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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27
TIE CROPS.
The bureau Report Opening Pros.
pcct n Fun Average, Hs a. M
nnrCL WIN I.NIN N0nra.


The May and June report of the agr
cultural bureau has reached us; il has
the following respecting cotton
"Thc June returns indicate Il slight
reduction in area in cotton, Compara
lively late planting, good stands, except
in cases of too early planting or inuuda
ton; growth not up TO the average foI
the season, healthy and improving con.
dition, and clean culture with the cx.
ccptions caused by heavy rains that stim.
llatc growth and prevent working. The
largest local reduction in area has been
in Louisiana, causcdhy the overflow and
wet weather in the planting season. The
next largest is in Tennessee, where the
season has been cold and wet. In certain
districts in Texas there has been an effort
to substitute corn for cotton, but in one.
fourth of the counties there has been a
positive Increase, and in nearly half the
remainder no decrease, while the enlarge.
mcnt Of the total area of arabic crops is
rapidly Increasing The figures for acre,
are are as follows: North Carolina,
ninety-cight; South Carolina, ninety
nine; Georgia, nincty-lour; Florida,
cighty-ninc; Alabama, one hundred
Mississippi, ninety.cight Louisiana,
eighty-ninc; Texas, one hundred; Ar.
kansas, one hundred; Tennessee, ninety
FIVE The reduction in the entire area
is about three per cent. In Virginia and
North Carolina there is some complaint
Of bad stands and small growth from cold
nights, though the plants are healthy,
and the culture generally clean. The
late planting promises well in South
Carolina. Early seeding has been pro-
ductivc of poor stands The condition
averages very high in Georgia, owing to
seaSonable rains, fine Gather for work,
and abundant lab'c. Drought at the
time OF planting 'jls affected the crop un-
favorably ir Florida. Stands are gcner-
ally good in Mississippi and Alabama,
and the plants healthy though small. In
Louisiana overnows have seriously in
jurcd the crop in the exposed localities.
DrOughts in some parts OF Texas have
been injurious. The plant is looking
well in Arkansas and Tennessee, except
in places where it was injured by inccs-
sant rains or inundations. The condition
of the several states is as follows: North
Carolina, one hundred and one; South
Carolina, ninety-cight; Georgia, one
hundred and three; Florida, cighty-two;
Alabama, ninety-tour; NIississippininety-
two; Louisiana, cighty.nine; Texas,
ninety; Arkansas, ninety.iivc; Tennessee,
An analysis of the figures
shows that one condition of the crop is
nearly but not quite so favorable as on
the first day of June, 1873; the June av-
cragc of 1876 is also less than in 1872
and 1870, but greater than 1'7I, 1873,
and 1871. The opening provect for the
crop is, then, at least full av-
cragc with late years, but it character
and produetiveness depend upon the
subsequent developments of the season
and the culture bestowed upon it,"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27
The Salaries of Governors.

New York pay, to its governor an
annual salary OF $4,000, which is the
highest paid in the union. Louisiana
pays 5000, California, 81, 600, Nevada,
$G,UOo. Eight statcs-kentucky, Mas
.achusc,ts, Missouri, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wis
con-in--pay 5000; Maryland S4,joO.
Three states - Alabama, Georgia and
Ohio 900. Arkansas, South Caro-
lima anl Florida pay each $500. Kan
sas. Indiana, Iiinnesota, Mississippi,
New Jersey and Tennessee pay eacl
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27
The IlcaIthrulncsS Of Lemons.

When people feel the need of IN acid,
if they would let vinegar alone and Use
lemons and sour apples, they would feel
lust as well satisfied and receive no in
Jury. And Il suggestion may not come
amiss as Il good plan when lemons are
cheap in the market. \ person should
in those times purchase several dozen at
once and prepare them for use in the
warm days of spring and summer, when
acids, especially critic and maIic, or the
acids of lemons and ripe fruits, are 50
grateful and useful. Press yeur hand on
the lemon and roll it back and forth
briSkly on the table to make it squeeze
more easily; then press the julcc into a
bowl or tumber never into tin; strain
out all the seeds, as they give Il bad
taste. Remove all the pulp from the
peel and boil in watcr-a pint to Il
dozen pulps to extract the acids. A
few minutes boiling is enough; then
strain the water with the Juice ot the
lemons; put a pound of white sugar to
a pint of The juice; boil ten minutes
bottle it, and your lemonade is ready.
Put table spoonful or two of this
lemon Sirup in a Z lass OF water, and you
have cooling, heaIthful drink.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27
EnrOpe's Fighting Men.

From st. Petersburg to Lisbon, Europe
is quaking with the tread of armed men,
eladiators hired by the million to slay
and waste at the beck of their royal mas
ters. According to the latest statistics,
the leading powers OF the continent can
take the field with the forces credited TO
them i'm tie subioined table:
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

$4,000. Illinois, Iowa and Maine pay
each $500. West Virginia pays $1,000
Connecticut $1,000, Oregon $1,000, Dcl.
aware 81 300, and Michigan, Nebraska
New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Yer
mont pay their governors respectively
Il salary of inst 81 900,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

EMILY SHoMBERG, the Philadelphia
belle, is soon to be married. She has
gone so far as to select the man. 1t
used tn be said that Miss Shomberg had
vowed never to marry until she had re.
ceived one hundred offers. This must
be the one hundredth.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

surroundings clean and sweet seldom
complains that she has more flies than
her ncighbOrs, But there are few more
dlSagrccablc places to visit than u seven
story house, on hot day, with the doors
and windows all open, flies IN greedy
swarms, with the back yard, out-houScs
and kitchen rccking in filth and mias.
matte vapors, the wife scolding, the chill.
lrcn weak, feeble and cross, 1t is all
right. The neat and tidy should not he,
and are not annoyed, while the lazy and
the slattclns are, and should he, plagued
by flies, even if they come in clouds lake
the grasShoppcrs of Colorado,
RclluX of European Emigration.
The European steamers for Europe
continue to take out large numbers OF
stccrNgc and second clasy passengers,
chiefly artisans and mechanics and labor,
ing men, who are said to he returning
home, unable to find employment here
On the other side, il seems, there has
been some inCrcdulity rs TO these
reasons for this rcIluX of human tide,
and 50 II correspondent of the London
Daily News, determined to ascertain the
truth of the matter, boarded one steamer
on her arrival at Queenstown, which had
four hundred and fifty Stccragc paSScn-
gers on board, and the following is the
version of the causes Of the British exc.
duS from America; lie says he found
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

Iir ICE w. CUSTER, brother of the de
ceased general, has lived in Columbus
for many years. Boston Custer, aged
twenty-five, a forage master, aud Thomas
aged twenty-sevcn, II lieutenant, both
unmarried brothers Of the general, were
killed. The brothcr-in-law, who was
killed, was the husband OF the generals
only sister; who, with Mr.. Custer, was
with the expedition. The parents Of the
general are upwards of seventy and very
feeble. The mother, as were the rest OF
the family, was greatly attached to the
general, and his terrible death will
probably kill her. Neither the general
nor his brotherin in-Iaw had any children.
Mrs. Custer would never leave her hus,
band. She Travelled many hundred miles
with him, on pony, slept with him in
ambulanccs, and when duty called him
to battle her grief was inexpressibe till
be rcturncd.-CH,wloHh Lcdder.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

THE joker who offered life annuity
TO the collector of ,OOO, 900 old postage
stamps, without any idea that the offer
would be accepted, has been brought to
book at last by the young girl whose
efforts to win the prize have been so
frequently ohronicled during the past
two years. Everybody who heard of the
offer, aud had any power to assist in the
matter, has seemed to take malicious
pleasure in helping the young collector,
ana contributions Of stamps have poured
III from all quarters one especially large
one being a contribution of $4,000 from
Faris, 1t helps ones faith in human
nature to learn that the promise made in
jest has been kept in earnest, and that
inc young girl has her annuity secured
to her.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27
TIMELY TOPICS.

THE Kansas City prices current has
advices that the grand total of the Texas
cattle diiye to July 9th is 800, 300 head,
Dt this number 1888 has been held in
aorthern Texas, while the remainder,
2jiG52, had been driven north. Several
thousand head which were wntered IN
northern Texas last season, were also
driven north, which will probably swell
the total to between 100000 and 1900
hend.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

a FLORIST of Stockton, California, ai-
Ter several experiment., has succeeded in
raising roses as black as ink His plan
was to engralt slips of Il dark rose into an
oak-trec, where they grew, hsurished
and blossomcd, the dark sap of the oak
encctually coloring the roses black. lie
did not succeed in transferring the slips
81 treated to the ground, for they inva-
riablv died in the attempt.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

lI'E Sioux are the perfection of Ma
."'"S wild men. They are red repub-
Means, polythcists, who worship every
o"lccC IN nature-ohjccts being rare on
'nelr plains. They are rolygamist, to
"ilom nature contributes wife every
wnere; and Sioux infancy is spent in
listening to the delectabiities of war till
'ne child precociously wccps to take
scaiP. The chiefs have little or no au-
unorlty and are overcome by the braves.
mere Is no law or code of law among
'ne Dakotas, and property is an institu-
',oh OF adherence with them. Untam-
'''e' iactious, but formidable in war,
''e"cnerous and cowardly; but still in
""'S forever, they have survived every
""''Pcan neutrality-suspicious., rail-
'o'a Indian agents and rum. They all
USED to 90 afoot and now they ride as
wen as Comanches. They had only
lows and arrows and now have Spencer
f'iies They want the scalp of mankind.
-'ath, IN Graphic.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

The people Of Australia are talking of
securing a new telcgraphc connection
with England, by way of San Francisco.
They have had good deal of trouble
with their dispatches to London, owing
TO the fact that the line between
Australia and India passes through
Dutch territory, and as the Dutch
operators arc deficient in the knowledge
Of the English language, they repeat the
Australian dispatch in the most in
tcrnally miXcd-up language, and they
reach England is an undcciphcrable
condition. 1t is probable that new
cable company will be soon organized in
Australia. the line to connect with our
tcIcSrarhic system in California.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

THE royal maunlcum Of Russia is
30 feet long, NS high. The tombs are
all aN'kc-a plain block of marble, six
feet long, enclosed by giIdcd railing,
and bearing an inscription on sunkcn
golden plate. Over one hangs bunch
of keys taken from fortrrsscs by the
soldier beneath, over another droop
battle-hags while above third, and
sparkling brightly in the glow of the
never-cXtingushcd lamp, is a closly
studded diamond betrothal ring.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-07-27

CusTRR's personal appearance was
singular Col. NewhalI who wrote"With
Sheridan in Lees Last Campaign"
describes him thus; "Custer of the
golden locks, his broad sombrcro turned
up from his hard-bronzcd face, the ends
OF his crimson cravat floating over his
shoulders, gold galore spougIing his
Jacket sleeves, pistol in his boot,
langling spurs on his heels, and
pondcrous claymore swinging at his side,
wild DAREDEVIL Of general, and
prince of advance guards, quick to see
and act
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-15
PUBLIC OPINION.

The poor Liberal Republicans They
had better get down on one side or an.
other, or they will have to sit on the rail
till the end of the campaign. This Is
not the right time for hesitation. N.
Y. Herald Ind.l
Perhaps in tho education resulting
from this International Exhibition the
assertion OF the right Of every man and
woman TO commemorate the first day oil
the week according to his or her desire
may he classed among its highest
achievements Undoubtedly 1t is not
one Of those things that can be permit
ted to perish uusler glacier OF Puri-
tauism. II cannot be obscured, 1t dare
not be denied II must be discussed
philadelphia Press.
Senator Conkling does not yet get out
of the mail-lock tangle. He is vain
man, but not, we believe, a corrupt one.
1t has, however, been Mr.. ConkliDg g
misfortune to act in his professional
capacity Of a lawyer for outside parties
who had axes to grind and the less a
Senator or member OF Congress has to
do in that line tho better it will be for
him. Hartford Times DEM
The Radicals are now torn up over the
question whether 1t Is Bristow or Nor
ton who Ia responsible for the slaughter
Of Blaine. The Times Is decidedly Of
the opinion that II either OF them is to
he hung for his share in the transaction,
tire rope snail be fitted to the neck OF
Benjamin II. Bristow. list. Louis Times
Dem.)
After Mr.. Blaine had finished his
speech explanatory OF that little hypoth-
ecation OF railroad stocks, q brother
member congratulated him heartily.
remarking: Jim, there's nothing like
taking the bull by the horns" "Yes.
I've heard So" replied jim, but it'sa
thing most popular among those who
have never tried it. Brooklyn Argus.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-15

An Indian King Inherlts n Fortune from
his wife.

An Indian King Inherlts 4 Fortune from
his wife.
detroit Free Press -.
The ex.King 81 0udh, III india, has
met With apiece of good fortune in a
quarter whence he least expected 1t.
One Of his wives. whom he supposed had
left him forever, with all that made her
dear to him, has died suddenly in pos
session Of fortune, to which, by the
law OF the land, he becomes sole heir a
fortune estimated at $5,OOO,OO0. BY
which It seems that the wives OF the
Nawabs OF India cannot only hold sepa-
rate property, but that they may leave
their forlorn husbands at pleasure with
out bill Of enforcement. Mehal, the
lady in question, was one Of the wives OF
Valid Ali Shah, the deposed King Of
Oudh. She is supposed to have been the
wealthiest Of the thousand charming
inmates OF the royal zenana OF Luck
now, and was the lawful wife Of Valid
Ali Shah. After the mutiny she left her
zenana, which became somewhat de-
moralized by the dethronement Of the
King, and married her ddr0ga pri-
vately. Renouncing this private GER
emory, however, she took up, few
years ago, with a nephew Of Newab Sir
-dowla. with whom she con-
tracted nihd marriage. The espousal
to the King, however, was the only
binding one, and Mehal died his lawful
wife. and, having no issue, all her great
fortune went into his hands, which were
already full, he having high rank
among the many milliOnaires OF the
wealthy City Of Lucknow.
Speaking OF the ex-King OF Oudh, a
story is told OF him in connection with
the late visit OF the Prince Of Wales.
The Prince desired the ex King to call
upon him. He replied to the invitation
that if he were considered in the light
'of a sovereign there was necessity of
his going to the Prince; but il an exile,
aud tdkir. there was hardly any cir
cumstance that would justify him in
approaching the august presence Of SO
ilustrious an heir-apparent. The reply
struck the Prince, WHO resolved to pay
the Shah a private visit. which he did,
and the grandest preparations were
made for his reception. In the course
of conversation the Prince Is said to
have promised the ex-King that he
would speak on his behalf to the Queen.
The Prince was presented with a cane
set with pearls and diamonds. From all
this 1t is anticipated that sooner or later
Oudh will be restored to its exsovereign.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-15
TEXAS.
fAustin G AZ tie. May l0.I

tFarmors' vindicstor.l

l. Youth. A COW Is in her prime nj
from four to six years, and the best paw.
ing time to buy Is just after the birth OF
her second or third calf
2. Prominence and fullness OF mill,
veins, and velvety softness Of skin. The
milk veins run down on either side o!
the animal toward the udders and are
readily found by pressure Of the hand,
II the animal Ia not over fat The skin
should be soft aud mellow, not hard
rough and staring"
8. Symmetry fullness and softness of
the udder 1t should be broad, well
spread out, projecting behind the legs,
and also reaching under the belly.
There should be a softness and thinness
to the touch. and an absence OF tieshi-
ness and thickness.
4. Perfect number and condition OF
teats: II one teat is wanting. about a
fourth less milk will be the result. A
cows udder Ia not, as some suppose. a
barrel with four taps, but is divided into
four different compartments, called
milk glands" each of which has its
own tap orsteat. 1t Ia only important
that the fall number OF teats be present
and in working order. but it is desirable
that they be well placed. not crowded
together. but pretty far and uniformly
apart; rather long and tapering: all
pointing out and downward; equal in
size AMI even appearance.
5. Dorility AMI quietness OF disposi-
ton These are indicated by large.
mild and clear eyes and an air OF con
tentment generally. A cow that is
quiet and contenied feeds at ease, chews
her cud with entire satisfaction, and
will secrrte and yield more milk than
any restless and turbulent amin Il, hav-
ing similar characteristics in other re-
spects.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-15
RAILH0ADS.
HNHE NOZZLE LINZ


THE MOBILE LINE
THE GREAT THROUGH ROUTE TO THE
As4sN0nTzlnA1fO NRsTs
Via 1eSztxkss Ss A Ain .at s TX e. Louis
Canal street. - follows:
Express :. SIS a M Express -. &c 40 a m.
Pullman Palace Cars daily to Cincinnati, Lou
isville. Nashville. Lynchburg and Baltimore
without change. and only one change - New
York and Eastern cities. la5zf
Ticket ONCE, corner OF Camp and Common
streets. opposite City Hotel.
NORMAN Q. JONES. Gen1 Agent:
d. B. ROBINSON. 6up't. mh2 II
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE
NEW ORLEANS. ST. LOUIS AND CHICAGO
RAILROAD COMPANY.
On and after Apil II. 1875. trains depart and ar
rive as follows: From Calliope street depot:
DEPART tte3E ARRIVE.
Maii......... 4p. m. Mai.........2 m.
Express -. = 80 a. m. Express -: ..2:4o 4 m.
Aco ommoda- Aecommoda-
ton. g p.m tion........ 10 a. m.
Sunday Accommodation $3.50 y. m.
PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS
through to St Louis. Chicago and Louisville.
Only cne change OF Sleeping Cars to Eastern
cities. Tickets for sale and Information given ut
"a Camp street. corner Common,
A. d. SHELDON. Agent.
f. D. FRosT. General Manager. fe19 IDLY
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Squares.

Monthly advertisements. having the run OF
the paper. inserted every other day, to be
charged two thirds the above rates.
Editorial page monthly advertisements. each
square. $40 per month.
Rates for Advertising In the Weekly New
OTlea Democrat.
Transient and general rates the same rs for
Daily.
Advertisements for tho period of one month
IN lnnnGr na InlnxN..
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-15

TEFFREi's oPARkLING ALE.
BASS CHAMPAGNE P,LE ALE.
In bond aud duty paid.
Fine old WINES BRANDY, Jamaica and 81.
Cruz RUNS London OLD TON GIN. etc. in
store and for sal by
JOHN TURPIN. Importer
I55 CunmO1 street.
Sole agent for John JEFF ey & Co.. Edinburgh
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-15
Reynolds Iron Works,
Corner Delord and Fulton streets
w. II. REYNOLDS. Proprietor.

w. II. REYNOLDS, Proprietor,
Postof1ice Box 1890, Mechanics Exchange
Box 100,
Manufacturer and Dealer In
ELEVATORS - Timpe's Patent Hand anA
Steam Power Elevators for Stores. Warehouses.
etc.
WIRE ROPE-For Elevators kept constantly
on hand.
REYNOLDS-C Celebrated Revolving Wrought
Iron Screw Plantation Cotton Press.
CAREYS-Patent Ground Anger for Wells.
Fen 70 Posts. etc.
ESTIMATES-Madeo on application for Iron
Fronts. Ornamental Columns. Ratings. Fences.
Galleries. verandahs. and every description OF
Wrought and Cast Iron Work for Bridgee Flat
and Box Cars for Railroads. Plant stion. Steam
boat and Machinery In General.
Send for Circulars. fe2
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-15
I'll. CASSIDY,
SAIL MAKER
COTTON DUCK AGENT,


No. 05 Camp Street, Near Poydras,
Has constantly on hand the best and most COM
plete assortment OF
COTTON DUCK,
Embracing all Widths. grades and numbers
AWNING STRIPES,
Plain and Fancy. in great variety. BLOCKS OF
all sizes. from inches up to the largest made
and all ready fitted for use.
GALLERY CURTAINS, AWNINGS.
WINDOW AND DOOR SHADES. ETC.
OF all kinds made 10 order at short notice. and
eatisfaction given in style and price.
TENTS. TARPAULINs,
DRAY AND WAGON COVERS, ETC
complete assortment always on hand. keep
in stock every variety Of
~ INds fo < PL Ae''A 'oNi
have always in store. and will manufacture to
order. oil descriptions OF
AMERICAN. FOREIGN and FANCY FLAGS.
vii ! also give my special attention to getting
up every, kind of Plain Fancy and En-
SILK FLAGS AND BANNERS.
For Military and other oompanics. and will
guarantee on such articles o 9 can't styles. the
best workmanship and the most moderate
BAG MANUPACroRY.
am now making and will furnish in any de-
sired qu ,nthy
COFFEE, RICE. GRAIN
And other kinds OF ga KS. equal In material
and work to any made. and at prices which will
DEFY I'LL COMPETITION
Repairing Promptly Done.
Trunks Neatly Covered.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Private families and others giving entertain
nents. can have their
YARDS COVERED OVER
With Canvas. and suitable decorations, portable
ables. lig IT'S, etc. will be furnished at short no.
tice. and on the
MOST REASONABLE TERMS.
mh05
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-15

VIRGINIA ROOFING SIAl E-THE BEST
and strongest in the world. not excepting
the well known Welsh Slate.
Tho undersigned having accepted the agency
for the sale Of the celebrated ORE BANK and
NJ fERlAL QUARRIES, is now prepared to hlt
orders ut price, much below those OF Welsh and
but Atle in excess Of hose o. ordinary American
>latt@. Builders, contractors aud skaters gen
orally are invited to submit thom to the seyercst
tess. allen tNDFE HILL,
my5 6mdHN ITO Carondeet street.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-15

Highly recommended by Professors and Doc
Alpuente, Brlckel. Bruins. Le MonnIer, Mas,
Hava and other distinguished physicians OF
New Orleans. and by the Academy of Sciences
of Havana
The undersigned IL the sole manufacturer OF
this OIL. which may be had Of all druggists.
,ot 10 .TAG isa-4 ..,. o.,
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ADvsaRTIs1n0' RATEs-DAlLH

TfaneIent edvertsemHnD u per 6QuAro Iten
ines Of solid agate) first insertion: 80 cents
ach subsequent consecutive insertion.
Wants. To Rent, For Sales and Boarding ad-
vcrtisements, 10 cents q lne net cash, solid mea-
sure. Nome taken ut less than 70 cents.
Local or Business Notices 10 cents line. net.
Editorial Notices, In Editorial type, 80 cents q
line net
A nd lanQar follalS3a.