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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15

MUTTON SHEFP.-lhe taste fol mutton IS
grow Ing among American con,urnrrs Of meat
Farmers, too, are learning that fat sheep is a
very convenient source Of meat during the sum
mer season Instead OF tue hitherto inevitable
salt pork or bacon. Besides, spring lamb with
the early green peas and asparagus makes q
dish for the farmers table equal in delicacy to
the roast pig of Charles Lambs Chinaman-
But yet with all this, our fat sheep and spring
lambs are not successes. Occasionally we raise
few that are passible but the market reports
show that the Canadians beat lis In the quality
OF the sheep they send 10 market, The best
mutton and The heaviest lambs come TO us
thence, Why this Is thus, is worth investga-
ton by those who make business of keeping
focks. On the lace of il there are two good
reasons for this stale Of things First, the Cana.
dams raise wholly mutton sheep, grade Lin.
coins, Lecesters and Cotswolds. These are
there speciality. Second, they raise root. This
Is the key to their position. " ibout roots they
could not raise that class Of sheep, Every Can
adam farm has its held oil roots as We have ours
Of corn. We keep class Of sheep, productive
wholly OF wool. Wholly is used adv isedly, be
cause the flesh OF the meIino aud grade merIlo
is not worth calling mutton. From them we
raise small but very fat lambs which are mar.
ketable early, but their earliness aud fstuess
are their only conspicuous points, We feed
these sheep OH hay and corn a sort OF food
which faitens them, but causes disoriered
condition of body which shows itself very often
by outaneous affections and premature shed
ding of the wool. $50 bad begins, but worse
| smains behind fni the proverbial careless
ness and poor business tact of farmers leads
them to permit their ewes intended for markell
10 nun with the rest OF the dock and becorne
| with lamb. This is an objectionable error
| and tends To disgust mutton eater with the
| name Of "naliye sheep" II our farmers would
| raise mutton that deserves the name all thi,
should be changed. They Iniist raise roots a.
well as corn. The corn stnbhe should be pf-
passed ior a root crop iy 4 tall blowing, ~ a,
| least u double blowing early in spring. au sbilu
| dan, manurlng, AMI then The crop when sown
must be We'll cultivated, Directly and indi
rectly il leads 10 profit aud with roots to feeJ
| with, and the blood OF the heavier sheep min
gled with or native 1ocks, ia short time we
eouli produce eqdally good mutton with oul
| nelghbors ACROSS the lakes. hon the sheer
intended for market should he KEPT in noci
| by themselves and not bepermiited access tc
he rauls.-Ne,r York Tribune.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15
AFTER THE CHINESE

Although EN- slave,
Although am alone,
Although connot find the graxy-
OF those who were my own ,r
1scafe not 10 he dead,
e..AA tnd,my life Is sweet,
W lille the moon Is overhead
s'.ts And the flowers about my feet.
fhe heavy scented air
. Is laden with balm,
y To ease loves hRrt Of aching care
And turn desire to calm:
The pleasant things Love said
srhe silence shall repeat,
While the moon Is overhead
, and The flowers about my feet
s luis but for night:
Love was but for day;
We know not when he takes his night,
Ye know he will not stay:
The night will soon be sped,
know the hours are feet,
Though the moon Is owe rhead
Aud the flowers about my feet,
The flowers ara closing fast,
The moon is sinking low;
sleep falls upon my eyes at last,
will arise aud go;
But still upon my bed
My thr0Dolng heart shau beat
AS the moon were overhead
Aud the flowers about my feet.
shall awake to thrall,
But strong to struggle on
The day is much the same for all
When night and Love are gone,
We live on bitter bread
In the burden and the heat,
Fill the moon is overhead
And the flowers about our feet.
The patient moon will shine
On other slaves like me,
When other flowers as fairw i'll pine
Or bloom, when am free,
A. home a mong tho dead,
Who find their life most sweet,
Though no moon Is overhead
No towers about their feet.
&c. Il. .Simcos
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15

W. III. Chadwick's
CATTLE AND POULTRY CON
DITION POWDERS.


NE grea. AteTatlve. Tonic, and Bloc d Furlss,
do heI work quickly and efectually, and srs now be
coming standard and universal remedy, aftsr bsins
tested over twenty years. and where an lIn
could be made 1t has been done. Owners OF ~
Horses, DaiIymen, Raisers OF Cattle, Sheep, fIf7J
Swine and Poultry, pronounce these Cop- An
dtion Powders superior to any yet offered I'd pab
C7@.gselc They have been tested In Thousands Of
asa ' D.t S Hide hound, sSy s"sfss
BROKEN wind, g hssyss. Colds, Coughs xssu1N
Legs %gs al diseases q lie Urinary Organs,
Diseases of the Liysr, Fever, Fever Sores, Loss Of
% ca ssr Plague, Fnsanona snss R sOi
M in Sheep, and all contagious diseases In
required. B., the of the Powders 0rsases
Scratches, arcy, Poll Evil Fstulss, Distsulpers and
Skin Diseases, from any cause are cured in half the
They remove the distractions of the stora4sh,
eF and iniestlues, and prevent Indigestion ceivs-
ness Coiic, and all diseases Of the bowels If these
sIs and ali contagious and dsbnitating diseases, 70
which Horses, CAtto aud other STOCK are SO liable.
As Spring and Fail Puriner, these powders are
the best known giving tone and strength to tp the d.
ss and ~
Will increase the quantity Of milk In cows and enrich
the quality They will greatly assist the fattAnng of
Stock VI any kind. trial is all that u asked, as the
of single box will convince any they are
superior to any other medicine before the public
References can be given from all quarters.
FOR POULTRY.
Ihefe 20 Hders nave been found successful In pre-
venting AID curing thousands Of poultry Vt those
dangerous aud fatal diseases to which they ars 80 La
bio Of late when all other remedies known have fall
ed Fun directions accompany each box OF powders.
i be undersigned begs leave to inform his friends
and the public generally that he has been successful
Tor over twenty years In preparing medicines and
giving Information for OF horses, catt sheep
ana poultry ana is constantly receiving and ha, for
SAFE all the new and most popular medicines of the
iayi ana all the publications. or the different diseases
Of Horses, Cattle, &C. Ths Great Horse, Cattle aud
Poultry Condition Powders are prepared solply and
tor sale wholesale and retail by W. Ii. Chadwick al
bis medical aud VARIETY store, adjoining his MUSEUM
where can pc seen over " thousand curiositss from
all part oil the known world IL IL the only place OF
amusement IN the city where persons can visit any
nodt " tne DAY OF evening Ills feuntAin lea Cream
Gsleau 10 open ~ season.
". H. CHADWICK,
Nos 20, and 209 West Fourth atrsat
Wllmingu DeI
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15

The murderer Mechella was hanged ON Fri
day Al Jersey City. When liz had been mn
minutes suspended, the rope broke and he fe ii
heavily 10 the ground, He was again suspend-
ca AMI died IN lew minutes Mechella ar
hlbited neither fear nor Temorse until The
oherih was about 10 pull the black can over
his head, wbsa lie Uttered an exc lamstiop.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15

The town ofHelens, Montana, Is Reported
to have been nearly destroyed BY fire on Fri,
day The telegraph office was among the
buildings consumed, and teiegaphe com.
municato1 with Salt Lake CITY va. sus-
pended.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15

- ''ieidry BeiKnap and AlIatant G.ueral
Sherman'S statements to the Nj ilitary Commit
Tee IN opposition to the reduction of the army.
The Secretary states that the average annual re-
ductlon OF the army By deaths Jeseit.ons, and
expiration "t service, as shown by the exper-
encc oItLC last three years, IS over lbOO0 and
VI tins number over I0yU zones dnder the lead
oi de1"flnns The Secretary DOES not entirely
Agirr "uh General sherman, however, as the
1'rIr'7''r's NJ our Qualifications general,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15


WATER FOR uoRsEs.--A writer in The dgfi-
cuh,Tia says: This sumner my horses got
badly run down. We fed them liberally. hut
they did not eat well. They had no appetite,
no digestion, no strength and spirit. They
came home at noon and night tagged out, and
their nights rest did not refresh them. | saw
ed a barrel into and placed lem IN the plat
form Of the pump. These are for watering the
horses. Into one of them We poured pailful
OF corn-meal and mixed ii with water. The
horses al first did not like il, and would DULY
drink little when very thirsty. After they
had drank what they would, they we've allowed
pure water. In avery few days, however. they
drank this corn meal soup with relish, and
in less than week there was decided change
tor the better In the appearance oi all The hor-
SEES. We do not lei them cal the uea!, but
merely let them drink ihr milky waller. | have
10 doubt it, is as good fur them as aptsie OF
good soup is 10 tired and hungry man before
dinner. II seems 10 stimulate the appetite and
digestion.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15
6Iooms! BroOms! Brooms

Cash paid Tor broom corn. Broom material for
sale, AID broons sold ty the dozen, al the lowest
market prices, Brooms will also be made up for
parties VITO furnish the broom corn at ~ cents each
work done slATes, at The
sol EAST CORNER OF FRONT AND
ShlpLEl STREETS.
GEORGE tINCK
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15

Nothing is lost by little srli-d-nial IN siart
with. The extra pound OF two Of poultry hesh
that you leave on his legs, instead Of sending
1t to the market, is as good seed, il will bring
forth teufold aud tweniy-iold IN yonr hest
stock Tor breeding The Poultry World.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15
PHOSPHdTEh, FERTILIZERS, dc.
TO FAR ERS,

The subscriber infor his friends aud faini- -
ers Of Christiana Hundred generally that The
ADAMS Grs-t Rud Aes chant Mil
ha- been thoroughly repaired ani he l. n.W ready Il
grind wheat. Rye, Buckwhunt, oats. Corn. ciihe
shelltd on the ear, Al The shortest notice aud In th
most satisfactory manner. call Is respectfully -
hciied lieco.i-Iml ABISlIA CLARK
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15
For Sale.
A 30 ACRE FARM

IN CHRISTI ANA hrN Ed,
ONE and a half miles West Ot C.ntreyiile
vGAv and one mile rom Ashland station ths
ke. W. & W. X. Il. The land and buildings are
good, with fruit and shaus trees. This IS comfort
able, convenient access 10 good markets, without III
tsrmedists agency This Hundred has three turn
pike roads aud Two railroads within It's bounds max
lug II more desirable ocatlon VIII DO sold easy
Terms JAMES DkLAPLAIN, Centreville,
dec4 or, d. SNODGRASS, on the premises.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-01-15
AarifultMral.

SAVE THE BEST Fowls ron BEEEpiNa.-
1t is the worst possible p.,licy To hill all tiu
best and handsoinest fowls, and save omiy Il,
mean and scraggy ONES 10 breed irciu. This i
precisely the way to run ont your stock iol
like tends to breed like, and the result is, that
by continually taking away The Lest birds and
using the eggs OF the poorest, your flock will
grow poorer aud poorer every succeeding year.
II wonld seem as though this was too plain
to be insisted upon, but, in facr, slime upon line
is needed 1t Is the crying want of the poultry
upon the farms the country through this care
and intelligent selection Of the best for breed
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

Look UP.-It is what we rejoice to see
men, women and children--the rich,
the poor, the old and the young, always
looking up. It shows the purity of
your intentions, and the determina-
tion of your own hearts. We see in
him the elements of a true man. No
matter If the seas have swallowed your
property, or the fires have consumed
your dwelling, look up-take fresh cour-
age Is your name a by-word, OF re-
proach ? Look up to the purity of the
skies and letits image be reflected in your
heart. Detraction then will rebound
from your bosom. Are you trod upon
by the strong? Look up-push up-and
you will stand as strong as he. Are you
crowded out Of the society of the
rich? Look up, and soon your company
will be coveted. Whateverm be your
circumstances or condition in life,
always make it point to look up-to
rise higher and higher-and you will at
tain your fondest expectations. Success
may be slow, but sure it will
come. Heaven is on the side of those
who look up.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

SALT BRINE FOR LICE.-In answer to
many inquiries for a aremedy for lice, the
Rural World states that an application
Of brine, as strong as can be made, is q
certain remedy. 1t will kill the lice out
right, but not always the nits; hence a
second or third application is required
to be effectual. Hogs are greatly pes
tered with lice, and they should be des-
troyed: Watch the colts and calves
carefully y, and it you see any failing,
reveal hundreds of them feeding upon
the poor animal. An application, on a
warm day, of brine will bring great re-
lief. A decoction of tobacco applied
will also rid the animal of these pests.
A thorough greasing is also a remedy.
Don't let the poor animal suffer. These
applications are as good for human be-
ings as for brutes.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

THE CARS ExCLUsIvENEss.-T
Gar is a parsonage about as easy of
approach as Mikado of Japan. It is
related by one correspondent, with bated
breath, that Count SchouvalOff, Chief of
the Gendarmerie, "speaks with the
Emperor every day, as few or none may
do" A remark is imputed to the Ouch
ess of Edinburgh which throws some
light on the dread mysteries of royal
life in Russia. She could not understand,
she said, after few weeks of English
experience, how the royal family here
could admit the nobility to such familiar
intercourse with them. Had she heard
what cronies the Prince of Wales and
the Duke of Sutherland are, and that
the latter has key to the private door
to the grounds of Marlborough House,
hard by his own more magnificent STAT
ford House? In Russia, said the positive
minded young Duchess, we do not look
upon our nobility as belonging to the
same caste as ourselves, nor ever admit
them to social equality. We do not visit
them. Sometimes, when the Emperor is
travelling, he occupies a nobleman's
house, because it is better than o hotel,
but in that case he takes possession Of
it as his own,and uses it as such so long
as he likes; then he goes away, and the
noble thinks himself honored by his
imperial masters condescension.-[Lo Lon
don Letter to n. Y. Tribune
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

AN APT SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLAR
The following story, though not new.
has sufficient points and humOr to merit
it's publication at least once year.
Some roguish boys in town near the
capital of New Hampshire, persuaded
Jos. Jasper, or as he was generally called
Joe, to attend Sabbath school.
Joe was an overgrOWn, half-Witted.
profane lad, and the boys anticipated
fun; but the various questions pro
pounded to him were SO readily and
correctly answered that no one could
tor moment suppose that he was not
versed in theological lore.
Joe was duly ushered in and placed
upon a settee in front of one on which
his friends were seated, and the exam
inatiOn commenced.
The teachers first questioned the class
on their regular lessons and then turned
toward Joe.
inhabit?n
just as he was probably about to an
swer the question, one of the bows seat
ed behind him inserted a pin into his
(Joe's) pants, about nine inches below
the ornamental buttons Oh his coat.
God Almighty! answered Joe at the
same time rising to his feet.
lnaU Is correct answered the teach
er, but it is not necessary that vor
should rise in answering; sitting Dos-
trre will do just as well.n
Joe was seated, and the catechism
proceed.
Who died to save the world?'
The pin was again inserted,
Jesus Christi IN louder tone than
before, again rising to his feet
THAT is correct, but do not manifest
so much feeling; do be little more re-
served in your manners said the teach
er, in an expostulating tone of voice.
After Joe had calmed down, exam
inatiOn went on.
What will be the final doom of an
wicked men?' was the subject now Nd
for consideration, and as the Din was
again stuck in, Joe thundered out with
still higher elevation of body:
He'll and damnation
My friend, you give the answers to
all the questions correctly, but while
you are here we wish you to be a little
more mild in your words. Do, if yo1t
can, restrain your enthusiasm, and give
a less extended scope to your feelingss'
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

A Sunday school teacher desirous OF
waking the dormant powers ofa scholar
asked the question "What are we
taught by the historic incident of Jacot
wrestling with the angels 2" The eau.
tious reply came: Dunno zactly, but
'spose it was to tell us that we musn't
rastle,n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

A NEGRO WEDDING.-The following
from the Savannah, Ga, correspondence
OF the Rochester Express is a verbatim
report of the Minister'S address to the
bridal pair at q recent highly colOred
wedding.
"Bruderin and frens: When two
young people say to deyselves dat dey
have rived at dat disposition whar dey
can bar wild one anuder's failins an ine-
quities dey mos always take notion
for ter marry. An, when man muster
up spunk enough f0r ter go an buy de
license, an de 'Oman hang her head an
say she willin' to STAN up an let de man
claim her in de eyes of Hehben an de
general public, den de marriage hap
pen.7
Here an old brother remarked, "Dat's
sO!" and the remark seemed to enCour-
age the speaker.
" Why does de man lub de 'oman
Gaze she pooty. Why does de oman
lub de man? Gaze he strong. Whv
does de man and de oman bote lub one
annuder? Gaze de Scripters has pro-
phesled it from de foundation. Butd
don't always marry right along like you
tlnk dey orter. De gals is mighty sly.
Dey am like de terrapin. De nigger go
along tr0o de swamp an he say to his
self dat he feel mighty hungry. Bimeby
he see terrapin on de log in de sun wild
de eyes shut. Den de niger mouth be-
gin fer to water, an he banker arter dat
terrapin.
"Cooter," he say, II lub you"
Terrapin no say nuttin.
Niger say, "Cooter, you look mighty
fat" ,... ~ -
Tarrapin open he eye.
Niger slide up little closer an say,
Cooter, you make good soup,n an den
he reach out de ham fer ter fotch him
in. But de terrapin he slide inter de
water an de nigger he stay hungry.
"De .coOter't like de gals; dey let de
boys git mighty close, an den dey git
away. But here, my frens, is a man an
a 'oman what say dey am tired OBJ foolin7
roun', an dey has come UP here dis eve
MIN fer ter be united in lie holy banns
oh wedlock. Dey hab dat true hub dat
casts out fear; dey am not ashamed OBJ
deyselyes. De couple will please step
forward an join dar right hans"
Then he again paused, smote his brow
with his red pocket handkerchief and
proceeded: ,
Ef dar is any pussOn widin SCUM oh
my vice dat knows, or thinks he knows,
or hab reason to bleebe dat dar is any
objection why desc man an 'oman should
not be jined togedder at dis time an
place, let him rise up an make it known,
or fever arter hold his peace, so help
him God"
There was no objection and the cere-
mony was performed in the regular or
thOdOX style.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

Hamilton Fish, of New York, Secretary OF
State.
William ". Bclknap, Secretary of War.
Geo. NJ. RObes0n, of New Jersey, Secretary OF
Navy.
Geo. s. Boutwell,, of Massachusetts, Secretary
of Treasury
J. W. Douglass, acting Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue.
Geo. H. Williams, Of Oregon, Attorney General.
J. a. J. CreSSwcll, of Maryland, Postmaster
General.
G. DeIano, Secretary Of interior.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

The following concise and comprehen-
sive note was sent to an Illinois merchant
by a neighboring farmer the other day:
"Send me trace chain and two hinges
Jane had baby last night-also two
padl0cks.n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, I
Washington, D. c., December co. 1873
Department No. 6-secretary's Office.
The following list Of standard values of foreign
cuiTencies 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
uary, 1874, and until otherwise provided by law
and regulations, viz:
FOREIGN MONEYS OF ACCOUNT AND THEIR VAL
UEs IN UNITED STATES MONEY OF ACCOUNT.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07
THE NEW IMPROVED
REMINGTON SE WING MACHINE.
..- AWARDED
THE "MEDAL PROGRESS"
At Vienna 1879.

THE "MEDAL PROGRESS"
At Vienna, 1873.
THE HIGHEST ORDER OF "MEDAL' AWARDED AT
... THE EXPOSITION.
No Sewing Machine Received Higher Prize.
"A Few Good Reasons:
IA new Invention thoroughly tested and
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2.-Makes perfect Lock Stitch, alike on both
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3.-Runs Light, Smooth, Noiseless and Rapid,
best combination of qualities.
-Durable-Runs for years without repairs.
5.-Will do all varieties of Work and Fancy
Stitching in superior manner.
els most easily managed by the operator
Length of stitch may be altered while running,
and machine can be threaded without passing
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7--Design Simple, Ingenious, Elegant, form
ing the stitch without the use of Cog Wheel
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Automatic Drop Feed, which nstIfes uniform
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of needle-bar and prevents injury to thread.
Reconstruction most careful and finished. 1t
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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-08-07

A diIapidated, looking being, with a.
handerchlet tied over his eye, a straw
hat Dangling in shreds about his ears,
the back OF his vest split from buckle to
neck, his lacerated knees peering
through his disjointed pantaloons, one
arm IN a sling, and heavy stick sup
porting his trembling limbs, appeared
on Market Square yesterday. Every
body rushed up to hear about the ex
plOsiOn, but this wreck of humanity.
turning his gashed and bleeding face
upon the crowd, said in tremulous but
hopeful tones: "Gentlemen, YOU don't
none OF you want to buy number one
team OF green mules, runnin,' d0yOu?"
They didn't.-[ Burlington Hawkeye.
TRIFLING WITHA SOLEMN OFFICIAL
few afternoons ago an excited indi-
vldual, with his hat standing on two
hairs, and his eyes projecting from his
head ike the horns of a snail, rushed
into the office of Coroner Holmes in
Virginia City, Nevada. The coroner is
by profession u dentist, and his first
thought, as he glanced at the man, was
that he had the toothache. He was
soon undeceived, however, as the fren-
zled individual cried out as soon as ho
could cate his breath after running up
Clle SUITS Been man murdered "
"a man murdered?" cried the cor
Oner; chow ?-where 2"
." In garding, believe; with a club
or rock"
" How long ago ?n cried the coroner,
selzlng his hat and cane.
Been done good while, and no no-
lice nor cOnstables hasn't never done
nothin about it. Never been no coroner
set on The body, nor nothin' of the kind;
"What's the dead mans name7 Who
was heP" cried the coroner.
His name was Abel.n
Abel Abel whO?"
"Don5t know. Never heard nothin'
but his first name.n
"Well, what is the name of the man
who killed him? Do they know? Any
"Well, I've heard that fellow named
Cain put out his light. Cain was the
brother of Abel, and
Coroner smells rodent and flourish
ing. his cane cries, "YOu git down them
stairs, my fine fellow. Git, and don't
you show yourself here again!" With
a loud gutfaw the fellow went down the
stairs three steps at a time, the doctor
calling out after him, "How dare you
trifle with an officer in this way, sir 90
IN. Y. News,