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Year: 1871




simply propose to answer the question
the first, last, and about the only
question asked us by every one we
meet, and ss often as we meet them,
and that answer is, that we do not
know whether


We WILL HAVE AN OVERFLOW
or not, whether the water viii rise or
fall, nor shall we bother our brain en-
deavoring to figure up. by any rule or
by the experience of the oldest river
men, to what point it will rise or what
place will 90 under, but shall pursue
our way, waiting to see and accept
what may come, high or low water,
overflow or no overflow. And TO our
friends in the country we have simply
to say, waste not your time in think
ing on the probability OF an overflow.
" SUFFICIENT UNTO THE DAY Is THE


EVIL THEREOF"
Prepare for the worst, and If an over
flow come, why, let it come. No
power that you possess, either mental
or physical, can keep it back, but you
have the power to prepare yourselves
for it, and you can easily prevent any
very disastrous consequences to your
selves if you will but exert it.


There is a great deal more to be
gained by getting your barns ready,
your stock together where they can be
taken care Of and protected, than
there is in puzzling your brain, or run
ming from place to place inquiring of
others


WHETHER WE WILL HAVE AN OVER /


FLOW OR NOT.
Every farmer has some place in or |
about his premises where he can take
care Of his stock, and keep them out !
Of the water; and any man who, with |
his eyes open, and the warning he |
has, that suffers any less from even q !
higher water than 1867, deserves to /
lose them, and is not entitled to any /
sympathy for his losses.


And we assure those whose only |
business seems now to be to ask every !
man he meets, and every time he |
meets him,


IF WE ARE TO HAVE AN OVERFLOW, !
that we will have no sympathy with /
Or for him If he loses all his stock, |
and even himself is lost by an over /
flow. Spend half the time YOU are /
about an overflow Of those |
who can know no more than yourself, |
In preparing for one, and we assure /
you that an overflow viii not hurt /
you; and recOllect, when tempted to /
ask Us this question, that we don't /
know, nor have We thought, whether /
we will or not.
Year: 1871

article. It says: "The Constitution
provides, and provides amply, for ali
cases Of actual insurrection, and it is
true that the South was fully returned
to a constitutional condition. What is
wanted is


CIVIL AND NOT MILITARY GOVERN


MEET,
and the sooner the responsibility Of
providing that, by her own efforts, is
thrown upon the South, the sooner
viii she begin effectually to put her
own house in order. What she needs
is a republican form Of government,
created and maintained by herself,
and not military government, with
its headquarters in the White House
at Washington"
Year: 1871

From the Austin Miss Cotton Plant


The all absorbing topic Of cOnversa-
ton and the anxious inquiry of every
one is:


WHAT Is THE RIVER GOING TO DO?
To all such inquiries we have the self
same answer that we have ever had,
at least since we have had any expe-
rience on the Mississippi. The result
OF about ten years observation on the
Mississippi river is that the man who
never saw the river can give as cor
rect an answer to the anxious gues-
ton as we can. And we believe


WE CAN ANSWER THE QUESTION
as correctly as those who have had
forty years experience on the river.
The old adsge that experience is the
best teacher" will not hold good when
applied to the Mississippi river. Some
one has said when the Creator made
the Mississippi river He placed no re-
straints upon her, laid down no fixed
laws for her government, but simply
the short injunction


''TO LET HER RIP"


And thus far she has kept within
the strict line Of her duty, and kept
ripping; and no one, we care not how
long he has been living on the banks,
can give any correct Information as to
how nigh she will rise, how low she will
fall, or to what place she will shift her
channel, or where she will 60 dry. AS
an evidence Of how much confidence
we can put in the opinion Of the river
wise daily, given at every grocery on
hE har be - a -
and whose opinions Of what it is going
to do are based on what it has done
before,


LET Us COMPARE THE PRESENT WITH


TIE PAST,


and see who can account for difference
then and now. Let US take the high
water mark Of 1867, as every ones
experience can 20 back to that date.
At Memphis, siXty-fve miles above
this, the water is new nine inches
below the high water mark Of 1867,
while here it is full five feet below.


AT MEMPHIS


the water has been on a stand or
varied bat very little for the past ten
DAYS, while here it has risen at least
two and One-half inches per day, and
continues to rise. Again, at Com
meree, eighteen miles above here, the
water of 1867 was eighteen inches
higher than that Of 1862, the highest
water previous to 1867, while here it
lacked at least twelve inches Of reach
ing the mark Of 1852.


win some Of the river wise explain
why this is so? None viii attempt it,
though they know 1t to be so. yet they
cannot give any reason or cause for it.
They cannot deny but that
WATER WILL SEEK ITS LEVEL,
and still they cannot tell why it is
/ higher in one place one year than it
+ Is the next. As for our part, we do
j not propose to solve the problem, or
even make the effort to do so; but
Year: 1871

VERSAILLES, March q. - Theirs
made an eloquent though brief ad-
dress to the National Assembly to-day,
in which he defended the wisdom Of
his policy, and took a solemn oath
that he would not betray the Repub-
Year: 1871

The Babtist church and Society Of John
son would take this method 10 express
their grateful thanks to all those who
through much exposure aud danger worked
with a will to save the church edifce,
which was very much exposed to the de-
vouring element, in the burning Of Messrs.
Pearl and Doves factory and saw mill,
on the morning of the llth inst. Had il
not been for the heroic exert,ons Of these
men most Of them members of the Normal
School. the building must have been de-
stroycd, and no person could have counted
the oxtent of the eonAagration. T
Year: 1871

The labors of the Joint High Commis.
sion have ended, and the following basis
of settlement of the Alabama claims has
been signed by all the members of the
Commission The responsibility Of Eng
land for the depredations Of the piratical
cruisers fitted out in her waters is accept
cd, and it is agreed that such responsible
lity shall hereafter be accepted as poll
tical maxium between the United States
and Great Britain. The Alabama claims
are to be submitted for verifcation and
auditing to new commission OF five per-
sons, one to be named by the President.
one by the Queen and one each by the
President Of Switzerland, King of Italy
and Emperor of Brazil The commissiou-
ors are to be sworn like iuorors that they
have formed no previous nnmovable opin-
ion, and have no prejudices in the matter,
but that they will decide altogether upon
the evidence as they receive it, The cont
missions shall meet at Washington within
six mouths after the ratification of this
convention. All claims shall be filed with
this commission, if possible, within six
months after their meeting, and the final
decision must be made within two years
Of the time of the first meeting. Ii the
commission fails to agree on any special
terms such claims shall be referred to
another commission of three, appointed
by the President of the United States,
the Queen, and the Emperor of Russia,
which shall meet at New York within six
months sfter The adjournment ofthe other
commission
Year: 1871

The liquor law of Michigan has been
amended so as to authorize any wife,
child, husband or guardian to bring suit
for damages against dealers who may
furnish relative with intoxicating liquors
and also rendering jointly liable the own
ers of the premises on which the liquor
was sold. I>
Year: 1871

TIE Boston Post pronounces for Hancock
rs the democratic candidate for President and
Governor Gratz Brown, Of Missouri, for Vice.
When Massachusetts, throws her vote for q
democrat for the Presidency her democracy
may have some influence in debating who
shall or who shall not be the democratic
nominee. She always has more impudence in
Democratic National Conventions than votes
when the period of election occurs. In the
meantime the Posts ticket-Hancock and
Brown--is not q bad one to talk about
Year: 1871

Mr.. SEwARD's RETURN HoME.-Our vener-
able statesman, Mr.. Seward, with his travel
ling party, returned to New York yesterday
in the stcamship Java, from which he was
taken by the steamer Fletcher up the Hudson
to the residence of his son, Frederick A.
Seward, near Peekskill, for little resting
spell, before completing the short remaining
distance to his homo at Auburn. We con-
graduate our distinguished fellow citizen on
the excellent state Of health In which he
comes back to his s'native heath" on the
extraordinary honors with which he was
received everywhere in his wonderful voyage
round the world, and on the admirable manner
in which he has borne himself on all occasions
in his great expedition, as the representative
of the people and the free institutions of the
United States. We hope now that he will
devote his leisure at home to the writing Of
book on his remarkable observations and
experience in the different countries he has
traversed since setting out westward on his
delightful tour round the globe; and, In any
event, we trust that his days may yet be long
in the land.
Year: 1871

clled and reveal the relationship that Brigham


Young held to the murderers. From reliable
source we are informed that Hickman has,
with the encouragement of possible pardon as
States evidence, made full divulgencs Of thS
dark crimes of Utah in which he had taten
part.


1t is not probable that such shrewd, deep
plotting man as Brigham has shown himself to
be has committed himself directly In these
murders; but the Grand Jury have thought
the evidence sufficiently direct to his implica-
tion and haye brought in an Indictment for
murder against him. Now that the first step
has been taken towards his prosecution, it is
not likely that he can wholly escape.
! BY the telegram of last evening, announcing
the movement Of troops towards Salt Lake
City and the arrival there of General Morrow,
It is very evident that the government is
giving proper support to the judiciary in
this important investigation. With the clearly
waning influence of Brigham Young, the de-
sertion Of his best men during the last two
years, and the great increase of a GENTLE
population, it is very probable that the defiant
arrogance of the Mormons will speedily be
brought to an end. No one desires to see
illegal steps taken in this matter; but every
thing that is proper to be done to bring this
anomaly to an end will be hailed with pleasure
by the civilized world. 1t is fortuitous time
to expunge from our history the other twin
relic of barbarism"
Year: 1871

/ THE IMPATIENT BELLIES OF NEW YORK will
need all their equanimity to bear up under the
heavy blow that has fallen upon them. Prince
Alexis will not stop In New York on his ar
rival, but will hurry away to Washington.
He shows high regard for his duty as rep
Fesentative of international good will between
the two great countries, but that will weigh
very little with the thoughtless danes bent on
Ehe pleasure of his society. Let them but rest
Aheir souls in patience until he returns from
Washington, which he will no doubt do with
all the ardent haste that young feet make on
pleasure bent.
Year: 1871




The modification Of the city injunction by
Judge Barnard removes all the difficulty in
the way ofraisiug money to carry on the pub
lie works now in progress under the direction
Of the departments of parks and docks. The
Judge very properly requires that the city
bonds to be issued for that purpose shall be
signed by Deputy Comptroller Green, and not
by Comptroller Connolly. The reason for
this is obvious. Connolly might at any time
revoke the authority he has given TO Deputy
Green and dismiss that gentleman from office;
and it is to guard against the risk of the power
to raise money being again placed in Con-
nolly's hands that the order Of the court es-
peciallY requires the signature of De-
putty Green to the bonds. Mr.. Green's duty
is now plain. He should at once raise suf-
fcient sum to carry on the public works with
vigor during the next two or three months.
This is critical time Of year, and any inter-
ruption of the works now must be attended
with great loss and danger. Yet we hear of
wages still unpaid and of great reductions in
the force of laborers, mechanics and gar
NSA>As - SAS SAAAPAOy W uAO OOPotuuASA
of Parks. For all this Deputy Green is re-
sponsble, and the belief is gaining ground
that the public works are to be obstructed in
order to crafty private enmity towards the
heads Of that department. 1t is to be
hoped that such rumors are unfounded
and that the money to pay the laborers
and continue the works will be supplied by
Deputy Green, who stands pledged to raise
such funds as are needed to carry on the city
government and to continue the city improve
ments. The people will require that this
pledge shall be redeemed. Union square must
not be left in its present condition; Madison
avenue mustnot remain heap of, ruins; the
boulevards and avenues must not be blockaded
because ex-Mayor Havemeyer wishes to ''stop
the supplies" and Deputy Green could not
agree with bis old associates on the Central
Park Board The money to pay the laborers
and to prosecute the public works should be at
once forthcoming. y u
Year: 1871

THE ELECTION for Congressman commenced
10 Texas yesterday and will continue four
days. The republicans are likely TO lose one
Or two Congressman on account of splits. We
shall not have full returns for some days.
Year: 1871

AS THE SLAVERY QUESTION in the democratic
party was brought to q head and an explosion
in the Charleston Convention, SO the question
Of the Tammany Ring promises an explosion
at Rochester. But the issue is upon the
honest democracy, and they must meet It like
honest men.
Year: 1871

THE CAMPAIGN IN ONO is distinguished by
some remarkable and statesmanlike addresses
On both sides. The 'big guns" of the hostile
camps have been brought into action, and the
conflict is sharp on both sides.
Year: 1871

Strawberries, set out early in spring, or
as soon as they first begin to grow, are
more likely to succeed, with less labor,
than at any other time of year. Some
varieties viii bear a moderate crop the
same year. The best plants as every
gardener knows, are the young well rooted
runners of the previous autumn. Do not
pull up the plants, but lift them with a
spade and then gently shake off the soil.
Cut off all the older and dead leaves, and
trim off the roots about two and a half
inches long. For common field culture,
no special pains need be taken to spread
the roots. In gardens, where the best
results are desired, hole should be made
six or seven inches in diameter, and two
or three inches deep, with handful or
mound of earth in the center. Then hav-
ing trimmed the roots as before, spread
them out and set them like saddle on the
mound of earth in the hole, the roots
extending like an umbrella Cover with
fine earth, and the planting is completed.
BY experimenting both ways, we find
that plants set as last described, not only
live with less failures, but their growth
for few weeks is nearly double. Affel
some months there is less difference. =
Cultivntur.
Year: 1871

From the Fort Smith New Era.


The most damnable outrage heard of
for long time was perpetrated last Sat
urday at Chocoville, quiet and flourish
ing village in the Southern part of this
country near the Indian line. We have
the following particulars from f. T. Hen
derson, Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton for this District, who returned last
evening from a visit to Waldron and
passed through Chocoville yesterday as
the murdered man was buried.


On Saturday morning as the Rev. Mr..
DeChamp, of the Missionary Baptist
Church at Chocoville, was about to open
religious services and while the congrega.
ton was still gathering, a ruffian named
Handley entered the meeting house, re-
volver in hand, and approaching the min
lister ask him his name. On being told,
Handley leveled his revolver at Mr.. De.
Champ and fired four shots at him, three
of which took effect in the head and one
in the arm, killing him instantly. The
demoniac assassin then wheeled around
and, leveling his revolver at the congrega.
ton, drove them out of the house with
curses and imprecations and threats o.
death.


The affrighttd people of course hastily
fled in every direction. The murderer
then leaped upon his horse, tied close tr
the building, and galloped off. He hai
not yet been captured. As to the cause
of the murder the following is told. The
man Handley, who has previously borne
notoriously bad character, some foul
years ago interrupted in the most scan
dalous manner a religious meeting a
which the unfortunate DeCamp officiated
for which offense the latter had him indict
ed before the grand jury, tried and fined
$50. Handley went off to Texas soor
afterwards, where his deviltries made i
also too hot for him, and from whence ht
returned recently to imbrue his hands in
the blood of good man in the appalling
manner stated.


Great excitement exists all through tn,
county at the fearful deed


A suitable reward should be at once Of
fered by the Governor for the capture o
the scoundrel, and this county should like
wise join in offering sufficiently large re
ward to induce the right kind of men Il
pursue and capture the assassin.
Year: 1871

Finding that majority Of The planters
in my section are unacquainted with tho
use Of the chain as an auxiliary 60 the
turning-plow, ] propose 90 give, through
your paper, simple directions for e. use.


For two-horse pillow, take an ordinary
log chain and fasten its ends t0 the ends
Of the double-tree Of the plow, s0 that
the centre of the chain will, when Tho
plow Is in motion, drag just in front of
the point


As the plow is moved forward this
chain will collect into It's bend an the
vegetable growth on the slice cat by the
plow, and incline IL forward just ns Che
plow tears up the roots, and thus lay 10
lengthwise in the preceding furrow to bo
buried as the plow advances.


have In this way turned under green
weeds a. high as the backs Of the mules
70 eifectually that not q vostigc Of them
could be seen.


For a one-horse plow attach one end
Of the chain, which should bo lighter
than the one used for tie twO-hOrso pI9w
IA heavy trace will answer-t0 the lap-
ring at the end Of the beam, and thc
other 20 the right hand hook OF The a1-
gle tree so that the centre Of the chain
will drag in front Of the point Of Che
plow ~ before.


When the growth 10 be buried is
very heavy, n two-horse plow should be-
used.


By the use Of this simple and cheap
arrangement, all tho weeds as well as the
stalks Of cotton and corn may be c0m-
pletely buried and converted into humus.
to the great improvement Of al our old
lands.


Besides being thus converted into
plant-food, they are out Of the way of
the cultivation Of the future crop; they
keep the land light and pcnetrnble by
the atmosphere; they serve 20 retain
moisture in the soil, and, lastly, prevent
the surface from being carried O1 by
heavy rains.


never use a tuning-plow without n
chain, if there is any tall vegetable
growth on the land, and viii warrant
that no practical planter, who will give
il fair trial, will ever abandon its use.


have been to-day, turning under cot
ton stalks, waist high, 90 eheciually that
a casual observer would not discover their
presence at all.


Mr.. Editor, love mother EARTH and
am anxious % see justice done her.
call, then, upon every reader Of your
valuable magazine, 10 try the chain 0u
their plows and restore 10 her, at least,
the refuse Of the crops she has given
them. 5. N. IN Rural Southemor.
Year: 1871

This great railroad. now IN a fair way Of
perfect success, promises % be the great sem
sation OF the bottom counties. IL Il right
on the line Of this projected road, where the
inestimable wealth of our State IA situated.
direct line of first class railroad cOmmu-
nication from Helena to Mobile. running
directly through the richest cotton -prOduc-
ing LANDS In the world. and entirely inde-
pendent, and In no way conflicting with
any other railroad, IL destined 10 open up
and develop the hidden wealth Of those riv-
er counties, and work "A revolution in the
industry, enterprise and progressiveness OF
the people Of this section, as well a. 20 In
crease the value Of lands 10 prices now not
deemed possible. And as the lands will
rapidly Increase In value SO will also in
crease the demand for them in like propor-
ton. There l. no longer any doubt that
perhaps, in less than four years this road
will traverse the State, giving 20 the citizens
along Its route the magnificent harbOr OF
Mobile as a shipping port for their staple, as
well as direct communication with St. Louis,
and Its adjacent grain-growing section
We have the more faith in the building OF
this road, on account of the well known re-
spOnsibility, and energy Of the men who
have the work in charge. We believe our
people are wide awake on this subject, and
disposition Is manifested by many TO sub
scribe literally both In money and lands 20
help 1t along. Tie fact that the engineers
are known 10 be already ON the route, and
other evidences that IL Is a real, living, GER
tain fact that the road will be built. gives
the people hope and encouragement, and
opens their hearts and purse-strihgs % a
liberal support.