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Year: 1877

WHAT KIND OF MEAT2-Farmers must
supply their families with meat. 1t is
considered an indispensable article of
diet. Have farmers ever asked them
selves what kind of meat is best and
cheapesti If not, the sooner they do it
the better. 1t is a matter relating both
to health and economy. When the ques-
ton is considered, we believe that NUT
ton will be fayorably reported upon. No
meat is healthier. No meat can be pro-
duced so cheaply. Itcan be slaughtered
at any time, requiring but a few minutes
for the operation. And yet no one farmer
in ten keeps sheep. They are afraid to.
They fear the dogs will get more mutton
than they will get themselves. But for
dogs, sheep would be on every farm as
certainly as cattle or hogs. While the
Legislature is in session, why do not
farmers write to their representatives to
vote for a law to tax dogsf We keep
dogs, but will willingly pay tax on
them to help along the sheep interests of
the State-and SO will every public
spirited citizen. What an advanced step
1t would be if every farmer would keep
sheep.-OOIemdn' Rural World.
Year: 1877

sTocK.-Humanity, as well as interest,
demands the best attention to live stock.
40 keep every animal well-fed, clean and
comfortable, is profitable and kindly
act A humane man should suffer to see
COWS standing in filth, and with their
hanks covered with it. A COW or any
otner animal continually kept in such a
condition is disgrace to any man, and a
uirect Injury to his pocket as we'll
Year: 1877

GREEN food is essential to the well be-
ing of poultry at all seasons of the year.
When fowls are limited to confined quar-
ters this must be supplied to them artifi-
cislly TO keep them in good health. In
winter time we can give them cabbages
or chopped turnips and onions from time
to time; short, late dried hay (or rowen)
is very good for a change; cornstalk
leaves chopped fine they will eat with a
relish. In early spring time, when the
ground first sofiens from the frost, pasture
sods thrown upon their pens will be raw
enously eaten by them; and as soon as
the new grass starts, unless they can have
free access to the fields or lawn, they should
be supplied with this excellent succulent
daily. For the young chickens nothing
is 50 beneficial and SO grateful as a run
upon the newly mown grass, and next to
this indulgence they should have an am
pie supply of cut or pulled grass every
day. 1t should never be forgotten that
one of the most important things to be
observed towards keeping our fowls in
good heart is the regular supply we
should furnish them of green food
DltchesS Farmer.
Year: 1877

LET every farmer who has not been in
the habit of paying much attention to his
garden begin now and try to make good
garden this year. 1t is the most valuable
investment that can be made on a farm
Haul as much manure as you can, say
thirty or forty loads on one acre or half
acre of ground. Plow deep and prepare
carefully. 1t will soon be time now to
plant number of early vegetables. Early
Irish potatoes ought to be in the ground
already. A hot bed ought to be made
Tor sweet potatoes as we'll as to SOW the
seed of early cabbage, tomatoes, etc.
Those not accustomed to having vege-
tables on their tables can hardly estimate
the comfort to be gotten out of garden.
Year: 1877

Last week Colonel Sanford lect-
ured twice in our city. On Wednes-
day "Old Times and New interested
not very large concourse Of people,
and on Friday "China and Japan
ticl1led the ears of a much larger
audience than is accustomed to be
seen in attendance upon paid
lecture. 1t is rather the manner than
the matter Of the discourse which
captivates. Should he again appear
in Mineral Point his former bearers,
together with all who havn't
heard him, will Place themselves
where they can get "the most good
from the overflow of fact and fancy
which proceeds Away from his
mouth.
Year: 1877

JoE Book, Of Lancanster, made an
enviable record in the Assembly
last winter as a. wide-awake and
incorruptible member. This year,
with the experience of one session,
he will be still more valuable to his
constituents and the people Of the
State generally. AS Chairman Of
the Committee on Railroads or
Claims, he would fill the bin exactly.
Year: 1877

AS promised and expected, the
annual Tea Meeting of the p. M.
Ladies on New Years day was to the
holiday festivities like the wine at
the marriage feast--last and best. In
every respect it was a grand success,
The richly laden tables were four
times filled, and those served last
were as well served as those at table
number one. Indeed SO bountiful
was the provision shat in some houses
we wot of but two meals were re-
quired on the day following. The
speeches and songs of the evening
made the close of the entertainment
as highly enjoyable as the feasting
exercise.
Year: 1877

1T is a pleasant custom to present
faithful teachers Of Sabbath School
classes with some gift, valuable at
least for the spirit of the givers. On
joyful occasion. like those which
the season, now in progress, fur
nishes, these mementoes acquire a
deeper significance. 1t is but right
to say that some faithful Sunday
School instructors have been madS
glad recipients, and it is but right
that it should be said that many
pupils honored themselves by ac-
knowledging, in this simple way,
their debt Of gratitude. That some
of the pupils gave nothing may bc
atoned Tor by the recollection that
one OF their number "went one
better" May the Wright ever
prosper.
Year: 1877

The "Solid South" the mere mention
of which threw the Republicans into
spasms during the Presidential campaign
has at length been accomplished. Every
Southern State is now under Democratic
rule, for which gratifying state of things
everybody should be thankful. Mr.. Hayes
had something to do in the matter, but,
after all, it was simply a result which
could no. have assumed any other aspec,
without a gross violation of justice.
Year: 1877

If Hayes escapes political death it will
not be for want Of disposition on the part
Of the leading radicals and their followers
to detail to him fatal blows. The force o.
public sentiment has thus far had strain.
ing effect upon these vengeful partisans, but
even that must fail eventually to deter
them from making the attempt to shatter
the idol they set up through fraud and
chicanery.
Year: 1877

WHILE the New York Legislature has
been passing bill to prevent any citizen
from losing his money on race-horses:
except in private and eurreptitious man
ner, the City Council Of Louisville has
voted that it will recognize the Derby
Day" of the Louisville Jockey Club IS q
legal holiday. A variety Of reflections oc'
cur to the mind on this contrast, but We
refrain from utteriug any of them exceF'
this, that losing his money on ract
course is not the sin Senator Woodin il
inclined to.
Year: 1877

The marked advance in the price Of
wheat has had a very perceptible effect
upon the interests Of the baking fraternity.
That class of citizens have either been
making immense profits upon the products
Of their ovens, or they are row turning
out loaves at loss. There will speedily
be an increase Of price or q reduction in
size.
Year: 1877

Several weeks ago one of our city con-
temporaries expressed grave apprehensons
lest the State would be forced 10 default upon
the July interest on the State debt. Formida-
bic arrays of figures were mar,haled 10 show
tina, the interest tax on the property OF the
State, as assessed, would be Insufficient 10
NEE; the July interest, and Gov. Nichols and
the General Assembly were admonished in
the most solemn and oninous language to
take counsel as TO the best means 10 prevent
the State from defaultins and lis credit from
being senonsly impaired.


We never participated IN the apprehensions
of our contemporary We felt entirely certain
that the legitimate government OF the State
would be established that peace, confden e
and reviva; of business aud industry would
follow, and that there would be not the
slightest difficulty in meeting the interest upon
the Stale consois and preserving the financial
reputation and credit of the commonwealth.


We were not mistaken The Packard
sham government virtually ceased lis exist
ence yesterday afternoon, and before the close
OF business hours so general feeling Of con-
fidence in State securities prevailed among all
classes Of the community that it was evident
TO even the inexperienced eve that the
credit of the Nichols government was fully
established.


Indeed, the securities Of the State now
constitute as safe and solid an investment as
any one could desire.


The debt of the State funded TO date
amouuts in exact figures, we believe, to So
3ls,342 55. The interest due on this in June
will amount 10 about 1926, 1920. II is
needless 10 go into details TO show how far
short of paying the July interest the interest
tax may fail. Between this time aud the first
of July .uly two-thirds of the amount 10 be
paid in July will be collected, and there are a
number of parties largely interested in State
bonds who are willing and amply able, in the
furtherance OF their own interests, 10 advance
the State any sum that may be required to
make up deficit. But the State has safer
and surer resource. Whatever bauk may be
made the fiscal agent of the State, will be
willing to advance tie deficit necessary TO
save the State from defauiing on the July
the city ready, anxious and able, if made the
fiscal agent, to do this, even to the extent, if
necessary. Of two-thirds or more of the whole
amount of the interest due in July. There
can, however, be no such necessity, since the
collections will pay a, least two-,birds of the
whole amount due, and the balance will be
collected very soon thereafter.


Upon the whole our State bonds are in
very wholesome condition. The July interest
will be promptly paid, and indeed the interest
for each quarter as it tails due.
Year: 1877

Many farmers in the parish are turning
their attention to sheep raising. This is
step in the right direction. North Louisiana
is splendid sheep country. few better, and
there is no reason why wool and mutton
g'owing should not become one of the leading
industries. Go ahead gentlemen it will pay.
Columbia Herrld


We would like TO see this branch OF industry
more extensively engaged in in Richland
parish, for we are satisfied that there is a
great deal more money in it than in cotton
planting even with one half the expense and
personal attention. Just let some of our
planters try the experiment. OF consse there
is no money in buying drove of fine sheep
and turning them out on the range to die
with Tie rot, or stray off and be killed by dogs
and wolves but there "a money in buying
them, providing them with pasture anc
shelters Pad having them constantly watched
over by hetdsinaa. Ore hand thus employ.
Ell Will produce more tAan three employed N
working in the cotton field in our opinion.
Year: 1877

As the telephone. the new invention al
Prot. A. Graham Bell is but little understood
the following reprin, description and expiana-
ton OF the in>rrumen, may not be amiss
The telephone, in its present form. consists OF
powerful, compound, permanent magnet
10 the pole. Of which are attached ordinary
telegraph coils OF Insulated wire. is attached
10 diaphragm of iron. A mouth piece 10
converge tie sound upon this diaphragm
substantially completes The arrangement. The
motion OF steel or iron in front of the poles Of
magnet coates n current Of electricity IN
coils surrounding the poles Of the magnet. and
the duration of this current of electricity
comedies with the duration Of the molten of
the steel or iron moven or vibrated in the
proximity. When the human voice causes
the diaphragm TO vibrate. electrical undua
tons are induced in the coils environing the
magnets precisely analogous TO the unduation
of the air produced by that voice. These
coils are connected with the line wire, which
may be of ANY length, provided the insulation
be good The nndulations which are induced
IN these coils travel the line of wire, and
passing through the coils of an instrument of
precisely similar construction at the distant
station, are again resolved into air undula-
ton by the diaphragm of this instrument. 1t
was by this wonderfully simple instrument
that the three quarters of a column report OF
Prcf. Bells lecture was transmitted from
Salem to the Globe by the voice. All who
saw the working of the instrument was
astonished al the results obtained-BoSton
Ciobe
Year: 1877

If there is one work on Gods earth holy
above all others, j, is hers who takes the
children of dead mother to her heart with
a love that almost wells the fact that they are
not her own; and she who makes them love
her as mother, without forgetting thar One
whom no child should be allowed to forget
If the redeemed above get glimpses on earth,
and the loved ones they left here, what
benisons are hourly falling on those who have
taken their places in desolate homes, and
made them real homes again
Year: 1877

We learn that colored woman living in
the suburbs of the town has small pox.
Would II not be well enough for the Town
Council TO rent house out of town for a
small pox hospital and furnish food, nurses
and medical attention? 1t might preven, the
spreading Of the disease


We are sorry TO learn tha, Mr.. Julian Polk
has small pox.-Morehouse Clarion.
Year: 1877

Roland's marc was the finest In the world, but she
had one defect-she was dead. Just the Same is
tho with the manifesto OF NJ Theirs. Not, how
evor, that Is the finest OF such productons vio-
lent spun out It does not bear the character OF
simplicity and clearness with which the historian
liked TO mark hts writing: Is the work OF pom al
ready struck by death. We willing to believe-n
order not be suspected OF aspcrsion-that 4. Is .
sketch, the last part Of evidently betrays that fact
Everyone knows how arcently NJ. Theirs desired to
pretend to present these rough notes as his
political testament We repeat, the course
adopted Is misfortune. This fdctuua rs the
deceased himself called It, is an electoral
circular, In which the defunct at the same time put
forward MS candidaeshp 10 the legislative representa-
tion and to the Presidency oil tho Republic. Naturally


that writing regards determined situation Of which
the author was the keystone But, tho writer being
dead, what remains, we ask, OF tho cght or ten
columns which the journals devote TO the publication
OF the said docnments Nothing, nothing, nothing
What was possible not long since Is 80 no longer.
Year: 1877

Tho manifesto OF NJ. Theirs will hare considerable
influence the elections readers will naturally
have peruscd II, and we have need to tell them on
what points we should be opposed to him. They
know. for instance that we should not praise the dis
solved Chamber Tor not having voted the amnesty
'or not having reduced he Budget of Worship, but
for having Increased II" for n certain Of
other things. This manifesto oil NJ Thicrs demon
stratcs that the late Chamber radical AM he
shows II too clearly IL would be very easy task for
us 10 show that the electoral address OF M Thers is
not radical But this Is not point which Will pre-.
JUDGE II IN the opinion OF those for whom II is moro
particularly meant, and our objections in their eyes
Will only invest !; with merit. While however
there are some points on which should oppose IT,
how many are there In which IL cannot be ed
by any one?
Year: 1877

II was specially written in view OF the troubled
time through which VIC are now passing. It's ad-
dressed 10 all France and every eector should read u
before voting No pretend that he has nothing
10 learn from NJ Theirs relative TO his rights and his
duties The great misfortune OF tho age 10 the dis
order and confusion which the incohercnce OF
events and the caprces OF tho authority have spread
every where There were formerly, IN 1880, and also
IN lS4s fixed principles which well regulated minds
werc In accord We IN an intellectual chaos,
the precursor Of the most lamcntabe catastrophes.
That subversion existed already at the close OF the
Empire, but it was not perceived and careless JOY
reigned on the edge OF Tho precpce Al present
bc seen and fct Wo suffer from IT, and We do not
know how to escape IT,
Year: 1877

At rst sight ono Is disposed to regret that tho ad-
dress Is long and TO ask ones self whether shorter
II would have produced moro effect But aner read
ing II would abridgc It by single line. It was
necessary that the history OF tho last few years should
be retaced with such clearness and that tho justice Of
our claims should bc affirmed with such authority. II
the address TO the electors OF the Ninth arrondsse-
ment Is not OF nature 10 roach the masses Il will
nevertheless exercise an immense influence the
elections by tho views and Inspirations public men Will
derive from It
Year: 1877

The document Is long, wiredrawn and heavy, and
we have only to mako on 1t ono remark which will
describe the paper with regard tho effect It may
produce. 1t not dangerous, because It is tiresome
Mover was rhapsody throughout moro prosy and
moro maundoriDg
Year: 1877

The wagon road, round by Agua Fria, will be completed 10 the Peck mine this week, and NIT. and Mrs. Bean and the ba- hieS intend to make the trip in a carriage next Saturday. Mrs. Bean has been an owner m the mine from the date of its dis covery, but has never yet seen the property, ana now, that wagon road is made, goes out Tor the first time. She is not an appli- cant for prize at the next Territorial fair Tor horseback riding, consequently did not care to practice over the difficult pack trail over Mount Union or by the East Hassa- yampa.
Year: 1877

The New Orleans times publishes scrap of history which shows that President Grant was the req, author of what is known as Hayes Southern Policy, and that he realty issued an order on the 2nd day of March last for the withdrawal of the troops from Louisiana State House, which was given to General sherman with instructions to i'm mediately enforce it. Don Cameron, then Secretary of War, found out that such an order had been issued and not submitted to him, as he had right by virtue of his posi- ton to d,mand. and he gave General Sher- man orders to disregard all orders not com ing through the War office. This he did because he was determined that although he had but two days more 10 serve, he would not be ignored, even by the President, as long as he held the office. Thus il was that policy inaugurated by Grant became known as Hayes Southern Policy.
Year: 1877

Room rent is so enormously high in Pres is economy to build fine residence on Ma rina street, near Carleton, in order to have a small apartment in It for himself in which he can live "al' alone" The details of this story sound thin" and there are those who suspect that he has no intention of making hermit of himself, but on the contrary in tends to organize family of his own. Kir- wagcn X SincS are building the house, which is a nice one, and, they say. not atall like "bachelor'S hall"
Year: 1877

The Miller Bros. have fifteen men working the road from Gilson's ranch to Greenwood, and intend to make it good road for heavy teaming, as they have q large con tract of lumber to deliver at the mill-Site where the McCrackin Company are erecting their 20 stamp quartz mill, some three miles below the Greenwood.
Year: 1877

The masons on the new county buildings are m,king excellent work on the foundation We would like to see the color of the mans hair that escapes from the cells being erected for the safe keeping of criminals. The stone many of them weigh six to eight hundred pounds, and the walls are full four feet thick.
Year: 1877

Perkins, the runaway who appeared to be the essence of honesty and who was quite mJatLy, managed To swindle the poor work ing class out of several thousand dollars. an onc poor fellow out of his better half who would have thought this unsoph:stica- ted youth would have been guilty of such AaraLigignS nets.
Year: 1877

]. B. Graham came in from the Peck mine yesterday, where he has been looking after his wood contract. He informs Us tAa, he has already seventeen men at work chop ping at one dollar snd half per cord, and thinks he will have no difficulty in getting all he wants at that price
Year: 1877

LARGE lIELp-Wc learn from reliable and Mormon settlements that the Latter Day Saints at their different settlements will raise fifty bushels of wheat and barley to the acre this season. The only Il ing requi ed to make this Territory the leading agricul- tural district west of the Rocky Mountains. is an average amount Of rain which has fav- ored the settlers on the Little Colorado this year but Sli2hted this potion of the county entirely, therefore crops in this vicinity are light
Year: 1877

NIT. Cullumbcr, of Walnut Grove, We un- derstand was loser through Perkins, of the Agua Fria shelter, to the amount of $500. This we consider burning shame and really hope some one will follow this persuasive talker and bring him back and compel him to yIsld up the proceeds of several tons of valuable ore which he took with him.
Year: 1877

Tlc jury in the case of Partridge for the killing of Wilson stood four for murder in the first degree, five for murder ii the second degree. two rmanslaughter, and one for ac- quital on first ballot
Year: 1877

James OneaI made purchases of supplies for his sheep camp and took his departure for home this afternoon. Jim says fit don't rain soon he will pack up his blankets and leave the country. We reckon he don mean
Year: 1877

We are informed by counsel for Mir Lewis that he did not participate in the digging up of the cell floor few nights since when Vance, the stage thief, tried to gain his free dom. The Sheriff has an eye on these crim- inalS and they are not likely to get away.
Year: 1877

the Niagara frontier, be very naturally
alluded to his former achievements there,
and especially to the battle of Lundy's
Lane. He gave an incident of the bat
tie that affected him very much at the
time, In the midst of the battle his
attention was directed to two drummer
boys who were in very exposed posi-
ton. One drum had been broken by
the shot of the enemy, and the two boys
had hold of the other drum contending
for its possession. Just as the general
sent to order them to more sheltered
place cannon ball struck off the head
of one of the boys. The survivor stood
dazed, still holding the drum, and look
ing at the body of his slain companion
prostrate at his feet. Gen. Scott said it
was one of the most affecting scenes he
ever witnessed


Just after the battle and subsequent.
ly he had made diligent inquiry for the
boy, but had never been able to get any
word of him, and he would now be de-
lighted to know what had become of him.
At this juncture MIR. Hanks stepped
forward and said Gen. Scott, am that
drummer boy. A thrill ran through
khn Ne k,v
Gen. Scott with open arms, amid the
cheers and applause of the assembly.
He then briefly gave his version of the
story, which he afterward prepared in
detail for the press. This incident
brought Mr.. Hanks very prominently
before the public, and for several years
he enjoyed the undisputed title and
honors of the Drummer Boy of Lundy's
Lane" But conscience, the Banquo's
| ghost, would not down, and after endur-
ing its goading for season Mr.. Hanks
again came before the public, and this
time with the humiliating confession
that what he had said to Gen. Scott and
through the press was wholly false
there was no truth in it. When he
heard the incident related. and no one
had claimed its honors, it occurred to
him at the moment that there was an
opportunity for him to distinguish him.
self. The temptation was too great. In
an evil moment his vanity and desire
for notoriety overcame all other consid-
erations, and he made the announcement
as we have given it above.


Mr.. Hanks removed to New Jersey,
where he died several years ago. The real
claimant never appeared. Bimghamaton
Republican.