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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-12-23
HEALTH BEFORE EVERYTHING.

A farmer was yesterday waiting around
the Central Market, trying to find some
chap willing to 90 into the country aud
do little work for good pay, when
colored man accosted him, saying:
Boss, does you want some Que to busk
cornl
Yes; I've been looking all the morning
for some one.
What's de pay1
III give 81 day.
And board?
Yes.
An chickens an puddin' for dinnerf
Yves.
An Havana cigars to smoke?
IL guess so, stammered the farmer.
An coal stove right close aroun' dar
wbar de corn isf
No; never heard of a stove in corn
field.
Well, If dar's no stove out dar you can't
coax dis chile along rze got TO lake
keer Of my health, even II dere isn't
busbe Of corn raised in dis country! -
Detrca Free Press.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-12-23
rHE cHAnPIoS nIscE pIF.

TO make good mince pie, hash five
pounds OF beef with three pounds Of ap-
pies; one.third pound chopped raisius,
add three tablespoons spice, cook three
minutes; add three tablespoons cinna-
mon, and stir three times add mace aud
pepper and caraway and cloves, ana eofi-
ander aud dried gooseberries, and salt
aud citron, aud keep tasting till yOn ATE
sure 1t is right; then set the pau 10 a
chair aud add one quart boiled cider, one
teacup vinegar, two dozen pruDos With
out the stones, gu Of white brandy II
you can geL IL, wine glass Of rose water
aud four pulyerized nn,megs; next add
TWO cups butter aud one cup salt; cook
fifteen minutes, taste and pat the spoon
back If you have anything else Ia the
house you would like ID put ID you can
do 80, ouly exercise discretion IN all
your experiments.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-12-23
THE PosT-oFFIcE A A"MERsoPERLY.

At Atlanta, Ca. an honest old granger
approached the sifable young man who
adorns the general delivery window OF
the post-ofiice, recently, and asked: Is
there any letter for the Griggses here
The young man shufiled through the G's
deck, ssd said: No, sir Any for the
Stebbinsesf The young man counted the
5 deck, and said: No, sir! Well, any
for the Buucesl aud the old man put on
his specs to see for himself. The young
man famed the BIS out, and sgAin said
No, sir! Then, who in thunder is oil
them thar letters and pigeon holes for
anyhow, b. gumY ripped oat tie old
man and before the young man had timt
TO reply, the old granger was sbuiiilng
down the street, swearing that this here
/ Post-ofiice is blamed merpoperly ike
everything else these days!
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-12-23

Yice-President Wilson il tbe thifd oi
our yiee,Pfesidents who haze died dur
ing their term Of office. These three were
George Clinton Of Nem York, Wilsm
X. King Of Alsbama, aud nov Henry
Wilson Of Massachusetts. We have also
lost three Of our Presidents during their
term 0i service, to-wit: William Henry
Harrison OF Ohio, Zachary Taylor ~
yifglnis, aud Abraham Lincoln VI ilA.
nois All our Presidents except ths one
GOV In Office have paid the great debt.
All except Washington have died since
the beginning Of Jaiy. 1876 Oar Vice
Presidents sppeAr % haze beeiy eqaaiiy
moftal or them al We only think u
iismiin and Schuyler Coiias ~ yet living
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-12-23

The shortest way the beet Mamma
Ito Ethel, on their way 70 the lat'er's
fret party Now mind, darling il yon
zee any nice things on the table that
you'd ike 70 cal, you mustn't ask fof
them Eabel-0h, 10, mammal III
take them
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-12-23

A lamp Of pure birthstone, 900 pounds
in weight, ls one Of The contributors 70
the Centennial exhibition. II comes from
WInnemuoca, Nevada.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1875-12-23

a Pullman car made its trial trip last
month In Englaod over the North British
system Of railways, and seems 70 have
been liked
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25
KANSAS CENTRAL LAND AGENCY.
Towxsu1p bal Sorrn. or R,ynr |. Wr.rI

Offers for Sale the Follow.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25
Hnmors OF :he BonanZa.

There was a humorous side TO tbc re
cent mining stock fever "a lie Pacific
states which resulted so disasti VuSiv 10
hundreds of victims. 1t is said thai IT,
promoters of the speculative excitement
adopted the plan of securing influence
by carrying stock for persons who were
supposed TO be capable of welding the
influence desired. Bat these sharp spec
ulators so adroltly managed their trans
sons for whom they SO generously car
ried stock gained nothing but decisive
hopes therefrom. 1t is said that some
newspaper men were induced to publish
some articles calculated 10 increase the
prevailing excitement by having stock
carried for them-that Is, held at their
disposal without having paid any money
for it-with the stipulation, however,
that they wero not 10 sell until certain
figures were reached, which, untortu-
nately for them, were never attained at
all. The San Francisco Bulletin says
that one newspaper in that city was per-
mittcd 10 dream of a million for a short
time I; but IL. was only carried be never
had the power TO realize. Another said
to have had 100000 dansled before his
eyes for weeks, but be could never touch
the tempting prize. because stocks had
net been worked up 20 the figures agreed
upon. Another San Francisco journa!
tells curious story about Sharon and
the Nevada legislature. 1t says that
Sharon refused 10 pay tor votes while
running for senator, but that be and his
friends kindly carried Ophir stock for
members who saw their way clear TO
send HIM 10 the senate. When the cleo
ton took place 0phir was up and the
Legislature settled, having handsome
balance in hand. And then the willy
Spectator persuaded them that the best
use that they could make oftheir money
woald be 10 reiuvest in Ophir, which
was sure to go up to 500. The honest
members took the bait, and put not only
their gains in Ophir, but likewise all the
money they could rake or scrape from
any source into the same shares, and
waited for the rise to 500. Itnever came;
bat instead a sudden break and panic
which cleaned out the crcdulous Nevada
statesman, and made them wish that
Sharon had been baricd ia the deepest
depths OF Qphic before they ever heard
81 lam.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25
P0stage.St3mp History.

Now that stamp-gathering is such 4
widespread recreation, it will be OF IN
terest to many to learn that the second
postage-stamp issued in the United
States was engraved by Thomas Club
buck, who was in Bratileboro, VT, from
1915 to 1873, while his invalid wife was
undergoing treatment at water cure
there, and had an Office directly over
the pestotfice, by which be became init
mate with (. \. Palmer, the Postmaster.
At that time, it costs cents TO send a
letter, and prepayment was optional.
Postmasters, salaries, moreover, were
graded, as they are now, to some extent,
by the amount taken in ut the office,
and the Postmaster at New York, think
ing that the people would be more apt 10
prepay their postage if they could do SO
by means of stamps, had some struck
of at his ewn expense. One of these
reached the Brattieboro postottice, and
the plan commended itself TO Mr.. Pal
i.er's judgment, who determined 10
increase the revenues OF his office, if
p possible, by this means. Accordingly he
employed Mr.. Chubbuck to prepare
copperpIate for him, containing eight
stamps, and had 500 printed. They were
printed in black ink upon buff paper,
and were Of about the same dimensions
as those now in use. The design was
very simple, consisting of an octagonal
center, differing from the border in The
direction of the tinting lines. The CEN
ter contained the initials of the Post
master, az. n. p" in fac-simile Of his
handwriting; above it was"Brattlcboro,"
below give Cents" and on the sides
"P. o." Before the issue OF 800 stamps
was used up the government began 10
publish postage stamps and the destruc-
ton was ordered, both of tho stamps on
hand and the dies. Hence has happened
the extreme rarity Of the stamps, which
led some to doubt their existence. Hr.
Chubbuck had single sheet of the stamps
in his book Of samples of his works for u
number OF years, but finally sold them
about two years ago to New Haven
gentleman, who gave him dollar apiece
for them, leaving the engraver chuckling
over his bargain. Meeting tho gentle
man some time after, Mr.. Chubbuck
learned that he had sold the stamps for
$40 apiece, "but the man | sold them
to-" said he, "got $40 apiece FOR them"
This gentleman wrote an account of the
stamps, which WAS published, without
Mr.. Chubbuck's knowledge, in an Eng
lish postal magazine, with woodcut of
Of the stamps. In consequence OF this
publication Mr.. Chubbnck has received
numerous letters inquirlng about the
stamps, and offering generous prices for
copies of them, one man being willing
to give 500 for the original plate, il
o6taineabIc. The plate, however, has
been destroyed, and the stamps are
never met with except in The album of
some phiatilist who has been fortunate
enough to secure copy OF the rare
curiosity. - Springfield GLASS; Repnb!l-
can.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

a correspondent of the Abilene Chron-
icle makes the following strong asser-
ton, and we have not the least doubt of
its truth:
During the early part of winter the
wheat crops were carefully examined
from Cestral Kansas 10 Underwater IN the
East, and the unanimous conclusion ar
rived at that there were no wheat crops
east of the State in as proposing condi-
ton a. those here. After having gone
through the trials of winter freezing, SO
destructive in many states, the condition
OF the crops have been again carefully
compared and the assertion is made,
without tear of contradiction, successful
or otherwise, that the wheat fields Of
Kansas cannot to-day be duplicated BY
anything TO the east Of them. No mat
ter if the whole country wcro searched
with finc-tooth comb, 10 6cld can be
found TO excel the average field here,
and as TO our best fields, the opposition
cannot exhibit at the same fair. All
travellers are challenged to Investigate,
compare, and report, denying the above
assertion il thy can AMI confirm it if
they must, ai.d must is the word, present
tense, inn eraliye mood.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

Andy Johnson has at last made his
speech. The people have been waiting
waiting, and now Andy's voice is
heard again. The resolution approvin G
OF the action of the President in regard
TO Louisiana was before the Senate.
Not contrary to expectations the drift Of
Andy's argument bore strong similarity
TO his policy while President. lie don't
like Sheridan, nor Pills efforts to con-
quer the White Leagucrs. Strange to
say be had little to say about the 'consti-
ton" lie refers to the President as en-
peror, and with a terrific shrek for liberty
advises Grant TO do what Cato said
10 the AMBASSADOR of Caesar, &" Let him
disband his legions and restore the COM
monwealth 20 liberty"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

70 wSEH!F o, sJyf H. 0F RANGE ?. wEgT
n~ " .tsfisa sssta hi b. ~ tfft.sa ig
Nss, b. aWqr ssF 81
- - nsfi- hfn- - -
TOWNSHIP . ~JCTH 90 EAsGL .. wEsr
30 1T re- ~ ssctc1 .. I5attora 4f8 R4r.r
TOWNSHIP j. -.3.Iu ~ gaSt.s -vf.r
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

The grasshoppcr sufferers should not
be discouraged over their trials in Kan
sas, when they consider that other states
have had and arc to have like troubles.
The following dispatch from La Crosse,
Wisconsin, may be of interest:
The prospects of relief from this ter
rible grasshopper scourge, which for tw o
wears past has been inflicted upon the
people Of Southern and Western Min
nesota, is not flattering. A farmer of
Blue Earth County recently found in
one peek of earth, 500 eggs, all Of which,
after being placed near stove, hatched
out. Quite number OF farmers, dis
couraged with the prospects, have aban-
doned their homesteads and left the
country. If the prophecy proves cor
rect those counties most afflicted will be
utterly deserted in a short time.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

The Republican and Democratic Sena-
tors were busy caucuSBing for a few days.
The Republicans were determined that
the Louisiana resolution should pass at
this session, while the Dem o Gratis propos-
ed TO intcrpose dilatory resolutions, de-
bate them to tho fullest extent and pre-
vent tho vote being taken if possible.
Skirmishing was lively for two or three
days, but OF Tuesday the matter was
brought TO a vote and tho resolution
was passed. The Senate probably ad-
5ourned yesterday.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

If tho constitutional amendment pro-
vlding for biennial sessions Of the Leg
islature is carried at the election in 1876,
the successor of Gov. Harvey Will be
elected by both houses Of the Legislature
chosen in 1876, and the Senate elected
that year will vote for the successor of
Senator ingalls,.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

Ben. Butler takes the following view
Of the civil rights bill:
"The evil rights bill does not give
any right to 90 into n drinking saloon
without the leave of the proprietor, and
the barber shop is a private business in
which the law does not interfere"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

EX-Congressman ID. Z. Lowe has been
appointed and confirmed Chief Justice Of
Utah. Judge Lowe has made Kansas a
good Congressman and there is no reason
to suppose that he is untitled to admin
ister justice impartially and ably to the
Saints and Gcntilcs of the territory. We
regret that Kansas is to lose one of her
most honest and capable men.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25
Eali-aa- Na11SaS.
ROSS AND SPEER.

John Seer, once leading man IN
Kansas politics, is setting type in the
Stale pr:nting house, while Ex-senator
loss is foreman of the Lawrence Journal
office" The above item has been going
the rounds. The facts serve to prove
the uncertainty OF politics. If we re-
member Alright Mr. Speer and Major Ross
both sought for the same position-the
Scholarship, which became vacant by
the death of Senator Lane. Ross was APP
pointed and subsequently elected to that
position. He afterwards voted against
the impeachment of Andrew Johnson and
that was his dcath-blow in Kansas poll
ties. Speer was u. S. Collector of the
Revenue in Kansas and by "loaning
money 10 his friends was placed in he
light of q defaulter. And he stepped
down and out. Both of these gentle
men, in our opinion, were more sinncd
against than guilty Of sin. They are
both poor to-day and are trying to earn
an honest living. A few more Kansas
politicians, whose hulks are worm eaten
and weather beaten, or already stranded,
might patSn after the examples set by
Ross and s. ecr and endeavor to make j
living outside of politics.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25
There is certain Colonel here who

There is certain Colonel here who
represents the Cherokee Natien in the
lobby. He is certainly ensm0red with
the fair Winnie. Miss Soup allow me
TO present Mr.. Scalp-child OF aFt-child
Of nature . don't know whether VIC
arc to have another Parker affair: but
certain it is, Winnie cannot 20 into her
milliner's to purchase whalebone for
her corset but the red man is on her trail
The other day | saw the fair pale face
patching Up Farragut, the dusky brave
was there. tell you Cooper should have
l:ved to see the "lndiaH of the falcon
glance and lion bearing gazing With
eagle eve on the child of his white broth
or. As she Strengthened out the Admit
rails nose and took rect in his neither
garments, pure PRAYER went Ep from
the lark bosom OF the Cherokee to the
Great Spirit that be might incline the
heart Of the white fawn toward hinl. Il
was too much for me. went out and
INDUCED in soE1s frs water EsSiisg
zen i;''yr.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

An exchange heads a story about
Winnie Rcam and her Indian lover,
A." Sculp and Scalp" The same Winnie
has scalped if not sculpturcd certain CON
orcssmcn.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25
living outside Of politics.

Rev. !. s. Kalloch has accepted the
call of the metropolitan Baptist church
OF San Francisco, Cal, salary $4,000 per
yesr. The question OF Mr.. halloch's re-
moval to the Pacific Slope is AT last set
tied, and Kansas will lose her greatest
orator Troy Republican.
Kansas is not particularly distinguish
cd for eloquen: men. The majority Of
our public men are little better in ora
tory than the average school house
speakers of more Eastern States. TO
lose Mr. kalloch is I bad thing for Kan
sas. lie is eloquent. Ilo has not only
held Kansas audiences speIl-bound, but
in former years was among the leading
orators in city renowned for lis orators
and literary men-Boston, tho Athens
Of America.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

And now Bessie Turner testifies that
Tilton told her that some people had
affnitics for each other and that he
{ Til;on was BesSles affinity" and
therefore he kissed her. called her skin
soft and pat bis hand into her neck.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

Oswego now has only one paper. The
Register has woodbined, and the hide
pendent, enlarged, improved and ably
edited, is tho sole paper in that place.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

The interior department will as soon
as possible dispatch a competent geolo
gist to axamine the Black hills country
and ascertain accurately its mineral
wealth.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

The Equitable Life Insurance compa-
ny of Elizabeth, n. j., has failed and
the creditors Will have to look for their
money through microscope.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

The California bandit, Vasqpez, has
been executed The Louisiana bandits,
guilty OF the same crimes which brought
Vasquez to the scaifold, 90 yet unhung.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

d. Il. Wagstaff has been reappointed
receiver of the L. S. Land office at this
place.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

Leavenworth has san atmospher
wave of scandal" A Judge and wild
ow are the parties.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

Old John Robinson, the Snowman,
has been nominated for Mayor by the
Republicans of Cincinnati.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

1t is thought that the spelling school
furorc was put in motion by the diction-
AIRY publishers.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

The Interior Department is making
arrangements 10 negotiate with the
S'nnS tor the purchase Of the Black
H'i..
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

y letter from Florence, Arizona, to
the San Diego Union, gives a detailed
account of an interview with Bender,
the Kansas murderer. lie confesses that
he is John Bender, states that he didn't
commit the murders, but John and Kate.
his son and daughter, did. lie declines
TO state the Whereabouts OF bis ismily,
but says they went from Kansas 10 Tex.
MS, and there separated, be coming 10
New Mexico, and subsequently to Arizo-
ma. lilo left Kate with the old woman.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

1t is stated that Ex-senator Chandler
has been rendered the Russian Mission.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

John Mitchell, lately reelected to Par
lament from Tipperary, is dead.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

The Abilene Chronicle of last week
Published long article on the prospects
Of crops, the resources and other valua.
bic items concerning Dickinson county,
wbioh was prepared by the Abilcnc
Board OF Trade. The Ckroaicle is avail.
liable paper aud we arc of the opinion
loaf Dickinson county people begin to
appreciate it.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-03-25

senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania,
has gore to Mexico, and his visit is said
to have for it's object the annexation 10
the United States of several of the north
ern states Of that country. If we are 10
annex any moro territory, let it be cut
from Mexico. One of the richest conn.
tries on the globe and with a climate
most delightful, it would be mos, dc.
sirablo acquisition to the United States.
Smyrna times., 1875-02-10
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad.
Delaware Division.
FALL ARRANGEMENTS.
On and after

On and after
MONDAY. Sept. sth. 1874
(Sundays excepted,) Trains will leave
as follows:
Smyrna times., 1875-02-10
FOR RENT.

A THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING AND
STORE HOUSE, on Commerce Street, near Main
excellent business stand-Occupied at present by
the Messrs. johnson.
ALARGE ROOM 1920 feet on the second foo:
Of the Brick Store House corner Of Main and Com
meree Streets; nos ah office for the Messrs. Tygert.
TWO SMALE TENANT HOUSES, in good
'@EfEt8sg = GEO. W. CUMMINs.
SMYRNA, Dec. LIST. ls74.-3m
Smyrna times., 1875-02-10
BALTIMORE FEMALE COLLEGE.

Incorporated sas with authority confer degrees
dowsd by the State OF Maryland in The College bsau
fully atuasd in grove, within the city limits lofty emil
nenee that commands view Of the unry the city and
and BAY for many mss. The CsleRe has good library
chemical and philosophical cabinets Of minerals
medals coins gems: &e, and OF instruction is
thorough Beardan tuition S219 per annnm.
n. q. BROOKS, LII. D. President.
Smyrna times., 1875-02-10
.fSir advertisements.

Em Em A o. The choicest In thu word.-Imp porters'
n &H I'M - prices-Largest com pany in America sta pie
u - H8 a. artee-Pea everybOdy-TTade continually
@H u ~w increasng-ARents wanted sverywhere-
pes indseements-dOnt waste tmssend for Circular to
Robert Wells. . Nsssy ST.. n. Y. 2. o. Box 1881
Smyrna times., 1875-02-10
FOR SALE. .

A STEAM ENGINE OF FORTY. HORSE
POW Err, il good order. Said engine Is located IL
the Hsffscker Mills ind used in dry seasons as
the hi awe power TO run the mill. sut since the
Turbine water wheels have been put in UIsy requr.
ing so much less water than the wood wheels) we
have sufclenl water to run the mill all the year.
therefore will sell the engine with boiler very
lew aud on reasonable terms. Address
HOFFECKER & HUNTINGTON.
sxYREA, Dr., Oct 26th. lS74.-,f
Smyrna times., 1875-02-10
Pianos and Organs.
SMYRNA SEMINARY.

The duties Of this SCHOOL will be resumed on
September 9th. Tuition given in
English Branches. Mathematics. Ancientand Modern
Languages, Vocal and instrumental Music. For
apply 10 ]. II. GROVES.
or J. Z. CLAWSON.
SMrRNA, DEL, August 26th, ls74.-6m
Smyrna times., 1875-02-10

Most ExtraOrdinary
Terms OF Advertising Newspapers In the State 81
DELAWAREI
Send Tor list Of and schedule of rates. Address
Geo. p. Rowell 4 Co., Advertising Agents,
Ne. Al Park Row. New York
REPER TO EDITOR THIS PAPER.