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The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05
Picking Cucumbers.

Some OF our readers may want to
know how to pickle cucumbers, and
the following from the Grocer, may be
of use to them at this season:
For picking purposes the cucumber
in all stages of it's growth is used. from
the large vegetable which is cut into
slices and sold to the cheap grocery
stores, to the smallest size or gherkin,
which is preserved entire. In buying,
selling and estimating quantities, Gu
cumbers, whether large or small, are
counted, not measured, The farmers
sort the cucumbers into three sizes,
small, medium and large the factor
les have five sizes, viz: very small,
small, medium, large, and very large.
OF these different sizes 5000 of the
very small would fill an ordinary
whisky barrel; 5000 of the small;
1000 of the medium; 400 of the
large; and 800 of the very large. The
cucumbers on being picked at their
place of growth, are taken by the far
mers to the sailing houses, whence
they are removed to the pickle fac
tories. Most of the salting-houses are
within few miles of where the plant
is grown, as the fresh crop will not
bear long transportation. Altogether
some farmers do their own sailing. in
most cases the latter is a separate bust
ness, conducted on a large scale. the
manufacturers buying of the salters.
The pickles., on being taken from the
brine, are ''freshened up,'' that is,
they are put into large wooden watts
containing fresh water, to extract the
salt. This water is changed three
times during the freshening process,
after Which the cucumbers are packed
in casks or bottles for sale. The best
vinegar in use for picking in this
country is that made from the Western
high-wines. In a vinegar made from
wood the pickles soon become soft, and
even cider vinegar, though the best
and most wholesome for table pur-
poses, will not preserve pickles more
than q month. All the artificial vine.
gars made from acids fail in this res
pect, and from vitriol especially.
Cucumbers picked in high-wine vine
gar will keep for an almost indefinite
time, and will come out as good as at
the first, after an interval of several
years. Large quantities of very fine
cucumbers and caulif10wers are import
ed from Holland, which country like
wise supplies the London market. The
pickles which are thus imported ex-
tensively into this country have the
advantage of low prices, due to the
cheapness of labor abroad, and, in adj
dition to the best possible sample, with
the least amount of trouble at the fac
tory. With the requisite amount Of
care and attention, we can, in this
country, make as good pickle as can
be made in London.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05

brigadier general ''for gallant and
meritorious services in the battles of
Winchester, Fishers Hill, and Cedar
Creek, to take rank from Oct. 10,
1864, and was brevetted major general
''for gallant and distinguished services
during the campaigns of 1854 in West
Virginia, and particularly in the bat
ties Of Fishers Hill and Cedar Creek
Prior to these promotions he had COM
manded brigade as colonel for over
two years, and he was then command
ing division. In the course of his
arduous services, four horses had been
shot under him, and he had been
wounded four times. His advance
ment was never sought, and did not
come until long after it had been tully
entered.
Of his military character, one who
served with him in nearly all his cam
paigns, has written as follows:
''As an officer he was noted not only
for strict loyalty to his s,periors, but
for gallantry in battle and alacrity in
the discharge of every duty, however
perllous or arduous. The first sugges-
ton OF his nomination for governor
was strongly disfavored by the gener-
al, who put a quietus upon the move
ment in that direction as soon as he
heard of it. He generally preferred
to remain in the military service as
long as the rebellion lasted. and no
political promotion was any telnpta-
ton for him to leave while the tri-
umph of the national arms was incom-
plete. During the war he was nomi-
mated for Congress by the republicans
OF the Second district, and directly af-
forwards received aletter importuning
him to return home and make the can
vass. Gen. Hayes replied to this let
ter as follows:
In CANT, Oct. 2.-Yours of the 29th ult. is
received. Thanks. 1 have other business
my at this time to electioneer for Congress.
ought to be scalped. Truly yours,
Notwithstanding this refusal to
leave the field to cooperate with his
friends in securing his political prefer
ment, he was handsomely elected, de-
teating Joseph G. Butler, the demo-
cratic candidate, by a majority of g.
455. In 1868 he was reelected, his
competitor being Theodore Cook, and
his majority over that gentleman was
1856. In Congress his industry, sound
Judgment, and fidelity to the interests
of his constituents were conspicuous,
and gave him a position of great prom
| inence and influence with his fellow
members. Though not apparently
ambitious of oratorical display, and
seldom occupying the time of the
House with even a short speech. his
unobtrusive and thoroughly efficient
discharge of his duty won for him not
only respect, but reputation. and he
was regarded both in Washington and
in Ohio as one of the ablest and best
members on the floor. He took a deep
interest in all the great and agitating
questions then before Congress. includ-
ing those relating to the reorganization
OF the lately revolted States, and acted
uniformly in accord with the republic
can line of policy in reference to the
measures.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
Desssa Of General samue. Cooper.
Samuel Cooper died at his resi-

Samuel Cooper died at his resi-
dence, Cameron Fairfax county,
Va, yesterday He was SON Of
( Gen. Cooper, Of revolutionary memo
~, was born in New York in. 1897,
and graduated at West Point in 1915
He served for several years on the
plains, became captain III 1886, and
also did active service throughout the
Mexican waf. In 1852 be was made
adjulant general of the United States
army, with the rank of colonel. In
March, 1861. he resigned his commits
sion in the United States army. and
soon became adiutant general OF the
Confederate army, where he served
throughout the late war, in the mean
time being promoted to the rank of
tall general. Since the war he has
been farming near Alexandra. Va
Gen. Cooper married daughter Of
Gen. John Mason, of Ciermont, Fair
! fax county, and was a brother law
! of the late Hon. James M. Mason 70.
a long time q United States Senator
from that State
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
Gen. Hampton TO President Grant.

The following telegram was for
warded to President Grant by Gen.
Wade Hampton, and received at a
late hour on Thursday night
"Co1un,bia, s. L., November 80.
His Excellency, u. S. Grant. Wash
ington The democratic members Of
the lower House. slxty-hve in num-
Der, met quietly in the hall today
with their Speaker in the chair. The
republicans, fifty-nine, also assembled
there and placed their speaker on the
desk General Ruger proposes to
take ont of the House eight members
duly elected, holding certificates from
the Supreme Court. The House is
the sole judge Of tie qualifications Of
its members. We propose to leave
the question to the House. These
members will remain until expelled by
force, but we earnestly desire peace
Jul solution The Legislature Will
not interfere with the Presidential
electoral vote We ask only consti-
tulional Legislature peaceably assem-
bled for the good of the State.
Every respectfully, your obedient
servant,
"WADE HAMPTON.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

PnILADELPHIANs TO PRoTEsT
AGAINST FRAUD The Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph, a republican
paper, says the most prominent citizens
of that city, irrespective Of party tles,
have united in a call for a public
NEE; ng, to be held this evening, for
the purpose of protesting against any
t importing with the vote cast at the
late election for President. The call
is as follows:
"a meeting of the citizens Of
Philadelphia will be held on Saturday
evening, December 2, to express their
ind gnant denunciation of any and
cry attempt at dishonesty or fraud
in the return OF votes at the late
presidential election, wherever or by
whomspever the attempt may be
made.
Whilst these Philadelphians, ire
spectiye of party, are assembled to
protest against the frauds of the
returning boards, which they doubt
less see they are attempting, 1t would
lie well for them to enter manly
protest against the fragrant violation
Of the constitution of the United
States in President Grant so placing
troops IS to interfere with the
assembling of the Legislature O..
soalh Carolina Baltimore tStm.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

Among the spells of the recent
fight of Gen. Mckenzie with the
Cheyennes, under Dull Knife, were
five hundred ponies, besides ovel
fifty pack horse loads of buffalo robes
and other peltry taken from the
hostile lodges by the enlisted Indians.
The destruction OF the hostile village
was complete, and the hostile band,
less some City killed and wounded is
now wandering about in the cold and
the snow without food or shelter
They number between four and five
hundred braves. Gen. Mckenzie will
now join Gen. Crook in an attack on
the band Of Crazy Itorse.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
Nete Advertisements.
PROgLAMAElOy.

10y TIE GOYERNOR-A PBOCLAM tTION' =
Whereas by an act approved February %.
1876, it is made the duty Of tne Executive t. make
proclamation of the result of tbs vote for ne
against the amendments to tue Constitution 0
Virginia, submitted for the approval or REJECT ioI
of the qualified voter; of the State ut the elec tiAJ
held pursuant to law Tuesday ths 7th dag Of Nc
vember ast,' and to make publication OF said
amendments if adopted:
Now, therefore, |, Ia nos L, Kemper, Governor
of the Commonwealth. d. hereby maze this my
proclamation, setting forth and declaring that owe
hundred ard twenty mine III lussnd three hf.ndr9d
and seventy three (l29.373) votes cast for
said amendments, and ninety eight thousand three
hundred aud fty-nine 9S, 359} votes ;ainst them
and do. therefore declare that said amendments
COPIES Of which are hereto appended) have been
approved and adopted.
/ {I-o Given under my hands as Governor and
II. 3. under the lesser seal Of state, at Rich
~ nond, this lst day of December, in The
year of our Lord 1876 and Of the Comm pnw3al5h
the 101st JAAES L. KENPER-
BY the Governor:
JAMES MCDONALD,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

Col. D. J. Goodwin, a prominent
citizen of Norfolk who was a Virginia
Presidential Elector in the campaign
of ~, has just returned from visit
to New York. He says Gov. Tilden
sent this message by him to Virginia.
"Teil your people not to be alarmed ;
[ have no fears about Florida.
have been elected President by the
do'alfde votes of The people, and by
the grace of God I intend to be Pres
ident.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
WADE HAMPTON

The Rhode Island Legislature
met in special session. Gover-
nor Lippett communicated the
opinion of the Supreme Court ,ba,
Mr.. Corliss, republican presidential
elector elect is ineligible by reason of
being a member of the United States
centennial commission. Hon. w. S.
Slater, republican, was elected to fl
the vacancy, receiving 81 votes to 10
for Charles +. Cutler, democratic
candidate.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

A confagation at New Orleans last
Friday destroyed one hundred and
twelve houses. The loss Is estimate d
at from 100000 to 100000. A
negro detected in setting fire to one
of the buildings, was shot and in
stantly killed. Another was shot at,
but made his escape.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

Speaker Randalle, in his speech on
taking the chair, said We stand in
the presence of events which STRAIN
and test in the last degree our forms
of government. Our liberties, conse~
Grated by so many sacrifices in the
past, and preserved amid the rejoic
ing Of an exuitant people to our Gems
tennial anniversary as one among the
nations of the earth, must be mains
tanned at every hazard. Applause.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

Gen Bradley Johnson says: dis
trict Judge Bryan, who was on the
bench with Bond at the trial Of the
habeas corpus, gave notice from his
seat in open court 70 the counsel that
the ease was in chambers before
Judge Bond, aud that be had no
right 10 ST On tie case. Bond has
al the ahon0."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

Giant prelends that he sent troops
South only to preserve the peace, that
the soldiers miseenstrued the orders
Of Gen. Kruger, &c. How nice it
would be to account for the usnrpa
lions of the Executive by throwing
the whole responsibility upon an OBJ
scure corporal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

Many persons fonnd it difficult to
reconcile the idea of Henry Ward
Beecher's guilt with the fact that he
positively swore that he was innocent,
until they read his thanksgiving ser
mon in which the following exp.es
sion is made: " know that a fair
count in South Carolina Florida and
in Louisiana would result in the cleo
ton OF the Republican candidates.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

The Richmond correspondent OF
the Baltimore Sun says it is stated
here, as coming from friends of Col.
John S. Mostly, that President Grant
will appoint him colonel of regiment
to be employed in fighting the
Indians.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
LATEST

A dispatch received on Wednesday
morning says the Returning Board OF
Louisiana have counted in Hayes
electors and Packard by 1000. The
Florida Board have counted IN Hayes
electors by 5000. In Columbia the
Radical Legislature have counted in
Chamberlain 5000 of the South
Carolina Rife clubs said to be in CO.
lumbia and more coming. We give
the above as received.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
IOTICEl NOTICE!l

A
Having bean appointed Receiver Of the firm OF
Dinges Grandstaf g. Co, hereby notify all pa ties
ki owing themselves indebted 20 sand firm to come
forward and settle at once or shall proceed t.
ceiIsct the same by due course Of Law.
also request all parties having claims against
the said firm to present their accounts Sc, fol
s3i,sstfnent j. ". MILLER
Nov. a3At. AT. jackson, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

Col. Edward T. Tayloe, one of the
most prominent and highly respected
citizens of King George comfy, Va,
died at his residence, Powhatan, last
Sunday night, in the seventy-third
year Of his age.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
The: Cloud at Column bia-A
Grave Situation.


COLUMBIA, S. Q. December s.
The crisis which has been postponed
from day to day during the past week
seems inevitable tomorrow. TIE
patience of the democrats is aboul
exhausted, and the republicans feeling
that every day of delay tells heav.l.
against them, are willing to risk 6
good deal Tor change in the situa
ton.
The Union Herald, Gov Chamber
lains organ. suggests an adjournment
of the Legislature for a week, tc
give the congressional committees
which are expected to come tc
Columbia at once chance to patch
up a sort of Wheeler compromise.
but the democrats will make nc
compromise whatever as to their
State ticket, and everybody is expect
ing warm work Tomorrow.
Facts that have leaked out to>night
give good reason for this expectation
Orders have been issued TO the soldiers
at the State House to admit no one
tomorrow except persons having the
certificate OF the secretary OF State or
wearing constables badges. A consid-
cradle number of black roughs from
Charleston, who were conspicuous in
the riots, have been commissioned as
constables and admitted into the
State Hcuse tonight, where they are
sleeping in the committee rooms.
The republicans say the constables,
supported by the troops, will eject
Speaker Wallace and the LaUrens and
Edgeheld delegations at the bidding
of Mackey tomorrow, and that this
ejectment will be the preliminary to
the counting Of the votes for Governor
and Lieutenant Governor. This l.
the programme, and if it be carried
ont a bloody fight is considered almost
certain. The people have the most
friendly feeling for the United States
troops, and wish to avoid collision.
bat it is doubtful if even the influence
of Hampton could restrain them il
the Chamberlain usurpation is sought
to be fastened Oh them through the
agency of 8 gang of Charleston
rioters.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
POLITICAL eoxplggkTlogs,
A Grave grisis at Colu "a, s,isa,
Serious Collision ApprehendeA.

The situation IN the South as
regards results remains unchanged,
but the inevitable approach to a
solution of the pending complications
gives the situation daily a more
critical appearance. The South Cara
lima Legislature remains in session,
| but trouble is anticipated to-day in
consequence Of the announcement
that the State constabnlary will be
called upon 10 aid Inc iectiag ne
! democratic members from LaHrens
and EdgeEeId, and also the democratic
Speaker from bis chair Two of the
most prominent colored republicans
went over to the democrats on Satur
day, and the republicans seated four
more contestants without any
contest. A motion was made Satur-
day in the Supreme Court in behalf of
Wallace, Speaker Of the democratic
House, for mandamus on Mackey,
the Speaker of the republican House
to compel him to deliver the returns
for Governor in Mackey's possession
to Wallace as the legal Speaker Of
the legal House also a motion 70,
quo warranto on the Hayes electors
Both cases are to be heard to-day
The Louisiana returning board prac.
tically completed its wonderful labors
on Saturday, and it is expected vii
announce the result of the vote fol
electors on Tuesday. The Florids
board spent its Saturdays session
hearing contests. The leaders OIL
each side will read their arguments
to-day The point of gravest inter
est to~day is Columbia.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07
NICHOLAS EEzNTURN.

By Dr. HOLLAND, the Editor,
whose story of sevenoaks" gave the highest salts
faction to the readers OF the Monthly.
The scene of this latest novel is laid on the
banks If the Hudson. The hero is a young man
who has been always ''tied to woman's apron
strings" but who by the de tn of his mother, is
left alone in the world = to drift ON the current
of life,-with fortune, but without purpose.
Another serial, Ills Inheritance, :" by Miss Traf-
ton. will begin on the completion of That Lass o.
Lowrie's," by Mrs. Hodgson Burnett Mrs. Bur-
nett's story, begun in August, has pathos aud
dramatic power which have been surprise to the
public.
There is to be series of original and equisitaly
illustrated papers of 'Popul!r Science by Mrs.
Herrick, each paper COMPLETE in itself.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

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publication is, in al! respects the bss 81 Its kind
We nave never yet seen humber tbat not
surprisingly good.'-rhe Chdrch1nau. Hartford
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-12-07

The crIsIs at Columbia, on Monday
was passed without resort to violence.
1t was officially announced that the
Edgefield and Laurens delegates
would be elected from the lower
House of the Legislature by a hum
dred black and white constables, sup
ported by the United States troops
The democrats therefore abandoned
the capitol and repaired 10 Carolina
Hall. Mr.. Hewitt telegraphed that
President Grant would not recognize
any House that did not have 60 mem
bers holding certificates from the
Board of Canvassers. The democrats
have sixty members holding cer,ifi :
Gates and the republicans have Sc
Before the Florida Board the demo.
Gratis made Their argument, claiming
1919 majority on the face of the returns
or i,E9l majority tor the same after
throwing out counties and precincts
in which they have shown frauds.
In Louisiana, the board is in secret
session. The general impression is
that the Hayes electors will be declar
ed elected in spite of the large ma
jority for the I'ilden electors Cons
gress assembled on Monday. Hon.
Samuel J. Randall of Penna. was
elected Speaker,