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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-27
GENERAL NArURE-NO. 81

IN'1->E1S-%L A~&I Nf@-~O' y.
AN ACT to re-establish the Office of sur
veyOr at EastpOrt, Maine.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
office of surveyor at the port of Eastport,
formerly existing by law, and abolished by
the Secretary of the Treasury. be- and is
hereby re-established and created, and shall
hereafter exist, subject to the same laws
and restrictions that appertained to the
same before it was abolished; but it shall
hereafter be known as the office OF surveyor
OF Eastport and the district Of Passama-
quOddy bay.
Approved, March 80. 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-27

~ ,r lGE EN- NATrh-So. ILL.,
and ,or Gi the Territory Ne ,es,1latlve
pa -. IL enacted by tie c....s. and ri
1 s of the United >,sxico
I:ics IN Congress assemble ."nveue
h Legislature of the Territory CO e'ia y.
"e' anu y IS hereby. authorinoer' and
on me INST Monday Of yenty -ohe,f Moth
. I'm Hundred and members 9i,r;zed
h fmar an elestion for !hture be naesreral
to ed % on "h he t q tine nS aTs q said
election under &c ezis''N7
Territory -,
Approved AprA 20, ISL
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-27

AN ACT for the restoration of Commander,
George A. Stevens, United States navy,
|, to the active from the retired list.
Be it enacted bS the Senate and House of
representatives of the United States of
a9erica in Congress assembled, That the
ffsident of the United States be. and is
heiby, authorized to nominate, and by and
w,tthe advice and consent of the Senate
List okhe navy, with the rank Of lieutenant
commtder
Appfyed, April l9, 1871.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
Agritaitaral department.
Remedy for Fly in Wheat.

A correspondent of the Rural Gen.
aen'an gives the following remedy for
fly in the wheat:
We are all aware that the egg is de-
posted in the growing stock, 10 the fall
OF the year as well as the spr ny.
| sowcd my wheat early and it ad.
vanced well by winter. During the
freezing weather, | turned all the stock
of my farm upon it. aud let them pas.
ture several hours during each day the
ground was frozen. After about three
weeks, they had eaten the wheat close
to the ground; SO close, that casual
passer by would not have known that it
was wheat field at all. then allowed
it to grow until about the middle of
April, when again pastured ii close
for few days. by this means | was
quite sure the egg deposited was de-
stroyed BY the cattle. The winter pis.
ture destroyed the autumn deposit, the
April, the spring deposit. During all
the tine the roots, BY receiving all the
strength Of the soil, were strong and
ready now to produce the stock which
it did; and no dy was seen in any part
of the feld-whilst in an adjoniug one
it had done considerable damage.
At harvest my crop was heavy, look
ing as well ut least as any part of my
farm, aud producing wheat Of the finest
quality.
| belie7e sheep would pasture moro
etfectually and closer than cattle, but
having none pastured the cattle Now
| know that the prejudices of the farmer
would be against au experiment of this
kind. But my word for it, it will do
no harm, but very generally do much
good.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

NEW USE FOR llYposULpmIrE OF
SODA -Expcrlmen.s made with this
salt have proved it to be very suncrior
ior use for washing linen, to the cor
bonnte OF soda now in use; il hns n,
corrosive action, aud does not cause =,
yellow soIorng OF the fabric after some
time Borax, largely used in the
Netherlands aud Belgium. is a bcttcr
substitute still, Lnd, by its use white
la6rIcS assume an agreeable bluei,h
hue, which, in many Instances, render.
the subsequent use OF washing blue
unnecessary - Chcmicd Ncws.
BONE FELoN.-lhe London Lance,
recommend, the following as the hes,
remedy Yet discovered for this most cx.
cruclatIng disease: AS soon as the
diseases is felt, put directly over the
spot fly blister about the size or vonr
thumb nail aud let it remain for six
hours, at the expiration oftime. directly
under the surface ofthc blister NAV be
seen the ielon, which can ipstaptly he
taken out with tho point of needle or
a lancet"
BoRAX.-Borax is used in MANY
large washing establishments as a wash.
ing powder Instead Of soda. 1t does
not III ths slightest degree iniure the
texture OF linen. Its effect is to soften
the hardest water, and therefore is Il
pleasant and useful addition to the wa
ter tor bathing. 1t is also recommended
as excellent for cleansing the hair and
teeth.
Srors on CARPETS A few drops of
carbonate Of ammonia in small ouap.
tlty OF rain water will, if carefully ap.
Piled, remove stains from carpets,
whether produced by acids or alkaies.
Carpets injured by whitcwash have been
perfectly restored by this simple recise
To REMOVE SILVER SrAINs.-Wash
the spots with concentrated solution
OF snlphate or chloride of zinc, and rub
the tn worst places with metallic ziuc.
l. men rInse IN pure water and complete
the washing with soap. Ink stains can
be removed in the same way.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
distellaneous.
Wonders of the Pacific Ocean.

In the middle Of the vast Pacific
Ocean, three thousand miles from the
nearest continent. there is mysterious
island known AS Easter Island, which is
the woGder OF scientific people, abound
ing, as it does, with singular remains of
remote antiquity. The island is about
forty miles in circumference, barren,
without trees, destitute Ufrcsuurces, in
habited by few savages, who lead the
most miserable existence Imaginable :,
but on its productive land the astoulsh
ed eye Of the explorer bchods forest
OF gigantic stone statues, about the ori
gin and meaning of which the race
knows absolutely nothing The smallest
OF these statues measure twenty feet in
height, while many measure forty feet.
and few attain the incredible dimen
slons Of fifty feet. Some repose upon
long platforms constructed in the cyco
pean manner; the greater portion OF
them wore crowns about six feet in
height, formed Of volcanic tufa, which
have evidently been placed upon these
statues after erection. The forehead of
these statues are .etreating aud mouths
prominent, which indications may pro.
badly reveal the race who constructed
them. As regards the Workmanship
displayed upon them, it is rude and
clumsy, although not destitute of char
acter and expression. But how they
came there is the porplexing question ::
for there are no metals on the island,
nor even silex, only few hard species
of stone are found capable of being fash
ioued into axes, with which perhaps
those mysterious statues were hcwu.
The one of which they are composed
is found neither upon the island nor
any Of the surrounding Islands; their
number, dimensions, aud character,
forming a strange contrast to the mar
rowness and poverty Of the place where.
on they are constructed. How could
this barren island have nourished race
of men capable Of raising such monu
ments Where is this race and what
country 10 they still lnhablt In reply
to these speculations, several scientific
men of great authority hazard the opn
ion that the island in question is only
one OF the submits OF the submerged
continent which geological evidence
proves at one time to have occupied the
whole Of that part of the Pacific which
is now called Polynesia Several also
show ground for believing that the
statues III question present Mexican
physlognomy, and may have been the
work of one of the kindred races of that
people. Several Of these monuments
are now on their way to the British
Museum, where it is hoped additional
light will be thrown upon them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
Select 2uetru.
SATURDAY NIGHT.


Saturday night Alone sit
In musng mood before the fire
A pleasant book the burner lit
What more could studiuus man desire?
a moment since, my merry girls
... Went bounding forth in childish glee--
Those laughing eyes, those rogush curls-
Oh, they are worth the world to met
They climbed and clamored for the kiss
The goodnight kiss that all must share,
The signrt seal OF household bliss,
Before the whispered evening prayer
lIhe "now lay me down to sleep,")
So softly and so meckly said
May angels guardian watches keep
Around my darlings' peaceful bed.
Life, with my pets. /. sunny morn
For them each day new gl0ries glow
For them new buds of bliss are born,
Biue skies, for them, arch all below;
They wake with gladncss in their eyes
They feel no carc-they know no ill
Each morning brings some sweet surprise,
Which dreams, at night, make swceter still.
My prayers are with them while they sleep
-, NY prayers 90 with them when they wake
They are the jewels which keep
=. And cherish for my Mary's sake!
les, doubly dear they seem to me,
Now mothcrless in tender years
And thoughts of their iuturity
Brings sometimes smiles and sometimes tears.
Nor less beloved the form that stood
In pensiye silence near my chair,
Just blushing into wumanhuOd
My eldest daughter, grave and fair;
Her wave of life with softest glide,
Was sunlit, ill one cloud of woe,
with spreading margin, far and wide,
oershadowed all that lay below.
And he-thc boy that bears my name,
So full of pranks and mirthful lore
l see so much to praise-to blame
know not which he needs the more;
His scorn of study, love of fun,
His reckless, rowing. wayward will,
Leaves patience sometimes quite Outdone,
Aud yet love the youngster still
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
CERTAIN CURE FOR FOUNDER

CERTAIN CURE FOR FoUNDER.-As Is
soon as you discover that the horse is
foundered, take him to the nearest
branch or stream Of water aud tie him
IN standing the water nearly up to his
belly-his head being 50 high that
he canunt drink. If the weather is
warm, let i'm stand in the stream sew.
eral hours; then take him out, rub
his legs thoroughly to promote circuls-
ton, aud again tie him in the water, if
he is still! lame. By repeating this pro.
cess two or three times, the horse will
be effectively cured. If the weather is
cold when the horsl is foundered, the
horse must not be allowed to stand iu
the water more than about twenty min
utes at a time, he should be taken out
and his legs rubbed diligently till they
become dry and warm and the circulation
OF the blood made active, and this pro.
cess must be repeated till the horse is
cured, which will be generally within
twenty-four hours. This remedy will
cost nothing, can do no possible harm.
and will, In every instance, cure, if the
disease has not been of too long stand
ing. Don't be afraid to try it.-Rural
World.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

HusBAND-The derivation of this
word is exceedingly beautiful. 1t is
formed by the Saxon words, hus aud
bond, meaning the bond of the house,
and fnd it spelled housebond in some
editions of the English Bible made
since the discovery OF the art of print.
ing. 1t is pity that its etymology has
ever been changed, embodyiug as it
does, the beautiful idea that the hus.
band is or should be the bond which
unites his whole house or family in
unity aud love, encircling them all in
his embrace as the object of his special
aud teuderest oare.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

WINTER.-Wiuter, with its brown
fields, its bleak hills, its leahess trees,
aud twilight looking mountains, is upon
us. We breathe no more au air fragrant
with the breath Of flowers and freighted
with the music of the song birds of
summer, for the flowers have fallen
asleep beneath the earth's warm cover
ing aud the birds have flown before the
chilly winds that sweep down from the
polar seas, bringing with them snow
aud ice, and frost, and causing the body
to shiver and the step to quicken. The
dull leaden clouds, in ragged masses,
hurriedly march across the sky, throw.
ing veil over the beautiful walls that
arch the world, while every object ex.
presses an air Of desolatiou. But there
is one bright picture amid all this dreari.
ness, whore the heart drinks iu draughts
Of delight, and that is to be found
around the fireside. Here We can
gather during the long evenings, and
though the rain may patter, and the
winds moan, and the SHOWS beat, we
can smile, and talk, and find pleasant
enjoyment in reading as the hours
march along
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

WHIPPING OxBN-It is cruel and
generally useless act of barbarism to
whip oxen; yet many farmers are in
the habit of continu lily keeping the
whip going. Instead of inviting the
animals to exertion by proper words,
the first intimation that the poor crea.
lures have from their master that he
desires them to start, is cut of the
whip or prick from the goad. This is
not only savage, but absolutely wicked,
aud wholly unnecessary. Another
practice often seen is that of pounding
and thrashing the oxen because thew
don't readily back n load, when thew
have not learned to back au empty cart
down hill. There is no doubt that the
selling of many yoke of oxen is depre-
Gated f.om SIS TO s25 by being abused
in this way. If animals are to work,
they must first be taught to work, and
when they understand what is wanted
Of them, they will chcerfully comply.
But there is better way to communi-
cate your desires than through the
whip. Kindness and skillfu manage.
mont are far better. Remember that a
"merciful man is merciful to his beast"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

CURE For CoRYs.-The following
receipt is vouched for in an exchange,
as sure cure for corns Put the feet
Tor half AN hour, two or three success
slve nights, in solution of soda. The
alkali dissolves the induratad cuticle,
and the corns fall out spontaneously,
leaving small cavity, which soon fills.
We know the remedy to be effect ual.
We have tried it, and found it acts like
magic. But We do not think a strong
solution is necessary. From one to two
tablespoonful Of soda in small foot.
tub OF hot water is sufficient to remove
the corns by letting the afflicted mem
Der remain in ten or fifteen minutes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
Popular Songs.
THE IVY GREEN.
ny CHARLES DICKENS.

Oh dainty plant is the ivy green,
Thai crccpeth DER ruins old
Qfright choice fruit are his meals, wccn,
& In his cell SO lone and cold;
The walls must be crumbled, the stones decaycd
Il To please his dainty whim,
And the moulderng dust that years have made
x u merry meal for him.
M Creeping where no life is seem
vi rare old plant is the ivy green
Eut he stcaleth on, though he wears no wings
And a staunch old heart has hr
Low closely he twincth, how tight he clings
Y To his friend, the huge oak tree
And slyly he traileth along the ground,
II And his leaves he gently waves,
As he joynusly hugs and crawlcth round
Z The rich mould Of dead mems graves.
Creeping where grim death has been,
rare old plant is the ivy grecn
whole ages have fed and their works dccayed,
And nations have scattered been;
But the stout old ivy shall never fade
b From his hale and hearty green,
The brave old plant in its lonely days
n Shall iatten upon the last;
FOR the statclivst building man can raise
x Is the ivy's food at last.
Creeping on, whore time has been,
rare old plant is the ivy green!
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

A correspondent Of Moores Rural
New forAer says, The superiority of
the light Brahna fowls over the mixed
breeds consists in not only producing
20 per cent. more eggs, but in being
very hardy aud fitted for this northern
climate. They are easily raised, more
quiet, and bear confinement better than
any breed am acquainted with ; take
on flesh more rapidly, and are fit for the,
table at any time. As wiuter layers.
they are four or five times more bounti.
tul than the mixed breeds"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
Towne's Liquid Bronzlng.

Almost every day brings forth some
thing new as regards the industrial arts
Among the new things that have lately
commanded very general public atten.
ton, IS lowne's patent application for
bronzing and gliding all articles of iron
wood, leather, tin, brass, copper, etc.
This preparation bids fair to supersede
the old method of bronzing, as it is
easily and quickly applied on either
new or old articles in all shades and
colors, at very moderate expense. All
substances capable of receiving common
paint can be gilded with this material :;
gas fixtures, heaters, chan leliers, safes
and all things which have become rusty,
chlpped, or otherwise rendered unsuita.
bic in outward appearance, can, by ap.
plying coat of this article, be made to
look as good as new. 1t is very fine
for walls Of rooms, fences, the outside
OF buildings, frames of looking glasses
that have been soled by fly spots, and
in fact for the surface of any material
that needs or would be improved by
preservative liquid or oily covering.
A very commeudablc feature con
nectcd with it, is, that it is cheaper
than white lead or paint 1t is also
mure durable, does not crack or chip
off, aud is not injured by the weather.
Those who desire cheap and excellent
preparation for improving the appear.
ance Of any articles of earthenware,
stone, wood, metal or glass, can not do
better than to give Towne's Liquid
Bronzing trial. Articles can be
bronzed at private residences, or at
manufactures. For further information
call on or address \ Towne, No. 5
Murray Street, New York.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

HUsRANnAND WIFE.-Husbaud and
wife who have fought the world side by
side, who have made common stock of
joy and sorrow, and grown aged together,
are not uuirequently found curious
alike in pitch aud tone of voice, Just as
twin pebbles on the beach exposed to
the same tioal influence, are each other
self. He has gained feminine some
thing which brings his manhood into full
relief She has gained u masculine
something which acts as a foil to her wo
manhood.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

KINDNESS TO ANIMAI.s.-Almost all
domestic animals are naturally affection
ate; they love man, become attached to
him, and show their feelings in ways
that are often intelligent aud instruc-
tive. If instead of training animals by
cruelty and abuse, man would treat
them kindly and affectionately, he would
be like the monarchs of the golden
age, the king of nature adored BY his
subjects.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
PERMANENT WHITEwAsH.-Ipren]

PERMANENT WHITEwAsH.-Inre reply
to an inquiry we give the following
Half bushel nice unslacked lime,
Stacked with boiling water, and covered
to keep in the steam; then strain the
liquid through fue seive or straiuer,
add peck of salt, well dissolved, add
three pounds ground rice, boiled to
thin aste, boiling hot, then half pound
of Spanish whiting, and pound of glue
well dissolved; to this add five gallons
of water, stir well, and after standing
few days, is fit for use, after heating
hot, A pint will cover square yard
Another receipt is: one bushel lime, 20
pounds whiting, II pounds rock salt,
IL pounds brown sugar, be put on in
two or three coats.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

OF the 1900, 900 pounds of coffee
produced yearly in the world, Java fur.
nishes $40 900 900 pounds Next to
Mocha, it is the most highly esteemed
The greater portion of Java coffee sold
in this country as the old government
Java, says the imcr'cm Crocer, is only
such in name The Holland Govern
mcnt having control of the coffee planta
tions it is shipped direct to Amsterdam
and ROtterdIm, and there disposed of
at regular auction sales, the buyer not
being allowed to inspect it before buy.
ing. All the coffee plantations in Java,
and the res: of the Dutch East India
possessions are under the control of the
Holland Cove; nmunt; and all the bes,
of the oropiS shipped by the Maatschap.
py' (Dutch Trade Association J under
contract with the Government, directly
from the Island to Amsterdam and Rot
terdam. where it is sold at their regular
monthly auction sales. This trade as.
soclation has the entire monopoly of
government Java coffee; and, together
with the Government, they regulate the
markets according to its requirements,
by fixing the quality to be sold. At
these auction sales the coifees are bought
up principally for the demand of Ger.
many, France and Switzerland Hence.
genuine government Java coffee cannot
come to this country from the islands di
rect, but must be imported from Holland.
Notwithstanding this fact, however.
nearly, if not cu,irely, all the coffee
brought to this country and sold as
government Java is imported directly
from the place Of growth by parties who
have facilities Of ships, etc, and the
best of it, Gin appearance) is sor cd out
and sold as old government Java, when
in reality it is either that portion Of the
crop which has been rejected by the
Dutch Government at the islands, or
coffee which has grown in the vicinity
of the Dutch possessions, neither Of
which are genuine government coifecs
bat inferior merchandise. Various de.
ccptious, such US browning in heaters.
coIorlng, sweating, etc, are used to give
these cotfces the outward appearance Of
genuine goods The value Of Java cof
fee depends largely upon the district or
plantation on which it has been grown.
and upon the manipulations the beans
receive after they are gathered. some
government coflees being turned and
Drowned in the sun for four wears bcrnrr
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
REMEpY ron sAoarNo FAnMGArr

REMEDY FOR SAGaING FARM GArEs.
Have two latches, or rather one latch
and stationary bar projecting like a
latch, which rests on a support cut 10
the are or portion of circle, that Is
secured to the post in the same manner
as the catch Of the latch, When the
gate is swung to. the stationary bar
strikeson the circular support aud raises
the gate to its place, aud supports il 10
there is no bearing or strain on the
latch or hinges.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
Census of Maryland.
DWELLINGS,, FARMS AND FACTORIES.

The following returns of the census
in Maryland have been compiled by the
Deputies of United States Marshal
Gold,borough. They show the total
number Of inhabitants Cwhite aud col
ored the number Of farms aud manu-
featuring establishments, and the mum.
ber Of dwellings, in Maryland in 1870,
with the number of deaths in 1869:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05
Increase

A PICTURE oFTHE FASHION Light
lavender pants aud Prince Albert coats
are said to be the thing. Subdued
mouse colored kids, elongated boots,
champagne ueckties, and brick tiles
make up the elegant suit, not forgetting
the important matter of parting the hair
strictly in the middle. A thin pair of
legs aud a diminutive moustache and
cane add grace to an exquisitely fash.
ionable harness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-05

A Sunday or two since, says the Pro.
violence journal, an incident occurred
in an Episcopal chapel, which, had the
scene been elsewhere, would have evoke ed
considerable merriment. The incum.
bent had commenced his discourse,
when Il gentleman entered the chapel
and stood respectfully and attentively
listening inside the door No sooner
had the preachers eye lighted upon the
new conner than, dropping the thread of
his sermon, he said to him. Come 10,
my friend, come in; we are always glad
to see those here late who can't come
early" Thus addressed, the unknown
individual stepped forward and cooly
took his seat aud then as coolly asked
the preacher, Would you oblige me
with the text?" "Certainly," was the
reply, and, the request having been
complied with, the sermon proceeded.