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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24
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CHRISTMAS ON THE GREAT
PEDEE, s. G., IN 1880.
BY MARS.

On the Gath and 25th days of December,
in the year 1880, an affair occurred at the
mansion OF Lieut.. Rudolph Lee, situated
on the Great Pedee, which gives me ma
terial for Christmas tale. Lieut.. Lee was
one of the gallant patriots who served un-
der the brave Gen. Marion, and his gallant
bearing and daring bravery made him an
object of hate and fear to both the British
and Tories, by whom he was already con.
demned TO a speedy death whenever talk
en-. lie was wealthy planter, and owned
Il fine plantation on which stood the best
mansion in that vicinity. His family con-
sisted of himself, wife and two children
one beautiful little girl aged six wears,
and fine little boy aged three years. His
sster-in-law, Miss Belle Laurens, lived
with them. His wiie's name was Ada, and
both she and her sister were beautiful. &C.
complisbed and intelligent ladies of the
true Southern type. The Lieut. owned a
number of negroes, and had always been
very kind to them. His negro quarter was
about fifty yards from the dwelling.
On the Christmas of which write, Lieut..
Lee, together with DR.. Frank Baker, his
bosom friend, and likewise the affianced
husband of Miss Belle Laurens. having
procured a furlough for three DAYS, visited
his loved home, not dreaming of danger as
no Tories had been reported in that vicini.
ty for some time. When lie arrived at his
beautiful home he was met by his lovely
wife with transports of joy, and by his lit
tie children with sweet prattle and innocent
kisses. The Doctor likewise met with the
kindcst welcome from both ladies, and
from Miss Belle in particular. The ne
groes were or appeared to he in ecstasies
at the return OF dc marst" They arrived
about o'clock in the evening, and for
little while there was joy in the mansion
His negro oversccr, whose name was Juba,
! Called big Jubc on account of his great
size and strcngth0 approached his master
with every apparent manifestation of JOY,
and enquired how long he would stay, and
where "de General was" His master told
him he expected to stay at home three days,
but he gave the negro to understand that
the General was eighty miles away which
seemed to satisfy the black demon.
DIR. Baker was a young gentleman of
high talents. He had left q pleasant home
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farNlers' Column.
"Speed the PlOsC."
Road Mendin@.

EVERY person who owns horse or rides
IN vehicle OF any kind knows the vast
difference between good road and u lad
one-a safe road and dangerous one
Many roads are never properly repaired
ana OF course are never in good order
sometimes quagmire or a moist, miry
place is left year III and year out without
an attempt to remedy it permanently, and
the little pottering done only makes the
evil worse than it was before. No road.
not even macadamized one, will continue
in good condition for any length of time,
unless 1t has sufficiently large cutters at
the sides, kept clear OF distractions until
the water passes from the road. Toward
these cutters the road should beyel gently.
removing everything that may prevent the
water from running directly into them, and
not force 1t by distractions Qittle embank-
ments along the edge Of the cutters, made
by the DIRT thrown out ofthe CUTTERS along
the road sometimes for fifty or hundred
yards before finding its way to the gutter,
thus washing deep lines in the road bed
and seriously damaging it. Holes in the
ROAD beds are the worst drawbacks upon
travel. They gather the water, and from
very small depression, become larger
and larger until they are a decided nui-
sance. Many Of the superintendent or
managers of macadamized roads, it seems,
are beyond recognizing this simple fact.
Dirt roads require the same method and
care IN Keeping them in good condition.
But on many of these highways the road
scraaper can be used with great efficiency
and economy. At least two or three of these
should be owned by every township. The
best that Is made was invented and we
believe patented by Prof John Wilkinson,
now OF Baltimore. Another has recently
been invented by w. Thompson, of Gardi-
ner, Me-, with which he offers, to use his
own words, "to take the roads in one hun
dred townships and keep them in good re-
pair for one year for one-half the former
cost or for ten years for one fourth the
former cost, with the exception of bridges
and culyerts, and providing the roads are
Tree from stones" He adds, with my ma
chine one man and two horses will smooth
up and put in good condition ten miles Of
road Germant0Wn Telegruph.
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Pc q tic AL
CHRISTMAS TIME.
SIR WALTER SCOTT.

SIR WALTER SCOTT.
Heap on more wood the wind is chill;
But let it whistle as it will,
Wen keep our Christmas merry STILL
Each age has deemed the new born wear
The fittest time, for festal cheer:
4 x ~ n
And well our Christian sires of old
Loved VIXEN the year Its course had rolled,
And brought blithe Christmas back again,
With all his hospitable train
Domestic and religious rite
Gave honor to the holy night:
On Christmas Eve the bells were rung;
On Christmas Eve the mass was sung;
That only night, in all the year,
Saw the stoled priest the chalice rear.
The damsel donned her kirtle sheen;
The hall was dressed with holly green;
Forth TO the wood did merry.men go,
TO gather in the mistletoe.
Then opened wide the baron's hall,
Vassal, tenant serf, and all
Power laid his rod of rule aside,
And Ceremony DOTTED his pride.
The heir, with roses in his shoees,
That night might village partner choose;
The lord, undcrogated, share
The vulgar game of "post and pair"
All hailed, with uncontrolled delight,
And general voice, the happy night,
That to the cottage, as the crown,
Brought tidings Of salvation down.
The fire. with well. dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide;
The huge hall-tablc's oaken face,
Scrubbed till it shonc the day TO grace,
Bore then upon its massive board
No mark to part the squire and lord
Then was brought in the lusty Drawn,
BY old blue-coated serving man;
Then the grim boar's head frowned on high,
Crested with bays and rosemary.
Well can the green-garbed ranger tell,
How, when, and where, the monster fell
What dogs before his death he tore,
And all the batting of the boar.
The wassel round in good brown bowls
Garnished with ribbons, bllthely trowls.
There the huge sirloin rocked hard by
Plum porridge stood, and Christmas pie,
Nor failed old Scotland to produce,
AZ such high-tide her savory goose
Then came the merry maskers in,
And carols roared with blthesome din:
If unmelodious was the song,
1t was hearty note and strong.
Who lists may in their mumminw see
Traces ofancient mystery.
White shirts supplied the masquerade
And smutted cheeks the yisors made;
But, o! what maskers richly digit
Can boast of bosoms half so light!
England was merry England, when
Ola Christmas brought his sports again.
Twas Christmas preached the mightest al.
Twas Christmas told the merriest tale;
A Christmas gambol oft could cheer
The poorman's heart through half the year.
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How to Feed Pigs.

used to keep them in my younger DAYS
to furnish meat for my family, and to sell,
to get little spare cash. The kind with
small boncs small ears and short nose, that
with good keeping at year old would
make about three hundred and twenty five
pounds OF pork, was my favorite, (the first
one ever tattened weighing two hundred
and sixty pounds at eight months old.)
MILK and potatoes are the best food for
pigs after they are weaned, to make them
thrive; they also relish few grains of
corn at this time as we'll as a sqirre does
few nuts, as they grow along. In the
season for it they should be supplied daily
with fresh green weeds, or clover; few
green cornstalks are also good to feed them
IN their season, and the slops and refuse of
the kitchen, with little meal, are also
good. With this food they should be fed
literally, but not surfeited, and keep grow
ing right along in thrifty condition till
about two months before killing time, du.
ring which they should be fed literally
with more concentrated and fattcning food.
Boiled pumpkins, thickened while hot
with corn meal, are excellent for them so
also boiled sweet apples, thickened with
meal, and so is scalded meal alone; and
some people think that, for many days
previous to Strengthening them, they should
be fed with dry corn and pure cold water,
as these make the meat harder and swccter.
ECy1lnntO1rn Trle0ra2lh
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The Origin of Christmas Gifts.

Christmas gifts had their origin in the
Roman Paganalia, which was instituted
by Servius Tullius, 3. c. $50. On these
festivals, celebrated at the beginning of
the year, an altar was erected in every vii
lagc, and to the box placed upon it every
man, woman, and child was expected to
contribute coin. Aubrey speaks of a
pot in which Roman coins were found, and
supposed to be one of the Pagnally vessels.
The Christmas box naturally arose from
this Pagan New Years box. There is an
impressive propriety and tender beauty,
however, in thus concentrating the event
which gave the Divine Rcdccmcr to the
lost worid-the greatest gift that is con
ceivable TO mankind. 1t is, moreover an
equally appropriate custom which makes
the season one, not only of composing and
forgetting old quarrcls, and renewing and
confirming friendships, but for universal
manifestation of generosity and charity
from the rich to the poor-in odcn times
this beneliccnce being extended even to
the lower animals, a practice to which
Burns nlludes in "The Aud Farmers Adj
dress TO His Mare"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24
Indigestion in Horses.

NJ. Petty, veterinary surgeon, draws
attention to the liability of horses and cat
tie suffering from indigestion, from the con
sumption of forage in humid or musty
state, 1t is from Overlooking this com
plant is ordinarily produced, or to the too
rapid transition from dry to unlimited
green food. Another very common cause
is the putting of animals to work immedi.
ately after their feed. The giving of chaff
and refuse of the threshing- machine is also
another source; as well as excessively cold
water; and above all, allowing the animal
to drink the water Of marshes. A little
salt or handful of meal is excellent in
the drinks Old animals ought never he
given too much food at once, and it should
be mixed with a little straw. When the
horse shows symptoms of Indigestion
restlessncss, suddenly refusing food, rest
ing on one leg and then on another, the
head dropping and seeking the left flank,
Its eXcremcnts either hard or liquid, etc.
an cXcitant, as three ounces of kitchen
salt, or glass of gin in bottle of water,
will afford relief, or an infusion of camo-
mile or sage. In case pain exists, two
spoonfuls oflaudanum will prove excellent.
OF course, soap injections, friction, and
lumigation are not to be overlooked.
Bleeding, in case of grave indigestion, be-
comes mortal Foreign Correspondence Lam
caster Farmer,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24

The FATHER OF FAMILY.--A regular
p0scr-a clinchcr-is the case of an Irish
man named Dennis, if true; if not true,
the Annual Register must be held response
bic. He died at Athenry in 1904. at the
age of one hundred and seventeen; he
had been married seven times, the last
time at the age Of ninety-threc. He sur
vived the births Of forty-eight children,
two hundred and thirtysix grandchildren
four hundred and forty-four great grand
children and twenty five great great grand
children. All the Year Round.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24
Feminine Matters.

Most waterproofs are made with sleeves
and cape.
Black cashmere capes are worn entire
ly covered with jet and crimped tape
fringe.
Felt hats are not chosen to match the
costume, but are trimmed TO match it, and
the hat and gloves shonld be the same
shade.
1t is the style to wear one pocket ON
the right side Of the overskirt nearly at
the back. They arc very handy where the
ovcrskirt is so long.
Velvet ilounces are now palmer than
those worn last winter, they having only a
piping of heavy silk on the edge
Trimmings for cloth cloaks are almost
entirely confined TO rough wool brads, or
bands of fur, and sometimes both are used
at once.
Striped stockings have had their day
among the leaders of fashion.
"A quite new Doman has three seams
carried straight up like II Raglan, and fits
perfectly to the form.
In New York is shown velvet in checks
and in raised figures which represent ex
quisitc embroidery, and in stripes altcrat-
ing with silk aud satin, which are united
with plain silk or satin.
Mother of:pearl ornaments invisibly
set in silkwarc arc new and very pretty
for evening wear.
Two yards and three quarters is the
required length for train dresses.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24

Loss OF CuD.- Dadd's prescription for
this, which is synony mous with loss of
appetite and is only species of indiges
ton, and may be brought on by the ami
mails eating grecdily OF some food to which
it has been unaccustomed, is Golden Seal,
powdered, o.; powdered caraway and
poplar bark each two ounces; cream of
tartar, ounce mix and divide into six
powders, giving one every four hours in q
sufficient quantity of camomile tea.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24

SALr.-HatEsJ Journal of Health thus sums
up some of the many uses of salt: ut will
cure sick headache, make cream freeze,
make the butter come, take inkstains ont
of cloth of any kind, kill wens, kill worm,
make the ground cool; so it is more con
genial to celery, cabbage, etc. twill case
the itching pain caused by irritating skin
diseases, like hives, etc. it will produce
vomiting or stop it, rs you like; and many
other things too numerous to mention.-
All pure salt will do this to n certain de-
gree, but sea salt is the most eifectual in
its action"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24

How DEEP TO APPLY LME.-Lime
should always be applied to the surface; it
sinks in the soil, and ifplowed under will
soon get below the reach of plants. 1t
should never be covered more than with a
harrow. The best way, if applied with
grain crop, is to put it in with the seed
in drill. 1t is then mixed with earth
close to the seed and will supply the grow
ing plant with that clement. 1t improves
grass or grain crop by sowing it as u
top-dressing. 1t is also an excellent way
to mix it with muck. The lime will neu
tralize the acids and render the whole an
excellent top-dressing Lime should not
be mixed with manure, except in the last
case mentioned; the muck and lime NAV
be mixed with manure. The muck has an
active power of absorbing ammonia and
fixing it. The lime having spent itself in
ncutralzing the acid, will not have power
to dissipatc the nitrogen in the manure.
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THE WEEKLY SUN.
NEvV vnnU


Eighteen hundred and serenty.six is the Centennial
year. 1t is also the year in which Opposition
House of Representatives tho first since the war will
be in power in Washington; and the year of the TWEEN
ythlrd election Oft President OF the United States
All Of these events to he Of great Interest and
Importance, especially the two latter; and all of them
and everything connected with them will be fully and
freshly reported and expended in The Sun.
The Opposition House of Representatives, taking up
the line Of inquiry opened years ago by THE SUN will
sternly sud diligently investigate the corruptous and
msdeeds Of GRANTS administration; and will it is TO
be hoped, lay the foundation fol and better Pc
rioi in national history OF all this The Sun will
contain complete aud accurate accounts furnishing its
readers with early and trustworthy information upon
these alb SUrbing topics,
The twenty.third Presidential election, with the
Tor it, Will be memorable us deciding uon
GRANTS aspirations for third term of power and pun-
der aud still more deciding who shall he the cand
date of the party OF Reform, and electng that
didate Concerning all these subjects those who read
the sun VIII have the constant means of being thor
| oughly we'll informed
The WEEKLY Sun, which has attained circulation of
over eighty thousand copies, already has its readers in
every State and Territory and trust that the year
| 1876 will see their numbers doubled. 1t Will continue
to be thorough newspaper. All the general news of
the day will be found in it, condensed when unmpor-
tant at full length when of moment and always, we
trust treated in clear, interesting aud mstI uctye
manner.
1t is aim to make the WEEKLY Sun the best hmi.
ly newspaper in the world, and shall continue to
give in its columns largo amount of miscellaneous
residing, such as stories tacs, poems, scientific intc l.
gence and agricultural Information, for which we are
not able to make room in our daily edition. Tho agri-
cultural department especially is one OF its prominent
features The fashions also regularly reported in
its columns; and so are the markets of every kind.
The WEEKLY Sun, eight pages with hity-six broad
columns is only $l2O year postage prepaid. As this
price barely repays the cost of the paper, discount
can be made from this rate to clubs, agents, postmas
ters, or any one.
The DAILY Sun, large four page newspaper of TWEEN
ty-eight columns gives all the news for two cents
copy Subscription postage prepaid, 55 cents month
So so year. Sunday edition extra, $l0 per year
We have no travelling agents Address
noy?0-0t TIE SUM- New York City.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24

THAT boy looks very shecpish," said
visitor to teacher.
YES" answered the pedagoguc archly,
she ought to be considering how often Ne
has been lammed."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24

SEAsoNABLE ADVICE Getting up in
cold room to make fire is like getting up
in life. Ifyou crawl timidly out of bed,
60 on tip-toe to the stove, and allow the
shivers to get control of you before the
kindling starts, your fire will probably be a
failure, and you will half freeze in the OPP
Grafton. But if you jump out bravely,
hustle around, pull on your clothes, knock
over chair or two, and pitch in the stove,
wood, you will probably be too warm by
the time the fire gets to burning, and have
to open a window. SO IN life. Attack it
timidly and you will fail. Grapplc with
it, hurry up things, stir around. conquer
fortune and you will lie success
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-24

Pat, Have you seen stray pig this
mornlns| "Shure, and how could tell
STRAY pig from any other, SURF"
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-29
Current Notes.

The result at Providence has been fore
gone conclusion for some time past. 1t was
evident enough that the Burnside men had
only to hang together in order to elect their
man. 1t would not surprise us in the least il
the handsome general were to turn out an
uncommonly good senator, as senators go.
Educated at West Point, his mind broadened
by varied experience and travel, owning him
self and valuing this self-ownership, enjoying
the confidence and respect of all his fellow
citizens without distinction of politics, he
will enter upon his new duties with excep-
tionally favorable omens.-Springfel Repub-
Hcdn.
We have too many great farms, too many
vast, halfcultivated tracts, too much idle
capital locked up in untouched fields and
ranges. We may as well settle down to the
belief that we have squandered a good deal
of the national domain, and that we must
make better use of what we have. The ideal
"lttle farm, well titled" is not frequent
enough. We shall see higher and more
profitable condition of agriculture when we
cease buying and begin 20 till.-Nelo York
Times.
Congress proposes to do something. What
that something is, Congress only knows. But
does Mr.. Schumacher propose to do anything {?
Or does he mean to wait till his constituents
ask him? 1t is about time for Mr.. Schumacher
to question himself closely as to whether his
lobby and Congress duties do not interfere
with his usefulness. Eagle.
The Burlington Free Press makes this
mention: "a venerable Vermonter. whose
clear memory of political events goes back for
more than half century, says that the apol-
ogy of Senator Gordon to Senator Edmunds,
the other day, was the first apology made by
Southern Senator or member of Congress 10
Northern one in fifty years." So much the
more credit to General Gordon.
In the midst of the present confusion in
the Republican councils, and when SO many
injudicious and dangerous counselors are
proffering their advice, the recent letter of the
vce-president comes with degree of power
and conviction which ought to command uni
versal attention and respect. The vice-presi-
dent speaks the words of wisdom, and he
| speaks them fearlessly and warningly II his
advice is not followed, the disaster of last Ne
vember may be repeated upon a most ruinous
scale in the presidential election Chicago
| Tribune.
The Portland daily press., 1875-01-29
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