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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
RaiIey's Saline AperIent.

What is it1 II It's a delightful and
sparkling, eflervescent purgalive, act.
ing without pain or sickness, is sold at
half price, and 10 far superior to nau.
seating pills. No lady, no student, no
traveller. no professional man, should
be without It. It acts finely upon the
bowels, gives the bile q chance 10 es-
cape, and ia a splendid diuretic. One
dose will convince any N Of it's great
value, 29-d&w2W
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SECTIONS

OF The Cityot Vicksburg, for The tocek endino
Monday, The l0h dag Of December, All.
1877, at Il O'clock N.
Died in New orleans. Dec. Ist, DR.. l.. G.
Capers, lung affection, Nlcksburg, lst
Ward.
Dec. j-Jack Butler, cOlored, 10 years,
smallpox, Nicksburg, Sd Ward.
Died in Jackson, Miss, Dec. 80, James
A. Clayer, 81 years l month IS days, paral.
ysis, NicksbuTg, ilh Ward,
Dcc. John Z, Andrews, 81 years, yell
low jaundicc, died on steamer Gold Dust,
Dec. s-TEomas Murphy, ~ years, at
cess OF the liver, Yicksburg, 18th Ward.
Dec. S-Jacob Bergman, 80 years, verdict
Of the jury, "Came to his death from a
blow from an AK in the hands Of VIM. -"
Dec. 0-Mrs.M. Il, Stewart, o. years, gen.
eral debility, Vicksburg. 81 Ward.
A true copy: 40. ARNOLD, Sexton.
q, T. WOODRUFF, NJ. D., Health Officer.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

as Harrisburg, which said Lot q was eoH-
vey0d 20 Laura v. Flood BY J. W. u. Har-
RE By deed regularly recorded, the alaee-
said property being In the city Of Yi0ks-
burg, county Of Warren, stAto Of Aissis-
slppl-the same having been levied upon
as the property OF the defendant, John w.
Flood aud Laura v. Flood, 60 aatistF
plaintiffs claim and all costs.
A. ]. FLANAGAN,
declEWlt Sheriff OF Warren eOuHtF.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

KEEP Custom Shirts made TO measure
The very best, . for 50, delivered tree CN.
e~rywhere.
Keeps Patent Partly.made Dress Shirts,
The very best, u for s., delivered free ev.
erywhere.
An elegant set Of Gold.plate Collar and
Sleeve Buttons given with each halt
dozen Keeps Shirts.
Samples aud full directions mailed free to
any address.
Merchants supplied al a small commission
on cost.
Trade circulars mailed free on application,
Keep Manufacturing Co., l6i Mercer st.,
New York febU-dkWly .
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
MANTLES and WRAPS

lndlA VALLEY CashmsreshaWls from slOO 10 I'M Tnal,
Flled CenteFs At 5000 aud up,
Real Deeea, chedda and siriped Indl. sh.w,. 49,
designs, IRON $1,000 upwards. Also, nm ines Rs,tiSh
french and German shaWls In beautiful new S,vleS- IN
we best and most reliable manufacture, PARIS Nan.
tes hna Cloaks q the latest modes from 1880 Up, and
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
NOVELTIES iN DRESS G0OnR

Hye q richer display Of eolOdnEs and bhIlan. sassa,
aSseason than Tor many yeaFl past, and We are rseslv.
stock.
The mixed COSTUME CLOTHS range IN price iron
eOc. q yard to $500, and on l~oW.pEleod bRRs5 GOODS.
.rom lee. q yard up, many Of them being q effective
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

Use DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, and
sou will have no difficulty. The sub.
stances entering into tie composition
are perfectly pure, healthy and nutri.
lioue.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
First Monday Of january, next,
ShePiT's Sale,

II Ut NNII OII 7 IN
Warren County.
In WarrcL Circuit Court-T1 December
Term, 1877.
Grimes, French Il Co. VS.. John W. Flood.
Alias vendi. exp)nas for SlSl.lO, interest
and costs.
DY VIRTUE OF THE ABOVE VEN.
ID di. eXponas to nc directed, | shall cX-
pose to public sal, at the door Of the
Courthouse, In the city of Vicksburg,
within The hours prescribed by law, 10 the
bidder, for cash, on the
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
HOSIERY.

Ladles', MlaaeS, and chlldren's Hosiery from Al "a n
aoseu, up TO the finest goods. All the newest and pr.t.
assl designs 10 Hosiery are represented IN our stoek n
"a thing Of beauty Il a Joy forever
and beautiful stockings are now eonddered an indl,o.n
cable part Of female attire. '"N'PeH'
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

The HONE STOMACH BITTERs contain
In admirable proportion, Alternative,
stlmulant, tonic, diuretic, sedative, lax.
alive, and other valuable properties,
which specially adapt 1t for public and
private consumption.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
OUR I~MPORTATIONS

OF THIS SEASON GIVE Us AN U%HEoUALED 8
OF GOODS.
BLACK SILKS, handsome and durable, All uidtha
el.0e 70 e960. The GREAT AMERICAN LNDRyTRU0,
ribLB @Lk, el.a0, n.2S, and aIJN
PLAIN O0LORED lLKs. nav shaaea eom...ai.-
% low g Ioe. Per yard, andst Si.oO, same g quality d
Fancy Broche and DamaasS Figures q he new Pa,aa
saaaea nom $500 upwards. Trimming eallns al 800.
THE PRICES AT WHICH WE OPPgR our sIf!Es
ARE 0NB-QUARTER II ONR-fHlRD LRss
THAN LAST RRAsON
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
MOURNING

french and English Grapes, Grenadines and or,,,.
IeI, boninadneA Henrietta Cloth, 81 90 up. French
Uasnmere,, oCe. up, Blarfis Cloth, SerVss, InstrSliS"
w ~ ~ Osnes desirable iabLlea At very low prnsl
70 make W Iai sult9 Of MOURNING nom ness1r.
al short notice Mourning Jet Jeweiry. and M su.;
arsleles Of Mourning In variety. ~ NJ smAh
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
DOMESTIC and HOUSEKEEPINC
GOODS.

ns. neSssnsa PILLOW Cloths, Blankets, Quilts, Comfor,a-
hnsi Ee Slways cell at manufacturer prlessa
mnte Goods and Linens, FROM The anest Whit g.
T InO 70 NC pest Linen Damask Of all grades and ogsi-
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& taylor,
NEW YORK. :,

WE INFORM THE LADIES % VRCKaHURR
THAT U MAIL N EXPRESS DEPARTMENT. u
NOW 30 THOROUGHLY ORGANIZED, THEY CAN 10
THEIR SHOPPING IN NEW YORK WITHOUT TIM
PIES or PIECE GOODS WiTH PRTURS PLAillT
MARKED, Y CATALOGUES or LADIES, MIaazR.
AND CHtLDREN'g FURNISHING GOODS BY NAM
10 APPLICANTS WHO BIND U3 THEIR Pn0hNR
PLAIN CLEARLY THE KIND or GOODS WAMT1m.
We SELDOM PAIL IN BUITfNG 1HEM, RR0MFWR
PRINTED CATALOGUE THEY CAN ALWAYS MAKE
~kTIsFACTION, AND II rs ONLY ERCRssARY T6
! TUE PhoPHR N~RAsURRAllNTa 20 IyEURE
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
Too Mac at stake.

Steele Il Price have too much at
stake to put in the market anything
which has not been found not only
harmless, but positively beneficial.
Their DR.. Prices Cream Baking Pow.
der is the only kind made by a pracli.
cal physician, with special regard to
it's healthfulnesa,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

The market opened steady At liverpool,
with sales Of 1900 bales, arrivals 1.32d
lower. New York and New Orleans ruled
quiet and easy, tut closed par tally
stronger in tone than was anticipated.
Futures were erratic again, dropping Pev.
eral points during the day, but closing
firm at q recovery OF all the ground lost.
The movement at this point taken from
the Exchange boards, and ending at moor
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
First Monday Of January, next,

all the right, title and interest Of the de.
Iendanl, John ". Flood and Lanra V.
property, to.wit: A certain frame build.
Ing or dwelling.hOuse, kitchen and ont.
houses on a certain lot in the city Of Viuks.
burg, and being the south half Of Lot No.
II, In Square No. 3, in that portion Of said
city OF Vicksburg, known and designated
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
Futures opened steady, and closed
firm, with sales Of 10000 bales.
OUTTON In NEW

Futures opened steady, and closed
firm, with sales OF 10000 bales.
OOTTON In NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. l2--Cotton demand
good and easy, with Gales OF $3.50 bales.
Ordinary, 0Lc; good ordinary, l0c; low
middllng, l06c; middling, lie; good mid.
ding, ll5sc; middling fair, l2b,c. Receipts
net, 3,SlJ bales; gross, 4,J3i. Exports
to the Continent, 4,63B bales; Coastwise,
1850. Stock on hand, 2j2, 54S bales.
GENERAL Markets.
NEW ORLEANS, De-. - Flour weak
suPerhne, "a 2j@4 30; XX, s. jC@l IS;
MN s. I6@B 90; choice, 50 1877 W.. Corn
active, firm and higher; white, 5j@56c;
yellow, Csc. Oats arm; choice Galena, 4Oc.
Corn meal dull, 50 40. Hay scarce; choice,
SlI; prime, Sli@lG 90. Pork dull, Sl3 Lard
scarce and firm; refined tierce, SH@sKc;
keg, eA@0Ne. Dry salt meats quiet and
weak; shoulders, loose, BNc; packed, 5lL@
52Sc. Bacon dull; shoulders, GsIdGa;c:
clear rib sides, silc; clear sides, o.. Hams
firm; choice sugar.cured, l2l6@l4lIc as in
brand and size, Whisky steady. fecti6ed
Louisiana, 81 02@l %; Western, ST $50
! II. Coffee demand good; ordinary 10
prime, cargoes, lCA@l0kc, Sugar Quiet
aud weak; common to good common AZ
@5c; fair to fully fair, 5KdGNc; prime Ia
choice, T@12zc; yellow clarified. 'IH6sr,
Molasses good demand for higher trades
common, 2OG2jc; fair, 2G@20c; prime r.
choice, 32@4!c. Rice dull, weak and
lower; ordinary to choice Louisiana, IsE@
ONc. Bran steady, tair demand, sQ@s2Sc.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

A BoND'sERvANT.-Mr. Hayes plain.
ly shows that he Is the bond.servant of
The money kings, aud that John Sher.
man is his keeper.-[Kansas City
Times.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

BAKERS COP LIVER OH, LINE AND
WILD CHERRY-a pleasant medicine,
and certain remedy for Consumption,
Sc%rofula, Debility, etc. Now Is the
TO use it. joins Z. BAKER & Co.,
Philadelphia.
LoY9td4t.sat&w.lt.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
oEyIoE OF THE DAILY HERALD. !

OFHICH OF TWH DAILY hEAALD
"WEDNESDAY EVENING, Dec. II, ie77.i
Business matters wore q decidedly quite
look to-day, both on the streets and At the
banks. The wtather was as mild as a
May morning, and was the principal theme
among cotton men as to Its probable In
luence on the ungatheTed crop. As night
came on, however, there was 4 change for
the worse, the sky being overcast with
clouds, and every indication that falling
weather will visit us again 10 q day OF two.
COLI AND sTOUKH.
LONDON, Dec. i2-street rate 3J<a3Hd.
which is lk@Kd below the bank.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. l2-Gold, 3Q3X.
New York sight 4 discount, sterling:
bank. - "a.
NEW YORK, Dec. R.-Noon.-Gold
opened at 9. Stocks opened higher.
Money 8. Exchange: Long, "a S2H; short,
"a SO State bonds quiet. Government
securities lower.
Evening-GOld closed aclive,3N. Money
., Sterling dull and firm, *. Govern.
ment securities feverish; new De, :. state
bonds quiet.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

AFTER having been spoiled by several
days Of delightful weather, We look with
gloomy forebodings at the portentous signs
OF rain.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

iace, Camorie Linen and Silk Handkerchief. and L,,..
uial heekerehlefs, all prices from 25c. ugIs, = 49,.
KINDS Dress Trimmings 10 match our Eoois.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
Cotton.

The sales to-day, including those from
wagons, amounted 10 about 100 bales, a
portion Of which we're made at a reduction
OF lIc from yesterdays quotations. We
give the market rates US follows;
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
GLOVES.

hid, shk, Isle Thread and Merino Glove, a, N. -
eolors and shapes, In great variety, y" w"
Lord 4 TayloFs Kid Gloves, 3 button, r,-.,,,.,
Sl'OO per pair, price las. season Si.5O. !"
Also.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
First Monday In January, next,

all the right, title and interest Of the defend.
ami, Mlssssslppi Valley and Ship Island
Railroad, In and 10 the following described
property, to.wlt: All the lands railways,
rails, bridges, depot grounds, works, mason
ry, and other superstructuros, real estate,
buildings and improvements whatsoever, Of
the said railroad, together with tho rights Of
way, stations, dcpOts, together with all sin.
gular the corporate rights ard privileges and
franchises connected with tho said railroad
or relating thereto, and the tolls, profits, in
comes and issues accruing from the same or
any part thereof, and generally all tho lands,
tcnemcnts, ~hcreditamcnts and real estate Of
said railroad, owned by the said Railroad
Company, and situated in said county and
State also, one locomotive and tender, one
box car, five freight cars, together with all
the corporate rights and franchises of the
said railroad thereto belonging, together
with all ways, passages, rights, liberties,
privileges, franchises, appurtenances what
socver Of the said Railroad Company In and
TO the same, or any part thcrcOf-the Same
having been levied upon as the property of
the defendant, Mississippi Valley and Ship
Island Railroad Company, TO satisfy pluint-
IFS claim and all costs.
A. J. FLANAGAN,
dccl4w4t Sheriff Of Warren County.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
COrrMn iN

LIVERPOOL, Dec, l2.-Noon Cotton
steady. Mlddllng Uplands, . 0.l6d;
Mlddiing Orleans, 6Nd. Sales Of l2,OO6
bales, 2,OOO OF which were for speculation
aud export. Receipts, u, 100 b lies, 1850
Of which were American. Futures opened
l-33d cheaper. Uplands nothing below low
m~iddllngs, delivered In December, = 7-I8d;
new crcp shipped January aud February,
1900 p.m.-Uplands nothing below low
December and January,6 l3-S2d; February
and March, 0 1884; new crop Ghipped
November and December, by sail, 8 l3-32d.
800 p.m.-sales to-day include So 0
bales American.
1880 p m--Uplands nothing below low
mlddling delivered December, . 7-l8d.
500 p.m-Uplands nothing below low
middllng delivered December and Janu.
airy, 6Nd; January and February, sgd;
February and March, 6Nd.
Futures closed weak.
COTTON IN NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Dec. l2.-Noon Cotton
dull and easier. Middling Uplands, II =.
100; Middllng Orleans, II 9.l6c. Sales OF
1851 bales.
Evenlug-Cotton quiet and steady. Mid.
ding Uplands, II 7.lBc; Middlibg Orleans,
II 9'l6c. Sales OF 91S bales.
Consolidated net receipts, 49,, 494 bales.
Exports: TO Great Britain, 4T,5O3 bales; to
France, 1904; to the Continent, 1856.
Receipts: net, 1892 bales; gross, 0,OIl.
The following were the changes in New
York futurea:
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

~ z our Goods arc all ~hrt-class. va max, , ,O,..
70 ul al orders exactly and to Tie ~lnteresto Of nSrss -
WA saG S,sa ai Purchases to be satisfactory 10 buyeFS
convinced that lrsi trial Will Ia,urc ia ~ MA -
tom hereafter. WfesuH0
az orlefs Ior Goods 70 DO accompanied by,he moasH
" ~ Sn9te parties Wish Goods will he sent by EEprss
~; 49,, " MheIe The remittance 10 too large, We alNaYs
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

4ialka seal leques, from aGS 40 IN.
Alaska Seal Nuts, from $3.50 IN.
Alaska Seal LolS from $500 IN.
S Ssn r MGns and Boa, from Sl2.tO a sci, npw,rl
silk Fur.lined Garments, from AZ, O0 "P"S'H
Alaska Sable Sets, from SI,5O.
Agood Get Of furs as low Is S5OO.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
Sheriff. Sale.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Warren County.
In Warren Circuit Court-To December
Term, 1877.
James Davidson vs. Mississippi Valley and
Ship Island Railroad Company-Vendi
Exponas for $844.50, interest and costs.
DY VIRTUE OF THE ABOVE VEN,
ID di. exponas to me directed, l shall OK
pose to public sale, at the door Of the Court
house in tho city Of Vicksburg, within thl
hours prescribed by law, 10 the highest bid
der, for cash, on the
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

n ALLON JUGS;
VI Sto c Jars and Churns,
decl3-d6w LEE RICHARDSON & co.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14
Flasks!- Flasksl

HALF PINT, PINT AND QUART
II Flasks: FLASK Corks.
decl3.d&w LEE RICHARDSON 4 co.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-14

RIVER NEWS.

SIGNAL SERVICE RErOEI.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-01

minutes they will be cooked. Take
some of the flesh of the rabbit and pound
it in a mortar mix one ounce Of butter
with a handful of -four in saucepan,
add enough water to make thick paste,
let it come to boiling point, then put
it by to cool. Take of this paste halt
the quantity you have Of meat, and OF
butter half the quantity you have of
paste, mix all in mortar thoroughly,
add the yolI1s Of two cggsIand one whole
egg, salt, pepper, spices, and powdered
sweet herbs to taste; work altogether,
and pass it through a sieve; lastly, stir
in half a gill of cream. Shape the mix
ture into qusnelles, place them in but
tered sauce pan, leaving clear space on
one side put a good pinch Of salt in that
space, pour in sufficient quantity of
boiling water to cover the quenelles and
leave them to pOach fer ten minutes,
then drain them carefully on dish al
ternately with the fillets round a stiff
tomato pm'ee, and garnish with button
mushrooms.
How TO BAKEAN APPLE PIE.--- Pie is
generally denounced, and with justice
The crust is either too rich, or tough
and heavy, unfit for digestion, and un-
PaIatable. Yet there are those who
come to the rescue OF this much-abused
piece of American cookery. But this is
a different article altogether. 1t is a
nice and yet simple thing to make a
pie that is both relished and healthy
that lies light on the stomach, and is
easily digested In this case it becomes
a titbit, and at the same time is expcn-
sive. Take half teacupful OF butter to
a pie of ordinary size, to be rubbed in
we'll with the -four, about pint. Make
into dough after adding sufficient water
and little salt. Quarter the fruit and
lay close together; season to suit. In
the case of the Spitzenburgh (Esopus)
no favOring is required.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-01
XLIVTH CONGRESS
SECOND SESSION,

WASHINGTON, December 27.-Ha,..
The speaker laid before the house
sage from the president in regard 70 " ~
tanning certain concessions fro, W oO-
Sioux Indians. Referred to the cor,,.' me
tee on Indian affairs. Also a m l,.aI IL
from the president in regard to the c"'a q
tradition treaty with Great Britain roe eA,
ing the conduct Of Great Britain IN ' I'll
cases of WinslOw and Brent. and one
nOuncing that since Great Britian an al,
voluntarily handed over Brent ~ uau
government, he would continue IN roo VIZ
that treaty as still in operation, bn9{ G ~
hoped new treaty would be soon anta nc
ed into. Referred to committee on ~.
eign affairs. Adjourned. " 'O'-
WASHINGTON, December 28.-H,,n,
In the house the following bills wa ro'i j.
trOduced and referred: By Mr., HooL lu
for the improvement of Pearl and Pascn'
goula rivers, in Mississippi; by Ma
Douglass, authorizing the commissions,
of the Friedmen's saving and trust c1na
pany to buy certain real estate: nv NJ
Finn, authorizing the purchase Of ao I,i
dust and bullion at the assay Office OF
Boise City. The house then adjourned d
WAsHINGToN, December 29.--Senote
Mr.. Gordon presented the petition Of
Wade Hampton, VIM. B. Simpson. VIM
H. Wallace and sixty-eight senators and
representatives in the general assembly
of South Carolina, addressed to congress
reciting at length the events which have
recently transpired in that state inter-
ference of the military, etc., and asking
congress to take such action as will causo
a cessation Of military interference in
the affairs OF, the state and enable the
governor and legislature to exercise the
duties Of offices to which they were elect.
ed. The memorial having been read Mr.
Gordon moved that it be referred to the
judiciary committee. No quorum, 30
the senate adjourned until Tuesday next
in accordance with an order previously
adopted. H0use-The house was in spS.
sion only thirty minutes. After the Das.
sage of a number of private bills ad,
iOurned,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-01
Nrine IN Lnrnc Nm,nber..

An Austrian correspondent of an En-
glish paper, gives the following account
of an Austrian piggery where swine are
fattened in exceptionally large herds ::
In the piggery were $1,000 valuable
animals, in pens containing from one
hundred to two hundred each. They
are compelled to be clearly in their hab-
its. They are brought from all parts of
the country when fifteen months old,
and are fed on the refuse of large
brewery near at hand, supplemented by
maize and barley roasted and boiled.
The supply is unlimited, and salt and
other condiments are used to stimulate
their appetites, the object being to fat
ten them as quickly as possible.
There seemed to be several breeds,
some resembling our Berkshires, but
stronger on their legs as they walked
about with comparative ease in spite of
their bulk. The most remarkable were,
however, the woolIy pigs, with curly
bristles, resembling fleece, which is said
to be worked into some Of the coarse
textile fabrics Of the country. They are
we'll worth the attention of English
breeders, for by careful cultivation pigs
wool might become useful material for
yarn. The establishment visited be-
longs to a jeint-stock company, and pays
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-01
.IGRICUTURIL.
The Condition Of English Farmers.


As the rea son why American farmers
ought to be contented, the Agriculturist
gives this account of the farmer in Eng
land ''He does not own his land, ex-
cept in very rare instances, and is obEg-
ed not only to pay a yearly rental Of
twenty dollars to twenty-five per acre,
but to keep the hardly worked land in
good condition, is forced to employ a
working capital Ofat least fifty dollars an
acre, to be expended in artificial fertili-
zers. He is prohibited by law from kill
ing wild animals, such as rabbits, hares,
foxes, cartridges and pigeons, while his
cats and dogs are killed by his landlords
gamekeeper, lest they might kill the
game. This game feeds on his crops,
and he must submit to see his fields
sometimes ravaged by them. He is
obliged to raise such crops as his land
lord considers best for the land. He is
bound to all these requirements by an
exacling lease, which makes him
species Of serf to his landlord"
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loose earth, and give to this latter the
advantage of hermetical sealing. Two
months later one of the pits was opened.
The lucerne retained its green color,
slightly yellowed only. 1t had a very
agreeable odor of fermentation. There
was no mustiness, and the COWS ate with
avidity and preferred it to the same
kind of forage dried in the usualmanner.
The same thing with regard to clover, of
which we pitted about seventy-fve ton
the same year, in pits twelve feet wide,
twelve feet high, and depth below the
surface of less than thirty inches only,
rendered necessary on account Of the
wetness of the soil which prevented a
pit Of greater depth. When the pits
were opened the clover was of a decidedly
brown color. This pitting of fodder
prevents the loss of the leaves, which
occurs when it is made into hay.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-01

The apple cure is the use of apples as
food on the same principles that grapes
are used. The cure by apples might be
equally popular if introduced. Who
has an orchard where it can be tried
A writer states that after being troubled
with heartburn, wakefuIness, indiges-
ton, ETC., he adopted the practice of
eating apples with each meal daily, and
it cured him. When he begun he
weighed one hundred and thirty pounds.
Two months later he had increased to
one hundred and sixty pounds, his
strength being similarly increased. In
stead of "bitters" for the stomach, Ca
thartics for the bowels, iron for the
blood" all of which weaken the vital
organs and give relief that is only
temporary, apples are natural stimu-
liant.