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Year: 1872


Stran:e. ys never prize the music
TILT. Sect voiced birds have flown;
Strange. TIA It we should slight the violets
Till the lovely flowers are gone;
Strange, that summer skies and sunshine
Never seem one half So fair
As when wintcr's snowy pinions
Shake the white down in the air
I,ips from which the seal Of silence
None but Gsd can roll away.
Never blossomed in such beauty
As adorns the mouth to day.
And sweet words that freight our memory
With their beautiful perfume.
Come to us in sweeter accents


Through the portals of the tomb.
Let US gather up the sunbeains


Lying all around our path;
Let US keep the wheat and roses.


Casting out the thorns and chat;
Let us find our sweetest comfort


In the blessings Of the day.
With patient hand removing


All the briers from our way.
Year: 1872

THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION met
at Georgetown yesterday and did its work with
an enthusiasm and an inspiration greater than
has characterized that party for a number of
years. The proceedings are recorded elsewhere.
The Convention worked up its business in the
main nharmoniously, except when it was feared at
one time that something might be accom-
plished in the interests of clique or ring,
some excitement was manifested, but when ii
was found that none such were trying to pre-
vail, the utmost harmony and good feeling was
restored. A vigiant watch to nip any such
move was manifested by all in the convention
and determination to end them in the Repub
lic1u ranks was the only occasion for the
excitement.


The candidate is other than was expected
and desired by many in the Convention, bu
VIII vi. animation was effected the vote Il
make it unanimous was given not only will
universal assent, but with widest shouts O
appreciation, the friends of Mr. Bird, as ais
those OF Judge Houston, vieing with thos
Of Maj Lofland. Among the latter wer
noticeable goodly number of Democrats fror
Milford and other parts of Kent and SUSSEX


Maj. Lofand is a native of Milford. lawyt
by profession, and man of great persons
popularity. Many Democrats were in the Coz
vention working for him, and are promised
support him. He was admitted to the b,
about 1850, and was elected Clerk Of Il
Senate the same year. He was also elected
member of the Constitutional Convention
1852, in which he took leading part He w
appoint ed Secretary Of State by Gov. Caus
in 1854 and served during the official term
that Executive. He has been throughout
staunch Republican, and is a popular pub
speaker.


The friends Of Judge Houston, thoul
anxious for his nomination, found an obstaC
in the way of such result which many
them preferred not to meet. His nominate
would require him to either resign the Ben
or trail the Judicial ermine in the dust
partizan politics. The latter he could not
and to do the former would bo to give up
responsible seat to Democrat Many of
warmest supporters therefore gave their 81
port to Major Lofand.
Year: 1872

The Committee of the Louisville Convention
to inform Mr. O'Conor of his nomination
waited upon that gentleman last evening. All
that is known of the result Of the interview is
that Mr. O'Conor promised to reply in writing.
Some of the members of the Committee, after
the interview, gave it to be understood that a
favorable reply might be expected. Mr..
O'Conor, in the course of conversation, denied
that he had said he never would vote for
Grant
Year: 1872

A boy can operate il as well a woman; washes
Clean and last does not damage the clothes and will
wash anything from a Lace Collar 10 BedqulIsor
Carpets. The principle on which 1t works n lhe
same hand rubbing; rubs the clothes on both sides
at the same time.


Fail not TO see it before purchasing. We guarantee
II TO give entire satisfaction.
Year: 1872

Once, in Congress, when Republican member said that President Lincoln was the second Washington, a disgusted Democrat retorted by saying that if what his Republican friend had said, was true, the next Washington would be a monkey, sure. We'll, old Abe was soon after ushered into eternity, by an assassin, and the people of every section of the country have since felt the loss of so good a man and President. Had he lived, the bitter sectional animosity brought on by the slavery agita- ton, the war and its results, would long since have disappeared; the sections would be united in the bonds of brotherhood, and the Negroes of the South would have their rights s,-only this and nothing more.

 Well, General Grant is again reelected President, by a popular majority of about 6O0,OO0,-a number almost equaling the en- tire Negro vote. He will find himself again intrenched in the White House, flanked by a two thirds majority of both Houses of Con- gress, and can, if he will, become the Third Washington, and go down to posterity as the Preserver of his Country, and the equalizer of the liberties of his countrymen. To ac- complish these results he will have to curb the most malignant of his supporters; SOW seeds of charity in their bosoms, and re- mind them, that the great war in which they took no prominent or dangerous part, is over; that Necroes are not the riuhtful owners of Southern States, and that the time may come when it will be necessary for all white Ameri- cans to stand shoulder to shoulder to thrash some foreign foe. Then let him attend to civil service reform and give the Army full swing at bad Indians, and thus carve for himself name and character that will live in history like that of the great and good Washington.
Year: 1872

The Press of London blame the Boston Fire Department for not having been better prepared to stop the flames.

 Contents of safes were in most cases totally destroyed.

 One daily, fifteen weekly and thirteen monthly publications were burned out by the fire.

 The Old South Church and Fanueil Hall were saved.

 Help was pouring in from all the large cities, and the. Relief Committee had re- quested the Secretary of the Treasury not to issue any more currency, on their account.
Year: 1872

The bothersome Brothertons, we suppose, are still in the Penitentiary, and it is well that they are, if it be true, as is asserted by the San Francisco Chronicle, that they have the secret of erasing all writing without leav- ing trace of their work.
Year: 1872

Representatives of the villainous Indian Ring have been trying their seductive powers upon the President, with view of getting him to unite Arizona and New Mexico in one Military Department with General Howard as commander of the same; but, we think and hope, the President turned a deaf ear to their appeal for power and plunder.
Year: 1872

REG1sTER.-The great Register of this
county will be placed in the hands of the
printer on the 1st of October. All who are
not registered as yet, who desire to have
their names In the printed copy will do we'll
to register at once.
Year: 1872

Trip TO REDDING.-On Sunday after:
noon we paid flying visit to Redding, the
present terminus of the California and
Oregon Railroad The day was a most
disagreeable one, and could not have been
worse chosen, to form a good idea of the
business and Improvements going on. The
oak trees and underbrush stand so thick as
vet that many of the buildings now being
erected can not te seen unless searched for,
but this condition of things will not last
long. We found several Shastians located
and doing business there; G. G. Bush e.
Co., have on hand heavy stock of Gro
ceries Hardware, Grain and miscellaneous
articles, and appears to have on excellent
run of custom. j. N. Chappelis in charge
of the freight department at the Rail Road
Depot with Samuel Gilbert as assistant
NJ. S Babcock is the agent of Wells, Fargo
& Co., Leroy has his restaurant pretty
we'll fitted up and is doing good business,
the same may be said of Thompson Il Co.,
Isaacs has branch clothing store and
Schroter a branch saddler and harness shop
for the present they occupy the same
building. The work on Stewards hotel
is being pushed as rapidly as possible, it
will be fine building when completed
A number of sleeping apartments are now
ready, and others soon will be, thus sup
plying what is much needed. Miller, of
Red Bluff, has furniture and upholster


ing store, while Close & Tiffin do general
black. smithing. We saw the sign of 'Reubs
Corral short distance from the depot,
aud learn thai another corral and barn
will soon be ready for the accommodation
of teamsters and horsemen. Our old friend
"Kiefer Joe" has moved down with his
family, Mrs. Schwing being the first Shasta
lady to move to the new town. We learn
that they will establish a bakery. The
Rail Road Depot is good building for its
purposes. Butler q Jaynes have their
forwarding Office there at present There
are other business establishments there,
but our time in the town was so brief that
we did not have fair opportunity to see all
"the sights" but hope to have more time to
spare On some future occasion. The loca-
tion of Redding is well chosen, being on the
table lands about half mile from the river,
at an altitude of some eighty feet above Its
bed. We would advise the good citizens
of that burg to "spare the trees" which
grow SO thickly there-a town without
shade trees looks desolate enough. We
believe too, that natural growth of timber
contributes much to the general health of
any locality by shading the ground from
the suns hot rays The road between
Redding and Shasta needs considerable
work on it. The passage ofheavy freight
ing teams has worn it badly in places,
making it rough travelling. We have
heard teamsters say they had rather haul
an equal distance up the grade of Trinity
Mountain than from Redding to Shasta.
Steps should at once be taken to have the
road placed and kept in good order
Year: 1872

Do We not mistake, when We consider
happiness, as we sometimes do, as that
emotion OF joyousbess, that presents it
self, rs we move in the glitter, and glow,
of social pleasure. It is that enjoyment
that we feel when any OF the gratifying
scenes OF life are pussing US by today,
that tomorrow shall he known only in
the past. Nor is real happiness to be
found where it is often sought, where
tho only MIN is our own selfish feelings,
the gratifying oI the desire to destroy
tho thought OF q hereafter, in scenes OF
present hilarty and mirth. But il we
would fud happiness that is deep and
abiding, that none OF the little storms OF
life can disturb, then let US arouse to
some noble aud pure work Of love, that
shall be u benefit to ourselves, to our
friends, or to the world at large. When
ever we yield our will to tho wishes Of
others, we become better, and when We
strive to DO better, our happiness will
certainly increase. Whenever We make
4 sacrifice, whenever we cultivate and
improve ourselves, Crby constant
watching, or earnest effort, We rid our.
selves Of fault, then We find that true
happiness that alone is worthy the name,
and that is pure and substantial joy.


We arc progressive beings, and live in
world OF improvement, and only us
our Advancement is constant, shall wc be
able to keep our position in society, and
surely II we SEQ those that have oceu.
pied place by our side, or in some
lower walk OF life passing by US to q
sphere, from which they will look down
on us, ii will DO Obstructive TO our peace
OF mind, IL we have any moral ambition
or pride. Then let US oil, even ut the
expense OF tho most labOrious effort
and exhausting toll, reach that highest
position attainable, and thus WELD our
greatest power for good. and receive the
richest recOmponse Of happiness.


Y.lI.n.
Year: 1872

ACCORDING to letter received this week
from President Villas, we may expect him
here this week We hope he will bring
good news, sufficient to push the roads un-
der his direction somewhat faster thu they
Year: 1872

OUR RELATIONSHIP TO HORACE
GREELEY-His Head Level at 1Umes.-
We never were in love with Horace Gree
ley, and don't propose to like him too well
now, because he is trying by every con-
ceivable means to defeat the reelection of
our choice Of all the United States for
President; but he does say some good
things sometimes. Here is one of them,
which makes Horace and ourself akin.


1t suits our case 80 well, we are satisfied
he was thinking of us when he wrote the
article.


If any reader of the JOURNAL sees the
pint" we beg him not to show it to his
neighbor, but keep it all for himself:


" 1t is strange how closely men read the
papers. We never say anything that any
body don't like, but we soon hear of it.
and everybody tells us about it. If, how
ever, once in while we happen to say
good thing, we never hear Of that-nobody
seems to notice that. We may pay some
man hundred compliments and give him
dozen puffs, and he takes it as a tribute to
his greatness, and never thinks of it-neyer
thinks it does him any good. But if we
happen to say things this man don't like,
or something that he imagine is reflection
on him or his character, see how quick he
flares up and gets mad about it. All our
evils are duly charged to us, but we never,
apparently, get any credit for what good
we do"
Year: 1872

The new building for the rock-cutters,
which is being put up on this side, near the
Old wharf, is progressing rapidly, and will
be ready III a few days.


We are informed by Mr.. Thomas Hau-
ser, the foreman of the Bridge Building
company, that he will soon begin the erec-
ton OF a new iron bridge across the river
at the Dauville depot.
Year: 1872

TKUE.-The following truthful remark,
we clip from the Lynchburg RepubHcaa.
bearing testimony to the conduct Of the
slaves of the South during the war.


With such facts admitted, how is it pos
sible for such papers as the one giving ex.
preston to this language, to deal unjust
ly and unkindly with the negroes?


The article from which we cut this Ian
guage, may or may not be right,
but put the blame Of things of which you
complain where it belongs, and relieve
those who were so faithful to their trusts
during the dark and bloody days of the late
war:


"The negro laborer was the protector Of
his mistress, and faithfully did he perform
the duty. 1t is not too much to say that
he guarded her life and property as sedu-
ousl y as his own, and that he was proud of
the trust reposed in him."
Year: 1872

a MERITORIOUS ENTERPRISE.-Cap-


tain Benedict, of this city, as our readers


have been informed, has reopcncd the old


Virginia Tea and Coffee House, corner of


Main and Eighth streets. We have also


stated that Captain b. is backed by ample


New York capital and influence, and will,


with his fine facilities, aim to do a large


jobbing and retail trade in all the staple
groceries. He will sell to the trade on
even more favorable terms than New York


Philadelphia, or Baltimore houses. His
stock is large and complete, and will be
constantly rccupcrated from the largest and
best imported stocks to be found in New


York. In addition to this branch of Cap
tain Benediet's house, he will make spc-
clality Of the various brands Of coffee, tea,
spices, &c. and to enable him to supply
the demand, both wholesale and retail, he
has, at considerable expense, erected the
necessary machinery for the roasting and
grinding Of coffee, and the preparation of
spices for immediate use. The machinery
IS OF the most approved kind, and was
mainly manufactured in this city. 1t will
be put in operation next week. The cs-
tablishment is neatly and conveniently ar
ranged throughout, and prepared to trans
act large business, which we have no
doubt will be attracted to it. The trade
and our citizens generally are invited to
call upon Captain Benedict and learn the
accommodating terms which he offers to
Year: 1872

An Admission to Colonel Clay Taylor
That lie Did Vote for q Conf SC alton


Bill In Congress in 1s62.


ST. LOUIS, Dec &c, 1872.
Colonel CLAY TAyLoR:-


DEAR COLoNEL-Some weeks ago you called my
attention to the tact that certain Senatorial as
pirants were circulating the charge that had
voted for certain Coniiscati0n bill In Congress In
the beginning OF the war. told you that had no
recollection OF anything OF the sort and author
lied you to deny the fact. Since then have heard
the charge reiterated, and upon investigation I
find that was mistaken and that did vote In
favor OF such bill in May, 1862.


Having misled you in authorizing you to make
denial OF it, IL becomes my first duty to correct the
erroneous statement made to you At the time
made 1t had no recollection whatever Of having
voted on any such bill in Congress- The lapse OF
time and the great and important transactions
which have since occurred, had entirely oblierated
the fact from my memory. do not mean TO make
any apology Tor the vote ! then gave Every.
in maintaining my convictions You, Colonel,
se'' uesSss sRSSsf vs% ss% ssSs %Ssn
the war closed and IT was sought
70 prescribe you and others for holding these
views resisted the prescription thought that the
great after which had divided the people OF this
Country having been decided by the sword, no one
BnOuu DC pTOScTlDcu lOI flcWh VI OplulOuS IL ne
was willing to accept the results Of the war.


presume that much Of my conduct In sustaining
my side OF the question was objectionable to yOu
and Others holding your opinions but not more so
than yours were 10 me; yet am entitled to have
the same measure meted out to me by you and
your friends that gave to you and them IL weuld
be shocking to every mans sense OF justice if
should be prescribed FOR my opinions by the very
men whom had contended should not be pro-
scritcd for theirs.


Those who have been most active in reviving the
recollection OF this part OF my record belong TO
that class OF men WHO were 80 much opposed to
the late war that they would not light on either
side, and having done no fighting during the war,
are having their share Of IL now that II ts over.


To those democrats who were actually engaged
on either side during the tight the argument 10 let
bygones be bygones has real meaning have
honestly sought since the close Of the war to de-
fend my old adversaries from prescription aud
have no apprehension OF being prescribed by them.
Your friend, FRANK p. BLAIR.
Year: 1872

May0r-elect Havemeyer had long interview
with Mayor Hall yesterday. in which the coming
Mayor was initiated by the present occupant Of the
civic chair into the minor matters connected with
the suits Of Offices The election OF those who are
been fully decided upon, but. 1t is rum0red that
nearly all the old attaches viii be retained Mayor
eject Havemeyer will receive on New Years Day at
the City IIall
Year: 1872


To THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD


In my opinion the cause Of the fearful loss
OF life at the Fifth Avenue Hotel fire was the want
OF timely admOniti0n to the poor victims. Would
It not be well to have huge bell IN the centre OF
our large buildings ION the third foor OF the Filth
Avenue HOTEL for instance, with bell pulls each
1o0r, to be used enly in case OF Hre. Yours, &C.


l. M
Year: 1872

NEW YORK, Dec q, 1872.
TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-


Mr.. Macgregor still insists there Is no fault in his
department and that he enforces the law without
fear or favor. II such is the case how is 1t that
every dwelling house now being erected In the city
OF New York Is built with twelve-inch party walls
when the law requires them to be sixteen inches
thick3 This can only be done with his permission; ;
and would It not be well to inquire how much was
paid for the permit to build the addition to Bar
NUNS Museum, adjoining the churchY


ARCHITECT
Year: 1872

EDITORIAL CONvENTION.-The next
Editorial Convention takes place at Sc
dalia on tho last Wednesday of My
On the day following the Fra erni,y arc
to visit Boonville. 1t is to be hoped
that our citizens will give them an ova
tion which will be in every way creditabI
to us as q community. We shall have
more to say on this subject hearcafter.-
Boonville Eagle.


Last Saturday we published the pro,
ceedings Of our efficient Board OF Trade
in regard to the Editorial Convention
which will meet in this city on the 24,h
day Of May ensuing.


The action Of tho Board is just such
as We should expect from gentlemen OF
their known spirit and intelligence.
The Editors and their wives have, by
the action of the Board, been made the
guests Of the city, during the sitting Of
the Convention, and We feel fully au
thorizcd to say to the Editorial fraternity
who may attend the Convention, tha,
they will receive a greeting such as oul
citizens know so we'll how to extend.


We have written to the President oi
the Convention asking him to arrange
with all the railroads for reduced fare
and We feel no hesitancy in saying that
the next Editorial Convention will be
equal to any Of those which have been
held in this State.


We heartily thank the Sedala Board of
Trade for their action in this behalf.
Year: 1872

10 commence with, good yeast and flour
are, of course, essential. If you use dry
yeast cakes have them thoroughly soaked in
tepid water At night boil half dozen
potatoes, put them through a colander, with
the water in which they are boiled. Pour
in cold water until the potato water is luke.
warm, add the yeast, cover and put in a
warm place over night. You observe that
10 flour is put in at night. This is the ne.
culiarity Of this recipe In the morning
heat the potato water, stirring constantly
and being careful not to scald it. Stir in
Hour till it is thick batter, and let il rise.
When sufficiently light, knead in all the -four
you can. 1t is at this stage that kneading is
most effeetve so knead it lust one hour.
Don't say you haven't the time to spare
you had better on that baking day." make
only three kinds Of cake, instead of the usual
six even omit the inevitable " pies alto
together, rather than have the staff of lifep
anything short OF perfect. After it has again
risen, mold into oaves, and when light, bake.
The result will be bread that is white, with
the pure wheaton taste, that can be pressed
into one-half its bulk, and will Immediately
expand to its original size, and when broken
apart, can be peeled of .in flakes or layers.
This is one of the results of long kneading,
and is proof that the bread has " attained
unto perfection
Year: 1872

Wine, spirits, jelly, syrup, tinctures, and a


great variety Of other fluids, hot and cold


often contain substances which should be sep.


arated, in order to render the fluid clear and


bright. Asregards water fltering, It has be-


come pretty general; but IN domestic life


there are fluids, such as wine, liquid jelly,


syrup, &c, which are required to be made


clear before they are put on the table.


There are three kinds Of iters-sponge for


watery liquids, cotton for spirituous fluids,
and wool for gelatinous fluids and oils. In
every well appointed kitchen, there are tin
or porcelain tunnels. For filtering watery
fluids it is only necessary to insert, in the
choke of the funnel, V shaped piece Of fine
sponge. All such liquids, on being put into
the funnel, will pass through the sponge, and
become quite clear When this effect ceases,
the sponge must be removed, and well
eeansed. Vinous fluids arc best cleared by
hltering through cone of white blotting pa
per shaped by folding square piece of pa
per from corner to corner, then folding the
triangle into half its size, and opening the
folds; it will fit any funnel, which will act
as support to the paper.


Wines, &C., poured into this, will run
through perfectly bright. In some cases
where the wine is only little thick from
lees, cork, or other mechanically suspended
substance, it can be made quite clear by FL
tering through wad of white cotton put in
the choke Of the funnel and when this an
swers, it is much quicker than the paper FL
ter. For jelly and oil, wool alone is the
proper medium for fltering. The felted
wool jelly bag is pretty well known as the
best means of clearing calves foot jelly, and
it also answers for olive and other oil. These
bags are, however, too expensive to be gen.
orally used; hence they are rarely seen in
kitchens. A good substitute~for the wool
bag is a colander, on the inside of which a
new flannel lining should be fitted, made of
double stuff. A wad of white knitting wool,
put in the choke of funnel, will do to filter
any small portion Of such fluids.