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Year: 1870

The Richmond (va.) whig contains the
| following from its Danville correspondent
"It was often remarked of General Lafay-
cite, when be was on his tour through the
United States in 1924. he possessed in a very
extraordinary degree the faculty of recog-


niZing at glance his old companions in


arms whom he had not seen for more than
fifty years. He could call by name as well


the private in the ranks as the highest Off


GERS ofthe line.


The following incident was related to me


in the year 1892 by the late Judge Brooks,
of the Court of Appeals of the State, who


had been Captain in the war of the revo-


luton.


while Lafayette was in Richmond. a
guest of Virginia an obscure individual
living in Person county, North Carolina,
who was known in the revolutionary war
as Sergeant Hood, who belonged to the
company commanded by Captain Brooks
and who, on account of his singular daring
and uniform good conduct. was a pet of his
officers, visited the capital for the pur-
pose of greeting his old commanding gem
eral.


Judge Brooks said that on walking
across the capitol square one morning, he
met an old man who inquired of him if he
could direct him to the quarters of General
Lafayette, adding that he had fought under
him when he was a youth, and had come
one hundred and fifty miles to see him
Before the Judge had time to respond, the
stranger said to him, . Is not this Captain
Brooks to whom am talking z" On receiv-
ing an affirmative answer, he said, q" You do
not appear to recognize me. am Sergeant
Hood, who belonged to your Ompany dur
ing the revolutionary war. The Judge told
me that he was Immediately filled with the
most pleasant recUllections of the Sergeant's
many deeds of valor performed under his
own inspection, that he gave him cordial
grasp and went with him to Lafayette's
room.


.'On entering, and before a word was spo-
ken by any one else, the Marquis. who was in
a remote part of the Om,eagerly approach
ed the strange old man, ana eXclaiming,
g Sergeant Hood - fell on his neck and wept
tears of joy. He recognized this humble
private soldier in an instant, and recounted
some of his deeds of daring TO the astonish-
ed company. That he should have recog-
niZed any of his brother officers after a Sc
of more than half a century. dur
ing which time they must have undergone
the usual change wrought in ones appear
ance by old age, Will his own eyes must
have grown dim,' was matter of no little
surprise, but that he should have hailed an
humble private in the ranks by name excl
ted the astonisnment of ali who were pres
ent. The Judge remarked that it was one
Of the most agreeable and joyful reunions
in which he ever participated"
Year: 1870

The State Superintendent publishes an
advertisement over a column long in the
Radical papers, giving a list of the school
books TO be used in the public schools of the
State. The books are to be furnished TO the
schools by the county boards of directors.
and, we suppose, at the expense of the tax
payers. Ii any of the books named by the
superintendent have ever been used in any
school, academy, college, or university in
this State, or any Southern State we are
certainly not aware of it. We think il like
ly that the books selected have been fixed
up specially at the North for consumption
at the South under negro and carpet-bag
influences. and how much our State Super
intendent and county boards are to be paid
for forcing them into the schools Of Mssis-
sippi. we may perhaps never know. But
this we do know, that all children who at
tend the sspublic schools" win be required
90 use only such books rs may be selected
by the carpet-baa and negro politicians
who are engaged In running the school law
in the State.
Year: 1870

Alcorn is to ',sink the State IN financial
ruin" because We cannot as free citizens
and as men of honor swallow his detestable
policy of miscegenation and thievery- LII a
man dare to speak his mind about the cor
ruption so manifest in the administration OF
our public affairs he is a rebel; if he refus-
es 70 associate with the vile offscourings OF
Northern seums, whom accident and ignor-
ance, aided by corruption and the bayonet
have placed In power over US, why the State
is in rebellion; martial law must be declar
ed, and the militia called out: all this is to
be done in the name of freedom. We would
rather see the threat of his monrrel maies-
ty carried out at once, for soon or late. un-
der Radicalrule, it will be, and. perhaps.
when the State is '-snnk in financial ruin. .
these foul harpies who infest the State, find
ing no longer spoils with which to satisfy
their ravenous greed, viii return TO the ac-
cursed spot which gave them birth. If by
the financial ruin of the State, our people
could be freed, once and forever OF these
pests, no doubt, instead of being frightened
by the Governors puerile threat, from ev-
cry honest white mans heart in the State,
would rise the cry Let her sink.
Year: 1870

Prof. Jas l.. johnson, of Scotland
says; Upward of oHe-half the saline mat
ter of blood (57 per cent? consists o.
common salt, and this is partly discharg
ed every day through the skin and kid
neys, the necessity of continued supplies
of it to the healthy body becomes sudi
GENTLY obvious. The bile also contains
soda, which is one of the Ingredients OF
salt, as a special and indispensable CON
stituent, and so do all the cartilages OF
the body. Stint the supply of salt, there
fore, and neither will the bile be able
properly TO assist digestion nor the cartil-
age to be built up again as fast As they
naturally waste. Ii is better TO place salt
where the stock can have free access TO it
than to give it occasionally in large guam
titles. They will help themselves 10
what they need if allowed TO do SO at
pleasure otherwise, when they become
salt hungry" they may take more than
is wholesome.
Year: 1870

FROM Ine ADerOee0 EXAMINER.
The greatest sufferers this year through
the decline in cotton, seem to be the Freed
men who are farming for themselves; we
hardly know of one in the county who has
not been com pletely ruined Many of these
poor people had accumulated 'nice little
start while working for others, but have
lost it all this season in experimenting as
renters on advances.


We hope that the lesson will have good
influence upon them, and learn them at the
outset OF independent life, what their old
masters are slow to learn, that cotton can
not be successfully cultivated by those who
have to bay supplies: and that the farmer
who is dependent upon the merchant must,
sooner or later, come to grief.


Very few of these freedmen will have
dollar TO spend on Christmas. and many of
them will be sold out. "lock stock and bar
rel'' by the supplymen. and will even then
be deeply in debt


But few freedmen will begin the new
year as we'll as they did the last, and not
many of them will have as much money in
their pockets on Christmas, rs they used to
have when slaves.
Year: 1870

1t is hetter to prune raspberries and
blackberries early in the season, but better
late than not at all. Even after the
plants are in bloom or the fruit is halt
grown, it will aid much in increasing the
size, and quite often prevent failure TO
ripen, particularly in time of severe
drought. Almost every one who grows
these fruits fails to prune sufficiently for
the good of the plants and fruit. Shor-
ten the main canes one-fourth or one
third, and the lateral shoots at least one
half. Lessen the number Of fruit and
increase the size by doing so, is the prac-
teal maxim of practical horticulturists.
Year: 1870

The interest paid on the public debt last
gold. Now, the creditors of the United
States never loaned it over one thousand
millions in coin. and probably not that
We are therefore paying thirteen per cent
upon the amount we borrowed. Nay, more.
we exempt it from the two per cent. taxes
paid by other property, increasing the real
interest to more than fifteen per cent. Ev-
cry seven years we pay the debit interest.
and this is proposed to continue. under the
Funding Bill, for long number Of years
ent Administration, lovely time Of itg
Year: 1870

When the French infantry saw their
cavalry thus fleeing before foot soldiers,
they in their turn came forward and attack
ed the Prussians. The Prussians waited
quietly; patiently enduring a rapid and
telling fire from the Chassepots until their
enemies had drawn SO near as to be With
in hundred yardsof them. Then to the
fire of the chasseports they returned fire
as rapid from their needle-guns; and the
French infantry coslid no more endure this
Prussian fire than The cavalry, to whose
Year: 1870

The 81. Clair Flats Shlp Canal-Proxrese Of the


Work.


The Detroit Free Press, in describing the
work at the st. Clair Flats Ship Canal says:-


The scene presented at the canal is one of
great activity. No less than six steam barges
are employed, five steam pile drivers, three tugs,
and large number of scows, while three hun
dred men are engaged in the work, and with
the docks already built, quite little town is to
be seen. The entire length Of the cut is about
10000 feet, of which little over 1000 feet re-
Quire protection by docks upon both sides. These
docks are forty feet wide and built in e sub
stantial manner, so that it is thought that they
will effectually Withstand the force OF the waves
Nearly all the dockage has been already finished
The mud dredged from the channel is dumped
between the inner and outer breakwaters and
the intention is to SOW grass seed upon the SOIL
in the expectation that the roots penetrating
will hold 1t more firmly together. The channel
is already passable for vessels, but is not
dredged to its full depth in all places, and
as the work is still going on, OF course it is
not yet opened TO general use. II is 10 be
dredged so as to give thirteen feet OF water
in all parts at low water, and with the
present stage OF water there will be fifteen
feet The channel is three hundred feet
wide, and runs nearly south, the head beginning
in the old channel, but instead of the tortuous
course pursued by that the new one is as
straight as is possible TO make it, thus saving q
distance of three or four miles, and substituting
for the dangers OF the old channel a route which
will be safe at any time or in any weather. As
erroneous reports have been in circulation as to
the cost OF the work, Mr.. Brown wished our re-
porter to state that the whole amount so far ex-
pended was $350,000, and when completed i:
will be at an expense of $3.50, 900. 1t was begun
three years ago, and when the magnitude OF
the work 10 considered, IL will be seen that
energy has marked its prosecution.
Year: 1870




Court Of Quarter Ssssions-Jtdge PGrsoR.
The prison cases tried in this court to-day
were OF the most trivial character.


Charles Angling was convicted OF cruelty TO
horse by striking him upon the head with the
butt end of heavy whip. He was working the
animal in a cart and had stopped him, so that
the blows were not intended TO make him pull;
in fact he held him by the bride so that he
could not move.


Sarah Ward, girl of twelve or fourteen
years, was convicted of the larceny OF watch.
She was employed as servant in Dr. StOtzel's
family at Bristol, and being one day sent out
upon an errand, was allowed TO take the watch
to time herself; but instead OF performing her
duty and returning TO her masters house, she
took boat and came TO the city. An officer
searched for her and found her in 4 house in
ST. Mary street concealed in chest. She
owned up, and took the officer TO pawn Office,
where she had pledged the watch, and he re-
covered il.


William johnson (colOred) was convict of
stealing wool from house on Front street.
Jacob Van Hart was tried for the larceny of
seven chisels from a file shop in which he was
employed, but at the close OF our report the
jury had not agreed upon verdict.


Thomas Holmes was convicted OF the larceny
as bailee of a quantity of shoe leather, which
was given into his possession and when he APP
propriated TO bis own use. His only excuse was
drunkenness.


Peter Grifin was acquitted of the larceny of a
shirt.
Year: 1870




The Proclamation of King Willamette Prayer
Inserted In the 1itursy-The "Wauton At
tacko on Germany.


The Neue Preussische Rreuz-Zeitung contains
the following proclamation of the King of PruS-
sia in reference to the day set apart for prayer


am compelled 70 draw the sword in conse-
quence OF a wanton attack which must be
warded off with all the strength at the COM
mand OF Germany. 1t is a great consolation to
me, before God and man, that have not in
any way given occasion for the onslaught. My
conscience is clear as to the origin of this war,
and l am confident before God of the justice
of our cause. The conflict is earn
est, and it will entail heavy sacrifices
ON my people, and on Germany at
large. But depart for war, looking up TO an
all-knowing God, and appealing to His all
powerful help. Already l have occasion to
thank God that, at the first whisper of war, all
German hearts were animated by one feelings
feeling of indignation at the attack, and of glad
rustiulness that God would grant victory to the
rightful cause. My people in this conflict will
stand by me as it stood by my father, who
now rests in God. With me they will make any
sacrifice to restore peace TO the nations. From
my youth j have learnt to confide in the ON
impotence of Gods gracious help. In Him
hope, ana call on my people TO have the like
confidence in Him. l bow before God in ac-
knowledgment of His mercy, and j am con-
yinced that my subjects and my countrymen
will do likewise. For this reason appoint that
Wednesday, the 21th of July, be kept as an ex-
traordinary general day of prayer, when
Divine service shall be celebrated 10
the churches, and public business shah
Year: 1870

The famous .Faber lead pencils are man
ufacted in Nuremburg, Bavaria. The
wood IN which the lead is encased comes
from Florida. The company formerly cut
the logs IN Florida, aud shipped them to
New York. to be reshipped to Nuremburg.
This made great bulk, and much that was
transported was waste. The freight was
expensive, and an experiment was made
of cutting the wood in this county, ma
king large saving in bulk and freight
An ingenious Yankee invented a machine
for cutting and shaping the cases, which


was truly labor saving machine. But
the experiment was not successful, for the
sea voyage warped the holders and de-
stroyed their symmetry 1t was then de-
termined to send the machinery across
the water, and have all the work done in
Europe. The machinery cost $4,000, and
number of American mechanics was sent
over to work it. The machine excited
great wonder among the mechanics of that
country, who focked from all quarters to
see its automatic action. The American
mechanics grew weary Of their residence
IN q foreign country, and one by one re-
turned home Native workmen took their
places, but could not fill them. The ma
chimes soon got out of order, and no one
could be found possessed of skill sufficient
to repair them They had to be thrown
aside. The company has thus lost their
entire investment, and is obliged to man.
ufacture their pencil cases by the old hand
process. This illustrates the skill of the
American mechanic, and shows the ad-
vantage ground he stands upon. His po-
sition is impregnable, ana he can stand
| against the world ProrideHce Press.
Year: 1870

Take time to put your wOrdsin cart
ridge shape before you fire them, and you
will find increased effectiveness has amply
repaid for the extra work.


The aim of an honest mans life is not
lhe happiness which serves only himself,
but the virtue which is useful to Others.


We should more seldom take offence at
each other, if we looked oftener at the
t0hy than the a0hat.


Live for something; be not idle,


Look about thee for emplOo;
Sit not down to useless dreaming
Labor is the sweetest joy
Better have hump on the back than
in the character.


A poor way to get thing-waiting fol
it to turn up.
Year: 1870

Moral Philosophy, History aud English Litera-
tire. with two others TO be elected, one from the
Literary and one from the Scientific schools. To
this course is attached the degree Of Bachelor Of
Philosophy.


The Degree OF Master Of Arts is conferred on
students who have completed the course of study
in nine Of the schools and have taken distinction
in seven of these.
Year: 1870

The New York Sun gives curious Sc
9uel to the story of the attempt Of Gen.
Woodford's friends to reconcile Grant and
Greeley. It seems that the move toward
reconciliation came from Grant himself
The President, IN view of possible contin-
gencles IN 1872, wished to secure the phi
losopher whom he had so slighted, and to
that end cultivated the acquaintance OF
General Walbridge to the extent which
gave rise to rumors of Cabinet appoint
ment for that gentleman. But it was be-
cause of Gen. Walbridges influence with
Greeley, neither of whom the President
had come to consider of so little account
as he did few months ago. Another
paclhcator was Hon Ethan Allen. and
these two endeavored TO arrange an inter
view between Greeley and Grant when the
latter passed through New York on his
way from Long Branch to Boston ~ But
Greeley was engaged in looking over the
American Institute Fair, and couldn't
leave that to accept an apology from a
President. The next endeayor was made
to secure meeting on Grants return trip
from Boston, and Greeley gave the medi-
ators encouragement but no promise. All
day long the President sat in the Astor
House parlor, bored with men he didn't
care to see, but the old white coat never
came up the granite steps. Subsequently
he learned that Greeley had stepped out
to Colorado, preferring agriculture and ir-
rgatlon to making up.
Year: 1870

ing them. If you would find nature which
NAV not at some time become attached to
something, be it even bird a dog or cat,
and which would not mourn its loss, and even
think of it such thoughts as it would deem
uumanly or - sofs. to show others, you must
search outside of humanity. We are human
and ia all human hearts there is the soil of
poetry aad sentiment. 1t is only the yellow
glare of gold or the fear of ridicule, which SO
often renders this so arid and unproductive.
Often on certain line of railroad when the
train stops for a few moments at some way
station, | see men whose faces are encrust-
ed all over with "business," get out and
gather the wild flowers. know it is because
these delicate blossoms are emblems of what
is rooted in their own hearts,


We deem it manly TO consider ourselves
made of iron. But even the iron is not all
the old, hard. stern material we take it to be.
1t helps form the blood. 1t is in the warm
impetuous heart 1t helps to paint the deli
cate flower. The chemist tells US it is even
in the warm sunbeam We know "a little OF
ourselves a. we do of all nature. We scorn
what is in ourselves the most valuable and
productive of most happiness.


And say again from the depths OF my
heart. Poor Jim Murphv!' | realize his
earthly life Of disappointment, of ever-broken
resolution. nf internal ramorse. | realize his
weariness Of existence, his almost contemnt
for life. his probably oft asked involuntary
question with thousands of others "Why was
/ created? bear testimony also to his good
ness. He was humble, hut in quality his
generosity was as fine as Peabody's the great
banker We can give him no stone, no
funeral Eut in common with his old ac-
quaintances we will delacate these few thoughts
to his memory.


PRENTICE MULFoRD.
Year: 1870

New Coal MiNEs.-We were shown to-day
specimens OF coal from vein recently dis
covered about eight niles from the town of
in Stanislaus county. TIE coal
is OF the sarae quality as that found in Mount
Diablo, The vein has been traced n dis
tance of ten miles. and at depth of eight
fee. was found to be one and half inches in
thickness. The vein was discovered about a
week since.-Buliefin March 2Sth.
Year: 1870

To TIE WORKING CLASS.-We are row prepared to
furnish all classes with constant employment at home
the whole time for the spare moments Business
new light and profitable. Persons of either easily
earn from Soc IS per evening end proportional
by devothg their whole time to the business Boys and
girls earn nea rly much That all who this
notice send their address and test the business
make this unparalleled oer To such not well salts
fed we will send 81 to paw for the trouble of writing
Full particulars valuable sample which will do to COM
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Year: 1870

But what grateful creature is the Repub-
lican party to those who have borne the bur
then and heat of the day Put not thy trust
in Princes Rather put not thy trust in par
ty. Party has no soul after the victory's
gained. Then the ranks disperse for plunder
and the most cunning wins. Where was a
harder worker than Stratman? Who was
more dangerous to the unloyal? Whose was
the most popular fist at loyal mass meetings :?
Yet in the division of the spols the foxes get
all the meat, the bulldogs have scarce bone.
Shame!
Year: 1870

Therefore say to each man, GAS
far as you can-partly for excellence
in your special mental calling, prin-
cipally for completion Of your end in
existence-strive while improving
your one talent, to enrich your whole
capital as Man. 1t is in this way that
you escape from that wretched narrow
mindedness, which is the charaeteris-
tic of every one who cultiyates his
specially alone"


In science, read, by preference, the
newest works; in literature, the
Oldest. The classic literature is al
ways modern. New books revive and
redecOrOte old ideas; old books sug-
gests and inVigOrates new ideas.


1t is a great preservation to high
standard in taste and achievement to
take every year some one great book
IS an especial study, not only to be
read, but to be cOnned, studied, brood
ed over; to go into the country with
it, travel with it, be deyOtedly faith
full to it, be without any other book
for the time compel yourself thus to
read it again and again. Who can be
dull enough to pass long days in the
NAOcEs A4AlAAAuA AAAECANOGAoG
with some transcendent mind, and
not feel the benefit of it when he re-
turns to the common world?


But, whatever standard of mental
excellence you thus form in your study
Of the Excellent, never, if you wish
to be wise, let your standard makeyOu
intolerant to any other defects but
your own. The surest sign of wisdom
is charity; and the best charity is that
which never SYSTEMATICALLY parades
itself as charity. For your idea of
man as he ought 70 be, always look
upward; but to judge Alright man as
he is, never affect to stOop. Look
your fellOw-men straight in the face.
Learn all you possibly can; and when
you have learned that all, repeat it,
you will never converse with any man
of sound brain who does not know
something worth knowing better
than yourself.-BCLwER.