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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12


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IT. Timothy Marshall tumoled INTO the
'om. 80 20" was 'he mater WIN Tue
Oek, oh
" I es' sir, Sa'd Inn, comPosco'y'
e maven seriously in'er'ereu WIZ" '"e
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do 2 deacon, waxing inoisnan'' nav
like lean, SUI " n'u'"s :" my H0u's
aIna
BURSTING i"useu 'asH
He didn2 'ears' was" "'' 'I'
there" NJ 70 nue. Out Pu' "'
"You did
for ~ anu may A'N """'
aFather" n
antly. al love ~ LAY ~ ~
ais that apy r wa ~,
in the clock ease. o wy
aNo--but-fatb
Mr. Stanley He is
Marys tears finish ~"
her The deacon LOOK
kipdlyl ON her bowed he O"' w.
arm that supported IT, as,
course of true love rouobt '',
was overwhelming all his owl ~ 49,
arrangements in It's tide.
nAnd so Won two younp 4 n
think Won love each other ?"' :,
deacon mcd;,otivelv
al love her with NIL nv heortan i,
sir" said Tim Marshall. earnestly :"
not rich I know lint I can work for h.,
"And lem work for myself too. fatha
ip,erposed Mary with ewes that shopel
softened stars.
And YOU said yourself sir went
Tim .tbat the stonpinp of the clock me
either death or a marriage. OF cou
we don't want any deaths so don't '
think the most sensible thing we can d,
TO helm ON A marriage as soon as possible
The deacon laughed in spite of hims
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12
The Sack Tree.

!
A notable tree is the sack tree. of Wes-
tern India, the inner bark Of which forms
very good material for sacking, and also
for cordage. 1t often attains height of
100 feet, with diameter Of six. The
native method Of making sacks Of this
material is very simple. Usually about
one foot in diameter is chosen, and from
this section Of the length desired for the
sack is cut This log is stepped for some
time in water, in order to soften the bark,
and is then beaten with clubs. In this
way the outer bark is removed, and the
inner detached and rendered soft and
pliable. Next, It is folded over on itself
at end, like skinniug squirrel, and turned
inside out. All that is required to com
plete the sack is, that ono Of the ends be
sewed up, which is readily done. But .
sack may be made without stitch or seam
This is done by arresting the process o.
skinning some two or three inches above
the further end Of the log, and then saw
ing of the latter at that point The sacl
has then solid wooden bottom. These
sacks are extensively used in Western
India, ceylou, and serve their purpos'
well. The same material is sometime
employed in the manufacture of clothing
and for paper-making. To prepare it fo
the former purpose, the bark is strippes
off in pieces, which are then thorough,
soaked and beaten out till the textur'
becomes white and rough Ike fur. II j
then cut according to the required shapes
and stitched together.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12
0ait aud 9umoI


Cnnada's bright and sensible Governor
General, Lord Duaerin, has given the
Dominion people a new by-word, which
has spread with electric rapidity from one
end Of Canada to the other. On bis yoy-
age out, being called upon BY the emigrants
to address them, he alluded to this phrase,
which had grated harshly on his ears -
He had the misfortune to have too many
children" Lord d. said :--sI remarked
that perhaps no better idea could be given
Of the differences between the old country
and their new home than BY the fact that
whereas in England struggling man
might be overweighted in the battle Of
life by q numerous family, IN the land 70
which they were going man could
scarcely have too many children. Here I
was applauded Justify, with cheerful
accompaniment Of laughter also, when !
was further greeted with an approving
thump on the back BY stalwart young
emigrant, who cried out, Fright you are,
Sir; that's what I've been telling Emily
The Canadians have got up the slang
phrase, That's ,ohas Tue been telling
Emily" having had the anecdotc made
familiar by going the round Of the papers,
and one hears every where, @TDIat's sohat
Ire been telling Emily. '--Hapers Nag
aziac.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12


Parson Brownlow tells a good story Of
an old Presbyterian bachelor preacher,
known almost as woman-hater until he
was nearly fifty years old, when he married
and settled somewhere among the noun
tains of North Carolina. The parson
says Our bachelor friend was preaching
on the sinners excuses. II have bought
piece Of ground, and wish to go and see
it, said one. Here is want Of inclination
to attend 70 divine things, said the
preacher. Another said, II have bought
Eve yoke Of oxen, and must needs go and
prove them This seems case Of neces-
sity. A third said, Il have married a
wife, and therefore | cannot come Here
is case of aat.roi imPcssibiiity, from
which we may infer, continued our bach.
elor preacher, shat one sooman soH pul
d man further from he Lord than lea
steers Harper's Magaziae.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12
SONNET.

Good night; have to say good night
To such host ofpecrless things;
Good night unto that fragile hand,
All queeuly with Ia weight Of rings
Good night 10 fond uplilted eyes,
Good night 20 chestnut braids Of hair,
Good night unto the perfect mouth,
Andall the sweetness nestled there.
The snowy hand detains me, then
I'll have to say good night again
But there will come time. my love
When, II | read our stars Alright
l shall not finger by this porch
With my adieus. Till then good night
You wish the time were now And |.
You do not blush 10 wish 1t sol
You would have blushed yourself 10 death
To own so much year ago.
what-both these snowy hands an then
IN have 10 say good night sgainl
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

KRUPP's STEEL WoRKs-Thc steel
works Of Alfred Krupp, Of Germany, are
probably the largest industrial works in
the world. The shops cover 900 aces Of
ground and contain $50 steam engines
and 20 steam hammers. The number Of
workmen employed in 1872 was 1900,
having doubled in ten years. In that year
there were in use in the shops $50 melting
and cement ovens, 100000 crucibles and
900 tool machines. The growth of this
vast industry owes itself mainly to the in
ventions aud discoveries Of its owner, who
has been enabled thereby to obtain par
tial monopoly Of business, the retention Of
which is insured by his immense facilities
for undertaking largo contracts.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12
Select poetrp.
From ths Home Journal.
THE STARS AND THE MOON.

The night was clear: with wondering awe gazed
on the immense cerulean hall, thieksprcad
with glittering myriAds Of great stars that shed
A far OF glory on the earth: each blazed
The centre of system and praised
Their sparkling fires OF purple, and green, and red
Rich robes. through mons unextlngulshed.
ofmonarchs none may muse ON unamaEed.
But while my spirit enjoyed the marvellous sight,
over eartb's shoulder peeped the prying moon.
Her tickle. suniit, barren satellite.
Then rose unchecked, and the vast orhs grew pale:
Thus on the little obscures the great but soon
The little wancs. true greatness ne'er shall fail,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12
Aoetrp.
OUR CHILDREN.

As the fragrance of the roses,
Az 1t foatsupon the breeze;
As the voice Of feathered songster,
Asit MARBLES from the trees;
As the singing Of the brooklet,
AS il murmurs through the vale
As the song Of birds at even,
With their soft and pensive vail
As the glory Of the morning,
When the sun dispsls the gloom;
As the beauty of the landscape,
When it's clad in early bloom;
AS the beauty Of the diamond,
When it sparkles in the light
Are the voices Of our children
As they sweetly say Goodnight ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

THE LANGUAGE or RINGs.--Whilst
the coquettish girls of Spain, in times
gone by, carried on inuumerable correspon-
dences and love affairs by the aid Of their
fans, without uttering q single word, their
French sisters used rings as signs and
symbols Of a similar character A pearl
and garnet ring signifies It's owner was
unhappy thin circlct Of fine turquoises
intimated the fair ones inability TO return
her lovers sentiments, while thick, plain
gold ring, in the shape of a knot, express
scd her willingness to share bis fortunes.
One in the shape Of a gold serpent, with
brilliant in his head, Indicated the lady's
doubts Of her gallant's sincerity while
her faith and her wish to con6de in him
always were shown by ring formed by
two clatped hands.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

A Lancaster county (Penn.) farmer
writes TO his local paper that q he was
going past his corn-crib thsother morning,
he observed rat carrying large-sisod
ear Of corn in his mouth aud dragging
another behind him, around which his
tail was wrapped. And it wasn't good
day for hauling corn, either.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

LENGTH OF DAYS IN DIFFERENT Lo.
oALIrIEs.-At Hamburg the longest day
has seventeen hours and the shortest seven
At Stockholm the longest day has eighteen
and half hours and the shortest Eve and
half. At St. Petersburg the longest day
has nineteen and the shortest Eve hours
At Finland the longest day has twenty-ons
and a half hours. At Wandorbus. In
Norway, the day lasts from the twenty
second Of May 70 the first of July, the sun
not getting below the horizon for the
whole time, but skimming along very close
to it in the North. At spitzenbergcn The
longest day lasts three months and half
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

A man whose morning dram had been
too much for him, in saddling his horse,
got the saddle wrong end foremost. Just
as he was about 70 mount, neighbor
came up and called his attention to his
mistake. The horseman gazcd for mo
ment at the intruder, as If in deep thought,
aud then said :--s'You let that saddle
alone. How do you know which way ]
am going n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

A sharp student was called up BY .
worthy professor Of a celebrated college
aud asked the question iaCan a man
see without eyesr aYes sir" was the
prompt answer. Show sir" cried the
amazed professor, ''can man see without
eyes ?" aHe can see with one eye, sir
replied the ready -witted youth, and the
whole class shouted with delight at the
triumph over the professor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

At one Of the ritualistic churches il the
suburbs Of London, certain Of the lady
members have divided the day into watches
from 6 4. N. % II r. NJ, and during
every hour Of that period one Of them has
70 be in tho church praying and Watching
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12
ERAsrvr Soar ro RKNoYR GREAsI

ERAsrvE Soar TO RExovR GREASE
AND STAINS FROM cLorHlSG--Two lbs.
Of good CASTLE soap, half pound If ear
donate Of potash, dissolved in half pint
Of hot water Gut the soap in thin slices,
boil the soap with the potash, until il Is
thick enough 10 mold ia cakes also add
alcohol half an ounce, camphor half au
ounce, hartshorn half an ounce; color with
hale an ounce Of pulverized charcoal
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

The rabbit forms an important article Of
food in Great Britain and Ireland. In
addition to the very large number imported
from the Continent, It is estimated there
are annually bred for food 27,0OO,O0O
rabbits. The flesh is sold at an average
rate of twelve cents gold perpound, which
is fully third less than the price Of beef,
and considerably under that of the choicer
portions Of the sheep. The value Of the
annual supply sestimated to be 81 ,s75, 900.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

Remedy Foa CRouP.--we know this
to be valuable remedy for Group Half
teaspoonful Of palverised alum IN little
molasses. II is a simple remedy, one al
most always on hand, and one dose seldom
fails to give relief If il should, repeat
it after one hour.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

The only way 70 &c. through this world
aud escape censurc and abuse is TO take
some back road. You cant travel the
main turnpike and do Il.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

4 put Up job--your physicians Pre-
seription.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-12

Retiring carly II night win surely
shorten name days.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-11-19
TEE LOUlsIANA ElECEioN.
q ia Rendered by iIc tolorfn
teFS 80 the COuscrV uiiVr ti'h''
Facts 90 be No.rd.

From the n. o. Picayuuc.l
Registration-S7,Slj negroes, lt..
whites; total 162, obs; nogo majority
1872.
Vote 77,8l5 Conservative,
Radical; total 139, S7y; CouaT
majority 57G1
Ii will therefore be seen that OBJ.
servative vote exceeds by 1892 r.
white registration of the State j
unfortunate that no account Ha.
properly kept of the number W n.-'
who voted the Conservative l.ca.,
Blenville, Richand and some p
country parishes this was done ~.
New Orleans no care was taken 90 ~
serve these interesting data. Ih.- ...,
ever, is proved-that more than
negroes voted with our people.
In the State at large, 1861 neg
refused TO vote the Radical tckss
whom probably one-half joined one = p.
servatives and the other half -.'l''
home.
We will add that if the Democrats
Conservatives in this State can ina.'s
to carry one-half as many counties l'
ing colored majorities, as their orel'''.
have done in Louisiana, they will 20
control Of the Legislature by a de'''
majority.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-11-19
The Color Line"

We have no disposition to continue an
Improbable discussion. If our friend of
the Pascagoula Star will read the ex-
tracts which we have copied from the
n. Q. Bulletin and Picayune, both
Jealous democratic and conservative
newspapers, and will then say that he
candidly believes the victory over Radi
calism in Louisiana was won on the color
line doctrine, we will then be almost
ready to concede that he is right and we
are wrong.
Apropos of the color line. 1t never
heals a sore to keep scratching it, and as
we do not intend to permit any divisions,
80 far as we are concerned, about i'm
practicable questions, to come between
the oppressed and tax-ridden people of
the State and the victory which is essen
tial to their deliverance next fall-we
will dismiss the subject from our col
umns, knowing that the propriety of
our course has been fully indicated by
the action taken by the white people of
Louisiana and Alabama in the late cleo
tons and their solemn pledges since
and convinced furthermore, that when
the National Democratic party assemblies
in Convention in 1876, the creed which
it will proclaim, will be strictly in ac-
with the position steadily main
tanned in THE CLARION that 1t Will
draw no line as to color, recognize no
among citizens, of whatever
cline or race and will re-affirm
the inviolability of that immortal creed.
This is its underlying principle, and it
will be written so legibIy ON its ample
folds, in the coming contest for the con-
troll of the federal government in 1876,
that he who runs may read. Stick a
pin here, and mark the prediction?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-11-19

Opposition to the renewal of agitation
for the repeal of the constitutional amend
ments, does not by any means imply OPP
position to the repeal of those atrocious
measures the Ku-Klux and Enforcement
acts, which have been made the convenient
instrument Of the persecution of Southern
people during the present administra-
ton.
Under cover of these Infamous laws
thousands of citizens have been dragged
from their homes and transported TO dis
tant prisons, handcuffed and subjected to
the SCOTS and jeers of ignorant and vi
cious rabbIes, for no other offence than
the exercise Of their political privileges
and peaceably attempting to deliver
themselves from corrupt and plundering
rulers.
Who does not remember the persecu-
ton inflicted upon Tom. Seaman, Eugene
Carleton and other peaceful and resPec-
table citizens Of Newton county, at the
instance Of a notorious thief who was
subsequently arrested for forgery and
escaped the penitentiary only by escaping
from the jail in which he was confined.
And their cases are but examples Of
thousands of others with which the judi
cial records OF the Southern country for
the past four years, are blackened.
The Enforcement Act, under pretence
Of protecting political rights, authorizes
the intermeddling Of government officials
with the private affairs Of citizens, and an
inquiry into the discharge Of an employee
by his employer. 1t Presumes to inter
fere with the exercise Of this right, and
to punish it as a crime. \ number Of the
best citizens Of Louisiana and Tennessee
are now under heavy bonds and will be
subjected to the vexation and cost
of expensive trials, on the charge of
dismissing from their service Objectionable
persons.
For the execution of these barbarous
laws, United States troops have been
employed as constabulary force, and
thus the army has been used for purposes
wholly foreign to the provisions Of the
Constitution and the intention Of its
frames.
In due time the Coming Party will
eradicate these vile measures, root and
branch, from the statute books which
they disgrace, and the consummation of
the good work will be the signal for
spontaneous thanksgiving by every lover
of freedom all over the land, and more
in the Southern States.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-11-19
Fifteenth Senatorial District.
JNo. II. EcHoLs, Sec'y

The Democratic-C Conservative Conven-
ton of this District, has nominated 5.
y. Henderson Esq, for Senator, and
adoped the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we endorse fully the
nomination Of Samuel G.. Henderson for
State Senator by the Democratic onser~
vative Convention which met at Thomas
town on last Saturday, and that we ear
nestly urge all good men of Alfalfa coun-
ty opposed to Radicalism to come I'M
solidiy and support him. That we recog-
nize in Mr.. Henderson a true man. an
answering opponent of Radicalism
and II ne Is elected Senator, our people
can feel assured that his vote will always
De cast IN the interest of good and econom-
Ical Government.
The best feeling prevailed and the Cen
trail Star from which the above is copied,
says that Mr.. Henderson will be enthusi-
astically supported.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-11-19
4 CALL FOR A STATE coNVEN-
TON OF TAX PAYERS.

70 the Tar-Payers Of the State of Missis-
sippi:
The Taxpayers of the first district of
Kinds county, looking with concern upon
the alarming condition Of affairs resulting
from onerous taxation, and the license
given by law to the Boards Of Supervisors
in the imposition Of burdens upon an i'm
poverished people, have organized them
selves into a League, to secure retrench-
ment and reform. As no isolated move
ment Of the kind can result in any general
good, they have appointed committee to
call upon the whole people, white and
colored, Taxpayers in every county, 20
organize Leagues, and lend delegates to
a Convention to assemble at jackson, on
MONDAY, THE 4rH DAY OF JANUARY
NEXT,
to take counsel together in this matter of
supreme trial, and petition the Legislature
in respect to the reform needed and the
mode and measure Of redress. They de-
sire firm, patient, well organized, dis
tinct and fair movement, in which all can
participate, and which shall in its incep-
ton and cOnsum nation carry moral
power that cannot be ignored, We urge
ativity and cooperation on the part Of our
fellow citizens, as unless prompt action be
taken we have nothing to expect but con-
fiscation, impoverishment and ruin.
w. l.. NUGENT,
j. L. GEORGE,
HENRY MUsGRovE,
VIM. PALMER.
The newspapers OF the State are re-
sPectfully requested to publish the fore
going call.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-11-19
Cen GrautIEcnrdF From.

What Gen. Grant thinks of the result
of the elections on the Sd, is infinitely re-
ported in semi-oficial despatch from
Washington to the N. Y. Republic, the
new Administration organ.
1t will be seen that he takes no share
of the blame on his own shoulders for the
popular verdict against his party. He
thinks that it can be laid only "at the
door of the Republican Congress-" The
Civil Rights bill, which he styles one of
Mr.. Summers Impractical Utopian theo-
ries, contributed to the result, and init
mates plainly that he would have vetoed
it if it had passed Congress. AS to the
alleged injury to his party by the third
term question, he does not see it that way.
He gives his reasons for not seeing it and
leaves the impression stronger than ever
on the public mind, that the silent, self
willed man in the white house has not
yet obtained his own consent to surren-
der.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-11-19

We regret to learn through Granc
Master Barley, of the death of Col H
c. Robinson, Past Grand Lecturer of tho
Grand Lodge of Mississippi.
He died at the residence of Mr.. J. G..
Thompson, near Crawfordville, Miss, on
the morning of the 14th inst. Col Rob
inson was well and favorable known
throughout the State.
His remains were inferred at Meridian
on Sabbath last with due Masonic honors.
His funeral was attended by a large
concourse of citizens.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-11-19

We learn through the Republican that
Senator Bennett, in a speech at Brandon,
stated that he had prepared a series of
Reform bills to introduce at the coming
session of the Legislature, which if adopt
ed would curtail expenses of the State
Government $500, 600. We are gratified
that this is his intention He could not
do a more acceptable service to the tax
payers that join the crusade against the
tax plundering which has actually become
intolerable.
The present system of taxation is a
robbery which the people are morally
and religiously justified in resisting the en-
forcement of by every means in their
power, short of revolution. The retrench-
ment must not be restricted to cutting
down the expenditures on account of the
State Government. 1t must extend to the
county governments. The people of
Mississippi are taxed one way and anoth-
er, four millions of dollars, which is more
than four times the amount of taxes that
were required to carry on the State and
county Governments, before the war,
when the taxable basis of the State was
six hundred millions instead of one hun
dred and fifty millions as at present. In
other words the people are paying sixteen
dallars, now when they formerly paid
one! Relief from this growing injustice
is the resolve of the classes who are suf-
feriDg from it, and the dominant party,
if its leaders have ordinary sagacity, to
say nothing of patriotism, viii respond to
the public demand in a very tangible and
shape.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-11-19
STATE CONVENTION OF TAN
EBANER q.

The call for Convention of Tax-pay-
ers Of Mississippi to assemble in Jack
son on
MONDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF JANUARY
NEXT,
will be found in our columns. The
invitation is given through a committee
appointed by a meeting of solid and
intelligent taxpayers in this city and
county on Monday last. The Convention
will meet on the eve of the Assem- bling of
the Legislature, and its design is to make
known to that body the grievances which
the people are suffering; TO petition for
relief and to cooperate with it and with
good citizens in securing prompt and
effective action. All are vltally interested
in this movement. Every payer
realizes the absolute necessity of imme-
diHte relief, and it is confidently believ-
ed that the response will be spontaneous
and universal.
The press of both parties are requested
10 publish the address of the committee
and to urge the people to act without
delay