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Year: 1871

Mr.. Henry Hays, in the 18th civil dis
trict of this county, was found dead in the
vicinity of his residence on Friday morn
ing last. He had left home on the previ-
Gus evening for the purpose of getting his
shoes mended, taking his gun and dog
with him. Not returning on that evening,
search was instituted next morning, and
the dog, which had returned home during
the night, carried the searching party to
his dead master, who had been shot SO
centrally in the mouth that his lips were
not cut. From the position i'll which he
was found. death must have been instanta-
neous, as the corpse was reclining against
atree, with the muzzle of the gun resting
upon the shoulder. He had Killed one
squirrel, which was found by him. 1t
is thought by his neighbors that he killed
himself accidentally-that he had his
mouth to the muzzle of the gun, blowing
in it to see if was loaded, when it fired and
killed him, he having pushed the hammer
back with his toe. The deceased was aged
about so years. CIeoeland Banner.
Year: 1871

A Philadelphia Judge has decided that a
procession has no right to interrupt the or.
dinary travel on the streets. The case rUse
on an order given by the mayor of that
city, that no street cars should be allowed
to cross certain street while procession
was passing, which order was disobeyod
by one of the lines, and the questions hns
ally reached a judicial determination, with
the result as above stated.
Year: 1871

A gentleman whose habit it was to en-
tertain occasionally circle of friends, OBJ
served that one of them was in the habit
of eating something before grace was ask
ed, and determined to cure him. On be-
ing seated at table he said, "For what we
are about to receive and what James B.
has already received, the Lord make US
thankful
Year: 1871

Commissioner Baker has just compile
ted thorough organization of the secret
service division of the Pension Bureau,
and in few days al active and efficient
force of detectives will be on the lookout
for all lawless operators on the bounty of
the Government. --
Year: 1871

ing usurers. The same principle applies to
nations as to individuals. Can any one sup
pose we will reach specie payments while
there is such continual drain Of the pre-
cious metals to make up the balance
of trade and TO pay the constantly
accommodating interest abroad on our securities!
When crisis comes look out for those institu-
tons which have been specializing and living
extravagantly upon the peoples money.
Where would be the innumerable savings
banks, insurance companies and other institu-
tons, which build the most costly palaces and
are run at an enormous expense, which place
their funds in bonds and Stocks and which
pay the most extravagant premiums for drum
ming up customers ? What would become OF
the regular banks, which loan their deposits
and capital for Wall street speculations, and
with limited amount Of money use bonds to
the extent of hundreds of millions as capital
for speculation ? Our whole financial system
rests upon a sandy foundation We must be
less extravagant and our banks less specula-
tive. and we must have better system oil
national finance and revenue, so as to make
the balance of trade more favorable, or we
shall get deeper and deeper in the mlre, ana
in the end experience more fearful Crisis
than the country has ever known.
Year: 1871

In an interview with General Butler the
other evening at Boston, our correspondent on
the subject says that the General declared
that Sin case l shall not receive the nomina-
ton through any chicanery or fraud on the
part of the republican leaders, 1 shall assur-
edly run on an Independent ticket;" but when
brought TO the direct question, the General
thought it ''quite probable that he will run
any way" In other words, if nominated by
the Worcester Republican Convention which
meets to-day, General Butler will run as the
regular republican candidate; and if rejected
by this Convention he will run as the inde-
pendent republican, labor reform and
women's right candidate Such being the
attitude of General Butler this Worcester Con-
vention, even with a majority Of the delegates
against him, may feel constrained to nominate
him in order to prevent disruption of the
party which may result in the election of the
democratic candidate, Adams, for Governor.


Still, we think the chances in the Worcester
Convention are against General Butler, and
that he will not be chosen its candidate. All
the leaders and organs of the anti-Butler coali-
tion are too radically committed against him
to accept him upon any terms; but if they re-
ject him we shall expect him to stand his
ground as an independent candidate, in order
to show those old Massachusetts, Bourbons
that "the world does move" We agree with
Wendell Phillips, that the republican party in
Massachusetts, has become mildewed and
musty, and wants a regular overhauling, stir
ring up and drying in the sun; and we agree
with General Butler, that he is the man to stir
it up. We hope, therefore, that should
General Butler be rejected by this Worcester
Convention he will stick to his text and run as
an Independent candidate; for it is evident
that the public mind of Massachusetts, is ripe
for political revolution, and ready to follow
General Butler on his proposed "new depar-
ture"
Year: 1871

STILL LOOKING TO CHINA.-John Bull sends
forth loud and ominous grow from China.
His ''life and property are insecure in the
Central Flowery Land, and be demands pro-
lection and redress. The truth is that Hindo-
stan is not big enough for John. He is
Wall, in order that he may go 10 work build
ing railroads. opening mines and exploring
generally in the Orient Civilization would
be benefited perhaps by bis success but il is
y very difficult matter TO make the Chinese
think 50.
Year: 1871

Our reports of the gathering forces and OF
the movements of the clashing republican
clques and factions at Syracuse indicate a
lively time In the party State Convention
which meets there to-day. The Fenton-Gree-
ley faction are evidently resolved to have the
head Of Murphy, and that this shall be their
ultimatum rne Conkling- Murphy men,
backed by General Grant, are resolved upon
the casting out of the Tammany republicans
as their ultimatnm: What, then? Why, then,
if the anti Murphy faction are strong enough
to blackball Murphy they will do it. and thus
drive the Grant Conkling- Murphy republicans
out of the Convention, while, if the anti-Fen-
ton and ant-Greeley men are strong enough
to expel the Greeley -Tammany delegates, they
will be elected and Fenton, Greeley and their
followers will bolt. Thus a victory on either
side will be the signal for bolt and split in
the New York republican party, which may
give the State to the dem ocrats on vote as
low as two thirds of their full vote of 1868.
The contemplated break in the republican party
against General Grant must be made in this
Syracuse Convention, or Fenton and Greeley,
as his rivals for the Presidential succession,
will have to retire. All their schemes and all
their prospects depend upon break in this
Convention for if they agree to a cOmpro-
mise they sign their abdication and capitu-
IatiOn
Year: 1871

WADE HAMPTON is out in favor OF the
Southern democracy not participating in the
next National Democratic Convention, Or if
they do, that they take back seats. He is dis
posed to entrust the campaign Of 1872 to the
Northern democrats. with such moral support
as the strength Of tue party in the South can
afford. This may do very we'll in imagination,
6IIt the idea Of having National Democratic
Convention with the Southern element left
out is like playing Hamlet with the title r0Ie
omitted The democracy should, however,
learn wisdom from the disasters Of 1868, and
govern themselves accordingly, both in the
North as well as in the South.
Year: 1871

GERMAN UNIFICATIoN. 1t Is reported that
the Duke of Anbalt will soon abdicate in favor
OF the Emperor William. When the princes of
the empire so act we are not permitted to
doubt that the German nation will soon be one
of the largest as well as one Of the most COM
pact in the world. Capitalization in Germany
just as decentralization in Austria, is the pas
sion of the people from the highest to the
lowest
Year: 1871

APPLYING MANURE IN THE FALL.-Ma-
nure should be applied early in the fall, spread
well, and narrowed or brushed down fine. 1t
will thus get its strength rained into the
ground; the grass will feel the impetus and
give good growth, which is needed greatly
for winter and spring protection. There will
be a heavy growth then the summer follow
ing; it cannot well be avoided. Tho manure
will then answer as SO much soil, inviting the
roots upward. The attraction OF the soil will
also prevent evaporation. If the meadow is
an old meadow, the harrow should be used,
tearing up some what the roots, and getting
mellow ground to mix with the manure. A
little seed applied if the manure is early put
on will be benefit This on meadows. But
any land that it is wished to manure may now
have it applied. Indeed, now is the time.
But spread in all cases spread as you apply;
you will then get the strength at once and al
afGDO.
Year: 1871

Few persons have an adequate idea OF the
mechanical power of the heart. The work OF
seven hundred and eIghty-six hearts equals
one horsepower. Somebody has said that
the hearts beating in and around New York,
in the aggregate, would have power enough
to propel a large steamer across the Atlantic,
at an ordinary rate of speed. If that is tue
in ordinary times, it is fair TO estimate that
the hearts beating in that city aboat these
times would easily propel Great Eastern.
Year: 1871

know of no better way to preserve cabblges


through the winter than that which we have


recommended for number of years. 1t is to


plant or set them up in rows as they grow
that is with the roots down-fll in with soil
pretty freely, then make a covering by plant


ing two pos's where there is fence TO rest
on, or four where there is not, allowing for a
pitch to carry off the wafer; lay bean poles
opposite the way of the pitch and cover with
corn fodder or straw or boards. In using
Though the winter avoid as much as possible
the sunny side and close up again. We have
kept our. cabbages for mole Shan dozen
years this way in perfect state through The
winter and into the spring, and could ever
upt the first of May ii desirable German


topn Telegraph, "''''
Year: 1871

X The symptoms Of Liver


Complaint are uneasiness


and pain in the side. Some
times the pain is in the


shoulder, and is mistaken


for rheumatism. The stom-
ach is effected with loss OF


appetite and sickness, bowels
in general costive, some
.@timcs alternating with lax
ID with pain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable loss
Of memory, accompanied
!! with painful sensation Of hav-
! ing left undone something
which ought to have been
done. Often complaining or


weakness, debility and low
A.
Year: 1871

HARRISBURG, July ga very
bold robbery has come to light, by
which it is alleged g traveller stopping
at depot in this city, was robbed Of
a satchel containing one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars. He had care
lessly left the bag under a seat in the
Car while he went to get some refresh
ments. No trace of the robber has
vet been discovered.
Year: 1871

followed him everywhere. Money
was her great weakness. She was
nearly always in difficulties Of this
kind, sndtwould borrow from any one.
This is, Of course, TO be accounted for
ia great measure by her inordinate
passion for dress. Wherever she went
she was bound to move in the most
fashionable circles, which she invari-
ably adorned by her beauty and en-
gazing depOrtment.
Year: 1871

A traveller, who lately passed through
the Mont Gents tunnel, coming from
Italy, furnishes the Mont Blanc of An
necy Savoy with the following particu-
lars He passed from Bardonneche to
the point of junction of the two galleries
i'll less than a quarter of an hour, in IA
train employed in removing the
materials excavated. The way is not yet
constructed in its whole width for about
hundred yards in the centre, where
blasting operations are still going on.
But with that exception the double line
is completed and nothing more remains
to be done but to replace the temporary
rails by permanent ones. The middle of
the excavation forms a eliminating point,
slope of two in a hundred having been
provided on each side for drainage, so
that it is consequently from 230 to $50
metres above the level of the entrances.


The temperature is still very high, but
that circumstance is accounted for by the
necessity of still keeping closed the gates
constructed for the requirements of the
service, and which are only opened after
an explosion to let the smoke escape.
The fact has been remarked that when
the door is thrown open the current of
air is rapidly established, and always in
the direction of France to Italy No one
can pass over the line without permis-
sion from the principal engineers, i'll
order not to impede the progress of the
works, which are expected to be com
pleted in June next, and the Inaugural
ton to take place in July.
Year: 1871

AN EXPLOSION piece of careless
ness at the rolling mill in Paducah, KY.
recently came near being productive Of
very serious results There was about
half ton of molten iron on the ground,
the top of which had partially cooled
and looked dark A workman approach :
ed it with bucket of water, which he
threw on the hot iron The explosion
that followed was terrific. The hot iron
was thrown all over the mill in large


flakes, endangering the lives of many o
the hands, and setting fire to the build
ing. The fire was extinguished before
any damage was done. The workman
who was the cause of the mischief was
unhurt, but his clothing was pretty bad
ly burned
Year: 1871

A COSTLY TREr A farmer cut down
tree which stood 50 near the boundary
line of his farm that it was doubted
whether it belonged to him or to his
neighbor. The neighbor, however,
claimed the tree, and prosecuted for dam
ages the man who cut it. The case was
sent from court to court. Time was
wasted, temper soured, and friendship
lost but the case was finally gained by
the prosecution. The last we heard of
the transaction was that the man who
gained the cause went to the lawyers of
fee to execute deed of his whole farm,
which he had been compelled to sell to
pay his costs Then, houseless and
homeless, he thrust his hands into his
pockets and trirlmphantly exclaimed,
"I've beat him p
Year: 1871

The materials used for making NJ


handsome bridal costumes are white


repped silk, white satin and the lighter


qualities of white gros grain. White


Irish poplin, pearl and fawn-colored
and gray silks are also to be used for the
same purpose.


Dresses made of white satin are ele-
gantly trimmed with duchesse or point
lace hornces--either one or two, ,as the fam
| cy may dictate although two are con-
sidered more stylish just at present.
| The overskirts are generally made with
apron fronts and looped at the sides and
back with appropriate flowers. The cor
sage may be high or low-and sleeves
short or duchesse-shaped.


A great deal of latitude is allow ed in
bridesmaids dresses. White French
tulle and colored silks trimmed with il
lusion prevail. For those that desire
something little different from what
we have here, we quote from u foreign
magazine a description of the dresses of
six bridesmaids, whose costumes were
pronounced unusually stylish. We are
told that they wore long trained skirts of
the richest blue gros grain, trimmed
around the bottom with a plated tlounce
of fine white Swiss muslin, headed with
lace the paniers and tabliers were also
trimmed with futings of white Swiss
and lace the bodies had a similar trim
ming put on in the shape of square
Long tulle wells, blue-silk stockings,
shoes and rosettes, completed costume
both novel and pretty.


A point lace veil, which is of course
always fashionable, is worn "hen there
is desire for it, if the purse is long
enough to crafty the desire. Point lace
shawls are frequently and easily draped
by an experienced modiste to form the
veil. The tulie veil, which is within
reach of all, is generally worn, though
we occasionally see maline lace used for
that purpose. Tulle sold for the bridal
veil is four dollars yard, and about
four yards are required. A handsome
veil is about three and half yards wide


The bridal wreath, which is composed
of orange buds and jasmine, is laid
across the braid or Pompadour roll, and
the ends are left to trail over the back
hair. Either one or two chatelaine braids,
with cluster of light, soft curls, and
short frizzled curls dropping over the
forehead with the roll or braid, makes
the favorite coiffure.
Year: 1871

AN ENGLISH HORROR. The wife of a
laboring man, living in Tintwistle, Ches-
hire, few miles from Manchester, Eng


land, murdered two of her children, and
then committed suicide by hanging her
self The husband returned from work
unexpectedly soon after he left his home
in the morning, when he found the house
locked up, and procuring ladder he
got in at the window. Here he found
his son. lad aged seven, lying in Il pool
of blood, with his head nearly severed
from his body, and with his head down.
wards in pail of water; in another room,
was the infant In the cellar the un-
happy mother herself was found hanging
to beam, quite dead. 1t is evident that
she first murdered the boy, by cutting
his throat whilst asleep in bed with
razor which she had procured from the
room below had fetched pail of water
upstairs, and thrust the babe head first
into it, for the garments of the child lore
marks of the mothers bloody fingers.
The boy must have been attacked willie
asleep, or he would have proved a formid-
able antagonist for his mother.
Year: 1871

WESTERN CROP PROSPECTS, The pros
poets in the West, so far as the crops
are concerned, appear to be of rather
mixed character. In some sections of
the country the farmers are jubilant
over the promise of large harvests
while in others, complaints arise that
snatches of cold weather and a too great
abundance of rain have done much in
jury. Taken altogether it would appear
that though the weather has done good
deal of harm, plenty of grain is spared
TO enrich the agriculturists. The Win
ter crop will be large one and with
anything like propitious atmospheric in
fuences, the Spring grain will come out
more than all right.
Year: 1871

The Scranton Penn. Republican tells
the following sad story of one of the vic
tinisaef the late Pittston disaster


."Wfllfam James expired about O'clock
on the afternoon of the Tuesday following
the catastrophe, and was the last added to
the LIST of those on whom the death angel
laid his hand in that awful havoc. He was
Welshman, and had been in this coun-
try about seven months. On the morning
of the dreadful day in question, he had
taken his breakfast and his wife had made
ready his dinner and had laid the pail be-
side him. For some time he sat wrapped
in thought, his>arms folded, his eyes fixed
vacantly upon the stove, and deep mel
anchOly, apparently brooding over him.
He was aroused = from his reverie by
his wife, telling him that his din
ner was ready, and that he would be late,
as the bell had rung. He started to his
with look full OF, tenderness and signifi-
canoe, said to her, If should not come
back alive, would you be in such hurry
getting me out?' He lifted his pail with


out saying word, and after kissing his
wife, kissed his four little children, who
We're sitting playing on the doorstep.
When he had gone about fifty yards from
his home, he returned again, and kissed
his wife a11d chfi 3ren once more with great
ferYeney, y His wife noticed that he was
the victim of gloomy forebodings, and as
he, turned away she was about to entreat
him not to go to work If he apprehended
any danger. But hope and courage and
the pressing necessities. of their family
Overcame heri intention, and she let him go.
She stood in the door and watched him on
his way to the fatal pit. When at point
Where he turned out of her sight, ne
paused and cast a wistful look toward his
home and little ones, and seeing his wife,
waved with his hand a last adieu. He
pfarted, with his, loved ones forever."sE
Year: 1871

NEW BUSINESS. "A joint stock company
has been formed and organized to start a
Foundry at this place. The work on the
building has already commenced, and will
he finished, it is thought. in a very short
time. There is nothing, perhaps, so badly
needed in this place as a good foundry.


Should everything work favorably, it
will not be long until all kinds of farming
implements as well as all kinds of ma
chinery will be manufactured by this joint
stock company -.IanesfQro Her. and Tri6.
Year: 1871

CHAMBER OF COMMERCIAL special meet
ing OF the Board OF Directors of the Cham
Der of Commerce will be held this evening
ut D o'clock. Among the business to be
transacted is the appointment Of delegates
to the National Board of Trade, which will
meet early in December.
Year: 1871

NEEDS ATTENTloN.-The sidewalk on the
eastern side OF Governor street near the
corner of Thirteenth street is in very
bad condition, and needs the attention OF
the proper authorities.
Year: 1871

twisted 1t out, breaking the link in about
twenty pieces. There was wire in some
way connected with this ring, and with
this he picked the locks on his cuffs and
got his hands and feet free. Then with n
piece of the iron link he forced the locks
on the three iron doors locked on him. and
also the wooden one Mt the entrance Of the
jail, and In this way made his third escape,
letting out with him another negro pri-
soncr. lie thus made his escape from the
gaLloWs
Year: 1871

closed rail pen for his small flock Of
sheep in which to keep them nights
The wolves could not capture them
thus enclosed, bnt in their efforts their
frightful screams made the nights hide
Gus. The cows roamed at will and
after about two months they strayed
away, and never returned nor were they
ever heard from, though Mr.. Van Ant
werp spent a great deal of time and
more money than the cost of one COW,
in his efforts to find them The first
night in the town of Antwerp the Van
Antwerp family spent at Mr.. Abby's
hotel. Just before reaching their stoping
place for the night, they saw a light
ahead, and on arriving at the place,
they found a rail pen, probably covered
with a roof Of bark. Here were man
and his wife and nine or ten children
living The Abbey Hotol had no win.
dows. After once settling in the new
country, those who had the time could
easily supply their families with meat,
from wild game. Mr.. Van Antwerp
sometimes killed and dressed six or
eight deer q day. y whole one sold
for one dollar, and with one old shot
gun he supplied the whole neighborhood
of new settlers with meat. This was
better than paying ten dollars per hun.
dred for poor pork.