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a State Ruled by Women.

Among the Holland possessions there is a
little State which, in its constitution and the
original customs of its inhabitants, surpasses
the boldest dreams of American emancipation
ladies. Upon the island of Java, between
the cities of Batavia and Samarang, lies the
little kingdom of Bantam. Although tribu-
tary to Holland, it is an independent State,
politically without Importance, yet happy,
rich, and since time immemorial governed
and defended by women. The sovereign is
indeed a man, but all the rest of the govern
ment belongs to the fair sex. The King is
entirely dependent upon his state counsel,
composed of three women. The highest au-
thOrities, all state officers, court function
aries, military commanders, and soldiers are,
without exception, of the female sex. The
men are agriculturists and merchants. The
body-guard of the King is formed of the fe-
male elite. These amaZons ride in the mas
culine style, wearing sharp steel points in
stead of spurs. They carry pointed lance,
which they swing very gracefully, and also a
musket, which Is discharged at full gallop.
The throne is Unbeatable by the eldest son,
and in case the King dies without issue a
hundred elected amazons assemble, in order
to choose a successor from among their own
sons The chosen one is then proclaimed
lawful king. The capital city of this little
State lies in one of the most picturesque parts
of the island, in a fruitful plain, and is de-
Tended by two well-kept fortresses.- GALAXY.
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Care Of Horses.

All horses must not be fed in the same pro-
portions, without regard to their ages, their
constitutions, and their work; the impro-
priety of such practice is self-evident. Yet
it is constantly done, and is the basis of
disease Of every kind.
Never use bad hay on account gifts cheap
ness, because there is no proper nourlshment
in it.
Damaged corn is exceedingly injurious, be-
cause it brings on inflammation of the bowels
and skin diseases.
Chaff is better for old horses than hay, be-
cause they can chew and digest it better.
Mix chatf with corn or beans, and do not
give the latter alone, because it makes the
horse chew his food more and digest it better.
Hay or grass alone will not support horse
under hard work, because there is not sutfi-
Gent nutritive body in either.
When a horse is worked hard its food should
be chiefly oats-if not worked hard its food
should be chiefly hay-because oats supply
more nourishment and hesh-making material
than any other kind of food; hay not SO
much.
For saddle or coach horse, half a peck of
sound oats and eighteen pounds of good hay
are sufficient. If the hay is not good, add a
quarter of peck more oats. A horse which
works harder may have rather more of each
one that works little should have less.
Rack feeding is wasteful. The better plan
is to feed with chopped hay, from Manager
because the food is not then thrown about
and is more easily chewed and digested.
| Sprinkle the hay with water that has salt
| dissolved in it, because it is pleasing to the
animals taste, and more easily digested. a
teaspoonful of salt in bucket of water is
| sufficient.
Oats should be bruised for an old horse
but not for young one, because the former
through age and defective teeth, cannot chew
them properly. The young horse can do SO
and they are thus properly mixed with saliva
and turned into wholesome nutriment.-
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HOUSE,
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Near Houston. NEW YORK.

This house possesses attractions superior to
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gloss and freshness of youth. Thin
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ments, his Government will not be open, as
heretofore, to strict criticism and loud con-
demnation on the score of feebleness or par
TALLY; even his finances will be bettered,
and his position infinitely higher and safer
than it was ever before. But the interest OF
the Continental Powers lies mainly in having
a Pope to deal with in the delicate question
of State and Church, who shall be liberal and
enlightened. Germany, and perhaps France,
will do all in their power to influence the
election in this spirit; Italy and Spain, per-
haps, also, some foreign countries, will as
eagerly press the choice of man pledged to
continue the policy of Plus IN. While the
Emperor of Germany will try to intimidatc
the Conclave, France, will, no doubt, again
have a cunning diplomat on hand who may
rival his predecessor.
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MEADE AT GETTYSBURG.
A PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIER TO HIS SON

A PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIER TO HIS son.
Halfmast the flag! Fire minute guns!
You ask, my boy, the need;
OF Pennsylvania honored sons
We mourn her noblest-Meade!
The smoke, the fray, the battle din,
The doubt-shall Right or Treason win:
The dark, dark days of sixty-three
Again hear, again see,
Ere history gave it ours to tell
How Humphreys fought, and Reynolds fell
With Meade at Gettysburg.
Tired DAYS we spent upon the march
To halt the naughty foe,
The glare of sun and nights dark arch T.
Saw US more anxious grow.
Beyond-the hostile legions' tread;
Behind-Rebellion's rampant head;
We march in faith, for could we hope
Our scattered force in arms to cope
With Treason massed? Yes, boy; the man,
Was Meade at Gettysburg.
From out the smoke which glooms the wood,
Mid volumed cannon roar,
Stern as the stones on which they stood,
Our patriots saw them pour
In perfect column-proud advance
Their bayonets flash, and banners dance,
And toward our ridge they forward press,
As if War wore her gala dress. +
Proudest of moments saw We then!
That fiery charge of Pickett's men
On Meade at Gettysburg!
OF fierce repulse, renewed attack,
NV boy, 'twere long to tell;
How oft they charged, how oft fell back,
How thousands nobly fell,
Can meier be told IN scanty rhyme;
But this we know, all coming time
Will praise the prompt and knightly man
Whose cool resolve and quick-formed plan
Marshalled the patriots at their posts,
And swept with fire the Rebel hosts
Who stormed at Gettysburg.
Now that our hero takes his turn
With comrades gone before,
From his proud life this lesson learn,
And cherish evemore-
Where duty calls, unfaltering go;
In quiet toll or battles blow,
Your work perform, then calmly trust
The God who mighty is, and just;
So shall you, boy, in life's work find
With profit you the fame may bind
OF Meade at Gettysburg.
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meTREAsURY DEPARTMENT,

OFFICE OF THE
COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,
WASHINGTON, September 3, 1872.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented
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in the city of Washington, in the county of
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The ADVANTAGE OF PRrNrrNG,--A wellknowr
Metropolitan printer once told US that on one oc.
casion an old woman from the country came into
the printing Office with an old bible in her hand
a want" said she, that you should print it over
again; its getting little blurred, sort of, and
my eyes are not what they was. How much do
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in half an hour? Wish you would-want to be
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see nothing so curious as what printers is.'-Ec.