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Year: 1868

An old farmer communicates to US
the following receipt to prevent wheat
from molding in bins: "Iu piling up
your wheat after it has been cleaned
with the fan, to every three bushels
put in good hard brick, dried by the
sun, and be sure it is perfectly dry at
the same time you use ii. The brick
absorbs the moisture that naturally &C
cumulates in the grain, aud causes the
wheat to become hard and flinty."
Year: 1868

On Wednesday large brick building,
near the canal, at Montreal, Canada,
used for drying grain, fell to the
ground in consequence of an excessive
weight of grain in the fifth story. One
man was buried under the ruins but was
rescued and was found to be not much
injured.
Year: 1868

At BLoNDHEIMs corner King and Fairfax
sts., you will find the largest stock of


READY-MADE CLOTHING
in the city, which will be sold without regard
to cost to make room for Spring Goods. fe 6-tf
Year: 1868

On Friday the President appointed Major
General Lorenzo Thomas, Adjutant General OF
the army, to be Secretary of War ad interim.
At the same time that he ordered General
Thomas to assume this position, he furnished
him with an order to the following effect, of
which, it seems, copy was handed to the in
dividual thereby affected:
Year: 1868

The system of stall-feeding has acquired
considerable popularity among practical
men. By many it is regared as by far
the most economical method of feeding
domestic animals of all kinds, not only
because of the smaller quantity of food
required, but because cows, when SO kept
afford more and richer milk than when pas
tnred in the ordinary way. In this way
the animals are supplied with an album
dance of green, sapid and succulent fod-
der; consequently the health of the ami
NAL is better, and the profit derived from
it is greater than when there is but scant
or precarious supply.


By introducing this mode of feeding, it
is always possible to observe great regular
ity in feeding, both as regards time and
quantity, and also to pursue steady equi-
librium in all the associated departments
of domestic or rural economy result
which, although extremely desirable, is
often extremely difficult to obtain. The
result of numerous experiments has de-
monstrated beyond question that cattle
can be maintained not only at diminished
expense-so far as the actual value of food
is involved-but that they can be kept in
condition of more perfect health by STALL
feeding than in any other manner But
it is always judicious, however, to give
them frequent exercises in the open air,
and this may be done while they are out
to water.


In this country we have as yet known
but comparatively few instances in which
stall feeding, properly so called, has been
systematically adopted and carried out.
When any one has made any attempt at
approximating it, it has been customary
to produce the fodder from patches Of
soil highly cultivated and made fertile by
the application of the best manure. Corn
has generally been the grain resorted to
for this purpose, 1t is usually cut green
and conveyed to the barn as wanted.


Another advantage resulting from STALL
feeding is the more perfect economization
of the manure. II has been estimated
that the actual cost of keeping COW by
stall-feeding is less, by nearly one fourth
than by open pasturage, if pursued in the
usual way, and with the very best facili-
ties to secure manure.
Year: 1868

1 have seen need of everything that
God gives me, and want nothing that
He denies me. There is no dispensa-
ton, though affective, but, either in it,
or after it, the Comforter teaches me I
could not have done without it,
Whether it be taken from me, or given
to me, sooner or later, God quiets me in
Himself without it."


I think the Lord deals kindly with me
to make me believe for my mercies be-
fore have them. The less reason has
to work on, the more freely faith casts
itself on the faithfulness of God. ] find
that while faith is steady, nothing can
disquiet me; and when faith totters, moth
ing can establish me. IF l tumble out
amongst means and creatures, ] am pre-
sently lost, and can come to no end; but
if I receive help from above, to stay my
self on God, and leave Him to work in
His own way and time, am at rest, and
can sit down and sleep on promise, when
a thousand rise up against me. There
fore, my way is not to cast beforehand,
but to work with God by the day. "Sufi.
cient unto the day is the evil thereof"


"Self.contrivances are the effects Of
unbelief."
Year: 1868

EVILS in the journey Of life are like
the hills which alarm travellers on the
road; they both appear great at dis
tance, but when we approach them we
find that they are far less insurmountable
than we had imagined.


FAITH AND REPENTANCE are two short
lessons, yet Israel was forty years in
learning them.


THROW OFF all oppressive thought
when you seek your pillow. Do not, like
the camel, lie down under your burden.
Be at peace with God through Jesus
Christ.


MANY SAINTS have had their hearts
warmed into glow by sitting near other
saints fires.


The CLOCK of the tongue should be set
by the dial of the heart.


The HEAVIEST TROUBLES under which
many groan are borrowed.


REMEMBER: if you don't open the
door to the devil, he goes away.
TIME.-They who drive it away spur
free horse.


ONE REASON why many doubt their
piety is because it is so doubtful.



SMALL FAULTs.-He that makes light
| Of them is ready to fall into great ones.
Year: 1868

The servant maid in the family of a
gentleman at whose house l recently tar
red for the night, was an Irish girl.
Her name was Mary. Her father died
ten years ago her mother lives in a
city, and has family of four children
to support l asked Mary, if her moth
er was getting along comfortably.


"No indeed she replied, "the house
she lives in is very bad one, and she
has to pay three or four dollars month
for it.


1.-The times are harder now," said,
than they were during the war for poor
people; are they not ?"


"Yes, they are. For then they could
get sewing to do, and were paid some
thing for it. Now the Jews only give a
poor woman six cents for making a pair
of drawers, and eight cents for making a
shirt. Some of them do not like to pay
that much.


The reflection crossed our minds, how
hard it must be for poor widow women to
support their families, made up of small
children, when they have to do so much
work for such a small sum of money.
1t is a pity that something cannot be
done to benefit them. Verify one half
of the world does not know how the
other half gets along. Some persons
spend money freely; others cannot make
enough to buy bread for their children


JUSTICE.
Year: 1868

and all the means of grace are neglected.
Where such a state of things exist, with
out pretending to the gift of prophecy,
we can easily foresee that the people will
retrograde in piety and in morals. The
cause of education will languish in such
a community, and all the interests of
society will suffer to deplorable extent.


HOPEFUL.
Year: 1868

The PooR.-If you cannot relieve, do
not grieve them. Give them soft words
if nothing else. Put yourself in the place
of every poor man and deal with him as
you would God should deal with you.


John Wesley.
Year: 1868

2. God will hear the sincere, united
and earnest invocation of His people, for
Him to arise and enter in. He will en-
ter and dwell here, if we truly desire it,
opening to Him our hearts, as well as
these doors.
Year: 1868

6. We should ever come to this house
to meet GoD, in the place of His crest, ="
and ON His mercy seat; to hold immedi-
ate communion with Him and with His
people, in His Word and ordinances.
Year: 1868

DEMOCRATIC CoUSTY CoNvENrloN.- This body met at Prescott on the 18th inst. and put in nomination first rate ticket, which we cheerfully place at the head of our col umns. See proceedings elsewhere. So far as We know, and we are intimately acquain- ted with nearly all of them, the nominees of the Convention are good men and true, and fully competent to fill the various offices to which they will certainly be elected We can safely recommend this ticket to the Dem ocratic and Conservative voters of the county. as being composed of honest, capable and enlightened citizens, deeply interested in the welfare and growth of our county and Territory.
Year: 1868

ABORIGINAL NrsIroRs.-Since the date of the last number of the MINER, two sets of Moquis Indians have paid Ft. Whipple and Prescott visit. This tribe is composed of some six or seven bands. They live about l50 or l60 miles northeast of Prescott, and have always been considered good Indians '' by the whites, nevertheless we think it bad policy to allow them the freedom of the town every time they come here. They may be all right, and we believe they are, but we have an idea that their cunning friends. and our mortal enemies,-the Apachcs, do pump them little and get considerable information from them. We believe in treating them civ lily, generously and kindly when they come to see us, but think it very wrong to let them run around town and get posted on our affairs. (They brought down with them several hun dred pounds of dried peaches, which our cit izens purchased of them, and which. we have heard said, were excellent Too much famil iarity with Enthusiastically or otherwise is not good for white men, We arc surround ed on every side by hostile savages, and should be careful how we trust these Moquis. Blood IS thicker than water" A word to the wise is sufficient
Year: 1868

GETTING DEsPERATE.-Goyernor McCor. mick's few friends in this region appear to be very low spirited. They tell the people all sorts of lies about the popularity of their candidate in other counties of the Territory but cannot advance any better proof for the assertions than their own verbal statements and the letters of their idol. A pet scheme oi theirs, put irto'their heads by His Excel. lency while here, was the organization of A Peoples Party" which they supposed would greatly aid their cause, but they have not succeeded in getting any comfort from the people, and the thing is about to fall through. They cannot bribe enough respect able citizens of this county to go upon their ucket ana be slaughtered for the glory of supporting Richard. Give it up. gentlemen " the handwriting is on the wall; hthe few can not control the many any longer in this Ter ritory.
Year: 1868

Have ven applied 10 Alr Glneham {


TO tel tho truth | owe h,m eight
hundred dollars already, and he has
too much to manage too assist me
further bat | must be stirring II |
can set through this terrible day, you
wont catch me again ii such fix


Down the street be started as fast as
his weary feet could carry mm, but eve
rywhero hc met anxious faces ani per-
sons on similar errands as himself
AZ half-past one ho had bot added a
dollar 10 his amount; still his hope al
nature would not allow him yot TO des-
pair, and he redoublel bis exertIons TO
save bis sinking fortunes 1t was only
when the bell Of the Old South struck
tie ominus hour Of two, that he fully
awoke TO the consciousness that he
was a bankrupt beyond hope


Dir Gingham had watched the career
Of the young men with an anxious oye,
for he was deeply interc ted in the well
fare Of both The one who had com
menced so auspciously had miserably
failed the other who started SO humb-
u, had achieved a proud success. The
crisis passed and business men oEce
more breathed freely; but Mr. Gingham
felt his health failing him, and was
aware that, unassisted the cares of his
business were too much for him,


After weighing the matter thorough
ly in his mind, he sent for young Mar
shall and offered him an equal interest
in his splendid store, placing his eapi-
tai as an offset to the youth and ability
Of his former clerk John was astound-
ed at the brilliant prospects thus offer
ed him, and expressed his gratitude in
Tie most earnest manner; but true to
his cool nature, he requested bis late
employer to allow him the night to
think of it, and he would wait Oh him
IN the morning.


Meanwhile Jenkins afTairs were in
such state that he was obliged to on
ter into insolvency, and bis assets did
not promise twenty cents on the dollar.
Crushed and humiated, tho same day
John had received the proposal fromSIr
Glngham, he had applied to his young
friend to give him simple clerkship.--
Marshall treated him with great kind
ness, and babe him call on the morrow
and he would see if he could not do
something for linn


John of course excepted Mr. Cling
ham proposition, making his own store
and stock the property of a new firm
Alireds position was then discussed,
and it was decided that lie should be
allowed to carry on that store as their
agent; and if he proved judicious and
became cured Of his former follies, in
short time they would trust him with
the whole stock and allow him to try
his fortune once more Their offer was
gratefully accepted and his conduct was
so satisfactory that in short time he
was entrusted with full possession.


After the lapse Of year, Kate en-
tered into something more than busi-
ness partnership with Iarshall. Al
fred too, has married, and is rigid
believer in the cash principle which has
made him successful man. Many of
our lady readers purchase goods of
both, without ever dreaming that they
are the subjects of our sketch.
Year: 1868

THE BEsr RECOMMENDATION. A youth
seeking for employment came to New
York City, aud on inquiring at count
ing room If they wished for clerk,
was told that they did not He then
spoke Of tho accommodation he had.
one Of which was from highly respect
able citizen. The merchant desired to
see them. In turning over his carpet
bag to find his letters, book rolled
out on the floor


"What book is that ?" said the mer-
chant.


1T is the Bible, sir, was the reply.


And what arc you going to do with
that book in New York ?"


The lad looked seriously into the
merchants face, and replied, Il prom
ised my mother that / would read it
every day, and shall do So


The merchant at once took him into
his service and in due time he became
a partner in the firm, one Of the most
respectable and prosperous in the city
Year: 1868

A gentle man recently received an unpaid
letter commencing: "Sir, your letter OF yes
terday bears upon its face the stamp of false
hood" His answer was brief and to the pur-
pose: "sir, only wish your letter of yes.
terday bora upon its face stamp of any
kind"
Year: 1868

Of Pennsylvania avenue. When the time
comes there may. perhaps. be no occasion for
anything but sympathy for the misfortunes OF
Mr.. Johnson, so far as the individual may be
concerne but the rights of the Executive
Department will none the less demand hear


ing But still the question recurs will the
governmen, Of the constitution survive ell
these shocks and be reinstated harmonious In
oil in parts, or are republican institutions
here, as everywhere else, save In the little
republic Of San Marlno. destined 10 prove .
failursf For an Intelligent answer to this
momensous question every voter in the land
should prepare himself In view Of the ap
preaching elections for tho next President and
the mex. Congress Il lie the remedy reserved
to the people. and intelligently applied il
will still be in season for an effective cure.
Remember the sturdy old Roman who. when
apparently oil was lost. still did not despair OF
the republic; but il the people choose to leave
it to the chapter OF accidents their government
Is gone. and French imperialism or Mexican
anarchy will follow, Is the night follows the
sestin0 SUM-
Year: 1868

Trouble In tho New Dominion she


Increase.


In the HERALD OF yesterday we published .
long and an able letter from the pen OF our
special correspondent at Montreal. Our cor.
respondent enters with some degree Of care
into the difficulties Of the New Dominion. Is
has long been plain to us that the Ottawa
Parliament, which Is to meet early In March,
has before it work Of a very Herculean order.
Our correspondents letter fully confirms our
opinion. Nova Scotia has decided in favor OF
secession, or, II you will, on the disruption Of
the confederation. Her best man, Mr.. Howe,
has been, or is about to be, sent to London aS
the head Of q deputation whose business IL 10
to petition for the separation Of the Blue
Noses from the New Dominion. We are
further informed that the honorable gentleman
has accepted . permanent engagement on .
London newspaper, which may mean many
things, but which does not forbid the idea thaa
though no is done with the New Dominion he
is not necessarily done with the British empire.
We are also freshly informed that New Bruns-
wick is fully prepared to follow her maritime
sister. Lower Canada we know is bul
indihersntly contented. Now would have
been our opportunity 70 make the Csnadas
integral parts Of the United States. But, alasi
thanks 70 our political sagcs, Incorporation
with US at the present moment would bs
regarded by the Canadians as anything but
blessing. We lose our opportunities. Whom
are We to thank
Year: 1868

other hand, declares that he is conscientiously
acting, sIngly and Soue with deep sense Of
his duty as the custodian OF constitutional
rights. The fact is that all the combatants in
this fierce and disgraceful contest for power
seem to have lost sight of the national will as
the real and only source Of Legitimate authority
In our republic. In due time and in the right
way the people will doubtless enlghten the
blind leaders who are now trying to mystify
and mislead them Il is safe to bet sgains. all
odds that In the long run truth and justice vii!
win
Year: 1868

command at Cheat Mountain. Lieut..
Clarke presented the claim at Wash.
ington, and although 1t was fully
established and proved by Gen. Rey-
nolds as being proper and just, yet un-
der the regulations, 1t could not be paid
without special legislation because
there was not an express agreement
that in caseof Clarke's capture he should
be paid for the time he might be inn
prisoned. The case is peculiarly one
for the interposition of Congress and
we have no doubt the relief asked will
be granted.


We have been led thus to refer to this
case by observing In the Globe the pre-
sentiment of Mrs. Clarke's petition; and
having during Lit. Clarke's lifetime en-
joyed:his personal friendship, and been
somewhat familiar with his history
during the rebellion, we have been
tempted to commit to paper this outline
of what we regard as an interesting
case. West Virginia had no braver
nor more unselfish son in the service
than the subject of this sketch. His
long imprisonment was the result of
his generous surrender (when he sup
posed his life would be the forfeit) to
save the life of his friend; and it is no
more than just to that friend to say
that he has ever since manifested the
warmest gratitude in services and at
tentions to the bereaved family of the
deceased.
Year: 1868

Biiousness, Indigestion. General Debility, and
all the complaints which proceed from . want of
proper action in the liver, the stomach and the
bowels. are eradicated by a course of this great
Year: 1868

Special Dispatch to the Missouri Democratl


WASHINGTON, December l3.-The Chronicle
this morning expresses regret that Commits
sloner Rollins means to resign from the In
ternal Revenue office. There is no doubt
that this is the feeling of nearly all the Re.
publican members in both branches of Con.
gress. They think it would be very bad for
the country to have him leave at NewYear's,
as he wishes to do, as they are confident the
President would not appoint any one whom
the Senate could properly confirm, and
the office would therefore have to be run by
deputies till General Grant gets into the
White House.


Very many leading men are urging Com
missioner Rollins to remain until March.
de is greatly opposed to so doing, but some
Senators of the Finance Committee, and
some members of the Ways and Means Com
mittee, who have talked with him, express
the hope that next week he will reconsider
his determination, and consent to hold the
place, whatever the personal sacrifice, till
the end of President Johnsons administra.
hon. The President. meantime, is canvass.
ing the merits of half u dozen aspirants for
the pace, and promises to give the Senate a
new man next week.
Year: 1868

Messrs Hostettsr & Smth-Genilemen :-Fof long time have been afflicted with dis0Tdeied stomach and was unable t0 attend to any busness

 was advised to nse your Biiters. which did, they proving os great benefit to me ! believe had t hd been for them l shond have been In my grave ere this write not only to testify Co the virtue Of your Bitters but also to have you ship me two dozen S soon as possible as am now keeping store,

 Yours, respectfully, JOHN NJ GREACEN.
Year: 1868

upon this subject at future time. The Union
men are waiting patiently for the pew Consti-
tuition OF Virginia to be submitted to them
and less so for the deposition of A. j.


A ONE-ARMED YASKrp
Year: 1868

MIscEGENATIoN.-The following terrible
picture of low life in San Francisco is from
the Morning Call, of the ID: "There was
a high old excitement on Stevenson street,
below Third, yesterday morning about one
O'clock, which led to the discovery of new
feature Of San Francisco society. 1t ap
nears that white man named Barry, who
lives in the street first above mentioned is
by virtue of matrimonial certificate, bound
to woman who swcre to love, honor and
obey him. For some time past he suspected
that she was untrue to her nuptial VOW,
and therefore caused n watch to be set on her
movements. Accordingly. he armed himself
and proceeded to the house of neighbor
named Williams. big negro, black as
ebony. He knocked at the door, but was
refused admission. so he burst in the door,
and there witnessed sufficient to confirm his
suspicious. He drew knife, rushed upon
the negro, and plunged it into his left side.
inhicting serious and probably fatal wound.
Barry then left the premises, followed BY
his faithless wife and the wounded man.
both screaming Murder at the top of their
voices. The woman, en- dishdbilie, made for
home the best she could, while the wounded
negro exhausted from loss of blood, fell to
the sidewalk, where he was found shortly
afterward by couple of policemen. Medi-
cal aid was procured. his wound was dressed
and he was carried back to his home.-
Here the policemen discovered a nest, ,
which exhibited in manner, one phase of
city life. On the floor of a room twelve feet
square were four mattresses on which were
huddled together, and reposirs in state of
harmony. two white women and one man,
and also two negroes
Year: 1868

This splendid Tonic is used by all classes
of people for every symptom of Stomach out
of order"


The secret of it is this: Plantation Bitters are
certain to correct the juices of the Stomach set all
its machinery at work, and enable it to resist and
throw off the approaching danger. The tendency
of the operations of Nature is always towards
cure all she needs is little assistance at the
proper time. How much more reasonable and
sensible it is to help her along with gentle, yet
powerful Tonic, than to deluge and weaken and
defeat her curative processes with poisonous drugs
and fiery mixtures, which only stupefy and plant
the seeds of disease and DEATH
Year: 1868

A PHYSICIAN in Germany announces case
where child was born with small pox. the
mother herself not being affected at al. l.
She had accidentally come into communica-
tion with severe case of small pox about
six weeks before the birth of the infant.