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Year: 1870

A RELIc.-Old Joe Wattles was Survivor
of the Revolution. Atleast, Joe always said
so, and no one ever Thought Of disputins what
Joe said The Stories he used to tell of his own
exploits were truly wonderful, and it seems
strange to me at this distance of time that he
nefer got into Congress, or the biographical
dictionary, or had himself canonized, all OF
which, suppose, mean about the same thing.
Joe had an old gun which he considered a sa
cred felic. 1t went through the Revolution
with him, was in all his Battles, was at his
shoulder by day and by his side at night, till
Joe and the old gun became one and insepara-
bic, in war and peace, and bid fair so to con-
tinue through the remainder of Joes mortal
life Whenever there was muster, town
meeting, a cattle-show, political convention,
or an indignation meeting, Joe was sure to be
there, and the old gun was on exhibition. He
could always raise a crowd, who would listen
to his yarn, with eyes and cars and mouth wide
open to the last syllable Of Joes wisdom. In
deed, have the impression that some corner
of some traning-feld or other public ground
was always set apart by the authorities for
Joe and his crowd. On one occasion Joe wax
ed eloquent He was the hero of a thousand
fights The old Don's charge on the wind
mill was nothing in comparison, and the old
gun went up in the market one hundred per
cent. But everything earthly has an end
When Joe made full stop from mere e1haus-
ton, Sam Pickles, q wicked-ooking chap
who had elbowed to the front of the crowd
desired to make few remarks. Sam said he
had heard a good deal about that old gun, and
he had no doubt it had been in perils by day
and by night, by land and by sea. 1t was an
gy-looking piece, and evidently meant mis-
chief. But it seemed to Sam that the stock
did not look quite old enough to have seen
much of the Revolution.


"Wel, well, says Joe, "thc fact is, the old
stock got badly worn, and we had new one
made"


But Sam thought that, somehow, it rather
appeared to him that the barrel seemed rather
new for so old gun.


"Never mind" said Joe, little riled
"we've had a new barrel, the old one got SO
bad off.


But Sam thought that the lock-


80, never you mind about the lock,
said Joe; "that's new, too, but you needn't
make so much fuss about so small matter
The fact is, there's nothing left of the real old
gun except the touch-hole!'
Year: 1870

A writer in the Country Gentleman gives
the following valuable information on this
subject Rye and wheat bran contains nearly
one and half as much albuminous bodies as
-four, twice the quantity ofat Of the Whole grain,
three times that Of the phosphoric acid and
potassa, and four times that Of lime and mag
ness. The breeder and stock-raiser thus pos
sesses IN dhe bran fodder that surpasses rape
and lnseed oil cakes in nutritve value. How
highly these are estimated is well known
By mixing bran with straw and hay, which
are deficient in phosphates, q most nutritive
fodder for young and milking cattle may, for
instance, be prepared. The first need phos-
pilates for their bones, the second for their
milk. But the nutritive value Of bran may be
still enhanced, il one will only take the pains
to prepare it in the following manner: One
hundred pounds of bran must be mixed well
with eight hundred pounds Of water; to this
two and half pounds Of muriatic acid Of
| llSO specific gravity are added the mass is
then boiled for ten minutes. when the liquid
is allowed to run Of. This extract is SC;
aside. To the remaining paste Of bran two
hundred pounds Of water aud solution Of two
and half pounds Of soda are added, and here
upon the mixture is boiled for ten minutes
The same is gradually added to the acid extract,
aud finally two or three spoonfuls Of crushed
chalk are thrown intoit The thus prepared
bran is fed like swilI
Year: 1870

Why LACE Is COsTLY.-Many people
wonder why what is termed real lacc-as lace
made by hand is called. to distinguish it from
that made by machine, which is called imita-
tion-is so costly. The following paragraph
from a foreign exchange explains the reason
The manufacture of lace is carried to its high
est perfection in Belgium. The finest speci-
men of Brussels lace is so complicated as to
require the labor of seven persons on one
piece, and each operative is employed at dis
tinct features of the work The thread used
is of exquisite ineness, which is spun in dark
underground rooms, where it is sufficiently
moist to prevent the thread from separating
1t is so delicate as scarcely 10 be seen, ard the
room is so arranged that all the light admitted
shall fall upon the work. II is such material
that renders the genuine Brussels ground so
costly. On piece Of Valenciennes not two
inches wide. from two to three hundred bob
bins are sometimes used, and for the larger
width as many as eight hundred on The same
pillow. The most valuable Valenciennes is
determined by the number Of times the bob
bins have been twisted in making the ground
the more frequent the twists the clearer and
more beautiful will be the lace. Belgium an
nualy sells Of this lace alone TO the value Of
over $4,000 900. Chantilly lace is always
black, and is used chiefly for wells and
lounces. It is very fine, and is extensively
worn. Mechlin lace is made at Mechlin, Ant
werp, and other localities.
Year: 1870

Az OFFENSIVE HABIT.-Some per
sons in this city act as if they were
officially licensed to do anything they
pleased, no matter how offensive their
conduct may be to the puldic One of
the disagreeable practices in vogue is
the throwing of dead rats, cats, and
sometimes pups, in the alleys, The re-
suit of this is that, in the course of a
few days, these carcasses send forth an
overwhelming amount of unappreciated
perfumery.
Year: 1870

\ HEALTHY MOTHER Fitz-
simmons, who lives on Market street,
at the end of the Fifth street market,
j. very proper specimen of mother.
She has a very correct idea of how to
cure a child OF going through her
pickles. We said correct idea, but
are not sure, on second thought, but
than it might he considered 10y ordinary
mortalS as more certain than correct.
Yesterday morning she went out wash
ing, as is her usual habit. Hanging
over a chair-back she left her frOck and
in it, pocket fifty cent shinplaSter.
She has one son, a little chap about SIX
years old, who bankers after money
and base balls and things, and loses no
opportunity of gratifying his desires in
these particulars The young Fitzsim
mons, being left to himself commenced
Il search in the maternal pockets, and
made himself master of the loose fifty
cents and went off and spent it. Re
turning home from her work last even
ing, she sharpened up a knife and com
menced getting supper. Wanting to
purchase something, she went where
the shinplaster was, but it wasn't there
An investigation proved beyond doubt
that the little chap had confiscated 1t
Then her dander riz. Ii was the thirc
time he had PLAYED the same game or
his mother. The maternal parent
knife in hand, made grab for his scalp
but he was too quick for her, and III
ran ont into the street crying murder
and she, Aourishing the knife, aftel
him, swearing she would kill him
Those who saw her were satisfied sh'
meant business, so she was capturet
and lodged in the calaboose for a hear
ing this morning. From what we hear
we are led to believe that, had she beel
able to catch the boy, he never wonh
have sounded the depths of anothe
pocket
Year: 1870

IL OFFICE 30l MOTT STREET)


NEW YORK, August Is, 1870.
At meeting of the Board of Health Of the Health
the city of New York. held office, 301
street. the 2d day Of August 1870 the following resolution
adopted


Resolved That under the conferred by the
Health Department the following additional provisions
the security of life and health II! city Of New York be and
the hereby adopted and declared TO form portions
of the Sanitary Code:-


From and after the 1st day Of December 1870 the slaughter
ting of animals shall be allowed conducted any place
beiween First and Eleventh in the city OF New
York


shall be the duty OF each and every practising physician
IN the Of New York to report in writing to the Board of
Heath the death OF of his patients who shall have died
IN said city, Of disease within hours thereafter
and to state In such report the specific name and type OF
such disease.


No manure, garbage or other material that liable to
emit offensive exhalaton shall, in adjacent to
up portions Of the city Of New York; be turned
Except about its removal in such to be LIABLE by
reason thereof, to increase such exhaations.


No person shall keep retain allow employ be kept
or retained at any place within, adjacent to- the built
portions of the city Of New York, horse,
Ing the disease known as glanders or farcy.


x JOSEPH s. BOSWORTH, President.
ENMONs CLARK, Secretary.
Year: 1870

RIFLE AND SHOT GUNS made TO ORDER and
WARRANTED. Particular attention paid 10
Chokiug Shot Guns to make them shoot thick and
strong. Also on hand, the best lot Of Skates in
the market. for sale cheap. Odd keys Of every
pattern hey tags and rings for Hotels Powder
Of the best quality for Blasting or Sporting Re-
pairing done neatly and promptly All work
warranted ljan-ly
Year: 1870

We are confident that the Goods manu- ured
by us are equal in style and quality to any man
ufsctured In tho State, and we take unusual
pleasure in presenting you an invitation to exam
inc our stock before making your purchases.


An Work Waranted-T Terms Cash!


We hope by promptness and fair dealing to Sc
cure liberal share Of year patronage.


January o. 10. ROGERS L CAKE
Year: 1870

EI' To wash hoop skirts,make strong,
hot suds, and then rinse the skirt in this,
rubbing II around the bottom With Il ssf;
brush. Repeat this process with fresh
suds, and then rinse thoroughly in clear
water; afterwards have some moderately
thick starch made, and dip the skirt in as
far up as you wish, rubbing the starch in
with the hand. Then pin the skirt on a
line by the binding, and let it dry. Sc
lect u clear day, but not too windy a one.
Year: 1870

A CnEAp HARD SOAP - Many house.
keepers in the country know how diiIi-
cult II is to obtain good article Of bar
soap. The yellow soap sold at the stores
cuts soft as cheese, and cuts away as
easily, and unless the housewife buys n
box of soap at time, and piles it up in
stacks in the attic or some dry place the
yearly record will show u goodly sum
paid out for soap purchased by the bar.
The following recipe will prove desira-
bic item Of economy:


Four large bars Of yellow soap; two
pounds Of sal soda; three ounces Of bor-
ak; one ounce OF liquid ammonia. Shave
the soap in thin slices; put 1t into eight
quarts of soft water (rain water is best J
When the soap is nearly dissolved, add
the borax and sal soda; stir till all is
melted. Pour it into a large tub or q
shallow pan; when nearly cool add the
ammonia slcriy, mixing il well. Let it
stand day or two, then cut it into cakes
or bars, and dry in warm place. No
better soap can be made to wash white
clothes, calicoes, and ilannols; and it is
excellent for all household purposes. 1t
costs but three cents per pound, and is
made in less than half an hour. This
recipe nas been sold for five dollars, and
will be Of service TO every family.
Year: 1870

The President, in conversation with
Senators to day, expressed some surprise
at the rejection Of MIR. Hoar for Justice
of the Supreme Court, and stated very
positively that he should not withdraw
his name from the Senate, but leave Il 70
confirm or reject him Mr.. Hoar 10 ab
sent from Washington, and his views are
net known.
Year: 1870

Children should not marry. A young
woman cannot be considered in any sense
prepared for this union under twenty
one twenty-five is better. She is not
mentally or physically developed before
this. Solemn duties, cares and responsi-
bilities await her, to which she needs
large physical development, mature judg-
ment, good calculation, domestic train


ing, and knowledge of men aud things.
Girls of sixteen and eighteen cannot
have these They cannot tell what they
really like OF dislike--who and what will
meet their necessity--until they are ma
tured themselves.


You cannot over estimate the impor-
tance of thorough knowledge of the
man you desire to marry. Uprightness,
lixedness OF principle, En- unselhsh and
generous disposition and good business
abilities should be regarded as indis-
pensable. lfa yeung man 10 good son
and brother, he win make good hus.
band, provided you do your part.


DO not be won by triies. A handsome
face, fine figure and noble bearing may
be desired, but they constitute g small
part Of what you really need. They
may be put the gilt which hides some ter
rible defcrmity, aud which by and by will
cause you emotions Of disgust, terrible
grief or constant unrest. 1t is not wise
to aspire far above your present station
in life, as this would give rise to solici-
tude lest you should fail to adapt your.
self to your changed circumstances.


Marriage should not be entered upon
without a thorough knowledge of its
physiological laws, else much domestic
misery may be expected. Neither Should
it be sought for worldly gain or passion.
True esteem and affection, united to
adaptation and congeuiality OF taste,
should form its basiz. When this does
not exist before marriage it is hopeless
to expect it afterwards. You must look
out for breakers ahead, and feed the flame
of love with pure oil. You will need
fully rs much tact, skill and patience to
manage another heart as your own If
you cannst think alike, be resolved to
yield rather than differ Avoid alterca-
ton and recrimination Be forbearing
and forgiving il need be. would also
suggest that those graces and charms
which won a lovers heart be still kept
for the husband. Never consider it too
much trouble to dress tastefully and in
your best for your husbands eye. Give
him freely af those graceful attentions
and pleasant surprises which viii make
him happy, if you expect continuance
Of love-like attentions from him. Hide
all the disagreeables in person, toilet and
home, and keep the best for loye.--Ee.
Year: 1870

EE The Fayetteville Democrat Of the
s5th, makes several extracts from its pa
per, from July 4th 1865 to October 3lst
1868, to prove that it did not hold to the
"do nothing doctrine, in the last Presi
Dental campaign. Itspeaks with great
deal of assumption, as leader Of the
Democratic party in that county, if after
all its labored efforts from July to No
vember to persuade the people to regis
ter and vote. that only some ninety bal
lots was the product of the harvest, when
the county is capable of giving 1900
Democratic. majority, With such re
suit, what guarantee have we now, that
the Democrat speaks the wishes of the
tried and true Democracy of old Wash
ington? If they failed to heed its eff
forts in 1865, what will they do in 1870


We borrow no trouble from what the
Democrat may think of the position OF
the Press-our Democracy will take care
of itself. One thing we do know and that
is, that the great masses Of the people OF
Arkansas are with us, and we shall con
tinue to urge n liberal and conciliatory
course in the coming campaign, 80 long
as there is a disposition on the part oi
the moderate Republicans TO unite Will
Democrats in the effort to purify and re-
turn the State Government into honest
hands.
Year: 1870

FOURTH OF JuLY.-The people of Craw-
ford, regardless of party afiliation' pro-
pose to have celebration of this old
national jubilee. The party in power
seem to desire to accept the olive branch
rendered by the Democracy, and we hope
the best of feeling may prevail. 1t would
be we'll to prohibit whisky and have a
strong friendly feeling, as much good can
be accomplish by this meeting together
Of all our citizens, and We need hardly
saw much harm may result, if the affair
is not properly managed.
Year: 1870

E1- Johnson county, we learn, has re.
fused to subscribe County Aid to the
Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad
That is not hardly the fair thing. Well,
Crawford will have to take fifty more.
Year: 1870

ET We call special attention 20 the
card Of Col II. l.. Mcconnell in our
paper. The Colonel has taken an Office
West Of the Court House, where he will
give strict attention to any law business
entrusted to him.
Year: 1870

Chief-Justice Beasley, on Saturday, granted
the Eric Company an injunction against the Morris and
Essex and Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Rail
roads, ordering the latter TO refrain from oil further
attempts make crossing other connection between
the rails OF the Branch Railroad and the rails OF
the Morris and Essex Company and lthose Of the Erie
Railroad the western terminus OF the Bergen
Tunnel elsewhere. the Morris and Essex company
was also ordered to appear before the ChefJustce OF
the Supreme Court OF NewJersey Monday, December
r. and show cause why they had taken their recent
action without waiting as they had agreed to do for the
decision pending in the Courts and also to show cause
why an injunction should not be enforced against then
restraining them from any future attempt similar 10 tha
made by themin Bergen Tunnel.
Year: 1870

Joseph S. Priest, with his little son, persisted
in an attempt to get board Hudson River train at
Troy ~ y without ticket. which he alleges he had no
time to purchase brakeman refused to permit him to
get upon the platform, and assaulted him violently Mr.
Priest brought suit against the Company who in de-
fensr setupthe statute of limitations since the action
brought until three years subsequent 20 the occur
renee and claimed further that the brakeman liable
for the assault, since he exceeded his authority. The
plaintiff recovered and on appeal the General Term OF
the Superior Court atrms the decision holding that
either the employer agent both might be sued for
the assault and battery and that the did not come
under statute it action against the Com
pany to damages for injuries resulting from the
fault OF their agent.
Year: 1870

The statue of Prof S. +. i. Morse, by G. NJ.
Pickett is ready for casting. 1t will be OF bronze


feet high and will be erected plain granite pedestal
In Central Park The figure stands, dressed in frock
coat, with large furcoared cloak hanging loosely over
the right shoulder, and dropping down the back. The
left hand rests elegraphc instrument from which
strip Of paper issues the other end being held in the
right hand This strip will contain the words Of the first
message sent over public wire" What hath God
wrought" The statue will be paid for by contributions
from the telegraph operators OF this country andC Canada
Year: 1870

At the opening Of the Brooklyn City Court
this morning there viii he general cali OF the calendar
aud cases will be set down for dates agreed by
sell The Court Of Sessions will open this morning for the
trial OF such ia cases not last month disposed
Of and the bail cases will occupy the remainder Of the
month. The Grand jury will be impanneed until Jan
Year: 1870

From the Grand Rapids (Mich) Democrat


member of the Beard Of Supervisors, from one
of the northern townships of the county, is an
inveterate joker, and indulges his propensities
whenever opportunity presents ITSELF regardless Of
whom he hits day or two since he was approach
ed by fellow member of Radical proclivities with
the inquiry, GLOW do you manage to keep your
town Democratic ?" "Oh," replied the joker, "that
is easy enough. You see, there are many land
owners coming into the town to examine their pur-
chases. Being Supervisor, the strangers stop at
nv house, when I have an opportunity to learn
their politics Now there are two roads running
through the town, one of which is very good, and
the other swampy and muddy. If the strangers
are Democrats, I take them by the good road to
their lands; if Republicans, they are taken BY the
swamp road, which is one of the worst that ever
laid out of doors. Before proceeding far, the
strangers 90 down into the mud up to their knees
few steps more. and they plunge into the mud up
to theirnecks By this time they inquire if there are
No better roads in the township. 1 inform them
that there are not, when they Immediately express
desire to return sell their lands to the first bidder
and take their departure. Thus" said the joker,
az prevent all but Democrats from setting IN my
town."
Year: 1870

A meeting of the inhabitants of Yorkville came
off on Monday the 9th instant, to vote on the ques-
ton of subscribing to the stock Of the Air Line
Railroad. There was not one vote against it.
Year: 1870

TuE RAILROAD We are at last embed te
give something definite in relation to the San
Joaquin Valley Railroad. Work has actual
|, commenced. aud apparently in earnest
a force of fifty men is now engaged in con.
structing bridge across the Stanislaus, and
on Monday next force of Cinnamon nre to
commence work grading between the Stanis-
laus and Tuolamne rivers. We have been
informed from what we believe a reliable
source, that the Company intend pushing their
work without delay until they reach the Mer-
ccd river. The road will cross the Tunlum-
ne at the mouth of Dry Creek, on the line OF
old survey. Here they leave the survey of
last Spring and diverge further to the West
ward, crossing the Merced some four and a
half miles below McSwain's Ferry Taolun,.
nc City Netcs, Sept. ID.
Year: 1870

CouNrY HosP1rAL.-From the report of the
late Grand Jury published elsewhere, our
County Hospital apears to be in very unsat-
isfac.ory condition. Such statement COM
ing from the source it does, reflects no credit
upon those whose duty it is to provide for the
INDECENT sick and disabled of our community.
There can be 40 excuse for not keeping the
rooms, bedding &c. in good order and above
all clean. Those officers having the power
and whose duty it is to see that proper man-
acement Is had, should for their own good
names ard for the reputation Of their county,
Mt once take measures to do away with the
existing condition represented by the Grand
Jury.
Year: 1870

The Rates PrODosed by tho House and the


senate Amend uSeut.


The subjoined table will be found interesting to
such as are interested In the compensation OF the
onlcers OF our navy, upon which subject ex-
tended article appeared In the HERALD OF last Mon
day. The table In question shows the rate Of pay
now received with the 3Sk per cent increase given
the navy officers by Congress In 1866; also the pro-
posed rate under the bill which passed the House
Of Representatives May Is and the Senate amend.
ment TO the House bill which was introduced by the
Senate Naval Committee about twelve days ago.
The proposed amendment win doubtless be taken
up for final disposition III the Senate either this
week or In the early part OF the next
Year: 1870

Wv publish a call for meeting Of
zels this evening, for the purpose


considering the question of Water
Irks. We are informed that the
/ Gor the meeting originated with
man who does not live in the
porato limits Of the city, and that


largely interested himself in its
culation. 1t looks to us very
oh as though it was designed to in
fere with the Republican Conven-
q at National Hall. We are conf
nt. however, that no Republican
4 absent himself from tho Conven-
because Of the Water Works
setting, which, at best, will prove
ly a very weak diversion Of the en-
Year: 1870

last evening very large and enthusiastic meet.
ing was held az Military Han, 1873 Bowery, under the
auspices OF The Boot and Shoe Clerks Early Closing
Association, to take steps Tor securing dlminution
OF the present hours OF labor This class of WORK.


men, IN addition 10 the fact that they are by NO
means the best paid craft in The CITY, work as rule
night during i've days OF the week and until twelve
O'CLOCK on Saturday nights, and they have now
taKen D polu STAND for what they Justly deem rea.