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Professor Jay, of Columbia College,
New York, contributes the followingto The
Scientific american
Too much cannot be said or written on
tins important matter, and you will there
fore, trust, pardon me for relating some OF
my experience, for the benefit of your
readers.
have tried a good many experiments
with dry earth, and have used the earth
closets at my country place, and am con-
yinced that nothing but ignorance stands in
the way of the universal adoption of the
system, both for the city and country. 1t
is always with regret that | return to the
wasteful and unhealthy water closet of the
city, after having been sparedall of it is bad
odors and dangerous gases during the sum-
mer months, by the employment of the
simplest OF all dislnfectants, dry earth.
The open vaults of the country are the
worst contrlvances, for the dissemination of
malaria and feyers, that could be invented
The saying that ''there is health IN fbe old
house and death in the new,o is founded
upon the effects of those vaults in thiclsL
settled country, to poison the waters by
percolatlon, and the air by the escape of bad
gases. When the homestead WIS built on
the side OF hill the drainage water ran
away, and did little damage, but when the
shoots from the parent stock planted their
houses on the plain, they caught the foul
waters and the fever at the same time, and
hence the origin of the saying.
The simplicity of the dry earth disinfect-
ant prevents many persons from trying it
they are as wloth as was Naaman when
commanded by the messenger of Elisha to
wash in Jordan seven times-they want
some eXtravagant chemicals nothing short
of carbolic acid, pennanganate Of potash,
of iron, or chloride Of lime,
has the true scientific ring about it as for
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PROPOSALS.
U. 5. ENGINEER OFFICE, BALTIMORE, MD, I
FAyETTE ST., NEAR CHARLES,
THIRD STORY, UNION BANK BuILDrSG, r


June 30th, 1871.
DROPOSALS are invited for additional
Il dredging in the channels below Fort Carroll
leading to this city, rs follows:
In the channel known as the Breloertoa Chaaasl,
100000 cubic yards. ~
In the channel known as the Ciq,igbiH Chan
mel, 10000 cubic yards.
Bids TO be separate for each channel Bids for
half the above amounts, or for quantities not less
than 10000 yards, will be considered The work
need not be entirely completed in 1871 but may
run over into 1872.
The tide rises about one foot and one half
Length of haul of material averages about two
miles. Proposals will state kind of machinery to
be used; average quantity of cubic yards to be
removed daily; price per cubic yard including
excavation, removal and deposit Material to be
measured in dumping seows. .
Proposals to be sealed and in duplicate, en-
dorsed on outside, accompanied by copy of this
advertisement, will be received until noon of 3lst
day of July, ISL, and will be opened in five min
utes thereafter, in presence of such bidders as
may wish to be present. et -
The right to reject any bid is reserved.
Forms of proposals and any desired informal
ton TO be had ON application at this Office
VIM. r. CRAIGHILL,
Je 30-Gt Major Engineers, u 5. A.
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TYING VINESHooTs.- Grape C,tl-
tua9st says: Old glmnies furnish an excel
lent material for this. Cut into square
patches according to the length of your
ties, and then umavel from both sides.-
Corn shucks, torn into strips and kept
moist by winding wet cloth around them,
are also very convenient for trellises. Rye
straw, either the green haulms cut for that
purpose, or the dry straw threshed with a
trail and. moistened, is good, but of course
this can not be tied in a KNOT. but must be
twisted like a willow Tie. Papaw bark is
also very good but may not be attainable
everywhere.
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THE WEEKLY JOURNAL

Win contain a faithful resume of the News o.
the Week from all parts of the world full and
accurate reports of the Richmond and Baltimore
Markets; well digested Editorials upon all the
current matters of interest, Political, Financial,
Commercial, Agricultural and general topics;
selections from the leading journals of this coun-
try, local and State news, &c. This paper will
maintain the principles of The National Repub-
lican Party, and strenuously advocate all mea-
sures to advance the public good. Believing
POPULAR EDUCATION to be the great want
of our State and Country, we shall give large
space to its advocacy We shall devote large
portion of our columns to the subjects of Agri-
cultural, Horticultural and Mining interests Civ
ing interesting articles on these subjects from able
contributors.
Remittances should be made by money orders
or registered letters and addressed to ssag 8.
ga gs,affttf SEQ EDWARD DANIELS,
Editor and Manager State Journal, Richmond.
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GIFT CONCERT.
$ 1 @ @ @ @ @ @

"
ID the Legislature of Kentucky, of March 49,
1871, the Trustees of the Public Library of Ken
lucky will give a
GRAND GIFT CONCE
AT LOUISVILLE, KY,
On TUESDAY, October 81, 1871,
Under the direction of the best musical talent
that can be procured. rs
Tickets of Admission, $40 each, currency; half
tickets, So; quarter tickets 81 90.
Each ticket will have attached to it four cou-
pons of the denomination OF 81 80 each. The
holder of an entire ticket will be entitled to adj
mission to the Concert and to the whole amount
of the gift awarded to it by lot. The holder of
each coupon will be entitled to admission TO the
Concert and to one fourth of The amount ofsueh
gift us may be awarded to the whole ticket to
which it belongs.
To provide funds for this Grand Concert, and
for the benefit of the Public Library of Kentucky,
100000 tickets will be sold 1T $40 each, currency.
THE CITIZENS BANK OF KENTUCKY Is
TREASURER
All moneys arising from the sale of tickets will
be deposited with the Citizens Bank subject only
to the order of the President and Treasurer of the
Library, countersigned by the Business Mama
ger.
Immediately after the Concert, the sum of
S55O,0O0 In GREENBACKS
will lie distributed by lot to the holders of tickets
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THINNING GRAPEs.-Vines are liable
to set too much fruit this season, as the
wood and buds were unusually well
ripened. In extensive vineyard culture it
is hardly practicable to thin grapes except
by close annual pruning, or removing entire
shoots at this season. In garden culture,
however, and with single vines that are
cared for in the best manner, the clusters
should be reduced in number. A vine that
is overloaded will not produce good fruit in
the best of seasons, and if it carries only a
moderate amount of fruit it will be of tOle-
rable quality in very bad years even. Not
more than two clusters should be left on
any shoot, and not more than one on half
of the shoots from the vine.
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CHAs. r.. PETERS,
Manager, Louisville. Ky.

OFFICE, 100 Main street, Johnsons Block
N. B.-Bnyers will note that there are only one
hundred thousand tickets instead of two hundred
thousand, rs in the San Francisco Gift Concert,
and that there is $50, 900 more distributed
ly l-lm
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DANcREATizED


We desire to call attention of the Medical Pro
fesson to this preparation of Cod Liver OIL, for
the following reasons ~ 1t will agree with the
most debilitated stomach. 1t is decidedly more
pleasant to administer. 1t is less expensive TO
prescribe, 1t will not nauseate, as the Pancrea-
tine assists in perfectly digesting the oil, 1t is
moro palatab1e, as the combination forms an
emulsion and we are therefore able to disguise
its offensveness. 1t is less expensive, as small
quantity of Cod Liver Oil perfectly digested Will
produce far more beneficial results than i've
times the quantity imperfectly digested This
preparation is meeting with the greatest favor
among Physicians in Diseases of the Lungs, ana
is rapidly taken the place of the plain oil. Price
Lists and Dose Books will be freely furnished
upon application Manufactured by REED,
CARNRICK & ANDRUS, l9s Fulton ST., N. Y.
Sold by Druggists generally
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TABLE CONVERSATIONAL great deal
of character is impaired and received at the
table. Parents too often forget this and
therefore, instead of swallowing your food
in sullen silence, instead of brooding over
your business, instead of severely talking
about others, let the conversation at the
table be genial, kind, social and cheering.
Don't bring disagrecable things to the table
in your conversation any more than you
would in your dishes. For this reason too
the more good company you have at your
table the better for your children. Hence
intelligence and the refinement, and the APP
propriate behavior of a family which is
given to hospitality. Never feel that intel
lgent visitors can be anything but blessing
to you and yours. How few have fully
gotten hold of the fact that company and
conversation are no small part of education.
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AMANUAL OFPRACTICAL
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dry earth, they do not believe in it. In the
country, it is few minutes work to sift
enough earth to lasta family, of five persons,
month, especially as the earth can be used
over again five or six times.
The great point is to avoid sand and to
have perfectly dry earth. Hard coal cinders
can be used, but not wood ashes.
After the small wagon under the seat is
full, it can be emptied upon protector floor
for drying, and when the odor of the earth
resembles that of guano, it is admirably
adapted for use in the garden, and fresh
earth may take its place.
1t is surprising how thoroughly the dry
earth absorbs all the bad gases and disin-
iects the deposits. And no one who has not
tried the experiment can appreciate the value
of the system. | advise every one who
lives in the country to adopt the earth closet,
and to abandon the unhealthy open vaults,
which are such unsightly objects and the
occasion of so much irregularity of habit,
and the fruitful source of so many diseases.
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FTN ii. BROOKE, aas raaaf
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Practices in the Courts of Caroline Essex, King
and Queen, and the United States Courts at
Richmond. Office at Milford Depot, Caroline
county, Virginia. u .essss,t --s.f't ts.4.s.,. n
In all business requiring counsel, and in all
professional business, Messrs. CHANDLER &
MORTON, of Richmond, Va, will be associated
with him. rt5
Address Central Point, or Milford Depot Caro-
line county, Virginia. ia 2-tf
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA.


These Springs famous for their Alternative wa
tiers and fashionable patronage, will be open on
the lsr of JUNE They afford accommodation
for 900 persons, RI +. ss,5t.. ss-s-sse.4t -
The Springs are {, 900 feet above tde-water and
the climate in which they are situated is always
COOL and INVIGORATING, affording entire
relief from prostrating summer heat
Professor Rosenberger's excellent band will be
in attendance, to enliven the lawns and ballroom
Masquerade and fancy balls during the season,
as heretofore.
An extensive livery will be kept at very mode
rate charges.
CHAReEs-s3 per day and SIS per month of
thirty days children under ten years of age and
colored servants, half price; white servants ac-
cording to accommodations.
my 12--eod2m GEO. l.. PEYTON & CO.
NOUNTAfN-TOP HOTEL.
This desirable and beautiful summer resort
situated on the summit of the Blue Ridge Noun
tain, ON the line OF the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road one mile from Alton depot Albemarie
county, commanding a full view of the surround
ing country has been enlarged and thoroughly
rehtted, and will be open on the 1st of JUNE.
BoARD-Per month, $40; per week, $l2 per
day, 81 Children under IL years, and colored
servants halfpriee rAf@ W
The CiIALYBEATE SPRINGS are equal to
any in tho State
Coaches will run daily to and from the depot
je l6--sm. sls'}4 LIMO. N. BALLARD.
wv EST, END HOTEL, LONG BRANCH, n.
w j., Formerly Stetson House.) Just retit
ted open June 10Th modern in structure and
first-class in every respect. VIII be under the
management of James Sykes, of Wizards,
Washington, and Peter Gardner, now of the
Gilsey House, New York, formerly of the New
York Hotel. Applications for rooms, &C., received
ut the hotel, OF by Mr.. Gardner at Gilsey House,
N. Y. SYKES, GARDNER q CO,
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PROFESSIONAL.
JNO. W. JENKINS. JNo r. PoPHAx
JENKINS POPIIAM, h.fat
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

Cor. TRSTH AND BANK STREET, RIcHNosD VA,
Will practice in the Courts of the State and the
United State, and before the Court of Claims and
Departments at Washington. Special attention
given to cases arising under the Revenue and
Bankruptcy laws OF the United States. } 5sfT
NH l5d&wtf
Congress having recently passed bill provid-
ing for the appointment of q COMMISSION for
the examination and adjustment of the claims of
LOYAL CITIZENS of the South, for stores or
supplies taken or furnished during the rebellion
for the use of the army, including the use and
loss of vessels and boats while employed in the
being many claims of this description which
should have prompt attention, We respectfully
offer our service in the prosecution of the same
before the Commission, on the most liberal terms
according to the amount involved and the char
acter of the claim. For full particulars address
JENKINS & POPHAM,
Attorneys at Law, Richmond, Va.
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We refer by permission to Jno. b. Davis, Pres
ident Planters National Bank and Richmond
Banking and Insurance Company, Richmond;
Davenport Co., Stock Brokers and General
Agents, do; Lancaster Il Co., Bankers, do; Hon.
II. X. Ellyson, ex-Mayor do; G. X. Bingham,
J. +. Lewis, u. s. Senator, Washington, d. G.;
Hon. Jas. H. Plat, do; Hon. Charles IL Porter
do; Hon. w. II. II. Stowell, do. sd,ss $1,000
~. APP l--d&w If
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THE CASE OF THE divers,

If we consult merely the constitution
Of the State and the precedents, we shall
be at some loss to account for the course
Of the Bee and the Picayune in regard to
the case Of the two divers, but when We
suggest that these two individuals are col
ored men, staunch Republicans, and in
fuential in their parish, the problem is
solved at once Upon no other hypothesis
can We account for the clamors of our con-
temporaries for the immediate crucifxion
of two innocent people. The Bee even
goes so far as to deny to the Legislature the
right to pass a special act for change
of venue from Ascension to Jeffer-
son parish, and commits the blunder of
calling it an er post fGct0 law, within the
prohibitory clause of the constitution.
When Judge Abel began to release con-
victed offenders, upon the ground that
the Legislature had amended and re-en-
acted the criminal laws of the State, there
were lawyers in abundance and no lack of
newspapers to contend for the correctness
Of his views. 1t required decision of the
Supreme Court to settle the matter, and
close the doors of the prisons throughout
the State. And the court distinctly
based its decision upon the proper con-
struction of the effect of revising the laws.
The power of the Legislature to repeal
the criminal laws and the effect of such
repeal were admitted on all hands to be
in accordance with Judge Abell's views;
but the court held that there had been
no repeal.
But in the case of the two divers
there were examinations in two parishes,
and final trial by jury in third. The
State is the sole prosecutor in criminal
cases, and may exercise the right, or de-
cline to do so, without being called to
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never manifested the first symptom of
that violence which so alarmed General
Gordon after the war was over. Their
disposition is not to fight, although they
are capable of doing so quite briskly
when the necessity of the occasion de-
mands it. A large portion of the South
was at their mercy while the rebellion
was in full blast and while their freedom
was one of the main stakes of the con-
test, and yet they lived peacefully and
acted generously. General Gordon
trusted his kith and kin in their presence
and under their protection, and the South
heard of no misgiving that he felt then
as to the peaceful disposition of these
people. But just so soon as the negro is
relieved from the reason why he should
rise, General Gordon falls into fright,
and encourages rising of the whites,
for which there was no excuse. Virgil
mans are very poorly promoted by this
sort of vindication.
SAOAoi OO1elOA says eAdt luC AcSIOCo
were led by bad whites into the medita-
ton of rising, for which they could fur
nish no excuse. Suppose We invert this
proposition and give our testimony,
that certain bad men in Virginia, know
ing their own evil intentions against the
negroes, were impelled by their guilty
consciences to rise against race which
it proposed to injure. How would that
sound? Men bent on evil suspect their
victims of premeditating resistance. Did
the Ku.Klux in Virginia feel this senti-
ment of self-condemnation If they did
not, why did the whites rise? And after
they had risen, why did they first deny it,
and then excuse themselves by assuming
that they were in danger? General Cor
don will have to fight long time before
he can get out of this difficulty.
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A SUBJECT FOR A POULTICE.

James B. Gordon, of ST. Louis, who was
considered very fair fighting general in
the late unpleasantness, confesses to a
little timidity after he surrendered his
sword under the apple tree, at Appomat-
fox, if the telegraph correctly reports his
testimony. He was summoned as a wit
ness before the Ku-Klux Committee, and
while he does not deny the existence of
the Klan in Virginia. he explains that it
was an organization designed to protect
the whites against an apprehended rising
of the negroes This is an admission of
Importance since it establishes the main
fact about which so much controversy has
existed as to the real existence of this
secret order. General Gordon swears that
it did exist, but that it had no political
designs being simply self-protective in
stitution. We shall not discuss the design
at present, being simply content to accept
the confession as convicting the Demo-
crazy of an untruth in denying that which
was generally known to exist.
The reason for the organization is not
creditable to the chivalry of Virginia.
1t reminds us Of the man under the bed.
whose fearful presence all the old women
in the country have been hunting for
since high post bedsteads came into
fashion. These negro risings have been
talked about in the South for fifty years
and their possibility has been made the
pretext for some very curious proceed
ings, as the old folks of the South will
no doubt remember. There was reason
for these apprehensions while slavery
existed for men in a condition of vassal-
age are something like steam engines
under heavy pressure, very liable to ex-
plode under their burdens; but since the
war released the negroes from any excuse
for violent assumption of their natural
rights, 1t is unnatural to suppose that
they would undertake a useless work Of vio-
lence after they had neglected to exercise
their lnsurrectionary powers when their
exercise might have been of some value in
securing their freedom. Why should the
colored people rise? Why should Gen
eral Gordon get scared at the possibility
OF rising? They did not put forth
their strength during the war when
their white neighbors were weak. They