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Year: 1877

WASHINGTON, March l9.-Pos.master
General Key, in reply to the letter Of
Senator Morrill,, asking for information
IN relation to the distribution of patron
age in the South, says:


| will endesvor to explain the situation
as clearly and briefly as possible. When
a vacancy exists in any office connected
with this department in the South,
preference will be given TO Republican,
all other things being equal, but should it
be impossible to find Republican who
will be satisfactory to large majority
of the people whose business is
directly affected by the appointment,
or IN case Of contest for the office,
then | shalt not hesitate to step aside
and se,ect persons, who IN my judgment,
will give satisfaction TO the business in
terest OF the community. While shall
be glad to receive the advice OF Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress in
urging matters of this kind, yet l shall
not consider myself as in any way bound
to act upon it My desire is to do the
greatest good to the greatest number, and
to this end l shall always be glad TO
have your cooperation. ] very much
regret that | did not see you and l shall
be glad to do so nj any time.
Year: 1877

We isve received the current number
OF the Worth american Rerietc, which
contains an interesting article upon the
Electoral Commission" from the pen
OF the Hon. CHARLES K.
BUCSALEw, in which the dis
nnguished author presents a plan for
electing Presiden. and Vice President
without the interposition of the Electoral
College, and also without resorting to
the popular vote direct. His
plan is TO dispense entirely with
the electoral college, and yet retain for
each State its proportionste number OF
votes. 1t provides that the voters of each
State shall vote directly for President,
and that the electoral vote TO which each
State is entitled shall be awarded to the
Candidates in the proportion that the
popular vote given to each shall bear to
the whole vote of the State.


As Congress will soon assemble again;
aud as there seems no. longer any di-
vision of opinion as to the crudi.y of the
present legislation upon the pubject, it is
70 be presumed that an effort will be
msde to make a repetition Of the late
great fraud an impossibility. Mr.. BUCK.
lf~splans seems to possess much merit
Year: 1877

The following preamble and resolu-
ton have not been passed at large and
enthusiastic meeting Of the supporters OF
Hayes:


"WHEREAs, The system of appoint
ments to the public service with refer
ence to political patronage instead OF
personal fitness has resulted IN great
injury to the country, and


"WHEREAs, The persons appointed
under that system cannot but be lncom-
petent to perform the duties OF their
Offices;


"Resolred, That we heartily approve OF
the resolution of the President TO reform
the civil service by keeping them IN
office
Year: 1877

The President up to this evening has
not found himself able to approve of any
of the plans which have been suggested
to obviate the apparent necessity Of an
extra session session of Congress. He,
however, shares the general desire of all
the parties to discover some means,
if any exist, by which the army can be
maintained without calling u session of
Congress, snd although he considers all
the plans that have yet beer suggested
insufficient or imprscticable, he will
not finally decide the matter until after
further consultation with the members Of
the CAhlneL
Year: 1877

\ late rumor says the president has
decided TO call the extra session of con-
gress to meet early in May, instead OF
tie 4th of June. as had been understood
Thirty DAYS notice is necessary
Year: 1877

The Austrian army is to be supplied
with female suffers. This is an abom
inable piece OF cruelty on the part Of
the powers that be, as it was all that the
men could do to keep male suffers from
roDbing them OF their dearly earned
kreutzers. Before the witchiug black
ewes OF the vivandiere their pocket
books will spontaneously open, and will
be in a chronic state OF collapse.
Year: 1877

mutes, and the mutes themselves, to sec that
the couuty Is moving to lnaka some provision
for theTr education nearer home, whichthe large
number makes necessary, and as has been done
States, / bill Is now in the Legislature asking
for money to carry on the school on a small
scale for two years. The County Commission
ers should be the most interested in this mat
tcr, us many OF them arc and see that this
school is suitably provided for.


RELATIVE or DEiF-Murr
Year: 1877

Yesterday one of the fair sex who
had been visiting Milan, left for her
home. One of cur Main street clerks,
who had been very devoted in his at
tentions, went to see her off on the
train. There was quite conspicuous,
if not a touching farewell, judging
from the waving of hats and handker-
chiefs quite visible from our window.
The. aforesaid clerk, after parting,
when all were absent from his place
of business, laid himself down on the
counter with heavy heart and heavier
eyelids to muse over the many
sleepless hours he had spent on her
account, went to sleep; cuss-to-
mer stepping in and not wishing to
disturb him, took three coats, but for
got to leave the money. Said clerk
is now hunting situation with a
doubly sad heart and down cast look,
and step that for frmness and elac-
ITCHY equals that of any tramp we
have seen in the last three years.
Year: 1877

On the margin of your paper indi-
Gates that your time is out, or will ex-
pire with the next paper. Remember
our rule-CAsH ALWAYS IN ADVANCE.
If not renewed, we take it FOR granted
you do not want the paper any longer,
and your name will be dropped from
our list. We intend to publish the
BEST paper in West Tennessee, and
the more subscribers we get, the bet
ter We can make the paper. Let eve
ry one renew and bring another with
MIN.
Year: 1877

JUNE 4, 1877.
Our farmers are very busy prepar-
ing to have spare time in which to
cut wheat, aH9 will commence in
earnest next week to save the heavy
crop raised in this section. A few
crops will be harvested this week
but the majority will not be ready
until next week and some not until
the week after.


Mr. Brush, the gent that broke in
to Swith's saloon. has been arrested
again and tried and convicted and is
now in Troy jail.


Our county voted the school tax
by SEQ majority. Not single civil
Year: 1877

THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE THE STATE


HAS LOST BY ITS WORKINGS IN TnIs


COUNTY.


A gentlemen who is in q position to
know, recently made the following com
putation Of the amount Of revenue lost
TO the State, by the working of the liquor
license law, in New Castle County,


In 1873, when the law went into opera
non, 1O1 persons, after making applica.
ton in due form, were refused licenses.
AT 500 each, these refusals caused a loss
to the State for that year of $1,000.
Taking this as an average and the loss
Tor the four years during which the law
has been in operation will amount to
81 800. By this law, the revenue from
licenses has been reduced to about $1,000
per year, while if licenses had been
granted to all who applied, the amount
would have reached $4,000 per year.


In view of the fact that most of those
who apply for and fail to get licenses
continue to sell, it is very probable that
the license law will be amended during
the present session of the Legislature,
and converted into a free license law, to
be rigidly enforced.
Year: 1877

THE ICE SLOWLY MELTING AWAY.
On visiting the Brandywine, Yesterday
afternoon it was found to be in a tranoniI
condition. Above the bridge as far up as
can be the creek is clear of ice. and
1t is in the same condition below as far
as the city mill, where the gorge occurred
on each side of the creek; from that point
the ice had been piled up on either side
during the breaking on last Sunday
night week. At the foot of of Walnut
street the schooner, still remains piled
upon the wharf, and 1t will be yery hard
work in getting her off.


The appearance of the gorge yesterday
was such as not to excite alarm; the
warm weather of the past two days, and
the action of the water upon the ice is
gradually melting it away.


In conversation with a gentleman yes
terday afternoon who is in a position to
know he said that if the ice on the Rock.
land dams should come down the ice here
was so rotten, that it would give way.
and Thereby. obviate all danger Of any
damage.
Year: 1877

HANGING WALL PAPER
as follows Unglazed or blank paper redu-
ced from 18 to 10 cents per piece; glazed or
satin paper reduced from % to 20 cents per
piece; all other qualities reduced in proper
ton.


am thankful for your patronage during
the past twenty years, and trust that with
my practical knowledge and personal su-
pervision the busidess will be SO conducted
that it will be mutual interest for you TO
continue your patronage


We have hopes that on or before March
9th we will be able to reduce prices in the
material department as well as at present
in the work department.


Yours very truly,


JOHN r. HOLTI
jan1-tf 223 Market street.
Year: 1877

If one thing needs reforming more
than another, i. is the manner Of rails
ing and feeding swine. From the day
they are large enough to eat they are
offered all manner Of refuse about the
place, such as rank weeds, filthy Stops,
spoiled vegetables and meats dead
fowls, etc. They are allowed to rum.
mage the dung yard and CLEAN the re-
fuse of food in the faces Of cattle and
horses, on the ground of economy.
But We imagine the quantity Of food
saved in this way is very insignificant
not to exceed the value of bushcl
of shelled corn year among the whole
stock on an ordinary sized farm. The
objections to the practice Of keepin.
swine in tins way ar SO serious, howev,
er, that TIE reasons in favor of it have
no force at all. The origin Of tr'chi.
nosis in swine may be always traced to
the cosumption Of vile stuffs in the
food, or being housed and yarded amid
flth and foul air. Interests as dear al
health and life require thorough re.
form in keeping swine. Let their
food be as pure as that which other
animals consume let them be kept in
clean quarters aud have pure air; lei
diseased and unworthy animals be sep
arated from those in health; and We
NAV have no fear Of trichinosis among
either swine Of human beings.-[Live
Stock Journal.
Year: 1877

PRESERVING THE SKIN OF AM
MALs.-So soon as the skin is removed
lrom the carcass. and while fresh, make
brine of salt and alum strong enough
to bear an egg then put the skin in
TO this blood warm, and let it lie and
soak twenty-four hours; then take it
out, and having tackled it upon a
board, (ihe fur inward.) scrape the
skin, and thin membrane will come
off then having warmed up the pick


lie again, put the skin into it a second
time and let remain i've hours more,
after which take 1t out and nail it up
on board to dry, (fur inwald,) and
then rub it with pumice stone and
whiting. Hare and other skins may
be prepared in the same way. They
are always in best condition for pre-
pairing in winter.
Year: 1877

On Easter Sunday the Episcopal
service was held in the Court House
BY the Rev. F.. G. Hunter, and after
the prayers and lessons were read the
Rev'd Gentleman gave most able des.
course, dwelling upon the power Of the
resurrection which is manifested in
furnishing the strongest proof of the
Gospel. As the sun rises in the east
so does the son Of God who promised
comfort under sorrow and rest for the
troubled heart. The church through.
out all the world celebrate this day as
the day in which our Lord aud redeem.
er rose from the tomb.


Christ is risen. Commenting upon
the various evidences as to the proof OF
his resurrection he reminded his hearers
,ha: the door was opened by him that
all might enter to the enjoyment Of
new life. exhortiug all who were pre-
pared to partake of the Holy Commun.
ion, in remembrance Of him who on
this day had risen from tn. dead


In the evening the Rev'd Gentle.
man took occasion to notice the events
Of the day We had endcavored to cse
brate. AS in Adam all die even so in
Christ shall all be made alive. Comment
ing upon the text he offered to the mis-
sion our Lord gave to his apostles, re
minding his hearers that the commemo.
ration Of this day was the same as in
earlier periods, inviting all to prepare
to enter the church of Christ, to put
their trust in him who promised life
everlasting. dwelling upon the fact
that the keys were given to St. Peter
on the memorable day Of Pentecos,
and that the Kingdom Of heaven was
free to all.


In the afternoon Sunday School was
held 10 the Court House when suita
ble address was given to the children
Eggs which were most tastefully color
ed, figured with emblens typica! Of the
Of the events Of the day, were distrib
uted, each class exchanging with each
GLASS as peace offerings.


AL who are acquainted with the
Rev'd Mr.. Hunter, cannot but rojoice
to have such . man in our midst
Through his exertion, assisted BY the
ladies' who attend his ministrations, the
room was beautifully decorated and
those who are in the habit Of attend.
ing the deving service Of the church
we're highly grati6ed.


1t is to be hoped Mr.. Hunter will
long remain amongst US. All who
know him admire him for his Charita
bic disposition his zeal and iotelle.
gence. Let those Of our community
who are desirous to receive his instruc
tious support him by their attendance
Year: 1877

The bed Of the Mississippi at this
point is about as near its top covering
as it has been known to be since the
days Of the ark, according to the old.
ast inhabitant. So low is the water
that it is doubtful whether the packets
could pass the bars between Winona
and this place had they any freight to
bring or any to take away The ice
on the lake is reported solid but i'm
passable, owing to the difficulty Of
getting on and eff.-[Wabasha Her.
aid.
Year: 1877

Every Saturday morning the Dutch
women wash their houses ON the out
side, scrubbing them from pavement to
chimney Any point that is too high
for broom or ladder they reach by a
forcing pump. Out of nearly every
window may be seen a woman, stretch
ing herself halfway out, perhaps with
brush and cloth, reaching after some
fancied dirt-spot, or dashing a pail of
water at it. It is understood at this
time that the town is given up to clean
ing, and the passers-by on the pavement
below have no right to complain if they
get shower of water and suds over
their heads The spiders have been
driven entirely out of Holland, or left
in disgust; and / do not think | ever
saw a fly anywhere in the country. No
swallows are allowed to dirty up their
houses or stables, and, strange to say,
one sees no birds about whatever, ex-
cept the omnipresent storks, which are
allowed, by special favor, to build their
| nests in the chimney-tops, owing to the
| particular veneration which the Dutch
have for this bird, likely because it is a
waterfowl, or rather, water and land
fowl; or, like the Dutch themselves, an
amphibious swamp-animal. AS you 60
through Dutch town the most common
sight is the women washing in the ca
nails. On both sides, from one end OF
the street to the other, they may be seen
at all times of the day, washing every
thing from baby's stocking to table
cloth; and, when they have nothing else
to wash, they wash out their brooms and
brushes and tubs and themselves. Some
times the whole canal has the appear.
ance of flowing with soap-suds. The
Dutch have learned the art of washing


and every thing connected with it, SC
well that other countries often send theil
linen there to be washed and bleached


especially the large manufactures. 1ht


meadows outside of a Dutch town ar
fairly white with washed articles stretch


ed over rthem.-Ladies' Repository.
Year: 1877

He instinctively grabs for the punctured
spot, forgetful Of all else, and turns
around to do justice to the fellow that
struck him. He is confronted by a po-
lite chap, who humbly begs pardon and
explains that he happened to stumble
with the needle in his hand and hence
the accident. Meanwhile alight-fnger-
ed pal is going through the unguarded
pockets, and by the time the victim
gets through rubbing the wound, his
money and the sharpers have dis
appeared.


There are other specialties which
can not be touched upon in the limits of
this article. A good detective makes it
a point to see thief or burglar, OF a
picture of one, whenever opportunity
offers, and to fix the features in his
memory. Detectives can not, however,
depend upon their personal knowledge
or acquaintance for working up a case.
They are very materially aided by a
practice which nearly every burglar,
thief and conidence-operator in the
country is addicted to. Whenever these
parties make a good haul their first
move is to visit some of the houses of
the demi-monde, where liberal portion
of the easily acquired money is expend-
ed in wines and merry-making, and
where they almost to a certainty reveal
their calling. A detective, consequently,


who has large acquaintance among
fast women can in short time learn


the names of nearly every crook who
has come to town, and is thus largely
aided in working up a case.
Year: 1877

REo1PE F)R CURING MEAT To
one gallon Of water take one half
pound of salt, one-half pound of
sugar, one-balf ounce of potash,
one-half ounce of saltpetre. In
this ratio the pickle can be in
creased to any quantity desired
Let these be boiled together until
the dirt from the sugar rises to the
top and is skinned off. Then
throw it into a tub to cool, and,
when cold, pour it over your beef
or pork. The meat must be we'll
covered with pickle, and should
not be put down for at least two
days after killing. during which
time it should be slightly sprinkled
with powdered saltpetre, which re-
moves all the surface blood, etc.,
leaving the meat fresh and Clean
Some omit boiling tie liquor, and
ind i: to answer we'll, though the
operation of boiling purifies the
pickle, by throwing off the dirt al
ways to be found in salt and sugar.
Ii this recipe is strictly followed,
it will require only a single trial TO
prove its superiority over the COM
mon way or mcst ways of putting
down meat, and will not soon be
abandoned for any other. The
meat is unsurpassed for sweetness,
!elicacy and freshness of color


Germamtoaon Telegraph.
Year: 1877

HOME, WIFE AND SATURDAY
NIcHT.-Happy is the man who
has little home and little angel
iu of a Saturday nights--a house,
no matter how little, provided it
will hold two OF go no matter how
humbly furnished, provided there
is hope in it. Let the winds blow
CLOSE curtains. What if they
are plain calicoe without border,
tassel or any such thing. Let the
rain come down-heap up the fire.
No matter if you haven't candle
to bless yourself with, for what u
beautiful light glowing coal makes
-shedding "a cloudIess sunset
through the room-jnst light
enough to talk by +; not loud, as in
the highways +; not rapid, as in the
hurrying world; but softly, slowly,
whispering with pauses between.
for the storm without and the
thoughts within to fill up with
Then wheel the sofa around by the
fire no matter if the sofa is
settee, accustomed at that, if so
be it is just light enough for two
ard half in it. How sweetly tho
music of silver bells for the time
to come falls on the listening heart
then /! How mournfully swell the
chimes of "the days that are no
more"
Year: 1877

Many eyes were upon her as she
rose to take her last look of that
beloved face ere the lid of the coffin
was closed. Long, long she gazed
upon the still majestic beauty of lip,
and cheek and brow q few watching
eyes were dry when she bent down to
kiss those cold and silent lips for the
last time. No tear was shed, no sob
was uttered by her. Her heart wept
tears of blood the, while !; but her eyes
were dry. and her manner was calm
and composed, even when the icy clods
fell heavily upon her coffin, and hei
dead was buried from her sight for
ever. 'rret --iIr,.-


The great wealth of the lawyer was
left Internationally, to his "deares,
friend," Alicia Starr, in token of his
unchanged love, and of his full and
free pardon for all the pain her des. r
tion had caused him.


Did she weep when these things
were brought to her? IF so, it was /
secret. No one ever saw. those eesy
dlmmed with a single tear.


But oh, the weariness of her spirit
Oh, the utter desolation of her heart
and home! Years have passed away
siuce her bereavement, but the dead
is not forgotten and the paDgs of tha,
awful separation is keen as ever with
in her tortured heart. So must it bt
till the end of life shall come.


Reader, if it is with you as will
her, oh hasten to amend your error
while there is yet time. For fearful
is the power which tue dead have owe,
the living, and bitter beyond measure
is the consolation Of forgiveness,
which is spoken from a grave!
Year: 1877

SCHOOL LANTERN, FAMILY LANTERN


PEOPLES LANTERN.
Each style being the best of its class in the market
Catalogues of Lanterns and Slides, with direC-
tions for using, sent on application.


Any enterprising man can make money with
Magic Lantern.
RE- Visitors to the Centennial Exposition will do
wisely TO defer purchasing goods in our line until
they come TO our stores in New York. where they
will find greater variety and more moderate prices
and can select more at their leisure. But we have
concession to sell some styles OF our goods in IN g
building of the Department of Public Comfort. and
those not coming New York invited TO call on
our representation there.


RRy- full stock Of Views of the Exposition Build
ing and their contents. .t.. t#
June 20, 'T6-m6
Year: 1877

several months ago it was announced
that the young men of this town and vicin-
lty had rented Il room for the benefit of
Their club, but which was in derision bv
the outsiders called the hgtcrs room. Some
criticism vas elected by the older and
more plous citizens who could see nothing
hut evil IN this organization. TO US the
prospect was brighter; we thought the
scheme would gradually develop itself in
tne formation Of stable, temperate and
Christian character.


Their lease called for the prohibition of
all lntoxicants ON the premises, and their
good sense induced them. to add another
restriction concerning games, which was
carried by vote, and still another, which
Vas the diSuse of all profanity Thus we
nave nave witnessed the rapid progress of refor-
nation among the young men when absent
"on' the bar rooms Of hotels and restaur.
"n's' thus we have witnessed the rapid
progress oil reformation among the Young
view. 40 N'' !"


Their room is neatly and comfortable
furnished. Books, newspapers and music
contribute to their entertainment Tho;r
rules and surroundings have had A refning
influence on their character, which mani
tested itself in their courteous inyitation 70
the ladies to hold their weekly tc,nnerar %
meeting in their room. The invitation ,yos
accepted and those who meet there have
quick perceptions of gentlcmanlv behavior
ana VIII show their appreciation of Kind
treatment by doing all in their mower N
eieVale the character of the Young men oi
WIS Town.
Year: 1877

We are the Oldest CLOTHING House in this
section of the country. While others have
come and gone we still stand and the
large class of custom that we have we are
sure will bear US out in the statement, that
for fair, honest dealing, good, reliable and
cheap Ready-Made Clothing, the Popular
Clothing House of John f. Phillips & Co..
Year: 1877

Since the arrival of our new stock our
sales have been larger than they have ever
been at this season of the year and the only
reason that we can assign for it is, that our
goods are more stylish and cheaper than
can be found any where else. John Z.
Phillips & Co.
Year: 1877

General Nichols White League ARMY
was on hand last night at their respective
rendezvous. The Nicholls police were
called in from their beats early in the even
ing and supplied with arms. The artillery
horses were in harness, ready to be hitched
mp 80 the pieces at moments notice.


All Of this preparation was on account Of
the expectation of receiving news of the
revocation of the status quo orders of Presi-
dent Grant, when it was understood an at
tack would be made at once upon the State
House.


The supporters of the government are
amply prepared to repel any attack, even
If one was seriously contemplated; while
information received from Washington is
of such character as to dispel all appre-
tensions of change in existing orders to
the military.