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Year: 1876

IT was the impression in Washington
on Saturday that Congress will adjourn
about the latter part Of this week until


he second Monday in January. Already


he select committees of the House, COM
prising thirty of the leading members,
nave started for the Southern States on q
mission of investigation, and twelve o.
the leading Senators follow in day OF
TWO, on the same business. The Senate
Committees have beel hastened by atale-
gram received by Morton from Kellogg,
stating that it was necessary the Senate
should have its committee of investigation
In Louisiana at the same time that


he House j, represented there by
Committee. 1t is thought that the
committees will conclude their work BY
he commencement of the new year.
Among the names Of those who are upon
he Senate Committee to Louisiana is that
of Senator Salisbury Of this State.
Year: 1876

Apropos of what Mrs. Livermore's late
lecture on the above important question
said, the Davenport Democrat thus SEN
aibly makes answer:


Teach them self-reliance.


Teach them to make bread.
Teach them to make shirts.


Teach them not to wear false hair.
Teach them not to paint and powder.
Teach them TO wear thick warm shoes.
Teach them how to wash and iron
clothes. :,


Bring them up in the way they should


Teach them to do the marketing for the
family.


Teach them how to make their own
dresses.


Teach them how to cook good meal Of
victuals.


Teach them that dollar is only hun
dred cents.


Teach them to wear calico dresses-and
do it like queen.


Teach them to say no, and mean it; or
yes, and stick to it.


Teach them how to darn stockings and
sew on buttons.


Teach them to regard the morals not the
NE. ey Of beaux.


Give them good, substantial common
school education.


Teach them every day dry, hard COM
mon sense.


Teach them all the mysteries Of the
kitchen, dining-room and parlor.


Teach them that good round rosy
romp is worth fifty delicate consumptlves.


Teach them to have nothing to do with
intenperate and dissolute young men,.


Teach them that the more one lives
within their income, the more they will
save.


Teach them the further one lives be-
yond their income, the nearer they get to
the poor house.


Rely upon it that upon your teaching
depends in great measure the veal or
woe of their afte lives.


Teach them sccomplishments-muslc,
paintirg drawing-if you have the time
and money to do it with.


Teach them to cultivate garden, and
drive road team or farm wagon,


Teach them that God made them in
hi. own image, and that no amount of
tight lacing will improve the model.


Teach them that good steady mechan-
ic, without cent, is worth dozen oil
pated loafers,in broadclolh.


Teach them the essentials of life-truth,
honesty and uprightness-and at suit
able time let them marry.
Year: 1876

TAE intensly cold weather that we are
now experiencing has been at some stages
of It's visitation Of une1ampled severity.
The gale Of Saturday night caused consid-
cradle damage to shipping. Along the
coast it blew during tie afternoon at the
rate Of thirty-four miles an hour, and
Increased in the evening at the rate Of sixty
miles an hour over New York. We are
promised another touch of the same to-day.
5y our lCcal repor'a of the condition Of the
weather in this city, it will be seen that We
have had no such trial of severe weather
for many vear-
Year: 1876

IHE New York "Hera,d" advises Grant
o resign, because il states he is not a safe
man to have at the head ofthe government
IN this crisis, and goes on to say"We there
lore hold it to be the duty of President
Grant to resign his office for the good Of
his country"
Year: 1876

Will it ever strike the Legislature that
there is something almost hideous in this
practice of holding inquests in public
houses2 just consider a moment the
indecency Of the custom. Perhaps two
thirds of the deaths by violence or Of
suspicious nature are caused by drinking
the liquors sold at public-houses. And
the publican body, which has already
made money out OF the stuff by which the
deceased was killed. is invited to take
second haul out of the CHASTITY proceed
ings consequent on its enterprise The
present Coroner for Middlesex, who is
not concerned in this recital. would, like
many of his predecessors and colleagues,
be glad, doubt not, to see some provis-
ion more conducive to the dignity of his
Court and the gravity of its inquiries. To
witness this anomaly from year to year
and never to heed its impropriety is emf
nently British; but there are not want
ing proofs enough under heaven to show
that they may too often mean eminently
stupid and brutal.
Year: 1876

Again the Democrats have evinced their


incapacity for government. Having by
chance stumbled upon discovery of the mis-
deeds of Belknap they have since been so
anxious to make party capital out of the dis
| covery that they have suffered the witness
| upon whom the substantiation of the
charges rests, to escape. So busy were they
in mailing to New Hampshire copies of
Marsh's testimony, that they took no care of
the whereabouts of Marsh himself. Indeed
they discharged him from further appear
ance before the committee, and so in effect
gave him hint TO escape to Canada. The
result is that they have no testimony to JUS
tify the impeachment of the ex-Secretary.
They still further increase his chances of
avoidance of punishment for his crime by re-
fusing to appear and give the testimony
before grand jury which will 60 to secure
his indictment for criminal offense. In
view OF the utter incapacity of the Democrats
to manage the case the suggestion of Mr..
Blaine that they should turn it over to the
Republican side of the House is a pertinent
one.


Having let the witness Marsh escape, the
committee are making lame excuses for their
criminal carelessness. The chairman of the
committee attempts to defend himself BY
quoting pretended order of the President
which never had existence except in the vivid
imagination of Hester Clymer. Nor can it
be said that Marsh took his flight because of
common rumor of such an order, for he
started on his pilgrimage to the Canadian
city of refuge three hours before the report
OF the committee was presented TO the House
and nearly as soon as the first intimation of
the exposure reached the ears of the public.
The Democratic chairman of the committee
IS responsible for the absence of Marsh and
the consequent block in the proceedings
against Belknap. 1t is is not to be denied
That darker charge than that of mere care
iessness is freely brought against the Demo-
cratic members OF the committee. They are
openly accused of conniving at the escape of
Marsh because he was in possession of in
formation inculpating a prominent Demo-
cratic leader, George 81. Pendleton, in a
scheme of jobbery and corruption forced
through the War Department by the aid of
the Secretary. This information was care
fully concealed from the Republican members
OF the committee until after Marsh had
taken his flight. Whether these accusations
be true or not the outlook for the committee
is dark one, for their conduct has been
highly discreditable.
Year: 1876

THE New York Democrats are up TO their
old tricks. Trusting that the frauds of Tweed
had been forgotten they have turned their at
tention to swelling the voting lists by false
entries thus giving opportunity for "repeat-
Ing" and enlarging the representation of the
city in the State legislature. In one district
alone 1,199 voters were returned, while cor
rect census shows that there are but 1890
people including men, women and children,
In the whole district. The New York Demo-
Gratis have been playing possum for some
time, but now think it safe to renew their
rascalitias
Year: 1876

We do not read anonymous letters and communI-
cations. The nam0 and address of the writer are in
s cases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty ef good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used
Year: 1876

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Year: 1876

Editor DEMOCRAT: In suppos- ing you will publish letter from us, we do not think we are draw

 ing too heavily upon our imagi- nation, as you have ever evinced so much kindnes and courtesy in this respect toward occasional cor

 respondence. We desire to give expression to few thoughts and observations upon the present status of the moral, social, literary and religious institutions of Pope county, and modestly but sin cerely allude to few leading in dividuals, who have triumphantly passed through the soul corrupt ing ordeals of this country, and still think it not derogatory to the character and dignity of a gen tleman to push this great work of moral reform forward to a yet higher degree of perfection. A three years residence in Pope has wrought wonderful changes in my observations, and it cannot be any far-fetchcd freak of imagina- tions of mind or dream in me when l say in all these virtues we are gloriously progressing. Three years ago in some sections where suspicious ignorance per sonal strife political envying and prejudice, wickedness, vice and immortality, all asserted their SUI premacy and dominion, destroy ing all harmony of sentiment and concert of action. Now we see in the same sections families of every shade of political and, religious creeds wing with each other in this glorious work of reform. And Mir. Editor allow me to re- peat with enthusiasm, that this is no 'chimera" of the brain, but reality indeed, and in view of such material facts we are iusti- fled in saying that newer and bright "era" whose efi'ulgent rays of hope, unfading gems et glory are beginning to dawn upon the society of Pope. Where is the source of such happy re

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Year: 1876

Reports say that the proposed Pa
ci6c railroad bill adds nothing to the
liability OF the company as to thepay-
ment OF interest. 1t leaves the ques-
ton open whether the companies
should pay interest as it accrues, SO
that the government at any time de-


sircs to ask the supreme court to re-
view the condition, it can do so.
Prominent members of the committee
are Of the opinion that the main
recommendation ofthis report will be
adopted and reported to the house
It is argued that the companies
will not be able to pay this sum in
addition TO their FIRST mortgage in
debtedness to private parties, and
the belief is expressed that they do
not expect to subcommittee, to REQ.
ommend the passage Of the bill, of
which the main features are as fol-
lows: 1st.. The government is to re-
tain in the treasury all money which
is or may be due to coompa-
MES and apply it TO their in
debtedness to the United States
second, it requires that each company isto
pay TO the government seml.annually such
sum as the, secretary Of the treasury shall
Year: 1876

The st. Louis ticket ought to be beaten.
The Convention completed in the nomination
OF Mr. Hendricks the evil which it began i'll
its COMPROMISE with the inllatiOnists. Mr..
Hendricks is an able and worthy gentleman,
Tat there is no use in Disgusting the fact that
lis chief popularity now comes from his
financial heresies, AMI that he is nominated
less because he is good man than because
he is acce ptable to the regulators. Eastern
Democrats may amusc Themselves with
the pretcnse that thcy have demolished
the rag-baby, bGt the whole country
nevertheless perccives the truth. Cheering
themselves hOarse over the Threatened repeal
of the resumption clause, Faltci!ng with at
tacks upon the national credit, and naming
for Vice-President and possible President of
the United States one of the most conspicuous
of the papcT-money statesmen. the Democracy
in spite of the empty professions Of the plat
form sets its face i'll the direction of rcPudia-
ton.


We have cordially recognized Gov. Tildcn's
great services to tie State and his eminent
fitness for the highest Office in the land, and
we rejoice that the Democratic party has been
driven to nominate so admirable caLdidais.
But yOked with Mr.. Hendricks and DISTRACTED
| by bad platform, independents cannot take
| the risk of voting for him. The election Of
President involves the triumph of party in
Congress and throughout the country, and if
the inflatI0nists who cOwed the Convention and
forced upon it policy which majority of the
delegates knew to he false should gain possession
of the House of Representatives., not even the
firmness and ability of a President Tilden
could save the Union from enormous disa>t,r r.
The Republican professions are weak, but they
are sound as far as they 60, while the cbarac-
ter of the Republican candidates gives them
a significance which thcy have not when stand-
ing alone. In supporting this ticket at least
we know precisely what we de.


Mr.. Hayes has yet to write his letter OF ac-
ceptance. The party has still to develop some
minor features of It's policy. But we have no
msgivings. We are confident that population
and Grantsm will find no favor from Rcpab-
lcans in the campaign that is opening. and
that the party which saved the integrity Of
the Union in war will now save its honor
Year: 1876

Collegiate establishments have somJ times
been ccnsured for an obstinate adherence To
conservative routine, aud for n reluctance TO
accommodate themselves to the social and sci
entific advancement of the world. Their mon
astic spirit has been the theme of almost every
profcssad refOrmer They have been con-
demned, tLis one for teaching too much Greek
and Latin and the other for rigidly insisting
upon the special study of mathematics. The
Faculties have been regarded as old ld-fashioned,
dogmatic, and hostile to new ideas and
even to scientific discoveries, and as
prejudiced in favor of ancient methods
of instruction. A careful examination of
the Commencement reports which we have
been recently publishing will show that
censure like this is very far from being
deserved. A review of the news from many
colleges will reveal a conscientious and an
intelligent desire for improvement. We see
everywhere signs of experiment, and especially
q Centennial effort to enlarge the courses of
study, and to adapt the curriculum to every
variety of mind. Ii is the pride of the
colleges to show what they are doing even
under great difficulties, for the advancement
Year: 1876

1t is worthy of notice that the large capture
Of cOunterfeitcrs yesterday was accomplished
through detective who had his training
in unearthing the whisky frauds. 1t was not
a mere seizure of implements; the chief of the
captured gang is one of the most skiful in
his bad profession. Counterfeiting must be
ulcOmmonly perfect TO deceive, as this gangs
work did, several bank officers. Tie arrest Is
also fortunate in being just in time to prevent
tie circulation OF f7J, ZOO false money.
Year: 1876

The passage Of the Navy Appropriation bill,
both houses having accepted the Conference
Committees report, is the first break In the
chain of the dead lock. The Post-Oihce Dill
was not so successful, but the cOnciliatory
spirit exhibited in the other case gives hope
for all the appropriation bills now pending.
Year: 1876

Of peace and brotherly love alone


was supposed ever to preside.


With Thursday night, came Eth


eridge and the negro procession. The


latter was respectable in numbers
and appearance, and altogether un-


exceptionable in bearing and con-
duct, but the effort of Mr.. Etheridoe
disappointed me greatly. His speech
both in matter and manner, was sim
ply beneath criticism, and il literally
printed would destroy his reputation
as an orator, and fix upon his brow
forever brand of shame But as
the city papers shave already given
you full details of what was said aud
done on that brilliant occasion, [ will
trouble you no further with the sub
jeet, at least for the present.


During all this commotion up town
The venerable fathers Of the East
Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia
railroad company quietly assembled
IN their Office at the depot and resol-
we'd that the Sunday trains on said
road should be suspended, at least
for twelve hours, in order that the
employees of said road may have the
privilege and opportunity to attend
the preaching or reading of Gods
word upon the Lords day, that they
may accept the invitation, "Believe
in the Lord Jesus Christ and thou
shalt be saved Whether the sim
gular wording of this resolution had
to do with the resignation
of our esteemed friend Capt Jaques,
or not, L am unable to say. but his
sudden and unexpected retirement
from a position which he has so long
and so honorably filed, has given
rise to much comment and conjec-
ture, as well as the universal regret
of our business community.


Your friend, PIsIsTRATUs.
Year: 1876

The principal excitement about town
this week has been the discussion of the
great scientific problem of whether the
man Went around the squirrel or the
squirrel around the man. i q kl9la
Year: 1876

years In any season the advantage is al
ways in favor of Well-plowed land.


The soil should be in suitable condition to
work. Not too wet, as it will cause the earth
to become dry and hard during the entire
season. 1t is of little use to work land in
which there is surplus of water. Both la
Dor and manure are wasted in the cultiva-
ton Of such lands. Drainage should pro-
ceed the plow. A large per cent. of the land
worked in this country is too wet for sue
cesstul cultivation. When taken in the ag-
gregate, the loss from such cultivation is
very great. 1t is time there was reform
i'll this respect.


AS q people we are too much i'm hurry.
We attempt to make quicker progress by
emitting the details in our business. We
have but few good workmen in any depart
ment of industry, because few can afford the
time to learn their trades. They ignore the
position of journeymen they demand to be-
come master-Workmen at once. The effect
Of this is visible in all kinds of mechanical
work, and we are often reminded oft at our
cost 1t is SO upon the farm we cannot af-
ford to do much of our work properly, and
i'm consequence are compelled to submit to
great loss, Neglect with the ploW probably
subjects us to more loss than that of any
other implement used on the farm. Let
there be a reform in this, and one condition
which is favorable to hard times will be re.
moved.-W Broaua, n, Telegraph.
Year: 1876

The plow is the most important imple1
ment of husbandry. Good plowing lies at
the foundation of all successful culture. The.
plowman. How much, not how well, is too
apt to be his motto. But few take pride in
their work none that have ever seen ex-
eel. The best work that ever came under
my observation was done by foreigners !;
men who had served an apprenticeship at
the business, and took great pride in their
smooth, even filrrows, which to the observ-
er does not vary in depth or width in the
least throughout their entire length.


It is doubtful, if in taking the country
through, any farm work is more imperfect
ly DONE Ignorance and Indifference are the
chief causes of this. Many have no definite
idea Of what constitutes good work, and it
would be mere chance if it were done in the
best manner. Others are in haste to get the
lob done, and cannot spare time to do ii
well. The saving expected i'll this manner
is poor economy. The aftel-culture is made
much more difficult, and the yield materially
decreased in consequence. Any other work
connected with growing crops may be
sighted with less damage than this.


It is not from want of proper nipple.
ments that the work is not better done. In
ventive genius has been freely employed ii
this direction. We have a great variety Of
patterns, suited to all kinds of work, eacl
doing good work in its proper place. AL
though great Improvement has been made
those which would do good work have ex
listed for long time. At our county fair,
few years ago, the best work was done b.
an old plow which had been in use fift!
years before. The plow should be draw
by strong, steady team. If there are man!
obstructions, oxen are preferable to horses
Much loss resulted during the dry seasons
a few years since, by using weak team
The ground was not stirred properly an


made fine to proper depth as it shoul


have been to Withstand the proper drouglI


which followed. During those years ther
was very marked contrast between tll


yield of those fields properly and imprope1


" plowed. Nor is the effect confined to dr
Year: 1876

MANY farmers plow but few inches deep,
and get small yields. They have SO much
Ground to work that none of it is well work
ed. Better by far to cultivate. only half as
much and cultivate it better and get far
more than by the slip-shod system of farm
ing too generally followed.
Year: 1876

M Miller, residing near Salida, Califer-
MIA, has growing in his garden species of
wheat which may be termed perpetual A
few kernels were furnished him some years
since and soWn. They matured and bore a
healthy crop and continue to send out new
shoots from the parent roots. These new
shoots continue to put forth and in turn
bear their crops, when Immediately there
after other shoots spring from the same
root bearing sheaves of grain which mature
and ripen also. The roots which presented
themselves some three years since are still
alive and have borne several crops. Moist
nre and moderately warm weather are all
that appear to be required to keep them
constantly reproducing. It is to be hoped
that Mr., Miller will study closely this Won
der of the cereal world, experiment with va
rious soils and fertilizers, note all the re-


auirements of the plant necessary to its sue


cessful production, and give to the agricul-
'tural press the benefit of his experience. At
The first glance the general impression will
undoubtedly be that of unbelief in the re-


production of crop from the same roots as
being opposed to the nature of the seed and
95he properties of the plant. On the other
hand there are marvels in nature beyond the


ken of mans finite comprehension. There
may be something after all in this reproduc-
ing Miller wheat. Many will be found who,
doubtless, like Colonel Sellars, will firmly


believe . there's millions in it.
Year: 1876

ONE ACRE BETTER THAN Two.-It IS bet
ter to raise one hundred bushels of corn on
one acre of groud than fifty bushels. The
Weld could be doubled on nearly every acre
of ground in cultivation In the West. What
is wanted is, deeper plowing, and better
preparation of the soil, and more thorough
This skimming over the
ground is one of the great evils in Western
farming. Plow deep and then cross-plow
deep, and you prepare food and moisture
for the plants, and enable them to resist the
drouths, and make them laugh and thrive
and bear abundantly.
Year: 1876

ONE STEP AT A TNE.-A great many
pooplc dishearten themselves bv worrying
too much of possible future troubles. Pru
dent forelhousht is commcndablc, but
mere unreasonable worry should be avoid
ed. 1t is an act Of folly for a man to con-
lure up all the troubles that might befall
him, and mass them before him as so
many Obstacles to hc overcome at once.
4 man at the foot Of Il flight Of stairs
which he has to ascend would be foolish to
assume that he must take all the steps at
once. and that because he cannot do that
he cannot ascend the stairs at all He has
only to take one step at a time, and when
he gets to the top step he takes that almost
as easily rs he took the first But when
he gets to the top let him be careful thai
he does not fall all the way down by one
misstep 1t is the same with the affairs O
life. All we have to do is to take one stel
at time.