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Year: 1871

At the close of the meeting ol
the : American Association for the
Advancement of Science, at India
napolis, an excursion was made to
the Mammoth Cave, Ky. The result


is told by Prof. McChesney who


says that Prof. Cope collected Ia


different specimens of the animals


that inhabit the cave-the blind
fish, insects, crickets, centipedes,
spiders, blind crawfish and crawfish
that can see, and blind fish that
the cawfish eat. The crickets and
spiders occur in considerable abun-
dance, but most of the forms of life
are quite rare. The blind fish are
not abundant, and as shy as though
they had eyes: they dart of from
the slightest movement in the water.
The best way to capture them is
to let fine dip-net down gently in
to the water till one swims over it,
and then raise the net as quietly as
possible. Small bats were occasion
ally seen fitting. These little crea
lures have eyes, but they are said
to be no larger than the head of a
cambria needle.


1t is too evident to need discus
sion that the Mammoth Cave was
the work of a subterranean river and
it's tributaries, the water%hich has
been turned from its course by find
ing an outlet on a slightly lower
level, which still shows itself in a
few places in the cave.
Year: 1871

After your Fall work is in, and
work generally completed for the
Summer, commence to thresh- out
your grain grown this (season. By
doing so, you will undoubtedly save
o1e-fifteenth of the crop-it may be
much more. Bad weather in the
late Fall and early Winter, may ruin
much of it; rats and mice win al
ways have their share; the house
fowls and wild birds all come in for
a portion, and in the end the farmer
loses many dollars by keeping grain
IN stack through the Winter. Thresh
and put away in bins, proof against
your enemies, and then hold it for
prices if you are able; but always
sell when good remunerative price
is offered.
Year: 1871

Select good, sound fruit, not over
ripe; pare them carefully, take the
cores or pits entirely out, and cut
in as thin slices as patience will al
low. Be very careful in thoroughly
drying them of bright color, and
the difference in the price obtained
over the rough cut, dark colored, and
not well-colored apples, will pay for
the time and trouble of so dong.
You can't make bright-colored
dried apple out oil mellow-ripe fruit,
and the light colored fruit will find q
quick market.
Year: 1871

Four hundred calves were recently
shot out of one herd during the
drive from Texas to Kansas. This
wanton destruction of beef timber
was caused by a custom of shooting
the calf as soon as born in order to
allow the cows to be driven on. The
Society for the Prevention of Cru
city to Animals should have accom-
panied the herd.
Year: 1871

"a Farmers Wife" writes:


''Of all the products of the farm,
butter is most liable to be tainted
by noxious odors floating in the at
mosphere. Our people laid some
veal in the cellar, from which a lit
tie blood flowed out, and was neg
lected until it had commenced smell
ing Extensively. The result was,
that a jar of butter which l was
then packing,smelled and tasted like
spoiled beef"


Another lady reader of the "Ob-
server writes that, ''there was a pond
of filthy, stagnant water a few hun
dred feet from their house, from
which an offensive eff1uvium
would be borne ON the breeze,
directly to the milk-room, when the
wind was in a certain direction; the
result of which was that the cream
and butter would taste like the dis
agreeable odor coming from that
pond. AS soon as the pond was
dra ined, we had no more damaged
butter"
Year: 1871




The conduct of the Postmaster General
IN dismissing, as We hear, the charges
against ex-C Congressman Prosser, Of prose-
cutting claims before the Department for
compensation, is not only inexcusable ard
deserving censure, put demands an investi-
cation by Congress. Prosser's guilt Is be-
yond doubt or question, and is so admitted
by Republicans who know the fact.


In the face of an uncontradicted written
statement by the claimant that he wrote to
Prosser in January last, while he w.s a
member Of Congress, and sent him q power
of attorney, and promised him 0ne-hGJ TO
collect his claim, which half he paid him
after his term in Congress had expired. the
Postmaster General disnisses the charge.
Under the act of Feb. 26, 1853, there
Ii no jury that would not convict him, and
visit upon him all the penalties Of offended
law, as it is a clear case Of guilt under that
act.


And vet the Postmaster General not only
dismisses the charge, but retains Prosser as
postmaster at Nashville. He is one Of that
horde of carpet-baggers that have so long
robbed and plundered the people Of the
South, and with them corruption Is con-
sidered a virtue instead of crime.


This is civil service reform like unto that
of the Chorpenning and other cases that
have characterized the conduct Of the Post
master General.


It is time Congress was making thorough
examination into the conduct of that officer
who seems to take no notice upon frauds
upon the Government, and has no punish
ment for such dishonest officials as he sees
fit to shield, for personal or party purposes.
Year: 1871

THE Supreme Court Of New York re-
Gently held that watches are not jewelry in
the legal acceptation of the term; but are
carried solely on account of their usefulness.
The question came up in suit of the guest
of hotel against the proprietor for the val
ne of watch stolen from room in the
hotal.-Ledqey
Year: 1871

A FRENCH editor has giving the following
sensible description of an advertisement
''The first time man sees an advertisement
he takes no notice Of it; the second time he
looks at the name /; the third time he looks
at the price the fourth time he reads it I;
the fifth time he speaks of it to his wife ;
the sixth time he buys"
Year: 1871

Tho Friaate Tennessee 60 sail from New


York Direct TO san Domingo on Monday


Nexts


Contrary to expectations the frigate Tennessee
was not ready yesterday TO leave the New York
Navy Yard, TO proceed TO an anchorage off the
Battery 10 take on board her powder. 10 the
afternoon, however, an official board of officers
inspected the frigate throughout and pro-
nounced ber in every way properly fitted out
and equipped for sea- The engines of the ship
have been tried at the dock, aud found to work
smoothly and satisfactorily, considering every
thing


With eight boilers under a full pressure of
steam, it is expected that the engines can be
made to work up TO thirty revolutions minute,
which ought to give a speed to the ship, under
favorable circumstances, of from eight to niue
knots an hour. Under sail and steam the ship
is expected to perform wonders, or at least TO
knock off twelve to fourteen knots an hour. 1t
will require six to eight days for the Tennessee
to sail from New York to Samana bay, under
favorable circumstances.


The proposed visit of the ship 70 Hampton
Roads has been relinquished, In consequence of
the loss of time involved in trip out of a direct
couEse to San Domingo. As now contemplated,
the ship will sail with the commissioners on
Monday next, and will make straight wake
for the island. The commissioners are expected
from Washington on Sunday morning, and will
be on board the Tennessee before two o'clock in
the afternoon, ready to pack their baggage away
before the ship feels the heavy swells of the
Atlantic.


swarm of civilians are to accompany the
Commission in various capacities, and many of
them will be obliged to essay the perilous feat
of lodging in a swinging hammock.
Year: 1871

1rain.


Last night at about half-past seven o'clock, a
collision occurred at the Grove street crossing of
the Erie Railway, which resulted seriously: Al
Erie Railway train stood on the track. 1t was
uncoupled SO as to admit of the passage of a
horse car on Its way from Hoboken to Jersey
City. Before the ear got out of the way of the
train the engineer backed down his train that IL
might not be coupled again. The horse car was
thrown several feet TO one side of the track and
much damaged. There were ten passengers In
the ear, but they all miracuously escaped with
out serious injury. The blame lies with the
forth dismiseing him.-N. Y. Commercial Ad-
Uertiser, lNst evening
Year: 1871

The great confederate leader, jus:
dead, was remarkable for his social as
well as for his military qualities
His handsome person, aristocratic bear
ing, and polished manners, made
him especially tie idol of the fair sex
wherever he went. The severity that
marked his department in camp and
battle. totally deserted him when the
responsibilities which they imposed were
Withdrawn, and in private life he was
one of the most genial aud humorous
of men. We recall an anecdote illus
trative of this fun-loving element of his
character. The incident occarred few
days before the outbreak. of the war
Among the most frequent visitors at the
mansion on Arlington Heights were the
Eairfaxes of Alexandria. Mrs. Fair
fax was one of the generals particular
favorites and the attractions of her soci-
ETY. were not least among the induce
ments that temped him SO often from
Arlington 20 Alexandria. One cold
December morning, while riding through
the street of that most delectable settle
ment, he espied Mrs. f. approaching
from the direction in which he was go
ing. A few moments later he had dis
mounted and engaged in conversation
The lady armed herself against the in
clemency of the weather by carrying q
white muff, with which she relieved the
tendency OF her nose to assume q toe
brilliant pink, by pressing every momen'
to that frost beleaguored organ. In do
ing this many of the hairs came off upor
the vail. fact which the general no
ticed, but did not refer to it until HI
saw a friend turning an adjacent corner
coming that way, who was somewhat no
torioas as quiz. Speaking hurriedly
in an altered tone oftrepidation, he turn
cd to Mrs. Fairfax and said: ssMy deal
madam, here comes Judge, Do per


nit me to remove those hairs from you
veil-they're the same color as M,
beard. ~ Y. Com. Adv.
Year: 1871

The WIrE.-If you wish to be hap
py and have peace in the family,
never reprove your husband in COM
pany, even if that reproof be ever SO
light. If he be irritated, speak not
an angry word. Indifference, some
times will produce unhappy conse-
quences. Always feel an interest in
what your husband undertakes; and
if he is perplexed or discouraged, as
sist him by your smiles and happy
words. If the wife is careful how
she conducts, speaks and looks, a
thousand happy hearts would cheer
ana brighten her existence, where
now there is nothing but clouds OF
gloom, sorrow and discomfort. The
wife, above all others, should strive
to please her husband and to make
home attractive,
Year: 1871

STANDARDIZATION Young's Delegate
in Congress is evidently sharp enough
to meet his unsaintly associates in that
body half way, in any little encounter
Of wits they may choose to seek. "How
many wives have you, now?o one OF
them asked the other day. Enough
to keep mdGrom running after other
peoples he promptly replied. The
Observation-Disclosures retired to the lobby
ITO sec man.
Year: 1871

Yesterday we referred, in our local COL
umns to the fact that Judge Bond had de-
clned an invitation to be preseut at ban
quet rendered him by the Richmond bar
IL the late President of the Confederate
States Jefferson Davis, was TO be present
We also informed our readers that his re-
fusal to dine with MIR. Davis, had induced
a number Of gentlemen of his profession to
withdraw from it, and gave it as our opin-
ion that it was deliberate attempt to
capture Judge Bond, in their political
net, which would have succeeded but for
the superior judgment of the Judge.


Such conduct was TO have been expected
from gentleman situated as Judge Bond
was, but we are called upon to record
another incident of similar nature, of a
very significant character, and which has
rendered Mr.. Davis last visit to Richmond
rather unpleasant unless be was a party,
to what may hare been party trick.


We are informed that Governor John
L. Hoffman, of New York, who has been
in the city for several days, was, during
bis stay, invited to take a carriage drive
around the city, accompanied by Mr..
Year: 1871

Our office was visited last evening by a
gentleman, whose manner aud dress told
us plainly he belonged to the laboring
class of this city, and who did not hesitate
to avow that his political sentiments were
in antagonism to those of our paper. In
fact, we are satisfied that he is at this time
a staunch, firm believer in the doctrines of
the Democratic party, and SO welded to
them, that it will require time for him to
see bis errors.


He stated that he came to us with a
matter Of news, which he wished us to
notice, preierring we should do SO, because,
our paper had exhibited an interest in the
working men, not felt or shown by any of
our cotemporaries.


Without rejecting upon them for pur-
suing any course which salts them best,
we do not hesitate to say that we do feel
the liveliest interest in all matters connect
ed with the welfare of this class. One of
them ourselves, born with no silver spoon
in our mouth, with them, because they
have been our friends and associates we
feel like defending them from the oppres-
sions of those who regard labor disgrace.


Our party sentiments and their interests
accord, they are as twin sisters, robed
alike, going hand in hand the arm of the
one encirclng the waist of the other, they
sleep and eat together, awake together
one and inseparable. An union, indivis-
able.


The political prejudices Of our visitor,
and all like him, will and must undergo
change; the future demands it and will
take no denial, and while we have every
disposition to proselyte all such men to
our political faith, at once, we have calml
surveyed the field and have calculated, to
certainty, that they will in short time,
behold the injustice they are doing them
selves and unite their fortunes with the
party which is enlisted i n their behalf.
Year: 1871

The Shooting Acc,dent.-The morning
papers furnish US with accounts Of the acci.
dental shooting Of young gentleman BY q
young lady, which are in substance correct.
The young lady who had the misfortune to
shoot the gentleman, had been presented
some time before with a small singls-barrelIed
cartridge pistol, which she kept either in her
trunk or bureau. Desiring to show the gen,
tleman some letters, she left him on the porch
and returned to her room to get the letters,
The pistol being quite small, she did not dis
cover that it was between the package of let
lers until she had left the room. Upon hand
ing him the letters the pistol was discharged,
owing doubtless to pressure upon the trigger,
she being ignorant that the hammer was
raised, which must have been the case, the
ball striking the young gentleman near the
corner of the eye, passing downwards into the
nose.


We learn that the gentleman rested quietly
last night, and while it is impossible for q
wound of its character not to become sore and
troublesome, we hope he may soon recover
sufficiently to attend to the business in which
he is engaged.


We have been requested by the friends OF
both parties not to mention the names of those
concerned, with which request we cheerfully
comply, not only as pleasure, but AZ duty,
under the circumstances.
Year: 1871

THE KU-KLux LAw.-The instructions
OF the war department to the army officers
in the South show that the law is to be
vigorously enforced. We are informed
that !args body of the ablest detectives
in the country have been for some time
past working up the secret organizations
of an unlawful character throughout the
South. They have placed the department
10 possession Of the names of parties in
these organizations, and, holding confden-
tlal relations with them, we may expect
some startling disclosures soon in that
quarter. With this Information in bis
possession, the stern executor OF the law
will know where to strike.
Year: 1871

The Fredicksburg Herald says the fruit
of victory is ready to fall into the lap of
Democracy in 1872. That old hoary-
headed rebel sinner Democracy has been
holding bis lap, with the devil up in the
tree shaking away, for ten years or more,
without a particle of fruit being caught,
except what may be seen by visiting some
of our numerous cemeteries. Fredericks-
burg received a small share of this fruit
sometime during tho late unhappy diff
Guilty, and we presume wants no more of
such fruit as turns to ashes.
Year: 1871

AS the time approaches for making city


nominations, we desire to remind our Re-


publican friends of the Importance of


bringing out their best men. Personally


we would be very glad to see the munich


pal election conducted without regard to


party lines. What is needed in Rich


mond is a return to the solid earth from
the waywardness, hostility and Quixotic
madness of its political life. Its leading
politicians are wasting their energies on
sentimental politics. If all good citizens
could be induced to unite, and selecting
men from all parties of the highest intellir
gence, business ability, patriotism and in
tegrity, the affairs of the city would be so
administered as to restore confidence at
home aud abroad. Chicago, with Re-
publican majority of 5000, and Milwau-
kee with Democratic majority of 500,
did so few weeks ago, in both cases with
the best results.


We hardly dare expect anything so
sensible in the hot and unhealthy atmos-
phere of Southern politics. The business
men and the workingmen of our city are
the true conservative class. With them
must originate any movement of reform
which hopes to be successful. They and
their families have everything at stake.
Such an administration of affairs as shall
revive the dropping industries of the city
and State, give life and activity to trade,
and increase the value of property, can be
secured only by putting forward good men,
whose intelligencs is undoubted, and whose
business integrity is unimpeached,- men
who have such an interest 10 the good
name and prosperity of the city as to give
security for the faithful discharge Of their
public duties.


Such men will not stocp to make the
municipal government mere adjunct Of
machinery, OR disgrace themselves and
burden the property holders by wasteful
and corrupt expenditure. They can be
found, if proper search is made, without
the aid of the lantern of Diogenes. How
welcome to all of us, would be an election
in which all parties united to present such
candidates. 1t would inaugurate an era
of fraternity and good will which would
soon obiterate every root of bitterness,
and open to our depressed and impoverish-
ed people, a prosperity and happiness OF
which they never dreamed before
Year: 1871

1t is very important that parties interest
ed should know that in order to vote at
the coming election it is not necessary for
their names to appear upon the books Of
registration, but that it is necessary, with
out being registered, for them to prove
that they offered to register, armed with
all legal qualifications, and oere refused.
The recent decisions of Judge Guigon, by
which several hundred of the legal voters
of the city were rejected by the registrars,
are not acknowledged by us to be correct,
and preparations are now being made by
which parties can demand their rights,
and if refused, may carry their cases be-
fore the United States courts, where the
opinion of Judge Guigou will be properly
considered


The necessary blank forms have been
prepared and all instructions necessary to
their procurement and completion, may be
obtained at the rooms of the Republican
City Central Committee, in the old Law
Building, corner of franklin street and
Capital Square. Persons who are situated
as we have described are urged to go at
once and prepare themselves for election
day. We presume there ara no Democrats,
who are not properly registered, therefore
our remarks do not apply to them, but
should there be any such, we extend them
the benefit of our advice, as we want to
see neither party swinded, but prefer to
see "fair play and free fight


Lay on McDuff, &c."
Year: 1871

Editor Placer Heruld:-From Mr. Nick
eson's beautiful Rancho which we attempt
ed to describe in previous numbers Of your
excellent paper, to the town Of Lincoln is
but a few miles.


There was nothing Of interest on our jour
ney to the latter place to attract our atten-
ton, though we can truthfully say that we
felt considerably animated in travelling
through silent forests of beautiful oaks whose
foliage tremble like the aspen leaves, which
hutter, as you know, with the gentlest zephyr.
We said "silent forests, not so indeed,
for the very air was vocal with the sweet
song of thousands of the feathered tribe
who would fit with velocity ever and anon
from spray to spray like golden sunbeams
shimmering through the forest glades. Ar
rived at Lincoln, situated, as you know in
immediate proximity to Auburn ravine and
where our mutual friend Mr.. Nickeson had
camped long ago, as mentioned in a former
letter, we were much pleased with the ap-
pearance Of the town, and particularly with
its whole-souled inhabitants. You know very
well that it was for considerable time the
terminus of the Railroad from Folsom. Dur
ing that period it was a very lively place and
giving employment to many teamsters haul
ing freight to the mountains. The old track
from Folsom was at length taken up and
Lincoln is now an important depot of the
railroad from Sacramento to the Junction
(Rosevillc) and SO on to Wheatland and
Marysville, &c. Lincoln is elgibly situated
and surrounded by rich agricultural region
and immense freights arc discharged here
thousands of feet Of lumber and at the prop
CT time of each year an almost incredible
the cars. In Lincoln there is a very excel
lent School, well attended,; Good Templar
Lodge comprising many members, and sew
eral other institutions particularly Of be-
nevolent character, rejecting the highest
credit on the people. There is one, perhaps
two hotels in the Town; one certainly, CON
Quoted in very excellent manner and where
the traveller will find quiet and comfort and
gentlemanly demeanor on the part of mine
host. There are several saloons in the place,
clean and neat, and owned by gentlemen of
nlSH HteiilSence anu cHafdcter WHO Wouiu
not permit, for an instant any ungentlemanly
conduct within their doors. There are two
Or three well-flled tores in Line In and sew
al other institut' as we should like to men
ton, but must hurry on. We met several
gentlemen in the place with noble and mag
unanimous hearts, and hands as true as ever
pulled trigger, we should like to mention
their names, bnt might be deemed invidious
where the inhabitants generally are proverb-
ial for disinterested hospitality and ntelli-
gence. We shall always cherish pleasant
recollection of Lincoln, and now, through
your columns, acknowledge the great court
esy and kindness extended to us during our
brief visit to the place, and to express the
hope that the future of its habitants may be
eminent!y prosperous and blessed with peace
Year: 1871

A GOOD story is told ofJim Fisk A dep
utation of natives from the town in Vermont
where he was born, waited upon him to get
a subscription in money towards building an
iron fence around the old cemetery. After
the case was well up, jim is said to have re-
piled: "Well gentleman, this is the strangest
thing have ever heard Of What is the pos
sibe use Of fence around a cemetery p
Those who are in it can't get out; and don't
believe there are any very anxious to get in. "
Year: 1871

A German woman who sings in saloon
in New York, and has to go home late at
night, carries her pocket full of sand for pro-
lection. When accosted by evil-minded
man, she throws handful of sand in their
eyes. One dose is said to be sufficient
every case.