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Year: 1871

In order to appreciate fully the notions
of reform in the civil service, which this
Administration entertains, it is only ne
cessary to read the telegraphic dispatch
es from New Orleans published on this
page of the SPIRIT. A Radical Conven-
ton to nominate candidates for State
offices was held in the Custom House,
under the direct control of the Presi-
dents brother.in law, who is Collector of
the port. This outrage upon all decen-
cy, by which building devoted to COM
merce was prostituted to partisan pur-
pose, in utter disregard of the public
business and the convenience of mer-
chants, was enough in itself to have pro-
voked public indignation.


But it sinks into utter insignifcance,
compared with the daring intrusion of
Federal troops upon the scene, with
loaded cannon and muskets, brought
there with no other object than to pro-
tect one faction of Radicalism and to in
timidate another. This spectacle of
armed interference at nominating Con-
vention in order to control the selection
of candidates favorable to the President,
is we'll calculated to excite alarm every
where, and ought to prepare the public
mind for the most desperate extremities,
when the popular verdict shall consign
Gen. GRANT to obscurity. If this be
not Casarism in its most atrocious form,
such even as LOUIS NAPOLEON dared not
attempt, then what is itP If troops may
thus be called out at the command of q
mere revenue officer, to take part in Q
local controversy for candidates, they
NAV, of course, be summoned by the
G Commander Chief to determine the
result of Presidential election Fore
warned, let us be forearmed The CON.
TEST is YET TO COME BETWEEN THE PEG


PIES BALLOTS AND THE PRESIDENTS BAY.
oNETs. And ,re cannot prepare for it too
soon, after this exhibition at NewOleaas
Year: 1871

A wise man will never rust out. AS
long as he can move and breathe he will
he doing for himself, his neighbor, or
for posterity. Who is old? Not the
man of energy, not the day laborer in
science, art or benevolence; but he oily
who suffers his energies to waste away,
and the springs of life to become mo-
tionless; on whose hands the hours
drag heavily, and to whom all things
wear the garb of gloom.
Year: 1871

Boil the corn and CRATE it. Beat six
eggs very light, and stir them gradually
into quart of milk. Next stir in, by
degrees, the grated corn, until YOU have
a moderately stiff batter. Add little
salt. After you have buttered your
muffin rings, place then on u hot grid
die, over clear fire, ,and nearly fill them
with batter. Bake the mullins well, and
send them to the table hot. Eat them
with butter.
Year: 1871

Why is a widow like growing pota,
toes? Because her better half is under
ground.


Why is lady's belt like scavenger
Because it goes round and gathers up the
waist. IoE


Why is it natural that a young lady
having seven lovers should desire to
have another? Because all ladies wish
to fasten eight (fascinate.)


When is butter like Irish children
When it is made into little pats.
Year: 1871

loved him as young genius loves
When its own wild and radiant heaven
Of starry thoughts burns with the light
The love, the life, by passion given
I loved him, too. as woman loves
Reckless of sorrow, sin or scorn,
Life had no evil destiny


That with him could not have borne.
had been hurst in palaces,
Yet earth had not spot so drear
That I should not have thought home
In paradise, had he been near!
Year: 1871

WHILE the Apaches have been murdering and robbing us, our good Government has managed to make us pay s43, 3,496.62 Internal Revenue taxes in the past few years. and its agents will soon demand the payment of an other installment Who would not love and revere such an excellent Administration 2
Year: 1871

A -A-PERSONS WHO ARE INSURED IN GOOD
n. life Insurance companies and who do not desire TO
surrender their policies absolute sale. borrow the
value OF their policies by applying at Insurance
Agency 81 Liberty street.
Year: 1871

We have received a communication from
m anonymous writer. on the labor ques-
ton. According to the rules Of our Office
the article would receive no attention. but
40 the writer is under very wrong i'm
preston in regard to the Immigration
Meeting TO be held this afternoon, We will
correct him The idea is not to reduce
wages, neither to import farm hands to
any extent, but to &c. good domcstics, the
need Of whom nearly every housckeepcr in
the community feels.
Year: 1871

would steal a poor wOman'a
happiness! Out Of my house,
you wretch!"


The deacon didn't wait .fop
the alternative. The sight oil a
poker waving in the air over,
came his inertia so quick, that
before it could descend the
door closed between him and
the widow, and he had done
half the distance between her
and his home. Zeb met him at
the gate, but he dashed him
aside, and went 10 his own
room, where he sat behind q
locked and bOlted door ill
night let her sable curtain
down. Then he ventured out,
and tod his tale TO Zeb, whn
heard it with a grin, and hand.
ed hlm 4 bill which the widow
had sent over for the broken
chair. The deacon paid it with
a sigh; and that night at pray.
ers he dwelt at length on Tho
tenth commandment.
Year: 1871

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Brink WARMERS VINUM VITE, or WINE OF LIFE, is free from any poisonous drugs or impurities being prepared for those who require stimulant. It Is splendid appetizer and tonic and the finest thing in the world for purifying the blood. It is the most pleasant and delicious article ever offered to the pubic, far superior to brandy, whiskey, wine, bitters or any other article It is more healthy, and cheaper. Both male or female, young old, preserver. Those who wish to enjoy good health and free flow of lively spirits, will do well to take the Wine of Life. It is different from anything ever before in use. It is sold by all druggists. Price $1, in quart bottles.
Year: 1871

the instruction of the military forces of the State, as the commander in chief may approve and all necessary blanks. blank books and forms and perform ali other duties which shall be necessary to carry into full effect the provisions of this act.
Year: 1871

las JUST RETURNED FROM NEW YORK. and fully pre-
offer to thepub completely assorted Stock of sEASoNA
33LE FIRsT-CLAsS DRY GOODS.


has been taken to supply Department with E YER Y
THING NE AND FASHIONABLE well as the more staple
PARTICLES of the Trade Mas
The Cash system will be Strictly Adhered to, and


much cheaper pay per for and buy your Dry Goods
Tor Cash, than to buy them on time .,,


The best judges Dry and the closest buyers are particularly
4eouested to examine my present schedule of prices


NJ 90 ~ If IA
Year: 1871

THE TRAvELlSG KEY-Our teacher
gave US a new game the other Gay.


She said that the girl who was at the
fool of the grammer class should have the
key Of the school room hung around her
neck when she went out to play at recess
and the only way for her to get rid Of the
key should be for her to catch some other
girl in mistake in grammar.


Then the one who made the mistake
was to wear the key until she got rid Of it
In the same way.


Amy was at the foot Of the class when
the bell rang tor recess; and out che went
with the key tied to her neck.


We played at tag first, and Nelly Gray
had to pat the key on, because she said
"It isn't me" The teacher had told Us
that very morning to say: :" 1t is not II
or sit is T."


Nelly did net keep the key long, for in
a few minutes, Jenny cried out as she
slapped Nelly on the back, Yen m it.
How we laughed 1t was just the same
as saying You an it, instead OF, "lou
are it.


Jenny was Just about to 60 in with the
key on her neck, when Susan Brown
pointed at her and said She looks pret-
", don't she ?"


"Ah, I've caught you." said Jenny


Don't she ~ is not correct. Ioy
should have said /" Doesn't she ?" So
Eusan had to wear the key in. after all


All the girls took part in the game, in
good humor; and it made us all take care
how we talked. Youths Companion.
Year: 1871

warranted not to cut in the eye-not head
ache in hhds of tit is no sooner in your
belly than IFS on your back in pound of beef
and it carries a bead like a necklace; for
sale by


GEORGE AUSTIN.
Year: 1871

Under this head the San Francisco Bulie- ta of the g9th ut. has very able and eX cellent article upon the mines Of the several States snd Territories of the Pacific Coast. The Bulletin maintains that the "dawning of an era of increased activity" in mining is near at hand and gives as its reasons for this opinion, the "permanency of the Comstock Lode," which has been established by the development of large bodies of rich ore at levels more than one thousand feet in depth ]; new discoveries far to the East, in Nevada and Utah the recovery of the mining inter est at White Pine, which had been buried beneath the depression consequent to the unwsrrantablc excitement that heralded the discovery of its rich mining region, and as another cause we copy the following para graph

 Utah is developing rapidly, and already counts her mineral products by millions, with only mere beginning. Arizona is demon strating the truth of the oft repeated asser- ton of travellers, that she po-sesscs the great est variety and extent of mineral wealth 10 be found on the same area in the face of the globe, and with the curse of the Apache once removed, aconSummation now at last possible if General Crook is permitted to pursue the course he has entered upon, would astonsh the world with the development of her wealth. Within few weeks discoveries of silver deposits of the character of those at White Pine but affirmed tn be far more ex- tcnsive and easily worked, have been made all around the old Schell Creek Station, east of Eagan Canon on the Overland road, and rush is being made there from all directions. The fact that the Schell Creek country had been supposed to have been thoroughly prospected years ago, lying Is does on the old route across the coDti- nent, and directly in the wake of the active mining prospectors, and yet is proved to con tain extensive silver deposits at this late day, gives reason for the belief that the whole State of Nevada is as yet in a great measure \ virgin field, and that valuable mines will be discoqered year aiter year, perhaps for gen eration to come, in locations now supposed to be wholly barren Of anything calculated to attract the cupidity of man, or minister to his wants, or contribute to his happiness
Year: 1871

It is . matter we'll worthy of notice by the people of Arizona that very many of the farmers of California now rely almost solely upon srtcsian water for irrigation. Time was when that State, like Arizona at this day, presented her cultivated fields only along the banks of streams, depending, AS do our iarm- CTS at present, upon Natures water-courses as the source whence the necessary water for irrigation must be obtained. But the pro gress of the age demanded something more. The elevated table lands, mostened only by occasional showers, produced wild grasses in abundance, furnishing food for tens of thous- and Of cattle, horses and sheep. It was evil dent that only an abundant supply of water were necessary to make the whole upland country blossom as the rose y the soil giy- ing evidence, every season, of what it might bc made to produce. The introduction of the system of artesan watering became neces- sty. The first successful effort in this direc- ton gave an impulse to the new enterprise, and soon vast tracts of waste and desert lands, of former years were reclaimed from a state of barrenness and made to yield abund- ant crops of fruit and grain.

 Tn respect to its agricultural development Arizona is to-day what California was fifteen or twenty years ago, and with the progress of agricultural pursuits in that State before us, as an example of all that we may accomp- fish in the same field, we should set about the work of retaining our H>sa lands with out further delay The experience of the past three years, which points to the havoc occasioned by the continued drouth, should, likewise, suggest to our farmers who have settled here with tho intention of remaining, that their prosperity, in great measure, de pends upon their success in providing against this cause in time to come. All that is now needed tn give momentum to this artesian enterprise is, for some man who is able, to start in the matter, and, if he succeed, the end shall have been attained. Or several men might cooperate in the matter if it may seem unjust to throw the risk of experiment. entirely upon the shoulders of one. The mountainous character of this country, and the great elevations at which water may ire quently be found, forbid the expression of an opinion that flowing water might not be ob- tained, at very moderate depths, in many o our streamless valleys. With plenty of ar tesisn water almost every acre of this Terri tory could be made productive, and it is tr, general impression that the necessary water i. in the ground and awaits nnlv the adveu, of enterprise to carry it to the surface.
Year: 1871

By letter from phGnix, we are assured that there is no truth in the report that T. Barnum had resigned his office as Sheriff of Msricops county and had gone to Tucson ia take up his residence there. .s
Year: 1871

is customary to reserve the front seats in the
body of the church for the relatives Of the
young couple.


1t is the height of rudeness for any one,
whether clergymen, bridegroom, or any mem
ber of the bridal train, to keep the bride wait
ing The clcrgymen, should be within the
rails, the bridegroom and grO0msmen should
be in the Ycstry room by the time the bride is
due at the church. The bridesmaids may re-
ceive the bride in the vestibule, or may accom-
pany her to the church.


The bridal party should meet in the vestry
room. Then the bride, leaning on the arm of
her father, heads the procession; the bride
groom, with the bride S mother upon his arm,
follows; the groOmsman and bridesmaids in
couples follow.


At the altar, the bridegroom receives the
bride, and the ceremony begins. The grOOms-
men stand behind the bride. The bride and
bridegroom remove their right hand glove in
some churches in others it is deemed not ne
cessary The bride stands on the left of the
groom.


When the wedding takes place at the house
Of the bride, it is customary to divide the
room either by folding doors or curtain, and
allow the bridal party to be grouped before
their friends see them. It, however this is
not convenient, they enter in the same order as
in church. 1t is somewhat customary of late
tor the bride and groom to walk arm-in arm to
the altar; but 1t Is against established eti-
quette the bride should walk with her father
or, if orphaned with whoever takes the father s
place on the occasion.


Where a ring is used, it is the duty of the
bridesmaid to remove the brides left hand
glove.


After the ceremony, the parents of the bride
spe TX to her first; then the parents of the
bridegroom before the other friends


A tier the cprpnOuv the hridtl and proom
60 in the same carriage from the church to the
house, or from the house to the hallway depot.
If there is breakfast or supper, the bride does
uOt change her dress until she assumes her
travelling dress.


1t parties are given to the bride and groom
the bridesmaids aud grnOmsmen must also be
invited, and, IT they prefer, all may wear the
dress worn al the wedding. This i, however,
optional


During the fortnight following the wedding
friends of the f,mliy should call upon the
mother oi the bride


1t is contrary to- etiquette to wear mourning
at a wedding Even IN the case of widowed
mother to either of the happy pair it is custo
marry to wear gray. or >Ome neutral tint, upOI
the wedding day, even it the deepest mourning
is resumed afterwards.


1t is not etiquette, at wedding or wedding
reception, to congratulate the bride it is The
bridegroom who receives congratulatOn tEt
bride wishes for her future happiness A
gentleman or lady who is acquainted with boil
bride and groom must speak first to the bride
but 1t a stranger tn either may first speak T.
the one with whom he is ALREADY acquainted VIII
will then Introduce the other. If a strange
to both bride and groom. the first groom me
must make the introduction BIZ Ld,OS 9
American Society,"
Year: 1871

UNPAINTED HoUsES.---As we


through the country we see many dwell
ing houses that are left unpainted. There
are those who defend this practice, on
the ground of economy. declaring that
they can better afford to clapboard, or to
cover the whole outside of the house
anew, than be to the expense once i'm
three or four years to paint. We are
not among the number who take this
view, and if it were a good reason we
should most surely advise the painting
for looks sake. We would not always
paint white. with green blinds, as many
do, but would select some neutral tint
that would harmonize well with the
surroundings. We all admire the virtue
of neatness, and there is nothing that
gives so good an appearance to a build
ing as fresh coat OF paint. We would
say, better borrow the money ut ten per
cent, than let the buildings go unpaint-
ed
Year: 1871

The various colored woods used in
making the celebrated Gobelin tapes
tries are arranged at the manufactory
according to their shades These shades
are twenty-eight thousand in number;
and as an example of the power and
delicacy of human eyesight, it is said
that when two of the approximate
shades are compared, the eye distingu-
ishes them with facility and perceiyes
the interval which separates them.
Year: 1871

MANUFACTURE OF BUrToNs.-The first
manufacturer of buttons in this country
was Samuel Williston. While he was
dragging along as a country storekeeper
his eyes having failed him while study
ing for the ministry-bis wife bethouyht
her that she could cover by hand the
wooden buttons of the time, and thus
earn an honest penny. From this the
couple advanced in their ambition until
they had perfected machinery for cover
ing buttons; the first employed for the
purpose in this country. From this
sprung an immense factory. and then
others, until Samuel Williston made halt
the buttons of the world Ills factories
are still running at Easthampton. COIN
ing wealth for the proprietor, and known
to every dealer in buttons the world
over. lie is now between seventy and
eighty years of age; is worth five or six
millions, and has given S4000OO to East
hampton for sem nary and tor churches
S20O,OOO to South Haley Female Semi
nary, and 100000 to Amherst College,
besides lesser gifts.--ScientUic 1mericda.
Year: 1871

SAVING FOR OLD AcE.-No ouo d.


MES that ii is wise to make provi1iau


for old age, but we are not at all agreed


as to the kind of provision it Is the best


to lay in. Certainly we shall va


little money, for destitute old m b


indeed, q sorry sight; yes save ulcuey


by all means. But an old man Deeds
just that particular kind of strength


which young men are apt to waste


Many oolish young fellow will throw


away on holiday certain amount Of


nervous energy which he will never


feel the want of until he Is seventy,
and then how much he will want i'll It
is curious, but true, that q bottle Of
champagne at twenty will intensity the
rheumatism at the score. 1t Is fact
that everlasting the eyes at fourteen
may necessitate the aid of spectacles at
forty instead ofsixty. We advise our
young readers to be saving of health
for their old age, for the maxim holds
good in regard to health as to money
Waste not, want not.n 1t Is the
greatest mistake to suppose that viola
ton of the laws of health can escape
its penalty. Nature forgives no sin,
no error; she lets off the offender for
hfty years sometimes, but she catches
him at last, and infiicts the punish
ment Just when, just where, and just
how he feels it most. Save up for old
age, but save knowledge; save the re-
collection of good and noble deeds, in
nocent pleasures, and pure thoughts;
save friends; save love. Save rich
store of that kind of wealth which time
cannot diminish, nor death take away.
Year: 1871

in that quarter OF mile there is still
chance of committing robbery. lie
determined still to make the attempt
and cuts across the wood with such
rapid strides that he reached the
farmers gate just as the gig drives
up to it.


swell, thank you, farmer,' says the
midshipman, as he prepares to get
down.


Il wish you goodnight, gentlemen"
SAYS the man, when he passes.


Good night, FRIEND the farmer re-


plies.'T say, my boy it's dark night
enough but l have mind to drive
you on the rest OF this parsonage and
hear the long tale of yours about the
sea serpent"


The little wheels 60 on again. They
pass the man and he stands ttill in
the road to listen till the sound dies
away. Then he filings his stake into
the hedge, and goes back again. His
evil purposes have all been frustrated
the thoughtless boy has bafilcd Kim
at every step.


And now the little midshipman is
at home the joyful meeting has taken
place and when they have all admir-
ed his growth, and decided whom he
is like, and measured his height on
the window frame, and seen him eat
bis supper, they begin TO question
him about his adventures, more for
the pleasure of hearing him talk than
any curiosity.


Adventures - says the boy, seated
between father and mother OF. the
sofa. "Why, ma, did write you an
Year: 1871

apartment and when sheretrned the prisoner bad dis
appeared The child told her mother that he ha taken
soething from the bureau. where her money and rings
wereand she discovered that they not there See
Ing tho prisoner time after. she caused his arrest
but he G"ned all knowledge of the theft Several wit
nesSos we9 called O prove his good character hut tho


Jury after brief consultation, found MIN guilty aud he
was sent to tho State Prison for three years
Year: 1871

II is mark of the unsuccessful man, that ne
invariably locks his stable door when the horse
has been stolen. This sort of wisdom never
thinks about bodily health until it is gone. But
Just as much as any disease has become seated,
the power of the system to resist and throw it off
is weakened; hence, time is all important. For
dyspepsia all diseases of the liver, stomach,
skin and kidneys. and all that begin in vitiated
blood do not wait until the trouble is confirmed.
but attack it by timely use of Dn. WALKERS
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BIrTyRs.
Year: 1871

CHANGE OF PROPHET oRs.-The Logan Livery
Stable, at Lincoln is again the property of T. B.
Harper, he having purchased the stable, livery
stock and good will of the establishment of Mr..
Raines, late proprietor, and taken charge of the
same. Old or new patrons of the establishment
can rest assured that nothing will be wanting on
the part of the proprietor to render complete sat
isfaction to all customers, and in every case re-
turn the full equivalent for their money. SO fully
is this fact known, that it is unnecessary for us
to more than merely announce the fact that I.
B. Harper is again the sole proprietor of the Le-
gan Livery Stable in Lincoln.
Year: 1871

LOST, between the residence of Henry Stone
and Musical Hall, on Thursday evening last, be-
tween eight and ten o'clock, white fur cape,
the property of a young lady, who will take it as
n great favor if the finder will leave it at the
HERALD Office.
Year: 1871

THANKs-James Dowd, of Lincoln, presented
us with fine fat young turkey for Thanksgiving
saying. " slay and eat in the name of white men,
without money and without price" We accepted
the turkey obeyed the Injunction and thus re-
turn thanks to our friend Dowd, the donor.
Year: 1871

TURKEYs.-During the fore part OF the week
our streets were crowded with wagon loads OF
turkeys for sale. The turkeys ranged in price
from two dollars down to one dollar. according
to size. age and condition. If any failed to feast
on turkey on Thursday last, it was not because
they were not cheap and plenty.
Year: 1871

SNow.-We learn that in the late storm snow
fell at the Summit four feet deep. two feet a
Truckee one foot at Dutch Flat, Gold Run ant
Iowa Hill. The nearest the snow came to thi
place was twelve miles.