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Year: 1870




Amy ra-a-gs to day, mum ?
Nor And the housekeeper turns
away, grumbling to herself at the
annoyance of these 'pesk' aggath-
erers.


Stop a moment, good woman.
Did it ever occur to you that the
patient-looking, plodding man,
who interrogates you after this
fashion, is a real blessing,--a gen.
uine humanitarian agenJ-a works
er for good, with whose services
you could hardly dispense No 7
Then let US look at the matter a
little.


Have you not often noticed a
skillful nurseryman transplanting
trees ? Branching out in every
direction from the base of the main
stem, you will see thick, tough
roots. These again branch off into
smaller, and smaller, and still
smaller fibres, until the extremities
appear like perfect web-work of
fine, frail, dirty-looking branches.
You sec, perhaps, one Of these lar
ger roots broken or bruised, and
express apprehension for the safety
of the tree.


That does not NATTER he will
tell you, the life all lays here in
these little fibres.' 1t may appear
to be g strong statement, but it is
none the less true, that in just this
manner all the intelligence of the
world depends for its very life and
existence upon this corps of rag
pickers and gatherers. Every pa
per mill, every sorting room, is the
trunk OF little tree Of knowledge
in its own neighborhood, whose
foliage furnishes food to the mind
and intellect OF the citizen. Do
you reflect, when enjoying the fruit,
how indispensable is this little net
work at the roots ?


Civilization depends upon paper,
in its various forms. Paper de-
pends upon the rag eatherer. Are
we, then, exceeding the bounds of
truth when we say that the rag
gatherer is the basis upon which
the superstructurc Of civilization is
built THAT the intelligence of the
world is dependent upon him for
it's very life !?


1t is true that many substitutes
in part for rags have been employ
ed in the manufacture OF sons
kinds of paper; this was rendered
necessary by the gradual but con-
stant and growing elimination in
the supply ; but no complete sub
sti.ute has ever been discovered,
and they are just as indispensable
in the production of paper to>day
as ever.


Suppose, good housewife, for a
few moments, that your wishes
were fulfilled. Suppose that for a
two years, the rag gatherer were
to be swept out of existence
What would you then do for the
many things which you now obtain
through his agency =? Where
would you then get your daily
news? Your fashion magazine?
your novels ? your collars ? your
cuffs ? how hold correspondence
with your friends ? Even the
money with which you procure all
your little nicetics and comforts, is
printed on paper-its production
dependent upon him. From what
source would come the books and
charts by means of which your
child rccei -cs his education :?
Where would your music come
from ? How would you pattern
your dresses


You see, my dear housekeeper,
it is you who are the servant
Probably it never occurred to you
how absolutely you are at the mer-
cy of the rag picker. Pray, now
you have found it out, be q little
careful. Don't grumble, and fume
and wear such a scornful look at
your-master, did we say?-when
he comes around again.
Year: 1870

A young man running in debt is pain
tul sight. The disposition to do this is
the forerunncr and exponent Of all evil.
Apostolic authority says, 1.-The love of
money IS the root of all evil But when
a young man loyes money SO well as to get
it while knowing he cannot repay, OF be
willing to take it before he has honestly
earned it, there is, in most eases, lying
behind tlIis, some passion so strong rs TO
thus overbear his moral principles, in
clamoring Tor its Indulgence. Pleasure,
especially unlawful pleasure, is % perilous
thing. Lawful, necessary and heaithtul
pleasure, like the pure mountain air, and
the gushing waters ol the mountain spring,
have been made accessible by our Creator
at comparatively little trouble and expense.
Any indulgence may be known as unlaw-
full when it can be reached only by run
ming in debt. The highway of sin is an
expensive road to travel. The fare, the
charges, are all high. And they have to
be paid twice over, not only in currency,
but also in something more precious than
gold, quatried from the depths and springs
of our being. No person ever travelled on
that highway, SO attractive in prospect,
without becoming bankrupt, and pawning
his own peace and life, long before he got
to the end of his Journey.


Whenever Young man, however mod
crate his salary, is seen always cramped
for money, and ready to borrow of his
friends he is surely on the downward grade
of virtue and respectability. Willingness
to run in debt is itself great vice. 1t is
caused by the wish to crafty the unlawful
craving lying behind, perhaps undisclosed
to the eyes OF the world. Experienced
men readily judge what this want of money


indicates; and, however fair YOUR character
may seem in other respects, they will be
satisfied, from this alone, that there is some
hidden faint and unsoundness. However
small your income, always live within your
means. There is tar less unhappiness in
doing without even necessary things, than
there is in the consciousness of being in
debt. Herodotus says, that among the
ancient Persians, . TO tell lie is consid-
cred by them the greatest disgrace; next
to that to be in debt; and this, FOR many
reasons, but especially because they think
that one who runs in debt must, OF neces-
sity, tell les Does your experience, your
conscience, tell you this is true?


Always keep an unspent and unpawned
dime in the bottom of your pocket. Its
touch will always be invigorating; and,
with talismanic power. send through your
soul energy, making yoa carrv counte-
nance flushed with honorable frankness.


This simple dime is invaluable, as the sym
Dol ofmanly independence. Unconscious
ness of debt in a young man, begets incip-
lent meanness of character, and, when
continued, develops this into u confirmed
habit, tainting the whole nature. \ man
vet in his prime, who has accumulated II
fortune OF two millions by honest industry,
said, Il began with determination to
keep all my wages. When getting only
twenty-five cents u day, | always saved
something" This principle has carried
him, and win carry you, to high elevation
of character, to great influence, and to in
dependent fortune The OccideAt.
Year: 1870

WALL STREET, |


FRIDAY, March lit r. M.
The opposing elements IN the Gold Room have had
battle royal OF It all day, success hitting alter
nateIy IRON one side the other. and leaving the
situation at nlghtfali with partial victory for the
"bearAo


GOLD ia AGAIN.


The dealers were "down town, long before the
regular hour OF beginning business, aud as early as
nalf-past nine clock in the morning the price 1l2A
was made for gold. fron this figure 1t ran up to
ll3h on o decline In fve-twenties IN London and
the armer feeling In foreign exchange. But here
reaction took place, which was followed by another
advance the shorts becoming frightened ana
covering their contracts until the price ia was just
touched tor few minutes In the vicinity Of four
O'Clock. Here the inevitable Washington kilograms
came on the carpet, the first announcing that the
House Banking Committee were IN favor OF report
ing the Senate redistribution land cOntraeon) bill
The effect was decline to 1131s Next came the re-
port that the Senate were discussing and were
likely pass the section Of the Funding bill providing
for free banking the basis OF steady contraction
Of grecnbacks received from the proposed new
banks in exchange for four per cent bonds Here
there was semi-panic and


GOLD AGAIN FELL TO 112h ll2S.
Year: 1870

STOCKS UNSETTLED AND WEAK AT THE CLOSE.
The frmer tone OF the gold market early in the
day resulted in no very important advance IN stocks,
although 1t strengthened the market, In which trans
actions were still moderate in amount. The outside
speculative interest entirely paralyzed by the de-
morallzaton produce by the fluctuations In gold.
The advance In the latter was regarded as simply
natural reaction after so large iai, stimulated as II
was by spectators to ''twst" the smaller dealers
and the public who had rushed IN to sell gold
''short." The great abiding truth remains that the
which put gold to 1l014 still existence,
and Lhe present interference with their operation is
only temporary. The only active stocks were the
Vanderbilt securities Northwest and Lake Shore.
The first mentioned rose to 977s for the stock
and 95X for the scrip on the ofcial advertisement
of four per cent dividend to be paid Apr Is. the
books closing therefor the 10th inst But these
prices not maintained, it became evident to
the street that the inside members Of the New York
Central clique were selling the stock which they
pected the public to take from their hands immedt
atey upon the announcement. But as both stock
and scrip have recently advanced about ten per cent
the aforesaid public began to believe that the divi.
dend OF four per cent was already fully discounted.
Northwest preferred was active under special
manipulation, and was pushed to SsA, from VIII ich
It eventually broke to s6Z. The feature Of the day,
however, was Northwest common which the clique
II their efforts to unload were selling all day very
quietly. but which was carefully nursed that it
showed no weakness until gold fell to ll29s III the
evening" when 1t broke to 7l1s raying to 7ls4 at
the very close. The reaction gold during the past
two days has been taken advantage OF by the
cliques TO sell what stock they could, but they
trved to put very little or 1t upon the public the
latter became extremely indifferent about doing
business either way TINS afternoon the orders to
Sell Northwestern were very generally distributed
to the regular commission brokers, who got rid OF
vast quantity OF 1t when gold rising from ll3 to
ia. AT the same time the "pears started the usual
depressing report OF intended issue Of convertible
bonds-the amount In this instance beng fixed at
four millions. The next feature Lake Shore,
which sold down to s67s. The course OF the market
is forth in the following table OF the highest
lowest prices:-
Year: 1870

There are many farms on which the fence has
cost more than the farm and fence too would sell
for, either at auction or private sale. Let any one
who is so unfortunate as to be the owner OF farm
fenced with post and rail fence, make an estimate
of the cost, and he will not only be surprised but
that what l have stated is not far from
the truth and unless his wooden fence is new
and strong he will find that it will cost him more
for repairs than the tax on his farm. The wind
will try it, the cattle will try it, the climate will
rot it, the worms and insects will eat it, and do all
they to destroy this very important part of the
farmers property. After all, some fence that can
be moved from place to place is needed, and must
be maintained. The outside fence should be of Il
more substantial and enduring material. First
among the materials is stone, but when this is not
on the place, some other material must be brought
out. The live hedge seems to stand next in point
of economy and durability. If am not mistaken
most of the shrubs that have been tried have proved
wholly or in part, a failure, and have been aban-
doned, and the eXperimentor forced back to the
old wooden fence. More should be written and
published upon this subject; those who have met


with success should let it be known, 80 that others
may benefit by their suggestions, and those that
have failed should let their light shine also, that
others may not fall into the same error. have
had no experience in this matter, but have been
thinking it and have come to the conclusion
that the native, sturdy and hardy oak would make
good hedge if properly planted and managed.
would plant the acorns in two rows. say about ten
or twelve inches apart, and the same distance be
tween the hills, SO placed that the hills should not
be directly opposite each other but in alternate
places. When the plants are about one year old
they should be cut back to the ground this to en-
more vigorous growth. After the hedge
has grown SO as to turn cattle, one of the rows,
which | will call No. |. may be cut down for fire
wood, letting No. stand until No. has
grown strong enough TO turn cattle then cut down
No. 2 as you did No. /. Thus you can do OCCASION
ally as long you have need of fence or tireWood.
do not propose to top the hedge as we do other
kinds, but cut down to the ground when you cut
at al. Maine Farmer.
Year: 1870

A correspondent of the Iiorticulturst writes: l
had narrow border not more than two and half
feet wide on the edge of a high fence. planted
three cucumber hills in the border and laid some
brush (such as is used for pea vnes) between them
and the fence. AS soon as they crept up to the
brush, | pinched off the ends of the vine, which
thickened rapidly around the roots, and in every
direction, throwing out the most vigorous foliage
and profusion Of flowers.


did not allow the cucumbers to grow, but
watched them, and such as wished to reserve for
the table picked they became of proper
size; and all the rest were gathered every day for
pickles; every day pinching off the bud mt the end
of each shoot. In this way the hill continued fresh
and productive until they We're touched by frost.
Some Judgment can be formed of the value of this
practice when l add that more than a barrel of
pickles made from three hills, besides allow
ing supply for the table.


Whenever leaf begun to look rusty Or yellow
ish, it was removed, and the cucumbers and leaves
cat off with large scissors. AS not to dis
turb or wound the vine There is an advantage in
having them run into brush instead of trailing over
the ground; because they are much injured by
being trodden on, and by being kept low on the
bushes they can be easily and thoroughly eNamin-
ed over every day, which is essential if cucumbers
are overlooked, and grow very large ii stops the
yield of that vine.
Year: 1870

The Prairie Farmer says Now, then, to accom-
modate the distant people select small trees, have
them well cared for on the passage and then bed
them out so closely that the foliage will nearly or
quite cover the ground; then take some old hay
and cover them all thinly, to break the intense
rays of the sun, that they may start out new


bres before full exposure. With this care, success
is almost certain. Some bed out on the back or
north side of IL fence, which answers the same pur-
pose. In the woods they more or less sheltered
and protected with each other, and like all similar
eases of partial shade to vegetation have not that
iuXurant healthy growth they have when fully eX-
posed to the sun and wind
Year: 1870

The Chairman of the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations does not regard the
purchase of st. Thomas with the same favor
as he did the acquisition of Alaska. FER
haps with him the difference is that the one
is in the South while the other is near the
North Pole
Year: 1870

The local money market continues to work
easily, and rates are invariably in favor of bor-
rowers of good standing. The money current is
still westward, to move produce and the new
wool crop, but it is not very rapid or voumi-
nous and the market is not likely to be disturbed
at present. The national banks have prepared
their statements up to the close of business on
the 9th instant, in accordance with the call of
the Comptroller of the Currency, and they are
very satisfactory, without single exception.


The gold market shows some activity and is
quite strong and steady opening and closing
about noon at 112T, the highest figure being
113 and the only variation. In


PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES


Tod hun 4 Mo lrda atro
Year: 1870

that of Organization. These committees thus
formed then withdrew for the purpose OF consider
ing the business properly before them. They were
out nearly two hours, during which time there was
no business transacted in the convention and the
hall was generally deserted.
Year: 1870

Second district, at the southeast corner OF Moya-
mensng avenue and Prime street.


Third district, at Odd Fellows Hall, Tenth and
South streets.


Fourth district, at o'Nenl's Hall, Broad and Lom-
bard streets.


Fifth district at No. 500 SAMSON street


Sixth district, at the northwest corner OF Merrck
and Market streets.


Seventh district, at the northwest corner of
Franklin and Buttonwood streets.


Eighth district, at the northeast corner Of Broad
and Race streets.


Ninth district, at the northwest corner OF st.
John and Buttonwood streets.


Tenth district, at the northeast corner West and
Coates streets.


Eleventh district, at Roses hotel, Second street,
above Beaver


Twelfth district, at the southeast corner Frank
ford road and Belgrade street


Thirteenth district at the southeast corner OF Fifth
and Thompson streets.


Fourteenth district, at the southeast corner OF
Eleventh and Girard avenue.


Fifteenth district, at the corner Of Amber and Ella
streets


Sixteenth district at the Town Hall, German
town.


Seventeenth district, at the southwest corner OF
Frankford and Unity streets.


Eighteenth district, at the southeast corner Lam
caster and Haverford avenues


The candidates placed In nomination by these
conventions, as far as have been able to ascer-
tain up to the time OF going to press together with
the names and politics Of the old members, are as
follows:-
Year: 1870

"A correspondent Of the Philadel-
ptis Press, who recently visited Mont
Plaisir, where Peter the Great died
writes "lt is little, low villa, consist
ing Of .a.large hall with row Of small
chambers on either side. It stands on .
terrace, close to the water's edge; and
it WAS while w,tehing the bay With his
tpy-glass from tho terrace that the
Czar saw = boat in trouble, and hasten
ing to the rescue caught the cold that
COST him his life. He died in a little
room opening out Of the great hall.
Behind a tall screen is the iron bed.
stead on which he breathed his last :;
the sheets and pillow still lie upon 1t,
aud his faded silk dressing gown is
folded on the foot. His slippers are
on the floor close by and everything il
preserved as it Was the day after his
DEATH"
Year: 1870

BEAUTY COPS SM1LE.-Religious
Art cannot be used amiss if We remem-
ber that God lnhabits> cottages as well
as churches, and that in the former as
we'll as in the latter he ought to be
well lodged. Put the arts to universal
use, and we shall find in them univer-
sal inspiration and benediction. Art
will be divine wherever it is truly
fair and serviceable. God has made
everything beautiful of its kind and in
its place, and his will is that His crea-
lures should be happy. But there ex-
lists an evil spirit which tells us that
evil things are pardonable and that We
shall not die for them. Remember al
ways that all things lovely ard right
eous are possible, if you only believe
in their possibility and manfully set to
work to promote them with your very
heart and soul.-RUsK1H.
Year: 1870

The too early loss of the first teeth
has an unfavorable influence upon the
beauty and duration of the second.
The youngest children should accord
ingly be made to take care of them.
All that is necessary is to brush them
several times day With q little ordi-
nary soap or m.gnesia and water.


Grown people should clean their
teeth at least five time in the course of
"a hours, on rising'in the morning and
going to bed at night and after each
meal. A brush as hard as can be borne
without pain, should be used, and the
best Of all applications is pure soap and
water, always lukewarm.


After eating, all particles Of food
should be carefully removed from the
teeth by means Of toothpick Of quill
or wood, but never of metal, and by a
thread passing now and then between
teeth.


Tooth powders are Injurious both to
the enamel and the gums, and if en-
pleyed, every particle of them should
be removed from the mouth by careful
rinsing. The habit which some wo-
men have Of using a bit Of lemon,
though it may whiten the teeth and
give temporary 6rmness and color to
the gams, is fatal to the enamel, as are
al acids: No one, young or old, should
turn the jaws into nu crackers ;and it
is dangerous even for women to bite
of, as they often do, the ends of the
thread in sewing. It is not safe to
bring very hot food or drink, especially
il Immediately followed by anything
cold, In contact with the teeth.
Year: 1870

BELIEVE who hath not loved


Hath half the treasure of his life improved;
Like one who, with the grape within his grasp,
Drops it, with Ill its crimson Juice Impressed,
And oil its luscious sweetness left unguessed,
Out from his careless and unheeding clasp.
Year: 1870

CRY AFFAIRs.-When the late Board of
City Trustees came into Office, the City was
in debt S665 so; during the year new
bridge was built over Sonora creek at a cost
of S406 4S; besides the furnishing of lumber
and repairing all the bridges within the cor
porate limits. The City is entirely out of
debt with balance SIG 25 in the Fire Fund
and Sc in the Cemetery Fund. There is a
delinquent list of taxes for 1869, amounting
to Sl64 40; considerable portion of which
will be collected. The streets, bridges and
Cemetery are now in good condition and will
require buta small sum to keep them in repair


There seems to be no necessity requiring the
levy of any property tax for the year 1870.
The Street Tax will probably be fixed by the
Legislature at 81, a bill having been sent to
our delegation to that effect. This tax. if
properly collected should yield enough to pay
all necessary cost of maintaining our local
government for the coming year. We trust
that our new Trustees will bring themselves
to the practice of strict economy and raise no
more revenue than is actually necessary.
Year: 1870

The District Court adjourned for the term
on Thursday. The business was despatched
much more expeditiously than it has been at
previous terms for several years. judge
Booker gave universal satisfaction deciding
every case promptly, and left for his home
without single case under advisement.
Year: 1870

MANDAMUs DENIED.-The County Auditor
refused to furnish licenses to the new Sheriff
this week, whereupon Sheriff Trout petition
ed the District Court, to order peremptory
mandamus to issue, requiring the Auditor to
furnish him licenses for collection, upon the
hearing the court refused the prayer of petit
toner. The case will now 60 to the Supreme
Court and until decision is had from that
tribunal, quite a number of persons will
think they are Tax Collectors.
Year: 1870

DEATH OF JAMES MURPHY.-When the loss
of the Panama Steamer, Golden City, was an
nounced, it was reported that after the pas
sengers who were on board that i'll fated YES
sci had been taken on board the Colorado, and
were on the way to San Francisco, that q
man jumped overheard Immediately in front
of the wheel and was lost. We have since
learned that the unfortunate man was James
Murphy, an old citizen cf this county. He
lived for many years on the Tuolumne river,
where he was engaged in mining and mere
recently in store keeping at Indian Bar.
He was man of generous impulses enjoying
the esteem of large circle of friends and
was an enemy to none but himself. He was
a native of Virginia and aged forty-eight
years at the time of his death.