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ACTS THAT HAVE BECOME LAWS.

/.
NIr. LovENsTEIN, from the Committee on
Enrolled Bills, reported that the following
acts had been approved by the Governor:
To amend. and reenact several sections
(specified in the title) Of the act for the as
sessment OF taxes on persons, property,
etc, and imposing taxes thereon. I&.: ~
To amend the act for working the roads
of Loudoun county. yGiJ 81 35Iot.3 .4j1;;
To amend. the act to provide for working
the roads in the county OF Fauquier. e., Sd
For the relief Of James B., Eastman, OF
Rockingham county, a,al; iap..u...A.s i Z.
To amend the act incorporating the Rock
bridge Savings Institution II .nI.i:r q,
In regard to the officers OF the Virginia.
Military Institute. l-s{
For the relief of w. A. Reid, Of ,Staunton
Authorizing the commissioners of the
sinking fund at their. discretion to sell such
interest coupons as have been OF may here
after be received by them. -. .s.,l,rI,5 ,.;.tr
To amend the actauthorizing the trustees
OF Westbrooke Baptist church to borrow
money, !; I. s5s.. lrgs i; 4e.tst. 5,il.,., !,
To authorize the. Eastern Shore Steam
boat Company to purchase and hold land,
and build q wharf. s,i.! .,,ae .s..i .5.l:3ilail.
To authorize The trustees of the ;Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South insLiberty to
borrow money. ASA .sFiifill4F 7ffaYtifl.lisab
For the relief; :iof a. Lee lIcIntire, OF
Prince William county. s5;,&l.. 9.'.ss j.5
To authorize the trustees OF the African
church; at Blacksburg to borrow, money
10 provide iorit the sale of the Code OF
1873. Ril ,zss. a i. 4. 10 81! f...ll -
. Authorizing the Governor to commission
with the rankdo colonel James H9Lane,
comnian dant Of the: corps OF cadets OF the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Coll
lege. .4.,,,f a !...:f!. n san.
1 To amend the act incorp oTating the Old
Dominion Telegraph Company. . 81 !,
For the relief OF William *, Alexander, 4
For the relief OF Thomas H. Wall. -. ~. s..
!; Authorizing the commissioners OF the,
! ! q T57s14557 80 s4}liutgks1
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DRY GOODS.

They will remove to No, $40 Broad street on the
lst Of Nav, and will olrer GREAT BARGAINS I'M
til that time.
BLACK ALPACAs, CACHEMIREs, BOMB-i-
ZINES, GRAPE CLOTHS, BIERETZ, Ia
MISE-the cheapest in the city;
90 pieces BLACK SILK from $3.50 to SO per
yard;
100 pieces SPRING DRESS GOODS;
5000 wards more remnants or.lRISH LINEN at
5gc.-guarantee worth 81 per yard; ..
1000 CORSETS from SOC. to So per pair;
The largest assortment Of CAMBRIA EDGE from
G4 to soc. per yard;
COTTON TRIMMINGS In endless variety;
LACE RUFFLES, LACE BIBBS, LACE COL.
'LARS-the latest styles
We open new goods daily. 1t will pay you to look
at our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
-.r-.-..s...- ... SYCLE BROTHERS,
mhl 429 Broad street.
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AMUsEMENTS.

DICHMOND MOZART ASSOCIATION.
The regular weekly soirce will take place at Ass0-
citation Hall THIS (rhurstay) EVENING at 90
O'Clock. Admission only by membership. or lnyla-
f,on-cards which must be presented ut the door.
Members can obtnin invitilon-cards on application
ut WAITS music-store, No. 920 Main street.
mil
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HAUNsTEIN's HEIRS

House bill for the relief of the heirs Of
Solomon Haunstein, heretofore rejected and
reconsidered, came up again on the ques-
ton of its passage, and after discussion was
again rejected-yeas, 27; nays, 80. "
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-15

To provide a basis of municipal taxation
for cities and towns. Requires the adop-
tion Of the State assessment after the year
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RAILROAD EMPLOYEES LIENS. ..'.
Senate bill giving lien to all railroad
employees upon the gross earnings OF such
corporations came up on the question OF
adopting the House amendment extending
the same lien to furnishers;of all material to
said roads necessary for running trains.
Tie amendment was agreed to.
Adjourned alta Z. NJ, f~
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Setting Milk for orsam.


1t is not to be wondered at that the
average dairyman Of our State is puzzled
to know what to do for the best. Prof.
Wilkinson tells him plainly that nothing
but shallow pans and subearth ducts will
do. while Prof. Hardin is equally certain
that deep pans GO inches, sunk to the
rim in water, at a temperature Of 80 deg.
alone insure the largest yield Of the best
quality Of butter; and now both Of these
are overtopped by the new Cooley system,
which proposes TO enclose the milk in q
deep narrow can, with a water-tight lid,
and sink it under water, which is carefully
kept at low temperature by the use Of ice.
Our own experiments satisfy US that
both extremes are right, provided, certain
rules, as unalterable as those Of the Medes
and Persians, are observed. At tempe
rature above 60 deg. deep cans will not
do; the milk will usually sour before all
the cream reaches the surface. When
this temperature is unavoidable, shallow
aud broad pans will give the best results.
When cold water is abundant and the
means of keeping it at 80 deg. or lower
are at hand, it will be found that cans,
twenty inches deep, and eight or nine in
diamter, win save much labor, and at the
same time make quite as much and better
butter. Those dairymen whose situation
is covered by the first case should be eau
tious in the use of deep cans. It is no
doubt for the want of a proper observance
Of these simple rules that we now have
conflict of sentiment rs to the compare
tive merits of deep and shallow setting
Philadelphia Times.
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0hf Sarulsr.



Many judges Of good butter aver that
the best butter that can be found ID the
United States is made near PHILADELPHIA.
But if the same degree of .neatness and
care be observed in other localities where
the COWS are supplied with as good grass.
there will be no difficulty in making an
article fully equal to Philadelphia print
butter. The milking is done quietly and
rapidly, the same milkman always attend.
ing to the same cow. The spring-house il
usually Of stone, ON a side hill. the floor
covered with running wa3er, and, there.
fore, always cool and free from odors.
Deep tin pans, painted on the outside.
with balls for handling, are filed 70 the
depth Of three inches, placed on an oak
floor, surrounded with cool, clear water Of
a temperature Of So degrees. The cream
is taken off in twenty-feur hours. kent in
deep vessels holding two gallons, and stir.
red whenever a new skimming Is added.
A barrel churn is used, the churnine last
ing an hour, when a little cold milk Il
added to cause the butter to gather. The
buttermilk drawn of, ice-cold water is
added twice, a few turns given to the
churn each time, and tho last water is
scarcely colOred with milk. A gentle
rocking of the churn soon collects the but.
ter, which is left two hours to drain off the
remaining water through small hole made
for the purpose. The butter is worked by
a corrugated wooden roller revolving on a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

horses, and all discipline abandoned, the
wretched troops spreading themselves over
the winter wastes, until in crossing the
river Beresina, the miserable remnant Of
the once powerful army was almost ami
hilated-3G,000 having perished in the
river. OF the grand army Of 100000,
who had marched on this ever memorable
Russian campaign, but 10000 returned
of whom only about 10000 were French
men. Here was struck the stupendous
blow from which the greatest of all military
heroes staggered to his final overthrow.
Reaching Warsaw in the night, the
bridge across the Vistula, with its lines of
brilliant lamps, presents u most striking
and elegant appearance. The Polish cap
ital agreeably disappointed US, being a
well built aud well paved city, with shops
almost vieing with the Partisan on the
principal streets, handsome public squares
and parks, palatial private residences, and
a gem of an imperial villa in the neighbor-
hood
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05
TO WARSAW.

Having got so far into Russia, the
question was, how to get out Some St.
Petersburgers had insisted that it was
much the better plan to return thither and
go thence to Berlin, though this would in
volve retracing four hundred miles, and
they warned us against the newly finished
road to Warsaw. Nevertheless we deter.
mined to risk the latter, though it was
long stretch of nine hundred miles, with
no comfortable stopping places and the
disadvantages of recently constructed
track. For lady in delicate health there
seemed chance for forced stopping at
Smolcnsk or Minsk, at neither Of which
cities though they are-were there prom
ises of comfort. But we were encouraged
by the fact that We were to have the
company Of two young Church of England
clergymen, and, trusting in the gracious
providence which had dealt so kindly with
us, we set out for the long journey; and,
as the result, found it much less formida-
BILE than had been represented. The track
Of the road was in fair condition, the eat
ing houses most Of the way excellent, the
ears comfortable, and the country, though
monotonous, in many respects interesting.
Our young Englishmen shared com
partment with us, and by making friends
with the conductor, we were generally able
to keep out all intruders. If all English
men or all Americans would make as ex-
cellent use of their opportunities for doing
good as did these young men, tourists
would become propagandists of blessings,
instead Of the reverse, as they often are.
Our friends, having provided themselves
before leaving London with tracts in the
languages of these Northern lands, they
have industriously circulated them by the
wayside. At every station where we stop
they scatter the good seed, aud as the
pauses are long they have abundant op-
portunity. As the thing was a novelty,
the good people having never before
seen the like,--no little attention was at.
tracted. When our friends went through
the cars, some would offer to pay, Others
would look inquiringly, as much as to say,
What does this mean and after we had
entered Poland the people were very shy
Of taking them at all, fearing II might be
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

KEEPING Down THE WEEDs.-The
London Garden remarks The only rem
edy for weeds is prompt destruction in
young state. Weeds are easily eradicated
If never allowed to advance beyond the
seed-leaf. Once let their roots run deep
and wide, and their tops run high, and
then the weeds are masters in the garden.
1t provokes one to see tho complacency
with which some cultivators allow weeds
to establish themselves in flower beds or
borders, on roads or walks, and their sub
sequent futile efforts to subjugate them.
Prompt destruction win ultimately van
quish the very worst of them. Plantains,
grass, thistles, and docks, are perhaps the
most difficult to eradicate. But if by any
neglect these have gained strong footing
in any garden, constant beheading alone
will destroy them. No plant can live long If
never allowed to form leaves or stems, and
the shortest, surest, easiest way to eradi-
cate the worst weeds is by ineessant cut
ting off all their visible parts.n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

A SNEEzE-As a rule, sneeze is the
warning nature gives that some part Of
the body is exposed to a cooler tempera-
ture than the other parts, and that the
sueezer is catching cold" Next to the
warning, what Is the use to sneeze? 1t
throws open the pores of the whole body
and induces a gentle perspiration in
a word, it throws off the cold. A child
rarely sneezes more than twice-perspira-
tioa is readily induced in youth; an old
man, on the contrary, sneezes half dozen
to q dozen times, with loudly explosive
Catalogue" 1t is harder to set him per
spring. When one is sitting by an open
window and finds himself sneezing nature
tells him he is taking cold. He should
get up instantly, walk about, and I..ke a
full tumbler of cold water to keep up the
gentle perspiration that the sneezc set in
motion. If he does this he will not be
telling an hour after that he has a reold
in his head" or chest, or lungs.--Dr. E.
Weaticorth.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

A CURIOUS FIsH.--A very curious fish
was taken by some fishermen in Long
Island sound. In general appearance It
resembles small sea serpent. It has
long, graceful, slender body, compressed
and scaleless. The head has savage
bull dog front. In color it is redish
brown, with still darker redish blotchcs
forming two longitudinal series on the
sides. The dorsal fin extends the entire
length Of the body, aud at intervals is
marked with fiery red spots, which when
the creature moves its fin assumes bright
colors, The mouth opens Obliqusly, and
even the vcmer and palatines are covered
with sharp teeth. The New York aquari.
um has secured this monstrosity, and it
disports itself in a tank in that institution.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

A New CEMENT.--A new cement for
glassware has been discovered, which is
said to have the quality of being unaffected
by boiling water. 1t is also free from
another Objectionable feature of china and
glass cements, as it does not disfgure by a
dark line along the junction. The method
of making this cement (Which must be
used when fresh, is to add to FIVE parts of
a solution Of gelatine, one part Of solution
Of acid chromate Of lime. The articles,
after the broken surfaces have been united
with this cement, must be exposed to
strong sunlight for few hours; and mean
while should be held in the proper position
under considerable pressure from wire or
string. A fracture thus repaired in
glassware is said to be hardly perceptible.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05
Wade HamptOn's Appearance.

Gov. Hampton is fine specimen of
physical manhood, stands full feet high
in the clear, barring boot heels. His form
is willowy, but well knit and compact
His complexion is swarthy, tinged with
enough Of the roseate hue to indicate a
good liver-one who does not intend to
die in debt to his stomach In his move.
ments he is quick, and his manners are
graceful. His eyes are a deep brown,
almost black, and they sparkle with good
deal of animation. They are expressive
eyes, of the kind which reflect the finer
feelings. His hair is black, though there
are places where the grey is making sad
inroads. He wears side whiskers and a
mustache, the latter ending where the for
mer begins, something after the style of
Senator Burnside, though the whiskers do
not stand out so prominently as do those
Of the Rhode Island Senator. Both mus
tache and whiskers are tinged with Just
enough grey to serve as remainder of the
inroads of time. He wears a faultless
white shirt front, with pearl buttons, an d
n full suit, the coat cut frock. He is of
that class Of men who have attractiveness
which is noticed in crowd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

SPARE THE BIRDs.-Farmers, don't
suffer your children or any one around you
to shoot or trap the birds. If birds are
destroyed insects win multiply. At this
season farmers boys are apt to break up
the nests of the blackbirds, robins, blue
birds and thrush, in order to get the eggs
merely to destroy them. This should not
be allowed. The birds are the best friends
of the farmer, destroying insects which
prey upon fruit and grain. Birds will
eat some fruit and grain, too, but they pay
well for the toll they take by destroying
insects on the wing and hurtful grubs and
slugs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

WHAT is FoRTUNE2-What dost thou
mean by fortune2 If mere chance, then
TO envy the lot Of others, or muir
mur at thine own, is folly; if providence,
then il is impiety; for whatever goodness,
guided by unerring wisdom, doth, must be
so well done that it cannot be mended ;
and whatever Is merely in tho power Of a
blind giddy and inconsistent humor which
is the notion BY which men choose to ex
press fortune, can neither be prevented
liked or regulated.--ReU Richard Lucas
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The red fish of Wallows lake, in Cali
fornia, are described as being blood-red in
color, very fat and weighing about eight
pounds, and are preferred, when taken, to
salmon. 1t is said there are only four
lakes known in which this fish is found
Payette, in Idaho; lake in Maine, one in
Scotland, and Wallows lake. A company
engaged in commercial fishing on the lat
ter frequently bring in ton Of red fish at
haul with a seine Of medium length.
Wallows lake is 1000 feet deep, and the
fish suddenly appear on the surface in
August, aud disappear in December.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

FOUNDER IN HoRsEs.- "A friend ii the
State of Texas sends us the following, and
vouches for il as sure cure for afounder
in horse" The remedy is simple and
accessible 70 all; Take heaping table
spoonful Of pulverizsd alum, open the ami
mails mouth, and put the alum as far down
as Il is possible, aud he win be &c for use
in twenty-four rs.---Fnederck Uaiea.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

WEAKNESS OF 0LD AoE.--Men Of age
object too much, consult too long, adren-
ture too little, repent too soon, aud seldom
drive business home to the full period, but
content themselves with msaioofity Of
auccess.--Losd Bacon.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

It is recommended to sow peas that are
two years old TO escape the ravages Of the
pea weevil, as the bugs al escape o. die
before the end Of the figt neason, but not
before planting time. This remedy would
be a sure one, If all the neiehbors would
adopt the same course, but not otherwise.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

Thanks, and a thousand of them, to that
unknown genius who entrusted trunk,
with hive Of bees in it, to the tender
mercies Of Syracuse baggage master, the
other day. The company will pay for the
bees and the doctor thinks his patient will
be around again in q fortnight or SO.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

The best way to treat disagreeable peo-
pie is to be very agreeable to them; then
IT may be as when the sun touches the
clouds, they are scattered aud borne far
away, the bearish elements Of these charac-
ters will be melted in the warm influence
Of our kindness. As
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

The greatest Statesmen are these who
not only develop national RESOURCES fagora
bic 10 the material interests Of people,
but also promote virisae, enlightenment
and patriotism
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

GApEs For gapes, rub up some black
pepper, and batter, and make the fowls
swallow il. 0ne.haif teaspoonful i d dose
fat full grown chickens; Afnall ones ID
proportien. Repeat Che dose erory day
or two.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

General Pleasanton says:-''B Blue makes
blcom-blOom makes rye--rye makes blue.
Thus history repeats itself."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

The surest way to keep moths out of
old clothing is to give the clothing to the
poor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

-Four o. I've bushels Of salt Der acre Is
about as much a. you eAn safely apply q
a TOP dressing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05
Ghinos abroad,
Totes from Northern Lands.

From the Ne,c York OJserrer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-05

remember that we saw livery
The drosky man who boarded
n, finding longskirts in his way,
& up his frocks above his knees,
q very dirty petticoat of coarse
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Wonder if this Is forerunner Of the
in ~ Pv,I1 o1ysr{,o

Wonder il this Is forerunner of the
coming Of full skirts?
We hope not, for the skirt of to-day,
since the eel-skin style has been aban-
doned for a graceful, flowing back dra-
perry, Is the loveliest in shape that we
have ever had.
New linen listers are made with kilt
ing In the back from the waist, and the
side back Is rounded to form capes over
the arm. These are the most graceful
travelling cloaks extant.
A new mirror called the 1Tiphcdte is
an ingenious affair, and one that every
woman will hail with delight. When
folded, it looks like handsome port
folio, with covers of Chinese lacquer, in
bamboo frame. Open and hanging. it
is three mirrors, SO that lady can see
her face, back and side view. at one and
the same time.
Dear lady readers, you who know all
the vexation attending the back hair, is
not this glorious-the knowledge that
you can take it all in, and know just
how that couture looks to other people,
and whether your hat is really as be-
coming at the back as front ? Oh, these
are days of Improvement and none the
least are the many little inventions to
keep wrinkles from the lovely brow of
woman. Au reU0T! BLANCHE.
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ON A NAUGHTY LITTLE BOY, SLEEP.

just now missed from hall and stair
A joyful treble that had grown
AS dear to me as that grave tone
That tells the world by older care.
And little footsteps on the floor
Were STAYED. laid aside my pen,
Forgot my theme, and listened-then
Stole softly to the library door.
No sight! no sound Ia moments freak
OF fancy filled my pulses through;
"If-no"-and yet, that fancy drew
A fathers blood from heart and cheek.
And then-I found him! There he lay
Surprised by sleep, caught in the act,
His little town, and thought it play:
The shattered vase; the broken jar;
A match still smoldering on the floor;
The inkstands purple pool Of gore;
The chessmen schattered near and far.
Strewn leaves of albums lightly pressed
This wicked "Baby of the Woods"
In fact, of half the household goods
This son and heir was seized-possessed
Yet all in vain, for sleep had caught
The hand that reached the feet that Strayed
And fallen in that am buscade,
The victor was himself o'erwrought.
What though torn leaves and tattered book
Still testified his deep disgrace!
/ stopped and kissed he inky face,
With its demure and calm outlook.
Then back stole, and half beguiled
My guilt, in trust that when my sleep
Should come, there might be One who'd
keep
An equal mercy for his child
BRET HARTE.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

DEPARTMENT OF ASSES sMENTs,
Room No. Is, City Hall, !
New Orleans, July IA, 1877
The taxpayers of the city of New Orleans
parish of Orleans, are hereby notified that the
assessments of real estate and personal prop
erty within the city. for the State and city taxes
of 1877 exigible in the year 1878, are now COM
plete and will be exposed for inspection and
correction lat the office of the Department of
Assessments, Room No. Is, City Hall. from July
IS, 1877, from o'clock a. m. until 8 o'clock D.
M, daily Sundays excepted). until the 1st day
of September, 1877, during which time all COM
plants of either excessive or inadequate assess
ments will be considered.
In order to avoid delays. facilitate and expe-
dite business. taxpayers are requested to bring
their last tax receipt or description Of the prop
erty as to districts and number of squares.
JOHN E. RENGSTORFF,
iy15 lot Administrator of Assessments.