The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-12-25
Letter from Missouri. /,
Correspondence Of The Democratic Advocate.
sr. JoE, Missouri, Dec. is. 1875.

Sr. JoE, Missouri, Dec. IS, 1875.
Messrs Editors The past autumn season
has been one Of unprecedented fine weather
Never can recall so pleasant fall; in fact,
Indian Summer has extended up to the pres.
ent. This has been all the more proptious
as regards the municipal interests Of our
thriving little city, for she has had several
mammoth projects under contemplation, one
OF which was the building of sewer, which,
had It been delayed, would undoubtedly have
caused severe losses TO the contractors, but it
has at length been finished, much to their
gratihcauon. II is to be be regretted that our
City Fathers rejected the proposition of the
ST. Louis firm in regard to the Fire Alarm
Telegraph, much needed acquisition to
city the size Of st. Joe, and necessity which
at some future time may be greatly deplored,
as q fire can do vast deal OF damage, under
the present system, before the department
can be notified thereof. They probably know
the extent of their finances better than out.
siders, and although we are not SO far ad.
yanced as Kansas City in the way of water.
works, lire alarm teegraphy, ETC., we eau
boast OF not being bankrupt, for Kansas City
money is only worth seyenty.fye cents on the
dollar here and elsewhere.
Business in every department is brisk. The
farmers of Buchanan county, after their de
preston caused by the grasshoppers destroy.
ing the early crops, can have but little reason
TO complain, as the late ones seem to have
amply repaid their endeavors to succeed
against manifold adversities, and to.day the
fields are teeming with as heavy crops Of corn
as have ever seen East, which they have
not as yet had time to garner Seyera!
weeks since turnips could have been bought
by the thousand bushels at cents per bushel.
Hay is now quoted at 40 cents per 100 lbs
wheat fluctuates from Sl.20 TO 70 cents, nc.
eordng to quality corn, 25@3O; oats, 2O@
p. Our new large and commodious elevator
affords ample market facilities for all brought
IN, and is kept running day and night.
The pork packing business is at its zenith,
so 10 speak, aud for weeks scarcely day
passed that we have not witnessed large
droves Of fine fat porkers on their way to the
slaughter There are FIVE packing houses
here, and up to this time one firm alone has
killed over $4,000. OF the others we have no
report whatever, bit suppose they have done
equally as well. We have also q furniture
factory here which ships from seven to ten
car loads OF furniture per week to the West
and North invest, and company called the
Missouri Valley Novelty Works, manractur.
ing combination patent safes and other house
hold requisites, and which does an immense
business; besides other houses, the trade of
which cannot be excelled west of the Missis-
sippi. All these manufactures and business
projects tend to increase the trade and popu-
lation Of a city, and add very materially to
her influence abroad.
Once more has the wheel Of time revolyed.
and to-day we stand upon the eve Of the gay
and merry holiday season, and almost upon
the threshold of new year. In the closing
year how many vacancies have been made in
the iireside circle, how many homes made
desolate, and how many hearts rendered sad,
by the relentless hand Of death Yet, these
reflections are too sad, seemingly, when all
should be merry and joyful, this, the time of
peace on earth, good will TO men, The
past month has been consumed in preparing
for its celebration, and our store windows
have presented the appearance of some COM
ing event. Queer masks and faces have been
arranged therein, eyergreens, and oil the par.
aphernalia intended for both masqueraders
and the dressing of trees, have heralded its
approach. And now that the time has arriv.
ed, may we who are surrounded by the kind
influence of happy homes, by the comforts,
yea, Injuries Of life, remember there are
those who, from different causes, are deprived
OF the enjoyment of them all, and in our pc
titions to the throne of Grace, ask Him, who
watches that even the sparrows do not fall to
the ground nnnotieed, to bless them as He
best knows how.
In conclusion, permit me to extend to the
5drOcdte and its numerous patrons my heart
felt wishes that each and all may enjoy n
gay and merry Christmas, and happy, hap
py New Year, throughout, and many pleas.
ant returns Of the same, G.