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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-10
STATE POLITICS.

As we predicted in these columns some weeks
ago, the Democracy of Cumberland county
have discarded Hon. Richard j. Haldeman
by a decisive vote, and thus limited his pub
lie career to one term in Congress. He was
nominated two years ago, after a desperate
contest, over Hon. John b. Bratton, and, &C
cording to party usage, would have been re-
nominated without a serious struggle; but he
became the near relation of Senator Cameron
by marriage, and the staggering load of
Cameron's friendship utterly crushed him out.
In a large poll Haldeman is third on the
list, and received hardly one-fourth of the
Democratic votes cast, Mr.. Bratton leading
him largely, and carrying off the nomination.
Mr.. Cameron has one other s~on-in-law who
was ambitious for Congressional honors.
The good people of Chester county were will
ing enough to promote Mcveagh, but they
were obstinately unwilling to transfer the
political control of their district to Mr.. Came
ron, and McVeagh was defeated four to one.
Being unable to get honors at home, Presi-
dent Grant made him Minister to Turkey, at
Cameron's solicitation. Then the other SON.
in-law was in Congress, but his new political
relations made the Democracy discard him, and
now another wounded lamb of the Cameron
flock must be provided for. We admonished
the President long ago not to part with all his
~second-class missions, as one would be needed
for Mr.. Haldeman as soon as his constituents
could express themselves; and the time has
now come. The brilliant young member
from Cumberland has been cut off in the
very flower of his youth because his obstinate
constituents do not believe In selling out
their interests to Mr.. Cameron, and he is
compelled to retire when the flush of victory
had scarcely paled on his brow. He
must have an appointment, and as foreign
an appointment as possible, so that he can
have no ineuisitive and distrustful people to
look into his pedigree and family connec-
tons. True, he is a sort of a Democrat, but
he will soon learn the Cameronian policy of
accepting Office from any party, and yielding
support to those who pay best. We trust
that the President will not delay the appoint
ment long. 1t must be done, of course.
Cameron may be Indifferent about it, but
Senator Scott will probably especially demand
it, and since it cannot be avoided, 'twere
well it were lone quickly" From the vote
of Cumberland county, we feel fully warranted
in saying that Mr.. Haldeman would go abroad
with the joyful approval of his immediate
countrymen.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-10

who have persisted in imagining that this
was a real war, and not a aort Of dress parade
for the personal glorifcation of ''Louis and 1"
The choice Of protection which his Holiness
has been compelled to make ought to be a
fortunate one for himself, for it would
certainly be a more edifying sight for
the Christian world to behold the head of the
Church sustained by the arm of the Lord
rather than 10y French bayonets. That the
Pope, however, is not altogether resigned to
circumstances, and that he is not a little
frightened at the situation; is evident from
his piteous appeal a few days ago to the
Empress to allow him Just one ship
to keep in awe the Garibaldians who are
watching for the moment when they can
spring upon Rome and annihilate the last
remnant of the temporal power of the papacy.
1t is impossible not to pity the position of
the infrm old man who but a few weeks
ago had the pleasure of declaring him
self the infallible representative of God
upon earth, and who, almost before he had
time to announce the dogma from the Chair
of st. Peter, finds it necessary to think about
packing up a change of linen and seeking
personal security somewhere else than in the
Eternal City. A wiser man than Plus TX has
said "Pride goeth befo ore destruction and a
naughty spirit before a fall, and the truth of
the saying is now being very plainly exempli-
fed both in the case of the Pope and that
''eldest son of the Church, whose soldiers
alone rendered it possible for such an insult
to the intelligence of the age as the dogma of
infalibility to be promulgated in silly osten-
tation by the last and feeblest of the successors
of st. Peter.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-10

II Is curious how circumstances alter cases.
A few days ago the excitement in England
was chiefly about the designs of France upon
Belgium, and although the Emperor made
haste to deny that he had any intentions of
absorbing the little kingdom which England
has taken under her protection, it
scarcely needs a demonstration to prove
that Belgium was one of the chief prizes
which it was hoped the defeat of Prussia
would enable France to seize. If the non
intervention of England could be secured
until after the Prussians were thoroughly
thrashed, the occupation of Belgium could be
made in defiance of England. AS
matters have turned out, however, the
Prussians have not waited for the French
to thrash them, but they have met the enemy
more than half way and inflicted the most
damaging defeat that French arms have sus-
tanned since Waterloo. In the midst of the
decentralization and panic caused by this I'M
expected disaster, the French find cause for
congratulation that the neutrality of Bel
GUM erects a formidable barrier against the
advance of the Prussians. The official
journal considers it as a favorable sign that,
in addition to the good understanding be-
tween France and Russia, Austria, Italy,
Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, the northern
frontier of the empire is secured by England
insisting hat the neutrality of Belgium shall
be respected. If the fortunes of war had
been different, the French Emperor, flushed
with victory, would very probably have con-
sidered the position of England as hostile
to him, but in the midst of defeat consola-
ton is found in the fact that British inter-
vention has proved blessing in disguise.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-10
STORM SIGNALS.

METEoRoLoGY, as a science, may almost be
said to be in its infancy, and scarcely an effort
has yet been made to organize a regular OBJ
servatory system upon such a scale as will be
likely to yield practical results of any great
Importance. Covered as the country now is
with a network of telegraph lines, facilities
are afforded for the instant transmission of
meteorologic intelligence between the most
distant points, and it is possible to ~inaugurate
observations and experiments that a few years
ago would scarcely have been thought of.
TIE movement now being made for the
establishment of a regular storm signal
corps under the direction of the War Depart
ment is a measure Of practical utility that
cannot fail to produce important results in
the immediate future. The observations in
various sections of the country, if properly
recorded and compared, viii lead to a
far better understanding than we now have
of the atmospheric laws, and will enable
weather changes to be predicted with such an
approximation to certainty that preparations
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-10

"A gentleman who appears to have suffered
much from umbrella thieves has discovered a
plan for protecting himself. He purchased an
old-fashioned blue cotton umbrella some time
since, broke two of the ribs, and cut off six
inches from the handle. On a recent visit to a
hotel he left his apparatus, T" as he calls it, in
the public hall, and was not in the least sur
prised to find 1t in the same place when leaving.
Some of Rev. Mr.. Commits flock at Mid
dletown, N. Y, having determined that they
should be no longer compelled to listen to his
teachings, broke open the church on Sunday
last, and passed resolutions to that effect. A
new clergyman has been called to fill Mr.. Cor
mitt's pulpit, but the friends of the latter will
not permit him to preach. Serious consequences
are anticiLated.
Three young ladies of Wisconsin, in imita-
ton of their sex in the East, started on a foot
race with a pig last week. The Beloit Register,
in describing the event, excuses the success of
the hog in the following manner:-"Owing to
The equatorial h~eatness, the member of the
swine persuasion came out a few feet ahead, and
thereby managed to save his bacon"
The ladies of Iowa are making wonderful
strides towards the attainment of woman's
rights. The last movement of Importance we
find recorded in the newspape rs of that State is
headed by q spirited Dubuque girl, who has
commenced an action against her mother for
oral SANDER. westward the star of empire
takes its way"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-10

for them can be made both upon the
sea and land. Hitherto the weather pro-
phets have either been crack-brained
enthusiasts or charlatans, and, az is
always the case. genuine scientific experiment
and research are heralded by a good deal of
humbug. II is obvious, However, that the at
mospheric laws may be studied with as reason
able assurance of success as any of the other
laws Of nature, and the observations and con-
illusions of a well-organized corps under the
direction of scientific nen will command the
confidence of the public and will undoubtedly
be able to add vastly to our store of prac-
teal knowledge.
1t is announced that by direction of the
Secretary of War the chief signal officer of
the army will enlist a number of suitable per-
sons, to be appointed non-commissioned
officers in the army, who will be employed
in the duty of observing and reporting
storms by telegraph upon the northern lakes
and the seaboard AS an inducement for young
men to engage in this service, it is repre-
scented that the duties will be easy and plea
SAINT, and that fine opportunities will be
afforded to persons of good educa-
ton to perfect themselves in various
branche of knowledge or to study profess
sions. If it is desired to bring this signal
corps to the highest state of efficiency. we
doubt whether the War Department is going
exactly the right way about it. The position
of a non-commissioned officer in the army is
not an eminently desirable one for a man of
education and culture, and unless really COM
petent men are employed there is scarcely
any use in undertaking the work at all. The
pay of non commissioned officers in the army
is very small, and in comparison with the
regular commissioned officers they have no
social position whatever. Except the oppor-
tunity for study, which is prominently held
out as a temptation, there appears to
be really little inducement for we'll
educated persons to enlist in this
signal corps, except temporarily. To make
the proposed system of observations of real
and permanent value, there should be an
effort to obtain a body of well-trained scien-
tific men who will take sufficient interest in
the work to devote themselves to it perma-
nently. Properly educated young men can
be had in abundance if reasonable induce
ments are held out, and if they can feel sure
of retaining positions worth having during
life or good behavior. P~ermanence is really
the greatest consideration in q case of this
kind, and many persons would take a position
at a very moderate salary if assured that it
could be retained as long as desired, who
would refuse to enlist for a term of years.
It is worthy of consideration whether some
such system as that which has worked so we'll
in the consistency service might not be
adopted in this instance; but whatever mea-
sures may be taken to get a series of storm
signal stations into operation, the idea is
really one of great value and importance, and
the officers who are endeavoring to put it
into practice are entitled to the heartiest
praise and encouragement.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-10

at all. have no disposition to alarm the people OF
Philadelphia and Of Chester by magnifying their dan
ger, but a full knowledge OF all the facts cannot be
otherwise than useful. 1t will point to the means
necessary to safety and will alay that alarm
which 10 always felt when Imagination takes
the place of knowledge. There have been about
twenty cases OF yellow fever, thirteen Of which have
proved fatal, and not more than two or three OF the
remainder are out Of danger. The mortality may
safely be estimated at seventy-1ve per cent. In
New Orleans thirteen per cent. Is the largest l ever
knew, and ten per cent. is about the average NOR
tally there. This fearful state OF affairs Certainly
demands prompt and decided action on the part Of
the Board OF Health. The hesitating policy which
has delayed action In the taking OF proper measures
to prevent the spreading OF the disease into the
country along the river shore will not keep It out OF
Philadelphia, where the same rate OF mortality will
destroy tens OF thousands of lives.
Very respectfully, WV. B. ULRICH, NJ. D.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-10

THE DIFFICULTIES OF THE POPE.
The poor old Pope, having been deserted by
Napoleon, has fallen back on God Ger protec-
ton, and he has uttered the wish that he may
never see French troops again. The Emperor
has quits as much as he can we'll attend to
just at present tie protect himself, and he
sadly needs all the troops he can obtain to
defend himself against those terrible Prussians
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-10
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1870.

t8- The earliest regular edition of THE
EVENING TELEGRAPH goes to press at u
o'clock, and the subsequent regular editions
at %, 81, and a.. Whenever there is i'm
portant news of the progress of the Euro
pean war, extra editions will be issued after
this hour, and before the regular time for the
early edition.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-27
Field Culture Of the Ca bbaEe.

Cabbages thrive best on a strong,
Ioamy soil but they may be grown
almost anywhere, though not per-
haps so large in size. On lighter soils
the smaller sorts planted at the rate
of 5000 to the acre wi | do well !;
whereas the large Drumheads sue
coed better in rich land, with from
1000 to 5000 to the acre.
Much loss often arises from care
lessness in transplanting. Care and
attention pay well here. Do not let
the plants be roughly pulled, or tight
w tied in bundles. They should be
gently slaukened with the digging
fork, 50 as to bring up little fine
monl!, and not to injure the smaller
root.els. Then pinch off the end Of
the tap root with the thumb and fin
ger, the same time removing any I'M
healthy excresences which are at
rachel to the root or stem. Let them
be got ND every half day as the work
proceeds, and the roots also to be
shaded from the sun and wind. II,
on the other hand, tie plants have to
be brought rom a distance, the roots
had better be stepped in mixture OF
earth and water OF good consistency,
to which SCOT or mild dilulion OF
saano may be added. Many plant
ers are extremely careless as to ma
king the holes and finishing off the
plants. The soil must be well press
ed to the bottom of the root, else an
underground chamber is left, which
retards growth and forms an excell-
ent home for the grub and wire
worm.
Many good growers never water;
others make a point Of doing so if the
season demands. and there seems SO
little difference in results, that under
ordinary circumstances it may be dis
peosed with.
Hand and horse hoeing throughout
the season necessarily follow. And
care must be taken that the soil is not
SO much removed from the ridge as
yith SweIes or Mangolds. The final
moulding up shou be attended to
before the plants are too large. Any
blanks that appear may be filed up
with fresh plants from the seed bed.
And where cabbage or kohl-rabi
plants can be spared or obtained for
the purpose, this will be a good mode
cf filing up the vacancies in Swedes
or Alanoold fields as well.
Cattle and sheep do well on cab
hacaS, and no farm should be with
oat lis few acres every year.-Mr. T.
E2Dich, Bc1ord, England, IN Coun
ss3y Ee4tle3In33.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-27
Barley as a Feed.

The grain is very rarely given to
horses in England whenever it is, it
is wet and allowed to sprout, in which
state, when eaten in the spring, it
gives beautiful gloss to the skin and
makes the animal very tat at the
same time. Thus it is horses not at
work, which are intended for sale,
which get barley, Neal is scarcely
ever given to any horses in work, as
tits generally thought to make the
animals eating it sweat more, causing
too loose state of the inside; there
by making hard working horses lose
flesh and be in a "soft condition."
When given unground or not sprout-
ed, it will cause great itching of the
skin and swelling at the fettlock and
legs. Pronor,ionably thousand
bushels of this grain are grown in
England for every one that has been
grown hither o in America, and as
the least Objectionable stimulating
liquors are manufactured from barley,
there Is not likely TO be any dlmlnu-
alton in the growth Of it, even by
teclotalers. Bacon and pork are
universally believed to be very far
superior in quality when the swine
are fed OH barley meal alone for the
last few weeks prior to their slaugh-
ter.
There is little doubt that there will
be growing demand for barley in
the United States, which increased
cultivation and production will not
overstep tor many years, and as clo-
yer succeeds very much better when
sown with barley than with oats, and
there is nothing in planting or har-
vesting which differs from other
spring grain, excepting that there is
no occasion to tie it up in shcaves, as
it does very well to haul home loose,
like hay. there is really nsugat to de-
ter any one from bringing it into
regular rotation, but on the contrary,
every inducement to have it become
annually one of the grain crops in
regular Country Gent.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-27
CARE OF SUCKING COLTS.

Those who raise colts usually exer-
Disc care III the selection of good
STOCK 70 breed from, but many great
}y neglect TO give the colts proper at
tention during hot weather while
they are running with dams. 1t is
not uncommon to see those that were
healthy and we'll developed in early
Simmer looking puny and their hair
falling off before Autumn. This
trouble arises from allowing the colt
to draw milk while the blood of the
mare is in high state of heat from
violent eXertiyp.
When the dam is used in hot
weather upon the farm or road SO as
to heat her blood, the colt should
never be allowed to suck until she
has fully cooled off. Let him fill him
self before the mother is put into the
harness, and il it is important tina.
he should accompany the dam, tie
him at her side so that lie will be I'M
able 10 draw milk until he is liberia
ted, for it is mach better that he
should go hungry few hours than to
take his food while it is i'll feverec
state.
# the mare is TO make a long dis
lance in a hot day, and return at
night, 1t is best to leave the colt at
homp, and draw the milk from the
II laer py hand once or twice during
the day, and upon returning, then al.
low the colt to fill himself gradually
as the mill. IS secreted.
Colts injured from heated milk sell
dom recover from it for year or
two, and many times never. They
become reduced in flesh, get lousy in
the Fall, and during the first winter
OF their existence, when they need
health and strength, as under any
circumstances it is the most critical
period Of their growth, they have
iust life enough to enable them to
move, and the second Summer, the
proper time for development, is spent
in the 1ecuperation of lost vitality.
We usually wean colts at from
four to i've months old, according to
the time OF year. Ifnot worked, the
mare should be put on short grass or
feed, and MIXED occasionally for two
or three days. The colt should have
n little oats partially ground) every
day, and be emit ely out Of sight and
hearing of it's mother. Many are, we
think, too careless of their colts at or
about the time they are weaned. AS
far is our experience goes, we con-
slider this the most important time In
q colts life as far as his future health,
size and disposition are concer, ed.
ii he is then neglected as to feed and
care, he will probably show it during
the remainder of his life. Ii he is
not already so, he should be immedi
atelY halter broken, and handled eve
ry day if possible, but upon no ac-
count abused. He should be taught
to mind, but rather through affection
shan through fear; if the latter is the"
cause, YOU will never know when or
how long he will obey you; but If
from the former, you may expect his
obedience to last as long as the cause
which produces it. - Horse'eon's
Npaua2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-27
GsasNsa FARM IMPLEMENTS.

Every farmer should have a can Of
Iinseed oil and a brush on hand and
whenever he buys new tool, he
should soak it well with the oil and
dry it by he fire or IN the sun, efore
usiny, The wood by this treatment
is toughoned and strengthened, and
rendered impervious to water. Wet
new hay-rake, and when it dries it
will begin to he loose in the joints
but if well oiled, the wet will have
but slight effect. Shovcls and forks
are preserved from checking and
cracking on the top Of the handle by
oiIing; The wood becomes smooth as
glass by use, and is far less liable to
Blister The hand when long used. AK
and hammer handles often break off
whore The wood enters the iron this
part particularly should be 'oughened
With oil, to secure durability. Oil
i,es the wood in the eye Of the AK will
prevent It's swelling and shrinking,
and something getting loose. The
tools on large farm cost large sum
nf money; they should be of the most
annroved kinds. 1t is poor economy,
at the present extrayagant prices for
lab0r. 10 Sc, men at work with ordi-
nary, old-fashioned implements. La
b6~srs should be required to return
thnjr tools to the convenient places
nroyided for them +, after using, they
should be put away clean and bright.
The mold boards Of plows are apt
TO get rusty from one season to an
other. even if sheltered they should
he brushed over with a few drops of
oil when put away, and will then re
main in good order till wanted. farm