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Year: 1872

Occasionally the public hear through
the newspapers and medical Journals OF
''skin grating" This is curious sur


gical operation, but is now not uncom-
mon in the hospitals and in private
practice. Professor A. Is. Mott, OF
Bellevue Hospital, has introduced a
novel practice. Some time ago an
| Irishwoman of this city was severely in
jured by the explosion of a kerosene
lamp, by which her clothing was set on
fire; and her right arm, and her right
breast down TO the stomach, were
frightfully burned. She was removed
to Bellevue Hospital, and placed in DR..
Motifs ward. Her case was under
treatment for months, and the patient
appeared incurable. At the same time
a man named McClenahan was in the
hospital, whose leg bad been amputat.
ed at the thigh. DR.. Mott considered
that he might use the healthy skin
from the limb in one more effort to
cure the disabled woman. He resolved
to test the operation of grating"
Eli hty- nine pieces of integument, each
about Lie of an inch square, were cut
from the amputated limb before the
natural warmth had passed out of it,
and by gentle pressure applied to as
many points of the great open sore on
the woman's breast and arm. Of these
SO pieces so adhered and became a part
OF her system. The cure is now per
feet, and the man who gave of his body
to heal the woman's is also well.


The practice of grating" is looked
upon with favor by eminent surgeons.
Sometimes the skin is obtained for the
purpose from the body of person will
.ng to render so much service to an.
other, but more frequently it is cut
away from the healthy parts of the pa
TENTS own body. In this case, how.
ever, DR.. Mott used skin from an ampu-
tated limb, and thus effected cure.
Old and obstinate ulcers and burns will
yield to this treatment when they will
not TO any other. After the "slouch-
ing" from surface wound has taken
place, Nature proceeds in the work OF
restoration by granulating process
over the whole area of the wound. A
thin, delicate pe!licle of skin growing
around the healthy border of the wound
covers the granulations; and if the pro-
cess is perfect, the cure is also perfect.
But the border of the wound may not
have sufficient vitality to form the cica.
trix which is necessary to healing, or it
may be that the wound is too large to be
covered. 1t is in these cases that graft
ing is of no avail. Every separate
fragment of skin grated into the sys
TEN is center of vitality from which
the necessary process of cicatrzation
begins and spreads until the cicatrix
covers the sore.


A man with malignant tumor, lead.
ing under the eye and occupying the
floor of the orbit, recently was placed
under Professor Motifs care. The car
otid artery was tied on the side of the
tumor, so as to starve it out by depriv-
ing it Of the nutriment which 1T had
obtained, and the tumor itself was cut
away. The man has recovered.-New
York Trjb,j,ls
Year: 1872

The flow of the gas well at West
Bloomfield, near Rochester, is estimated
at 800 cubic feet per day. The main to
convey the gas to Rochester is being
rapidly laid, and it is thought that the
city will ere long be entirely lighted
from this source.
Year: 1872

coptanco temporary Chairman of this
convention, permit me to dctain you
one momont longcr by few words of
an entirely personal character. With
my present action terminate my official
functions as Chairman Of the National
Democratic Committee, an Office which
by the confidence of my constituents
and courtesy OF my colleagues L have
held for twelve years. During all that
time L have Btrivcn with honest zeal
and with all the energy and capacity
which God has given me to do my duty
faithfully to the party and to the coun-
try, to render myself worthy Of the great
trust confdod to me. While | was
grioycd and deeply mortified to sec ut
various times my motives and actions
miGconstructed by several Democratic
papers that some even descended to
the fabrication Of the most absurd
falsehoods concerning my social aud
political conduct I havo had the proud,
consoling satisfaction that my colleagues
on tho National Committee, those who
know me, testify to the integrity and
purity of my intentions in all the trying
situations III which my official position
has placed me. And let me tell you,
gentlemen, that there is no one amongst
you who brcathes n warmer and truer
affection for our party and our country
than L have done or over shall do You
love this great republic, your native
land, as you do the mother who gave
you birth but to me sho is the chosen
bride and choice of my youth, the faith
full and loving companion of my man
hood, and now that | cntor upon tho
sere and yellow leaf of life l cling to
her with all the foud rccolloctions OF
manifold blessings received at her
hands. l retire from the position which
| have held, to take my place in the
rank and file of that great party whose
national, constitutional and conservative
principles have claimed my unwavering
allegiance for the last thirty years; and
as long as tho Almighty will spare my
life, shall never falter in my love and
devotion to our party and our country.


l have the honor to propose to you
as your temporary chairman distin-
guishod and venerable citizen OF Vir-
ginia, the grandson of the patriot states
man, Thomas Jefferson. 1t is IN auspi-
cious omen, that son of the author of
the Declaration OF independence is to
inaugurate the struggle of the Democ-
racy for freedom and equality for every
American citizen, and against oppres-
sion and tyranny IN our fair land.


Mr.. Bulmont's remarks were frequent
ly interrupted by moderate applause.
The mention Of Grccloy's name was re
cciycd with loud demonstrations Of Hp-
proyal; 50, also, were the speakers
personal reference to himself. Ian.
dolph's name was received with cheers
at tine end
Year: 1872

TIE mournful exodus of the people
of Alsace and Lorraine from their native
land will doubtless be of advantage to
other countries. Many Of the exilcs are
among the most skillful cotton and
woolen operatives in the world. Those
provinces have long been the seat Of
extensive manufactures, whose fabrics
have been celebrated everywhere for
their excellence. Schools Of design and
chemistry have been established there,
and the industries were conducted with,
IA scientific skill unapproachcd elsewhere
Other nations will be anxious to give a
home to the people whom Prussian Sc
verify has driven forth. They promise.
like tho Hugonots in former age, to
bring rich dover Of honesty, industry
and ability with them 10 whatever land
they settle in. Many Of the cmigmnts,
1t Is said, are coming to Canada, and
some to the United States and England.
Year: 1872

the Use oil alcohol; but TINS author Just.
ly observes that no sufficient account il
taken of its good effect.


SOCIAL INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.


Marriage is generally considered to
be socially beneficial, and ii is promot.
ed by the moderate use Of alcohol, which
inspires baslltul men with the courage
to make matrimonial proposals. Quar-
rels, some OF which have arisen out OF
indigestion caused by ovcr-eating. have
been appeased by the influence of cup
of Kindness. Public balls and private as
sembles have been divcstcd of stiffness.
stolidity and stupidity by the effect OF
alcoholic liquors judiciously distributed.
This example wil.we think, come home
TO the feelings of many host and hos
tess whose imagination will be able to
depict the difficulty of entertaining a
party of tectotalers.


GRoG AND COMMERCE.


Commercial disputes which threatened
to end in litigation have been anicably
arranged over glass of grog. This
item of the account would, we believe.
be considerable. We have heard of a
country solicitor Of high reputation in
his district, who, when he was rcqucs-
ted to undertake litigation, always COM
mcnced by inviting the intended plain
tiff and defendant to dinner and giving
them as much good liquor as they could
carry. This first step in the proposed
suit was not unfrequcntly tho last one
1t is probable that domestic quarrcls
have likewise been felicitously termina-
ted by the same benign influences.


This author deserves credit for his
clear and sensible account of the cir
cumstonccs under which alcohol is USE
full and even necessary.
Year: 1872

Recently there has been established in
Memphis a new branch of business,
which is destined to flourish in these
parts. We refer to the showcase man
ufacture which is carried on at 342 See
end street, up stairs. The business is
susceptible of immense cultivation and
enlargement. Henry J. Harrington is
carrying on that industry with much
success. We saw in his room YES
terday a nine-foot showcase of his
make, with silvered framing and French
plate glass body, worth one hundred and
ten dollars, the beauty of which could
hardly be equaled in New York, and the
price of which in that city would be
twenty per cent. higher. 1t is a gem,
and is enough to establish the fame and
make the reputation Of Mr.. Harrington.
1t is intended for the harness shop OF
Ferguson d Privett. 1t is the finest
piece Of work he has made. There are
other cases up in his rooms of less pre-
tentious character. We saw them in all
stages of progress, from the raw wood to
the polished finish. The process is in
teresting and agreeable--very agreeable
to US who are red hot'' on the growth
of home manufacturers and home busi-
ness generally. We earnestly commend
the house of Mr.. Harrington to the at
tention of dealers Of all sorts, who win
be in constant need of such articles. We
also call the attention of merchants who
have country customerS, to the import
ant fact that there is a showcase manu-
factory in the city.
Year: 1872

On this morning will appear the name
Of Simon w Green as a candidate for q
seat in the Lower House of our next
General Assembly from Shelby, and we
take occasion to say that DO young man
is better known 10 the voters of this
city and county. For number Of years
he has been foremost in the labor to
elect oUr ticket, and whilst others have
faltered Simon Green has ever
stood up and done his whole duty. Pos
sessing qualifications to make an eff
cient and successful member of our Leg
islature, and having rendered the ser
vice which entities him to the place, it
is confidently hoped by his friends that
the voters Of the Fourteenth and Fif-
teenth districts will triumphantly elect
him as one Of the standard-bearers of
our party on the twentieth instant. 1t
viii be but fitting reward Of a faithful
servant Of the party, and we are sure
no member viii study the interests OF
his constituents more carefully, or more
vigorousiy7than Simon W. Green. His
personal habits of sobriety, and indus
try, and capital good sense commend
him TO the favorable consideration of all
who know him.
Year: 1872

With more than usual pleasure we call
Che attention Of cur readers to the card
Of Major ]. w. Eldridge, in this morn
ing's issue, wherein be announces him
self candidate for legislative honors.
Other meritorious gentlemen seek the
same position, but we predict for Major
Eldridge the same honors in civic life
which he so richly earned with his CON-
rades-in-arms in the past unhappy strug-
gle His artillery will now open in be-
half Of his people on the stump and ros-
trum. A fluent and earnest speaker, he
win move to the front before the cam
paign is over. The old guards Of Shelby
viii stand by him to a man. Major
Eldrdge has commended himself to this
commercial community by his earnest
toll in behalf Of the Memphis and Kan
sas City road, to the perfection Of which
scheme be devoted two years Of con-
slant toll without reward. His plans
viii yet be perfected, and his agency in
their behalf should never be forgotten.
Year: 1872

On the death OF Alice Clare tEilkerson
A heavenly gift, my little flower
The sweetest violet
Sent here that might feel the power
Of love and Of regret.
All! never more .her witching smile
And sweet enhancing kiss,
The sorry hours away will while
In that elysian bliss.
Like some bright ray or golden beam
From heaven she came 10 earth,
That 1 might see in one sweet dream
Celestial truth and worth.
But for this world, too pure and bright,
In one impassioned hymn,
She rose q star OF glorious light
Among the seraphim.
Death cruelty from me hath torn
Ny little fioweret, rare,
And left me here, lonely to mourn,
In weeping and despair;
But memory viii her image store
Until we meet up there,
Whore will part, oh never more
With darling ALICE CLARE V. W.
Year: 1872

Our District election resulted in a com
plete victory. General Chapman. Dele
gate to Congress, is elected by majority
OF $3.50 and nineteen out of twenty dele
gates to the Legislature are Republican.
An issue was made with the Board of
Public Works as administration appoint
ments and the result sustans the the
Board. The comprehensive system of
city improvements will therefore go for
ward without further obstruction it is to
be hoped. These Improvements are now
SO far advanced that glimpse of the
new Washington Of the future may be
readily conceived. 1t will doubtles be
superior to anything in this country, so
far as the grades, sewerage, sidewalks
and carriageway are concerned, and the
stimulus to enterprise in building will
soon make it one of the most delightful
places of residence for the wealthy and
refined who naturally seek the nations
capital as a center when it affords at
fractions equal to those Of the best. The
National Legislature, public archives of
the nation and its grand edifices, libra
ries and collections Of the arts and inge-
nuity of the people, cannot fail to make
it Mecca for the wealthy, especially in
the Winter season, for which its lovely
climadte is well adapted. G. NJ.
Year: 1872

ALPINE county must be distressingly
healthy, if we are to credit the following
item which we find making the rounds OF
the press on this coast:


The only doctor in Alpine county dur
ing, the past four years, and he came there
within the last three months, is now serv-
ing out term Of imprisonment in the
county Jail, having been convicted Of
petty larceny,
Year: 1872

KILLING STUMPs.--A correspondent
of the California Rural Press asks how
he can kill a stump and remarks that
boring hole in the same and filling it
with salt will do it. The editor Of the
Press says that in most cases it will, but
a small quantity of kerosene oil is more
certainly effective.
Year: 1872

Charles O'Connor in fresh letter pub
lished on Wednesday says of Horace
Greeley: "The long and disastrous war
that filled his bloody chasm with frat
ricidal slaughter, and involved the whole
country in debt and demoralization, is
due to the unequaled energy, combined
with the folly, of this exceedingly able,
exceedingly amiable, and exceedingly
mischievous man." He states his will
ingness to offer himself as sacrifice "to
save the country from impending evil"
This is plainly intended to favor the
Louisville movement, and from his stand
point is as near an acceptance Of the
Presidential candidacy Of the Democratic
party any man ought to make who can
not conscientiously "solicit support for
office"
Year: 1872

VICTORY, PEACE, PROSPERITY.


Pennsylvania and Ohio have spoken
decisively, as anticipated. 1t is the voice
of victory and the song of peace with
which the air is filed. Indiana has in
part at least taken up the refrain of the
song of victory and peace, and Nebraska
carries it on towards the grand Pacific,
and the words of the great warrior Presi-
dent are echoed back from the golden
shore. "Let us have peace" has hitherto
been the language of appeal hereafter 1t
should be the language of authority. The
Golden Rule that all American citizens
shall do unto others as they would natur-
ally wish others to do unto them will be
the rule of administration faith and prac-
tice. Equal civil rights and reciprocal
duties are again required by popular
verdict from which it is to be hoped there
hereafter will be no appeal. The arbl-
trary, despotic rule Of the strong over
the weak in any part of this free land
must be abandoned wherever it is set up,
or the unrighteous must be brought to
that punishment which the law assigns.
The recent exultation of the Democratic
Liberal press over the forcible disfran-
chisement Of colored voters in Georgia,
and the later attempt to override the au
thority of the U. S. Courts in that State
has been signally rebuked. The duty of
the administration to sustain the rights
of freedmen to the ballot in the Southern
States under the laws and the Constitu-
ton of the country is more clearly than
ever pointed out by the increased support
which its measures have just received
from the people Of the North and West.
Defiance Of the law and the rights of 10y
al citizens by those who pretend to offer
reconciliation by those who pretend to
offer reconciliation across a bloody chasm
for the purpose Of practically opening
new chasm, must be firmly met and and
the law vindicated. The verdict of the
natioual jury has been plainly intimated,
and it only remains for the judges at the
November election to announce the YER
diet and to pass judgment upon an un-
hallowed coalition which sought by fraud
and falsehood to wrest from the Cover
ment through the ballot that power which
it failed to secure by the sword. Peace
and quiet within our borders, justice and
right, prosperity and happiness in all Sec
tions Of our common country are now as
sured. Only continue everywhere along
the line to "push things" in accordance
with the laconic order of Grant to Sher-
man, and the November Appomattox is
surely ours again, with result equally
benifcent to all the people of this pro-
gress:ve land.
Year: 1872

A visitor to the copper mines of YER
mont, tells us how aud why they roast
copper ore as follows: From the dressing
house the sorted ore is carried to the ad-
jacent roast beds, to be freed from the
sulphur, which enters largely into the
composition of the ore. The roast-beds
are formed by placing at the bottom a
layer OF cord wood about fifty feet long
by thirty wide, on which the ore is piled
about five feet high. The wood is then
set on fire, and after it is thoroughly lg-
nited, the bed is covered with fine ore.
The wood is soon burned, but it takes
from two to four hours to consume the in
flammable matter contained in the ore.
The process of burning is curious. First,
the ore proceeds from the bottom up, then
down, then up again, and then expires.
The sulphurous fumes from these roast
beds pervade the whole valley, and assail
unpleasantly the nostrils and lungs OF the
visitor. while they have a deadly effect on
vegetation. 1t is curious to note how
much more susceptible to this poison some
kinds of trees are than others thus bal
sam frs and white birches are sere and
withered, while the sugar naples near
them are still vigorous, and forest OF
pines, some miles down the valley, Is
thought to be dying from the same cause.


The ore is transported in cars from the
roast beds to the furnaces, in which the
fuel used is anthracite coal. The ore
when it comes from the mines contains
ten per cent. of copper, much larger pro-
portion than is found in the products OF
English mines. From the first melting
comes the regulus or "mat,' containing
thirty five per cent. of copper. The regu-
lus. now in the form of thin, irregular
slabs, is broken up and placed on sheets in
the roasting-kilns to expel the remaining
sulphur. Each batch goes through the
kilns three times. Each roasting occupies
forty eight hours. The material is then
placed in the copper furnace. From this
smelling metal is obtained, nrnty-five per
cent. copper, and regulus of sixty per
cent. This last is returned to the furnace
to be remelted. During the process OF
smelling, the Stag or dross is run off into
Stag pots. and wheeled away. At stated
times, tapping off, occurs, when the
melted metal is drawn from the furnace
into the "basin." The rcgulus forms a
scum or crust on top, and is forked off,
and the pure metal is dipped into the
moulds, forming pigs of about two hun
pounds weight. The "slag" IS broken up,
and such portions as show sufficient traces
of copper are remelted. The rest is thrown
away.
Year: 1872

"How to advertise" has worried many
a man who desired to try his fortune in
the newspapers. 1t isa matter In which
it is not easy to give rules which would
apply to all cases but its features may be
considered as they come to the, surface,
while now and then we are sure to find
style which may at least be marked down
as one to be avoided. ~


There are many ways in which to al
vertise and certain styles of advertising
are, doubtless, more effective than others.
Much depends upon the article itself and
the class to whom it is to be offered.
These considerations alone will often de-
eide the style of an advertisement Some
firms, however, adopt and retain
certain manner of writing ar advertise
ment no matter of what nature the arti-
Gle may be or the class for which it is
intended. Perhaps of the two styles OF
wording-the "light" and the "dignihed"
the latter will hold its own for longer
time, while it will certainly appeal to q
higher, though, perhaps, not so large
class of people In the long run, and for
an article intended to be advertised for
length of time, it is not unlikely that dig
nifty will tell to the best advantage.
People are more likely to improve it on
s'the sober second thought" ia"


It is curious now and then, to watch
the progress of certain advertising ven
lures. "Don't you think the Dolly Var
den business has been a little overdonef" 7"
said large advertiser day or two since,
"everyone- seems tired of it, and modest
people are almost afraid to wear articles
called after it,"


But it did not seem to us that it had
been ocer advertised. 1t would be hard
to overdo anything in that way. But 1t
seemed not to have been rightly done. 1t
was put out upon too low scale, 80 that
paragraphists and punsters found their
game IN it, and made it at least q. piece OF
such common property that no one wanted
it. 1t seems on the whole, that there is
no such thing as over advertising an artl
Gle which should be advertised at all,
while it is equally certain that in all cases
the right tone and style, must be chosen
to prevent the matter from becoming
either tiresome or so common and vulgar
that it is instinctively avoided.-Ro~etrs
Reporter.