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Year: 1876

A family from southern Kansas, con-
sisting of husband, wife and three
children, passed through Waco, Texas,
in q covered wagon, and the following
sad chapter in their history was related
by the man. He stated that they left
Kansas on the first of March, with the
intention of joining number of fam
lilies formerly from Kansas, who are
now living in Brown county. They
travelled rapidly, and met with no mis-,
haps until one Sunday morning, when
their little babe, aged about eighteen
months, was suddenly taken i'll and
died. The grief of the poor mother
on the death of her child knew no
bounds; in fact, she became tempor-
arily insane, and when her husband
wished to bury the body of the infant
she clutched it wildly in her arms and
fled from him and hid herself in the
woods, where she remained over night
along with the corpse. It was not until
nearly noon on the following day that
he found her. She was SO completely
exhausted by that time that he had but
little difficulty in taking her back to the
wagon. She was induced to take some
nourishment, and soon afterward fell
asleep. While she lay sleeping the lit
tie corpse was placed in a roughly con
structed box, and the father and chill
dren buried it under live oak tree by
the roadside. The mother slept several
hours, and awoke with her mind re-
stored. She assisted her husband in
building a fence around the lone little
grave, and then, with many backward
glances, the afflicted family pursued
their weary Journey.
Year: 1876

The Virginia City (Nev.) Enterprise
says The Chinese quarter of the city
is being rapidly rebuilt. The sons Of
Confucius work like beavers. They are
busy early and late, and both under
ground and on the surface. In their
part of the town the Celestials have kept
pace with the march of rebuilding in
that part of the burned district which is
in the hands of the whites. In ordinary
times no one ever hears of q Chinese
carpenter, but now all are carpenters.
One would suppose that "John," the
manner in which his eyes are set in his
head being considered, would never be
able to saw plank square across, yet he
manages to make all manner of joints
and bevels. When house much above
the ordinary size is to be built, they
precipitate themselves upon it In hosts.
They 60 at it much as they set about
tunneling through a mountain. They
swarm like ants, and Like ants each is
doing something. When alarge building
is being rooted by them, it seems, at a
little distance, to be covered with flock
of giant crows, each pecking with all
his might, and squawking with all his
"main." When Chinaman is excited
and is rushing things, he is very un-
happy unless allowed to "give tongue. "
To suddenly cut one of them short when
in full vocal blast would be as difficult
as to silence donkey when in the midst
of his bray.


We have limited at the underground
labors of the. Mongolians. It may be
necessary to explain that once John
Chinaman has come into possession of a
piece of ground, he not unfrequently
builds both up and down. He has an
innate love of subterranean dens and
caves. In Chinatown, as it is being re-
built, the underground apartments are
likely to be even more abundant than in
Chinatown as it is. In the "bomb-
proofs and other holes they are dig
ging and building, and they will have
their gambling and opium dens down
below the sunlight, underneath the
ground.
Year: 1876

There are some phases OF savage life
that it might not be amiss to adopt as
laws of civilized existence. Tor m
stance, squaw belonging to the Indians
occupying portion Of Modoc county
Gal, recently undertook the practice OF
medicine, and tried her skid! upon one
of the tribe who happened to be i'll.
The result was the patient died, and the
sauaw, in accordance with . custom
among the Indians, was put TO death for
undertaking that which she could not
accomplish,
Year: 1876

In building a new barn, I would study
to put in all the windows I could pos
sibly get in, of course not making q
greenhouse of it, but as many as most
folks put into dwelling houses. 1t is 50
much better doing the work in light
barn than q dark one, cattle are more
easily taken care OF, and are more quiet
and better contented in light place
than in dark enc.
Year: 1876

own provisions furnished breakfast and tea,
and dinner was found on the grounds. Good
substantial dinners of beef, mutton, and vege-
tables can be had for so cents.


We enter into these details because we know
that great numbers of people living at dis
tance are afraid to venture to Philadelphia,
alarmed by the accounts Of overcharging, and
because we honestly believe the Exposition to
be an opportunity for national education such
as may never be offered to them again. Farm
ers and others who travel lttle should make
an effort to leave home behind them. They
can acquire at small cost an outlook and ideas
which will brighten and widen their whole
lives
Year: 1876

The President has exhibited commendable
prudence in Withdrawing the nomination OF
George p. Fisher as u. S. Attorney for Della
ware This is far more sensible than sticking
TO him because lie is under fire.
Year: 1876

In noting the extraordinary number Of sun
stroke deaths in this city yesterday, it is TO be
observed that most of them were the conse-
quences Of the preceding days heat. That ol
Yesterday was not nearly so severe
Year: 1876

One of the best known of standard novels
oreDs with the words, "MarSeiles lay bloilng
"undcr MONDAY sun" The description
would have applied during the last few days
70 more than half of the towns and cities oi
the United States. 1t must be hot indeed
when even Newport is uncomfortable. New
Workers who cannot leave their city may con-
sole themselves with the fact that the neat
elsewhere is as great as or greater than heie'
The people of Washington are especially nav
ing hard time in this weather; and Congress
is now more than ever convinced of its mis-
take in prolongnS its session after the Fourth
of July.
Year: 1876

The new Sultan proclaims himself among
the advocates of reform in civil government
His utteranccs are more definite than is usual
on this topic from an Ottoman ruler, and he
adds acts TO words by resigning to the State n
mart of his own revenue.
Year: 1876

Farmer Brill has been hardwork-
ing, industrious man, and now in his
later years, he was enjoying the .ruit
of his well directed toll but not in
the large measure that might have
been his if he had known how to get
the most from lis possessions. The
farmer had worked narrowly all his
life, and now lie was trying to enjoy
himself narrowly, still hoping to find
pleasure in receiving instead Of Civ
ing. He did feel less kindly toward
his neighbors than he should have
felt, for he had never been so kind
and hopeful toward them as he should
have been, and the consequence was
that great deal of coldaess and ILL.,
will lay between him and some Of
these neighbors. The origin Of this
could be traced, in most instances.
some denial of service or favor asked
in by.gone time. Farmer Brill was a
staunch believer in the doctrine of
self help; he asked no favors and gave
none, except with a bad grace. And
yet, hidden away down in his heart,
and covered over by selGshness and
the love of gain, was an element Of
kindness that often stirred his nature
and tried to assert itself in action.


The farmer sat in his shady porch
one lovely autumn day, trying to en-
10y himself. His fields had been
reaped. and his barn held the treas
ures Of golden grain which the gener-
GUS earth had given him. All around
him bent fruit laden branches and the
air was musical with bees gathering
honey for his hives. But. somehow,
he was not happy. A neighbor rode
past, and bowed to him coldly.


Miserable fellow said the farmer
in his heart. II can't bear the sight
of him"


Another went by and the farmer
turned his head so that no sign Of re-
cognition might pass between them.
He knew this man to be in trouble,
and he never cared to have anything
to do with men in difficulties, they
were apt to want help or favors, and
to be offended when denied them.


Then the voice of child cried to
him from the road, "Can have some
apples, Mr.. Brill?"


mo, you can'tl" growled the far
mer. "Of with youl l don't believe
in beggars.


The last sentence was spoken to
himself, half in excuse and half in re-
pentance for the selfshness and i'll
nature he had betrayed.
Year: 1876

Hllcu AllH, oli io'"i hiiiS ioilAo, 't'ho
a bushel basket out in the orchard
and fill it with the largest and sound
est apples that have fallen from the
trees"


Eyes sir. And what shall I do
with them o.


Bring them here, and I'll tell
you


"ITere they are, sir, said the hired
man, ten minutes afterward.


"Very well. Now carry them
down to Widow Lioan, and give her
my compliments, and say to her that
if she wishes to pare and dry a lot for
winter she can have as many as she
wants


Thomas opened his eyes little wider
than usual, and with a "Thank ee,
sir, as if he were the one who had
received the favor, swung the basket
to his shoulder, went off with q
springy step in marked contrast with
his ordinary slow, heavy movement,


The unexpected promptness and
cheerfulness with which this hired
man seconded his thoughtful kindness
toward the widow was another ele-
ment of satisfaction. Thomas was
apt to be a little cross at times, and
especially when called upon for some
unusual service; and Mr.. Brill had
looked for a cloudy face and a sullen
manner when he gave him his order.
lie gazed after the man as he went
hurrying away, wondering. at Lis
changed demeanor. lie was still sit
ting on the porch when Thomas re-
turned.


"Well, Thomas, and what did Mrs.
Sloan say?'


ooh, sir. I can't tell you how sur
prised and happy she was and she
told me to thank you a thousand
times"


"Will she dry and pare them for
winter p


"Inleed and she will, sir. She sat
right down and went to work while |
was there, and says she'll have EN-
all out on the shed drying tomorrow
morning. It's such a pity to have
things go to waste, when so many
would be glad to get them" "


Master and man were buster than
usual in the summer and autumn days
that followed, not alone in gathering
and storing Of their abundance, but
in gathering and dispensing as we'll.
Nothing was permitted, as in other
years, to 90 to waste. The bushels
and bushels Of apples which had once
rotted under the trees the over sup
ply of turnips and other root crops,
which had lain unused in cellar or
storehouse, were all distributed to the
poor; and there was plenty through
the winter in many an humble home,
where in former seasons plnchlng
need had been felt.


There was a heartiness about him
never seen before. His old grudges
against some neishbors died out. He
would stop men in the road for a
pleasant chat, whom for years he had
passed with distant nod. The farm
er had found new pleasure, the joy
of which was pervading his whole
being, and its sunshine warming and
sottening the cold, hard exterior OF
his life, and making it attractive and
beautiful.


And he never lost the glow of his
pleasure in all the years that were
added to his life; and when at last
his work was done, and he laid in that
deep sleep which has no waking in
time, there were hundreds to bless his
name, ana to look their last lcoi on
his peaceful face with eyes that ran
over with tears


See here, my bright fellow, said a
atrnnnnr Ia q Ch1caon boot black the
Year: 1876

sumption that he lies simply because no claims 70 b<
able to count small number Of dead negroes lying on
the sand within few rods OF his boat, s TO PCT
mildly, rather gratuitous and unnecessary


The other charge against him-that IT. he told the
ing-s equally dinicut OF proof IL is asserted that
the occasion OF his FIRST battle the negroes did not
lack nm and showed no intention Of doing but that
ne ieii into sudden panic and deliberately butchercd
them. IL Is Sufficient say that one can read Stan.
ley's story without comprchendng that he po.
ston OF imminent peril lie had landed TO buv pro-
visions The natives met him with arms in their
hands dragged his boat of water and carr,cd
away his onrs and then not only refused to sell him
anything but demanded heavy ransom "a
the price Of permitting him depart IN
peace. Meanwhile the drums were bcaing tho
signal which no African explorer misundcrstand
and In short time chief with 500 Warriors an
nounced to Stanley that he proposed irnmedatcIv
Stanlcy's men suddenly launched the boat and their
brave leader faced The enemy and kept them back
his rifle lie acted throughout with the presence Of
mind and bravery which have so far carried him
cessuy ms way, and there is not shadow of cx-
for pervcrng gallant and necessary action into
a cruel and needless massacre


As to the wisdom OF his subsequent return aud de-


berato attack upon the tribe which had thus attempted
20 murder peaceful explorers there Is room for differ
OF opinion. II was SANKEY'S conviction that II
the natives permitted 10 pride themselves upon
having driven him out of their country would not
only be impossible Tor hun TO pursue his journey
tho coast without lighting every step
of the but that all peaceful exploration of Central
Africa would be at an end He, thereiorc punished
the offenders severely and Il does not become those
who thousands OF mos from the treachcrous
ages to unhcsatngly decide that he was guilty OF
wanton Tho abcst of African explorers, men
ike Baker. Gordon and Long, found that tho only way
To secure peace with the natives was To convince
them that white men would not be attacked with inn
panty. Stanley's second battle cost lew savagcs
their lives but II probably saved months Of constant
hshng attended by FAR greater loss OF lie and the
ultimate annihilation OF tho whole expedition


Mr. Stanley undoubtedly has his faults, and his
vanity and his lack OF good taste made sufficiently
apparent by book OF African travel and his
cent ungoncrous attack upon Colonel Long, whose
modesty rs conspicuous us his merits was wanton
md incxcusabe. Nevertheless he has proved himself
man OF exceptionabc bravery and indomltabIo per.
severance it is unjust to refuse TO him tho recogni
tion which is his due, aud cruel charge him with
faschoot and murder when tho facts do not sustain
the charge and the defendant not here TO make his
answer
Year: 1876

The body OF an unknown boy. about fourteen years
OF age found floating last night in the East RIVER
at nar reiocs Point. by the police OF the Thirty third
precinct Tho Coroner notifed 10 hold an inquest
Year: 1876

We clip thIs from an exchange:

 Among inc richest gold ores known are the combinations of telluriUm, gold, silver and lead, with sulphur or antimony. Pennsylvania and Virginia were the most noted localities until they were discovered in Colorado, where they have been found in greater abundance and forming more persist ent veIns than in any other region.

 While in San Francisco, recently, we were examining some rich ores from the Silver King in Col Barney's .piL ce, and a gentleman present assured Us that the King ore contained consid- erable tellurium, and other men of scientific alainments gave us the same assurance; and further, from conversa ti0ns with Colorado miners of expe- rience and with these here referred to in connection with the King ore, we have no doubt but the presence oi tellurium in gold and silver veins, is indicative of permancnce, richness and extent. Aside from the many ab Solute proofs of the great value of the King mine, we can but regard it of still greater value because of the pres ence of this rare metal in the ore \ gentleman wrote Us last week that She  King mine would make big stir and name for Arizona and that very soon and we do not doubt that it will.
Year: 1876

WASHINGTON, December 13.-The House Committee on Appropriations say there is no doubt but action will be taken in accordance with the Presi- dents recommendation, that provision be made by Congress Tor the payment by the United States os awards render led by the Mexican Commission.
Year: 1876

A roof may be covered with a very cheap shingle, anu by application of this slate be made to last from 70 tO 25 years. Old roofs can be patched and coated, look ing much better. and lasting longer than new shingles without the slate, for
Year: 1876

elaStlC, HIS ArH5 swinging HKe the arms O

 windmill. His mouth stretches 80 you

 would think the top of his head nearly al

 island. Ills ears standing up like fright

 ened ass's, and you ask what the news ii

 and he hurras, for our side is ahead. Mex day you meet the same man with his coa

 buttoned up to his chin, his arms hang

 loosely by his side, his legs seem dragging

 their slow length along, his face looking

 some like the southern extremity of Cape

 Farewell. His ears hanging towards his

 shoulders, and if you say good morning his

 reply will be a grunt, and his woe-begone

 visage will disappear around the first corner as soon as possible. Oh deliver us from this uncertainty. One day all sunshine, all lovely all the post offices for our side. The next day gloomy, all dark, the country gone to smash, and desolation on every side. Oh save us from this terrible sus- pense, this blasting of hopes, this nervous ness which depriYes us of sleep, and let us have peace. 2.

 Lakeville.-The exhibition given by the Sunday-school of the Methodist Episcopal church, on Thursday evening of last week, was success. The receipts of the enter tainment were about $40. which, I am told, are to go to replenish the school library. ......T There is to be a fair held in the Academy Hall of this village, some time next week (due notice of which will be given) for the purpose of raising money to reduce the church debt. It is hoped that the fair will be we'll patronized. There will be suitable presents for the holidays for sale at the various tahles......T The snow storm which we had on Saturday last, and which has been patched up little since, has brought out quite number of sleighs, but folks all say that the sleighing is little grittY......Mr. Thomas Stapleton, 8 man in the employ of the Davis Digging Company, was at work on what is known as the Star pit job, on Thursday last, and while at work the bank csved of, knock ing him down and crushing him to death.
Year: 1876

On the afternoon train from the
Delaware Railroad, yesterday, was an
old farmer, who decided toto lay over
for the next train, in order to rest and
take peep at our city. He was from
near Gunboro. and his short pants,
plain csat, slouch hat, and general air
of shrewdness proclaimed him a genu-
inc Sussex County farmer.


AT the United States hotel he anus
ed those present by relating what he
proposed to do at the Centennial. by
little extra economy during the year
he had saved about $3.50, which he pro-
posed expcnding on two weeks visit
to the great exhibition. He boldly
declared his intention to see every
thing there was to see, "for," said he,
"my boys and girls at home can't go,
but I'm goin to tell 'em all about
it when | git back" OF the city
ssarpers he felt little dubious, but
said he would try and elude them. He
would lend no man any money, and
when he went for his meals would ask
the price of things before he ate, land
if the price is too stiff, ''tsaid he, "Ill go
hungry" He was several times asked
to drink, but declined. "Thank ye,"
he said, "when I'm at home l take my
peach and honey every morning, but
now I'm bound to see the big show.
and l know l can't do it if l git to
drinkin'." Then the train drew up to


the depot, and old Sussex left followed


by the wishes of all present that he


might see the Centennial in all its
glory and return to the bosom of his
family safe and sound.
Year: 1876

ELECTED FROM THE STREET CARS
About $50 o'clock. last evening, a
drunken man was found bying in the
gutter at Fourth and Market streets,
apparently much injured. He was
unable to stand, and said he had been
thrown from street car by the driver.
He was taken to the police station,
where he gave his name as James De-
vine. He said that he had just arrived
from Boston, and was riding upon one
of the street cars. when the driver put
him off, and in so doing his leg was
sprainod.


DIR. Ogle was sent for, but upon an
examination, discovered that he was
not seriously injured. DeviAe was un.
able to tell who the driver was that
put him off, or why he did it, as, he
says, he had paid his fare. Thii
morning he was able to leave town.
Year: 1876

A good number of our citizens lei.
to day TO see the opening of the Cen
tennial.


Rev. G. s. Spencer starts to day in
his yacht "Naiad Queen" to spend u
few days down the bay in fishing, SC
Mr.. Spencer's boat is the pride of this
city and will be the source of much
pleasure and recreation to himself and
friends this summer.
Year: 1876

All the prominent shares are dull in San Francisco
and some of them decidedly lower. The decline IN
the Bonanza shares, especially of Consolidated Vir-
ginia. continues TO occasion remark and, in in
stances, anxiety. We know of cause for the
downward turn in this stock unless it be the fact
that repairs going on both at the mill and in
the mine will materially reduce the months yield.


The following table of prices of tie prominent gold
and silver mining shares, received by telegraph
from San Francisco, is furnished by William Ward,
DIexel Builuiup.
Year: 1876

Tie editor of the Phoebe (Nev.) Record
cannot tell lie, but after recounting a
journey of contractor with drove of
mules from Belmont to Hike, where no wat
er was to be had for two days, he thus de-
scribes the effect of the scent of the water
at logan Springs on the animals: "The
whole body began to move forward at a
good pace, increasing it as the smell of wat
er grew stronger, until the whole herd was
IN keen run. The spring was reached,
but the water had to be dipped up in buck
cts, and it became necessary to knock down
a number of mules with clubs in order to
allow the men to get to the spring. One
mule crazed with thirst, got away with
thirteen buckets of water, and had to be
clubbed away in order to allow some other
possessor Of a pair of long ears a chance.
He went out and took roll, came back
and wanted more. The bucket held four
gallons and he would get away with one at
gulp.
Year: 1876

As tho day OF election grows nearer tine pool rooms
arc nightly and more crowded The Paris
mutual pools command the attention Of those who
speculate small margins while the heavy bettors
connnc themselves 10 the auction pools. Whether 10
Is owing 10 prevalence Of democrats among those
who bet not IL is certain that the confidence oil
democratic success Is daily increasing among thom.
The following will show The feeling ON tne national
and OF tho State elections. as evdenced by the
Year: 1876

will go TO the Senate chamber to-
morrow and perform its duty. The
judiciary committee will draw up the
impeachment acknowledgements
and when adopted the entire house
will proceed to the Senate and de-
mand Belknap's impeachment. Ad-
journed.
Year: 1876

cratic club or vote the de democratic
ticket; dat I'd die fust. OATS de why dey whip
ped me.'


If a white man in Minnesota, Demo
crat or Republican, was taken from bis
house at night and cruelv beaten in this
way, to compel him to vote against his
convictions, the whole state would be
worked up to frenzy Of excitement
equal to that which prevailed at til.
time of the murder OF the cashier OF the
Mortified bank Men would turn out
by the hundred to hunt the brutes who
did the deed, and if caught they would
probably hang them to the nearest tree.
And yet black man has the same claim
to be secure in life, limb, property and the
exercise of his right of suffrage as u
white man and Louisiana is as much a
part of this nation as Minnesota.


We do not hold the intelligent states.
men OF the south, the Wade Hamptons
or the Lemars, responsible for this state
of things; but all classes in the south
must be made to understand that the
people of this country will not permit its
constitution and laws to be
brought to nought by the whip or
the Shot gun; and that the tree
and untrammeled exercise ofthe right o
suffrage must be protected as fully il
the case of the poorest black man as it i
in the case of the richest white man.