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Year: 1877




The Sth of January came and passed away
very much like any other ordinary day. The
great uprising we were promised, didn't amount
to as much as an old fashioned general muster
used to in ore of our New England villages.
The political excitement is subsiding. The
probabilities of disturbance are growing ex-
ceedingly small. The conviction that Hayes
aud Wheeler will take the places to which they
appear to have been elected by bare majority
of the electoral college, and by the votes of
twenty-one of the thirty-eight states of the
Union, does not become weaker as the time
of settling the question draws nearer. Divest.
ing the matter of all techncalities and sophis-
tries, the common sense of it would seem to be
that the Vice President will, on the appointed
day, count the votes and announce the result;
that objection will be made to the returns from
Louisiana-perhaps for effects sake to those
from South Carolina and Florida as well,
(there's nothing like claiming enough while you
are about it) that the two Houses will separate
to take action in reference to the objection; that
they will not agree; that in the absence of any
agreement between them the count will stand;
aud that nothing further will come of it except
vehement and theatrical protests against the
Inauguration of the Republican candidates.


Naturally, there is a good deal OF uneasiness
felt at the threatenings of resistance OF which
there is so much defamation. But when one
considers the quarters whence these clamorings
emanate, the sense of danger diminishes i'm
meusely. The shrewdest of the Democratic
leaders in their hearts want Hayes placed in
the Executive chair, but at the same time they
wish to De considered as not s;ey opposed to
it but outraged by it. 1t is part Of their STRAIT
egg to represent themselves as the victims OF
fraud, and to insist that their wrongs shall be
redressed by magnanimous peoples at the
first opportunity. They will profess that they
yield only because they are averse to any &C
i tion which can possibly occasion civil strife.
This pacific course, they fancy, will place them
on high moral grounds and help to extinguish
in a measure ths public recollection of the
period when their party was largely in sympa-
thy with the rebellion.
Year: 1877

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are In
ell cases indispensable, not necessarily publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve eommu-
nicstions that are not used.
Year: 1877

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent
Journal.
Year: 1877

pleasant papers still lying with $780,
on the top number-nO fresh tokens of
''1877" scattered over the books and
states, enjoying unrestrained freedo m
until consigned to their places on file
with the others These hard times
are the dreary clouds of our home
skies. But sunny days will not al
ways last, and when prosperity grows
dim, the best thing for us to do is to
learn to make use of the blessings that
are bestowed upon us. FEnjoy what
you have' is a good motto, that ought
now to be practiced in our pleasant
country homes-pleasant, although we
feel keenly sometimes the absence of
many-wished-fo luxuries. So select
my evenings reading, feeling that
have purchased an hour Of enjoyment
in this way, by my afternoons study,
and repair to the sitting-room, where,
after short chat, I don my kitchen
apron, and am ready to perform the
Office of singing milkmaid and jovial
Bridget. By the time the evenings 8
work is finished and supper waiting on
the table, have quite forgotten my
dreary musings, because in visiting
cellar and pantry I see evidence of the
abundance of food with which country
people are supplied, and thus conclude
that we ought to be content. If we
strive to keep merry heart, sunshine
enough will CLEAN through the lower
ing mists of "hard times" With
pleasant words and happy faces we
find it easy to forget the dreariness
without, when all is cheerfulness
within.
Year: 1877

Stanley Mathews Writes to Packard.


Stanley Matthews a prominent Ohio
Republican and brother-in-law OF President
Hayes, has written letter to Packard of Lou
isiana, and says:


Without reference to the rightfulness Of
the origin of your title as Governor, I am Of
the opinion that it would be out Of the ques-
tion for Republican administration to sustain
it, as it must necessarily force the use Of fed
eral arms. As soon as the existing military
orders are withdrawn, the Nichols govern
ment will become the only existing govern
ment and will have to be recognized then as
such.


Packard very emphatically announces his
determination to stick, and concludes his let
ter as follows:


Personally my position here ha. been, and
will be, until the general government see tit
to recognize my authority as Governor, a most
perilous one, and It would be source of sat-
istaction did the responsibility rest upon some
one other than myself. Tire hundreds of Re-
publicans who have given their lives as sac
rifice to the cause Of liberty and free govern
ment, the thousands who have deposited votes
at the peril of life, are ever present in my
mind, and demand that faithfully discharge
the duties deyolved upon me. Should ex-
hibit less devotion than these faithful people,
though the effort cost my lite, still that devo-
ton would be better heritage to my child
rem than the plaudits OF the White League OF
the State, when gained by a surrender Of both
manhood and duty. l am the Governor, and
TO armed force or violence can give my COM
petitor lawful title
Year: 1877

A lady, who had several grown sons
and daughters, told me that when her
first-born was very young baby gen.
tleman gave him half a dollar. Sue
told her husband that she would, wi Ch
that, provide the little fellow a holse
to ride by the time he was twenty-one
years of age.


With the half.dollar she bought a
pig. She fed the pig with such scraps,
etc., from the kitchen as would othel
wise have been thrown away, for she
had determined that her husband
should not incur any expense in the
plan which she had adopted to get the
horse. In about twelve months, when
the pig had become large enough to be
fattened for pork, she bought eight
bushels of corn. promising the nei gh-
Dor of whom she bought it that she
would pay him when she had killed
and sold the hog. So in a Few months,
the animal had reached such size
that he brought about fourteen del.
lars.


With part of this fourteen dollars
she bought calf, using the balance
of the money to pay her husband
all expenses of keeping the cali, ex-
cept the grass which it ate in the
fields.


In the course of two or three years
the calf had grown so we'll that it
brought thirty-fve dollars.


This amount, after paying all ex-
penses not heretofore paid, was quite
sufficient for the purchase of colt,
almost ready to be put under the sad-
die; and by the time her little boy
was six years old his horse was ready
for him, but he was not quite large
enough to take ride.


Some Of our young readers can act
on this hint for themselves. A ten
year-old farmer-boy, may if he will,
turn pig Tor something else, perhaps
lamb,) into a horse before he is sew
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Year: 1877

"Br0wn, I don't see how it is that
your girls always marry off as soon as
they get old enough, while none Of mine
can marry


''Oh, that is easy enough. marry
my girls off on the buckwheat- straw
principle"


"But what is that principle? l never
heard of it BEFORE"


"Well l Used to raise good del of
buckwheat, and it puzzled me to know
how to get rid of the straw. Nothing
would eat it, and it was great bother
to me. At last I thought of plan.
stacked my buckwheat straw nicely
and built nice high rail fence around
it. My cattle, of course, concluded
that it was something good, and at once
tore down the fence and began to eat
the straw. dogged them away and
put up the fence few times, but the
more I drove them away the more
anxious they became to eat the straw.
After this had been repeated a. few
times the cattle determined to eat the
straw, and eat it they did, every bit of
it. AS Isaid, I marry my girls off on
oAO o.tAAO PA41CApAOs " ACA q yOuuS
man l don't like begins calling on my
girls, I encourage him in every way
can. I tell him to come often and stay
as late as he p!eases, and l take pains
to hint to the girls that I think
they'd better set their caps for
him. 1t works frst-rale. He
don't make many calls, for the
girls treat him as coo)ly as they
can. But when young fellow that I
like comes around, a man that I think
would suit me for a son-in-law, I don't
let him make many calls before give
him to understand that he isn's want
ed around my house. I tell the girls,
too, that they shall have nothing to do
with him, and give them orders never
to speak to him again. The plan al
ways works 6rst-rate. The young folks
begin to pity each other, and the first
thing I know they are engaged to be
married. When I see they are deter.
mined to marry, I always give in, and
pretend to make the best of it. That's
the way I manage it.
Year: 1877

Judge Nj. W. Gibbs, colored, of Ar
kansas, elector at large on the Republican
ticket, had an interview with the President
Saturday afternoon. In the course of the con-
versation Judge Gibbs remarked that the
nomination of Mr.. Key as Postmaster General
has excited some alarm among the colored
people. But it was Offset by the nomination
ofMr. Douglass, and he assured the President
the colsred people intended to support him in
his measures OF reconciliation. Judge Gibbs
says the President remarked in reply that he
was sincere in his policy and would adhere
to it unless it should prove impracticable
For eight years the policy of force and the
musket had been tried in the South, but it
had failed, and public sentiment now de-
manded change.
Year: 1877

One of the jury in the Sullivan-Han-
ford murder trial at Chicago, Swan by name,
was arrested to-day, at the instance of the
State attorney, on a charge Of perjury in
swearing before he was accepted, that he had
not expressed or formed an opinion. The
evidence against him is said to be strong.
Year: 1877

Now that the rigors of winter are
somewhat relaxed and the earth has
cast off her white mantle, hens are
very busy peeping into every nook
and corner, Draving, with joyful antic-
ipations, of coming events; and while
warming up the enthusiasm of their
keeper, they seem to be asking for
special care and attention. During
the interesting season their liege lords
pay very strict obedience to all their
wants and whims, and strut around
them with consequential airs that are
not little amusing to the observer.


The true method of managing all
kinds of stock is to take advantage OF
their nature and assist in the advance
ment Of their keepers interests. To
induce hen to lay, let the nest be
partly shaded. When she wants to set,
if you wish to remove her do it at
night and make her surroundings as
neatly as possible like those o. the nest
she laid in. On farm where there are
many hooks and corners, and where
the farmer has some one to attend to
his fowls, boxes may be put up in
number of places, and the fowls will
select and lay, each in her favorite
nest, and when the time for setting
has come, each will 60 to her accus-
toned nest without much changing or
confusion: but where the accommodate
tio1s ale more limited, more attention
must be given to the nests.


If several varieties are kept and it
is intended to maintain pure breeds,
each variety must be kept strictly
separate. Should any hens have begun
to lay before such separation, then the
first ten eggs laid afterwards should
not be set !; but when the fowls have
been separated three weeks without
laying, it is safe to save all subse'
quent eggs for their purity.


If fowls have liberty, they need not
have warm, soft food. When the
snow is disappeared, they
will find gravel, seed, a little green
food, etc.; but should they be confined,
the winters care must. of course, be
continued. A lot of oyster.shells,
thrown down on a road or yard over
which horses travel, is very good for
poultry on farm. Pure water is es~
sential, and should there be any stag
nant pools OF dirty water about the
barn-yard, fill them up Immediately.
Drinking impure water is source Of
disease that should never be tolerated.
Animal food should be given until
earth.worms make their appearance.
Feed literally with grain and your
hens will generously reward your
liberality.
Year: 1877

Peter B. Sweeney, of New York.
whose name was associated with Boss Tweed
in the great ring swindle, and who has been
an exile for the past five years, has returned.
He has not been taken in custody because it
was arrangedlwith The Attorney General that if
he would return and be present at the trial
against him, all proceedings, civil and GRIM
inal, SO far as arresting him, should be sus-
pended during the trial and thirty days alter
ward. The trial is set down for the third OF
April. The claim against Sweeney is that he
is liable in the same amounts that Tweed was
rendered liable in the suit that was recently
tried against him and in which there was a
verdict for the people for s6,000,00O.
Year: 1877

The following very useful hints re.
lating to brushing wooden clothes We


find in the Rural Sun, and we eivo
them for the benefit of wives who
look after their husbands wardrobe: ::


Having spread the garment on
wooden horse, beat it gently with
small switch or cane free from knots.
A lady's whip is the best dusting tool.
Do not strike too hard, or you will
break the mold buttons. Rub gently
between the hands any spots Of dirt
set firm, and be sure the garment is
dry before you commence upon it.
Two clothes.brushes should be pro-
vided, hard and soft one and never
use the former unless to remove fixed
dirt. The soft brush does not wear of
the nap, and will suffice to remove
hair, lint, dust, etc. The brush i'm.
proves after a little use, when the
sharp edges of the bristles are worn
off, and the brush usually called the
blacking-b1ush is one of the best for
the purpose.


After dusting a coat, spread it out
on table, free from grease, with the
collar toward your left hand; com
mence brushing The inside of the col.
lar, and then the back and sleeves.
The nap of the cloth is toward the
skirts, so let the stroke Of the brush
be in that direction. Next brush the
two lappels, lastly the outside OF the
collar, and then fold it over and brush
the inside in like manner. Wipe the
dust off the table before you turn the
garment, and, if the coat is intended
to be placed in trunk, it must be
folded but if for immediate wear, or
to be laid alone in wardrobe or draw
er, no further folding is necessary.


A genJleman's wardrobe should be
covered with linen cloth, and fire.
quent opportunities taken to air, as
clothes are apt to acquire an un.
pleasant smell when kept close for any
length of lime, and moreover are sub
jecC 70 the moth. The best airing is
to wear a garment occasionally.


Be particular to keep the clothes
brushes clean, washing them occasion
ally in cold water with soap, or rub.
bing on paper placed over the edge of
a board.
Year: 1877

The old story of a man who listened
to very pathetic discourse from
strange pulpit one day. but was the
only person in the house r:2oaffected, is
pat to many things Of these times.
Upon being inquired of by some one
how he could refrain, he answered
with a characteristic aridity, "Ob,
sir, I belong to another church,
Year: 1877

A bullet fired by a hunter in Texas
struck the surface Of the lake at con-
siderable distance, glanced upward
and wounded girl who was walking
on a hill beyond. This is Texas
story and like that state is a little
wild.
Year: 1877

Judge Mackey, of South Carolina,
mad brief interview with the President few
days ago and read him telegram from Gov
Hampton, in which the Governor said the
project of new election was an insult to the
people Of the State and to himself. The Gov
ernor says he does not wish to be recognized.
What he desires is that the troops be removed
from the State House; then the will of the
people can be carried out, and carried out
peaceablY.
Year: 1877

bright stream of light all around the
door, which would not close tightly. 1
went and opened the door, and found
the whole passage Illuminated by this
white light, as light as day, but saw
no more of the figure. This frighten-
ed me dreadfully, but I could only
Jump into bed, and feel glad it was our
last night in that house.


81 should say that for many years
that room had been nailed up, as UNI :;
for occupation on account of the haunt;
ing it had not been very long unfas-
tened when we went to stay there
Year: 1877

The conflicting claims of HAMPTON
and Chamberlain to the Governorship OF South
Carolina came up in the Circuit court of that
State, on the 18th, as involved in the validity
OF commitment by a Trial Justice appointed
by Governor Hampton. Judge Reed decided
that the authority OF the Trial Justice
must be respected as that of the de facto and
de jure officer OF the State. This decision e..
Year: 1877

THE ADMINISTRATORS TROUBlEs-Is THE SOUTH


ABOUT To BETRAY HE PRESIDENT


IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUSE.l


WASHINGTON July G.-The indictment Of the
members of the Louisiana Returning Board is
looked upon here as affair of great deal Of po
'litical importance. The friends Of the Adminstra-
ton are highly indignant, and evidently some
what disturbed at the possible effect of this proceed
ing on public sentiment in the North.


Ii is thought that the inevitable result will be to
strengthen the faction Of the Republican party
which is rapidly dropping the mask of friendship
for President Hayes and ayowing its hostility to his
Southern policy. The action OF the New Orleans
Grand Jury will furnish the element with just the
argument it has been in need Of namely, that there
is no sense Of obligation toward the President
in the minds of the Southern people, and very
little sentiment of honor and that they will
take all they get from the Administration
and then oppose it with just much ennity as
they displayed toward that of President Grant. The
fact that Attorney General Ogden actively con-
ccrncd in the scheme for procuring the indictments
awalcns natural suspicion that Governor Nichols
did not resist the movement. Ogden is the law Oli-
OF his AdminIsratio and although he is not
conservative like Nichols, out Is pretty strong
bourbon, it if the Governor, If he had tried.
should have been able to control him.


Prominent Louisiana Republicans now in this city
continue to express confidence IN Gov Nichols as a
man who will not break the faith he pledged to the
Republicans Of their State and to the Presidents
Commission; but they think that he is not strong
enough TO hold back the public sentiment that is
urging the prosecution of the Returning Board. They
say that when the come 10 DO tried the jury
viii undoubtedly be composed exclusively OF Demo
crats, and will in effect he packed 10 convict If
Republicans are placed on the jury a conviction
would be impossible, for the trial VIII De purely a
nnii ical ntl.Ir As an nlecflnn.
Year: 1877




lBY TELEGRAPH TIE TRIBUNE.


WASHINGTON July 6-At the Cabinet meeting to-
day a good deal of time given 20 the discussion
of whether the federal ollice-holders in Wisconsin
can call State Convention without disobeyng the
Presidents recent order. This question was raised
by the letter of Post Master Keys, of Madison,
Chairman of the Republican State Committee, who
states that four-fths Of the Committee men, lnclnd-
ing the officers are federal otfce-hoders that there
is no provision for their resignation except to tie
Convention when assembled: and that there Is no
authority for calling convention except
that of majority Of the Committee. 1t
follows from this statement that the Wisconsin
Republicans cannot have a convention this year un-
less the federal office holders who make majority
of tie Committee put out a call. After wrestling
with this knoty point for an hour or 30 the Cabinet
decided that issuing the call would not be considered
"A an act Of insubordination, but that the Office
holders would be expected to resign their political
positious al the earliest moment practicable. Inc
Cabinet also had an informal discussion in regard to
the action of certain government officials who took
mart i'm the Iowa convention. No action was taken
bnt If WAS cons dered that while the order is To be
enforced firmly and mpartally there no occasion to
annlv if TO officers who were elected to and took
their seats in convention before they received the
order by mail.
Year: 1877

Miss Adelaide Nelson visited the Vir-
ginia Legislature recently, and was tbs
target of many admi1ing glances shot by
the Solons of the Old Dominion. AS
she turned to depart, one of the delegates
was speaking. Although he was address
ing the Speaker, he managed at the same
time to hear that the actress was leaving
the House. He looked around to see
her before she left, and as his eyes fell
upon her he stopped in the middle of a
sentence, in the midst Of the most con-
vincing part of his argument and in the
most eloquent portion of his speech. He
forgot Speaker, House, and Common
wealth. "Mr. Speaker-'er-'er-'er
yes, Observation-Disclosures" but he
could get no further on. 1t was evident
that he could not speak and look at Miss
Nelson at the same time. This wander.
ing of mind and eyes was more than ever
the sedate, stately, and grim House
could stand. The House of Delegates
of Virginia roared. This restored Mr.
Clarke, and, like man who bad walked
from a dream, he went on with hi
speech. When the fair Juliet was at ths
Boston Theater, three or four years ago
one of our most accomplished legislator
at that time took front seat every night
and when the lady left here and went t.
Providence, he, too, was there to join il
her enthusiastic welcome.
Year: 1877

tits stated in the 7ar1, Field, and Farm
that the farmers in Nebraska have COM
menced the domestication of the buffalo.
The wild animals, while young, are in.
troduced among herds of the tame stock,
only one or two at a time. Half and
quarter breed are found to be very hardy
and in the yield of milk the cows raised
of mixed stock give even more than the
average yield of rich milk. The expert
ment promises well, as the endurance O
the wild animals is impaired to the do
mestic stock. In this way the extermi
nation of the species will take a new
form, and when wild buffaloes become
legendary creatures the progeny of the
race will still exist in modified, though
probably more useful form.