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Year: 1867

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ouingto an unusually wet Spring
large majority Of our farmers are great
ly behind hand in planting their corn
erop and ip farm work generally. The
< vheat crop of the county IS not looking as
healthy and vigorous as could be wished
aar is there, we learn, the usual quantity
Of land in seed this year Many lntelI'-
gent Farmers here have 'ced
that Wheat is the most 'd lcas'
profitable crop they can T"'so upon 'Aoir
lands
Year: 1867

A BIT OF SHARP PRACTICE BY WHICH A


coUNrRvMAN SECURES A GOOD BARGAIN


IN CLOTHING. .rU1A


In Poughkeepsie, day or two since,
couutryman stepped into clothing store and
requested to be shown a coat, vest and pants
The goods were soon forthcoming, and while
handling them, the clothier extolled them
highly. Of course. The countryman inquired
the price of the suit, and was told he could
have it for $25. Examining the material
pretty closely, he found that the cloth was
very poor Making practical examination,
he pressed his fingers through the seams in
several places, whereupon he put the clothes
down, and telling the storekeeper he guessed
they wouldn't suit, left the premises. The
enraged clothier, seeing that his sale was lost,
followed the man, and bad him arrested on
civil process for damaging his goods. when
all was ready. the complainant was told TO
bring the clothing before the court, which he
did, when it was charged that the defendant
had ruined suit OF clothes, for which he had
been charged only s25. While the court pro-
Year: 1867

The Irish moss" so called, is one of the
most pleasant and nutritious mucilages
Our apot.ecaries keep it tor sale, and much
of it is purchased, at a considerable cost, for
the making of blancmange, which has become
common on all our tables, and is never dis
pensed with on occasions of Social Levees,
Ladies' Fairs or Picnic parties. As a muci-
lage it is also very valuable for its medicinal
properties, being highly useful in case OF dys-
entery and other bowel complaints, which
are common at this season of the year
sheathing and cooling the infamed and bleed
ing intestines.


If our readers would know where they can
obtain Irish moss without cost, IL any guam
titles. and at the same time take pleasure in
gathering it, let them just go down to our
rocky sea side any where in Maine and they
viii find 1t upon the shores in great abun-
dance. The other day we walked out at low
tide amongst a cluster OF rocks where we
could gather bushel in ten minutes. II
grows as beautiful aquatic plant upon the
surface Of the rocks under the rockweed Or
BY perambulating the shores above high-water
mark, it may be picked up already quite well
beached, as 1t has been washed up by the
rolling waves. This is quite ready for use
alter being washed out in clean fresh water.
But the best way Is to gather it while 1t is
alive and growing upon the rocks, and take il
home TO be bleached on your premises
Spread it upon the grass or upon boards or
upon cloths for few days and nights and the
dews and the lights win bleach II out like
cotton. r


In the process Of bleaching the leaves OF the
tine plants undergo all the changes of the col
ors OF the rainbow, from deepest purple to
brilliant red and pure white. At this time
stems OF different colors can be selected and
placed upon paper 10 represent any forms you
please; and when pressed and dried those
colors will remain fixed, as II applied by the
painters incest brush. A beautiful herbari-
um may thus be made, and Its preparation
will employ the taste and skill, especially Of
young ladies who prepare them. Go now, ye
invalids to the seaside, snuff the breezes of
health from old ocean, and whilst there, If you
please, gather years supply of the delectaole
moss which is to furnish your table with the
best of blancmange. sui as1
Year: 1867

How ARE You, DIcrAroRs THE
Watbsna Reporter gives the Chief tre-
mendous scolding. because it has had the
presumption to express its opinion of the
conduct Of certain men in the County
Seat business. As we understood the
proposition submitted to the voters of the
County. it did not invest the successful
town with . censorship over the opinions
and expressions Of the people of the
County. Such being our understanding.
We shall. as heretofore. spesk as we like
upon oil public matters. notwithstanding
Wataens may be the County Seat. and
the newspaper published there may dis.
approve of our course.
Year: 1867

5 ES A grand Ball and Strawberry
Festival is to be given st Wsthens. on
Wednesday evening Of the present week
lin honor. we presume. of the County
Seat. We received the announcement
too late TO notice last week.
Year: 1867

A singular scene occurred recently during
performance at the theatres of Nantes France.
Madlle g., seated in the dress circle, was OBJ
served to be In a state of great excitement, and,
during the interval between the first and second
acts of Roland RonceUdur, was seized with
nervous attack, and had to be removed to the
saloon, where she recovered and then resumed
her place. Her agitation, however, again came
on, and as soon as the curtain had dropped for
the second time she got up and walking straight
to a gentleman who was seated with his newly
married wife in the same gallery gave MIN a
violent slap in the face. The wife maintained
perfect composure during this scene, and after
waiting until the excitement had somewhat
calmed down, left the house, the police having,
in the meantime, removed the assaiant, who
had been abandoned by the man.
Year: 1867

distance the evils of my country without 1t
being granted to me to share them. But II in
the trials which she may still have to pass
through, Providence should one day call on me
to serve her, doubt not that you will find me
resolute, in your midst, either to save or to
perish with you.


You, my dear friend, who know me, are well
aware that the views have just expressed have
always been mine; they are the views OF my
vOuth. which / still cherish, confirmed and
Tipened by reflection and experience.


renew, my dear General, the assurance OF
my very sincere and constant affection,


~ W. HENRI
Year: 1867

Removal of a Wreck.


The President has approved the joint resolu-
ton providing for the removal of the wreck
OF the iron steamship Scotland, now on the bar
outside of Sandy Hook, near the entrance to
the harbor of New York. One hundred thou
sand dollars is appropriated for that purpose.
The contract is to be given to the lowest bidder.


Ontce Declined


General Custis who was lately elected to the
Presidency of the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege, has declined the position,
Year: 1867

We copy an article on this disease which We
commend to the special consideration of mothers.
1t is from Halls Journal of Health, and may be
read with advantage:


''Croup seldom comes on suddenly. Generally
it has at first no symptoms than those Of COM
mon cold but the very moment the child is seen to
carry his hand towards bis throat indicating dis
comfort there, it should be considered an attack Of
Group, and should be treated accordingly. When
a child is sick of anything, no physician can tel
where that sickness will end So it is with cold
it may appear to be very slight one indeed, still
it may end fatally in Group, putrid sore throat OF
diptheria. The moment mother observes croupy
symptoms in child from two to eight years, the
especially croupy age she should keep the child in
her own room, by her own side, day and night, not
allowing it for moment to go outside Of the doors,
keeping it comfortably warm, so that no chiliness
or draft of air shall come over it. Light food
should be eaten, no meats, hot bread or berries
The whole body, the feet especially, should be kept
warm all the time. Rubbing twenty drops Of sweet
oil into the skin over the left breast patiently with
the hand, two or three times, or more times day,
Year: 1867

The FUTURE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES.
St Louis, with present population of 200, ,0O0
and the prospect Of reaching five times that mum.
ber by the close of the present century, aspres tc
be the capital of the United States But she may
find herself distanced in the race by some unknown


lat present. little place, hundreds of miles further
west-for example, Junction City, Omaha City, OF
some other almost unheard Of village on the great
Western plains. 1t takes away ones breath to
read how the States are pushing out their popula-
ton westward, and how all kinds of improvements
are working their way across the great plains to-
wards our Pacific Empire. Think of railroad be-
ing laid on that route at the rate of almost two
miles day for thirty days in succession, or fifty
miles of road in thirty days. There is story told
of race between these Pacific Railroad track lay
ers and an emigrating party in teams, in which the
track layers beat at the end Of some days trial
Year: 1867

How 10 Do GooD.-Dr. johnson wisely said,
''He who waits to do great deal at once, Will
never do anything" Life is made up of little
things 1t is but once in an age that occasion is
offered for doing great deed True greatnesscon-
sists IN being great in little things. How are rail


roads built? By one shovel Of dirt after another;
one shovel at a time. Thus drops make the ocean.
Hence we should be willing to do little good at q
time, and never wait to do great deal of good at
once If we would do much good. in the world,
we must be willing to do good in little things little
acts one after another speaking word here,
giving tract there, and setting good example all
the time; we must do the first thing we can, and
the next, and then the next, and so keep on doing
good. This is the way to accomplish anything
Thus only'shal we do all the good in our power.
Year: 1867

newly arrived that morning, and were formally in
troduced, during the ceremony Of which we aston
ished every one present. and planted thorn Of
wonder in the sides of Nette and Carrie, by burst


ing simultaneously into hearty laugh, which we
never fail to repeat when the memory of our first
meeting comes up. And now, cousin Jane. you
have the whole story of how first met my wife. "
Year: 1867

dsablement from wounds or sickness, or desertion.
Of the 10000 of the Confederate soldiers yet a.
live, no man can say what proportion are wholly
or in great part disabled by wounds or disease.
Year: 1867

fng at her shoulders, as she was lighting
the kiichen-6re, II shall never get wood
enough. How wish you conld help me
to carry in the sticks; l should be able to
get twice as much in the time" The
next day the girl took Rapp with her into
the wood house, and putting fagot into
his mouth taught him to accompany her
back to the house, and to carry the sticks
for her. A day or two afterwards she
found, to her surprise, that when she let
him into the kitchen in the morning he
had fagot in his mouth Delighted with
his sagacity, she patted him. gave him
something to eat, and sent him back to
the dollhouse for more. BY degrees,
he understood so we'll what she wanted
that he brought fre-wood into the house
for her every morning, the girl always
thanking him, and giving plate Of cold
meat when he had brought enough.


This went on for some time, and had
become the dogs daily habit, when one
day that the family were going away carly,
the girl was 50 hurried that poor Rapp was
quite unnoticed She saw, however, that
he had brought in the sticks as usual, and
laid them on the hearth hut she did not
light the fire Immediately, and, to her
surprise saw the dog, after waiting fcw
minutes, deliberately take fagot after fagot
in his mouth, and carry them away.
Curious to see what he intended to do with
them, she followed him quietly, and saw
that he had put them all back in the place
from whence he had taken them. He
evidently had no intention of working
without payment, and chose this way Of
testifying his disp,casure.
Year: 1867

razor, touched my skin, forgot the prudent con-
sideratons that had hitherto kept me silent, and
gave vent to ny horror and terror in q cry so
loud and long, so shrill and ear piercing, that
the maniac started back in alright and actually
tremblcd ut the uucarthly sound No wonder
tremble this moment myself when think what
an awful cry it was; and was almost fancy
can sill hear the sound oft, when / close my
eyes, anl shudderingly look back to the hour


The eli Ct upon the madman was not of long
duration. third time he waved the knife a.
round head, and was preparing for spring for
ward, when the fl rmer and his eldest son burst
in the room. The effect that these new actors
upon the scene produced upon the mndman was
strange and almost incredible. The knife re-
mained upifled ana the hand in which it was
held seemed petrifed and unable to move. He
covered beneath the gaze of the farmer, a child
might do under the eye of master, and, with
out the slightest resistance, allowed the kuiie 10
be taken from his hand, and himself quietly led
from the room by the ftrmcr and his son.


Then, when was left alone, the reaction af-
ter all my terror, horror, and excitement, over
powered me, and l sank back upon the bed, al
mos insensible. I thanked God for my escape,
and hardly conscious of my own feelings OR ac-
tions. lay quite still, awaiting what was to
follow. felt that there WAS no farther cause
for alarm, and in a dreamy sort of way, tried
to'accouut for the adventure. I looked around
upon the room, and ali seemed SO like dream
that could almost have persuaded myself that
was the victim Of an unpleasant Illusion; but then
to bring me back TO the realities of all that had
transpired, there was still the light burning up
on the table, and knew had put out the light
before retiring; and another proof that was
wake, and had been for couple of hours past,
WAS the scratch upon my throat, where the knife
had grazcd it, and shuddcred to think bow
nearly my thread of life had been cut in two


Presently the farmer and his son returned, and
Twas informed that ny terrible and most uu-
welcome visitant was an un fortunate brother in
law of the farmer, who had been crazcd for
some years past; that during certain seasons,
especially al that phase in which the moon then
was, he was quite mad and dangerous though
at other times quite harmless. Unfortunately for
me, his door Lad been neglected that night, and
instead of being locked, had been left open.
listened to al these explanations and received
my hosts apologies and expressions of regret for
my disturbance and peril, by making mental
VOW never to sleep with my door unlocked in
strange house, and if cver'placed so that should
he obliged TO crave the hospitality of strangers,
to make particular inquiry whether any mad
person, brothcr-in-law or other, dwelt in the
house.
Year: 1867

The following auecdote of John Phil
pot Curran, was related many years ago
AS it may be new to a majority of our
readers, We give it in cxtcnse


a farmer attending fair with a hun
drcd pounds in his pocket, took the pre-
caution of depositing it in the hands Of the
landlord of the public house at which he
stopped. Having occasion for it shortly
afterward, he resorted to mine host for pay
ment. But the landlord, too deep for the
countryman, wondered at what he meant.
and was quite sure that no such sum had
ever been deposited in his hands by the
astonishcd rustic. After ineifecutaI ap-
peals to his recollection, the farmer ap-
piled to Curran for advice in the matter


Have patience, my friend said the
counsel. Speak to the laalord civilly ;
tell him you have left your money with
sor c other person. Take friend with
you and lodge with him another hundred
in the presence Of your friend, and then
come to me-


He did so, and then returned to his
legal friend.


And now I can't'sec how I am going
to be the better off for this, ,Eif I get my sec
ond hundred back again, hut how is this
to be done?


GO ask him for it when he is alone,
said Curran.


'Ay, sir, asking won't do. Tn afraid
not


Never mind, take my advice said the
counsel, do as 1 bid you, and return to
me-


The farmer returned with his hundred
glad to find that safe in his possession


"Now, sir, [ must be content, but I
don't see as I am better off,


well, thcn,' said the counsel, now
take your friend with you, and ask the
landlord for the hundred pounds your friend
saw you leave with him.


We need not add that the willy landlord
found that he had been taken of his guard,
while our honest friend returned to thank
his counsel, cxultingly, with both hundreds
in his pocket.
Year: 1867

Reputation if it could be done without
disgrace to the nation would be countc-
anced by many good men inasmuch as it
would enable us to give Old England a
good drubbing for humiliating US in the
Mason and Sldol affair After Congress
had voted Wilkes vote Of thanks and
nearly all journals of the North had de-
clared that Mason and Slidel would never
be given up, it was too bad when the Lion
roarcd to sec the whole nation cover. 1t
was enough to make the Eagle fly to the
uttcrmost parts of the earth, and there
covering his head under his wings, weep
his life away. But this affair has not
ended yet. We have got to get even with
John Bull. There will be no peace until
the scales are balanced. I have some


times thought We ought to act in this
matter as my old Methodist friend John
did on one occasion. John was bulled
and called all sort of hard names by au
overgrown ruffian until forbearance was
no longer virtue, when he jerkcd OFF his
coat and throwing it upon the ground ex-
claimed lay there Methodist until I thrash
this dirty villain and then I'll take you up
again. Could we not act in similar
manner, lay aside our national debt until
we whip John Bull and when we get
through with that job take tho former up
again? Or what would still be better put
the Democrats in power and they can car
ry on both jobs at the same time They
would soon have the South all right and
then we could whip Old England and 60
on paying the debt at the same time
The job has got to be done some time and
it might as we'll be done first as last.
Year: 1867

diculous) over what the Democratic par
ty is fighting for. Now, the Major
would not tell fibs, we know; he is man
of family, and of course avoids anything
of that kind. We do not suppose for a
moment that Major Bruce ever wrote
that article. 1t has not the ring of
" forty years in it. and savors not of
his peculiarly happy and argumentative
style; but, inasmuch as our Helena CO
tenrpories do not hesitate to publish edi-
torials emanating from erudite Black
stonians of Virginia, it would be unkind
not to acquiesce in granting the Major
all the credit, and consequently all the
responsibility for the sentiments con-
tanned therein, and we cheerfully do
SO. But all the moonshine about
the fight for principles is humbug.
The so-called Democratic party are fight
ing for power and post offices, govern
ment pap and political plunder the
Major is making personally heavy
pull for Congressional Delegate, and
farther than this. principle has very lit
tie to do with the defunct organism tot
tering about to save funeral expenses,
and whose dead carcass is becoming so
offensive that even it's dearest friends
will scarce consider it worthy a decent
funeral or final requiem.
Year: 1867

" Tne 'Virginian' quotes the Worlds sug-
gestion about the propriety of armed resist
ance to the legislation of Congress if it could
only be successful, and says it has indis-
tinct recollection of similar aid and comfort
promised six years ago by people who after
wards fought against instead of for the South.
And it does not hesitate to say that but for
the encouragement given by Democratic jour
nails and politicians North, the Southern peo-
pie would not have resorted to secession as a
remedy for the undoubted wrongs they were
then suffering In the Union"


The above is a most ungrateful re-
mark TO come from people for whom a
great party, strong in numbers, IN the
prestige of power, the association of hon
ored names and the possession of patri-
otic principles, sacrificed all but the
name of Democrat to retain in their par
ty the Slaveocracy of the South. 1t
shows that the South, still smarting un-
der the infiiction of chastisement for
their sins, with those dread concomitants
that follow in the train of unsuccessful
war, poverty, famine and the graves of
unhonored dead, know full we'll who en-
couraged and urged them in the contin-
uance of a hopeless warfare against lib
erty, right and justice. 1t goes farther
it does not hesitate to lay at the feet of
Democratic journals and politicians
North" the inception of rebellion. The
suggestion of the World probably ema-
mated from the Gazette, as we remember
an article in that paper some two
months since, broadly limiting at that
resort. and they can see from the above
how highly their sympathy and advice
is appreciated by those who have once
worn the armor of rebellion; worn il
bravely but unfortunately, and laid aside,
from present indications, forever.
Year: 1867

New YORK, NovembeaR6.-Last even
ing, at Sergen, n. j., quantity of gly-
cerine, used for blasting, exploded while
in the hands of q workman, who was
holding it. In an instant all the in
mates of the building were blown away,
and of the house not a fragment re-
mains. Some of the men around the
shop shared the same fate, while at the
same instant shock like an earth
quake shook every building within a
mile and half of the scene. Every
house adjacent was damaged.
Year: 1867

For each cup the size of our tea-cups, to
be made, the Brazilians measure a table
spoonful of ground coffee, parched to the
color of ripe chestnut. This is placed i'm
gatize bag within the coffee pot, and boil
ing water is poured upon it. There are no
grounds, in the decoction; and it is so
strong that it leaves brown stain upon the
white china cup. The Brazilians never put
milk into their coffee, as they think that
milk Injuries the properties of the deeoction :
and it is never drank until the close of the
meal! Usually it is never brought to the
table until everything else is removed,
Year: 1867




From the Georgetown Times, 2Oth.l


We were forcibly reminded of the truth
of this old saying on reading the follow
ing in the Lexington Statesman of last
week


"REBELs RAMPANT.-We are informed
that at the celebration Of the Democratic
victories last week at Georgetown, the
young ladies of female school at that
place, who participated on the occasion,
were required to wear red, white and
red badge on their arm, and one lady,
who refused to do so, was threatened with
punishment for her refusal. We are glad
to know that she resisted, and finally tore
the badge from her arm, where it had
been forcibly placed, and threw it in the
fire. We are further informed that the
ladies were instructed that each of them
must have a Confederate flag by next
Thursday. Are these things true2 Are
Democratic victories at the polls to re-
suit in the resuscitation of the lost
cause and its flag 2"


We are sorry to spoil this pretty little
story, and rob our Radics.i friends of the
political capital they expected to derive
from it, but it is best that the cause of
truth be vindicated though the "trooly
loil suffer. 1t is true there was "cel-
ebration here, il we may allow the
term, of the Democratic victories; aside
from this statement there is not one word
Of truth in the entire notice. The young
ladies of female school did not appear
in red, white and red on this occasion,
either from compulsion or choice, nor
did any ladies participate in any way in
the demonstration. Diligent search has
been made for the heroine of the story,
who Indignantly tore the "rebel" en-
blem from her arm, but up to this time
she has not been found There were no
badges of any kind displayed, and no
flag Of the lost cause" resuscitated."
The school at which il is alleged these
rampant misses displayed their
rebel proclivities is not designated
but the principals of both schools owe il
to themselves and patrons to demand. the
author of this malicious information aud
hold him up to public contempt. It is
but just that the Statesman, that origin.
ally published the article, and the Gin
cinnati Commercial and other papers
that copied il, should make the correc-
ton.