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Year: 1874

men would trump up every imaginable Of
fence that these gentlemen ever commit
ted, such as petty, sordid men like to re-
member. in their envy and jealousy Of the
more noble and exalted, we did not expect
to see publishers Of newspapers who boast
Of their progress" in moral reform and
enlightenment, loading their columns with
such miserable trash.


One Of those papers, which claimed to
be the FIRST to give the people information
which every man, woman and child in the
State, of any intelligence whatever, had
already, acknowledged that the integrity
and ability of Mr.. Cochran could not be
denied, but it brought railing accusa-
ton" against him in regard to certain mat
ters of opinion 1t is about time that SEN
sible journalists should cease to pirate
about "disloyalty" during the war, and to
charge men who did not agree with them
in political matters during that unhappy
time, with "treason The issues that
divided the people at that time are done
away with and other questions are before
us now There are entirely too many
men in the Democratic party to-day who
fought in the Federal army and took part
on that side during the war to Justify the


wholesale charges of disunionsm that are
constantly brought against the Democrat


ic party. and after all they are but ques


tions of opinion which have become "dead


issues" long ago. The battles of the day


are sufficient to engage the attention of all


without recurrence to things of the past


But the chief fault is to be found will


those papers which, either as editorials o.


correspondence, publish venomous attack


on the private character of the candidates


trumping up and bringing to light littl


things that occurred-if they ever occurred


at all-many years ago, and have no bear


ing whatever upon the ability or capacit
of the candidates for the Office to whc
their friends seek to elect them. Sue
communications as that which appeared i
the Republican on Tuesday over the sig
! nature of " McCool should not be per
J mitted to appear in any paper. Let u
fight the politics of our opponents on eth


er side but let the personal character an
f private life of the various candidates alone
e Not Democratic paper in the State
: SO far as we know, has made sing
o attack upon the private character and lif
G of Dr.. Jump or Mr.. LoAand and we tru'
: they will not, and we are also glad to b
e able to say that the leading Repuhlica
: journal of the State has also refraine
: from this petty business.


j. Come friends, let US catch the spirit


the age and conduct the warfare on tt
IS more noble principle Of fighting II
j. armies of our opponents and letting pr
l. vate property alone.
Year: 1874

The Democratic County Convention will
assemble in the Court House at New Cas-
tie to-day for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the Office Of Levy Court and
both houses of the State Legislature, and
to tranact such other business pertaining
to the party politics of this county as shall
come before it.


There will, doubtless, be questions of
great importance to the interests of the
party brought before this meeting, among
which will stand prominent the alteration
of the rules of the party to permit of the
selection of onr candidates for the Legis-
lature and Levy Court by the direct vote
of the people of the different hundreds in
stead of by delegates chosen to conven-
tion for the purpose as has been the Gus
tenn heretofore. ..-


Desiring to see the merits and demerits
of this vsxed question thoroughly discuss
ed before the assembling Of the conven-
ton, we, last summer, extended an invi-
tation to all who take an interest in such
matters to give expression to their views,
en- both sides of the question, through our
columns. Our object was to have the matter
brought fairly before the people that they
might understand it and that the question
might be settled, if possible, before the as
sembling Of the convention. Our invitation
was accepted and several letters from diff.
ferent parties. chiefly from Messrs. VIM.
Dean and Samuel Townsend, appeared il
our columns, the former opposing and the
latter strongly advocating the proposed
change as spoken Of above.


There seems to be very strong feeling
in the county in favor of the ballot system
1t is, doubtless, the best, if not the only
way to settle the disputes that have arisel
in some of the Hundreds in reference t.
the choice of delegates. 1t is, perhaps
after all, the fairest manner in which t
select the candidates, for then the pcopl
who will be called upon to vote for tn
candidates at the election will have a fai
opportunity given them to express thei
voice in the selection of those candidates


But whether it be decided to nominal
by convention, as heretofore, or to thro'
the nominations back to the hundreds an
let the people select their candidates fc
themselves, we sincerely hope that no il
feeling will be permitted to disturb th
harmony that should exist in our ranks
The manner of the selection of the cand
dates is q matter of but small importane
compared with the success of the prime
pies of good government as avowed BY tt
Democratic party. Our prospects for SUI
cess are more brilliant at the present tin
than they have been before for long tim
All the candidates thus far chosen by ii
Democrats are men Of the strictest inte,
rity and of superior ability and capaci


for the Offices for which they are nomina
ed. and nothing but harmony and sarne
working is required at the hands of IL
Democracy to secure their triumpha
election in November next.
Year: 1874

There never was q time when the
prospects for railroad, starting from
some point on the coast and running
through this city into the interior,
were brighter than now. There never
was time before when the people so
thoroughly recognized the necessity
for such road, and this is the first
time when capitalists from abroad
have manifested disposition to join
our moneyed men at home in taking
hold of and pushing ahead the greatly
needed work. There are different
opinions as to the kind of road that
should be built, but the popular idea
is a narrow gauge. The advantages
urged in favor of such road are the
cheapness of construction and operat-
ton, practicability, durability and
utility. Let us suppose the work
commenced with the construction Of a
wharf at Truxton City or any availa-
ble point between that and the Salt
Works; that from the wharf the road
is run by the most direct practical
route to this city. This done, and the
owners have n paying piece of road.
But the work is only begun. The
track must be pushed on through the
city, which may be done by running
through the low pass which enters the
valley near the Woolen Mills anu
coming out upon the level near Gen.
BoUGHToN's residence. A survey has
shown that II railroad may be run
there on grade not exceeding fifty
four feet TO the mile. The
narrow gauge should be has
tened on by way of Spadra and
Cucamonga to Cajon Pass. 1t should
pass near San Bernardino, and when
it had descended from the Pass to the
head of the Mohave~ it would be the
route over which would pass the pas
sengers and freight of Arizona, the
mines of Cerro Gordo, Panamint and
Lone Pine, not to mention the COM





mines which the road would develop.
The small cost for which this class of
road may be built and the cheapness
at which it may be operated, guaran-
tees it large share of the trade against
all competition. The reports ofengineer
CRAWFORD and others who have esti-
mated the cost of building and the
business of such n road, cannot but
satisfy the most skeptical that it will
prove paving Investment almost
from the completion of the first Sec
ton. The facts here recapitulated are
not new to our people; they are we'll
known to every business man in Los
Angeles and San Bernardino counties,
and it is the plain duty of all to show
united front in presenting them in
their true light to Senator JONES and
those gentlemen associated with him.
The facts will speak for themselves
all that is needed is true representa-
ton, without appeal or advocacy.
Senator JONES is shrewd business
man, and a man of the people. He is
quick to comprehend, and willing to
listen to all. He is not easily deceived
and readily fathoms any attempt al
deception. If the bare facts concern
Ing the proposed gauge rail
road and its advantages are presented
to him, he will understand and act
understandingly.
Year: 1874

| A Washington dispatch of Dec 81 says: It
has been known for some days that the Span
ish Government has furnished evidence with
regard to the Virginius, and her claim to the
right to bear the flag of the United States,
and that the President submitted the evidence
to the Attorney-G General for his opinion there
on. 1t seems now to be understood in official
circles that the Attorney General has given an
opinion that the vessel had forfeited her right
to bear the flag of the United States and at the
time of her capture was carrying it without
right and improperly. Inview of this opinion
our Government will, in accordance with the
terms of the protocol, institute inquiry and
adopt proceedings against the Virginius and
against any of the persons who may appear
to have been guilty of Illegal acts in connee-
ton Herewith. Under these circumstances
it is said that the salute to the flag on the 25th
day of December will be dispensed with as
now not necessarily requirable, but the United
States will expect disclaimer of intent of in
dignity to the flag in the act which was COM
mitted. From the proof submitted by Spain
it-appears the clearance papers of the Vir-
ginius were obtained by perjury.


Rear-Admiral Scott has sent to the Secre-
Vi 4Sdfy "a
connected with the capture of the Virginius
and the executions which followed. These
include the list of 103 who were in prison at
Santiago de Cuba, thirteen of whom were
shot. But four Americans are among the
number given. Those who were executed in
addition to the thirteen above mentioned
were in Jail only few hours, with the excep-
ton of Capt Fry, who was taken to that place.
According to the official rel ort concerning
the mode of trial by court-martial, Capt. Fry
declined to answer all the questions put to
him, protesting that by the law of nations he
and his crew had committed no offense that
justified his or their Imprisonment or trial as
pirates, claiming to be in command of an
American merchant vessel, furnished with all
properly certified papers, which he had de-
livered to the boarding officer of the captur-
ing vessel.
Year: 1874

The hard times seem to have driven an
unusual number of offiee-seekers to Wash
ington. The hotels and boarding houses
are full of them, and they swarm in the
lobbies and departments. They have no
regular organization like an army, but are
more after the guerilla style of warfare
than anything else, each one having his
chosen leader, in whom he reposes the
most implicit confidence, The new mem
bers, especially, have a large following,
and one of these remarked the other day
that at no time for the space of an hour,
except when taking his meals or asleep
had he been free from their solicitations
ard that he was utterly unaware of the
strength of personal attachment before his
elevation to Office,
Year: 1874




There are great number of plants
cultivated in our northern States
that require more or less protection
in winter, Many of those species that
are generally considered as perfectly
hardy are often greatly benefited by
even slight protection during tho
coolest weather. This is particular
ly the case with trees and shrubs on
which the fruit and flower buds are
formed the season before that in
which they fully develop. And as
the largest portion of our hardy
plants belong to this class it is we'll
to give them shelter whenever prac.
ticable. As the time will be soon at
hand for removing plants to their
winter quarters, and giving protec.
ton to those that require it in the
open air, we give a few hints for the
benefit Of those who have no expert
ence in these matters.


Straiobetvies.-There are few va.
Year: 1874

OUR Washington dispatch of the 18th, shows that Congress IS awake on the Ind ian business. Just what inspired the Senate resolution, remains to be develop ed, but if the facts are fully in possession Of the Interior Department, the country at large will get some needed information from high source, and the people of the frontier can contentedly abide the ulti- mate effects of it.
Year: 1874

Having full faith In the country, they mean to stay by it until the day of general jubilee shall come, when all can rejoice together in its peace and prosperity.

 Drop in and examine our stock.

 Exchange sold on all parts of the world. Photographic transfers made with any section of the country.

 A few more of those ",Dont mention thema left. ss.s.s.~
Year: 1874

To PRESERVE CLOTHING PINs.-They
should be boiled few moments and quickly
dried once or twice month, when they be-
come more flexible and durable Cloth lines
will last longer and keep in better order tor
wash-day service, if occasionally treated in the
same manner.
Year: 1874




THE black silks of last year can be cleansed
and their luster and dressing renewed, by
sponging them on the wrong side with ale great
ly diluted with water no given rule will an
swer with various qualities of silk, but it is
we'll to mix equal qualities of each. and expe-
riment on sample of the silk, adding more
water if the silk is too stiff when dry. Black
alpacas may also be restored almost to their
first beauty by using thimblefal OF borax dis
solved in pint of warm water, and put on
with nail-brush. If the dress skirt is much
worn and soied around the bottom, add fresh
facing, cut off the soiled parts Of the dress ma
terial, and piece it out to the edge of the fac
ing with one of the now superfuous flounces-
which is also worn on the edge-and cover the
Joining with q newer and simpler trimming
made of the upper founces. The reaction in
favor OF plainly trimmed skirts is making itself
evident daily. We do not mean that dress
skirts are most usually made entirely plain,
but. as an excellent French authority says, bor'
dered skirts, not flounced ones, are the fashion.
Instead of being covered with trimmings OF
one kind in front, another sort on the sides,
and third behind, there is now strait around
the skirt border, perhaps of Aounces, or it
may be of folds, but quite narrow, and giving
a most artistic finish to the costume. For this
border on silk dresses use single hounce fully
gathered and edged with narrow pleated
rufle, and similar pleating for heading. or
else have two pleatings four or five inches wide,
overlapping, and headed by a cluster of very
small folds. A single pleating is also consider
ed sufficient border for cloth and heavy wool
dresses. All this conduces greatly to economy
as three or four yards of silk now serve for
trimming, instead Of ten or twelve formerly
required.
Year: 1874

there he stayed, praying fervently and per-
spring Guently, until the devil of drink,
being mpch discouraged by these original
methods of defense, raised the siege and left
for fresh bar-rooms and er-shops new.
Then the immeasurably strengthened Joseph
Wood got up, clothed himself, swore to
stick to cold water, and joined the Society
Of Friends The good quakers took good
care of Joseph after that, and when he lett
this world of temptation the other day, they
buried him in their own place Of graves.
Ii will never be thirsty again; or if he
sh ID be, he IS gone where there is no beer
anu no brandy to mislead and cheat him.
Year: 1874

Two Davenport girls attempted the other
dag TO discover what men find 50 attractive
in segars and whisky Retiring to their bed
room they prepared themselves for the spree,
but brought the experiment to sn end by try
ing the segars first.
Year: 1874

While Southern whites are so inflated
with the superiority Of their race, we refer
them to the fact, and hope it may bring
them down little, that at recent Seen
tifc Congress held at Lille, in France, NJ.
Br0ca affirmed that the races who eat human
flesh find that Of whites bitter and salty,
while that Of blacks Is much finer favored
and keeps much longer.
Year: 1874

The principal topic of conversation IS the proposed enlargement of the grave yard. Some two years since, the select men were authorized to select suitable piece of ground for burial purposes. This was done and accepted by the town; the owner of the land, however, was dissatis- fled, and since that time the case has been in the courts latterly decision has been rendered in favor of the town. The owner of the land, not yet satisfied, has clrculat- ed petition praying the selectmen to call town meeting, with the object of bring. ing about vote to throw up this chance and select other ground, if such can be found. Thus the matter stands at this date. Nearly or quite 2O years ago, this matter of enlarging the burying ground was agitated, and from that time until now the old ground has been used, although two-thirds of the graves dug during that period have been dug upon, and by throw ing out, portions of human remains. It is thought by many that another such spe- cies of vandalism would be difficult to ind in any enlightened community, more especially as in Norfolk, the most disinter- ested person can see there should be space room enough to bury the dead in man ner that would not put savages to the blush. Prof. Everett gave g so-called en- tertainment of magic at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, which was we'll attend ed, although old show-goers thought he was new to the business x.
Year: 1874

c collected, and all went to work trying 10 save what they could from the cruel flames. Most of the furniture, &c. on the first floor was saved, although much of it was greatly damaged. The contents of one chamber only were removed, as the second story was so filled with smoke that it was impossible to save more. The youngest daughter was from home short distance, and lost all of her clothing. also her gold watch anI chain which she left in her room. It is said that all their silver ware and many other things which they valued very highly, and which money cannot re- place, were lost. Mir. Sage is an old man, aud was almost insane at the time, and could not be reconciled. MT. Cyrus French's barn came very near burning, and it was only with the greatest effort that the men were able to save it. Several were injured in various ways while helping, but none seriously. The family have the sympathy of the whole community.
Year: 1874

l have been quite indignant at your CONN. WESTERN, that in my last eommu- nication you made my l.. an S., and in consequence thereof other people have ap- propriated my laurels, or rather that they have been attributed to some whom I i'm agine don't banker after them, so thought would never enlighten you again in re- gard to our eventful burg. but my anger having finally cooled, concluded that I would let you know we till exst.. On Wednesday, party of Frenchmen went on fishing excursion to Canaan Mountain pond; two of their number broke through the ice; one by the greatest exertlon was saved, but the other was drowned. He was said to be man of responsibility, and was laboring hard to support mother,

 wife and children in his far off sunny France......R seems to be doing thr.v- ing business of late, judging from its re- sul:s......One day last week drunken man drove through our streets screaming and threatening the lives of all whom he passed, and finally ended his performance by at tempting to break into house. The wo- it with her infant in her arms. The drunk en wretch followed with drawn knife, and she barely succeeded in reaching the house of neighbor. We presume if he bad killed the woman the verdict would have been that he was insane at the time. Of course no arrest was made. The trouble is, that drinking is not confined to the poor wretches, but it extends to those who are very officious in matters of church and so- ciety, in fact those who imagine the whole social structure would fall were it not for their support. Since the rain of Jan. Sth the Whiting river arch has been impassi- ble. The railroad company claim that it does not belong to them to repair the road, and the town deny that it belongs to them, and in the meantime those who wish to travel that road are obliged to cross Col lege Hill or go round by Henry Stevens. ......One of our good looking young wid- overs has lately taken an accomplish ed and beautiful German girl to wife. Let me quote to our young ladies the warning of Mrs. Jarley: Be in time; be in time, and not let such golden opportunities slip ......I seems that some of our good people were indignant that any should dare to see or note the defects in the new school house, and so the minister in an article full of

 5eneralities, but which neither touched nor refutes single point, rushes to the rescue.

 We are sorry that the man was prompted to write as he did, and feel convinced tha, had he even carelessly examined the build ing, his tone would have been very differ ent..... Last Sabbath, Rev. l. P. Powell sent in his resignation to the church, the cause of his so doing was his poor health should the church accept it they will lose d

 faithful pastor, and the community kind

 and neighborly man. l..
Year: 1874

IMAGINARY DANGER Down in Maine the other day, gallant young man drew g pretty young girl toward him and kissed her, and just at that moment a beam fell from the floor above to the spot where sh' was standing before. The story has spread ike wildfire, and the blooming lasses throughout the country generally are now c continually being snatehed from imaginary dangers.
Year: 1874

The men who first arrived on the spot thought few pails of water would have put out the fire, but it could not be got readily, as the pump at the house was fro zen, and no other water near. The alarm spread, and soon there had great crowd
Year: 1874

EXPERIMENTS IN CURING HAY WITH
LIME.--Last summer | put about five
tons OF hay in one stack, composed of
about one-third each of timothy, clover
and weeds. | put it up the same day it
was cut and was quite green. | sprink-
led it plentifully with lime, about half
air slaked it commenced to heat immc-
diately, and got SO hot that | thought it
woRld burn, but in twenty-four hours it
had cooled off. Itkept Remarkably we'll,
nodded only where there were large
stalks or weeds. The cattle ate it but
did not like the lime. ] put tile samo
amount of hay in a barn this hay was
better cured and drier than the other.
To this added both lime and salt, bat
it did not keep as well as the other. The
salt appeared to take as much dampness
as the lime took up, which rendered it
useless. In another barn / put hay that
was well cured Iadded lime to it also;
the horses did not relish it as well as
that which had no lime, but the horses
appeared healthier, and have less cough
than when fed on hay that was not
lined.


| would advise the use of lime only in
a freestOne country. A certain amount
of lime is necessary to make bone for
all animals, but in a limestone country
they often get too much, which causes
diseases of the intestines and bladder


[Ohio Farmer.