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The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-06-08
. For the Standard.
Memorial Day in Salisbury.

On yesterday, the day set apart by the
Government, the graves of the Union dead
were decorated at the National Cemetery
near this city by multitude of our people.
The ceremonies were conducted in manner
crr'iitablc to all concerned. The music by
the cornct band, colored, of Charlotte, added
to the solemn pleasures of the day. This mu-
sic, we arc glad to say, was procured by
donation made by our citizens, regardless of
party. The procession was formed on Main
street by Joseph Ballard, marshall of the
day, attended by his assistants, Pinkney
Hall, Jerry Stanard, Henry Smith, Peter
Hargrave and others. The colored Sabbath
Schools were all out under the care and
guide of their respective teachers The two
fire companies also joine'l the procession In
full uniform, and made quite a handsome
show. We did not count the number in
the procession, but we think at least one
thousand persons were engaged in the ccre-
monies at the cemetery.
The graves of the dead having been beau
tifully decorated, the multitude then repair
ed TO some large oaks near, and the excr-
cises were opened by Col. T. B. Long intro
ducing Col w. F. Henderson, orator of the
uay. !he Iolone, epone ~ i.s u'ua. .:. aole
ana interesting MANNER, anu gave sa'isiac-
ton TO the immense crowa VINO heara MIN:
Col Long was then loudly called for and
responded and satisfying all who heard
MN that war was a curse ana peace was
pleasant IN all tn'ngs. m oPegcnes were also
maoe oy Ar. .: =. Ouetieli' hiuer more, Oh
inc coloieu Metnoais1 chuIcli, heY. mr.
Daker, vi '"e Coio,eu Iiespy'c'ian cnuiCi.'
ana others. NO aiiusioh was ii,aae 10 pom
tlcs py any oi tne spsakels, anu u any.h.ng
sa; .J was 81 ea" H., VIC nmJM " WAS no'
3 80 ih.ei.cu ., ni.ei " vi; speaNnS was o"n-
Iiuoeu' i.., aht"enS vi p'a'se a. uou @ VIII e su
ny .ne oaopisi , s'noo.S' ~ 'o.o y; snanNS .ni..
W .he Speahc's was sNen ulis'ilnousty una
~h1" Tue P'"c.osion ioio,nieu anu n.aisae''
.n naok 2 ~ 'iiG J,.y' ,, Tne,o 'nes sepaeu ,"f
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A JAp.,NEsE ExEcUTIoN-A corrcspor-
dent writes as follows: While we had been
making our tour of inspection the doomed
culprit had been unlashed and dismOunted
from his horse at the gate. But when set
on his feet he was unable to stand, owing TO
weakness and the constrained and painful
position IN which he had been so long, and
his guards were obliged to carry him into
the precincts of the prison. Here an ample
breakfast had been provided, of which he
ate heartily and with evident enjoyment =
After Il full half hour it was intimatcd to
him that his presence was expected. With
the assistance of an attendant on each side,
he walked slowly into the execution ground,
and was placed knceling and sitting on his
heels Tin the universal japanese pnsturc)
behind small hole dug out for the recep-
ton of his head. Some ten yards in front
OF him. and separated by rope running
across the square, sat the presiding yakonin
and the prison authorities, calmly tanning
themselves; and beyond these were the six
or eight foreigners who had been admitted
The prisoners arms were then pinioncd
behind his back but before the cloth was
tied over his eyes, he requested that min
utcs grace might be allowed him. This
being granted, he raised weak, quavering
voice, to its highest pitch, and screamed
out, smy friends!" Immediately an unearth-
ly chorus of walls answered the poor wretch
from his friends outside the walls, none of
whom could bc seen from the interior. This
was followed by "Syonara" good by,) and
by a deeper and more prolonged wall from
the crowd inside. The prisoner then signal
ed to his guards that he was ready, and
submitted quietly to the operation of blind
folding; the executioner stepped up. and
carefully adjusting the victims head a little
on one side, so as to hang exactly over the
hole prepared to receive it, signi6ed that all
was ready; the word was given, when,
without raising his weapon more than foot
above the neck of the condemned, the exc
cutioner brought down his heavy blade with
an audible thud which severed the head in
stantly from the body.
Immediately the head fell, it was seized,
carefully washed and cleaned, the procession
was reformed as before except that the
horse previously ridden by the deceased now
carried the executioner in charge of the lite,
less hcad-and wendcd its way to raised
mound at the side of the highway quar-
ter of u mile distant. Here kind OF gal
lows had been erected, and on this was pia-
ccd the dead mans head, supported IN its
position by clay, there to remain Tor SIN
days, in sight of all passcrs by, as warning
TO all evil-doers.
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USEFUL INFoRMAr1oy.-To To make tive

impcrious to water, use this recipe:
In bucket of soft water put a pound of
sugar of lead and half pound of powdered
alum; stir this at intervals until it 5ecomcs
clear, pour it of into another bucket and
put the garment therein, let it remain for
"a hours, and then hang it up to dry with
out wringing.
Peach leaves, bruised it is said, arc
specific for wounds made by nails in man or
beast or for any fresh cut. Lockjaw is pre-
vented by bandaging the leaves on twice Il
day.
Paper can he made to stick to walls
which have been whitcwashed by dissolv-
ing glue in good strong vinegar and wash
ing them with the solution. Heat till the
glue is dissolved and then apply with a
brush.
The bark of hickory, placed wherever red
ants abound, will very soon cause them to
disappear We know that common lard on
plate set where the places arc infested is
preventative. AS soon as they come IN
contact with the lard, they stick and die
Small bars of carbolc soap are better to
keep away moths than camphor, at one.
third the cost. 1t is much stronger in the
exhalation thrown off and retains its status
longer. Tryit.
Oil your door-locks and latches once in
two or three months. 1t will add to youl
comfort and will make these necessary
things last longer.
Your cellar should he whitewashed once
year. and have good thorough cleansing
two or three times year. Let it he venti
lated daily unless there are open windows
and even then it will add to its purity.
Remove the sprouts from your potatoe:
and keep them in the dark. They should b'
always covered. Well kept old potatoes
should be eaten well into July. They arr
much wholesomer than tie half grown new
ones selling at so high a rate.
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AN INTELLIGENT DRAKE.-The following
is related by an eminent naturalist; a
young lady was sitting in room adjoining
a poultry yard, where chickens, ducks ana
geese were disporting themselvs. A ,lrake
came In approaching the lady, seized inc
bottom of her dress with his beak, and pull
ell it vigorously. Feeling startled, she repuls-
ell him with her hand. The bird still per-
sisted. Somewhat astonished, she paid
some attention to this unaccountabe pan
tomimc, and discovering that the drake
wished to drag her out of DOORS. she got
up, and he waddlcd out quietly before ner.
More and more surprised, she followed MN,
and he conducted her to the side OF a pondi
where she perceived duck with its head
caught in the opening ofa sluicc. She has
tened In release the pnor creature and rest"r-
cd it to the drake, who 10y a loud quacking
ami beating Of his wings testified his joy at
the dcliyerenos Of his companion.
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II. That we recommend H. N. Wolfe as
u suitable man for Sheriff. and s. w. Cock
erham for Coroner.
12. That we recommend G. G. McMickle
for County Treasurer.
13. That Eli F. Taylor be recommended
for Register of Deeds.
IA. That John II. Lowe. T. j. Williams,
Isaac Armfcld. William Golding and Rev.
T. j. Lawson, be recommended for County
Commissioners.
Z IS. That R. T. Sanders l,c recommended
for Surveyor. 7r5a.r .-.., ....-
10 That we recommend Gideon Bryan as
a suitable person to represent us in the
House of Representatives.
! II. That we recommend to the people Of
Yadkin as our first choice for Senator, the
name of J. M. Marshall.
IS. That we recommend our representa-
tives to use their influence to have the sala.
RIGS and fees, reduced and that economy be
carried out. sr
On motion, John Nichols, ]. w. jackson,
VIM. Golding, Harrison Wolfe, J. M. Mar.
shall, w. II. Pell and Eli F. Taylor were
appointed delegates to meet in Convention
with the delegates from the other counties
of the 9th Congressional District, to be held
at some future time to nominate candi-
date to represent us in the U. S. Congress.
) On motion, the following delegates were
appointed to confer with tho people of Yad-
kin at Convention to be held at Rockford
on the third Saturday in June, for the pur-
pose of selecting candidate for the 35th
Senatorial District: Isaac Armfield, John H.
Lowe, yestal Hutchings T.J. Williams, Eli
Bingham, w. A. Jones, Ira Reece, G. G. Nc
Mickle, Calvin Gentry, Eliab Jackson, Co
lumbus Golding. A
On motion, it was requested by the meet
ing that the Republicans hold meeting in
each Township.
It was ordered that the Standard and
Greensboro Republican be requested to pub
lish the proceedings of the meeting, and the
Nj. Airy Neaos be requested to copy.
SAM'L FORKNER, President.
ELI F. TAYLOR, Sec'y. ........
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Salisbury, May 81, 1870
H For the Standard
Republican Nominating Convention in
Ig LenOir County.

b DIG -l LenOIr County,
A meeting of the delegates from the va
rious townships of Lenoir County ,and large
number of Republican citizens, was held at
the court house in KinstOn on Saturday
May 2Sth, 1870.
/ On motion, E. F. Cox, ESQ.,, was called to
the chair, and Stephen w. Lassiter and r.
Whitfield, appointed secretaries.
On motion, the chairman appointed
committee to examine credentials OF dele
egates from the various townships, when it
appeared that the following townships were
duly represented, viz:
I Kinston, Moscly Hall, Pink Hill, Sand
Hill, Cotentna Neck.
/ Upon ballot being taken, the following
ticket was nominated:
( For Senator. W. King. -. .-.-.9
/, For House of Representatives,. F. Par
rott, ESQ.,.
I For Sheriff-Wm w. N. Hunter.
I For Treasurer. ]. Powell, Esq.
I ! For Register of Deeds-A. C. Wadsworth.
/. For County Surveyor-A. j. Mcintyre.
/ For Coroner-L A. Fisher, colored.
\ For County Commissioners Hardee,
4 L. H. Aldridge, Anthony Davis, B. Whit
field, col, and James H. Parker, col.
The last named, Whitfield and Parker,
having declined to accept, 8. w. Lassiter
was nominated by acclamation, leaving one
vacancy.
On motion, a committee of three was ap-
pointed delegates to confer with the dele
gates from Jones county in relation 10 the
nomination of Senator from the 11th Sen
atorial district
Messrs. Parrott, Hunter, Powell, Wads-
worth, AldrIdge and Lassiter appeared and
accepted their repcctive nominations.
Hon. r. W King thanked the meeting for
the compliment in recommending him as
their standard bearer, and stated that he
would await the decision of Jones, county
when he would decide and give due notice.
The meeting was eloquently addressed by
Hon. r. w. King, B. F. Parrott and S. w.
Lassiter and Others. -s.
On motion, it was ordered that the pro-
cectlings he published in the New Berne
Times and the Raleigh Standard.
On motion, the thanks OF the meeting was
rendered to the officers for the faithful dis
charge of their duties.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
EFF. COX, Ch'm'n.
$. W. LAssIrER, scc,vs.
Il. WHITFIELD,
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Scientific Notes.

I CINCHoNA.- to recent report
by the Assistant Superintendent of the Bo-
tanic Garden at Calcutta, cinchona, or Per-
uvian bark, is successfully produced in Ma
dras and Bengal The number of plants at
Darjeeling, on an arena of 965 acres, exceeds
1900 900, the increase during the past year
being 673,654. The tallest plants grown
there are 10 feet high.
New TEST EoR ARSENIC -Buttendorf has
found test so delicate that one part of
arsenic in 100000 parts of solution may
be detected, and the presence Of antImony
docs not affect i. To apply this test the
suspected liquid is mixed with hydrocholo-
ric acid until the fumes are apparent.
Chloride of tin is then added, and basic
precipitate containing the greater part
of the arsenic as metal mixed with the
oxide Of tin is thrown down.
CANDLE-BEARING TREE.--Seimann. ac-
cording to Les Mondes, has the credit of first
directing attention to the candle bearing
tree, found only near the River Chagres, on
the Isthmus of Panama. The fruit of this
tree very closely resembles unbleached wax
candles, giving rise to its popular name,
palo de yelas thc candle tree). The botani-
cal name is Pdrmentiera Cerifera, and its
fruit is eaten by sheep.
PLATINIzED GLASS MIRRORS Glass has
been coated with platinum by process
analogous to that used in silvcring for mir
rors. The platinized mirror is of great per-
manence, the metal covering it not being
easily tarnished. In the new mirror the i'm
pinging rays OF light are not entirely arrest
ed, and it is sufficiently transparent to ena-
BILE person placed behind it to sec objects
through it.
TROPICAL CLIMBING PLANTs.-Mr Paul
Levy has published observations on the
climbing plants of Nicaragua, chiefly of the
genus Bignonia. They possess such extra
ordinary vitality that they can be complete
| ly destroyed only by fire. They select with
decided preference certain trees Refusing
to climb Others, they run along the ground
considerable distances to those which they
choose, and cling to them with great tenacii-
| ty. In every instance observed, the climbers
turned from LETT to right.
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OILING FARM IMPLEMENTs.-Every far
mer should have can of inseed oil and q
brush on hand, and whenever he buys
new tool, he should soak it well with the
oil and draw it by the fire or in the sun,
before using. The wood by this treatment
is toughened and strengthened and render
ed impervious to water Wet new hay
rake, and when it dries it will begin to be
loose in the joints; but if well oiled, the wet
will have but slight effect. Shovcls and
forks are preserved from checking and
cracking in the top of the handle by oiling;
the wood becomes smooth as glass by use,
and is far less liable to blister the hand
when long used Axe and hammer handles
often break off where the wood enters the
iron this part particularly should be tough
ened with oil to secure durability. Oiling
the wood in the eye of the axe will prevent
its swelling and shrinking. and sometimes
getting loose. The tools OH IL large farm
cost large sum Of money; they should be
of the most approved kinds. 1t is poor
economy, at the present extrayagant prices
of labor, to set men at work with ordinary,
old-fashioncd implements. Laborers should
be required to return their tools to the con-
venient places provided for them; after
using, they should be put away clean and
bright. The mould-boards of ploughs are
apt to get rusty from one season to another,
even if sheltered; they should be brushed
over with few drops of oil when put away,
and they will then remain in good order till
wanted.-Fdrm Journal.
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LOOK TO YOUR GRAFTs.-It should not be
forgotten that gratis, which have been set
this spring. when they once fairly start to
grow mostly go ahead rapidly, and be.
coming laden with leaves. and the hold
they have upon the stock being very slender
they frequently break off. Birds will also
light upon them and their added weight
snaps them. They, therefore, should be at
tended to, and pruned, when they have shot
six to eight inches, by one half They nsu
ally make better branches by this abscision,
and in no event is there any injury. Crafts
set this spring should ais" be examined, and
where the wax has become loose and fallen
away, or where the split has widencd, addi
tional wax should DC supplied, otherwise the
water gaining entrance will either kill OIL
weaken them, giving them an unsishtly ap
pearancc. Germantown Telegraph.
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D,n1Na NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. morr
5. W. LAssITER, scc,vs.
II. WHITFIELD, wv -

DARING BURaLARY.-Yesterday morning,
between Q o'clock and daylight, burglar
ious entrance was effected into theresidence
of Major ]. C. Mann, on Fourth, between
Orange and Ann streets.
Z The robber, or robbers. entered his sleeping
room, took his watch and chain, his coat,
containing large number of private papers,
and his pantaloons, containing money, Office
and Court House keys, knife, &c.
There was bright light burning in the
room at the time, and also in the passage,
and the clothing was lying just at the foot
of his bed Wilmington Star, 25th.
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The silk weaving which is largely carried
on in Canton is accounted among its cur
iosities, but it is chiefly interesting as show
ing how the most beautiful fabrics Can be
wrought in small and dirty bowels and re
tain their purity. All the silks of Chain,
for which Canton is most celebrated, arc
woven by hand on the ru9est of looms, fre-
quently 10y mere girls and buys. l watched
with no little surprise the growth of fine
brocade, little boy managing the hTnrss,
and girl seated at the loom and casting
the shuttle Every figue came out of their
hands perfect, the whole yicce looking as it
it just came from the fuller, without spct.---
Letter from DR.. Prime,
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A WEALTHY retired merchant who lives at
Yonkers, N. Y, has been following Olive
Logan for the last three weeks, and approach
ing her at every one of her lectures. AT Bur-
lington, Iowa, he made a formal proposition
to her. He left her with tears i'll his eyes,
and it is supposed, thhereefpre, that his suit
was not successful:
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-03-17
Advice as to Horses,

In teaching a young horse to drive we'll
do not hurry to see how fast he can trot.
Keep each pace clear and distinct from
the other, that is in walking make him
walk and do not allow him to trot. While
trotting be equally careful that he keeps
steady at his pace, and do not allow him
to slack into a walk. The reins while
driving should be kept snug, and when
pushed to the top of his speed keep him
well in hand, that he may learn well to
bear up on the bit, so that when going at
a high rate of speed ho can bo held at his
pace, but do not allow him to pull too
hard, for it is not only unpleasant, but
makes him often difficult to manage.
To prevent halter breaking procure q
small, hard, strong cord, from eight to ten
feet long, put the harness on the horse,
buckle the girth tight, make slipping
moose on one end of the cord and put it
around the horses tail, close to the body,
slip the other end through the territ and
bit ring, and hitch the horse to post, and
leave him to himself. Two or three les.
sons will cure any horse.
When horse stands long in a stable hi.
legs are apt to swell. No horse which is
not disabled by sickness or lamenoss should
be allowed to stand long in the stable. In.
action produces a dropsioal condition ol
the dependent parts of the body, and the
obvious remedy is to exercise the horse
every day.
To prevent oyer-reaching, pare the hee'
of the forward foot low. This causes the
horse as he moves forward to raise the for
ward foot quicker, and allows, the hind
foot to remain longer, so that before the
hind foot comes forward the forefoot is ou
of the way. Also, make the forward shoe
long. If my reason is not plain let any
one try the experiment and they will bt
satisfied.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-03-17
Sleeping in Church,

The eloquence and persuasion of preach
ers having been brought into requisition
to disoountenance sleeping at church and
with no apparent success, an ingenious
Yankee, considering it unadvisable to Scar
ry the war into Africa" originated a con-
trivanco by which somnolence will be pro-
NOTED. He appropriately terms the inven-
tion ga head-rest attachment" and claims
that it will subserve its purposes to per-
fection. Many of our sleepy church, goers
should possess themselves of this contri-
vance. An exchange thus speaks of the
happy effects its use will have:
flow charming it will be for the ladies,
who have exhausted their strength and in
clination in regarding the latest fashions
during the preliminary services, to quietly
rest their waterfalls on the soft cushion
and await in pleasant repose the end OF
the sermon. What blessing it will be to
the old church deacons, who can henceforth
take their customary snooze without the
disagreable awakening by sudden bob
bing of the head. The preachers them
selves will share the benefit of the inven-
tion, for they will no longer be mortified
by the profane glances at gold watches OIL
significant nervousness of their audiences
In fact, there are few in the congregation
who will not enjoy the invention immense.
ly, after some bold persons shall have
overcome the prejudice that will naturally
attach itself to the introduction. The
great trouble will be in waking the audi
ence up after the sermon is over, for, with
the assistance of the head cushions, most
preachers would put the people to sleep Sc
soundly that nothing less than good sizec
dinner bell would serve to bring then
back to consciousness.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-03-17
Feeding Animals and Feeding the
Soil,

Tho Wester Stock Journal has the fol-
lowing at requires no great experience
to convince any one that the farmer who
half feeds his stock realizes but little if
any more than half the profits realized by
him who feeds we'll, The sperson who feeds
his COWS amply and judiciously, will bo
likely to obtain twice as much milk as he
who feeds sparingly, and with food not
adapted to their wants. So the person
who feeds his swine with what is suited to
their nature, aud up to the full extent Of
their corporal abilities of digesting, will
be likely to obtain double the weight of
pork over him who feeds sparingly and
without reference to their nature and their.
habits, And, in both sasOs, the increased
cost of the outlay is not twenty-five per
cent. of the increased amount of remunera.
ton. Hence it is clear that no person in
raising stock may lose moncy-may not
get back the cost of feed and outlay
while another person in the same business
may make money; the growth of his stock
far exceeding the cost of feed and other
expense. The profits of stockraising are
precisely analogous i'll principle to the re-
muneration from cultivating the soil, tho
amount depending on the manner in which
it has been fertilized. Animal may be
Over-fed, or fed so injudiciously that di-
minishing profit will be realized, So, in
manuring the soil. But it is clear the soil
should have all the food it needs; if def
cient in any particular constituent for pro-
ducing crop, it should be supplied,
Hence the Importance of carefully hus-
banding all the fertilizing elements pro.
duced on the farm and returning them to
tho soil, that its productive qualities may
not be impaired.