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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-21
THE NEW LOAN OF THE UNITED
STATES.

From the N. Y. Herald.
Although the act of Congress authorizing
the refunding of the national debt was passed
so long ago as last July, and an amendment TO
it was passed in January, the Secretary of the
Treasury held back from negotiating the new
loan, as it is called, until the beginning of
this month. He regarded the war in Europe
and the general disturbance of the finances of
the world in consequence as unfavorable to
refunding the debt at that time. The war
being over, he now advertises for new loan
or exchange of securities in accordance with
the act of Congress. The proposition is to
convert the whole of the fve-twenties, which
bear six per cent interest, into new bonds or
consoIs of three classes-namely, into ten
year bonds, bearing five per cent. Interest,"
fifteen-year bonds, bearing four and a half
per cent. interest, and thirty-year bonds,
bearing four per cent interest. In the pre-
sent advertised proposal the amount of the
first class is five hundred millions, of the
second, three hundred millions, and of the
third, seven hundred millions-ffteen hun
dred millions in all. Preference will be given
first, however, to subscriptions for two hun
dred millions of five per cents, and then for
the four and half and the four per cents in
their order. Payments can be made either
in coin or in the existing Five-twenty bonds
at par. In no case is less to be taken or the
aggregate of the debt to be increased. The
new bonds, or consols, and the interest on
them, are to be exempt from all taxes or dues
to the United States, as we'll as from taxation
in any form by any State, municipal, or local
authority; and it is considered that this ex-
emption, together with the length of time
the new bonds have to run, will be equiva-
lent to the difference of interest on and be-
tween these and the old six per cent. Five
Yenties.
If this proposal can be carried out, the Gov
ernment and public will gain something by
the reduction of interest, though not as much
as might be supposed considering that the
new bonds and the interest on them will be
exempt from all taxation. Still, it would be
an advantage, both in the saving of money
and in having the debt consolidated and sin-
plifed. 1t remains to be seen how far capi-
talists and the public are disposed to
accept the change. Up to the pre-
sent time subscriptions have been sent
in slowly; but this may arise in part
from want of knowledge generally as to the
nature OF the loan or conversion of securities.
Money is worth high rate of interest in this
country, aud it has, yet to be seen if any
large amount of the new debt will be taken al
! the reduced interest proposed. In Europe
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-21

money brings q much lower interest, and
European capitalists may be more disposed
to subscribe for the loan. Il is we'll enough
TO try what can be done to reduce the interest
of the debt, but we cannot know for some
time to come whether the experiment will be
successful or not.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-21
CiTY ORDINANCES.
AN ORDINANCE CREATING LOAN FOR
THE EXTENSION OF THE WATER


THE EXTENSION OF THE WATER
WORKS.
Section /. The Select and Common Councils
of the city of Philadelphia do ordain, That the
Mayor of Philadelphia be and he is hereby
authorized TO borrow at not less than par, on
the credit of the city, two million one hundred
and twenty-five thousand dollars for the further
extension of the Water Works. For which inte-
rest not to exceed the rate of six per cent. per
annum, shall be paid half.yearly, on the first
days of January and July, at the office OF the
City Treasurer.
The principal of said loan shall be payable
and paid at the expiration of thirty years from
the date of the same, and not before without
the consent of the holders thereof; aud the
certificates therefor, in the usual form of the
certificates of city loan, Shall be issued in such
amounts as the lenders may require, but not for
any fractional part of one hundred dollars, or,
if required, in amounts of five hundred
or one thousand dollars; and 1t shall be eX-
pressed in said certificates that the loan therein
mentioned and the interest thereof are payable
free from all taxes.
Section g. Whenever any loan shall be
made by virtue thereof, there shall be by
force of this ordinance annually appropri-
ated out of the income of the corpo-'
rate estates, and from the sum raised by
taxation, a sum sufficient TO pay the interest on
said certificates; and the further sum of three
tenths of one per centum on the par value of
such certificates so issued shall be appropriated
quarterly out of said income and taxes to
sinking fund, which fund and its accumulations
are hereby especially pledged for the redemp
tion and payment OF said certificates.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-21
RFSOLuTION

hESOLUIlON
TO PUBLISH LOAN BILL.
Resolved, That the Clerk of Common Coun-
Gil be authorized TO publish in two daily news
papers of this city daily for four weeks the
ordinance presented to Common Council on
Thursday, March 16, 1871, entitled San ordi-
nance creating loan for the extension of the
Water Works" And the said ERIK, at the
stated meeting of Councils after said publica-
tion shall preEept to this Council one of each
of said newspapers for every day in which the
same shall have been made. 3 IL 24t
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
GOV. WIsE's COUSIN AND CHICKEN
CHOLERA.

Travelling along recently in strange Sec
ton, overlook IN old man with II sack of
meal on his shoulder. Approaching him
nearer, he threw down his sack and said !:
"Look here, stranger, | don't know you but
my name is Wise--;lm cousin of Gov. Wise,
of Virginia, but no better for that reckon /;
yet have found II certain cure for chicken
cholera, and Us | want to do all the good
can, III tell you how to prevent and cure the
disease. Mix up corn meal with water, and
to gallon of mlIsh add GIL of SCOT, well
mixed, and fed to your fowls two or three
times II week, rs n preventive, and twice II
day us II cure; and if your fowls are not too
far gone to eat, ccery one will be cured.
have tried this remedy for years, and never
failed to cure, or prevent the disease in those
that did not have it. Now, stranger, am II
cousin of Gov. Wise, Of Virginia, but | don't
think am any better for that, and don't
charge you anything for this information
only that you will tell I'LL your ncighbors and
the rest of mankind you may meet that this
will cure chicken cholera, and am II cousin
of Gov. Wise, of Virginia. '-RurM Ncu
Yorker.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
Gables department.
WOMAN's RAID INTO THE REVENUE
DEPARTMENT.

The following item, which appeared in the
New York Hcrald, refers to II lady who is II
native of Orleans County, formerly Miss l..
NJ. ID. Flint daughter of w. $. Flint Esq,
of Il;,sburgli-a town, by the way, rather fl
nous for smart girls. The item will be read
with pleasure by Mrs. Cranes many friends,
here and elsewhere
Collector Geo. j. Anderson of Sandusky,
Ohio, has notified the Internal Revenue Blu
rcau of the appointment by him of Mrs. An
ME l.. Garfield Us Deputy Collector, in place
of her husband deceased. This is the first
instance IN the history of the Revenue SER
vice of the United States that woman has
been appointed to position in that service
and the action of Collector Anderson has
been approved by the Acting Commissioner.
As to the ability Of woman to discharge the
duties pertaining to the internal revenue it
may be stated that the wife of Assessor
Crane, of the 9th Virginia District, recently
came to Washington to arrange the papers
necessary for starting dstlleries in that dis
trict. about which there was some trouble in
the Internal Revenue Bureau. In the prep
aration of the necessary documents some
mistake had occurred requiring patient in
vcstigation, us well rs satisfactory cXplana-
ton, before the authority to start the distil-
leries could be given. Mrs. Crane showed
herself IN adept in revenue law, arranged
everything required with facility, and con-
cudcd the object of her visit by procuring
the necessary documents. The ability dis
played by her attracted the attention of eX-
perts in the Revenue Bureau, and she receiv
ed cncomiums from all the officials for her
proficiency in disposng of the applications rs
well us in arranging the forms required by
law.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
MONT FARM E II

cumspection than when abroad among stran-
gers. Why? The influence of good wife
next to ones religions all-potent. Is II
man tempted to smoke, chew, or snuff to-
baccoP The thought that it would offend his
loving wife would cause him to refrain!
Though this be not the case with all, it is GER
tainly so in many instances. There are weak
women who, on becoming wives of self lndul-
gent men, to show their desire to please.
stultify their natures, and may be heard to
remark, IL like the smell of II good cigar;n
81 like the taste of wines, porter, beer" ETC.,
when the truth is they only endure them
Now, what are the consequences of such
weakness? The man incines all the more
to such indulgences, having the sanction of
his wife. One kind, decided word from her
would have changed the whole course of his
life, and have made him self-denying, instead
of self-indulgent. He becomes sot, cannot
live without his pipe, his mug of beer or
glass of whisky. But is not he altogether to
blame, rather than his wife? Granted, but
she could and should have helped him. He
needed just that moral and spiritual cncour-
agemcnt which she, as good wife, could
have given. IL like the fumes of fragrant
Havana has brought down many n man to
II drunkard's grave. II wish you would not
smoke" has saved many men from the sin of
self-ndulgence, dissipation, vice, and prcma-
ture death .-PhrenoIogicM Journal.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
puultrp.
HOW TO MAKE HENS LAY.

A correspondent sends us the following,
which we give without comment People
would better understand this matter. if they
considered for Il moment hen to be, as she
is, small steam engine, with an egg-laying
attachment and that there must be con-
slant supply of good feed and pure water to
keep the engine and its attachement up to its
work. In addition to keeping before hens
that have complete liberty, n constant supply
of pure water, summer and winter, have
found that during the cool weather of fall,
winter, and spring, II dough compounded rs
follows. fed one day and then ntermtted for
two days, to produce excellent results To
three gallons of boiling water add onc-half
an ounce of common salt, tca-spoonful of
cayenne pepper and four ounces of lard Stir
the mixture until the pepper has impaired
considerable Of its strength to the water.
Meantime the salt will have been dissolved
and the lard melted. Then, whilst yet boil
ing hot, stir III II meal made of oats, and corn,
ground together in equal proportions, until Il
thick mush is formed Before feeding, taste
to see that you have an overdose neither OF
salt or pepper, and to prevent the hens being
imposed upon with II mixture not fit to be
eaten, nor SO hot with pepper that you could
not swallow it.-Poult,y Sandard.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
A GOOD WIFE.

We concede that man is, or should be, the
rightfully constituted ''hcad of the family"
and I'LL good wives would have it so. We
concede that he is the head of the wife; and
every real wife, be she president queen, or
empress, would prefer that II manly man
should I've ut the head, and take the lead. 1t
is in accordance with the order of nature,
and according to the teachings of Scripture.
Every man ought to be capable of assuming
and maintaining such relations. 1t is his
province to brave dangers, to protect and to
defend. But suppose the gray mare be the
better horse? in other words, suppose the
wife to be in every way the most capable of
taking the lead? Suppose she be the better
captain? 1t is II general rule that the best
thought governs, and the best mind leads.
Man is supposed to have intellect, reason, and
practical common sense; he should have
constructivencss, integrity, hope, application,
perseverance, dignity, resolution, and cXecu-
tvcncss-all manly qualities. Women should
have much of the same, with II predomnance
of kindness, affection, taste, economy, order,
sense of propriety, spirituality, and devotion
all wifely, wOmanly qualities.
A good wife is supposed to have finer and
higher scnsibities than her husband; while
his tendencies are moro or less carthward,
hers are supposed to be hcavcnward. At amy
rate, she will hold him steadily to duty, and
keep him up, when, without her, he would
wander, indulge in eneryating luXuries, and
go down to the appctitcs and passions 1t is
not in the presence of his good wife that he
indulgcs in his intoxicating cups or in bac-
chanalan riotings, but in her absence. 1t is
not in the presence Of wife and other loved
ones that those frightful games of chance
called gambling. which so often result in
ruin, despair, and death, are INDUCED in, but
in their absence. AT home, most men con
duet themselves with more propricty and cir
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
THE BEST FOWLS FOR LAYING.

w. Wilson, Bardstown, Ky, says ANY
of the non-sitting breeds will excel the COM
mon fowls, and the Asatic and game classes,
in number of eggs. But the non-sittcrs can
not be maintained unless an incubatng
breed is also kept, and many people can not
well keep two sorts Some non-ncubating
varieties, rs the Polands and IIamburgs, lay
very small eggs, which is IN objection. The
Lcghorns, which are us thoroughly II non
sitting race us any that has ever been pro-
duced, lay prolliscly, and yield large and
handsome but not rich eggs. They almost
universally give good satisfaction where pro-
likeness is the quality particularly sought.
One drawback is that their excessive combs
and wattlcs are liable to be frozen. There
seems to be no breed yet on the list of great
layers, that is free from oAiections.-HcarM
md Home.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
POISONOUS CARDS.

a letter from Bavaria To the American
Jo"rnM 9f Pha'macy mentions the introduce
ton into the German states of visiting card,
which, because of its resemblance to "moth-
er of pearl, has been greatly admired At
ter being tested by Il medical professor, it
has been found II soluble salt of lead, very
poisonous substance. The public not being
acquainted with the poisonous properties of
these cards, will not be on their guard in
preventing their being chewcd or eaten by
small children, to whom the sweet taste (of
the lead salD and the crystallzed appear
ancc will form IN attraction, thereby produc-
ing obscure cases of illness and poisoning
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
&ee Neepins.
OLD-TIME CUSTOMS.


Scientific Psychologists" have in general
terms denounced the old time-honored Gus
tom of ringing bells, blowing horns, rafting
old pans, &C., to get swarming bees to settle
They have assigned it II place along side of
the superstitous pecuiarties of old fogyism
And am myself somewhat skeptical, hav-
ing but little faith in the custom. However,
| venture to ask the questions May there
not be something more real than imaginary
in the custom? Theory is one thing and
practical experience another. The mere
theorist often sncers the loudest ut supposed
absurdities. have kind of experimental
nature about me, so much so that am some
times found trying things that look superst-
tious. Consequently | have been simple
enough to try the old tin-pan expedient of
inviting bees to come down and tarry with
me. The first attempt was in this wise:
One day while in my garden ut work, my
attention was attracted by large swarm of
bees, coming from some unknown quarter
and passing Immediately overmy head; hay
ing bee ''on the BRAIN" | Immediately set
out in hot pursuit, and in my excitement and
impulse to do something, snatched up IN
old pan, and in very unceremonious man
ner beat ''double quick us ! ran; after &;
hot race came up with the fugitives, and if
ever tin pan made music, that one did.
few awkward tumbles over old logs did not
abatc my ardor in the least. No sooner did
get Immediately under the swarm, which
was making its way in ''bee line" across an
old field for II skirt of woods, than dscov-
cred they began to scatter and seemingly be-
come confused; many came down and
swarmcd around me, and soon had the sat
sf,cton of seeing them hanging in IL beautl-
full cluster on the projecting root of I'M old
chestnut tree that had been blown up by the
roots. | soon had them slowed away in my
"driving box" by which means | carried
them home, put them in IL patent hive, and
they have done remarkably well.
The next season had timely notice of II
swarm coming directly toward my house.
When first saw them they were above the
tops of the tall forest trees, seemingly bent
on going somewhere. AS they came up, |
was ready with II tin pan, and saluted them
us best knew how. A few minutes after
asking them to stop, they did so, settling on
IL large tree near by. The tree was ut least
three feet in diameter, the day was very hot;
but there being swarm of bees up that
tree, | went for it. Luckily it fell in such IL
manner us not to kill many of the bees. l
soon had them in II hive and ut work for me.
Now if there is nothing but superstition in
that CUSTOM it is little singular that those
fugitive swarms should come down just rs
they did. May it not be true that the queen,
or those bees that lead the swarm, make IL
peculiar noise, us II signal for the rest to fol-
low? Now, if that sound be drowned by
some foreign noise, it follows that the swarm
becomes confused and scattered so that the
queen settles to gather her dlsorganizcd
forces. | should like to hear the subject
ventilated through the Jovnal.--Cor. Bee
Keepers JoulWn.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07

reliable Californian has produced /.
story which rivals that of the famous Kilken-
ny cats He speaks of two dead water snakes
which had partially swallowed each other.
Each snake had commenced swallowing mt
each others tail, and swallowed until their
heads met. Had not death nterlcred it is
supposed that each snake would have entire
ly dcvOurcd the other.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07

One of the methods of punishment in GER
tain refuge for boys in Pennsylvania, includes
IL record of bad conduct upon II blackboard.
When boys name is written there he is not
allowed to play with the others until it is
rubbed ont by erasng one letter for each day
has greatly the advantage of Benjamin.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
Pfcalilly.
Honey Cake.

One cup honey, one cup rich sour cream,
one egg, two cups flour, one-half tcaspoonful
OF Soda flavor to taste bake onc-half hour.
TO be eaten while warm; very nice.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-07
HOdge-POdge.

One peck small green tomatoes, ten small
onions, ione-half pint white mustard one
ounce ground black pepper, one ounce cloves,
one ounce allspice; slice tomatoes and on
ions lay them in jar with salt between each
layer, twcnty-four hours. Put into porce-
lain kettle II layer of tomatoes onions and
spices, cover them with good vinegar and let
them stew slowly for two hours; when cold
put in small jars and cork closely.
PicaIilIy.
One peek green tomatoes, six peppers, foui
onions, one cup salt. Chop and let them
stand over night, then turn Off the water and
add vinegar enough to cover them; also one
cup sugar, one cup horse radish, cloves Il
your taste.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-06

sESo charge f r Milling Sampling or Assay.
Assays guaranteed to Correspond with L.. ) Mint
Ore SACKS returned Ia shipper, free az Railroad
chtrges. ores stni led by Battery or Crusher, at
the option Of shipper.
F. F. OSBISTON. Manager.
Reno, January l, 1871. mhlq-tf
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-06

After paying the expenses Of the enterprise and
making the distribution If the gifts. the balance
Of the proceeds arising from the sale Of tickets
will he appropriated to the establishment # II
FREE LIBRARY in Louisville, 10 be called the
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-06
A CARD.

4.
" MASON TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY
to thank his old customers for ter former
liberal support. and TO request them to cal upon
him again. and take "A Look at the merchandise
offered for sale.
n. B.. Goods will be delivered Free of
Charg-. in any part of the city, and in any part
part Of the country fwithin reasonable distance.
CaIsalI City. January ID. ISL. JA2-tf
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-06
CGs,aty Treaag8rer's EG::ce.
3 Z, Il zS.

NOTICE IS HERFLY GIVEN THAT THERE
= j. now in the Pedem1tipn Fund Of OrmSbv
county the sum of three 'houStnd. three hunlrei
au3 -ixtecn dollars and thirteen cents $3.50 49,,
aud that sealed proposals will be received bv the
County Auditor FIR the surrender # bonds. war
rants and claims. payable QUE If sail Redemption
Fund. under the prov sinas If aH Act Of the Lrgis
lntnre of the state Of Nevada. approved March -.
1866, to The amount Of money in the Redemption
FUND at the time Of openirg the proposals.
The proposals Will lie received by the AEdito:
M 10 10 O'clock a. m.
On Monday, July 3, 1871,
And must be accompanied by and enclose the
bonds, warrants or claims to be sur eEGered.
Printed blanks for filling out bids crn he OBJ
tanned upon application at the Office of the County
Auditor. -
All accepted bids will be paid in Legal Tender
notes. II. :. MASON,
Treasurer of Ormsby County, Nevada.
Carson City, June IL, 1871. jelS-td