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The New York Times of yesterday sal

The New York Times OF yesterday said
editorialy:
"lt must be obvious to any reasonably
cool observer that the election OF Messrs.
ConkIing and Plat by Republican votes is
impossible. or the fifty-four signatures
necessary to give even the semblance OF au-
tbority TO a caucus, only forty-hye are
counted on as secure. The essential fact is
that whether party caucus In the literal
sense be called or not its action will not be
construed as binding by majority OF the
Republicans III the Legislature"
The Washington correspondent OF the
ST. Louis Globe Democrat says that leading
Republicans say ii was bIunder TO have
nominated Robertson; a blunder to have
made bitter fight in the United States Sem
ate against him; a blunder to have traded
with Malone; worse blunder to have in
aueurated deadlock on Rddleberger and
Gorham; and a blunder for Conkling to
have resigned. Another blunder is in pro-
gress at Albany.
Let there be an early call OF the commit
tee, a full convention, fairly representing
the Republican sentiment OF the State, and
brave action. With such there will be
future for the Republican party Of virginia.
Otherwise it will be thing OF the past and
pass out Of existence, under thick, press
ing cloud OF disgrace valley Vrginion.
II It be true, as reported, that Secretary
Blaine has counselled the Republicans OF
Virginia to stick TO their guns and MONT
nate straghtout ticket, he has given them
sound advice. The Republican party is
rather 100 big an organization to be pocket
ed by Mahone.- Baltimore american.
Yesterdays New York Herald said: Di-
vision between the Republican factions IN
this State, which gives the State to the
Democrats and so opens the way to their
gaining the presidency in 1884, Will not by
any means be an unmiXed evil to the ma
ton.
Washington correspondent says that a
leading officer OF the House OF Representa-
tiyes is in great pecuniary trouble, having
INDUCED in excessive gaming. &c. Neither
General Field or Judge Nowlin are referred
to.
Eighty.six thousand dollars per year is to
be saved by cutting down the work on
siogle star route, and the people along the
line expect TO be as well served with their
mail as before.
The Portland (Me.) Press speaks OF a
"neally dressed" young man who fell into
the hands OF the police OF that city the
other day, and says that he was discovered
TO have on seven shirts, one over the other.
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No doubt OF II.

A sensible blacksmith once SAID 10 some
one who spoke to him about suit for DAM
ages for SANDER that he could hammer out
on an anvil better character than he cou'd
get by lawsuit. What pity that Mr.
CONKiING had not been as wise.
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The Washington correspondent OF The
Boston Advertiser says:
The question is asked in various direc-
tons why Vice. President Arthur declined,
at the close OF the executive session, to re-
tire from The chair, as is customary, in order
to allow the Senate TO designate president
pro tenn. 1t is perfectly understood here
that that was in accordance with the en-
pressed desire Of Mr.. Conkling, who felt
that he could not afford TO go before the
New York Legislature with the fact staring
that body IN the face that his resignation
had not only enabled the Democrats TO elect
a presiding officer for the Senate, but had
put Democrat in the position OF succeed
ne to the presidency in case OF the death or
disability Of the President or Vice-President.
To avoid this criticism upon Mr. Conkling it
was deemed by himself and his friends, IN
Guiding Mr.. Arthur, that the best solution
Of the difficulty would be 10 have Mr.. Ar
thur refuse to leave the chair until the Sen.
ate had adjourned sine die.
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The Albany correspondent Of the New

The Albany correspondent OF the New
York Express sends the following:
"Conkling told friend yesterday that ne
was mot In the habit OF being defeated
and having entered this fight, he was deter.
mined to win. Il am not In the habit OF
accepting half victories either he further
announced. If go back to Washington,
| will take Plat with me-
alt IL stated on reliable authority that
Riddleberger has been telephoned for aud
will arrive tomorrow. He refuses sere-
made. Mr.. Brady Is also en- route, and Dor.
sey has been urgently invited. Malone Land
other Independents refuse TO be dragged
into the pit"
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GRANT A CANDlDATE.-Th Conklingites
publish the following telegram:

CRY OF MEXICO, May 20, 1881.
] hope the Legislature will sustain our
senators. GRANT.
The reader Will see that he says /" our
senator's" Wbyi What reason has Gene.
raj GRANT for using the word sour" be
being an Iilinoissns We may DE allowed
TO guess that the telegram was intended to
better his own fortunes as candidate to
succeed Mr. CoyKLING. II so, Mr. CoSK-
1.-Two will have to cut GRANTS acquaintance
also
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The malurer judgment OF the vast ma
jority of men will decide that 1t IS OF more
importance that we should have the gospel
OF ST. John as st. John wrote 1t than IL Is
that spurious passages should be retained
for mere sentimental reasons.-Ne~ fOrE
Times.
No doubt OF II.
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b,,ck waves With their white caps which
an rising bifh 10 cpguIph them and their
under the iruominy OF repuoia.
iione Surely Readj ustertsm has dethroned
ne r,sasosl ~ III OMEGA.
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nj CLAY-S IRE EFT BAPTIST
CHURCH Corner Of Graham and Clay streetsl.-
Preaching on SUNDAY at IL 4. VI. and s Z. VI.
by Rev. S. &. CLoPToN, pastor.
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CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY CO,l
OFFICE OF SECOND NtCE-PREsIDENr.
RICHMOND, VA, May Ia. 1851.
NOTICE TO THE HOLDERS OF THE
~ VIRGINIA CENTRAL. q PER CENT. BOND>.
THE CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY
COMPANY will, on aud after the FIRST DAY OF
JUNE. ISL, upOu Their Presentation At The once
OF the company n the city OF Richmond. pay on
al Of the outstansing NiRGtNlA CENTRAL
RAILROAD PER CENT. BONDS secured by
the deed OF trust froIa said virginia Central Rail-
road 10 4 yous, Fry and Macfarlanf, trustees.
Interest ON aid Bonds Will be stopped Is Of said
"'S''"' VI WILLIAMS &. NICKHAM.
..1.,r,o Serond Vice President.
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NOTICE TO INVESTORS.

We offer for ssle nmhed amount u RICHMOND
AND DA>NlLLE RAILROAD PAk CENT.
GOI. ID BONDS due In 1919 a. l0t and accrued IN.
1. rest. These bonds are secured by consolidate
mort gage on the Richmond aud DHnville and Pied
mont railroads aud the lease OF the North Caroline
railroad.
We can confidently recommend these bonds, ~
the annual report OF the company for the year a. y
Ing 30tb September, 1850, showed that the com
pany had reduees It's debt over 100000 durloS
the two preceding years, besshs adding largely o.
It's rolling stock aud mschtAeyy, aud pnrchs 80
500 toas OF rev s'eei rails. for the seven mc1shS
ending ADIh so. 1851, the sst receipts OF the COM
papy exceeded s24O,0U0, which I, equal 10 81 -
cent the capital stock "a IA. company. attar the
payment OF Interest, mis- and all olher RNei
charges, and expending a large amount foz saail-
meat, steel rails, and additional workshops.
THOMAS BRANCH i ~.
The receipts Of this company Tor Carrying me
malls Zoe last April show an decrease 81 over 100
per cent over same hsonth Of last YEAR, and iot
freight of 80 per ceat. Previous 10 - Of May ~
per cent. OF the Atlsn's and Charloste ir,lgns
business went vfo the Caroiica csslrsl railroad;
Now all It's through business gees by the Riehmonl
| and Dsnyile railroad, which VIII AID largely to q"
lncoue. my IL
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IRON. STEEL. GRINpsroNEs. 40.

IRON, STEEL, &c.--BESr REFINED
l. Iron, comprising full assoytlneat Of f.s.s'
Rounds, Squares, ovals, kands. &o.; Russia, "a
van.aed, aud American sheel.lron; SSetes snl
Norway Iron, Norway shapes aud ko,ls Nslloi >
Cast-siesl, German and Bl.sleeed Steel, MaehhslS
sheet Zinc and Solder, tv.se-sboes Nails &C., 80
For sale By ..,,,u
~ l2-3m HENRY N. NQGlhAS
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krLAWNs. LAWNS.

kT LAWNS, LAWNS.
3 eases FAsT-COLORLAwNs Just received At
on niece; Ss FAST. COLOR La WINS just received, at
,oa y o Gee; FAsT.COL0R LAWNS Just received.
ca.os BEST siDF-DAND and LACE
STRIPED LAWNS, az l25c:; ,s ,,,>
los p,eces COLORED LINEN LAWNS at III
and 25c.
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LuEBIG,s EXTRACT OF MEAT.

IIERlG'S EAEHAth w MAI
T IEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF
MEAT. FINEST AND CHEAPEST MEAT
FLAvORING STOCK FOR SOUPS, MADE
DISHES, AND SAUCES.
LIEBIG COMPANY's EXTRACT OF MEAT. An
invaluable and palatabe tonic in all cases of
weak digestion and debility. lis success and
boon for which nations should feel GRATEFUL
see Medical Press" Lancet" Il" British Medi-
cal Journal" &c.
CAUTlON.-Genuine only with the fac smile
OF Baron Liebg's signature III blue Ink across
the label.
LIEBIG CoMPANY'S EXTRACT OF NEAT. To
be had OF all storekeepers, Grocers' and Chem
lists. Sole agents for the United states wholesale
only, C. David & Co.. 43 Mark Lane. London,
England. aD 30-Sa52t
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GoeUE tLevys Bau).-serviee' TO MoHnow ~
IL A. NJ. and 3N p. NJ. Mr. WILEY JONES' ~ mos'
co,k. will preach. The public respectfully invited.
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me- FIRST ESBY e r A N
CHURCH-Rev. T. L. PRESTON, ID. De- PASTOR
will preach at / A. " and p. NJ.
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MI LARGE PURCHASES!
GREAT REDUCTIONS!
COHEN BROTHERS.
.

Observation-Disclosures.
Never in the history OF our business have we been
enabled TO make reductions equal to our present Of
ferlng. our prices for the coming week VIII De re-
gardess of all previous values.
THE REDUCTION
APPLIES 10 goods in every department throughout
our house. We quote In part
ALL.WOOL AZ INCH NUNS YELLING at 4sc.
yard reduced from S0c.:
sELF.PLAINs NUNS YELLING at csc. reduced
from 81 yard;
CHECKED ENGLISH DRESS FABRICS at l9c.
yard. former price 35c.:
In all the various styles Of BUNTISGS we have
been enabled to make sweeping reductions.
SILKS.
SUMMER sILK-One large LOT, consisting Of silks
that have been 80, 90, rs, and sjc. yard. I his
entire lot will be sold al 42c. a yard;
one lot of 27-INCH ALL.SILK FOULARDS,
ranging in value from soc. to upwarl- Of 81.
This entire lot will be sold at soc. yard.
Great bargains In
SURAH SILKS,
FANCY SURAH SILKS,
DRESS SATINS,
SURAH SATISS,
SATIN DE LYONS.
COLORED DRESS SILKS,
GAUZE SILKS,
BROCADE SILKS,
aud many other silk materials.
We " n also offer at
UNPRECEDENTED PRICES
BLACK SILKS which have been purchased at one
half their regular value. They consist, in part, of
GUINET, BELLONS, and POUSONs, Lyonese
manufacture. We mention one lot at 1925 yard,
the regular value Of which is upwards Of ".
Our other departments will be equally attractive
this week. Large and udicious purchases have been
made.
Special attractions In the
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT.
(my 2l-Sa,Su&ThI
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r FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN

CHURCH fs.yenib street between Broad aud
GraceL-sunday school at $50 A. NJ. preaching at
liza. NJ. ana s PM At night sermon to young
ladies. Visitors welcome. Seats free.
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MT SIDNEY BAPTIST CHURCH.
SUNDAY MORNING at | | O'Clock, Rev. II. A. TUP-
PER, ID. D.; at 8 z. NJ. Rev. Mr.. DECKER.
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R9- GRACE-STREET BAPTIST
CHURCH corner of Grace and Foushee streets).-
Preaching by the pastor, Rev. WILLIAM r.
HATCHER, ID. D., at ii o'clock \. VI. and AT 8
O'Clock L. NJ. on sENDAY.
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r75 MONUMENTAL CHURCH Rev.
q. a: ARMSTRONG, d. overwhelmingly school,
$50 A. ". Morning service. III A. M;
evening service, p. 81.
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Tuueral Notice.

The funeral OF the late MOsBY Wo0DSON, Esd,
will take place THIS DAY nj IL O'Clock NJ. rom
The C,raoe.sireet baptist church. His friends, as
well ms those of Messrs. Wellington Goddn and
Truman A. Parker, are requested TO attend
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wu,rr GOODS, WHITE GOODS /

70 n,eces WHITE LINEN LAWNS mt 12H. lSs,
20 20 rs. 80. 50, 40, so, aud 60c.;
GAO pieces LINEN DE DACCA at 20, 20, 80, 30,
AZ n,eccss CREAM EMBROIDERED sWIssEs,
Something elegant aud new. from 20 70 SOC;
az pieces WHITE EMBROIDERED MUsLINs
from 25 to &c.: ,,,
fpIi line of PERSIAN and FRFNCH MULLs,
FRENCH SWIssts, NAINsOOK. and CHECK
ED MUSLtNs, and other White Goods nj very
low prices.
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ICE! ICE! ICE!

We beg leave 20 inform our patrons and ise pub
lie generally that, with facilities unsurpassed for
conducting the ICE BUSINESS, having OR depo,s
on the Kenpebee river, Maine, stocked with The
VERY BEST QUALITY OF ICE. aud having ON
hand hose an abundant supply, We eau guarantee
ICE to eur customers through the ensire season,
from year 10 year. at fair prices.
We shall make No change In Captain A. 6. BAR
COCKS business. We shall retain his reliable and
poll clerical force and drivers and hope 10 retain
all Of his old palroas.
Special attention given 10 The SHIPPING OF
CARGOEs and CARLOADS.
ICE CAREFULLY PACKED.
Orders by mat shall have prompt attention.
Teephonic connections.
once and depot, south slide OF the Dock, corner
Seventeenth street.
my slim n. W. JOHNSON. Superintendent
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M SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
fcorner Main and Sixth streetsl.-Rey. HENRY
MCDONALD. ID. d., will preach on SUNDAY at ! l
A NJ and & Z. NJ.
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NJ BROAD.sTREET METHODIST

CHURCH-SUNDAY, May 29-Rey. W. @. STARR
ID. d., pastor-sunday school at $50. Divine SER
vice at IL A. NJ. and p. NJ. Strangers welcome,
and cordial invitation to all.
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TIE CITIZENS BANK OF RICHMOND,(
RICHMOND. VA, May Is. 1881.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
l. OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CITI-
ZENS BANK OF RICHMOND will be held AZ the
Office OF the bank, No. lll5 Nam street, THURS
DAY, June 2, 1881. at ] O'Clock a. VI.
nav lp-eodtd T.. u. SNEAD. Cashier.
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m5 SEVENTH. STREET CHRISTIAN

CHURCH corner Seventh and Grace streetsI-
The pastor, Rev. j. u. TYLER. VIII preach on 81
DAYatlI A. N-Subject, Gradation In Glory /;
and al s:I5P. M-subject, " Set Thy House In Or
der.- Seats free. All welcome.
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Another large lnyoce Of LACES Of every kind,
Including WHITE and BLACK SPANISH
LAGEs. VEkMiCELII. LANGUEDOC, VA
LENCENNES. TOkCHbN;
Also "A large line OF SWISS. NAINSOOK, and
CAMBRIC ENBH0lDtRlES, at extremely low
prices.
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MT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Twelfth and Broad streets REV. J. B. HAw'
ruoRyE, ID. d.. pastor, will preach on Sunday at
IL A. M.-subject. '-Cbristian Conientment AND
at 8 r. M.-subject, "Powerless Prayer" All well
come.
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DOCK AND JOB WORK NEATLY E.x.
~ hCuTEQ At the DISPATCH PRINTING
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BLACK GOODS BLACK GOODS.
We will open over 100 pieces BLACK CASH
MERES. TAMISt, FRENCH BUNTlNGS,
NUNS VElLINGS. PLAIN and LACE BUNT-
INGS, PLAIN, CHECKED. and BROCADED
GRENADINFS. and otntr Black Goods, which
viii pay TO look al.
SILKS. SATiNS, BROCADEs.
As we are Al xions 10 reduce oar stock in these
goods, we have marked them 30 PER cent. below cur
regular prices in order to make them sell rapidly,
and TO give our customers a chance 10 secure bar
gains. -
DRESS GOODS NOVELTIES!
We have marked our entire stock OF DRESS
GOODS, NOVELTIES. aud TRIMMINGS at clio
sing. out prices. as We wish to close them Tor the
season. -
PARAsOLS. FANS! MITTS!
Fifteen HUNDRED PARASOLS from soc. 10 $40
Having bought very largely at low prices We are
enabled TO give our customers Paras0ls al lower
prices than ever. l25 dozen FANS from lOe 70
IS apiece. embracing the finest and cheapest me III
the city; 2S dozen bandsome SILK LACE MILE
al Soc; 81 q, zen handsOme SILK LACE PILE PILE
at 75c.; 10 dozen handsome SILK LACE MI rr :
at 81: 10 dozen handsome SILK LACE MI l. >
at 81 25-includIng all the new shaded Aiso' oac =
and white Give us call on Parasols' rdns' al"
Mitts. co.,ia,ar.s
GAUZE aud SUMNER MfkINO uSDEKM FAX
al low prices at THALHiMEh DhOihS"''
my 2S-Sa -u&W
The National tribune., 1881-12-10
THE SAND BLAST

Among the wonderful and useful inventions
of the times is the common blast. Suppose you
desire piece of marble for gravest0ne; you
cover the stone with sheet of wax no thicker
than wafer; then you cut in the wax the name,
date, ETC., leaving the marble exposed. Now pass
it under blast and the sand shall cut it away.
Remove the wax and you have the cut letters.
Take piece of French plate glass, say two by six
feet, it with fine lace, and pass it under the
blast and not thread of the lace will be inj ured
but the sand will cut deep into the glass wher-
ever it is not covered by the lace Now remove
the lace, and you have delicate and beautiful
figure raised on the glass. In this way beautiful
figures of all kinds are cut in glass and at a
small expense. The wOrkmen can hold their
hands under the blast without harm, even when
it is rapidly cutting away the hardest glass; iron
or stone, but they must look out for finger nails,
or they will be whitfield off right hastily. Ifthey
put on steel thimbles to protect the nails it will
do but little good, for the sand will whittle
them away; but if they wrap piece of cotton
around them they are safe. You will at once see
the philosophy of it. The sand whites away
and destroys any hard substance-even glass
but does not affect substances that are soft and
yielding, like wax, cotton, fine Lace or even the
human hand.-JOurnal Of Science.
The National tribune., 1881-12-10

So the bravery and the skill OF our hoy sentinel
saved the block-house; and not only that, but
the settlement probably owed its preservation to
him as we'll for discouraged by his futile at
tempt upon the block house De ROuville and his
savage force did not proceed against London
derry
Unmolested by the vengeful enemy, the little
hamlet reposed quietly amid its circle OF green
woods
Just before nightfall, the pioneer Donald re-
turned, accompanied by few OF the settlers
He had heard at the hamlet of the Inroad OF the
French partisan, and expected nothing less than
to find his buildings burned and his family car
ried into captivity worse. His thanktulness
can be imagined when he discovered his property
safe and his family unharmed.
The two hired men came in during the night
They had been hiding in a secret recess in the
forest, having thus escaped the tolls of the enemy
One of them was suffering from bullet-wound,
but no serious results followed, and in less than
a fortnight he was able to be at work again.
The after-fate of such man should grow
from the Douglas Fraser of that bOyhOod is a
matter of interest. He became gallant soldier
in the old French war, and was with Wolfe in
the memorable capture of Quebec, which put an
end forever to all French invasions in America.
In the Revolution, he and his son fought
bravely in many of the battles for our liberty.
He died full of honors and of years, and to-day
his descendants are among the leading citizens OF
the old town on the Merrimac.
The National tribune., 1881-12-10
THINGS TO MAKE NOTE OF.

CTRATE's PUDDING.-Beat the yolks of two
eggs with two ounces of flour, and one table
spoonful of milk; set half pint of milk, less
the tablespoonful on the fire, with two ounces of
sugar, and two ounces of butter; make them hot,
but do not let them boil when the flour and
eggs are beaten quite smooth, add the hot milk,
etc. also the whites of the eggs beaten very light.
Mix thoroughly, and pour into four saucers, but
tered and heated hot; bake twenty minutes in a
quick oven; when cooked a lght-brown color,
lay two of them On dish spread with plum or
other lam, place the other two on top, and serve
at once.
PLUM PUDDING WITHOUT SUET.-Half pound
offlour, halfpound ofcurrants, ,halfpound fgrated
carrots half pound grated potatoes, quarter pound
of butter, two ounces of sugar. mix all together,
adding a little salt, and any other approved sea-
soning; boil in buttered basin an hour and
half and serve with sweet sauce. A large spoon
full of molasses is an agreeable addition. Some
persons use butter, in the place of suet, for pud
ding, as it makes them lighter and more digesti-
ble
POTATO CROQUETTEs.-SeasOn cold mashed po-
tatoes with pepper, salt and nutmeg. Beat to a
cream with a teaspoon of melted butter to every
cupful of potato; bind with two or three we'll
beaten eggs and add some minced parsley (lf you
like). Roll into oval balls, dip in beaten egg,
then in bread crumbs, and fry in hot lard or drip
pings. Pile in pyramid upon flat dish and
serve.
STEW: D LEG OF LAMB.-Choose a small leg
of LAM weighing about four pounds and put it
into /, tile which is just large enough for 1t,
with v onions, small carrot, an ounce OF salt,
a SINAI! easpoontul of pepper, two cloves, small
bundl, of sweet herbs, and quart of stock.
Cover stewpan closely, and let it boil gently
for tw hours. 1t will be well to try the meat at
the Ell cf an hour and a half, and if it is then
tender cease boiling and let it stand on a cool
part 0: 5Eerange until wanted. Strain the gravy,
take o the fat and reduce it to pint by boiling
without the lid of the stewpan, pour it over the
meat and serve. Boil a quarter Of a pound of
Italian pastne in quart of water slightly salted
until tender. Most shapes take about ten min
utes. Take care when you throw in the pastine,
that the water boils, and that it continues to do
so during all the time of cooking, as this will
keep the pastne from sticking together. Put
this by way of garnish round the dish ON which
you have placed the leg of lamb.-Household
Works.
For CANCER-Gather wood-sorrel when in
blossom (that bearing blue flower is better than
the yellow 1owered); pound and press out the
juice; put it in plate and cover the whole plate
with glass; set it in the until paste is formed
then cork it tightly in vial. When applied, it
should be spread on a cloth or washleather, and
placed over the cancer only in the daytime, so
that the patient may sleep. If properly gathered,
prepared and applied it WILL it is asserted, draw
out the cancer in about four days. Meantime the
patient should drink much yellow-dock tea
Neee York Times
The National tribune., 1881-12-10
GEMS,

The rarest of all gems is not the diamond,
which follows after the ruby This in its turn
allows precedence to the chrysoberyEpo popularity
known as the cats eye. The true stone comes
from Ceylon, though Pliny knew of something
similar under the name of zimilampis, found in
the bed of the Euphrates Can we wonder, when
we look at one of these singular productions of
ture, with its silvern streak in the centre, and
observe, as move it ever so slightly, the magic
rays of varying light that illumine its surface,
that it an object of profound reverence to the
ancients? The possessor was supposed never to
grow poorer but always to increase his substance.
The largest known is now in the possession of
Mr.. Bryce Wright, the well-known mineralogist.
It is recorded in the annals of CeylOn, and
known to history as the finest in the world.
Two stars of lesser magnitude shine by its side,
and we are informed that three such stones are
not known to exist elsewhere in the wide world.
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