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Year: 1875

Slowly the mist DER the me'dow was creeping
Bright on the dewy buds giistened the sun,
When from his couch, while his children
were sleeping,
Rose the bold rebel and shouldered his gun


Waving her golden vail,


Over the silent dale,
Blithe looked the morning on cottage and
spire;


flushed was the parting sigh,


While from his noble eye,
Flushed the last sparkle Of liberty's fire.
On the smooth green where the fresh leaf is
springing,
Calmly the first-born of Glory have met;
Hark the death-vOlley around them is ringing
Look! with their life-blOOd the young grass
is wet!


Faint is the feeble breath,


Murmuring low in death,
Tell TO our sons that their father have died."


Nerveless the iron hand,


Raised for its native land,
Lies by the weapon that CLEANS at its side.
Over the hill-sides the wild knell is toIling.
From their far hamlets the yeOmanrycome;
As through the storm-clOud the thunder
burst rolling,
Circles the beat of the mastering drum.


Fast on the soldiers path


Darken the waves of wrath,
Long have they gathered and loud shall they
fall;


Red glares the musket flash,


Sharp rings the rifles crash,
Blazing and changing from tlicket and wall.

Gayly the plume of the horscmcn was
dancing,
Never to shadow his cold brow again;
Proudly at morning the war steed was pran-
cling


Rocking and painting he droops on the
rein;


Pale is the lip of scorn,


Voiceless the trumpet horn,
Torn is the silken-fringed red cross on high;


Many belted breast


Low on the turf shall rest,
Ere the dark hunters the herd have passed
by.
Snow-girdled crags where the hoarse wind
is ravlng,
Rocks where the weary floods murmur
and wall,
Wilds where the fern by the furrOw is waving
Reeled with the echoes that rode on the
gale;


Far as the tempest thrills


Over the darkened hills,
Far as the sunshine streams over the plain,


Reused by the tyrant band,


Woke by the mighty land,
Girded for battle, from mountain TO main.
Green be the graves where her martyrs are
lyingl


ShrOudless and tOmblesS they sunk TO their
rest
While DER their ashes the starry folds flying
Wraps the proud eagle they reused from
his nest


Borne on her northern pine,


Long DER the fOaming brine
Spread her broad banner to storm and to sun;


Heaven keep her ever free,


Wide as DER land and sea
Floats the fair emblems her heroes have wOnl
Year: 1875

An editor who can conduct live pa
per and keep off other peoples toes.


A professional politician who thinks
an editors service deserving of anything
but curses.


A school teacher who can treat all pu-
pills alike and satisfy everybody.


a clergyman who can preach so as to
keep on the right side of the Lord and
all of his congregation at the same time.


A strong g-minded woman who would
make good wife and an excellent moth
er.


A woman with a pretty foot who new
er likes her skirts ankle high.


A seventeen year old lad who knows
half as much as at ten years later.


A gossip who never supplements his or
her poisoned tale with the words, ''you
mustn't tell any body for the world that
told you"


A local itemizer who never offends.


An Individual called anonymous, who
never curses an editor for carrying dirty
load that he dare not shoulder.


4 town free from people who never
can find anything so nice, so cheap, and
so stylish as can be had in other places.


A business man who cannot afford to
advertise, but can afford to see people
pass his door to patronize his enterpris-
ing neighbor, who sOws his seed in the
newspaper, which Is returned to him en-
hundred fold.


When the great Creator presents the
world with these works of his hand, the
creating of white black-birds will not be
impossible.
Year: 1875

In Hartford, New London, Middlesex,
Windham and Toland counties, the Re-
publican gains this year were la ger than
the Democratic, by nearly loo votes


In New Haven, Fairfield, and Litchfield
counties the Democratic gains were near
ly 4, 900 more than the Republican. The
larger part of this gain comes from
wards i'll New Haven, Bridgeport, Nor
walk, and Stamford, where ignorance,
vice, and bigotry are supreme. General
Hawley owes his defeat to just such dis
tricts in Hartford and New Britain. The
great Democratic gain comes principally
from sections where the inhabitants
have no more idea of conscience in vot-
ing than they have of federation in some
other matters. The truth of the matter
is, the power of the Democratic party in
this State comes from an element which
will assuredly give it very serious trou-
BILE, and at no distant day either. The
beginnings of it were seen in New Haven
and Hartford last fall; what the end may
be is not particularly pleasant to con-
template. Sooner or later the Demo-
cratic party in this State, or the better
part of it, will realize that there are ele-
ments in it that they cannot yield to, but
which nevertheless Will control it. By
and by the people of Connecticut will
understand that their legislation is con-
trolled by the fifth ward in New Haven,
the sixth in Hartford, and similar wards
in other cities. 1t is better for the Re
publican party to have suffered defeat
than to have won it with any such alli-
ances as the democracy have made. If
some of the fruits of that alliance do not
appear before the Legislature this year,
and in the larger town elections next
fall, the Democratic party and the intel
ligent people of the State may congratu-
late themselves -NOrLcich Bulletin
Year: 1875

Gov. ALLEN AS A CRUSADER gen
tleman of the olden time, who sInacks
his lips to his friends over ''barrel Of
thirteen year old rye" which he has in
the cellar at Fruit Hill, would hardly be
imagined to be crusader, but it would
seem from his recent little speech at a
temperance fair in Cincinnati that Gov.
Allen is ambitious to be enrolled as a
crusader of the most exalted degree. In
alIuding to the crusade movement Gov.
Allen said:


sit is one of the forms which in every
well-regulated community must commend
itself to all men who are worthy to be
called such"


So we have the venerable Williams ap-
proval of the crusade. But il is quite
probable in giving utteranee to this lit
tie speech Gov. Allen thought it was a
smart gudgeon to appear to be all things
to all men. William was a demagogue
in the beginning, and we are very much
afraid that the tree is inclined as the
twig was bent.-DGytOn Journal.
Year: 1875

When Cousin Will was at home for va
cation. the boys always expected plenty of
fun. Tie last frOlic before be went back to
his studies was n long tramp after hazel
nuts. As they were hurrying along in high
glee, they came upon discouraged look
ing man and discouraged looking cart.


The cart was standing before an orchard
The man WIS trying TO pull il up the hill
to his OWN house. The boys did not wait
to be invited, but ran 10 help with good
will. Push. push, was the cry. The
man frightened up; the cart trundled
along as fast ns rheumatism would do it,
and ia fivr minutes they all stood painting
Mt the topOf the Lii


Obliged to ye," said the man, 'you
inst wait a minute; and hurried into the
house, while two or three pink Rprnned
children peeped our of the door.


Now, boys, said Cousin VIII, this is
small thing, but wish we could all take
motto out of it and keep it for life
Push. if is just the word for a grand
clear morning like this. II anybody is in
trouble. and you seeit, don't stand back,
pushl If there's anything good doing in
any place where you happen TO be, push !
Whenever there's kind thing,a Chris
tian. happy thing, a pleasant thing,
whether it is at home or in the town, at
church or at school, just help with all your
might; push!'


At that moment the farmer came out
again with dish of his wiGe's best dough
nuts, and dish of his own best apples
and that was the end of the little ser
mon.
Year: 1875

THE other day lady of this city went
to pay her respects TO one of the latest
arrivals on the list of babyhood, when
the following eolloquy took place be-
tween her and the little four year old
sister of tie new conner: IL have come
for that baby now, " said the lady. You
can't have it, was the reply. But l
must; ] came over on purpose" urged
tile visitor We can't spare it at all, A"
persisted the child, but III get piece
Of paper and you can cut pattern"
Year: 1875

WE knew young men ten years ago
who often carried five Or ten dollars sew
eral days until it was frittered away;
they would not deposit anything unless
they could deposit larger amounts, and
so they never have saved anything. 9th
ers, when they had five dollars, or two
dollars, or even one dollar, they did not
need, have put their spare funds in the
bank We know a young man who made
up his mind he could spare certain sum
every week, and that he would deposit
it; some weeks his expenses We're more
than other weeks, but he regularly de-
posted, even If he had to borrow the
money. TO day he is worth over two
thousand dollars, saved from a moder-
ate salary. 1t is never too late TO mend.
If you have saved nothing during the
past ten wears. don't let the same be true
of the next ten.
Year: 1875

We are under obligations to Mr.. Thad
Potter for one Of his Patent Pocketbooks.
1t is good and serviceable article, and is a
sure protection against loss or theft. II is
so arranged that by placing the finger on
a little slide on the back of the book two
little steel hooks are forced out and fasten
into the lining of the pocket, thus rendering
it impossible to remove the book until the
slide is drawn back withdrawing the hooks.
us one of the neatest most substantial
and useful inventions we have yet seen, and
beats Yankee-doodle 'all to pieces" For
price see advertisement, and address the
patentee and manufacturer Thad. Potter,
jackson, Miss. Weguarantee it will do all
that is claimed for it.
Year: 1875

The farmer of the day demands that
his paper should be not a text book,
but repository of the experiences and
practices of our best farmers and
writer's; not guide to be implicitly
and literally followed, but store
house of models where farmers of diff
ferent views engaged in different
specialties may find copies or plans
upon which they can improve; not
vehicle for trundling the pet theories
Of an editor, but for carrying to its
readers the views and opinions of prac-
tical men engaged in the various in.
dustrial pursuits; not collection of
formal essays, but record of progress
in agricultural matters-a bulletin of
what is going on among farmers-of
what they are doing to elevate and
improve their occupation, and a me-
dunn of commune a ion between them.


Nor should any agricultural paper
ever attempt to teach farming; for the
editor Of any paper to set himself up
as schoolmaster and say to his read
ers just what they shall do and how
they shall do it, is the veriest nonsense.
The richer an agricultural paper is in
suggestions and hints, the less it at
tempts to teach, and the more it
endeavors to draw out from its readers
what they know, the more successful
it will become and the more completely
will it fill its appropriate place. .-Ru-
raj Sun.
Year: 1875

MAJ. WALL: The past winter was un-
usually wet and much seed cane was rotted
by the ground being so long saturated with
water. By selecting the good seed think
the planters have secured about two-thirds
of planting, which is now up and looking
well. We are all making desperate efforts
to raise our own corn this year, as the fail
ures of the past two years have told sadly
upon the country. l have worked over
fifty acres, and have one hundred and fifty
more nearly ready for the plow and hoe. /
am enjoying new potatoes, green peas ber-
ries and garden truck generally.


Yours &c, J.D.M.
Year: 1875

A SUBSCRIBER, away over in Lee county,
writes Stedman that he saw his elephant
wandering around in the woods looking up
patronage for the Dollar Store, and he con-
cluded to send an order for goods. Effect
of advertising. See?
Year: 1875

To farmers suffering from the incur.
sions Of the grasshoppers we commend
the device of farmer John Richardson. OF
Oswego, Neb. The hoppers made away
with four or five acres Of corn, and were
|going straight for his wheat field. Cal.
culating by observation the exact spot
where they would halt for the night. Mr..
Richardson made a windrow Of hay right
across the field in front Of the army.
When the hoppers reached it about sun
down, they took up their quarters for the
night, and then the farmer apple d his
torch, with the gratifying result thai the
whole army was burned into fertilizer in
comparatively few minutes.
Year: 1875

been most agreeable to me to have
retained it until such time as Congress would
have consented to my retirement with the
rank and portion o. the emoluments which
so much needed, to home where the balance
Of my days might be spent in peace and the
enjoyment Of domestic quiet, reliev-
ed from the cares which have
oppressed mo SO constantly
how tor fourteen years; but I was made ia
believe that the public good called on me fol
the sacrifice. Without seeking the Office 70,
the second term the nomination was rendered
to me by unanimous vete Of the delegates ol
all the States and Territories, selected by the
Republicans Of each to represent their whole
number, for the purpose o1
making their nomination. 1 cannot
say that was not pleased at this and at the
overwhelming endorsement which their &C.
From Abroad.


ton received at the election following; but il
must be remembered that all the sacrifices,
except that OF comfort, had been made in &C.
ceping the first term. Then, too,
such a fire Of personal abuse
and slander had been kept up tor four years,
Notwithstanding the conscientious perform
ance Of my duties to the best Of my under
standing-though admit, in the light Of sub
sesuent evenss, many times subjectto fair crit
lcism-that an endorsement from the people
who alone govern Republics "
qualification that is only human to have .
preciated and enjoyed. For the third term, l
do not want it any more than did the first.
l would not write word to change the will u
the people in expressing and having their
choice. The question of the number
Of terms allowed any one executive can only
come up f. <irly in the shape of a proposition to
amend the constitutions shape in which all
political parties Gan participate in fixing the
length Of time or the number OF terms
f"r which any one person shall be
eligible for the Office o! President. Until such
an amendment is adopted, the people cannot
be restricted in their choice by q resolution
further than they are now restricted. a. to age,
nationality, &c.


It may happen in the future history of the
country that to change an executive because
he has been eight years in Office will prove
unfortunate il not disastrous. The idea
that any man could elect himself President or
even renominate himself is preposterous 1t is
reflection on the intelligence and patriotism
OF the people, to suppose such a thing
possible Any man can destroy
his chance for Office, but no one can force an
election or even nomination.


To recapitulate, am not, nor have ever
been, candidate for denomination. I would
not accept nomination if it were rendered,
unless it should come under such circum-
stances as to make it an imperative duty
circumstances not likely to arise


congratulate the convention over which
you presided for the harmony which prevailed
and tor the excellent ticket put in the
field which I hope may be triumphantly
elected.


With great respect,


Your Obdt Servt.,


U. 8. GRANT.


To GEN HARVEY WHITE,


President Pennsylvania Republican Con.


ventiOp.
Year: 1875

ing is carried the more destruc- tive it becomes. This subject cannot be better illustrated than by stating that many of the Eng fish farmers lease the land upon the express condition that nothing shall be sold from the farm except animals, so as to compel the ten ant to use the entire product of the farm in feeding, and thus save the manure, being well satisfied that it is the best, cheapest and safest method of improving the farm. Such management Is so widely different from ours, when, whatev- CT of policy we have, is directly the contrary.

 How does such. a system as this compare with what we almost ev- erywhere behold in our country? How many farmers allow their gates to become places of annoy. ance by its being a place for the stock of the farm to collect, and to become a place unsightly and filthy by the nightly and morn ing droppings of the stock. Yet he complains of hard times and scarcity of money, and allows large and valuable supplies of manure to go to waste. And feel ing that he needs manure, spends a portion of his crop in advance to buy guano far inferior to that which streams, in wet weather, from his gate. He had rather spend his crop before it is made than to save the manure he has, and for no other seeming reason than that he has never saved it before-or because it is too much trouble; or shall I say it in plain English, because he is too lazy.

 It is clearly evident to a reason ing mind that nothing can increase when there is continual decrease; :; that vessel full of leaky holes will not confine water. Thus through numerous, and apparent ly insignificant outlets, do our profits escape.
Year: 1875

THE DEMOCRAT is thoroughly in- dependent in it's course, unde- no pledge or covenant to support the schemes or fortunes of any man or set of men, always having at heart first, the good of the people of Pope county; and of the state of Arkan sas. 1t claims no right to lead or direct in politics, or any other sphere; but it does claim the right, and will fearlessly and at all times assert it, to speak it's own opinions, on all matters coming within the scope ofiits duty as an independent journal. Whatever prominence it maintains in the affairs of this county or State, will be voluntarily accorded by the people who support it. In short the DEMOCRAT wishes to be judged solely upon its own merits as local and state newspa- per, having for it's chief object the dissemination of the news of the day with such comments upon current topics as seem appropriate and are conscientiously entertained by if, management. It will heartily sup port all movements, political or otherwise, which promise to fur thur, and unhesitatingly oppose those which would jeopardize, the interests of the people. In every department it will be as enterpris- ing as it's patronage will justify. Sensible men will approve the busi- ness management that limits expen- diture to the bounds of income: on- ly fools or enemies expect degree of excellence in all points that can alone be attained by the possession of resources and income.
Year: 1875

This is such a hackneyed sub- ject that it is with real difiidence approach it, and yet the interest I feel in young people just starting out on "the voyage of life" induc- es me to.try to do them a service, by giving them some of my old fashioned views, together with a little advice.

 In the thrilling popular play of "Divorce," a beautiful old couple is introduced who had lived to- gether in perfect harmony for for ty years, and on being asked "How it was possible for people to live together so long without quarrel ing" the old lady replies; ''By mutually bearing and forbearing."

 This is, indeed, my dear young friends, the true source of domes- tic bliss, without it even the most amiable people cannot live com fortably together. At times you must be blind to the faults, and deaf to the words of those you most truly love, remembering that each has an evil as well as a bet ter nature, and the first unkind word or act, is as the trickling Till, which but precedes the burst ing of the angry torrent, which sweeps all before it.

 There should be no conceal ments between husband and wife no secret, the sudden revealing of which would cause you to quail before eye into which you should always look fearlessly. l don't mean that the private affairs of friends, or the delinquencies of children or servants are to be dis cussed, these you will do well al ways to keep in the background; ; but speak no words or do no acts that you would not be willing for the other to hear or see, as the very fact that you desire to con ceal them is proof positive that they are wrong. A man should always let his wife know his exact pecuniary condition, for l do as sure you that money is one oi the most frequent sources of domestic discord.

 If he is man of means, ne should always furnish his wife freely and cheerfully with money giving little more than her house hold and personal expenses amount to, that she may have . little that is her own, to do as she likes with, and not be considered I either foolish or extravagant ir it's expenditure

 | None but those who have gone
Year: 1875

Practical Notes on Farming.

 The following article was writ ten by Col. John L. Bridgers, of North Carolina, and so fitly does it apply to this country, and Pope county particularly, that we re- produce it, hoping our farming friends will gather some useful hints thercfrom:

 In regard to the operations of the farm, the farmers generally are better posted in theory than in practice. Almost any one, upon walk around the farm, can tell you exactly how the farm ought to be managed. He talks all about ditching, water furrows, blowing and manuring-and can give you many reasons to account for and explain his own short coming, which are satisfactory to no one save himself.

 The science of farming and farm economy arc at his tongues end, and they flow so easily and naturally, that you would not sup pose that the farm contained an undrained or unimproyed spot, and that there was not single defect in the entire administration of the same. Yet, the sad and sickening story is told that the cotton is all sold, the proceeds thereof gone, and the next years operations to be carried on by an agricultural lien, which is po- lite way ofselling a crop before it is made. Many cases ofthis kind are unavoidable, but the question arises whether or not the custom of selling the crop before it IS made is not becoming more prev alent?

 Does this spring from a want of information, of energy, the want of economy, or from some other source? It seems that the GUS tom is increasing, and to such an extent are the proceeds of the farm sold before they are made that the country now seems culti- vated for the benefit of the com mission merchant. Is there no remedy fer this? Is it true that the boasted agriculture of the county of Edgecombe is not solf- sustaining. We have had five full crops since the war, besides what was made in 1865, and still the general condition of the finances of the county does not seem to be improving-for it is admitted that financial matters are more derang- ed now than since the winter of 1867. Where and wlNltis thecauset These questions are not now asked with the view of attempting an answer but with the view of inducing the farmers to look in to the matter and see how it may stand: for all agree, when certain results follow certain causes, tha' there is q connecting link between cause and effect. These remarks are made with Q view to see i such almost fatal errors may no be avoided.

 It is useless to say to e farmer do this or do that, for he is an in dividual and has his individua ways; and he cannot throw ava, his old farming habits like hi old clothes-for his habits are | part and parcel of himself, and yol cannot bid him throw away a par of himself. Men must be educa ted or raised, or better trained | it to accomplish given work aud when his habits arc agains his training it is a heavy tasl