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Year: 1874

The announcement of the postpone
ment of the last gift concert of the
public library of Kentucky will not
surprise the public. In Governor
Bramlette's card, published below, he
gives reasons for it which will be ac-
cepted by every one. The manage
ment in this instance, consulting the
interests of ticket-holders and those
designing to become ticket-holders,
have not waited until the last day to
make this announcement, but, just as
soon as they became satisfied of the
necessity of this postponement, have
promptly made the announcement. 1t
is unnecessary to review the causes
which have necessitated this action, as
they are fully recited in Governor
Bramlette's card, The promptness and
frankness with which the public have
been made aware of the intention of
the manager will meet with the. hearty
commendatiOn of every one and excite
such new interest and confidence in
the scheme and the ability of the man
ager to perform what he promises, that
there can be no doubt that on the day
specified the last concert will be a full
one.


posTPoNENIENT LAST GIFT CONcERT-A


CARD TO THE PUBLIC.


The announcement of the postpone
ment of the fifth and last concert of
public library of Kentucky to the Both
November, am satisfied, will surprise
few and disappoint none of the friends
and patrons of the enterprise. Indeed,
any other course would create 1issatis-
faction. With precedent of post
ponement of each of the four concerts
which have already been given, the
public have very naturally and reason
ably expected that i'm this, by far the
largest scheme of the series and the
largest ever offered to the world, the
same course would be followed, and
there are thousands all over the country
who are only waiting for the setting of
certain fixed day for the drawing be-
fore sending in their orders. The sale
of tickets to this date have been highly
satisfactory, and large drawing might
be had on the 3lst July, but, feeling
assured that short postpOnement
would enable us TO close out the re-
maipder of the tickets and make the
drawing full one, we have adopted
the course which has evidently been
anticipated, and which must eventuate
most satisfactorily for all.


Now that the day of the drawing Is
absolutely determined, there remains
no further occasion for delay; | would
urge the friends of the enterprise, who
intend to purchase tickets, to send in
their orders, as it will tax my office to
its utmost capacity to accomplish all
that is to be done in the short time
which remains for the sale of tickets.


THos. +. BRAMLETTE,


Agent and Manager.
Year: 1874

here and appear simultaneously in the
papers of this city with those of San
Francisco tomorrow morning. Butthe
Associated Press says to the telegraph
company: "No, you shall not send the
dispatches to your patrons in the in
terror until they have appeared in our
columns" So the telegraph company
sends the CARS dispatches of this
morning, and they appear in the in
terror journals of tomorrow morning
as the latest telegraphie news. To
charge for such dispatches as the
Western Union sends out of San
Francisco is simply to obtain money
under false pretenses. The Atlantic
and Pacific Telegraph Company will
furnish their patrons with the Ameri-
can News Company's reports, contain
ing Eastern and European dates up to
three O'clock of the morning of pub
lication. They are subject to no press
monopoly, and will treat all their
patrons alike.
Year: 1874

Yesterday the HERALD referred to
the probable early extension Of the
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Com
pany's lines from their present ter
minus in the head of the San Joaquin
valley on to San Fernando, thus Civ
ing US competing line of telegraph
to San Francisco, and some reference
was made to the reduction of rates on
messages and the consequent large in
crease in the volume of private busi-
ness. We now call attention to an
other great advantage which will re-
suit to not only this city but to all
Southern California through the ex-
tension of the new company's lines.
We shall receive news dispatches over
which the Associated Press have no
control. Now the Los Angeles jour-
nal or the newspaper published any,
where in this State receiving dis
patches over the Western Union lines
cannot receive line or word until
after it has been published by
the Associated Press. To illustrate:
The Los Angeles paper taking dis
patches is always twenty-four hours
behind the Bulletin and Call on East
ern dates. Legitimately and properly
the news received in San Francisco to-
night by telegraph should be sent
Year: 1874

EDITOR HERALD: In your weekly
paper Of the Sth inst, I notice a refer
ence to Canada BILL" and the gam
bling business, for which Omaha and
the Central Pacific Railroad are so
scandalously distinguished. The cul-
prits-gamblers and dupes-were all
punished alike in the case you men,
ton, though the one had lost 81 800,
which another had won. This, /
found, was the practice of the local
Courts when visited Omaha in Jan
uary, 1878; and no practice can be
more unjust or better calculated to in
crease and perpetuate the evil of
which the public complains than that
of fining all the offenders slightly and
alike. There are two explanations of
this system possible one that the
Judges are so simple as never to have
thought of a more efficient way of
checking the offense; the other that
the officers of the law, and notably
the Judge, are anxious not to kill the
goose that lays the golden egg, as
they would certainly do if they
adopted the rational procedure of pun
ishing crime which is daily brought
before them in such a way as to deter
the criminals from offending again.
These Judges lay especial stress on the
offense against the law committed by
the poor dupe. They do not exactly
applaud the scoundrels who have art
fully inveigled him into their tolls,
but (Which amounts to the same
thing they reiterate to him that sit
serves him right" 1t would appear
that the law in such hands aimed to
touch the old offenders as lightly as
possible, but to punish thoroughly
the poor simpleton, and take from
him what little money he might have
remaining, lest he should induce 9TH
ers into the same crime if he had any
left! 1t is almost strange the Court
does not remit the fine altogether to
the veteran offenders, and commend
them for performing an important
public service in administering useful
lessons in morality to persons who
need them!


The person who incites others into
crime by carefully studied and de-
| signing schemes, is surely more cul-
pable than the dupe who is imposed
upon. 1t is alleged that all the of
tenders are equally guilty of wrong
doing = guilty, yes; equally guilty.
no. L have seen this game of monte
| so played by these wretches that men
who would never stoop to any delib-
crate wrong or dishonest dealing
would join in with the idea that the
foolish fellow was throwing away his
J money, which he was determined to
Year: 1874

OUR dispatches contain report
that BEECHER has confessed himself
guilty as charged by TILToN. We do
not believe he has made such confes-
sion. We may be compelled to be-
lieve Mr.. BEECHER knave, but it is
impossible that he could be the fool he
must be to make a confession of guilt
after the statement he set forth the
other day. A knave would not make
that statement and fool could not.
Year: 1874

THE lawyers and the Supreme Court
have been wrestling with Local OPP
tion for several days, and it is ex-
pected decision on the constitution
ality of the law will be rendered in a
day or two. The general impression
seems to be that the Court will pro-
nounce the law unconstitutional
Year: 1874

COL Whitley of the Secret Service Bureau
was not at his office In Bleeckers yesterday, and
gentleman in charge stated that he was in Boston.
whittier had gone to prepare for the service of any
warrants OF upon him. His counsel and some Of
the strongest witnesses his side are there 1t was
mored that an officer OF the United states Marshals Of
flee went TO Boston yesterday to arrest him.
Year: 1874

Sea-wced has been known and valued
as an important fertilizer ever since the
time of Queen Elizabeth. The seaside
farmers OF England at that time three
hundred years ago, used to call it core"
A curious old fellow of that age then
wrote. This kind of ore they often gather
and lay in great heaps, where it heateth
and rotteth, and will have strong and
loathsome smell when being SO rotten
they cast on the land, as they do their
muck, and thereof springeth good corn,
especially barley. After spring tides. or
great rigs Of the sea- they fetch it in sacks
on horse backes, and carrie the same three.
four, or five miles and cast ii on the land
which doth very much better the ground
tor corn and grass


The use of sea-weed in the maritime
parts of England has continued to the
present time. In South Wales some lay
it fresh on the land and Immediately
plough it in, while others put in heaps to
terment and rot. Alternate layers of farm
yard dung and Sea-weed make an excel
lent compost, as the saline constituents do
not then escape hut mix with the manure
and help to retain moisture even in hot
weather In that country sea-weed is very





stiff soils. The sands OF the seaslore are
highly calcareous and contain large
amount Of finely pulverized shells. Ten
or twenty loads are applied to the acre
and with good results.


In Devonshile. also. sea-weed is secured
in great abundance. and the application
thought best is in the form of compost
Great quantities are got up in winter and
l.,l ia, l,.,t,x
every six or eight inch layers. 1t is left
two or three months in this way, after
which it is turned occasionally and when
root crop, generally potatoes In clay
only supplies fertilizers but makes the
keeps moisture i'll the soil during the sum-
mer months. the salt constituents having
an attraction for water


In Kent also. particularly on the island
OF Thanet, it is very highly esteemed.
After a heavy sea great numbers of carts
and wagons are seen along the coast car
ryng away weed. 1t is sometimes APP
piled green but the best use is thought to
be in compost with other vegetable and
animal manures


On the Island of Jerscr the sea-weed is
dried and burned in immense quantities
for the ashes Two and Il half tons of
these ashes are allied to the acre if the
land is naturally rich and good, more Tor
poorer land The ashes are cartcd from
dry place and Sown on broadcast with
other manures and plougned in shallow
for wheat.


We have used kelp i'll considerable guam
titles as top dressing on grass. 1t is al
readers of the Ploughman state their eN-
perience and practice. Mass. Plough
man
Year: 1874

The Poultry World has lately published
several articles on .Selection in Breed
mg." from one of which we condenSe the
following on the above subject


In their natural state all birds lay Il
many as the hen can cover during ncu-
baton. Those birds that rear more than
one brood during the year being no more
liable to accidents than single-brooded
birds. rear the most Young, consequently
this variety would predominate Now
when tho jungle fowl was brought into
domestication, in addition to its wild
habits Of laying fifteen eggs and then sit
ting, it is made to increase the number of
eggs beyond fifteen, by taking advantage
Of its natural power of provision for ac-
cidents, by removing the eggs as fast as
vent its abandonment The hen natural
ly is forced to lay a few additional eggs
to supply the apparent deficiency in the
number usual when incubation is com
menccd Under domestcation, the rob-
berry of hen 5 nests is carried on regularly
and constantly, and the production Of
eggs is stimulated at a great rate This
is assisted by the abundant supply Of food
at All seasons. Food is plenty with wild
fowls only during the breeding season,
but man, by supplying plenty during the
Winter, makes Spring and Summer cN-
tend through the whole year This in
duces a habit OF continuous laying that
becomes hereditary. This work OF breed
mg strains of fowls to be great layers by
gathering their eggs daily was not per
formed with any conscious purpose. The
keepers took the eggs because they We're
wanted, and carried on this practice with
out knowing or caring that the habits Of
the birds would become permanently
changed thereby. This habit is perpetu-
ated unconsciousy by most people who
keep fowls for use The guide wife, :
when setting hen, always selects the
eggs from hens that are good layers. "Old
Brownie is such a good layer | like the
breed. SO old Brownies eggs are saved
for setting The keeper thus unconscious
ly selecting the eggs for setting, goes on
improving his stock in this quality from
wear to year


All these causes have been in operation
for thousands Of years, for the change
from thirty or fifty eggs per annum to five
times that amount, was not accomplish she'd
i'll single one hundred years.


The writer thinks that the reason why
geese and ducks do not lay 50 continuous
ly or so abundantly as hens, is because
they We're migratory fowls, and their
breeding season is more limited than that
of the Jungle fowl which is 4 constant res
ident. In the northern regions where they
rested the season is short and what was
done, was done quickly.
Year: 1874

SEEDING WASTE PLACES. The Ohio
Farmer recommends feeding out hay in
winter on places where the grass has been
killed out 1t says; BY placing the sled
upon the barn floor, and throwing the
hay from the NOW upon it, the seed which
shells off is not lost, but may be left where
desired. We have practiced this method
of improving pastures in winter, and know
that the labor pays we'll. Some may argue
that it makes a loss of feed, but that is
not the case if two things are Observed
hrst, that the ground is not soft nor snow
upon 1t; and second, that no more is Civ
en- ea the stock than they would eat clean in
the stable. Cattle in the main have good
appetltes' and will lap up almost every
spear given them by a careful manager.
1he great loss from outdoor feeding
comes from an over-supply, and tramp
ling the fodder into the mud,
Year: 1874

SAGo PUDDING. Two large spoons Of
sago boiled in one quart of milk; the peel
of a lemon; little nutmeg; when cool
add four eggs; little salt Bake about one
hour and half. Eat with sugar and
cream.
Year: 1874

QrIcK PUDDING. One egg; one cup of
sugar; one tablespoonful Of melted but
ter; one cup of sweet milk; half tea
spoonful Of soda; three cups Of flour
Bake half an hour or more. Eat with
sweet sauce.
Year: 1874

Can n man pass the age Of SIXTY with
out 4 woman steps over his line of life TO
bless or blast? The part which 4 wife
played in the existence OF Charles Sum
ner was q sad one. 1t might be dragged
to view now but for the woman's own act
|Only two OF three days AGO his divorced
wife made application, through her attor-
neys for the privilege to marry again
The divorce was of Summers seeking, and
by the Massachusetts law She could not
take Il second husband While the first
lived without special permission from the
Courts Sumner went to his death cheer
ed by no wiiely prayers. His pillow was
smoothel by the highest OF the land, and
the men whom I country honorS stood by
and groaned III spirit aS he passed away
And the woman who had been his WIFE
whom he put away on account Of incCm-
patibilitv, was ut that time wondering how
long it would be ere the Court would hear
and decide the petition which should give
her to the arms Of Il younger man. Can
my body die without making some body
clad -
Year: 1874

There is apparently disposition on the
part Of the state board of agriculture to in
vite the hearty cooperation of Indianapolis
in working up the exhibition Of the present
year. They have given the committee ap-
pointed by the guarantors voice ana
vote in all things, and these gentlemen are
taking an active part in the daily delibera-
tions of the present session. This spirit
should be met half way, and the two inter-
ests be made to mingle harmoniously in the
work in hand. Businesa men of this city
cannot afford to let others occupy the mag
nificent building their money has built,
and they must see to it that this is not al
Year: 1874




The power of the prophet and the sword


Gideon are surely inspiring the children of


night. simultaneously with the temper


ance eruption in Indiana and Ohio, the New


York papers report the text OF a striking


measure introduced into the Legislature,


looking to the suppression of intemper-


ance. The bill is peculiar, however.


Its object is to compel the sale of only


pure liquors. ]. ID. Townsend, Esq, of New


York who is the author of the bill, holds


that the law is as competent to prohibit the
sale of adulterated liquors as of dis


eased meats. The details of the bill are a


careful provision to carry out effectually the


main purpose of the law should it pass.


There is to be ip New York city a board


of twenty-seven chemists. to be known as


the board of liquor examiners of the


city of New York. They to have


twenty-four assistants. These officers
sAave power to prescribe the standard for all


kinds of liquors sold. to enter and examine,
ard confiscate, if necessary, impure goods
end to punish offenders. Dealers are tied UP
very close to the requirements of selling a
good article, and punished with fine and i'm


prisoument for delinquency. There are sew
eral features about such law which com.


mend it. To begin with, no dealer, whole
sale or retail, can make open objection, he
cannot ask the right to sell
poisonous nostrums under the
name Of good liquors. So that
he is bousd to support ana defend the law.
Suppose, then, it is both enacted and carried
out ia letter nd spirit as nearly as may be
what is gained. Very much. A great part
of the trade is stopped instantly, for it is
we'll known tina almost all the current
liquors of the trsele are spurious. Much of
it is vile and poison Gus in the extreme. Fine
liquors would cost more money and could
not be retailed at the same prices, which
would have the effect to reduce the number
of tipplers. Thirdly.it cannot be denied that
although the nse of intoxicating liquors
of the best quality as injurious, the vile
of the trade are incomparably
more so. There will be col 'troversy on this
point, as some may contend that the more
fatal the better. Yet it does lot appear that
such is good reasoning. The advocates of
this bill make very strong cas- for the di-
ofintemperance by the nse only OF
a pure article of what is purported to be sold.
Among all the schemes to restrict intem- |
perance, none is less Objectionable tha n this
to all classes, and fair trial of such law
would be an instructive experiment to say
the least. - J
Year: 1874

lline and due consideration have counter
acted the hasty works of the House on the
bankrupt bill at the beginning of the ses-
sion. The Senate bill passed that body Tues
day contains such notifications of the law
as will avoid the abuses, or
some of the most fragrant ones, at least,
and. vet give an even chance
to the creditors of an insolvent firm. There
is even reason to suppose that the House
is by this time prepared to countenance
carefully guarded bankruptcy law which
will meet with the general spprobation of
business men and everybody, except per-
haps that class of attorneys who confine
themselves, or arc confined chiefly to the
collection of debts.
Year: 1874

The whisky crusade in this state is p sum-
ing greater proportions than in Ohio. The
correspondence presented on the inside
pages with the supplemental extracts give a
vivid and telling picture of the singular
craze that has come upon the women folks.
Year: 1874

The yielding up OF the charter and right
of the Hudson Bay company. which Will
take place presently will give the pensive
Fish a chance to put himself abreast of
SeweIl on the pinnacle of American am
bition, the requirement of territory The
vast possessions of Hudson Bay would form
a very convenient supplement to the icy
Alaska bargain and give innumerable Jay
Cooks opportunities to work up isother-
NAL lines.
Year: 1874

A cable dispatch hints that some sharp
correspondence has passed be-
tween the government of Ger
many and the United States. As neither
nation has any navy to speak of, how is the
difficulty to be settled?
Year: 1874

tt Is by no means certain that the inves-
tigation into the maladministration of the
District of Columbia can be compassed at
ap. One by one the members ofthe commit
tee appointed to carry on the Investigation
ask to. be excused. Their prayer is, that this
bitter cup may pass their lips. 1t is easy to
see that members are neither willing to i'm
plicate themselves, nor their friends, or at
the least, engage in an enterprise which will
be opposed by the entire administration ma
chinery. The ring organs everywhere, are
pledged to throw all the dirt they can, and
deter good men from probing to tie core an
establishment which is rottenness ITSELF
Year: 1874

The New Milford Journal has some queer ways. Some months since it cut of its exchange with the Enquirer. Yet in e copy of the Journal sent us by 8 friend, last week, we notice squib on the Enquirer. Safe if not plucky style of at- tack. that The outside pages of that issue. by the way, form quite Q pleasant contrast witb its inside.
Year: 1874

The Smith sisters have won a rather lively skirmish in their fight against of Taxation without Representation, The town collector who sold $2,50O worth of meadow land for tax of $S0 has been brought to see that such proceeding was illegal as long as there was personal pro- perty on which he could levy. He has been obliged to pay $1O damages and costs, and must do his work all over again.
Year: 1874

Every person will find it for their interest, as well well as for theft comfort to Renne's Magic Oil for Sore Throat Catarrh Ear Ache, NeuralRa Cold in the Head, Stoppage Structure in the Nasal Mena- branes Pain in the Head, Rheumatic Pains in any of far complaints. It Does not lose it's virtues by age or exposure. It is the best and safest the surest and cheapest for pain in market Every family should den sickness. Call for it where yeu trade Your mer.
Year: 1874

It is not pleasant thing to reflect up- on that young girl who is so poor that she is obliged to take long journey on foot, should be obliged also to disguise herself in boys clothing to do it safely:

 A young orphan girl, dressed in male attire. spoke to a policeman, Wednesday evening on the street. She was on her way to Westyille from New Jersey, and had changed her clothing for safety. She went to the station house and waited un- til her friends brought her proper cloth ing. yesterday, when she went to Westville. N. H-Pauadisssa Sept. II.
Year: 1874

The other is unsupported by anything
but bad character.


The committee find that Henry Ward
Beecher is not guilty of the charges
PREFER ed against him.


1t is possible that short paragraph
may be added to the report, noticing
briefly the failure of Frank Moulton to
bring any new evidence to bear upon
the subject, which can in the slightest
alter the conclusions the committee
have come to.