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Year: 1871

Mr.. A. r. Kanaga relates the fol
lowing story of Secretary Corwin
its humor is characteristic. To {
friend of ours who saw him one day
at Lebanon, he gave a most anus
ing and we doubt not truthful ac
count Of the condition of things il
the Treasury Department when he
entered upon the duties of Secre-
tary. The clerks, he says, were
sick on an average about half the
time, but it struck him as somewhat
remarkable that as much as they
were sick, none of them died.


The fact was apparent at a glance
that they did very little work for the
public and the inference was ire
sistible that something must be
done for them. Accordingly the
Secretary turned physician, and be-
gan to prescribe for the invalids.
He issued an order that all clerks
who were absent from their desk a
certain number Of days, say two, on
account of sickness, should submit
to a proportionate deduction from
their respective salaries: and that
all who were absent longer, say one
week, should be required either to
die or resign. The prescription
was charm, and in a short time
there was not a sick clerk in the
whole department. A healthier set
of men than they were, Mr.. Corwin
declared could not be found any
where.-Mansfeld Herald.
Year: 1871

Very few barns or barnyards are
so arranged as to save the liquid
manure. The loss resulting from
such want of proper arrangement is
a very serious one, more than. most
farmers would imagine. In the first
place, the quantity of liquid matter
which might be saved from a pair
of horses and a half a dozen cows
amounts to 10000 pounds yearly.
This is equal to about 10000 which,
diluted with an equal quality of
water, would furnish each year a
dressing of 1000 gallons per acre
to twenty acres of land. Ferment-
ing liquid manure needs this addi-
tion of water tor the purpose of re-
tanning the ammonia which would
otherwise pass off and be lost. The
solid matter contained in the above
quantity of liquid is equal to near
ly three tons, and is worth as much
as the best guano. The money
value would therefore be about 5000
an amount that is well worth saw
ing. Much less than this amount
would make the drains and tank re-
quired to save the manure, so that
the outlay would be more than re-


paid the first year. Or, if proper
absorbents were freely used, the
whole of the liquids might be saw
ed without any outlay at all.-.=
Year: 1871

We have often heard ladies ex-
press desire to know by what pro-
cess the fine gloss observed on new
linens,shirt bosoms, &c, is produced.
In order to crafty them we subjoin
the following recipe for making
gumerable starch:


Take two ounces of gum arabic
powder, put it into a pitcher, and
pour on it a pint of boiling water
according to the degree of strength
you desire) and then having cover
ed it, let it set all night. In the
morning pour it carefully from the
dregs into a clean bottle, cork it,
and keep it for use. A tablespoon
full of gum water stirred in a pint
of starch that has been made in the
usual manner, will give to lawns
(either white or printed look of
newness when nothing else can re
store them after washing. 1t is
also good (much diluted) for thin
white muslin and bobinet.
Year: 1871

1t often occurs to me that, as q
class, we farmers confine ourselves
too. closely to our homes. / am
aware that we "must keep our farms
if we would have them keep us"
and that one may spend too much
time away; but there is no doubt
that good would follow if farmers
would oftener drop their tools, and,
taking their families, go forth on a
tour of observation.


By close application at home, by
constant reflection on their own af-
fairs, men almost forget that the
world extends beyond their line
fences, fail to benefit by the i'm
provements of the times, and lose
all sympathy with the great and
active world WEIGH surrounds them.
1t does such a one good to forget
his own cares and labors for time,
to go forth and view the efforts and
estimate the success of his fellow
laborers; to see the energy, the mo-
tion, the mighty progressive spirit
which prevade, and animate, this
ever-moving and never-halting age.


A sight of the plunging locomo-
tive, the majestic steamer, of the
systematic rush of commerce, the
Improvements of manufactures and
architecture, must inspire new zeal
and determination, must convince
him that there is no place for drones,
but that he too has part to perform
in the work of progress. His own
deficiencies will appear at once, to
be remedied, and he win exert him
self to bring greater perfection what
ever in his system he concludes to
be good. And as he and his return,
with a sense of relief, from the bust
ling world to their own loved home,
they will have a stronger feeling of
gratitude for what they have to en-
joy, and new courage to strive for
better things, knowing that they are
not alone in their labors, but they
have the sympathy of all the good
and noble in their efforts to improve
and that which God has
given to their care.-Cor. Prairie
F1y0ler 'a
Year: 1871

DR.. Binkerd recommends as an
application to burns, when first seen
carbolic acid and glycerine, in the
proportion of from five to ten drops
of the former, thoroughly incorporate
with two ounces OF the latter,spread
on with q camers hair or other light
brush, then layer of white cotton
over which a roller bandage is neat
" adjusted.
Year: 1871

WALL STREEr,


THURSDAY. Feb. 9--6P M.
On 'Change to-day wheat opened quiet and heavy.
but towards the close was In better demand and
became steady. The cotton market was dull and .
shade lower.


ANOTHER DULL DAY IN WALL STREET.


The Wall street markets were again mOnotonous
and inactive until towards the close when some life
was exhibited and rather larger business trans
acted IL remains 10 be seen what effect will be pro-
duced by


THE ALABAMA CLAIMS QUESTION
In the form II Is likely to assume under the recent
action OF tae British government and OF the course
to-day OF the au horlties at Washington. The
present important phase or the matter was not In
fact known In the street this afternoon beyond o
small number OF brokers having friends or agencies
at the national capital, and to their knowledge Is
attributed the rather active market just before
the termination or business.


MONEY THREE 10 FIVE PER CENT.


rhe mystery Of the dulness in Wau street h
heightened BY the remarkable ease in the money
MARKET which shows condition OF relaxation sell
dom paralleled at this season OF the year. To-day
the best rate on call loans five per cent, while
at four per cent the transactions almost tho
bulk Of business; they the majority Of all fresh
engagements Lenders had large balances over, aud
before the close of banking hours were running
dTouuu W tHPioy tHein, INC result Oh WHICH W ~
their compulsory acceptance or as low as three per
cent, rather than interest at ALL for their money
over night. Naturally the note brokers find reader
market for commercial paper, which is current at
seven per cent, with an occasional sale OF choice
''gilt edged" piece CT as low as six and half per
cent.


Foreign exchange was nominally unchanged, but
dull. II would be dificut sell any considerable
amount ut current quotations, but better criterion
OF the market will be had tomorrow when the re-
mitters make up their letters for Saturdays
steamers.


GOLD STEADY-111H A NIX.
The dealings In the Gold Room were devoid OF un-
usual feature, ana the market stood steady all day,
With the sales alternately ut 1l1h and lilsl. The
progress OF transactions In the loan market developed
an active demand for cash gold when was carried
at as low as two per cent, and was borrowed at nat
the fact giving rise to the surinise that the tmpor-
tant negotiations between the governments
at London and Washington were known TO
the 'bearsn the day before, who put CUP 3
heavy line OF speculative sales the strength Of
the information that High Joint Commission Of
the United States and England was about TO enter
upOn q discussion for the settlement OF the Ala
bama claims. The changes I'm the price OF gold
during the day are shown In the tables
Year: 1871

His account of himself wasnot satisfactory,
and did not agree with the narration Of
Earle; in fact, was in direct contradiction
on some material points.


Very little money was found ON either of
them, but Captain EdEeworth and Detec-
tive Ward will use every effort to ascertain
where either of these men passed sny bills.


All day long the neighborhood was
fhronged with visitors discussing the at
tending circumstances, rendering the be-
reaved old man every assistance necessary.
The old couple had the respect of all their
neighbors.


The money stolen was eight hundred dol
lars IN currency and the remainder in gold
and silver coin. The robbers undoubtedly
placed the money where they could regain
possession of it at some future time, and it
is doubtful if it will be found very soon. If
third person has possession of it he may
possibly return it.


Thomas Rail was arrested last evening,
as information reached Colonel Badger that
he had been in company with the. two ac-
cused portion of Sunday night.
Year: 1871

The fair for. the benefit Of st. Joseph's
church. now in progress at the corner Of
Common and Derbignt streets, is one of
the most attractive that has ever. yet been
instituted for long time. The fair is held
in temporary building on the lot belong
ing to the church. Everything about the
fair is perfectly arranged, and there is no
end to the variety Of desirable articles that
meet the eye wherever turned. 1t would
be very difficult to particularize the splen.
didly arranged tables or the charming
faces behind them. 1t is to be hoped that
no one will neglsct an opportunity to visit
St. JOseph's fair.
Year: 1871

THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS and his suite
visited the Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday,
and were the honored guests at brilliant
reception given by Admiral aud Mrs. Smith
at their hospitable residence. In the evening
the imperial party attended the opera in the
New York Academy Of Music and listened TO the
rendition of "Faust" by an admirable company,
with Mile. Nilsson as Marguerite. When the
Grand Duke entered the Academy the or
chestra struck up the Russian National Hymn,
and the audience rose to welcome the royal
visitor. To-day His Imperial Highness will
review the New York Fire Brigade, and in the
evening he will attend the grand ball at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Year: 1871

SOUTHERN IMMIGRATION. The Governor OF
Alabama. in his recent message to the Legls-
lature. recommends to the earnest consider
alton Of members the question of immigration.
The impression Of new industrial energy and
intelligence through the introduction OF
vigorous, hardy and law-abidng population
from other climes and countries, he says, will
have SOLITARY and invigorating effect on all
the industries OF the State, as well as on the
social and material interests Of the people.
He advises the establishment Of q Bureau OF
immigration in connection with the Office Of
Commissioner Of Industrial Resources. The
great nduoement for foreign immigrants 10
locate in the South would be the assurance
that they can be protected in person and
property equally with those who cast thelx
Year: 1871

TIE PRNoE OF WALES. The latest bulle-
tin is not encouraging as to the prospect of
the recovery of the Prince of Wales. During
Sunday night and Monday morning up until
ten o'clock he had slept none. The fever was
said TO be increasing, but the strength of the
patient was holding out against it. 1t is graft
flying 10 know that the Queen is constantly at
his bedside. The unhappy condition Of the
Prince is aggravated by the fact that Her
Royal Highness the Princess Alexandra is
also i'll. II is not improbable that her weak
frame has been overtaxed, and that she has
given way under constant watching. After
all wealth Is sometimes found to be worthless
and vaunted science weak. The Prince was
more easy in the evening, but the disease still
retained It's hold. If in few hours more the
fever does not take o favorable turn the
Pxince's Life wiz be In great danger.
Year: 1871

KENTUCKY AND THE PASSIVE MOVEMENT. -
The Danvillc (Ky.) Advocate does not ap-
prove Of the democracy abandoning the field
at the next Presidential election. II is not
only in favor of Democratic National Con-
vention, but the selection as its standard
bearers of men ''who are thoroughly identified
with the democratic party in the struggle it
will make to preserve constitutional Union" F"
This is the opinion Of most Of the democratic
journals In Kentucky-a State whose democ-
racy is planted upon rock SO firm that the
blasts of radcalsm beat upon it in vain.
Year: 1871

THERE Is LITTLE EXCITEMENT in Boston
about the next Mayor. The present incum-
bent, Mayor Castor, was elected by nom
party vote. The republicans propose 70
nominate candidate Of their own, Mr.. Now
ton Talbot Talbot is good sort of man
enough. He has q weakness for red whiskers
and is Of commanding build. But he has .
way of keeping his eyes closed, which ID
hardly becoming in these days of muncipsi
reform. The man for Mayor nowadays muss
keep his eyes wide open.
Year: 1871

TIE MORMON ELDER, Pratt, even at this
late day, insists upon upholding polygamy,
and he and his congregation declare they will
give it up for no government on earth. Brig
ham has been telcgraphed to by his friends to
come homo in time for his trial, but 1t Is
shrewdly ntimated that the prevailing snow
storm may prevent him.
Year: 1871

THE CONVENTION between Austria and the
United States guaranteeing the inviolability OF
trade marks In the two countries was duly
ratified by ministerial signature in Vienna
yesterday. Another step in tho path of inter-
national harmony and fresh aid to CONNER
cial progress.
Year: 1871

Tho ltaliau Nation Crowned In Rome


Opening OF tho Parliament by King Vic


tor Emmmnuel.


A HERALD special telegram from Romo
enables US to record in our pages to-day the
consummation of one Of the greatest, perhaps
grandest. events Of modern history. The ma
tional edifce of Italy was crowned In the
Eternal City yesterday. King Victor Emmanuel
opened tho session Of the Parliament in the
capital with speech from the throne. The
scene was animated and enthusiastic to de-
gree. Itbecame solemn from the patriotic feel
ing which was evinced by the chief actors.
The legislative hall was thronged to its utmost
capacity. The audience saluted the King with
an outburst of genuine applause. His Majesty
appeared to be deeply moved as he advanced
to the throne and after he had taken possess
sion of it. The main points of his addre IS,
as they have been specially reported for our
readers, were spoken in reference to the con-
solidation Of the kingdom and the future atti-
tude of the government toward the Pope.
When he said that ".he great work to the
accomplishment Of which he had devoted his
life was now happily completed" his words
were hailed with shouts of deafening applause.
When he urged ''the necessity Of conciliation
towards the Vatican" his advice was received
coldly. The very heart of Italy was presented
to the Grown by this twin expression. 1t
had engraved on it, ga free Church in free
State, but free State before ALL" The King
proceeded to say that Italy had reconquered
her place in the world. She had been re-
stored to herself first. She was peaceful and
friendly with the other nations Rome was
likely to remain the seat of the Pontif-
cate. His Majesty does not trust to soft
words or the influences Of the red tape
system Of diplomacy, Notwithstanding all
this. He "warned" the Parliament of the
necessity which exists for thorough
organization Of the military and naval
forces of the kingdom, assuring the members
that the people will hold them to a strict &C.
count in the future should they neglect their
duty in either respect. In this the King gave
proof that he is vigilant as well as prudent,
and thus justified his descent from his ilustri.
GUS ancestors-him of the Hard Head and
the Man of the Hundred Eyes. Leaving
the Parliament House the monarch was con-
Quoted by the people In triumph to tae
Quirinal. He stood forth on the balcony twice
after his arrival, in obedience to their call.
Rome was illuminated grandly y-and an illu-
mination in Rome is always the grandest of its
kind-during the evening. The sky was in
accord with the Kings subjects. A luminous
appearance rediated from the planet Venus al
midday. 1t was accepted by the Italians as q
light of hope, an augury Of the future Of their
country. His Holiness the Pope remained
in the Vatican. The Pontiff was consolei
by the clergy. Thus do we specially pro
claim Italy emancipated, from its outmost ex
tremity to the centre of the city of Romulus.
The spirit of Cavour is appeased, perhaps
avenged.
Year: 1871

Under any circums. .ances they would continue


to receive great advantages and profits from


the liberality Of the government. No institu-
| tions were ever more favored. The profit OF


national circulation is gratuitousy given TO
them. They give nothing In return for that
and are of no assistance to the government.
Congress ought to compel them to resume
specie payments at once. In their grasping
cupidity they lose sight Of toe little incon-
venience which, after all, they would be sub
iect to In resuming specie payments. They
do not seem to comprehend the wonderful
revolution that the magnetic telegraph and
other modern agencies Of science are effecting
In the monetary affairs Of the world. Nomi-
nally specie may be the basis of circulation
and commercial trans lotions, and may be used
to limited extent among the people in tho
ordinary transactions Of life; but 1t Is
no longer necessary for actual transmission
or currency In large commercial transactions
or for use In the balance Of trade. The de-
posit of an amount Of specie In one place, or
Of value 10 anything else, is as good as at any
other place. The telegraph communicates the
fact and renders unnecessary the removal of
specie to any great extent. The tendency is
more and more to make the removal of gold
and silver in bulk unnecessary to regulate
trade, and the time is not distant when the
transmission of these metals will be Of no more
uso than the removal Of iron or copper for
that purpose. All commercial nations are
approaching to an identity of interests, and
values everywhere are becoming equalized.
The present postal money order system be-
tween nations is but the beginning of far
more extended system Of exchange by paper
without the removal Of specie. There need be
no apprehension, therefore, about returning to
specie payments. Gold and silver will be in
little demand, comparatively, and our none
tary system would soon be equaiized with that
of the rest of the world. Let as have, then, .
thorough reform in our revenue to begin with,


and that to be followed, without delay, by q
resumption of specie payments.
Year: 1871




at Work.


The interlude of the recent arrest under the
Civil suit instituted by the Attorney General
oi the State, through Charles O'Conor, must
NOT De permitted to divert public attention
from the more serious drama in which Judge
Deo'o1o plays the leading part, supported By
Dis'rict Attorney Garvin and an intelligent
Grand Jury. After all, the recovery OF the
money OF which the city has been defraudea.
even snpposing that restitution should be
made Of every dollar, would not be 40 sat;.-
factory vindication of justice as vould In.
conviction and punishment Of the dishonest
officials who have SO criminally abused the,r
trust. As it is the civil proceedings do not
contemplate the recovery of more than an In.
significant portion of the plunder secured bv
the c0nspirators-two million dollars. or
thereabout, out of some fifteen or twenty
millions. Hence the successful termination
Of tho suit which is at leass
doubtful, would be but . mockery of iua-
tice. The amount would be paid out Of
the common stock, and the peoulators
would scarcely feel its loss. It would be .
lasting disgrace to the city should no penal
sentence overtake those who are accused, not
of breach Of trust only, but of actual forgery.
Hitherto the intrigues, bargains and interests
Of political adventurers have fettered the pro-
ceedings against the suspected parties, and
the efforts of those who have been aiding and
advising the Committee Of Seventy have besa
directed rather to party triumph than to the
actual conviction and punishment of tho
guilty parties. Judge Bedford, who is FREQ
from all political alliances, is resolved Ia
remedy this evil, and, If possible, to fasten
the criminality where it belongs, regardless
Of where the blow may fall. The District
Attorney and the Grand Jury seem to be well
disposed to second his effort and to do their
duty as the Judge has discharged his-fear-
lessly and resolutely. The Grand Jury held
meeting on Saturday-a very unusual thing
and it is known that on that day
Charles O'Conor and Jackson s. Schults
were before them. Yesterday, 1t is said.
Samuel J. Tilden was under examination.
This certainly looks like business but we
believe there are better Witnesses to be secured
than any of these gentlemen. It is singular u
Assistant Auditor Lynes cannot be traced.
The police should be set to work to discover
his whereabouts and also to track Woodward.
We shall be prepared, probably, to offer some
suggestions to the Grand Jury before the
investigation closes which may aid them In
perfecting case. At preseat it is rumorsd
that the Harlem Court House swindle occupies
their attention. At all events they are hard st
work, and the best evidence that they are ON
the right tack is to be found in the furry and
alarm evinced by those whose noisy advocacy
Of reform has been induced only BY political
motives. Judge Bedford has proved himself
to be fearless and upright Judge, and 1t is to
be hoped that his reputation will be shared by
a. At4o.noxx md tha Grand IuHx
Year: 1871

Whatever terms Prussia shall propose,
France will have to concede. She is in no
condition to resume or prosecute the war.
Her armies are demoralized The forts
around Paris are dismantled, and she is
irretrievably crippled in all her material
resources. Whatever she may have been
before the armistice, she is now undeniably
at the mercy of her conquerer.


But there is no reason to believe that
Prussia will be excessively exorbitant or
unjust In her exactions. She will make
demands which France will be reluctant to
concede. But impartial nations will recog-
nize these demands as reasonable in that
they are essential to her own safety in the
future. No nation would, under the cir
cumstances, forego the opportunity to regain
what had been, long ago, unjustly extorted
from it; nor would any nation abstain
from the acquisition of territory and forts
which always have aud always would
menace it, while in the hands of an enemy.


The report now is that Prussia will de-
mand the naturalization of Alsace and
Lorraine. This will be Of great advantage
to her in presenting a barrier between
France and her own territory and no
doubt the demand will be conceded.
Every thing indicates this peaceful solu-
ton; and, we have but little doubt that
within fortnight the world will be graft
fed by the formal announcement that the
war is ended and that peace reigns
throughout all the borders of beaten,
crushed and humiliated France.
Year: 1871

The Berger family of Swiss bell-ringers
begin tonight at the theatre, week of their
delightful entertainments. They have been
winning golden opinions all over the continent
The bell ringing of these performers makes the
most charming music that can be conceived Of
1t is something musical in the highest degree,
and capable of pleasing the most fastidious
There are several performers with the troupe
who are masters Of certain specialities, includ.
ing Mr.. Sol Smith Russell, one of the most
celebrated comic singers of the day.
Year: 1871

The Secretary of the Interior has been
called upon to interfere with the Chero-
KEGS, who exact heavy tolls for crossing
bridges in their territory. In some in
stances the mail contractors are required
to pay annually tolls exceeding the cost of
the structure. 1t is hardly probable, how
ever, that the Secretary of the Interior will
take cognizance of the complaint, as the
Cherokees have exclusive jurisdiction over
their own territory.