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Year: 1876

A WRITER in an agricultural paper
claims that there is death in the dish.
cloth. Perhaps they don't know how to
cook em at his house. We never ate a
dishcloth, but we should think that if
they were soaked twenty four hours be-
fore boiling, and carefully scraped and
drawn with butter before placing on the
table, they would be every bit as healthy
and palatable as :ripe. - Norristo'o'i
HernIH
Year: 1876

THE most desolate wretch on earth
eherishes in his breast the memory OF
some real love, or dreams Of some imag
mary passion, which he worships as his
idol, and to which he turns in time OF
sorrow with thoughts Of tenderness
Year: 1876

TO live with people is to discover
their faults it is better then not to live
with them. TO come together in the
the same village, town or city, is the
ruin of some excellent friendships,
which would have gone on happily dur.
ing life with short railway journey
for each visit. Woe betide certain &C.
quaintances whose aspect is mutually
pleasant seen from opposite corners Of
the same street if they become next
door neighbors. No greater mistake
can be made than for persons to sup.
pose that, because they are friendly
with one another at this or that dis
tance Of removal, they will become in.
creasingly friendly in proportion as
they draw higher. Few of us can sup
ship: Numbers of family quarrels
have arisen merely because the mem.
bers came together. too often ; many a
Friendship has ended forever owing to
the parties having met every evening
for a week, instead of interposing at
least two blank nights. A very nice
chronology obtains in the matter.
Aunt Mary is charming visitor at in
tervals Of about three years; if she
came each summer she would be intol-
cradle. You rather like your brother
Johns children if you don't go there
oftener than once in three months. 1t
is all very well to hear talks about
eternal friendships. Some people can
only be intimate and remain friendly
with some other people for half an
hour at time Who has not observed
the part played by time in visits Of
some length to friends at a distance {!
How agreeable some persons are on the
second day, but they begin to change
before the next day has fully run out.
Some are never quite so nice as on the
evening Of the first day; although
these same persons generally make
partial amends by frightening up bril-.
liantly during the last few hours or
minutes of your stay, and are wholly
perfect at the moment of your depar-
ture.
Year: 1876

A PARTY of ten English medical men
were dining together not long ago,
when one Of them inquired; If all
present were limited in their practice
to the selection of six pharmacopseial
remedies, which would be chosen as
being the most useful, compound
drugs to be excepted. Each Of the
party wrote the name of the six
drugs he would select, and handed
them to the doctor who asked the
question. On examining the ballots
it was found that; a majority Of the
votes were given in favor Of opium,
quinine, and iron; between mercury
and iodide of potassium they were
equally divided, as they were also be-
aween ammonia and chloroform. ,.
Year: 1876

I find the best way to get rid of this
grass is the most thorough way, where
it pays to fight it vigorously, as in a
garden-upon the farm, where it CON-
petes with farm. crops, more pro-
longed fighting may be allowable. But
wherever there is much of hand labor,
we must rid ourselves speedily Of this
grass, and the thorough and efficient
course to this is to make the land
abundantly mellow as deep as the roots
extend, using such implements as will
not break the roots, and then to fork
out the plant, root and blade, or pull
them up by hand. Never break a
twitch grass from the stem. Let the
whole plant come out together, so that
no fragments may be left to grow and
again fill the soil. Go over the land a
few times, and wherever a blade
shows itself, extract the whole plant,
and you conquer, or at least let me say
I conquer when will, and in no other
way so cheaply. The time is best
when the soil is dry, for then it is most
light and mellow and when the sun
shines hot, so that the spread out
plants quickly wither and lose their
life. Then they need not be raked up
and taken off at once, for their life is
gone from them, and neither the damp
day nor a summer shower succeeding,
will set them to growing. But cheap.
ness there is none where twitch grass
is. It is an expensive enemy to battle
with, at best. I will note, however, a
very cheap way of getting the grass
distributed over the farm, and it is the
way other kinds of grass, not desir.
able. can be increased. TO save the
purchase of seed to put upon bare
spots, where the grass seems winter
killed, sweep the barn floor until
enough seed is collected for the pur.
pose. I have not done this but from
the distribution of the grass upon my
farm at the time came to it, can
but believe this economy had been
practiced.. Now think Of it, there
are many things have not done, but
they are not always such happy es.
capes from thunderstorm. Scientific
Farmer.


This obnoxious grass is becoming
plenty in the northwest. If the proper
care is not observed it will be as
troublesome as the wild buckwheat.
If the above is correct we do not see
but what our farmers can master it.
Year: 1876

No man in the State has watched
the political situation in st. james
with more careful and anxious eye
than the gentleman whose name
heads this article. A colored man of
line abilities, commanding presence,
and excellent Judgment, he is emf


nently fitted to lead the Republican
hosts of his district, composed mainly
of the race to which he belongs. He
has seen the fruitless attempts made
by the State Committee to patch up
Il compromise in this parish that
would be disgraceful to the manhood
of every true Republican, an injustice
to the ruling political element, aud
an outrage upon the citizens of this
parish, of every color, race, or condi-
ton in life. He has waited until all
this tomfoolery has been gone through
with, and now comes boldly to the
front in support of the party nomi-
nees who have been regularly chosen
by Il convention representing q very
large majority of the Republicans of
this parish. This is as it should be.
Any attempt to interfere with the ac-
tion of Il convention is liable to create
iistrust and dissatisfaction in the
minds of the voters, and no one sees
this with !: clearer eye than Senator
Landry. With his aid in this parish
the opposition will melt away until
not grease spot will remain to show
that it once had an existence.
Year: 1876

being obtained by means of lever attached to
the pump-handle. The apparatus Is carefully con-
structed so to avoid the entrance of acid either
INTO the flask or the pump, that the employment
of the acid need afford no inconvenience to the in
PRODUCTION of the machine in private houses.
The acid may be removed and replenisbed when
necessary. by means of "a suitable opening provided
on end of the receiver. When the acid is fresh,
the freezing operation is much more rapid than
when number of carafes have been Frozen nat
ural consequence of the weakening of the acid by
dilutfon from the absorbed vapor When the ell
cheney Of the acid has become notably impaired it
must be removed and replaced by fresh material.
The cost of freezing single carafe is est mated to
average about II to 3 of cent where the
acid IL thrown away after its work is performed
where the diluted acid can be utilized tnis estimate
will of course he materially lessened. The carafe,
decaner half filed with Ice. is to be completely
filled with water, and is thus brought upon the
table, being rcpenished with fresh water when
empty. The shape of the decanter renders the melt
ing slow process, and when once partially filled
with ice it will supply cold water for the greater
part of the day. If desired however it is obvious
that the same machine, with suitable modification
of the water-vesSelS, can be made to furnish ice
blocks of any size or form.
Year: 1876

And now we discover the object of
Providence in the creation of editors. 1
do not deny flor can afford to credit
all men with what belongs to them, and
am notcompelled to steal that am not .
little indebted to Dean Swift, who gives
as one Of the reasons for not abolishing
Christianity and the establishment in
England, the fact that it provided q
class of men 1.-THE clergy whom every
body could feel at liberty to insult with
entire impunity, knowing that their
professional character precluded them
them from resorting to the violent mea-
sures that a layman would employ.
And SO the editor affords a safe recep-
tacle for all the small spite which it has
pleased Providence to bestow on our
race. A man says: II don't dare to
touch any of my neighbors. For rea-
sons which will not specify, l do not
wish to say anything to my wife. But
can write letter and blow up the
editor. If he has said, or allowed to be
said, anything that don't like, or any
thing that is capable of an unfavorable
construction, can air my cheap loyalty
and philanthropy and orthodoxy, and
can call him all manner of names. Pro-
badly he will be too busy to reply; but l
can hope and believe that have made
him vince, and therelief to me will be all
the same.o And what delightful thing
it is to think that any one above the
grade of-well, above a very low grade
of interest-can stop his paper The
Rev. L. Philetus Dobbs, in the National
BaDtist.
Year: 1876

On Friday, the stable Of DR.. Knowles, of
the Breakwater Light took fire. The flames
when discovered had gained such headway,
that there was no possible chance of saving
the buildings, which were distant from the
Office OF the Light only about thirty feet.
At one time it seemed impossible to save
the dwelling and Office, but fortunately
there was no wind at the time, and beyond
the burning Of the buildings named, two
carriages, harness, feed and material
slowed In the barn, there was NO other loss.
The horse which Wa ip the stable at the
time barely sscapsd with his lite.
Year: 1876




from our Regular Correspondent


DOVER, April I'd 1870.


There are large number of people In
town, this being the day when the farmers
come in to buy their provisions for the
week


The public schools held their annual COM
petitive examination yesterday afternoon.
A school paper was issued containing the
prize compositions, and large quantity OF
information and statistics in regard to the
schools. The examination of the pupils
showed very satisfactory progress during
the year. There is one little defect IN the
school system of this place, that is there ts
no time fixed for graduation from the high
er departments. The succession from each
of the other departments is amply provided
for, but in this particular case no provision
has been made, state of affairs which Ger
tainly ought not to exist, and certainly de-
mands remedy.


The members of the State Capital Guards
are somewhat incensed at the reports pub
lished in various papers in Wilmington and
elsewhere, of the disbandment of the COM
pany, and hoping that such a catastrophe
will not take place. The members state
that the company is in good condition, and
would be in much better state If It was
not for certain untoward outside influence,
and that the company will not disband as
long as they can raise money to pay their
room rent.


The Orphans Court is not In session to-
day, having adjourned on Friday until
next Monday.


The school election will be held this af-
ternoon to elect three commissioners In
place of Messrs. Pennewill, Cannon and
Ridgely who retire with this year.
Year: 1876

The grocery store formerly conducted BY
w, B. Bowman at the corner Of Second and
King streets, has been taken by Msssrs
Gray & Bro who with their able corps Of
assistants are prepared to furnish the pub
lie with the very best In the grocery line.
This stand has always been one Of the most
popular in the city, and those who now
have II in charge intend to maintain this
excellent reputation, ~ x M
Year: 1876

dians were so disposed a. to cut oil the
retreat Of such rs might escape the lirst
fire, and an Indian with signal placed
OF high point to direct the pursuit The
''round up" men left the level plain and
entered the dolilc. The srcreted savages
let slip flight OF arrows from their hid
ing place, when the whites were within
fifteen PAGES OF them, killing the man 10
the wagon, who fell forward Instantly
The remaining whites wheeled and He'd,
pursued by the Indians. The bullets
whistled about the deienccless men like
hail. The braves are gaining ground. At
The end OF two miles, Folsom Was shot
down. The dreadful race continues.
Two miles further Kelley is shot from his
horse. over one hundred shots have
been fired TIE last mlG-Cowles, has a
brave. good horse aud is well ahead lie
sees the Indian signal flag wave, the pur-
suit is abandoned instantly, and the In
dians ride back rs ia.t as they can 90.


a company of men went out from Ster-
ling as soon as Mr. Cowlcs' story was
told The tracks on tho prairie showed
that the murdererS had each taken u
horse with his own and had pushed north
ward singly, to avoid successful pursuit.
When poor Lo" gets rested At the Red
Cloud Agency be viii come again.


About the time OF the murder, horse
man went riding down through the val
ley at 4 terrible rate lie had ridden all
night 10 warn the settlers to take the
women out of the country. The hills
northward were infested with Indians.
There was quick packing Of trunks, and
quick travelling towards town by night.
The men may have to pursue or flee and
in either case wife is no help at all
The excitement il probably at its height
and may soon subside Many horses
have been stolen wheat fields have been
abandoned to stock. But troops are going
forward from the southern posts and the
indians may one day receive check.
Arms have been sent from Denver to
Sterling TOR the company recently organ
lied there, and scouts viii probably be
SEM ahead of the round ups.


One lady came in with some neighbors.
out says she shall 90 back to her husband
soon. She said she bad not time to work
over her butter. So she just threw
it into a crook and brought it along. She
said she didn't expect her hair looked
very tidy, for when she did it up Saturday
morning she didn't know whether she
was going to have any hair great while
or not. o. Howard.
Year: 1876


Er. EdttOr:-


AS the weather is getting very warm
the denilens of this city are iorsaklng 1t,
for more genial climes, but in this Cen
tennal year. only to give place to the
stranger; at the present time our hotels
are crowded Tourists from across the
Ocean. and throughout The length and
breadth of our own land are gathering
here in vast crowds. All are loud IN their
praises OF Washington. It's streets are so
broad and generally well paved, the large
number OF beautiful squares or parks,
together with its general cleanliness al
tracts the attention and commentator OF
every one.


Congress is still dragging is weary way
without accomplishing anything, the
closing ol all business in the Executive
Department seems imminent, as the appro-
priation bill is yet incomplete. The law
prohibits under heavy penalties the eH-
penditure OF any money except 1t be nrsi
appropriated by law, 10 business can De
done alter the 30th inst. unless these bills
become law by that time this causes very
general depression 10 business circles.


Much disappointment is expressed ut
the deleat OF Mr. Blaine at Cincinnati;
here where he is well known and fully
appreciated no name can be mentioned
that calls forth such enthusiasm as his.
At the time he was stricken down with his
recent sickness, very general feeling OF
sadness pervaded this entire community,
expressions of sympathy were heard from
all. even his political opponents seemed
anxious in regard to his condition. We
rejoice to know that he has fully recovered
in all except that he is not so strong in
body as when in good health; he Is as
clear in mind as ever, and converses with
his usual clearness upon all topics, conse-
quently all fears OF ini iry to his brain are
dispelled


A very enthusiastic Hayes and Wheeler
ratification meeting was held on Monday
night. 1t was the largest gathering that
has been known in this city since the war.
Fully twenty thousand persons were
present, two stands for speaking were
improvised so that there were three
meetings going on at the same time. A
rumor was set ahoat that Mr.. Blaine was
to be present, and calls for him Were
almost deafening the crowd was only
satisfied upon being assured that he would
not be present, but that at the close OF
the speaking it was intended to visit him
at his residence, when nc would address
them few words. Accordingly large
crowd, preceded by the Marine Band,
marched 10 his residence on 10th street.
Alter two pieces OF music by the band
Mr. Blaine appeared in The doorway,
which was a signal for tremendous cheer
ing. When it had subsidized sufficiently TO
be heard, he spoke as follows:


FELLOW REPUBLICANS: The condition
of my health iorbids that | should address
you at length. and lear my weak voice
may fail 10 reach any considerable portion
of the large crowd to whom am SO much
indebted tor the compliment OF this call.


Let me say in brief that ! heartily IN
Year: 1876

have been a candidate, | am not can
didate. j am beaten yet not cast down I;
am defeated, yet not discouraged. In this
contest, to my friends who have stood
grandly and nobly by me, | tender my most
sincere and heartfelt thanks. The defeat
I regret not SO much for myself as for you
kind friends. To those who opposed me In
this contest l wish to say that shall meet
YOU upon future fields inside of the Repub-
lican party, if you remain within it, not to
fight YOU, but to fight with you for the
grand, noble principles of the Republican
party. for it's success, honor and glory. The
defeat to me is not without consolation.
The slain far outnumbered the victors.
The victorious in the battle are Cullom-
hurrah for Cullom "a man whom love and
esteem. and toward whom entertain most
friendly sentiments and have most friendly
relations, CHERISH
no political resentment. / have no polite
al animosities. l have no political hates.
| do not propose to spend my life and ener-
oies in hating and abusing anybody.
have higher and nobler work to perform. L
do not propose to go about this state this
wear, or next year, grumbling and COM
plaining. and bearing on my back the old
stabs and scars to make me and my frlends
miserable. intend to stand by the party
that has endorsed me and mine. L lntend
TO stand by the old Republican party, that
has stood by our country, our government,
and the cause of humanity, liberty ana
Cod .-Goo. Beueridge's Speech IN the IfSt-
nois Convention.
Year: 1876

Martin Poll, young man of twenty-five,
grandson of the famous Theodore, King of
the Mountains, SO celebrated in Corsican
history, was in love with young girl Of
that island. But lle had rival, one Jo-
seph Lecca, surnamed the Zonaye, who by
his bravery had gained the military medal
in the French army. The latter, consider
ing that the other was treated with greater
preference, enticed him one evening to q
roadside inn with view to giving him up
to the gems d. armes, Poll kept the ap-
pointment, and having boldly announced
his supicions of the other, a quarrel ensued
and the determined to settle the matter
there and then. Each was armed with a
musket, and they went out into the open
ground where the moon was shining bright.
~, and each took up his station behind a
tree, firing at his opponent at every oppor-
tunity, the two gradually approaching each
other. At last they got SO near together
that they were in full view, and they fired
at the same time. both falling dead, shot in
the breast. The neighbors, aroused by the
detonations, came up to the spot just in
time TO see them both expiring in pool of
their own blood.
Year: 1876

Net long since billiard player in Lon
don, in lighting his cigar, accidentally let
his match fall upon billiard ball, which at
once burst into flame. Efforts were made
to extinguish it, unavailingly. and it had to
be left until it was finally consumed, which
process tock quarter Of an hour. The ex-
PLANTATION of this strange phenomenon was
sought, this being the FIRST time billiard
ball was known to act in such marvellous
manner, the curiosity of the spectators be-
ing naturally excited. A chemist explain
cd the secretof the unexpected combustion.
The substance with which the new ivory is
made is called celluloid, and is mixture of
gan cotton and canphor. compressed and
dried. It forms a hard elastic material,
which, when polished, has an absolute re-
sembiance to ivory.
Year: 1876

General d. II. Hill, the celebrated ex-
Confederate, has written letter asking for
the removal Of his political disabilities.
He cites his service for his country in the
army, covering twelve years, and calls at
tention to the fact of his promotion for
bravery at the battle Of Monterey. He says
that at the last presidential election hesup-
ported Greeley and would have voted for
him had he been restored to citizenship.
He says if again enfranchised he will vote
for Hancock or any other decent democrat.
The letter was returned to him by the per
son to whom it was written for presenta-
tien to the House, with the request that he
leave the "decent " ont of his letter.
Year: 1876

The Galveston Nsacs should not have un.
earthed the game so suddenly. We were
moving by slow approaches to the point
to which 1t leaps. We have said that Nor


ton, with the Constitution OF T, xas before
him and that of the United States, would
hardly suffer Governor Coke to become
Senator Coke till the latter gentleman was
no longer the first. He must divest him


self of the Office of Governor before he can
enter the Senate, and how his Exceliency
expects to achieve the purpose with Gov
ernor Hubbard in his rear and the gium
Morton blocking the way to the holy OF
holies of the Senate, we can't understand.
Thea suppose he lose ais seat in the Senate.
We shudder when contemplating the ugly
possibility. Hancock could beat him, and
Seth Shepard would slaughter them both.