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Year: 1879

NEGROES are told that they can COM
mand 81 25 for their labor in Kansas
Conscientious men should be careful
about misleading them in this respect.
1t is possible that during the planting
and harvesting seasons they might
command that price, but these seasons
embrace not more than six or eight
weeks in the year, and what are they
to do or get for the remaining forty or
forty-fve weeks? There is nothing
more certain in this world than that q
serious disappointment awaits the dar
key in Kansas, and the men who lure
him to his own undoing will have o
great sin to answer for.
Year: 1879

AFTER carefully reading and weigh
ing the Hull Letter by Gen. A. M.
West, we are satisfied that we misun-
derstood his position. He is warm.
ly in favor of the establishment Of
Greenback clubs, but wants them to
work in Democratic harness. In other
words, he is in favor of bringing the
Democratic party up to the Greeback
standard.


There is no harm in this, and Gener-
al West and Democrats can pull togeth-
or; for it is we'll understood that the
Democratic party of Mississippi is
sufficiently committed to the doctrine
of financial reform to satisfy any con-
servative man, who like Gonl West,
sees the great injustice perpetrated
upon poor men by Republican class
legislation and the serious evils grow
ing out of it.
Year: 1879

An Era of wonderful prosperity is


opening up before our people. Cheap


interest is one of the first Indications,


and boundless confidence in the stabil-
ity of government securities is the next.
1t is impossible that this should be the
case without affording corresponding
amount of relief and help to the mass
of the people, and infusing an invigo-
rating spirit into the channels of all
industries. Garfield and Congress, and
Frye cry outin Congress, revolution,


rebellion" while all the Confederate
Brigadiers swear that the bayonet must
be taken from the ballot, and the test
oath from Confederate lips. Yet steadi-
ly, and sublimely the public credit rises
like the morning sun, growing brighter
as it climbs. Nobody but fools think
of revolution. 1t is only idiots who
would thrust the clamor of rebellion
upon the peaceful surface, to disturb it.
Last week syndicate Ia counciD of
New York banks and banking firms
subscribed for one huhdred and ninety
millions of cheap interest government
bonds-a sum never before subscribed
to bonded debt in one day in this or
any other country. Money is flowing
in from all parts of Europe for
investment, and, on the 18th new offers
to take four hundred million of bonds
at four per cent were made: All this
and tho advance in cotton and the clear
commercial sky tells of brighter days
ahead. Port Gibson Reveille
Year: 1879

| Editor of the Vicksburg Commercial:


As 1 understand there will be national
convention called May 9TH, to form some
plan or say what is best to do for our CONS
munity, hope to see delegation that has
the good of our country at heart. We want
no politics in it. We want the feelings of
the people cemented, aud our country re-
stored to prosperity. To do this, we must
forget personal gain we must be one in
heart, one in voice, and one in action.
These are my sentiments and the senti-
ments of every lover of his country. If
we take such steps as are needed and with
united action, our country will glow with
prosperity. Capital and labor must unite,
then the farmer and merchant will rejoice


We must do what is best for our country
and people, because they are dear to us. To
do this, we must forget the past and look
to the future. We have waited too long;
we must not wait longer. Procrastination
is the thief of time. We must go forward.
1t would be madness in soldier, if he
should be wounded in battle, to ask who
shot him or with which gun he was wound.
ed. He should ask is there a remedy by
which he can be cured. Let us do our duty
and our country will blossom as the rose. 1
am satisfied that we can do it, and have
the utmost confidence in the people. Let
us make the attempt and We shall succeed,
if we faint not There must be united
action it is the law of the church and the
law of nations. 1t is for peace and pros
perity. G.. G.. MIDDLETON.
Year: 1879

II is about time for us to again remind
our city readers that their premises should
be kept perfectly clean. Our city officers are
doing all in their power to put the city in
perfectly sanitary condition, and if their
efforts are properly seconded by our citi-
zens generally in private premises, we need
have little or no fear of unusual disease
this summer.-Natehez Democrat.


The suggestion Of the Democrat is
applicable here. Cleanliness is the
sureet preventative Of epidemics.
Year: 1879

The second deposit in the proposed fight between
John j. Dwycr and james Elliott for the champion
ship OF America being due yesterday large number
of sporting men assembled at the Cpper oice during
the afternoon to witness the posting OF the money.
Dwycr arrived early. and about three o'clock the
hackers Of Elliott dropped In. An hour more passed,
however, without any business being trans
acted. though but little concern was caused
thereby, as the articles of agreement allowed
until hve O'Clock for the making of the deposit
shortly after four o'clock Elliott reached the Office.
having journeyed from Philadelphia for tho purpose
In view. The sum of $3.50 each then placed in
the hands Of the temporary stakeholder Dwyer do
posting his In gold COIN That part of the business
being over the choosing of the final stakeholder
IN order Contrary to general expectation this
usually serious business easily disposed Of The
second or third name suggested agreed upon.
That was Thomas Walsh, well known sporting man
OF New York, and the principals left the Copper Office
to ascertain IL he would consent to hold the stakes.
The announcement of this gratifying result afforded
much satisfaction to the large crowd in waiting, aud
II seemed to be the general opinion that the men
rcaiy intend to test their skill and strength in tho
squared circle"
Year: 1879

tolerate suggestion that the work should be either
abandoned suspended. Brooklyn has already out
standing bonds to the amount Of 81 o0D and New
York has also outstanding bonds to the amount OF
s3.000.OOO the proceeds of which have already gone
to the erection OF the bridge. 1t is quite clear that
further expenditure of less than S4VO0DOo VIII com
plete the work. From the foregoing views you viii
anticpG.e that favor resort to the Legislature for
such act i'll terminate fruitless litigation and
enforce speedy completion OF the bridge. pursuant
to the understanding which has from the first accom-
panied its construction.


He invites attention to the report of the Depart
ment of Assessments, which shows the assessed
valuation of the new buildings erected within the
year to be 50 OCT 300 which shows that builders
retain all their old confidence in the future OF the
city. The rate of taxation for the current year s
81 70, reduction of about one-fourth within four
years.
Year: 1879

A young Kentuckian named Thomp-
son, who was happily engaged to a fair
widow, got intoxicated while in the com.
pany of some exciting companions.
whereupon the lady broke the engage
ment, declaring she would never marry
a man who drank. This decision so
worked upon the mans mind that after
moping about for few days he descend
ed into an unused we'll aud held his face
in the shallow water until dead. When
found the body was on its knees, and
tie shoulders and back Of the head were
not even damp.
Year: 1879

And now the returned city people
write 10 their country cousins, with
whom they have been staying, that they
arrived safely, but found the city In
lected With smallpox, which is likely
to last all winter.
Year: 1879

They have had very sad affair at
West Point. A lady at Cezzen's told
her mamma that all the cadets wear
white pants whereupon a man said,
So do their sisters. cousins and aunts,
and he had 10 be shot through the heart.
Year: 1879

ings. inside Of which there will be a pipe of from
four to six inches in diameter reaching above the
tops of the buildings and with hose attached ut diff
ferent points. The lattice work columns can be used
as ladder always in position. so that If fre occurs
in the upper stories of these high buildings the water
can be brought to bear directly upon it,


DISADVANTAGES REMOVED.


Under the old system all OF the arrangements of
the street pipes it is claimed have been primarily
made with reference to the supply OF water FOR
domestic consumption. while that required for the
extinguishment OF fires has been inadequately pro-
vded for and particularly at the various extremities
OF the system of the distributing pipes. Nowhere IN
the city. below Twenty street. the present
Croton pipes deliver enough water into the boxes OF
thirty or the steam fire engines to fully supply that
number Of engines and along the river borders not
enough to supply half that number of engines.
The change in the style OF buildings within the
present generation has rendered quite Inadequate the
system now in vogue of extinguishing fires. II any
large fire occurs in building. accompanied by
strong wind. skill of the modern architect is suf-
hcient to render such building proof against tho
flames from adjacent houses. The annual losses by


fires represent only about two-thrds OF the value Of
the property destroyed


Assuming that large fire should break out in the
most unfavorable place the following would be the
number of hydrants the fire is raging Forty first
street between Sixth and Seventh ayenues):-
Year: 1879

One thousand acres Of good land,
in splendid condition and ready to
be sceded-to let for the coming sea
son. Will let it in lots to suit occu-
pants. Expect houses to be built on
some parts Of the land in the spring.
Will let for for one third Of the
crop, leaser to furnish everything;
or will furnish seed and take one
half.


A good chance for good men, ap-
ply early.


RoB'T WATSON.
Redwood Falls Minn.
Year: 1879

If Society wants protection from crime, and
even handed justice in criminal cases, it must
take some very obvious steps to secure its de-
sire.


The duration of the office of the district
attorney ought to be made equal to that Of
circuit court judge.


If the office is to be elective at all it ought
to be separated from its usual place among
political offices, and the election for it take
place only with judicial elections.
The office ought to be made bureau that
should comprise not only its present duties
but much that is done by police officers and
detective corps in keeping track of the crimi
nal classes, and many other duties which no
one attends to now at all. The Office ought
to be so salaried and reformed as that its
genius could be expended as much OF the
prevention of crime as on its conviction.


1t ought to have some responsibility to
look after convicts whose term of sentence
has expired. 1t would make great differ
ence in regard to lapse into further crime, if
a criminal knew he was under the watch OF
department whose business it was to know
him and observe his movements if he were
criminally inclined, or to help him if he were
of honest intent. 1t is evident enough that
this kind of work cannot be done where the
Office passes from hand to hind from year to
year, often with no communication at all be-
tween predecessor and successor except to
| mass over bundle of naners Good (ODl-
pday Number TiCO.
Year: 1879

Although John Frederick Wills wife was
So years old, and he only 80, he loved her
better than anything else in the world ex-
cept rum. She told him that he must give
up one or the other, and, as he would not
deprive himself of the liquor, she deprived
him of the wife by getting a divorce. Dur.
ing six months he dogged her everywhere
she went, constantly entreating her to take
him back, but never able to comply with
the condition Of total abstinence that she
imposed. This was in indianapolis, and
that city is horried with the wife murder
and suicide with which VIII closed his ca
reer
Year: 1879

AT the present time there are seven in
mates at the City Hospital. three of
whom pay their board and the remainder
are kept at the expense of the city,
Among the number OF inmates Is Mr..
Stotsenburg, who fell a shoit time ago
and broke his leg.
Year: 1879

ging engineers from their locomotives and
brutally beating them. Clubs, pistols and
stones have been freely used and though
no one was killed, the number of broken
heads is legion. Several telegraph oper-
ators under the new regime have received
coffins with the significant message that if
they do not vacate they may expect to fill
them.
Year: 1879

Our sister city Covington intends to es-
tablish a quarantine against boats coming
from the South. This is a good idea, as it
will be remembered that last year several
boats which were barred from landing at
our wharf went across the river and tied up
at the Covington bank.
Year: 1879

MILK As A SopoR1F1c.-According to
the Pharmacist, it is freqnent practice
in the New York Asylum for Inebriates to
administer to the patients at bedtime a
glass Of milk to produce sleep, and the re-.
suit is, often found satisfactory, without the
use Of medicine. Medicine is there some.
times prescribed in milk 1t has been re


Gently stated in medical journals that lac
tic acid has the effect Of promoting sleep
BY acting rs a sedative, and this acid may
be produced in the alimentary canal after
the ingestion Of milk. Can this, then, be
the explanation Of the action Of milk on
the nervous system after a long continued, !,
excessive use Of alcoholic drink9 Sugar,
also, is capable Of being converted in the
stomach, in certain morbid conditions, in
to tactic acid /; and lump Of sugar allow.
ed to dissolve in the mouth on going to
bed will frequently soothe q restless body
to quiet and repose.-Scientifc american.
Year: 1879

The story has been told of the street quarrel in London between the editors of the Telegraph and Truth. MT. Labouchere, the editor of the latter pa per, gives the following pithy account of the affair Between eleven and twelve on Monday night" says MT. Labouchere, "I was in King William street, Strand, standing in the middle of the roadway to hail hanson cab, when I suddenly felt blow that seri- ously damaged my hat and ultimately fell upon my cranium. At first I thought that blow had been aimed at me by the cab driver, for the night was so dark that it was difficult to distinguish ob- jects clearly, but on looking round I perceived a stout belng Aourishing 8 stick and performing sort of war dance. I naturally imagined that it was some lunatic running amuck through the streets, and, not feeling disposed to have the small modicum of brain with which nature provided me completely stove in, I at once closed with my assailant, and we began pummeling and cufing each other after the simple but somewhat in- effective mode of those who have not made study of pugilism. Of course a crowd collected and tried to interfere and separate us. And it was only then that discovered that I was engag ed in single combat with the editor of the Duly Telegraph. You have insulted me ? he shouted; you have insulted my family, and you have 1nsulted my uncle. The crowd was for the most part de- lighted at being privileged to witness 8 row-a real row-between two persons decently dressed. But others, regard ing the matter as disreptuable, surged in between us. The fair sex was repre- sented by nymph who hung first on my arm, then on that of the Eminent Editor, and cried, My dears, don't go a fighting like this or you'll hurt your selves The warlike element was en- bodied in 8 stalwart rough, with pipe in his mouth, who scornfully observed, 'They hurt themselves They don't kno W how top
Year: 1879

When Kate and Joe were children small, and crept about the floor, one chair would scarcely hold them both, nor was there room for more. Now Joe is twenty, Kate eighteen, yet, strange as it may seem, saw the sight the other night, myself, and twas no dream. For, though they both had larger grown, yet I will take my oath that in the parlor on that night one chair was holding both.
Year: 1879



 the most of it and be satisfied.

 After the invasion of butterflies and moths reported from the whole of Vest ern Europe week or two ago, we now hear of fresh, but perhaps more well come, intruder in the shape of the honey bee. The newspapers of Rouen describe the appearance of swarms of these in. sects in numerous houses of the town, where they have not only presented them selves without invitation, but have in- sisted with the utmost impunity and ob. stinacy on making themselves at home. The most notable of these incursi ons seems to have been one which was made into the house of confectioner in the Rue de Ia Crosse Hortoge. The shops or rooms in which the bakers men were at work were seen filled with the unwel- comed guests, who did not by any means confine their attention to devouring the cakes and sweetmeats, but used their stings to such effect that almost every person in the establishment was more or less severely wounded.

 The cucumber is known to have been cultivated for more than three thousand years. In ancient Egypt it was extensively grown, and is so at the present day. The precise date when the plant was first cultivated in England is not recorded. With the melon, it was commonly cultivated in the reign of Edward III., but in consequence of the wars of the Roses, the cultivation of it was neglected, and at last entirely lost. The plant was introduced again at the latter part of the reign of Henry VIII.
Year: 1879

Strawberries are ripe apd com ing into market. Mr. Sam Brown had the first lot in on the 22nu. The long stretch of fine weather has given the farmers fine oppor- tunity to get well up with their work.

 Our farmers complain of an un- usual abundance of cut-worms. This is little surprising to us after such a hard freeze as we had last winter We had thought that the germ of all the bugs and worms would have been killed.

 In the event the wheat crop is as short as is now expected, it is of paramount importance for our farm CTS to make lots of corn and potatoes. Plant corn and raise hogs. Plant potatoes-they are an excellent thing to have when bread is scarce.

 There will be a fair fruit crop in our county. The crop in many of the States has been killed and fruit will be high. Take care of every peach and apple. Supply yourself with 9 Zimmerman patent dryer and save your fruit--it will be worth Q good price.

 We sincerely regret to learn that the past three weeks has expe. riepced Q great deterioration in the prospect for Q good wheat crop in this county. There is now general complaint that the crop IS going to be cut very sEort. Some have al ready plowed up their wheat to put in corn and cotton. The crop will not be more than half of a good crop at best.
Year: 1879

Nearly all sufferers from chills are on the alert for any remedy that will take the place of quinine. Quinine is objectionable on account of taste and the unpleasant symptoms that follow its use, as well as the uncertainty of permanent cure. Another objection to quinine, is, that it is always neces- sarv to use some other medicine to pro- duce the proper effect upon the secre- tions. A remedy which in every way combines all the above properties and that produces none of those unpleasant symptoms, is just now In demand by q chill suffering people. Such q remedy is now offered as Days Ague Tonic, which far snrpasses any and all other articles in the final cure of chills.
Year: 1879

A large meeting of the citizens of Wynadotte was held fewidays ago to protest against the further immi- grafton of colored people into Kan sas. The meeting was a large one, participated in by men of all classes and all political affiliations. After a candid review of the situation a protest was signed and promulgated dehouncing those who are encourag- ing these people to emigrate to Kah- sns as being their worst enemies, and calling upon all humane and reflect ing people everywhere to use their best efforts to check movement so disastrous to the interests of the colored people. The protest says that these deluded immigrants come here with the most visionary ideas concerning the difficulties and hard ships they will have to confront; that Ithey are wholly destitute of means to procure lands and sustain themselves until they can make a crop; that there is no sufficient de- mand for farm labor to give employ ment to such mass of people, inev- itable consequence will be that they will become a charge upon the communities where they may hap pen to be cast, and will have to be provided and cared for or perish.

 With such gloomy outlook as this we hope for the sake of humanity that these deluded people may see the error and folly of their course and put a stop to this foolish and suicidal business.-Gazette.
Year: 1879

After friendship and love come benevolence and that compassion which unites the soul to the unfortu- nate.

 How contagious the laugh of some people; how jarring that of others, like playing on a worn out piano.
Year: 1879

Miss Susie Jones, daughter of Captain Jones, pioneer settler of the county, last week noticed that the dogs had treed some animal near the house, armed herself with gun and proceeded to investigate the matter. No sooner had she approached the tree than a gigantic catamolnt sprang to the ground. The dogs followed in close pursuit over tangled weeds and through the dense willows and forests of the Tuolumne for near mile, when the ami nal again took to a tree for protection The brave girl trudged on alone, with her gun on her shoulder, and on com ing mp with the dogs soon discovered his catship in unusually close proximity, but not daunted by his glaring eyes and ierocious appearance, took deliberate aim and fired. The cat made spring, but fell to the ground dead. Swinging the monster over her shoulders she car ried him home in triumph as trophy of her prowess. A friend sent us the animal, and we found it to be one of the largest of his species. The young lady hunter has only seen some fourteen or fifteen summers, and is native of our county. Modesto (Cal. NeWs.
Year: 1879

A solon of the Senate occupied the same house with a clerk of the same name. As both are modest, elderly gentlemen, we will call one Senator Bang and the other Simon Bang. One has modest little attic, and the other a handsome suite of apartments on the ground floor. Both gentlemen had ordered suits of clothes the Senator from Timms & Co.,, the leading fashion able tailor of the national capital; the clerk from little box of an establish ment that looked as if one could run a stick through, shoulder up, and march of.

 As luck would have it the parcels con- taining the two suits arrived nearly at the same time, and the stupid girl, not we'll up in writing, mistook s. Bang for

 epator Bang, and Senator Bang for s. Bang, and so served the clothes. The Senator is 8 simple-wayed old gentle man, and donned the common suit un- suspectingly, while the clerk, thinking the stuff be had selected made up far better than he anticipated, did the same

 The result was the dignified solon was refused admission to the floor of the House because of his common appear ance, while the clerk bloomed into a gentleman. So marked was his appear ance that a widow he had been courting for several years accepted him at once and named the happy day.

 Rut for the interference of Timms, the fashionable tailor, who, getting wind of his best customers extraordinary clothes, resolved himself into 8 detect i've, the error never would have been rectifed. As 1t was the poor clerk was arrested, with his bride, on their way to church, and the poor lady, so lately wed, had to furnish the money to buy off her newly-made husband. As it was, woman-like, she got comfort from punishing the most innocent man of the affair. She wrote the unsuspecting Senator sarcastic note, begging him to accept her husbands clothes, which he was then wearing, as present. - Washington Capital.