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Year: 1868

Challenges the world to produce anything in the
shape of Medicines that will remove aud eradicate
Cough or soreness in the Chest as prompt. no
matter what form the disease might assume. Hen
ley's Royal Balsam" is the best Medicine in the
world for Bronchial or Pulmonory affections. For
Group or Hopping Cough. there is nothing on
earth that can equal it. All motherers and Nurses
ought to have bottle close by them, it will give
a child relief in two minutes. 1t is entirely veg
etabe, and will prove blessing to the human
family.
Year: 1868

DoGBERRY.-The trustees of township in
Ohio have just been mulcted in $3.50 DANA
ges for refusing to receive the vote of a resi-
dent citizen at late local election. The cause
OF their refusal was curious. The citizens
wife was an inmate of the Insane Asylum.
and these wiseacres decided that as man and
wife were legally one, his domicils was in the
Asylum With her, and be was therefore non
ccmpos.
Year: 1868

MEETING OF DEMocRATs.--Elsewhe in to-day's paper will be found the proceedings of meeting of the Democrats of Prescott and vicinity. The meeting was very largely attended, and it was apparent that those pres ent were earnest in their desire to do what they could to effect organization. The De- mocracy of Yayapai county are ready and anxious to organize, and earnestly invite their brethren in the other counties to send dele gates to Wickenburg at the time fixed for holding the Convention It is the wish of every true friend of the Territory, who is not blinded by prejudice or ignorance, that some honest, upright Arizonian, who is interested in the Territory, be placed in nomination for the Delegacy. The Democratic Party of Ari- zona is all powerful, and can elect it's nomi- nee, if its members stick together, and do not allow themselves to be hoodwinked into the support of some carpet-bag gentleman who wants to go home to the East in the same manner in which he was imported here-at the expense of Government and the people There are men in every county who would fill the position of Delegate with credit to themselves and benefit 10 their fellow-citizens Let the Convention meet, and put in nomina- tion for the Delegacy some citizen of the Territory, and we believe that bis election will surclv follow.
Year: 1868

Chief Justice Chase has delivered the unanimous opinion of the Supreme Court, declining to dismiss the McCardle case. The opinion is clear and conclusive as to jurisdic- tion in the case, and the argument was to have been proceeded with on the first Monday in March. The result in this case will affect the constitutionality of the reconstruction acts Of Congress
Year: 1868

We will notify our subscribers of the date of expiration of lhc time for which they shall have paid and, should they not renew their suhscrip- tions in a reasonable time, they need not expect Co receive the papcr.
Year: 1868

Timothy designed for seed should be
allowed to staId until fully ripe before
gathering, and then cut in the morning
or evening while a little moist with
dew, to prevent loss by shelling. In
places where the cradle cannot be
handy used, cut with the sickle; new
er use the scythe if it is possible to get
along without il.


The grass should be bound in as large
bundle as can be easily handled, and
bound tight, for the purpose of saving
all the seed. Large shesves give pro-
lection TO a greater number of heads
than small ones, and light bands hold
the seed that falls into the center.


Set the bundles up, two by two, and
when all moisture is dried out and the
heads "strip" easily, draw to the barn
in a tight boxed wagon, and thresh
Immediately. Run the seed slowly
through the tanning mill, and then
through fine wire sieve, holding it
high in a light breeze so that all of the
chaffy matter will be blown away, leav.
ing the seed entirely pure.-OhiO Far
MeT.
Year: 1868

We are persuaded that shade is an
advantage to bees. We have seen the
best success where hives wereset among
trees. not dense, but scattered sufficient
ly however to form a telerahle shade,
enough to break the strong rays of the
sun; and it stands in reason the ex-
treme of heat is avoided. There is
also not that invitation to fy early
when the sit surrounding the hive is
cold, and snow perhaps lies on the
ground.


1t is in this way that bees in the for
est are situated-not in. the densest
shade, but in the tops of trees where
there is light, air, and sufficient warmth
without great heat. The direct heat
of the sun striking the hive is our
doing, not the bees and we do not
blame them when they show 4 dispo-
sition to leave such place and 90 to
the woods. Another confirmation that
shade is favorable to bees is the fact
that they do best in temperate lati-
tude. say 400-Er.
Year: 1868

Wood ashes and common salt wei
with water will stop the cracks Of a
stove and prevent the smoke from es-
Gaping.


Alum or vinegar is good to set colors
of red, green or yellow.


Sal soda will bleach white one
spoonful is enough for q kettle of
clothes.


Save your suds Tor garden plants, or
flower yards, when sandy.


Wash your tea trays with cold suds,
polish with a little flour, and rub with
q dry cloth.


A hot shovel held over vanished
furniture will take out white spots.


A bit of glue dissolved in skim milk
will restore old Grape.


Ribbons of any kind should be wash
ed in cold soap suds, and not rinsed.


If your fat irons are rough, rub them
with fine salt, and it will make them
smooth.


Oats straw is best for filing beds; it
should be changed once year.


If you are buying carpets for dura-
bility, choose small figures.


A bit of soap rubbed on the hinges
of doors will prevent their creaxing.


Scotch snutf put in holes where crick-
cts come out, will destroy them.


A gallon of lye put in a barrel of
hard water will make 1t as soft as rain
water.
Year: 1868

The following story Sill be appreciated
bp every man who will ansJyze the plat
form Of the Democratic party recently g.
dopted at New York:


Some years ago 3 gentleman lived few
miles from Louisville, KY, who had fine
breed of dogs. A friend living about five
miles from him secured the promise OF 5
pup, from him when old enough 10 be ia
ken from the mother.


When the time came the donor wrote s
letter Of presentation, and causing one Of
his negroes to place the pup in bag, gave
him the letter and ordered him to take the
letter and pup to Nh. The negro
snouldsred the bag aud trudged along un-
III ne came 70 q grocery on the roadside,
about half way to his destination, at the
door OF which sat 8 half dozen young
men who knew the negro and his weak
points. Hailing him they asked him what
he had in his bag and where he was Ia
king it.


The negro unsuspieiOus Of evil, told
all about it, on which they told him to
come in and get drink. Nothing 10th,
he set his bag outside Ofthe door, and went
IN and drank, and whilst some Of the par
ty kept him in conversation inside, others
stole the pup and substituted q pig in the
place of it. After drinking the negro
came out and shouldered his bag. uneOn-
seious of the change. and proceeded to his
destination. Arriving there he sent the
letter to the gentlemen to whom it was
directed, who, glad to receive his present,
gave orders 10 admit the bearer When
piggy appeared, the negro, all astonish-
ment, declared it was just as master sent it.
The gentleman, thinking himself insul-
ted, wrote very indignant letter to the
donor, and ordering the negro to take the
pig back, gave HIM the letter for his mas
ter.


The negro then proceeded on his way
until be came to the grocery, where the
same crowd still stopped. On observing
him they hailed him, to know why he vas
bringing back his pup. The neg-O told
him the reason, and they again asked him
to drink, and while he was doing so they
substituted the pupfor the pig. After drink
ing, the negro went on his way with his
burden and arriving at home, gave his
master the gentleman's letter. The mas
ter was sstonished at its contents, and or
dered the bag to emptied, when, 10 and
behold there wss the pup. The negro,
In amazement cried out ''Fore Gcd mas
ter, he am pig or pup, just as he please ~
Now, let any honest man read the plat
form, and if the pig or pup platform is not
the true name OF il, thep it viii be hard
to fnd one for it.-St. Louis Democrat
Year: 1868

A GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF CHINA
A coun ~ where the roses have no fra
grace, and the women no petticoats where
the laborer has no Sabbath, and the mag
istIate no sense Of honor; where the roads
bear no vehicles, and the ships no keels;
where old men fly kites; where the need
le points to the South, and the sign of be-
ing puzzled is to scratch the antipodes on
the heel where the place Of honor is on
the left hand, and the seat Of intellect is
in the stomach where to take of your
hat is an insolent gesture, and TO wear
white garments is to put yourself in
mourning which has literature with
out an alphabet, and language without
grammar.
Year: 1868

Let the Northern States be unani-
nous; let them stand together un-
movable; let them corner the South
ern States like Lee, and the wished for
peace viii come. Applause


The Republican party may claim to
have a glorious history, At the most
critical period 1t ruled the country,
went from victory TO victory, abolished
slavery and crushed the great rebellion.
There wss never more energetic par
ty in existence. Applause. And all
this was accomplished by the wisdom,
by the perseverance and gallant con-
duct OF the people.


Let no one leave the party now,
especially when its last sim is nearly
reached-lasting peace.


Let us fight for our principles. We
are Germans, and as such we should
march under the banner of liberty. =
IGreat applause.
Year: 1868

A rural contemporary, in an obituary
notice of a friend says: "He was all
that those who knew him best could
wish. He left behind him a blessed
memory and seven thousand dollars IN
Government bonds" Pathetic and pc
cuniary!
Year: 1868

The wheat harvest in the Britis h
Isles is nearly over, and according to
the estimate which can now be formed
the weld will be double that of last
year, and will exceeded by one-third
the annual avera ge.
Year: 1868

Great God l-our heartfelt thanks to Thee
We feel thy presence everywhere!
And pray that We may ever be


Thus objects Of thy guardian care.
We Wesow'd-by thee our work was seen.
And blessed; and instantly went forth
Thy mandate; and in living green.


Soon smiled the fair and fruitful earth.
Wetoil'd--and thou did'st note our toll,
And gavest the sunshine and the rain,
Till ripened on the teeming soil


The emerald grass. the golden grain.
And now. we reapl and oh, our God
From this. and earth's unbounded foOr.
We send our song Of thanks abroad.


And pray lee. bless our boarded store
Year: 1868

OWnfd py Jacob n. baldwin, has the Oldest
Plastic Slate roof in town Come and see it and 1
thiHk you will agree with me that you would not
exchange It for the best single roof in town.
lam fully prepared with the best material
and shall give ny exclusive attention to the
supplying Of this roofing. and all Werk will be
done under my own supervision; believing in
the old maxim that" be who BY the plough would
thrive. himself must either hold or drive"


S. PARISH
In addition to tie making Of new roof. PlsS-
Year: 1868

G. W. Curtis, in Harper's Weekly,
speaking of the results OF the acquittal
OF johnson, says:


If the judgement of the Senate shall
be other than we believe it must be, that
of the intelligence and loyalty of the
country still remain. Tie usurpations,
indeed, will continue and increase. The
national agitation will be deepened. The
spirit that rebelled and is still defiant,
will be quickened into still more bale
full activity. The country will move
one step nearer to breaking its pecuni-
ary faith with its creditors, and its NOR
al faith with the freedmen. The heart
of every lover Of liberty and of free in
stitutions in the world will ache as he
watches the results Of the great victory
of civilization delayed. But the con-
science, and intelligence, and dev otion
that successfully surmounted every trial
Of the war, would not decline the embit-
tered political contest that the acquittal
Of the President would provoke; and the
same sagacious, silent, restless leader
who triumphantly ended the war, would
bring the old foe under the new face to
unconditional surrender.


Reno, the city of the future, that was to be
the capital of oildom and to bury to the chin
in greenbanks every one connected with H.
ceases to exist. The railroad that was to pour
wealth in on that city has been abandoned and
the rails are to be taken up for use at other
places So vaniahes that dream OF greatness.
Year: 1868

LIME AROUND TREES. THE Cii;cirnat-
tt Enquirer says: awe have known
some farmers to make it n regular prac-
tlce for succession of wears to throw
caustic lime around their apple frees in
the spring and summer We once no.
ticcd that tree standing in immediate
vicinity Of our dwelling had all at once
put forth with renewed energy, and we
were at loss for some time to define the
cause. On examination We found that
a quantity of lime, which had been ac-
cidently spilled, and rendered worthless
by becoming mixed with the refuse on
the stable floor, and had been thrown at
the foot and around the tree, and to this,
us the principal cause, we Immediately
accredited revivescence and renewed
fructifcalion of the tree.


''Taking the hint from the incident,
we purchased twelve casks of lime, end
applied half bushel to each tree in our
orchard, and found that it produced i'm
mediate beneficial results. No: the
health of the tree only, but the quantity
of the fruit was greatly improved. This
application will be especially beneficial
in soils where there is redundancy Of
vegetable matter We should advise
our farmers in some places, especially in
forest lands recently cleared, and on low
lands, to make.a trial of this experiment
and see whether it is not deserving OF
the recommendation it secures"
Year: 1868

Tie New Orleans P;cay,uae fsyors
Hancock, because ''it may take some
lighting to get into the Presidential
chair, even if the Democratic candidate
is fairly elected, and in that case a Peace
Democrat would hardly answer as well
as Hancock" The Picay,lne seems to
forget that if Hancock is elected at all.
1t will be By the party which is given to
rebellion and not by that which defends
the constitution and the Union against
treason and rebellion. So there will be
no fighting when the Democrats elect
President under the due forms of the
constitution, to keep him out of power,
unless they get at war among them-
selves.
Year: 1868

One of the most interesting events in
the musical world was brought to light
in London, Eng, some time since, is re-
gard to the fate, fortitude and final for
tune ola contatrice, rs will be found by
reading the following narration by a
contributor to Once q Week:


"Some time ago mysterious para
graph went tn round Of the press, to
the effect that Young and beautiful wo-
man made her appearance every night
at ten o'clock, III one Of the west end
squares, and that alter a superb vocal
display she disappeared no one knew
how or where, exactly as the clock
struck eleven. Scme Of the papers pro-
fessed to give special and exclusive par
ticulars Of this anonymous nightingale,
rs she was termed, anu went SO far as to
hint broadly that she was a celebrated
vocalist married to penniless lord, who
took this mode of enlarging an in uficieut
income. OF course this piece Of family
history proved TO be an invention.
had the good fortune to hear her once
III Berkly Square. Seeing large crowd
waiting in an expectant attitude just
where a fashionable hotel is located,
inquired the cause, and was told that
the mysterious vocalist, the nightingale,
was about to show herself. As the clock
struck ten, lady dressed in deep
mourning, and having the upper part OF
her face concealed by thick veil, glided
forward and took her place in the center
OF space purposely kept clear for her.
| decided, from noticing the beautiful
formation of the mouth and chin, and
finely rounded fair throat, that she must
be both young and more than commonly
attractive. She was accompanied by Il
little boy, also in deep monrning, who
carried an open reticule. Without de
lay, the nightingale commenced bal
lad, and sang with such surprising taste
and feeling as to hold the miscellaneous
crowd ill mute and wraEt attention. The
song was followed by several favorite
scenes from popular operas, all exhib-
iting the talent and culture of an accom-
plshed artist. A collection was made !;
few gave coppers-all who could afford
it gave silver. The little boy sent in
his bag to the hotel, the balcony Of
which was crowded with visitors, and
it was returned apparently heavy with
precious coin. The sum total must have
been considerable, and this l was inform
ed was the usual reward of the hours
work. When IL struck, the unknown
stopped her song, made sligth courtesy
and threaded her way quickly through
the crowd. Her real history, l after
wards learned, was a pitiful one. She
was the daughter of q celebrated teacher
of music, and had been educated for the
stage she married, against the wishes
Of her parents, clerk in Il post Office,
who being detected in the then unpar-
donabe sin of uttcring forged bank
note, was tried, convicted and hanged.
With three little helpless infants and no
means of earning sufli cient income, the
bereaved young wife adopted the plan
of making her fine voice and scientific
attainments furnish the means of subsis-
tance. The close Of this story is more
hopeful. Her beauty, misfortunes and
accomplishments attracted the attention
of a clergyman in one of the eastern
counties. He married her, and she dis
appeared from public view


G.. w. Curtis, in Harper's Weekly
Year: 1868

that those whom God made superio
0 shall not be degraded to the domin
ion of the inferior.


The New York World (Dem. J full
ly agrees with these declarations anG


a thousand others, in the following


article under the head of


THE SOUTHERN SPEECHES.


All the dirty dogs of despotism
are yelping on the track of the South.
ern generals and public men who are
breaking now three years silence,
and are participating in that part of
self-government which consists in
moulding public opinion by free
speech.


The dirty dogs Of despotism be-
tray their instincts, for they would
deny to- the Southern leaders free
speech, unless they lift their voices
in praise to their Military Dictator.


The dirty dogs of despOtism set
up a united howl whenever one of
NAL. ooa'hern Generals or speakers
nature a9 a9 as, ass OF himself it ttAles4ipsrlssm
TO seek by force to constrain all men
into his own likeness it being his
nature 10 prefer the desert and desc
lation which despotism makes and
calls peace, to a country where some
are left to folly that all may have
their freedom.


1t is false, but suppose it true, that
the Southern leaders are showing the
sold rebel spirit ?" What of it? Is
there any te-feathered miscreant
under Windust's table, whose teeth
are chattering with the fear of anoth-
er rebellion?


The dirty dogs of despotism would
like to jump at the throat of every
man North and South who has the
courage of his opinions and who hates
despotism and all its dirty dogs. But
the Southern men silenced, what
would the dirty dogs Of despotism
permit US then to hear2 What do
they propose for our solace so much
better than the manly, free, the wise
or the unwise utterances of the lead
ers of the rebellion, now cardially
returned to their allegiance and now
first again exercising the first of the
privileges OF ireemen


The dirty dogs of despotism pro-
pose the purchased patriotism of the
carpet bagger, and they sit with ears
erected to the accents of wisdom from
gibbering blacks.


In view Of the foregoing, what
will the condition OF the country be,
if rebels get into power. The ques-
tion before the people is--shall the
Union be governed by loyal men, or
rebels 7
Year: 1868

say that q great change is going OIL
In the public mind. The mass of tn,
Republican party are more thought
fui and tempered and just than they
were during the excitement which
attended the progress and close of the
civil war.


AS the eneegy of the Democratic
party springs from their devotion to
their cause and to their candidates,
may, with propriety, speak of the fact
that never, in the political history of
our country, has the action of any like
body been hailed with such universal
and real enthusiasm as that which
has been shown in relation to the po
sitiOn OF the National Democratic
Convention. With this the candi-
dates had nothing to do. Had any
others of those named been selected
this spirit would have been perhaps
more marked. The zeal and energy
OF the conservative masses spring
from desire TO make a change oil
policy, and from thought that thfn





this faith they are strengthened by
the cooperation OF the great body oi
those who served in the Union army,
and many during the war. Having
given nearly 10000 commissions to
the officers of that army, know their
views and wishes. They demand the
Union for which they fought. The
largest meeting of these gallant sol
diers ever assembled was held in
New York, and indorsed the action
of the National Convention in words
distinct with meaning. They called
on the Government to stop in Its
policy of hate, discord and disunion,
and, in terms of fervid eloquence, de-
manded restoration of the rights of
the American people.


When there is such accord between
those who proved themselves brave
and self-sacrificing in war, and those |
who are thoughtful and patriotic in
council, l cannot doubt we shall gain
a political triumph which will restore
our Union, bring back peace to our
land, and give us once more the
blessings of wise, economical and
honest government.


l am, gentlemen,


truly yours, DC.


HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
To Gen. G. w. Morgan and others,


Committee, DC. tJosI- l.
Year: 1868

F There has been nothing new in silk
mantiIlas brought out during the past
month. The new style, deep at the back
and narrow on the shoulders, the outer
edge resting on the top of the arm, with
long tabs 10 front, is much admired, and
is worn over a light dress One of black
silk was observable as recently worn over
a pearl-colored poplin, and was elegant,
and had also the advantage Of being new
Lace shawls will be much worn, bat as yet
the weather has been uufavorable for their
appearance
Year: 1868

OF the fashions in those days, we learn
that though the drapery worn was of the
scantiest, il was not considered delicate or
refined to uncover the forehead. Some
young ladies who had been abroad were
considered bold looking, because they wore
their hair Madonna fashion. Ladies not
in Ia premiere jeunesSe, very generally wore
wigs; the princesses had their heads shaved,
and worewigs ready dressed and decorated
for the evening, to save time for the toilet


Widows almost always shaved their heads :;
Lady Murray says her mothers beautiful
hair had been cut off for her deep MOURN
ing, and she never wore anything but wig
in after years, At Windsor Castle, in those
days, luncheon was not, as it is now,
general meal. Each lady had chicken, a
plate of frnit and bottle of Kings cup
(the peel of lemon put to soak for some
hours in cold water, and then sWeetened
with sugar. brought TO her room every
day. Those were the days for servants
perquisites On all the highest saints DAYS,
a tinsel cross Of divers colors was placed
on the tables of the ladies, or sent to their
residences, and guina was understood to
be due in return. A bottle of wine every
two days, and unnecessary wax candles
were the perquisites of the ladies' maids.
Candles were extinguished as soon as lit, to
be carried off by servants; pages were seen
marching out before the royal family with
a bottle of wine sticking out of each pocket;
and the state page called regularly upon
each person who attended the drawing
rooms, with his book, to receive the accus-
toned gratuity.