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Year: 1875

Dr. Hall, in his Journal of Health
gives us the following advice on treatment
of scalds and burns. He said: On the
instant of the accident, plunge the part
under cold water This relieves the pain
in second, and allows all hands to be-
come composed. If the part cannot be
kept under water, cover it over with -four,
an inch deep or more. In many instances
nothing more will be needed after the
-four; simply let it remain until it falls
off, when new skin will be found under
In severer cases while the part injured is
under water, simmer leek or two in an
earthen vessel, with half their bulk in
hogs lard, until the leeks are #, then
strain through muslin rag. This makes
a greenish colored ointment, which, when
cool, spread thickly on a linen cloth and
apply it to the injured part. If there
are blisters, let out the water. When the
part becomes feverish and uncomfortable
renew the ointment, and rapid, painless
cure will be the result, if the patient, in
the meanwhile, lives exclusively on fruits
coarse bread, and other light, loosenine
food.
Year: 1875

We notice in one Of our exchanges the
fact that there is a merchant in the town
in which the paper is printed, who, when
ever man buys gund bill from him, he
makes the purchaser present of the
village newspaper, in which he advertises,
for one year, and he thus manages to
keep the purchaser constantly reminded
OF his business he will not forget
such present. Should that man give
his customers two dollars in greenbacks
or in goods, it might soon be forgotten;
but when he is once week for ffty-two
weeks, placed in receipt Of his friends
bounty, can any one doubt its being good
way to advertise? This is worthy Of i'm
itation by business men.-Stdte Jour
| II
Year: 1875

The following stately and exquisite poem Of
the grave theme of immortality was written b.
George Cooper.
Does the dark and souless river


Stretch so wide


The homeward rolling tide


Over which have crossed


Our loved and early lost,
That their unsealed eyes may never see


The further side,
Where still amid this coil and misery


We hide?
Is the realm of their transition


Close at hand


To this our living land?


Nearer than we dream?


Can they catch the CLEAN
Of our smiles and hear the words we speak?


And see our deeds?
And, looking deeper than our eyes may see,


Our needs2
Do they mingle in our gladness?


Do they grieve


When ways of goodness we leave?


Do they know each thought and hop,
While we in shadow grope?
Can they hear the Futures high behest,


Yet lack the power
To lead us from our ills or arrest


The hour?
When they find us bowedwith sorrow


Do they sigh2


Or when earth passes by


For them do theY forget


The cares that here beSet
Their well beloved? Or co they wait


%, be it thusg
And wait beside the gOlGan gate
" For US?
We are yearning for their secret:


Though we call,
Noanswers ever fall


Upon our dullard ears,


To quell our nameless fears.
Yet God is over all, whate er may be,


And trusting so,
Patience, my heart! q little while, and we
Shall know.
We wait then, in patience; or
We pant, we strain, like birds against the wires
With beating our bruised wings against the rim
That bounds our utmost flying,
When we seek the distant and the dim;


But-we wait.
Year: 1875

ECONOMY IN THE USE OF TEA.-The
superintendent of a work house, at VOL
yerhampton, England, according to the
Pail Mall Gazette, has discovered meth
cd OF making more than the usual guam
tlty OF tea from any given quantity of the
leaf. 1t has been satisfactorily investiga-
ted by number of persons The whole
system consists of steaming the leaf be-
fbSre bll,e,s sleeping By this process fourteen
from one ounce Of the tea. The method
OF steaming is not described, but any
smart housewife can devise one for her
self, and if the result is good one it will
be a paying experiment.
Year: 1875

The evening Times of yesterday, in speak
ing Of the action of the School Board, says:


We notice among the appointments that
of . csrpst-bagger from Mississippi. The
inference 10 plain that he has not resided Q
year N the State, and that his appointment
Il illegal.


Will the Times be 90 good - to give tho
name of the Questionable individual
Year: 1875

He is renovatOr, and he does not
ask for money, and this is the way he
gets at it. First. He has discov-
cred certain process for colored, and
black goods, by which after cleaning
them, no matter how faded or rusty
they may be, he restores them to their
original newness of appearance. and
then he only asks for cast off clothes
as payment for his work, so don't let
us hear any more about hard times
but muster up all your old traps, and
take them to his shop. His name is
Horatio Marteen and he keeps at No.
"a, Arcadia street, one door below
Main and adjoining Mr.. Signorets sa-
loon. decl I'm
Year: 1875

He looked like Il Prince, or retired
Major General, Us he stepped out of
the Bazaar, corner of Main and Re-
quena streets, opposite the U. $. Ho-
tel, with u new black beaver suit,
which he had just paid $lS for, and as
he walked down Main street the eye
of envy was on him, and numerous
were the inquiries of where he had
that splendid fitting suit made; and
astonishment was depicted on every
cOuntenance as he answered that it
came from the Bazaar, and he had
only paid SIS for it. There are n few
more left, so hurry up and get one be-
fore they are all gone. decll-lm
Year: 1875

Last night about eight O'Clock small fire
occurred back OF the Real Estate and Build
ing Association office, on Second street near
Fort, which might have resulted in serious
damage Ii has been the habit OF some of the
residents of Hellman's houses to put ashes out
in wooden boxes on the lot in the rear of the
carpenter shop, and last night one of these
boxes took fire ard would certainly have
reached the fences, outhouses or carpenter
shop but Tor the fortunate appearance OF Mr.
Ballard and another man, who extinguished
the flames. In few minutes more the prem
ises would have been in flames and perhaps
the cosy residence block on Fort street would
have been blackened ruin. In view Of this
narrow escape we hope housekeepers will not
pursue the suicidal policy of placing hot ashes
in wooden boxes, or exposing them where
they can come in contact with mbustible
substances. 1t Is the duty of the city Mar
shal to see that no one is allowed to endanger
property in this manner and We know he
will in future promptly arrest all parties
guilty OF such cnlpable carelessness.
Year: 1875

on its side and yond and shet its eye
like it said was up late last mite I
must tri to git some sleep, or / shant
be fit for work. Then the dog, seeili
it didden. mine it, went to its tale
and lay down, too, not to sleep but to
chew the pint Of diles tale. When
it had chude an hour the die it begun
to snore, and then the dog, which
had almost wore itself out chuin.
got up and shook his head very sad
like sayin poor fellow, it must be
awhe tut, but | aint got no time to
stop, let him go to the ospital.


Such big mouths nobody ever
seed. A man which wanted to cude
sit down in a crocky diles mouth and
read the Standard.


They was crocky die a swimmin
up a creek, and it saw horse more
than mile away on a hill, and knew
it cuddent have the horse, but it cud-
dent help throin open its mouth every
time it see the horse, and when ever
it opened its mouth the water oil run
in it, and there was sent any TO swim
i'm, so in stuck fas on the bottom. At
las it got out on the bank and worki,
and said 1t never see sech times rs
the world was come to wen a gentlenl
cuddent take quiet swim without
being annoid by upstart horses, which
OF to know their place and keep it.
| spose he was Il conservatif die.
that's wot think.
Year: 1875

have been selling this Standard Fertilizer
for the past four years, and can recommend it
with entire confidence as first class article.
The material of which it is composed is Of
desirable character, and furnishes all tho neces-
sary plant food for the cultivation of Wheat
Tobacco and Garden Vegetables.
1T Is IN FINE DRY POWDER, READY
FOR DRILLING, its mechanical condition be-
ing equal to that of any Fertilizer in this or any
other market.


PRICE SIS PER TON OF 1000 LBS.


FOR SALE BY


THOS. PERRY.
aug l7-2m II King street.
Year: 1875

A special dispatch from Washington to
the New York Times states that the New
Orleans and Mobile Railroad Company has
recently purchased from firm in New York
10000 barrels Of creosote oil, to be used for
the protection Of their bridge timbers and
piling against the attacks Of the marine
worm, the teredo s,or0lis. This transaction
illustrates the growth and progress of q new
industry in this country. The teredo is so
destructive to timber on the South Atlantic
and Gulf coasts that piling is frequently
rendered entirely worthless in the space Of
eighteen months. The use OF creosote oil
to prevent the attacks and save the timber
has long been practiced in Europe, and its
efficacy has been well proved. The New
Orleans and Mobile railroad is the first to
make an extensive experiment with the
article in the United States.
Year: 1875

We learn that the bark Elliot Ri.chie,
from New York, with full cargo, was
obliged to land in the Third District, owing,
as before mentioned in the REPUBLICAN,, 70
the difference in the price Of labor of 81
per day. Almost all of the Ritchie's cargo
is consigned to houses in the First District.
In fine weather, perhaps the only real suf-
fsrer is the drayman; but in rainy weather
the cost Of transporting those goods from
the Third District TO tho First, in reclama-
ton for damage by fresh water, would
amount to . much larger sum than paying
the difference in labor. But Why be obliged
to pay 81 per day on shipboard up town,
while in the batture abreast that ship men
are wheeling out mud At 81 25 per day!
Those Same men in half . day could learn
to handle truck OF help discharge . ship
nearly as we'll as those strikers. those regu-
lators of labor. Supposing they should
leave the batture or shell wheeling busi.
ness and try it:
Year: 1875

Extra Session Of the Legislature Of Nils.


sissIppi.


Lieutenant Governor A. K. DAVIS, acting
Governor OF Mississippi, on the fourteenth
instant issued his proclamation convening
an extra session of the Legislature OF that
State. to be held at Jackson on the twenty
seventh day Of this month. The reasons
set forth in his proclamation for this call
are most cogent, and betoken on the part of
his Excellency sagacity and q careful
regard for the interests and welfare Of the
people. The first reason given is that the
present code of the State contains no law
requiring tax collectors to give bond. His
second reason is based upon the prevailing
doubt as to the validity and proper con-
struction OF tho registration laws of the
State
Year: 1875

A minister once said: 'Those tice youag
men who stand outside the church door
waiting fot the girls to come out will some
DAY STAND around the inside of hell's door
waiting for the gi.ls to Gene in-but they
won't come
Year: 1875

IL has been suggested that each lady
visitor to tho fruit growers festival should
bring one floral specimen, to be used in the
formation of a mammoth bouquet. This is
an excellent idea, and the plan would serve
to show the exact number Of lady visitors
to the fair.
Year: 1875

Whether the expectations which have
been entertained of an improved condi'
tion of trade for the present year arc to
be realized or not the next ninety days
will determine. That these hopes Of
revival have not been sauguine is true,
but the disappointment which may fol-
low their non. fulfilment will be none
the less serious. With the exception Of
few important localities, the agricnl-
tural production has been unusually
large, and the favorable prices that pre-
vail for several leading products ought
to stimulate IN early realization. The
movement of crops is the old fashioned
legitimate machinery by which to get
money into circulation, and thus in
crease the purchasing and debt paying
power of the people, especially in the
agricultural localities. That this would
be vital step toward improvement IN
trade none will deny, following as it
does two years of great economy, and
in view also of small stocks OF merchan-
disc and exceptionally low prices for
all staples. Great manufacturing cen
tres and important importing interests
ought to be benefited by the absorption
of accumulated stocks of goods, and
the whole country should feel the thrill
of new life in business. A few weeks
will determine whether this will be the
effect of an immense increase in the
wealth of vast producing class and
though it will undoubtedly take many
months to realize that wealth, the oper-
alton by which that realization will be
carried forward ought soon to be mani
fest, aud the probable result pretty
definitely anticipated. We are, there,
fore, on the eve of most important
and critical season in the commercial
history of the country, and close ob'
servers will watch with some anxiety the
indications which the next few weeks
will afford.-7he american Grocer.
Year: 1875

THERE is a good deal of interest at
the east relative to the location of the
nav mint at the west. New York wants
coming Office in connection with the
assay Office there, and will combine with
Chicago if Chicago will support her
claim. Philadelphia will fight New
York's enterprise, for if carried it would
make the Quaker city secondary place
in the matter of coinage. Philadelphia
will also form combination with some
western city to defeat New York. If
New York and Chicago unite, Philadel-
phia and st. Louis will form combina-
ton. The question, at any rate, will
create a good deal of trouble in the
next congress.
Year: 1875

The "wheat belt " is enlarging its
area. Arkansas, for instance, will ex-
port small grains this year for the first
time in its history. The same general
tendency to raise more and buy less is
observable throughout the south.
Year: 1875

In an agricultural convention at
Dalton, Ga, few days ago, gentle
man called on all present who owned
sheep and no dogs to rise, and thirteen
rose. He then called upon all who
owned dogs and no sheep to rise, and
sixty or seventy responded.
Year: 1875

The government is reported to have
more silver on hands than it can stow
away. An effort has been made to get
space in tho Boston custom house, but
the blundering Mullett put the vault in
the second story without sufficient sup.
ports, and only $4,000 900 can be placed
there. Every money mill the govern
ment owns is rattling out silver by the
millions of dollars, and it looks as if the
secretary of the treasury contemplated
the speedy substitution of silver coin
for fractional rags.
Year: 1875

st. Paul, Jan. 3O.-The House of
Representatives adopted to-day with
but with but one dissenting vote, a
preamble and resolutions setting forth
the alleged connection of VIM. s.
King with the Pacific Mail subsidy
affair, and demanding of him that he
at once go before the committee and
satisfactorily explain his connection
with that, great scandal, or at once
place his resignation as Representa-
tive elect in the hands of the Govern
or. Senator Ramsey has gone to
Washington, leaving the Senatorial
canvass in the hands of friends, with
authority to withdraw his name when
ever the interests of the party demand
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Year: 1875

IN THENEw YORK PRODUCE EXCHANGE


NEW YORK, January 9.-Psrty feel
ing ran high in the produce exchange
yesterday, growing out OF the diverse
views entertained by members on the
subject OF the interference of the army
in the government Of Louisiana, and
the following paper WAS put in circuia-
ton by those who sre opposed 10 the
call for public meeting next Monday:
ave, the undersigned, recOliecting how
the rebellion was inauguTated and the
country forced into war by the failure Of
the government 70 protect its forts and
officers, hereby testify our approval OF
the prompt acton OF the government in
the case OF the Louisiana legislature.n
Year: 1875

proposals shall be mode under such regulations as
said Canal Board kzall prescribe and ali awards
snail be made by such Board and tue contracIs
shall be slRneh on the part OF the State by the
DIVISION where such work Is TO be done, In addi-
tlon 10 TIE present duties OF the Canal Board, the
STATE Engineer or In case OF his inability 10
act, the Deputy state Engineer snail certify
TO the Auditor that ne has personally
examined the work to be let and Is OF the opinion
tnat the plans and location are proper and the
tlmated quantities carefully and udiclously dete
mined. No contract sha embrace work exceed
ing the quantities estlmaLed and the aggre-
gaze thus produced snail be the limit
contract. But whenever the work shall not be
completed within such limit the balance OF the
work may be relet under the provisions OF this
act; or, II the Canal Board shall deem II for the
sioner in charge may complete the same
through his own superIntendents or agents,
paying the expense thereof from the fund which
has been applied 10 such contract. NO plan map.
or specification, ADOPTED by the Canal Board shall
be altered during the progress OF the work; nor
shall there be any increase In the amount Of
work or materials exhibited at the time oil the
letting nor shall one KIND OF work or materials
be substituted for another kind, except by the
consent or the Canal Board, nor unless the de-
making the same, is hled both with the Auditor
and State Engineer.


Provision Is made for rejecting what are called
unbalanced bids. The State Engineer Is directed
required to move canal boats at an expense not
TO exceed $2,500 The State Engineer IS also di-
rected TO determine at an expense not to exceed
$40, 900, the depth OF the Erie ana OsweRO canals
during the season OF 1876 so as TO ascertain the
condition OF the bottom OF said canals, and wnat
OF seven feet


The bill was ordered to be printed.
Year: 1875

As q negro was painting his house
on Main street, and was nearly at
the top of q long ladder, his wife
came out and called to him to come
down. Just at that moment rung
broke and the man came down like
a bag of sand, rolled over two or
three times, jumped up and said
"Well honey, go on with your re-
marks"
Year: 1875

The noble red nan cannot under
stand the civilized female dress
You see, out on the praries the In
dians follow the trail, while, herca-
bouts the trail follows the pale face.
This is a little lame, but the idea is
here, and readers can fix it up at
their leisure.
Year: 1875

were wet and more unruly than usual the trial
room was warmer and cozier than before. At IL
O'Clock all the lawyers on both Sides except Messrs.
Evarts and Fullerton, were in their places. Mr..
Iilton bad Just entered-alone as usual-and was
moving his great coat. Mr. and Mrs. Beecher
had been IN their seats nearly fifteen minutes,
which was unusual, for they generally arrive few
minutes late. Mr.. Beecher while waiting read let
ter which had been Just handed him, and his wife,
who was dressed entirely in black cOnversed with
one of the Plymouth delegation. Mrs. Tlton, too,
was in her place earlier than usual. She was un-
vailed during the entire day. With the exception
OF one morning session, she has been present ever
since her husband began to testify. She was accom-
panied yesterday by her friends Mrs. Field,
Mrs. Shearman, and Mrs. Ovington, all of
whom Mr. Beecher pleasantly sauted as they
entered the courtroom. Considerable inquiry was
caused by the presence of two ladies in the audi
ence, one of them middle-aged lady and the other
that the latter was Bessie Turner. but those who
know Miss Turner say that it was not. These ladies
had been in the courtroom since quarter before TO-
and they remained until recess.


Mr.. Tilton appeared even more self-possessed yes
terday than he the day before. He was almost
invariably inpassive but during the reading of
the correspondence between himself and his
wife tears filled his eyes, Mrs. Tilton only
looked at her husband during the more important
parts of his testimony, and then she hardly raised
her head When Mr., Tilton SAID that he had
never cOerced his wife, and spoke of her hav-
ing a will of her own, she held her head down, and
appeared to be smiling. The other ladies at this
point turned TO her, and seemed much amused.
Except on this occasion and once OF twice when Mr..
IltOn was very ready in his replies to Mr. Evarts,
her face was quiet and almost without expression.


The absence Of Mr.. Tracy was explained yesterday
by his associates who say that he is preparing the
opening for the defense.


The spectators in the gallery are on an average
much older than those who are usually seen that
part of the courtroom during a great trial The
greater part of them yesterday were mdde-aged
or elderly men of ordinary respectable appearance.
At times they appeared deeply interested in the
proceedings but during the greater part of the day
they seemed to be engaged in looking at the counsel
jury, and ladies, rather than in listening to
the testimony. 1t was "A damp gallery, and
many of its occupants appeared to have
come TO the courthouse without umbrellas.
The wet overcoats folded over the front railing
were suggestive of rain drops trickling down from
them upon the heads of the Plymouth party below.
Were it not for the founess of the air in the gallery
1t would be perhaps the most comfortable place in
the court, the spectators not allowed to over
crowd it they do the lower floor. where they
so closely packed that it Is almost impossible for
men to refrain from pushing for more room.
Year: 1875

It difference whether ii in response to question
put directly for the purpose OF extracting 1t or whethr
given given by the witness Tho MANNER In which
Mr. Beecher spoke Of that intimacy Is competent proof II he
took the blame all upon himself and excused the lady why
proper that should know that fact 1t hardly worth while
to call his attention the various conversations that he had
with Mr. Bcecher upon that subject to know the particular
words used convey that da so long as that idea "as
conveyed


Judge Nofson-I think we viii lc II stand The learned
counsel has the benefit Of an objection to substantially sH
the question put in form


Mr Evas-Ye Sir; to strike ii on' and your Honor
oyerrulcs the motion.


Judge Ncisou-Yes


Mr. Eyars-l move 70 strike ont the lat clause.


Judge Ncilson-Thc last clause yes, Sir.


Mr. Eysrs-We except to the refusal
Year: 1875

II was one of the preliminary pieces OF business
before the calling Of the Council was particularly socous
10 know what the church going TO do in reference to an IN
yaton from the sister churches TO meet IN fymOuth
Church lecture room and have friendly talk ar TO the action
taken IN my case down with Mr. Moulton TO the prayer
meeting did 90 but waited until it was over; MIR
Monon and both waited anxious TO know what action the
church had taken or would take Mr. Beecher met and
said TO Mr Mouon am all IN dripping sweat have just
heen making the greatest speech Of my life My church will
do inst exactly a. say. We are going TO stand on an indie


ndeut basis We can whk the Council down the wind. We
can set them all agog." He then turned around
and recognized me. This was In the dark and he


told me the substance what he had said he said he had never
been so reused in any public speech in his life lie was culver
ING from head and he would have to stand against an
iron railing or lamppos steady himself thought he was
going 10 fall in the street lie told me he thought the danger


Was past: that the church would do exactly a he wished


O When In reference this event that you no" speak o.
was the Bacon letter published! A. Oh the Bacon letter was
not published until June, 1874


O After its publication did yOu call the attention OF Mr.
Bccher to IL A. No Sir mat Mr. Bcccher since the
Bacon letter save have met him here in the courtroom