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Year: 1870

The Suez Canal has not proved as
complete a triumph as was anticipated
in this short cut to the East Indies
Several vessels have lately arrived at
Calcutta in a sad plight in eonse-
quenee of the intolerable heat. One
vessel with every stOker dead, and
several of the native stokers employ
ed on the steamers had to succumb to
the heat. They were sometimes haul
ed up on deck perfectly insensible, or
jump overheard in a fit of Madness
There is not a breath of air at such
times in this fearful sea; rain has per-
haps not fallen for several years.
Year: 1870

By virtue Of an order of sale issued out
of the Court Of Common Pleas of Trumbull
County. Ohio, in the above named case, TO
me directed and delivered, 1 have levied
ON and shall expose to public sale at the
door of the Court House in the city of War
rem Ohio on
Year: 1870

SENATOR sAUtsD1RS's term expires
next year. and already the Republicans
anticipate the selection Of his successor.
They expect TO carry the State this year
with the aid Of the COIOrcd vOIcn. Geo.
2. Fisher, recently nominated by the
President for Attorney of the District Of
Columbia, will probably be the Rcpubli-
can candidate. He is u native Of Della
ware, and will return to that State to live
Year: 1870

THE ELLIPTIC SEWING MACHINES ARE
Il manufactured and warranted by the Wheeler
Il Wilson Sewing Machine Company. The late
and important Improvements enable US TO guar
antee to every purchaser that the Elliptic Ma
chine will do more work, better work, and a
greater variety of work than any other Sewing
Machine now in use The economy of the Ell
liptic Machine in family is almost incredible !;
with one, "A good operator do the work of
twelve hands. BY it the making of garments is
reduced from a question of hours to one of min
utes as the following table will show:


ut is not to be understood that following table the
time to make the garments, but to do the stitching
Year: 1870

Are prepared expressly for the of those dis
eases that have their origin in impure blood and
foul and vitiated humors, and for thirty-ive
years they have proved that in all eruptve skin
diseases, in all miasmatic and scrofulous or can
eerous diseases and in every form of uleerOus
and scabious disease, these two great remedies
never fail IN effecting a cure. 566.
Year: 1870

A CASE involving the reading of the Bible in
public schools recently came before the Judges
of the Supreme court at Cincinnati. 1t was
decided that the exclusion of all religious in
struction from public schools was contrary to
the provisions of the bill of rights.
Year: 1870

The Radical Convention NJ jefferson City
General Grants Administration Strongly
EndorEed.


ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4, 1870.
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted last night at the regular radical convention
at Jefferson City


Resolved That the radicals Of Missouri heartily approve
endorse the administration of u S. Presdent
Of the United Sates the soldier
triO the faithful friend and incoruptible BIS
advancing bis already the greatest
name Of history and announce him candidate for
he next President.


Resolved That while We are favor Of revenue for the
support Of the general government BY duties imports.
round policy such Of these
the development of the industrial Of the
whole country; and commend that policy Of national
exchanges which TO the workngmen liberal
agriculture prices to mechanics and mAnufac
iurers an adequate reward for their skill, labor and
enterprise, and the nation commercial prosperity and
eDdence.
Year: 1870

Ice can be turned in lathe and lem
ses easily formed through which the rays
of the sun ia passing will cause heat suf-
fcient to ignite match. These ice len
ses are SO easily made and renewed that
they have been recommended for use for
astronomical purposes in countries the
temperature Of which is below that oi
freezing Tor two or three months OF the
wear.
Year: 1870

WILD oATs.-A crop that is general
ly sowed between eighteen -and twenty
Eve. The harvest sets in about ten years
later, and is commonly found to consist
of q broken constitution, two weak legs
bad cough, and large trunk dlled
with small phials and patent medicines
We can hardly say that the yield pay
for the time and labor expended in the cul
tivation.
Year: 1870

The PHYSICIAN PAR ExcELLENcE.-
A physician boasted of the eminence
Of his profession, and spoke loudly
against the injustice OF the world, which
was so satirical against it; "but, thank
Col" said he, Il have escaped, for no
one ever complained of me"


THAT is more than you can tell,
Doctor" said lady present. sunless
you know the subjects Of conversation
in the next world.
Year: 1870

A certain Senator who is not, it may
be esteemed the wisest man in the house,
has frequent custom of shaking his
head when another speaks, which civ.
ing offence to o particular person, be
complained of the affront but one who
had been long acquainted with him
assured the house it was only an i'll
habit he had got, for though he would
ottenti,nes shake his head, there was
nothing in it.
Year: 1870

HEN MANURE My own experiments, on farm
dead me to believe that manure prepared from the
material of the hen-houSe is equal if not superior
TO the guano now in the market. | suppose it NAV
sometimes fail to succeed because the hcnmanurc
is not thoroughly worked into the soil, but deposit
ed in the hill. Unless the weather is very wet
there is not sufficient moisture to make the manure
soluble. that it be used TO plant food, and be
taken up by the roots. All fertilizers, 1 find. do
better when worked well in with the soil. They
then require less moisture to decOmpose them, and
it is only when this is done that they show the
greatest effect upon the plants. Hen manure
should be composted with muck, or rich soil, say
II layer of muck and layer of manure. 1t should
be well turned over once month. If bone dust,
that has been decomposed with ashes, and rendered
soluble, be then mixed or composted with ashes,
and rendered soluble, be then mixed or composted
with the hen compost, the result will he manure
exceedingly valuable for all crops. but especially
corn and wheat. 1t will develope both the straw
and the grain. | know easier or chcaper way
to rich and valuable manure than the above


Every farmer can, and should make such COM
post heaps, and keep large quantities on hand for
top dressing corn and grass lands 1t shouI be
made year before using so as to have time to de-
compose thoroughly. l have used this compost
on corn instead of plaster, and when the
chicken manure, thus prepared, was used, the crop
an eighth better than in any other part of the
field on which other manllres We're used. [Detz's
Experimental Farm journal.
Year: 1870

This is matter that is far too much neglected.
not only by farmers, but also by those living in
towns and cities. 1t is no uncommon thing 10 find
families suffering greatly from sickness, even to the
length of death to some members. and running up
Il bill for medical attendance from no other cause
than such simple and lightly thought of matter
atew inches of water in the cellar in early winter
or spring, after some unusually heavy rainfall.
Last year there much OF this complain,
of than usual, owing to the wetness of the season.
and in instances that came under our notice it
seemed to be regarded as almost personal allront
to tell the inmates of a sckly house that a few
dollars spent in draining the cellar would restore
them to health, and save payment of a heavy mcdi-
cal account. 1t was not SO much mere presence
of water that caused the trouble as the fact that
the water was foul and stagnant, and had become
impregnated with bad odors, in the form of gases
arising from the decomposition in ii of vegetable
matter, such as half-roten potatoes, onions tur-
nIps caDbages, Nc, and also the dee:,ycd wood of
The bottom or sides of the cellars
Year: 1870

EARTH NOT OUR ABIDING PLACE. 1t can
not be that earth is mans only abiding place I;
it cannot be that our life is u bubble cast up
by the ocean of eternity to float moment
upon the wave and then sink into darkness
and nothingness; else why is it, that the as
pirations that leap like angels from the tenn
pie Of our hearts, are forever wandering
abroad unsatisfied!


Why is it that the rainbow and the cloud
come over us with beauty that is not of
earth, then pass away and leave US to muse
upon their faded lovcliness? Why is it that
the stars that hold their festival around the
midnight throne, are placed so far above the
grasp of our limited faculties, forever mock
ing us with their unapproachable glory


And, finally, why is it, that bright forms
of human beauty are presented to our vision,
then taken from us, leaving the thousand
currents of our affection to flow back like
cold and Alpine torrents upon the heart?


We are born for u higher destiny than that
Of earth. There is q land where the rain
bow never fades, where the stars will be
spread out before us like islands that slum-
Der upon the ocean; and where the beautiful
beings that pass here like visions, will stay
in our presence forever. [George D. Prentice,
Year: 1870

The summer sky was overcast,
l knew the sunshine would not last;
We unused upon the golden past


Together.
And then we thought Of what might be,
OF all the lifelong misery,
The sunless days we should not see


Together.
And ere I left my happy land,
This is the last time we shall stand,''
1 said, my darling, hand in hand


Together.
"And since we two may never wed,
Dear love. how blessed to be dead,
And laid to rest" "Ah! yes" she said


''Together!"
Year: 1870

A LAWYERS ADVERTISEMENT. The Mr.
Stoughton with whom Prince Arthur dined
on Friday evening is II well know lawyer,
not far from sixty years of age. Ihey tell
an amusing story of the manner in which he
has brought himself before the public.
When q young man, entering upon the prac
ticc of law. he would walk up and down
Broadway with one or more volumes under
his arm, wearing u very learned, knowing
look Finally he used to ride down town in
an open barouche, with one law book spread
out in his lap and one or more on the seats
beside him. This novel procedure of course
attracted attention, and people would ask,
Who is that? In this clap-trap manner he
made himself known. Mr.. Stoughton is one
of the finest looking men in New York. He
IS tall, and us straight rs an arrow, and has
II most luNuriant head of iron gray hair.
Among thousands of people he would at
once be marked for his physique; and his
success at the bar is owing to his command
ing presence, great dignity, confident, know
ing manner, than to any superior abilities.
Where or when Mr. Stoughton scraped an
acquaintance with the prince l have not
learned. Chicago Journal.
Year: 1870

Make hot-bed in the usual way, about four by
eight feet. Sow any kind of early seed You prefer
keep it covered with sash; air and water every
bright, pleasant day. Thin out the plants as YOU
use them. Such a bed will furnish :ln abundance.
quite early for family of q dozen or more.
Year: 1870

The special election which was held yesterday
passed or with remarkable quietness, and resulted,
as was generally anticipated. In victory for the
entire democratic ticket The onicers TO De elected
were nve Judges OF the Court of Appeals, Chief
and four associates; four Judges OF the Court OF
Common Pleas In this city, one Of whom was to oil
the vacancy caused by the elevation OF Judge
Brady to the Supreme Court; three additional
Judges Of the Marine Court; fifteen aldermen.
to take the place OF the present board Of
Aldermen and Supervisors twenty-five Assistant
Aldermen, to take the place Of the present Board OF
Assistant Aldermen, and Inspectors OF Registry ana
Election for the year 1870 1t was generally sup
posed that the vote In this city would be very light
and, indeed, throughout the State 1t was believed
that in view Of the fact that this was special cleo
tion the voting would fall far short OF that Of last
fall It appears, however, that the strength Of both
parties was comparatively well brought out and the
result shows that the democratic party has sustained
it's prestige throughout the entire State, the majority
for judges Of the Court OF Appeals exceeding 50OO0
In this city the most remarkable fact was that the
voting was confined to the Tammany and republican
tickets there being no spit" tickets either side
something which has not occurred before since the
good old times when whg and democrat were the
only titles for party distinction The fact that in.
spectors for the next election were to be chosen
contributed to bring out the vote more,
perhaps than any love or fear for the
general party issues. The leaders of the
so-called ''young democracy were out working
with apparent zeal for the success OF the Tammany
ticket, but the result OF the election next fall will
show whether they were working In good faith or
only to elect inspectors and canvassers who could
and would count for them In their respective wards
against the interests OF the Tammany leaders.


Tho returns, as far as received and which show.
as above remarked, great victory for the demo.
cratic party, will be found below
Year: 1870

MONUMENTAL HoTEL.-Learningt that an i'm
preston still prevails that am about to leave the
Monumental Hotel for some other locality, take
this method Of informing my friends and the pub
lie generally that such Is not the case. I have
leased the hotel, and shall continue to keep It in
the same style and on the same terms as before.
Believing that Thaye given satisfaction In times
past my aim in the future shall be to give greater
satisfaction than before my motto being '.On-
ward and upward To this end no effort on the
part Of myself and my assistants shall be want
ing. If good fare prompt attention. polite SER
wants, cheerful rooms, clean beds, q bar supplied
with pure liquors, Absence OF fuss and parade and
terms IS moderate as can possibly afford to make
them, viii suffice to attract and retain patronage,
then may hope to claim fair proportion OF 1t.
The situation OF the Monumental Hotel, on The
corner of Ninth and Grace streets, fronting Capt.
til Square on the east, st. Paul's church on tho
south its proximity to The public offices, the
principal business streets, the places alike Of
amusement and devotion, with Its ample porchcs,
with the street cars running right by the door,
make 1t, perhaps, tie most accessible, healthful,
and desirable home for the traveller to be found
In the metropolis Of Virginia. The charge is only
two dollars day, and all ask is call.


.. j. s. DODSON, Proprietor.
Year: 1870

PYTHTAs TEMPLE.-The Order of Knights
OF Pythias, which has increased so rapidly
In this city, have in contemplation the erec-
ton Of large and handsome structure for
the accommodation of its different Lodges.
there will be a meeting of the Building
committee at halfpast 5-o'clock this eve
ning In the office of the commissioner Of the
revenue in tho City Hall, HsEE
Year: 1870

MINERALS FOR THE STATE FAIR.-Wc take
pleasure in calling attention to the follow
ing communication, hoping that the papers
throughout the State will copy it, and that
its suggestions may be Literally responded
Year: 1870

THE Miner seems determined to
continue its falsehoods as vigorously
since as before election. The substan-
tial people generally of Yavapai un
derstand its spirit. 1t might as well
own up that It's present disappoint-
ment and vicious disposition were the
results Of taking bad instead of good
counsel. The editor may have heard
about the blind leading the blind and
where they fell, and, if so, can easily
make the application.
Year: 1870

IMPORTANT DECIsIoX.-The Supreme Court de-
cided lately, says the Sacramento Record, that it
is not necessary to publish probate notices in the
State paper, but only in the litigant paper in the
county in which they to be published. The
decision is brief, but covers the whole point. 1t
was written by Judge Wallace, and concurred in
by Rhodes, Crockett and Sprauge Temple being
disqualified from deciding in the matter The
case in which this decision was given, was en-
titled the "E Estate of Miller" and was, we be-
lievc, test case made up in San Francisco.
When the will of the deceased was admitted to
probate in that city, parties moved in the Pro-
bate Court to dismiss the admission on the
ground that legal notice had not been given in
the State paper, as required by law The Pro-
bate Judge granted the motion, and on his de-
cision the appeal was taken to the Supreme
Court. The decision of that tribunal closes by
an order reversing the order of the Probate
Judge, and remanding the matter for legal act
ion
Year: 1870

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND
DUMB, AND THE BLINp.-The following circular
just received from Mr.. Warning wilkinson, Prin-
cipal of the above named institution, will ex-
plain itself


As the time for re-opening school is approach
ing the Directors of the Institution desire to call
the attention Of the public 10 the provision,
made by the State, for the education of all youth
afflicted with deafness or blindness A large
and convenient building, an excellent corps of
teachers and suitable apparatus for the special
instruction which such unfortunates require. en-
able the Directors to offer unusual facilities Cor
accomplishing the benevolent purposes of the
Institution A large shop has been erected
where the pupils spend portion Of each day in
acquiring n knowledge of some handicrait bv
which they can support themselves after leaving
the Institution


To correct misapprehension, the public is in
formed that the Institution is not an Asylum.
but an educational establishment, where pupils
are admitted for the purpose of instruction only
but all deaf and dumb or blind persons, between
the ages OF six and twenty-one years, of sound
mind and body, and residents of this State, will
be received without charge save for clothing and
travelling expenses.


Pupils from Nevada can be admitted by appli
cation to Hon. A. N. Fisher, Superintendent Of
Public Instruction in that State.


Any one who knows of persons afflicted with
deafness or blindness will confer favor by adj
dressing the Principal, Warning Wilkinson, Oak
land, Alameda County, to whom all communi.
cations. relating to the Institution, should be
directed, and who will be happy 10 give any
information that may be desired
Year: 1870

THE Butte Record states that the parties who
were engaged in the lynching of Olson came
from the neighborhood where Olson and Logan
had lived for fifteen years. and it is thought that
when those who participated in the mob are
made known to the offended law, residents of
other counties, as well as Butte, will be found
to have participated
Year: 1870

A New YORK banker has proposed to the Sec
retary Of the Treasury the question whether
notes of the Cold Banks now being distributed
will be received and paid at the ub-Trcasury
and Custom House the same as coin. Aching
Secretary Richardson decides the question in
the negative, so far rs receiving them in pay
ment of duties on imports is concerned, holding
that under the law they cannot answer for coin
in payment of custom dues
Year: 1870

THE New York Times urges President Grant to
offer the mediation of the United States rs a
means of nrresting further bloodshed in France,
and declares that the opinion widely prevails
that the war ought to be stopped. Exchange.


Judging from the cable dispatches received
during the past few days we think that it soon
will be stopped, and that without the interfer-
ence of General Grant cor any other man."
Year: 1870

THE pupils of the State Normal school lately
discussed the question of corporeal punishment,
and decided by vote of fifteen to five that this
species Of punishment should be retained in the
pulic schools.
Year: 1870

pleasure. By lifting the foot of the crib, the legs drop down through hollow posts, and are fasten,

 with the bedsteade The same process with the the head. The head and foot boards are folded down over the mattress when not in use. The when closed in Each betlstead can have single
Year: 1870

The following is list Of places where voters may
cast their ballots to-day. The place mentioned
nearest to the voters residence is generally though
not always the place for the exercise OF the supreme
Year: 1870




Speaking of the compulsion ex-
|ercised over Georgia the Cincin-
natti Enquirer says: i
A ratification obtained in such
a manner is a mere nullity, and
at proper time will be SO held.
Georgia is not alone. The same
compulsion has been applied to
Virginia and will doubtless be
used in reference to Texas, on
this Amendment. The Four
teenth Amendment was carried
through nearly all the Southern
States in the same manner. OF
course. legally, neither of the
Amendments are worth the pa
per on which they are written.
Congress has no right whatever
TO dictate to State its action on a
Constitutional, or, indeed, any
other question. There will be no
difficulty in setting both Amend
ments aside.
Year: 1870

A capital story is related con.
.cerning Jim Lane He had been
elected to a series of subordinate
offices, and finally was sent to
Congress. Defeated in a reelec-
tion, he aspired to a seat in the
Legislature, but so slight had be-
come his hold on popular favor
that he was defeated even for this
position. AS a last resort to re-
cover his waning popularity, he


Joined the Methodist Church !;
and when it was given out on Sun
day that, in the interval between
the services, he would be dipped
in neighboring creek, a large
crowd assembled on its banks to
witness the ceremony. Thepreach.
er waded in with the neophyte
and plugged him under the flood.
AS he came to the surface, an old
farmer in the crowd turned to his
son and exclaimed +: "Johu, when
you water the horses tomorrow
morning in the creek, be sure and
take them in above where old
Lane was dipped"
Year: 1870

Some years since a party of sur
veyors had just finished their days
work in the northwestern part of
Illinois, when a violent snow-storm
came on. They started for their
camp, which was in agrove Of a,
bout eighty acres, In large prai-
rie, nearly twenty miles from any
other timber. sa iassi


The wind was blowing very
hard, and the snow drifting SO as
to nearly blind them. When they
thought they had nearly reached
their camp, they all at once came
upon tracks in the snow. These
they looked at with care, and found,
to their dismay, that they were
their own tracks.


1t was plain they were lost ON
the great prairie, and that if they
had to pass the night there in the
cold the chance was, that not one
Of them would be alive in the
morning.


While they were all shivering
with fear and with cold, the chief
man of the party caught sight
Of one of their horses, gray pony,
known as "Old Jack"


Then the chief said, ''if any
one can show us the way to camp,
out Of this binding snow, Old
Jack can do it. / will take of his
bride, and let him loose, and we
will follow him. | think he will
show US the way to our camp"





The horse, as soon as he found
himself free, threw his head and
tail in the air, as il proud of the
trust that had been put in him
Then he snuffed the breeze, and
gave a loud snort, which seemed
to say, "Come on, boys. Follow
me. I'll lead you out Of this
scrape."


He then turned in a new direc-
tion, and trotted along, but not SO
fast that the men could not
follow him. They had not gone
more than a mile when they saw
the cheerful blaze of their camp
fires. They all gave a loud huz-
zah at the sight. sat
j They felt grateful to their God
for their safety, and threw their
arms round Old Jacks neck to
thank him for what he had done.


know that this is a true story,
for my father was the chief of
the party on the occasion.-Lit-
tie Mursery. -i,0f er.e.
Year: 1870

WE THINK So.-A leading New
England radical representative in
Congress has announced that it is
as much the duty Of Congress to
maintain republican government in
Wisconsin and Massachusetts as to
maintain it IN Georgia and Texas,
OF course it is; and it is a very
blind man who has not long ago
seen that when the time comes the
revolutionary leaders intend to as
sert the same power over Maine that
has been asserted over Alabama.