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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

The Chicago Tribune thus closes al
article upon the late John C. Becken-
ridge:
Over the grave of John G. Breckenridge
there will be no words uttered save those
of respect. He was mortal, and human
charity will permit no reproaches upon
human weaknesses. At his grave it will
be remembered that he was a man of
pure. spotless, personal integrity that he
was braYe and an accomplished soldier,
and a man oflarge ability, and equal to
the duties of his high office; that he had
borne the consequences of his error in
judgment uncomplainingly that he had
accepted his humiliation and obscuritY,
and that within his broken heart there
was to the last love of country and q
grateful memory of the people who had
once honored and respected him.
This Is from the report of the last cross
examination of Mrs Ovington by Mr.
Fullerton
90. Mr.. Martin testifes that Mrs. Til
ton and he were on the piazza of YOU
house for at least two hours on that af
ternoon. Is that true? A. 1t is false-i
is false, Mr.. Fullerton.
"Mr. Fullerton-Well, repeat it again
Mrs. Ovlngton, If you think il becomes &
lady 10 do it. You need not approach
and address me in tina: kind of a style
Ifyou forget you are lady, others may
forget it also.
"The witness-EXcuse me.
Mr.. FullertOn-I will excuse YOU"
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

"France now seems to be the reservoir
into which the gold of the world Is pour
ing. In the first three months of the
present year the imports of the precious
metals exceeded 35O,00O,OO0, francs, or
seventy million dollars, and almost four
nfths OF the whole was in gold coin and
Dulhon. The sources of this supply
were much more various than may be
sup posed, for much less than one half
vas sent from England. The United
States contributed about ten million dol
AS the French had sense enough not
10 submit 10 paperinaation, they gathe r
up the gold of the world.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

A special from Washington says: The
delegation of Indian chiefs to negotiate
Inc sale of the Black Hills have nearly
al arrived accompanied by two Senators
rom Nebraska and the Governor of Wy.
oming' 1t is believed that the Indians
WIN consent to the whites entering the
bills before formally settling the treaty
question. In that case the mining onera.
tions will soon begin. Governor .rhaver
says thousands of miners are anxionsIv
awaiting a decision before entering the
hills
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Metallic Roofng-A. Crowl, New Lis
bon.
Hub for Wheels-J. H. Hyman, Tip
pecanoe.
scsfold Clamp-W. C. Fellows, Tols
do.
Compound for Removing Incrustation
on Steam Boilers-Moore s. Cloud, Co.
lumbus.
Apparatus for Manufacture of Lamp
black-A. Neff, Gambler
Combination Lock-Wehagen s. Nick
Ell, Cleveland.
Rotary Paper Cutter-C. G. Brdinger.
Cincinnati.
Cider and Wine Press. S. Boyle
Springfield.
Mill CoupIing-Boswell & Immel, Gin.
cInnati.
Iron Clad Fence. A. Bowyer
Huntsburg.
Straw Cutter-E. W. Fawcett, Salem.
Soldering Iron Heater. S. Hull
Cincinnati.
Lamp Black Apparatus-P. Neff. Gam.
bier.
Heating Furnace-C. Rees & Johns,
Ironton.
Spark Arrester-W. h. Richardson
Cincinnati.
Balance and Cutoff Valves-J. W
Thompson, Salem.
Valve Gear for Steam Engine Same
Rotary Churn-C. H. Warren, Toledo
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Letters from W ell informed Americans
in Europe are of the tenor that France
and Germany are fas. drifting into anoth.
er war, which viii involve other great
nations Of Europe. One writer says II
mas become known to the French Gov.
ernment that Germany is increasing her
armies and looking meuaclngIy towards
French territories.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
Our Customers Advertise us |

We have not coupled of the unnecessary improvements with or
change, that customers usually have pay for
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

A Rev. Mr.. Bartol, of Boston, seems to
have broken out rather Unexpectedly
and what may be considered a little
wholesome truth-as follows: ."If we
would have no monsters about US in the
community, let not idiots or insane pair,
or scrofulous or consumptiyes, those
soaked in alcohol or conceived in lust,
entering the world diseased in body and
mind, OF overweighed with any propen-
sity or passion, be allowed to marry, any
more than we would have s nursery for
wolves and bears, or cultivate poisonous
ivy, deadly night-shade, or apple-fern in
the Enclosures of our houses, our yards
and fields Society, by righteous custom,
if not by statute law. has right to pre-
vent, to forbid the multiplication of mon
strous specimens of humanity. That
mewling, puking, drooling. wailing baby
ought not to exist; it is no blessing, but a
curse of Nature and God on the misdoing
of men and women"
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

81. LOUIS, May 1S.--A Kansas c;,,
special to the Republican saws IapmerS 10y
from Jackson and Clay counties CONT,
ue TO bring news of the ravages of grass.
hOppers. The grass has been nearly de,
stroYed and wheat and oats have suffered
terribly. The only salvation is their de.
parture, which many are making. Thou.
sands are dying, the ground being cover.
ed in many places. Crops in Kansas be
yond the western tier of counties are ex.
celIent.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

SHERMAN AGAINST HooKER.--Some
of our metropolitan cotemporarles are
criticising the memoirs of General Sher-
m an who pretty plainly charges Flight
ing Joe Hooker" with actual cowardice.
Gen. Hooker has so long enjoyed repu-
tation for bravery in the field. that such
a charge, coming from such source,
and coming so suddenly, is not little
calculated TO shake ones faith in things.
The memoirs of General Sherman are GER
tain to stir a breeze around his head
There is scarcely page in them that
does not reflect on either the motives or
acts of some of his eOlfreres of the war.
Probably the General is tired Of peace il
so, he will be relieved ol his WEAKNESS
unless mems tempers have undergone
strange changes.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Grasshopper news of the most un-
pleasant description comes from the
Counties of Clay and Jackson, in Kansas.
Stock is reported to be starving already.
At Paola the citizens hardened their
hearts in Pharaoh-fashion and attempted
to give them battle. They are reported
to have killed wagon load, but Provi-
dence favored the heaviest battalions, and
as Sydney Smith related of Dame Part
ingtOn aud the Atlantic Ocean, it is
needless to state that the grasshoppers
beat the citizens OF Paola. A strip of
country over hundred miles wide is be-
ing devastated.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

1t Is the impression. of well informed
politicians IN the Northern part OF Ohio;
saws the Cincinnati Commercial, that the
Republicans of the Reserve have made
M their minds to do some voting this
fall md that if the right ticketis made
at Columbus on the 2d of June, they viii
give a majority larger than has been
known in tn at quarter since 1853. They
have been thoroughly walked up by the
Legislature on several measures, but by
none of them so much as by Geghan's
"open letter." and the Catholic TSlegraph's s
remarkable announcement of an alliance
between the Democratic party and the
Church OF which it is the organ in tn
Ohio Valley. For two years the Repub-
licans of the Reserve have stayed at
home assiduously, and the consequence
has been the election of Democratic
State officers. As nothing has been
gained by the change, the voters of the
Reserve propose to return to their first
love
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR, Or
RPHRYOYAY|

MEDICINE,
Is emInently Family Medicines and by be-
ing kept ready for immediate resort will save
many an hour of suffering and many a dollar
in time and doctors bills
After over Forty Years trial il is still re-
ceiving the most unqualified testimonials to
its virtues from persons of the highest charac-
ter and responsibility. Eminent physicians
commend it the j.
EFFECT UAL SPECIFIC
for Constipation, Headache. Pain in the
Shoulders, Dizziness, Sour Stomach. bad taste
IN the mouth, bilious attacks, PaIpitation Of
the Heart, Pain in the region of the Kidneys
dependency, gloom and forebodines of evil
all of which are the offspring of diseased
Liver.
For Dyspepsia or Indigestion.
Armed with this ANTID0TE. all climates an,
changes of water and food may be faced with
ont fear. AS Remedy in MALARIOUs
FEY EkS. Bowel Complaints, Restlessness,
Jaundice, Nausea.
1T HAS NO EQUAL.
Ii is the Cheapest, Purest and Best Family
Medicine in the World
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
Orchard Grass.

A friend Of ours-a progressive farmer
in one Of the best farming towns OF Wes-
tern New York-is enthusiastic about
orchard grass. He says he can keep
COW on half acre through the summer
and some hay for winter use from the
same plat Of ground. Orchard grass
starts earlier than any other feed, stands
the drought well, and not only bears, but
needs frequent cutting or cropping. Our
friends plan would be to pasture in sec
tions, tying the COW to a stake through
the day and letting her eat the grass in a
small circle around it. As soon as any
part of it became large enough to cut, it
should be mown, and either fed to the
COW at once or saved for hay. Nothing
Injuries orchard grass more than to let
it get too large. The stalk becomes
woody and the root is enfeebled. When
cut often and early the grass starts with
astonishing rapidity. No other grass
will yield as much good feed per acre,
and no other will better pay for liberal
manuring. Moore's Rural.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
The Cost of Raising Cotton.

Can any farmer in this State tell us
what his cotton costs him, without
guessing, but by plain and truthful figures,
such as merchants use in arriving at the
actual cost of the goods they sell Is
there a farmer who can state to us the
precise amount which he makes or loses
when he sells it, or whether it Is paying
him as well as some other crop would !?
You often talk Of your right to put the
price on your own property and berate
that system which allows the merchant
not only to price his own goods but also
your products Would you be able to
to put the price on them, if you had the
power Would you know enough of their
cost to enable you to charge what would
remunerate you? If you would not, what
are you doing to give yourself that know
ledge? Are you making any effort to
post yourself? Now, while the crop is
growing, is the time to prepare yourself
to conduct your business more intelligent
ly. The work should have been begun
when the first item of labor or money
was expended on the crop, but it is not
yet too late to make very fair beginning
Set down every item of money, labor,
(whether by yourself or others, manure
(bought or made at home, land rent or
interest or both, and all the details of
wear and waste that are incident to the
cotton crop, from the day you began your
preparations for the crop to the moment
you part with it and receive your money.
Charge to it every bushei of corn, every
blade of fodder and pound of hay, every
mile of road travelled by your team for it,
every turrow of the pillow, every days
work of mule, horse, man, woman or
child. That done faithfully during the
year, foot up the items and divide by the
number of pounds of COTTON. The result
will be the cost of your cotton by the
pound. If it does not leave a profit, on
each pound, of more than three cents,
then your land is paying less in cotton
than it would in many other crops At
any rate, the onl y way to know whether
you are making or losing money on cotton,
is TO keep strict account with it.-Ar-
kansas Weekly Grange.
We imagine but very few cotton plant
ers in Mississippi can answer the ques-
tons propounded above, yet they are
pertinent, and every farmer and planter
should be able to answer them with almost
mathematical certainty, that he may know
his exact condition, and whittier he is
tending under the all-cotton policy. The
suggestions, following the queries, are
good, and we trust every farmer in Missis-
slppl will at once act upon them. IF they
do, we may confidently look for an inn
proved system, and more rational farm
policy in 1876 and all future time.-Editor
Southern Rural Gentleman.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
The Method of Preserving
Grapes.

A French vine-dresser preserves grapes
through the entire winter, their freshness,
beauty and SAVIOR remaining unimpaired
even until the month of April. He for
long time kept secret the process, but has
lately given it to the world. The grapes
are left upon the vine as late as pos
sible, care being had however, to cut
them before the first frost. The bunch,
in cutting, is not detached from the stalk
or cane, but the latter is cut so that the
cluster has attached to it, after cutting,
two or three knots and joints below the
cluster and two above The upper end
is then covered with wax, to prevent the
evaporation of the fluids contained within
the pores of the wood. All grapes not
absolutely healthy are carefully re-
moved from the cluster, after which the
lower end of the stock is thrust through
the hole in a perforated cork, and down
into a bottle filled with water. In the
water is a little wood charcoal, which
prevents it from becoming impure. The
cork is crowded into the mouth Of the
bottle as closely as possible, and then
covered with sealng-wax around the
stalk, so as to close the bottle, water and
alright The bottles are then placed
upon tables or shelves in dry chamber
in which the temperature never falls be-
low the freezing point. The bottles are
supported in any convenient way, SO as to
prevent their being tipped over by the
weight Of the clusters, and are placed at
such intervals that the punches do not
come in contact with each other. The
punches must be, from time to time,
carefully examined, and such single
grapes as show symptoms Of spelling must
be removed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07

A man rushed breathlessly into a law
yer's Office in St. Paul, and, approach
ing the legal luminary, excitedly remark
ed, "A man has tied a hoop to my hor-
SEES tail Z! Cant do anything ?" Eyes, >
replied the attorney, ''go and unite it. .
That was good advice, and didn't cost
the man but So.
At one of our schools, recently, in an
swer to the question, 'sWhat's the differ
ence between an island and a continent,
and upon which do we live p a bright
little shaver replied The difference is.
that continent is much larger than an
island, and we live on bread and meat
and other things"
A lady who loved Bulwer entered
bookstore just as one of the clerks had
killed large rat. 81 wish to see What
viii He Do With It p" she said, to
boy behind the counter. 'sWell." said
the boy, IF you'll step to the window,
you will probably see him sling it into
the back lot"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
FIEIDcROPS.

Best and largest display OF the pro-
and dairy bv 4 Grange 800 90
Second best display OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES % %
Third best display --.--...----.- 70 w
Suitable space will be set apart for the
display OF each Grange, if the Secretary
has due notice.
L F MONTGOMERY, Esq, offers special
premium OF $50 00 To the boys of the Pa
irons OF Husbandry, from the age OF II to 16
wears, for the best acre of corn, and so for the
second best acre. All the work to be done by
the com petitors-prepa pairing the land, Guilt
waiting aud gathering, and the yield TO be
certified to by two or more disinterested per
sons, and affidavit as to yield To accompany
statement bushel OF the corn to be exhi-
bited at the State Fair.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
REGULATOR.
TESTIMONIALS

! az nave never seen or tried such simple
ehcacious, satisfactory and pleasant remPd,
III my lfe.-H. HAINEs, st. Louis, Mo.
Hon. ALer H. Ste1hens.
occasionally use, when my condition re-
CURES it, DR.. simmons Liver Ragmiot,r
with good effeet.-HoN ALEX. III srtp't,.s
Governor of alabama.
Your Regulator has been ~ ,.o :, ...-
ior some time, and am persuaded II
valuable addition TO the medicai 80;
| ehce.-GoV }. GIL SHORTEN. Ala
eor ,h ave USED the Regulator in my family
Ior me past seventeen years / can safely rec
commend 1t to the world AZ the best medicine I
nave ever used for that class OF disease il mr.
ports to cure"-H. r. TmGPEN. - Pu'-
Fressdent Of Caty Bank.
mmon,s Liver Regulator has provod a
gUoo ana efiicacious medicine &C. A. Nrr-
~ Druggist.
We have been acquainted with n si.,
mon Liver Medicine for more thRa twrfty
Iat ars, ana know it to be the best Liver Regu
H. LYON, Bellefontaine. Ca AioN anu
no was cured by Simmons Regulator. after
FFavlng suffered several years with Chiils and
The Clergy.
Have been a ayspepuc Tor wears. b.s,or a..
regulator two years ago; il has acted like a
eharm In my case. Rev. }. c. HoLMRs.
Ladies Enforcement.
II have given your medicine a tboroucb
trlai, and In no case has IL failed 10
give full satisfaction. "-ELLEN MEAcT.%
Fla. ~" ~
Sier1-Bibb County.
osc, have A. P ased your Regulator with successful
an excellent remedy, and certainfv = r,,biic
pressing &C. MAsTERsoN. Bib County, On
90, My Wife.
My WIFE and self have used The Regu.
la.oF Tor years and testify to its great vir-
lus5' Rev. J. X. FIELDER, Perry, Ga.
thlnk simmons Liver Regulator one az
" pest Medicines ever made for the Liver
~ wlfe, and many others, have used il vTitb
wonderful edect.'-E. X. SPARKs ALBANY a. |
M ID.
I have used the Regulator in NV GamiIv
ma also IN my regular practice, and have
ound IL most valuable and satisfactory Tged
cdne ana believe If it was used by the Drofes-
I'm y would be OF service in very MANY case.
nov very much of its component part.
~ can certify its medicinal qualities are per.
= so'iy narmless."-B. II. GRIGas, M. d., Macon /
Jan. 7-em .s.a.5 .4.la.4
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
NORTHUMBERLAND

The association offers the following prem
iums, and invites the friends of the fair and
the friends of the ladies to offer special
premiums for any of the articles in the fol-
lowing list or for any others not mentioned ::
This is the most extensive and the most
liberal list Of premiums yet offered in the
needleWork department, and is offered in
recognition OF the substantial interest which
the ladies OF Mississippi have ever taken in
the success of the annual fairs. The direc-
tory will do their utmost to see that awards
are fairly and impartially made If such a
thing is possible, there win be no cause of
conn plant in this respect. Extra precau-
tions will be taken.
Articles which have heretofore taken
premiums, or which have heretofore been
exhibited at the State fairs, Will be eX-
cluded from competition at next fair.
No article will be received for entry after
the close of the second day, under any cir
cumstances whatever. Articles can be for
warded by express. and entries can be made
at any time previous to the fair, by CORES
pondenee with the Secretary. The express
charge must be prepaid, and entry fee in
closed in package or sent by mail to the
Secretary.
The entry fee will be ) per cent on the
value of all premiums offered.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07

Although Massachusetts, and a New
England man, and party man in every
sense of fidelity to my public associates,
and the general policy We begin to intro
duce, am positive in the belief that ne
must get tehite men born or bred IN the South,
to rule 1t, and that State Governments of ne
groes and a handful of achite men acho absorb
the patronage, and are Republicans for the
sake of 1t, aoiN not stand up.-Vice Presi
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
PR II NJ III NJ .
Seventh Annual Mississippi State Fair.

The Seventh Annual Mississippi State
Fair will beheld at Jackson during the week
commencing on Monday, October 18th, 1876.
Premiums in several of the Departments
are offered thus early in order to give com
petitors ample time and notice. The usual
pamphlet catalogue will be published at an
early day.
The offering of special premiums is again
respectfully solicited. 1t is an excellent
mode of exciting competition. and of aiding
the Association. They should be offered
soon. so az to be introduced in their
proper place in the Catalogue.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
NATIVE WINES AND GRAPES

G.. d. Subway, of Jackson, offers for the
best collection of Native Wines and Grapes,
the elegant Gents Saddle, manufactured for
the Vienna Exhibition, worth at least SIS.
This premium was offered last year, but too
late to enable producers to compete. The
collection must be meFitorious, in the opin-
ion of the Committee, or the award will not
be made.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
GRANGE DEPARTMENT
Tomato Catsup.

Halfa bushel ripe tomatoes, not peeled,
one quart vinegar, one pound salt, quar-
ter pound black pepper, twelve pods red
pepper, quarter lound allspiee, one
ounce cloves, three boxes good mustard, a
little garlic, if you have it, six onions,
two pounds brown sugar, one handful
peach leaves. Boil until the right con-
sistency, being careful not to let it burn ;
then strain through wire sieve when
cool enough. / always have to rub il
through. The ingredients are all put in
together and thoroughly cooked. When
done it will be pretty thick.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
FRUIT TREEs-MIssIssIPPl RAISED

Best and largest collection Nursery
Trees-Apples, Peaches, Pears, etc,
each variety labeled. Diploma and SIS 90
Best Hedge Plant, Sample 2o) Missis-
sippi raised, with a statement OF the
best method at planting, trimming
and training - Diploma and 90
- Entries must be made before close of
second day. Entry fee, per cent. on the
value of all premiums offered.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. !
HIsDs COUNTY.
Personally appeared before the undersigned.
Archy McGehee, U. s. Commissioner, e. Rich
ardson and NJ. A. VanHook, to me personally
known to be the President and SECRETARY OF
the Planters insurance Company of Missis-
sippi, who being duly sworn. upon their cath
depose and SAY that the fpFeedfng is q true
statement OF the Assets and Liabilities of the
said Companion the 3lst day March. 1876.
r. RICHARDSON, President.
NJ A. VAxHooK, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this
Sd day Of May, 1876. 4s.&a
[sEAL.1 ~s7s4 - ARCHY MCGEHEE
Y. s. Commissioner.
a@ssHN& s#sNNk
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
SWEEPSTAKES.

Messrs. ROBINSON q STEVENS. of Jackson,
offer as a sweepstake premium, dress pat
tern worth $25 90, or other goods of the
same value, to the exhibitor receiving the
greatest number of awards in handmade
"eedle work, regardless of the value of such
awards.
The SECRETARY of the Association offers
a sweepstake premium of $50 90 to the eX-
hibitor receiving the greatest number of
awards On entries OF embroidery Should
two exhibitors be equally successful, then
the one receiving premiums of greatest val
ne, will be awarded the sweepstake
NOTE.-In the manufacture of garments,
competitors are to exercise their own taste
in style and quality of cloth. The premium
is tn be awarded on the character of the
work and the general makeup OF the article.
The garments may he cut out by prCfes-
sional, but every stitch of the work must be
handmade, and by the competitor.
CLASS No 3
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-07
Texas Land Agency.
BRICK! BRICK! BRICK!
ONE MILLION BRICK AND TWO VAL.
LIABLE LOTS FOR SALE.

r OFFER FOR SALE, in lots to suit pur-
l. chasers, about one million brick, at the
site of the Bowman House.. Also, the two
lots ON which the Bowman House stood
each eighty feet front on State street,
and the depth of square. They have upon
them three large cisterns. Twill sell the
whole at bargain. Apply to
June II TAT u. MCLAUGHLIN.