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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28
SCIENTIFIC READING,
SpOnges.

Sponges were very numerous, though we
were told large portion were not worth
gathering The sponger could readily dis
tnguish the best as he pushed his boat
over them. Some of the coarser kinds,
not marketable, are four feet in diameter.
They are all more or less concave at the
apex. A black membraneous tunic
covers them, and soft jelly-like portions
project into the pores and cavities, con-
stituting the slight claim they have to
place in the animal kingdom. Animal
mucus and fat oil have been found in
their analysis; so the vexed question is
settled by chemistry, and they are ur-
questionably admitted to the ranks of
animated nature, though far from active
members. A slight current is observable
over the openings, and nourishment is
probably absorbed as it circulates through
them. The framework is made up of
silica, a wonderful proportion, in the
form Of spiculae or splinters. Unlike
most other marine objects, sponge is less
attractive in its living state only after
the soft parts are removed is it pleasing
to the eye. The pretty urn and other
shaped sponges found on the beaches are
merely the skeletons.
A large trade is now carried on at Key
West in this article Small schooners,
from ten to twenty tons burden are en-
ployed They are much the shape of
half an egg, and as flat as is consistent
with due regard to sailing qualities; ap-
preaching; probably as near as is possible
the mythic craft that is said to " float in
a heavy dew" These vessels lie at an
chor in the channels, while the spongers
push their small boats over the fats to
gather the sponge. In some places they
dive for it, and in shoal water grapple
them. The specimens are very heavy,
being loaded with water and the jelly-like
animal matter. They are buried in the
sand Of the beaches until the matter is de-
composed, when they are washed and
carried to Key West, collected upon
strings of convenient length, and bleached
in the sun. That portion of Key West
called Conchtown is the principal de-
pository, where the yards aud fences are
loaded with them. For many years
nearly all the sponge COLLECTED on the
Florida Reef was sold at Key West to an
Israelite of New York, to one Isaacs lat.
terly others have entered the trade, and
very respectable income is derived from
it,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28
Too Much for 'em.

nEACON K lacked the conf
~ dence of the inhabitants of NJ.
He was most sincerely detested for his
hypocricy and double dealing, and was 50
very unpopular, that few wags conceiv-
ed the idea of drawing up paper request
ing him to leave town.
Once endorsed with two or three re-
spectacle names, the joke took; the pa
per circulated like wildfre and soon con-
tanned every business man in the place.
A most horrible position to occupy in
regard to ones neighbors.
But the Deacon was a genius in his
way. Getting possession of the docu-
ment, he adroitly changed the heading,
and behold the intended rebuke was
trnsformed into humble petition to the
President that Deacon K be appoint
ed postmaster of NJ, and in due time
the appointment came.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28

DD- Once keeper of an asylum had
occasion to go upon the roof of the
building very high one. A patient,
unobserved, quickly mounted the ladder
after him, and confronting the keeper at
the top, told him if he-the keeper-did
not jump down, he-the lunatc-would
throw him down. There was no mistak-
ing the menacing look and tone. Escape
was impossible. Suddenly a happy i'm
preston struck the keeper.
"Ha| said he, with an air of easy
confidence, "to jump down would be no
great feat | tell you what-Pll go down
and jump up"
The madman was off the scent at once.
The notion pleased him immensely
Both descended the ladder, aud the keep
er saved his life by this lucky stratagem.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28
Gentle Words and Loving Smiles.

The wild rose in the summer time
Is beautiful to me,
And glorious the many stars
That glimmer o;er the sea;
But gentle words and loving smiles,
And hands to clasp my own,
Are sweeter than the brightest flowers
Or stars that ever shonc.
The sun-rays warm the grass to life,
The dew The dropping flower,
And stars shine bright to hail the light
OF autumn's opening hour;
But words that breathe out tenderness,
And smiles we know are true,
Are warmer than the summer time,
And brighter than the dew.
1t is not much the world can give,
With all its subtle art,
And gold and gems are not the thing
To satisfy the heart.
But o If those who cluster round
The altar and the earth,
Have gentle words and loving smiles,
How beautiful is hearth
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28
Good Hair Wash.

When the hair is falling off the follow
ing tonic wash will be found useful I:
Take half fluid ounce of tincture of
quinine, one drachm of bicarbonate of
ammonia, and five and half ounces of
rose water. First dissolve the ammonia
in the water, then add the tincture. Ap-
ply it gently to the roots of the hair twice
a week, or oftener if found beneficial.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28
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VEGETABLE: + 4 A1N

A color and dressing that will
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head.
It does not produce color
mechanically, as the poisonous
preparations do.
1t gradually restores the hair
to its original color and lustre,
by supplying new life and vigor.
1t causes a luxuriant growth
Of soft, fine hair.
The best and safest article
ever offered.
Clean and Pure. No sediment.
Sold everywhere.
ASK FOR DOBBINS'.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28
Cutting or the Wrong Head.

An old farmer was out one fine day
looking over his broad acres, with an axe
on his shoulder and a small dog at his
heels. They espied woodchuck. The
dog gave chase and drove him into a
stone wall, where action Immediately
commenced. The dog would draw the
woodchuck partly out from the wall and
the woodchuck would take the dog back.
The old gentleman's sympathy getting
high on the side of the dog, thought he
must help him. SO putting himself in
position with the axe above the dog, wait
ed for the extraction of the woodchuck,
when he would cut him down. Soon an
opportunity offered and the old man
struck, but the woodchnck gathered up at
the same time, took the dog in far enough
to receive the blow, and the dog was kill
ed on the spot. For years after, the old
gentleman in relating the story would al
ways add: "And that dog don't know
to this day but what the woodchuck killed
him."
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28

1eS- A prominent dry goods merchant
of Boston worked half an hour on the
following proposition, and failed to give
the answer" +" II fourteen men build a
stone wall in nine days, how long will
it take five men to build like wall in
six days 7"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28

Bas" An agent soliciting subscribers
for book, showed the prospectus to a
man who, after reading, "One dollar in
boards and one dollar and twenty five
cents in sheep" declined subscribing, as
he might not have boards or sheep on
hand when called upon for payne mt.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28

peA- Of him that hopes to be forgiv-
en- it is indispensably required that he
forgive.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28

Say Pride hides mans faults fro m
himself and magni6es them to others.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-28
NATURES
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1t restores and prevents the Hair from becom-
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Send a three cent stamp to Proctor Bros. for a
Treatise on the Human Hair. The information 1t
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
Meeting an rG1cnmp..d uounty

A largo aud enthusiastic meeting of the
citizens OF Williamson's township. in the
county of Richmond, was held ut Old Hun.
bred, on Saturday 18th inst, for the pur
pose OF appointing delegates to attend the
County Convention to be held at Rocking.
ham.
On motion, Col. j. G. Davis was called
to the Chair, and John L. McNair, Ed,
requested to act as Secretary of the meet
ing.
On motion, a committee of nine was ap-
pointed by the Chairman to draft resolu-
tions, also to recommend delegates TO the
County Convention, and to uggest candi-
dates for the several township Offices.
The committee, through their Chair
man, John d. Currie, ED. submitted
oeries of resolutions, stating that Con
vention of the people Of North Carolina
in order to amend the present Constitu.
ton, which, after fair trial. had been found
totally inconsistent with their best
interests, pledging a hearty sup
port to the nominee Of the
secret political societies, such as Ia Kux
and Union League organizations, declaring
no disposition on our part to abridge or
interfere with the rights and privileges OF
the colored people; and finally expressing
an earnest desire tor the forgetfulness OF
the bitterness of feeling engsndered by
sectional strife, and return OF peace and
prosperity to all.
The committee recommended as dele
gates 10 the County Convention Col Jesse
Hargrave and Messrs. Eli Gibson. George
L. Pate, James p. Smith and l.. j. Kelly.
For Township Com missioner a.
Renno and James p. Smith.
For Clerk Of the Board of Commission
ers-JOhn T. McNair.
For Oonstable-L. Norton.
For School Committee-M. j. Mcneil,
VIM. P. Gibson, l.. J. Oliver.
The report of the committee was adopted
unanimously.
Able and convincing speeches were made
by Col. Davis and James p. Smith, Esq,
IN favor of Convention.
On motion, the Chairman cad Secretary
were added to the list of delegates.
On further motion, the Secretary
directed to forward a copy of the pro-
ceedings of the meeting to the Wilmington
JOURNAL, with a request that they be pub.
lished. JOHN f. MoNAIK,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

of the State, and We tremble now in con-
what would have been the con-
sequences if the people had not cut short
his career. Some of the best citizens OF
the State would have been tried by courts
martial and shot; others would this day be
wanderers from home. not daring to re-
turn. Kirk and Bergen. and Clarke add
Wiley d. Jones, and Douglass, with tfeir
arme mauraders would be chartered upon
our people, arresting and Furnishing
Holden's political enemies, and from one
end of North Carolina to the other his
minions and spies would be scattered, re-
porting for - disIoyaity the best citizens
of the State. We have escaped this fate
The head and front of these conspirators
against the peace and lives of the people
has been found guilty and discharged from
Office. Bot this does not lessen his crimes,
nor should it create any sympathy for
him. In the name of the people OF the
State, we demand that William ". Holden
be remanded to North Carolina. and made
to answer before the bar of justice for the
crimes with which he stands charged, and
if he is guilty let him be punish ed to the
full extent of the law. For one we have
no sympathy for the criminal. and no one
has any right to compromise our shsrt
in the vindication of the law.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
ROCKY POINT, July II, Is

hoCAH 1oINT, July II, 1911.
Dear Journal In the busy season OF
the year, when every one is strained to the
highest pitch to finish his crop, and when,
as it was about two weeks ago, all were
long faced on account of the drought ex-
pecting the next year to succumb to their
fate, comes an invitation to dining
where At a house where ladies control,
and have everything as neat and tidy, as
only their angelic minds aro capable OF
having ? No-but at an old bachelors,
where nobody expected much. every one
seemed bent on going, in order to dispeI
tho gloom that had gathered over them.
The day before the dining, n refreshing,
reasonable and attractive rain visited us
all-what blessing! Vegetation took Oh
a new growth, the-air was refreshing, and
mankind generally, looked as if new era
had dawned upon them. They were all
then more than ever anxious to go to the
dining, for they then felt they could enjoy
themselves, and those that are 80 hibs
bound as to oppose all sources of amuse-
ment, seemed 10 wish success to the parry,
as it seemed to have some kind of attrac
Thursday morning, July 18th, will never
be forgotten by the people Of Rocky Point.
How agreeably disappointed We all were
when VIC drove up to Mr.. z. c. McLen-
den's. our old bachelor host, and found
erected platform of about twenty feet
square in his elegant grove, with splend.
Id band of music discoursing some elegant
and rare pieces. Your correspondent was
little late that day on account of some
professional dutiee, and when he got
there sett was on the platform,
maneuvering in the regular Ball style. The
old, young, married and unmarried we've
there; the incest and most select crowd I've
ever seen assembled on Rocky Point.
About 3 p. m. dinner was announced
now, sir, imagine, if you can, better
dinner. Every one left the table with the
one conviction, that il could not be e1-
celled.
Dancing was resumed and kept up till
Sol made his exit. then all left with hearty
thanks to Mr.. McLendon for our rare en-
joyment.
The prevailing opinion seems to be. if Nh
McLendOn continued to keep q bachelor
it must be his fault and not the ladies, for
none of them could help wishing that DAY
they were the mistress of such an enter
tainment. Stuff 90 it to say it did creil.
to the name Of bachelor. Mr.. McLendoa
outdid himself. ZETA PsI.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
twenty millions of dollars. There is now

twenty millions Of dollars. There is now
past due upwards of three millions OF dollars
as interest There will be due next Octc~
Der another years int amounting to
one million two hundred thousand dollars.
making in round numbers four and half
millions Of dollars due on The first Of Ocso-
Der next, which must be promptly paid by
adequate tsxation.
There is less than one hundred and
twenty five millions of dollars Of property
in this State. Now it will take a tax OF
three and one hdlf per cent, or THIRTY EVE
DOLLARS ON THE THOUSAND DOLLARS worth
of property TO meet the interest on the Phi
Tic debt alone.
But then there is the tax for State,
county. township aud school purposes yet
to be provided for. These will amount at
least TO one and half per cent more. or
fifteen dollars on the thousand. 80 We will
have in 1872 to pay tax of Jfre per oe'k.
upon the entire property Of the STATE, or
FIFTY DOLLARS OK EVERY THOUSAND DOL
LARS WORTH OF PROPERTY in North Caro-
lima. The Inability of the people to pay
SuCl TAX ueeOS 40 AWDAuC0t1on' ~ "A
just impossible.
Then. in addition, we have the United
States. city and town taxes, which will
make the rate of payment still higher. and
render tho former still greater.
AS Homesteads are not exempt from sale
for taxes what will they be worth How
many will pass under the Sheriff's ham
mer? How much greater danger arethey
in from the cure and certain ruin before
us than from q change Of judicial officers
There is relief, and only one source of re-
lief from the dangers which threaten
This is through Convention. The Con-
stitution must be amended 30 that oul
Legislators will be relieved from the obi
CATION of taxing the people to pay prompt
IL the interest due and accruiDg on the
public debt. The Constitution must be
amended 80 that the expenses OF our gov
eminent will be reduced to an amount
which our impoverished people can pay
The Constitution must be amended SO q!
to give US a system OF government adapt
ed TO our wants, our habits and our sym
pathies,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
We HAVE seen but little comment upon

WruApr aaen but little comment upon
The extraordinary nature of Grants recent
rardon of Bowen, the loyal Congressional
R;oamist. The pardon upon any pretext
was bad enough, and suggestive of gross
moral obliquity upon the part OF ulysses,
though We have never heard him acc0seu
of speci al saintliDess. But the grounds
or the lain grounds npon which be bases
IA are simply infamous, viz: that 1t
appeared that he rendered good service to
the cause Of the Union during the rebel
lion and since is termination - Inc ia'ter
inducement was, doubtless, the most Pc
teptial, or it would not have been super
added. We knew before that Radlcallsm
was a cloak for much and great rascaIlty,
but it is sad thing, it is a national scan
DIAL. it is an official crime, that the Chief
Magistrate of the country should proclaim
that felony is condoned and expiated by
party serti ces-for that, after all. Is the
true meaning OF the sentence quoted
above It presents an encouragement TO
crime for which its author, in better days,
would have received a storm Of execration
from one end of the country to the other.
It is virtually saying that murder. arson,
bigamy and the whole catalogue OF crimes,
are venial when Offset by the virtue OF 10y
atty or graced by the crown of Radicalism
And this from the foremost man OF the
party of " moral ideas, and the President
of " the 6esl government the world ever
saw I"
Jno. Pool, the American Senator,
and Edwin G.. Reade. Justice of the Su-
preme Court, advise their party pets. III
public address, to burn, slay and steal, and
Grant, in public document, inferentlallJ
endorses the counsel, by declaring 10y
atty the salve for every sin and the say
ing grace for every criminal OF such Ii
-RadicaIism.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28


Eltt0r Journal Il would Lave written
to you sooner, but for the fact that my
time has been so occupied that have not
had the opportunity to do So before.
The Giand Lodge Of North Caro.ina
convened on yesterday. the 10Th, at nine
o'clock. a. m, in Odd Fellows Hall.
Upon the call of the roll the following
officers, with large number of representa-
tives, answered to their names:
Seaton GALES, r. W. G. nj.
J. G. Efand, r. W. D. G. M
w. J. Yorp, r. ". G. W.
J. W. GulIck. r. w. G. s.
j. II. Baker, r. w. G. IT.
w. /. Smith, G. r. TO G L. y. s.
There ere larger number of members in
attendance than has been before or since
the close of the war.
The Grand Master submitted his Annual
Report of the Iabors of the past year, and
gave a glowing account of the increase
OF membership. new Lodges that had re-
sumo d work during the past year, &c.
The Right Worthy Grand Sire of the u.
s., T. D. Stewart, is in attendance, and
adds much to the interest of the meeting.
The first days session was consumed in
the appointment of the various commit
tees, and the reading of reports.
No business was transacted Of a public
character, or that would be of interest ex-
Grand Master, the Grand Lodge was given
q local habitation. After considerab BILE
legislation, it was decided to locate it at
Raleigh, with the privilege of removing it
to other points each alternate year.
Last evening q mass meeting of the two
Lodges here, attended by the Grand Lodge,
was held, which was very interesting to
the Order.
This mornir 6. after the transaction of
soae nnimportant business. the Grand
Lodge went into secret session, and had
the unwritten work of the Order exempli-
fed by the r. W. G. Sire of the Grand
Lodge Of the y. S., in manner not often
witnessed.
At 2 O'Clock the Lodge took a recess
until O'Clock. when it assembled for the
purpose of electing its officers for the en-
suing year.
The following are the officers elect, who
will be duly installed to morrow morning
st o'clock A. NJ:
J. Fl. Baker, of Tarboro, r. W. G. Mas.
Ter.
": J; Yopp. of Wilmington, r. W. u.
G. Master.
W. e. Edwards, of Greensboro, r. W.
g. Warden.
J. J. Litchford, of Raleigh, r. ". G..
Secretary.
r. J. Jones, of Wilmington, r. ". G.
Rev. j. B. Webb, of Kinston, r. W. G.
Chaplain.
Tonight the grand Banquet is to come
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
Proceedings of the Grand Lodge O ..
r Of Ecrth Carolina
RALEIGH, n. c., July 20th, 1871.

RALEIGH, n. c., July 20th, 1871.
Dear Journal The Grand Lodge of
the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows
met here on Wedne sday moruirg and was
duly opened by Major SeatCn Gales. the
Grand Master. Quite full iepres entstion
of Lodges was preset aud the reports Ct
the condition uf the Order represent it ss
in a very furnishing condition. Much
important business las been brought b.
fore the body, and the committees are II
work upon it, The III. W. Grand Sirs Of
the United States, Fred. ID. Stewart, came
yesterday and was received with warm
welcome by the brethren.
To-day the election OF Grand Officers
for the ensuing year took place, which
resulted as follows
DIR. J. Ell. Baker, II Talboro, Grand
Master.
W. J. Yopr, OF Wilmington, Deputy
Grand Master.
W. E. Edwards, Of GreeLs5or3', Grand
Warden.
r. J. Joce., Of Wllniogton, Gr,pd
Treasurer.
j. Litchford. Of Raleigh, Grand Sec
rotary.
Rev. J. B. Webb, OF Kineton. Grand
Chaplain.
Tonight a grand supper is to be giyeo
to the Grand Lodge by the Raleigh
brethren, at the Marlborough House, which
will probably be an interesting oocssion,
as many speeches are expected.
Tomorrow the Grand Officers will be
installed, and by Friday night tie Grand
Lodge will be prepared to close its session.
The Lodge has determined to locate in
Raleigh, reseiviug the privilege of having
SESSIONS at such points as may appear
hereafter TO be for the interes Sc Of The
Order.
Very truly you1s.