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Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
POTATOES AND BEANS.

Of all edible roots the potato stands at
the head 1t is especially useful to eat
with lean meat-to which it stands in the
relation Of fat or carbon. Meat ard po,
tatoes together constitute about the ali
ment as bread, on which alone, it is well
known, man can live longer than on any
other food.
Potatoes, when used with oat meal,
peas and beans, supply all the muscle
making elements required for the labor
ing man-tbe three latter answering in
stead OF meat
All old California miners will recollect
the exceeding great relish with which
beans were eaten in 1S49 and so, before
beef was plenty in the mines. They
formed, with most, the chief staple OF
food. The miners of those days could
scarcely have stood up under the hard
work and exposure to which they were
necessitated, if it had not been for their
been diet. 1t was thence they derived
the nitrogen or muscle-making food ordi-
narily obtained from a meat diet.
The potato is almost entirely devoid of
muscle or brian food-all that it does con-
tain is found in the eyes or germs, and
they, especially in old tubes, are gener
ally cut out out by the fastidlous cook
ScienfIfc Press.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
Farm, Garden and Household.
THE MOST PROFITABLE FOWLS.

It is a well conceded fact that there is
a great advantage in improved stock
horses, cattle. sheep, and hogs. A thor
ough, progressive farmer aims to secure
and propagate these If we examine the
various reports. we will learn that poul-
try is a great interest in this country
and to secure the most profit on this
species of farm stock. our farmers should
obtain improved varieties. Instead of
bringing to market long-legged, small
bodied chickens, of the shite- poke model,
weighing. say, two ponnds, they should
supply our markets with stock weigh
ing four or six pounds, and these should
be sold By weight The little, lank.
scrawny chickens that many of our far
mers have now, and which furnish eggs
about the size of pigeons eggs, should
give place to chickens laying eggs weigh
ing twice as much, aud the eggs should
te sold by weight This done, and we
should soon be rid of the degenerated
race of fowls and small eggs now brought
TO market With the same feed and bet
ter care, the farmer might realize more
than double what he now does for his
chickens and more for his eggs. Few
realize the profit on good stock of fowls.
The produce Of one hen viii pay for
your newspaper of half a dozen will
pay for your tea and coffee-and so on.
And hence no farm should be without its
stock of fowls. We like to hear the
crow and see the strut of the cock-the
confding regard of its harem of beauties;
we like to pick the bones of the rich,
juicy chicken, and the eggs are always
In order-Home Journal.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
GROVER g. BAKERS
SEWING NJ HINE

The following are selected from thou
sands of testimonials of similar character,
as expressing the reasons for the prefer
ence for the GROVER & BAKER Machines
over all others.
Il Ike the Grover & Baker Machine in
the first place, because, if |. had any other, |
should still want "A Grover x Baker. and. hav-
ing Il Grover x Baker, ii answers the purpose
OF all the rest. 1t does Il greater variety OF
work aud it is easier TO learn than any olher."
-.Nrs. j. c Croly (Jenay June'
II have had several years experience with
a Grover Il Baker Machine, which has given
me great satisfaction. think the Grover 4
Baker Machine is more easily managed, and
less liable to get out of order. | prefer the
Grover & Baker, decidedly DR.. Uatts,
Neg York.
- have had one in my family for some two
years. and from what know of its workings
ana from the testimony Of many of my
friends who use the same, ! can hardly see
how anything could be more complete or give
better ."-Ns General Granf.
II believe it to be the best, all things con
sidered, of any that have known. 1t is
very simple and easily learned; the sewing
from the ordinary spools is great advan-
tage the stitch is entirely reliable it does
ornamental work beautifully; +; it is not liable
to get ont Of order. ."-.Nrs. 4. u. .Spooaer. So
Bond Street, Brooklyn.
:" am acquainted with the work of the
principal machines; and prefer the Grove
& Baker to them all, because | consider the
stitch more elastic. l have work now in the
house which was done nine years ago. which
is still good. Mrs. DR.. KcCready, No. I3
East Trenfy third Street, Ne,c York.
More than two-thirds of all the sewing
done IN my fan lily for the last two years has
been done by Grover x Bakers Machine, and
| never had garment rip or need mending
except those rents which frolicsome boys will
make in whole cloth. 1t is in my opinion BY
far the 0st valuable of any | have tried ~
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher.
The Grover & Baker Sewing Machine
Company manufacture both the Elastic
Stitch and Lock Stitch Machines, and
offer the public choice of the best ma
chimes of both kinds, at their establish
menis in all the large cities, and through
agencies in nearly all towns throughout
the country. Price Lists and samples of
sewing in both stitches furnished on ap-
plication to Grover & Baker S. NJ. Co.,
lI5 Market street, Harrisburg.
April y. 1870.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
I'D

Full and explicit directions accompany the
medicines.
Evidences of the most responsible and re
liable character furnished on applications.
with hundreds of thousands of living wit
nesses, and upwards Of 80, 800 unsolicited GER
thcaies and recomendatory letters. many OF
which are from the highest sources, including
eminent Physicians Clergymen, Statesmen
etc.. The propritor has never resorted to
their publication in the newspapers: he
does not do this from the fact that his arri
cles rank as Standard Preparations and do
not need to be prored up by certificates
Henry 7. Helmbcld's Genuine Prep
arati0ns,
Delivered to any address. Secure from OBJ
servaiion
Established upwards of twenty years.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. Address let
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
AGENTS WANTED FOR
GOAD8M GM5AWBS

FROM THE FIELDS OF LITERATURE. Con-
tanning selection from ONE HUNDRED of the
most popu ar AMERICAN and FOREIGN lhors
including Adams. Bancroft, Bacon. Beecher.
Bulwer, Chaplin (E. H. Carlyle, Cooper, De
Quincy, Everett. Emerson. Newman. Hall. J.
G. Holland. Irving. Longfellow, Parker. Phil
lips. Punshon. Robertson. Ruskin. Whately
Webster. and others equally celebrated for
their skill in the use of beautiful language
and for their strong enforcement of noble
IDEAS. Six hundred pages, elegant chrome
frontpiece in ten colors. and many choice en-
cravings. at one half the price charged for
any other book of its quality. Agents can
sell twice as many of this book as of any
other in the market. Ladies meet with the
best of snccess.
Clcrgymen. teachers, and energetic young
men and ladies wanted in every township to
act as Agents on very liberal terms. SEED
namc and address for Circular TO ZIEGLER
& McCURDY, Philadelphia, Pa, Cincinnati.
Ohio; Chicago, H.; St. Louis. No.. or
Springfield, Mass. nov9. 6m
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
Inscrutable Ways of Providence-A We'd.
ding and Funeral.

The Attakapas Register brings us this
sad narrative:
The ways of Providence are inscruta-
bic. Men come and go like leaves in the
wind. Cod is merciul, and His DEGREES
are all-wise. We must bow in patient
submission. This week we are given a
story in two chapters, short, and relating
to the changes of life: Read, and profit
thereby. -" In the midst of life we are
in death"
Married-On Thursday evening, the
Sth of April, at the residence of Bayou
Sale. DIR. Charles L. Fassit, of Centre
vile, to Miss Jenny, youngest daughter
of the late Robert NJ. Royster
Died-Suddenly. at the residence of
David Berwick, on Bayou Sale, on Mon
day night, April 18th, DIR. Charles Il.
Fassit, one Of St. Mary's most honored
and respected citizens. His remains
were followed to the grave by very
large number of our citizens and bis
brother Masons, in whose beautiful
grounds he was buried.
DIR. Fassit was in Centreville on Mon
day, cheerful, hopeful and in fine spirits.
He remarked to his partner, DR.. Allen,
that he would take dose of hydrate of
chloral, as he did not sleep well. On re-
firing to his room at night, be mixed
dose of the salt, swallowed it, and on at
tempting to get into bed, he said to his
wife: :" / fear | have taken the wrong
medicine; l feel very sick" ana fell
dead by the side of his bed. The bottle,
properly labelled, was found to contain
cyanide of potash-the most deadly poi
SON He had taken the wrong bottle by
mistake. May the Great Ruler of all
things, who tempers the wind to the shorn
lamb. be merciful to his afflicted, heart
broken young widow.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
EIig3 THE GREAT "a CAUSE
SkiAszs.r HUMAN MISERX

Jast Published, IN Seated Eageiope Price
SiE ceRts.
Lecture on the Nature, Treatme ent and
Rahical Cure Of Sperma. orrheoea or Seminal
Weakness Involuntary Emissions, Sexual
Debility. AMI lmpediment, to Marriage gen
orally Nervousness Consumption, Epilepsy
and Fits; Mental and Physical Tncapacity.
resulting from Self Abuse. &c-By RoBERr
J. cuLvERwELL, VI. d Author Of the Green
Book" g..
The world renowned author. in this ad-
mirahls Lecture. clearly proves from his own
experience that the awful consequences of
Self Abuse may be efeetually removed with
out medicine. and without dangerous surei-
cal operations. buugies. instruments, rings.
or cordials. pointing out mode of cure GER
tain and eifectual by which every sufferer.
no matter wna5 his cosdrtion may be. nav
cure himself chea2ly privately. and radical
ly. THIS LECTURE WILL PROVE BOON TO
THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS.
Sent under seal TO any address. in . plain
sealed envelope, on the receipt of six cents.
or two postage stamps, by addressing the
publishers
also, Dr. CULVERWELL'S Marriage
uide," price 25 cents.
Address the Publ shsrs.
CHAS J. C. KLINE 4 co.
III BOwery. New York. 2 O. Box 4.58G.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
WATCHES s. JEyvELRY.

Gold and SlUer Watches,
Ear rings, PLAN and Fancy rings,
Watch Keys, Ladies' and Gents Breast Pins,
Gold Pens and Pencils &C.. which at this tiiae
form the largest and best Assortment in the
county
naa, al the above goods viii be sold cheap
er than any other store in the United States.
If you don't believe it, just give him call
and be convinced of the truth ef the assertion
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17

M'ALISTERSVILLE TIN SHOP.-The un-
WI dersigned has established himself in
McAlistersville in the Timing business
Persons wanting anything in his line should
call before purchasing elsewhere as he is
prepared to manufacture all kinds of Tin and
Sheet Iron Ware. and to sell as low rs they
can be purchased elsewhere. His old Gus
toners and the public generally are respect
fully invited to call. as he hopes by strict at.
tention to business TO deserve share of pat
ronage.
aug Is '69tf1 JACOB G.. WINEY
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17

MARTIN & WALTERS always keep up
wi their stock of GROCERIES and will not
be excelled either in the quality or price Of
their goods in this line. Give them a call
before going elsewhere.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
HOUSE AND LOTS FOR SALE

THE undersigned offers at private sale
l. TwO-story LOG FRAME HOUSE plas-
tered and Shop. story and a half high, and
THREE LOTS.
situated in Johnstosn. Jdniafa county. front
ing on Main street and main road le ,ding to
Peru, and good FRAME STABLE. Fruit of
all kinds, good pale fence surrounding the
whole property. Lots in high state of culti
vation. Apply TO
JOHN FALLADEANE,
owner and resident on the place.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
I !
HENRY v. HELNBOLD'S IMPROV
...- ED ROSE-W ASH.

ED ROSE-N ASH.
Cannot be surpassed as face wash. and
will be found the only specific remedy in ev-
cry species of cutaneous affection. II speed
lily eradcates pimples. spots. scorbutic dry
ness. lndurations of the cutaneous mem Nrane,
e,c.. di .pels redness AMI incipient inflammation.
hives, rash, moth patches. dryuess OF scalp
or skin, frost bites, and all purposes for which
salyes and oiniments are used ; restores the
skin TO state of purity and softness. and
insures continued healthy action to the it's
sue Of its vessels. on which depends the
agreeable clearness and vivacity of complex
ion so mnch songht and admired But how
ever valuable as a remedy for existing defects
OF the skin, II I. Helmbold's Rose Wash has
long sustained its claime1 TO unbound patron
age, possessing qualities which render it a
toilet appendage of the most superative and
congenlal character. combining in elegant
formula those prominent requisites. Salty
Etficacy-the invariable acccmpaniments Of
his use-is a perservative and refresher of
the complexion. IL is an excellent lotion for
diseases Of the urinary organs. arising from
habits of dissipation used in conn ection with
the Extracts Buchu, Sarasaparilla and Cata-
wba Grape Pills. in such diseases as recon-
mended, cannot be surpassed.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
q }

II. T. HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
CURES DISEASES ARISING FROM INPRU-
DENCES, HABITS OF DISSIPATION, ETC.,
in all their stages, At little expense, little or
no change or diet, no Inconvenience, and no
exposure. 1t causes frequent desire, and
gives strength to Urinate, thereby removing
obstructions, preventing and curing STRIFE
lures of the uretha. allaying Pain and In
hammaiion, so frequent in this class of dis
eases, and expel.ing all Poisonous matter.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
rftut Msaiss;

ters for informs, n oniieHes5tc HEN
RYT. HE5.NHoip. Drag. - sai q emisf.
Only pepots: -. T iELH"HfD'S Drug
and Chemicsl WAREHOUSE. No - roadway.
New York. or,o = HEIHh zi-D'S Medi-
cal Depot, 1ai Soltk Tenth srees. PhIadel-
pba. IA
BEWARE OF GOUNTERFEiTS Ask for
II. T HELMBQLD'S. TAkE 40 OTHER.
june lily
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
G. Il @ e r [ Z s,

Such as Sugars, Syrups, Coffees. Teas and
Spices. Also, a large lot of Queensware,
Hardware. Wood and Willow Ware. Fish
Salt and Nails. Together with a full assort-
ment of Goods usually kept in a country store
nr.A- Highest price paid for country pro
duce IN exchange for goods. Prices to suit
the times May |, 1871.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS.

He hason hand a beautiful assortment Of
Carpets, Oil Cloths. sc which are of good
quality. and well worth the inspection of the
buyer.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
THE OLD ESTABLISHED FIRM,
j. J. RlCHARDSON d co.
126 MARKET STREET, PHrIAD'A.
is the largest Manufacturing Confetti: 1ers
and Wholesale Dealers il Fruir.
Fr.= &. =. f< T-:'.- s-E'-s
Executors Notice.

Estate of Elizabeth Beil, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testa-
meprary on the estate of Elizabeth Bell,
late Of Fayetie township, deed. have been
granted to the unders igued. residing in
Walker township. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested TO make Immediate
payment. and those having claims will please
present them properly authenticated for set
tlement.
JOHN n. MOORE, Executor.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
FANCY GOODS

Also a large and carefully selected assort-
ment of Fancy Goods, of all classes, kinds and
qualities, all of which viii be sold al the low
est possible living prices.
Ldaiss' Caters and Shoes.
He also invites the attention of the ladies
TO ais fine stock of CATERS AND SHOES,
which he will sell at prices defyiug eompeti-
ton
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
Now is the Time to Secure Bargains !

And everything usu lily found in first class
Gentleman 5 Furnishing Store.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17

NAUTl0N.-An persons are hereby caa-
~ toned against Hunting Fishing. or in
any way trespassing on the lands of the ,1n-
dersigned in Milford township Persons 20
offending will oe dealt with to the full exteat
of the law:
L. Burchfeid, J.E Robinson.
John Keller, Thomas Beale.
'" y, Sterrett, John r. Jenkins,
J. r. Kelly, Thomas oninn.
Samuel Minnichsn. A. H. Mcdonald.
John T. Waidsmith. John ". Stevenson,
John Robinson, icreek, John 3. Meloy.
Jacob Lemon. v. VI. wilson,
Peter harsietier' james Dig n,
George Gr0ainger, G'iver p. Harris.
Jacob Groninger. Sr, 4. X. Eohinsn,
Leonard Groninger. Caleb Jones.
John Yocum, Sr.
ISspt -, 1870.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17

Being prepared expressly for the above com
plants, its blood-purifying properties are
greater than any other PREPARATION of Sarsa-
parlla. 1t gives the 'omplexion a cleaf and
healthy color ana restores the patient to II
state OF health and purity. For purifying
the blood, removing all chronic constitutional
diseases arising from an irnpure state of the
blood end the only reliable and etfectual
known remedy for the cure of pains and
swelling of the bones, Ulceratioh- of the
Throat and legs, Blotches. Pimples on the
face. Erysipelas and all sealy eruptions OF
the skin, beautifying the complexion.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
7-c s-r5I- --tl o. -
HEt~ is AT
PENNELL'S CNEAP STORE
IN PATTERSON, PA.

THE largest and best assortment to be
L found in Patterson. Thankful for the
liberal patronage heretofore received from
the public, | wouid respectfully announce
that have just opened very large stock of
Goods well suited TO the trade. My stock
consists of full assortment of fine and staple
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
BOYS READY MADE CLOTHING

Also, Carpets White Shirts. Fancy Over
Shirts, Under Shirts. Drawers, Hosiery.
Gloves, Linen and Paper Collars.
Crayats and Ties, Trunks, Um-
brelas, Travelling Bags &C.
Also, the latest styles OF Ladies Cloaks, Cir.
culars and Furs.
Personsi in want Of anything in our line will
save money by giving US call before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as We are determined to
sell cheap for cash
ssA- Don'tforget the corner, Bridge and
Water streets.
d. W. HARLEY & co.
May !, 1871.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
S. B. LOUDON.

Than ever was before brought to this town
which he is prepared to make TO order in the
LATEST AND MOST IHPR o VED STYLE,
And in a manner that will defy all oompeti-
tion. He also manufactures to order, all
sorts of
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
D Il Y G o O d s,

Embracing all the materials for men, women
aud children's ware. including Hats and Caps
Boots and Shoes. together with large stock
of Muslins. Sheetings Drillings, Tickings, Oil
Cloths, Mattings, &C.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
HENRY T. HELMBOLD'S
HIGHLY CONCENTRATED COMPOUND
Fluid Extract SarsaparilIa

will radically exterminate from tue system
Scrofula, Syphilis. F,ver Sores, Ulcers. Sore
Eyes, Sore Legs, Sore Mouth, Sore Head.
Bronchitis Skin Diseases, Salt Rheum, Can
kers. Runnings from the Ear, White Swell
incs, Tum0rs, CancerOus Affections. Nodes.
Rickets Glandular Swel!ings. Night Sweais.
Rash. letter. Humors of all Kinds, Chronic
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia. and all diseases that
have been established in the system for years.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
LADIES DRESS GOODS,

Such as French and English Merinoes, Pop.
Inns, Alpncas, De LANES, plain and figured
Shawls, &c. and also large stock of Notions.
such as Gloves. Mitts, Hosiery. Embroidered
Collars and Cuffs. and general assortment
of Dress Trimmings.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-17
ID. w. HARLEY 81 cos
CHEAP CLOTHING STORE.
This way for Bar
gains!!
NEW ASSORTMENT OF GOODS,

CONSISTING OF
Ovor Coats Dress Coats, Business Goats
Common Goats, Pantaloons, Vests, Hats.
Eoots and Shoes Of every description.
style and quality, for male or female.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-23

THE PENALTY FOR CAUSING FALSE
ALARMS OF FIRE.-Th habit of some
wretches, who delight in seeing the firemen
running with their machines, and who late
ly have been guilty of sounding false alarms
of fire, would do well to notice the penal
ty imposed by late ordinance of the City
Council.
Should any person knowingly give, OF
cause to be given, any false alarm of fire
by means of the telegraph boxes connected
with the fire alarm telegraph, he. she, OIL
they, shall be subjected to imprisonment
for one month and fine of not less than
one hundred, nor more than two hundred
dollars, at the option Of the Police Justice
to be recovered as other fines are recoyera
ble."
Authority is also given the Mayor te
offer reward of 800 for the arrest ane
conviction of the guilty parties.
= We hope this very just law will be car
ried into effect the very first opportunity
and that example may be made of som
one, so as to deter others from repeatinI
such meanness.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-23

ADVENTURES OF BACHELOR BUT
TERFLY. The strange and wonderful
adventures of ''Bachelor Butterfly"
which has been laid on our table by Messrs.
Randolph 4 English, book and stationery
dealers, 1918 Main street, is comic work /,
whose strange and wonderful situations are
principally told by means of the two hun
dred drawings which it contains. The
awkward predicaments which IFS pages un-
fold will occasion broad grin from the
most sedate mortal in Richmond; and as
everything that is likely to provoke smile
at this season of the year is valuable,
"Batchelor Butterfly" should be placed
among the Christmas collections, and per-
mitted to act his part.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-23

SPECIAL REPORT OF THE CHICAGO
RELIEF AND AID SoClETY.--We are in
receipt of acopy of the firsts special report of
the above society. The report gives de-
tailed account oil all transactions subse-
quent to the great fire, connected with the
relief of the sufferers, and also tabular
statements of the amounts received from
all sources and disbursed by the society.
We append the donations acknowledged
from Virginia Donation from Charlie
mague, $3.50: st. James Episcopal church,
Leesburg, S35.sl citizens of Richmond,
by Mayor Kelley, $500; police force of
Richmond, sl2l Manchester Presbyterian
church, $3.50; st. Marks church, $661 !;
citizens of Richmond, by P. II. Starlle,
$4,000; citizens of Richmond, by j.
Davenport, Jr., 1857; Leigh-Street
Baptist church, s4l.G6; Third-Street
Methodist church, $12.47; r. w. Haxall,
s25; Liberty Lodge |. o. o. F., Hartford
City, 800; G. d. Smith, Danville, So st.
Paul's church, Petersburg, S37.l9; st.
Johns church, Hampton, $1,000; United
States Navy Yard, Norfolk, Admiral C.
II. Davis, 1884; j. M. Stewart, Alexan-
dria, $50; Warm Springs, SIS. Total
$l0,S96.12.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-23

A SUGGESTION CONCERNING THE
TOBACCO TAx.--In view of the uncer-
tainty now hanging over the question of the
tobacco tax, and the consequent depression
of the trade, in that staple, we would suggest
to our friends the propriety of petitioning
Congress to, at least, make the tax uniform,
and as low as compatible with the absolute
necessities of the government. We are
informed that many of our largest manu-
factories, now closed up-thus throwing
many people out Of work at an unpropi-
tious season of the year-would be in ac-
tive operation, but for the uncertainty
concerning legislation upon the question Of
taxation.