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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-03-28
Important to Farmers & Gardeners.

A LII PERSONS WHO WISH TO RAISE THE
~ Largest and Best Cabbages Ia this World.
should send Twenty.nye cents for one package
OF Imported
ALsATIAN CABBAGE SEED.
Cabbsges Of the finest quality and weighing
upwards OF sixty pounds, may be raised In any
part OF no United States from this reed.
Each package. containing an ounce, will he
sent. FREQ Of postage, 10 any address, on re-
ceipt Of tho price, 2; cents each, or nve pack.
ages for One Dollar.
Full directions how and when TO plant &C.
company each package; addrc',, ,
Sc Amity street, New York CitJ.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-03-28
CAUTION.
HERCULES POWDER.

IAN Franciseo, March 20. 1874. ms /
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

RESTORATION OF p. NJ. G. CsEswELL.-Ths pub
lie were considerably surprised on Thursday by
the announcement that Post Master General
Creswell haa rendered his resignation Of that
position to the President. Mr.. Creswell has held
the Office which he now resigns for a little more
than FIVE years and was the only one Of Presi-
dent Grants original cabinet who still remained.
Whatever opinions may be entertained of Mr..
CreswelPs political course, there can be no ques-
ton but that he has been an able and efficient
manager Of the Postal affairs of the United States.
Many reforms and improvements in the postal
service are mainly due to his efforts; among
which the abolition of the franking privilege,
(though we doubt the propriety of that measure)
the introduction of postal cards and the extern
sion Of the postal car service, take high rank.
1t is rumored that the vacant Office has been Of
tered to Hon. Eugene Hale, Of Maine.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

ADJOURNMENT OF CoSGREss.-Both Houses Of
Congress adjourned sine die last Tuesday. Among
the last acts of the Senate were the passage Of
the post Office route bill, the bill removing the
political disabilities of John Forsyth, Of Ala
bama, the bin to provide fer the coming OF 20
cent silver pieces, and a resolution recommend
ing the settling Of difficulties between nations by
arbitration instead Of arms. The Tariff bill was
continued till next session, and the bill to admit
Colorado was tabled.
In the House the reports of the conference COM
mittees on the several appropriation bills, incud-
ing the post Office appropriation bill were con-
Cured in By this bill the prepayment of post
age on newspapers is required; to take effect
January Fst, rs75; the rate being fixed at two
cents per pound on dailiss and weeklies, and
three cents per pound on papers and magazines
published less frequently than weekly: all pa
pers to circulate free of postage in counties where
published. Exchanges between publishers free.
The Utah bill was passed, and some Others OF
more or less Importance. Thus ended the first
session of the FortyThrd Congress.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27
by Request

BENEFITS OF ODD FELLOWSHIP ExEMprIFirD.
Several years ago, Joseph H. THOMPSON, now
a resident of Camden, n j., was II citizen of
Wilmington and was a member of Asylnm Lodge
of Odd Fellows. When he removed To his pres
ent home he still retained his membership in the
Lodge and has continue to be member in
good standing by the regular payment Of his
dues and the performance of all the requirements
of the constitution and bylaws Of the order.
Last October, while walking along the streets
of Camden, Mr.. Thompson was precipitated one
dark night into an opening which had been left
carelessly unprotected by the Gas Co., Of that
city and sustained injuries which in their nature
will disqualify him from performing his accusiom-
ed duties for life. Mr.. Thompson at once began
snt against the corporation, laying his damages
at S5, ,OO0 At the last May term Of the Court,
by process of legal shuilng postponement
Of the case was obtained by the defendant S
counsel and Mr. T., who in the meanwhile had
been receiving his benefits from the Lodge in
this city, reported himself 'of.'
This attracted the attention of Asylum Lodge
more closely 10 the case, and Mr.. James II. Ap-
plcby, being in Camden some weeks ago, deter
mined that with the aid of the lodge, the matter
should be prosecuted to its utmost. The lodge
| readily joined him, and a communication was
prepared and stamped with the seal of the Lodge,
setting forth that no expense should lie spared
in the prosecution of the case and that the bes,
| legal talent of the country should be retained to
push Mr.. T's claim. This paper was duly laid
before The Gas Corporation and their counsel
and seeing the determination on the part the
order of Odd Fellows to obtain full and exac,
justice they compromised the case b. the pay
ment to Mr.. T. of So, 900, and $l00 additional
for lawyers fees, he having been TO this expense
in his single-handed prosecution of thu case
Commercial.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

FRAScE-Matters are beginning to assume
sqnnliy phase in France. The meetings of the
Assembly are not much better than mob riots !:
members Of different political crecds hurl harsh
and insulting epiilets at each other and loud
yelling, hootng and such other digniied (?l con-
Duct characterize the proceedings True 10 their
nature the Republican party indulge in the most
rerkless and uncallcd for abuse Of all who refuse
toadopt their sentiments, and accusations of sdis-
loyalty and treason flow from their lips as rap-
idly as they did from those of their name -sakes
IN this country during the war against the
South
The progress ofevents indicates that the day
Is not far distant when the burIesque Republi,
viii he abolished and strong Imperial or roya
government be established. Not until that /,
donc may the world expect France to have peac,
At home or to command respect abroad. A
frenei Republic, though often tried, has alway
failed, and with volatile people as the Frencl
such government is simply an impossibility.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

UNPRovoKED MURDER.-A most wilful and un-
provoked murder was committed Balti-
more last Monday night. number of men in
were drinking together at a house known as the
Sherwood House when difficulty ensued. In
the melee young man named Sanll. Mcdonald
walked up to another named Berry Amos and
deliberately plunged large knife twice into his
breast, without, it seems, the slightest provoca-
tiOn. Mcdonald does not seem to have taken
any part in the quarrel, and evidently used the
knife on account of an old grudge. Berry died
in less than hall an hour after he was cut. Me
Donald was arrested and after an Investigation
of the ease by the coroner, he was locked up to
await the action of the Grand Jury.
Mcdonald is not much over &c years old, and
described as very handsome youth. His father,
the late Vim. Mcdonald Of Baltimore, once the
owner of the celebrated troster. Flora Temple,
being very wealthy man, Young Mcdonald
received a liberal education, having attended
all the best schools of his native city, and also
schools in England and Germany At his
fathers death he inherited $500, 900 worth Of
property, and had every advantage offered hin
10 have made himself useful citizen and d
respectable man but he chose his associate:
from the frequenters Of low drinking saloor.
and cock fights and city roughs. When arrest
cd he assumed the most careless demeanor doubt
less depending upon his money to secure hi:
aequittal. He has thus far received no difereu
treatment from that of the commonest criminal
| and if proven guilty Of the crime of which he i!
charged he will doubtless suffer the punishment
dae.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

CALIFORNIA; BEsEEAcToR.-James Lick, the
California millionaire who recently decided away
S2,0c0,000 Of money to various charities and
monuments in California, all of which amount
is to be paid in gold ceiD, was in early life an
industrious farmer in Pennsylvania. lie subse-
qucntly went to Brazil and Buenos Ayrcs where
he raised cattle and horses on an extensive scale,
supplying the cavalry and army commissairat
of both countries with his stock. He next turned
attention to commercial pursuits in Chill and
Peru, and while there the California gold fever
broke out. He intrusted his business in Valpar-
also to a friend and sailed for San Francisco,
where he invested $50, COO in town lots now
worth several millions, and subsequently, when
the idea of farming in California was looked upon
as ridiculous by many, he established large
Touring MILL costing half a million dollars, and
| planted pear orchard in Santa Clara county
| These operations and numerous others proved
very remunerative. He also erected the fine ho-
tel in San Francisco which bears his name. Mr.
Lick has been for many months in poor health
but has devoted all his attention to the arrange
ment of plans for the disposal of his wealth in 9
manner to secure the greatest amount of good.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27
Items Of General News.

The Democratic Convention of Maine met al
Portland Tuesday 422 delegates being present,
and nominated Hon. Joseph a. Titcomb for
Governor. Resolutions were adopted declaring
the only safe currency to he one based OH specie
redemption; tavoring free trade and nnrestric-
ed commerce condemning the recent attempt OF
the Republican majority of the Senate to estah-
sh censorship Of the press in Washington
and favoring civil service reform.
A singular case is that of Thomas Penrce of
Eola. Ore. Two years ago he ran for justice,
and was tied with his opponent. The law d.
reefs the casting of lots TO decide, and Pearce
won with dice. The contestants gambled for it
according to law, and they are likely TO resort
to The same eXpedicnt again, MS Pearce and an
other opponent are tied again on the vote there
for justice Of the peace.
The Boston Post is authority for the sta temen,
that boy in Atho, Mass, is gradually eating
himself up. He has been at it with such fatal
persistency during the four Years Of his life 10
reduce all the fngeis of both hands to raw aud
bleeding stumps, while of the thumb Of the left
hand nothing whatever remains.
The printing material of the New Orleans
Bulletin was seized on Saturday night by Super
intendent of Police A. S. Badger. The seizure
is said to be the result of the Bulletins ceaseless
and outspoken attacks on the Kellogg Casey
Darrell usurpation.
The available strength of the Spanish republi.
can army is 100 900 infantry and 10, 900 cavalry
besides 43, 600 reserves. There is much sickness
in Concha's army, which numbers 80 600 men
The Carlisis are concentrating near Estella.
The text of the Pope's address to the Cardinal:
on Tuesday is published. The Pope renews hi.
protest against the acts of the Italian Govern
ment and refuses to make peace with +" the enc
mics of the Church. ~
Peaches are for sale in New York at from s.
to Sc per crate.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

The President of the United States is a most
extraordinary man and, in consequence, does
some extraordinary things. Having conceived
some objections to certain portions of bill,
known as the District Bill peadiag before Con-
gress, he sent a message TO that body stating
those objections and recommending certain u
mendments. This extraordinary proceeding of
the Executive In endeavoring 10 instruct the
members Of the Legislative department as to
Their business, Out of the line of his business was
rather distasteful to those [honoraLe) gentle
men, and though they msekly kept their tempers
they, nevertheless, passed the bill as it was and
sent 1t TO the President, for his signature who at
once complied. The reason, or excuse, given by
she Presidents couriiers for his unusual action
Is that he misunderstood the bill and did not
Know what he was talking about" Truly our
Chief Magistrate is u most wonderful man and
profound statesman well worthy to occupy the
seat Of Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Fillmore
and Pierce. He ought to have third term. Per.
hars he might learn in twelve years 10 "know
what he was talking about"
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27
For The n Transcript.
Lady Bug VS.. Peach Lo use.

EDIToR OF MiDDLETowN TRANSCRIPT.
Dear Sir Samuel Townsend has lately af-
frmed, in the columns Of n newspaper. that the
lady bug is the parent of the aphiS or plant louise,
SO hurtfu sometimes to the young shoots of the
peach. As this assertion of his has been ex-
tensivey copied, and is calculated TO strengthen,
or render more general, notion already too
common, and thus promote the destruction of IA
most useful insect or bug, and one especially
useful in peach growing region, II would be
well if TIE correction could be mad: DIS public ms
The error. Plant lice are not lady bugs. The
lady bug does not produce them, but on the
contrary ems them 1t is found with plant lice
for tha, purpose, As nurseryman, have my
self, been repcate tedly witness to thls fact, al
though have been troubled but little by the at
tncts of lice on nursery stock, when in this sec
ton they have in the past been most commonly
seen or, at least the occasion Of he most serou4
damage.
Any entomologst or comprehensive treatise on
entomology will corrohorale what have said
above respecting the lady bug. Indeed, infor-
nation on this point may be obtained from so
common source as Websiers Unabridged.
(Sec I'd definition OF the synonyms lady bird,
lady bug, etc. Therefore, let this little friend Of
the nurseryman, whose acquaintance we all
made in our childhood be carefully preserved,
and with it II long flexible insect ota bluesh
color, marked with light red, as this hst is also
seviceable in destroying the pest, though in the
performance of this good office, not think,
equal to the lady bug, which is so useful in this
respect, that children have been paid, if | have
been correctly informed, by nurserymcn and
others for collecting them.
Aside from these natural destroyers of the
aphides, n strong decocion of tobacco or whale
oil soap suds is The usual remedy but in the
growing of nursery Stock in this section, have
found that the selection of good fertile soil tha
will insure an early, rapid growth and Mour-
oughiy clean culture very effective as preventives
c. b. lERMAS.
| CAMDEN, DEL, JUNE "a, 1874
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

THE New RosInsoN CRvsoE.-W While Jules
Verne's books are being made "a bone of con-
tention" by the publishing houses, the publca-
ton of his serial story, ''The Mysterious Island u
in Scribners Monhiy, is progressing satisfactorily.
The adventures OF four c''staways, in search OF
their lost companion, the engineer, how they
found him, his strange story, aud the incident
Of the extingushment of the fire. are all related
in the authors interesting and vivid style. NJ.
Verne has the science Of the nineteenth century
too nearly at his fingers ends to make the inter-
est of the story rest permanently on fire which
was kindled by any snch artificial means a
ucifer match, No doubt he will find another
method of relighting it, if necessay. Meanwhile
hosts of delighted readers follow the narrative
with all the interest and with even greater in
struction than that which characterized their
reading, in earlier days, of Robinson Crusoe.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

TERRIBLE DISASTER A fearful disaster 0ecurr-
ed at Syracuse, N. Y, last Tuesday eveRing. A
festival was beiag held in the Central Baptist
Church, when Suddenly about > clock, the en-
tire floor of the building un which were gathered
over 300 persons, and beneath which, in the lee
inre room below, were many more, gave way
and fell with u tremendous crash, burying all in
one heap of ruins. The sbrieks of the wounded
and dying the crash of falling timbers, and the
roar of the debris tumbling in upon the great
mass of human beings, is described MS fearful
and heartrendng. The terrible cry was heard
many blocks distant The whole city was thrown
into state Of the widest excitement, and inn
mense crowd quickly collected at the scene OF
the catastrophe. The work Of tearing away the
debris aud freeing the living and searching out
the dead was ut once begun and by midnight
IL dead bodies, together with 100 injured persons
were taken from the ruins.
The following facts as to the cause Of the acci-
dent were ELECTED at the coroner's inquest: The
floor which fell was suspended by irou rods from
a wooden truss under the roof These rods went
through the lower but not through the upper
chord of the Tass. The lower chord had been
spliccd wrong side up, and that point was the FIRST
to give way The floor, having no props beneath
it, sunk in the form Of a letter v. The most Of
the deaths were caused by the falling timbers of
the truss Some, however, were smothcred by
the plasterine. The floors of the church were
supported originally by iron pillars A short
time ago the Church Building Committee, with
the consent, il is reported. of the architect,
moved the iron pillars The result was the Ca
amty of Tuesday night. The truss was very
mperiectly constructed.
The ARCHITECT, of the building was II N. White,
who is now in Europe.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

Cool, ASynow.-The Smyrna Times says but
little interest was manifested in the Democratic
Nomination election last Saturday, 'as il is gen
orally conceded that the candidates stand no
chance for an election" Well, that is cool. We
would like to know by whom it is conceded
Not by the Democrats, for they generally expect
to give the Yankee party just such shrashing
as we gave them in 1870, and as the I" other fell
lows" have been concediag" Democratic de-
feats in this State for the last Ia years their con-
cessons don't amount to much.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27
New Chicago.

The corner stone of the new Governmen
building in Chicago was laid, with Masonic cere
mony, on Wednesday, in presence Of an immcns
assemblage of people from all parts of Illinois,
Business was generally suspended and the pub
lie offices were closed. The following dedicate
ry ode, written for the occasion by Dr. Rober
Morris, LII. D., was sung by the choir =
When the avenging wra,h
Of offended Heaven
Laid in smouldering smoke and flame,
The wealth thai he had given,
Though that day in black dimay,
Saw our city melt away,
Yet we hoped twas not in vain,
God would smile on us again.
Cho.-Then deeply lay the stone,
Plant il firm and true,
So may distant ages own
The work this day We do.
In its deep recess
Laid with mystic care,
Hark our faithful witnesses
The Level Plumb and Square.
Nations sink beneath the curse
As they deviate from us l.
In unerring truth may yours
Last while circling time endures."
Cho.-Then firmly lay the stone, etc.
Hear our prayer, oh God,
Thou, the peoples trust
And may these walls majestic rise
When We are in the dust
Humbly, we are but one,
Hopeful, are we not thine ownf
Midst this mighty gathering
Now we rise and gladly sing.
Cho.-And grandy lay the stone, etc.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27
The Gem Microscope

Is the most wonderful scientific production Of
the nineteenth century. 1t furnishes the power.
of hgh-priced instrument fof mere trite, and
exceeds in usefulness any microscope ever in.
veuted. II reveals the hidden wonders Of God s
minute creation-as Eels in Vinegar, Animals
in Water, Butterflies Feathers, the Golden Mar
row ofa Hair ETC. II also slows TRICHfN.A
SPLRALIS, or Pork Worm, wherever it exists
in pork. It is just the thing for children and
young folks, too. Price, 81 90. Sent by mail
postpaid, on receipt Of price. Great Chance
for Agents. Agents wanted everywhere. Men
and women, boys and girls whole or spare
time, daytime or evening. Complete outfit
mailed, postpaid, on receipt of price. Address,
THE REvERLY COMPANY, aSi Wabash Ave-,
Chicago. Jne43o-u
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

The PRESIDENT AND SHEPHERD. ithstand-
ing the gross maladmn istraton of the govern
ment of the District of Columbia by "Govcrnor"
Shepherd and the serious charges against kim
Pres. Grant coolly recommended him to the Sen
ate for one of the Commissioners to manage the
affairs OF the District after the abolition Of the
=" Territorial" Government but to the lasting
credit of the Senate it promptly and very justly
rejected his name. Truly the Presidents no.
tions of Civil Service Reform are very singular.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

OREGoN's New CoSGREssNAN-Oregon has ap-
parently elected remarkable man to Congress
The name of the patriot is George A. La Dow,
and he receives the following honorable mention
in the columns of the Salem Statesmdn:
''The election of La Dow will be surprise to
that gentleman, and may throw him into anoth-
er At of wretched illness. II is stated as fact
that be failed to canvass for the double reason
that he was afraid of the ordeal of the stump, and
that he couldn't see how he was to stand the ex.
pense. Why, said he to friend, Il went to
Pcndleton and made speech thar, and 1t cos
$40! Rf 1 shud go down thar 10 Willamette and
60 to speechifyin' it nd probably cost me Si50l
La Dow will never see how he is to pay the ex
penses of going to Washington, and doubtless
wishes the Democracy hadn't went and gon,
and done it,"
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

= THs SxcRo EeuALlry BLL.--Another motion
vas n'Hde in the House of Representatives, at
Washington, to take up the Civil Rights Bill on
Saturday lasi As on previous occasions, the
soiion failed for want Of the necessary two-thrds
Fpssln 70 hsvor Among the Republicans who
so'ed iu the negative We do not find the name
y 'smss .. Lefland. This Is certainly singular
ePnaaei on th~ Iarf Of man who Is 20 much
eii.1ed y shas mtasure as Mr.. Lofand's adher-
entt Noeid have u believe be is
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

''EDEOGRAPHY.n A new book on the art of
Writing by Sound; a complete system of Pho
netic Shorthand, the Shortest most simple easy
and comprehensive enabling anyone in short
time time to report trials, speeches, sermons, &c
The Lords Prayer is written with 40 strokes of
the pen, and l4O words per minute. The nnem-
ployed should learn this art. Price by mail, so
cents. Agents wanted. Address 7. W. EVANS
CO., l39 s. 7th St., Philadelphia Pa. m30-4t
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27
200 PIANOS AND ORGANS

New and Secondhand of frst-class makers.
will be sold at Lower Prices for cash. or on In
stallments, or for rent, in city or country, dur
ing this month, by HORACE WATERS h SON,
No. 4sl Broadway, than ever before offered in
New York. SPECIALITY: Pianos and Organs TO
let until the rent money pays the price of the in
strument. Illustrated catalogues mailed. A
Lodges, etc. Jne l3-4t
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

OBITUARy.-The venerable William NJ Hard
castle, Esq., father OF DR.. Alex. Hardcaste, died
at his residence, Castle Hall, in Caroliue county,
on Sunday, 2lst inst, in the 9th year Of his age
Until within the last year Mr.. Hardcastle, not
withstandng his great age, continued in the use
of all his faculties and was as hearty and active
as many much younger men.
Mr. llardcastle was taken TO Castle Hall nearly
95 years ago,and unlike the generality of Amer.
cans he never changed his residence
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

They don't do things by halves among the la
boring classes in England They undertook to
get up a demonstration Of sympathy for tie
''locked OUT agricultural laborers at Manches-
ter last Saturday. Only $4,000 members OF
trades unions, with so bands of music, partici-
pated in the procession Att mass meeting held
afterwards it is estimated that there were so, 600
people present.
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27
LIVINGSTONE Is DEAD.

For 80 years millions have intently watched
his perllous yet heroic struggles, and grand a.
chievements, and now eagerly desire the Com
plete fe-Hrstory of this world-renowned hero
and beuefactor, which unfolds also the curiosities
and wealth of wild and wonderful country. 1t
is just ready. 1000 agents wanted quickly. One
agent sold 1884, another 1876 one week. For par.
ticulars, address HUBBARD BROS, either Phla.,
Boston, or Cincinnati, q. may 3O-8t
Middletown transcript., 1874-06-27

The WHEAT CRor.-Bad reports have come TO
us this week from the wheat crop. Instead of
the large yield that was expected we are inform
ed that in many places the wheat has been SO
badly injured by the scab and rust that the crop
will be rather short one.