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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

AN ITEM FOR Far MEN.-Dr. M. M.
Griffith has written to the Baltimore Amer-
icdn from Wyoming, Kent county, Della
ware, Of the medicinal properties which he
has discovered in sea-weed which is
picked up on the Delaware coast. It's Pc
culiar property Is its power to diminish
the excessive accumulation of adipose It's
sue in the human system, and has never
failed in the numerous instances in which
the Doctor has applied it. In one case of
which he speaks the reduction Of fatty It's
sue was from twelve to fifteen pounds in
two months. In its operation the weed
acts by the absorption of the adipose It's
sue, and modifes or lessons the secretions
from the oily sudiferous glands.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

LITTLE THINGs,-The Chemical Re-
viesc is authority for stating that in a drop
Of water obtained from snowflake, and
magnifed 500 times, we're found pieces of
coal, fragments of cloth, grains of starch,
sandy matter, and an innumerable variety
Of other substances, not fragment Of
which exceeded in diameter the three
thousandth part Of an inch.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18


Mr. Ruskin delivered lecture on pre-
cious stones in London recently. Il rela-
tedprincipally to an explanation Of heraIdic
stones and colors. Herldry,u = he said,
twas despised by modern science, but vet.
as understood by our ancestors, it had a
deep and important meaning. Or, or gold,
which was represented by the topaz, stood
between light and darkness; ecarlate was
the sacred color Of the living flesh, as rep
resented in the blush Of the virgin and the
flush Of valor on the cheek Of the young
warrior. Vert was the green Of the en-
erald, and gules was rose-colored, from the
Persian word gul !" rose azure was the
clear, sacred blue of the sky, typical ofthe
joys Of heaven. The ruby and sapphire
were, in fact, the same stones, and in com
bination produced the purpora, or purple,
which formed the covering Of the taber-
nacle. Out Of the above colors came the
combination Of the rainbow. Argent ty-
pifed the silver color Of hoar frost, and
sable meant sand, in which the diamond
was always found. Gray was the color Of
the pearl, and suggested humility; aud
thus all the phrases Of heraldry which ap-
piled to color and to precious stones, al
though now looked upon as jargon, had
deep symbolic meaning. At the close of
the lecture, the parts Of which from the
causes before mentioned were rather loosely
connected, Mr.. Ruskin advised the ladies'
to have all their gems set uncut, and he
cited the ruby in her Majesty's crown as
the most beautiful specimen of an uncut
precious stone in the world"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

The color of soldiers uniform is shown
to be not so much matter Of taste as Of
vital Importance, Experience proves that
men are hit in battle according to the color
of their dress. Red is the most fatal; the
least fatal, Austrian gray, The proper
tons are; Red, twelve; rife green, seven;
brown, six; Austrian gray, Eve.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18
Cooking by Cold.


1t is curious fact, not generally known,
that the action of intense cold on organic
substances Is similar to that Of high de.
gree of heat, and that, when subjected to
very low temperature, meat can be
brought to condition similar to its state
when cooked by actual warmth. Quite
recently Hungarian chemist, DR.. Won
Sawiczewsky, who, it appears, has investi-
gated all the various ways suggested for
preserving meat (by chemicals, cooking by
heat and hermetically sealing, etc, } and
has found points of objection to all, has
attempted the preparation of the material
by subjecting it in perfectly fresh state
to temperature of 33' below zero, Fah.,
and sealing it afterwards in tins. The
results obtained have been highly satisfac-
tory: the meat on being removed from the
cans appears, in point of smell and color,
as fresh as if just taken from the butchers
stall. Although partially cooked, and thus
requiring less fuel to complete its prepa-
ration for the table, it is entirely without
the taste Of meat which has been partially
subjected to any heating process, and may
be roasted, boiled, or otherwise treated,
the same as if it were fresh. A commits
sion appointed by the German governments
has lately conducted series Of careful
and successful experiments upon the pro-
cess; and as final test two coryettes Of
the German navy, being about to circum-
navigate the globe, have been supplied
with a large stock. An extensive factory
is being erected in Hungary for its manu-
facture. Scientific american.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

An editor received the following -
"Dear sir-I have looked carefully and
patiently over your paper for six months
for the death Of some individual | was
acquainted with, but as yet not single
soul ! care anything about has dropped
of; you viii please TO have my name
erased"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

After the battle of Trafalgar the body
Of Lord Nelson was brought home in the
"Victory' man-of-war. To preserve the
remains they were put into a puncheon Of
rum. On reaching Plymouth, the punch
con on being opened was empty and dry.
During the voyage, the sailors, very GER
tain that the purser would not visit this
cask, had drawn up all the rum by straw
pipes or jiggers. They called this "tap-
ping the admiral"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

In England thirty-niae per cent Of the
population are married in Ireland thirty
per cent. and in Germany ouly nineteen
per cont +
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

A more glorious victory cannot be
gained over . man than this, that, when
the injury began on bis part, the kindness
should begin on ours T'llotson.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

The world is a looking glass and gives
back TO every man the reflection Of his
own face. Frown at il and il win in turn
look surly upon you; laugh at i, and
with i, and il Is jolly, kind companion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

Country boys in sEneland average an
inch and a quastef more ID height and
seven pounds more in weight than sisy
boys.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

Don't ok your pastor 10 p.ezoh without
notes How else could he pay his provl.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18
Select 4oetrp.
THE COMING SPRING.


1nn.si comet ye have called me long
Ane DER the mountains with light and song;
X||N may trace my steps o'er the wakening earth
~ nc winds which tell of the yiolets birth.
BY ~ primroae-stars In the shadowy grass
b: I'e green leaves opening A. pass.
h5se brea,hedo the South and the chestnut flowers
81 lAOnsands have burst from the forest bowers;
and the ancient graves and the fallen fanes,
Arc teiled with wreaths on Italian plains;-
nai Il d not for me, in my hour Of bloom,
80 .pcAk Of the ruin or the tomb.
have lookd on the hills Of the stormy North,
AID nc larch has hung all his tasSels forth;
And fhe fisher IS out ON the sunny sea.
And ihe reindeer bounds DER the pastures free;
And lhe pine has a touch Of softer green.
At1 e moss looks tEght where my foot hath been,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

Natural actions are always graceful. II
Is afFsctation which marks our manners.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-03-18

And he slipped the card from its place in
the book.
He had hardly thrust the card into his
breast, when Elsie appeared, pale and
trembling.
"What has frightened you, my dear
young lady 2" asked Captain Bertrand.
"Are you better2 p she asked, hastily.
"Can you ride?"
"oh, yes" he answered. "YOur kind
ness has given me strength. But what
has SO agitated you?"
You are the enemy of my country
but | am woman and cannot betray you.
Over yonder hill squad of Confederates
are marching. Fly while there is time p
In moment Albert Bertrand compre-
hended the situation. Pressing her hand
in his moment, he exclaimcd,-
"God bless and keep you, Miss Yer
non In happier days, may it be my
pleasure to teach you that l could never
be your cnemyl"
Before the blush called forth by his ear
nest words had died away, he had noun
ted his horse and was flying toward the
wood, whilst over the hill behind the Yer
non cottage sounded tho trumping of the
Confederates.
The New York herald., 1876-02-04
CLEARED.

BuDbardt a Co
Steamer Nellie Martin 6B Jackson Rio Janeiro Bahia
and Pernambuco--J Tucker Co.
Steamer TYbee kueh Turks Island Porto Plata and San
Domingo-Wm Clyde 4 Co.
Co
Steamer CITY Of Austin Stevens Fernandna via Port
Steamer Gen Barnes Cheesman. savannah-w Gsrri-
Steamer Isaac Bell Lawrence Norfolk City Point and
Richmond-e Gid Dominion Steamship Co.
Steamer Heanors. johnson. Po~tland-J Ames
Steamer Nereus. Berry Boston-H Dmock.
Co
Bark L'Alba dtaD. scArpati Naples. LaurO-stOrey 4
ScarDati.
Bark Rocket, Atkinson Porto Cabello-J Agostini.
Brig Mary NJ Williams tBr), Hanna. Alicante ames
Henry =
= Brig Sarah (BrI Townsend, Port spain-c Swain
:, schr Jacob Ridgeway. Townsend Para-Burdett 4
Pond.
schr Virginia Rulon. Rulon. Para-J Amsnck 4 Co.
cerra
schr Mollie Asherton. Port Prince-Brett Son Co.
ney.
schr Lncy Wright, Eazey. Jaeksonvine-van Brunt 4
Bro
Schr VIM Phare, Edwards, Jacksonvie-Warren Ray.
Schr Curtis Akery Norton Chareson-Evans Ball Co.
Mills
schr Goodman Bacon, PHILADELPHIA eager
schr Sarah X Smith, Griffin, Caiais-Jed Frye Co.
The New York herald., 1876-02-04
ANTI-TAAIMANY.

The subcommittee appointed by the General Com
mittee OF the AntLTammany Democratic Organization
consider the question OF the contestng delegations
from the Fifth Eighth and Fifteenth districts yes
tcrday and organized at No % Park row. Thomas J..
Creamer appointed chairman, and William Mitchell
Secretary. Among the leading members of the organi-
zation present were Judge Spaulding, Judge Koch,
Colonel NJ. Murphy and ex-Alderman Monhemer
The latter moved that when the committee adjourned
1t should adjourn until Saturday next ut two p. NJ,
TO meet at Irving Hall Carried
Colonel Murphy then moved that the contestng
delegations be invited into the committee and be
requested submit their papers the committee and
be notified TO attend at the next meeting Saturday
This accordingly done, ex-senator Morton and s.
Cohen appearing for the Fifth district Messrs. IL K
Rome and George Hayes for the Ninth and exAlderman
Powers and John Hardy for the Fifteenth district
These gentlemen notified to submit to the com
mittee the names, addresses and occupations Of the
gentlemen mentioned on each ticket also the cleo
ton districts which they claim TO represent and TO ap
pear before the committee on Saturday. The commit
tee then adjourned
The New York herald., 1876-02-04
PIGEON SHOOTING.

THE SILVER BADGE OF THE NASSAU SPORTING
CLUB WON BY s. A. LIVINGSTON.
The Nassau Sporting Club Of Long Island held It's
monthly reunion the grounds Of the Long Island
Shooting Club yesterday afternoon The occasion Is
always one Of much interest the members Of this
ganzaton inasmuch they meet TO decide the posses
SION OF silver badge, which, under the conditions Of
its donor be three tmes In TO be-
come the absolute properly Of the holder. Though IL
has been shot for during the past eight or ten months
this has yet occurred, some OF the members how
ever having retained II for two consecutive contests
There we're ten entries yesterday comprising David
storms wm Dunham, Henry Wyckof VIM. Seover
A. X Powell Isaac Van Syse. Frederick Sefer, Henry
Boohne samuel A. Livingston and j. Spenser Each
shot at ave BIRDS II yards rise, shot so yards
boundary ana old Long Island rules 10 govern. Mr.
Livingston was the fortunate gentleman, AS he alone
killed all his pigeons. -Four OF the number, Messrs
wvckOn Powell Van Syse and Boehme each cut
down four birds; Messrs storms Dunham, Selover and
spenser three each while Mr. Seer brought down only
one OF his lot~ Immediately after the shooting Mr.
Livingston was presented with the badge by President
Dunhain who hoped that this time he would succeed
IN holding 10 The necessary period TO become his
property hr Livingston has before had the prize In
his possession for successive months but lost az
lhe third competition. Several sweepstakes followed
the badge contest the shooters remaining on the
grounds until night bad set in.
The Nassau Club has been IN existence about thir.
teen monihsyet In this short Time has gathered Ia its
ranks many prominent men from New Lots East New
York Cypress Hills Rockaway and jamaica The
monthly contests thoroughly enjoyed by all who
attend and ~ not improbable that before the close Of
match Tor he best Of any similar organization this
vicinity.
The New York herald., 1876-02-04
NO ICE AT THE PARK.
THE LAKES WITHOUT WATER THROUGH THE
WINTER

THE LAKES WITHOUT WATER THROUGH THE
WINTER.
Despite the boisterous conduct of the ubiquitous
Jack Frost during last four days there
will be any skating the Central Park ponds
winter The Park Commissioners have waited very
patiently since the early days Of last December for
Mr.. Frost to put in an appearance and perform his
usual winters work. but that cold hearted person
in no hurry, and, with the exception of desutory
visit now ana then-stoppng only day or two at
most-he gave Gotham a wide berth. He is an eccen
trio fellow Jack Frost but rarely has the average New
Yorker been able to truthfuly charge him with any
thing like protracted neglect It's an i'll wind how
ever, that blows nobody good, says old proverb
aud If the festive young man has been dep rived
of a opportunity display his de *
terity in cutting pigeon wings and getting
drowned through AIR holes, and II the checked
maiden has been debarred from gyrang on steel run
and being lifted TO her feet every few minutes by
the object OF her alteration, the poor workingman and
the rendeas shop girl have not frozen to death because
books Jack is here now, however; he came last
Wednesday morning; but, though he may buster
about and make things snap for time, his reign must
OF necessity be brief In years gone by has been his
especial delight 20 lay his gid hands upon the
OF the tranquil little lakes that nestle 30 conhdngy be-
meath the shadows of the rugged hills and bluffs OF Gen.
tral Park and pave them with crystal flooring cha
lengng IN beauty the fabled diamond pail
sades. Some six eight weeks ago this
Mr.. Frost paid a flying visit, just to
If everything he had LETT il last spring. and
being assured OF that fact-for the Park lakes were
then all full to overowing and seemed eager for his
embrace-he left us as suddenly as he had and
went back TO his Northern home among the ice fields
OF Bain Bay and Puget Sound to look after his chill
dren the warus and Polar bear On his return to this
vicinity day before yesterday he not little sur
prised to find the lower lake drained completely OF
It's water, and where he had calculated on holding
high carnival gang of usty Celts busy
with spade and barrow The waters OF
still washing their banks, and on them Jack at once
settled and went to work right merry. But. just
imagine for moment the chagrin he must have felt
when 'ere half Of his heavy task was done he felt
the water gradually but surely slipping from under
his icy grasp The Park Commissioners had given orders
TO have the lakes drained and their bottoms thoroughly
ceansed, and the order was being executed. Alas,
poor Jack He can OF course reve with pebeian horse
ponds and freeze the cutters and cesspoos but
the magnificent lakes Of the Park disown him ahd CO.
quettishly refuse TO receive his embraces
The New York herald., 1876-02-04
FOREIGN PORTS.

CAIBARIES Feb l-Arrived brig Henry Dewey, Lorns,
Sailed 18th bark Edward James Forbes. NagasakL
ST THOMAS Jan 29-Arrved. schr Lookout. Nichols Havh
(and sailed Feb for Fernandna to load for United King
DOM.
fPER STEAMER CRY OF BRooKLYS.1
ANTWERP. an 9-Arrived at Flushing MeDougal. Could
ALICANTE Jan 6Arrived Prince lie Boo. Hatfield, New
York Ellen Owen Davis st John, NIB l4th Pride OF tho
BARcELoSA Jan 9-Arrved. Angela. Pons, New Orleans
BoRpEAux, Jan l7-sailed from Pauillae Amaia, Asp-
Jan Arrived zepro, Russo, New York;
DEAF, Jan I9-Arrlved Thos Fl sweeny steelman Leith
for PHILADELPHIA zba Norma Rotterdam for do Carl Gus
East LONDON Africa) Dec i7-Arrived, Annie Young.
sEso4, Jan l5-ceared. AHA. Malarests New Orleans
Sailed 18th, Gentle, Roeeatagsta for Philadelphia
Sailed 18th Emma Coueiio New Orleans
Isle on 'wIsHT, Jan le-of vesta Gatteben from Lon
LvkRroor- Jan ls-Arrived Nevada ts); Jones' New
Sailed 10th. orpheus, Jensen Hampton Roads
Cleared 10TH Josefa True. Havana; Everett Gray Lor-
ing. hatanEas Eliza Evelina, Munro. Philadelphia Alice
LosDos Jan IS-Arrived, Barite Tripcovieh New York
land; Mediterranean S. Johns HF
MARsKiLLEs. Jan ie-saileo Gloria. Bssle New York.
MADERA. Jan l-sailed. Stranger Bowen, Bull River,
NATAL, Dec umArrlyed. rhos Seed. London.
Sailed 10TH Brilliant Star. Nichols United States.
PORTLAND, Jan le-Put into she Roads, Wilhelm Bate
SuxpERLAxp an ie~saiied Ellen Dyer ciapp Havana.
TARRAGosA, Jan lo-Saled Lula Rethstein. New York.
TABLE Bay Dec 23-Arved, Edie Waters Barnes, Aigos
%ArnESporSr. Jan ls-Arrlved Fredig Berg. Baltimore.
Brown; Roebuck, Holiness and Sterling, Tufts.
DEAL Jan so-Brig Brothers KenesIy from Wilmington
for Antwerp has arrived off the South Foreand she is also
rep orted 70 have lost anchor and chain.
LIvERrooL, Jan l9-The wauban, Spencer arrived hero
from Charleston reports Jan lat As 40 N Ion az
Y saw wateogged bark dismssted bowsprt and lib,
out; had evidently been in that condition some time
The New York herald., 1876-02-04
THE sHow STORM.

AT last comes 70 in a regular old-fashioned
downpour About seven O'Clock last evening pedes-
the streets suddenly discovered that the pave
ments white and slippery, and then it was found
that storm in silent though active progress.
AS hour after hour passed the flakes continued
to fall and the streets thick with the accumulated
mass Of feathery particles, until, At midnight
1t was fully four inches deep The street cars
moved merrily, despite the hindrance afforded, and
several OF the roads sent their huge poughs,
which sent the snow flying from the tracks and began
the work Of heaping IL up either side. The umi.
mated clocks In the OF public and private build
ings glmmered iaintly through the storm, and from
every lighted window the rays made the fast falling
flakes TO glisten and simmer II instinct with life.
Everybody abroad last night seemed 10 greet the
snow storm old friend who, though coming late,
was the less welcome this season OF the year
Men stamped their feet and shook OF the from
their ulsters and overcoats in merry mood while la
dies seemed TO reve IN the pleasant sensation Of being
covered with the flakes as with fairy veil
Silently and softly the snow came TO the housetops
and the pavements, and being arrested by every pro-
grace For time the OF vehicles hushed and
the outdoor life of the city appeared have taken
quieter aspect, for the pedestrian lost the
sound OF his footsteps, and the only sound
TO be heard was the tnkle OF the car bells as they
passed up and down The thermometer however was
at point which betokens early thaw even II the
storm should continue for many hours Then we shall
have mud once more and the streets will be slushy
and disagreeable.
The New York herald., 1876-02-04
THE GALE.

ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS OF THE DAMAGE
OUT TO SEA.
Gradually the details of the damage done by the gale
OF Wednesday to hand Fortunately none OF the
fatal consequences which feared yet reported
few accidents additional to those told Of in yester-
days HERALD will be found below
oP A FLAGSTAFF
In Sixth avenue between Twenty seventh and
Twenty-eighth streets very serious catastrophe
but narrowly In front OF the Knickerbocker
Cottage a flagstaff ninetysix feet high has stood for
a number OF years Wednesday evening, about nine
O'Clock this huge piece OF timber snapped OF like
a pipe stem close to the ground and fell with . tre-
mcndous crash towards the building front OF which
stood large locust tree which stands close TO the
front OF the cottage" happily received and broke the
of the shock which otherwise would have crushed
in the root and front of the building.
TIKI ALMsHoUsB DAMAGED
One Of the wings OF the Almshouse Blackwells s
Island severely injured The roof on the west end
OF the mems wing Of the Almshouse was raised and
shifted IL had TO be stayed with ropes TO prevent
further damage.
Information has been sent the HERALD telegraph
wire from WhIestone l. l. to the effect that old He'll
Gate pilots say they never experienced so violent n
storm Several schooncrs anchored In the harbor
dragged their anchors, but no damage IS reported.
During the storm several vessels anchored In the
Horseshoe dragged their astenngs but without serious
results. Pilot boat No D. which yesterday re-
ported as being in a dangerous position brought up
when about 300 feet from shore and under
terday morning and proceeded to sea
An unknown schooner, lying at anchor outside Sandy
Hook broke from her anchorage during the gale and
when last she was being driven southeasterly
direction under two-reefed foresaiL
On Wednesday afternoon body was driven upon the
beach IN the Horseshoe and IL has since been recog
nzed that of Thomas Leitch, n pilot OF the Ezra
Nye, No. 2, who was lost about two months ago
The New York herald., 1876-02-04
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

AnsrERDAu. Feb I-Arrivsd. ba1k sundsvl (sw),
Schmidt Wilmington. NO
Sailed ir. bark RisorioGione dtaD. Siano. New York
BREot. Feb 2-sasd. brig Morning siar (Bn. Borden.
United States
BoRDRAux Jan 2o-saTed. bark Leon vsneto Ita), Bal
umora
BUKSos ArREs. Jan sl-Arrived, schr Mary Rch Sta
plea Brunswick, Ca.
cADrz, Feb 2-saled. big Lewis L squIres. Baker
Gloucester. Mass
CALCUTTA 70 Feb 2Arrved ship Sarah HenesA Kid4er.
Liverpool.
DEAI, Feb s-Put back bark Coomasrie cBr, Johnson,
from London for Bull River
GLASGOW, Feb 2saled bark Rebecca caruaua johnson,
United States.
GHSoA Jan 3o-Arrlved brig Robert Dillon BlatohfOrd'
savannah
HAxBuRe Feb 2-Arived bark PyrmOns CGco, Diedriek-
sen, New York.
HAvRn, Jan 2-Arrived, bark Castor Nor, Danielsen.
New Orleans.
Sailed I'd. the Alfonso Marie. for New Orleans
LrvnRpocL FEB ARRIVED ships cubs. Theobald, RAN
goon via 81 Helena; 3D. British America Br Lockhart
and Edgar (Br). Brown, Savannah Rhine 'Br) smith
NOrfOlk, Va, Lisa Boss lBu. DOyIe Galveston
The New York herald., 1876-02-04
CURLING.

The regular annual curling match for the McDougal
medal came OF yesterday Afternoon on Prospect Park
lake The following named clubs participated In the
contest:-Caledonian, New York ST Andrews. Emp,re
Thistle. New York; Thistle, Brooklyn; Caledopian
Brookyni Manhattan. Jersey City, and the Burns
The south ana the North OF Scotland played for the
championship There we're nine rnks that partic,-
patcd m the competition, with eight men al each
rinK-fOur for the North and four for tbe
South. The ice was in excellent condition and
the sport good The game ended al fifteen
minutes amer i've and tho South came out victorous
The south scored 2e points ard the North made 2O2
leaving the South In possession Of the honors By
majority Of 81 poinis NJ Robb, Of the Manhattan
Club who played Rink No. s. carried on the cham
pion ,Hoag and) hag score OF eleven points above
al competitors Mr.. Roob represented tle South
Mr. KrKpatrick, q Rink No & carried o1 the
Stephens medal Mr. hcDougal presented the Gag aud
The medal 70 the victorious curriers'
To-day the Thistle clubs OF New York and Brooklyn
viii have eame for the Grand National Medal and The
caledonians Of Brooklyn ana the St AndreE's Of New
l0rk WA alsy Az annRal yatnrr> GAne