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Year: 1868

SALT MuD AS A FERTILIzER.-l4arge
quantities of mud accumulate in the bays
and coves along the sea shore made up Of
the wash of rivers or decayed vege-
tation, in many cases of animal remains
she'll fish and minute insects, 1t is in many
places of great depth and so soft that an
animal would sink out of sight in it. 1t
is very fine, and of great value as fertil-
izer. Near the shores, this mud is laid
bare at every low tide, and it might be ca
silly secured by the use of wheel-barrows
and planks. In deep water eel grass strikes
its roots into it, aAd.the mud is pulled up
in large quantities, with the eel grass
rakes. Much, of the virtue attributed to
the grass is due to the salt. We
have seen the mud applied as dressing
for potatoes and corn with the best results
1t is an excellent top-dressing for grass,
often doubling the crop the first season. An
analysis of this article, made by Professor
johnson, shows that the organic matter
contains nearly Al per cent, of nitrogen.
or nearly double the amount found in good
peat, The mud should be weathered ;
few months before it is applied. Summer
is the best time to secure it.
Year: 1868

I have lost my appetite, said a gigantic
fellow, who was an eminent performer on
the treniheF, to o friend.-I hope, said
the friend, no poor man has found it, for
it would ruin him 10 week.
Year: 1868

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Times
Port Jarvis dispatch states that rob,
berries were committed upon the dead
and wounded after the disaster at Carrs
Rock by the passengers who were saved
by being in the forward cars. Money
in large sums has been taken and gold
watches from the pockets of the dead
and rings torn from the fingers of the
women. In one instance file was used
to release q diamond ring from the
finger of lady, who was at the time
conscious enough only to be able after.
wards to tell the story. People who
were also at tho scene, say they could
not protect the sufferers from this sac
rilege. gs.
Year: 1868

matter of business (higher motives
aside) the country can afford to keep
these plunderers and blundsrers in pow
er moment longer than they can be
got rid of. 1t will not do for them,
however, to be content simply with re-
tiecting. They must act as well as think,
and as the time for action is near at
hand, we coDjure them, one and all, to
come at once, into the "valley of decis-
ion"
Year: 1868

who had commenced so auspciousy had miserably
failed the other who started so humbly, had
achieved proud success. The crisis passed and
business men once more breathed freely; but Mr..
Gingham felt bis health failing him. and aware
that, unasssted, the of his business too
much for him.


After weighing the matter thoroughly and his
mind, he sent for young Marshall and offered him
an equal interest in his splendid store. placing
his capital at Offset to the youth and abili-
~ Of his former clerk. John was astounded at
the brilliant prospect thus offered him. and ex-
pressed his gratitude in the most earnest manner;
bu, true to his cool nature, he requested his late
employer to allow hun the night to think Of il,
and he would wait on him in the morning.
Meanwhile jenkins affairs we're in such state
that he obliged 10 enter into insolvency, and
his assets did not promise twenty cents on the
dollar. Crushed and humiliaiei, the same day
that John had received the proposal from Mr..
Gingham. he had applied to his Young friend to
give him a simple clerkship, Marshall treated
him with great kindness. and babe him call on se
morrow and be would see If he could not do some
thing for him.


John of course accepted Mr.. Ginghams propo-
sition making bis wnstore and stock the property
ofanew firm. Alfrel's position then discussed,
and il was decided that he should be allowed to
carry that store their agent; and ifhe proved
iudicous and become cured of his former iollies
IN short time they would trust HIN with their
whole stock aud aos him to try his fortune once
more. Their offer was gratefully accepted and
his conduct was satisfactory that in a short time
he entrusted with full possession.


After the lapse Of year, Kate entered into
something more than a business co-partnershiD
With Marshill Alfred. too, has married. and is
rigid believer IN the cash principle which has
made him a successful man. Many OF our fair la
dy readers purchase goods Of both without ever
d Gaming that they the subjects of our sketch.
Year: 1868

The New York correspondent of the
Milwaukee Sentinel, says very justly
concerning Mr. Greeley;


ABUSED as Horace Greeley is by
friends and foes, | donbt very much
If there lives another editor in the
world who at bottom is SO respected


1t has come to be an American habit
to speak sneeringly OF him, habit that
he himself must be accustomed to by
this time; but notice that respect and
admiration for his sturdy boldness,
and for his experience, always triumph
in mixed assembly when he is spo-
ken OF or appears. Men who commenced
years since to save up materials for his
obituary have passed away and been
forgotten; but he still shambles round
the Spruce street corner. Upstairs in
journalism who have predicted his So
cial downfall have run the course of de-
cadence, but he still smiles blandly
Men tried to set his office on fire and
burn him out, but it was no use Ben
nett has withdrawn in senility to his
penitential retreat at Mount Washing
ton. Thurlow Weed does little but
tell OF old mems gossip, and Bryant oc-
casionally does a poem, but old Greeley
pegs away in the same office, with the
same yigor, the same indomitabe will,
and the same youthful bloom on his
cheeks, that he had years ago.


What is the use OF fighting such a
MANI
Year: 1868

SOME PARODY By LONG FELLOW, JR.
Not . sigh was heard nor q funeral note,
Aslup the Salt River we scurried,
But we longed to leave the cold corpus alone
For we heartily wished be was buried.
We buried him deeply on election day,
(All our votes for Ulysses casting)
And smiled when we thought how his New


York "friendsn


Would pray for his rest everlasting.
No star spangled banner enclosed his breast,
But in a ret blanket We found him,
And he lay like grayback taking his rest,
With secesh flag around him.
Just as our jolly job was done,


Salt River the moon beams reflected,
And We knew by the booming of Union guns,
That Grant and "oll ski were elected.
Portland Press.
Year: 1868

To our many customers and friends who wish.
ed to purchase goods in our line on the 4th of
July, and found our doors closed, we wish to
inform them of the cause. Deeming the day
worthy to be kept, the leading merchants pledged
themselves one to another not to sell or permit
to be sold any goods on that day, but as one of
our competitors who signed the agreement took
advantage of our closed doors and sold you class
OF goods which they would not have been able to
had our store been open, knowing that firm
who would break their pledge on such an occa-
sion would take advantage of your not being
posted ON prices we would advise all who
bought boots snd shoes on that day to call on
Child & Bro and examine their stock and prices.
where they will find q large stock at the very
lowest prices.~
Year: 1868

AcCIDENT.-While firing salute on Thurs.
day, on Washington square. in honor of the
nomination of Seymour for the Presidency, the
gun used, which was small home made cast
two pieces one half going through the fence on
the west side of the square. and passing through
crowd of boys, the other half moving east.
ward. Most fortunately nobody was hurt e1.
cept Mr. VIM. Kelly, who was nearest the gun
at the time of the explosion, and who was
struck with small splinter in the forehead
making cut about an inch in length, but no,
deep or dangerous. The immediate cause of the
explosion is unexplained, except as it may be
attributed to the general frailty Of the gun.
Year: 1868

Most people like to see prosperity, whether
they enjoy it themselves or not, 90 it is not the
prosperity of rival. Hence everybody likes to
visit the store of Scott Houtz & Co., and enioy
the busy, bustling scene. These gentlemen are
doing splendid business, in spite of the dull
season, and the only reason for it is, that their
goods are uncommonly good and they sell them
extra uncommonly cheap.
Year: 1868

CRoPs.-The reports from all parts of the
county are favorable for the crops. Wheat,
which is about ready for harvesting, is generally
excellent, except that great deal was blown
down and lodged by the late storms; oats are
also splendid, with the same exception; while
the farmers generally agree that corn never
looked more promising in the beginning of july
than it does this season.
Year: 1868

Co.'s DYSPEPSIA CURE is pronounced by dys.
peptics to be the only remedy that will surely


cure that aggravating and fatal malady. Any
druggist will point you out instances where the


most wonderful cures have been effected and a


single trial will convince the mest skeptical of


its great merit June27-1y.
Year: 1868

NEW YORK LIVE STOCK INSURANCE COMPANY
Tho subscription book to The capital stock Of this company
is open for limited number o: shares at the


Nations, Bank OF The Commonwealth
Corner Of Nassau and Pine streets, New ork.


EDWARD HAIGHr.


Treasurer
Year: 1868

BY consent of parties, preliminary injunction has
beon granted by Judge Swayne, of the United States
Circnt Court Of Ohio in tho of ID. j. Falls agt
Miles Greenwood restraining tho latter as treasurer
of Hamilton County, from collecting taxes on stock
of national banks owned by the plaintiff The trial
of the case for the purpose of making the injunction
perpetual, is postponed until the Fall term.


As some Of the Tracy party, in one of the morning
papers-for the purpose doubtless. Of covering up
the real subject Of controversy between themselves
and the stOckholdors-have put forth statements
that the stockholders are opposed to the extension of
the road to the Missouri River, to connect with the
Union Pacific road, it may bo as well to show that
such statements are not well founded. II it be i'm
portant TO know where the oppoalton to the extern
sion Of the road lay, and who were or were not op
posed to such extension II is equally important that
the truth should be stated One Of the charges made
by the stockholders in the recent litigation
with Tracy and his associates was that tho
increase of capital had beer made to pro-
mote certain stockjobbing operations in which
it was charged that Tracy and Others wero
Interested, and that il was not made for the
purpose ofmang the extension Of the road, Toproye
Year: 1868

should possess any sense OF patriotism and
love OF liberty, Independence of thought
and judgment or more exalted conscious
ness, . people whose every movement is con-
sidered ~ punishable, to whom the fruits OF
the tree Of Judgment are forbidden and Ito
whom every desire and inclination for &C ne
thing better, for truth and liberty 10 repre-
rented a. q sinf No, however much the
care for our material life may absorb our
time, still We must gain and reserve time
and trouble enough 70 not let slip the great
problems Of culture and education Of the
human race, through the solution of which
alone We can make any progress. The d.
vision OF labor, given 40 one OF our dow
riss by nature, should last be made means
OF degradation and slavery, since we know
that through an extention over it's natural
bounds. is sweet blessings, will be turned
into the very opposite. JAcoB BIckLER-
Year: 1868

WASHINGTON, May 29-GeneraI Grant
to-day, in replying to a committee OF tne
Chicago Convention, after promising -, mem a.
a,letter shortly, said : u chosen 70 MI the
high Office for which you have selected me,
I will give to it's duties the same energy.
the same spirit, and the same will which !
have piyen to the performance Of the duties
which have deyolved upon me heretofore


whether shall be able to perform those
duties to you satisfactory, time will dc
termine. You have truly said in your ad


dress that I shall have no policy Of my Owl
to interpose against the win Of the people
Year: 1868

CLOSING Up.-In order to give the clerks
time to join in the celebration to-day, most
of the public Offices in the city will be
closed.


The post-offce will close OF 8 in the
morning, and open again at s in the after
noon.
Year: 1868

outside of the cloud seemed to shed it


self spontaneously. His attitude by
degrees became erect aud lofty. The
spirit of his genius awakened all bis
features.-His countenance shone with
a nobleness and grandeur which it had
never before exhibited. There was a
lightning in his eye which seemed to
rive the spectators. His action became
graceful, bold, and commanding and
in tie tones of his voice, more especial
ly in his emphasis, there was peculiar
charm, magic, of which any one who
ever heard him will speak as soon as he
is named, but of which no one can give
any adequate description.


His triumph was complete and Won
derful. The jury gave him verdict
without deliberation, and the people
seized their champion and carried him
out of the court house on their shoul-
ders, while the tears ran down his faith
er's checks.


From this time to the end of his life,
Patrick Henry was one cf the foremost
men of his native province. After
brilliant career at the bar, he vas elect
ed to the Legislature, where his well
known speeches, familiar now to ev-
cry school boy, gave Virginia to the
Revolution. He served conspicious.y
in the first Congress. and was afterWard
elected governor of Virginia


To the last of his life, he was averse
to study, and extravagantly fond of the
sports of the field. He l:ved to his
sixsy-thfrd year, dying on the SIKH Of
june, 1879. He was twice married,
and was the father Of fifteen children,
six by his first wife and nine by his
second. Eleven of his children sur
vived him, and one of them was living,
a very few years ago, and may be liv-
ing stilf Owing to some fortunate
purchase of land, he left large estate
to be divided amo Dg his children. At
all periods of his life he was perfect
ly temperate and moral man; and in
his mode Of living, as we'll as in his
manners and appearance, there was al
ways much of the rustic. In pubic,
as well as in private, he exhibited all
the politeness of the Old dominion, and
was observed by his opponents with the
most marked respect. One OF his worst
faults, it is said, was an excessive love
of money, which grew upon him in his
old age, and tempted him to some
modes of acquisition which were strict
ly legal, but not strictly honorable.
To the public he was, in all situations,
a faithful, able, and devoted servant.
Year: 1868

BREAKAGE OF LAMP CHIMNEYs.--The


great cause Of lamp climneys being SO


brittle and breaking so easy, is owing to


the material they are made from. There


is shoddy in glass as well as in broad


cloth } Cheapness being the order of


the day. great many manufacturers


make chimneys from silicate of lime in


stead of silica:e Of lead. The glat q


made from the silicate Of lime has about


the following proportions: Sand, 100 !:


soda, As; lime, 30 to 25; nitre, Z TO 10.


Lime being non conductor OF heat, the


chimney will not bear the expansion


caused by the heat, and if by grad


ual heating the chimney does not


break on the lamp, 8 few times heating


makes it so brittle that it breaks with the
least effort at cleaning it, no matter how.
much care is used. The silicate of lead


has about the following proportions
sand, 100; lead, 40 to SO; soda, 20 to
70; ni.rc, 10 to Is. Lead being very
ductile and a good conductor of heat


a chimney made from this formula will
almost melt before it will crack with the
heat The uninitiated may tell the dir.
ference of the chimneys made by these
different qualities of glass by ringing
them. The vibration from lead cIass
chimneys has sweet bell like sound.
while the lime glass has short harsh
sound The difference Of the cost to the
is only in material, about
10 cents per dozen. Another point is in
anneaiing; chimneys AS general rule
are not anncaled under powerful mi
the difference can be seen in
the glass; the PARTICLES in the anneaicd |
glass lie close and compact, while the |
seem ready to diverge
Year: 1868

TRAIN DsLAYsD.-Ths western train WAS
about two hours behind tins last evening,
owing to the condition Of the track. The
immense amount OF water that has fallen
during the past week, had washed 90 much
sand and dirt upon the track at numerous
places. that the train could not make ito
uaual time
Year: 1868

tho Davenport Library Association have
made arrangements for splendid time 70.
morrow evening, on the occasion Of the in
atallation Of their ofic.rs. Good music will
Re in attendance, and all who 60 are assured
Of a pleasant time. Let every member Of
the Association come out and bring their
friends. To al the public We can cay at
tend and see what the Association have
been doing during the past year, and what
they propose for the ensuing year.
Year: 1868

HEClGtEC OF IA lAAAMslm Lie.


We commend the following beauti-
ful alIegory by Addison. It was first
published in the year 17fI, and it
truthfully represents the actual facts
of table of mortality:


"The bridge thou seest," said he,
is human life; consider itattentively. .
Upon a more leisurely survey of it,
found that it consisted of three score
and ten arches, with several broken
arches, which, added to those that
were entire, made up the number
about one hundred. As I was count
ing the arches, the genius told me
that this bridge consisted at first Of a
thousand arches, but that great
flood swept away the rest, and left
the bridge in the ruinous condition
now beheld it.


"But tell me further, said I, "what
thou discoVerest on it?D 81 see null
t tudes of people passing over il, /" said
I, sand black cloud hanging on
each end oft" As I looked more
attentively, I saw several of the pas
sengers dropping through the bridge
into the great tide that flowed under
meath it; and, upon further examina-
tion, perceived that there were innu-
.merable trap-doors that lay concealed
in the bridge, which the passengers no
sooner trod upon but they fell through
them into the tide, and Immediately
disappeared. These hideous pits were
set very thick at the entrance of the
bridge, so that the throngs of people
no sooner break through the cloud
but many of them fall into them.
They grew thinner towards the mid
die, but multiplied and laid closer to-
gether towards the end of the arches
that were entire. There were indeed
some persons, but their number was
small, that continued a kind of hob
bling march on the broken arches, but
fell through one after another, being
quite spent with so long walk"
Year: 1868




Men do not care for brains in excess
in women. They like sympathetic
intellect which can follow them, and
seize their thoughts as quickly as
they are uttered, but they do not
care much for any clear OF special
knowledge of feets; and even the
most philosophio among them would
rather not be set right in a classical
quotation, an astronomical calcula.
tion, or the exact bearing Of a polite
cal question, by lovely being in tar.
letane whom he was graeiously un-
bending to instruct. Neither do they
want anything strong-minded. To
most men, indeed, the. feminine
strong-mindedness that can discuss
immoral problems without blushing,
and despise religious observances as
useful only to weak souls. is a quality
as unWOmanly as a Well-developed BIZ
ceps or a hU ge Est would be. Il Is
sympathy, not antagOnism; il is com.
panionship, not rivalry, still less su-
Premacy, that they ike in woman;
and some women with bFains as we'll
as learniRg-for the two are not the
same thing-understand this, and
keep their blue stockings well cover
ed by their pettieoats.


Others, enthusiasts for the free ,
dom Of thought and intellectual
rights, show theirs defautly, and
meet with their reward. Men shrink
from them. Even clever men, able
to meet them on their own ground,
do not feel drawn to them, willie all
but high-class minds are dwarfed and
Inundated by their learning and their
moral courage. And this is what no
man likes to feel in the presence of a
woman and because Of her superioris
ty. But the brains most useful to
to women, and most BETTING their
work in life, are those which show
themselves in common sense, in good
and that kind Of patient
courage which enables them to bear
small crosses and great trials alike
with dignity and good temper. Mere
intellectual culture, however valuable
it may be in itself, does not reach to
the worth Of this kind Of moral pow
er, for as the true domain Of woman
is the home, and her way Of ordering
her domestic life the best test Of her
faculties, mere intellectual culture
does not help in this, and, in fact, is
often hindranee rather than help.
Year: 1868

In Second street, next door to South
Wark Hall, is a drug store. It's pro-
prietor had an employee, a lad twelve
years Of age, who washed bottles,
swept out the store and ran errands,
as occasion called for. He was
bright little fellow, who lived with
his mother in q line of buildings con-
tiguOus to the hall, known as Placid
place. The mother is a woman nam
ed Grossly. She seems to have visited
the boy with Oft-repeated and severe
hagellatiOns. On Tuesday night while
for moment he was alone in the
store, yet smarting from the lash, he
went to a shelf in the store upon
which was an array Of bottles, each
labeled poison, and bearing above this
Inscription skull and cross bones.
The child knew the emblems upon the
bottles indicated poison.


ThTusting into one Of them his
pOeket-knife he withdrew modicum
of white powder, wrapped it in paper,
aud took it with him to his home.
He ate his frugal supper and retired to
sleep. Yesterday morning he arose,
took his powder and swallowed it.
The result was almost immediate.
The mother, frightened almost to dis
traction, sent for DR.. Thomas s. Reed,
whose residence is nearly opposite to
the hall. He pronounced the child to
be poisoned, The little fellow retain
ed consciousness sufficiently long to
tell what he had done, and then died
All the indications show that the jar
or bottle from which the child took
the poison contained strychnia. He
had scarcely swallowed it before its
effects upon the circulation were made
manifest. DR.. Reed could administer
no antidote with any effect. Collapse
followed. Half an hour after the drug
was swallowed, the child was a corpse.
Year: 1868

Betting was made useful as a STRAIT
egy in popping the question at the
late election in Indiana. The gentle
man agreed to marry the lady should
Grant be elected; and should Sey-
mour be elected, the lady agreed to
marry the gentleman. The result
was entirely satisfactory to both par
ties. Both won and were immediate
" made one.