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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

A Michigan dairyman has lately publish.
ed his method Of packing butter. He has
oaken tubes, with heads at each end. They
are fourteen inches in diameter at the top,
nine inches at the bottom and sixteen inches
high. In packing, a cambria bag is made
to fit the tube. The butter Is packed in the
lube as it stands on the small end-the sack
being long enough to extend above the edges
OF the tube-and is pressed down firmly un-
til within an inch and a-half Of the top,
when circular top is laid over it, the edges
of the sack turned down over that, and a
layer of fine sal, placed on it. The head is
now placed in Its place, the tube turned up,
and the butter in the sack, of course falling
down to the bottom, leaves space all around
it, which is filled with brine, poured through
a hole in the small end. When full the
hole is corked up tight. The butter floats
in the brine, and is e6ec,ually preserved
from the air, and will keep for an indefinite
period.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30
The following contains a great deal of truth

The following contains great deal Of truth
in a homely guise. Concerning 'ehollering'
in meeting, Aunt Judy, an old colored vo-
man, said to one of her sister; 'Tain't
the rale grace, honey faint de sure glory.
You hollers too loud. When you gets the
dove in your heart and de lamb on your bo'
som, you'll feel A. if you was in dat stable At
Bethl'm. and de Blessed Virgin had lent you
de sleepin' baby to hold.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

Heavy Failure.

New YORK, Nov. %. Alexis left this
morning for Washington, accompanied by
Minister Catecazy and Others
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23-LOng before l
o'clock throng of people had conXregated
on the pOrticO of the Executive Mansion to
witness the arrival of the Grand Duke.
Many ladies were present, but with the ex-
ception of the representatives of the press, no
one was admitted to the anli-room through
which the Duke and suite would pass TO the
blue parlOr, where the reception by the Pres
ident took place soon after l O'Clock. The
members of the Cabinet, together with their
wives, at o'clock received the visitor and
the doors Of the Mansion were thrown wide
,ren as they alighted from the carriage.
Hearty cheers went up from those assem-
bled on the portico, and were acknowledged
by bowing when he reached the door and
raising his cap. When he reached the anti
room in company with Minister Catacazy
and Admiral Posset, all in complete regalia,
followed by other members of the suit, also
in their royal and official costumes, they
we're Immediately ushered into the parlors,
and the Pres dent, with Secretary Fish, ost
Master General Cressweil, Generals Porter,
BaboOck and Dent, and Marshal Sharpe.
came down stairs from the Executive office,
and passing through the anti-roOms pro-
cseded TO the reception parlor where the GER
emory took place. Minister Catacazy first
presented the Grand Duke to the President,
who shook hands. The Duke said it af-
forded him much pleasure to meet the chief
Of nation with whom his own was on init
mate terms Of friendship. In reply, the
President cordially welcomed him, and ex-
pressed the hope that his sojourn in this
country would be pleasant and gratifying.
The Duke then presented the members of
his suite to the President, and the President
in turn presented the members Of his Cabinet
and his official attendants to the Duke.
After the introdnctions were concluded the
Prerident escnFted the Grand Duke to tine
red parlOr, where Secretary Fish presented
him to the ladies. The other part Of the
followed to the red par.or, where
brief bat gem raj conversation took place
between all parties, the Duke addressing
,imself especially to Mrs. Grant The inter-
view lasted only fifteen minufes, whrn the
visitors left the Executive
Mansion. The Grand Duke walked in front
ID in entering, and vas cheered BY the crowd
,utside. As he reached the portico he and
Minister Catacazy and Admiral P0issett took
eats in an open carriage. The Duke lifted
lis cap as the carriage drove away, ami the |
ute in carriages following, all returned to |
house.
There will be no formal entertainment
rven the Duke, in the city. Tomorrow
nOrning he will proceed TO Annapolis in a
pecial train, returning in time to leave for |
sew York in the afternoon.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

A marriage by proxy was celebrated last
week in Pirlsbnrg, bv right Rev. Bishop
Domenec Of St Paups Cathedral, between
Fernandez de Gulnenez, the Spanish Minis
ter at Rome, and Mis- Leila Addison,
Pittsburg,. The bridegroom delega'ed Mr..
William Addison, brother Of the bride. To
personaie him in the ceremony. The Con-
tract was previously made under seal, and
copies thereof exchanged, the same legal TOR.
malities being observed "a in any other civil
contract. Such marriages sometimes Oc-
curing in Europe, don't often take place in
this country. Miss Addison had been re-
siding in Rome, where she received part OF
her education, and was there betrothed TO
Mr.. Guinenez. She returned to Pittsburs
last spring About the proxy business in
this marriage there appears to be some little
difficulty. Marriage is civil contract, but
in the Roman Catholic Church it is more; II
is also sacrament. and the question naiu.
rally suggests itself, can a sacrament be re.
ceived by prOxy9
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

YOU remember the touching story of the
daughter of Sir Robert Peel. Her father
gave her,as a birthday present, gorgeous
riding habit, and went out with her On the
same day for an airing in the park. His
his heart swelled with parental pride ms he
rode by her side. Shortly afierward she
sickened and died Of typhus fever of the
most malignant type, and when inquiry was
made as to how she had caught the Infection,
i, was discovered that the habit, bought from
one of the London West End tradesmer,
had been made in miserable attic, where
the husband OF the seamstress was lying i'll
Of fever, and that it had been used by her To
cover him in his shivering fits. Thus,
whether We will believe il OF not, the safety
OF the highest is bound up with the cOndi-
ton OF the lowest; and, il We neglect their
material, moral. and spiritual interests,
there will come dreadful Nemesis to mark
the divine displeasure Of our conduct, and We
may perceive our guilt all too late. when
the vast temple Of our Liberties a shapeless
mass of wreck and rubbish lies.
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The SsOiea Documents.

New YORK, Nov. 2i.-John Graham, in
his argument III the Haggarty and aulcl:
cases to-day, said some proof should lie given
~ to the thels. If the documents hal not
been removed two men, high in Office, would
row be in Sing Sing. Why was not Comp
troller Connolly called to testify? He spoae
three hours. District Attorney Grover re-
piled at length. a decision will be an
nOunced this afternoon,
A dispatch from Scranton says that
portion of Olive stree, sank several inches
yesterday morning in consequence of the
caving in OF the Pine Brook shaft. There is
considerable excitement as msny Of the
hruses are twiched out of shape and the
foundations cracked omen
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

WAsHrx0rox, Nov. 2l-The manage.
ment Of the Russian Legation passed to-day
, resdeuce hs. b..o - H.sopda . n, Isoss
at,.che Of the Legation. This gentleman
will be acceptable to the Executive authori-
ties in his new position. This change re-
lieves the President Of an unpleaaant duty,
which Catacazy's conduct had Otherwise
made necessity Of sending for his pasports
to the Minisaes, and may Be regarded = .
practical compliance with tie reqsss. Of this
Govesnnene ior his recall Il Is understood
dat Cafacasy has besn ordered y HI Gov
eminent to vait on he Gfapd Duke durins
his tour 70 this country, and return 10 Rus-
m Immediately On ID close.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

BALTIMORE, Nov. pa special train
from New York, conveying the Grand Duke
Alexis and party, passed through the city
TINS evening, leaving Camden station for
Washington lew minutes after six O'Clock.
Notwithstanding the la;eness of the hour, a
crowd OF several hundred persons assembled
at the Philadelphia depot, and on tile arrival
of the train they broke forth in hearty
cheers, in acknowledgement of which the
Grand Duke appeared ON the platform of
the car. and lifted his cap several times. Al
the Camden street depot large number of
men gathered. The Grand Duke appeared
on the rear platform OF the car and was re-
ceived BY the crowd with three hearty cheers
and a tiger, which were gracefully recognized
BY the Prince.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

1T never rains but it pouIs Following
close upon tire heels of the political and
socalistic agitation now going on i'm England
comes the intelligence that the Indian depen.
denotes Of that country are on the brink OF
rebellion; and that another Sepoy war, with
a repetition of the horrors of Luckrow and
Cawnpore, is in the last degree imminent.
Facts elected during the recent trials of a
number of State criminals, leave no room 10
doubt that plot Of the most extended and
formidable character, which only awaits OPP
portunity to burst into I bloody deluxe, is in
existence among The Moslems to overthrow
the detested British supremacy, and recover
the country from Christian rule Singular
az it may seem, one OF the chief Causes OF the
present peril appears to have arisen from the
introduction INTO the country OF the
principle of competitive examinations for
civil office The Mnsselmen are Exceeding
ly, bold and warlike, despising beyond all
words the meek and efieminate HindOos
whom the English government has, BY
reason Of their superior intellectual qaalifi-
cations, appointed TO important positions OF
rus, and responsibility. The historian,
Froude, SAYS of these latter that they have
the heads of professors and the hearts OF
hares,' thousand of whom a Sikh. horse
man could put fight with the butt end of his
lance. They are disdained as slaves by the
warlike tribes, who profess to see in their
own exclusion from office, and the appoint
ment OF these ductile and docile Hindoos,
deliberate policy Of insult and degradation.
Added to the fact that one of the main
points OF their faith is a belief in the right
eousness of the e1tirpation of Europeans,
especially foreign rulers, this brooding Bit
tern - seems to have goaded them almost to
the point of frenzy. Hence the peril.
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BUFFALO, Nov. 22.-The suspension of
o. L. Mines. a leading gr in dealer, is an
nounced. His liabilities are said TO be a
quarter Of million. He SAYS that if per
mitted TO manage the affairs himself he will
have enough assets to pay all liabilities. He
has immense amounts Of grain stored in New
York, here and atioat
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

WAsHINoToS, Nov. A.-Reports we're
received at the Signal Of6cs this morning
from Buffalo, Osveeo, Rochester, 81. Paul,
and Toronto, Canada, indicating snow al
those stations. At 8 O'Clock this sfterpoon
snow w.s falling II Burlington, Iowa, and
Montreal, Canada.
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l thought once while on the Nile, that the
Egyptians, who could turn sands into gar
dens, we're the greatest farmers of the world,
but the Egyptians could make no such farm
ing gardens a. these. Proud As am OF the
al q, sciences, and marvellous doings OF my
own co0ntsy, i blush when compare Amer
lean farming with tins. Here are the rice
fields artificiaily created, luxuriaDt in beauty
now terraced from hill-ide, up and down,
and waiered by the hill-streams, or no,
watered, AZ the husbandman wills. There
are barley fields. and bean fields, and fields
of all sorts Of japan agricultural produc-
tons Forests cap all the hilltops. 1t is
said the Law or cusoms Of Japan forbid a
man TO cut down tree, unless he forthwith
plants another. Hence these beautiful tree
clad hills and hillsides. Two crops are
raised in Japan in one year, even on the
rice fields, where the first crop il grain. The
harvest is over in April or May. The rains
come in June and July, and nov the new
crops are up, md the whole country il one
beautiful landscape of green. 1t is ravish-
ing in beauty, and am happy in looking at
it, even with my legs upon the roof of my
cargo. The turnip or root crops will come
by -and-by. December and January are
here the only real winter months, while in
June and July, after the barley harvest il
over, it is rain, rain, ever gentle rain.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30

WAsHIxGroN, Nov. A.-Tbe Grand Duke
and party left for Annapolis this morning,
at 9 O'Clock, on . special tram.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30
MINISTER

to preside over their spiritual affir.. l
heard him twice during the sabbath, for
the first time, and was more than delighted
How can people bel !. but grow and prosper
in the higher and better things Of this life
under such teaching-, influence and leader
ship? Mr. J. NJ Wilkerson IL one Of the
pioneer preachers Of Kansas, who went ON
with hi- work in dark days, when it tried
mems s.,uls TO move. lie IL learned, logical
and eloquent in hi discourse-, and, quite
unlike some, takes hi- sent when his sermon
il closed. The people well deserve such
minister.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30
The IsnilrOasls and fhe Fire

The wiseacres who predicted railroad run
| because of the "s,aenation OF business" aite
the fire, will be enliyened by glance at tn,
earnings OF the leading roads having terrain
| here, Tor the month of October. Tines
roads, with a single exception, not only sui
fered no loss, but earned nearly 500, 90,
more than in the corresponding month O
last year. They report the months bu>ines
| as fol lows
EARNINGS IN OCTOBER.
1871. 1870. GAIN
Chicago Il Atoms I75, COS i59, 557 IL, G3
igan Southern..i ,ssJ, 900 I,2os, coo I07, go
Michigan Central So SGD 5ll, Az a. 80
Illinois Central 7Gl, 96i 995, rs -.
Whole sI9i, 30
Illinois Central loss.......... ........iH POI
Net S. 90.
The loss on the Illinois Central il, o.
course, merely temporary, ami explained hy
the TACT that its freight business for two week.
after the fire was of no account, because the
Wholesale houses, which supply the region
ii trave:ses, had to wait until the stocks
came on from the East, and during the same
perion western conSignors were compelled to
hold their produce until depots were built in
this city to receive il The passenger traffic
on the Illinois Central and the Northern and
other western roads was better than usual,
and their freight business has already re-
sumei its normal condition. -
The gam on the roads coming from the
East is so much the more remarkable when
We consider the amount of their passenger
carrying which was free for nearly the entire
month. Although the passenger travel on
these three roads is likely to diminish. their
freight business canno; for long time TO
come. Chicago has only begun 10 replenish
herself, and will not cease until she is just as
rich in everything which the East produces,
and which she needs both for nome and in
terror consumption. Will 81. Louis and
Milwaukee make note?
That the fire had an enlivening effect upon
the entire railroad traffic OF the country. is
shown by the fact that fourteen roads having
direct or indirect communication with the
city, show aggregate earnings to the amount
Of IS, lOl, 03i, which is an increase Of half
million of dollars over their business, Of De-
tober, 1S10.-Chicago Posi-, Nor. %
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NEW YORK, Nov. 23-There are rumors
that the voucher thieves will turn states evil
dence, and reveal the names OF those instiga-
eating the theits.
The disbursements OF our Govern. ent and
native institutions between this and April
will he nearly son, 200, 900, of which more
than half will lie for Government bonds can
eelled and taken ont Of the market. The
German Government will disburse 200, 600,
900 thalers in gold, and they will cancel that
amount of securities. 1 he American and
German Governments will call ia and cancel
by payments in gold or lis equivalent, nearly
500, O00,O in gold valve. This vast sum
is without parallel in the past and will throw
upon the markets ut home and abroad an
extraordinary glut of money with very ew
tirst-class securities in the market. Ierce,
it is inferred that all such securities are likely
to advance in the next four months.
Weld, the senior member of ". +. Weld
X Co., OF Boston, whose books have been
seized by Government ON suspicion OF false
invoicing on imported goods, is said to be
the richest man in New England. The firm
have some sixty vessels aud in amount are
valued at Si.O00,0OO The alleged frauds
are said to be perpetrated by collision with
the weighers.
Miner, the counterieiter, Is admitted in
$50, 600 bail. The detectives have been
offered $500, 900 10 abandon the prosecution.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-30
What - ~. lOnSs s-dssSr Ghtahs Of
I.enN$WW srah

Three hundred and eight miles west Of
~. LOUIS, on the Missouri River, twenty
seven miles above Kansas City stands the
first city in the State of Kansas.
LEAvENwoRTH
has a population beyond 10000, and has
grown almost beyond parallel. While its
increase of inhabitants may be said to he
at stand, IT il still n live town, and has AN
immense amount of business done within its
limits. A magnificent iron bridge will soon
span the river there, and connect il with the
opposite shore. This will add greatly to the
growth and Importance of the town. Too
much cannot he said in praise Of the thrift
and enterprise Of the
CoIoRED INHABITANTS
OF the town. A large amount Of real estate
is owned by them, some IN prominent parts
of the csly. IL not only has iis farmers, me
chanics, and working men; but lis teachers,
scholars, ministers and lawyers. Among
the representative men you may note More
head, Nesbit and Morris, tonsorial artists,
Capt. VIM. ID. Matthews, Bruce % Banion,
and Forbes, Caterers; Clark and Newton,
~hoemakers; NJ. Williams, the barber; Mr..
Brooks, stone mason, and some other man q
stone cutter.
Miss Maggie A. DuttOn, a teacher in the
South Leavenworth Common School, is
from 81. Louis. She IL succeeding we'll a. a
teacher, and Is universally esteemed. Ii
looks as though she might not return to 81.
Louis. Hush,
Our interviews with Mr.. j. ii. Morris, the
young
LAWYER
recently admitted to practice in the courts Of
Ksna-, WA highly pleasing and profitable.
lie is the leading spirit in the public matters
Of the place, has the universal confidence Of
his people and is highly esteemed by the
leading wealthy citizens OF the city. lie il
cool, deliberate and cautious, quick and de
cided, and only ventures an opinion when it
i. insisted upon. lie has large, full eye,
Is active and shrewd, man OF large intelli-
gence, and good natural ability; is kind,
genial and ho~pitable; has fine personal
appearance, and IL a con-Iimmate gentleman,
withal. He has the requirements to make
good lawyer, ard in my opinion is destined
L. a magnificent career.
The a. NJ. L. Church at this place IL a
structure which cannot but he the pride Of
every heart that look- upon it. But ii il not
great big hou-e and nobody living in il.
The members Of the congregation can we'll
congratulate themselves upon having live,
spirited
MINISTER
To- preside over their spiritual affirs.
heard him twice during the sabbath, for
the first time and was more than delighted
How can people bel, but grow and prosper
in the higher and better things of thi. life
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ciple' it had.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-07-20

RECoLLECTIoNs OF Don QUIXoTE.
Here are a few extracts OF Don QuiXote !:
Beauty in a modest woman is like fire
or sharp sword at distance; neither
doth the one burn nor the other wound
those that come not TOO close to them"
''The absent feel and fear every ILL"
"Self-praise depreciates."
"The dead to the bier, the living to good
cheer"
''All women, let them be ever so home
ly, are pleased to hear themselves eel
ebrated for beauty
"Squires and knights-errant are SUBJ
ject to much hunger and ill-luck."
"Liberality may be carried too far in
those who have children to inherit from
them"
sVirtue is always more prosecuted by
the wicked than beloved by the right
eous."
every one is the son of his own
works"
"Honesty is not for the mouth Of an
ass.''
"No padlocks, bolts, or bars, can Sc
cure a maiden so well as her own re-
serve."
"Wit and humor belong to genius
alone"
''The wittiest person i'll the comedy is
he that plays the fool"
There is no book so bad that some
thing good maynoC be found in it,"
| 1--WE are all as God made us, and often
tlmes great deal worse"
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-07-20
Coral Ola the Florida Reef

1t is puzzle to many how and where
the red cOruL is Obtained. As there il III
ihese waters va,iety OF the Same ami
NAL substance, we may see clearly it> Ia
Gure. In many places along the reef VT
observe through tie glass waving bushes
and feathery, pIume-..ke forms, ranging
III color from light brown to bIa,
Under the general term GorgoniA these
and the beautiful rea-tans are known
They grow, like the coral, from any rag
ment OH the bo. tum, and i'll many res
poets are the same. From the minute
germ, Or soft polyp, barely visible to the
unassisted eye, is secreLed at its base Il
pc, uliar substance, having the Same OH
>tltuents as the horns and the hoO1s oI
'nimals. The polyp, now established,
III, Ows out All ther and outer coating OF
lin,e similar To that OF the hard cor.ls {;
now IL bud is put forth, and others. anu
the stalk branches like shrub, hay
ing numerous polyps i'll pores along its
surface.
The species, found abundantly on the
reei, has d jeI-black horny base, or heart ;
and this is a variety OF the coral used in