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Year: 1873

A SEVERE TEsT.-The Commissary
General of the United States, after trial
Of all the principal starches in the country,
decided that Duryea's Satin Gloss
Starch" was the best that could be procur-
ed, and the government from that time to
the present are buying this article. This
is fact worthy the attention of c0nsum-
Year: 1873

IF the Shah of Persia has not yet learned
thatse new civilization is not to be acquired
in aslay by either a ruler or people, he is
in fair way TO learn it before long. He had
sagacity enough TO SEQ emly in his visit that
his plural household could not be carried with
him into Western Europe. But after he had
sent them back he seemed 70 learn nothing
about the position Of women among the Occ-
dentals as be is said to insult tho
high-born ladies he meets at the different
courts he visits, and when he sees pretty
face in the street, gives immediate orders to
a valet TO purchase it. 1t is an awkward and
ignorant approximation to tho morality
of the Parc-aux Cerfs, without any Of
that Christian superstition which gave 40
much of conscious wickedness TO the misdeeds
of Louis XIV. The Shah rebels with all the
energy and jealousy Of savage chief against
that most essential Of royal virtues punctUal-
Year: 1873

we have passed through this terrible social
and political crisis with 40 little harm that IN
eight years its effects have nearly disappeared.
The last political campaign seems to have
marked tho close Of the brief period
of bitterness and distrust which fol-
lowed tho formal cessation of hOstiltles. The
better human nature of the North and the
South had been gradually asserting itself for
some time; and in the support given by the
conquered people of the South 10 one OF the
most conspicuous leaders Of the party winch
they had been accustomed 10 style Their OPP
pressors, tho smolderng embers Of the war
were finally extinguished, and we became
ence more united people The spectacle of
reconciliation will be the brayest of all the
brave sights Of the coming Centennial ana
the most impressive in the eyes Of tie "orid
abroad
Year: 1873

Probably in no part of the United States
will our national birthday be observed with
more befitting ceremonies than in the City Of
Philadelphia. The site for the great Centen-
NAL building, wherein all the peoples of the
earth are invited to gather in 1876, and re-
ioice over the completion of hundred years
of American Republcanism, will then be
dedicated with whatever solemnity the city
can put forth. There will be no such pageant
IA might attend a similar ceremonial in the
old world but the occasion Will be rich IN
interesting associations, and the orator OF
the day will be but poor type of the Ameli-
can citizen if he be not inspired by the scene
to something better than the. average elo-
ouence of the Fourth of July. II Ia little
more than stones throw to the spot where
the Declaration of Independence was signed.
The old Hall remains, and the old bell which
proclaimed liberty throughout all tho land
might be heard again if its voice were not
cracked. The place will be sacred with mem
ories of patriotism, courage, and devotion !;
and if we think then and there of our national
Oreediness, it will only be to feel ashamed Of
II.


Ten years ago the most hopeful of us hardly
supposed that celebration like this would be
possible 1t seemed then as if the centenary
festival must find us either two rival and in
dependent nations. or two hostile sections,
unwillingIy held together, sharing no aspira-
tions IN common, keeping no common holiday.
Few. of us imagined that, whatever might be
the issue Of tho war, its scars could be 30 soon
oblit6rated and its bitterness 80 soon forgot
ten. IL will be one of the most gracious re-
collections OF the day that brethren long es-
tranged will meet in cordial embrace, and SOL
diers who have fought against each other will
unite in saluting their common flag. Nothing
will speak 80 eloquenty as this Of the
real strength and glory of the
principles defined at Philadelphia in 1776
The progress Of America in the development
of her resources, the ingenuity of her inven-
tions. tho value Of her manufactures. the taste
and skill OF her artisdns,. tho culture of her
scholars aud her artists. speak far less for the
character Of our institutions than the fact that
Year: 1873

not at all the question. It is n be hoped that
we have not yet sunk 40 low that the mega
tive qualification of not being absolutely dis
honest is considered sufficient recommendation
for seat upon the Bench; and IA Tor their
growing TO bo good Judges after their cleo
ton. that argument-no matter what the
prccedents for il are-is too weak 10 be serl-
ously considered. That is not the way any
man of common sense does business. Doubt
less the recalctrant Senators will be labored
with 10 revise their action and concur
with the House, on the ground that IL
they do not there will be three vacan-
cies on the Bench through the year, which will
make additional labor for the present Judges
and occasion delay TO suton. That Is very
small matter, however. az compared with the
Importance of appointing the best men. The
opportunity of the Connecticut senate IL to
hold its position and make no compromise,
even though in consequence OF the deadlock
there should be no election this session. There
is the best of reason for believing that the
present members of the Court will gladly
consent to do the additional work imposed
upon them, if by 50 doing they can maintain
the dignity and purity of the Bench, while
the better portion of the Bar OF the State
will cheerfuly cooperate with them in the
same good cause.
Year: 1873

In the New-Hampshire Legislature. yesterday. a
bill was introduced making it unlawful for any
circus to enter tho State. under penalty of ono
thousand dollars This sudden spasm of public
virtue may or may not be suggested by some penu-
rious parent, who finds tho annual expenditure for
root-beer and gingerbread burden too grievous To
be borne. 1t is hardly possible, however that the
Legislative guardians OF wHampshire morals
will be so cruel TO deprive the rising generation
Of their yearly glimpse Of the dazzling pageant in
tho sawdust-ring and their sidc-splitting laughter
over the venerable jokes of tho beloved clown. No.
gentlemen of tho Legislature. do not be 10 unmer-
clful to the youthful sons Of the Granite State.
Cut down their peanuts OF make it penal offense
to foray on apple-orchards But. remombor that you
were once boys yourselves. Incredible as it may now
appear and spare tho Wild delights of tho caravan
and ito attendant side-sh0ws.
Year: 1873

Reference to the Washington dispatches Of
THE TRIBUNE will show that the Treasury
Department, at least, does not favor the
theory that the undrawn back pay of Congress
men reverts 10 the Treasury without any
action by those who are supposed to be
entitled TO it. The plea that Congressman
need only let it alone. if they do ro, 'rtsnd
to draw their share of che back pa, seems to
be entirely baseles5.
Year: 1873

The Secretary has unquestionably been
deceived in Congress. The people, too, may
doubtless be brought in time to admit that
they made triling error in their estimate of
the capabihty and integrity of their humble
servants at Washington.
Year: 1873

Whatever may be the result of the Wal
worth trial, it will long be noted, probably
os one which was conducted, on both sides.
with dignity and without needless delay. Mr..
.OT,oner, for the defense, made his argument
yesterday it was speech in which the
learned gentleman displayed all of his power,
acnnen. and legal erudition. To-day the
prosecution will close the case, which may
!herefore. be expected to go to the jury be-
fore night and this is but the eighth day OF
fhe trial
Year: 1873

Now it appears tha: even the Russians
avoid Louisiana and adopt Kansas as a
home. This is great disappointment to
our land sellers. Louisiana has been SO
efectually represented by the Fusion
press as the home Of despotism, it might
have been hoped the Russians would have
found in our State q government per-
fectly congenial to that they left behind.
They give US wide berth, however. and
60 to common place community where
exile and tie knout are unknown. Thus
fade our chances. The Picayune and its
congeners have succeeded in frightening
away these immigrants accustomed TO
peace and order, and now the very ex-
serfs Of Russia dodge around us. 1t is G
hard rule that will not work either way.
The Fusion scandal agains. cur State re-
pels immigration and does not attract it.
Year: 1873

copic. One wearies of change sooner
than anything else, and the lately re-
ported necessity Of fashion that young
men are required to change their clothes
five times day is absolutely fatiguing to
contemplate. Such report in the news
papers is calculated to injure place more
than the official intelligence Of smallpox
Sensible men can not stand that amount
OF daily toilet labor, nor easily tolerate
those who 60 through it. After all there
is something real and homely about hu-
man nature which fashion is unable en-
tirely to root out.
Year: 1873

We have seen it stated in print, with
some complacency. that the arabic lands
Of the Northwest are being rapidly e1-
SO that immigration will be COM
PEELED to come South. This, if really the
case, would relieve Louisiana from any
further anxiety on that score, but it is
very far from being as the sanguine
Year: 1873

at is pleasant we read in the London
Telegraph, "when the scent of orange BIOS
SONS is waited over the somewhat flower
less fields of politics" 1t is one of those
sweet references to the contemplated mar
riaye of the Duke Of Edinburg; and it is in
happy contrast with the debate in the
House of Commons as to the amount OF
money that ought to be given the young
man "a n setting ont,
Year: 1873

A teacher asked new boy who made the
glorious universe; but the boy couldn't tell.
so the teacher got his cane and told the
boy if be didn't tell he would fog him. The


boy looked at the cane and sniveled out,
..Please, sir, did: but won't Go it again."
Year: 1873

worthy old lady offers the following
advice to girls: Whenever felloY pops the
question don't blush and stare at your foot.
just throw your arms around his neck,
look him full in the face and commence
talking about the furniture
Year: 1873

'Strip me of my robe of pride, clothe ne
With humility" were the words sung by the
choir, as lady, whose dress was white
satin and point lace, with long trail car
ried by page, passed up the aisle.
Year: 1873

- A~@s NNN's
Twas once upon Summer day
So the story goes
The Franklins daughter chanced 10 stray
Where the mill-st<am flows.
And as the rustic bridge she crossed
So the story goes
Over the rail she stopped, and lost
From out her breast rose.
The stream ran fast, the stream ran strong
So Me story goes
And ON its waters bore along
The careless maiden's rose
The miller's son stood by the bank
So the story goes
He stopped the wheel and, ere it sank,
Caught up the maiden's rose.
Then in his cap he placed the flower
So the story goes
And boldly to the maiden's bower
He hied at daylight's close.
SIS this thy flower, sweetheart ?" he cried
So the story goes
The maiden blushed the maiden sighed,
Oh, give me back my rose!'
(" Two flowers, he said, $50 sweet and fair -
So the story goes
'''Twere shame to part-one breast should beal
Thyself and this red rose"
What more the youth and maideS said
That Summer eve, who knows?
But he kept the flower and won the maid
SO the story goes.
Year: 1873

In many parts of the world are found
huge stones or rocks so poised on q mar
row base that they rock to and fro un-
der slight moving force. Sometimes
the rocking or 'logging" is caused by
the wind only, without direct human
contact, but generally muscular or me-
chanical force has to be applied. One
of the most familiar examples is the
Logan or Logging Rock, in Cornwall,
near the promontory of Castle Treryn.
This stone, which attracts numerous
visitors, is between sixty and seventy
tons weight, and so nicely poised that
person can easily set it in motion.
DR.. Borlase, the Cornish antiquary, full
ly described the rock, adding that it was
morally impossible that any lever, OF
indeed force, however applied in me-
chanical way, could remove it. This
statement was put to the test by young
officer of the navy, Lieutenant Gold
smith, said to be a grand-nephew OF
Oliver Goldsmith. He was in command
of cutter in the neighborhood, and
with ten or twelve of his men threw the
rock off it's balance and sent it rolling
toward the sea, where 1t would have
been lost but that chasm intercepted
it. The exploit Justly gave great Of
fence to the neighborhood, and the mis-
chievous prank being reported to the
Admiralty, the young officer was COM
PEELED to replace the rock. This was
not done without much labor and exer-
tion, and the aid of machinery from the
dockyard at Plymouth Sir Davis Gill
bert and others subscribed for the fund
necessary to restore the rock to its site
and the lieutenant to the good books at
headquarters. For some time after
ward chains and other projections were
used, but these have been long since
removed. The stone, however, does not
"log" so well as it did previous to its
overthrow.
Year: 1873

THE following from the Northern IN
dianaan is sensible and timely; AT this
season Gf the year, a numDer of persons
Throughout the country, generally make
up clubs of subscribers for eastern and for
eign publications. To this we have no OBJ
jections-if in doing so, they do not forget
their home papers. If due attention Is
given to the home sheet. manv Of them
very manv-would rival their eastern con
tenporaries; and it is this very reason
that has kept them in the background
tor years. Work for your home paper,
and II will more than double repay the
trouble for doing so"


The advice of the Ladianian is all well
enough; bit it don't give both sides of
the question. The home papers will
sometimes publish neighbour nod news
that does no; please everybody If your
neighbor dies, or gets married If an acci
den, occurs-if public meeting is 10 be
held. whether religious, political, agricul-
'ural, or for any other purpose, your home
payer will publish it. II there is a rob
berry, "a street fight, a suicide, or a mur-
der-your home paper will say something
about it if it can obtain the particulars
and just as like as anyway it will tell the
news IN such way that somebody will
take offence at it-tnd if that somebody
takes tn. piper, he will very properly let
the editor know that he cannot publish
such things with impunity, and will forth.
viii order hi> paper discontinued, and
viii. ever afterwards denDunce all papers
printed this side of New York, AS worth.
less trash. And then again you can get
all the home news that is worth know
ing at the saloon or barber shop,
or any other place where the nuighbDrs
congregate besides there is always some
one in the neishb ,rhrod who will take
all the home ploers-and they will gen.
e ally lenl them. If the local paper fails
TO publish aN the neighborhnnd news, it
will very properly be considered partial
and home paper has no right to show
parliality because it makes its living off
| OF the public, and the public should new
permit an offense of that kind to go un.
punished.


The easiest and quickest way TO
Correct all such blunders, mistakes or par
tiallty i'll the home paper, is to withdraw
your support from it. In this way you
can depriveit of the means of support,
and il will be Obliged to suspend. Much
more might be said on the subject" (as
they say in debating societies), but moth
ing more is needed, as the custom of max.
ing up clubs for home papers printed in
small ,owns, has not become common
| enough to be annoying.
Year: 1873

The Laporte argus is little too hard
on Bro. Zimmerman, of the Warsaw
Union. 1t don't take into account the
delicate organization of the Warsaw man.
A man is not necessarily foolish, if he hap
pens to be little weak in his nerves.
but such men ought to avoid the position
of an editor.
Year: 1873

A new, strange and fatal disease has
broken out among the cattle in Clinton
town hip, Cass county. William Reed
lost ten he d, last week from this disease,
u rapid succession. The cattle stand
about The straw stacks with apparently
nothing the matter with them, until they
fall dead.
Year: 1873

The Commercial sets up u needless defence OF
the character of Joshua Maris ESQ, No one de-
mics that he has fIled the position of President
of Council" in manner which challenges the
respect OF the members of that body. That is
a reason why he may be excused from serving
another term. He docs not want the Office. His
time is occupied by business, and no doubt he
would prefer that his accomplished opponent
should occupy the position for the next two years
This bang the 1t was hardly necessary for the
Commensurate getup scare crow about Mr.. Mar;s
and the liquor dealers, aud the service his vote
at Dover has rendered. He was well paid there.
II his conscience is satisfied with his vote at
Dover there is no need Of further pay. The citi-
zens fear his vote with the Ring in the Council.
The people wish to be relieved of the heavy tax
and needless extravagance that the Council con-
tinue to impose upon them. This is why IL is
hoped the people will refuse tovotc for Mr.. Maris.
He is party man and will be governed by its
caucus which is controlled by the Ring
Year: 1873

The Commercial has evidently become alarmed
at the rebeliOus schism chat has arisen in ts party
il the Fifth ward, and charges the Democrats
with "efforts to COW sedition" in that old strong
hold of Repubhcanism. This is all nonsense The
people of Wilmington know Messrs. Edward
Bette, Samuel N Pusey, Geo S. Grubb, James
Scstt and many other prominent Republicans,
who have openly declared their opposition to the
Ring candidate, and have resolved upon an indie
pendent ticket rather than longer endure the
burden of taxation which the Hing, aud those
who govern it with such dominesring sway for
their PeTsonal aggradizemsnt, have imposed upon
patient and long-suifering community.


The Democrats have made no coalition with The
liquor dealers or any other party but if they can
secure the defeat of the Ring by voting for an in
dependent candidate, they will no doubt do So re-
gardless Of any scare which the Commercial can
get up to continue its frendsin position to abuse
the power entrusted to the Council by the people
Year: 1873

A MULE SroRY.-rhere was former
ly a quaint old physician In New
Hampshire who was largely interested
In breeding mules. One OF the AMI
mails was so uncommonly perverse and
obstinate that he determined to ride
the animal until he killed him. lie
rode him ninety miles in one day
rode him. In fact, as long AS he could
sit up. The exhausted pair at length
pulled up at q wayside tavern. the doc
tor entirely worn out, while the mule
was led away, as the owner iondiy
hoped, to die. At dawn the doctor
was aroused by 4 frishtlui commotion
Ia the stable yard. Crawling Oh his
hauds and knees to the windowa we'll
rs his stiffened limbs would permit.
he said that the first thing that greeted
his eyes was that cuSsed mule kicking
up at the hostler'S head.
Year: 1873

Iryoung ladies have fault. it Is
sometimes In being little too for
ward; but this is fault which they
always correct in after age for as soon
rs young lady has reached thirty, she
begins 70 make amends for her for
wardness by going backwards every
succeeding year.
Year: 1873

~ For the information of the editor Of the
Oskaloosa Independent, we refer him to our testi-
mony before the Caldwell Committee. We prob
ably know AS much about it as those whs swear
that somebody else told them thus and We
wilrsay that all evidence given before that Com
mittee duplicating u.s. was false; still, those who
wish to believe it, keep chewing it over and over,
week after week. Concerning the York matter,
the opinion we expressed of York, is the same rs
that of many leadig papers all over the country,
that have no interest in the matter Does the
Independent believe they act from the same mo-
tives that il insinuates dot If not, why are
we dishonest in expressing the same sentimental y
The truth is, the Independent charges, by insinla-
tion, what our enemies speak out openly.
Year: 1873

~ The Senate has consented to let the Cald-
well case go over to the extra session. This is
hard on the Legislature, that was expecting
the fun of electiRg successor; it is hard on the
candidates who Thought they had this Legislature
where the hair is short and could run it in their
own interest: and If Caldwell should happen to
come ont clear at last it would be hard on
good many folks whose only capital has been
the probability of Caldwells'e xpulsion.
Year: 1873

Dr The editor of that lively and racy sheet,
the Burlingame Chronicle, don't seem to be at all
suited with the style Of the Chief We are sorry;
hut the Constitution allows a man to have his
likes and dislikes. The best We can do, is to give
the editor of the Chronicle certificate. fully ex-
cneratinc him from all responsibility for the Ian
cuayr and sentiments Of the Chief
Year: 1873

YOUNG men, who go to see girls
have adopted a novel method of
obtaining kisses. They assert on


the authority of scientific writers
that the concussiOn produced by
a kiss will cause the flame OF IA
gas jet to flicker, and easily induce
the girl to try the experiment in
tne interests of science. The first
Kiss or two, the parties watch the
name to see it flicker. but soon be-
come so interested in the expert
ment as to let it fiickerif it wants
Year: 1873

As every horse-owner is desir.
ous to have all the information he
can possess relative to the treat
ment of the disease now prevail
ing, we give the advice and expert
ence of Geo. Scott, of Columbus,
Ohio, who writes to the st. Louis
Republican, as follows:


DON'T GIVE ANY MEDICINE.


Don't change the horses food.
All this stuff about warm maShes
to an animal accustomed to grain
is fallacious and often positively
injurious. Give Il handful of flax
seed meal, ~ two or three times
week, often enough to keep the
bowels in good condition. Give
all the salt the horse will eat, and
leave water where he can have
access to it day and night. Many
horses are so cleanly in their
habits as to wash their mouths
before drinking, and some sta ble-
keepers have arranged the water
buckets so as to have them drop
the rinsings on the outside of the
bucket, which will dO no hurt.


USE YOUR HORSE EVERY DAY.


Ninety out of one hundred will
be better Off with moderate driv-
ing than by standing. Ifyou have
a buggy, drive from two to ten
miles day at a gentle gait of four
and a half or six miles per hour.
A dray horse may take, a third of
his former load, and work half the
time, excepting only day or two,
and do better than by stabling
him. Drive slow and load light,
and with care the business inter
ruption will be very little.


DON'T USE A BLANKET IN THE


STABLE,


Don't drive with blanket on,
aud don't let your horse stand in
the open air without a blanket.
and have it to cover his chest well.
Pay no attention to the thousand
advisers who will say. Give aco-
Mite" "Give BRAN" "Give qui-
nine," and give an ounce of sweet
oil in the ears" and the Lord only
knows how many other things.
Give good care. Many of those
sick here had a great liking for
apples, and as the horse may be
benefited by judicious handling
and feeding, there can be no doubt
that pocketful of apples will be
better than sixty grains of qui-
nine. Keep the stable clean. Bed
literally, and use none of the So
called disinfectants. Put no assa-
fptida on the bride bits, and use
your horse with as much consid-
eration, and Judgment as you do
yourself, and there is but little
danger.
WHAT CLASS OF HORSES DIE OF


THE DISEASE.


1t ',as been apparent, all over
the country, that horses subject
to sudden and very violent labor
like trotters, runners and those
used in the city fire department
have suffered most of all, next
perhaps, the aged, and then the
great OverwOrked multitude
while the young and good condi
toned have suffered the least. /
We shall learn from the prevail
ing epidemic" the art of treating
our horses better in every way
our present trial will be worth al
II has cost us.