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Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

THE telegraph informs US that a col
ored lady has turned up as a delegate
from Mississippi to the Female Con-
vention in Washington. Wetrust that
the good people OF Washington will
not allow her 10 remain in that posi-
ton.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

PLEASE bear 1t in mind, that II your
grocer does not have, and will not get,
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER for you, you
can send 20 cents for quarter, 35 cents
for half, or GO cents for one pound can,
direct to DOoley & Brother, New York,
and you will receive II by return mail.
Always use II for the delicious Vienna
rOllP,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

The Supreme Judicial Court Of
Massachusetts has decided that a mem.
Der of the Legislature cannot be a
Judge. Why nOl2 In the good old
days Of Radicalism we knew several
members OF the Legislature who were
frat. rate Judges--of good whisky.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

OLD Ben Butler wants TO be Chair.
man of the Committee to investigate
lIayeS's title TO the Presidency. The
idea of that old spoon sinner investlgs-
ting anybody
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

The Courier Journal says that most
of Chandler's allegations in respect to
Lamar and other gentlemen are pure
ilclions. Mr.. Lamar never had any
conversation or communication, direc,
or indirect, with any Republican in re-
gard TO the Electoral count,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

THE New York prescbers are dis
cussing hell further. Some Of them
picture the fiery horrors that the
damned endure, while others are as.
sailing this doctrine. In the meantime
they are all doing a pretty fair bust.
ness.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

TIE Meridian Mercury says; y
white cir! Of Nesho5a county ran away
with -Amon Bal, full blood Cloctaw
Indian, and married him in Carthage,
Mayor Morrow performed the cere'
mony, No accounting for s woman''
tasle.'
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

SENATOR FERRY, of Michigan, thinks
the Silver Bill. will pass the Senate, and
that the President will not veto It.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

The Ohio Legislature has passed a
resolution calling on the Ohio Repre-
senlatives in Congress to use their best
efforts to secure the passage OF the
Bland Silver Bill without any amend
ment limiting free coinage. Good
enough.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

A NEW Christmas slipper has been
Invented. Il is to slipper ten dollar
gold piece in the hand Of deserving
person on Christmas-or any other
day. "Call aud see us!'
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

THE amount received at the New
York Posto.fi % last week from the
sale Of postage stamps was $tl,9jl 10,
No wonder the Postmaster likes lis
place,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Mr.. SoTHERN has received $4,000
from Mr.. Henry Abbey for eighteen
weeks performance at the Park Thea.
ter.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

IT now turns out that Chandler want
ed the Italian mission and didn't get il.
Hence his disgruntlement.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
oppositiou to the silver Bill,

ALBANY, MY. Jan. l0-The resolution
opposing the passage OF Bland's Silver bill
was called up in the Assembly this morn
ing, and passed by veto Of l05 70 II.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Coop for the Mexican papers. They
call Secretary Of War MCCrary "the
Secretary of Peace"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

In the Maine House Of Representa-.
tives there are 80 farmers, II shop
keepers and II lawyers.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

The New Orleans Times congratu.
lates the Crescent City upon It's i'm
proved Foreign Trade Prospects,"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

THERE were $50 failures in Boston in
the last quarter of 1877.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

r. II. DANA, son of Richard II. Dana,
Jr., will be married to-day to Edith
Longfellow, the poets third daughter
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

DANGEROUS silver quarters are in cir
culation IN Louisville.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

EDWIN BooTH will re.appear at his
own theatre in the character Of Rich
ard III.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

EIGHTY THREE murderers were hang
ed in The United States In 1877.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
WEEKLY ADVERTISING RATES;
Friday Morning, January II.

Ex.PREsIDENT GRANT has arrived at
Alexandria, Egypt.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

GEORGE II, PENDLEToN is still in the
lead in the Ohio Senatorial race.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Mr.. SAMUEL BowLE,'s health is now
reported to be in a critical condition.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

SENATOR BLAINE has returned from
the Hot Springs in improved health.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

LIQUOR drummers got very large
orders in Jackson, just before The a.
aeinhling of the Legislature.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
A Sheriff Killed bv outlaws.

CINCINNATI, Jan. IO-At Concord, Ky 9,
Tuesday, Deputy Sheriff Ruggles and
posse overlook the notorious Underwood
brothers, who had been stealing horses
from farmers, and demanded their sur.
render. The UnderwOOds immediately
fred ut the party, killing Ruggles. The
fire was returned, and both outlaws
wounded. 1t was thought the Under.
woods would be lynched by the farmers,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
VICKSBURG HERALD
Published WEEKLY by
ROGERS, GROOME & co.
WEEKLY CLUB RATES

An extra copy will be given to the getter
up Of a club Of ten.
Send Post0fice Money Orders or drafts
when practicable. Address.
VICKSBURG HERALD co.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
The Ohio Senatorial Race

COLUMBUS, Jan. 10-In the Democratic
joint caucus tonight, all outsiders and
newspaper men were excluded, The frat
ballot for Senator resulted as foIlows
Pendleton 40, Morgan q, Ewiug II, Ward
3, Hurd D, Converse /. Second ballot
Pendleton 40, Morgan 10, Ewing 90, Ward
4, Payne 2, Converse /, Third Ballot
PendlotOn u, Ewing 10, Morgan 10, Ward
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
THE TOBACCO TAX.
A Delegation Of Leading Nee Of The To-
baoOO Trade 10 Washlaslsn-ThsV Ask
Immediate AOtI0a Of CeaaFess.

WASHINGTON, Jan 9-The tobacco men
from Virginia, today Visited the Capitol
and conferred with the leading members
OF Congress, from different parts Of the
country, In regard 70 the proposed reduo-
tiOn Of the tax on tobacco to II cents per
pound They were kindly received, and
their views, as expressed By leading mem
berS Of the Committee, made marked i'm
preston. The bill introduced By Col.
CAbell, member OF the House from the
Danville, Virginia, District, ls strongly
advocated BY them. and emb0dies the leg.
lslatiOn they Geek ct the hands OF Con.
gress for the relief OF the tobacco trade.
The drawback feature Of the bill is re-
garded BY them as Of paramount import.
ance. They seek immediate action by Con.
gress. Mr.. g, Il. Conrad, member Of the
Danville Delegation, read dispatch say.
Ing leading Western men will be here t0S
morrow 10 cooperate vi b the Virginia
delegations. The representatives Of the
10 accO trade desire the bill for the reduo'
tlon to DO kept separate and apart from
the tarin, In order 70 secure the earliest
action on the part OF Congress.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
Rev. Dr.. Hccleston Declines.

NEWARK N. j.. Jan. lO-Rev DIR. E, c.
Eccleston formally declined the Episco.
pate OF West Virginia. In letter 10 the
standing Committee he says th Il after a
month Otp tient and prayeriu cOnsidera.
tiOn OF the election, he does not feel 1t his
duty TO accept, and sees no possibility OF
reaching q different conclusion.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
JERUsALEM WHAT A G.

JERUSALEM WHAT A Car IA
few evenings ago Alvy Moody was
paying q visit to his dulcinea. She
had smuggled him into the parlor
and tho darkness only served to con
ceal her bushes while Alvy told tue
story of his love
The muttered words reached the
parents ear, and coming suddenly
into the room he demanded to know
OF Mary who it was she had with
her.
"Its tho cat, sir, was the mum.
bling reply.
"Drivo it out Of here , thunder
pater familias.
'Scat ]" screeched Mary and
then, soto voice,
"Alvy, move q little"
Alvy set up woeful yell.
Confound It ! bring o light and
scare the thing out.
This was too much, and poor AL.
vey made Q leap for the window,
carrying glass and frame with him.
"Jerusa(Nn what q cat! !" exolaim
cd the par66t. contemplating the ru-
in after the light was brought. ~
have never seen anything like it.
And, confound it it's tail is made
of broadclota !" as he Vowed q aut-
tering remnant banging from the
window. -
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
Some old American Laws.

There is o long list Of these quaint
laws, q few Of which will suffice to
exhibit tho condition OF tho society
in which thoy existed "No Quaker
or Dissenter from the established
worship OF the Dominion shall be
allowed to give vote for tho elec-
ton OF magistrate or any other Of
fcer,' "No food or lodging shall be
offered to a Quaker or u Heritic, No
Priest shall abide in tho Dominion.
He shall be banished, and suffer
on his return ARRESTS may be seiz-
ed by any one without Q warrant.
"No one shall run on the Sabbath
or work in his garden or elsewhere,
except reverently to and form meet
ing. No one shall travel, cook vic,
tuals, make beds,. sweep houses, cut
hair or shave on the Sabbath day
No woman shall kiss her children
on the Sabbath day, nor on a fast
ing day. ''No minister shall keep o
school, No one shall read Common
Prayer Books, keep Christmas or set
days, eat mince pies, dance, play
cards, or play on any instrument Of
music except the drum, trumpet and
jews harp ITO pick an ear Of corn
from q neighbor's garden shall bo
deemed theft "The Seiectmen, on
on finding children ignorant, may
tako them away from their parents
and put them in better hands at the
expense OF their parents.' "A man
that strikes his wife shall be fined
ten pounds 'Adultry shall be pun
ished with death Married persons
shall live together or be imprisoned.
"a drugkard shall have a master APP
pointed by the Selectnseu, who are
to debar him from the liberty OF
buying and selling y and "Whoever
shall publish u lio to the prejudice
Of his neighbor. shell be set in the
stocks, or be whipped ten stripes
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
The Census Of The Earth.

The issue ID announced OF tho f;ftt
p utilization Of Bohm and Wagner.
Bev olkerund der Erde," whicl
may be styled the census Of n,
Ga rth. Since the last collection Of
statistics { he earth shows an increase
OF 100000 people. Tho total
population is now set down thus
Europe, 3l2.39S, ,4S0; Asia, Austria
lia and Polynesia, 44i 1891, 900; Az.
r lea, 205,2t9 500; America. 1856,
l 10000; amounting in all TO ,439,
$4,000. II will be seen that Asia
teens with more than one half of all
the people on the face Of the globe.
The population Of some Of the
principal countries is as follows
Germany, 42,727, 1860 Austria. ST..
1856 600; Russia in Europe, ~, ,392,-
10, France, 3G,905,7SS ; Great
Britain 34,242, ,9G4, Italy, 27,7C0.-
475 Turkey in Europe (before par
tition), 9,573,0O0 Russia in Asia,
4,505, ,7SG Turkey in Asia, 1880.
000; China proper, 405, 900 900: Chi.
nese border lands, 29,5sO, 600 ; Brit
ish India, lSS.42l,264 Japan, 33,-
623,37S; Egypt, 17,0O0,0OO Eaua-
torial Africa, i4,0O0. 900; Brazil, H.
lOS,2oO. Thspopula tion Of the Uni
tod States is given as at tho last GEN.
sus, 80, 55S,311, although it has Of
course increased several millions in
tho eight years that have elapsed
since that enumeration was taken.
Bohm and Wagncr's tablos do not
pretend to exactness in all cases. es-
pecially as regards savage lands; but
when there aro no official data, as
close computation as is possible is
made'and tho figures are accepted as
most reliable that are accessible
The publication is looked upon as
standard, and it shows that, despite
wars, famines and postilence the
number of people in tho world stead
lily increases.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
Story Of a Muskat.

Mark Twain tells the following
story, related by fellow passeng or
who, bantered about his timity, said
he had never been scared since he
had loaded an old Queen Anne q
musket for bis father once, where
upon ho gives the following.
You see, the old man was trying
TO get mo to shoot lackbirds and
beasts that tore up the young corn
and such things, so could be OF
somo use about tho farm, for WASH t
big enough to do much. My gun
was single barroled shot. t.gun, and
the old man carried u Queen Annie
musket that weighed about ton,
made O report like a thounder clap,
and kicked like mule. The old
man wanted me to shoot the old
musket sometimes, but | was afraid.
One day, however, 1 got her down
and took her to the hired man, and
told him TO load her, because it was
out in the field. Hiram said:
"Do you see those marks on the
stock, an Y and V, on each side OF
tho Queens crown 7 We'll, that
means ton balls and five slugs--
that's her load"
"But how much powder -
"Oh," he says, it don Z matter
put in throo or four handfuls."
So l loaded hor up that way, and
it was All awful charge-I had sense
enough to see that--and started out.
| leveled her on q good many black.
birds, but every timo 1 went to pull
the trigger shut my eyes and
winkod. L was afraid of her kick.
Toward sundown I fetched up at the
house, and there was the old man
waitiu g OH the porch.
"Beon out hunting, havo 70 p
"Yes, sir" says I.
"What did you kill Z"
"Didnt kill anything, sir,--didu't
shoot her off, was afraid she'd kick
Il know blamed we'll she would"
"Gimme that gun !" the old man
said, as mad as sin,
And he took aim at sapling on
tho other side Of the road, and l be-
gan to drop back out of danger, and
the next moment heard tho earth~
quake, and saw she Quocn Anne
whirling end over end in the air,
and the old man spinning round on
one heel, with one leg up and both
hands on his jaw, and the bark fly.
ing from that old sapling, like there
was q hail storm. The old man y
shoulder was Get back three inches,
his jaw turned black and blue. aud
he had to lay up for week. Chol-
era or nothing else eau scare mo tue
way was scared that day.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
Josh BILLINGS SaYinas.

The following, with the spelling
corrected, are oulled from q couple
OF columna Of b IL sayings:
Anger always hurts us moro thar
the ono we get mad at.
Mako yourself necessary, young
man, and your success is certain.
What man gots for nothing he
is apt to value ut just about what it
cost. -
Pills will smetimes rofuse to act
on the liver but saving wood mover
will
When q man amt good for any.
thing else, hos just right to sit on
a jury.
About as low down as q man can
get and not quito "spile" is to live
on his wife's reputation.
l don't bet on precocious children;
the huckleberry that ripons the
soonest is always frst to decay.
Everybody seems to consider
himself a sort Of moral half bushel to
measure the worlds frailties in.
He who has nothing to do in this
world but to amuse himself has got
tho hardest job on hand I know of.
1 have always ssid, and l believe
it still. that the time to DO csrefulest
is when you have y hand full Of
trumps.
When you strike oil, stop boring.
Many man has bored cleao
through and lot tho oil run out at the
bottom.
lfyou want to find out just how
mean and dishonest you have always
been, get nominated aud run for az
Office.
Next ir point Of meannsss to doing
q moo an injury is to do him u favor,
and every now and then remind him
Of IL,
Woman hos always boen more than
a match for man. Adam held the best
cards, bnt didn't know how to play
them we'll.
The man who il honest frsm policy
needs Us much watching as u hive Of
bees jnst getting ready to swarm.
II his income is small no man is
be tier prepared to meet hard times
or to practice economy than is the fars
mer, aud when Providence rewards
him with bountiful crops he eau feel
thai the blessings which Zurich him
have made no one else poorer,---OAio
Farmer.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12

have given him anytblngf VII,
doesn't be 80 10 the poor house =
The days crept on and one day
Mr.. Harry Meredith astonishsd lttls
Ruth Durr very much by asking hsl
TO be bic wife.
II was o. II the gates Of Paridise
had been suddenly opened 10 her
the modest little girl, secretly wor-
ship Harry Meredith In her heart Of
hearts had never dreamed Of the
possibility Of such good luck being
In store for her.
That evening she told her cousin.
Hachel listened in silence. The prize
had been very hear her grasp once,
but u had slipped away.
II think you arc mistaken, Ruth,
she said acrimoniously. 4 think Mr..
Meredith never would
She checked herself, for nc that
instant the door openep, and Harry
Meredith was announced.
swell Rachel, he said, pleasantly, y,
are you ready to congratulste me
upon the sweet little wife I have
won I
Rachel muttsred ono or two for-
NAL sentences, but she was very
pale. Meredith observed her with q
smile.
"Ruth,' he said, turning with a
smile. i have something to show
you
lie put tiny parcel in hor hand
She opened it, aud out fell q pair Of
worsted gloves.
She looked wistfally into his face
then the whole lido OF momory came
back upon her heart.
Harry were You the old man Z
~ was the old man, my dearest Z
And then Rachel knew why it was
that the ship freighted with oil her
hopes had drifted away, when it was
SO near the haven.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
lake on Watermelon Pickel.

Old lady Jones borrowed Mrs
Browns receipt for making water.
melon pickel the other day, and be-
ing hardof hearing, and as she could.
MT sec to read well, she got her grand
boy. jake took the paper like du.
tiful child, and, holding it upside
down, commenced,
Take green watermelon"
"Why, Jakie, amt you mistaken;
l thought the melon must be ripe. y
10, watts the matter id you Jew
ever SEQ watermelon that wuzn't
green2'
Gut the watermelon into four
halves"
''But there aint only two halves
to anything I; I don't believe you
are reading that right, jake"
"Well, don't halve to. But any
how that's wat tho roseet says. Then
soak the watermelon in pint cup"
20, dear mo how in tho world
can you put q watermelon in o pint
cup 7"
"Well, 7 ain't here to tell tho
whereas and howfores, I'm Just
readin' the facts, aud you kan put in
the philosophy to suit yer taste.
After soaking tho melon, put it in
O skillet and fry il for four days"
II wonder IL Mrs Brown sont me
such q resoct as that, said the old
lady but jake keeps on.
"Then put the watermelon in q
quart bowl and pour over it gallon
OF vinegar, taking care not to spill
the vinegar
I'D just like to know how you
can pour gallon into quart wi th.
out spilling any Of it,"but Jakie
continued:
"Thon sift peck Of red pepper
thro milk, strainer over the melon;
and to one cup Of butter add the
wites and the yolks and the shells Of
three eggs, and throw in the old
hen that laid EN-, and four sticks of
cinnamon drops, and q bottle of
Doctor Mary Walkers Vinegar Bit
ters, and two tablespoonsful of sas-
safras, and ten grains Of quinine,
and run IL through u coffee mill, and
let it stand till it ferments, and then
put it in tin can, and tio the can
to dogs tail-this will stir it up TO
the right oonsistency-and then you
can turn it off into crooks and have
it ready for use. Serve it up cold and
spread it on mince pie, and it makes
a capital dessert" and jake slid out
OF the door and left tho lady look.
ing like wrinkle on "a monument.
~ golly!' said jake, ,"bet yet
sweet life she won't ask mo to road
any more rosoetsl"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
r. oe 8 ry.
Finding Fault.

II speaking Of . persons faults
Pray don't forget your own
Remember those With homes 81 Glass
aheaid ssldoa throw { stohs. .J
q ws hsve nothing slss TO do
Then talk Of those who Sin
Ills bsster - commence at home,
And fcn that point begin.
We have no right 10 Judge . man
Until he's fairly tried,
Should We not like his company,
We know the world 10 wide
Some may have faults, and who hss not
The old - we'll As young.
Perhaps We may, for all We know
Have 6fty 10 their one.
I'll tell you Of . better plan,
And 6nd Il works full well,
70 try your own defects TO cure,
Ere others faults you tell.
Aad thoash sometimes hope to be
No worse than some know,
Ny own short oomings bid mo let
The faults Of others 90.
Nov lst us oil whom we begin
70 slander friend or foe.
Think Of the harm one word may do
70 those We little know,
Reuehber, curses, chicken like.
0ometimes 10 roost come home;
,Don't sposk Of others faults until
You have none Of your own.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
uFallov,oitizens." said a st,,m,

"Fellow >citizens," said o stump
orator, I'VE have the best coaa1nS. 10
the world, and the best 0ovsynment'
No person on the face Of tEe globe
enjoy more privilegex1h d we do.
Here we have tho ~ OF speech
and liberty Of press, with60t oner-
ous despotism. What, few citls
zens, IL more desirable than this I
Do you want anything more, my
oountrymen I" ayes, sir-ee, said
one OF his hearers, ~ want q suck
ont Of that Aask sticking out Of your
at-pocket behind"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
The Champion Love Letter.

Harrisburg Telegraph
There are champions aud champi-
ons, but the following can fly higher,
get over more ground, and do il
quicker than any love letter ever
published. II is o whole dictionary
Of loving terms and enderInents
boiled down, and what is more it is
a true bill. 1t was picked up along
the river road between Harrisburg
and Fort Hunter, and our only oh,
ject in publishing IL is to add one
moro to the valuable contribution in
the Complete Letter Writer" The
average young man should cut this
out and paste 1t in his hat
Fort HUNTER Apl 20 7S
My DARLING it almost broke my
herat when you did not meet me
when you said you were going to
meet me darling I know II is not
your hearts wish that I cant como to
sec you for my heart longs to bo
with you for more than ten thousand
thoughts came in my mind in one
day about you il you will please on
ly please darling answer me that
question that 1 asked'you so often |
will be moro satisfied for my heart is
troubled night and day about you
my darling and I will always bo
kind to you for you know that |
have always treated you kindly and
loveingly you know darling you have
my heart fairest sweetest dearest
darling and tell me that your heart
shall be mine and let your answer be
0 kiss and seal it with the same.
From your ever true and loving
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1878-09-12
YOURS UNTIL DEATH

Round is the ring that has no end
20 is my love to you dear friend. oi
all the treasures this world contains
| would give my life and all for you
il cannot git you ! am . ruined man
forever for II can not get you no
one in this world shal win my heart
agin for you darling I would not
give your little finger forail the girls
In this wide world that ever l saw or
talked with please meet me at the
post Office this evening for my heart
wishes to meet you oh love you
know you have my heart and II you
will only please answer that question
that I al yoo ] will be more satisf-
ed in my daily thoughts for my
nightly dreams and daily thoughts
are all about you I Will close this by
sending you 10000 kisses all sweet
ones darling I will meet you with .
kiss
"Your ever true friend SAMUEL
/ will write you more next tune
It is to be hoped that all-import-
ant question has been answered by
this time and sealed with O kiss |,
and that his heart, which the same
was troubled night and day. is now
at ease. The ruined man, il he pro
secuted his suit as vigorously when
in his 'darling's company as he did
by letter. may even now be enjoying
that sweet matrimonial bliss that il
only marred by fat irons and broom.
stioks and rolling pins and cold dins
ners and visits from the mothsr-in
lev. etc. A. for those 10000 kiss
|es, ~ sweet ones, we hope be let up
before be got half through and gave
~ GIL chance TO catch her breath.