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Year: 1876

dwell on this point, for would
deter others from entering that place
of torment. Half the young men in
this country, with many old enough
to know better, would go into bust
ncss-that is into debt-to-morrow,
if they could. Most poor men are so
ignorant as to envy the merchant or
manufacturer, whose life is incessant
struggle with pecuniary difficulties,
who is driven to constant s.shinning,"
and who, from month to month, bare
ly cvades the insolvency which soon
er or later overtakes most men in
business; so that it has been comput-
ed that but one man in twenty Of
them achieve pecuniary success.
For my own part, would rather be
a convict in State prison, a slave IN
a rice swamp, than to pass through
life under the harness of debt. Let
no man misjudge himself unfortu-
nate or poor, so long as he has the full
use of his limbs and faculties, and is
substantially free from debt. Hunger,
cold, rags, hard work, contempt, sus-
picion, unjust reproach, are disagree
able, but debt is infinitely worse than
them all. And if it had pleased God
to spare either or all my sons to be
the support of my declining years,
the lesson which l should most earn
cstly seek to impress upon them is,
"nevcr run in debt" Avoid pccuni-
ary obligations as you would pesti-
lencc or famine. If you have but
fifty cents, and can get no more for
week, buy peck of corn, parch it
and live on it. rather than owe a dol
lar! OF course l know that some
men must do business that involves
a risk, and must give notes or other
obligations, and l do not consider
him in debt who can lay his hands
directly on the means of paying, at
some little sacrifice, all he owes; /
speak of real debt-that which in
wolves risk or sacrifice on one side,
obligation and dependence on the
other and say from all such, let
every youth humbly pray God to pre-
serve him eyermorc,
Year: 1876

1t was so characteristic ofthe man,
so illustrative of his can't-bebeaten
disposition, that it must be told
During his absence at West Point
his family moved from Ohio to Mon
roe, Mich, where they now reside,
and after one of his campaigns IN
Virginia, the boy-gencral went home
on fmlough. He was fresh from
some of his raids, and he had already
captured more flags and prisoners
than any officer in the army. There
was an ovation for him at home
The people of Monroe rcjolced at his
successes then, rs they are mourning
for his fate to-day. But these was
one gentle maiden III that town, a
Miss Bacon, the daughter of one of
his fathers neighbors, who had no
taste for soldiers, and who rather
trowncd than smiled upon the gallant
Young cavalier. As fate would have
it, Custer was more attracted by her
than by all the other ladies in this
new home he was visiting for the
first time, and her repulses aggravated
him till his obstinacy was aroused,
and he determined to conquer this
naughty country girl who refused to
smile with the rest OF womanklnd
upon him. remember how he de-
scribed his feelings; how he proceed
ed in his suit, inquiring about and
ascertaining the characteristics of the
lady, and how he resolved to lay a
deliberate siege for the occupation OF
her heart. He called upon her one
day, but the servant was instructed
to ask that Miss Bacon might be ex-
cused. He called again, and caught
her at the window unprepared. Here
the siege began; her aversion was
conquered, and when he went back
to the army in Virginia he took her
with him as his bride.
Year: 1876

The Natchez Democrat relates the
following of one of its most enterpris
ing and impudent thieves:


The premises of lady living on
South Rankin street were invaded. a
few nights ago, by one of the most dar
ing and impudent thieves on record.
While prowling around the place he
was heard by one of the inmates OF the
house, who went out to see what was
the matter. He was seen by the thief,
who hid, and the gentleman hearing no
further noise went back to bed. This
midnight marauder seeing the roast
clear, proceeded to work. Capturing
two chickens, he picked aud cleaned
them. built fire in the stove and put
the fowls or to cook. Leaving the
kitchen either in search of more game
or being frightened off, he did not re-
turn, and the fire died out. The next
morning the chickens were found as he
had left them. This attempted robbery
was the most bare-faced and imperti>
nent of any we ever heard of.
Year: 1876

& good farmer is not known by the
quantity Of land he cultiyates. Whole
townships held in fee simple, will not
en.itle a man to this distinction. Nei-
ther will costly farm buildings, i'm
ported stock or expensive tools be a
sure Indication of excellence. A good
farmer may own but siugfe acre Unsi
live in an old house. His stock may be
counted by pairs and his tools may be
the most primitive. But he produces
npon the smallest area the best and
largest possible crops. He constantly
improves the quality of the land and
the extent of his wisdom. His corn
crib and smoke house are never empty,
and the compost heap is continually in>
creasing in size. He studies his pro-
fession and tries to attain perfection.
Every good farmer makes it his con-
slant care to improve the quality of his
stock, while increasing its quantity. 1t
costs no more time nor labor to raise u
valuable animal than scrubby one.
The good one is always in request at q
remunerative price, the scrubby one
can scarcely be given away and is a
continual annoyance and shame to its
owner
Year: 1876

This should be done before too many
pods have become ripe, so as to prevent
loss in handling So soon as about half
the pods have ripened on tho vine, the
vines should be cut from the roots, and
immediately hauled to the BARI
yard aud scattered, SO that the air can
circulate through the various bundles.
II the corn rows are wide enough, say
seven feet apart, the row of peas being
in the middle, the vines If three lows
may be put into one row, as fodder, the
wagon OF cart taking an empty middle
row and being carefully driven, but q
little corn will be touched by the
wheels. The vines being cnt, they
may be made into bundles by using
hoe or rake, or iron fork, and the bun
dies OF each of the three rows, being
put together in tho center row, will


form bundle of sufficient size for rais>
ing from the ground to the wagon-also
to lie upon the barnyard in depth, so
as to dry asily and thoroughly in two
days of dry weather. The wagon, load


ing in the field with green vines, should
be started at one end of row and go
forward to the other end, unless a road
or travelled path should intersect, 80
that as little corn as possible shall be
thrown upon the ground. As many
as four heap rows may be carried along
together to load the wagon, and tho
bundles OF vines may be nicely man
aged with iron forks; thus, nearly all
the all the wastage of leaves and broken
off peas will be LETT i'll the barnyard,
where pigs may hold feast rs long rs
the cleaning lasts. In this way more
and much better forage can be saved In
one day than the same hands oould save
in fodder IN five or six days. a slight
sprinkling of salt thrown upon the va
rious turns or bundles as they are
being packed away into the barn VIII
add greatly to their value. Ii rain
should fall upon the vines in the barn
yard before they have dried, the bun
dies should be turned over, OF a rack
made by polls resting upon forks set
into the ground, and the vines thrown
across, and there remain until they are
in condition for packing away into the
barn. When being used as forage,
these bundles shouid be cut to pieces
say by common chop-axe across
beam in the barn-and may then be
easily cut finer through straw-cutter.
The crop of fodder is so small this sea-
son that farmers would do well to look
to their pea vines.
Year: 1876

l have lived a solitary life long
enough. want some one to talk to, to
quarrel with-then kiss and make up
again. Therefore. I am ready to re-
ceive communications from young ladies
and blooming widows of more than
average responsibility, tolerably tame
in disposition, and hair of any color.


As nearly As can judge for myself, I
am not over eighty nor under twenty-five
years Of age. I am Eve feet eight or eight
feet five, forget which. I weigh one
hundred and thirty-si1. three hundred
and sixteen or six hundred and thirty
one pounds, one of the three, but as to
their true arrangement I am q little
puzzled. Have whole suit of hair,
dyed by nature and free from dandruff.
Eyes buttermilk brindle tinged with
pea-green. Nose blunt, according to
the Ionic order of architecture, with a
touch of the composite, and a mouth
between a catfish and alligator
made especially for oratory and large
oysters. Ears palmated, long, and ele-
gantly shaped. My whiskers combi-
nation of dogs hair, moss and brier
brush-well- behaved, fearfully luxuri-
RANT. Wear boots No. 8 when curns
are troublesome, and can write poetry
by the mile, with double rhyme on both
edges - to read backward, forward,
crosswise and diagonally. Can play the
Jewsharp and bass drum, and whistle
Yankee Doodle in Spanish. Am verJ
correct in morals, al frst-rate i'll ten


pins; have great regard for the Sab


bath, and only drink when invited. An


domestic animal and perfectly docile


when towels are clean and shirt buttons
all right. If Ipossess any predominant


virtue it is that of forgiving every enc
my whom deem it hazardous to handle.


l say my prayers every night, mosqui>
toes permitting; as to whether I snore
in my sleep want somebody to tell me.


Money is no object, as / never was
troubled with any and never OK
pect to be. I shonld like some lady
who is perfectly able to support hus-
band, or if she could introduce me to a
family where religious example would
be sufficient compensation for board, it
would do just as well. K. .
Year: 1876

ways ready to assist in destroying the


peace of society he takes no pleasure
in serving the Lord he is unc0mmOnly
diligent in sewing discord among his
friends and acquaintances he takes
no pride in laboring to promote the


cause of Christianity he has not been
negligent in endeavoring to stigmatize
all public teachers he makes no effort
to subdue his evil passions he strives
hard to build up Satan's kingdom he
lends no aid to the support Of the gos-
pei among the heather he contributes


largely to the evil adversely he pays
great heed to the devil he will never
20 to heaven he must 60 where he will


receive the just recompense of re-


ward"
Year: 1876

Mr.. Elihu Burritt gives in his book
called "A Walk from London to Land S
End and Back a touching illustration
of the affection of dog in Truro. We
can only give an abridgement from this
interesting narrative.


Il was sitting at the breakfast table
of friend, who was druggist when he
was called into the shop by neighbor
who had come for some medical advice
and aid in a very remarkable and al
fecting case He described it briefly
and simply. but it would fill volume
of beautiful meaning. His family dog
had incidentally made the acquaintance
of neighbor' child on the other side
of the street.


While lying ON the door-stOne, he
had noticed this little thing, some
times at the chamber window, and
sometimes on the pavement in a little
carriage.


''During one of his walks on that
side of the street he met the baby, and
looked over the rim of the little basket
carriage, as loving dog can look,
straight into the pair Of baby eyes.and
said good morning, as well as ii
could.


Little by little, day by day. week
by week, this companionship went on
growing with the growth and strength
ening with the strength of the little
one. The dog, doubtless because hi:


master had no young child of his own


came at last to transfer frequently hi:


watch and ward to the door.stone OF
the other side of the street, to follow
as a guard of honor the baby 8 carriag'
on its daily airings.
with what delight he gave himsel


up to all the peltings, and little rud
rompings, and rough-and-tumblings.o
those Daby-hands One day, as tn
J dog lay in watch by the door.stone, tn
child peering out of the window above
: lost its balance, and fell upon tn
pavement below. 1t never breathe'
again. 1t was taken up dead! Th
I red drops of the young life had be


spattered the feet and face of the do
t as he sprang to the rescue. His hear
e died out within him, in one long whir


ing moan of grief. From that mi
. ment he refused to eat. He refuse
4 to be comforted by his masters s voice
. and by his masters home. Day b
If day. and night by night. he lay upo
!, the spot " there the child fell.


This was the neighbors errant


He told it in few simple words. II


had come to my friend. the druggis


for prescription for his dOg-som
Il thing to bring back his appetite.
Year: 1876

4 Chinese woman OF low degree,
who had become the wife Of high Of
fetal, found herself recently obliged
80 dwell with her husband i'll her na-
tive town. Etiquette would not per-
init her to recognize the friends of her
childhood or even her relations. Love
of kindred contended with etiquette
until poison was called in to settle the
whole matter.
Year: 1876

mot the failures of others, not their
sins OF commission or omission, but his
own misdeeds and negligcnccs should
he sage take notice Of"


"For hatred does not cease by hatred
at any time; hatred ceases by love; this
Is an OH 1Wlc.'


"A man who foolishly does me wrong
(or regards me as being or doing wrong)
l will return to him the protection Of
my ungrudging love; the more evil
comes from him, the more good shall go
from me; the fragrance of these good
actions always resounding to me, the
slantcrer's words returning to him."


my law is law Of mercy for ALL"


Proclaim it freely to all men; it shall
cleanse good and evil, rich and poor,
alike; it is large as the spaces OF heaven,
that exclude none"
Year: 1876

We published in the dnily of the 18th
instant, that there was $4,000 appropri-
ated to Washington Territory out of the
appropriation of the 100000 passed by
the last Congress for the survey ofpublio
lands in the United States, but at that
time we were unable to give all the restric-
tions which the law requires, and which
virtually renders the amount appropria-
ted to Washington Territory useless and
practically imperative west of the Cas-
Cadcs.


The rates per mile are reduced to 81
for township lines and So for section
lines without regard to locality, At
these rates the most favorable open coun-
tries could be surveyed if the Deputy
Surveyor could secure large body en-
bracing anumber of townships adjoining
each other, SO as to close without delay
OF hindercncc on his own work; but
under the instructions, those townships
containing bona fed settlers are required
to be surveyed first which will compel
the Deputy in most cases to move his
party often from 90 to 80 miles in order
to complete q contract; the expense OF
transportation and delay ofh party
always falling upon him. The contracts
under the present law, must be approved
by the commissioner of the General Land
Office, and the Surveyor General advised
of such approval before the Deputy can
commence his work in the field. This
alone will prevent any work being done
this fall as the season is already so far
advanced, that the Deputy could not
reach his work until the lst ofNovcmber.
The system of surveying on deposits is
also rendered imperative by the rates
fixed by law. These rates for surveying
are the same all over the country without
regard to the broken and densely timber
cd countries west Of the mountains as
compared with the even plains in other
portions, Such IN evidence Of practical
wisdom and reform could only emanate
from the present Democratic House and
is in accordance with much Oftheir recent
wise legislation Courier.
Year: 1876

A subscription paper was lately cir
culated with the following object in
view I'VE subscribe aud pay the
amount set against our names for the
purpose Of paying the orgauist and .
bov to blow the same"
Year: 1876

An old Scotch lady gave appointed
reply to Q minister who knew he bad
offended her, and expressed bis sur
prise that she should come so regular
to hear him preach. She said my
quarrel's wi you man.. It's no wi the
gospel!"
Year: 1876

u ri


Hog manure, when we'll decomposed
with its attendant litter. is the best
fertilizer for melons. squasbes and
cucumbers. When that is not to be
had. use the best we'll rotted barnyafd
manure that you have. Putt two shovel
fuls 10 = bill. mixed thoroughly with
the soil. Let the seeds when covered
be about level With the surface Of the
adjoining ground. 10 to - to hill, to
be thinned out to three or four plants,
cover about an inch deep with soil that
does not form hard crust after rain,
and when the plants come up place
boxes, open At both ends. over them to
protect the plants from the bugs
These boxes need not be made Of boards
over six or eight inches vide and they
are sure preventative Of depradations
by bugs as they Ay near the ground,
and the growing plants are not seen BY
them. Land plaster is good to keep
away sll insects from plants where they
are not otherwise protected. a little
should be sprinkled upon them early in
the morning while the dew Is on.
Ashes and every other substance that
will stick to the plants will keep away
the bugs.
Year: 1876

LONDON, July 1S.-The iron trade is
greatly depressed and disastrous financial
complications are imminent on account of
the embarrassment of one large firm
which, besides being one of the largest in
the iron industry,is also gigantic financial
concern controlling many others.
Year: 1876

1t is said of Lord Norbury that he
would at any time rather lose friend
than joke. On one occasion he be-
gan the sentence of death in this wise:
"Prisoner at the bar, you have been
found guilty by ajury of your coun-
trymen OF the crime laid to your
charge, and l must say 1 entirely
agree with the verdict, for l see
.scoundrel written in your face
Here the prisoner interrupted with
"Thats strong reflection from
your Lordship," Whereupon the
Judge, keenly appreciating the joke
commuted the sentence to transpor'
tation for seven years.
Year: 1876

In looking around for an original
rhyme for month yesterday, we came
across it in the only place in the world
where it could be found-the New
York Commercial Advertiser. 1t
reads as follows:
There were two men a training went.
Twas in December's month:
One had his bayonet thrown away,
The other had his gun TIL
rown way.-VicEsburg Herald
Year: 1876

The reports in the case of the ad-
mission of Belford from Colorado as a
member of the House, are nearly ready
to come from the judiciary committee.
Hurd has written the minority report,
which is expected to be signed by Ashe,
Hunton, and possibly, though not GER
tainly, by Lynde, besides the writer of
it. Hurd's report will take the ground
that the admission of the State is leg
islative act, and that Congress can't
delegate to any other department the
authority to make the declaration that
a State has been added to the Union.
The report treats the proclamation of
the president as of no value, and regards
the law under which he issued it as in
operative. The report will be accom-
panied by bill declaring Colorado, hay
ing complied with the provisions of the
cnaaaing act, Is admitted into the Tn
ion as State. Some inquiry is likely
to be made as to what shall be done
with Nevada, which was admitted in
precisely the same manner as Colorado,
and which, according to Hurd's theory,
is not yet State.
Year: 1876

remember song whose numbers throng


As sweetly in memorys twilight hour
AS the voice of the blessed in the realm of rest


Or the sparkle of dew on a dreaming flower
'Tis simple air, but when others depart
Like an angel whisper, it elings to my heart
Ihave wandered far under sun and star.


Heard the rippling music in every cline,
From the carol clear of the gondolier


To the wondrous peal of a sacred chime;
nave drunk in the tones which bright lips let fall
To thirstling spirits in bower and hall.
The anthems bland OF the masters grand


Have borne me aloft on their sweepinr wings.
And the thunder roll of the organs soul


browns not the murmur of fairy STRINGS
Or the shepherds pipe whose music thrills
With the breath of morn DER the sleeping hills.
But none remain like the simple strain


Which my mother sang to my childish cars.
As nightly and oft DER my pillow soft


She gently hOvered to sOothe my fears
1 can see her now, with her bright head bent
In the light which the taper so feebly lent
can see her now, with her fair pure brow


Andthe dark locks pushed from her temples clear,
And the liquid rays of her tender gaze


Made eloquent by a trembling tear,
As she watched the sleep that is sweet for all
Like rose leaves over my spirit fall.
And the notes still throng of that old sweet song,
Though silent the lips hatbreathed them to me.
Like the chimes so clear which mariners hear
From the sunken cities beneath the sea;
And never, ahl never can they depart
While shines my being and beats my heart.
That song, that song, that old sweet soneI
gathered it up like golden chain.
Link by link, when to slumber sink


And link by link when wake again:
shall hear ii, I know, when the last deep rest
Shall fold me close TO the earth's dark breast.
Year: 1876

FEMALE SoclETY.-Says Thacl1ery: All
men who avoid female society have dulI
perceptions, and are stupid, and have gross
tastes, and revolt against what is nnra


Your club swaggerers who are sucking tbo
butts OF billiard cues all night. call female
society insipid. Poetry is uninspirina to y
yoke; beauty has no charms for blind
man; music does not please a poor beast.
VINO does not know one tune from another
out, as true epicure is hardly ever tired Of
water, sauce, and brown bread and butter
l can sit for whole night talking to well
regulated kindly woman about her daugb
ter Fanny, or her boy Frank, and liking
the evenings entertainment. One of the
greatest benefits man can derive from
women's society is that he is bound to be
respectful to her. The habit is of great
good to your morals, men, depend upon if.
our education makes us the most emf
nently selfish men in the world and the
greatest benefit that comes to a man from
woman's society is that he has to think Of
somebody to whom he is bound to be cor.
stantly attentive and respectful.
Year: 1876

An indianapolis cat got to Paying with a
small turtle the other day, and was having
nice time tumbling it around, when sud,
denly the turtles jaws closed on the cats
tan There was some very lively tumbling
then on the part of the cat, to an accom-,
paniment of her own selection. Two hours
after she was seen examining that tail ten.
derly, evidently wondering if the piece
would grow out again.
Year: 1876

What do you think of the present jury
system = inquired man of an old Chicago
ex-Judge the other evening. "Think p,
echoed the old man in disgust. "Why. I
think it is getting so that if man should
plead guilty of murder, and try to get
hung the jury would, somehow or other.
manage to acquit him.
Year: 1876

II there is anything in this world calcula-
ted to make man forget that he's been to
near Moody and Sankey on the previous
evening, it is to bounce cheerily out of bed
IN the morning and light on the business
end ofa tack.