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Year: 1873

WE are glad to note that the ques-
ton of improving the character OF our
church buildings is attracting public
attention. Since the publication of our
article, several prominent citizens,
among them the pastor of one of our
religious societies, have called to ex-
press their satisfaction, and in to-day's
paper we print a communication from
lady Of this city, who takes the right
view of the case. We hope the mat
ter will be agitated until every church
in the city is supplied with credita-
BILE building.
Year: 1873

The Express having constituted itself
the especial champion of the Lighter
age monopoly, we hope it will pardon
lis for asking few pertinent questions.
In its issue of the 9th, the Express
dictatorially asserts that "the trade OF
Los Angeles must continue to be serv-
ed as it is until the .Breakwater has
completed its work and channel has
been cut through the bar; or 1t must
be served by a class of steamers Of
light draft, which, by taking advan-
tage of the tides, can come direct to
the railroad" and adds that tive
should do oil in our power to hurry up
the time when the breakwater will he
finished and channel cut through the
bar"


1t seems to be generally admitted
that If the bar were out of the way,
vessels could come to the point of Rat
tlesnake Island, and would then find
sufficient depth and extent of water.
A careful examination of the chart OF
San Pedro bay, shows that after leav-
ing this point the water shoals, and
that the channel thence to Whining
ton soon becomes narrow, tortuous, and
shallow. The depth of water in the
last mile Of this channel varies at low
tide from seven feet to nothing. These
are facts known to everybody, "and
no amount of newspaper gasconade" +"
can alter them. Now, supposing the
breakwater finished, and the bar re-
moved, how are ship and rail brought
together? What has been done to
widen and deepen this channel, SO that
ordinary sea-golng vessels can at all
times come to the whaIf at Whining
ton, and what is likely to be done ?
What is the Express doing, and what
has it been doing to hasten the COM
pletion of the breakwater, and what is
the probability of securing from Con-
gress the large amount necessary to
open channel to Wilmington? !? We
don't want any newspaper gascon-
ade,n but a plain categorical answer.
Year: 1873

SAN DIEGO encourages her churches
by getting up balls in their behalf.
This Is almost equal to the little town
in Illinois, where q rattle was organ
lied for the purpose of getting the
minister o new suit Of clothes.
Year: 1873

Be ECONOMICAL. - Look most to your spending No matter what comes in, if more goes out, you will always be poor. The art Is not in making money, but in keeping it ; little expenses, like mice in a barn. when they are many, make great waste. Hair by hair, heads get bald; straw by straw, the thatch goes of the cottage and drop by drop the rain comes in the chamber A bar rel is soon empty, if the tap leaks only drop minute. When you mean to save, begin with your mouth, as many thieves pass down the red lane. The ale jug is a great waste In all other things keep within compass Never stretch your legs further than your blankets will reach, or you will soon be cold In clothes, choose suitable and lasting stuff and not tswdry fineries. To be warm is the main thing; never mind the looks A fool msy make money, but it needs wise man 10 spend it. Remember it is easier to build two ehimneys than to keep one going. If you give all to back and board, there is nothing left for the savings' bank. Fare hard and work hard while you are young, and you Will have chance to rest when you are old. -lCoal and Iron Record.
Year: 1873

We are asked why wool growers do not iail, as other business men sometimes do. We answer simply because the growth of the wool and the increase is as perpetual as the times in which they live. 1t matters not how dark the night is, how the wind blows or how it may storm, the wool continues to grow and gestation is never longer than 150 days

 The lambs wIl! average one-half females, and ntteen twins and they breed the next year.

 making double compounds perpetual growth and no loss. Everything that does

 n0' go into market goes back to enrich the pasture; and although the landlord may be SICK, It does not stop the growth of lambs. Not so with other business The mechanic or man who works for a salary has nothing to grow while he sleeps when his labor ceases his income stops, and his expenses are Der.

 petual. Hence he is growing poorer more than one half the time; if he puts in 3l2 days labor in year, and taking his lost time m changing business, sickness. holidays and hours oi recreation, he is lucky if he squares his bills and has few dollars to pay the un

 dertaker on the last round. It is true there are perpetual expenses attending the sheep and goat business; but under the most unfa- Vorabie circumstances where they can live on the commons without feeding, the meat of the wethers will pay all the expenses with out drawing on the wool or increase of the ewes. Hence it is like a perpetual stream flowing into basin; it is only question of time about filling it to over-fowing. The drawback seems to be that men do pot relish living away from thickly populated settle ments and towns, depriving themselves of society for the sake of money. This objec- ton can be obviated. In new countries there are villages constantly springing up, near which good sheep ranges caa be had, where the owner can visit his tocks daily, and at the same time give his family the benefit of schools and society," Facts and Figures.
Year: 1873

from the Council Bluffs tIowal Nonpariel. Dee. 81


We are glad to see that many Of our
citizens are taking advantage Of the low
price of corn to lay in heavy supplies Of
il for fuel We have experimental with
it the last week, and find that it 10 an adj
mirable substitute for both wood and
coal, AMI that at present prices there 10
both economy and comfort in its use.


a ton Of corn. SO bushels at IL cents
per bushe, is s5 so. We consider this
equal To cord OF hard wood as supplied
and measured in our market, at 81 th'
cutting Of this cord. 81 so; total IS 90
Thus making saving OF nearly S3t
cord.


For kitchen fuel it is superior to woos
except hickory, and cheaper than that
1t makes very hot fire with great des
Of blaze. We Judge that three tons o.
corn are equal to the heat OF one ton o
hard cosl. VIII le in economy Of its use
is equal b. one and half tons OF coal
In small families and small houses there
is always great waste OF hard coal. while
there is none in the use Of corn. Besides
this. there is the public benefit OF retain.
ing in the country all the money wc send
to Pennsylvanis for coal, and feed our
farmers by consuming their products.
Year: 1873

A Danbury young man WHO was
once clerk, lately went on a farm to
work. The first night in his new
position he was detailed to remove
calf from the apartment of its pa
rent to another shed, and while en-
gagged, as thousands have been before
him, in showing the contrary beast
along, the mother reached under the
tail Of his coat with bcr horns, end
suddenly lifted him up against the
roof of the building with force that
threatened TO shatter every bone in
his body. The irst thing he did on
returding to earth was to rub him,
self; the next thing was 10 throw up
his place. He said lie didn't doubt
that agriculture was noble pursuit,
and thst the farmer needed an assis-
tant in the discharge of the multi
farious duties, but he didn't believe
the Creator designed him for making
skylights in cow-sheds.
Year: 1873

A few nights ago, at a private party
up town, young II an sat talking to
his beloved, when she suddenly grew
pale and tainted into his arms. Now,
what did the young man do? Did he
rush around wildly, frantically seize a
glass Of water and dash it into her face,
and thereby spoil her beautiful complex
ion? Not a bit it. Recognizing the
exigencies Of the case, hejust simply un-
fastened her dress, and unlocked her
corset stays. With sigh Of relief, she
returned to consciousness, and sweetly
murmured, THANK you, dear Charles
Charles was posted. He knew what
was the matter. Pass on.
Year: 1873

A true heroine died at Millville,
New Jersey, few days since, from


injuries sustained while saving the
lives aud limbs Of q large number Of
persons. Her name vas Lottie
Dougherty, and in August last she
was engaged .ss telegraph operator ct
Eagle Station, on the line Of TIE Pen
sylvania Central Railroad, and sas
placed in q position of responsibility
which might have proved too much
for moss men. During fearful than-
der.storm an immense tree was struck
by lightning and thrown across the
railroad track. Almost at the same
moment the telegraph apparatus was
diaabled. Finding it impossible to
warn the approaching train ofdanger,
the brave girl seized red lamp, and
run up the line swinging it abo Q
her head. The engineer saw the sig
nal in time to avoid q fearful disaster.
The engine ran against the tree, how
ever, with sufficient force to discon-
6sut hesvy branch, which struck .hs
girl on the sholdsr, and inflicted the
injuries that resulted in her death.
The passengers we're so grateful for
their escape that an attempt was
Immediately made to reward her. but
she firmly declined to accept any
thing for having done her duty. Such


acts of personal heroism should not
be allowed to 60 unrewarded, and the
men and women who were on the


train on that August night might
have now an opportunity to msrk
their appreciation of poor Lottie's
bravery by causing handsome mon
ument TO be erected to her memory.
Year: 1873

which am determined to maintain TO
the last" Grant replied: 81 have no
idea OF proposing dishonorable terms,


General, but / would be glad if you
would state what you consider honora-
bic terms" General Lee then briefly
stated the terms upon which he would
be willing to surrender. Grant expires
sed himself as satisfied with them, and
Lee requested that he would formally
reduce the propositions to writing
Grant at once did so with common
lead-pencl, and handed the paper to
Lee. VINO read it carefully and without
comment except to say that most Of
Year: 1873

Our SPRING GOODS arc now coming IN.
We take pleasure in stating to our customers
that we will be prepared this season to olcr
very desirable selection of all the New Fabrics


Having been connected with the Dry Goods bus.
mess for so many years in Alexandria, we are
enabled TO make our purchases with special rel
erence to this trade. As the season advances our
stock will be replenished from day to day. All
dealers are invited to call and examine our stock
and pricas NH 81
Year: 1873

A great deal Of interest is now felt by business
men in regard to the bearing of the bankrupt Law
IN certain cases. According 10 decision of Judge
Batehtord made few days ago in New York, we
are to infer that il before his insolvency or bank
ruptcy, one has made aR honest pledge OF mort
gage Of bis property according to the laws of that
State, the bankruptcy court there will respect and
maintain it in favor of the pledge or mortgage as
against everybody else, and will not disturb either
till the lender OF the money is paid thereirom. The
Judge says


But the distinct principle of these provision g
is that the valid liens which exist on the property
OF II bankrupt when the proceedings in bankiurt- T.
c are commenced are preserved and will be re-
sPected by the bankruptcy court and en- forced and
allowed to be paid out of the proceeds of the prop
erty on which they are liens. 1t is however con
nded to the bankruptcy court 10 determine whsth-
er the debt is valid, and whether the lien is valid
and to regulate tho disposition of the property on
which the lien is claimed. For this purDose in
Involuntary cases, power Is given TO the court by
the fortleth section to restrain the debtor and any
other person from making any transfer or disposi-
ton OF any part OF the debtors property not ex-
cepted by the act from the operation thereof and
from any interference theTeWlth. This power is
to be exercised when the order to show causs is
Issued, and Is intended 10 restrain a disposition
OF the debtors property until there can be an ad-
Jndication OF bankruptcy and proper proceedings
'.ASiOi' Aue ils NJ 10 sue 1Of the klAeQge
OF contract is suspended BY the death of q per
son TO be sued. There Is no one to respond for his
estate until legal representative OF il 10 created
Ihe same thing occurs ia an adjudication of bank
TuPtey. The pledges who make the present ap-
Pllcahon can, however, il they choose, take the


risk OF the validity Of their hen and If the allow.
anes OF proper yalue for the pledged property,
and, assuming such risk, may sell such property.


haPPears that an insOlvsnt debtor does not lose
the right to dispose of his property to preferred
creditors until proceedings have been commenced
In bankruptcy, unless there is fraud in the tran.
action
Year: 1873

West has been interviewed by correspondent
of the GAZETTE at Dover and, if all that is writ.
ten in it is strictly accurate, of which VIC have
reason whatever 10 doubt, he mus lniuiee n
strange delusion in regard to the Credulty OF the
world outside OF his prison. The delnsion may
approach Insanity, hut there is nevertheless such
"msthOd in his madness" as to render all at
temPts 10 sedHoe the public lnto thS belief that he
was, or is really insane. wholly abOrtiVe His re-
ference 10 the ruling of the Chief Justice and the
Court. is, We believe, entirely an aiter-thOught,
and not worth a moments consideration. We
may he wrong but we have never entertained
any other idea than that West deserved to be
hung
Year: 1873

Ben Butler is not a Boston Brahmin, that's
certain. He is no sort of Hunker He is not
an aristocrat. But the trouble about him is that
he Grabs and then tries to justify it. If he were
only ship, that you could haul out on marine
railway aud provide with better motive power
he would be a very desirable vessel His boiler
makes steam enough, and the framework of hi'
hull is sound hut his gauges are all out of or
der
Year: 1873

The construction of the line of telegraph from San Diego to Yuma and points in Arizona, will be left entirely to the direction and management of the military authorities at San Francisco and General Crook.
Year: 1873

\ "


Yesterday evening Governor Wash,
burn was re-nominated by the Repub.
lican Convention sitting at Worcester
Gen. Butler, finding the Convention
against him, the following occurred:
At the opeaing of the evening ses.
sion General Butler took the floor and
Withdrew his motion to verify the re.
suit of the last vote by counties. He
said he was satisfied that majority
of the delegates were in favor Of the
nomination Of Governor Washburn,
and that he did not care to delay the
business OF the Convention BY re-
sort TO parliamentary tactics. He de-
clared anew his fealty to the party and
said that he did not want TO anything
10 cause dissension in its ranks. He
consequently withdrew his name, and
said that he saw no cause to run inde-
pendently


At 7:15p. M Governor Washburn
was re-nominated by reclamation.


The following is one of the resolu.
tions adopted;


Resolced, That the people Of Massa.
chusetts emphatically condemn the
action of those members Of the last
Congress, both Republicans and DEM
ocrats, who availed themselves of the
occasion of an increase of salary OF
the President and of the Judges of the
Supreme Court and of the members
of the Cabinet, supposed to be just
and necessary for the future, to secure
to themselves disproportionate and
extravagant compensation for the past
as well as for the future service.


Thus does the Republican party
again show it's fealty to lite principles
in the defeat of one, very able and
distinguished member of the party.


AS party it has in its history laid
aside scores OF its prominent men
who have gone estray and undertook
to make head against 1t. No man or
set of men can swerve the party from
the right
Year: 1873

Last year the New York Liberals
would not recognize the Democrats in
any way, as a party. This year the
tables are turned, aud the Democratic
leaders refuse to recognize the Liber.
ais as i party, and so the latter have
no hope Of accomplishing anything
satisfactory in that State this year.
Year: 1873

Why will these scientific men fright
en- us so. They are continually irving
to bully us with a comet, or the coh-
junction of half dozen planets. or
some other horrid thing that does not
give us the ghost OF a ahance. Now
Professor Wincheli says that the earth
is continually cooling, and in doing so
is absorbing water. and in time It's
thirsty crust will not only drink up
the ocean. but even the atmosphere,


and then the dry and shriveletl old
globe will go meandering through
space without a living thing upon its
surface. And the sarcastic Professor
calls this kind of talk "recreations in
popular science"
Year: 1873

A German divine who had beer
decorated with atitle sent to the uni
versity request that the same degree
might be conferred upon his horse, ts
which he received the reply that there
was no precedent for bestowing the
honor upon horse, though the uni
versity had in one case bestowed i
upon an ass.
Year: 1873

O01 WEST 3sTH STA RESPECTABLE GIRL TO
OOI take care OF baby and do plain sewing In pri-
vafe family can operate Wheeler Wilson's machine
no objection 70 go short distance In the country good
reference
Year: 1873

A further table will somewhat illustrate


THE ENORMOUS sHRINKAGE IN PRICES
as applied to some OF the prominent companies.
II Is to be borne in mind, however, that the
purchasing power OF money was meanwhile aug
mented 1t is likewise TO be observed that the
decline was largest in the stocks which did not re.
gularly pay dividends, or which did not pay them
Year: 1873

The mortusry reports continue to
decrease in length, although we fear the


fever becomes more malignant and un-


manageable than two or three weeks
age. A light frost fell last night which
may be followed by another tonight.
This cannot check the disease already
in so many systems at once,
but purifies the air and confirms
our belief that the beginning of the end
is growing more plainly visible. No
doubt there will be cases of fever for
three or four weeks yet, sut we conf
IDENTIFY hope to record a continued abate-
ment OF the number of deaths beyond
that of the last four or FIVE days. The
work Of dlsinfection is going on rapidly,
and will soon have telling effect. The
relief system is in perfect working order,
and all is being done that money
hanks to sympathy abrcad-energy,
humanity and skill can accomplish. Let
IS trust in God, and falter not in our
luty.
Year: 1873

Owing TO the terrible scourge which
afiiicts the city, we are reduced to the
necessity OF issuing only a half sheet,
but this will only be tempo
rary. Two of our reporters are absent,
and number of compositors. Some of
these are sick or have sickness in their
1t is impossible at present to
secure other assistance. Meanwhile
those Of us left will do our duty as best
we can, aud beg the indulgence of the
public.
Year: 1873

Not long ago, or far away in the coun-


try, a distinguished Tennessee jurist,


who lately moved into new neighbor-


hood, started in company with mis-


chievous young niece to church half a


mile away. They arrived rather too


soon, and as the weather was quite


warm, the Judge took off his coat as a


temporary relief. The next thing he
did was to 60 to we'll near by for a
drink of water Then he met neigh
Dor or two, and talked with them a few
moments about the weather, the current
topics suitable to the day, and presently
discovered the minister coming in the
distance, and good many other people
in various directions. This reminded
him that he was in his shirt sleeves, so
he hastened in to put on his coat. The
young niece was just where he left her,
very demurely reading the collect and
psalms for the day, but no coat. 1t was
nowhere to be found. Now here was a
predicament. The niece looked up in
great surprise, Why, uncle, l have
been reading-there was little boy in
here, but I didn't see him take it. /"
There was no time to be lost, and as the
Judge saw no one around with a coat
to spare, he concluded that it
was too hot for preaching, anyhow,
SO he just put his thumbs in the arm.
holes OF his vest and walked off with
calm dignity without looking to the
right or the left, as though he had been
ont taking morning stroll. The
preacher came home with the young
lady who managed to smuggle the coat
along without discovery, when the Judge
told why he didn't stay for preaching
The preacher looked at the pious.faced
little girl as though be doubted it. ANY
one who discredts this story can write
to the Danbury News man, inclosing a !
stamp, which will, no doubt, be cheer
Iuly received
Year: 1873

A MOVEMENT is on foot in East Ten
nessee among the colored to emigrate
to Liberia. About one hundred of these
people have decided to go under the
auspices Of the American Colonization
Society. A ship to carry them will sail
about the last Of this month from Nor
folk. The Society pays the expenses of
emigrants from their homes, except ear
fare to New York, and gives each family
a fertile tract of land of thirty acres, and
a years provisions gratis.
Year: 1873

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One of the most important purposes which
the presence of forests subserve is their bene-
fetal infdence upon the climate of country
as regards its thermal, electric and hygrome-
trio condition.


In determining the exact influence Of for
osts upon the climate of a country, it will be
seen that many things arc necessary to be
taken into consideration. 1t is requisite to
know the geographical position and geologic
al formation of the country, its latitude, its
proximity to, or remoteness from, the sea,
the nature of its soil aud its subsoil and
many other things The action of forests
further depends upon their extent, and the
species Of trees which compose them, whether
the leaves be caducOus or persistent, &c.


The calorfc influence of forests is impor.
tant. They coat the earth and keep it warm
in winter, shutting in the central heat which
would more rapidly radiate into space
ObuullJl III uShoS hOOuh ~ tnG Cuu VI Sc
we're winter, stake may easily be driven
without any impediment from the frost
while in the open field foot or more of fro.
zen earth may be found, Forests act mol
less favOrably as protection from the ex'
cessive heat Of the summers suns.


1t is said that the first mahogany cutter:
in the immense topical forest of Honduras
found the cold so great they were obliged to
build fires to keep themselves warm, al
though within l6S of the equator.


Forests screen the soil from solar radiation
and produce frigoriac effects through the
strong aqueous Transportation of the leaves
and by multiplying, through the expansion
of the branches, the surfaces, which, acquir
ing heat by the action of solar radiation, are
again chilled by the nocturnal emission o.
heat. A tree, as may be proved, grow
warm or cold somewhat like other bodies
and consequently partakes more or less il
the variations Of the temperature Of the am
bient medium. Nevertheless trees, espe