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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25
All About COchineal.

THE lovely carmine that artists use,
and the lake carmine, as well as a splen-
did scarlet dye, are all different prepa-
rations of the insect known as the
"cocus cacti," or cochineal.
This little insect delights in hot eli
mates, and in its native state is found in
the woods, where it feeds upon the cactus
or prickly pear. To compare very
small object to a large one, its ribbed
body resembles the fossil triloDite.
When wild, six crops may be gathered
during the year, while three only are
yielded when under cultivation. This
is due partly to the rainy season, because
they have not the protection nature pre-
pares for them in their forest home.
The difference in quantity is counter
balanced by the size and quality of the
insect
To accomplish this, acres of land are
planted with the "CaCtus Opuntia" The
larve are collected in little baskets and
hung upon the projecting branches. AS
soon as they are able they find their
way to the plant and quickly develop
into the perfect insect. Great care is
taken to oprotect them from wind and rain.
The female, from which the color Is
made, fastens itself, when very young,
to the plant upon which it feeds. After
this 1t scarcely stirs its sluggish body,
but remains in one spot until it has in
creased to such size that its legs are
completely hidden, and it appears only a
seed or berry of the plant itself
The male insect would not be recOg-
nized as relative of this seeming ex-
crescence, for he is not half its size and
is furnished with wings. He is lively
enough to make up for all deficiencies
in his lazy mate,
When the cochineal dies the eggs
which are fastened to the lower part of
its body make tins their cradle until
they are Matched by the sun and creep
away to find home and nourishment for
themselves.
1t is just before the eggs are laid that
the cochineal is the most full of coloring
matter. Then the plant is purple with
its rich harvest, and pieces of linen are
spread on the ground to catch the insects
as they are carefully brushed of. They
are then dipped in hot water or dropped
on heated plates, after which they seem
of no more consequence than y number
of shriveled, brown berries, but they
are packed in boxes and sent TO different
countries, where they are reduced to the
powder which yields the brilliant colors to
which we have referred. This operation
is sTepeated three times In the year Seven
ty thousand of these insects are required
10 make one pound, and if insect and plant
were not liable to disease or devastation
richer harvests might be gathered. Thus
do the apparently Insignificant objects
in Gods world become sources of beauty
and service TO man,
Long before the discovery Of Ameriea
the cOehineal insect was known In
Europe, Africa and The East, but the
! Spaniards were not acquainted with II
until the conquest of Mexico by Cortez
in 1919 They were so much impressed
with its value that they forbade the in
sect, or the plant ON which Il feeds, e
be taken from the country, under the
penalty of death. An enterprisinl
Frenchman, however, braved these
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25
Weeds-A Practical Hint.


CULTIvAToRs are gradually learning
that there is hard and an easy way to
do things. We have often spoken of the
Importance of killing weeds before they
came up or before they have reached a
tenth OF an inch in height. 1t is then
done with the single stroke of a steel
rake if in the garden, or by the single
passage of light harrow on the field.
1t is often hard to beat this truth into the
heads of laborers. We therefore tried it
by marking the time required for each
mode by the watch. 4 bed of flowers
containing eighty square feet is raked
once a week, whether the weeds appear
or not. 1t requires four minutes for
each raking; and for the entire months
of May, June and July, forty. eight min
utes. This leaves the bed perfectly clean
and mellow and the plants have the best
possible chance. If the ground is full
of foul seeds they will come up in warm,
moist, growing weather in one week, and
once or twice their green points had Just
appeared when the weekly raking was
given.
In another bedof equal size, where this
is omitted, they came up in week, and
in two more weeks are from three to six
inches high-requirlng over one hour to
clear all out by hoe and hand. This
must be repeated every three weeks, or
four times in the three months; requir-
ing half days work to keep the weeds
under for the three months, and even
then doing it imperfectly.-Oountrg Gen
Ue7ndH,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25
An Ancient Deed.

AMONG the documents copied by the
photozinocgraphic system of Gen. James,
the Director General of the Ordnance
Survey, is a charter or deed of grant made
by Edgar, King of England, TO one of his
Thames, in the year GA A fac-simile of
it, with translation appended, is pub
lished, and il has an interest which law
yers as well as arch9ologists will readily
appreciate. The property granted consists
of three hides of land at Nymed, in Devon
shire, now forming the site of three vii
lagos called Nymet, near Credition. The
body of the charter is in Latin, hut the de-
scriptiOn of the boundaries of the property
is in Anglo-SaSon, and the Endorsement
of the parchment contains II medley of
the two languages. The deed is not long,
but it contains some decidedly strong Ian
guage, expressed generally in the learned
tongue. The Endorsement, for instance,
after stating the identity of the land with
that which the reverend priest Brightric
gave for the relief of his soul to n monas-
terry in Crydiaton, expresses a sort of
prayer that anyone who shall take it
away or diminish it may be stricken with
perpetual curse, and perish ever
make atonement. The interior of
lllt uNtN NOlNdliio Alp lOOAtttl0 III bNi
sense of the word, but after pious ejacu-
lation, analogous to that with which old
wills begin, It mentions the advisability
of making deeds of gift in writing, lest
the succession of posterity be swallowed
in the whirlwind of rapine and the clouds
of ignorance" The rest of the document
is not very essentially different from a
modern deed, and perhaps in the idea of
some readers will bear comparison with
it. A very vehement blessing is invoked
upon those who, moved by a benevolent
and sincere disposition, shall trouble them
selves in amplifying the said grant," and
then, after the date, follow the whole array
of Witnesses. First, II, Edgar, King,
have confirmed the said grant, Ethel
firth, Queen, has consented. Then Dun
stan, Archbishop, has corrobOrated it.
Oswald, Archbishop of York, and twelve
other Bishops, none ofwhose sees are men
toned twelve Abbots, also described by
their Christian names alone; four Dukes
and ten Ministers all severally strengthen
it, The parchment is almost an exact
square, measuring about twelve or thir
teen inches along each ofits sides .-L0ndon
| Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

dangers and carried away several cases
Of the insect and plant together Unlor-
tunately, when he reached st. Domingo
a war had broken out and the fruit of
his labor was entirely lost.
II was more than q hundred years aft
er that efforts we're made to extend its
cultivation. Now il is raised in many
warm countries. Its culture is especially
successful in the Canary Islands, where
the insect seems to be OF superior quail
ty, and therefore brings higher prices
than the Mexican cochineal.
The year ending June 30, 1874, there
were imported to the United States
1,770,277 pounds of oochineal, valued at
$685., 1888. The greater part of this was
brought into the port of New York.
England pays annually one million OF
dollars for the dried bodies of this insect
and France represents afearly interest
of three millions of francs,-Mdry So
Maur, in ". y. Observer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

THE celebrated bath-bricks," which
are known in almost every commercial
market, are manufactured from the de-
poslts of the River Parrett, Brldgewater,
England. Millions of them are made
annually, and large body of operatives
are employed in the industry, in some
cases whole families of both sexes and
almost all ages working at one molding.
This deposit is not found anywhere in
the world besides, so that Bridgewater
has to furnish the whole world with the
article, which for certain purposes has
long been deemed indispensable. 1t is a
remarkable fact that these bath-bricks
are just as we'll known in China as in
England-they are known in India and,
indeed, all over the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

There was a singular performance
in Boston court few days ago. Dur
ing the trial of a case a juryman began
questioning witness in such a manner
jected to by the other side as an un-
heard-of proceeding, but the Court ruled
that the evidence was admissible, and it
Was Was received, thpugn 1t Is Plooaply tne
courts that juror has testified in a case
upon which he is to give verdict.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

In removing the spire Of the Pine
Street Church, Portland, Me-, the hermet-
ically-sealed copper ball on its apex was
opened and found to contain variety of
odds and ends not altogether of a relig-
ious character. Before the ball was
sealed the workmen had evidently
emptied their pockets into it, as among
its contents were old newspapers, play
bills, pamphlets, political posters, by
laws of fire company, wine card and
variety of other matter hastily depos
ited
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

WITHOUT rejecting upon other Advertising
Agencies, we may say that Geo. p Rowell &
Co., No. Al Park Row, New York, are deserv-
ing of success, and have achieved success.
They do business on true business principles
pay on demand all that they agree TO pay
ness, system and carefulness in details. From
a small beginning they now stand head and
front above all competitOrs.-IroH World
and uufdcturer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25
A Celestial Romance.

Virginia, New, has witnessed the ter.
mination of romance Of Cathay. Years
ago a Chinaman named Chi Chow fell in
love, as even Cinnamon will, with a
maiden of his own country, but was too
poor 10 marry her Wives must be paid
for in China, and so Chi Chow, unable to
buy his Ky Slung, came to America TO
earn the money by washing shirts and
performing other labors Of which China
men make a specially. lie did not pros
per exceedingly, and when, after his days
work was done, he dreamed of Ky Slung,
it was somewhat hopclcssly. Meanwhile
all had not gone we'll with Ky Slung in
far-oH Asia. She had been sold to a bad
trader and shipped to America. Her his.
tory up to IA certain date after her arrival
in this country is wrapped in mystery.
Her master was a certain Chung Wan,
who brought her TO Virginia. Chung
Wan SHOT another Chiaaman, and was
compelled to flee, leaving Ky Slung be
hind. She was Immediately seized by u
debtor Of the fugitive and put upon the
market to satisfy the account. She found
a purchaser who put her 10 board until he
should be ready TO claim her. Poor Ky
Slung sat in her room looking across the
street when she saw somebody. That
somebody was Chi Chow! Nothing could
restrain her then. She escaped and threw
herself at the feet Of the one she had loved
beyond the ocean. A white man advised
KY Slung and Chi Chow. They must be
married "alle sem Mclean man" so that
they could not be separated, and then they
must fee. Then the twain, under the
name Of All Too and Wan Ho, obtained a
license aud were married They fled
together, and are doubtless happy some
where washing shirts together. Ii wasn't
o romance in high life, but II was notable
because its threads, widely divergent,
were united so many thousand miles from
the starting place. LOuis RepaJliedH.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

IF JohnSOn'S AROdype Lii,iment Is half as
valuable as people say it is, no family should
be without It. Certainly no person, be he
lawyer, doctor, minister or Of any other pro-
fession, should start upon journey without
it. Nosailor, fisherman, or woodsman should
be without it. In fact, it is needed wher-
ever there is an ache, sprain, cut, bruise,
oouph or cold
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

FARMERS and Horse Men, are continu-
ally inquiring what We know of the utility of
SheriddH'S CdUdlry Condition POlcders, and
in reply we would say, through the columns
of this paper, that we have heard from hun
dreds who have used them with gratifying
results; that is also our experience.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

SAID saucy Rochester beauty to a
foppish fellow who bored her with his
compliments; "Your presence and con-
versation are vastly agreeable, and what
is remarkable, your attraetiveness does
not seem to depend upon brains at all"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

A PARTY Of Georgians have lately been
exploring the great OkeefenOkee Swamp.
IL does not appear that they hit upon
any scheme Of bringing It into use.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

"A mistake of the types in Boston
paper caused an announcement to read 4:
"Thirteen Illinois railroads are in the
hands of 6eCeivers"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

tB- Never, in the history of the world
has party been more faithful in carrying
out the will Of the people than the Repub-
lican party 1t has been true to every
promise II has kept sacred every pledge
il has carried the nation through period
of great peril Il has been the recognized
bulwark of civil and religious liberty. It's
past record Is true index of its future
possibilities. 10 this record, the only one
that can determine tue merit of indiyid-
uals or parties, the nation may well point
with pride. What the party has been il
now is and will be in the future.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

tB- Atty. Gen. Pierrepont has been in
teryiewed concerning Grants letter
" President Grant, he says, " has told me
his plans for the future, and cannotcon-
slider that he has concealed anything from
me. II he has a wish 10 be President
again he must have capabilily for de-
ception such as no other man ever had be
fore him"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

UP IN Moscow, Somerset County, Me-,
there Is schOOl.house which is built OF
logs and boasts Of glass window. The
cracks between the logs are all open-the
hand could be thrust through anywhere.
The building has four seats and will seat
eight scholars. The teacher has no desk
but hat stone 70 sit on. A shon school
is taught here every summer
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

ONE OF our young men when he was
married didn't want TO patronize the
baker lie said bread tasted ever 50 much
better made by her dear hand. This de-
lighted her. But when she wanted scut.
tie Of coal, and he suggested that she get
II, as the fire would feel so much better il
the coal was brought by her dear hands,
she was disguised. Women are so change.
able.-Ddhbuyg Nees.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

PRUssING's White Wine Vinegar Works, es-
tablished in lS4S, are the largest in the world
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

A WAC Of gourmand who had made
himself III by feasting on fish said he EN-.
N@died the trio Of the fiery furnace, thus
Oh. me-siek, and ibed.we-go.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-06-25

nDH1M CURE, sheap, quick, private. No
vi H. Nl pain. DR.ARNstRoNe, Berrlen. Mich.
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come and go,
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how,
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bighting never came
Love chime the hours immortal. IN earth and
heaven tie same.
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ST. JAMES HOTEL. is ag in our
pleasure to spe1k of the 81. james
Hotel, whicn Is without exec ptlon,
the best hotel in New Orleans. Not
only beet for the price, but best iu
everything 1t is sprndid place for
comfort, luxury and enjoyment. Its
clerks, Messrs. Leak, LouglN, Moore
& McCrindle are polite, ObHging and
entertaining gentlemen, vieiug with
each other IN tueir attentions to guests,
they never fail to please them. Rooms
at the st. James are neat, airy aud eie-
gantly furnished. Servants quick aud
attentive and convenieucirs about the
house are not to be e1celled. Ia the di-
min room is Mr.. Wilson who is the best
superintendent of hotel dining room We
ever saw. Last, but not least Col. i.Longls,
tine Proprietor. He belongs to the old
school of gentlemen and Knows how to
please his gnests and does l.. The s..
James is making thousands of friends,
Mlss.tsippians are ali stopping there.
Its rates are only 81 80 per day, all tod.
Il Holly Springt Reporter.
A verv correct Reporter" in
deed, is he from Holly Springs and
knows how TO al preciate at their
true value, genial hosts, gentleman
ly CLERKS and good fare.
The st. James is rapidly winning
its way to the position of the hotel,
par eaceIience, of New Orleans.
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this section Of The State. We
do not suppose that Mr. Mjlunis
will have nny opposition. II .ea'f.
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he entirely suporauDus Tor any ono
to try to over come tbC oycrwhclm
ing vote which will be rolled ~ Tor
for him 10 November.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1875-10-16

A PLEASANT DAY.-We enjoyed
delightful drive with Mr. Cause
on Wednesday to the Quarantine
Camp, thirteen miles lom here.
where he went TO meet Admiral
Scmmes on business. And we spent
a most pleasant day in conversa-
lion with the Admiral, whose eX-
tensive traveIlioy and vast expert
ence has stored his mind With such
information as renders him always
a most agreeable companion.
Dl. Fowler the physician station
ed there, was kid aud courteous.
The DR.. spends part OF his leisure
time in manufacturing rustic chairs,
a number Of which he has on hand
and they are certainly most CONS
fortabIe. We are indebted TO the
DR.. for one for our Office.
Mr.. Cause had sent out from one
Of Mobiles most celebrated rcstau-
rateurs, a basket OF elegant lunch
con, which played no mean part in
the days doings.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1875-10-16

OUR SICKNESs. DIR. Blount re-
ports friday ele en- cases of yell
low fever on hand mostly at Moss
Point-one death, VIM. Alexander,
last Saturday.
DR.. Moore-seven cases, yellow
fever, two new ones, one, young
Tho8. Prehern, on Bayou Casotte
DR.. Lambert-three cases--no
yellow f yer one death, Mrs. Tay>
lpr, last Saturday.
DR.. McIunis-three cases yellow
fever, at Moss Point-one, Sailor
on schr. Indianola, expected to die
with the black vonit.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1875-10-16

The WILDERNESS BEHIND U.s.
For ten 'ong, weary years, the down.
trodden people of this once great
State, have sojourned, weary, loot
sore and oppressed, in the desolate
and buruig wilderness of carpet-bag
misrule and tyranny. Our pilgrim
age is almost ended. From the
summit OF Mount Pisgah cur faithful
leaders stand, and view the promised
land, beautiful with its clear streams
of living water, its broad expanded
wales Of the brightest green smiling
in the golden sunshine OF Liberty.
liz November next the host will pass
over Jordan aud realize the inhe:it,
tance of LIBERTY Clarion