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Year: 1877

THE letter carriers of this city certainly
make number of strong points for them
selves in their appeal for higher wages than
Iney receive AT present. They are a hard
working set of men, who for character and
reliability have adeservedly y high standing.
Not only are they hard worked, but their
duties and responsibilities are such as to
entitle them to something like adequate re-
muneration fortheir services that they
do not now receive. Weare glad to see that
do not insist upon the enforcement of the
eight hour law as regards themselves. and
we are particularly pleased thatthey refrain
rom insisting upon II, for the reason that
u would operate very materially against
the interests of the public. Good for the
letter carriers, and we hope that such genu-
Inc ana disinterested public spit it as this
Will not go without its proper reward =
-Phttd Chronicle.


Well, there is large class OF hard.work
ed men, who are scantily paid ,and get theil
money with difficulty after it Is earned who
would gladly serve the people for the pres
ent pay the letter carriers receive and a,
they are tired of the service we hope tn,
Democratic House will not only tell then
TO "git," but will, for their impudence il
exacting more pay at such a time as this
cut the pay down still lower.


1t is the most impudent attempt tha
has yet been made by office.holder
to impose on the people; and rathe
than yield to such petition the whole de
livery system should be abolished, or pu
out oy contract to the lowest bidder, Th
system Is part of the postal fraud upo
the people, making the poor pay for tn


postage ot the erich.-GAzETTE.
Year: 1877

THE CITY ELECTION takes place on
Tuesday afternoon. The candidates of
the Democratic party are now before the
people, and they all propose, if they
should be elected and have Democratic
majority in the next Council, to
conduct the city government on the NEST
economical principles. That a large
saving can be effected over the cost OF
the present year we have not the least
doubt. With President Bright as the
head of the Council and reliable and
competent chairmen Of the street and
other committees, we have no doubt
under the contract system the city could
be better served for one third less money
than it now is.
Year: 1877

GLARINGLT DECEPTIVE AND AUDA-
IoUsLY TRICKY.-The statement made
Oy Mr.. II. F. Pickels in the City Council
on Thursday evening was more glaringly
deceptive than we thought that gentleman
capable of. He said the rate of the city
tax had been reduced three cents on the
800. ANY one who will compare their
tax bills of 1876 and 1877 will see at a
glance that the city tax is Is cents on the
800 in both years and that all the de-
duction that is made is in the school as
sessment. The Republican Council had
refused to pay the School Board the
money they were entitled to and the
Board, as all intelligent citizens know,
threatened to carry the matter to the
courts. When the Democrats got into
power they found this debt trouble, and
they had to assess the school tax at 2S
cents on the 500. With this addition
the Democrats paid the debt created to
the School Board, and there was no longer
any necessity for more than 25 cents
school tax. The School Board, also got
their floating debt paid by the sale of
bonds which put them in a sound condi-
ton. 1t was bold piece of political
trickery and audaclty in Mr.. Pickels to
get up and make the brag he did. Had
he said the saving was caused through
the payment of Republican debt by the
Democrats he would have shown some
candor; but we are now disposed to mis-
trust the whole statement which Mr.. P.
made, and doubt is correctness entirely.
If one part of it is so glaringly deceptive,
we do not see how the remainder of it
can be clear of doubt.
Year: 1877

Governor Connor's letter accepting the re-
nomination rendered him by the Republicans
of Maine, which we print elsewhere, will
commend itself to the Republicans of this
State by its hearty and unreserved endorse
ment of the declaration of principles adopted
by them in convention assembled. I'm
like his opponent he finds nothing to excuse
or explain away in the platform upon which
he takes his stand. The letter is new
claim upon the support Of the men whom he
has twice led to victory.


Governor Connor sees and clearly states
the great question at issue between the two
political parties in Maine. That question is
the validity of the title of President Hayes to
the high Office which he. holds. The Democracy
in their platform have stigmatized him as
usurper, have in effect declared that the man
who now discharges the duties of the Presi-
dency does so without authority of law, and
have led the people to assume as logical
sequence of this declaration that no act of his
is legal or entitled to respect. They have in
words declared themselves to be revolution
lists, and want only courage and strength to
be so in deeds. Their candidate for Governor
has made disingenuous attempt to put an
other construction upon the platform, but his
forced Interpretation has been rejected with
derision and the bolder spirits of the party
throw aside his acceptance letter altogether
and make their fight upon the revolutionary
platform.


The issue made by the Democrats is
squarely met by Gov. Connor and the Repub-
licans, who unreservedly affirm the validity
of the Presidents title. Upon this issue bat
tie is Joined, and it must be understood that
vote for Connor means that Hayes is legal
ly and rightfully President; vote for vii :
liams, that he is President in neither law nor
;ucfino
Year: 1877

GEN. JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON has been inter-
viewed at White Sulphur Springs about the
first Bull Run, and said that the troops on
both sides were greatly demoralzed toward
the close of that battle, and that he now be-
lieved that it would have been better for the
South if the North had won the battle, for
in that event the war would probably have
ended there. But Gen. Johnston says that
Gen. Robert E. Lee was always of the opin-
ion that our differences would never have
been settled but by the fearful ordeal through
which we have passed.
Year: 1877

THE story that the President had conclud-
ed 20 change the Indian policy for the main
features of the Canadian, was absurd, be-
cause he could not repeal acts of Congress,
but it is now said that he will recommend
some changes in his message and the adop.
tion of some portion of the Canadian policy,
which is quite another thing. The strong
point of British diplomacy with the Indian
has been the readiness to treat him as an
ally, and, in addition to supplying him with
bounties in various shapes, to fatter his
vanity; and what is more potent than all,
the preservation of unbroken faith with him
under all circumstances.
Year: 1877

THE New York Express evidently has
been made to understand that its warfare on
the Texas Pacific is not agreeable to the
Southern wing of the Democratic party and
must be stopped. Accordingly 1t gives the
Southern Congressman to understand that
Tammany isn't really against such an enter.
prise. 1t either would have it built by pri.
vate capital or by the Government exclu-
siyplv
Year: 1877

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
municatons that are not used.
Year: 1877

added the intensive particle bull. That is all
there is of it, and the colored menwho have
been SO mercilessly beaten to make the term
popular will feel unde. a load of obligation to
Mr.. White,
Year: 1877

The following are the results of Policies now
in force at this Agency and such the actual and
uniform results of insurance with this Company
1t will be that all these Policies have than
doubled in amount.


Dividends declared yearly in Cash and may be
used in payment OF premiums If wanted.
Year: 1877

fixed at both ends 50 that when force acts on one end in the direction of the length of the bone, it tends to bend, and often cracks and breaks across.

 Now, a fractured coIlar-bone would be a serious thing for gorilla. He could no longer lift up his arm, and he would be in constant peril and difficulty here nature has given him, not only very strong and straight bone, but has oy the sshigh" shoulder posture, rendered faii on the top of it almost impossible. A fall would probably injure the upper part of the arm, which is well protected the by thick cushion of muscle, flesh and hairy skin which covers the bone. Tray eIers and hunters have noticed the rapidity and ease with which the gorilla moves when off the ground, and when the size and the weight of the animal are considered, it becomes evident that not only must it have great muscular power, buta stout heart, good circulation, and capital "wind." It must be re- membered, also, that it is great eater of vegetable food, and that it has to con- sume large quantity to obtain sup ply of nourishment; Tn other words, it has very capacious stomach, which has to be carried about and kept very we'll filled.- Casselps Nationnl History.
Year: 1877

Considering the bulk of the body of a

 gorilla, and the nature of the move.

 ments of climbing. it is to be expected

 that those muscles and bones which are

 connected with the blade-bone should be

 large and strong. This is remarkably the

 case. On examining the back of a

 gorilla one is struck with the great pro- jection of the back-bones in the neck. In

 man each backbone or vertebra has a projection, or spine, which sticks out

 backwards more or less. These are small

 in the region of the neck, but in the

 gorilla these spines are very long there

 and give peculiar hump-necked ap-

 pearance. Their size, however, is in

 exact relation with the size and strength of the muscles attached to them, and

 some of these go to the blade-bone to

 assist in the act of climbing.

 It is this hump-necked appearance, and the reund-backed look produced by

 the great size of the blade bones which

 makes gorilla so ugly about the chest and head, but beauty is of much less use in an African forest than good, stout bones and active muscles. The hind part of the neck does not form graceful curve as in we'll made man, but pro- jecting which gradually slopes into the line of the back. Moreover, the shoulders of the gorilla do not slope from the neck .-on the contrary, their direction is that which renders the hand. overland move 'ment of climbing the readiest of com. mencement. They are "high," as the term is, the head and neck being, as it were, sunken between them, 90 that the chin, instead of being on much higher level than the top of the brea,t-bone, is naturally lower than it.

 The front of the neck is thus hidden by the huge lower jaw. Gerilias have collar-bones which are in the same DO. sition of those of men, but they are stouter and stronger they | are not placed almost horizontally be- tween the front of the blade bone and the breast bone, as in us, but as the shoulders are "high," they slant down. ward to the breastbone. By placing the hand on the upper part of the op- posite side of the chest, the collar-bone nay be felt, with the tips of the fingers,

  ike ridge, and it is one which many Inow to their cost is very readily broken y a fall on the end of the shoulders. The bone is something like the letter fI n outline without the crossbar, and it is .
Year: 1877

they otherwise would.

 LEMON JELLY.

 Take one box or two ounces of gela- tine, which should be first soaked in water for two hours; drain off the water i; then take two quarts of cold water, one and half pounds of sugar, put in the beaten whites of three eggs, the juice of three good sized lemons, the yellow rind pared off in strips, from one, stick of cinnamon, little nutmeg or other spice {; stir all the ingredients together when cold, then boil the whole mass together for five minutes, and then pour through a jelly bag, when it may be put in glasses or moulds, and when cold is ready for use. The moulds should be first wet in little white of egg and cold water, go that the jelly will not adhere to them.

 THE JELLY BAG

 Should be m ade of flannel, eight or ten inches across the opening and about halfa yard deep, narrowing to point at the bot tom. It can be suspended by strings or loops between two kitchen chairs, if no better conveniences are at hand. The liquid that runs through first should be poured back into the bag until it runs through clear. The gelatine may be put to swell in water the night before if de- sired, and then the jelly can be made in a few moments in the morning. It makes a delicate dessert, and nothing is more easily made, though those who do not go | about it rightly think it takes great | deal of time and trouble to make it. It is very agreeable to invalids, if quite art, and is admissible in almost any dis ,ase.

 FROZEN BEEF TEA s also very grateful to the. sick, espec- ally those suffering with levers, and often
Year: 1877

Nashville seems to be astIr IN re
gard to the approaching meeting of
the American Science Association
August 29th to September 9Th.
The committee in their note of in
vitation say: "While organized
mainly for the promotion of pure
science, it seeks the co operation OF
any friend of science, and invites TO
associate membership all who are
interested in the application of sci
enti6c principles to the development
of our vast industrial resources.


This meeting is of special interest
to the educators and public-spirited
citizens of the South, and it is
hoped that all practical men who
the value of our agricul-
tural, manufacturing and mining IN
dustries will unite in making it q
grand success.
Year: 1877

ally. The Jews, everywhere perse-
cuted, everywhere bruised and
chrushed in the root. everywhere
defoliated, everywhere robbed of
their precious fruit, have sprung to
life again like the mulberry-tree,
which is fed upon and plucked by
the silk weaving worm, but which,
though stripped of one crop of
leaves, produces another and an
other. This extraordinary people
have set an example to humanity of
indomitable courage in the endu-
rance of whatever men can put upon
them and yet living and thriving.
If ever a race was heroic this race
has been.


In its long and dreary way the
indomitable spirit of this great peo-
pie has not flinched. They have
held fast to their faith. When for
the sake of saving themselves they
were outwardly obliged to conform
to cruel reigning Christianity, in
teriorly, in the church, in the sane
tuary of their own households, -they-
were faithful to the religion of
their fathers. And, not content
with simply their own advancement,
they have in almost every age and
in almost every country added to
the common stock of knowledge
and civilization, and that under all
the unfavorable conditions of which
l have spoken. The Jewish phi
losophers have stood second to
none. The Jewish statesmen have
been among the most eminent in the
world. Jewish teachers, apd schol-
ars, and literary men, and scientists,
and artists have ranked with the
ablest in Europe, and they do to-
day. 1t will not do to say that they
are the genius of intelligence and
administration in Europe; but l
may venture to say that they are
second to no others in these re-
spects. To-day in music, in paint
ing, in finance, and in generalship,
the Hebrews are equal to any among
the most favored, whether in
Europe or in America. Consider
ing their opportunities, they are
certainly giving more genius to
craftsmanship and administration
and finance than any other people.


What have they, then, of which
they need be ashamed, in a Chris
tian republic where all men are de
clared to be free and equal? OF
what has this oriental nation to be
ashamed in a country where Chris
tianity has breathed a spirit of
manhood? Is it that they are ex-
cessively Industrious? Let the
Yankee cast the first stone. Is it
that they are inor6inately keen in
bargaining? Have they ever stolen
ten millions of dollars at a pinch
from city? Are our courts bail
ing out Jews, or compromising with
Jews? Are there Jews lying in our
jails, and waiting for mercy, and
dispossessing themselves slowly of
the enormous wealth which they
have stolen2 You cannot find one
criminal Jew in the whole catalogue.
1t is said that the Jews are crafty
and cunning, and sometimes dis
honest, in their dealings. All what
a phenomenon dishonesty must be
in New York Do they not pay
their debts when it is inconvenient?
Hear it, o ye Yakees! Was there
ever any such thing known on the
face of the earth before? Is it true
that they live on that which you
throw away2 What a miscreant a
man must be that is so closely eco
nomical! Is it true that they can
make money where you go to bank
Year: 1877

A Texas correspondent of the
Louisville Courier. Journal express
es astonishment at the statement
which represents the wheat crop of
Texas as abundant. He says it is q
failure, and that twenty bushels is
rarely averaged in Northern Tex
as. The cotton crop is the main
money crop.
Year: 1877

One of the Southern newspapers
tells of man whose life was saved
by a plug of tobacco carried in his
pocket. A pistol ball fired at him
lodged in the tobacco, and the man
was unharmed. Moral: If you will
use tobacco, don't take it out of
your pocket.
Year: 1877

The pencil marks you see around thi
paragraph (thus) mean that your


scription is out or unpaid, and that you
are requested to pay up az once. We
would take great pleasure in extending
credit to our friends aud patrons, but
cash alone win way our expenSes, ana
we are forced to adhere to a strict cash
rule. We hope you will comprehend
and appreciate the necessity CT such
course, and renew your subscription
without delay. We solicit your favor.


s$- We enter no new names ON our
books without the money in advance.
Year: 1877

Never go back. What you at
tempt, do with all your strength.
Determination is omnipotent. If
the prospect be somewhat darkened,
put the fire of resolution to your
soul, and kindle a flame that moth
ing but death can extinguish.
Year: 1877

II an increase of eggs be desired in the
poultry ward, before large sums Of money
are expended in the purchase of cVerlast-
ing layers, We would recommend the syS-
TEN of keeping no hens after the first. OF
ut the most, their second year. EARLY
pullctS give the increase, and the only
wonder is that people persist, as they do,
IN keeping up Il stock Of old hens, which
lazy one day and stop one. In some parts
of Europe it is the invariablc rule to keep
the pullets only one year. Feeding will
do a great dcal-a surprising work in
deed in the production Of eggs, but not
when old hens are concerned; they may
put Oh fat, but they cannot put down
eggs. Their tale is told, their work is
over; nothing remains to be done with
them but to give them Il smell Of the
kitchen fire, and the sooner they get that
the better OF course there are some old
varieties whose lives ought to be spared
as long as they can send forth thcil
representatives. Judicious mating - by
which we mean the advantage Of It com
paratiyely youthful cockerel may be the
means Of even exhibition poultry making
their appearance from the eggs of the
good old hen, and here we have the eX-
ceptiOn to the rule upon which we insist.
London Agricultural Gazette
Year: 1877

Many dairymen do not seem to under


stand that dairy products, put up in neat


and attractive packages, will command
| better prices and will make 4 reader sale
| than when goods of the same quality go
| upon the market in shabby, soiled pack
ages. \ clean, nicely made tub, firkin
or box is, from its very appearance, a
sort Of guarantee that the contents have
been carefully attended to, and that neat
ness, cleanliness and goodness have not
been confined to the package alone, but
that 1t is a fair representation of the
product within. And this is generally
true in fact; for the man who sends to
market poor and slovenly made article
Is not apt to pay much attention to the
package. The consumers of high priced
butter are fastidious, and a loosely made,
dirty package will often carry such a
prejudice against the goods within as to
prevent an examination. We saw this
eXemplited recently in the market at
Little Falls.


gentleman who is very particular as
to the quality of the butter used in his
family, and who is always willing to pay
an extra price for a good article, went
upon the market and asked the dealer to
select for him something fine. The dealer
took him to the wagon of a butter dairy
man who had something of a reputation
for nice goods: but, on the particular day
in question, his butter was packed in
cheap packages, badly soiled. On observ-
inc this the gentleman refused to make
an examination of the goods, saving to
the dealer that no matter how fine the
flavor of the butter might be, the impress
sion produced from the package would
always make it taste nasty to him, and
Therefore he would not purchase it. This
Is by no means an unusual occurrence,
and it shows the Importance of putting
up dairy products i'll an attractive style.


There is scarcely an article Of food on
the market that requires so much sclupu-
louS neatneSs in appearance as butter, in
order to command ready sales at good
prices. If wooden packages are used,
those made from oak are the best, and
they should be nicely finished and strong
~ hoOped so as not to admit of leakage.
A leaky butter package is a nuisance,
and is entirely unfit for keeping butter
sound for any considerable length of time
Metallic packages are coming into use,
and they are an improvement on the old
coarse wooden tub. Now that prices are
ruling low, the greatest attention should
be given to putting up butter in an at
tractive form. Let the quality be good,
and sec to it that the package is neat,
clean and sweet. and in this way an ad-
vance in rates may be expected. Rural
New Yorker
Year: 1877

Lovely woman has asserted her inalicn-
able right to ride in a smoking ear and
enjoy her cigar like Il man. Last Friday
lady, Well-dressed and not particularly
coarse- looking. got on the river train, be
tween St Paul and Hastings, and march
ed into the smoking car. The editor of
the Rochester Herald courteously sug-
gestcd that she might find it unpleasant
to ride in the gcnteman's ear. "IIoW
selfish these men are was the retort.
''They never want Il lady to enjoy what
they do themselves" Then seating her
self at her ease 10y an open window, she
drew from neat little case a cigar, and
soon was putting away with a tranquil
expression on her face. A man who had
been drinking considerable beer sat down
beside her, rolled up his coat sleeves, bit
of the end OF a cigar, and asked her for
a light She gave him a match, and in
tcrestcd herself in the scenery. Her fcl-
low traveller now sought to entertain her
with Il few remarks on the weather,
brands OF cigars, business prospects and
other matters. Lovely woman fell back
i'll good order upon her dignity. "Nou
are getting impcrtnent, sir. 1t is none
of your business where | am from, or
where am going to. have the same
right to sit here that you have. and if
You don't behave yourself shall speak
to the conductor