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Year: 1877

the Gospel. | would teach neither the ono nor The
other. In my private judgment and belief hold
that future punishment if eternal in any sense
in the that il il eternal death or annihls-
ton. And | cannot promise 10 refrain from eI-
pressing myself privately, simply "a an in
diyidual expression, q personal belief 10
that effect, when. in my judgment, | can
thereby do goOdD The fact that six Out
Of fourteen members of the Council voted 10
install the candidate. Notwithstanding this avowal.
Is considered more significant than the action ITSELF
Ii indicates something like a change Of opinion upon
this subject. Still there are great many people who
cling to the good old doctrine tenacOusly a..
cordng to the testimony Of an ex-postmaster Of
Hartford they do in certain parts Of Connecticut.
Speaking of the Beecher investigation he said;
I" think it'll gohard with him. There's a good deal
of feeling against him among the Old-fashioned
folks. He's done away with He'll for one tning
and they neyerll stand that on Hampton I'LL, you
bet"


Certain gifted editors are using the result Of tho
election in New-Jersey to point the moral that a
more indiscriminate indoEement Of the policy
would have frightened the Democrats and defeated
Mcclellan while certain Others are wearying them
selves in an effort to prove that Republicans kept
away from the polls to sulk because tho





The fact is that this question Of Administration Or
Antl-Administration was never thought Of in tho
canvass The Republicans paid no more atten-
tion to President Hayes than President Hayes
paid to them. The issue entirely outside
OF these recent discussions. When the returns arc
reported in detail there may be some special IN
strucuon drawn from their study, but just now the
most obtrusiye lesson seems to be that there are
more Democrats in New-Jersey than there are Re-
publicans


Now that the elections are over. II wonld seem
that the Administration might ailold 20 devote
enough time to the study Of finance 10 acquire some
fixed opinions and the ability 10 state them The
Hon. Stanley Matthews thinks that he knows what
the President will do with the Silver Bill when it
comes to him-but some people throughout the
country woud feel better if they were assured that
the President himself knows what he will do. What
the credit Of the country needs Is some positive
guarantee that currency tinkering will be met with
a Te5Oute veto.
Year: 1877

Two notable contributions are made to the
financial discussion on another page. The
first in Importance is Secretary Sheman's ar
ticle in the current number of The North
american Rerier, reviewing the arguments for
and against Resumption made by Secretary
McCulloch. Judge Kelley General Ewing and
David A. Wells. Mr.. Sherman makes a point
against the opponents of resumption by show
ing that they are charging TO the Resumption
Act depression and disasters which began be-
fore that act was passed. His paper is other
wise chiefly noticeable for the earn
cstness of his appeal that the Re
sumption Act shall be let alone, not
because he thought it the best for its purpose,
but because any attempt to alter it or repeal
it will only set the country atlOat again in
slough of controversy and uncertainty, out of
which it has already made considerable pro-
gresS and because he is as firmly convinced as
ever that resumption "can be, ought to be,
and will be secured if that law is not
repealed by Congress. The other paper is
letter by Mr. George Walker, dealing excus-


Iyely with the silver question, upon which
Secretary Sherman also found time to make
some passing remarks. Mr.. Walker argues, as
he has done before, for a dOuble-standard
and insists that a proper compromise between
the two parties to the silver question will aid
materially in working out resumption.
Year: 1877

Whether from design or not, President Mac
Mahon is trying the patience of the Repub-
liCan deputies to the utmost. 1t may he, that
acting on the pernicious advice he constantly
receives, he retains the De BrOglie Ministry
in the hope that the Republican Deputies, by
invalidating Conservative elections, will pro-
woke the Senate to make common cause with
the Administration. Without this support he
must submit, unless he follows the counsel of
reckless adventrers who would appeal to
force. So far, the Republicans have given no
reason to fear that because they are strong
they will be unjust. The Senate may show IL
similar spirit.
Year: 1877

There is no occasion TO find fault with the
storm. 1t is an old-fashoned one, and gave
fair notice OF it's coming so that 1t was
predicted nearly forty-eight hours in ad-
vance. 1t is not moro violent than the
average of its kind, and the speed with
which it came hither from the distant
West is not so abnormal as that Of the two
previous storms. There is only one way 70
Year: 1877

The New England Farmer says earn
estly: eff, by any words of ours, we
could convince the farmers of New
England that they should and could
cut their hay, on an average, ten days
earlier every year than they now do,
and could induce them to act accord
ingly, we believe we should do them a
greater service than if we paid their
state, town and county taxes. This
is a strong statement, but we believe
it is true. But here is one much strong
er. Mr.. j. G. Sherburne, in a paper
read last winter at the town hall in
Pomfret, before the Vermont State
Board Of Agriculture, gave utterance
to the following startling words: 'Af-
ter care full consideration, knowing the
unsurpassed excellence of early-cut
hay, | make this statement without
hesitation: if the entire hay-crop of
the state could be secured at the best
possible time, it's value, when fed,
would exceed the worth of the hay
now obtained, together with all the
grain raised in the state, which is fed
in connection with the hay"
Year: 1877

To those who prize the freedom pc
culiar to life in the country, and also
the security of a steady occupation,
the pursuit of farming in this country
offers great advantages. Every talent
that the most gifted young man pos
sesses may be exercised in connection
with agriculture, and the more finish
ed his education the better will be his
chances Of gaining culture from his
surroundings and acquiring influence
with his neighbors.


Already large portion of the Der
manent wealth of our nation is in the
hands Of farmers, and every facility is
offered by our laws for aDT one who
wishes to secure a farDr, for himself
The introduction of p,lachinery for al
most all kinds Of farm work, the null
tiplication Of me ans of TRANSPORTATION,
and the great. demand in cities and
towns for tie best farm produce, makes
IL necessary for man to know the
cost o. each crop he raises that he may
devote his time and labor to that which
Lays the highest per cent. on capital
invested. Hundreds of farmers an
nually dispose of their wheat, potatoes,
apples, corn, cattle or horses at the
market price, without knowing the ac-
tual cost of production of any crop.
AS natural consequence they go on
year after year in the same way while
by knowing exactly the cost of raising
a bushel Of wheat or a ton Of hay or a
pound Of wool, they could soon decide
where their profits lay, and discard
the crops which experience proved to
bring them only loss.


Now to know the precise cost of any
farm product, it is as necessary that a
farmer should keep accurate accounts
as for merchant or manufactures.
To no class Of business men is prac-
tical knowledge Of bookkeeping more
valuable than to our farmers. Be-
cause many have succeeded without it
in the past does not alter the case. A
higher standard is before the farmer
now. Their produce must be of good
quality to meet with ready sale, and to
insure that success now demands that
capital be invested in good buildings,
machinery and improved kinds of
grain, fruit and live stock.


They need to know the exact re-
turns yielded by all such investments,
Witch Can bv aooortainod only from I,
complete and accurate system of &C
counts. Let us impress upon young
farmers, Stockholders and fruit-grow-
ers the vast benefit you would realize
from q course of businss training.
Better give year Of your time now to
this study you will bemore than repaid
for your time and money in five years.
Surely it is time the leading industry
Of our State and country was con-
Quoted on the same principles that
control less important interests.
Year: 1877

NEPHRITIS IN A COW.-A cores
pondent writes ssIhave a valuable COW
that has been taken with a lameness
or weakness in the hind legs, so that
she lies down the greater part of the
time, and also walks in very labored
manner upon the tips of the hoofs.
She was similarly affected in a mild
form last summer, but recovered to-
ward winter. This summer she was
attacked severely in one leg at first,
and few days after in the other. She
eats well, and seems otherwise bright
and healthy. What can be done for
the cow?"


Reply.-The trouble arises from
disease of the kidneys. The proper
treatment would be to give laxative,
avoiding anything that will act as di-
uretic. A pint of raw linseed-oil may
be given once a day for two day, and
a rug or sheepskin dipped in hot water
should be laid upon the loins, and re-
newed as it cools. A mustard poul-
tice may also be rubbed upon the loins.
II is not probable the COW can be en-
tirely cured, as, if relieved now, the
trouble is always liable to return.
Year: 1877

PRAYER MEETING RUTs.-One blight
of our prayer and conference meetings
is formality-common-place. We say
not the thing that we feel, but the
thing we suppose we ought to feel,
and that our neighbors expect us to
feel. And too often the remarks are
as far removed from truth as they are
from novelty. 81 would not give up
my humble hope for thousand worlds
like this" No, very likely; and Sa-
tan does not offer him a thousand
worlds, nor one; he knows it is not
necdful. But does not the brother
sacrifice his hope for siXpence? Does
he not dim it for the sake Of lying abed
one hour later in the morning? 81
feel that | am a great sinner" says
the brother; but he never comes to
particulars ; he never says, 81 am
prone to be selfish, to be passionate,
to be proud" and nothing would sur
prise him more, or crafty him less,
than to have anybody take him at his
word.
Year: 1877

To CLEAN WHITE LACE.-To Il pail
of hot water add one tablespoonful
powdered borax; place the lace in and
let it remain for few moments then
wash, in the same water, gently with
the hands, using very little soap
when quite clean rtTse in one clear hot
water; squeeze or press the water out,
do not wiring i; place the lace-if a
small piece--inside of a clean, folded
towel; if large piece, use a sheet,
and with the cloth well wrapped around
the lace, gently wiring as much of the
p.oisture out as possible; place clean
towel or sheet on your lap, and with
very clean hands straighten or stretch
the lace to its original shape; pick out
all of the edges, points, &c. it will
become perfectly dry while doing so.
If the lace is very large or hard to dry,
pin it down on a clean board, sticking
pins into every point or loop; use no
starch do not iron it or hang it up to
dry.-Mollie.


To CLEANSE THE HAIR.-Ammonia
should not be used on the hair; it in
jures the gloss and softness, causing
the hair to become harsh and dry.
The best way to cleanse the hair and
keep the scalp healthy is to beat up a
fresh egg and rub it well into the hair,
or if more convenient rub it into the
hair without beating. Rub the egg in
until a lather is formed occasionally
wet the hands in warm water, softened
with boraX; by the time a lather is
formed the scalp is clean; then rinse
the egg all out in basin Of warm wa
ter, containing tablespoonful of pow
dered borax; after that rinse in one
clear warm water.-Mollie.


To WASH BLACK AND WHITE Cor
TON DREss.-Have tub partly filled
with hot water, add one large table
spoonful ofpowdered borax; wet only
one part Of the dress at a time, the
basque first use very little soap, and
only on the most soiled places wash
quickly, rinse in warm water contain
ing tablespoonful of table salt; starch
on the wrong side, wiring very dry,
shake out well, and hang out where ii
will dry quickly; next wash the over
skirt in the same way.-Mollie.
Year: 1877

GoD's ALARM CLoCK.-Now, con-
science is Gods alarm clock. God
has wound it up so that it may warn
us whenever we are tempted to do
that which is wrong. 1t gives the
alarm. 1t seems to say, "Take care !;
God sees you; stopp' How impor-
tant it is to have a conscience that
will always warn us of the danger Of
sin! But if we desire such a con-
science, We must be willing to listen
to it. If we stop when it says "stop"
If we do what it tells us to do-then
we shall always hear it but if we get
into the habit of not needing its warn
ing, and not doing what it tells us to
do, by-and-by we shall cease to hear
it. Our conscience will sleep, its
voice of warning will be hushed, and
we shall then be like a vessel at sea
that has no compass to point out the
right way, and no rudder to keep it in
that way.
Year: 1877

1t is an almost universal habit to
take ostentatious professions at dis
count. Even among the Mohamme-
dams there is saying to the effect
that eff thy neighbor has made one
pilgrimage to Mecca, avoid him; if
two, do not speak to him but if three,
move out of the same street" This
prevailing sentiment is perhaps nat
ural enough, 1t is quite common
experience that those lives that have
the most truth in them move along
with the least buster and parade.
Year: 1877

An active farmer says the advent OF
the Colorado potato beetle may be q
blessing in disguise, for in his own
case, anticipating mischief and high
prices ahead from his outlook of last
spring, he planted greater area, ma
nured more literally, and cultivated
more thoroughly, so that in the end
he expects large crop of excellent
potatoes.


How will "mischief and high prices"
look viewed in the light Of thirty-fve
cents per bushel, at which price the
market is glutted in Windsor county,
and the prospect of much lower
price?
Year: 1877

A pleasant and touching incident is
related of the venerable poet, William
Cullen Bryant, to the effect that he
has been telling the little children Of a
Sunday-school about the life of Jesus
Christ, and in sweet simplicity of Ian
guage interesting them to follow the
example and guidance Of the loving
Master.
Year: 1877

Strip us, 0 Lord, of every proud
thought; fill us with patient tender
ness for others, seeing that we also
are in the same case before thee, and
make us ready to help and quick to
forgive. Fix every grace, and compose
every fear, by steady trust in thee.
Year: 1877




About five miles below this place,
and some seven or eight miles above the
mouth of the main river. the Snohomish
separates into two unequal streams, the
main stream still called the SuohUmlsh,
the other Ebey slough. This slough is
navigable throughout its whole length
for steamers, yet it requires gopd deal
If skill to han Tie II steamer here on ac-
count of its extreme crnOkrdncss. The
crooks and turns being So many AMI 80
sharp that steamer has 10 he carefully
handled to make them all without run
nlng into the bank. This slough emp
ties into Priest Point bay only mile or
two n lrth of the mouth OF the main riy-
er, yet it is some twenty five miles long
being three times us tar from its head to
the Point by Ehey slough as by the main
river channel. Tue head of Ehey slough
is about one NILE above the town Of
Lowell.


Some two and one-half or three miles
below Lowell, the main river again di'
vides into several channels the part
called the main river being broad and
shallow, navigable only ut high tides,
running a portion of tie way close to
the high land, by O. s. Young's place,
Preston's Point, some three miles to its
mouth, and between three and four miles
10 Priest Point while between the main
river and Ebey slough, and north OF the
main river channel, are to be found
Union slough, Deadwater slough and
Steamboat slough.


Deadwater slough is rather cM de
sac than a slough, its head being closed,
the waters simply rising and falling with
the tide. Its mouth is situated near the
head of Steamboat slough. Here are
frequently accumulated several million
feet of logs at time, run this far down
the main river, from which place they
can be dropped down steamboat slough
most any time to Priest Point.


Steamboat slough is some six miles
long and is preferred to any Of the
streams forming the mouth Of the Sno-
homish for oil purposes Of steam navi-
cation, for although it is narrow, it is
straight and the channel deep, and there
are very few obstacles to its navigation.


Some two miles below the head of
Steamboat slough there is navigahle
channel about two miles long, connect
ing it with Ebey slough. At present the
steamers generally come from Priest
Point up Ebey slough to Packwood's
Landing, the only point where the high
land touches the bank of the slough
from its head to its mouth thence the
steamers come 10 the CUTOFF, through
this channel to Steamboat slough, thence
up the slough and the main river to
Lowell, Snohomish, etc. This circuit
Gus route is taken to supply the numer.
GUS logging camps situated at the foot Of
the upland short distance back from the
north bank Of Ebey slough, nearly
throughout its whole course, and who
nearly all make Packwood's Landing
their depot OF supplies.


Below the cutoff, at two pInces, Ebey
and Steamboat sloughs come very near
uniting Each place was formerly de-
siguated Us portages, the one above
Packwood's Landing the upper portage,
tue one below, where tie present saloon
is located on -S,ylmGOat slough, the low
Year: 1877

On Tuesday the ferry company
becoming alarmed st the tender con
dition Of the lee, and the dangerous
situation Of their boat, which, win
tered On this side, raised steam, broke
and cut through the ice, and succeed
before night in landing the Mary
J. Arnold safely across on the other
shore, where she is thought to be out
Of danger from crushing ice. We
congratulate captains Bailey and
BausfisId on their inGomitable couE-
age and good luck.
Year: 1877

I am thankful for the liberal patronage
heretofore extended TO the firm OF Richards
& smith. and hope. by q strict attention 70
business, TO merit a continuance OF the same.


TAOMAS RICHARDS
Year: 1877

omission was most marked at tho Tabernacle, where
Moody and Sankey held forth to large congregations
IN the morning aud also IN the Afternoon and
evening Mr. Moody his evening discourse. admins
tered one OF his characteristic rebukes to poll
ticians general for their lack OF Christian interest,"
remarking with much warmth that the world don't
want Christ aud neither docs Washington nor Boston
the politicians in the national capital for II they
had Christ their hearts they would have to be honest
Rev. Dr. Barto the vencrabie pastor OF the West End
Unitarian ch1rch Cambridge street. was about the
orly city pastor who made Ltting and graceful
all uson 10 the pending events IN Washington.
IL WAS The lorteth anniversary OF DR. Bartos settle
ment the church, and IN concluding an eloquent
biography OF mis- pasorae he gave uiterancc TO these
noble words -It is the 4h Of March our celebration
symbolizes with tnat ofcvl peace and order IN tho
Congressional decision of the vexed question Of
the Presidency OF tho land which. Since Rich


nond fell, is the greatest Of our events, let none
OF either party indulge any sentiment
above OF other than gratitude Tor dclivrancs
from danger that might become more terrible than
secession ITSELF Democrat republican will have JUS
tice last Let them as patriots unite. God grant tue
civil sword rest h. nceiorth forever III its Sheath God
bless the outgoing President and the incoming admin
isiraton for His peoples good God help US all az
whatever post he sets US 10 discharge our duty IN
this world hch Is such adssovng view As Quo alter
another OF our beloved goes from our sight, may they
leave from their love and a..hiulness no shadow but
sunshine behind"
Year: 1877

country as would make il necessary to call Congress
together by the middle of September. But at
prcssBt he did not anticipate such a necessity.
When the Cabinet adjourned it was understood that
it would meet again Tomorrow.
Year: 1877

Judged by the results. That very night
doctor came to the widows cot, and
with him came a nurse who was to re-
main. On the next day large sum OF
money, and many articles of comfort,
were sent in. Ere long Paul was taken
into the family of wealthy mechanic as
an adopted son; and ere the SHOWS OF
winter were gone the widowed mother
was well again, and was gladly taken
into the same family with her son, where
she passed the bappiest hours of her
woman's life.


1t is a simple story, but where will
you find braver boy than was Paul
Lavere? Think you he was brave when
he faced those two men for his mother
protection So he was. But that re-
quired not a moiety of the stern, calm
herOism, which sent him, pale, feeble
boy, into that sacred temple; there to
face the multitude, and, in defiance of all
precedent, to pour cut the story of his
mothers's sufferings. But his soul was
strong with filial love, and he conquered.
People honored him for this strange in
dependence, and as he grew up a noble,
steady, virtuous youth and man, he was
respected by all who knew him. Yet the
smile and the loving embrace of his
mother, with her fearful blessings upon
him, were by far the dearest return he
met for his work.


OF Mr.. Notworth we will only say he
died unwept and unmourned, and a
spendthrift son quickly squandered his
property.