smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1872

About twO-thirds of our receipts of


butter for some weeks past has been
of so poor \ quality as to render 10 al
most unsalea0le, and we are almost


tired of calling attention to the fact
that choice quality is scarce and want
ed, while the common aud medium
grades are plenty ana dull. Even


now, when the choicest butter OF the
year is received, the quantity that
comes up to the highest standard is
comparatively small, and it j. mani
lest that there Is a want Of practical
skill on the part of butter manufaets


urers, or there would not be 50 much


poor stuff made. The remedy for all


this low grade of butter is the institu-


ton OF butter factories, in which
skilled labor, system and neatness can


do As much for this portion of the dali


ry business as cheese factories have for


The cheese trade. Butter is a eOmpli-
Gated substance, consisting of eight
fatty acids, in combination with a pe-
culiar sweet liquid called glyeerine.
The process of making il is not less
complicated than is the substance it.
self, and we do not expect to see its
manufacture perfect until it is made
in butter factories, under the suDei..
vision of skillful hands. Since the
introduction of cheese factories, the
average quality of cheese has greatly
risen, and the export has increased
from ], 600, 900 of pounds to 60, 600, COO.
The factory cheese commands on the
average at least one cent more pef
pound than does the domestic, and as
we make about 250,0OO, 600 pounds an
nually, the total increase of na0ney
value to the country from cheese TACT
Ories Is $, ,500,OO0. There is here and
there dairy in which as good butter
and cheese are made as in the factory.
We are willing to eoneede Uhas q bet
ter article is made in some domestic
dairies than in the factory; but this
does not initiate against the principle
that the average production of the
country would be increased both in
quantity and quality, were all our
eheeSe and butter made on the coop
erative factory system. In the dOmes-
tic dairy, butter making is mainly an
art; in the factory, science and prac-
tlee are cOmcined, or should be, AID
both have scope for action in the won
derful proee4s by which butter Is
evolved from milk, and originally
from grass.-B0StOB Shipping List.r
Year: 1872

The note OF l.ari Granville t. - -re.2rr
Fish, was rsaI to the Cabinet On Friday.
\ general conversation uusue3, coatinuin-
several hours, in which the merits of the
question presented concerning the interpre-
tation of the treaty of Washington We're
discussed. There may be s. further confer
cncc on the subject when the reply of the
Secretary of State to the friendly note
shall have been prepared. While this
Government docs not seem disposed to
modify its statement Of the case, il will
doubtless respond to the British objections
in such spirit as will show its earnest
desire for settlement of the ques-
tions al issue in manner altogether salts
factory to both nations, through the tribu-
nal arbitrators provided by the treaty.
This is known to be the desire of the
President and members of the Cabinet.


Application was made for copy Of the
British note for publication, but without
success, the refusal being based on the
ground that TO furnish it would not be
against precedent, but direspectful TO the
British Government at this stage of the
proceedings: and it was further said, by
high executive officer, that not even the
substance of the British note could now be
communicated through an official source,
nor had il been repeated to any parties.
the note was of friendly character, and
couched in dehcate language, and as the
reply would be in ike temper, there was
cause no cause for apprehension as to the
continuance of peace between the two
countries.
Year: 1872

= wood fire by its mother, while she went
to q naighbors on an errand, In the moth
ers absence it rolled out of the box and
near TO tbs FIRE. where in its struggles it
drew It's clothes over its heal, exposing its
whole boiy 20 the hest Of the fire, which
was so intense that when the mother re-
turned sAs found il literally baked to the
bone The little sufferer lived two day.
atter she accident
Year: 1872

The fashion in railway building is evi-
IDENTIFY setting toward narrow gauges. The
New York and Erie is I'd spend the next
five years in completing the reduction of
their road from what is called broad canoe
to the standard gauge of the cOuntry
which is about four and two-thirds feet
and at the South where capital is scarce
and transportation is Indispensable. the
narrow gauges, even down to three-feet
gauge, are coming to be very fayorably CON
STANDARDIZATION TRANSCRIPT,
Year: 1872

hereby certify thai, who has executed the
foregoing affidavit, Offered himself my presence
to the supervisor of registration for the said
parish of - and claimed, in writing, the right
to register, copy OF such Claim above Transcribed
and was unable to obtain registration from said
supervisor And further certify, that under the
laws of this State ana the United States, he was
and is entitled to registration.


Parish.
Year: 1872

The Republican electors of the city of
Mineral Point will meet at the City Hall,
at half past seven o'clock next Saturday
evening, March ID, for the purpose OF
choosing ten delegates to represent the
city in the County Convention, TO be held
at Dodgeviile on Friday. March Sth


This is the first step TO he taken toward
the nomination of President; aud the only
opportunity the Republicans OF Mineral
ioiht Will have to express their preference
as to VINO should be nominated The i'm
purtance of the meeting should be felt suf
ficleIH 10 insure full attendance Be on
hand when the bell rings if YOU wish to
have voice in saying who shall be the
next President of the United States.


BY ORUER OF COMMITTEE


Feb. 81 1871.
Year: 1872

A NEW DANGER.-Within the past six
months we have recorded numerous css.
uAlties from the explosion Of articles never
known to explode before, such as kegs of
beer, casks Of molAsses, sweet potatoes,
mince pies, &C., &c, and we supposed the
"cycle" Of such accidents had made the
turn; but now the domestic economy Is
threatened with o new danger; the fiat
irons are beginning to blow up in a way
that Is very dangerous. AS a warning to
households that harbor this destructive
missile, hitherto supposed to be harmless,
we copy the following from the Provi.
dence Journal Of Friday: 5t


Only q day or two ago we chronicled
curious accident occurring to family
living at No. 4 Abbott's place, viz the
explosion Of one OF EiswRld's patent fiat
irons, with consequent damage to the sur
roundings and fright 10 the family. We
have another precisely similar accident
TO record, which occurred on Saturday
last TO a family living at No. 195 Charles
street. This iron was on the stove, and
the women of the family had Just taken
from the stove an old fashioned iron to
use, when the new tangled thing went off
with q noise like gun, sending the
handle Of the iron through the ceiling
out Of sight, driving piece OF the
iron also into the ceiling, scattering
black dust or sand all over the room,
blowing OIL both the stove covers, and
frightening the women severely. AS In
the former case no one was hurt, fortunate
ly. The noise of the explosion was heard
across the street, where It was thought the
boys Of this woman were playing with
firearms in the back yard, while the boys
in the back yard, exclaiming Fourth Of
july" ran round in front ot the house to
see the sport. The two flat-irons were Of
the same make, and in both cases this
was the first time they had been used to
any extent by their present ,possessors.
The flat.irons are similar In shape to q
common flat.iron, and have q face oi brass
welded to the iron. The iron seems to
have been made hollow, and filled with
suIneLuluS ellueE " mdho IL uOLu bu0 uCut
or to prevent the top Of the iron from get
ting hot and burning the hand, or to lessen
the expense of the iron, and the trouble
is probably in this filling. In both in
stances the brass remained firmly attach
ed to the iron and the sides whole, while
the top Of the iron left. it.


MEM: We suggest to the boys that
here is devise for making noise on the
coming Fourth which the city ordi,
nance does not reach and which the police
cannot interfere with. The ordinance
forbids the firing Of cannon, guns, pistols,
crackers, torpedoes, squibs, &C., but II
says nothing about Aat.irons. To explode
the latter may he little perilous, as no
one can foresee just when they will 60
off; but danger is what gives spice to the
GLORIOUS Fourth" and can be no objec'
ton to fervid and patriotic young America
Year: 1872

TIE most ingenious method Of Demo.
cratic dodging in the matter Of voting for
GREELEY has turned up in Chicago, where
" Democrat who can't swallow the pill
himself has paid negro $40 to cast his
vote for GREELEY instead of GRANT
thus asserting his continued opposition to
the Republican party, but saving himself
from q dose that would probably make
him sick at his stomach.
Year: 1872

From Saturdays Trlbune.)


Wearied by delay and exhausted by an
contest, the men who have
been engaged in the strike for short
working hours are generally giving up.
The reports from various trades inter-
ested In the demonstration show that the
strike Is virtually at an end. There has
been great loss of time, money and good
temper. We hope there has been gain
somewhere; but 1t is not apparent.
Year: 1872

DOCTOR GRANT was down at Boston
last week, to sec and hear the Jubilee and
be seen by the Jubileers. Now, the
GREELEY managers are not going to be
beaten at any such little game as that; so
Doctor GREELEY is to so down to Boston
this week, and preparations arc being
made to give him noisy reception.
Year: 1872

RUTLAND, juno SO.-The night express
train over the Rutland division OF the
Vermont Central Railroad, due at Rut.
land about midnight, met last night with
Q serious accident Just north Of Vergennes.
While passing over a narrow culvert at
the rate Of about thirty miles an hour, the
engineer felt q jar. The locomotive pass.
ed In safety, but no sooner had 1t passed
than the culvert fell in, making most
complete wreck Of the train, consisting Of
baggage car, New York coach and sleep.
ing car, and Boston coach and sleeping
car. Strangeto say, but one person, a
brakeman, was seriously injured, although
all of the passengers were badly shaken up
Year: 1872

TuE National Republican Committee
bns advices IRON the South that ir-GREE.
LEY is nominated or indorsed at Balti.
more, the Democratic party will be more
divided there than in the North, and that
large number Of the best men of the
South, who took partin the late war, will
vote for GRANT.
Year: 1872

ACCORDING to the evidence published
in The Congressional Globe, ex-senator Ross
testified before the Investigating Commit.
tee that Senator PoMERoY told him that
bis election cost $4,000. That will not
leave the Senator much margin over his
salary OF the end of his term. He will
have to rely on something else for his
living
Year: 1872

A SOUTHERN paper as a significant fact
that an enthusiastic Greeles publican in
Dalton, Ga, recently changed the name
Of his hotel from the Georgia House.
to the "Greeley House." and shortly
afterwards it was struck by lightning
The hotel was Immediately repaired, or
the principle that lightning seldom strikel
in the same place.
Year: 1872

of April next, for the PURPOSE of considering the
political condition of the State; to determine the
future policy of the Democratic party with re-
ference to the elections in November next and
to take such action and adopt such measures
as may be deemed advisable.


Therefore be it resolved, That for the purpo-
ses and objects named in the aforesaid resou-
tion, convention of the Democrats of the State
OF Louisiana is hereby called, to assemble in
the city OF New Orleans on Thursday, the 18th
of April next.


Resolved, that the basis of Representation for
this convention shall be one delegate for every
three hundred, and one for every fraction over
one hundred and fifty Democratic votes cast at
the general election OF 1868. Every parish shall
be entitled to at least one representative This
rule applies to each new parish


Accordingly, the several parishes shall be en-
titled to representation as follows:
Year: 1872

The CrRcUs.-As Dan Rice will be here with
his mammoth show, on the 26th, our readers
will be interested to know what the Press has
to say. We give the following from the New
York Herald, and will follow with other ex
tracts from leading papers in onr subsequent
issues:


Dan Rice drops in among US this season like
bright oasis in the great desert of travelling
showmen. He gives to the metropolis the only
truly fashionable circus it has known. New
York is quite familiar with archie entertain
ments as accepted in our day, but with all our
experience we have never witnessed such aero
batic and gymnastic feats, such equestrianism,
and such wonderful stud of trained horses as
Dan Rice exhibits this season"
Year: 1872

THE SULPHUR MINING MAcHINERY.-We learn
by the New Orleans Picayune of the 29th ult.,
that the ship Mount Thabor, which left Calais
on the 22d December last and arrived at the
mouth of the Mississippi on Monday, is princi-
pally laden with machinery for the sulphur
mines in Calcasieu parish The need of this
machinery has been the only cause of delay in
the operations at the mines. The Mount Tha=
bor will proceed to the mouth of the Caleasieu
River, where she will transfer her freight to
smaller vessels that will convey it to the mines.
Year: 1872

1t seems, from paragraph in the Journal OF
the 10th ult., which we had overlooked up to
this time, that at meeting of the st. Landry
Road and Bridge Company, held at Judge Kings
Office some time ago, one of the members of the
Company asserted: ''that the road between
Washington and Opelousas was in as good con.
dition as the streets in Opelousas."


We are Of the opinion that he was right at the
time as far as one or two places in certain streets
of our town were concerned, but his remark was
too general. sss fa sH


Admit however, that his observation was cor
rect In all it's extent, the Road and Bridge Co.
certainly does not pretend to justify the bad
condition of the road, which it is under binding
obligation to the public to keep in good condi-
tion, by such comparisons as this. ezt 81


We are under the impression that If those who
may constitute the Grand Jury for this Parish,
at the Spring term of the District Court have
been compelled to travel over this noted road
this Winter, they will send in to the Court such
report In relation thereto as will convince the
Road Co. that the bad condition of the streets
of Opelousas is no justification for its neglect to
put and keep in good order the public road from
Opelousas to Washington in its whole extent.


The Road Company, In consideration of the
profits that it derives from the exclusive right
to take toll at their bridge has executed pretty
! heavy bond, If We are rightly informed in favor
Of the Police Jury, to put and keep in good con-
dition said road. ~


We have never been informed that the good
condition of the streets of Opelousas was to ef-
feet the Company's obligation under their bond


We hope however, that If the Company thinks
that 1t has good grounds for not complying with
the contract made with the Parish, an opportu-
nifty viii be offered 1t to avail itself thereof at
the next term Of our District Court. Something
ought to be done in the way of . judicial inves.
tigation of the matter, in order that this much
abused Company should be relieved of the odium
that the condition Of the Washington road has
brought upon tive do hate SO much to see
innocent and public-spirited people unjustly
blamed, and condemned without q hearing.


s5 Il , Z l..-F tsg II
Year: 1872

LONDON, August 9.-The House of
Commons last night resumed the debate
on the motion of Mr.. Butt for the re-
moval of Justice Keogh for his decision
in the Galway election case, insisting
that Captain Nolan had grounds of un-
due influence in his election by the
priesthood. Most of the prominent
Irish members strongly denounce
KeOgh, which is approved by the gov
eminent. The debate was an exciting
one, and did not conclude until four
o'clock this morning, when a division
of the House was taken, and the gov
ernment sustained by one hundred ma
jOrity.


The royal yacht squadron regatta,
which commenced on the fifth instant,
will terminate tomorrow. The match
for the challenge cup from the Prince OF
Wales is to be sailed to-day. The Ameri-
can yacht Sappho is entered for this
race, but there are some doubts expressed
as to her starting.


A Cabinet Council was held to-day at
Windsor Castle, when a draft of the
royal speech to be delivered at the pro-
rOgatiOn of Parliament was submitted to
the Queen for her approval. The Queen
will not be present in person to close the
session tomorrow. The speech viii be
read by commission.
Year: 1872

NEW YORK, August 9.-The Liberal
Republican State Convention of New
Jersey to-day resolved to indefinitely
postpone the appointment Of a member
Of the National Executive Committee
for New Jersey in place of James NJ.
Eoarreff
Year: 1872

The Jersey City muddle continues.
The new police commissioners have
made no move to-day to get possession
of the offices. The police remain at the
station-hOuses. The city is consequent
ly unguarded.
Year: 1872

FRIENDS AND FELLow-cITIzENs-
am touched by this voluntary expression
Of friendship, and beg leave to thank
you from my heart. In seeing you on this
occasion think of You only as per-
sOnal friends, among whom I have lived
more than twenty-five years. During
this considerable period changes. have
occurred of inealculabIe importance to
the country, but especially to the
Year: 1872

The Sheik had tried 70 keep our presence secret
nom the man.ofwar, and believe he intended to
make away with us by starvation or by sending
us in a bungalow TO the coast OF Arabia. Hearing
OF the presence OF the man of-war, he ana his men
escaped to the mountains. doubtless In the fear OF
We then hired camels, and ut nine O'Clock the
same night were safely taken on board Her
Ma1estys ship Briton, where we were received
with every hospitality ana kindness that could be
shown 10 hs, both from ofcers and men. Her
MaIestys ship Brton sailed next morning for the
scene OF the wreck. and on arriving took on board
the first mate and men, who had been sent Tor the
isas lileboatr
Year: 1872




have been enough to exhibit his seizure
of the war power and his indignity to
the Black Republic, with its population
of SOC, 900, in violation of the national
constitution and International law.


Nor can 1 observe without regret the
colored people in organized masses re-
sisting friendly ovcrtures even to the
extent of intimidatins those who are
the other way. 1t is for them to con-
slider carefully whether they should not
take advantage Of the unexpected open-
ing and recognize the bail-bond given
at Baltimore as assurance of peace,
holding the parties to the full perform
ancc of its conditions, provided always
their rights arc fixed. l am sure it can
not be best for the colorel people to
band together in Il hostile camp, pro-
voking antagonism and keeping alive
tho separation Of races. Above all,
there must be no intimidation, but
every voter must act freely without re-
straint from league or lodge. And
much better will it be when the two
political parties compete for your votes,
each anxious for your support. Only
then will that citizenship to which you
are entitled have it's full fruits. Only
then will there be that harmony which
is essential to true civilization. The
present position of the colored citizen
is in peril. He is exposed to injurious
pressure where he needs support. But
1 see no early eXtrication, except in the
way now proposed. Let him cut adrift
from the managers who would WELD
him merely as Il political force, with
little regard to his own good, and
bravely stand by the candidate who
has stood by him. If the Democrats
unite with them, so much the better.
An association once begun must natu-
rally ripen IN common friendship and
trust. 1 am for peace in reality as in
name. From the bottom of my heart
am for peace. 1 welcome all that
makes for peace. With deep felt sat
isfaction l remember that no citizen
that drew his sword against us has
suffered by the hand of execution. In
just association with humanity, will be
the triumph of equal rights, with the
promises of the great declaration all
fulfilled, and our people united as never
before in enduring fellowship. To this
end there must be reconciliation, nor
can withhold my hand. Freely 1 ac-
cept the hand that is offered, and reach
forth my own in friendly grasp. 1 am
against the policy of hate. am against
ancient flames into continued
life. l am against rakinG in the ashes
of the past for the Goals. Pile up the
ashes, eXtinguish the flames, abolish
hate such is my creed.


On this occasion, my key note is stthc
unity of the Republic and the equal
rights Of all, with reconciliation" Such
is my cry, and wherever my voice can
reach, there do I insist upon all those.
HumbIy invoking the blessing of di-
vine providence, which I believe must
rest upon such q cause, accept my best
wishes for yourselves personally, and
forthc people you represent, and believe
me, gentlemen, your faithful friend,


CHAS. SUMNER.
II" Or. Augusta, WIN. II. a. WormIry and


others.
Year: 1872

The MaysvilIe (Ky.) Bulletin pathet
ically inquiries: "How is it that wo-
men manage to look so cool in warm
weather? a man will go Hopping
along with open vest, handkerchief in
hand, hugging Il narrow strip of shade
on the sidewalk with a dogged desper
alton that projecting cellar doors and
dry goods boxes well nigh heighten to
insanity, and making IL show of himself
like boiled carrot 3teaming from q
pot, while u WOman--a young woman
will turn out in n streaked dress, put
on some kind of n fly net around her
waist, little friITing, some blue ribbon
and lace collar, and sail along under
n monday sun looking as cool and
graceful as a Norway pine on it's native
hills. Why is it?
Year: 1872




TO think that the more n man eats
the fatter and stronger he will become.
To believe that the more hours chill
dren study tho faster they learn. To
that, If exercise is good the
more violent 1t is, the moro Is done.
TO imagine that every hour taken from
sleep is an hour gained. To act on the
that the smallest room In
the house is large enough to sleep In
To imagine that whatever remedy
causes one to feel immediately better
is good for the system, without regard
to more ultcrior effects. To eat with
out ;tn appetite; or to continue after 1t
has been satisfied, merely to crafty
the taste. To eat u hearty supper for
the pleasure experienced during tho
brief time it is passing down the throat,
at the expense OF Il whole night Of dis
turbed sleep, and weary waking In the
morning. nu, .