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Year: 1876

Miss Ella Drew. daughter of George II.
Drew, Copeland street. Boston Highlands.
received through the mail yesterday an
elegant gold token made In the form OF a
Maltese cross, inserted on one side, "Au-
gust &c, 1876" and on the other side, 10
the Heroic Young Lady" The token was
inclosed in an elegant case, but there was
nothing TO indicate from whom it came.
The date. however. indicates that 1t was
sent to Miss Drew in recognition of her
bravery while at Downer Landing on the
26th ol August last. On that occasion
Miss Drew was spending the day there,
and while ont rowing with lady friend
abonI half mile from the shore sail
boat with a patty on board passed close by
them, sailing rapidly. At that moment a
child on board the sail boat fell oven board.
The party were unable TO bring the boat
around quickly. not understanding It's
management. Miss Drew Immediately
Jumped out OF her boat, and, swimming to
The child, rescued it. after it had sunk
twice. She then SWAN back to her boat,
by which time the sail boat was near by,
and the parents took the child to the hotel.
Mss Drew returned 10 he shore, and at-
ter drying her clothes. came back to Bos-
ton ia the steamer without learning the
name of the child or its parents .-BoSton
1rareller.
Year: 1876

Would have quickly cured. Now what are the
symptoms of Catarrh? They commence with a
sense OF irritation about the nasal organs. which, If
not alayed with German SnuH, after short time
extend to the throat AS you lie down al night, ana
iain would sleep and re st the weary brain,
Year: 1876

to actresses. Not being one Of the
profession herself, she resents any
Irritation on her husbands part with
unconcealed anger. This story
reached her ears in time, and now
the lawful wife is a companion to
her husband wherever he goes-to
the theater, home again, down
town, up town, in fact everywhere.
The boys have got hold Of the story,
and the actor who is SO jealously
watched is an object of lerriment


mingled with sympathy.
Year: 1876

A Promising Source OF Revenue.
Nashville American, September so


The decision of the United States
Circuit court in the income tax
case opens up Il promising source
of revenue. The government sued
q party for the amount of tax he
ought to haYe paid in 1858. The
defense was that the assessment
made by the United States Assessor,
with the fifty per cent. penalty, had
been paid, and that this was a bar
to any further claim on the part of
the government. The decision of
the Court is that, Notwithstanding
this payment, the government can
recover on proof that the amount
Justly due on the income for the
year was in excess Of the assess
ment. Under this decision the
government might recover enough
money to resume specie payments
at once, An active agent who
would overhaul the returns of our
wealthiest merchants and Others for
a course of years might add some
millions to the Treasury balance,
Year: 1876

The neighborhood in Union
Square, New York, is agitated by
another choice bito scandal, which
if not serious enough to provoke a
duel or other unpleasant conss-
quences likely to lead to publicity,
at least has the charm OF novelty


1t is a case of a blooming actress
attached to one of the city theaters,
who has conceived an intense infat-
uation for one of the most popular
actors on our city boards. lie does
not perform in the same theater,
and the earliest intimation of this
romantic attaohment was an effort
made by the woman to get o posi-
ton at the house where the actor
was engaged. Now the city mana
gers have an understanding which,
although it does not amount to a
positive legal agreement, is regarded
as in spirit a contract, that they
will not engage artists from each
others employ without first inyesti-
eating the reason why change is
desired. An ordinary actress dis
charged by one manager would find
it hard Sto secure an engagement
from any other city theater. In
this case the woman could give no
reason why she wanted to change,
but confded the statement to a
sister actress that she wished to be
near Mr. -. 1t happens that
Mr.. - is married man, and,
what is more, his wife is excessively
Jealous of him and Of his attentions
Year: 1876

Bottlebury will never dive into a
creek to save another woman from
drowning. He saw q ped-haired
girl named Sparks tumble in the
other Cay off q boat and he instantly
plunged in after her, caught her by
her dress and swan to the shore
with her. As soon as they were on
dry land Miss Sparks gave a hys-
terical scream, flung her arms
Year: 1876

Our Coffees are all roasted
and ground on our premises.
Our ground COfees are cut up
in a Steel Mill, which granu-
lates them without powder
ing, and are, in consequence,
free from dust. Only fine
favored Cofees are used by
us for grinding.


Our Roasted Coffee trade is
constantly increasing, owing
TO the fact that all our Coffess
are carefully selected for their
body and fine flavor, and as
we roast in the best style Of
the art, using our own Water
Power, and roasting three
times a week, they are always
fresh and fragrant when sold.
WEI. DEAN 81 CO.,


1s9 Poplar st.
Year: 1876

When and how should apples be gathered for keeping9 was 8 question asked the American farmers club.

 Gather the fruit by hand always when soundness and preservation is desired, Delay gathering as long as possible and avoid severe frosts. Place the fruit in new tight four barrels as soon as oath cred from the trees. Gently shake the barrels while filing them, and press the head closely in, so that the apples will be snugly packed. Place them in cool shady exposure, where they had best remain until the weather becomes too severe, when they should be removed to 8 cool, dry cellar, in which air can be admitted occasionally in brisk weather. English apple growers lay their fruit in heaps in dry, cool cellars and cover them with straw.

 On planting orchards, how far apart should the trees be set

 The distance apart depends upon the mode m which they are to be treated. If all the ground is to be devoted to the trees, thirty feet apart is recommended: but ii the owner wishes to keep the land between in grain and grass. fifty feet is the proper interval. Forty feet is the distance at which trees in orchards are usually planted.

 Pow often does the ''bearing year '' of the apple tree take placeG

 In ordinary culture the bearing year occurs every alternating year. This is owing to the excessive crops of this fruit, which exhausts most of the or. ganic matter laid up by the tree, which then requires another season to recover and collect a sufficient supply to again form fruit buds. With special culture the apple, like other fruit trees, can be made to bear. moderately every year. This is done by thinning out one-hali of the fruit when in a young state dur ing the bearing year. The bearing year of sn apple tree may be changed bJ ticking of the fruit when the trees frst show good crops and allowing it to re pain on the alternate seasons.
Year: 1876

In sending TO friend a sprig Of cypress to be
placed upon Franz Deak's tomb, tho venerable
patriot, Louis Kossuih, writes in u tone Of mingled
sadness and stocisn Of his own approaching end.
He says: This signing breath of death whispers in
my ear, Mind, it IN now your turn And answer
the voice, All right am ready Yes 1t is indeed
my turn. OF those who were once in our Father
land called the Old Guard few are left since Deak's
death and among the few. with the exception of
Sgislnund Bernath, am tho oldest / am but
living statuc-a tragcal monument of the slandered
past in tho midst of desert-nothing more. Well,
AIN ready! l will go to MY place so lightly and
silently that my nearest neghbor shall not hear me.
And | assure You that the earth will continue
to roll round and round, nevertheless and outside
of my narrow family circle no cock will crow
for me- 1t is o comfort however. to know
that one has given nobody the headache.
But l remark, almost too late. that these
reflections have lasted too long. close with
this request: Take, l beg, tho time to place this
cypress bough. symbol Of the resurrection. upon
Year: 1876

Sufficient time has elapsed since the Feb
ruary elections To estimate the force of their
operation upon the different factions, and thus
to forecast, III some measure, the next political
future of France. That the Republican gain
should cmbcdy to great extent, the conscrya-
tive element in that party, was to be antici-
pated but hardly so the amount Of that gain.
While the disappointment and disgust of the
three opposing partics-the Bonapartists, Or-
leanists and Legitims;s-songht expression IN
a feigncd alarm, Immediately softened 10y dis
claiming all fear Of Communistlc excesscS. we
have looked in vain for the first manifestation
of uncasness from the masses OF the people.
The political education of the French voter
has been slow, and is still very imperfect, but
no has at least learned tho value Of existing
peace, order, aud prosperity, and tho danger Of
rudely disturbing them.


The elections clearly demonstrate that both
the Bonapartists and the Orleanists have been
slowly and steadily losing ground during the
past two years. AS for tho Legtimist party,
it has scarcely any longer political reason
for existence; but 1t also represents large
portion of the clerical interest, always active
and defiant, and, in the absence Of any
other nucleus for that interest, will prOba-
bly, continue to represent it for some
time to come. Tho ultra conservative branch
of the Bourbon family may now be eliminated
from all dynastio elements in tho future his
tory Of Europe. Those designs of the clerical
party which sought to establish themselves
more firmly by upholding its claims, still ex
ist and will soon find other channels of
action: they will not be wasted, as
hitherto, in tho support of pretcnders
whose thrones are now phantoms to all
eyes but their own. But any permanent union
of opposition among the three parties is inn
possible: their bases are too wide apart. No
exigcncy can compel them to trust one another.
There can be no satisfactory division among
them of any gain resulting from the weakness
or the blunders of the Republicans. They can
only acquiesco in the popular will-the first
lesson in democratic lOre-and bide their time
with a desperate hope.


The continuance of the French Republic,
therefore, seems to us to DO tolcrably well
assured, at least until the end of the seven
years term of Marshal MacAlahon. This gen
tleman is apparently too well satisfied with
trre loss. The French people may learn
through him what we have had ample occasion
to learn in tho United States, that brave
soldier is not necessarily n wise statesman.
Yet we doubt whether the caution which
springs from o more or less conscious dullness
Year: 1876

The Emperor of Brazil is the first to en-
bark for this country of the sovereigns who
are to visit us during the Centennial show
He has in previous years spent more time in
peaceful travel than is customary with mon
archs, and has turned his studies of foreign
lands to good account in ruling his own.
Year: 1876

should be maintained. Those who would aban-
don it, by repeal of the pledge given, though
they may not realize what they are doing, are
really helping to Wevent resumption and to
bring about reputation.
Year: 1876

An untimely hesitation checks the issue of
silver coins, and no new fractional currency
has been printed. Of the two, most people
prefer the clink of coin to the rustic OF new
shinplasters; but nobody will be gratified by
famine in small change. 1t would be bad
political mistake to compel the people to use
dirty money and postage-stamp currency while
Presidential candidates are under discussion.
Year: 1876

They marched him into the station house,
yesterday afternoon, propelled by . police
man on each side, and one in the rear. He
looked weary and footsore; he didn't seem
to care whether he stood up or laid down,
but the preference seemed to be greatly in
favor of reclining. "Come, sir" said the
chief, "what's happened to you" "Been
to the n-nial-great- event of
any world on top of (hic) the earth" "
"search the prisoner" said the chief, "see
if he has moneys" The officer went down
into capacious pocket in the side of the
mans coat until nothing was seen of him
but his legs and the tip end of coat tail


Finally, he emerged, with something black,
and the chief reached for the supposed lu-
ere, but to his astonishment it was a black
bottle and held about quart. Out of the
same pocket came shaving brush and a
shoe brush. But of money there was none.
He was shown the inner chamber and two
minutes afterward there were heard deep
sonorous tones that told the hero Of the
bottle and brushes didn't care cent.
Year: 1876

Among the prisoners that Chief O'Toole
conveyed to New Castle jail yesterday was
the man Davis, who the evening previous
knocked an old German down on Market
street. He was fined ten dsllars and costs
in default of which he was committed to
Jail. While in the cars his wife made hel
appearance, and falling upon his neck sob
bing as though her heart would break. 81
mover thought this, of one loved, she ex-
claimed in her grief, and when the whistle
blew and the Chief told her she must leave
she did so with great reluctance.
Year: 1876

Yesterday about noon the Street Com
missioner received from the clerk of Coun-
ell the orders contained In the resolutions,
passed by that body to have all work under
his supervision stopped. Mr.. McClosky
Immediately carried. out the request in all
cases except that of P. Murphy the Walnut
street contractor, whom he could not find
up to last evening, but stated that as soon
as he could see him he would serve the Or
der to discontinue work on that street.
Year: 1876

Sir William Thompson, speaking Of
the solidity of the earth says: ~ may
say, with almost perfect certainty, that
what ever may be the relative densities
of rock, solid and melted or at about
the temperature of liquefaction, it is,
think, quite certain that cold, solid rock
is denser than hot, melted rock aud no
possible degree Of rigidity in the crust
could prevent 1t from breaking IN pieces
and sinking wholly below the liquid lava.
Something ike this may have gone on,
and probably did go, for thousands of
years after solidication had commenced
surface portions of melted material
losing heat, freezing and sinking imme.
diately, or growing to the thickness of q
few meters where the surface would be
cool, and the whole solid dense enough
to sink. This process must go on until
the sunk portions of crust build up from
the bottom sufficiently close-ribbed
skeleton or frame to allow fresh incrus.
tations to remain, bridging across the
now small areas of lava pools or lakes
The theory of fifty years ago, that the
surface of our globe was mere crust,
and it's center q hot liquifed mass, is
now rejected by all scientific men, and
the theory of Emerson is generally re-
ceived as correct.
Year: 1876

LEFT BEHIND.-Unfortunately we mis-
placed our memoranda and pocket book,
together with the papers relating to our
trip to Webfoot, leaving them at the
house of friend, not noticing the mis-
take until we were on the steamer. For
this reason we can not give details of our
trip, nor put in several new advertise.
ments this week.
Year: 1876

A New UNITARIAN JOuRNAL.--With
the coming week the first number
of the Uhi'oJiaR AdgOc0to will put in
its first appearance, the only Unitarian
journal west Of the Rocky Mountains
1t will he three column, eight page
monthly, published at Olympia and ed
tied by Mr.. Utter As the paper will
cost only one dollar a year, and as the
principles of liberal Christianity it repre-.
scnts are at le lst none too well under
stood, We hope many will be induced to
give it fair trial, which we doubt not
will be followed by generous support.
The thorough scholarship, pure morality,
and original, progressive thought that
have marked all Of Mr. Utters efforts,
are II sufficient guarantee that this new
monthly will furnish many an intellect
ual feast to its readers, as well as do
much to develop a higher and purer
moral sentiment in the community. We
only wish it may meet with success
equal to its merits.
Year: 1876

old times, and comparing the different
experiences of civil and army life since
that time, as well aS in tracing the ca.
rccr of Il great many Of our former com
radrs-some still in military, some in
civil life. Going across the parade
ground we met Mr., Lee, another old com
radc.


The many pleasant associations this
visit gave US, will cNrse us TO 90 there
again as soon as our business will per.
nit.


Next week we will try to describe the
place. as well as note some of the
changes made since we wore the blue
Year: 1876

cases do not wait for some one else to act; act yourselves and see Chat others do.

 It is an important era in our history, and the destiny of the country for years to come is to be determined. The same corrupt dynasty under which Arkansas suffered so long has now possess ion of every department of the federal government, except the lower house of congress. That is doing faithful work, and Ar kansas has four representatives to give her voice expression.

 You will be called to vote not only for candidates for state off ces, but also to appoint delegates to represent you in the National Democratic convention for the purpose of choosing candidates for the highest executive offices of the general government, and with the prospect, for the first time in many years, for giving your preference expression at the general election. The occasion is propitious, as well as important. Let each member of the party do his part as an individual, and the beginning at least will be secure.

 SOL. F. CLARK, Chm,

 J. T. TREzEvANT. JR. Sec'ty.
Year: 1876

Tn the opening of the political campaign for the present year, the state central executive com mittee, referring to the satis;acto- " advancement of our state on the road of political honor and material prosperity under Dem ocratic administration, desires to invoke tn. continued action of the whole people to secure the perpetuation of a condition of af- fairs so satisfactory to every pa trlotic citizen.

 In q period incredibly short, Arkansas has been redeemed from a state of political vassalage and financial bankruptcy to that of a sovereign equal in the Amer ican confederation, happy and prosperous at home, and respect ed abroad. To the people of the state, through their representa- tives, belongs the honor. It only remains for them to act together to perpetuate the blessing. To that end your committee has call ed a convention to assemble at the state capital on the llth day of June next, and urge upon all who have the interests of the state and party at heart, to take part in the effort necessary to make that convention in the fullest sense represent the sentiments and interests of the whole party. As each individual must suffer bY the standardization of pubhc affairs, so is he under obligations to assist in shaping events so as to secure pare and compc- tent administration.

 Your committee urges prompt action in this matter, first upon the county executive committees. In counties where a call for Q con vcntion can not be regularly made from any cause, it is suggested that as many as three members of the party in fair standing in each township might unite Tn q joint call for township and county conventions, giving ample notice, and thus efiectually organize the party without the intervention of a mass meeting for the selection of al executive committee. As to the exact mode of organizing no positive direction is given but the hope is strongly indulged that such organization may be ef fected as that the will of the party may be fully reflected in all the conventions township, county congressional and state. In such
Year: 1876

HOTEL. Large and commodious Ion the Il IL corner of Main and River streets. best bargain in the county. This is a rare inducement for man who wants to go into the hotel business. Furniture will be sold with the house. Call or write for further particulars.
Year: 1876

washington Dispatch, New York Times


Silver dimes and quarters are likely to
jingle in the pockets of the people at
some indefinite time not far in the future.
A week ago the use of silver coin seemed
as far off as ever. Since then the idea
has taken hold upon the people that sill
yer, in comparison with greenbacks, is
of slightly less value, the value of gold
being taken as a standard in both cases.
The infatiOnists have come to under
stand this fact, and are beginning to
clamor for the issue of silver. They
want the cheapest currency, and the only
danger is that they may carry their zeal
too far, and insist on coming silver
enough to redeem the geenbacks and
pay off the national debt. There is not
little fear that the next financial bug
aboo will be the scheme to make silver a
legal tender for all amounts, and thus
demonetize" gold. Mr.. Holman de-
mands the issue of the coins on hand.
His reason is, for wonder, good and
sound one. He wants these coins to 60
into circulation in order to save the ex-
pense of printing fractional notes to re-
place those that are worn out and USE
less. He says, in substance, if coins are
worth less than notes, what is the use of
boarding them in the Treasury and paying
interest on the bonds with which they
were produced, and in addition paying
for printing the notes, which would be
unnecessary If the coins were used /? His
first object is to cut down the appropria-
tions for the Printing Bureau. There is
thought by some to be sinister motive
in this movement of the infationists in
behalf of the silver currency. They per-
haps think there may be a rise in the
price of gold, which will sweep away the
coin that may be in circulation, and
then they would cry out that the resump-
tion act was failure. If there is any
such latent hope, it will do no harm, for
there is no probability whatever that
gold will ever again reach a rate that
can make the purchase of coins with
greenbacks for remelting a profitable
speculation. In the opinion of some
officers whose judgment in such
matters has been heretofore vindi.
Gated, the natural operations oi
trade and commerce must in a twelve.
month, and probably much sooner, re-
duce the premium on gold to five pei
cent. at most. The predictions of Mr.
Lindeman, Director of the Mint, in re.
gard to the prospective cheapening ol
silver, have been verified in n most re-
markable manner. Silver bullion il
now about seven cents an ounce lower
than three months ago. The issue ol
silver coins will probably have the effec,
to stop the fall of the price of bullion
but it is not likely to be much higher fol
long time, If ever. The favorable con.
ditionsare sure not to be reversed, and the
Secretary of the Treasury can not much
longer Withstand the demand that the
experiment be tried. If the policy ol
replacing fractional currency with silver
is begun, the mints will be run at theiI
full capacity, and within year the las
of the dirty paper change" money viii
have disappeared.