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Year: 1868

How TO JUDGE PoULTRY.-As Christmas
is approaching the following hints in regard to
the selection ofpoultry may be regarded as sea
sonable:" -F


A young turkey has smooth leg and soft
bill, and the eyes bright and the feet moist. Old
turkeys have soaIy, stiff feet Young fowls have
tender skin, smooth legs, and the breast bone
yields readily to the pressure Of the finger The
best are those that have yellow legs. The feet
and legs of the old fowl look as if they had seen
hard service in the world. Young ducks feel
tender under the wing, and the web is transpar-
ent The best are thick and hard on the breast.
Young geese have bills, and the feet are yellow
and supple; the skin may be easily broken by the
head of pin; the breast is plump and the fat
white. An old goose is unfit for the human
stomach.
Year: 1868

BEWARE OF BENZINE.-From the facility
with which it removes grease spots from fabrics,
this substance has come to be regarded almost as
household indispensable. But few persons,
however, realize the explosive character of ben
zine or the dangers attending the careless hand
ling Of the liquid. Being the most volatile and
inhamrable product resulting from the distilla-
ton of petroleum, itvaporizes with great rapitity
so that the contents of four ounce vial if over
turned, would render the air of modcrate-sized
room highly explosive. The greatest care
should be exercised in handling this substance
in proximity to fire, and it is important to re-
member that the vapor escaping from an uncork.
ed bottle will cause fame to leap over space
of several feet.-The .Scieatfc Anaericdn.
Year: 1868

A locomotive designed for use on
ordinary roads has recently been tried
in England with marked sue cess.
From the account Of the trial trip it
appears that the tires of the wheels
were made of india.rubber. combined
with other materials, giving TO IL
durability without impairing It's elas-
ITCHY. So exceedingly soft were these
neWly-invented tires that the engine at
one point in its course passed over a
lemon without crushing 10. while the
pebbles in its path sank into the india
rubber for a moment, but left no per
ceptible mark on its elastic surface,
We have perhaps In these new tires
the means Of solving the problem how
to construct a safe and noiseless pave
ment If the wheels Of all ordinary
vehicles were shod with these tires it
would make little difference of what
material the pavement might be com
posed so far as ease Of traction and alb
sence of noise are concerned. The Bel
gian pavement would probably come
at once into universal use, since it af4
fords a safe foothold 10 horses,
and its roughness would not be per-
ceptible where the iudia-rubber tire
was employed. and the noisy rattle Of
iron -shOd wheels over its unever sur
face would no longer be heard. Iu
such q case the Belgian pavement
would possess all the advantages now
claimed for the NicOlson, with none of
the faults of the latter But perhaps
the new India-rubber tire viii notW
we'll.
Year: 1868

There is always something to cheer us


No matter how weary the pain;
Tho dismal and dark be the night-Watch


The morning viii d avn soon again
There's a joy for each saddening sorrow


A smile for each differing tear;
Our hopes may be scattered like ashes


Yet Phenix-like rise from their bier.
Each cloud has a hanging Of silver,


Tho we may not see Its light;
The sun has not ceased its shining


Tho hidden a while from our sight,
Our way through the world may be cherries
Our feet may be bleeding and torn,
Z ct (shaTp tho the wild blasf), He teInpers
The wind to the lamb that is shorn-
Then cheer up, ye mortals be hopeful,


Despair not, tho rough be the rOad3
Gods grace is sufficient to aid you


No matter how heavy the load
Be faithful and active and earnest,


In idleness never sit down;
The better the dark cross yOu carry


The brighter viii sparkle your crown.
Year: 1868




There Is no reason in the world why
the corn crop of this county should not
average forty or fifty bushels to the
acre, one year with another. In
this valley the corn is not liable to
failure as the wheat crop Is. With
good cultivation we are sure of success.
Even the crop of 1867, which was
about as near failure as any I re-
member, gave forty bushels to the the
acre or more, where it was got in In
good season and we'll tended With
good management and "a liberal use of
clover, at least this average may be
produced at all seasons upon any of
the Delaware County lands. This
crop, though the most valuable fOI all
all purposes of any that is produced in
any country in the world, IS not prof
liable when only half crop is pro-
duoed. To grow twenty-five bushels
to the acre will require nearly as much
labor as it viii to make u crop of fifty
bushels. = =


How much better for the man who
grows twenty acres, producing only
half a crop, to cultivate only ten as It
ought to be, and let the other ten be
put in grass.


The largest crops OF corn we're pro-
duced IN the following townships in
1861
Year: 1868

confession was heard in absolute 81
lence, every one in the court room be-
ing stunned by it. The silence was
soon broken by groans and shouts of
exeeration against the self-cOndemmed
man and so sudden and complete was
the reYulsion of sentiment that it was
with difficulty the infuriated people
were held back from tearing him limb
limb from limb.


He was condemned to death, and in a
short time the sentence was executed
upon him, amid the exeeratiOns of as
sembled hundreds. Of course Monsieur
AIphonse was escorted from his igno-
minious position by a multitude of en-
thus1astic, though new made friends !;
and Harvey and myself became, for a
time, objects of interest to the sur
rounding country.


The strange excitement produced as
good an effect upon my health as the
sea air, and 1 left Sandybar sooner than
I expected, strengthened in mind. and
body; and at the eager request of Mon
sieur Alphonse, named an early day
for my marriage, in order that the
grateful young Frenchman might
enjoy the pleasure of endowing me
with a marriage portion and giving me
away to the man who had saved his
life, before leaving our shores for his
native land.
Year: 1868

CONvICTs AS LADoRERs.-The contractors
at the penitentiary for a portion of the
hands recently wrote to the Superlntend-
ent a letter, which we find on file, and from
which We extract the following para
graphs:


1t has now been twelve months since
the date of our contract to work prison
labor, and We can safely say the first SIX
months of which time We look back upon as
SO much lost time, it being difficult matter
to either get cut work or save our tools and
fixtures from destruction. But now, we are
pleased to say, We are experiencing that
system and discipline that govern outside
workshops, as well rs having the utmost
care taken with tools and materials.


SIN justice to yourself, We say that, with
only Slight increase of force, we are now
manufacturing more than double the same
amount Of work we were doing twelve
months since, and the work ID pronounced
superior, of its kind, to any homemade
articles in the market"
Year: 1868

GRAIN DELIVERY -" What constitutes o
grain delivery 9'' is question of much in
terest to the mercantile community, and &C
cordincly it was several months ago brought
before the Chamber Of Commerce by Mr..
Mathew Blair, of this city, with view
of having decision from that body. The
subject was referred to q special COM
mittee. but they failed to come to conclu-
sion, and asked for an enlargement Of their
number to nine which was complied with.
The enlarged committee also failed to settle
the question, and at their request they
were discharged from its further considera-
ton; and it was then referred to new
committee, consisting of experienced busi-
ness men, but who were not engaged in
buying and selling grain. That committee
have not yet reported, but it is expected
and much desired that they will, in order
that the matter may be disposed of one way
or the other.


In connection with this subject we may
appropriately refer to another-to wit, the
delivery of freights end the liability of
common carriers. In the city of New York
many consignees were under the impress
sion that they had the privilege Of leaving
their goods on the wharf, at the risk of the
vessel, as long as it suited them, and that
there is no. delivery in fact until they, or
some one representing them, when they
think fit SO to do, gave receipt for the
packages. This subject was brought before
a Judge there (Blatchford), and the follow
ing quotation from his decision will no
doubt be Ct interest tath,e commercial
reader:


"The general la,c in the case of On ordi-
nary bill of lading, containing merely the
usual clause for delivery to the conslgnee
at the port named, is well established, that
delivery on the ,rharf of the goods trans
ported by the vessel is sufficient, provided
due notice be given to the consignee; and
provided, also, the different consignments
are properly separated, so as to be open to
inspection by theirr respective owners, and a
fair opportunity is afforded to the conslgne
to remove his goods; but that the carrier is
responsible for the value of the goods If he
delivers them to the wrong person, even
though by mistake or imposition"
Year: 1868

A FEW HANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOMS CAN BE
"A had at the Beden Place. hour from New York per
Morris Railroad and fifteen minutes drive from
depot Families obtain all the comforts OF country iiv
ing delightful farm and country seat The location
all the attractions Of mountain air hne scene
ry every facility for boating fishing and bathing Excel
lent sabng Carriages trains at Summit station Ad
dress Belden Place New Providenoe, n. J.
Year: 1868

hapds, far as may bs In our power, and to encou
rage him ia the prosecution OF difficult and arduous
Yet most honorable task namely, that OF bringing
to an amicable conclusion controversy which, II
unfortunately It look an unfavorable turn, would
lead to too disastrous to be dwelt upon
for a moment. Hear, hear.) i can, therefore, with
satisfaction only repeat the acknowledgment OF the
noble lord personally for the fair In which he
treated this question: with respect to his predeces-
sors as well as TO those with whom he Is In commu-
nication, with which commenced the few remarks
have made Hear hear.)


The motion was then withdrawn.
Year: 1868

Love- COurtship and Marriage.


Last evening the first Of course OF three lectures
was delivered in the North Baptist church. corner of
Christopher and Bedford streets, by the Rev. Dr.
Burchard, on "Love, Courtship and Marriagen AL
though the weather. not to say anything Of the hor
rible condition OF the streets, was exceedingly un-
pr0pitious, there was large audience, who during
the course Of the lecture gave frequent tokens Of
their interest and appreciation Of the subject Strange
to observe, however, the subject OF courtship was
not to most OF them; for at least treefourths Of
those present had already passed their probationary
exercises and were beyond the stage either to WOO
or win again. The reverend gentleman commenced
his discourse with an eloquent eulOgum upon love.
its inspirations and emotions. Referring to the fair
Of women. In no other country In the wOrld-not
even France, where pOliteness was prOverbial-
woman so much freedom, SO much respect, SO much
protection, or 30 much real opportunity for innO-
cent enjoyments as in America. He described
the principles which should regulate courtships and
which, first Of ALL should emanhte from love; for love
was the tallsman which seldom failed to beget love.
Filtration he strongly condemned and pointed out
the evil effects OF that system unfortunately pursued
by many. Love should nvigorate the energies OF the
soul and stimulate one to the attainment OF superior
excellence. He was an earnest advocate OF the mar
riage state. Young men looked forward to 1t as the
ne plus ultra OF earthly felicity and not without
good reason. He described in pathetic terms the
happiness Of home, and drew Q beautiful picture Of
the cOnnubial state generally. Among few sound
practical suggestions he showed that love alone
should be the great incentive to marriage all other
considerations being set aside; that the first unlind
word should never be uttered, then the second
would not come at all. The lecture, which was in
terspersed with humorous and pathetic anecdotes,
was listened to with much attention.
Year: 1868

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE. - We
notice call in tho Bloomington
Pantograph signed by several hun
dred persons requesting our late
commander, General Giles A. Smith,
the successor of Crocker in the COM
mand of the Fourth Division Seven
teenth Corps, to allow his name to
be used for Congress in that Dist
General Smith was one OF the bravest
and best officers in the late war, and
would reflect honor upon the people
of that District in Congress. We
hope to chronicle his nomination and
election.
Year: 1868

+. w. BETT's-This concern which
has perhaps the largest and best ar
ranged House for the clothing trade
in the State, is now stocked up from
top to bottom with one of the lar,
gest ard best selected stocks of clo-
thing. Hats l. Caps. Fine imported and
Domestic casimercs and cloths and
gcntlcmen's furnishing goods to be
found west of Chicago, which they
are rushing off by both wholesale
and retail. Mr.. Salvo still presides
over the cutting department where
he is without superior if an equal
in the west.


The success Of Mr.. Belts in bull.
ding up such fine trade and being
the proprietor of such magnificent
establishment is a handsome come
pliment to his energy and business
capacity. 1t is an honor to the city
Year: 1868

We were particular in describing
the situation of the rooms and beds
in order to let the reader see why
there is no certainty as to how the
boys lost their lives-in trying to
escape, or whether they were strang-
led in bed This is a mystery. The
charred remains of Lewis was picked
out of the debris in the southeast
corner while his bed stood in the
southwest; those of the younger ones
out Of the southwest corner, imme-
diately under the spot whore Lewis
bed stood. Various are the conjec-
lures: some think Lewis was trying
to get the boys out; some that they
went into Lewis room,just as the floor
and walls gaveway. This will forever
remain a mystery. The remains Of
the three were conveyed to tho resi-
dcnce of Mrs. Edward Dudley, where
the family now are. All that re.
mains of the three who were so full
of hope and joyous anticipations al
the setting of theprevious evenings
sun was charred lifcless masses, in
distinguishable. God forbid that any
more Of our readers should meet with
such fate.
Year: 1868

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


The secret of it is this Plantation Bit.
tiers are certain to correct the juices of the
Stomach, set all its maehicery at work and
enable it to resist and throw off the approach
ing danger. The tendency of the operations
Of Nature is always towards a cure all shs
needs is little assistance at the proper time.
How much more reasonable and sensible it is
to help her along with gentle, yet power
ful 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 great French Physician says: "More
than half the disease in the world comes from
neglect to fortify the system against changes
of climate. weather and food. The great ss-
cret of health is to keep the condition of the
Stomach and Blood regular and uniform. 50
that changes from Heat to Cold from Dry to
Damp. etc. cannot upset the machinery Of
the body, and breed disease"


Now, it is a fact, positive and well-knoyn,
that there is no such bulwark and assistant
for the Stomach as
Year: 1868

No steps have yet been taken by the Leg
islature to clear itself of the charges of
bribery and corruption preferred by General
Howard. 1t is all very nice for those gen.
tlemen to whom Howard's pamphlet has es-
pecial reference, to "boil over with indig-
nation and deny the accusation; but frothy
declamations do not satisfy the people. When
those pointed out as the corruptionists, in
stead of demanding investigation vote against
it, they are at least not "above suspicion
Gentlemen. if you are innocent you bear an
unjust imputation with amazing fortitude
if guilty, you are exhibiting an amount Of
cheeky impudence which will undoubtedly
prevent the fact ever becoming known.
Year: 1868

a new mode of computing interest on
any number of dollars at six per cent ap-
pears very simple. Multiply any given
plumber Of dollars by the number Of days
interest desired, separate the right hand
figure, and divide by six; the result is the
tTus interest for such sum for such NUN
so true, according to all business usage,
that every banker, broker, merchant or
clerk should post it up for reference or
use. There being no such thing as frac-
ton in it there is scarcely any liability to
error or mistake. By no other arithmeti-
cal process can the Information be OBJ
tanned with 80 few figures.
Year: 1868

Col. E. B. Sawyer Of the NewsdeaEsr,
who is raising trout by the milton in
one Of the clear streams of LamOille
county, says:


Our experiment In pisciculture is prov
Fing success this year. Hhousan nds of
the little speckIed fellows have already
burst the thin integament which bound
them, and are now Jaiancing over their
little pod bellies in a most eOnieaI N ar
ner and thousands more are going to do
Likewise. Our parent fish are wiuteTiDg
splendidly. Some days when the ice is
clear thousands may be seen through it,
and they present 8 most gorgeous ap-
pearance. OnIy one OF our ponds freezes
over at all, and in that the Ice is so thin
that when the snow is OF it can be seen
through as clearly as. glass. Il is a great
joke to throw piece of raw liver on to
this clear ice. a thousand will start for
it at once, and butting their noses
against the ice quite violently, return
with a shamed and disappointed air
quite human But we are not quite
ready to . blow our horn yet
Year: 1868

Cows that give milk in wing
says the Maine Farmer, Will Z,
nuch to their profit by Civ.
them a bucketful of warm wa
twice a day with a little meal or e :
the sIops OF the family In 1t. Every 3
has noticed how an extremely cold d
will affect their milk, or whenever th
become wet in summer. A little s.
with meal floating on the surface ofsu
a drink, will soon teach any COW how
drink il
Year: 1868

A talent for conversation has an ex.
traordinary value for common every
day uses of life. bet any one who has
this gift enter into social circle any
where. How every ones face bright
ems at his entrance. How soon he sets
all the little wheels I'm motion, encour-
aging the tiInid, calling out unostenta-
tiously the resources of the reserved
and shy, snbsidizing the facile, and
making everybody glad and happy. a


To converse well is not toengross the
conversation. It is not to do all the
talking. IL is not necessarily to talk
with such SURPRISING power and sple n
dor AS To awe the rest of the company
into SILENCE, or excite their envy, and
So produce chill where his aim should
he To produce warmth and sunshine
He should seek the art of making 9TH
ersifeel quite ct home with him. so that
no matter how great may be his attain
ments or reputation, or how small may
be theirs. they find II insensibly just as
natural and pleasant talking to him, as
hearing him talk. The talent for con-
versation, indeed. more almost than
anything else I'm life, requires tact and


discretion. 1t requires one to have
most varied knewledge. and to have IL
at instant and absolute disposal, so that
he can use just as much, or Just as lit
tie, az the occasion demands. 1t re-
quires the ability TO pass instantly and


with ease from the playful to the seri-
ous, from books to men, from the mere
phrases of courtesy to the expressions
of sentiment and passion. - Mistakes 0t
Educated Men. 3s
Year: 1868

How TO BE AN EDIToR. An editor
once said TO q young man who was
about to wed the scissors and paste:


my young friend, you are about to
become. learn, an editor OF q news
paper. Permit an old man to give this
piece Of advice. III you desire success
In that capacity, you should iii each
paper publish one column, for q SEN
sible man, and two for fool.


1t has been truthfully remarked, that
the old man had measured well the
public. He had calculatued this ca
pacity Of the lines he. had to fill, and
he knew what each man would hold.
The public have not charged much
While man reads a moral essay, q
dozen will drown his voice with laugh.
ter and absurdity.a A majority of the
people don't take the papers TO learn
they take them TO laugh, to enjoy the
music and mirth OF a hearty guffilw
they want something TO provoke 1t
and that something they must have ol
they won't take the paper. ~,
Year: 1868

@ When the vote was counted. on
the night of the third. a great many towns
in Kansas Aattered themselves that they
were going to be the banner towns. But
Kansas is pretty much banner all over,
and it is hard work to show that any
one town did better than others.
Year: 1868

re- As an evidence of how terribly
hard up the Democracy are for victory
to rejoice over. We may mention the fact
that some of their papers are Growing over
the election OF Gen. Bu.ler. in Msssachu.
se,ts. as q Democrat victoryi
Year: 1868

ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO PRosELYTE A
YOUNG GIRL.-Justice Connolly, at
the Yorkville Police Court, has just
had a singular case brought before
him. Mrs. Tuomy, a poor woman
living at the corner of Third avenue
and ll7th street, charges Mr.. Clafiin
with the attempt to proselyte her
daughter, thirteen years of age
About three years ago Mrs. Tuomy,
who is Catholic, through poverty,
was compelled to send her little
daughter to the family of Mr. Claflin,
who is Methodist, to earn her living.
Recently she discovered that her
child was taken regularly to the
Methodist church every Sunday, and
on this she preferred the complaint.
Acting under the direction of priests
in charge of the Catholic Protectory,
the mother procured a warrant for
the arrest of her daughter, on which
the latter was brought before Justice
Connolly The mother testified that
size had lost all control of her child
because OF the religious teachings
she had received, and wished her to
he given in charge of the Catholic
PrOtectory. The child expressed
her unwillingness to leave the family
OF Mr.. Claflin. After hearing all the
testimony, the Magistrate directed
that the child be given in charge OF
the Catholic Protectory. Mr.. Claflin
intends to apply for a writ of habeas
corpus for the little girl, and thus re
open the investigation in the CASE
AZ. y. Herald, ApriL IL.