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4GRICULTURAL ITEMS.

One year old vines and small trees
arc the most profitable to plant. Old
,,;novards and old orchards need renew
inc They exhaust the soil around them
and finally fail. Plant your orchards
every twenty-five or thirty years.
Do not believe the stories some tell,
to-wit: That the eye of the potato is all
that is necessary to plant to get good
Weld. The potato itself as it turns to
decay affords nourishment to the sprout,
and will render its growth more vigorous.
An English farmer recently remarked
that "he fed his land before it was hun
prv rested it before it was weary, and
weeded it before it was foul" We have
seldom. if ever, seen so much agricul-
tIral wisdom condensed into a single
sentence.
lust as the harassed Minnesotians
BEGAN to congratulate themselves on their
escape from the grasshoPper they have
been attacked by new pest in the shape
of small black fly, which destroys the
wheat, attacking the roots and the base
of the stalk. The wheat turns yellow as
soon as attacked, and within very short
time withers and dies.
1t is not bad idea, which somebody
has suggested, that of introducing sheer
upon newly cleared land to keep dowr
the sprouts and wild weeds until they
die out and better class of forage plants
is introduced. There is scarcely doub
that sheep may be employed for this Pur
pose with profit, provided a farmer ha
facilities for keeping a flock at othe
seasons when the new pasture does no
furnish the requisite amount of food.
You give hungry COW pint o
meal in the bottom of stable pail, an'
she will stick her nose into the pail ant
lick and lick till she has secured tn
inside clean. But horse so fed will FL
his mouth at once, and then if he is yer!
hungry or especially well pleased will
the meal, ne will begin to swing his hea'
] diOuilu iiEub anu 1clt, SONAh5 tAC nv"
like an old idiot-especially il you sto
and look at him. Go right away if yo,
wish to save grain.
Who would throw away a barrel ful
of soft soap or box of soft soap? Wer
it not otherwise useful, il would be c
great value as a fertilizer, if spread, i
its raw state, about our fruit trees O
berry bushes. But after being dissolve
in water and passing through the wash
tub, cleaning the imperceptible element
of the best manure frem soiled linen, it
fertilizing power is vastly increased. II
deed we may almost say that tbs averag
soapsuds from the kitchen and laundr
is worth more than the soap which pre-
duces it. Do not then, allow your soaI
suds to run away wasted while you hay
trees which it might benefit.
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ScHENcK's SKA WEED ToNIC.-In the atmosphere
err--rfeuccf here during the summer months, the
lethargy produced by the heat takes away the de-
sire for wholesome food and frequent perspiratons
reduce bodily energy, particularly those suffering
from the effects Of facilitating diseases In order
N keep a natural healthful activity of the system,
we must resort to artificial For this pur-
nose Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic is very eGectJal a
few doses will create appetite aud give fresh viz
or to the enervated body For dyspepsia is nval-
uahIe Many eminent physicians have doubted
whether dyspepsia can be permanently cured by the
drugs which are generally employed for that pur-
nose The Sea Weed Tonic in its nature is totally
different from such drugs. 1t contains corrosive
minerals or acids in fact it assists the regular oper
atoms of nature, and supplies her deficiencies The
tonic in its nature so much resembles the gastric
iuiee that 1t is almost identical with that fluid The
c-stTc Juice is the nalural solvent which, IN
health condition Of the body, the food 10 h
digested and when this juice is not excreted in
sufficient quantities, indigestion, with all its dis
tressing symptoms, follows. The Sea Weed Tonic
performs the duty Of the gastric juice when the lat
fer is deficient. Schencks Sea Weed Tonic sold By
all Druggists
f. J. HART & Co, Nos. 70. IS and II TchOupi'
touIas 81, New Orleans, Wholesale Agents.
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GOV. HENDRICKS MAKES ANOTHER
SPEECH.
1ndiannnells Sentinel. Sunday.

At the conclusion of the ratification
meeting the band, accompanied by Il
large crowd, repaired to the residence of
his excellency, Gov. Hendricks, for
the purpose of serenading him. In re-
Spouse to the serenade, Mr.. Hendricks
came to the door, and was greeted with
the most enthusiastic cheers He said :;
My Fellow Citizens-I thank you for
this expression of your respect. There
is one question occupying the public
mind. 1t is whether the democratic
party ought to be restored to power at
this time. Many years ago it was in
power for long period. During that
time all concede that the laws were just
and equal, fair to capital and just to la
Dor. The people were happy and the
country prosperous. For sixteen years
now the republican party has been in
power. II is eleven years since the close
of the war. Is the country as any one
patriotic and true would desire it to be
Is capital seen in its investment? /:
labor blessed with remunerative employ
ment? Are the laws equal? Are they
not partial? During all this period the
| democratic party have not had control o.
any department or branch of the public
service At this session of congress oul
party has a decided majority in the
| house.
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SeUTHERNERs IN THE UNION ARMT

In notice of the address of General
D. H. Hill before the Mecklenberg On
c. Historical society, the Baltimore
sun attributes to him the following Gu
rious statements about the number of
southern soldiers in the union army
during the war of the rebellion Gwen
in the late civil war the president of the
United States was a southern born man,
and the first commander-in-chief, whose
plan for the subsequent conduct of the
war was probably that which was finally
successfully acted on, was a Virginian.
Next to Grant was Sherman, whose lead
ing military conceptions were, perhaps
derived from General Scott, the most
successful generals were southern men,
viz Thomas, Candy, Blair, Sykes, Old
Gettye Anderson, Alexander, Nelson,
etc. General Hill declares that the
stubborn resistance of Gen. Thomas at
Chickamauga and the refusal of Andrew
Johnson to give up Nashville, as Buell.
directed, dug the grave of the confed-
eracy. Farragut, of Tennessee, rose to
the highest grade in the navy. The
naval forces at Hatteras were under
command of Goldsborough, of Maryland
Gen. Hill is of opinion that the south
furnished as many troops to the union
army as did the north. At any rate
there were no better troops in the union
service. Missouri gave one hundred
and eight thousand seven hundred and
,eventv-three soldiers to the United
States, Kentucky ninetytwo thousand,
and Maryland forty thousand seven
hundred and thirty. Other southern
states contributed in greater or less de-
Gree. In all there were four hundred |
native born southerners in the |
union service. This does not include
two hundred and fifty thousand negro
troops
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getting out of order and cause much DELAY
in adjusting and cleaning.
- A. conviction is, that we have not reached
,orfsetion in harvesting machinery. We
pp,ust nave in the future, what we have not
nos, a harvester and binder that will cut
Ia hind grain in all stages, unless badly
I'd EDGED and deliver it in good condition
without waste. Such machine is demanded
bo',a at no distant day. The best machines
we, we now have are merely induces of what are
| We, s NJ g.
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A FACT worth remembering - / i've
cents worth of Sheridan's Cavalry Condi
ton Powders, given to a horse twice a week
will save double that amount in grain, and
the horse will be fatter, sleeker, and ever,
way worth more money than though lac die
not have them
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zIR, = ~; !; !; !: T.; !; !;
~ LEUGEk,
For the Next Half Year.

WILHoFT's ToNICl-UNFAILING AND
lNFALLIBLE This great'Chill Tonic cures
Chllls without the Intervention of doctors
and their bills. No consulting visits-no pre-
scriptions to be filled-no huge bills, entail
ing pecuniary embarrassments, added to loss
of health. II is the friend of the poor man,
because it enables him to earn living, and
OF the rich, because it prepares him to enjoy
his wealth. This great boon to mankind is
cheap, safe and prompt G.. r. FINLAY 4
Co., Proprietors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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"A born chiropodist-Tbe boy who is
always at the foot of his class.-Commer-
cial Advertiser. By the same rule we
suppose that the boy who is at the head
of his class is a born Boston
Commercial Bulletin. Yes, you'll find
just such little shayers in every school.
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III life and health is worth anything,
take ]. Fl. McLean's Strengthening Cordial
and Blood Purifier. 1t will impart vitality
and strength, renovate the system and purify
your blood. DIR. j. II. McLean's office, 81
Chestnut street, st. Louis, Mo.
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THE RESULTS OF HIS LABOR,

both in the city of New York and as
governor of the state, attest his purpose
and his ability to maintain a successful
contest with partiality, corruption and
fraud. Political friend and foe alike
have fallen under his blows. Great i'm
provement in the city of New York has
been partial result, and a reduction of
the taxes of state from SIC, 100000 to
s., 600, 600 lightens the burdens of labor
and encourages the investment of capt.
al. / would not say word against
Gov. Hayes. | would speak of him
as well as his most partial friend, but his
election is but continuance in power of
the men who have controlled the policies
and the appointment of Grants admin
istration. If elected, can he disregard
Gov. Morton's power in Indiana, Came
ren's sway in Pennsylvania, or Conk.
ling's lordship in New York? LCries of
"NOi NOp] They say he is an honest
man. Was not the same said of Gen.
Grant four years ago? In a speech
which made lin the academy of music,
the first in my canvass for governor, |
said that if left alone Grant would make
a better president, but the surroundings,
the influences, and the political power
that would control his administration
would bring upon the people the ills
which we now deplore. At this late
hour you would not expect me to say
more. l have been informed that dur
ing the next week l will be formally
notified of my nomination on the ticket
at St. Louis. | will then announce my
action, and trust it will be satisfactory
to the democracy of Indiana.
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Wild HORSES ADJUSTABLE
From the Chicago Field.

In some of the northern districts al
Victoria troops of wild horses greatly
lnfest some of the runs. The produce OF
some escaped animals. they have multi.
pied to such an extent as to become a
serious nuisance, and all attemps to cap
ture them have been in vain. They not
only consume the best pasture, but
entlce the horses of the sauatter to
Partake ofiheir wild freedom. AT the
approach of mounted horseman they
are off like tie wind, and nothing but n
South American corral and the Ouacko
with his lasso, would suffice to bring
them into captivity. The only alterna-
tive has been resorted to, viz, shooting
them with the rifle, and this has been
practIsed to some extent on many of the
runs, and their number in particular
localities greatly diminished: but more
sympathetic action is wanted before
they are exterminated. The habits of
these wild droves are precisely similar
to their South American relatives a
stallion being in command of each troop.
and at the first appearance of danger
actively rounding up his mares and foals
and leading them off. If the Australian
Dushman was as practised with the Iasso
as he is with the stockwhip the beasts
might be captured, but he would require
to be well mounted, and some hard
riding would have to be done before he
could claim the victory.
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MARRIED ladies, under all circum-
stances, Will find Parsons Purgative Pills
safe; and in small doses, a milu eathartic.
They cause 10 gripping pains or eraInp-
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If you earnestly desire to be cured of
Ague, take Shallenberger's Pills and be we'll.
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mANHnon,S YIGOR

Is lost when the body is wasted by Dyspepsia, Sick
Headache or Liver Complaint For this pitiable
condition TUFTS Pills are specific The vigor and
elasticity Of youth, and buoyancy of spirits, viii
follow their use. IS cents IS Murray Street, n. Y.
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VEGETINE is perfectly harmless from
any bad effect upon the system.
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81 GILDED HUIIBUG. %
Rochester Union.

Samuel J. Tilden, the candidate for
president, we mean. A great
er old humbug than that same Samuel J.
Tilden never lived.-LirjngstOn Reptb.
We have seen that estimate put upon
Tildcn, and have heard that sort of talk
before. When that same Samuel j..
Tilden " told Tweed, Sweeney & Co. that
he had gathered proofof their plunderd
New York city, and they must stop steal
ing and make restitution, they laughed
at him and said he was a humbug. When
he became governor and told the boys
upon the canal that he had been looking
into matters along the tow-path and dis
covered a great deal of rascality there,
and that it was about time for the extra.
ordinary repair business to stop and for
them to pay back something to the state,
they smiled at his apparent verdang
and said he was humbug. We believe
they are all now pretty well convinced
that " that same Samuel J. Tilden is
no humbug, and that when they thought
he was asleep he had one eye wide open.
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of those designed for the Inhexible. 1t
is as well, however, to add, that no ship
large enough to accommodate this piece
of colossal ordnance has been as yet de-
Signed Chambers Journal.
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CHAPPED hands, face, pimples, ring,
worm, saltrheum, aud other cutaneous afTcc.
tions cured and cugh skin made soft and
smooth, by using Juniper Tar Soap. BE
careful to get only that made by CasweIl
Hazard & Co, New York, as there are many
limitations made with common tar, all OF
which are worthless.
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PEARCE a CO. Commission Mer-
chants 213 n. Second street, st. Louis, wholesale
dealers in Dried Fruits Butter, Cheese, Beans and
Oatmeal. Orders and consgnments solicited.
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AT our request, Cragin x Co, of Phil.
adelphia, Pa have promised to send any
of our readers gratis ION receipt of IL
cents to pay pOstage), sample OF Dob
bins Electric Soap To try. Send at once
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WHICH sUALLITAKE2

This Is often a serious question with the
invalid. He finds the market flooded with
proprietary medicines, scores OF which are
recommended rs certain cures for his pecu-
liar ailmeut. lie reads the "apers, circulars,
aud amanacS, and finds each sustained by
plausible arguments setting forth its virtues
and specific action. The recommendation
are as strong for one as for another. The
cures claimed TO have been wrought 10y one
are as wonderful as those claimed to have
been wrought by another. / nhis perplexity
and doubt the sufferer is sometimes led to
reject all. But it should be borne in mind that
this condition of things is one that cannot
he remedied. In "A land where all are free,
the good-the truly valuable come ia
to competition with the vile and worthless,
and must be brought to public notice by the
same instI umeutality, which IS advertising.
In such a case, perhaps the only absolute
proof that a remedy is what IT claims 10 he,
is to try it. The "test of a pudding is the
eating of it." Prove all things, hold fast
that which is good" is the apostolic injune
ton. There may, however, he stronger pre-
sumptivc evidence ia favor Of ono rom asls
than there is in favor of another, and tins
should be allowed its due weight. A due re
gard to this may save a vast amount of ex
ne rimentinC and useless outlay OF money
As presumptive evidence in favor OF DIR
Pierce's Family Medicines, the Proprleto
desires to say, that they are prepared by
new and Sclentinc process by WHICH tiie VII
tues of the crude plants and roots are eX
tracted without the use of particle of alec
hol. Not a particle of this destroyer of GU
race enters into the composition of either hi
Golden Medical Discovery or Favorite Pre-
scription. This consideration alone ough
certainly to rank them high above the wilt
compounds saturated with alcohol, Janaici
run. sour beer or vinegar, which are every
where offered for sale. Again, they are o
uniform strength, and their virtues car
never be impaired by age. They are ais
made from fresh herbs and roots, gathered
in their appropriate season, when they arr
flush with medicinal properties. In supper
Of these claims, the following testimony i
offered:
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HOW THE TURKS DTsHOSOR 4 DEAD
sultan

The idea embodied in the old English
formula employed on the deceased of a
monarch, "the king is dead Long
live the kingI" appears TO be even
more thoroughly carried out in Turkish
practice when the days OF one of the
line of Gilman are ended. "Dead
sultans," said an old resident of
Constantinople toa correspondent, "bave
always been buried like dogs" As soon
as the breath has left the body the venaI
attendants hasten to pay their obeisance
to the rising sun. The corpse is neglect
Ell. One or two old servants roll it IN
in straw mating and place it out of
sight, and when night falls il is taken
away and buried very quietly. No long
procession or train of mourning coaches
follow it to the tomb There is no
lying in state to allow his former sub
jects to take last look at the pale
features. Any display of sorrow would
be considered homogeneous with the !
rejoicing demanded by the accession of
the new ruler and would excite his /
so that the remains of one
who in his lifetime had absolute power
over the lives of millions are inferred
without so much respect as the tribute
ia hollow and formal hypocrisy.
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Is IT WELL

or is it i'll for the country that it is so?
There may be much to criticise in what
has been said and done in the house.
but this stands prominently forth :
That the investigation which it has
conducted have developed corruption
in the public service horrible to con-
template; worse, perhaps, than that
which impaired the strength and de
stroyed the fortunes Of France under
Louis Napoleon, before and during the
Prussian war 1t is now shown so that
everybody knows it, that these corrup-
tions and partialities have prevailed for
many years, but they remained con-
cealed like a fostering disease at the
bone, until a democratic house applied
the knife. The result of all this was that
the people, shocked at what they
had not supposed to exist, but
which they now see, are determined
to'restore good government. Dare any
frank and honest man say that
in these Investigations the house
has not done good work for the coun.
try? Whatever criticism may be made
upon what has been said and done in the
house, this is conceded That in the
appropriation bills it has reduced the
public expenditures from $20.0OO,0OO tc
$50, 100000. To accomplish this re
trenchment it has maintained dreadful
contest with the senate, but l under
stand that in the main it has prevailed
although but yesterday in the senate it
action was denounced as revolutionary
If, then, corruption be overthrow, anC
the expenditures reduced from $50, 900,
600 to $50, 600, 600, will any one question
that it was well for the country that TIVE
years ago democratic house was chosen
A distinguished citizen of the govern
ment of New York has been nominated
for the presidency. Is his election no
also in the interests of the people? III,
does not come with assurances upon tn,
lips alone, but
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The Protestant churchesof the word
maintain, collectively, one thousand five
hundred and fifty-nine missionary sta
tions, and two thousand one hundred
and thirty-two missionaries, at an an.
nual expenditure of nearly six million
dollars
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EFFECT OF THE TURKISH W-IR ON
ENGLISH CIPIT4L.
London Cor. y. Y. World.

The eastern difficulty has produced one
very noteworthy RESULT has caused the
withdrawal of a very large amount of
English capital from Russian loans.
PEOPLE begin to see hat a war with
Russia would cause a terrible loss TO
this country of money actually invested,
and that such war Is by no means i'm
probable. a few months ago Russian
bonds we're among the securities recon-
mended by even the most conservative
Of banking houses. They were regarded
as perfectly safe. During the last seven
or eight weeks holders of such bonds
have been constantly unloading, and
there has consequently been considera-
bic fall in prices. Almost all foreign
government bonds are, in fact, now re-
garded with great suspicion, EXCEPT those
Of the United States. England has been
for years a great lending country, but
repeated losses have now induced her to
tie up her purse strings, and resolutely
to say NO" to every newcomer. The
Times of yesterday in its money article
suggests that a few more railroad wars in
America, like those of the New York
Central, Erie and others, and English
capital will avoid American railway en-.
terPrise altogether" If any such feel
ing is produced it will be because of the
lack of discrimination usually shown by
Mr.. John Bull in selecting fields for his
investments. The present city editor of
the Times might perhaps profitably study
out that subject. instead of decrying, or
appearing to decry, American railroads
altogether. Another journal advises
people not to put their money in "apy
foreign loan whatever" But it does not
go on to tell them what they are to do
with it. There is a great deal of sur
plus wealth in the country, and it can
not find an outlet here. DO English
pay such excellent dividends?
If they do, have never heard of it.