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Year: 1877

Few things can be done to oblige others but at the expense of some conve- nience, qualification, or wish of our own; and he whose means are limited should seek to evince his attachment to friends or family by every little sacri- flee in his power. We attend to large concerns for own sakes; we should at tend to lesser ones for others. Our eff forts to please others never fail to re- ward ourselves. There is nothing more lovely than to love to oblige others nevertheless, it is the duty of discreet man not to be so far overcome by his obliging humor as to promise anything that is desired of him without consider ing whether he can or ought to grant it.
Year: 1877

To PICKLE CAULIFLowERs.-P one large or two or three small cauliflowers to pieces-that is, in branches. Throw away the leaves and the main stalk. Put good handful of salt into quart of water. Let it boil, and put the branches in so that they will not be crowded. Let them get little soft. Pick out with a fork and drain in a colander. Put into bottles. Heat vim egar and pepper, or cloves, if you prefer, as you would for red cabbage, and pour over it in the bottles. When cold cover up. It looks well and eats crisp in the winter.
Year: 1877

THE practice of washing harness in warm water and soap is very damaging unless a coat of oil is immediately ap- piled. A damp sponge will remove any dirt on the harness, and then it is de- sirable to apply light coat of oil by using another sponge.
Year: 1877

To PRESERVE PARSLEY THROUGH THE WINTER.-Use freshly gathered parsley :; put it into boiling water; add a'little salt; boil three minutes and drain; lay it on sieve before the fire and dry as soon as possible; store it away in bottles; when wanted pour over it a little warm water and let it stand five minutes
Year: 1877

THE OPEN AIR.-The British Medical Journal argues that open air is the best remedy for consumption, and instances the case of an army officer who, having contracted phthisis, was obliged to sell out of the service, and remain for a long time under medical treatment. Find ing himself growing worse, with the upper lobe of the right lung seriously involved, he took to travelling over England and the continent, riding on horseback, and regularly attending meetings of the hunting-field. After pursuing this course of life for con- paratively short period, he recovered completely and permanently.
Year: 1877

PIG's FEET FR1ED.-Pig's feet are fre- quently used for jelly, instead of calves feet. They are very good for this pur- pose, but large number is required (from eight to ten or twelve) to make the jelly sufficiently firm. After they have been boiled for jelly, extract the bones, and put the meat into deep dish; cover it with some good vinegar seasoned with sugar and a little cayenne. Then cover the dish, and set tske sag oSt iHr the e meat and e having Grained it well from the vinegar, put it into a frying-pan, in which some lard has just come to boil, and fry it for break fast dish.
Year: 1877

NORWEGIAN CoDFIsH.-Soak properly. When soaked and ready to begin cook ing, flake the fish and carefully remove bones. Put in saucepan sufficient quantity in equal parts lard and olive oil; then heat, and into hot grease put sufficient quantity of garlic and onions cut in small pieces. When edges of garlic turn brown, put in the codfish and add an equal quantity of canned tomatoes and stew slowly three or four hours. Half hour before serving stir in one or two heaping tablespoonfuls of pimentO.
Year: 1877

IN THE late Professor Hills class at college the gilded buttons of one of the students happened to reflect the rays of the sun upon the professors face, who, as may be supposed, ordered the gentle man to give over throwing reflections on him. The student, totally ignorant of the matter, with the utmost sim- plicity, said that Che would be the last in the class who would cast refections on the professor.
Year: 1877

Shortly after nine O'Clock on Wednesday night a
sleghiug party, consisting OF three ladies' and three
gentlemen, residing First avenue, this city, left
Dutch Kills TO return home. The Thiry-ourth street
boat Hunters Point had just been rung off when the
party drove up They passed through the gate, and,
without paying their fare, drove toward the boat
which the time moving out Of the slip The gate
ol1cer ferry master and brdgeman seized hold OF the
horses and attempted to check their speed. The
team by this time had reached tho edge OF the
bridge, and, becoming unmanageablc, sprang
alter the receding boat which was about three
feet from he bridge The fore feet OF the team struck
the edge OF the boat, the hind remaining the
bridge In this condition the party from
their perous poslton just as the hoos OF the animals
slipped from the stern and were prccptated into the
water breaking the pole OF the sleigh Oft short they
fell leaving the sleigh standing upon the verge of the
bridge Both ladies were injured, but not seriously.
1t supposed ut the time that one Of tho had
fallen overheard, which, however, was not the case
Every effort was made TO save the horses, which were
valued at 81 200, but without success, and in fcw
minutes they drowned 1t Is alleged that the
intoxicated at the time and refused 10 pay
their fare. Mr.. Beekman, the owner of the team,
fused take the robes and sleigh, saying that they
belonged to the ferry company, wnOm no would hold
responsible for the loss OF the team
Year: 1877

The steamship Greece, OF the National Line, sailed
IRON her dock yesterday morning at eleven o'clock
After passing through the Narrows she ashore on
the Staten Island bank AT late hour last evo-
ning she stll aground. No particulars were
learned as to the cause OF the mlshap. but II was
thought that she would get of saoly this morning
Year: 1877

The demonstration of Brigham
Young in the Norman TarberHacle 1T
Salt Lake City is pretty good evidence
that the old man feels guilty. aud that
his siu has found him out The reve
lations OF Lee settled the question as
to righam's participation in the
Mountain VI Meadow massacre. as he gave
the order to have that bloody deed
performed The Mormons are now
afraid lest the Prophet may be arrested
for his crime and meet the fate OF JDo.
D Lee They are reported to be drill
ling and manipulating breech leaders
with evident foul intent. As be
saints have by no means secured a per-
manpnt ioothold in Utah, it may be
well for them to demobilize. for the
territorial condition of Utah renders
it possible that, il they attempt a
general massacre" after the fashion
Of the Turks. the United Safes Gov
ernment will get the best OF the fight.


THE OTHER SIDE


City denies that there are any military
preparations among the Latter Day
Saints, aud state that Brigham Young
made no incendiary utterances, as at
tributed to him. II j. very likely that
the Mormons are badly slandered By
parcel of adventurers who want to get
possession Of Utah and its wealth.
which the Mormons havesbeen largely
instrumental in developing. As for
getting rid Of polygamy by Congress
ional legislation, that does not seem
probably, as the organic act of the
Territory was passed with the kDowl-
edge Of the existence of the practice,
and no injunction was placed on it
The only way to overthrow the insti
tuition is by vote of the majority OF
the Inhabitants of Utah When the
Gentiles accumulate sufficient voting
power it will be done
Year: 1877

FFOm me UoyIestOWn n Democrat.


Hayes and those Immediately about
him are full of the idea of forming a
new party with the present in.
enmbent of the White House as the
grand central figure His advisers
have deruded him with the belief that
this is really practicable. and they
have got him to believe thar the sext
Speaker can be elected in his interest
But IN little time both his vanity
aud his ambition will receive fall.
Year: 1877

Tue Washington Military Ring
would evidently not object to brush
with Mexico. The profits of large
military establishment are too lucrative
a prize to be sacrificed to the popular
demand for army reduction.
Year: 1877

To cleal Wallpaper take alyul :
quart. Of wheat bran, tie it in q hard.c
of course flannel, and rub il over Tic
paper Ii will clean the paper nicely
Some people use bread. bnt dry bran j.
better.


To Kill moths, pour plenty OF odor-
less naphtha over your furniture; set
the furniture out doors some bright win
dy dAy and the naphtha will soon evap-
crate; Spring aud Fall are good times
TO Try ii.


Paint TO last long should be put
on in Winter or spring, when ii i cold
aud when no du-, is flying. Paint put
on in cold weather forms a body or
coat upon the surface OF the wood that
becomes hard and resisis weather, or
even an edge tool, almost like slate.


Three durable cements may be made
as follows: Common clay well dried aud
powdered aud mixed with boiled lin
seed oil will last for years; ground
white lead mixed with as much powder
ed red lead as will make it the consist
sncy Of putty; mix equal weights Of
red lead and white lead boiled with lin
seed oil 10 proper consistcnce. These
cemenls mend stones well, however
large.


French polish for hard wood finish
or furniture is composed as follows: to
one pint of spirits of wine add one
fosrth ounce each gum copol aud sand
rsch, and one ounce shellac. Let the
gums be well bruised and sifted through
piece of muslin. Put the spirits and
.he gums together in a vessel that can
be closely corked; place them near a
warm stove, and frequently shake them.
In two or three days they will be dis
solved; strain the mixture through a
piece of muslin. and keep it tight cork
ed for use.


The hotter the glue the better it
will keep the two parts glued together,
hence in all large and long joints the
glue should he applied immediately
after boiling. Glue loses much OF its
strength by frequent remelling, hence
newly made glue is preferable TO that
which has been reboiled. In melting
ordinary glue in the double vessel con-
tanning water it is well 10 add salt 10
the water in the onter vessel; for it
will not boil then until heated some
what above the ordinary boiling point
and larger proportion of the heat is
thu, retained. instead Of passing of by
evaporation, and the glue will be found
more evenly and thoroughly melted.
Year: 1877

To lit shoe properly, il ought TO be
foot surface having been rendered as
smooth as possible; in this state il may
be applied hot, though not red hot, 10
the foot, for few seconds, when the
parts that are above the level are Affect
Ell by the heat, and should be reduced.
some persons object to the application Of
the hot shoe 10 the foot. but their
grounds for objections are more imag-
mary than real. Ii the shoes be not TO
hot OF too long applied. we can see no
evil likely TO follow, and it certainly
enables the smith to get good bearing
for the shoe. The circumference of the
shoe ought 10 CORES pond exactly with
that of the foot; for the want of which
il often happens that much horn is un-
necessarily eut away, and the natural
shape of the hoGf de.troyed The shoes
should bear lightly on the heels, particu-
larly on the inside of the fore feet, and
shonld extend aboIt a third of its width
outside the horn at this part, SO as TO
allow for the expansion aud the growth
of the foot IN the hind feet care must
be taken that the shoe does not project
beyond the crust on the inside, bu,
should be rather kept within it, so as
to avoid cutting or interfering.


However well q shoe might have
been fitted, il will not answer its pur.
pose, unless properly nailed on. There
is great difference in this respect, ev-
en- in men that have had the same op.
portunities. A bungling hand will per-
haps nail the shoe on, however well
fitted, with one heel too much
without, and the other too much with
in the crust; in driving his nail he may
make several attempts at each nail be
fore he succeeds, thus perforating the
crust unnecessarily. and weakening il
considerably or he NAV drive the nails
too high up SO that they are altogether
buried in the crust; or too near the
sensitive part, 50 a. to occasion lame
ness: or he NAV fasteH the shoe on 50
insecurely that il comes off i'm a short
time: or he NAV nail il OH with such
force (draw it too iighD so as to lame
the horse. A good shoer avoids all
these faults, mailing on the shoe firmly,
expedi,iously, and cautiously; and he
exhibits 8 superiority to the bungler
both in The head aud the hand, Iand we
doubt not possesses in the latter firm
or sensation OF touch. These remarks
are written for the purpose of guiding
the reader in the selection of proper
blacksmith.-Prairie Farmer.
Year: 1877

-Chickweed is an excellent barom-
eler. When the flowers expand fully
there need be no fear Of rain for several
hours. Should ii continue in that COLI
diiion no rain will disturb the summer
day. When it half conceals its miniat-
ure flower, the day is sure to be show
cry, and when it entirely shuts mp, or


wells the white flower with its green
mantle, let the traveller put on his
great coat.
Year: 1877

To clean and restore the elastici', &,
of cane chair-bottoms, turn the chair
bottom upwards and with hot water
and sponge wash the cane work well,
so that it il well soaked; should it be
dirty, use soap, let it dry wellin the
air. and it will be As tight and firm as
new, provided none of the canes are
broken.
Year: 1877

The following is the deiIoerate judg-
nnent Of Admiral Porter, our highest
naval authority, concerning the present
pitiable plight of our navy, and occurs
In a Communication addressed to the
late secretary of the navy and by HIM
transmitted to congress.


In case Of war between this nation
and England, the English navy could
batter its way into any Of our harbors
and destroy them; and any ordinary
shin in the British navy could blockade
apy of our harbers, could keep in every
ship that was there, and keep ont every
ship that was on the outside. One single
vessel of the English navy could whip
everything we have got. IL is no exaIg-
eeration to say that the Inh-xible, for
instance, could go through our whole
navy. Our ships might fire at her all
day, and not hurt her. Her people
would 90 down to their dinner quietly
while we were firing al her. Our ships
could not run away from her, because
she makes her fourteen knots an hour ON
measured mile, and the fastest of our
monitors only makes eight miles,
Year: 1877

The Best Kerosene Light In the World.


For the parlor, store or billiard table. II
you don't believe it, come and see for your.
sell. at kent's old stand, Sd street. For
Billiards particularly. the light is superior
TO gas No lamps TO clean and fill. No
shadow underneath. and no dripping of oil.
Every chandelier warrantld to give perfect
satisfaction OF no sale. Investigate the mat
ter and be convinced.
Year: 1877

We hope the Democracy will snake Cd
their apathy and rouse themselves TO the
importance OF carving the city election
tomorrow. The necessity of carrying inc
municipality cannot be overrated, and At
this time PARTICULAR when men are
needed in power, known to be pledged 10
economy and integrity.


The citizens of Wilmington ought 70
take an honest pride in elevating to the
position of President of Council, William
Bright. BE is the soul Of integrity, and
his morality is as pure as his honesty is
sterling.


The capabilities of Mr.. Morrow for City
Treasuser are unsurpassed. Successful as
business man, and with unspotted repu'
tatiou, he ought to command a large vote


The Assessors deserve success, as they
are both unexceptionally good men. Mr.
Kyne is an active, and intelligent Demo
crat; one always on hand when the intel
ests of the party demand action.


The Democracy owe it to themselves te
take political possession of the chief city
Of an uniformly Democratic State.
Year: 1877

At discussion at the Centennial Grange
Encampment, 1 see that many advised sett-
ing fence-posts top-end down, although no
one could give any reason for their lasting
longer in that position. This question may
often have arisen in the minds of the readers
of the Country Gentleman. A study of vege-
table physiology led me to try several ex-
periments, many years ago, to throw light
upon this question. The sap or moisture
goes up In the sap-wood from the roots to the
leaves of trees, I found if the post is but
end down, the pores are open upwards, and
water can 60 up, and thus keep the post
moist between wind and water, which must
cause rapid decay. 1t appears probable
that the pores were open only upward, and
not downward in the tree. To test this, l
cut small maple sapling(two inches through
in May, leaving the limbs all on, and placed
the but-end in pail of brine. In 36 hours
the leaves were saturated with this brine. the
taste of the salt being strong.


At the same time, had cut another maple
sapling, and cut off the top branches leaving
the rest of the limbs on. After winding a
cloth over the but-end, to prevent evapora-
tion, placed the top.end in pail OF brine,
and allowed it to remain several days, but no
brine had been absorbed at the top-end. 1t
had not even penetrated the pores as far as
the end was immersed in the brine, for If the
BARK was scraped, there was not the slight
est taste of salt to be found. This being the
case in the green tree, how much more must
the pores OF the dry tree be closed from the
top-end downward2 l have tried many SINH
lar experiments, and think the question set
tied that if post is placed top-end.down, no
moisture can ascend from the bottom of the
hole up the post to rot it; but when the but
end Is down, the moisture can ascend the
pores very rapidly if green, and very slowly if
dry. Seasoned posts are found to last much
longer, because the pores are more or less
filed In the seasoned wood. 1 should also
infer that placing the top-end down
would make more difference in green, than
Year: 1877

Boil the chicken until done, in as little water
as possible; when done cut up in small bits;
take half as much celery stalks as chicken,
cut into very thin slices; have ready two hard
boiled eggs slice the whites into the chickens
mash and mix the yolks with one tablespoon
full of mustard; stir in hall and half vinegar
and the water in which the chicken was
boiled, as much as needed to cover the salad,
heat to boiling, and pour over your chicken
and celery.
Year: 1877

This evening, Council will elect Board
OF Revision, Assessment and Appeals under
the new law passed by the last legislature.
The Board will consist of three citizens,
who shall not be members of Councii or OF
the Board of Education, and each of whom
shall own real estate to the value of not
less than 81 900. Immediately after their
election they will draw lots for the respec.
tive terms Of one, two and three years. At
the first stated meeting IN May, of each
succeeding year, Council will elect one
member, aud the minority in Council shall
always have representation OF ons in the
Board.


Tonight Council will also elect a City
Auditor and Auditors clerk. In addition
to the above, Council will, at the same
meeting, elect member of the Board Of
Health for the ensuing year.
Year: 1877

The Quickstep's first game Of the season
was played yesterday afternoon with the
Athletics of Philadelphia, on the Adams
street grounds in. presence of about 800 per-
sons. Small attendance no doubt, WAS on
account OF the. clustering weather. The
general opinion was that the Athletic
would gain an easy victory. but, naturally,
every one wished to zee the Quickstep's play
q fair game, as 1t wa. the first time that al
the members were on the field together.


The playing on the part of the Athletics
was very good, every member being quick
In his movement which were executed with
great coolness; these traits were the means
of their scoreing many oftheir runs.


The Quickstep not having the advantage
of the practice, which the Athletics have
bad, played rather loose with one or two
exceptions when they made . couple Of
double plays. Veanimore, the pitcher added
much to the strength OF the club, by his tt-
fective pitching, which the Athletics were
Unable to get over. Persons can Judge of
his pitching a. there were only two bass
hits made to the Athletic six. Kelly also
with one exception distinguished himself On
first base, All the other members played
fairly which practice will very soon make
perfect.
Year: 1877

THE holiday season is one Of enjoy
ment in the south. The full energy of
the southern boy. and man too. for that
matter. is reserved for Christmas In
the north, Thanksgiving day and the
Fourth OF July are the big yearly
events, so far as public celebration goes.
Northern people. therefore, express sur
prise to see the perfect abandon of fun
which characterizes Christmas here
We refer to the matter now only to say
that the custom shows that he good
old doctrines of our fathers, founded
on the bible, and our faith in the chris
tian religion, are still active and vital
principles with us, and so long as that
is the case our social and political
safety is assured. 1t is, indeed, a fit
season for rejoicing
Year: 1877

IT is singular how much the public
becomes attached to an illustrious horse
The simple announcement Of the
death of Flora Temple swskens sincere
regret all over the United States. Not
long since the celebrated Jack Hardy,
owned by Major Barkley, of Dallas, fell
lame in one leg When Jack came
home nearly every gentleman in Dallas
paid him visit, and when he first APP
peared on the streets after the aceident,
the expression of sympathy was very
general, and exceedingly touching.
Year: 1877

PERHAPS there is no man now in either
the civil or military service of the state
who stands fsirer before the people than
does Major John B. Jones. the brave
commander Of the frontier battalion.
Year: 1877

EiGHTEsS. or even twenty congress
men from Texas in 1880 is by no means
improbable, and the influence of these
men, if we keep up the present high
standard, will grow 70 be very potent.
Year: 1877

When men fail or seem likely to
prove insufficient for success in any
movement that the great public or SIM
gle communities have very much at
heart the ladies sometimes show their


willingness to step into the breach and
do what they can 10 meet the emer,


eency. At the eleventh hour they


met in New 0rIeans TO concentrate their


energies and influence in behalf Of the


construction Of the railway which is to


connect the. metropolis Of the south
with the vast and productive region
drained by the Red river and lying In
Middle, Western and Northern Louis
lama. in Northern Texas, in Southwest.
ern Arkansas, and in the Indian terri>
tory. What they accomplished has NOT
yet transpired. but if the road Is ever


completed it is not impossible
that some fair hand will have the besI
right to drive the silver spike which
tproclaims a great industrial event and
opens up anew future.
Year: 1877

I sit tonight and watch the light Fade from the earth and SKY; Tis the calm hour whose msgic power For me can never die. The very sound and scene around Seem like quiet dream And soft and low, where lilies grow, hear the murmuring stream. The deepening gray of dying day Sooths every restless thought; The pended wheat looks doubly sweet With golden yellow wrought. ThsUsdsn bee has left the lee

 And gone to rest at last A purple light, transparent, bright, On feecy cloudsis cast. Each drop of dew reflects the hue Ofthe calm evening SKY, And far away on moonit bay

 The wayelets sleeping lie. Oh, God, who gave restto tbe wave And beauty to the night, Teach ne to know Thy peace below, And guide my steps aright
Year: 1877

The Memphis Avalanche was a soft
money paper some time ago. What
will 1t do about the question since one
Of the owners has been appointed
Postmaster by HayeS9 1t seems to us
that the Appeal might tickle it up a
little on this question.
Year: 1877

We are informed that the Northern
District Of Issaqhena county passed a
resolution on yesterday at Skipwith's
instructing for Judge Warren Cowan
for Auditor. We are sorry we have
not the full minutes Of the proceedings.
Year: 1877

One day last week, as y woman in
Lexington, Ga, was about to prepare
dinner, she discovered a snake coiled
up in an oven Of the stove. Fearing
that II might escape she closed the door,
built a fire and baked the reptile to
death.