
the locomotives are using the coal, which
contains by analysis, so per cent. OF car
bon, 10 of water in combination. and %
of ipflammable gases. 1t is known by the
name of anthralignite. The principal
mines are ut Carbon, $50 miles west of
Omaha, and extensive shafts and drifts
have been run since August, 1858. From
$50 to 800 miners are at work, earning
from 81 to $12 day, in currency. At
Black Buttes and Point of Rocks Stations,
also, there are extensive mines.
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under: The fourth of July h the time
we always remove the boxes OF flames.
Always pick the fruit - soon - large
enough, q allowing any to remain 70
fipen INJURIES The fruit of the vine. One
pound Of seed b sufficient for an acre
K-ps Gnkof00Us
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rHr NuRsrnr.Irhe illustrations IN the

The NURsERY.-The illustrations IN the
Nursery for July are nineteen in number, and are
IN excellent in design end execution. The little
.tories and nectehss are just tho thing for the
nursery, and tell In sia2pie language what the en-
beIIi.hments so well represent In this number
IL given melodrama in six acts, entities !" The
Wh,ts Horse" by A. Paps-sfx illustrations
Published By JoEx L. SHORTY, ID washington
ctrSct. Boston, Mass. S1-50 per year. with extra
Inducements ~ Gibbs. specimen copies fur'
n. Rad ordkis
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THE BKiGHf SIDE Is the name OF
lively little fionthlJ "paper fof all children"
Just started at Chicago. By ALIEN Tntr TIE
number for July-No. has many good things
in 1t, and the price per annun 10 only Is eenss.
eedress the publishers, at $50 West Madison
street Chiczso Ill.
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Paid Vater.Proof Paper
Roofing, Siding, Ceiling,
CarDet7ns, Water Pipes,
Eaue Cutters, &c. address
)O J.FAY 4 SONS Camden, Nov jersey.

ATTENTION FARMERS!
First Prizes q he State FSin for 1853 In the four
Qresf grain growing States,
ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, ~.
IOWA AND MINNEe0I1S
That Of ]. L CASE Co.. RAoIn MsSyxsin VIZ
they sre the most extensive nanufscsurs Of rhresh-
Ing kechines IN the United etxres Snd ~ CO cxto!
SO ~ cnss "a fits fovs nsds 81 sSsn.
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The Pullman dining and sleeping
cars drew q great crowd in Sacramento
when they arrived. None had been seen
In California before.
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TIE WESTERN FAR,lER.-"THn BEST
OF The Agricultural and Horticultural
weetfiee"<CAsca0o Zoe. Journal. Bee
advertisement Hxtfaordinary Offer.
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-Reverdy johnson 10 busily engaged, OF
Baltimore, In his profession q q lawyer,
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~-A late English novelty IL ~ aquarium
Of performing fishes.
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Dr. Scott. the proprietor and editor Of the Leo-

Dr. Scott, the proprietor and editor OF the Leo-
anon Star. is prominent physician. :.
Perry Davis Pain Killer, the old and well
known remedy, which has acquired world wide
renown for the cure Of sudden colds, coughs,
ETC., weak stomach, general debility, nursing sore
month, cankered mouth or throat, liver complaint,
dyspepsia or indigestion, cramp and pain In the
stomach. bowel complaint. psinters collie
Asiatic cholera, diarrhea and dysentery, has lest
none OF its good name by repeated trials; but
continues to occupy q prominent position In
every family medicine chest--Le6oaon Star, Dec.
f3fh 1S5q
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Chicago Elastic Stone Roofing Co..,
Elastic stone o0hng Cemposiflons
Conn pveed OF Coal Tar. Ground kao q. dissolved
India Enhl ~ and Glxcf rina

Hemp md Wool fssti NJ sa ur afedx ith i a. and
ssol, ed India Rubber The bit article In market
for Snentnsnx or Roofing. % 20 81 inches VI e snc
Elastic Composirion oon"g Paint. ,,,
Composed OF Dissolved lndis hnooer, Llnssed III, ~.
and d fervnt color Of Mineral Paint tor covrri
ksky Iron and Tin Ronfs- warehou.e and aanulac.
tory Nos. xS 30, 242 and IA Mes bury svenue, ~
c. 4 O 4 r Cros- ing. Chcago. u. ~ II
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See Advertisement Of J. !. Case q Co. Racine. WIS.,
- N PJ N 4 MINT lhdf poys. For particulars. sd-
H Srrss - a. SPkNCEE q CO.. Brattleboro. VT.
~ IomAEp Pres't. C. r. HfsnAr, Sec'y.