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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05
USEFUL KNOWLEDGE.

CABBAGE WoRM.-After trying vari'
ous remedies, we have found boiling
hot water from a watering-pot, the
simplest, easiest, and most effectual
mode of destroying the cabbage worm.
II applied quickly and not too long on
the leaves, it produces no injury. It is
easy repeated as occasion requires.
IT may not be possible to procure
sand enough for mixing with large
quantities of roots intended as food for
;stock. The next best thing to be done
lis to keep them secure from frost, light
and air, and to prevent heating and fer
mentation by the use of air-hues. Car
riots, rutabagas, beets and mangolds
should be stored before they + dam
sged by frost, as they never keep we'll
after being frozen Western RwraG.
FAMILY G1UE.-We make our glue
lin the following way Crack up the
glue and put it in a bottle add to it
common whisky /; shake up, cork tight,
and in three or four days it can be used.
1t requires no beating, will keep for
almost any time, and is at all times
ready to use except in the coolest
of weather, when it will require warm
ing. It must be kept tight, SO that the
whisky will not evaporate. The usual
.corks Or shoppers should not be used.
1t will become clogged. A tin stopper,
covering the bottle but fitting as closely
as possible, must be used.
THE United States of America pro-
duce annually about 275, O0O, 900 bushels
of wheat, Or about 81 bushels per cap
!ita. Of this amount they consume
lover $50, 600, 600 bushels, or about 81
bushels per capita; and have about 49,
E000, 900 surplus left for sale, The
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland produces annually about 95,-
700, 600 bushels of wheat, and consumes
100, 900, 900 bushels, or about 81 bush
els per capita. It has therefore a de-
fcit to purchase, amounting to as much,
Of wheat, as all it produces, or 50, OO0,-
600 bushels. Thus, England has two
of wheat TO buy where we have
one to sell.
STAIR CARPETS. TO prevent the pile
from separating at the edge Of the stair
and wearing off, pads are used /; these
gre made of a low grade of cotton, COW
cred with the cheapest muslin. A quilt
or comfort that has seer service will
the purpose of stair pads. In
sdditit n to increasing the lease of use-
of the carpet, the pads prevent
Gathering of feet, and, in case
the baby should fall downstairs, the
received would be materially
Eessened. When first laid down the
should be several inches longer
shan needed, that it may be disposed
IF after each shaking so that a fresh
place may come to all the edges. A
or small busting broom is the best
Tor sweeping stair carpets. After thor
SUCH sweeping q wet cloth may be used
% good advantage in removing all dust.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05
REDB1Gps.

4 redb ird pinned in a silves cage,
Her mate sung high in the maple tree,
And called from bis airy anchorage;
"Come up to me, come up to ne! !"
The ripe, red berries our feast shall grace;
The nests are many, our wings are feet,
And all the world is only q place
For us to sing in, and love in, Sweet !"
The silver wires were cruel and strong;
No heart was tender, to set her free.
How could she answer her mates sweet song,
"Come up to me, come up to mel"
The air is merry with song birds small,
On tremulous branches overhead:
But heard no more is the redbird's call
For one has vanished-and one is dead.
Slater John,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

MARY was the proprietress Of q dinin-
utive, inoipiens sheep, whose outer coy.
ering waa az devofdOf color d. concealed
vapor, and to all localities TO which
Mary perambulated. her young South
down was morally certain TO follow. IL
tagged her 10 Che dispensatory Of learn
ing, one diurnal section Of time, which
was contrary 10 all precedent, and ex-
cited the cachination of the seminary
attendants. when the children perceived
the presence Of q Young ~quadruped at
sae establishment 81 instruction. Con
sequently, The pEeceptor expelled him
from the interior, but he continued to
remain ID The immediste vicinity, and
tarried IN the neighborhootl without
fraEfulness until Mary once more be-
came visible.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

AN Iriehman called at q drug store TO
Not q bottle of Johnson's Anodyne Imminent
for the Rheumatism the druggist asked him
ia what part OF the body it troubled him most.
BE me soul, : said he, II have it in livery
f10ul and corner er me-
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

RoR loss Of cud, horn all. red water
RI cows, loss Of appetite, rot, or murrain ia
sheep thick wind, broken wind, and roaring,
snd for all distinctions of the kidneys III
Aorses use Sheridan'a Cavalry Condition Pow
ders.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05
An Ex-Confederate In Luck.

j. G. Borlean, residing at Happy Jack, Lou
fsiana, who gave an arm to the Lost Cause. $
won q So, 1000 piece of property in Col j. E.
Fosters Oct. Distribution at Houston, Texas,
Io~uisianians are investing largely IN the Sec
end Distribution, which takes place March Sd.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

JOAQUIN MILLER ont his hair on re-
turning % London. but preserved his
poetic individuality BIZ DOMINIC green
pautalo0na.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES INVITED

With persons desiring to exchange Southern or
Western Lands, DEPRECATED corporation BOMBS or
debts of any kind for st. Louis property. Bargains
procured for investors In st. Louis property, and
FUN information as to value and titles impaired to
clients WEsTCoTT. HERMAN & RAIN aY. Counsel
Tors. are retained to prosecute al obligation pertain
ing 10 titles corporations, etc. B. b. WADDELL
Investing Agent, SIS Pine street, st Louis. Mo.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

The heavy grades Of leather made il
this country are 30 far superior in quail
ity 70 those manufactured III Europe,
that On effort is abort being made to
introduce them ID Germany, in which
country our leather can be delivered
below Che cost OF that made ii Europe.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

REorpE FOR GLUH FOR RaADY UsE-
70 any quantity of glue use common
whisky instead Of water. Put both
together in 3 bottle, cork tight, and put
Il away for three or foar days. Ii viii
then be fit for use without the applioa-
hon Of heat. Il viii DO found j useful
and handy article for every household.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

90 % riverside Waser cure, Hamlson. II.
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~ TO 9 PER DAY easily made b.
any one. We want men, women, boys and
girls all over the country to sell our Fine
~ Steel EugTayings, Chromos, Crayon Draw.
ings, Iluminations, Photographs, etc, etc.
WEI now publish the finest assortment ever placed before
the public, and onr prices are marked down so low as to
DEFY all composition. Those who cannot give the bust
mess their whole time, or 20 far away from home, can add
In their own localities during their spare time.
We have many old agents at work for us who have
mmade oanvassing for books, papers, etc, their business
more money at work for rs than ct anything else. Our
prices are so low that all can afford to purchase, and
therefore the pictures sell at sight at almost every house,
New beginners do as well as agents who have had large
experience, for our beautiful subjects and low prices are
appreciated By all To make large sales everywhere, ali
an agent has to do Is to show the pictures from house to
house. Don't look for work elsewhere until you have
sesn what great inducements we offer you to make
money. We have not space to explain all here, but send
NJ your address and we VIII send full particulars, free,
p mail; DON'T delay ifyou want profitable work for your
leisure hours, on for your whole time. Now Is the favor.
aDle time to engage IN this business. Our pictures are
qorssd by al the leading papers, including the New York
Herald Those who cannot give the business their entire
attention, can work up their own localities and make a
handsome sum without ever being away from home over
night Let all who want pleasant, profitable employment,
without risking capital, send us their addresses at once.
and learn all about the business for themselves, Please
state what paper you saW this advertisements In.
Address,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

VEGETABLE PULMONARY BAL
SAINT Most approved. reliable and wel-known rem
edy for Coughs, Colds l. Consumption. Get the gem
uiae. Price $1:small SOC. CUTLER BRos.& Co., Boston
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1875-02-05

Conn g month to agents everywhere. Address
WAOV EXCELSIOR ME- Co, Buchanan, Mich.
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GOO Daily to Agents. IS new articles and the
DAO best Family Paper in America, with two
IS chromos, free. Am.Mf'g Co.S0O Broadway, NY,
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@OE PER DAY commission or S3O a week
SDAO salary, and expenses. We offer 1t and will
pay it. Apply now. g.. WebberGECOs Marion.O
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DR.. TUFTS ExpectOFant is the most valu-
able Lung Balsam ever offered to sufferers from
Pulmonary diseases. 1t is pleasant to take.
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SONGS OF JOY

A COLLECTION OF
Fl MN AND TU ES
Especially adapted for Prayer and Camp Meetings,
Christian Associations and Family Worship. BY
~35.cents. Sent postpaid on receipt of the price.
LEE g. SHEPARD, Boston.
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ETH1NG FOR YOU.-send stamp and
y get 1t. Free to all. Address
HURST & CO., rs Nassau street, New York.
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deHE A WEEK Agents wanted For
D6D outfit 25c. FRLrCH & WALKER, Dayton, Ohio.
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A GENTS wANTED-Men and women ga a
IA week or $105 forfeited. The secret free. Write
at once to COWEN & CO.. Sth street. New York.
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NPIUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS by q sufferer.
" Hundreds cured the last year. No pain. send
stamp to MRS. P. 3. BOWSER. Logansport. Ind.
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Ok . cor per day at home. Terms free. Address
VAo & ~@V GEO. STINsoN d Co.. Portland, Maine
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A DVERTISERS! Send as cts. to GEO. p. Row
AELL & Co, Al Park Row, N. Y, for their Pam
phLct of o pages, containing lists Of 5000 news
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A MsDEN PEACH Enthusiastically by mail, 81
IA Circular free. L. G. AMsDEN, Carthage, Mo.
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UIoLoRED S~oLDIERs-Of late war can get Bounty
Z by writing to G. e. ARNOLD, Cincinnati, q
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Agents, Chang Chang sells at sight. Necessary as
soap. Goods free. Chang Chang Mfg Co., Boston.
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FARM AND PLANTATION ropICs.
the Rural Carolinian,

DRIED PLANTS AND THEIR TEAoHINes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
THURSDAY, JULY Is.

Yesterday there was another exciting debate
in the French National Assembly, A motion
offered by M. HaenGens that the proposition
authorizing new election 10 the Department
of the Nievre within twenty days be declared
urgent was lost by vote Of 29s yeas to 1876
nays NJ. Rouher continued bis speech, begun
Tuesday, coDtes,ing the right of the Assembly
to annul an election on documentary evidence,
and asserted that the reports Of Bonapartist
plots were intended to work upon the fears of
the people in some quarters. He denied that the
Bonapartists had tried to corrupt the army, or
had intrigued with the Socialists and Commuu-
lists. He charged the Left with endeavoring
to obtain renewal of the vote overtbrowing
the Empire, and which resulted in the estab
lshmeDt of the Republic, but said the Bona.
partists would not give any pretext for such a
step. He ives frequently interrupted by the
Lsgitimists and Republicans, M. Gambetta, of
the latter, exclaiming, ''The blood Of the 2od
of December chokes you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15
C0P.1RT.N'ERSHIPS

WE BUSINESS heretofore carried on at the
n Iron and Brass Works in this CITY under
the name and style of Jameson s. Collins has.
by mutual consent and agreement, constituted =
corporation. under the name of
ALEXANDRIA IRON WORKS MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY,
with NJ. b. WARD, OF New York, President.
=; W: JAMESON, Treasurer, and c. ID
COLLINS, Superintendent
Having increased our facilities for business
We hope to marlt the continued patronage OF the
public. G. w. JAMIESON
=, CHAS. II. COLLINS.
Alexandria, Va, July /, 1875 jy slim
N OT1 &c My brother, ETHELBERI
~ M!LBURN, has this day purchased an
interest IN my business, and we have formed
cJpartnershlp under the firm name of
}. c. s. L. MlLBURN.
Thanking my friends ard the public generally
Tor the liberal patronage heretofore extended
me, RESI- ect:ully solicit continuance of the
same for the new firm. J. G. j. E. Mi.burn will
sign IN settlement or accounts due me-
-, }. {. MlLBURN.
Alexandris, Va, July lst, 1875.
( lALLlNG attention to the above notice, l
~ nope, By strict attention to business, to
merit liberal share of the patronage of my
friends and the public.
Jy2 E. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

IHE GALAXY for August contains contribu-
tions from DR.. T. M. Coan, Justin Mccarthy
Henry James, jr., John G SAKE Miss Wager,
and other well-known writer's. "a London
June, the author of which modeslly withholds
bis name from publication, is graceful sketch
ofthe social, political, and artistic side OF the
great metropolis, as seen by an American.
Another noticeable article is DR.. Coan's II ,al
OF and Student" comparison between men
of thought and men of action. Miss Wager's
sketch of the talented and beautiful Countess
or Albany and the Italian poet Alferi is a ro-
mantle bit Of history. Dir. Whitaker oontri-
butes another historical sketch under the title
OF "Mohammed the Iconoclast." There are
two short stories in the number; one by Henry
James, jr., the other by Miss Jurgensen. The
departments of Science Literature, and Cur
rent Gossip, are always the favorite port of the
magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

A letter received at San Francisco from Navi-
gator Islands, says that the United States
Commissioner had arrived there and was we'll
received. lie had framed constitution for the
islanders, which had been accepted. 1t makes
the monarch elective for term of four years,
to be taken from two old families of kings,
named Malieloa and Topeka, and the first king
under the new constitution was elected from
the first named family. Col. Steiuberger, the
Commissioner, had been made Prime Minister
for life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

at the commencement exercises at St.
Agnes Academy, at Memphis. Tenn, on the
22d of June last, very excellent essay on
Chivalry and its effects as to civilization, was
read by Miss Marianne Semmes, daughter of
b. }. Semmes, formerly of Washington, and
neice Of Admiral Semmes, of the U. s. Navy.
The essay is published 10 full in the Southern
Catholic, published 10 Memphis, by w. T..
Powell, formerly of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15
CANAL CtI.H.HER(E-

Arrived-Boats Fleming s. Motter and York
ers, to Consolidation Coal Co.. Ssm'l Swain, TO
Hampshire and Baltimore Co i; Caledonia and
G Gsry M"c G.,o to w Smootj Il Weld, t,
Ghss Robb, W Darrow, q P Lloyd, w Z Bell
) d Parrott, jr, A Alexander T II Falle and
u Porter, to American Coal Go.
:, Depsrted--Boats A Clark K S Grant, T l.
IBetts, Five Brothers. Coulehan, VIM NJ
Miller, w Darrow and Caledonia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15
Letter from the Warrenton Springs

Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
FAUoU1ER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, July
l4.-This beautiful spot so long famous and
popular as place Of summer resort, although
robbed of its artificial adornmeuts By the incen-
diary hands of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lic," under the Immediate command of that
transplaDted patriot Gen. Siegel, is even now
pbG7iy-like about 10 rise from the ashes which
have SO long hid its loneliness aud take It's
place once more among the famed Virginia
spas. Undcr the supervision of DR.. Harris, OF
Culpeper, the cabins and the new hotel at the
tauquler Springs have been fitted up and open.
ed to visitors, and everything that can be done
to enhance the pleasure of his guests is done
by the genial aud atf4ble host. Last night was
the grand opening ball of the season. Weber,
band furnished the music. The night was per
feet, aud the gay throug that lacked but little
OF crowdlng the spacious ball room gave abun.
dant evidence OF the success Of the entertain
ment. UGtll supper they contcnted themselves
with the simpler dances, alternate rouad and
square, but afterwards twenty-five of the more
euterprlsng couples took control of the floor,
and in the graceful evolutlons Of that wonder
July beautiful dance, the German gilded
with the night, until the SUI put both night
aud dancers to fight. Mr.. Baily kirkland, Of
Baltimore, Md, with partner full as graceful
as himself, lied the German" And following
10 their wake might mention many lovely
faces aud sylph-iike forms, and last but 20;
least, beautiful dresses, but that the III desty
of our Virginia girls brooks DOT to see their
names in print. Representatives of WarrentoD,
Culpeper, Aex-n lria, B fillmore and New Or
leans were % the floor all vying with each other
10 grace and beauty. I canuot forbear to men
ton in passing one lovely pink silk with its
loveller wearer from Warreoton, and one pair
Of melting brown eyes from Baltimore, but if |
commence | will never know when to stop So
many merit compliment; SO farewell to the
bellies and the beaux and the bali-Ive got
other fish to fry. N'IMpoRT QUI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

The U. S. Government had claims against
Venezuela which were supposed to amount to
over 81 900, 900, but which we're cut down to
$l,353.3l0 by Commission selected by the
two nations to settle the matter. Venezuela
never has paid the award, however, and the
matter was discussed 10 Cabinet meeting Tues
day. 1t is probable that energetic measures
will now be taken to enforce payment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

A STRANGE DANCING MASTER. The edu.
cation OF the agricultural laboIer is a matter OF
deep interest at the present moment; his
friend will therefore be pleased to hear that in
Scotland be is learning to dauce; and curious
question as to whether ploughmeu may act as
! dancing masters came before the Sheriff.
! Court at Perth on last Friday. when Michael
| Darcy, late ploughmaD on farm near Auch.
lerarder, claimed cps from his former EN-.
poyer on the ground that he had been illegally
and unJusthaby dismissed from Service on the
29th uItlmo. The farmer admitted that he had
dismissed the complainant, but denied that
such dismissal was illegal. Darcy, he stated,
| bad taken employment as dancing master a,
Aberuthyen, had absented himself Ia the even
lngs TO late hour without leave, and had en-.
couraged aud eptced the other men aud BOYS
on the farm to attend his dancing lessons; he
had also committed an act Of diSobedience By
contlouing to act as dancing master after hav-
lng been requested to give up that occupation.
1t was further alleged against Darcy that, hay
ing absented himself without leave on the
evening OF Friday, the 2Sth ult, for the pur-
pose OF presiding at ball, he returned only at
i've O'Clock on the following morning, and then
so drunk that he was incapable of docg auy
work Oh the Saturday. More serious still was
.oe iael tiidt uOSl VI lHC laTMtT men who
had attended Darcy's ball were also iocapaci-
lated by drink from performing their work.
Under these clrcum stances the Sheriff found
the defence Of justification proved, but to such
az extent as not to warrant forfeiture of The
whole Wages due, which amounted to slO. He
therefore awarded the pursuer Ct wi,hou, costs.
1t is to be hoped, however, that poughmeu
and agricu tural laborers generally will not be
discouraged from attempting to acquire grace.
tul and harmonious movements The ebd of
dancing is to realize perfect grace 10 motion,
and 10 this 1t must be admitted the agricultu
raj aborer is at present deficient.
Inc vessels COMPOSING tue Oyster and Fish
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

The Emperor Of Germany arrived at Munich,
the Capital OF Bavaria, yesterday afternoon
and though travelling incogDito, was enthusiasts
ticalIy received by large crowd. After duing,
he proceeded Oh his way to SaIzburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

Whatever difference OF opinion there may be
10 reference to the debt Of Virginia, one thing
is certain; if the Conservative party had not
obtained aud held possession of the government,
the fate Of South Carolina and Louisiana would
doubtless have been ours, and it is equally true
that the success of that party is still requisite
to sustain AID guide the old ship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

The report OF the New York board of health
shows lG cases Of smallpox for the past week,
an increase Of thirty four over the preceding
week, despite the increased precautions taken
by the board against the spread Of the disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

In the Book Trade Convention at Niagara N.
T., yesterday, resolution was passed instruct
ing the executive committee to prepare a petit
ton to Congress praying that body to restore the
former rates of postage on books and printed
matter, and present the same to the members
of the association for signatures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

David Dudley Field, of counsel for William
NJ. Tweed, yesterday closed his argument be-
fore Judge Barrett, 10 Supreme Court Cham
bers, in New York, to vacate the order of ar
rest in the civil suit against Tweed, or to re-
duce the amount of bail. Judge Barrett re-.
served his decision
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

a letter 10 the New Orleans Bulletin from
Wilton, Florida, reports the ynching Of g
white man and negro, each charged with rape.
Verdict of corouer's jury, Hanged by parties
unknown, and served them right"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

Sherwood Forest, the estate of Mr. Henry
Flizhugh, 10 Stafford county, containing 7SC
acres has been sold for sl7 ,0OO and purchased
by W. a. Little for the creditors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-15

The State Board of Immigration will in a
day or two issue a circular containing matter Of
information to intending settlers, and prepar-
ing plan by which persons who have land to
sell may successfully present the same to the
attention of immigrants