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Year: 1879

How remarkable it is that whenever an
enthusiast in religion gets new light, and
adopts what he considers advanced views"
he almost invariably begins to tamper with
marriage In this tampering he always be-
trays the charlatan and sufficiently warns
all who are tempted TO follow him to be-
ware of him. There is no better test of a
new system or scheme of life than its rela-
tion to Christian marriage. IL it tampers
with that it is always bad, and can by no
possibility be good. The Shakers form
community built on this rotten foundation


They destroy the family, root and branch


They have no place for love, and enter into
determined aud organized fight with the
God of nature, who by the strongest pas
sions and impulses he has ever implanted in
the human soul, has commanded them to es-
tablish families and homes. Shakerism is
good for nothing If it is not good universally
If it ought not to be adopted universally.
But universal adoption would be the sui
eide of race, aud race has no more
right to commit suicide than a man. Be
sides, the damming of one of the most pow
erfnl streams in human nature only sets
the water back TO cover the banks it was
intended to nourish and to drain. It is
too late to talk about the superior sanctity
OF the celbate. We have no faith in it
whatever. The vow of chastity simply en-
phasizes in the mind the passion it is in.
tended, for spiritual reasons, to suppress,
and fixes the attention upon it. The
Shaker, in denying love TO himself and all
the hallowed influences that grow out of
family and home gains nothing in holiness,
ii he do not lose irretrievably. He is the
victim of shocking mistake, and he dis
graces himself and his own father and
mother by his gross views of an institution
before whose purity and benefcence he and
his whole system stand condemned. OF
course we do not need to alude to the Nor.
mon. His views of marriage-revealed of
course-are simply beastly. But these new
schemes of life, religion and philosophy are
constantly springing up 1t is very diff
cult for any system of socialism to establish
itself without tampering with marriage, aud
one of the best arguments against all sorts
of communities and phalansteries and what
nots of that sort, is that the family, as a
unit, is unmanageable within them. They
can take in aud organize miscellaneous
mass of individuals, and provide some sort
OF dirty substitute for marriage, but the
family bothers them. 1t is government
within government, that they cannot get
along with. So the marriage test is good
one in all cases of the kind.-Dr. j. G..
Holland
Year: 1879

lie who strives after long and pleasant
term of life must seek to attain continual
equanimity and carefully to avoid every
thing which too violently taxes his feelings.
Nothing more consumes the vigor of lite
than the violence of the emotions of the
mind. We know that anxiety and care can
destroy the healthiest body we know that
fright and fear, yes, excess Of joy, become
deadly. They who are naturally cool and
of quiet turn of mind, upon whom moth.
ing can make too powerful an impression,
who are not wont to be excited either by
great sorrow or great Joy, have the best
manner. Preserve, therefore, under all cir
cumstances, composure OF mind which no
happiness, no misfortune, can too much dis
turb. Love nothing too violently; hate
nothing too passionatelyi fear nothing too
strongly,
Year: 1879

An Eastern fable says that a priest was
challenged to prove Gods existence by per-
forming miracle. The priest put kernel
into vessel filled with earth, bidding his
challenger to watch it closely. By-and-by a
green shoot appeared, then a stem, and
leaves and branches and blossoms, until an
Immense area was covered, and rich ripe
fruit succeeded the blossoms. All this was
done within an hour, and the amazed OBJ
server exclaimed; snow l know there is a
God, for | have seen his power" The
priest smiled in reply, and said Simple
child, do you only now believe Does not
what you have just seen take place in in.
Vulnerable instances, year after year, only
by slower process But is it the less mar.
velous on that account 2"
Year: 1879

AT the close OF the war young man named
Crouch hired out to herd sheep for sl2 month In
Fho county, Texas, He now owns one hundred
and fifty thousand acres Of fenced land, four thou
sand cattle and seven thousand sheep.
Year: 1879

BE A GENTLEMAN AT IInME.-Ihcre
are few families, we imagine, in which
love is not abused as furnishing license
for impoIiteness. A husband, or father,
or brother will speak harsh words to
those that he loves and to those who
love him best, simply because the secu-
,ity of love and family pride keep him
from getting his head broken. It is a
shame that man will speak more i'm
politely at times to his wife or sister
than he would dare to say to any other
female except low and vicious one.
It is thus that the hOliest affections of a;
mans nature prove to be q weaker pro-
lection to woman in the family circle
than the restraints of society, and that
woman is usually indebted Tor the kind
est politeness of life to those not belong
ing to her own household. This ought
not to be so. The man, who, because it
will not be resented, intlicts his spleen
and bad temper upon those of his
hearthstone, is q small coward and a
very mean man. Kind words are the
circulating medium between true gen
tlemau aud true ladies at home, and no
polish exhibited in society can atone for
the harsl. language and disrespectful
treatment too often indulged in between
those bound together 10y Gods owl, ties
of blood, and the stilimorc sacree bonds
of conjugal love.
Year: 1879

We call attention to the notice of
Mrs. Alorgans entertainment, which
will take place some day during the
1st week in October. The day has not
yet been fixed, but we will give notice
in our next issue. The best wish we
can make Mrs. Morgan is that she may
meet with the same patronage and
success that she met with at her first
entertainment. ..s..t-..
Year: 1879

The best way to preserve furs during the
warm season is to deposit them with practical
furrlcrs like 4. Bishop d. Co., 1G4 State street,
who will insure them against damage by moth
or fire at nominal cost.
Year: 1879

At 9 o'clock this morning tile jury had failed to
agree the punishment, though it was under
stood they had On the form OF the crime. which
they unanimously pronounced manslaughtcr.
Some OF the jurors wanted the penalty fixed at
ing from SIX 10 twenty five Years. When the re-
porter left the jail, the most OF the jurors had
given up argument and retired as best they could
for tho rirhf
Year: 1879

of eggs and fried, in which way they are
the most desirable. The seed can be sown
in three weeks.


The Early Horn carrot, so excellent in
soups, or with which to garnish corned beef,
should be put in early. 1t requires a we'll
prepared bed, but not much stable manure
Indeed ground manured the previous year
may be considered the best, especially it it
has been lined, as it delights in this appli-
cation, as does the entire garden every five
or six years.


Parsnips can be put in early in April.
The Sugar parsnip is best for family use.
Sow in drills the same satisfy. Itrequires
a deep soil, well worked, but no manure, if
the soil is in fair condition, and particularly
no stable or very active manure OF any kind.


Okra should not be planted before the
middle of May. Sow in rows and when up
thin out to foot. The ground should be
made rich. The rows should be two and
half feet apart. This vegetable should be
in every garden. II is used when the pods
are quite young, for soups, affording to them
an aromatic flavor and gelatinous consist
ency very agreeable and nutritious. 1t is
also stewed and prepared with butter-sauce,
and is highly esteemed by many. We have
cultivated it for many years, and regard it
as one of the most desirable crops to be
found in the garden -Ge1nsa,itoaon Telegraph.
Year: 1879

One of the most important questions for
the farmer is in the selection of good seed.
This should be done in the fall when the
seed is being gathered, before marketing,
and when the opportunity is afforded for the
selection of the very best. 1t is the habit
of many persons to send their best products
to market, reserving an inferior quality for
home use, and it is often the case that the
seed for the coming crop has to be selected
from the remnants or pickings. Especially
is this the case in the selection of potatoes
for planting.


1t is argued by some that seed runs OUT
and they attribute bad crops raised to the
degeneration Of the plant. z. D. Foster, a
gentleman of our acquaintance, and an early
settler of the territory, informed us last
summer, that he had raised potatoes from
the same seed for ten years, and that his
crops were equal to the best to be found in
the country. He says one Of the great arts
in raising good potatoes is in the selection
of the seed He uses medium-sized but
perfect potatoes, such as were fully ripe
when dug. He cuts to single eyes. The
eyes coming from the seed end he places in
separate pile, and plants on land separate
from the others. His reason for so doing is
that the plants from them are more thrifty
than those from the other part of the pota-
to, producing better potatoes and ripening
at least ten days earlier.


His experiments were made in deep,
stIong lime bench-lan0 soil, but we believe
he did not raise more than three crops on
the same land before changing. His choice
of varieties is the Neshanock, and for early
use, the Early Rose.
Year: 1879

There is no reason why both these very
useful fruits should not be found abundant
ly in every garden. They are no trouble to
raise. They grow readily from cuttings.
Take the wood of last year from six to ten
inches in length, prepare the bed or place
where they are to stand permanently, force
them into the ground not less than four
inches, press the ground firmly around them,
mulch them and let them alone. If a bush
is desired let the buds on the cutting remain
but if tree or single stem is preferred, re-
move all the buds that would go beneath
the surface. Let them stand about three
feet in the row, and if there is more than
one row, let the rows be four feet apart.


In the spring the dead wood of both the
gooseberries and currants should be cut out,
and the new growth should be thinned
where there are too many, as it will inter
fere with the product. The best red cur.
rant is the Dutch and the best gooseberries
are Downing's Prolific and Houghton's
Seeding.
Year: 1879

Among the garden crops after those al
ready mentioned, which first require atten-
ton. as soon as the ground is at all in con-
dition to receive the seed, may be enumer-
ated the following:


The first crop of radishes, to be sown as
early as possible, are the Early Scarlet and
Long Salmon; these should be followed by
the Red and White Turnip radshes; and
these, for hot weather, by the Yellow and
White Summer.


Satisfy, or Oyster plant, is an excellent
vegetable for spring and winter use, but not
every one succeeds we'll with it. We have
failed ourselves in getting more than a half
crop, while at other times we have had
abundant yields. We Go not like the roots
TO be very thick-mcdium size being much
the best tThe seed should be sown in drills
or rows, from eight to ten inches apart, and
when sufficiently sprouted, thinned out to
three inches in a row. The ground for sal
sify should be dug deep and be we'll pulver-
lied, and the soil rich loan. The plant
penetrates sometimes from fifteen to twenty
inches. They are, we think, best left in the
ground through the winter, and taken out
when desired, the same as carrots. They
are boiled and butter sauce made Tor them !;
or they are excellent sliced and fried like
oysters; or they can be grated, formed in
the shape Of oysters, mixed with the yolks
Year: 1879

Bread and Yeast.-A pint of flour is scald-
ed with hop water to form thin batter
thlckened with boiled mashed potatoes, and
passed through colander. When cool,
teaspoontul of salt is added; the same guam
tity of ground ginger; large spoonful Of
sugar, and one-half teacup of best yeast.
Keep the mixture in warm room to rise,
stirring it down two or three times. We
keep yeast in glass -Mason's-and in a
dark place. Many think that the chemical
action of light is as injurious to yeast. as to
fruits canned in glass. A teacupful of yeast
is sufficient tor two large loaves of bread.
The sponge is made with warm water and
quite stiff, and is kept warm over night In
the morning, more flour is added to TIE
sponge and it is kneaded for half hour, or
as long as there is time to spare. Bread is
more tender, il melted butter-a large
spoonful to each loaf-is worked into the
dough. Let the mass rise until very light,
when it may be nodded into loaves and set
to rise again. Top heat is best for raising
bread, as it is apt to get scalded if placed on
any heated surface. Experience teaches one
better than rules, how to bake bread. Some
housekeepers set the sponge in the morning,
thus making hard, disagreeable cay. If
set at night, time is gained, and the bread
baking, can be gotten entirely out of the
way long before noon.


Honae-Made Vinegar.-Steep pint of good
firm corn in two and half gallons Of water
for two or three hours, and then put it on
the fire and boil it until the corn shows
signs of bursting. Take it off before the
grains do burst and strain off the liquor.
adding halt a pound of sugar to each gallon.
Place the cask, or the Jug containing it, in
the sun, and in three weeks or month the
liquor will be converted into good vinegar.
The writer tried this receipt, using molas-
ses instead of sugar in one case, but the su-
gar makes far the best vinegar. It is both
good and cheap. Large quantities can be
made by using proportionate quantities Of
corn, water and sugar.


Stesoed Mutton.-Stew three pounds of
neck of mutton for stock the day before,
which will make about two quarts; take
loin of mutton, cut it into chops, with all
the fat taken of, put it into the stock and
let it boil gently for two hours; add onions.
turnips, carrots and small potatoes, with
three pints OF green peas and head of Gel
cry. Six minutes before serving it add
milk damplings.


Mock Maace Hes.-Take two cuptuls of
cold water, one of sour cider, one of brown
sugar, one of molasses; six Boston or soda
crackers, rolled fine. one and half cupfu}s
OF melted butter, two eggs well beaten. one
cupful of raisins, one of currants, one tea
spoonful each of cloves, nutmeg, salt, black
pepper, cinnamon and allspice one wine
glassful of whiskey or pure spirit. Bake in
good puff paste.
Year: 1879

WASHINGTON dispatches report that the
Democrats are determined that the extra
session shall not close without the passage Of
the Warner Silver bill hy both Houses. As
this will ensure the Identification of the
Democratic party with the proposal to pay
the public debt IN a deprecated coinage at
the risk of serious injury to the public cred
it, there will be some compensation for the
prolOngation Of the session, which must re-
suit from the attempt to carry out their
purpoSe
Year: 1879

Nobody can tell who has not watched


it what an effect physical deformity


has upon the mind and character Of O


growing child, especially one which de-


tracts in so marked manner from its


personal appearance. 1t exposes the
child to the taunts and cruel appella-
tions OF its comrades, which in sensi-
tive children often drive them into soli-
tude, and make them shy and suspicious
Of strangers, in whom, on the other
hand, they excite suspicion. The turn
in the eye gives either wandering,
doubling air to the face, or if the gaze
is fixed, too intense expression, which
is disturbing and perplexing, if not
downright painful, to the beholder.


I have known boys of eight and ten
years Of age beg their parents to let
them undergo the pain of operation to
rid themselves Of deformity which
subjects them so often to the unfeeling
remarks Of their elders, usually friends
Of the family, as well as the uneupho-
NOUS but expressive titles bestowed
upon them by their own contempora.
ries, Of google-eye and cock.eye. Nor
does this end with childhood. The de-
forinity is disadvantage to him through
life. 1t pursues him in his business
and in his profession. Cheated Of fea-
ture by assembling nature, he is otter
thought to be assembling himself when
nothing is further from his thoughts.
How often do we hear people say of
another, whom we know TO be perfectly
upright and trustworthy, they do not
like him because he never looks them
squarely in the face. And it is little
curious that precisely here it is that the
lesser degrees of the trouble produce
the most effect. That peculiar express
sion which people complain so much Of
is generally due TO deviation in the
axes OF the eyes-a slight convergence
which is never very conspicuous, and at
times oily to be detected by trained
eye, but which, nevertheless, produces
in all very disagreeable impression,
although not marked enough to betray
its cause. DR.. Edward @. LOring in
Rar1oer's Magazine.
Year: 1879

Frank Bassett. the accomplice of Mra. AlexaAder in the murder of "Stuttering Jack" at Bridgeport, has been convicted of murder in the second degree. As in the Cobb case and many others, the verdict is simply ridiculous It is not supported eli ther by law or fact. If he was guilty Of anything he was guilty of murder in the first degree. The jHry could just as well have found him guilty of burglary as of murder in the second degree.

 On no; 'It don't pay to advertise. /" Last week we gave the first insertion of the ad in another column signed ''Employer, this off1ce," and had just exactly nine hun dred and ninety-nine applications the first day-and light here we would instruct ap- plicants to enclose their applications in a sealed envelope, put on a three-cent stamp and leave it at this office, and we will for ward it to the advertiser. er.-Then, too there was that man who last week advertised his place to rent, and instructed us to let the ad run until ordered out. The next day after publication he came rushing into our sanctum pale and haggard and gasred s'For heavens sake, take out my advertisement am completely overrun with applicants '' They had come in a steady stream from early morn till late at night, and wanted the place for all sorts of purposes, from lager beer saloon to sausage factory. And yet there are some old fogies who will insist that ''it doesn't pay to advertise"
Year: 1879



 A few days ago the boys of Elmwood began talking of having big sleigh ride. and inviting all the girls they knew to ga with them. Alter gleat deal of debating, It was arranged to have it Tuesday, as we thought if We waited any longer, the snow would all be gone but instead of going, it did just the opposite, showing SO hard that We had to postpone the ride. We all went to bed Tuesday night, not bemoaning our bad luck, but all the more joyful, as We thought it would be better tomorrow. The next morning we woke up to a day of dis appointment; although it was very nlce day until half-past two, just half an Lour before we were to start; then 1t began to rain so hard that we had to give up The ride second time and seek refuge in the house. The old saying, ''l'hird time never fails" proved true; the next day, (Tnurs. day), being just the height of perfection for the best sleigh-ride your eyewitness ever had. The morning broke with all its splendol (and to make matters shOri), We did the best we could to kill time until we were to start, and can assure you we suc- ceeded admiral y. Jus, as the old clock in he parior was striking three, we started for the Warner House and Mir. Gillette's, which were the places where we were to meet the sleighs. We were very agreeably surprised 10 meet both the sltighs opposite the Town Hall, as it saved quite good deal of walk ing. After picking up the young laGies at Canaan, we started for East Canaan where we were to make up the rest of our load Time, as you are aware. goes velY quickly in the presence of young ladies, ard SO il did that afternoon on the way to Norfolk it seemed a very short time before we were there. After staying about half an hour, driving around the park and looking about the old town, we started for home. After leaving Norfolk We opened some can dy packages which kind friends had fur nished us before starting, and as there were a number ot notices, we had a good dea of fun with them. On the way back il was found that if we went straight home we would get there too early, So we came round by the way of Ashley Falls. Wher we got back to Canaan the whole party landed at Elmwood, few who were farthest from home remaining for supper. After supper we played one ol two games which were very interesting. Then one of the boys gave us some music and one of the young ladies favored us with some excellent selections. All iht twenty were at their homes before nine o'clock, but the pleasant memories vii scarcely be bound,d by the limits oi time. l. ITNEss.
Year: 1879

Said clergy man at a late hanging, "The mercy we to others show that mercy show to us.''

 The ever advancing waves of human thought seem to be washing creeds away. What shall we do if their doom be inevit- ablef Are not absolute truth and goodness invulnerable proof against the assaults of skepticism Let society. while it is yet to- day, speedily make them their trust and refuge.

 There IS great beauty in the spectacle of . man. uuconsclous of mortal observation, engaging in secret devotion. We feel at once like trusting him with our purse. But what of him. who, in pubic makes har- angues which may be or may Lot be pray ersf The best virtue of those horizontal petitions, polished for the applaudinR ear is brevity.

 Go to the anc,ent leaf and see charity de- fined, then tell us which is most beautiful the virtue described or the description thereof.

 If you would go on fools errand, run to the rescue of your neighbor and tell him that he rejects your doRmatism at his peril.

 As power not directed hy goodness tends to despotism, so woman is more or less the victim of her weakness. Only as men grow better will justlce alleviate her lot. With her the worlds improvement IS an object of weighty self-interest.

 Tnere IS little lovely bravery in tbs world-not that which is made to order af West Polnl but seen ID the meek ard lowly spirit which dares to sit in the plllory of popular iudeement calm and uDmOved. Cowardly as the speech of men may be, their heartfelt homage is always pald to moral courage.

 An old man, who had not lost all recol- lection of harmonious sounds, said of the modern fiddIer-"At first I thought him cracking jokes upon hls instrument, and indeed he had long IT dulged in this appar- ent fr2flug before I had the least suspicion that be meant mnslc.''

 Young men, if you would keep your eyes froln rusting apply them to good reading. Many of you are wearing your grandfsth- CTS spectac!es aud are hearing through his ees-tSsmpet. SEARCH.
Year: 1879

s.* We shall feel greatly obliged to any of | our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who 1 will send us particulars of any occurrence of interest which may come under their notice.