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Year: 1876

SAN FRANCISCO, June 15th.-The
| break in the stock market yesterday
| is the main talk of California street
and as usual any amount of wild ru-
mors are afioat, one which was so per-
sistently circulated that it gained
some believers was that our Consoli-
dated Virginia showed falling off in
the yield in some $40 per ton. A re-
porter in order to obtain information
concerning the reports visited the Of
flee of Flood & O'Brien. Both gentle
men were there and both seemed con-
siderably annoyed at the rumors
and said there was no reason
for it in the world so far as we know,
and we think we know about the
mine, why there should be such a
decline. Everything is looking splen-
didly and we shall soon be turning
out the usual amount of bullion. o.
Brien said l think this is the least in
telligent market / ever saw. Here is
Hall IL Norcross with nothing in sight
but assessments and with no money
in the treasury going rapidly up while
the Consolidated and California that
pay regular and heavy dividends with
magnificent bodies of ore in sight and
millions in their treasury keeps going
down. / can see no sense in it. The
amount of it is there is nobody oper-
ating now that has sagacity enough
to direct affairs or take the lead in
intelligent speculation. Most of the
leading operators are away and the
market has fallen into the hands of a
set of fellows who buy to-day to sell
tomorrow and vice versa. call them
the skirmish line. They don't look
further ahead than their noses and
the considerations of breakfast and
dinner will make them turn their ven-
lures between the boards. These are
not the fellows to give tone to the
market and the fact is we have no
market for good reliable investments.
They sell dividend paying stock in
order next day. That is the kind of
operations we have now and as long
as they have control of things it wont
be much better. The reporter re-
marked "Mr. O'Brien there is report
that your firm are sellers of the Con-
solidated Virginia. Is that so?" o.
Brien replied mo sir, we are not sell
ing share.


Seven cases of smallpox are report
ed in the last IA hours.


An explosion occurred at the Match
factory on the POtrero yesterday that
came very near causing serious loss of
life. the Chinese workmen to the num-
Der of 80 had just quit work and left
their position near the boiler when it
exploded, blowing out the end of the
building and turning completely over
end wise. 1t passed within four feet
of the Superintendent and fell on the
very spot the Cinnamon had just left
If it had occurred five minutes sooner
20celestials would have been in a CON-
dition to be boxed up and sent to the
f1owery kingdom.
Year: 1876

We have frequently complained
about the boys and full grown men
destroying our sea-gulls,as these birds
are all wanted on duty as scavengers.


But what was our surprise to see
few days ago two beautiful young Ia
dies from the Santa Rarbara College
drive their buggy near to the shore of
the estero, and while one took charge
of the horse the other got out upon the
ground with gun in her hand, and
with premeditated slaughter in her
mind slowly and adroitly drew close to
Year: 1876

MEDICINES.
An ADDRESS TO THE SIC X.
Do you want to purify the system1
Do YOU want to get rid of Bliousness
Do YOU want something to strengthen you
Do you want good appetite?
Do you want to get rid Of nervousness
DO you want good digestion?
Do you want to sleep well?
Do you want to build up your constitution
Do you want brisk and vigorous teetng


If you do, take


SIM MONS
LIVER REGULATOR r.
Year: 1876

1t is said that Masonry is a rival of
the Church in its aims and teachings,
but this is true only as it is true of the
family, the school, the college, the State,
and every other organization that has for
its object the welfare and comfort Of
mankind.


1t is also claimed that our lodge-meet-
ings detain men from church attendance
by occupying time which would otherwise
be given to the church. But the Mason
ic Order carefully abstains from intrench
ment upon times and seasons claimed by
the church, and offers nothing as sub
stitute for sacraments, ordinances or
doctrines Nor is it true that Masonry
deprives the church Of money On the
contrary, there are but few MasOns who
do not contribute, to some extent, money
for the sustenance of the church.


And Masonry declares that he who is
false to his religious conviction is thereby
false to himself and Masonry.


There may be pragmatic Masons who
are willing to make the order stumbling
block to other organizations, but Ma
sonry is no more responsible for their
disloyal conduct than the church for
the misconduct Of her unworthy MEM
bers.


But we are not content with negatons,
for Masonry is related to other organiza-
tions in kindlier and more afectionate
manner. We do not mean that the order
processes to go out of its way with unctu
Gus promises of fellowship, for Masonry
promises the world but one thing that it
will mind It's own business.


But the makeup of Masonry, the
principles and practical work of the order,
are pre-eminently cooperative with all
organizations that have the welfare of
man at heart The order, especially in
all new countries. is the efficient fore
runner of all organizations, as is proved
by the facts of history and the nature of
Masonic principles,
Year: 1876

The Fourth of March comes on Sun
day this year, and great many people
are writing to the newspapers to know
who will be the President of the United
States in the interim between II o'clock
on the 4th and II o'clock on the 9TH.
The New York Clipper decides that
President Grant will cease to be Presi-
dent at noon on the Fourth, and that the
President of the Senate will be ex-officio
President of the United States until
Mr.. Tilden is sworn in
Year: 1876

Past Grand Master Elwood Thorne, Of
New York, was presented with rich
silver tea service by the Grand Lodge,
October Sd. Quite a gathering of dis.
tinguished Masons were present.-Ma-
sonic Token.


We see it stated that this present,
which cost five hundred dollars, was paid
for out of the Hall and Asylum Fund
a fund contributed for the special objects
of paying for the new temple, and pro
viding for destitute widows and orphans.
Considerable dissatisfaction is very justly
expressed by the craft outside of The
coterie of distinguished Masons WIZ
took part in the presentation.
Year: 1876

Same J In the United States Circuit
237l VS. Court for southern District
Same Of Mis- sissilpi In Equity.
DY ORDER of said Circuit Court the proof
ID taken and claims proven under the fore
going notice will also be reported by me to-
and become evidence, and part of the proceed
ings in said cause in said Circuit Court


GEORGE K. HILL,


Master Commissioner.
Year: 1876

sectional or secaran in any sense the Catholics wish
their schools to DO subjected to religious influences,
and they wish TO teach their faith unmoested asking
from the State nothing but protection. The Archbishop
adds "we say protection No doubt justice and equality
would enttle the Catholic people of this country TO e1
emptOn from taxation FOR the support Of other schools,
share OF the public school fund in proportion TO
the number OF pupils i'll their schools. But this
claim disposed TO waive in your favor We ask
favor privilege. All ask is to be let alone In
following the dictates OF conscience, ana you
refuse this without undermining the Constitution
fnnr h.DLra
Year: 1876

Asa monument to municipal imbecility, slOthful-
ness and stupidity nothing could be better or filter
tban the fountain and basin in the City Hall Park.
Through all the horrid heats, the clustering and
scorching and withering weather of these July aud
August DAYS that remarkable construction OF stone
and mortar mas steod there and Knocked the thirsty
loafers sitting around. Never drop of water has
dripped from it unless it raned, and even then the
concern is so hot that it soas up half an ordinary
4 under shower before it begins TO shed What Is 1t
there fort Is it feared that it will nurc it to get 1t
wetf Why not put an umbrella over IT. then
Whose is iti What was it ever intended forE It's
too large for spittoon, and that's all that it's used
for now.
Year: 1876

AN ARTLEss GIRL.-Down in Mexico,
Mo-, young lady and young man get
out on the steps of Sunday evening and
enter into contract For each shoot.
ing star he is to receive Il kiss On one
of these interesting occasions a half hour
passed away and not solitary star shot
across the sky. But after a while the
cherry lips of the young lady parted and
she called her young mans attention to
the flying meteors that were about to es.
cape his observation; then she got to
calling his attention to the Lightning
bugs, and finally got him down to steady
work on the light Of lantern a man was
carrying about the depot where the
trains were switching. Artless girl.
Year: 1876

THE memorial address of the Rev. S. Tay-
lor Martin, in which he bitterly attacks the
North and proclaims that the hope OF South
ern independence is not yet given up, is very
generally condemned in the South, not be-
cause of the nature but of the impolicy of
the sentiments. Those who blame the ora
tor take occasion to say that they believe in
the truth of every word he uttered, and yet
they think he was unwise to speak as he did.
thoughts like his should have no expression
until after the Presidential election.
Year: 1876

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are In
s Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
Year: 1876

believe the liberty party some elections ago,
were able to defeat the Wings, but thereby gave
the victory to the Democrats. Is that good
example to follow? In short, Mr.. Editor. is
not this Bustow movement in Massachusetts a
misuse of energy and ability at the present
time, and an exhibition OF an almost feminine
impatience and inability to await events? If
bad nomination be made at Cincinnati, there
will be enough ready ID bolt; but until that
Bostonians be so anxious to settle the decisions
of the party, and if they aspire to do 50 will
they merit or receive any thanks?
Year: 1876

Nicholas Gunth CT reports a mur- der at Castle Dome mines a few days ago. It appears that one Mexican killed another with a knife. The slayer then made his escape to Sonora or some other safe quarters, and that is all.

 Human life seems to be cheap in that locality. A little prompt hanging might have a salutary effect in those diggings. We sug- gest that on the next homicide committed in that region, the people take the matter in hand. soberly, and with a due regard to the solemnity of the occasion and deal out justice according to the laws of God and humanity.
Year: 1876

THRoNGs OF VISITORS TO CHNTRAL AND PROS


PEcT PARxs--MUsIc AND AMUSEMENT.


The intensely hot weather yesterday drove thou
sands the Central Park in the search OF possible
breeze a breathable atmosphere There was
another -DodworthE music in the pavilion
the Mall. This pavilion is constructed on pr'nci-
Piles calculated ncu,ralize effectively any acoustic
qualities which open air music may possess
Instead OF the roof being partially open
the queerly built pagoda and the sound
being thereby distributed all Sides 1t is close. III
ventilated affair that keeps the sound Of the nstru-
ments within walls gives little breathing room
TO the band. Yesterday afternoon the Park was
crowded to excess and 1t would seem as II legion OF
children and their had taken possession of It,
Tue want OF rain soreiys elt in this garden of tho
metropolis The foliage droops and becomes wilted
under the pitiess rays OF the sun. A few showers
would be welcome and would restore to the grass its
wonted emerald hue. The shades Of evening were
falling before the visitors left their favore summer re-
Year: 1876

The American Institute of the city of New York will
hold its forty nth exhibition this ial, opening on the
day OF september next and continuing until late in
November. This exhibition promises TO be unusually
interesting inasmuch special effort Is being made
this centennial year TO have tho loading industrial
operations carried on upon the premises. Aspccial
award of n gold medal offered Tor this year, to be
known as the "Centennla Medal"
Year: 1876

An old fowl that is only fit for the
stock pot makes delightful stock for this
soup, and it NAV either be boiled till
every particle of goo-ness il extracted,
or if less strong stock is wanted, IL may
only be boiled till tender, and the meat
afterwards used up in some Of the made
dishes where white meat is required.
Add TO the stock while boiling, some
whole white pepper and a blade Of mace.
Strain and skim the stock; this last
operation is best done with what is called
kitchen paper, a most useful article, and
of which a supply should be at the COM
mand of every cook. Lay the paper on
the top Of the stock and draw it OF; the
fat on the top will adhere to it, and the
process should be repeated till the paper
comes off free from grease. For every
two quarts ofstock take three ounces Of
sago or tapioca, wash it in hot water, and
boil it in the stock for one hour. Break
the yolks of two eggs in a basin, and add
to them half pint of cream or milk;
pour into it gradually a little cf the hot
soup, then turn it al into the remainder
of the soup and heat it up, taking care it
does not oil. The stock for this soup
may be made Of rabbit, or Of veal, or Of
a mixture OF all three
Year: 1876

] am assured byan officer of the recent
arctic expedition that exaggerated tales


are finding their way into the newspa-
pers as to the experience of members of
the expedition in question 4 not inapt
comparison 10 these may be found in the


tunes played by Baron Munchausen on


the horn, which were all frozen, but


which were all played forth when the


horn was thawed. The sledging parties
were the greatest sufferers in every re-
spect Is regards hardships and sickness.


The position of one of these and the
enduring physical results to the officer
in command, Lieutenant Beaumont,
deserves, he considers, more than the
casual notice they have hitherto re-
ceived This officer and his party Of
seven men were so long in returning that
a search party was sent to discover them. |
Ia this they succeeded, and not a mo-
ment too soon. -Four of the party werei
50 i'll that they could not go on, and the
officer in charge was in the direst ex-
tremity as to what he should next do.
Almost the only alternative left was to


leave the four men to their fate, and
push back with the three who were still
able to go on. 1T was in these circum-
stances that the feeling Of responsibility


came with crushing force upon him-a
feeling generally so little felt till man


finds himself with it thrown upon him,


and with the necessity of instant action.


The mental effort, or rather the mental
agony, endured in these conditions
changed in few hours the color of his
hair, and although young man, he is


now quite gray, and viii thus carry to
the grave unmistaKable evidence of an


anxious and conscientious desire to do


his duty He stuck to his helpless COM


rades, and when found by the relief par


ty he and his three men were tuggiDg
at the ropes, bringing forward their fall
len comrades, two at time, at rate OF


half mile per day. All the incidents


which occurred in the polar regions are


not, however, 50 serious as this. Here,


for instance, is one of another sort: An


officer who had taken out a supply of


boxing-gloves one day proceeded, ac-


companied by another officer, 70 the
snow house TO have bout with the


gloves. An unexpected though effect


ual, obstacle soon presented itsel to the


pursuit Of tho noble science. This vas


caused by their own breath. The spar


ring, | need hardly NJ ntion, was in


tended to be Of tac most friendly char
aeter, but they Glanced 10 breathe


while in Close quarters tie regrired air
became dense cloud Of small particles
Year: 1876

Cut up one and half pounds Of beef
into neat steaks. Dip the chopper ia
cold water and beat them "A little to fat
ten them and make the meat more ten
oes ss,Ai >tae--a. up -sifi. a little pepper
and salt inside. Line pudding basin
with a suet crust made in the proportion
of six ounces Of suet 10 three quarters Of
a pound of -four. Take care 10 put the
crust quite down to the bottom Of the
basin OF the pudding will break. Cut
the crust off even with the top Of the
basin, lay in the meat; if liked, add
some chopped onion, half fill the pad
ding with cold water, cover over the top
with lid Of paste reserved for the pur-
pose, having previously wetted, or better
still egged the edges Of each. Tie up in
pudding cloth wrung ont of boiling
water and sprinkle with -four Boil tor
at least three hours. a couple Of sheep
kidneys sliced and added to the pudding,
very much improve the flavor Of the
gravy, and, if liked. three quarters Of a
teaspoonful Of baking powder may be
added to the crust but it should be
borne in mind that whenever baking
powder Is used, the utmost expedition
in finishing up is necessary, As fermenta-
tion commences from the moment the
water is added
Year: 1876

Mr.. Spurgeon is Il very hard working


man, bis time being spent in moving


quickly to and fro from the tabernacle,


the pastors college, the schools, aims


houses and orphanages Of which be IS the


guiding spirit. lie passes his life, when


- sactuaDy preaching or working, in


handsome cab. Wrapped in a rough


blue overcoat, with a species Of soft


deer-staiker hat on his head, loose


black necktie round his massive throat,
and cigar burning merrily in his
mouth, he is surely the most unclerical
OF all the preachers of the gospel. Yet
that short. thickly built man, with the
shock head Of hair hardly yet touched
with gray, with ample brown beard COW
ering his heavy jowl, and a thin line Of
moustache covering his capacious mouth,
Is the famous preacher for whom, when
yet a very young man, no building could
be found sufficient to hold mis- congrega-
ton. One plan he has ever pursued
during public life. 1t Is never TO reply
to personal satire or attack. Not even
a statement in print that he had pois-
oned his own mother would provoke the
shadow Of a reply. More than this, he
keeps not one volume; but several in
his library, filed with newspaper cut
tings Of an abusive character, and takes
particular pleasure in pointing out to his
guest the virulent attacks in which he
is designated mountebank, bufioon, BIAS
Phemer, hypocrite, and villain. His
dark brown eye lights up with a keen
twinkle of enjoyment as he comes upon
a particularly savage onslaught, and he
actually smacks his lips over caricatures.
Year: 1876

An ounce and half of sweet almonds,
an ounce and half Of bitter almonds
beaten up into paste, with a little
brandy to prevent it oiling, one pound
of lump sugar, the rind Of one lemon, ana
a little Of the juice, also, the whites OF
two egg. Bake in pieces the size Of
walnut, on white paper. "hen DAAeo
they will be hollow.
Year: 1876

Old Father B., long since gone 20 rest, was
respected minister Of the Presbyterian
church. and q member Of the Lexington Pres
bytery. He was an earnest, good man, but
not altogether free from eccentrcities, as will
be seen from the following anecdote, illustra-
ting lis mode of conducting family worship:


Upon a certain occasion, having spent the
night at the house OF a gentleman in the neigh
boring congregation, lie was called on in the
morning to lead in the family dcvotions, and
taking the book" he turned to the nth
chapter Of Luke. The old pastor commented
on the Scripture as be read, and, when he
came to that portion which relates the parable
of the great supper. bis remarks were certainly
TO the poiut:


a certain man made a great supper and
babe many And sent his servant at supper
time to say to them that were bidden, Come,
for all things are now ready


This conduct Of the man, said the COM
mentor, wa highly commendable and hospi-
table, but the context presents a lamentable
contrast in the ungracious apologies Of the in-
yi,ed guests


And they all with one consent began T.
make excuse. The first said unto him, !
have bought piece of ground and l must
needs 20 and see It. pray thee have me ex-
cused


Fool said the preacher, any sensible
man would have examined the land before
making the purchase


And another said, have bought five yoke
Of oxen and must 90 to prove them : pray
thee have me excused.


He was fool, too He ought to have tried
the beasts before he bought the'a'


Another said, l have married a wife, and
therefore cannot come


Well said Father B., he was certainly
the biggest fool Of TIE three. Why didn't be
60 and take his wife along with himT


1t was said that there was some difficulty in
proper decorum around the family
altar during the morning services, but the fer
vent prayer Of the righteous man soon
soemnized the household.
Year: 1876

The ,rue way is to let the horse drive itself,
the driver doing little but directing him and
giving him that confidence which horse alone
gets in himself when lie feels that guide and
friend is back Of him. The most vicious and
inexcusable style of driving is that which
so many drivers adopt, wrapping the lines a.
round either hand aud pulling the horse back
ward with all their might and main, so that
the horse, in point Of fact, pulls the weight
back Of him with his mouth, and not with his
breast and shoulders. They do this under
the impression tha; such dead pull is needed
10 order to steady the horse. The fact is, with
rare exceptions there should be eny pull ON
the horse at ALL A steady pressure is allow
able probably advisable; but anything be-
yond this has no justification in nature or rea-
son, for nature suggests the utmost possible
freedom Of action of head, body and limbs, in
order that the animal may attain the highest
rate Of speed and reason certainly forbIds
the supposiion that by the bits and not tho
breast-colar. the horse is 20 draw weight at
,ached to it, In speeding my horse very
seldom grasp the lines with both hands when
the road is straight and fee from obs,ruelions.
The lines rarely steadily taut, but held in easy
pliancy, and used chiefly to shift the bit IN
tie animals mouth, and by this method my
horses break less and 60 much fas;es.-Er
Year: 1876

In lis day it was the habit Of the polite
world Of the capital, dressed in their gayest.
TO repair 70 tie Senate chamber TO listen to
him whenever he spoke. He was everybody's
pct. No man has ever had such adulation
since. No man has ever got babitualy such
splendid and brilliant audiences as he. Those
were days of grand debate, when the Press
had not gained SO much prestige-before ora
tory bad given way in Congress to the repor-
tiers. There were no holds in the sky then,
aud you could not prick an orator like bub-
ble, with a witty sarcasm. Clay never dislp-
pointed-be would not have dared. But he
dared things that no other man then or now
would dare. At The end Of brilliant passage,
he would pause deliberately, and walk six
steps across the aisle, to Robert J Walkers
snuff box. and taking pinch gracefully be-
tween bis finger and thumb. return to his desk
and r.ut il with such iuefTable distinction 10
bis nostri,s that the whole audience was ready
to burst into applause With any other man
this would have been ridiculous Clay made
it sublime. 1t was the great king going to bed
in the presence Of his admiring courters.