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Year: 1870

SUDDEN DEATH.-We regret to learn
of the death (after brief illness of dip
theria) of Mary, daughter of James K


Mclean, editor of the Rutland I1adepend.
ent. We extend to our editorial brother
our deep sympathy in this hour sof trial
and affiiction, when called to surrender
one of his dearest earthly treasures and
the bright countenance which has made
sunshine in mis- heart shall no longer be
seen except in memory. Sometimes death
comes slowly as it were with long and
merciful delay, sometimes it comes with
overwhelming suddeness, like the hurri-
cane of the wilderness, only few short
days change the whole aspect of life, and
a link in the household is broken. The
death of those who are bound to us by a
thousand tender recollections and COM
mon interests-whose lives flowed on in
the same channel with our own, are taken
away and the deep shadows of trial over
whelm us in its vortex. Such is this
case, and may he who tempers the winds
to the shorn lamb, be the consolation of
this family in their deep bereavement.
Year: 1870




The Nashville Banner referring to
the fact that the agricultural Script
committee refuse to accept as evidence
the letter Of Lewis the Banker, and
that it will not be able, for the want of
testimony to report sooner than the
adjourned session, adds;


"The only objection w lave to this latter
arrangement is that It may increase the incen-
tiyes Of our amable friend, the Secretary, to
have the State territorialiled into a military
satrapy. Otherwise we could await develop
ments with philosophic unconcern."


What huge triplicate of word-pairs
military satrapy," "await develop
ments," and "philooophic unconcern."
But for the visage of the "satrapy"
rising in the unmistakable future the
editor could surround his head with
that smoke of careless indifference that
rises from the altar. on which is offered
all sacrifices to a general love of man
kind.


We're we an advocate of tyranny and
the usurpation Of proprietary rights,
much as we esteem the editor Of the
! Roaner as 2 soSiG1 ays2iqass, gentleman
with bad political bias, we would Ike
to see a temporary "satlaPy" place over
us for few days. 'Our nmiable friend,
the Secretary" in the Banner office as
chief editor and business manager with
the present editor at the ink-roler as
hrst-class devil


But, laying all jests aside, the Banner
is in fear Of the "Satrapy' which simply
means an efficient legal power to com.
pei the execution Of what is just-an
enforcement of the laws and protection
to the law-abiding people by wholesome
punishment of wrong.docrs. Hence
the Banner s fears.
Year: 1870

At a famous and fashionable water.
ing place a gentleman one night was
suddenly seized in bed with an excru-
ciating pain in the stomach, which nei-
tber brandy. No. 6, nor any other
remedy could remove. His wife, af-
ter trying number of things in vain,
and having exhausted all her stock of
remedies, left her husbands bedside
for the purpose of getting a warm ap-
plieation. Guided on her return by a
light which she saw shining in cham
Der, and which she supposed was the
one just left, she softly entered, and
was not little surprised to find her
patient apparently in a deep slumber.
However, thinking he might still be
suffering, she gently raised the bed
clothes, &c, and laid the sealding poul
tice upon a stomach-but not the
stomach of her husband-which no
sooner touched the body of the person
than he, greatly alarmed and writhing
under the torture of the burning appi-
cation, shouted: ''Hallool halloo?
what in the name of heaven and earth
are you about there?" then, with one
spring from his bed he made for the
door, and, rushing down stairs, de
clared, in frenzy of excitement, that
some one had poured shovel of hot
Goals upon him. The woman, over
come with excitement and alarm, gave
frantic scream, which brought her
husband hurridly in from the next
room to her rescue. The husband was
so much excited, and also so much
amused with the singular mistake and
the ridiculous position of his better
half, that he forgot all his pains; but
early next morning he, his wife and
trunks left for parts unknown. The
poulticed gentleman still retains the
handkerchief, a beautiful linen fabric,
with the lady's name on it, which he
considers of rare value.
Year: 1870

H The newest thing for COM
bining religion and fashion is an
nounced by a manufacturer of hoop
skirts, which is nothing less than q
patent hoop skirt, to be worn when
kneeling in devotional exercises.
They are made so there is 10 tilting
up. A woman can keep her mind
on her business, and not be wonder
ing if the men on the seat back are
looking at--the preacher. This is
an improvement which has long been
needed.
Year: 1870

@ At almost every step in life, we
meet with young men from whom we
anticipate wonderful things, but Of
whom, after careful inquiry, we never
hear another word. The eferves-
cence of youth and passion, and the
fresh gloss of intellect and imagination
endow them with a false brilliancy
which makes fools of themselves and
other people. Like certain chlntzes'
calicoes, and ginghams, they show fine
" on their first newness, but cannot
stand the sun and the rain, and assume
a very sober aspect after washing day.
Year: 1870

good Colonel says. Forgive him, IA
ther--he only does his duty. He
would save me if he could. And don't
lay my death against Jenny. The
poor boy is broken-hearted, and does
nothing but beg and entreat them to
let him die in my stead.


81 can't bear to think of mother and
Blossom. Comfort them, father
Tell them that 1 die as brave boy
should, and that when the war is over
they will not be ashamed for me as
they must be now. God help me, it
is very hard to bear. Good bye,
father. God seems near and dear to
me-not at all as if He wished me to
perish forever, but as if He felt sorry
for his poor sinful child and would
take me to be with Him and my Sa-
Viour in a better life."


A great sob burst from Mr..
Owens heart. "AmenP he said SOL
emnly, "Amen!"


Tonight in the early twilight, 1
shall see the cows all coming home
from the pasture-Daisy and Brindle
and Bet; old Billy, too, will neigh for
his stall, and precious little Blossom
standing waiting for me, but 1 shall
never, never come. God bless you all
Forgive your poor Bennie.''
Year: 1870

THE DEMocRArrc STATE CoNvENrIoN =
The attendance at Dover on Wednesday,
was full, the harmony of the Convention
unbroken, and the zeal, confidence and
entIfusfesm-of Tire members, not less than
the popular nominations, made by accla-
nation. were an. earnest of approaching
victory. The Democratic party is united,
resolute anl enthusiastic; and strengthen
cd by accessons of many of the best men
heretofore acting in opposition to it, (who
-disgusted with the misrule and corruption
of Radicalism, and its affiliation with ne
groes, have resolved to aid the Democrats
to overthrow the existing order of things
it is resolved on victory. Never were the
feelings Of the people moro deeply stirred
and intensified, and never was party
SO fully in earnest. The principles en-
bodied in the 18th amendment and the
tvillainous law enacted by rotten Radical
Congress aud signed by an imbecile Rad
,ical President to enforce it, will be scat
tered to the winds, so far as the popular
verdict against them in Delaware can do
it. And now let every man grid on his
arnor for this contest There can be no
neutrals in a contest such as this. lie
that is not for us is against us. He who
is not for the supremacy of the white race
and for constitutional government as es-
tahlished by the fathers of the Republic,
is for the negro and all the degeneracy
and corruption certain to ensue, socially
and politically, from his enfranchisement
and admission to all the immunities of cit
.izenship. Choose ye between them. No
man can escape the responsibility of this
choice, by staying away from the polls.
Every man is an integral portion of the
government, which in this country is the
government of the people. Every man
wields an influence for good or evil, and
is Justly responsible, to the extent of that
influence, for the good or evil consequent



upon his public acts. Let every man,
therefore, now take his choice on which
side his influence shall be cast-whether
for the white man or the negro-for the
wisdom and excellence of the constitution
of our fathers, or the degcneracy embodi
ed in the 14th and 10th amendments





now, few and simple, 80 simple tina
they can be compreheuded by the mos
ordinary intellect. The Democrats up
hold the supremacy of the white race anC
economy in the government. The Radi
cal policy is extravaganza and corruption
negro equality and all its concomitant SO
'eiai and political degeneracy. Choose y
between them.
Year: 1870




Tho common practice of throwing this
article into the streams on which saw
mills and shingle mills are situated, is rep
rehensible. 1t would not pay to spread it
upon muck swamp, but upon any sandy
land or light gravelly loan, deficient in
vegetable matter, it would prove a good
dressing, and in time would show good re-
suits. The best use we have ever seen. it
put TO was bedding Tor animals in stables.
1t is an excellent absorbent and will keep
cows clean even better than straw. 1t is
also very light, handy article in the hem
merry, and more cleanly to handle than
muck in common, open, privy vaults. The
article is merchantable IN cities, and is
quite extensively used upon floors IN eat :
ing saloons, and for other purposes. At
country mills it can generally be had for
the carting, as mill overs are glad TO be
nd of it.. 1t is good substitute for straw.
and this is now worth so much for manu-
featuring purposes, in. many parts of the
country, that no thrifty farmer can afford
TO use 1t for bedding,
Year: 1870

We find in an exchange the following
description of a cheap fence that may be
erected for permansnce, or can be easily
moved:


Take a full fence, four pieces of boards
six inches wide and of common length,
sixteen feet. To these put on three cleats
one at each end and one in the middle,
dailed with either hammered or with good
eight eight-penny cut nails annealed, or at
least those that will clinch good. These
will make pannels easily handed, and when
set up in the desired place. let each alter
nate pannel have cleats face in opposite
directions. The ends of the boards would
but up to the cleat on the other; the
boards in this little space are double. A
pair of stakes are then to be driven into
the ground. the top boards resting on the
stakes where they intersect; they also rest
on the top edge of the second boards from
the top. In this way the stakes serve as
vice to hold the whole together. The
stakes can stand straight enough, so that
but little ground will be lost from cultiva-
ton"
Year: 1870

We have read story of little boy,
who, when he wanted new suit of clothes,
begged his mother to ask his father if he
might have it. The mother suggested
that the boy might ask for himself. al
would" said the boy, but I don't feel
weiT.enough acquainted with him.'' There
is sharp reproof to the father in the re-
ply OF his son. Many father keeps his
children so at distance from him, that
they never feel conidentially acquainted
with him. They feel that he is a sort of
monarch in the family. They feel no ia
miliarity with him. They fear him and
respect him, and even love him some. for
children cannot help loving solae, every-
body about them, but they seldom get
near enough to him TO feel intimate
mate with him. They seldom go to hln
with their little wants and trials. They
approach him through the mother. They
tell her everything. They have a high
way to her heart on which they go in and
out with perfect freedom In this keep
ing of plan. fathers are to blame. Chill
dren should not be held off Let them
come near. Let them be as intimate with
the father as mother Let their little
hearts be freely opened. 1t is wicked to
freeze up the love fountains of htt.e ones
hearts. Fathers do them an injury by
living with them as strangers. This drives
many a child away from home for the SYM
pathy his heart Graves, and often into i'm
proper society. 1t nurses discomfort and
distrust, which many child does not out
grow in his lifetime. Open your hearts
and your arms, oh, fathers be free with
your children ask for their wants and
trials; play with them; be fathers TO
them truly, and then they will not need
mediator between themselves and YOU.
Year: 1870

While all other domestic animals are
regularly supplied with salt, the hog is
generally neglected He requires, howev-
er to be as constantly supplied as the OK,
the horse. or the sheep, and suffers as much
for privation as either of the above named
animals do His food is almost invariably
given to him in fresh and -unseasoned
state, and to this fact we may doubtless
attribute many of the violent and fatal
diseases to which he is subject, and which
stagger all remedies, however promptly
and skiilfully administered If the food
be not regularly seasoned. there should be
a trough or box in every sty, in which salt
may be deposited regularly for the use of
the animals. Seasoning the food iudici-
ously would be much the best way. As
seasoning the food of the hog is meE toned
shove let it be understood that salt only is
here alluded to, for if any person should
try seasoning with pepper they will make
a great mistake for as much pepper as
will suffice for a mans dinner will kill
hog.
Year: 1870

To RoAsr A GooSE.-Chop few sage
leaves and two onions very. fine, mix them
with good lump Of butter, teaspoonful
of pepper, and two of salt, put it in the
goose, then split it, lay it down and dust il
with -four; when it is thoroughly hot
baste it with nice lard if it be a large
one, 1t will require an hour and hall, be-
fore good clear FIRE; when it is enough,
dredge and baste it, pull out the spit, and
pour in little boiling water.
Year: 1870

The Cincinnati Times, Radical, thus
upbraids its Republican cotemporaries who
are falsifying the election returns


We notice that the partizan Republican
press seem disposed to find encouragement
in the result Tuesday-probably because
it Is no worse than it is. They had better
tell the whole truth and look out for the
new departure" that IS essential to sue
cess in 1872
Year: 1870

THE candidate who said che did not
care the snap of his finger for the opinion
of President Grants interference in the To-
cal politics of the State" has been elected
Governor of Missouri. 1t would appear
that the Republican party is becoming
generally affected with the same complaint.
Year: 1870

To boil meat to perfection it should be
done slowly in plenty of water. As the
water boils away add more hot water. If
boiled too quickly the outside of the meat
becomes tough, and. not allowing the heat
to penetrate readily the inside remains
raw. Boiled meat is best for invalids,
Year: 1870

RICE PUDD1NG.-Wash thoroughly a
tea-cup full of best rice, add half a cup of
white sugar a quart of water, and the
same Of milk. Bake slowly four hours,
stirring occasionally, except the last hour
A cup of rasins is an Improvement
Year: 1870

civil service, no matter how much the civ
Il service suffers IN consequence


GFrom the Pittsburgh CommerciAl.l


1t is best that General Grant should
know that he cannot carry with him the
Republican party or any considerable part
of the people, outside Of the followers of
the fatal advisers to whom he has listened
in the Cox affair.


[From the Toledo Bladel


What are we to understand but that the
President, at the command of the invading
host of politicians, had surrendered and
left no other alternative to his faithful
minister but to resign? Why should he
think of retiring if hescould have the as
surance that the all-controlhng power of
the Presidential Office would be used to
promote the reforms on account of which
he Is threatened? e?
Year: 1870

Under the old constitution of our State nurner-
Gus public functionaries were promoted to posi-
tons OF profit and trust by appointment from the
chief executive Of our commonwealth: Thus in
many instances, persons were elevated to Office
VINO had neither natural endOwments nor ACQUIRED
knowledge and ability to qualify them for the DO
sition sought, and their appointment was hailed
more as arelef toa respondent ofice-seeker than
1iesslng 70 those whom they wer to serve.


But we are progressive people, and under the
new arrangement things are otherwise: and men
VINO are chosen TO office are uniformly persons of
acknowledged ability and merit, and must OF ne
cessity have been residents of the county for a
time at least and enjoy the confidence and nonn-
lar favor of their constituents
Year: 1870

THE COLLEGE Is divided into distinct Schools
each fully organized and complete in ITSELF so as
TO afford the best facilities for rendering the in
struction in the several branches OF Education
extensive and thorough. The student selects his
own course Of study, under the direction of his
darent or the Faculty; but that no motive may be
wanting to n complete ana systematic course Of
education, the separate schools are 50 arranged
that they may be combined into the following De
Year: 1870

LOR sALE-A PLOT OF GROUND OF TWENTY


lots with buildings thereon and water front on Bush
inlet adjacent to East desra BILE for sorehouses
sugar refinery purposes Apply at SO job
street.
Year: 1870

The rector, wardens, vestry, and parish of
st. Andrews, Hanover, Massachusetts, have
voted unanimously to lay aside the white
surplice, and to use only the black gown in
the services of that church. The reasons
assigned for this action are briefly: l. That
the use of the surplice is not in unison with
the simplicity of the Gospel dispensation,
being continuation of the priestly ephod
of the Jewish Church. 2. That there is .
settled purpose among some of the clergy
and laity Of the Episcopal Church to multi
ply priestly robes and pompous ceremonials
not required or authorized by the canons Of
the church, and opposed to the genius OF
our republican institutions-aganst which
they feel bound to protest. 3. They adopt
the gown as an appropriate ministerial gar
ment for Protestant minister. because it
has been used as such ever since the Re-
formation, and imparts gravity and de-
corum to the service, while it does not sane
tion the idea of priesthood in the Christian
ministry.
Year: 1870

Make the recollections Of childhood
pleasant to your children in future
life.


Don't expect too much Of the chill
dren; it has taken forty years, it may
be, to make you what you are, with
all the lessons of experience. Above
all, doT expect judgmentin a child,
or patience under trials. Sympathize
i'm their mistakes and troubles; don't
ridicule them. Remember not to
measure a child's trials by your STAN
dard. "As one whom his mother
comforteth," says the inspired writer,
and beautifully does he convey to us
that deep, faithful love which ought
TO be found in every wOman's heart
the unfailing sympathy with all her
children's griefs.


Let the memories of their childhood
be as bright as you can make them.
Grant them every innocent pleasure
in your power. We have often felt
our temper rise to gee how care
lessly their little plans are thwarted
by older persons, when a little
trouble on their part would have
given the child pleasure, the memory
OF which would last lifetime. Don't
think a child a hopeless case because
it betrays some very bad habits. Sym
pathize with them, that sympathy
may strengthen and invigorate them
to bear with firmness the trials they
meet.


"Some years ago." said the Rev.
viii. Jay, 81 had in my garden a
tree which never bore. One day as
l was going down with the ak in my
hand to fell it, my wife met me in
the pathway and pleaded for it, say
ing: why, the spring is now very
near; stay, and see if there may not
be some change-and if not you can
deal with it accordingly AS 1 had
never repented following her advice,
! yielded 10 it now; and what was the
consequence In few weeks, the tree
was covered with blossoms, and in a
few weeks more it was bending with
fruit. Ahl said /, this should teach
me. / will learn a lesson from hence
not to cut down too soon; that is, not
to consider persons incorrigible or
abandoned too soon, or to give up
hope, and the use of means and prayer
in their behalf"
Year: 1870

BALTIMORE, June u.-About o'clock
this afternoon burglars, who had broken
into the st. James Hotel and robbed the
rooms, set fire to the hotel in the base
ment, and the hall was burned upward
from the basement to the roof. Smoke
from the fire was so dense as to nearly
suffocate the guests, a number of whom
were taken from the third and fourth
stories by the fire brigade, with ladders.
One lady in the fourth story dropped her
child down outside, and it was caught and
safely taken down by a man named
Throupe, who stood on the top of lad
der. The lady then dropped herself and
was caught by the ladder and safely de-
scended. The damage by fire is not yet
known
Year: 1870

MADRID, June IL, midnight.-Addi-
tionai complications IN the struggle for
the coveted diadem have transpired tend
ing still further to delay final action on
the question.


The Deputies in the Constitutional
COrtes untavOrable to the claims of the
Duke de Montpensier, held a caucus last
evening at the residence of prominent
adherent. They agreed upon the course
of action to be pursued, which was, in the
event of their failure to elect Montpensier
as king-which seems certain because of
their inability to command sufficient
strength-they should demand the invest
ure of Regent SerranO with the attributes
of ROYALTY
Year: 1870

LONDON, June 1.-THE friends of Ash
bury gave a dinner in his honor. Ash
bury made a speech, in the course of
which he informed his friends that he had
purchased six Of the finest yachts he
could procure for the contest in America.
He hoped to bring them all back, and also
to pass Sandy Hook hght-ship at the head
of the Dauntless. Loud applause.
Year: 1870

CINCINNATI, June 1.-THE Antf-Secret
Society this morning resolved that the
Church of God should bring all her power
to bear against secret societies in what
ever manner may seem best calculated to
accomplish their entire overthrow. The
next meeting will be held in Philadel-
phia.
Year: 1870

A final Interview between Red Cloud
and Secretary Cox and Commissioner
Parker took place to-day. Red Cloud
made speech, in which he said that be-
fore he left his country the chiefs had held
a council, and he had only spoken what
they demanded. Secretary Cox promised
to do everything TO advance their inter
ests and to make them happy. Governor
Pitchelaw, Chickassw Chief, gave them
some good advice. Red Cloud declined
going home by way of New York. He
wants a straight line. He says he will
not return home angry; but it is evident
they are not well pleased with the result
of their visit. They will leave here Mon
day
Year: 1870

ALMOST FIRE.-Yesterday morning some
children at play in the upper story OF the
house No. 1j Danforth street set fire to straw
bed. There were several families occupying
the house, and they rushed to the room and
threw the burning bed out of the window and
applied few buckets of water to the bedstead
that had caught fire, extinguishing the flames
without creating general alarm.
Year: 1870

THE LATE AFFAIR AT BACK COVE DRAW
We are pleased to learn that the statement
of Conductor Phlbrook of the G. T. road in re-
gard to the SO called accident at the Back Cove
Draw few days ago proves to be substantial
1y correct. The matter has been thoroughly
investigated both by Henry Bailey, Esq, the
Superintendent, and T. H. Cooper, ESQ, the
Assistant Supernte ndent, and they ind that
the rules of the roal were strictly observed at
the time. 1t is very natural for passengers to
Imagine at times that they are on the eve of a
serious accident, particularly when they hear
the whistle OF locomotive at an apparently
unusual time, and we have no doubt that our
informants in regard to this affair furnished
the information in perfect good faith and with
the impression that something was out OF the
way, but after the thorough investigation that
has taken place we feel it but just to inform
the public that there we're no real grounds for
the statement.