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Year: 1878




Gen. Jubal A. Early contributes TO the De-
cemb number Of the Southern Historical
Society papers an elaborate article on the
wounding OF Stonewall Jackson which will be
read with painful interest by every ex-Con-
federate. 1t includes a long and plainly writ
ten narrative by Capt. r. Z. Wilbourn, of
Mississippi, who was the only officer actually
with Gen. Jackson at the time he was wound
ed. In the words Of Gen. Early: "His ac-
count OF the whole affair shows how very
erroneous are the generally received accounts !;
and 1t now appears that instead OF riding to
the front to reconnoitre the enemy and then
imp -udently galloping back toward his own
line, Gen. jackson was slowly riding to the
front, while making every effort to hurry for
ward the troops, when he was fired on by a
portion of his own men on the right (Soutn) Of
the road, and obliquely from the rear. and
that then the horses OF his party that were
not shot down wheeled to the left and he gal
loped into the woods on the left to escape the
fire, when he was fired upon by another body
of troops on the north side of the road" It
was by this last fire that Gen. jackson was
wounded. One ball struck him in the left
arm two inches below the shoulder joint shat
tering the bone and severing the chief artery
a second passed through the same artery; a
second passed thrsugh the same arm, be-
tween the elbow and wrist, making its exit
through the palm of the hand, and a third
ball entered the palm of his right hand, about
the middle, and passing through broke two
OF the bones. All the circumstances surround
ing the wOunding, as well as those immedl-
ately preceding and succeeding, are told with
graphic diStinctneSS and picturesque detail,
and Gen. Early's article although apparently
intended only as a reply to some erroneous
statements Of Gen. Revere, in his book enti-
tied Keel and Saddle" is really most val
liable contribution to the history OF the war.
Year: 1878

The New York BIZ tetin thinks that
the odds are so tremendously against
Russia that she will hardly venture
to go to war with Great Britain.
That country could wear her out by
the process of attrition and blockade.
England has a way of economizing
her expenses and her risks by sitting
down on some vital strategic point
on her enemy's seaboard, with her
fleet in the background, as a defense
or source of retreat and as a protec-
ton to her line of communication
and base of supplies. At the begin
ming she does not require a very large
force to secure her position, and sub
sequently she augInents her armies
according to the requirements of the
situation. Thus settled down in an
impregnable position, and within
support of her feet; she compels her
enemy to give battle on her own
chosen ground; and her policy is less
to overwhelm by great engagements
than to weary out her foe and to ex-
haust him by enormous expenditures
and the waste of battle and disease,
while her fleet does effective service
in blockadiug ports and gripping
commerce."
Year: 1878

The Nicksburg (Miss.) Herald
Dem says: In the years of the
past, when there was slavery in the
South, little or no effort was put for
ward to secure the means of advance
ment and progress. We contented
ourselves with buying slaves and
using them to the best advantage to
enable us to buy more slaves. A per-
son possessed of one or two families
of healthy negroes became rich by
the natural increase ofhis slaves if he
managed to keep out of debt and pay
his taxes. With the end of the war
we entered upon new era. While
we labored under many disadvan.
tages, it cannot be denied that we
were possessed of many advantages.
Slavery was good thing for those
who were fortunate enough to own
slaves, but it cannot be denied that it
was bad thing for the State. Illinois
and Mississippi entered the Uni IN at
almost the same time, yet Illinois is
to day ten times as wealthy and
prosperous as Mississippi. Why is
this the case? 1t is the result of the
enervating influence of the institu-
ton of slavery. This comparison
could be made between all the South
ern States and the Northern States.
Slavery was our Old Man of the Sea.
We are rid of him now, and the
future is IN our hands. We will pros
Der as we make efforts for prosperity.
We caunOt prosper, though, if we sit
down and hug the delusive phantom
of hope, and do nothing.
Year: 1878

After harvest, when there is leisure, make
an artificial pond-alarge, deep pond in which
hsh can be kept, and pure ice obtained for the
Ice house in winter. One or more such ponds
should be made on every farm There are but
few farms that will not admit of just such
ponds. They should be surrounded bya fence
50 As TO keep the cattle out, admitting them to
the water at but one place.-Iy'rd STATE Regis
Year: 1878

Mix one quart Of boiling water, two and a
quarter pounds brown sugar. two ounces OF
tartariC acid, and onc-half pint OF molasses
When cool add one-half ounce of any flavor
extract Two fingers of this syrup in glass
of ice-water makes refreshing summer drink
Serve each glass with one-quarter teaspConful
OF bi birarbOuate Of soda
Year: 1878

Sal; is very important for animals Large
pieces of rock salt put into the mangers
and feeding troughs are recommended One
half the ash oi the animal blood consists of
salt; without the latter the blood cannot be in
a natural or healthy state.
Year: 1878

WASHINGTON, June 4-Mr. Reed con
Quoted Anderson's cross-examination be-
fore the Potter Committee to-day and
endeavored to bring out discrepancies
between the witness present stories and
his stories and his statements before the
Senate Committee last fall. The contracts
between Anderson and Nash and Weber
were largely used for the purpose. show
ing contradictions and disregard of moral
considerations Cd the part of witness,
For instance, he had stated on Saturday,
in relation to the Nash contract that at the
time of its date he had no evidence of
fraud in his possession and had not pre-
tended that he had. and yet the contract
recites that he is to suppress evidence show
ing that East Feliciana had been fairly
carried bv the Democratic party, the cor
sideration for such suppression being that
Nash was to secure for him the positi On
of Naval Officer, He was pressed On that
point as to whether his statement on Sa.
turday that he had no such evidence, was
correct or not, and be asserted that it was,
except that he had the Sherman letter i1
his pocket at the time, if that could be
construed as such evidence, and also
except that he had knowledge that the
vote OF the State was to be thrown out or
a forged protest. He admitted also thai


he did not expect to get the position o


Naval Officer. He was then asked tht
question: Then that agreement does no
express the truthl Answer. No, not il
| that sense
Year: 1878

LEWISTON. Me, June 5-The green
back state convention met to day. Eight
hundred and eighty seven delegates were
present


The chairman Salon Chase, spoke Of
the small origin q the movement and said
next fall it would control vote that would
strike both parties like a stroke Of chain
lightning. The bottom is not knocked out
of the party VIXEN we see men like JAS. q.
Blaine rocking the rag baby.


Speeches were made by varioIs dele
gates amidst considerable confusion and
three cheers for Grandfather Cooper.
Year: 1878

This village. and Sandy Hook. are in need ot some organized defence against fire The numerous fires In this State. and inc recent fires in m adjoining town awnkens an interest on the subject, and people who own property very natur. ally feel alarmed as to the fate of iher two thickly settled places, and the proba blc results attending fire in either place

 There has been more than one narrow escape from loss by fire in this village since our residence here. and it was e very fortunate thing that they were dis. covered, and put our before much dam. age was done Should house take fire and get beyond the reach of the present facilities for eXtinguishing flames, no one can tell what the damage would be to other property. In Bethel the hat shop of Nichols & lne was so complete ly enyeloped in flames, when discovered to be on fire, that no amount of water applied could have saved it. yet hy hay. ng organized fire companies and means available the flames were onfned to the burning shop and property adjoining was saved.

 If there was anything in this town to protect property endangered by fire, there would be less danger from being b rne1 out. As matters are now situal- e,, let one house take fire in Newtown one will be destroyed Think of it.
Year: 1878

lt Is reported that some one entered the house Of Mr. Fred Ilawley on Friday night and stole about sls7 In money from drawer. Mrs Flaw. Icy was awakened by noise, and on arouSing Mir. Hawley m investigation was made and the loss discovered. Tho thief made entrance in the room by breaking on some slats from the window. There was light burning, which, when Mrs II. went to bed, gave much brighter light than she awoke. and it Is thought that the burglar lowered the light Some one heard the movements ofa wagon. and on the road In the morning tracks could be seen. indicating that some one had turned near the house twice. There is no clue to the robbers.

 The season for these night providers Is at hand and we advise every one to secure, as far as possible, every door. and window in their homes; and beside this keep good shotgun or revolver on hand for ready use.
Year: 1878

When the time drew near for the passenger train, due at ! o'clock. preparations vert made for bridal tripto Washington, and when the happy pair were ready. they took carriage in waiting. and were taken to the depot, followed by their friends, In carriages, and on foot

 At the depot large number were assembled 10 see inc departure. and to take look at the handsome couple. The bride was richly dressed in n dark brown silk .and wore also n very pretty hat, On the arrival of the train, the bride and groom took their departure, with the best wishes Of friends for snfe and joyous trip.

 We must return thanks for the kindinyitation that was extended to us to be present, and were highly pleasel to meet with so many familiar faces from Newtown. and this plnre.
Year: 1878

giant for all full dress toilets II is entirely different
from all Others the buttons being scarcely percept
BILE when the is raised. while the peculiar and
perfect hit adds to the natural beauty aud symmetry
of the 1t renders the glove easier to put
and is more agreeable to the hand and arm. These
gloves come in four. six. eight and ten buttons, in
white and in all evening shades.


JEwEIRY.


Among the novel devices in costly jewelry is the al
ternating or combining together gems of different
colors. Bracelets, for instance, consist of gold
band studded with several large stones set like nails,
one OF which may be ruby, another diamond. an
other sapphire fourth opal, and fifth topaz
or garnet. Rings are composed of many little hoops
OF gold. each one set with small stone in the same
way, and composed of the same variety.


Diamonds exhibit many gorgeous devices. Small
different sizes. mounted upon fine net work of sill
wire. Still more delicate workmanship of the
at $1,000 per yard. single yard of such lace consti
tutcs very elegant wedding present


For the hair there are marguerites in diamonds,
which are set upon quivering golden stems. and may
be used either separate number of them together.
In smaller sizes they are employed TO make dog col
lars upon black velvet which tied closely around
the throat.


Earrings very small and dead gold is revived in
quaint and curious forms. Tiny padloeks, for ex-
and many other odd designs shown. The pin
takes the form of tho lace PIN long and and
has the M design to match the earrings attached
these miniature forms, and shows the finest
and most delicate designs. A novelty in bracelets
consists of band OF gold which opens and closes
with a small paddock which is used attachment.
These bracelets locked upon the arm with gold
key and the key is worn d charm. As an accom-
paniment to the paddock sets of earrings and pin
they very stylish, but only should be used of
this kind the other bracelet should be OF different
pattern.


FANS.


Among the new things in fashion some charm
ing screen-shapcd fans of fine wire upon which
hand paintings which show the both sides.
and used for either fans screens Others
made Of brocaded silk in small patterns and cashmere
colors. The hand painted fans are. however, still
considered the most beautiful and artistic and great
painters do not hesitate create designs for them of
artistic beauty and originality.
Year: 1878

men, God Of Liberty, God of Grace.
descend upon Us a. this time with Thy
divine blessing. Govern this assembly
with thy omnipotent will; fill our
hearts with thy rich grace, and sanctify
the proceedings OF this day with Thy
rich presence. Grant as wisdom to
nominate good ticket: give US our
usual forty thousand majority, and
double it if in Thy wisdom it shsll lie
Ct and proper.
Year: 1878

RELIGION is not confined to devo-
tional exercises, but rather consists in
doing all we are qualified to do, with a
single eye to Gods glory and will, from
grateful sense of his mercy to us.
This is the alchemy which turns every
thing into gold. and stamps a value
upon common actions
Year: 1878

IN Extended Review Of Matters Municipal
The Rather Unpromising State Of the oity's
Finances Condition Of the Several Funds
Other Subjects Demanding the Attention Of
the Council and Tax-Psyers Generally.
Year: 1878

WE have received an anonymous
letter which gives the Transcript an
overhauling for not showing in its col
umns any sympathy for the colored
men, Collins and Chambers, who were
recently hanged for the crime of rape,
at New Castle. In this case the Tran
script took the ground that these men
had had fair trial, and had been con-
victed by an impartial jury. The
laws of this State say this heinous crime
shall be punished by death. The bad
character Of the woman, Smirh, even
if it is as bad as painted, does not nit
igate the crime in the eye of the law.
1t was not for revenge that these men
were hanged, but to vindicate the law
and make more dreadful the conse-
quences of the commission of this crime.
We have no prejudice against the col
ored people, but desire to see them ed
ucated and become good citizens as
only by education and enlightenment
can they be worthy to exercise the
powers and privileges conferred upon
them by Congress. Colored men who
desired to be good citizens should not
uphold criminals now ask that they
should go unpunished. By so doing
they not only do injury to themselves,
but to their whole race.
Year: 1878

An OLD FIRM IN New PLACE -Legions Of
shoppers will be more than pleased to learn
that the firm of Hall Brothers, formerly OF %
South Second ST., have opened new, hand
some, convenient, well-lighted, and gener-
ousy stocked dry goods store at No. l2l6
Chestnut Street The Messrs. Hall invite the
attention Of their old customers and the pub
lie generally to a careful examination of the
immense variety of fabrics they are offering
for sale at lowest market prices Their line
of silks is a remarkably long and decidedly
select one, embracing every one Of the very
latest STYLES. In miscellaneous dress goods
they offer an almost bewilderingly varied as
sortment of shades and patterns to choose
from. Their miscellaneous dry goods com
pare fayorablY with any stock Of the kind in
this city or New York Ladies should bear
in mind that all the goods in the new estab-
lishment of Hall Brothers are strictly and ab-
solutely new.
Year: 1878

PEACH GROWERS still incline to the


opinion that the buds we're badly dam
aged by the late freeze, but they are
more hopeful than they were immedi-
ately after the visit Of the polar wave"
A number Of growers have expressed
an opinion that if there is no further
damage they will have a fourth crop,
while some others think they will have
a fair yield if the weather proves IA
vorabIe through this and next month
Year: 1878

The people Of Massachusetts, are
now tired of fprohibitory laws in regard
to the sale of liquor, and are anxious
to try the Mofet bell punch. The
measure is now under consideration by
the Legislature.
Year: 1878

Miller u Kimberley, wool growers of
Deer Lodge county, who located new land
on the Muscleshell last winter, have decided
to not move their flock until next Summer.
They will, however, devote a portion of the
coming winter to the Improvement of their
Muscleshell ranch.
Year: 1878

We look forward with bright anticipa-
tons to the development of the Benson
lode, at the head Of Oregon gulch, and are
still strong in the belief that it will prove a
Penobscot No g This lead has shaft
down to the depth of 35 feet. 1t is 3
in width. every inch of which is paying ore,
and easily crushed. The. oreis being work
ed on All arastra at the rate of a ton per day,
and we expect a full report of it's yield next
| week.
Year: 1878

NCouciuucu iFom second page.


OF the mechanic has improved with the
improvement of productive machinery,
He cannot comprehend that the more the
employment of the forces of nature is in
creased the more the eff of the primal
curses are taken from the race, and the
worker is pushed upward by the thing thai
takes his place, not downward. He will
not see that as the power of producing in
creasee, the necessities and iuxuries oil
life grow cheaper. He does not know
that to destroy wealth in any shape is to
lessen the surplus out of which labor is to
be put at work and paid. He acts on the
narrow, selfish notion that the machine IS
the rival of the workman since it performs
his tasks, and that to destroy the machine
is to make room for the artisan. We
should be sorry to believe that this class
of machine breakers. so much out OF
place in this generation,is very large. The
Communism which looks forward 10 a
dream to the perfection and equality Of
the race and the emancipation of all men
from dlsagreeable labor is more hopeful
than this utter stupidity which aims at the
relegation of men to all drudgeries. -
NJ Y WOr7d.
Year: 1878

washington Correspondence Baltimore suu-l


Several leading Western Democrats, mem
bers Of Congress and Others have arrived
here since the elections Of last week They
all express themselves as entirely satisfied
with the result, and those of them who are
following the Greenback movement assert
very positively that they are not in the least
discouraged by the ELECTION Of the Republican,
State ticket in Ohio. They say that next yeae
the opposition to the Republicans will be
united and is sare to triumph. Senator Me-
Donald, Of Indiana, who has not gone off To
any extent on greenbacks, is nevertheless
very much gratited at the triumph Of the
Democrats in his State. He thinks Indiana
is now taken out OF the list of doubtful States.
He thinks Mr.. Voorhees, will be reelected to
the United States Senate for the term COM
mencing next March. It is true that q move
ment has already been initiated to bring
out a hard-money Democrat for the Senate,
but it was so generally understood during tbe
campaign that Democratic Legislature
meant the election of Mr.. Voorhees, that it will
be q very difficult matter to go contrary to the
popular understanding.
Year: 1878

This IS the text Of Secretary Gorhan'B
famous leteer refusing to circulate Hayes
81 read the Presidents speech carefully and
looked anxously for some word expressing q
preference for the Republican party over the
Democratic party. Finding no such express
sion / have not caused the speech to be-
to say that Republican success In the com
gressional campaign is desirable, with or
without his reasons, I will print million
copies and furnish them gratuitousy as sup
Dlements to every Republican paper in the
land "
Year: 1878

Especial to the Democrat


CANTON, Miss. Oct live have had sixteen
new cases and six deaths in the past forty eight
hours.


The suffering and destitution In the country
Is terrible and appeals are coming to our How
ards for help. We have done all we could
and our means being exhausted we have been
eompelled to appeal to the generous every
where to come again to our g. sistance.
EMMETT l.. ROSS.
Year: 1878

PLAQUEMINE, UctOber 16, 1878.
To the Editor of the Democrat:


I did not tell you in my last that the Repub-
licans, held g convention at Bayou Goula last
Congress in this district. Our youDg friend
Robert may 90 to Congress, but that Is not so
certain yet However, since the convention of
Saturday there has been a moving o and fro of
the head men" Of the faithful, which shows
they are up and doing" In these ugly times In
this parish they have such great numerical
strength one would suppose they might not
worry about their chances. Still, they are on
the move. and presume are fixing up for their
parental nominations, of which we will no
doubt soon hear. PELICAN.
Year: 1878

Lieut.. Col Howard Carroll has gone down
to North Carolina to see il anything can he
done there to save the country in the way f5F
letters to the New York Times. He is OF tina
profound opinion that the Republicans have
a chance to carry three districts in that State
The Lieutenant Colonel is mistaken. Dela~
ware is the State In which the Republicans
expect to gain several congressman
Year: 1878

However much Republicans may regret the
loss OF two congressman in Iowa, any one
scanning the election returns and noting the
magnificent Republican gains, will feel thaE
there is great deal Of compensation for the
loss Of two congressional districts A
Year: 1878

There is no doubt that every effort is to be
made by the Republicans to carry the close
districts. To-day the Maryland clerks re-
celved a third appeal for money to aid the
election OF Republican candidate for Con-
gress in the Cumberland district of that
State, with this significant note at the bot
Year: 1878

New YORK. Oct. 17.-Contributions received
by the Southern relief committee of the
Chamber of Commerce amount to sl73,294
The general Committee on the collection OF
elothing in their report says the grand total of
the collections is estimated to exceed S15oooo In
HnlrA
Year: 1878

Our intelligence from the Granite State ss
OF the most cheering character. The Demo-
Gratis have put in the field a list Of excellent
candidates., and unless all signs fail the DEM
ocrats will have some pleasing greetings 10
send over the wires when their election comes
off
Year: 1878

Never in the history Of the settlement Of
this country has SO large crop of grain
Of all kinds been promised as now. In some
localities wheat has been harvested, and
some person has estimated that the yield
will be equivalent to ten bushels for every
man, woman and child in the country, or
about 400,000,000 bushels. The rains in
some portions of the country have dam
aged the potato crop, but as to the entire
crop an immense yield is predicted. Hay
will be in abundance. Fruit has been
more or less injured by the early frosts,
and reports from fruit regions Indicate
g smalle. yield Of pears and apples than
was at first expected. The peach crop of
California will not be over half its usual
amount as the heavy rains occasioned
what IS called the "curled leafn In New
York State all fruits will be plenty.


It is a cheering sight here, where short
time since blighted fields, deserted claims
and almost desolation prevailed, to see the
immense fields of grain gracefully waving
in the pure breeze and bright sunlight,
fields that will prove the cornucopia OF
the farmer, and banks whose discounts
will swell his depleted purse The pioneer
who for years has stroYe against the hard
ships and successive reverses, that have
left their blight upon this fair land, can
now, in the beautiful picture his own farm
presents, see the storm cloud passing away
and the clear sky Of q prosperous future to
cheer and repay for all the dark past and
its depressing effect.


That our lines are cast in pleasant places
is now patent, and those who will be con-
tent can find no better home for q new
life than where the merits have been fully
tested, and genuine wealth only waiting
er the Industrious TO develop and &C
gulrc it.
Year: 1878

THE Nevada mines that have usually
yielded mostly silver, with small per
centage of gold, are now yielding bullion.
one half gold, and the Comstock mines, as
they increase in depth, show a decrease in
gold,