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Year: 1878

bright yellow dropping whiskers. the mildest OF
blue eyes, and q faint, uncertain voice
that is always pitched high and inevlta-
bly, squeaks in the middle of a sentence-even that
interesting parsonage looks mellow and patronzing.
as if he was in fair way to enjoy himself.


The city this evening is thronged with strangers,
and the hotels are turning away scores of unfortu-
nate pilgrims. The Premier, the Chief-Jus-
tice. and several members of the Cabinet
are already here. The Duke Of Edinburgh Is
at the Admiralty House during the day and on
board his ironclad at night. The official pro-
gramme for the reception of the Princess and the
Marquis has been completed and will be carried into
effect on Monday for even if the Sarmatian arrives
OH Saturday the grand entry wilnot take place until
two days after. On the day of tho official land
ing" the Marquis will be sworn into office by the
Chief-Justice and the city's address will be pre-
sented. In the evening there will be an othcial
drawing-room and on the next day less formal
reception. The Vice Regal party will proceed 10
Montreal on Wednesday and remain there over Sun
day. The gala-days of the year will close al
Year: 1878

top and those that were taken out and destroyed
were, Of course, Republican votes The effect OF
this was to make every fraudulent Democratic vote
count for two in estimating the majority, because
every time one Of these fraudulent votes was put
into the box it remained there and was actually
counted and at the same time an honest, genuine
Republican vote was taken out, destroyed and not
counted.


The fraud was the result OF conspiracy which
must have been formed by men who had the means
of reaching local Democratic politicians in every
part of the State The Republicans say that it was
arranged and carried out by the Democratic State
Committee, but of that have seen no positive evil
dence, and presume it would be very difficult to
obtain any. The "kiss-Oke" " tickets were all OF
the size, printed the same kind of paper and
IN the same type and, although the local candidates
in each county and Congressional District were dif
ferent they all seem to have been printed in the
same Office In spite Of its magnitude, the fraud was
perpetrated in very bungling manner and could
very easily be exposed if Governor Hampton and the
State authorities were to take hold of the matter III
earnest The number of persons involved is so great
that an investigating commission determined to get
at the truth would undoubtedly find some one IN
the first county it visited who by little pressure,
could be made either to expose the whole con-
spiracy or furnish information that would GER
talny tend TO It's exposure. Governor hampton Is
believed IN the North a. well as IN the South to
be an honorable man. He is a candidate for the
United States SenatOrship from this State, and IL
elected at ALL it must be by the Legislature chosen
OH the first Tuesday in this month. Neither he nor
any other honorable in this state can afford to
go to Washington owing his election TO frauds OF
the dsgTaceful character of those of which his
party is accused The Governor has it in his power
to turn the bright sunlight of publicity on this
whole diagracefu business and to put the facts be-
fore the country in such way that they cannot be
disputed by political friend or foe. If he does not
do it he will certainly forfeit the respect OF all
decent people.


What do the white people, the Democrats. say
about the election in SUMTER They Say nothing
| have been here "A part of three days and have
formed the acquaintance of a number OF people, but
| have utterly failed to draw them into cOnversa-
tion on the subject. They saw that the negroes
voted the Democratic ticket and that is all they
will say. They act though they were ashamed
of the whole business were afraid to talk about
it. There undoubtedly many respectable, up,
right men who take no active part in politics and
who do not know how the county was carried by
the Democrats, although 1t seems hardly possible
that any one should live here and not know of the
fraud In any event there will be no volunteer
information gwen. The people of this county,
influenced by fear some other consideration, VIII
enjoy the fruits of the inlquity without asking
questions a. to how they were obtained.
Year: 1878

During drunken quarrel between
jeremiah Lane and his son John, this
morning, the latter drew large jack
knife and stabbed his father several
times in the back, intiicting wounds
from which he died in few moments.
Year: 1878

The Paradise Miuing Company have
let a contract to haul Z. $40 tons of ore
from their niue ia Mount Rose Dis.
triet to the railroad at this place. The
ore will be reduced at the Humboldt
Reduction Works here or at the Rye
Patch mill.
Year: 1878

Immense quantities of rails for the
Southern Pacific Railroad are now
being taken west daily. Nearly every
freight train from the east has from two
to eight car loads of rails for Yuma,
the presert terminus of the Southern
Pacific,
Year: 1878

the throe steps leading to the
platform and throw off his coat and
waistcoat. At this moment tho
chapel boil began tolling he gazcd
in its direction, then looked around
upon those present with an ironical
snoer. Throwing down his braces,
Hoedol began to unbutton his shirt,
but could not unfastcn ono Of the
buttons. One Of tho wardcns went
to his assistance and turned it down
beneath his shoulders, leaving tho
neck and the upper part Of the
breast bare. Meanwhile two other
keepers had tod tho condemned
mans arms and ankles. They then
carried him, pinioned and helpless,
to the block, which was Of stout
hardwood, with a hollow to receive
the neck, and painted blood-red
Laying him on it face downwards,
a strong lcathern band WAS fastened
oyer the back Of tho head SO that it
could not be moved, and IL clearly
defined mark was offered for the
hcndsman's blow.


Opening Il loathcrn case, on which
were in gold the figures "1S7S, :"
krantz took out tho glittering new
axe, and taking his aim, with al
almost imporceptible glance, swung
tho weapon aloft and brought it
Kissing down on the band of flesh
between the leathcrn fastening and
the turned back shirt. Only one
blow was needed. Tho blood
sprang out of the immense wound; p;
the neck vanished $50 it seemed)
and there was left tho trunk, which
twitched systematically few times,
and the head, which looked as if it
had been shorn off just ut tho chin.
A very slight contraction or move~
mont Of the skin of tho forehead
was noticeable. The whole opera
ton lasted about two minutes and
a half. a coffin was brought out,
into which the still blocding remains
were pitched it was placed in q
hole already dug in Il corner Of the
prison yard; tho earth WAS filled in
and all was over.
Year: 1878

BAsHFUL.--A bashful young man
went three times to ask beautiful
young lady if he might be tie
partner Of her joys and sorrows,
and other household furniture, but
each time his heart failed him, and
he took the question away ,lnpoppod.
She saw the anguish of his soul,
and had compassion on him. SO
the next time he camo sho asked
him if he thought to bring a scrcw-
driver with him. Hc blushed, and
wanted to know what for. And
she, in tho fullness Of her heart,
said she didn't know but what hod
want to screw up his courage be-
fore he left. He took the hint.
Year: 1878

A large number Of the workingmen OF
this city are going to attend national
picnic to be held in South Broad street
park, Monday afternoon and evening,
Dennis Kearney the great agitator Is ex-
pected to be present and address the
meeting.
Year: 1878

ser to the luscious lips that smiled upon


him with such bewitchingness, while his
own quivered In agony of expectant antic-
ipation. $50 notice." replies she coolly.
glancing at the clock, "and time for you
to turn up your coat collar and shut the
door from the outside, and when you come
again bring me bottle OF the Blanchard
Blood and Nerve Food. need 1t II nave
to sit up SO long with you every night.
Year: 1878

One of the most skilful experts in
America, writes a Washington CORES
pondent, is j. F. Tandy, coin examiner
at the treasury, to whom am indebted
for much valuable information. Mr..
Tandy has a remarkable gift Of discern
ing the slightest fraud in specie, ard
yet he can hardly tell howit is done. If
a counterfeit piece. be concealed in a
heap OF money, he will detect it blind
folded. All that is required is to run
his fingers through the mass, and in
few moments every one is tested. This
is the result of that remarkable power
of touch which is only perfected by long
practice Such o man is of immense
value in place like the Treasury. Coin
in this institution is handled in large
sums, and is wheeled on trucks like
other merchandise, but in weighing o
bag the loss of single piece would be
noticed. The Treasury is foored with
marble tile, but these would soon be de-
stroyed by the heavy trucks that roll
through the specie department.. For
this reason the strongest wooden floor
is used, being made of maple strips set
edgewise and fastened in the most se-
cure manner. Even such "a bottom is
none too solid for the incessant tritura-
tion of iron wheels and heavy burdens.
Year: 1878

Sunlight is even more necessary to
health in summer than in winter, for
one, among other reasons, that disin-
fectants of all sorts are more necessary
in summer than in winter. The rays of
heat quicken the vital powers, the
chemical rays exert their mysterious
and potent influence, and the illumin-
ating rays, independently of the others,
as has been recently proved by Mr..
Cooke to the satisfaction of the ablest
scientists, communicate motion. The
exhalations from our bodies in warm
weather are more copious than they are
in cold weather. and il we shut out the
light from our houses we remove the
most efficient of all agents in destroying
what is unwholesome. The noxious
vapors, which free admission of air
and light would remove, are absorbed
by carpets and upholstery, and become
productive of disease. Those who are
accustomed to the darkness and damp
ness of close rooms may not consciously
suffer therefrom, but that they sustain
real injury is evident in their pallid
faces, their faccid muscles and nerveless
movements. The contrast between
them and those whose lives pass in the
open air is too evident to need comment.
1t may not be necessary to expose dur
ing the day every room in the house to
the direct rays of the sun, but there
should be frequent opening of doors and
windows, so that the solar beam may
perform its benefcent office. Bedrooms
and other rooms in constant use should
receive most careful attention in this
respect. Sick rooms especially require
thorough summing and ventilation, and,
il possible, should always have a south
ern aspect. More patients die on the
north side of hospitals than on the south
side; there are more deaths on the
shady side of any street than on the
sunny side. A notable Southern house
keeper, observing strictly the following
rule during the summer months, kept
her house perfectly sweet and cool aud
dry from May to October: Until ten
o'clock in the morning all the doors and
windows were opened wide; then they
we're closed until four in the afternoon;
then opened again till nightfall. This
rule might not do for all localities, but
such q use of it as should secure free
access of light and air to every part of
the house at least once day, could but
be productive of good results.
Year: 1878

The statesmen of the country at
large, and of the different States, have
no more important question for consid-
Grafton than that of the relation be
tween Church and State While in
theory the two institutions are com
pletely divorced, the divorce can never
be considered absolute until all church
property shall be put upon the same
level with other property, and taxed
the same. AS long as church property
shall be exempt from taxation, just SO
long there remains the certain evidence
that the true relationship of Church and
State is not generally understood. The
State is the principal institution, and
as such. must be supreme. 1t should
be founded and conducted upon such
principles as to secure the rights and
liberties of the people with complete
and entire lmpartlallty. This Is not
done while church property is exempt
from taxation. All over the country
this sentiment is gaining ground. The
question was agitated by President
Grant in one OF his annual messages,
which seemed to give an impetus to the
progress of the reform movement. The
wave has reached this Territory, and in
view of the agitation Of the question in
the last Legislature, is likely to figure
somewhat ut the constitutional con
vention, which is to be held next June.
1t is therefore important that all advo-
Gates of church taxation shoaid see that
their candidates are sound on this ques-
ton, that they will not favor any prop
osition directly or indirectly conferring
any exemption or privilege upon the
church; but will see that all classes of
Year: 1878

there was enough and to spare. 1t
was pleasant affair throughout and
well calculated to create healthy
public sentiment in school matters.
The school is very large. There are
now seventy names on the roll. The
old school house has become entirely
inadequate to the wants of the dis
trict, and were it not for the fact that
the United Brethren were kind and
liberal enough to open their church
for that purpose, the children of this
section would be denied the privileges
of public school. r.
Year: 1878

la CENTER, W. T., Dec. 81, 1877.
Mr.. EpIroR:


On Tuesday last it was our good
fortune to be present at as pleasant
an entertainment as we have witnessed
for many a day. "Old Santa Claus"
had not been forgetful of the numer-
Gus happy homes in this part, and
many little heart was thus caused
to throb with delight at the sight Of
the well-filled stockings hanging by
the wall. But this was not enough.
There was a richer treat yet in store
for the youth of this vicinity. We
are fortunate enough to be blessed
with some of those whole-souled, gem
erous-hearted people, who are never
content with making their own fire
sides happy, but are continually root
ing up thorns and scattering flowers
along the pathway of others. Such
was the spirit in which the affair on
Tuesday afternoon was planned and
carried into effect. 1t was an enter
tainment especially gotten up for the
benefit of the scholars of this school; ;
but the parents were also expected,
and the doors were open to visitors
also.


There had been some hesitation in
getting it up, owing to the report to
the effect that the diptheria had broken
out afresh in an adjoining neighbor-
hood. But this report proved untrue;
yet it had the effect of postponing the
call till so late day that there wa,
not sufficient time for extended liter
AIRY preparations on the part of the
school. But the physical man wa.
not neglected. There were oyster.
Chat great invention of modern times
in abundance. Pies, cake and count.
less other luxuries were furnished
without stint. The tables were thu.
bountifuily spread and all invited tc
partake. They did partake, and
though the number present was at
least twice as great as was anticipated
Year: 1878

The nomination of candidates to
the Constitutional Convention should
be made by the people, and not by
the central committees. The people
will be better pleased in this way.
Nominations fixed up by a central
committee are generally Objectionable
to voters. The Seattle MteHigencer
suggests that all the nominations for
the general election which takes place
next fall can just as well be made in
the same convention wherein candi-
dates are nominated as delegates to
the Walla Walla convention. But
neither party will hardly dare to make
its nominations so far in advance of
the election.
Year: 1878

For about week past no little excitement has pre-
vailed IN political circles Staten Island owing to
an attempt to depose certain Supervisor from his
seat and appoint in his stead For some
time past Captain William Cory Supervisor from
the town of Southfeld and chairman of the Board
has been unable to attend to his duties through
sickness. Three Justices of the Peace of the town
of Southfeld-Messrs. Kane, Doyle and Flanagan
signed a paper in which they stated that they were
satisfied that the present incumbent was unable to
act supervisor, and that they had appointed
Samuel X. Brick to fill the vacancy thus created.
From the evidence obtained upon investigation it
appears that Judges Doyle and Kane first signed the
paper and then, about nine o'clock evening, it
presented to Judge Flanagan to sign. He signed
II under the impression that 1t merely call for
town meeting, it having been, alleged, so repre-
sented to him. Soon after signing it he dis
covered that it was in reality the appointment
OF Mr.. Brick to which he had placed his signature.
and he Immediately endeavored to his name.
When about to draw line through his signature the
paper snatched away and lie never afterward was
able gain possession of it. He then entered pro-
induced to sign the appointment through misrepre-
sentation.


Although the investigating committee are still in
the Board OF Supervisors meeting at the residence OF
Captain Cory. That gentleman answered for South
field and in order to show that he working with
the Board he placed upon several important
committees All the parties in the demo-
Year: 1878

From the Providence Journal Dec. H.


One of the most extraordinary deaths that ever was
clroniced IN this city occurred yesterday and
day the talk of the town. The circumstances are
follows -Mr. Joshua Walker is a respectable colored
man, residing fillmore street, and married short
time since young woman OF excellent char
acter and who was not quite twenty years
of age Joshua proved a worthy husband, al
ways looking after the household comforts
Day before yesterday he purchased fresh
pork which he intended TO salt down for the coming
the purpose Of obtaining salt with which to make
brine for the pickiing. and took from Jar what he
presumed was the required article, thereafter pro-
ccedcd to the cellar to II the meat His wife,
Rosa. being about her household duties, did not
notice what the husband was about, but when she
came down from the chambers made the discovery
almost immediately that Joshua had taken quantity
of granuaod sugar to salt the pork She did rave
and get mad. but possibly had she taken that turn
stead she set out to hearty laugh going to the
spot where her husband was. Her laughter con.
tnucd for some time. there being not the least
ton. She laughed and laughed and laughed. her
presumed merrinent getting more bosterous each
moment Finally the husband became alarmed and
sent out for assistance and soon his landlord Deacon
Horny Hazard, arrived, witnessing in few minutes
the poor womans departure, II is hoped. for the bet
ter land She had positively laughed herself 10 DEATH
The husbands horror ut this extraordinary result OF
his innocent mistake can be better imagined than
described. He was warmly attached to his young
wife, and IL Is hting in drawing the veil over this
terrible scene to say that they were both exceedingly
worthy persons aud that the husband has the sym
pahy Of scores Of people In this his hour OF trouble
Year: 1878

Captain Byrnes appeared in Jefferson Market Police
Court yesterday and asked Judge Morgan to remand
John. alias Red Leary. and John, alias Dutch"
Mccarthy, whom he had arrested on the previous
night and locked up in tho Fifteenth precinct. The
Judge asked him what charge preferred against
them of what crime they we're suspected. The
Captain replied that he believed they in some
way connected with the Manhattan Bank burglary
and wanted them held to allow him to complete the
chain of evidence around them. His Honor assented
and when the two men brought in later he re-
mandcd them until this morning, when they will be
accorded an examination.
Year: 1878

THE FIRST NATIONAL ASKS FOR A RECEIVER
THE COMMERCIAL WILL PROBABLY RESUME
BUSINESS.


SARATOGA N. Y, Dec IA, 1878.
Everything il quet here to-day and business men
trying to get along until banking facilities
again to be had.


The directors Of the Commercial National Bank
held meeting this morning and carefully examined
their assets and liabilities and satisfied that the
hank is entirely solvent. They making prepsra-
tions which they believe will enable them to resume
at an early day.


The directors of the First National Bank have
quesed the Comptroller of the Currency TO appoint
receiver.
Year: 1878

To CLEAN CLOTHING. a tea.
spoonful of ammonia in quart of warm
sospsuds, dip cloth in it and go over
your soiled clothing, and see how rapidly
the dirt will disappear no scrubbing
will be necessary. To pint of hot soap
suds add teaspooniul of the spirits, dip
In your fork or spoon (or whatever you
wish to clesn), rub with soft brush,
and then finish with chamois skin. For
washing windows and mirrors il has no
equal. 1t will remove grease spots from
every fabric without injuriug the gar
ment. Put on the ammonia nearly
clear lay on blottiug paper, and set q
hot iron on it for moment. Also few
drops In water will cleanse and whiten
laces and muslns beautifully.
Year: 1878

ONE-THIRD o the liquid portion of the
sewerage OF Paris is conveyed to Green
vile, kind of peninsula made by the
windings of the S,ine below Asnieres.
A medical visitor says that he did not
discover as much smell as he has often
detected in walking over farms manured
with guano Oh in the ordinary manner,
and he could not learn of any unfavor-
able effect on the health OF the people.
Magnificent crops ere raised.
Year: 1878

In Liverpool, manyof the street letter.
boxes now have door that shuts with a
spring, and at the same time moves n
plate showing the hour Of the last clear
snce. The public can thus ascertain
whether letters have been taken out for q
particular mail, and the Post Office hss a
check upon its men.
Year: 1878

THIS item is going the rounds at
may not be generally known that com.
mon cooking soda is a sure remedy for
the bite of rattle.snske, II applied soon
enough. An incision may be made to
the depth of the wound made by the
fangs Of the snake, and into this cut the
soda should be sprinkled. 1t will imme-
diately bubble up and turn green, caused
by the action of the soda in neulralizing
the acid of the poison"
Year: 1878

The committee Of arrangements
having charge of the Good Templars'
social on New Years eve, desire to
express cordial thanks to all who as.
sisted so generously and kindly IN
preparing the supper and music for
that occasion, especially to those
who were not members of the order.
Year: 1878

In communication to the Rural Neac
Yorker, F. D. Curtis says: II have made
discovery. or if every body knew it before
me, will tell it all the same. As soon as the
cream shows signs of looming" pour into
the churn two or three quarts of water-as
near ice-cold as it is possible to get-and the
butter will gather great deal quicker and
come hard and firm. I tried the cold water
ice water) on the start, and found itmade the
cream too cold and kept the butter from COM
ing; but put in at the last end, it is capital
idea and will save hours of churning in the
course of the season. Butter will come in
fifteen or twenty minutes, as rule, If the
cream is in the right condition and tempera-
ture. A cool cellar is cool enough to start the
churning, and as near right as most trainers
can get it without thermometers and ice, and
cold well water will lower the temperature for
gathering. The temperature of our cellar is
"a degrees, and the butter invariably comes
quick with the help of the cold water, which
Is probably two degrees colder. When the
cream stands too long on the milk before
sklmming, the butter will not come quickly,
and it is always poorer, and such butter win
not keep we'll. This is one reason, and the
main one, why there is 80 much rancid butter.
better churn oftener, and have good. sweet
outer, and skim oftener also.