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Year: 1869

on the cost of Improvement, even by the most ex-
pensiye mode of docks and dams Baron Humboldt
once said that the rivers of country decrease IN
proportion to the destruction of its timber This OBJ
servaton applies with great force to the basin OF the
Ohio. The volume of water IN the Ohie Is sensibly
less than it was in the first settlement of the coun-
try by the French and English, and is more subject
to extremes of high and low water. Its channel, in
ITS natural state, becomes broader. and its water
more shallow and impeded with shifting sand-bars
formed by the alluyium washed into it along its
whole course. Thus the very causes which tend to
increase the great staples and develop the boun2less
resources of the natural wealth of the beautiful and
fertile valley of the Ohio in its unmprOved state


tend to diminish its capacity to meet the wants OF its
vast and rapidly increasing commerce.


The same course of remark will apply to all the
great rivers of the great valley world of the West
What theni Is there no way to meet these exi-
gencies Of trade and commerce, and make these
natural channels of intercourse subserve the inter-
ests of our country May we not convert them into
vast canals and waterlines, which will not only sup
ply the wants of our commerce in the movement OF
heavy freghts but which will as well, subject these
mighty streams to the control of man, as to pre-
vent the ruin and devastation of annual floods, and
in many parts Of the Republic subserve, also, the i'm
pOrtant purposes of irrgating vast sections OF our
cOuntryi Should this article find its way into your
widely circulated Journal propose to show how the
Ohio may be best improved. and also to give some
estimates Of the cost of such improvement, and of
the ways and means of its accomplishment.


Nec- York, June H. 1869. PETER CLARKE.
Year: 1869

In the County of Franklin Kansas, about 80
miles south Of Lawrence the pioneers OF French colony
nave purchased wide tract OF land, and are making


large expenditure OF money for the purpose OF setting up
on the hoW Wild prairie mandatory Of silk velvet
Ihe manager OF the enterprise has been In the country
for two years during which time he has studied the re-
sources ana advantages Of different localities and he has
chosen tins point in Kansas The adap-
tat0n OF the soil to the growth OF tho mnl-
berry and Of the climate TO the health the sikworm
and the successful manipulation Of the together
with the healthfuness Of the locality determined the
selection. The colony Will contain within Itself all the
Year: 1869

On Thursday last General Butler made a
speech before the disabled veterans of the re-
cent war, in the National Soldiers Home at
Dayton, Ohio, in the course of which he said


There are but two things here which can mar
the beauties of this institution. One is idle
ness, the parent of every vice; the other. the
fruitful daughter and companion OF idleDess-
intemperence. Applause Comrades you
know L speak the truth when say that there
would not be one IN a thousand OF you break
any rule of discipline Ii there was no such
thing on earth-and would to God there not !!
-as 1um in any form. lGreat cheering. ]
You may have thought, however necessary,
the order was little harSh which requiles
you to G, together in town. If there was nei


tber rum nor VIII skey in Dayton you might al
60 there either s'ngly or together Applause.


every day, and at all times of the day. And
the rule thai you should only go in squads,
accompanied by an officer, is ia order that
you may be preserved fiom temptation; that
the prayer you utter every morning, l trust,
"lead us not into temptation" as lar as con


Germs the Board of Managers, shall be in part
fulfilled; that you shall be surrounded by
such guards and influences as to be kept from
temptation as much as possible, And that is
the only regulation which believe the Board
OF Managers have substantially made to re-
strain your conduct, and l am glad to have
this opportunity, in your presence, to explain
the reason of it, and you, yourselves l doubt
not, have felt already its benefcent result
Year: 1869

CLIFTON, our correspondent at East He
bron, writes us a vivid account of the storm
in that vicinity, and the scene of destruction
presented. The water was higher than it was
ever seen before within the memory of The
oldest residents. Had it continued at its
height an hour longer it must have swept,
mills, dams and everything in its course. As
it is, the destruction is great especially to car
riage roads and bridges; and it will be many
days before communication will be easy.
Year: 1869

RESULT OF A RACE.


One of the most remarkable races on record
was that which occurred on Saturday at the Fashion
Course which three heats run. the last fail
ing decide the affair because the Judges declared all
the horses distanced. The entries C. r. HIPS brown
mare W. Chamberlins black stallion d. BrstO's chest
nut gedng aud r. WhlstOns gray horse Spot The odds
In favor 0f Hill against the field 10 to The race
drove his horse wagon. The track very heavy.
The first heat won easily by the stallion in 3Qi, and
the second by HIPS mare. Spot now withdrawn,
and the remaining horses got fair start the mare lead
ing TO the end but running every side ana at each
turn the other horses had also broke in the same
way the stallion passing the mare al full Jump when on
the home stretch and she In turn overhaung ana pass
ing him to the stand the judges declared the Held dls
tanced and all bets of The following Is the summary
Year: 1869

PLANNING roR THE WINTER About this
time, when the old year go@s away and
the new comes in; when the harves,s are
threshed and wiuuowed and slowed away
ia bins when the care Of stock, the draw
ing of logs to the sawmiIl, the chopping
OF wood, and other work of like charac-
ter, takes the place of the active opera-
tons Of tiIiage; when the evenings are
long ana pleasant by the freside, and the
days are cold AID short out doors, it is a
very good time indeed to plan the future
mana cement OF the farm.


1t is very easy thing to manage we'll
if We only commence by planning right.
Planning right involves only the thinking
Of what need. to be done, aud then find
ing way to do it The best way to do
q good portion of the next springs work
is 70 plan to have It done before the spring
has come. .
+. som.body has farm where the rail
fence. are shaky and will need many uew
stakes TO make or to keep them strong
against cattle before the Snow is deep IN
the vools the stakes may be cut and
drawn out and stacked up By the. fences,
where they will be handy when called for
IN the hurry OF work SO, too, on some
boiy's F,,rm IS a great pile of manure left
over from last year, aud lying in the way
by the barn. It may De drawn to the
, field. where it is to be used, aud even at
this lase day Of the season leaves aud
mould may be gathered and pilei upon or
mixed with it when the heat steams in
the warm spring raius, the mould will
soften and decay to help the manure in
| feeding the soil where the mass IS spread.
| In like manner it may be upon the same
or somebody elSe's farm. there is 6eld
tina. fer years has been given up to scruo-
by trees and shrubs the sheep have
grszed there in the spring and the berry
pickers have made paths through 1t IN
the summer, but it yielded no bearded
grain when the fall drew near. There
arc weeks during our northern winters
when the ground is bare though the
weather Is cold at such times let the axe
and the Drush-scythe do their work il
the scrub-lot pile up the brush, aud in
the first hot weather that comes 1t my
be burned, and buckwheat may grow
rank and thick the next summer IN the
place Of brake and berry brush Each
homestead has some piece Of work like
this which may be done as well nov 81
ever, aud once finished be source Of pro
tit or economy. Oae days work in tn'
hurry offspring may be worth three day.
Of labor now, and all that is accomplish
ed IL the winter to tighten the duties Q


the busy season to come will yield a SURF
return when the crops are gathered il.
Year: 1869

TRY IT ON-We extract the following from
an exchange:


DR.. Poggioli has discovered method of i'm
proving children by the use of electricity.


We cannot imagine in what manner the SCI
enlist proposes to improve children by elec-
tricity, but we are quite certain that he can
get the consent of the better portion of the
people of the whole country to any experiment
he may care to try on both Houses OF Con-
gress with electricity, even though he should
shock most of the members to all eternity. Slap
on your batteries there, Doctor, as the very
worst that can happen cannot but improve the
present condition Of things
Year: 1869

uAiNG Just returned from the East, I
J. i take pleasure to announce to my numer-
Gus friends and the citizens OF Crawford and
adjacent Counties generally That have Just
received and are receiving by every boat II
large and splendid assortment Of merchan-
disc, embracing every thing in the
Year: 1869

did you not take an oath to admin
lister your Office impartially. aud
for the exclusive object Of its crea
tion-to collect the revenue and
control the finances Of tho country!
Is not that Office the property oi
the nation, and yourself only cloth
cd for time with brief uthority!
Then. sir, how do you explain this
peryersion Of its legitimate use
and functions into q means and
instrument Of oppression, and CON-
pei the election Of obnoxious rulers
upon the people Of the South? Is
such course consistent with your
oath Of office, or do you call this q
great moral IDEA But, Mr.. Bout
we'll, though you have thus prosti-
tuted the powers Of your olicc for
purposes Of oppression, without the
warrant Of conscience or law, it
may be that you can tell me by
what authority you presume to pro-
nounce upon my political orthodoxy.
Who constituted you the infallible
hope Of Republicanism. Who gave
you authority to hurl the political
anathemas Of the party? Again.
what right had you to commit the
administration to your policy .
Have you to learn yet-that you are
only part Of the administration and
not the whole Of it /; though you,
friends believe that q monamania
has seized your mind on that sub.
ject, aud that you verify believe
yourself tho State. 49, s.e


Very respectfully,


LEWIS DENT.
Year: 1869

In Offering the above mill to the Farm
ing community, We confidently believe We
have machine that will fully meet their
wants, as it will separate wheat from all
impurities more perfectly than any other.
i is , m p ! g, Durable, = = 4
Cheap. As proof Of its good quali-
ties We otier the following testimony to
which we could add indefinitely.


WE THE UNDERSIGNED kav-


~ ing tAorou ghiy tested !. P.
Preston's Improved Tanning Mill, on
cleaning wheat can cordially recommend
it TO all who are In want Of : mill, - it
performs its work Of cleaning wheat more
perfectly than any other mill We have ever
seen and the attachment for separating
grass seed is worth to the farmer in
cleaning his seed more than the price Of
IN ordinary Tanning Mill.
Year: 1869

This terrible mishap in the mill
tary career Of tho Colonel broke
up the drill. As might have beeu
expected. he was indi ignant. The
miscreant who placed the red pep.
per under tho tail Of his horse was
not discovered or he would have
been tried by : drum head court
martial.
Year: 1869

The great ice manufctory at New Orleansis
one of the wonders Of the age, yet its processes
Of converting distilled water into solid blocks
Of crystal ice are said to be 50 simple as 10 beset
surprise. Not very much space is required for
tho purpose, and the hull Of ship, it is said.
eau be used quite as adyantageou:y as bull
ding upon shore. The water can be distilled
from the ocean brine, and the very best quality
Of ice manufactured, and at cost in most local.
ities much less than the natural article can be
furnished for.
Year: 1869

ION all public private sales OF real estate made
between the first day of January and the first day
Of July the purchaser pays the taxes for the pre-
sent year, but on all sales between the first day Of
Jnly and the thirty-hrst day OF December the
seller pays them.
Year: 1869

That safe and prudent counsellor Moses
Walton, Esq, whose excellent sense and
purity of character made him q marked
member of the late Convention, was select
ed to introduce Colonel Walker to his fcl-
low-countymcn. lie alluded to the sincere


pleasure it afforded him to discharge this
duty, and impressed upon the people the
Importance of the election of Walker as
Governor. He gave rs reason for not
speaking at length that he intended to
buckle on his armor right away and tho
roughly canvass every part of the county.
Year: 1869

Ii is important that when the eye is being used,
the crystalline should 1emain in passive state.
If an effort is made TO read with glasses too strong
or too weak, q constant tension is kept u on the
ciliary muscles which operate the crystalline. This
not only prevents the full development of the sight,
but it hastens the deterioration of the eye and
cessitates gradual increase in the strength Of the
glaSseS.
Year: 1869

a printer is the most curious being
living. He may have a 6ank, coins, and
not be worth cent have small caps,
and have neither wife nor children.
Others may run fast, but he gets swifter
by setting fast. He may be making inn
pressions without, eloquence; may use
the .ey without offending, and be telling
the truth; while others cannot stand
while they set, he can set standing, and
do both at the same time have to use
furniture and yet have no dwelling; may
make and put away pi, and never see
pie, much less eat it, during hiS life; be
human being and rat at the same
time; may press great deal and not
ask favor may handle shooting iron
and know nothing about cannot, gun
or pistol; he may move the lever that
moves the world, and be as far from
moving the globe as hog itnder q mole
hill spread sheets without being house
wife he may lay his forms on bed, and
yet be obliged to sleep on the foor; he
may use dagger without shedding blood,
and from the earth he may handle stars,
he may he of a rolling disposition, and
yet never desire to travel; he may have
sleeps foot, and not be deformed;
never without a case, and yet know
nothing Of law or physic; be always
correcting errors, and be growing worse
every day; have embraces, without hav-
ing the arms OF girl thrown around
him; have his form locked uD, and the
same time be free from Jail, watchhouse
or other confinement; his Office may
have he'll it 1T, and not be bad place
after all he might be plagued by tho
devil, and be Christion of the best kind
aud, what is stranger still, be honest or
dishonest, rich or poor, drunk or sober;
industrious or lazy, he always stands up
to his business.
Year: 1869

few years ago a large drug-sto firm In
this city advertised for boy Next day the
store was throngcd with applicants, among
them queer looking little fellow, accompanied
by woman who proved 10 be his aunt in
lieu Of fa1thless parent by whsm he had been
abandoned. Looking at this little waif the
merchant promptly said:


Can't take him. places all full; besides, he
Is 90 small"


Il know lie is small" said the woman, "but
ne is willing and faithful"


There was Il twinkle in the bows ewes which
made tue merchant think again A partner in
tie hrm volunteered to remark that "he did
not see what they wanted " such a boy-he
was not bigger than pint of cider" But
after consultation The boy was set to work
few days later a call was made upon tho
BOYS in the store TO stay all niyht The prompt
response OF The little fellow contrasted well
with the reluctance of the others. In the mid
die OF the night the merchant looked In to see
if all was right in the store, and presently dis
covered his youthful protege busy scissoring
labels


what are you doing?" said he; al did not
tell you to work nights"


II know you did not tell me so, but thought
that might as well be doing something"
IN the morning the cashier got orders to
double that boys wages; for he is tcillitt1"
Only few weeks elapsed before a show OF
wild beasts passed through the streets and very
naturally all hands in the store rushed to wit
ness tie spectacle. A thief saw his opportu-
nifty, and entered at The rear door to seize some
thing but found himself firmly clutcbed by
the diminutive clerk aforesaid, and after q
struggle was captured. Not only was rob.
! berry prevented, but valuable articles taken
from other stores recovered. When asked by
| the merchant why he staid behind to watch
when all the others were absent, the reply was,
You told me never TO leave the store when
the others were absent, and thought I'd stay"
Orders were Immediately given once more
Double that boys wages; he is willing and
.faMtui" To-day that boy is getting a salary
OF $500, and next January will become a
member of the firm
Year: 1869

But few persons, comparatively. un.
dcrstand how TO apply a blanket TO
horse to prevent him from Contracting
cold. We frequently see the blanket
folded double and across the rump and
part Of the animals back, leaving those
parts Of the body which neen protection
exposed 10 the cold.


Those parts Of the body Of horse
which surround the lungs require the
benefit Of blanket in preference to its
fianks and rump. When we are exposed
10 current of cold ait, TO guard against
an injury from contracting cold, We
shield our shoulders, neck, chest, and
back II these parts be protected the
lower part of the body will endure de-
gree oil cold far more intense, without
any injury to the body, than if the lungs
were not kept warm with suitable cover
ing. The same thing holds good in the
protection Of horses. The blanket should
cover the neck, withers and shoulders.
and be brought around tire breast and
buttoned or buckled together as closely
rs man buttons his OvercUat when about
to face driving storm.


Let the lungs Of horse be well pro.
tccted with heavy blanket, and he viii
seldom contract a cold, even if the hinder
most parts Of his body are not covered.
Many of our best teamsters protect the
breasts OF their horses by piece OF cloth.
about two feet square, hanging down
from the lower end of the collar. This
is an excellent practice IN cold weather.
as the most important part of the ami
NAL is constantly sheltered from the cold
wind, especially when travelling toward
a storm current. The forward end OF
horse blankets should be made as closely
around the breast Of horse as our gar.
ments to our bodies. Most horses take
cold as readily rs men, if not blanketed
while standing, after exercising sufiici-
emily to produce perspiration. SO long
as the horse is kept in motion; there is
little danger of his suffering from cold /;
but allow him to stand for few minutes.
without blanket to protect his skoul-
ders and lungs, and lie will take cold
sooner than man.
Year: 1869

As the oyster season has commenced. a corre-
spondent OF the Germantown Telegraph sends
the 1oliowlng receipts Tor cooking them, which
thought:


SPICEn oysTERs.-Two hundred oysters. two
dozen cloves, tive dozen allspice, also mace,
cayenne pepper, and salt TO taste. Strain the
liquor through sieve, put il i'm a saucepan and
add the oysters, spice, pepper, salt, and half n
pint OF cider vinegar; place them over a slow
nre, and as soon as they come TO a boil take
them on, pour them into a large bowl, and set
them away 10 cool; when cold cover them close.


OYSTER PATTIEs.-Make a rich PASTE roll it
out half an inch thick, then turn a teacup down
on the paste, and with the point Of a sharp pen
knife mark the paste lightly round the edge OF
the cup, then remove the cup and cut entirely
through; then with the point Of the knife make a
circle about half an inch from the edge, cut this
circle half way through. place them ON tin and
bake IN a quick oven; when done remove the
centre and I'LL with oysters prepared as follows:
hlnse the oysters, put them i'm a pan over the
nre, and when they become hot stir I'm the cream,
butter and cracker; season to your taste with
salt and pepper. When they are scalding hot
they are sufficiently cooked.


ScoLLoPED OYsTERs.-One hundred ovsfers
bakers loaf crumbled, four eggs boiled hard,
salt and cayenne pepper 20 taste; chop the eggs
very hne and mix with the crumbs which season
mghly with cayenne and salt. Rinse the oysters
IN colo water, cover the bottom of a deep ME
dish with egg and crumbs, then with a forLx
place a layer OF oysters with two or three Sn1aII
pieces Of butter. and so continue until All are i'm,
reserFlng sGfhcient crumbs for the cover. For
those who like ii little nutmeg or mace NAV bs
added. Bake in quick oven three-quarters OF
an hour and serve hot. "


OYSTER FRITTERs-A pint and a-half Of
mix, a pound and a-quarter of -four four eggs:
the yolk OF the eggs must be beaten very thick
TO which add the milk and -four; stir the wboI,s
weh together; wisk the white TO a stiff froth and
STIR them gradually into the batter; take a
spoonful OF the mixture, drop an oyster into n
and fry II in hot lard; let them be a light brown
on both sides The oysters should not be put
into the batter all at once, they would thin H.
Year: 1869

There is seldom any striking change i'm the
style ffurs from year to year, and little that is
novel this season. The recent cold weather has
made the fur trade brisk, but this activity j.
more particularly in the wholesale business, as
il is rather early for an active retail trade.


The handsomest and most expensive furs are
are much worn by matrenly ladies, who prefer
them to the mink. The dark, rich mink is de-
seryedly popular; and a set consisting of collar
and muh, can be bought at prices ranging from
seventy five to one hundred and twenfy-fiyc
dollars. The mink is more worn by the youno
ladies than the sable. Thesinferior QUALITIES are
mon look, and are not worth purchasing: lady
always appears better dressed without furs than
when the inferior mink is worn.


Seal skin sets are in demand, and are fine
and glossy. The seal skin jacket muff and cap
VIII be more in vogue for skating this season
than last When first introduced ladies seemed
IN no haste to wear IL; but il has been found to
wear nandsomely and to be more durable than
Astrachan or Persianne.


Grebe skin is still exhibited i'm the fur estab-
hshments. 1t is the skin of a bird and not dura-
sle: When first brought out it was predicted
that II would become deservedly popular but il
has not obtained favor. Formerly there was
more call for it than this season. IL does not
wear well, rends easily and soon begins to look
quite worn and rough, and does not deserve 10
be classed even with common furs. The Chin
chilla furs are desirable. The color is a rich
dark drab, the fur being very soft and thick and
longer than the mink. The gray squirrel is still
worn In sets, and is the most desirable of the
cheap furs, and looks well until worn ont.
The black astrachan is much worn in mourning.
and the price is about the same as last year The
gray Persianne is also as fashionable as last sea-
SON. White astrachan wraps, for evening wear.
will be much in vogue the coming season. These
snow-white shaggy wraps have warm comfort
able look, and are very becoming to the young.
NUNS are about the same as last year, except
they are tribe larger, and the new ones have
TWO FUR tips at each end, instead of a silk cord
and tassel, as formerly. For evening and car
rage wear ermine will be the favOrite; it is the
only fur that is desirable to be worn with rich
silk velvet, ermine and velvet trimmings, but
the dark furs seem out of place over velvet and
guipure lace.-INeU York Ereninq Post
Year: 1869

WHAT'S THE MATTER Now?-The Currency
Printing Bureau received only a small amount
Of currency yesterday from one Of the Bank
Note companies i'm New York, and both of the
companies have notified the Department that
they will not be able to furnish any to-day.
Year: 1869

SENATOR COLE is said to be pushing his
brother, General Cole, who killed Hiscock, for
Secretary Of the Senate, in place of Gorham, the
present incumbent. Whether this is true or
not, it seems certain that Mr.. Cole is pushing
his best against Mr.. Gorham. The effort appears
to be based on local grounds, however, and those
qualified to judge express the opinion that there
will be no change in the officers of the Senate