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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

An experienced housekeeper says, the
best thing for cleaning tinware is COM
mon soda. She gives the following direc-
tions; !" Dampen acloth and dip In soda,
and rub the ware briskly, after which
wipe dry. Any blackened or dirty ware
can be made to look as we'll as neW.n !,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

In d recent article on fair in his To-
cality,. the editor of a western paper says
a brother editor took q valuable prem
lum, but an unl1ind policeman made him
put it right back where he took it from
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

Mamma" said little girl, "what is
the meaning of book being printed in
12mog 2" "Why, my DEAR" replied the
mother, " It means that the book win be
published in twelve mOnths.r -
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

French paper points out how the pas
sion for gambling is shown in this cOun-
try, so that even in wedding notices it
is necessary to state that there were no
cards.n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

Hungry Boarder-" Some more bread,
if you please; | always eat great deal
of bread with my meat" Sarcastic
landlady-" So | see sir; likewise good
deal of meat with your bread! y
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

Mr.. Marrowfat rather snappishly re-
marked to his wife, last Sunday, that q
man can't always be thinking of his i'm
mortal soul. He must have time to eat
his meals.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

1t is stated that tobacco in any form
may be used with great tadvantagea gainst
snakes of all kinds. BY pouring a
decoetion OF 1t in suspected places they
are driven away, and. this fact is known
to both the natives Of Hindostan and to
it can be administered to them tits Ger
tain death.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

A malicious politician says the Gran
gers in Illinois turn out to dig the graves
of deceased brothers, thus preventing
extortion on the part of that "middle-
man." the sexton.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

Under the head of How we assist the
Devil" Il religious paper says: "We
consume millions Of gallons Of distilled
spirits yearly" The editor must be
making money.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

Plaster may be sown atany time when
most convenient from. one to two bush
els per arce is enough. It will do no
good on low, wet land.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24
DRUG STORES.
nPELOUsAs DRUG STORE.
SIGN OF THE BIG MORTAR!
Opposite the Court House,
g oPELoUsAs, LA.

The undersigned in returning his sincere
thanks for the very. liberal patronage with
which he has heretofore been favored, would
respectfully call the attention Of all needing
anything in his line, to his
LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK
of everything belonging to the Drug Business.
Physicians, Country Merchants and Planters
orders solicited.
Prescriptions will'receive particular attention
at all hours Of the day or night.
CLAUDIUs MAYO,
Pharmaceutist.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

One thing, said an old topper, was
never seen coming through the rye, and
that's the kind Of whiskey one gets
NOWADAYS.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

When the boys in Virginia City wish
to raise their kites they tie the string to
a dogs tail. and make the animal run.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

Refinement ofmodern speech. Female
exquisite: "Quite a nice ball at Mrs.
Millefeur's wasn't it7" Male ditto;
Very quite. Indeed, really most quite"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24
Omeial Directory.
UNrrEp srATEs. oFFIcERs

U. s. Grant, of Illinois, President
Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts, Vice Presi.
dent
James G.. Blaine, of Maine, Speaker OF the
House of Representatives.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

A merchant, on being asked how large
an advertisement he wanted in the
Enquirer, replied that they might "put
him in about three pints Of tYpe.n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24
mEsCELLANEOUS.


Mrn0KYxRERENGs. * TWO SCHOLAR
G@ ships, one in Dolbear's and one in Black
mall's Commercial College, New Orleans, which
viii entitle the holders to attend Fun Course,
in bookkeeping. can be purchased cheap, Apply
at THE office.
6ae 80 REWABEp.-I WILL PAY THE A.
I'D bOyo reward for the arrest and conviction
of the parties who broke into nay store, in the
: 20 8 =, r. LOUIS DEsMARAIs.
OpalouBas, May Sd, 1s73-tf
NNgWRAWEE1.--FRO LOUIS DEsMAR-
@ ais. In Opel0uaas, ON Feb. 3D. 1874, q black
Creole iOEse branded on the left hip with tri-
angle and u straight mark. "A Aberh reward
will lie paid TO any one returning him 70 said
Desrnarais. JAMES GuOUWiA.
feb 13-tf
IA o. @. E.-ST. LANDRY LODGE, NO, as
III d Meets at Masonic Hall. Opelouaas, every
Monday night at o'clock, Louis pesnlz zTais,
M. G., I'll PeTrOdni, ". G.; Chaa. n. EaleTs Treas
eurer; sam1. F. Clark, Secretary JOSEPH Bloch,
ID. ID. G. M. may SA-1y
WmD@EEsa BKTTERa ABE UNDE-
L niabIy the pnrest III the market, and the
cheapest. se1t f00lse, f0r the good they 40
Try one 50 cent bottle and DO convinced.
sept 26-tf.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

Speaking of becoming attire, what
hing is most likely to become a woman
Why, q little girl, of course.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

.-- STATE OFFICERS.
W. P. Kellogg, Governor.
C. C. Antoine, Lieutenant Governor.
G. w. Lowell, Speaker of the House OF Repre-
sentatives. f.t..s
p. g. Deslonde, Secretary of State.
A. p. Field, Attorney General. ~
Charles Clinton, Auditor of Public Accounts.
Antoine Duhuclet, Treasurer.
W. q. Brown Superintendent of Public Edu-
cation. af - 80 &t*
Geo B. Loud, supt Education, srd Congress
sona1 District -5t,-'-a1s
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

The editress of Western journal ap-
pologizes for the detention of her paper,
because of the arrival of an extra mailer
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

A kind lady In Danbury recently gave
a beggar half adozen paper collars, with
the advice to turn them and chalk the
edges,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24
Circular 10 ColHecsors Of Gussoms and
OtEeFss

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, d. c., December 20, 1873. 5
1873-D Department No. lag -secretary's Office.
The following list of standard values of foreign
currencies in the money account of the United
States will be used in the computation OF Gus
tom duties from and after the first day of Jan-
nary, 1874, and until otherwise provided by law
and regulations, viz: ts
FOREIGN MONEYS or ACCOUNT AND THEIR yALr
rrrs M I1,-Irlsr, 81 A,rEs MONEY OF Af.cnIrNT.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

A Texas paper publishes marriage
notices under the head of "Lost."
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

A prominent journalist in New York,
who is perfectly bald, has offered a re-
ward of a $1,000 for story that will
make his hair stand on end.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

A blundering Dubuque printer alludes
to an Attorney -at-iaw.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24
,RY GOoDs, GROCERIES, &C.

DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &C.
1S>>rc<rv~,<e~.Sv~.~sr
TEIGm WATER! HIGH WATER!! ;!
MH
In consequence of the late panic. a good deal
Of goods was sold at q great sacrifice and MT.
Isaac, having always an experienced agent on
the lookout for bargains, did not fail to buy for
cash and ut a great bargain q very large stock
which he is now ready to sell at sueh
FABULoUsLY Low PRICES
AS to Defy all Opposition.
Come all before purchasing elsewhere, and
convince yourselves by ascertaining his prices.
His immense stock of clothing from the
B II S L
Manufacturers and Of the
LA TIE ST s r Y L e y,
rs THE
LARG e ST
Ever brought to Opelousas and win be sold at
such
Low p R @ II 8
ToUND ALL YERs.
His boots and shoes arc brought direct from
the manufacturers, which enables him TO sell
them at
HALF PRICE.
He will sell his best
CALICOES at 10c. per yard
LONsDALE " Ice.
BROWN COTTON !" 1Oc.
Aud all other goods accordingly.
He will sell his stock of Fine Dress Goods at q
GREAT sACRE EFECE.
A large stock of Fresh Groceries at New Or
leans Prices.
New Goods received by every boat.
Highest CASH prices paid for
COTTON, WOOL AND HIDES.
8. ISAAC,
Successor to JOS Bloch & Co.
april l7-6t
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

U. s. OFFICERS FOR LOUISIANA.
E. III. Durell, District Judge of Louisiana.
f. A. Woolfiey, Clerk
s. B. Packard, United States Marshal.
J. r. g. Pitkin, Register.
j. r. jolly, Spcl. Agt P. o. Dept.
O. A. Rice, Col. Int Rev., Baton Rouge.
E. p. Goodwin, D'y. Col, Washington, La.
R. w. Mullen, Col. CustOmhouse, Dist. Teehe,
Franklin, La.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

MILITARY.
W. T. Sherman, of Ohio, General Commanding.
p. Ell. Sheridan, of Ohio, Lieutenant General.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

SUPREME COURT s'saE5zaszszsez
j. T. Ludeling, Chief Justice.
R. X. Howell, Associate Justice.
Jy q. Taliaferro, Associate Justice. as a =
w. J. Wiley, Associate Justice. 3
P. II. Morgan, Associate Justice. IT
J. Frank Knox, Clerk at Opel0nssls.
EIGHTH DISTRICT COURT FOR ST. LANDRY.
John J. Morgan, Judge. -
Geo. W. Hudspeth, District Attorney.
VIM. A. Robertson, Clerk. rf-st.. ....
Egbert o, Hayes, Sheriff. - .j,is
IT, STATE SENATOR'S.
Thomas G. Anderson, Of St. Landry.
FRANCOIS Daiglc, OF Lafayette. %
REPRESENTATIVES. .- O.
Isaac F. Littell, tEEHs.5s
Edmond ID. Egtilette. - s#. Es.srs.s[
Lewis d. Prescott.
John Simmes s>s
r. PARISH OFFICERS.
Adolphe Garrigues, Parish Judge.
Wm. A. Robertson, Clerk.
Egbert Q. Hayes, Sheriff.
Jas. M. Thompson, Recorder.
Jacob Ehrhardt, Coroner.
t. Ell. Lewis, Parish Attorney.
VIM. NJ. Thompson, Parish Physician.
Jonathan L. Morris, Tax Collector.
J.W. Jackson, Printer.
POLICE JURY.
John Roy, President. r..ess.
Theodose Chachere, Member. s# t
Theodule F0nfenot, g
T. 8. Fontenet, g..
Homer DUrio,
G.. Mayo, Clerk.
nj. g. May, Constable.
j. W. jackson, Printef&
WARD OFFICERS, FIRST WARD.
+. Frank Knox, Justice of the Peace.
ValeFy Roy, Constable.
Z. P. VeaZie, Justice of the Peace.
Benz. A. Gaidry, Constable.
BOARD OF POLICE, oPELoUsAs.
Homer I.atollf, President,
Victor Lastrapes, Member.
l.. B. Cuny, !"
John P0sey,
Louis Lejeune,
Edgar Vanhille,
John Posey, Treasurer
p. L. Hebrari, Clerk.
Octave Prud homme, Constable.
j. W. Jackson, Printer.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.
Morrison II. Waite, of Ohio, Chief Justice
Nathan Clifford, of Maine, Associate Justice.
Samuel Nelson, OF New York, Associate JUS
tice.
r. C. Greer, of Pennsylvania, Associate Jus
tice. III.
n. H. Swayne, of Ohio, Associate Justice.
Samuel Z. Miller, of Iowa, Associate Justice,
Stephen Field, of California, Associate Justice.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

WARD OFFICERS, FIRST WARD.
J. Frank Knox, Justice of the Peace.
Valery Roy, Constable.
Z. P. VeaZie, Justice of the Peace.
Benz. A. Glidry, Constable.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

J. Deiano, Secretary Of Interior.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

EIGHTH DISTRICT COURT FOR ST. LANDRY.
John J. Morgan, Judge. -
Geo. w. Hudspeth, District Attorney.
VIM. A. Robertson, Clerk. rs-st...
Egbert o. Hayes, Sheriff "a ,j.;e
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

tfssE 5@f SAA1b c1SNAAohSs+
Thomas G. Anderson, of St. Landry.
Francois Daiglc, OF Lafayette.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-04-24

REPRESENTATIVES, ..- O.
Isaac F. Littell, EEHH#
Edmond ID. Estilette. ~ ss .ry..5
Lewis d. Prescott
John Simmes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-26
What the Leaf Does.

Tt pumps water from the ground,
through the thousands of tubes in the
stem of the tree, and sends it into the
atmosphere in the form of unseen mist,
to be condensed and fall in showers
the very water that, were it not for
the leaf, would sink into the earth
and find it's way, perchance, through
supterranean channels to the sea. And
thus it is that we see it works to give
us the "early and later rains" 1t
works to send the rills and streams,
like lines Of silver, down the mountain
and across the plain. 1t works to
pour down the larger brooks, which
turn the wheels that energize the ma
chinery which gives employment to
millions-commerce stimulated and
wealth accumulated, and intelligence
disseminated through the agency of
this wealth. The leaf does it ali. 1t
has been demonstrated that every
square inch Of leaf lifts O.OG5 of an
ounce every twenty-four hours. Now,
large forest tree has about five acres
of foliage, or 6.272 $50 square inches.
this being multiplied by O.03G (the
amount pumped By every inch), gives
Us the RESULT, -252 ounces, or eight
tarrels
The trees on an acre give 500 bar
rels in twcnty-foUr hours, All acre
Of grass, or clover, or grain would
yield about the same result. The leaf
is worker, too, in another field Of Ia
Dor, where We seldom Iook-wAere it
works for the good Of d man in u most
wonderful manner. 1t carries i'm
nense quantities Of electricity from
the earth to the clouds, aul from the
clouds to the earth. Rather danger
GUS business, transporting lightning;
but it is particularIy fitted for this
work. nlI you ever see a leaf entire, as
to its edges, II is always po:n tal, and
these points, whether they be large or
small, are lust fitted to hapiic thi.
dangerous agent These tiny fingers
seize upon and carry itaway with ease,
and wonderful Dispatch There must
be no delay; it is time freight" True,
sometimes It gathers up more than the
trunk can carry, and in the attempt to
crowd AMI pack the b1ggeSe,tA trunk
gets terribly shattered, and We say
that lightning struck the tree; but it
had been struck a thousand times be-
fore. This time it was overwoyked.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-26
The Girl to Find.

The true girl has to be sought after.
She does not parade herself in show
goods. She is not fashionable. Gen
orally she is not rich. But, oh what
heart she has when you find her
50 large, and pure and womanly.
When you seeit you wonder if those
snowy things outside are women. If
yr~ o~&r heaTtSo, ya,-- +",o 4l""'',~"
are millions. She'll not ask you for
a carriage or first class house. Shell
wear simple dresses and turn them
when necessary, with no vulgar mag
nifcate to frosn upon her economy
She'll keep everything neat and nice
in your sky parlor, and give you such
q welcome when you come home that
you'll think your power higher than
ever. She'll entertain true friends
on u dollar, and astonish you with the
new thought how little happiness de-
penIs on money. She'll make you
love holne, Gf you don't you're a
brute,) and teach you how to pity
while you Scorn a poor fashionable
society that thinks Itself rich, and
vainly tries to think itself happy.
Now, do not, | pray you, say any
more II can't afford to marry Co.
find the true woman. And you can.
Throw away that cigar, burn up that
switch cane, be sensible yourself, and
seek yOur wife in a sensible way.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-26
The Golden EI.:aClc.

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-26
Tlc Name of Smith.

"Gentlemen," said a candidate for
Congress, my name is Smith, and |
am proud to say that | am not ashamed
Of it. 1t may be that no per
son in this crowd owns that very
uncommon name. II however there
be cne such let him hold
up his head, pull up his dickey, turn
out his toes, ia le courage, and thank
his stars that there are few more left
vi the same sort. Gentlemen | am
proud Of being an orr ig.Nul Saith, and
not L onltAo no: u Suly the, but Il re, )
ulAr, natural S-uI-i-t-h. Putting u Y
in the middle OF an at the end won
ID, gentlemen. Whoever heard Of
great man by the name Of Smythe or
Smithe? Echo answers, Who.' and
everybody says no body. But tol
Smith, plain S-m-i-th, why the pillars
OF fame are covered with thht honored
and revereu name. Who We're the
most racy, witty and popular authors
Of this century, Horace and Albert
Smith. Who the most original, pithy
and humorous preacher? Rev. Sgd
ney Smith. To 50 further back, who
was the brayest and boldest soldier III
Sumter $ army in the Revolution? y
Smith. Who palaverei with Pow
haitian, galIvanated with PocAhoutas,
and became the ancestor of the first
families in Virginia? A Smith again.
And, who, ask, and | ask the oues-
ton most seriously and soberly, who
| say, is the man and what is his name,
who has fought the most BATTLES, made
the most speeches, preached the most
sermons. held the most Offices, sung
the most songs, written the most
poems, courtel the most women,
kissed the most girls, drank the most
wAiskey, and told the most lies, mar
ried the most widows? History says,
and | say, and you say, and every
body says, John Smith
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-26
rea-A young lady, the daughter of
lie owner Of the house, was addressed

=
the owner Of the house, was addressed
Eby a young man who, though agreea-
bic to her was disliked by her father.
Of course he would not consent to
their union, and she determined to
elope. The night was fixed, the hour
came, the lover placed the ladder to
tie window, and in few moments the
"nnno girl was in his arms. They
1"0"n'S0 " o"nhle horse land were
soon some distance from tllo nvuoo.
After while the lady broke the 81
lenco by saying: We'll, you see what
proof | have given you Of my ailec
ton; | hope you will make a good
huaband.' lie was surly fellow, and
grutNy answered; perhaps I may, and
perhaps not. She made no reply,
but after silence she suddenly ex-
claimed. oh what shall we do? l
have left my money behind Inc in my
room Then. said he we must 60
back and fetch it, They were soon
at the house, the ladder was again
placed, the lady remeunted, while the
illnatured lover waited below. But
she delayed TO come. and so lie gent
Iy called: Are you com,ng?' when
she looked out Of the window and
said: Perhaps l may, and perhaps
not; and then shut down tie window,
leaving him to depart alone.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-26
SONG OF THE FLAIL.
BY j. 7. ROWBRIDGE


In the autumn, when the hollows
All are filled with flying leaves,
And the colonies Of swallows
Quit the quainty succeed caves,
And silver mantle glistons A's|
Over all the misty vale, f...
Sits the little wife and listens ...
TO the beating of the tlail,
TO the pounding of the fail
BY her cradle sits and listens
10 the tlapping oIthe tia.l
The l,right Summer days are o,er,
The red bloom updnhns&ar sees
The deep green upon the trees;
flushed the songs Of ii 1ch and robin,
With the whistle Of the quail,
But she hears the mellow throbbing
OF the thunder of the fail,
The low thunder Of the ilail-
Through the amber air the throbbinG
And the reycrberatiug ilui!.
In the barn the stout young thresher
STOPPING stands with roled-up sleeves,
Beating out his golden treasure
From the ripped and rustling shcayes,
Oh, was ever knight in armor-
Warrior all in shining mail
IIalfso handsome rs her farmer,
As he plies the flying fail,
As he wiclCls The flashing fail?-
The bare tll.0atcl brown young farmer,
- &c swings the sounding ha.4'
All the hopes that saw the sowing,
All the sweet desire OF gain,
An the joy that watched the growing
And the ycllowing Of the grain,
And The love that went to WOO hcr,
And the faith that shall not iall--
Alare speaking softly to her
In the pulses OF the llali,
Ofthc pal plating llali-
Past and future whispers to her
In the music OF t..1 Il,.ll.
In its crib their babe is sleeping,
And the sunshine from tuei door
All tic afternoon Is crceplng
Slowly round upon the HuC&
And the shadows soon will dafken,
And the daylight soon must pale,
Mncn the vie no more shall he:trKcn
10 Tie tramplng OF the fail,
10 the dancing OF the full
W ieu her heart no more shall Aearlicn
10 the football OF tho Hail.
And the pane snail grow anu strengthen
BE u maiden, be Il wife,
While the moving shadows lcngthcn
Round Inc dial ol' their .itc
Theirs the trust OF irio!.l and nciyhbOr,
And an age serene and ll0ic
Whom 'nn..!Iint;st shall .ln M. .nlDhr
OF the strong aim and Tie ian,
OF The stout heart and the ia!l-
Great machines perform the laboi
Of the good olu-ilshloncd fail.
Dut when, Blessed among womcn,
And when, hOnorcI among men,
The; look rouni tiieln, Can the OrinliEr
y! their utmost wishes then
Give tncm happiness completer?
And ,an ease and wealth avail
To make any music sweeter
Than the pounding Of the dailS.
Oh, the sounding OF the dRi
Never music can be sWeetersa
T!.!n the beating Of the hai
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-26

FARM ORNAMENTs.-An exch ange
says we must protest emphatlcally
against the practice of expendlng all
the taste, time and labor in adornment
Of front yard. The outlook from
the rear window Of home should be
as gratifying asdrom the front. The
exit from the rear Of the house should
be as compensating as the entrance
from the front
We want the inside of the platter
clean as we'll as the outside, And the
same harmoninus system should extend
to every field on the farm. Vines
should cla.nher over outhouses, old
stumra and all uncouth objects that
cannot bo removed, even the vines be
notAlng but hop or woodbine.-G Groups
Of eyergreons or deciduous trees CT
shrubs should screen and seclude the
indispensable appurtenanccs Ola farm
which are in themselves necessities
GROUPS Of trees in every field art
not only profitable e-alboiC they dl
shade the grain somcwhat-Lut breah
up the monotony, and relieve the ey'
and the heart Of the husbandman, as
we'll as afford animal protection .:o4
SUN ard atOrr,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-26

GEN. JACKSON 5 nEMAINs.-lt is
proposed in Tennessee to relnoVo tho
remains Of Andrew Jackson, togetAet
with those Of his wife, from their pre-
eut resting place at the "llormitaSe
tn the northern terrace Of the Stats
capitol at Nashville, where mluso~
Joum could be erected over theta. Leg
islative sanction and IN appropriation
will be necessary, and y -oyo.Acat IS
ou tyoL to request both.sg6a#
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