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Year: 1873

The Danbury Nt'es gives the following
method OF treating cold. which knocks It
''higher than kite" and in view Of the
great number of our citizens troubled with
that species of the ILLS which flesh Is heir
to-" We advise our readers to cut this out
and keep it where it Can readily be found
when danger threatens:


One of our citizens, says the Nescs, WHO
has been troubled with severe cold on the
lungs effected his recovery IN the following
simple manner: He boiled little boneset
and horehound together, and drank freely
of the tea before going to bed. The next
day he took five pills, put one kind of plas
ter on his breast. another under bis arms,
and still another on his back. Under the
advice from On experienced old lady, he
took Ill these off with an Oysterknifc in the
afternoon, and slapped on mustard paste
instead. His mother put some onion drafts
on bis feet and gave him lump of tar to
swallow. Then he put some hot bricks to his
feet. and went TO bed. Next morning another
lady came in with bottle of goose oil, and
gave him dose of it in quill, and an aunt
arrived about the same time from Bethel,
with bundle of sweet fern, which she
made into tea, and gave him every half hour
till noon, when he took dose of salts. AT
ter dinner, his wife. who had been . fine
old lady Of great experience in doctoring, on
franklin street, gave him two pills Of her
own make, about the size of nm English wal.
nut, and of similar shape, and two table,
spoontuls of home nude balsam to keep
them down. Then he took half pint of
hot run,V. the suggestion of an old sea
captain in the next house, and steamed his
legs with an alcohol bath. At this crisis two
Of the neighbors arrived, who saw at once
that his blood was out Of order, and gave
him half gallon of spearm,nt tea, and q big
dose of castor oil. Before going 10 bed he
took eight Of new kind Of pill, wrapped
about his neck flannel soaked in hot wins
egar and salt, and had feathers burnt on
shovel in his room. He is now thoroughly
cured anc full of gratitude.
Year: 1873

February "a, 1873.


EDITORS CHRONICLE: A letter from the
Alleghanies would perhaps be of interest
to you flat-woods people. say at.woods
because the fertile valleys and gentle ridges
about Knoxville, and, in fact, all East
Tennessee pretty much, might be consid-
cred quite level compared to Johnson
county as whole. Here we are high
mountains piled OH top of mountains.
They contain world of mineral, while
numberless white and spruce pine grow
on them. Water power! o, hush! 1t
looks like waste. Every gorge contains
stream, dashing and gurgling down
among the rocks. Yesterday l crossed a
creek (the LaureD twenty-seven times in
eight or nine miles travel, and at many it
had such fall that my horse could hardly
wade it. Think of it! The tall, large,
white and spruce pine stand along this
wonderful water power in multitudes. a
great many reports are all the time in Cir
cIllatiOn about discoveries of minerals in
these mountains, but nothing of import
ance is resulting, because no capital is be
ing invested. Iron, copper, silver and lead
no doubt exist, the two former in great
abundance.


A great many strange things are taking
place in these mountains, which, If tOl0
would seem to the most of your readers to
be incredible. For instance, a reliable
gentlemen at my elbow tells me of a fami-
ly OF five sisters named Flennikin, living
| near the line of Virginia and Tennessee,
| in Washington county, Va. in the most
miserable circumstances. They stay in q
hut made of poles thrown together, with
cracks unstOpped. NO chimney and no
floor except the naked dirt. They have
neither bed nor clothing except a few mis-
erable rags which they wear. During
the day they build their fires
| i'm a hollow place made in the middle OF
the floor ami at night they rake the fire
and ashes all out from this hole and then
they pile up in the warm place" like SO
many hogs. They endure the cold and
snow like beasts, often going barefoot
through the snow over the country In
search of food. They have no regard for
morals. Some time back their mother died
and when the people hauled her away to
bury her one of the girls waded fOur-inch
snow and carried five-day old child while
she had nothing more on her foot than a
miserable pair of old leaky, rundown
shoes without any stockings.


About two weeks ago, near the same place
a family living on Laurel river heard a
woman calling them on the other hank.
On going over they found all infant corpse
living on a small box in the house, where
they found it had been lying about five
days. The way of it was about this, as
reported by the mother Of the child: Her
and her mother occupied the house alone
and when the child was born, dead, her
mother refused to call any one to bury it,
and it laid there until she was able to
crawl to the river and call. The child was
in such state of decay that the men were
unable to dress it, just wrapping it ant
burying it in box. Evidences show fou


play in the case, and people say this is the
seventh child which has been buried from


th is same place. , NJ. b.
Year: 1873




March /, 1878.


MEssRs. RULE & RICKs Having no.
ticed all article in your paper of the 26th
of, February from Dandridge and signed
"Alpha," which take no exceptions to,
wherein it does not concern me nor cast
reflections on my official conduct or char
acter. AS to the controversy in the church
I take no part, though my sympathy has
always been with the Union side. Where
in I don't want the people of Jefferson
county, misled is concerning the county
farm and barn that is to be erected on it.
l do not know who alpha" is and would
ask him, who ever he Is, to inform the
people that pay the money how far this
barn has progressed and whose mill saws
the Iumber-DoctOrJ Nat Lyle's OF Doc
tor J. C.. CawoOd's-and how much this
farm produces more than it has been doing
for several years? Now, the facts are, that
there are is no barn on the poor farm that
is worth any thing. The interest Of the
farm demands it. and it has been talked of
long before we talked of narrow gauge
railroad road from Messy Greek or from
Clifton to Knoxville.


I would say to the people of Jefferson
county that we, as Board, are trying to
economise the expense of the farm as best
we can and would like to run it different.
We wish to run it on the steward plan,
but can't trifle with the dear peoples
money further than the County Court will
sanction, outside of clothing, doctor
bills, &c.


All of the Alpha" family may burlesque
us through bad feelings, but we would
say to the people who pay for these things,
that all our business is reported agreeable
to law and our limited sphere, and ask
them to compare the poor house and farm
and inmates with the prisons and Jail and
strike the difference, and if that does not
satisfy them, will cheerfully. yield my
high and paying position to some man
m ore competent. I would not have writ
ten this article. were it not for the great
talk this barn has created, and knowing
your paper has q large circulation in this
county, / think it will be interesting to
your readers here. 1 write this over my
proper signature. NJ. M. CORBETT.


Chairman Commissioners for the Poor.
Year: 1873

1t is related that a New Hampshire min
lister recently portrayed the history of Jo-
nah after the following style: Il seem to
see Jonah passing along the road to Nine
vah: seem to see him entering the ticket
Office, buy his ticket and pay for it; seem
to see him walk upon the vessel seem
to STE them lift their anchor and the state
ly ship move gradually out upon the broad
Atlantic - --f r.
Year: 1873

A lady of literary turn writes to know Il
she can pay for her paper by writing poet
cents pound for manuscript poetry, OF
she can darn our stockings for the amOun
its all the same to us. We are in favO
of patronizing home talent Yorkcrs Ga
oft
Year: 1873




pensive even against the weakest people
and are demoralizing and wicked.


INDIAN POLICY.


Our superiority of the strength and advanta-
ges Of civilization should make us lenent to-
ward the Indian. The wrong already inflicted
upon him should be taken into account and the
balance placed to his credit The moral view
of the question should be considered and the
question asked; cannot the Indian be made a
useful and productive member OF society by
proper teaching and treatment? lfthe effort Is
made in good faith, we will stand better before
the civilized nations of the East and in our own
copsciences for having made it. All these
things are not to be accomplished by one indi-
vidual but they will receive my support and
such recommendations TO- Congress, as will, in
my judgment, best serve to carry them into


CIVIL SERVICE.


1t has been and is my earnest desire to C r
rect abuses that have grown up in the civil SER
vice OF the country. To secure this reforma
ton, rules regulating the method of appoint
ment and promotion were established and have
been tried. My effort for such reformation
shall be continued to the best of my judgm mt.
The spirit of the rules adopted will be main
tanned. / acknowledge before this assemblage,
representing as il does every section Of our
country, the obligation l am under to my



ferred upon me by returning me to the highest
office within their gift, and the further obIga-
tion resting on me to render to them the best
services within my power. This L promise,
looking forward with the greatest anxiety to
the day when l shall be released from the re-
sponsiblities that at times are almost over
whelming and from which have scarcely
had a respite since the eventful firing
to the present day. My services were then,
rendered and accepted under the first call for
troops growing out of that event. l did not ask
for place or position and was entirely without
influence or the acquaintance of persons Of in
fuence, but was resolved to perform my part in
a struggle threatening the very existence of the
nation. performed conscientious duty with
out asking promotion or command, and without
a revengeful feeling towards any section or in
dividual Notwithstanding this, throughout
the wars and from my candidacy for my present
Office in 1863 to the close of the last Presidential
campaign, l have been the subject of abuse and
SANDER scarcely ever equaled in political his
tory, which to-day feel that can afford to
disregard, in view of your verdict, which 1
gratefully accept as my vindication.
Year: 1873

/ find in my scrap-book, set down
there thirty years ago, an item which
may be Of interest at the present time,
when the Mormon problem is evidently
approaching a civilized solution. The
truth of the statement herein given was
vouched for in my presence by man
who was above deceit. The origin of
the Book Of Mormon" SO called, has
been puzzle to many, much of it being
evidently the production of a cultivated
mind, and yet springing to light from
the hands of illiterate men.


1t was written, in 1S12-l3, as a liter
a,y recreation, by Rev. Solomon Spaul-
ding, graduate of Dartmouth College,
ut that time residing in New Salem,
Ohio and, as he wrote it, 1t professed
to be historical romance of lost race,
the remains of whose numerous mounds
and inscriptions are found on the banks
of the Ohio. After the work had been
completed the author had thoughts of
having it printed, and for that purpose
he gave the manuscript into the hands
of printer, in whose office it remained
for several years, but the design of
printing was not carried into execution.
AS foreman in the printing office where
Mr.. Spaulding's romance was lodged
was employed Sidney Rigdon, who af-
terward figured conspicuously in Nor
mon history and there is no doubt that
he copied the manuscript and subse-
quently gave it to Smith Upon the
appearance of the Book of Mormon, in
1880, there were those living to whom
Mr.. Spaulding had read parts of his ro-
nance, and they recognized his verbi-
age in the book. Upon search the orig
inal manuscript was found among the
papers of the deceased clergyman, and
on comparison the Mormon Bible
proved to have been not materially al
tered from this parent text. OF course
the discovery soon made considerable
talk. A great many people went to see
the manuscript, and at the expiration of
few eeksitmysteriously disappeared.
As there was a Mon non preacher in New
Salem at the time, With proselytes at his
heels, the mystery o. the disappearance
was not very deep.
Year: 1873

THE General Schofield sent
the following dispatch to General Gill
lem:


Please inform me fully of the situa-
ton, so l may send more troops if neces-
sray. Ifthe Indians escape from the lava
beds I may send troops to operate
against them from another direction:
Let me know fully what you wish. L
suppose you have force enough to de,
stroy the outlaws unless they succeed
in eiuding you. Nothing short of their
prompt and sure destruction will satisfy
the ends of justice or meet the expecta-
tions of the Government"
Year: 1873

In the wreck of the Northfleet, one
NAVY who was saved was heard by the
correspondent of the London Standard
saying: "When 1 saw what was up, 1
said, ses I, I'm agoin' to die, and may
as we'll do it as comfortable as l can,
and so 1 Lit my pipe" There was no
high feeling in that man, but there was
an infinite capacity for discipline. Fear
did not over power him in any degree.
He thought smoke even in the face Of
death still an object worth desiring.
Year: 1873

IRRIGATION BILL-This bill providing
for national commits sion to survey the
great valley of California, and to examine
into their water supply with a view to
evolve complete system of irrigation. pas
sed both Houses Of Congress and is doubt
less law now. The commission is to en-
ter upon its duty at once and report to the
next Congress. The plan having been
agreed TO Congress should be called upon
10 do the work and control it forever; and
in case the nation refuses this the State ei
Califomis-shesd q undertake it. The reo-
pie shssld pot allow this water to be con
trolcd by plivate PARTIES
Year: 1873

The cab drivers of The city Of York En-.
gland, lately hid 81 opportunity TO slow
the advantage labor ad over capital when
hey struck work af;ei conve, ing to the an
nual charity bail the largest number of the
most fashionable people of England They
refused Ia listen TO reascn. expostulation or
anything else, and lett the ladies and gen
tlenen TO make the journey ONE on foot
after dancing all night. in the airy toilets
they had shone in at the ball
Year: 1873

The Anvil says that former surerin.
tendent of the Michigan Central Railroad
once wrote short note to farmer in re.
gard to the removal of barn, too near the
track for safety, The man studied it long
and faithfully, consulted eonpetent judges,
decided that it, was pass, though why
sent knew not, and rode scot-free with it
for year before the mistake was discover.
ed
Year: 1873

We did not Ike the world, but we may
mend it. and must live in it. We shall
find that it abounds with fools who are too
dull to be employ ed, and knaves Who are tor
sharp. The compound character is most
common, and is tha with which we have
most to do.-Coltop.
Year: 1873

IL seems that when other cities are gradually re-
covering from the effects OF the recent financial
panic we here are being plunged still deeper in
the mire OF distress through the ventilation OF
criminal negligence or dishonesty on the part OF
persons entrusted with public and private moneys
The latest financial irreguarity--to use mild
term for twas brought TO light this afternoon
The amount involved Is fixed at $l75,00o. The suf-
ferers are the Eureka and Boatmen's Insurance
companies and the person who was instrumental
In ipipairing their resources to this amount Is
their secretary. Robert Finney


This genteman's standing In the community was
above that OF ordinary business men. He was
retary OF the above named insurance companies
since their organization, was member or the Fire
Department. Commission, and was secretary Of the
commission appointed by the government to select
site for the new government buildings. The
reason OF Fnney's embarrassment is his love for
speculating on money which didn't belong to him.
Some months ago he invested heavily In stocks
using funds in his possession belonging to the two
insurance companies which he represented in
speculation The great financial panic had q
severe effect on stocks, as is generally known and
tonlshing shrinkage which all stocks were sub
jected to. Pacific Mail he held to considerable
Company, In the Franklin and Sandy Creek Coal
Company, started In 1864 during the great oil
citement, and also held stock in the well-known
Elershausen 1ronmakng process OF five or six
years ago.


When he discovered that he was unable to extri-
cate himself from the meshes he had fallen into he
made known the facts Of the case to the directors
OF the Eureka and Boatmen's companies He at
tempted to conceal nothing, but acknowledged the
error he had fallen into and laid all his books and
papers before the directors of the companies tor
examination. He also surrendered all his personal
property OF every nature, which, 1t is thought VIII
realize something like $4,000.


The Eureka Company has called meeting OF Its
stockholders to be held next week, when the books
are to be fully investigated Sufficient has been
ascertained to show that the company is left en-
tirely safe and that the holders OF policies are in
no wise jeOpardZed The B0atmen'S Company
also issue call for meeting OF stockholders Tor
the purpose OF looking into the matter. Both these
organizations are old established wealthy
Western waters. They will survive this disaster
w
Year: 1873

The Good Intentions of the Mayor and


Council Tow ards the Poor Checked by


the Lack of Legal Authority in the


Charter of the City.


The Aldermanc Committees of Finance and
Streets, seeing that people would starve unless
something were done immediately, resolved to set
so men at work yesterday at breaking stones at ST.
a day. The resolution became noised about so
suddenly that the City Hall was literally besieged
with applicants, and although only the most needy
cases of married men with large families were at
tended to- l25 orders were issued for work upon
the streets.


As soon as the people found out that these orders
were being issued several went to Mayor Town.
send and convinced him that there was no author
1ty IN the charter lor the city to employ men under
paw for it. The Mayor and Aldermen soon o found.
despite the charitable nature OF the movement,
that there would be public clamor against 1t, and
accordingly all the proposed work stopped,
and public meeting OF citizens was called for
Monday night, to say whether or not the city
ment OF the poor. 1t is estimated
that fully 1000 men could be set to work by the
city in this way II the question Is settled about the
authority to do it and the way to raise the neces-
sary money Is clear. 1t would, no doubt cost the
city about 100000.


While most OF the applicants for city assistance
are OF the laboring class many applied yesterday
who were intelligent men and really skilful me-
cnanics. such q thing was never seen In Paterson
before. While the government and citizens are
quarrelling over the authority and the money many
are actually suffering from want, and something
must be done soon. There seems to be want Of
system in all the plans OF relief that have been pro-
posed.


depot for the distribution OF whatever pro-
visions and clothing may be contributed has been
established in the Main street Methodist church,
but its work is yet limited. 1t is hoped on all sides
that the public meeting on Monday night will re-
suit in the perfection OF some plan that will put
things in systematic shape.


The committee appointed to wait upon the manu-
facturers to see II they could not reopen their
establishments on stock work at nominal wages
report considerable encouragement, which may
result in getting employment at low wages for
large number. This plan, although much prefer
able to working In the street. is looked upon with
no little dsfavor under the idea that II viii estab-
lish precedent in the standard OF wages that
cannot be overcome, even with the return Of bet
Year: 1873

son. william L. Daggett, mad charge OF the
boiler at the, time OF the explosion. the two lat
ter had been confined in the House OF Detention,
and the health OF the boy mas been seriously I'M
paired by his temporary confinement
Year: 1873

There is no use in manuring land to
grow weeds; in buying tools to rust
ous under a stone wall in erecting
buildings to rot away for want of paint
and care; in buying animals and leav-
ing them to the unhindered action Of
disease; in accumulating manure to
fill the air with its exhalations and the
brooks with its leechings; in raising
forage to floor the barnyard with in
buying land to yearly lose its strength
and virtue; in growing crops to feed
unheeded insects. Yet more than one
of these defects may be seen in almost
unrestrained operation on every farm
in the country, and the extent to which
they lower the average success Of farm
ers is greater than would be believed
Neac York Herald.
Year: 1873

The n. Y. World tells how house.
keepers can rid themselves of red and
black ants. It says that one succeeded
by filing cups with water and placing
them under the sink and cupboard, re-
moving all crumbs and everything they
could eat from the shelves. They all
left. Another way is to wash the
places they haunt with strong alum
water and leave it standing in a vessel
thereabouts. Another mode is to place
fresh meat bone where the ants can
get at it, and they will flock to it in
large numbers. When they are on it
dip it in hot water, repeat few times
and the ants will have disappeared.
Another remedy is to boil four ounces
of quassia in gallon of water for ten
minutes and add four ounces of soap.
This poured on their nests will destroy
them. This is intended to destroy a
nest of black ants when it is found.
For red ants another remedy that has
proved successful is: Take six or seven
drops of oxalic acid and mix it with a
small teacupful of melted lard, and set
this preparation wherever the ants are
troublesome and they will disappear ii
short space of time. Carbolic acid
applied with swab of raw cotton on a
thin stick to the edge of the shelves
and where they seem to come from, will
cause them to disappear, but before it is
applied all butter and milk should be
removed from the vicinity, for both will
absorb the odor emitted therefrom,
which will give flavor thereto. But
ants will not haunt the vicinity of car
bolic acid, whether they be black or
red ants. Pulverized borax sprinkled
about the places infested by ants is said
to exterminate them. Another way
adopted by some housekeepers is to sat-
urate a sponge with water and sprinkle
it with fine powdered sugar. The
ants will enter it, and may be immersed
in boiling water and thus destroyed.
Wash the place infested with cresylic
soap or spirits Of turpentine, and it is
said they will avoid it.