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Year: 1875

Written on the death Of CARRIE A. MILLER
ughter of Reuben Miller. of Westminster west
ermont-


One day into our household band.
The dark death angel came,
And bade us give him eheertully,
The one that he should name.
We turned with sudden fear and pain,
To view the group so dear.
And ask our hearts which one TO give,
Which one we best could spare.
We had not thought that even one
Gould be given back to Him,
Who had lent these treasures TO us,
For only little time.
But God had said they are not yours;
i claim what is mine own,
We heard the vo;ce-we could not choose
We said-Thy will be done.
And yet twas hard at last to see
Our darling's still, cold form.
And know that back to our fond hearts
She never more could come.
Long, long we missed the little face.
But God His comfort sent,
And while we mourned, we learned to feel
calm. though sad content.
But yet again the Reaper came.
Bidding our hearts be still
Once more the lesson we must learn.
of submission to Gods will.
He will not take our, first born child;
We cannot give her up,
We almost questioned love Divine,
90 DltteF was tue cup
We saw the loved eyes close forever
From our fond, yearning sight.
And all the earth seemed desoiate,
And the bright day like night.
In the still hands we gently placed
The flowers she loved so well,
And close beside the death cold face,
The fragrant petals fell.
Over her grave the lilies fair.
Look upward to the sky,
And thare frugt her spirit pure,
Shall:greet ours by and by,
But OF how sadly we shall miss
This dear one from our home;
How slow our hearts will be to say
o God Thy will be done.
So hard it is sometimes to feel
That His way is the best;
That we must walk where He doth lead.
In perfect faith and trust.
And when the way seems sad and long.
And our treasures one by one
Are taken from us, leaving US
Comfortless and alone,
Then shall we learn what God would teach
That this is not our home.
We're only waiting here awhile.
A little while 'twi seem.
A few brief days to watch and wait
Trusting the promise given.
That we shall share His perfect rest,
And meet the loved in heaven.


=. A. I
Year: 1875

nection with the matter. Among these was
the following, made by one of the best-known
men on the Pacific coast: A contest having
arisen over valuable Mexican grant in Cal
ifornia, John Delano was directed to 90 in
person and look into the matter. A disuatch
from the Secretary directed the party claim
ing the title to consult with his son npon
the question. The result of this was that one
OF the parties to the contest was obliged TO
pay John Delano $4,000 in cash, and two or
three thousand shares Of quicksilver stock in
mine found on the tract. These are points
of one charge made. Another is that certain
parties here, after long delay in an attempt to
procure action from the Secretary's office,
which would insure the issuing of patents to
large tract of land, were finally referred to
John, who, after representing great press of
business and many difficulties In the way of
obtaining these patents, ended by offering to
put them through at once if six sections
could be patented to himself. These are but
specimens of number of the same general
character.
Year: 1875

NOTWITHSTANDING the repeated denials
in regard to the retirement of Secretary Della
no many of the Washington correspondents
insist that his resignation has been matter


of cabinet discussion. The correspondent of
the Boston Advertiser, writing under date OF


Wednesday, says: This has been lively day


at the White House, and in and out OF Cabl-
met circles, the unexpected publications 10


regard TO what was going on in regard to the


Interior department and Secretary Delano
furnishing a heated subject for discussion. In
spite of all denials, the fact remains that
number of specific and grave charges involv-
ipo both Secretary Delano and his son have
Of late been brought to the attention of the
President BY various responsible parties, and
that preyious to the Presidents leaving for


Concord means were taken to have Mr.. De-
lano understand that his resignation would be


accepted. If the message did not reach him


bv the indirect communication adopted, this


fact would account for the dscredit attempted


TO be thrown upon the announcement, by


virtue of the fact that Mr.. Delano joined the
the Presidents party. II has been denied


that specific charges have been brought to
J personal attention of the President in con-
Year: 1875

The action of the Louisiana conservatives
is ayowedly based on the doctrine that no
faith is to be kept with Northern radicals.
OF course then the solemn Pledges made by
the Southern states on their re-admittance to
the union are to be broken as soon as i: is
safe and convenient 10 do so.
Year: 1875

THERE can be no question but that the


Executive Council in reversing their vote of
Thursday rejecting the nomination of Hon.
Artemas Libbey for Associate Justice OF the
Supreme Court, pursued the wisest course; i;
and there is no doubt but that their action
will meet the approval of large majority of
their party associates. We did not meet a
prominent Republican yesterday who did not
regret or condemn the action of Thursday.
Year: 1875

1T seems that the telegraphic despatch an
nouncing the death of Donaldson, the aero
naut, was sent by Donaldson himself and
signed with the fictitious name of Spencer.
No doubt the 'sProfessor" wished he was
dead and out of the scrape while rushing
down through the air. in his basket, and the
wish was father to the thought. There is
some doubt if the mourning would have been
general had the report proved true. .
Year: 1875

We do not read Anonymous letters and cemmuni'
cations. The name and address of the writer are il
all cases Indispensable not necessarily tor publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commit
nieations that are net used.
Year: 1875

The London Telegraph still insists that
the Pope is coming to New York, and that
the ablegate who brought over the baretta to
Cardinal NJ M'Closkey is charged with the ar
rangements for the transportation of the Ho-
ly See. Indeed there is no other country to
flee to. Neither France nor Austria will of.
fer shelter, Spain is too much disturbed for a
safe residence, and England will not renew
her offer of Malta. The reserve fund of the
Holy See, collected in view of an emergency,
is said to amount to S40,C00,000.
Year: 1875

WEDNESDAY, NOV. At--o 4. M }
Much OF the recent rise in the price Of Western rail
road stocks due to the belief by professional specu
laors in export demand for wheat during this
winter and consequent increase OF business for the
railroads. or the probabilities Of such movement
being greater smaller than ii last and Of
is effects upon the railroads during the close Of inland
navigation the readers Of the HERALD, after an ex-
animation Of the understated facts viii DO quite as
competent to form opinion are the spectators
who loaded with fancy stocks In anticipation OF
selling them to the public at profit


The quantities or wheat in sight at tie principal
points latest dates compare with those Of last year
fallo
Year: 1875

An Algerian theory is that the asgel of deaf b
seizes dying man by the hairo of his head and
carries him up to paradise. The idea is one
full Of beauty and poetical justice. No man,
without doing violence to his feelings, can be-
heve that bald headed sinner will immedi.
ately enter the kingdom of heaven.
Year: 1875

FRENCH MUSTARD. Take quarter of a
pound of best yellow mustard, pour over it half


pint each of water and vinegar. Add pinch
OF salt and piece of calamus root the size of 4
pea. Put it op the fire, and while it boils add
tablespoonful of four Let it boil twenty
minutes, stirring it constantly. Just before
taking it off stir in teaspoonful of sugar or
honey. When coolput it into bottles and cork
tightly. :
Year: 1875

Every part of harness should be
buckled up shorter or let out until
the harness fits the horse as nearly as
pair of boots that arc of proper size
for ons's feet. The collar should tit
cloecly, with space enough at the
bottom to admit mans hand. If
too large it has the bad effect of
drawing the shoulders together. On
no considerations should a team or
any work horse be compelled to
wear n martingA.e, as it draws his
head down and prevents him from
getting into all easy and natural po-
sition.


The check. rein may be used, bu@
only tight enough to keep the head
in Il natural position ana should
never be wound around the names.
See that the names arc buckled tight
enough at the top to bring the draft
irons at the proper point on one side
Of the collar. lftoo low, it not only
intcrferes with the action Of the
shoulders, but gives the collar an
uneven bearing. Caution should he
taken that The girth is not buckled
too tight, particularly on string teams,
for when the traces are straiyhtened
it has the tendency to draw the gir,h
against the belly and distress the
horse. a teauster should be educa
ted to harness horse correctly, as
this is sou ething that cannot ke
caught by writing.-N. Y. UcraM
Year: 1875

A couple Of follows who were
pretty thoroughly soaked with bad
whiskcy, got into the gutter. After
floundering for some time one Of them
said "Let's 60 to another house
this hotel leaks"
Year: 1875

WASHINGTON, Oct. %.-In connection
with the fact that an election for members
to a convention to form a Constitution and
State Government has just taken place in
Colorado, it may not be generally known
that such Constitution as may be adopted
BY the people at an election in July next is
10 be duly certified to the President of the
United States, ,whereupon it is made his duty
by law to issue his proclamation declaring
the State admitted to the Union on an equal
footing with the original States, without
any further action whatever on the part Of
Congress. Accordingly, Colorado will take
part in the next Presidential election, having
three electoral votes.
Year: 1875

New YORK, Oct. 26.-Hon. Henry C.
Murphy of Brooklyn, ex-senator and Presi-
deut of the Board Of Bridge Directors was
seriously injured this morning opposite his
Office in Brooklyn while getting off Court
street car, by being knocked down and run
over by horse and wagon. His collar
bone was broken and he received severe
shock: he was removed to his home.
Year: 1875

NRw CAsTLE.-The election for Mayor
and City Councilmen and City Treasurer
will take place in New Castle on the Sec
ond Tuesday in April, the 18th instant.
A meeting, it is said, without regard to
party, has been called for Saturday eve
ming next, TO take some action in regard
to the election and selection of suitable
persons to fill the offices of the young
and growing city. We hope good men
will be chosen and that New Castle will
be given q fair start for future prosperity
Year: 1875

10 cure frost bittenfeet, before going
TO bed make mush of corn meal pour
boiling water on some tea leaves. place
the mush on cloth, then place the
tea leaves ON it and bind up the frost
ed part. Two applications will entirely
cure it.
Year: 1875

A WEST CHESTER ENTERPR1sE.-A
company is now forming in West Ches.
tersit is said, having for its object the
preparation OF condensed milk, and
the canning and dessication of fruits.
The company is to be composed in part
OF West Chester parties, and it is theil
desire to have the mandatory located
Year: 1875

A correspondent of the Buffalo
Courier writes as follows: In the
latter end eft the last century old
Port Royal disappeared beneath the
waves in an earthquake, leaving no
other memorial behind than these
few patches of reefs. In calm and
clear evenings when there is not a
ripple on the CLASSY surface of the
sea, you may look down into fifteen
fathoms of water and see submerged
houses, towers, and churches, with
sharks swim ming quietly in and out
of the open windows of their bel
fries. The work of centuries was de-
stroved in a few moments by one sin
ole convulsive throb of the thin film
on which man has lived and specula-
ted for ages past. An American
diving company, instigated in their
enterprise by tales of untold wealth
buried beneath the sea by this sud
den shock, rescued no treasures but
the big bell suspended still in the
bell tower, and donated the same to
the museum of the island, where 1T
may be seen, with many puzzling in
scrIptions upon it, which nobody has
vet been able to decipher.
Year: 1875




The Bulletin formerly used to
draw all it's democratic inspiration
from the New York World, but in
this campaign we notice it draws
lightly upon this eastern party organ.
Some democrats read the JOURNAL,
and for their information we give an
extract from the World that they
may know what their New York
brethren think of the leaders Of Ohio
Democracy. Here is what the World
says:


The Buddhists of India have such
profound respect for all life that
they will not permit even vermin to
be destroyed, and consequently suf-
fer much inconvenience now and then.
But, like the typical pilgrim who
went to Rome with boiled peas in his
shoes, the Buddhists contrive way
to serve dogma without neglecting
comfort. How do the Marwaree





baboos manage to satisfy the appe-
tites of their cImices lectularii and
yet sleep untormented? They hire a
bug feeder, who for the seemingly
disproportionate fee of an anna an
hour, lies down on the baboo's bed
before that worthy's time of retiring,
and takes the edge from the enemy's
appetite-draws his fire, so to speak
so that when the baboo is ready to
go to bed the bugs are satisfied and
retire also. Bill Allen and General
Cary, obliging persons both, have
gone into the business of bug-feed-
ing for the Western Republicans;
testing the public feeling on the cur
rency question suo periculo.
Year: 1875

1t is certain that dogs can inter
change ideas as men talk with one
another. 1t matters little whether
they do it by sign or by sound, but
they do it easily and effectively. Mrs.
Burton gives some curious facts
about dog-life in Syria and other
Eastern cities. Dogs exist there by
hundreds and thousands, without
owners or care, and are a kind of com
munity by themselves. Each one be-
longs to a particular quarter of the
city, and is not allowed to live else
where. She treated them kindly ana
fed them, while the inhabitants pea'
and stoned them and in gratitude
they undertook to escort her. ana oe-
fend her from harm. When she went
ont To walk, a dog always met her, as
r. anpointed by the whole communl-
tv accompanied her to the border OF
his boundary, and passed her over to
one belonging to that quarter, who
did the same thing in his turn. Each
dog wagged his tail, as if bidding
GOOD by, when his work was done.


She says, also, she has often in the
quiet night heard dog come bark
ing from the foot of the mountains.
Meeting the dogs on the border of
the village, there would be quiet n
few minutes, then a general barking
in concert; then one dog would start
for the middle of the village, with q
similar result there; then a single
dog again for the further side of the
village, followed by general barking
there. 'sWhatever the canine news
is" she says, sin about twenty min
utcs it is passed round to all the dogs
in Damascus"
Year: 1875

ONE of the many good points IN
General Woodford's speech in this
city was his declaration that he was
not here to decry the greenback, but
simply to ask that it be made as
good as gold. He paid a high trib-
ute to the good service done by the
greenback in the hour Of the Nations
peril. He maintained that but for
the doubt cast upon the future of the
greenback by the course of the infia-
tionists it would soon be accepted by
the people as of equal value with
gold, when the currency question"
would at once cease to be a question.
That is the right kind of talk, and
the talk that will make converts.
The greenback is not dishonest
rags" The greenback was as Cen
eral Woodford aptly said, the price
of the country's liberty. The green
back is to be held in respect by all
patriotic Americans. But the green
back, so worthy of honor, is that


based on the pledge of the nation 70
redeem it at the earliest practicaDie
moment. 1t is that issued under j
pledge never, under any circumstan-
ces to exceed four hundred million
dollars. II is not the greenDack
which the Ohio Democratic imitation
;sts ~ would give us-unlimited in
onantity and uncertain IN value
Czereland Herald.
Year: 1875

Says the Cincinnati Commercial:


One of the most powerful, but at
the same time most fallacious, argu-
ments used by the infationlsts to de-
lude the people is that plethora of
paper money produces prosperity,
while restricted issues of paper lead
to commercial distress and industrial
depression. That precisely the re-
verse of this is true can be conclu-
sively shown from the history of
every financial panic, both in Great
Britain and in this country. We
challenge the inflationists to show a
single instance of such a panic that
has not originated either from redun-
dant issues of paper money, or from
the imitation and abuse of credit in
some other form.
Year: 1875

The puff-adder is most dangerous
snake. being of the color of the dead
leaves on which he is fond of curl


ing himself up, and of so sluggish
and sleepy anature that he will not
trouble himself tomove out of ones
way; it is difficult to always avoid
treading on him. His bite is most
deadly, and he has the dangerous
habit of striking backward, not for
ward like other snakes. A few pea
pie have, 1 believe, recovered from
the effect of the puff-adder's bite, but
very few; they generally die in about
quarter of an hour, going quietly
to sleep. The only chance of n cure
is to keep constantly walking, and to
drink quantities of raw brandy, and
to take doses of eau-de-luee. When
the Kaffirs kill snake they take
some of the venom from its head,
which they carry in little bag round
their necks, and if bitten, swallow a
little, which they say is a certain
cure. There is even worse snake
in Natal than the puff-adder-fortu-
nately rare one-the black imamba,
one of the very few that will venture
an attack without provocation. Many
people say that it will even follow a
person for miles; but rather doubt
this, unless the persons road hap
pens to run between it and its home,
and then | dare say it would do SO.
Perhaps every one does not know
that cats are snake-proof. A bite has
no effect on them; we had al Oppor-
tunity of proving this. A short
time after we came to Oakham we
were strolling about, looking at our
new possessions, when we were star
tied by hearing peculiar shrek from
one of the children, evidently a
scream of terror. We rushed up to
the house and into the dining-room,
whence the sounds came, and there
was our little hoy in q frantic state
of fright, with long green imamba
wriggling about on the floor in front
of him, engaged in severe tussel
with n large tortoise shell cat, one
we had brought from the town.
Which would have got the best of it
had they been left to fight it out l
can not say, for. the coolie rushed in
and killed the snake. The cat had
bitten out ore of its eyes, and IN re-
turn had got wound on its face that
swelled up to an enormous size; but
beyond that he seemed none the
worse for the encounter, and in few
days puss was quite herself again
and we felt very grateful to him ever
after for having, in all probability,
saved our little hov's life.
Year: 1875

IT is reported to us that certain
Mr.. Steinbach came to Anaheim some
time ago. He lost everything he had
on the Ventura, except his temper.
He started in to reconstruct his wife
on Saturday last and was wrecked
again. His opinion is that he would
rather go before the Justice than pass
another night in our jail.-Anaheim'
Gazette. @1sl@


This Is the third husband who has
attempted to reconstruct the lady.
The first died before success crowned
his efforts; the second threw up the
sponge In divorce court, and NO. 3,
no doubt finds it an uphill job, for he
was in this city few days ago, hav-
ing abandoned the buxom lady.


One hundred and fifty seven rats
were captured in an Anaheim slaugh-
ter house in one night recently.


The Gazette says the construction
party Of the Western Union Telegraph
Company are now taking down the
old telegraph line to Los Angeles, and
when finished will Immediately COM
mence to build the line to Sanra Ana,
the supplies for which have already
been received.
Year: 1875

From this date to the sitting of the
different political conventions will be
the busy time with political tricksters.
There are certain men to be promoted,
regardless of expense or trouble.
These men are secretly known to be
in favor Of measures, public or pri-
vate, in which the moguls or grand
head manipulators are deeply inter-
ested. 1t is immaterial to what par
ty they belong, if they possess the
qualification of being used when the
time comes; they must receive the
nomination of the party and if money
will secure their election it will be
forthcoming But this is their busy
season; they are at work in each
county in the State. Delegates to suit
the wishes of certain aspirants must
be sent to conventions, and at these
conventions a general system of
swapping or bartering is to take place.
Thus the chances of the best men are
to be sacrificed for such tools as prac-
tical tricksters can use. 1t is this
political trading which is blighting
our Government. All the troubles
that have been brought upon our
country; all the corruption at Wash
ington City, have sprung from office
trading and from office greed, as its
primary cause. AS an Independent
journal, we feel it our duty to speak
plainly to the people on this subject.
There is but one way to cure this evil.
Your best and most trustworthy
men must be sent as delegates
to your conventions, with positive
instruction to give no man nOmina-
ton, until he makes public his views
on all subjects of interest to the peo-
pie, and not then unless he be man
that can be trusted to keep his pledge.
Let us have men, true men with un-
swerving sprinciple. We have such
men all over the country, but they
have been traded off for political
hacks and jobbers until they are 10th
to suffer their names to come before
the people. The mass of the voters
are much to blame for this. They re-
main comparatively idle. Stand by
and look on. They must take and act
i've interest in the matter-bring out
their best men, and stand by them un-
til the battle is over
Year: 1875

One Of the finest improvements in
the city will be the rebuilding of the
Lafayette Hotel. The whole Of the
back of the house is already being
torn down, and the front will shortly
be built up. The stores will be just
half as large as they are now, and, as
the Important has very large stock
on hand, they will not have half room
enough for their goods and in order to
prevent them from being damaged by
dirt and dust, they have decided to
sell all their Spring goods at less than
cost, and others, such as cottOns, table
linen, etc., at exact cost. We advise
all to call at the Important and con-
vince themselves of the great bar
gains Such bargains they can never
get again, and in order to prevent a
great rush, we advise all to call early
and take advantage of the building of
the Lafayette Hotel. ale
Year: 1875

THE prospect for a continuance of
the Los Angeles and Independence
Railroad on to connection with the
Southern Utah road, thus making Los
Angeles the Pacific terminus of an
overland or transcontinental railroad
is growing brighter day by day. Let
ters received in this city from Col
onel CRAWFORD indicate that Senator
JONES and other capitalists in the
East look upon the enterprise with
favor and have almost promised to
undertake and push the work to COM
pletion. 1t is safe to say that within
the next two years the road will be
built. 1t is matter of too much i'm
portance to long escape the attention
of capitalists seeking a safe invest
lnent for their money. The fact that
this road will tap and open up rich
and extensive mineral region, will
hasten its speedy building.