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Poultry on the Farm.

aBreeding and rearing poultry, the pro-
duction of eggs and dressed fowls for the
market, has been neglected industry
throughout this country. Deemed insig-
niticant in Its character, many a farmer
has devoted his attention to occupations
far less remunerative. No well ordered
farm should be considered COM lete with.
out its complement of poultry, while the
selection OF breeds should not be hap
hazard matter, but conducted with the
same intelligence and investigation as
the choice Of mich cows, steers for feed
ing, sheep or pigs. With some persons
the sale OF eggs would be desirable
speciality, with others the production of
chickens, each governing his action in the
premises in accordance with his particu-
lar market and with the circumstances
by which he is surrounded. In travelling
through the country, even among our
best and most favored farming districts,
one is surprised at the general absence OF
interest in the poultry business among
our general farmers. Yet it is difficult to.
name any animal fed on the farm that
gives better returns for outlay in food
than poultry, or the product from which
can always be marketed with such salts
factory results. In keeping poultry, like
any other branch Of husdandry, it is only
the best that insures a profit. There is
little difference in the outlay of time and
money, whether one or another breed is
Kept, but in the returns the balance is
vastly in favor of the improved specimens.
That which is worth doing at all is worth
doing well, and nowhere is this more
manifest than in the poultry line.
In this brief article it Is not intended
to recommend any particular breed, but
to call the attention of such of our read
ers as have not of late given this subject
the thought it deserves, to the desirabii--
ty OF letting poultry occupy even small
place in their thought and attention; to
impress upon all the importance of cult
vating every source Of income from the
farm or village lot. Nothing about the
farm will yield SO good returns for care
and judicious management, and whether
tor use at home or for,sale at market, moth
ing is better appreciated than the choice
productions which are sure to result from
{. proper selection Of fowls, generous feed
ing and skillful preparation of their pro-
ducts tor consumption. american Culti-
GATOR.
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soul, not for the bloom that can fade Or

soul, not for the bloom that can fade or
the bonny brown tresses that are gone.'
Ali with sudden sharp catching of
the breath. Could any other man ever be
the same to her as Charley? O!she must
not think Of this.
What is thiss A bracelet he gave her
on the first anniversary of their marriage.
No, she cannot take that. And ner we'd
ding-ring! Yes, that mast ae eft with
the rest. OF! she had not dreamed it
would be so hard to part with the old
loyc-tokens. Even the despised Leila is
caught up and kissed and cried over.
And--what was she about to do? Yes,
she was actually going to kiss the lit
tie white tidy on the back of the sleepy
hollow where Charley's head rested every
night while he read the sSpouter.'
When Charley returns to his deserted
home Che left for Washington that morn
ing what will he say? Will he care very
much9
Hank! One-two-three- counts
the nine. Then the strokes cease.
The hour has come she starts for the
door, stops, with her hand pressed to her
heart gazes wildly around, and dashes
out blindly into the night. A tall form
is standing at the foot Of the stcps-lt is
Ray. He draws the little cold hand
through his arm. They turn the corner
carriage is waiting, the steps are down,
the wife has entered, Ray is about to fol
low, when-ah great heaven! what is
this? Her husband stands there before
him. There is the flash and report of a
pistol, and Ray Remington falls. She
shrieks wildly, springs from the carriage,
! and-awakes!
Yes, thank God awakes to find it all a
dream.
She is in her own dear little sitting
room. There is the dear old sleepy hol-
low, and there is Leila, the fluffy Angora
cat, on the rug before the fire. Bijou
there, too, with his funny little goggled
eyes, and funny little pink tongue lolling
out, and what is this? A card-Ray
Remmington's. She remembers now he
did call, and he had the impertinence to
show by his look and tone that he still
cared for her.
She rings the bell violently.
"James, III future, when Mr.. Rem
mington calls am not at home"
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Put in the Spade.

Spade up the fowl runs and dig over
the hen-house earth floors this month.
The frost is well out Of the ground now.
even in shady places. And where the
increasing warmth ofthe sun is felt in
the yards and runs Of the confined fowls.
the ground should be turned over thor.
ougghly by spading- or light blowing
where the yards are more extensive in di-
mansions. .s1s &,
The advantages Of this are twofold !:
Myriads Of angle-worms, grubs, beetles,
ETC., are thus turned up to the light and
your poultry will not only quickly put
them where they Twill do the most good,
but the birds are very largely benefited
by this means. Secondly this spading
heshens their floors and affords them a
footing for two or three weeks. The top
soil, tainted from long use, is turned I'M
der, where it will be out of the way for
uture harm. Once month during the
summer, if your stock is still confined to
the same limits, go through with this
digging and spading process again. 1t
will pay you, every time you do it
Anericas Poultry Yard.
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English Traits.

An English lady performs household
duties which many Americans would
deem intolerable. She is economical, too,
no matter how wealthy her husband may
be, and keeps an expense book in which
every penny of expenditure is set down.
Each child has an allowance and blank
book, and is taught book keeping, at least
SO much of tia may be learned from
keeping exact personal accounts. Not
unfrequently the daughter is the family
book-keeuer, and learns to check, en-
dorse, and file bills, to balance accounts,
and make out a balance sheet which shall
present clear statement Of income and
expenditures a practice that ought to be
adopted in every American family. Two
national traits, economy and work, ex-
plain the fact that a little island supports
twenty millions of Englishmen. '-
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A. SUMMER MOOD.
we said, when wan November DAYS
Had buried all the flowers.

we said, when wan November days
I Had buried all the flowers,
The world no longer wears the charm
OAprips sparkling hours;
"A subtle change, nameless spell
-, has turned the bloom to mold,
Inc days are dark, the nights are drear
ana we are growing odd"
but when the vivid foliage woke
Beneath the soft spring rain,
And from the maple boughs we heard
The robins sing again,
with the first note our hearts grew light,
Our lips no longer cold,
Grew glad with Kindred melodies
Can this be growing old?
Rare meaning, radiant prophecies
Each day and evening gave,
All fairy land revived again
In verdure, sky and wave.
The violets on the rivers brink,
The river as it rolled,
Sparkled in sunbeams at our feet,
And smiled at growing old
Then listening to the woods low stir,
The rapture of the birds,
In the warm light of natures smile
More eloquent than words,
We cried-"Be ours the heritage
So joyously foretold-
Our youth but slept; our souls are strong
There is no growing old!"
oh, friend, nave cheer! within the breast
Eternal summer lies.
Our childhOod's vanished rose is wet
With dews of Paradise.
The river of our joy runs deep
And flows DER sands of gold,
We drink the wine of youth divine,
We never shah be old!
-Frances L. Mace, in Portland Transcript.
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A BLIND MANS DUEL.
A Romantic Scene On the Deck of q Missis-
sippi Steamer.

| A Romantic Scene On the Deck Of Missis-
sippi Steamer.
1t is doubtful if any theatre ever Of
tered such volumes of romantic incident
as the deck of the old-time Mississippi
steamer. In the old days before railroads
traversed the continent in every direc-
ton, and the West was wilderness, New
| Orleans was the Mecca of travellers, and
the fleet wave-borne palaces of the inland
sea carried thousands of pleasure-seekers
to the South. Itwas then that life was a
carousal, and men and women gave them
selves up to the most lavish enjoyments.
Gaming was a custom, and courage an
instinct. Men were as prone to brawls as
the sparks to fly upwards. Conspicuous
among the fierce and rollicking habitues
of the steamers was Captain West, a noted
duellist. One day he engaged in con-
troversy with gentleman whom he met
on the deck, whom he accused Of staring
at him impertinently.
"Why do you look at me SO intently?'
demanded the captain.
II was not looking at you," calmly re-
piled the stranger, his meanwhile fixed in
stony glare upon the duelllst's face.
but you are, sir!
81 am not"
The captain turned away, but a short
time afterward he felt those stony ewes
were again upon him and following all
his movements with pitiless ferocity. It
became inexpressibly annoying, and the
captain at last. determined to make an
end of it. Stepping up to the stranger,
he inquired, with suppressed passion:
"Can you fight as we'll as look?"
me, however, in position, and I will do
my best" 8 So
The singular conduct Of the stranger
had by this time attracted universal at
tention, and whispered conferences re-
garding his remarkable appearance agi-
tated little groups IF persons all over the
boat. In a short time, however, the YES
sci rounded to at a landing for wood,
and then the parties to the impromptu
duel went ashore. The stranger was
led off by negro servant, who
seemingly picked his way. Indeed, from
the intense interest he was manifesting in
the encounter, the colored servant was ap-
parently more deeply interested i'll the af-
fair than his master. But the time allot-
ted for preliminaries was brief, and the
men were speedily put in position, and
pistols placed in their hands.
The word was given, and two ringing
reports flashed out on the air. Captain
West fell pierced to the heart. The stran-
ger stood erect, calm and dignifed. His
second rushed up to him:
care you hurt, sir2''
"No; how is it with my antagonist?''
| "Can't you see? You have killed him. .
| sNo; l am unable to see.'''
| You can't see?' @
"No; am 5lind'
And he was. The tragedy was nine
days. wonder, and all sorts Of rumors
were rife as to the identity Of the fatal
stranger. But who he was and whittier
he went was mystery never solved. The
circumstances went to make up an Incl
dent in the dark and bloody memories
which made famour the olden time.
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The prettiest new scarf wraps for sum
mer are made Of cream-ti tinted lawn or X
crepe Gsse sprinkled with flowers and
edged with Breton lace.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09

CHURCH NoTEs.-Rev. DR.. Edwards
preached at Centenary church on Sunday
night. ';#@ =
A series of special services were begun
lat Broad-Street Methodist church last
night, and 4 series OF prayer-meetiDgs will
be held during the week at Union-Statiou
Methodist church.
Rev. Walter j. Bates preached Sunday
night at LaurelStreet church.
Rev, r. n. Sledd preached at Park. Place
church on Sunday night and two members
were received on certificate.
At the Second Baptist church Rev. Cad
wallader Lewis, LII. D., native OF this
State, now living in Kentucky, preached in
the morning very able and excellent SER
mon on the Interpretation OF Providence.
At Sidney Baptist church the pastor
preached In the morning. Professor Harris
preached an interesting sermon at night to
a crowded audience. Services will be held
every night this week at O'Clock. DR.. E.
W. Warren will preach tonight. ,... .., r
At Pine-Street Baptist church the pastor
preached morning and night and gave the
right-hand Of fellowship to two persons.
At the First Baptist church the pastor oe-
cupied the pulpit morning and evening and
received one member BY letter during the
week.
AT Leigh-S;reet Baptist church the pastor
occupied the pulpit morning and night and
gave the right-hand Of fellowship to seven
persons.
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ldeceitfois liquors of the richiy.furnished

Neutrality-suspicious. - '.-.5 -.
Id elections we take no part, except 50
far Sas they have q bearing on public morals.
The Sunday laws are sgitatinR the people o1
several States. and will largely influence
our municipal elections. We have only to
say: Let us select sober, upright, public.
spirited, and competent men to represent
us, and. they will retain the, laws that are
good and improve those that are bad. 49,
We urge that, whether the laws be wise
or uuwise, good or bad. we, should obey
them. They are our laws. made by oul
representatives, and it ia better to obey even
bad laws than to disregard them. Every
good citizen will abide by the laws II they
do not conflict with the dictates OF bis con-
science, and we presume that no mans con-
science compels him to open his grog-shoE
on Sundays.
LET Us CORDIALLY SUSTAIN OUR JUDGE OF
THE HuSTNGS COURT
who has firmly, consistently, and nebly en-
deayored to enforce the laws designed foI
the protection OF the Sabbath and the dimi.
mutton Of the evils Of which grog.shops
usually yield so luXuriant crop.
Let us say,'in conclusion, that We have nc
sympathy in the indis criminate condemna.
tion and abuse OF liquor-deaiers. They are
engaged In business fraugbt with great
temptation and danger. Many are ruined
by It. Some doubtless conduct it so as to
augment its fearful effects. They bring
many to vice, poverty, and disgrace, and
are Justly responsible for the eresults OF their
traffic. Others, however, prosecute their
trade with ;as little mischief TO society as
possible. They desire and aim to prevent
the abuse Of stroug drink. We pity them.
They have hard task. We sincerely wish,
however, that the trade was entirely in the
hands of such men.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09
n.SCHEsTER AND VICINITY.

Ward Meetings Political, &c.-At the
meetings held in the different wards satur'
day night the following delegates were ap'
pointed to the conventions: From the Be-
cond Ward Henry a. Jordan was chosen
as delegate 10 the Legislative and Senate
rial Convention, with A. e. Evans as alter.
nate. Third Ward: TO Senatorial Conven-
ton John Turner and Charles Redford
alternates, Harry Bowen andF. J. sampson;
Ipoi,la1jye Convention: B. B. Weisiger and
G, w. Meredith: alternates, Harry Bowen
and William b. Whitworth. Fourth Ward
DR.. T. P. Matthews and William 2. Kidd
no alternates.
. The First Ward did not appoint delegates,
but will meet next Saturday night for thai
purpose. During the last few days consid-
erable interest has been manifested 10 re-
gard to the approaching election. The as
Dirants for the Legislature from tnls dls'
trict have been busy eIectioneering. From
present indications the contest will be
warm one. -r,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09

A FEAST AND LEAvE-TAKISG.-A hand
some entertainment was given last evening
at PiZzini's by Mr.. D. J. Schoolcraft to
some twenty-odd OF his gentlemen friends.
It was given as 4 re1nion and rs an occasion
Of leave-taking on the eve Of an extended
tour through Europe. The entertainment
was gotten up in handsome style, and the
festive board was one OF rare conviviality
and enjoyment. Many wishes for bon
UOydge and safe return were extended to
Air. Schoolcraft at the conclusion OF tue
feast. He leaves the city this evening in
company with Mr.. Meredith Montague,
who will be bis companion on his tour
abroad; and they will sail from New York
Saturday next on board the steamer Ger
manic, Of the Whlte-Star Line.
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Brief Nens.--Eey. G. G. Yanderslice, OF
the Methodist church, returned here satur-
day. after an absence Of several weeks, and
occupied his pulpit Sunday. se13
There were three white boys before the
Mayors Court yesterday, charged with tres
passing upon the premises Of Moses Morris
{colored), and disturbing bis watermelon
patch. Two were fined o. 80 and required
to pay the costs. The eotherwas discharged
on account Of bis youth. s a., E..~.
The appearance OF the Meade Memorial
church has been greatly improved since the
window.glass has been painted.
A number OF our citizens attended the
County Court yesterday. !.
1t bas not yet been decided whether we
are to have a port warden for this city.
The Council will determine the question at,
an early date.
The September term Of the Hastings
Court will begin next Monday. There are
only two criminal cases on the docket for
trial. =:
Rev. Dr.. j. J. Sans, Of Baltimore, for
merIy OF this city, left here Sunday morning
for his home.
at Enon Baptist church, Chesterfield
county, there were six persons baptized
Sunday by the pastor, Rev. Aaron Jones.
The work OF repairing the waIkway be-
tween the arch and the Free bridge has not
yet commenced, Notwithstanding the fact
that material for that purpose has been on
hand more than two months.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09

BRIEF PERSOSAL.-There was q
heavy rain along the line Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway on Sunday night.
During the absence Of the chief engineer
and first assistant engineer OF the Richmond
Fire Department, who are attending the
National Convention of Chief Engineers In
Washington, D. c., Second Assistant Engi.
|neer j. F. Wingfeld will be in command OF
the Fire Department OF this city. - .,
a telegram from the president OF the Ohio
River Packet Line says he will have two
steamers ready to leave Huntington on the
arrival OF the excursion train tomorrow
The most ample provision has been made on
the train and steamers for the comfort Of al
who may go on the excursion to Hunting
ton and Cincinnati.
Judge Hughes and Mr.. John 3. Davis, oi
this city, are at the White Sulphur, and Rev
John E. Edwards will leave for the White
to-day.
Mr.. Junius B. Mosby left the city this
.morning for New York and other points
North.
Molie Lee, living near the corner OF
Second and Preston streets, attempted to
end her life late Saturday night by taking
lauduuum. Antidotes were administered,
and she will recover.
Henry Martin alias Henry Marshall, con-
| yicted OF second offence OF house-5reaking,
was received at the penitentiary yesterday
from Albemarle county to serve nineteen
years. -.
Among the Democratic delegates to the
New York State Convention to meet at Sy-
racuse is Ex-Governor Walker, formerly OF
this city. Governor Walker has taken
quarters in one OF the prominent hotels in
Syracuse.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09

FAMILY MARKETING.-The following are
the prevailing prices for family marketing.
Meats: Beef, 8 to 123c. per pound; NUT
ton, to 10c. per pound; lamb, ito l2sc. per
pound; chops, 10 to l24e. per pound; veal,
10 to 124c. per pound; pork, lOc. per
pound; sausage, 10c. per pound; smoked
sausage, 10c. per pound; beef-tongue, l5e.
per pound; bacon, 12tc. per pound; mid
ding and shoulder, 8 to 10c. per pound !;
chip-beef, 16c. per pound; liver, DC. per
pound; chitlns, &c. per pound; trlpe, SC.
per pound; brains, 10e. per pound.
Fowls, Butter, &C.. Chickens, Sl.50 to
50 per dozen, or 123 to 25c. apiece; ducks,
| g to So per dozen, or 165 to 25c. apiece ;
geese, 75c. to 81 pair; squads, to 10c.
apiece; rabbits, 40 to SOC. pair; cheese,
10c. per. pound; butter, 10 to 25c. per
pound-choice, 25c.; lard, 10c. per pound
[ eggs, 18a to 20c. per dozen. Sweetmilk, &c.
per quart, or 25c. per gallon; buttermllk, &c.
per quart, or 10c. per gallon. i.
Fish: Spots, zoe. per bunch, or 80 to
35c. per dozen; small croakers, ~ TO 2oc.
per bunch; blue fish, 25c. per bunch; trout,
80 10 Sc. per bunch, or toto 12c. per pound
black chub, 12A to 25c. per bunch; stur'
geon. 3to Sc. per pound; oysters, 40c. per
Quart, or S1.50 per gallon. The display o.
fish was very ine, much better than last
Saturday. .ss.' rs, .es,.f..., .,,o,..-.,.
Vegetables Corn troastlng-earsl, l9c, per
dozen; cabbage from 2 to oc. per neau J
tbeets, &c. per bunch; Irish potatoes. 4c'
per quart, or l5c. per peck; sweet potatoes
| 10 10 t5c. per hali-peek: tomatoes, quarts
for &C.. or lOe. per half-peck turnlps, oe'
ner bnnch: snaps, 10c. per bali peek; put
,ferbeaps, &c. per quart, or 2Oc. baif-peck
blackeye peas, 8 to oc. per quarl-p.cn.,.
lfui;s carrots, &c. per buneh; anions, o. PEI
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09

CONSERVATIVE MEETING AT LoUIsA.-Yes-
terday was court.day in Louisa, and there
was q large gathering Of the soyereigns to
hear the addresses which it had been an
nounced were to be delivered. About half
past 1 O'Clock the speaking commenced,
Captain F. Y. Winston leading off in behalf
of the McCulloch biIl He was followed by
Mr.. William M. Amber, Forcible Read
juster; DR.. A. A. Montero for the bill j.
l.. Powell and H. j. VALE, Forcibles; Ell.
w. Murray and j. Horace Lacy for the bill
Mr.. Murray being candidate for reelection.
Major Daniel telegrapbed that he had missed
connection, and therefore bis absence would
have to be excused.
When the eastward. bound mail train ar
rived Major Lacy, being the last speaker,
was concluding bis argument.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09

Public Speaking in Observation-Disclosures
from this city who were present at Tue
Courthouse yesterday returned last night.
They report big political discussion be-
tween Samuel NJ. Page, Esq OF Manehes-
ter. and Major Joseph Walker. OF Chester
field tRepublican). A large number OF ciii-
zens were in attendance, and were deeply
interested in the discussion. Mr. Page, who
smoke in defence of the MeGuiioch settle
ment, closed the discussion and completely
demolished his antagonist. 1t was truly
great day for old Chesterfield, ana trtum-
phant victory for the Conservatives OF thst
county, ..&%t ~ - : f1ase
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09

John Doyle, a youth OF seventeen, while
swimming ia the East river teW days
since, had his leg pierced by sword.hsh,
ma king q wornd so serious that he was con.
Yey,sd to the hospital, where be was seVera
.days before his mother found 1T out. Inc
interval had been passed by ber In grea'
distress, thinking he had been drowned.
Mrs. Eenry g. Williams. Of New York,
committed suicide Sunday at the residence
of her mother, In Albany. She cut her
throat, and was dead when the deed was
discovered. She was insane.
An address to the people Of Missouri 80.
Noting aid for tho children OF tbs deceased
General Hood hiss bsen issued by gentlemen
of both political parties and soldiers VINO
served diH both armies during the rebellion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09

CITY COMMITTEE - THE PRIMARY.-A
meeting OF the City Conservative Commit
tee was held last night-B. c. Gray, Esq,
the superintendent. in the chair.
1t was ordered that tbe primary-election
polls be opened at sunrise (5:42J and closed
at sunset (6:10).
The ward superintendents were in
structed to allow no tickets to be distrl-
buted until the day Of the primary.
from the city temporarily, the position OF
superintendent for Clay Ward was declared
vacant. Mr.. George j. Hooper, Jr., was
elected unanimously to fill the vacancy.
Adjourned to meet at 8 p. NJ. the night OF
the primary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-09

PUBLIC SPEAKING AT THE COUNTY COURT
HoUsE.-A large number Of voters OF Hen-
rico county assembled at the county court
house yesterday morning. The meeting
was presided over by Mr.. A. L. Holladay,
and addressed by Messrs. W. Taylor (ln-
J. N. Hopkins, Smith, aud Schermerhorn.
A lively spat occurred between Messrs.
TAYLOR and Hopkins, during which Mr..
Taylor said that be thought the McCulloch
bill was possibly the best that could have
been secured under. the circumstances, but
that be intended to agitate the question
again il he was returned. Mr.. Hopkins
charged Mr.. Taylor with being q Radical,
which the latter denied. .... ..4..s..... -