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Year: 1872

morning has glory which is all its own.
The instincts of life are then at their truest,
and in the open air beneath that blushing
sky, the man, newborn, does know the vic
tory Of life as nowhere else, and at no ether
time. But he must not think to enjoy this
spectacle unless he have earned itEIf this
banquet Is not spread for him he mffsS not
taste nay, nor even look on. Let him ney-
er dare, by any -spasm Of early rising. to
usurp throne which Is intended for other
princes. His first duty Is to fiji out the
hours Of sleep which he knows he needs, be
fore he attempts the duties of that day.
W hen he has done 50. let him arise from his
bed with the majesty and promptness of a
child Of God, who Is lord Of his own move
ments. Till he has done 50. let him never
think to share the glories or the luxuries
which are not his own f. Hqle IN Old
and Nac.
Year: 1872

the country gives additional testimony to
the truth of Greeley's Montreal speech, in
which he declared that an insane desire for
the Presidency was apt to deprive the ablest
men oft their common ense.-MissOUri Demo
Year: 1872

| congratulate my fellow citizens on the
favorable and highly encouraging condition
of our financial affairs, as presented in the
invite YOUR attention, an abstract of which
| here insert Under the wise policy adopt
ed by previous Legislatures. and carried out
with scrupulous fidelity by our accomplished
and faithful Treasurer, it seems that the
time Is not far distant when the public debt
will be wholly paid and extinguished, and
that, too, without any severe burden upon
the people.


The Treasurer credits the State a follows
for ISL
Year: 1872

A circus company In Iowa owed an
editor q bill for advertising and refused
to pay 1t. Thereupon he called upon
the sheriff, who attached the Bengal
tiger and brought him round to the
newspaper Office in his cage. He was
placed In the composing room, and
during the first two days he not only
consumed fifteen dollars worth Of beef,
but be scratched six dollars worth Of
trowsers from leg Of a local reporter
who endeavored to stir him up with
a broom-hsndle to make him roar. On
the third day the tiger broke loose, and
the entire force Of compositors de-
scended the staircase with judiclous
audiences. The editor was alarmed
to lind his exit through the composing
room cut oil, and that the latch upon
the sanctum door was broken. SO he
got out the window and sought safety
upon the roof. The paper was not
issued for week, and even after the
tiger was shot the editor had to slide
down the waterspout.
Year: 1872

RECENTLY a Staten Island man was
rowing across the Sound from Eliza
beth, when he was met by his former
sweetheart, who was also In row.
boat. The young lady was armed
with pistol and began firing at him,
but fortunately che was a bad shot,
and did not succeed In hitting him
until tho sixth barrel had been dis
charged, the bullet from which struck
him In the leg. The outraged feelings
ofhis fair assailant was then avenged,
and she quietly rowed ashore.
Year: 1872

Mr.. CoLFAx's decision was sustained
In Congress In his ruling that the
amendment to the Army bill compel
ling the Pacific Railroad Companies
to pay the accrued interest on their
bonds guaranteed by the Government.
That ends the matter for the present
session.
Year: 1872

IRIS stated In mitigation Of Fiji can
.nibalfsm that only boys from twelve
to fourteen years old are now eaten by
educated persons; only the very low
est class eat old men and women.
Year: 1872

One of the first of woman's duties
aud the highest of her pleasures, is to
make "home' attractive. 1t is the very
best hold she has upon her husband
and her children II the mother leads.
all the rest will follow, aud, unconscious
Of any particular object which they
have in view, the members of the house.
hold will make themselves comfortable
with as little parade Of effort as is re
quired in breathing. OF course, cour.
tesy and regard for the feelings and the
preferences Of each others must be the
habit Of all the household. Ia too
many cases, IN justice it must be said,
that the mother Of family is the head
of the household, notably in the practice
OF self denial, aud disregard of her own
ease and comfort, that others may be
satisfied.


But in the same spirit of justice, it
must be confessed that man women,
while they do the work Of martyrs, lack
the grace For if they labor and toll
they take care that everybody in the
house shall understand how much they
endure. Ii not in words, still iu look
IN toilet, in gesture, they make the
wellied and well cared for household
understand that the mover aud promoter
OF their comfort is wearing herself out
IN a most "aggrayatiuS way" Perhaps
1t Is easier to get up dinner than to
get up a smile at the table to darn and
patch raimcut than to keep a placid
cOuntenanca.


But the woman who fails to be rea.
sonably cheerful, stops short at point
where 81 miss is as bad as a mile"


There is remedy Cor this state of
things. And, like many other remedies,
1t is easier prescribed than applied.
When what may be called chrouic dis.
content gets into a household (for hus
band and children always reflect the
mood Of the wiic and mother the case
seems hopeless. But to "seem" is not
always to be, and the remedy for the
difficulty is with the father and child
ren. Let them honestly show their
appreciation of what is done for them,
aud consult the preferences aud wishes
ofthe wife and mother, relieving her Of
care in the many ways which observa.
tion would teach them and especially
let them forbcar family criticism and
carping Whatever trifle may annoy
the family has given already twice the
ann 'yanco to the wife that it has given
to any one else. The proper course to
take is to remove her discomfort, instead
of adding to it.
Year: 1872

It has been stated that horse water
ed but three times a day would not
sweat SO much as those watered oftener,
which was therefore used as an argu-
ment 10 favor Of that practice Ad-
mitting the truth Of the above assertion,
il does not follow that his comfort is
promoted, nor yet his power Of endu-
rance increased thereby. No good dri-
yer would think Of speeding bis horse
without first sweating him thoroughly.
Nor does a man feel comfortable 10 the
harvest field nutil his garments become
moist with perspiration, which carries
off the surplus heat, thus controlling
the temperature of the body, and to
great extent neutralizing the effect of
the sun.


Men working at furnaces drink freely
aud perspire profusely, without which
the skin would actually burn of them
aud those who do not perspirc cannot
endure the beat, and are obliged to
seek other employment. II, therefore,
horse ceases to sweat from absence Of
moisture in the system, it is the most
positive proof lie Deods water; that he
IS in a suffering and dangerous condi-
ton and every moment it is kept from
him is only adding fuel to the fame,
which would in short time Of contin-
ued exertion terminate his existence.
As often said, horse may look well
and appear to do well with such treat
ment; nevertheless his life, like that
Of many men, is shortened, and render
ed miserable by Irregularities


In the absence OF other proof, we
think the following facts sufficient to
prove our position, namely, that in the
long days Of summer, farm horses should
have water at least FIVE times a day.


When horse has worked two or
three hours, aud secs water, or hears
its peculiar sound, SO gratefsl to the
thirsty animal, he will look and often
call for il in way quite as Ineligible
to the human aud those familiar with
his habits, as If he were 10 explain his
desire in plain English. Aud again,
give him his liberty after having worked
three hours, aud he will 60 directly to
his trough and supply the demands of
nature. Now when his thirst is 50
great in moderate weather, with three
hours exertion, what must be his con-
dition, in six or seven hours, one, of
those sultry, oppressive days we fire.
quently experience in the latter part Of
the summer


Ii is true horses arc sometimes in
jured by water, but it is when they
have been too long without it, aud when
their respiration is very rapid. Nor Is
it strange under such circumstances he
would drink too much, when man en-
dowed with reason will do tho same.
1t is no uncommon thing in harvest 70
hear men say, don't feel well, work
ed too long without water, and when 1 !
got it, drank too much.


Our practice when travelling has been
to ride or drive slowly a short time be-
fore watering, which We would do as
often as we thought the horse was
thirsty; aud in the evening we would
go very leisurely after watering within
mile or two Of our destination, thus
bringing the horse into his nights quar-
ters in good condition.
Year: 1872

Ice water should bo drank but spar.
ingly.


Lemonade is simple and grateful
beverage. To make il /: Roll the lem
ons on something hard till they become
soft; cut the lemons in slices and squeeze
them in pitcher; pour on the required
quantity of water, and swecten accord
iug to taste. After mixing thoroughly,
set the pitcher aside for half an hour;
then strain the liquor through jelly
strainer, and put in the ice


Perry is delicious beverage made
from cherries, Take six pounds of
cherries and bruise them; pour on pint
and half of hot water, aud boil for
fifteen minutes; strain through flannel
bag, and add three pounds of sugar
Boil for half an hour more, or until the
liquid will sink to the bottom of cup
OF water; then turn into Jelly cups and
cover with paper dipped in the white Of
an egg.


To prepare the drink: Put spoon.
tul of the jelly into a goblet Of water,
and let it stand about ten minutes; then
stir it up and fill with pounded ice
Currants and raspborries made into
shrub" furnish pleasant and cooling
drink when mixed with ice water
Pounded ice is also all agreeable addi
ton to saucer OF strawberries, rasp
berries, or currants.
Year: 1872

Procure half pound or a pound of
gnmshellac, according TO the quantity
desired; break the scales fine, aud put
them in jug or bottle; add good alcho.
hol sufficient to cover the gum; cork
tightly, and place where it will be. kept
warm. In about two days, if shaken
frequently, the gum will be dissolved
and ready for use Ii the liquid ap.
pears as thick as thin nlolasses, add
moro alcohol To one quart OF varnish
add one ounce Of gum camphor. Such
yarnish will not render leather bard;
but will keep the harness from becoming
soaked with water, and the surface
clean and neat for long time. A coat
of it will effectually prevent the oil in
the leather from soiling ones hands.
Nothing is better to render a farmers
boots waterproof than an occasional
coat OF this leather varuish. Home
Journal
Year: 1872

The time between the biting Of an
animal by a mad dog aud showing signs
of hydrophobia is not less than nine
days, but may be nine months. After
the animal has become rabid, bite or
scratch with his teeth on person, or
slobber coming in contact with a sore
or a raw place, would produce hydropho.
bia just as soon as though he had been
bitten by a mad dog. Hydrophobia
can be prevented, and | will give what
is well known TO be au iniallibIe remedy.
If properly administered, for man or
beast, A dose for horse or COW
should be about four times as great as
for person. 1t is not too late to give
medicine any time before the spasms
come on.


The first dose for person, is one and
half ounces elecampane root, bruised
put in pint Of new milk, reduced to
one half BY boiling, then taken all at
one dose IN the morniug, fasting until
after noon, or at least very light diet
after several hours have elapsed. The
second dose the same us first. except
take two ounces OF the root; third dose
the same as last, to be taken every other
day. Three doses are all that is needed
and there need be no fear This
know from my own experience, and
know Of number Of other cases where
1t has been entirely successful. This
Is no guess-work. Those persons
aIlude to were bitten by their own
dogs, that had been bitten by rabid
dogs, and were ponncd up to see if
they would 80 mad they did 20 mad
did bite the persons. This remedy has
been used in aud about Philadelphia
for forty years and longer with great
success, aud is known as the Goodman
remedy. am acquainted with a phys.
iclan who told me he knew OF its use
Tor more than thirty years, and never
knew case that failed where it was
properly administered. Among other
cases he mentioned was one where a
number of cows had been bitten by .
mad dog. To half Of the number they
administered this remedy, to the other
half not The latter all died with
hydrophobia, while those that took the
elecampanc aud milk showed no sings
of that disease.-R. c. Shoemaker, IL
Country Gentleman, Montgomery co.
Penn
Year: 1872

Thepapers are publishing as a curious
item statement to the effect that "a
horse in Iowa pulled the plug out of
the bunghole of water barrel and
slaked his thirst" As the horse could
not have slaked his thirst without
pulling the plug out OF the bunghole Of
the barrel; We do not see anything
extraordinary in the occurrence. Now.
if the horse had pulled the barrel out
of the bunghole, and slaked bis thirst
with the plug, or if the barrel had
pulled the bunghole out of the plug
and slaked its thirst with the horse. or
if the plug had pulled the horse out of
the barrel and slaked its thirst with the
bunghole, or if the bunghole had pulled
the thirst out Of the horse and slaked
the plug with the barrel, or if the barrel
had pulled the horse out Of the buughole
and plugged its thirst with a slaEe, it
might have been worth while to make
some fuss over it, But none of these
things seem to have occurred.
Year: 1872

A sportiye hunter of Detroit, who
kept flask of whisky with him on a
shooting trip, struck a race course in
the suburbs on his return and walked
around all night, wondering why he
didn't get to town.
Year: 1872

Another Doubtful Venture for Gold.

 The Borderer, of Las Cruces, date April A, contain the following which, in the light of so many big hopes and fruitless efforts based upon like infor- nation, is more diverting than en- couraging; but as the location of the supposed treasure is in the White Mountains of Arizona, we deem the matter worth place ill THE CITIZEN |:

 Before this issue goes to press a party will have left on prospecting tour in search of a fabulous treasure in the very heart of the Apache country. The reports of this place have long been in circulation, and several Mexicans who have been pris- oners among the Apaches say they have often seen it. Immense quanti- ties of free gold lie in narrow gorge under waterfall in the Rio Prieto county west of the Tularosa, and which the Apaches have always guarded with jealous care. Several parties have made efforts to penetrate to the spot, but have always been driven back by the Indians. The present party will make'a strong at tempt to solve the truth of the story. We wish them success, and whether they find the story true in the main particular or not, we are satisfied they will find rich placers. The Indians in that section are known to have had gold ever since the Americans have been in the country.
Year: 1872

SEED.-Our Delegate writes that the supply of seed furnished him by the Agricultural Department is very small, but that he has endeavored to send to such parties as have requested him to do SO.
Year: 1872

There is nothing new in reference to
the strikers. The stablemen still hold
out. This morning the Eight-houl
League distributed about two thousand
dollars relief money. Many men have
been unemployed over six weeks, and
have received nothing. q number OF
cabinet-makers are expected to go to
work on the ten-hour system next week.
Many furniture makers find it cheaper
to get their goods in other cities-some
buying in Boston.
Year: 1872

1t is unnecessary, therefore, to exam
inc the other matters of contempt stated
in the record, as those already enumerat-
ed fully justify the action Of the court.


1t becomes my duty to dismiss the
petition and remand the petitioner.
Year: 1872

,FCanada papers are calling for some
protection against the influx OF
American captains. They want the
Minister of Marine to establish
stringent system Of examination,
which the Yankees shall be required
to undergo before being licensed.
Year: 1872

Indiana papers tell of broken
hearted widower, who has erected a
pine slab over the new made grave
of his wife, and has presented
costly piano to a young lady who
"has been very kind to him in his
affection"
Year: 1872

The yachts then were on the starboard
tack, the Dreadnaught carrying foresail. main
ing topsail. The Palmer carried all lower
sails and large gaf tOpsatls. 1t was now nearly
their mission and when a northwest squall set In
the last seen OF them from the deck OF an accom-
panying boat was that the Dreadnaught with re-
duced sail, was but boats length ahead and both
were close hauled
Year: 1872

not think what have escaped through
the triumph of those pleasures. We
should believe the Bible to be i'm truth
the a. Word of God" There should be
no half way about these things, no
shaking lightly the forefinger of inf
deity. The Sabbath should be kept
holy and differ in everything from the
common day.


In conclusion, can only say that /
will endeavOr so TO shape my course in
life, as to win the affection and conf
dence of all with whom have TO deal
| am in painful sorrow i'm parting with
the Deaf Mutes with whom for some
time [ have associated. Many Ofthem
L may never meet again. | would say
to all, live uprightly and honestly.
Meet your trials bravely and with
calmness, and God will protect you.
L will close this by wishing the bless
ings of God uEOn all who are engaged
in the magnanimous work of educa-
ting the Mute. May their lives be
prolonged on earth, and finally when
death performs his work, may their
spirits soar alOft and rest on the right
hand of their Creator. Farewell!
Farewell!i


RUFUS a. MAYS.
Year: 1872

to his proclamation copy thereof, to-
gether with copy of this act.


6. The Secretary of the Common
wealth shall cause to be sent to the
clerks of each county and corporation
as many copies of this act and of the
resolutions aforesaid as there are
places of voting therein; and it shall
be the duty of said clerks to deliver
the same to the sheriffs for distribu-
tion, whose duty it shall be forthwith
to post the said copies at some public
place in each election district.


Z. The expenses incurred in conduc-
ting this election shall be defrayed as
in the case of the election of members
to the General Assembly. 80


8. This act shall be in force from its
passage.
Year: 1872

And now you may look for the liveliest
canvass that has ever taken place in Tonnes
see. Johnson will go to the hills and the
bottoms. and stir up the yeomanry as they
have never been stirred up before. AS there
is no one in the Cheatham party who can
stump with him more than week without
being left for dead, it is evident that he will
have everything pretty much his own way
in the speakinr line,
Year: 1872

They tried to buy him off with prom
ise of a seat in the Senate after Brown
low or give him anything else that he
wanted, but he did not appear to be
in bargaining frame of mind and po-
litely refusedstO sell ont.
Year: 1872

that vex other classes in their endeavor
to get along" not at all dissipated' ana
only to anxious to seek repose as soon
as they got home from the evening per
formances. In the special troupe Win
which he identified himself nearly ali
the lady performers were the wives OF
male members of the company, and the
moral atmosphere of the show was un,
Objectionable. The same matrimonial
relationship existed between the women
who sold lemonade, cake, and candy 70
the audience and the ticketagents OF
other employees. In evsry department
of the business the ameteur found that
strict discipline prevailed. All the
interiors were answerable to the supe>
riors set over them by the general head
the proprietor. The insight given into
the life ofthese people, while materially
different from the popular estimate, is'
on the whole, very creditable to class
whom public opinion, too often unchar'.
table in its conclusions, is frequently
disposed to taboo as wanting in the bet
ter attributes of human nature.
Year: 1872

some MILITARY. The military ed
tor OF the IatslLgtacer should at once
issue a work on tactics. Such genius
a; he exhibits should not be lost TO the
world. In speaking OF the appearance
OF Company c, he says:


The only hint necessary is, that no
.i.,le disturbance on the pavement,
while marching, should call the atten-
ton OF the men in the column to such
4 degree az to make them turn their
eyes from the front, where they always
should he when at Attention.


This military being can make an IN
dependent fortune by explaining to the
world how soldiers can march while at
Attention None Of our greatest tao.
ticians have ever been able to get things
arranged that way. Its nice in theory.
but somehow it don't work in practice.
II may be that the mantle piece OF the
great Napoleon has fallen on the mill
tary editor Of our co'emporary, but
then Nap. himself couldn't make SOL
diers march while they stood at "Atten-
ton" But, perhaps, as has often been
declared by the MtslHgsncr folks,
This soldier business is PLAYED out.
Year: 1872

A YOUNG Journalist has recently writ
ten up his experience with travelling
circus company to which be had at
tached himself for learning, by practical
knowledge, something about life in the
circus arena. He gave himself up to
menial services, and his purpose was
known only to the proprietor OF the
show. His account Of the mode of life
observed BY the circus people indicates
that with the latter their business is a
very earnest, proaaic occupation. The
glitter and gilt and spansles of circus
life exist only in the ring and on pa
rade. Instead Of finding himself among
people Of sometimes questionable
sense of propriety, he soon learned that
his temporary associates, male and fe-


male, were staid and decorous N their
conduct, with sll the little saxieties
Year: 1872

IT is not true that our city will be
liable for one dollar more than she sub
scribed to the railroad and bridge.


The law OF our State authorizing the
vote to-day expressly declares that no
subscription shall be made by the City
Council until the road has given a good
and sufficient guaranty that it shall be
constructed into the city east OF the
river. If any subscription should be
made without such guaranty, it would
be void, and the city would not be liable
for one cent Of it.
Year: 1872

CHICAGO, May 3l.-The Common
Council have determined to take i'm
mediate steps with reference to rebuild
ing the City Hall on the old site and in
q style in keeping with the new city.
Proposals for further plans will soon be
advertised for by the Board of Public
Works, and bonus Of $1,000 will b.
paid to the architect whose plans shall
be adopted.
Year: 1872

GOVERNOR STANTON last night advised
the people to vote down the subscrip-
ton to-day, and then to vote a tax Of
six hundred thousand dollars to bring
a railroad 10 the Island. He is opposed
TO bringing railroad into the city. He
wants everything to stop CO the Island
and pay toll TO the suspension bridge.
Vote for the railroad and the bridge
and We will have a free bridge for Pc
destrisns.
Year: 1872

ALEXIS was so well pleased with his
reception in this country that he pro-
poses TO give US another visit before he
returns to Russia. A letter from the fleet
escortiug the Grand Duke, which is now
at Shanghai, SAYS that the party will
return from China by the way OF the
Sandwich Islands aud San Francisco,
IN Septemher.
Year: 1872

A. T. STEWART many years ago made
it an inhexible rule to dismiss on the in
staut any clerk who was found repre-
senting anthing offered for sale on his
counter to be OF better quality than
it really was. He does not seem to have
lost ANYTHING by il