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Year: 1871

The Whig this morning shows how ter
ribly frightened the Fredericksburg and
Potomac company is by the thunder storm
that is still crashing overhead. Itsays:


Mr.. Snowden some days since introduced a
bill to extend the Fredericksburg road TO
Washington, to be completed in five years. We
hear, and with great satisfaction, thar amend
ments will be made to that bill, with the full
appreciation of the authorities of the road, for
the completion of the road in three years, the
surrender of the privilege of tax-exemption,
and rates low and liberal enough to satisfy
every reasonable man. Much OF the prejudice
against this road has sprung from its
possessing this privilege Of tax-exemption !;
and with the removal of the cause the effect
will cease. A satisfactory tariff will remove
any remaining prejudice. The road has always
been distinguished for the civility of its Off
cials and the admirable condition and safety of
its rolling stock. In the thirty-fve years of
its existence very few accidents-none seri-
ous--have occurred upon the line. With the
abatement of the old grounds of prejudice and
the infusion of new life into the management,
we anticipate for it a popularity unsurpassed
by any road that comes to Richmond.


Better see that they build it while in the
humor, for you know how we detest doc
tors, their pills and bills, after we are out
of danger. When fair weather comes
all their fine promises will be forgotten.
Year: 1871

PETERSBURG, February 13, 1871.
To the Editor of the State Journal:


The Legislature should devote much of
the time remaining before adjournment to
the revision of acts passed at the last ses-
sion. The election law for instance, is full
of defects, of nature too, that no member
who voted for it can justify, even on the
grounds of expcdiency before his con-
stituenoy. Then the laws defining the
duties of various county and city officers,
are so conflicting as to confuse the best
legal talent. Anything that is worth doing
at all, should be well done, and the people
look to their representatives in Richmond
to SO revise the hasty legislation of last
session as to conform not only to the
provisions of the constitution, but to per-
nit of a proper Interpretation by the peo-
pie.


La Rues Minstrel Troupe came to grief
in this city and subsided. A benefit ten
dered them last Saturday afternoon fur
nished them with sufficient funds to return
North.


Both political parties seem to be mar
shaling their hosts for the May election,
when members of common council and
several other officers will be voted for.
All the Republicans ask for and demand
is fair play-and no more redistricting of
the city for the sole object of defeating the
majority. BLANFoRD.
Year: 1871

There is certainly some rare material In


the composition of our General Assembly.


In the face of the overwhelming array OF


facts which have been presented with such


sledge-hammer logic as has reduced it to


self-evident proposition, it passes our


comprehension to understand why there


should be longer delay in the adoption OF
the bill which is now engaging the atten-
tion Of that body. Every consideration OF
State policy, and OF individual Interest,"


save that of Messrs. Robinson and Daniel,


call for it and demand it in a manner not


to be mistaken. To arrest the public


attention, and withdraw it, even for the


shortest time, from those subjects which


constitute its daily routine of business.


is matter which can only be effected


by the occurrence of something which in


wolves their own immediate interest or


safety. This has been done and is chiefly


due to the fact that there is now clear


comprehension of the merits of the case


and the issues involved. In conjunction


with others we have added our earnest APP


peal in behalf of an all rail line with low
freights and fare, united with just COM
petition between this city and Washington,
and for deliverance from the oppressive
and grinding monopoly which has so long
existed 10 the shape of the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad COM
pany. In the accomplishment of this and
the consummation of other favorable con-
ditions which are already in progress, we
believe is to be found the only hope of
raising Richmond from the ashes of her
adversity and converting her into great
and prosperous city-which is her proper
destiny. Yet. some gentlemen hesitate J
AS the custodians of the public interest,
we are not only surprised that the gentle
men of the Legislature should hesitate now
to accept the relief that has been prof
fered us, but that year after year our
legislators should assemble in this city and
permit the existence of this enormity to
which we have alluded, without an inves-
tigation and corrective. If Norfolk is the
plea, our own senses tell us that this
policy to build city upon the sea has
been a failure, aud will so continue,
while the raw material, hot from the
hands of the planters and farmers of the
South, is permitted to glide of this huge
ocean wharf to be spirited away to parts
unknown. Under this system we may
await until the crack of doom, but the
theories of those wise, political economists
of the present day, who would build cities
here and there in day, without regard
to the fixed laws of nature and physical
economy, will never be reduced to prac-
tical results.


Richmond is the great central mart from
which wealth and prosperity are to be
over the hills and valleys of |
The opportunity is now offered
for making her such. 1t may not soon
return.
Year: 1871

Some time before his death, the late
Robert Ewalt was returning home to Mt
Vernon in the dusk Of the evening, on the
Delaware road, on foot; and when he
reached the "white bridge" about mile
west of town, he heard the shrill whistle
of locomotive, accompanied by that pc
culiar rattling noise that always heralds an
approaching train of cars. lie was star
tied by the sounds, and more especially
from the fact that he was partially deaf,
and could only hear the wstle of loco
motive and the noise of train when very
close to him He suddenly paused and
looked around him, but saw nothing un-
usual but the sounds becoming more dis
tinct, he looked up, and very clearly be-
held train of cars passing through the
air at remarkable speed, going in the di-
rection of Mt. Vernon.


The train was crowded with passengers,
who appeared to be as happy as birds on
the wing. and waved their handkerchiefs
to Mr.. Ewalt from the windows as they
passed by him. Mr.. E. hastened home
and related what he saw to his family, and
as the vision gave him great trouble, his
family endeavored to persuade him that
he was mistaken, and that he should give
himself no uneasiness on the subject. But
he declared he could not be mistaken
that he was wide awake, and that his mind
was clear and his body free from sickness
at the time.


We have given the facts as they have
been reported to US, but shall leave all
comment for those who believe in ''spir-
itua manifestations" and supernatural
occurrences.
Year: 1871

win less than average hay crop, it is
hlshly important that no effort is spared to
increase the amount of cattle feed in every
possible way. 1t is not too late to SOW white
turnlp seed, and with reasonably moist au-
tumn and the soil in good condition, a gener-
Gus help may be obtained from this CROP
From other sources large amount of fodder
may be derived, if proper and seasoDable eff
tort is MADE. writer in the Country Gen.
tleman, says:


"Rape sown Immediately after the harvest
ing OF grain, will produce heavy mass of
food which sheep, young cattle, &c, could
feed on late in the autumn, and would thus
save feeding with hay or fodder so soon, and
this would seem to shorten the winter very
much. Rape is grown extensively in Canada.
Ihose who have prejudice against turnips,
rape, and all green food for winter, can SOW
OF drlil corn thick, and il they put plenty of
manure they may save great deal of very
valuable fodder, which probably may be worth
more more per acre than any of their hay crops.
doubtless there is land enough which will he
oolng nothing till next spring, to grow fodder.
turnips, rape or other food, to support half
the other animals in the United States. and
the land would really be benefited in the chilli
vation and growth of this intervening crop.
Let any one reading this statement look
round at his neighbor's fields, where he will
see hay which ought to have been put in the
barns long ago; oxen and horses lying still
which might have ploughed and got ready the
helds for planting with the Aforesaid crops,
and every third arabic field he passes will be
covered with weeds grown among the stub
ole OF the preceding crop, which weeds seed
the soil for successive years, and abstract more
tnan corn fodder crop or any other second
planting Wnnld do
Year: 1871

10 limited amount, upon railroad which Is we'll
located for business, and has been already largely
constructed with the funds Of ITS Stockholders can
not be otherwise than sate This security is DcIeas-
ed If the Constructing Company is composed OF men


OF high character, and OF ample means for success
fully carrying through any work that thes undertake
Year: 1871

The WEATHER.-Th weather to-day
has been very unpropitious for operations
at the Fair Grounds as well as for all out
door transactions in the city. It's threaten
ing appearance early this morning gave rise
to the most doleful lamentations over
blasted hopes for day of pleasure at the
Fair; and later in the day when the rain
came down in torrents, those who had not
already proceeded to the grounds, resigned
themselves as best they could to the in
evitable, and sighed resretfalIy While the
rain poured continually. -.


At the time of writing these lines we
have received no reports from the aquatic
sports at the Fair Grounds from the
quantity Of rain which has fallen, we sup
pose they have become aquatic in their
nature)- but fear the snccess of the exhihi-
ton will be seriously retarded. Forg
should the rain cease falling now, as there
some indications of its doing, the grounds
viii, most likely, be in wretched condition
during the remainder of the week.
Year: 1871

Efy- WANTED at THIS Uii1ce good
steady Boy, to learn the Printing Busi-
ness. One that desires to learn the bust
ness thoroughly and consult the interest
of his employer, will find good situa-
ton. None other need apply. If
Year: 1871

large superb Steel Engravings of Cen


ROBERT E. LEE. It's pronounced to be
the best executed and most perfect like
ness of this distinguished General ever
executed. 1t is a picture that will well
adorn any parlor. Apply at this office.
Year: 1871

Two onearmed soldiers were arrested in
New Haven for selling backing without a
license. The Register says it takes Il month
to get q license from the Board of Alder
men One of the soldiers received nine bul
lets IN his body in front of Petersburg, one
of which entered his windpipe and almost
deprived him of speech,
Year: 1871

One Of the Pruss:an shells entered through
the roof of a bath house in Paris, and fell
into bath in which there was bather at
the time. Of course it did not explode, but
the gentleman in the bath immediately
vacated 1t in favor of the newcomer, and
got away with few slight bruises.
Year: 1871

A curious incident took place in the
panic caused by the blowing up Of the
Greek steamer Eunomia, recently, with
bridal party on board. The bridegroom
rushed into cabin, from amid the smoke
Of which hn carried off what he believed
was his bride, and plunged with her into
the water. On being picked up by a
boat ne found, however, that he had res
cled from death young lady Of Athens,
and returned to the steamer to find his
wife burned TO death,
Year: 1871

European kilograms represent that the
wheat crop in Great Britain is disastrously
deficient. We learn also that the crop in
France is much below the average, though
that of oats, rye and other cereals is pretty
good. In the case of the British crop the
deficiency arises chiefly from an unfavor-
able season. In France it is the result of
the war and interruption of agriculture al
industry. Unfortunate as this is for the
people of these countries it will be an ad-
vantage to the United States, for there will
be greater demand for our breadstuffs.
Happily we have enough to supply the
wants abroad and to spare.
Year: 1871

On entering upon the discharge Of the
duties of his Office, the new Deputy Comp
troller, Green, Immediately doubled the
the abstraction of important papers The
accounts are now being Strengthened by a
force of experts, and an accurate statement
of the condition of the. treasury. will soon
be made public.
Year: 1871

1t is always economical to thrash ear
ly. We would advise every farmer, who
can possibly do it, to thrash his wheat,
rye, or oats, as the crop is drawn from
the field. There are many considtra-
tions in favor of doing this.


LIST. BY reason of the state of dryness
ia which it is hauled off the field, the
grain is in better condition for tho
thrashng machine (or certainly as good)
than at any other time.


I'd. Only one handling is necessary,
and thus labor is saved.


81. At harvest time grain is almost
always in better demand by millers, and
in the general marhet often brings "a
higher price than at other times.
Taking one year with another, it will
be found that this is the most advanta-
geous time to market grain. If the far
iner holds his grain for speculation, very
well; he has right to become spt GU
lator if any one has; but we hold as q
general rule, that so soon as a farmer has
his produce ready for marker, then is his
best time to sell. The earliest markets
are almost invariably the best We were
once enabled to sell tho whole of our
crop Of wheat at high price, for seed,
because we had thrashed in time, and
none of our neighuors had.


LASTLY, and most worthy of consdera-
tion, is the fact that, by thus early
thraShing END marlleting-the destrue-
ton by vermin- MICE rats, weevil, etc.
lis prevented. We believe that ten per
cent. at least of the grain put into barns
is put there-unintentionally, of course,
but not the less surely-for the benefit
of rats and mice. A granary may be
made rat-proof, but barn cannot, and
if it could. would soon be stocked by the
animals carried in from the fields among
the sheaves.


If four horses are kept on the farm,
one pair may be hauling while the other
is at tho machine. If only a single team
is kept, they can be unhitched from the
wagon, put into the machine, snd as
soon as the load is thrashod, taken to the
field again for another load. While load
ing, two extra hands may be protitably
engaged putting away the straw or clean
ing up and bagging grain, or storing it in
the granary.


If it is impracticable to thrash grain as
it is drawn, we would stack it close to the
barn, make the top secure for few
days, and as soon as possible, thrash it
out. Even thi mode would tend to save
lni nc
new farm, where machines are not yet
introduced, any plan whereby labor
can be saved is worthy of consideration
and adoption.-American Agricultural
iSt.
Year: 1871

p we believe in early planting, especial
4 kor neachhlows and other late grow
ing Varieties. But we have had good
crops of flnkes and other early kinds
planted as late as the last week in June,
Where potatoes were planted early and
deep, a harrow run over the land just as
the potatoes are breaking the crust, will
destroy millions OF small weeds without
cultivator should he used as early, deep,
and frequently as possible, and continued
unit! there is danger of disturbing the
roots or tubers.
Year: 1871

The day of Ross Milburn's trial was
one of unprecedented excitement in
the country town. which was only amile
and a-half from Stramville. AT an ear
ly hour all the avenues leading to the
court were blocked up by eager crowds.
the very best counsel had been engaged
on both sides, and expectation was on
tiptoe.


The proceedings began in the usual
manner, and the prisoner was conducted
to the dock. Worn and haggard and
anxious his face looked; but his eye
Year: 1871

The government contractors are busiy engaged
fitting up ST. Georges chapel, at Windsor for the
approaching marriage or her Royal Hghness the
Princess Louise to the Marquis OF Lorne, and have
received directions TO complete the extensive ar
rangements by the latter end OF February as 1t Is
expected the royal marriage will be celebrated on
or about the ninth OF March. The preparations COM
prise canopy over The steps Of the grand entrance
at The west end leading to the nave OF the royal
chapel opposite the Horseshoe cloisters 1t VIII be
tiy-thfee lect In length and sixteen feet WIDE, so
that the ROYAL carriages may drive under case or
wet. On entering the chapel there Will be tempo
rary room erected on the right hand side for the
ness bridesmaids, near the cenotaph OF
TO the cenotapn erected by the nation to the
memory Of his consort, the Princess charlotte or
Wales At the south entrance OF The chapel, facing
Henry WILL gateway and the Castle guard rooms
another portco ftythree feet by sixteen feet Will
be placed similar TO the one erected at the marriage
OF the Prince and Princess OF Wales, Tor the con-
venlence OF the company VINO may be honorej with
invitation 10 be present at the ceremony. gal
lery Will be built the altar between the Lincoln
chapel and the altar Immediately fronting her Ma
jesty'S private pews iOr the accommodation OF ahout
one hundred or those personages connected with
the Duke or Argyle's family Another covering will
be placed, or similar dimensions TO the two former
at the entrance of the closters which will connect
the Prince Consorts Memorial chapel with the east
end OF st. Georges chapel, and form convenient
entrance 10 the former chapel which is fitted up rs
reception room Tor tue accommodation OF the
ladies. The outside Of the three porticoes will be
covered with canvas and The inside lined with Grim
son cloth and decorated. The works are fast pro
gressing there being large number OF hands en-
pl0yed,
Year: 1871

landing Yesterday Amadeo the First entered


Madrid, and, after al that has been feared, 1t is
pleasing to think what complete success the entry


was. There was general fear that the Prince


would be assassinated. He behaved splendidly, and


made as great a progress towards the affection Of
the population OF Madrid as 1t was possible for
man to do IN one day. The Princes journey from
the railway station To the Cortes was performed ON


horseback a capital horse he rode. and he sat him
well. Passing the church where PRINTS body was
lying In state he dsmounted to see for the first
time. and pay respect to, the remains OF him who
had served him so faithfully. From the Cortes
whom he Is said TO have condo!ed most unaifect-
edly The procession and ceremonies over, he
ordered his carriage In oricr 10 pay visit to Ser


ranO. carriage and six horses were brought TO
the door. TAKE on Jour- said he, and with one
officer in attendance he made his call. Nothing is
so calculated 10 win Spanards toward o great per-
son as voluntarily laying aside the externals OF
greatness. SO King Amadeo has made great prO-
gress on the first day OF his Madrid life. Serrano s
TO form government to-day, and IL Is probable,
from the names spoken OF, that 1t will be remarka-
bly, strong Ministry. All men are ready to serve
under Serrano. lie commands the spect Of every
one. and no ody thinks or being jealous or him.
Power and dignity seek him more than he them. He
takes them cheerfully, part OF his duty TO his
country Dut is always ready 10 90 into private life
with the spirit oi boy let loose from school. All
without exception, express hearty satisfaction at
the hrst impression the King has created. The funds
nave taken Jump OF two per cent. and still look
upward. The republicans and partisans OF the past
are silent, and the general determination seems to
be 10 give Anadeo 4 lair chance. This feeling has
every prospect OF lasting and all that is required
TO give rest 10 Spain after her long period OF trouble.
Year: 1871

During the last six months a plainly dres.
sed, graceful lady, accompanied by three or
four attendants, might have been met any day
walking Ia the lanes in aud about ChislehursT.
Few OF those meeting her and failing TO re-
coguize familiar face, would have suspected
that one shor; twelve months since she was an
empress and wife of the ruler over great and
powerful nation. With the resignation of
royalty, she has abandoned every appearance
OF state. Every Sunday she walks to the Its
tie Catholic chapel, whatever the weather
may be, and it is the rarest thing in the world
to see her riding in a carriage. Her attire Is
Of the simplest, and she may sometimes DO
seen walking in plain cotton dress. She
neither visits nor receives visitors in any num-
Der, aud, indeed carries her seclusions so far
that when solicited to be present at n concert
in the neighbOrhOod, given for the benefit of
her distressed subjects of former years, shs
declined. For years the Empress has been
the leader OF fashion, and the least peculiarity
Of manner or dress, whether intentional or
not, has been faithfully copied by every lady
who pretcnds TO belong iu the slightest degree
to the world Of fashion. Even now her man.
ner Of walking, with the body slightly bent
forward, and the small stick which she fire.
quently carries, is initiated by the ladies of
Chislehurst, and reflex Of it may be traced
far beyond that district. The feelings Of the
inhabitants towards the Empress and the
Soung Prince have, after the first curiosity,
subsided into respect for her wish to keep
herself quite private, and she now attracts no
more attention than any ordinary lady. The
only effect has been TO bring down n few peo-
pie from London Sunday mornings, who
visit the chapel for the purpose Of gazing on
royalty.
Year: 1871

How TO KEEP a SITUATIoN.-The follow
ing bit of good advice is from the Rorking-
Nan, and is worthy the attention of all our
readers:


Lay it down as foundation rule, that YOU
will be faithful in that which is least" Pick
up the loose uails, bits Of twiue, clean wrap
ping paper, and put them in their places. Be
ready TO throw in a odd half hour or hours
time, when it will be an accommodation. aud
don't seem to make a merit of it. Do it
heartily. Though not word be said, be sure
your employer will make a note of IT, Make
yourself Indispensable to him, and be will
not part with you.


Those young men who watch the time to see
the very second their working hour is up
who leave, no matter what state the work may
be in, at precisely the iDstsnt-Who calculate
the extra amount they can slight their work.
and yet not get reproved-Who are lavish of
their employers goods, will always be the first
to receive notice that times are dull, and their
services are no longer required.
Year: 1871

WATER-IcEs--These are an agreeable
change from ice cream, and are by many con-
sidered preferable to it. They may be made
from any juicy fresh fruit. Pineapple. or
anges, Taspbeuys and currant are the fruits
most commonly used. = syrup is made in
the proportion Of one pound of the best white
sugar to a pint of water. Iftbe sugar is clean,
this will need no straining or clarifying.-
Equal parts Of this syrup and fruit juice are
used and froze in the manner as ice cream
In freezing, WateT-ices require more thorough
stirring than ice cream. to prevent them from
becoming lumpy. The addition of lemon
juice will improve the favor Of pine apple and
other water ices from fruits that do not con-
tain much natural acidity.
Year: 1871

smiled. He was snarched from the very laws
of death and the courage of an unknown
friend had alone saved him.


1 looked at that friend. He was smiling,
too, and receiving, with the modest air of
brave man, the praises of the crowd


Il thought ut one time l was gone" the
boy said to him, feebly. The brave young
man laughed.


II only ask one thing" he said, ''that the
man who cut that rope will sell me the knife
that cut it"