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Year: 1871




Taxes, etc.


The following important notice to distil-
lers, either those who propose continuing
or quitting the business, was received at
the Assessors Office in this city yesterday,
from ]. W. Douglas, Deputy United States
Commissioner. The Deputy Commits
sioner in order to urevent confusion and
delay in the operations of distillers de-
string to continue or commence business
after April 30, 1871, asks strict compliance
with the subjoined, which we are assured
will be rigidly enforced. Those interested
will act accordingly:


DistiIlers should understand, that with
the last day of April their rights as distil-
lers cease, and those intending to then dis
continue distilling, must SO arrange their
business a. to terminate all work at their
distilleries on the last day of April, and
not, as has been so frequently done, have
beer on hand to be distilled in the first
DAYS of May This Office cannot do other
wise in such cases than to treat the parties
as illicit distillers. Distillers intending to
discontinue business should on the Both
day of April register their stills as not for
use. A distiller desiring to continue his
business, can only do SO legally by giving
his notice, Form 81, and execu-
ting his bond on the first day of May,
in compliance with the requirements
of said Section 7. Such distiller should
have his bond complete and ready for exc
cution, with his notice, Form 81, prepared
and presented to the Assessor, a sufficient
length of time in advance of the first day
of May to enable him to make the necessa-
~ Investigations by that day, so that he
may, on the first day of May, when the
bond is executed, approve or disapprove
such bond When the bond is approved
on the first day of May, the distiler may
continue his work st his distillery but
where the bond is disapproved, the mere
fact of having pre- ented it confers no right
upon the distiller, but he will be regarded
as having failed to give bond as required
by said section, and must cease all work at
his distillery. The Assessor, in approving
the bonds, should endorse his approval
thereon, giving the date of such approval,
and sign his name thereto officially. The
fact that the distiller may fail to renew his
bond, or that the bond offered by him may
not be approved, does not require the
withdrawal of the spirits that he may have
in bonded warehouse, nor work a discon-
tinuance of such bonded warehouse. It is
true, that distillery warehouse will only
be established for an authorized distilleE
and at an authorized distillery; yet, hav-
ing been so established, the distiller has
acquired the right under the laws to have
his spirits remain in bond according to the
condition of his warehousing bond, which
is, that the tax shall be paid thereon bs-
fore removal from such distillery ware
house, and within one year from the date
of such bond.
Year: 1871

Agents Of the Tennessee Immigration
Association have just returned from trips
through the counties of Franklin, Grundy
and Marion, meeting the most encoursg-
ing success The people are alive to the
importance of the work. The first men,
we learn, of each of those counties have
taken hold and organized subordinate
societies, from which many and permanent
good results are expected to accrue.
Year: 1871

Cardinal AntOnelli TO Resign.


ROME, April 1.-The resignation of His
Reverence, Cardinal Antonelli, Secretary
Of State and President of the Ministerial
Council, is considered probable. The age
and failing health of the Cardinal are
stated to be the cause of this step.
Year: 1871

We take pleasure in commencing the
Weller House, 4S South Cherry street, to
those desiring to obtain board in the city,
as first class in every particular. The sit
uatlon is on one Of the most pleasant
streets; is centrally located, being near the
Maxwell House, and street cars pass the
door every ten or fifteen minutes


The guests of the house enjoy the best
edibles the market affords, and served in q
style that can but satisfy the most fastid-
ions. We bespeak for the energetic and
polite management the large patronage
that is justly merited by the endeaVor to
furnish accommodations at q reasonable
rate, and make guests feel entirely at
home at the Weller House.
Year: 1871

Everybody is in the habit ov Dragging on
Job; and Job did have considerable pa
shunce; but did be ever keep districk
skule for s dollars month and board around
or run kountry noosepaper?


Did he ever reap lodged oats down hill a
hot day and have all his gallus buttons burst
oph at once?


Did he ever have the jumping toOthaehe
and be made to tend the baby while his
wife was over to Parkens to teasquall?


Did he ever get up in the morning awful
dri, and huff it miles before breakfast to
get drink, and find that the man kept 4
temperance house?


Did he ever under take to milk kicking
heifer, with a bushy tail, in fly time, and in
a lot?


Did he ever sit on a litter of kittens in the
old rocking chair, with his summer panta-
looms on?


If he could do all of these things and
praise the Lord at the same time, all have
to say IL, Bully for Job.-Josh Billings.
Year: 1871

There are few things in the world that


contribute more to the sum of each individ-


uals happiness than the cheap commodity of
good humor Crossness, discomfort, and a
disposition to be miserable not only make
their victim unhappy, but spread around
him dismal atmosphere of wretchedness
that makes unhappy all who come within
its range. The illnatured man deprives
himself of an immense amount of good feel.
ing that be might enjoy, and defrauds all
associated with him of their rightful share of
comfort and peace. There is a good deal
of innocent enjoyment and happiness in the
world, harshly as we sometimes speak of it;
and they are within easier reach than we
are disposed to imagine. 1t is not great
successes, achievements, wealth, hOnors,
and good fortune that make up the sum of
each persons happiness; all these will con-
tribute to the matter; but the real source
of JOY is within the individual bosom, and
good humor is its outward expression. A
sour-natured man cannot be made happy by
all the successes, riches and honor that may
be visited on him and a cheerful, hopeful,
pleasant tempered man cannot be made per
manently unhappy by the deprivation of all
these incidents and adjuncts. The soul that
is dark and gloomy can not be warmed and
frightened by the reflection of outward sur
roundings; and the soul that is bright of it.
self, cannot be darkened by Withholding
from it the glare of wealth and honor. 1t
reflects the pure light of the heavens; the
songs of birds, the beauty of the fields, the
sound of waters, the colCr and fragrance of
flowers, the eloquence ofall the star studded
armament, the harmony of all nature. all
awake pleasant echoes within itself, and fill
it with joy and delight 1t is privilege to
be associated with good humored persons,
for everything around them becomes bright
and cheerful from the contagion. They
may have nothing in particular to be happy
about, but they are happy in spite of that,
and they communicate tn cir own joyous
feelings to others, without suffering a loss
by the division
Year: 1871

idea Of wintssing stock without hay is
all well enough when the ground is not
covered with snow, but the attempt to
carry 30, 900 head more or less through
the winter, on the range, is costly ex-
pertinent this time. We learn that many
cattle are dying up the Solomon Valley;
Our informant says that he knows Of
one herd Of 900 head, out Of which 700
have perished within the last few days.
There are probably 10000 head in the
Valley, and not hay sufficient to winter
10000. The Oldest inhabitants inform
US that the present cold weather is un-
precedented, so early in the season, in
the history of the State. The cold has
been general all over the country, and
coming so suddenly people were unpre-
pared for it.
Year: 1871

From the Overland Monthly.l


Spindle was new arrival. The camp,
with customary propriety, had dubbed
him thus because he was so slim. On
the same principle, his awkwardness soon
gave him notoriety. Nor this only; like
One-eyed Tom, Spindle had made one Of
the happiest hits Of the day. Young,
passionate, elated beyond degree with
the splendor Of bis prospects, il was no
surprise that he should court the favor
of the pale-faced gamblers, who were
the aristoerats Of the camp. 1t was no
wonder that they should discover his
weakness and determine to "salt' him.
PlayP No, no; Spindle did not play;
he only came in TO watch the game; it
was tiresome sitting there in the tent
alone. Try it; double your stake on
threes. triple on full, said a
pleasant-faced fellow, who was just rak-
ing in hundred slugs or more: Spin
die was inclined to listen. Tell you
what 90 do. y said the gambler, continu-
ing, go me halves for an hour, and see
bow you come out" Spindle did so.
At the end Of the hour he had won a
stake" Of several thousand dollars.
Spindle was fascinated. / will double
this Tomorrow night, said be men
tally, as he left the gambler tent He
doubled IT, "This must be tripled. said
Spindle, as be sought the tent again. Two
nights afterward it was tripled. Spindle
means to break Or be broken, said the
Year: 1871

nHE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED


that on and after this date we will Gin
and Bale all cotton brought or sent to US for
seven dollars per bale. we furnishing the bag
ging and ties, and covering the bale all over
longing to the bale. Or IL the owner
desires us to keep the cotton seed be.
longing to the bale Of cotton as part
payment, we will gin and bale furnishing
bagging and ties, and cover the bale all over
for two dollars per bale, and the cotton seed
belonging to the bale Of cotton.


66qi GEO. W. PAYNE X co.
Year: 1871

The disposition to pry into the privacy
OF domestic life is unfortunately, very
common, and is always dishonorable.
The appetite for knowledge is to be re-
garded as morbid, and the indulgence of
it disgraceful.


"A lamlly have sacred right to privacy.
In guarding the delicate relations of the
household secrecy becomes virtue. Even
II by chance the private affairs of the
household are laid open to stranger,
honor Will require him to turn from them
they should be locked in sacred silence.


A double obligation of silence and Sc
Grecy rests upon one who is in the family.
Inc turpitude of a betrayal of family his
tory py visitor is far greater than theft
would be. 10 pocket half dozen silver
spoons would do far less damage, produce
lar less suffering, and be less immoral
than tale-bearing. 1t is thing SO scan
dalous that it should degrade person and
put him out of society.


To betray household secrets is not only
an odious immortality. but it is sin and a
shame to be on good terms with those who
are known to commit such outrages. They
are miscreants. They put themselves out
OF the pale, of decent society. They
should be treated as moral outlaws.


These hungTy-eyed wretches, who sit
IN the unsuspicious circles of parents and
children, treasuring their words, spying
their works, spying their weaknesses, mis-
interpreting the innocent liberties of the
household, and then run from house to
house with their shameless news. are
worse than Eoisoners of wells or burners
OF houses. They poison the faith of man
in man. If one opens his mouth to tell
you such things with all your might smite
him in the face.


There are two actions which Justify you
IN instantly knocking man down-the
one is the act Of pointing gun at you in
IN sport, and the other is the attempt to
tell you secret which it is disgraceful for
you to hear. Make no terms with such
people. Tale-bearers have no rights.
They are common enemies of good men.
Hunt, harry and hound them out of socie-
ty They are the worst of pests, save
one, and that is the listener TO the tale
bearer. c#s


There could be no tattling if there were
no one to hear. 1t takes an ear and
tongue to make scandal Greedy listen
ing is as dishonorable as niMble fattling.
The ear is the open market when the
tongue sells its i'll gotten wares.


Some there are that will not repeat
again what they hear, but they are willing
to listen to it. They will not trade in con-
traband goods. but they will buy enough
OF the smuggler for family use. These
respectable listeners are the patrons of
tattlers. 1t is the ready market that keeps
tale-bearing brisk. 1t is shame to listen
to i'll of your neighbors. Christian benev-
olence demands that you do not love i'll
news. A clean heart and a true honor
rejoice in kindly things. 1t should be
pain and sorrow to know of anything that
degrades your neighbor in your eyes, even
if he is your enemy; how much more if
he is your friend.-[H. w. Beecher.
Year: 1871

Stand on end, in convenient place for
use, an open-endea vessel of suitable d.
mensions for the size of the dairy, say from
half a barrel to a hogshead. In this say
slack some good quicklime, enough to
make thin whitewash when filed full of
water, and cover, to keep out dust and
dirt. The lime will settle, leaving a satu-
rated solution of lime over it as clear as
spring water. After using the milk-pans,
&c, wash them as other utensils are
washed and rinsed, then dip them in the
adjoining casks of clear water, giving them
quick turn, SO that every part becomes
immersed therein; set them to drain and
dry, and the publication is complete with
out any scalding process, from the new
pan to the old worn-out one.


The lime in the clear water instantly
neutralizes the the acidity in the milk vet
remaining in the cracks or seams &C., of
the milk vessels, to destroy which the pro-
cess of scalding has been performed.
Year: 1871

y The symptoms of Liver
Complaint are uneaslness
and pain in the side. Some
times the pain is in the
shoulder, and is mistaken


for rheumatism. The stom-
uch is effected with loss OF
appetite and sickness, bowels
in general costiye,. some
stimes alternating with lax
d with pain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable loss


Of memory, accompanied


with painful sensation Of hay
ing left undone something


which ought to have been


done. Often complaining OF


weakness, debility and low
Sometimes many or
Year: 1871

The inclement weather initiated strongly
against full house to witness the second
performance of the Wyndham Comedy Com
pany. Those, however, who braved the
storm and ventured to the theatre, and they
certainly were more numerous than might
have been expected, were well repaid by
seeing the charming comedy of "Caste,"
preceded by the equally charming operetta
"Mephisto's Mission" given in a manner
worthy of the pieces and the artists.


These had fully recovered the fatigue of
their journey which was somewhat appar-
ent at the first performance, and played
with spirit and dash which was warmly
relished and acknowledged by the audience.
We can add no more to our opinions ex-
pressed yesterday, but to reiterate them
with increased emphasis. 1t is certainly
one of the best companies ever seen here,
and the performance is worthy of the com
pany. The same bill will be repeated for
the last time tonight and those who miss
it will lose treat such as is rarely offered
Il the present day of sensation. The great
merit of this company is the general excel
lence of the cast of their plays. Each part
is played as well as it can be, and the effect
is one of peculiar enjoyment and delight.
Tomorrow the ever popular IL ,ncers" will
be revived. 1t is one of their best plays,
and will be sure to attract crowded house.
Year: 1871

The day is rapidly approaching when the
Louisiana State Lottery will again distribute
four hundred and forty prizes among the
holders of lucky tickets. Next Saturday
the single number drawing takes place, and
the fifty thousand dollar prize will be
drawn for among many others that would
be highly acceptable. 1t is hardly neces-
sary to advise any to buy tickets, fer it is
generally understood that without them
prize can not be had, and the smart ones
attend to this without being told.
Year: 1871

The taxpayers of the Sixth District are
notified that the time for payment of State
taxes and licenses has been extended to
the twenty fifth instant, after which date
suit will be brought on all remaining unpaid.
Year: 1871

That portion of the New Orleans and
Texas railroad, extending from the Trinity
river to Orange, was to be sold at Calves
ton last Monday. 1t was thought probable
that the road would be bid in for account of
the Chattanooga railroad company, in which
event the road will be Immediately rebuilt
and put in order for business.
Year: 1871

B Y Ell E.G RAP II.
LATEST NEWS FROM ALL POINTS
The Government Expenses for April
THE STRIKE AT NEW YORK
COLLISIONS AND RIOT
RESOLUTIONS AGAINST SAN DOMINGO
NAPOLEON HAS THE RHEUMATISM
HE WILL NOT RETURN TO FRANCE
THE COUP DE MAIN OF THEIRS


A PLAN FOR JOINT REGENTS
Year: 1871

In many Of the Greek Islands, the
diving for sponge forms O considera-
ble part Ofthe occupation of the inhab-
itanIs, and it has been done from the
most remote antiquity. Hasselquiet
says:


'Himia is a little and almost IN
known island, directly opposite
Rhodes. .sIt is worth notice, on account
of the singular method Of the Greeks,
inhabitants of the Island. have to get
their living. In the bottom of the
sea the common sponge is found in
abundance, and more than in any
other place in the Mediterranean. The
inhabitants made it a trade to fish up
this sponge, by which they get a liv-
ing far from contemplate, as
their goods are always wanted by the
Turks, who use an incredible number
Of OfspOnges at their bathing and wash
ings. a girl in this island is not per-
mitted to marry before she can give
proof of her agility by taking them
from a certain depth. In other is
lands the same customs prevails, but
with reversed applications, as in Mic
arus, where the father of a marriage
bic daughter bestOws her upon the
best diver of her suitOrs. "He that
can stay the longest in the water and
gather the most sponge marries the
maid. -
Year: 1871

In speaking Of these huge excres-
eences called Chatelaine frauds, Jen-
ME June says Those massive braids,
which were laughed at when they ap-
peared at first, have finally succeeded
in displacing the chignon. They are
worn in long loops, which descend
low upon the head, touching the neck
and sOiling the collar, and are much
less becoming than an aFtistically ar
ranged chignon. The ehignOn, how
ever, has had the most disastrous ef-
feet upon the natural hair. 1t has
brought it out by the roots, and has
hardly left one TO tell the sad tale.-
There is a universal cry of despair
from women concerning the hair,
"What can be done to restOre?n and
the answer comes from nOstrum ven
ders Of every description, who will
quickly eontrive to despOil them OF
the little they have left. The very
best thing they could do would be to
cut it short and wear it short, with
out any covering-washing it every
day with bOrax and camphOr water,
to which a little glycerine has been
added, and drying it thoroughly. But
they will not do this, so they must
teen gang their ain gait"
Year: 1871

y thrilling scene which might Fave
been taken from 'Under the Gas
light" occurred near the Thirtieth
street depot Of the Hudson River Rail
road on Friday night. As the express
train was coming in from Albany.
Dennis Murphy, the switchman, was
about leaving his shelter-box To turn
the switch, when a wild looking man
rushed upon him with an uDlifted ham
mer, and threatened 10 brain him If
he touched the switch. Murphy, al
though alarmed acted quickly and ef-
fectively. With n sudden rush he
butted the man with his head in the
abdomen with such force as to knock
him senseless for a moment, and then
turning the switch the train sped on
the right course, whereas in a few see
Onds it would have dashed into a
heavily loaded freight train. The
man with the hammer, on coming TO,
was arrested, and on being taken to
before Justice Cox, yesterday morn
ing gave his name as John AlcCouTt.
He was sent TO the island for six
months.-N y Herald.
Year: 1871

There was 4 young man once in the
Office of q Western Railway Superin-
tendent. He was occupying a posi-
ton that four hundred boys in that
city would wish to get. 1t was hon.
Orable, and it paid well, besides being
in the line Of promotion. How did
he get it? Not by having a rich faith
er, for he was the son of a labOrer.
The secret was his beautiful accuracy.
He began as an errand boy, and did
his work accurately. His leisure he
used in perfecting his writing and
arithmetic. After a while he learned
to telegraph. At each step his en-
plOyer commended his accuracy, and
relied on what he did, because he was
Just right. And it is thus with every
occupation. The accurate boy is the
favOrite one. Those who employ
men do not wish to be on the constant
lookout, as though they were rOgues
and fools. If a carpenter must stand
at his jOUrneyman's elbow to be sure
that his work is done right, or if a
cashier must run over his bOOk-keep-
er's columns, he might as well do the
work himself as to employ another to
do il in that way; and it is certain
that the employer will get rid Of such
an inaccurate workman as soon as he
can.-Preside1lt IjJttyC.
Year: 1871

3 Be prudent in planting; one corn is
often enough for an aeher, and if you
must leave anything out, why, drOE
your potatoes.
Keep your rakes in good order
reformed rakes make good husband
men.


Farmers are not expected to be men
of letters, but it is generally under
stood that you will make a while the
J sun shines.
Your field will be tsfurrowed with
care" but it cannot be tharrowed by
the recollection"


Even your grief may be Of a NOV
ing character, for when there are no
horses the farmers (s) teers will move
the plow.
Your must remember which are the
most noisy vegetables-the potato
balls, and you can make a pumpkin
hOller.


Keepin mind the active Ones-beans
viii run, you can see the eOrnstalk in
the field, and one vine that YOU plant
you may find hop when it comes.
Don't let your cattle stray; they Of
ten wander to the most mysterious
places; we once saw q eOwhide in a
shOemakeris shop.


Best locks for your barn in winter
BullOeks.


Flower for the hayield-The win
rows.


The sentiment of cheese is astrono-
mieal, for when forced to expression it
gives the milky whey.


Your wife may baste the chicken,
but you will havetO sow the crOpyour-
self.


When you find the larks-pur in the
country it may be save to judge the
cattle go to the fields.


If you are day about she head in
spring It may be from Over-stufing;
some ale savOry in the river in sum
mer.


The flowers are no exception in fol-
lowing the fashions go to pond and
you find the lily pads there.


If you design to sweep the country
at election time you viii ind an un-
derbrIsh in the woods.


If you are profane and like a dam
ask Rose in the farm kitchen for tu-
lips, you may get it.
Year: 1871

Somebody wants to know how to
cure the scratches on his horse. will
give a remedy 1 have used for years
with universal success: Take two
pounds Of Glauber salts, one pound Of
sulphur, and one-quarter pound Of salt
peter; pulveriZe al finely together,
and give one heaping tablespoonful
once a day, thrown on the feed.


Now for the feet. Take one pint Of
meats foot oil and One-fourth pound Of
fine cut chewing tobacco, and simmer
together. Strain out the tobacco, and
bottle for use. Take CASTLE soap and
warm water, wash the parts affected
clean, and dry thoroughly before ap-
plying the oil. If the ankles are much
sore, it would be well to put cloths on
them to keep the air from them while
they are drying when dry, anOint
them well with the oil for a few
days; then wash as before, dry well
and apply the Oil again. If thor
Oughly applied, it will effect a perma-
nent cure. Keep the feet clean, and
scratches will not be likely to return.
Chr. Rural Ne10 Yorker.