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Year: 1871

At this season Of tho year the thoughts OF al
most every farmer naturally turn more or less
to The process of killing meat for the Winter
uso Most firiners have pig or too 10 salt
down, and some have mutton or beef, and the
quality Of meat which Is TO furnish food Tor tho
family will depend good deal on the way it
is cured


To one gallon Of water take one and half
pounds Of salt, half pound Of sugar, half an
ounce CT salpctre, half an onnc, Of potash
In this ratio the pickle to bs increased to any
quantity desired. Let these be boiled together;
all the dirt from the sugar rises to the top and
is skinned off. Then throw it Into ib TO cool,
and when cold pour it over yout beef or pork;
to remain the usual time, say fotit or five
weeks. The meat must be covered with pick
lc, and should not be put down for at least two
days after killing, during which .lmc 1t should
be slightly sprinkled With powdered satpette;
which rem.ocs Ill the surfacc blood, etc, lea
wing the meat fresh and clean. Some omit
boiling the pickle, and find it to answer well,
though the operation Of boiling purifcs tho
pickle by throwing off the dirt always -
be found in salt and sugar.
Year: 1871

TRE BAtTIMoKE AND PoToMAc RAILROAD
Quite number of men are busy laying down
ties and rails on Virginia avenue southwest
they are in the employ of the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad Company. On Saturday the
rails had been laid and fitted as far as the
crossing of Seventh street. No inconsiderable
commotion has been caused in this vicinity by
the taking possession by. the company Of The
triangular reservation facing the old Bradley
mansion.


1t is asserted by those interested that The
right Of the company to this possession will be
brought before the courts, where the same vii
be tested by an application Of law. The work
is advancing with great rapidisy in each direc-
ton from this point the proper grades having
been fixed upon Washington Patriot Octo-
| ber 23d.
Year: 1871

DR.. B. was called to visit sick boy, twelve
years Of age. As he entered the house the mo-
ther took him aside and told him she could not
get him to take any medicine except she de-
ceived him.


"Well, then, sail DR.. B. II shall not give
him any. He is old enough to be reasoned
with"


He went to the boy, and after an examina-
ton, said to him


"My little man, YOU are very sick and must
take some medicine. 1t will taste badly and
make you feel badly for little while, and
then expect it will make you feel better. "


The doctor prepared the medicine, and the
boy took it like man, without any assistance;
and he would take from his mother anything
that the physician had prescribed, but would
take nothing else from her. She had so often
deceived him and told him it was good, when
she gave medicines, that he would not trust to
anything she said.


Honesty with children, as well as with all
others, aud in all circumstances, is the best
policy.
Year: 1871

A LOUISVILLE "REBEL. ."-One gentleman,
with as pure a heart as God ever created, and
as kind and gentle as the best beloved mother
in all Christendom called at the relief Office on
Main street, Louisville, With large bundle in
his arms, which he said he wanted to send to
Chicago. The bandle contained two grey
blankets; well worn, and marked on the cor
ner C. S. A. They were, the Colonel said, the
only thing he had left to rethind him Of the
lost cause He had carried them through
many fcrce-fought campaign, and finally,
when the war was over, he had taken them to
his home. He thought much of them, but he
wanted them TO go to Chicago, and he prayed
as much as it was possible for him to pray
that they would do some poor sufferer as much
good as they had him in the past
Year: 1871

There is dew in one flower and not in another
because one opens its cup and takes it in,
while the other closes itself, and the drop runs
off. So God rains goodness and mercy as wide
as the dew; and If we lack them, it is because
we will not open cur heart to receive them.
Year: 1871

The victory in Missouri has not proved
so signal for the Democratic party as was
SO vauntingly proclaimed. The Republi-
cans are now pretty nearly united in eau
Gus, and if they can fully agree upon a
candidate, will have sufficient strength to
defeat Frank Blair, who has been nomina-
ted for the Senate by the Confederate
Democracy. 4 special telegram from
jefferson City, the State capital, received
in st. Louis on Monday, says:


meeting of members of both wings of the
Republican party was held this evening, but
no definite action was taken. The attendance
was not large, owing to the adjourn ment of
both houses of the Legislature until Monday.
Ex-senator Henderson was present. and said
that the nomination of Mr.. Blair seemed to
demoralize the other party. He hoped his
name would not be used in connection with
the Senatorship. He had served in the Senate
before, but had been retired in consequences of
his course in the impeachment trial of Andrew
johnson, and they should select some one who
would be better for the Republican party
Several others spoke, urging unity among
Republicans in concentrating upon some good
man for Senator and standing by him.
committee was appointed to cali meeting for
Monday night next to nominate a candidate
for United States Senator.
Year: 1871

Competition Is The Success of Trade


We need competition in all public
enterprises. Business becomes brisk only
when there is competition. We must have
competing routes of travel We need
cheap transportation for our freights.
Competition in any shape or form should
receive every possible encouragement, and
be upheld against the Vaccinations of
monopolists, who are constantly seeking to
absorb and consolidate anything and every
thing that tends to break up concentration
of wealth and power, and give the masses
cheap and expeditions means of transpor-
tatiop and communication.


What better argument can be put forth
in favor of these necessities than the result
of com petition in the telegraph business
in our State Since the establishment of
the opposition line, the rates have been
reduced to all points that they reach from
so to rs per cent. Formerly, it cost $l.20
for short dispatch to New York the
rates are now only 65 cents. A few weeks
ago we were charged rs cents for messages
to Norfolk and Lynchburg the present
rates are 25 cents


What has been the cause of this great
reduction Competition
Year: 1871

All sincere friends of peace must regret
the discussion which took place yesterday
10 the State Senate on the resolution ap-
propriating six hundred dollars to the pur-
chase OF Elders portrait of General Robert
E. Lee. 1t is unfortunate that the ques-
tion should have been brought up at this
time. If the people of the State desired
to honor the memory of General Lee, and
reward the artist who had produced so
faithfully his counterfeit presentment, they
could have done Il equally as we'll by
private subscriptions, and without official
parade.


Il .does seem that some strange fatality
is hangiuaorer the South. No sooner do
We get the country on the high road to
peace, than some blunder, or act OF in
discretion is committed, and we are again
hurled back to the starting point. The
proceedings yesterday in the Senate are
calculated to make enemies of nine-tenths
of Virginia's Northern friends,-for even
Democrats in that section, will not be
pleased when they read what was done.


We trust that the admirers of Gen. Lee
do not fear that bis fame is built upon so
insecure a foundation, that it cannot afford
to await the calm verdict of history, and
the honors posterity will confer. 1t is to
be regretted that the Republicans took any
part in the discussion, and we are sorry
that the name of Gen. George Fl. Thomas
was brought into it in the manner in which
Ii was.


The name of the sturdy old patriot
ought not to have been used where it was
sure to be subjected to insult and indignity.
The whole thing was not only in bad taste,
but it will revive auimosities that were fast
dying out, and do great injury to Virginia.
Capital for the next eiectionis accumuat-
ing very fast.
Year: 1871

Washington, January 16. - The COM
mittee of ways and means yesterday re-
ported a bill fixing a uniform duty of two
dollars on all imported liquors.


Senator Nye will to-day introduce
resolution directing the Judiciary COM
mittee to inquire, how far under the con-
stitution relating to the subject, the federal
government can go in the regulation of
commerce between the States, and instruct
ing the committee to report the result of
their investigations by bill or otherwise.


At the session Of the Cabinet yesterday.
was considered the request made by the
Southern Congressman and others, that
official patronage be dispensed more freely
among the people of the Southern States.
Ii was not definitely decided to take any
immediate steps in this direction.


The foreign affairs committee have under
consideration large number of private
bills, among which is the famous Meteor
case, involving over one million of dollars.
This committee is one of the first to be
called, and some of the bills now being
considered will be reported.


A subcommittee of the House Judiciary
committee has been appointed to examine
into the subject and report bill modifying
the test-oath in such manner as to enable
persons in the South, who are not ineligible
under the fourteenth amendment, to take
and hold office.


An effort will be made by Senator Nye
to-day to have passed bill for the admis-
sion of Utah as State, and providing that
no further plurality of wives shall be per-
mitted after the ratification by the legisla-
ture of the State constitution, thereby
allowing polygamy to die out with the
present generation.
Year: 1871

DIR. L. CoNGDoN, the Indian physician, claims to
have successfully treated quite number of patients
in this city, and hear of those who testify to the
fact. 1t is fortunate that there many physicians
with different systems of practice for the cure Of
almost endless diseases. The Doctor is confident of
the merits OF his mode of treating the sick, and


invites those afflicted to consult him and judge for
themselves Of his ability to cure He can be found
OF his Office in Manchester, next to the post-ollce,
and may be interviewed during the day or even
iur.
Year: 1871

The ice crop on the Hudson river pro-
misses to be unusually large, as about
1000 men and COO horses are now at
work cutting aud storing the ice, at an
expense of $4,000 a day. The ice is
reported to be of unusually. fine quality,
no rains having fallen to stir up the mud
of the river nor snow to honey the
ice. AT many places the men are work.
ing day and night with the aid of calcium
lights.
Year: 1871

THE New York Times says there is wis
dom in the bill reported by Mr.. Carpen-
ter, from the Senate Judiciary Committee,
providing superannuation allowance for
any United States judge whose physical
or other infrmties shall compel him to
resign.
Year: 1871

The Jefferson Ward Republican Club
will meet tonight in the basement of Metro
poltan Hail. A full attendance is desired, as
business of Importance will be brought before
the meeting.
Year: 1871

No longer of the firm of Marsh C Pollock, is
rally In


SHEET MUSIC AND MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
Of every description


respectfully solicit call at my establish
ment. JOHN MARSH,


no 12-1y 0i6 Main St.. bet. Ninth and Tenth.
Year: 1871

CHICAGO has just completed most
important enterprise, second only to the
lake tunnel for water supply. at an e1'
pense of s3,0O0,OOO. 1t is no less than
the deepening of the canal connecting
what is called the Chicago river with the
Illinois, to such an extent that the river
which ought to have flowed into Lake
Michigan, but did not, now flows the
other way. through the canal to the Hi.
nois river. carrying with it sufficient
draft of water from tie lake to sweep
before it the filth that formerly, standing
in the stagnant waters of the river, made
the city for some distance on either side
almost uninhabitable during the warm
weather This Chicago river had no cur
rent, being in reality no river, only a
ditch or arm of the lake, extending some
distance into the land. and deep enough
for the largest craft Of the lakes Into
this was poured a large share of the filth
of the city. and there it remained. The
current that will now sweep it away. and
keep the water pure, will be worth many
times the cost. Chicago is wise in her
improvements Phila Press.
Year: 1871

When things don't 60 to suit you,
And the world seems upside down,
Don't waste your time in fretting,
But drive away that frown !
Since life Is oft perplexing.


'Tis much the wisest plan
To bear al trial. bravely,


And smile whenever you can.
Why should you dread to o.morrow.
And thus despoil to day!
For when you borrow trouble,


You always have to pay.
1t is . good old maxim,


Which should be often preached:
Don't cross the bridge before you,
Until the bridge is reached.
You might be spared much signing,
If you would keep in mind
The thought that good and evil
Are always here combined.
There must be something wanting.
And though you roll in wealth.
You may miss from your casket
That precious jewel-health.
And though you're strong and sturdy,
You may have an empty purse
land earth has many trials


Which consider worse!)
But whether joy or sorrow


Fill up your mortal span,
Twill make your pathway brighter
To smile whene'er you can.
Year: 1871

Nor many miles from Boston certain
farmer owned contrary horse. While
driving home with a load of hay some
time since, the horse concluded not to
move any further; whereupon the farm
er pulled out small quantity of the hay,
placed it under the horse and set it on
fire. The fire had the desired effect, for
it obliged the horse to move. He started
forward just enough to clear the aauaes,
and the entire load. with the wagon, was
destroyed. the farmer having as much as
he could do to clear the horse from the
wagon in season to eave his life.
Year: 1871

WHY is it that everybody goes to WIN. F.
SNYDER when they are in need of any kind
of Chairs


BECAUSE he keeps the Best and Finest
Assortment of all kinds Of Chairs that was
ever offered to the eyes of the public.


Reader, if you are in want OF Chairs OF
any kind. you will do we'll to call on the un-
dersigned and examine his fine stock Of
Year: 1871

The Republican State Ticket, which
appears at the head Of this paper, is
good one-one against which even
the voice Of envy can find no accusa-
ton. Among all the good officers
whom the Republican party have
given to this State, there never have
been better than these nominees.
Not personally acquainted with any
Of them, we have formed UurOpinions
from all the information we could
gather, from every source, before the
Convention came off; and the result
is such as to please US highly. Had


Maj. O'Connor, or Col. Scott, or Maj.
Bennett, or some others Of the several
candidates, been successful, we should
have been pleased also-for all are
Year: 1871

good men, men whose defeat in Con-
vention is no discredit to them but
gives only the higher honor to their
successful competitors.


AS to the Platform, Col. Carpenter
well and truly said that "the Repub-
lican party needs no New Departure"
its history, as briefly summed up in
the first Resolution, is before the
country, and the country has ap-
proved it. The Tariff plank might
have entered more into details if that
had been necessary, but itsufiiciently
indicates the purpose OF the Republi-
can party Of Iowa to favor a Tariff
for revenue purposes rather than for
the special sake of protection" OF
manufactures which no longer need
such protection. This Resolution, as
written by Gov. Stone, was accepted
by the Convention without change
or amendment, and pronounced emf
nently satisfactory.


On the San Domingo question
while we have for ourselves always
been opposed to the annexation, we
do not see how any person can rightly
object to the "earnest and intelligent
consideration" which the Platform
favors "whenever it shall be made
manifest that the people of San Do
mingo desire it," Indeed, to refuse
such a consideration, under such cir.
cumstances, would be foreign to the
liberal theory of our Government.


But there is no need to review each
separate Resolution. The platform
as whole is satisfactory. 1t raises
no new issues, for none are needed;
but it plainly and squarely re-affirms
the principles upon which the record
of the Republican party in this State
has been made. And it is by that
record, rather than by any enuncia'
ton of doctrine, that the party must
stand or fall. The experience Of the
last few days has shown US that ever
the Democratic party can announce
some very fine principles, but its rec
ord shows how it has utterly failed tC
live up to them.


Not othe Republican party. Bear
ing Its statement Of principles in one
hand and the open Book Of its Record
in the other, and with chosen stand
ard-bearers good men and true, !
will march on to victory this year a
heretofore, and crown the campaign
with a majority that will prove ]
stronger than ever in the hearts o
the people.
Year: 1871

perilous undertaking. Noiselessly she made
her way to the tree, and accomplished her
purpose. There was no time TO delay, yet
one instant the mother turned to look upon
her child, yearning to clasp it to her bosom,
but not daring to lift the cloth which con-
cealed its features, and assure herself wheth
er or not it lived A little while before, she
would have given worlds to be able to do
this, but now she felt that to behold it wrap
ped in the slumber of death would unnerve
her arm, and render her unfit for the fur
ther prosecution of her trying task. With
a frnness that would have done honor to a
stole, conquered the promptings of natural
love and hastened away. With step as
nolseess as the falling Cew, she glided to-
wards the slumbering savages; as she drew
near, her frame trembled so violently she
could scarcely support herself and when
she put forth her hand to take the knife, the
beating of her heart was so audible, she fear
ed it would awake the sleepers, and she pres
sed her hand convulsively upon it to still its
tumultuOus throbbngs. One terrible in
slant she thought the eyes of the Indian
opened, glared upon her with fierce and
malignant expression; but this was mere
fancy for he still slept, and the next moment
she was gliding away with the knife firmly
grasped in her hand. With few rapid
strokes she liberated her husband, and then
bent down and uncovered the child.


To her unspeakable JOY she found it in a
slumber as sweet and peaceful as though it
had been hushed to rest upOn its mother
bosom. With prayer of gratitude upon
her lips, she lifted it from its resting place,
turned to her companion, and motioned the
way to their home. With rapid and noise
less steps they hurried away, speeding on
ward with tremulous yet hopeful hearts.
Not a moment did thc fond mother spare to
caress her infaut-not word did she utter
to greet her husband The spell of new
found uncertain happiness had settled upon
her spirit, and she feared to break its thrill
ling charm. For a time they travelled thus
in silence and darkness moving as near as
they could judge in the direction OF their
home, and anxious to be farther, still farther
away from their enemies. At length weari-
ness compelled them to rest awhile, and as
the dawning day began to shed a trembling
light abroad, they erept into thlcket and
sought repose.


The beams of the rising sun lighted the
wanderers on their homeward pathway ; and
when that sun was sinking to repose, its
parting rays fell calmly over the woodman's
home, revealing a scene of bliss such as sell
dom visits the abode of man. How radiant
with greatful joy was the face of the fond
mother, as she clasped her recovered treas
ure closer to her bosom how full of admi>
ring love was the eye of the rescued hus-
band, as it rested upon its fair preserver-;
and oh how warm and fervent was the pray
er, breathed in that hour of safety bearing
up to heaven the deep devotion of thankful
happy hearts.
Year: 1871

FALSE ECONOMY. About this time, !"
as the almauacs say, look out for talk OF
economy. This Is WE'LL for there never
was time when there was more need for
the practice of that virtue, or when that
virtue was more a necessity. lines are
hard and business dull, but in retrench
ment, don't begin at the wrong end. Let
your family newspaper be among the last
things touched. You can spare many mat
tiers of household use far better than you
can spare your paper 1t tells You of all
that is going on in the world around you ::
it instructs you in morals and religion; 1t
interests you IN your leisure hours; Its
timely information saves you many dollars,
and enables you TO earn as many more 1t
assists your wife in her household duties,
you in your farm, or shop, or store; 1t makes
you intelligent among your neighbors; 1t
has its word of encouragement, OF aid, of
fitness for every condition of life. it is a
member of your family, and the most mex
pensive one, and pays its way thousand
times over Look well about you before
you begrudge the one cent a day that your
paper costs; retrench on your table, your
clothes, your adornments, your horses, dogs,
tobacco, etc., etc, before you give up your
paper. And yet, this is the spot where
many begin to economic - they deprive
themselves and their family of what they
can spare the least. IF any one doubts this,
let him take a single number of the family
paper and examine it in all its departments,
see what it contains, and then think whether
for the few cents it costs, he can afford to
dispense with it. Many a paper, indeed,
almost every paper has some single para
graph which is practically worth the sub
scription price for several years. Watch
man and Reflector.
Year: 1871

An old bachelor editor thus, in his spite,
comments on recent moonlight incident:


I'VE left our sanctum at midnight, last
night, and on our way home saw young lady
and getleman holding a gate on its hinges.
They were evidently indignant at being out
so late, and we saw them bite each other
several times"
Year: 1871

Somebody quietly dropped hundred dol
lar bill into the money bag at one OF the
Wensburg (Obio) churches, on Thanksgiving
day. He has the satisfaction OF hearing
his home paper say that his gift was either
q mistake or conscience money.
Year: 1871

CAPTAIN GEORGE HoGE, of the Twelfth Infantry, was recently retired from the army because of incapacity for active service, and the order de- clares "said incapacity does not re- suit from long and faithful service, nor from wounds or injury received in the line of duty, nor from sickness or exposure therein, nor from any incl dent of service"

 Possibly whisky incapacitated Hoge, and if so, he should not have gone out of the army without some company.
Year: 1871

CHEAP IF NOT CHEAPER than any other House in the Territory. We are therefore certain that as to quality and adaptability to the wants of the com ,onnity our stock is unsurpassed

 For these reasons we respectfully solicit share of the public patronage, feeling assured that our goods and prices cannot ail to give entire satisfaction.

 FULLY, OCHOA & DELONG.