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Year: 1877

his careful and judicous disposal Of tho unfortunate
men and women who came before him.


WARD soUP KITCHEN.


There is in the Sixth ward, in the basement Of the
building OF Leonard and Centre streets, soup
house for tho poor where meal can be secured Tor
hve cents HERALD reporter visited this place day
or two since to ascertain how these friendly institu
lions are run. The who proiessed 10 be 10 charge
OF the place. however, absolutely refused 10 give
the slightest Information as TO who was
the owner OF the kitchen, VINO was >re
sponsibe for its existence, or, In fact
ANYTHING at all about It. Incidentally the Information
gained that tho place is called the ST. Paus Guild
Soup House, aud that originally IL was the offspring
Of the charity Of Trinity parish but that now 1t IS
overseen by two churches, the names OF which were
refused Why there should be any secrecy about this
institution IL IS difficult TO comprehend rhe man in
charge excessively ''smart' IN the expression Of
hts determi ination give no Information. The
gentleman who had asked the HERALD reporter 10
visit place asonished to ascertain Tho existing
condition OF affairs in the soup Kitchen and nc Is
promipent public official, he will no doubt take
measures discover the cause OF tho secrecy. He
suggested that MS tickets offered for sale In large
numbers there might be some point In this The re-
porter refused permission by tho man In charge to
see OF these tickets.
Year: 1877

General John Newton has consented to give lecture
for the benefit of the New York Central Dispcnsary,
Cooper Institute, on Tuesday evening, April g. on
the improvements now making in tho East River and
their future importance TO the metropolis. The lec
turc Will be illustrated by number OF experiments
showing the nature OF the combustiocs and the mode
OF their adaptation to submarine blasting This IS the
only lecture that General Newton Will give ON this
subject,
Year: 1877

But really, l know little about rhyme. In TRUTH have
scarcely owned the leisure address savorng of
anything tine elaborate This writing is simply express
through pcrhaps best Unsatisfactory medun full
complete happiness and fluctuations finding many
good cheer during this bright aud glad season-th
apex of the Christian year.
Year: 1877

There are in existence two periods
when we shrink from any great Vi
cissItndes-early youth aud old age.
In the middle Of life we are indifIer-
ent TO change ; for We have discover
ed that nothing ia, 10 the end so good
or so bad as it first appeared. We
know moreover, how to accommo-
date ourselves TO circumstances and
enough Of exerlion is still left in US
to cope with the event. But age il
heart-wearied aud tempssttorn il is
the crumbling eeuotsph Of fear and
hope Wherefore should there be
turmoil for the new snd evening
hours when all they coVet is repose
They see their shadow fall upon the
grave, and need TO be at rest beneath,
Youth is 40 less averse from change (;
bat that Is from exaggeration Of it's
consequences, for all seems to the
young so important, and so fatal.
They are timid, because thew know
not what they tear; hopeful, because
they know what they expect. De-
spite their esyety Of confidence, they
yet dread the first plunge into life's
unfathomed deep.
Year: 1877

What they say" is beneath your
notice. What's the use of lying awake
Of nights with the unkind remarks ~
some false friend running through
your brain ike forked lightning?
What's the use Of getting into a
worry and fret over gossip that has
been set a6oat to your disadvantage
by some meddlesOme busybody who
has more time than character These
things can't possibly injure you. un-
less, indeed you take notice Of them.
and in combating them give them
character and standing. n what is
said about you IS true. set yourself
right at odce; il it is false, let il 90 for
what it will, until il dies of inherent
weakneeg
Year: 1877

to plainly furnish their home, and
over it she presided with grace and
dignity.


Now, would not have you girls
go out doing housework for the sake
Of getting house, for you might fail
if that we're your intention, bat |
would have you all remember your
life will be just ,chat you make IL
Signs ofhe Times.
Year: 1877

In very humble cot,
In rather quiet spot,


In the suds and In the soap


Worked a woman full of hope.
Working. singing. all alone.
Ina sort OF undertone,


with Savior fora friend


whowould keep her to the end
Sometimes happening along
had heard the semi-song,


And often used to smile.


More in sympathy than guile,
But never said Q word,
In regard to what heard


As she sang about her friend
Who would keep her to the end.
Not In sorrow nor In gIee
Working all day long was she,


As her children, three or four,
Played around her on the floor;
But In monotones the song
She WAS humming all day long,
with Saviour for friend,
He will keep me to the end.''

Its song l do not sing.
For ] scarce believe thing


OF the stories that are told


OF the miracles OF old
But know that her belief
Is the anciyne of grief,


And will always be friend


That viii keep her to the end.

-e s.'
Year: 1877

A little boy of our acquaintance.
who had just learned that the names
John and Jack were used interchange
ably, took occasion not uEnaturally,
to call bis sisters attention to pic
ture Of Jack the Baptist
Year: 1877

WASHINGTON, Sept 2S.-The Republican
State Central Committee of Ohio is getting
'despondent, and has sent agents to this city
to obtain personal and material aid in carry
ing on the campaign. These gentlemen rep
resent that the offfce-holders are willing to
give Hayes civil service order the broadest
construction, and are seriously indisposed to
contribute their money or time to the cause.
Less than $500 has been collected from that
source, and there are indications that large
numbers will abstain from voting unless in
timation is given from Washington that they
are carrying the civil service reform too far.
The agents ask that Ohioans in Office here be
required to go home and vote in order to in
duce resident offiee-holders to do the same


Secretary sherman met the appeal with a
liberal contribution, and it has been given out
that by going home to vote, and by contribG-
tion of means, clerks from Ohio will make
their tenure of Office more certain. Even Sec
retary Schurz swings into line and assents to
clerks in the Interior Department going home
to vote. even if it causes temporary suspen-
sion of the thousand and one Investigations
now in progress; efforts are being made to
secure reduced fares on railroads, and if these
prove successful there are about one hundred
and fifty clerks enrolled who will go home to
vote, paying their expenses, with the under
standing that the time lost will not be de
Quoted from their annual leave of absence.
Year: 1877

From the reliable Meridian Mercury we learn
six indictments for murder, and twenty five


indictments against those charged with being
accessory to murder. We presume that near
ly all these indictmets were found sgainst
parties implicated in the Kemper riots IL
thir is the case, and we have no doubt of it,
all the howls of the Northern press and poll
ticians must go for naught. The grand jury
has done its duty, and the course of Justice
not nc tine mean to say bv this. that t. ali these indicto
ments viii be sustained for we do not know
whether or not all of them should be sus-
tanned. What we mean to say is that the in
dicted parties will have to be tried by the
laws of their State, and if found guilty, will
be punished, if it takes all the power of the
State to do it. This is all that can be done in
any State
Year: 1877

JERSEY CITY, Sept. 25.-Last evening sub
committee waited on Gen. Mcclellan at his
residence and rendered him the nomination
for Governor of New Jersey.


He asked time TO consider the matter, but
there is scarcely any doubt that he viii accept.
His answer will be given next week
Year: 1877

Home Hook and Ladder Company No. /. one
of the most prominent fire companies OF the Sixth
Diatrict. gave their second annual picnic yesser-
day ct the Delachaise Grounds.


The attendance wac very large and composed
principally OF the yeang ladies and gentlemen Of
the Sixth District.


Towards dusk grand ball was ipaugurated ON
the platform under the management of q select
committee, of which our friend O. G. Piper was
the chairman, and lasted until late in the night.
The affair wac most enjoyable and success i'm
every respect
Year: 1877

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 2S.-There is no doubt
that a gentleman in this city has received
a telegram from Gov. Hubbard to proceed at
once to raise thousand men for active ser
vice ON the Rio Ggande
Year: 1877

The Crescent City Police force are the gentlest
body of men that were ever orgaaized. in fact


they are so gentle that crowd of negroes can
shoot at them and they will not return the fire;
and a. for clubbing man, they would no more
Year: 1877

Important to the Marine Interests.


The following circular, giving schedule of
the rates OF tonnage tax under existing laws, will
be found Of great interest TO those interested in
the marine:
Year: 1877

a mere drop IN the bucket, compared with
the fulness Of discussion and knowledge which
he will give at the full course in Burlington !;
people can get some idea of the real value
Of that course to the farmers and stock own
ers Of the state.


Taking the meeting as a whole IL was en-
inently successful the audiences large, at.
tentive and enthusiastic; the tits of wit,
repartee, etc., we'll up to the average stan.
dard Of such exhibitions, while some of the
papers were of superior merit. The farmers
attended to their own business without at
tempting any of those unwse attacks on
corporations and capitalists in which hot
headed but not well balanced persons some
times engage. The farmers Of Caledonia have
very clear and accurate ideas as to the place
and duties of these several classes of human
society, and when they assemble in these
agricultural meetings they keep their own
place aud attend to their own business, which
is more than can be said Of some in other
callings in life. We may close by suggesting
to farmers in other counties, or even towns.
the propriety Of holding such meetings each
year or winter--it is not too late now; we
only wished room could have been secured
in which we could have had exhibits Of winter
butter, wool and some such things to awak-
en- a fresh enthusiasm for tho September fair.
Year: 1877

Green crops to pillow under, are in many
places largely raised and are always benef-
cial. The plants most used in this country
are clover, buckwheat and peas. These
plants have very long roots, which they send
deep into the soil, to draw up mineral mat
ter for their support. This mineral is matter
deposited in the plant. The leaves and stems
receive carbonic acid very largely from the
air and from water. In this manner they
obtain their carbon When tho crop is
turned under the soil it decomposes, and the
carbon as well as the mineral ingredients OBJ
tanned from the subsoil, are deposited in the
surface soil, aud become Of use to succeed
ing crops.


Although green crops are Of no benefit,
and are managed with little comparative la
Dor, the results may be more economically
produced. A few loads of prepared muck
will perhaps do more towards increasing the
organic matter in the soil than buckwheat or
peas, while it would bo ready for immediate
cultivation, instead of having to lie idle dur
ing the year required in the production and
decomposition Of the green crop. The effect
of the roots penetrating the subsoil Is in ia
vor of green crops, as it draws up inorganic
mater within the reach OF future crops.


In farming, where the object of the cul-
tivator is to make a profitable investment Of
labor in short time, muck will be found
the most expedient, having been previously
prepared but if the farmer have large
quantity of land, and can afford but limit
ed amount OF labor, the raising of green
crops to be ploughed under in the fall is far
the best.


In many cases where heavy manuriug is
practiced, it is best to apply organic man.
ures to the soil in a green state, turning
them under and allowing them to undergo
decomposition in the ground The advan-
tagcs of this system are that theIheat result
ing from the chemical changes, will hasten
the growth of plants by making the soil
warmer the carbonic acid will be present
ed to the roots, instead Of escaping into the
atmosphere and if the soil be heavy the
rising of the gases will tend to loosen it, and
the leaving vacant of the spaces occupied by
the solid matter, WILL on their being resolved
into gases, render the soil of more porous
character. AS general rule, however, in
ordinary farming, where the amount of
manure applied is only scfiicient for the sup
ply of food for the crop, it is undoubtedly
better to have it previously decomposed, for
the uses of the plants, as they can then OBJ
tain the required amount of nutriment as
fast as needed.


pa,,.mp,ie. A. W. w.
Year: 1877

how stainless his domestic, social and busi-


ness career, so soon as he dares to meddle
in questions vital TO the best interests Of his
own and succeeding generations, he is in
stantly made the butt Of insidious inuendos,
abusive denunciation or fragrant falsehood.


Owing to this pernicious practice many
men Of assured position and acknowledged
capacity, sensitively shrink from taking the


active part in political life for which their
education, ability and experience admirably
fit them, while coarser and less scrupulous
souls are thus left broader field for the
exercise Of their peculiar talents. Praise or
blame to produce any results but evil, should
be judiciously bestowed; and denunciatiens,
however bitterly lavishod on political turpi-
tude, forfeit their force when only an inter.
lude in an indiscriminate TRADE of vitupera-
ton. It is an evil hour for any nation when
the men who rule its dOstinies lose the res.
pect of the thoughtful, and incur the sus.
picion, reproach, or contempt of the masses
yet this is the hour which thousands Of irrc-
sponsible writer's, cursed with access to the
eolumns of partisan journals, are blindly do
ing their utmost to bring speedily upon us
Year: 1877

sist them. Six or eight Of these dark colos-
sal giants will be found to be about as
many as the average mortal will be able 10
attack at one time. The plants are found
to be less hardy than the Kttatinuy, though
they can generally be protected without
much trouble during the winter, as the canes
Of Wilson's are more slender, and can be
bent down and kept in place upon the
ground. In places south Of New York city
even this is not necessary


TIE SNYDER.


This new conner gives promise Of being
very cordially received in places where the
winters have been found too severe for the
other large varieties of blackberries, as it is
now considered to be winter proof, or per-
fectly hardy. The plants have proved very
productive, and though the berries are ex-
celled in size by the other varieties men,
toned, yet their good quality and fine flavor
will cause them to be duly appreciated.


Less care is required in growing the
blackberry than many suppose. 1t is too
often the case that too much attention is
paid to it. Either the ground is enriched
too much, or an excess Of cultivation is be.
slowed. Strange as it may seem the plants
can be killed by kindness, while if neglected
they will thrive. A small plot 20 or 30
feet square, or one or two rows a hundred
feet long will give a fine supply of this de.
licious fruit for an ordinary sized family.
The plants may be set out early in the spring
in rows seven or eight feet apart, and plants
three or four feet apart in the rows, or in
hills five or six feet apart each way. When
such treasures as these can be obtained so
easily and so cbcaply, let no one allow the
season Of IT to pass by without devoting a
little space to a blackberry plantation.
When set out on large scale they will
usually prove very desirable source Of
profit. In nearly all villages and towns the
fruit will bring from Is to 25 cents quart
making crop of from 40 to so bushels
per acre to represent very handsome sum.


Il. II. HAINEs.


Ibe-I
Year: 1877

hhUo VT lofOs-lutttt ana Coz Hut-


This volume of nearly 500 pages has been
on our table several weeks waiting for "a turn
ut the critics pen. This and the preceding
volumes of the state work from Messrs.
Tuttle &c Co. should give great satisfaction
to the state, as the work is well done, and
on n superior quality of paper, we learned
last fall by having n respectable job in which
we were interested going through the press
simultaneously with the state work, and to
our surprise found it on this well sized and
calendared paper, q more expensive article
than the contract called for, but our good
luck, and the states also, was through an
error of the paper manufacturer. We con-
gratulate the state on its good fortune in
that respect. We thought in looking over
the reports that the work might have been
more compact and each volume been small
er, but found on inquiry that tho Messrs.
Iuttle were complying with the contract and
of course no blame could attach to them,
though we may suggest that in the future n
little more compactness would comport well
with economy and the modesty of our state,
but is the seci etary of states business and
not the printers; they bid for n specific kind
of work and did it according to contract as
honest men would, and we commend them
for it, and we congratulate the state on the
general excellence of its printing, on tho
thoroughness and promptness with which 1T
WIS uOIc llu we JuO proper 1u-
thorities were satisfied with the work.


OF these laws some will stand on the stat
ute book and be of no special Importance to
any one; others will exert quiet, almost
imperceptible, but modifying influence on
opinion and conduct, while others still will
take prominent stand and be the target of
all manner of spite and hostility on the one
hand, but revcrent worship on the other.
Thus the dog law" many will like, few
hate, but the nuisance law" will stir up
most passion and spite, rs the devil and his
numerous human progeny ego" for such laws
rs make Tor peace and purity, pros
perty and good will among men. 1t is one
of the laws which Providence leads into be-
ing for the sake, we suppose, of making the
votaries of sin, and the pretended friends of
virtues unwittingly show to the world their
real colors. Then there are other and nu-
merous laws which taken together show
about the average wisdom of our legislature
n body which has "gone into history with
colors flying and all hands on board in good
spirits. These laws compared with previous
issues show steady advance of the temper
ance cause, the growing interest in educa-
tion; the influence of broader and more
correct views of public policy; more clear
and definite apprehension of the agricultural
and industrial interests of our state, rs well
rs the general social and material progress
which it is making.
Year: 1877




The owners Of the soil have permanent


interest in the welfare Of the country that
contains it, This depends, not on the fate
Of any faction, but on the general prosperity
Of the nation. The agricultural press, as the
representative Of this class, should, therefore,
impartially deDounce all evils that endanger
this prosperity, and among these not the
least, in its demoralzing tendency, bipartisan
intolerance.


The chief instigators and fomentors Of this
evil are the conductors of the partisan press.
With them, liberty of the press is prostituted
into license to vilify every man, either in
their own neighborhood or the nation at
large, influential enough to injure the fac
tion they have espoused or to benefit that
they have seen fit to oppose. II matters
little how honorable his previous reputation,
Year: 1877

HoME.-There are so many ways in which
father may contribute to a happy home
life that it seems strange the number Of
houses should 80 greatly exceed the homes.
1t takes so little to make children happy at
home that it is a wondrous pity 50 many lit
tie ones are miserable, or uneasy, or discon-
tented. II for an hour after the evening
meal the father should give himself to his
children, would the mother wear out so fast,
or the children be so lawless, troublesome
and uncomfortable What q ministry for
good to both parties is papa's frolic with
the babies What an interest is added to
the books, the drawings, the games, or even
the studies, if father enters into them What
boy will sly off to play surrcptitious games
with his mates If his father takes hand at
whist or euchre with him around the eve
ming lamp-with mother for partner or spec
tator How much it lightens the drudgery
OF piano practice for the daughter if papa
calls for and praises her efforts 1t is strange
that with such sweet companionshp, such
pure affection, such unsel6sh enjoymeEt,
such natural happiness, as may be had with
the children, men do not give more time to
their homes.-Golden Rule.
Year: 1877

EDUCATED FARMERs.-Just in proportion
to the successful cultivation Of the soil is
the aggregate prosperity Of the human fam
lily augmented. As agriculture is the foun-
dation Of all success 10 every department Of
business, how important then that it should
be studied and understood by those engaged
therein 1t was the first vocation to which
man was called by the voice Of his Maker
to till the soil, and it is yet the highest and
noblest profession on earth among men. IL
is not only above Others but it underlies and
sustains all others, and all others acknowl'
edge their dependence upon lt.-SOuthern
Industries.
Year: 1877

Many are familiar with the appearance of
the mammoth berries that are frequently Of.
fered for sale in the summer months, but
few in comparison are able to point out the
characteristics of the different kinds. The
majority of persons will probably say that
the large berries that are usually seen are
all Lawtons, while only n small proportion
of the large backberres grown belong to
this variety. The Lawtons were the first of
the large varieties that attracted the attcn-
tion of the public and the name has become
so familiar that now all large blackberries
are all called Lawtons, and yet there are
two or three kinds that for surpass them in
several respects. Among these may be men.
toned


THE KITTATINNY.


There is probably larger number Of
plants of this variety set out than Of any of
the Others particularly in the New England
and other northern states. The reason for
this is not because the plants are better
adapted to withstand our severe winters.
However the berries themselves are of sulh-
cient size to prove an inducement for setting
the plants out, as they average large and
sometimes nearly equal the largest speci-
mems of the blackberry race. The berries
are ripe as soon as they turn black, which is
quite am Improvement on the Lawtons. The
canes are strong and vigorous, and usually
very productive.


WILSON'S EARLY.


This is not as we'll known as the preced'
ing variety, but on some accounts is decided
ly superior. Larger specimens have been
grown of this variety than Of any other
berry last summer measuring nearly two
inches in length, and others almost as large
These large berries certainly make spen'
did appearance as a table fruit, aud mako q
dish SO tempting that few will be able to re-
Year: 1877

From all along the line of the proposed county road to Bradshaw We hear of general anxiety for the building of the road, coupled with fears that the appropriation authorized will be sufficient for it's completion; but even should that be the ease the necessity for the opening of this route is becoming every day more apparent, and when the work is once begun. doubtless means will be pro- yidcd to finish it.
Year: 1877

Several persons living on the east side of the plaza complain that cattle are allowed to run at large in that quarter, and jingle their bells at an early hour in the mornings, much to the distraction of the peaceful slum-
Year: 1877

From Captain Thos Mulhulland We learn that the crops along Walnut Creek arc in a dourishing condition, and that an excellent school, with an attendance of fifteen pupils Is now in progress, with Miss Mattie Tucker as teacher