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Year: 1875

Hon. A. E. Kinny, at meeting
Of the Plainfeld, Vt, Agricultural
Society, said he would recommend
the following rules to be observed in
the care Of sheep:


First.-With regard to management,
never starye a sheep, especially in
summer.


Second.-Do not feed much grain if
you have good hay, but at all events
never let your sheep grow poor.


Third.-Many farmers lose by let
ting their sheep live as long in autumn
without feeding as possible, conse-
quently, if they are in good condition
in October, and lose flesh and are
made to gain again there will be a
tender place in the wool.


Fourth.-Have your lambs come in
March, if coarse wool in May if
fine.


FyM.-Shear your sheep,ifpossible,
before the twentieth Of May.
Sirth.-Keep your sheep from all
cold storms at all times Of the year,
and be as careful of them as of your
horse. Many sheep perish by show
ers after shearing, even in July so I
say shear at time Of year that they
can be housed for a week after shear
ing; and in storms in autumn, if sheep
are exposed, it takes a long time to dry
the wool, and the sheep are conse-
quently uncomfortablefor long time;
colds and consumption are the result.


Seuenth.-Raise the standard of
your flock; weigh every fleece at
shearing; number the sheep, and note
the weight of the fleece, and then sell
or kill your poorest sheep, as like
produces like, and your average will
| soon 60 from four to seven pounds
But little need be said about rails
ing lambs only take care of them,
and be sure especially to know wheth-
er the lamb IS able to draw the milk.
This is one great objection to having
lambs come at the pasture, as they do
not receive the attention they ought.
Much more might be said with re-
gard to the general management in
feeding, sailing, curing diseases, cas-
trating and docking lambs, but I
think have said enough, and if any
hints that l have said enough, and if
any hints that I have suggested will
prove Of use to my brother farmers, I
feel that I shall be amply repaid.
Year: 1875

"A little four year old woke up
very early one morning, and seeing
the full moon from the window, he
innocently remarked II should
think it was about time for bod to
take that moon in."
Year: 1875

SELL Or FIGHr.-According to the
Madrid dispatches Of the London
DAILY Netcs. the Spaniards expect the
ultimatum of the United States in re-
card to the Cuban difficulty to be
& sell or fight" This is not very
likely. Cuba is too certain to fall in
to our lap when it is ripe enough for
annexation to make it necessary to buy
the island, and the American people
see no presen. necessity of fighting
for it. Hence it is likely that Spanish
fears are exaggerated.
Year: 1875

VIZ learn that Mr.. Ritz starts on trip to
California in a few days, and during his alb
sence will investigate the prune business
carefully, and make selections Of all new va
rleries of fruit known On this coast, tor the
benefit of bis customers here. lie leaves
H very reliable man ia charge Of his business
while he Is gone.
Year: 1875

TIE Best LAQUORs.-Messrs. Stone &
Tatro ere willing to admit that other houses
keep good liquor, but when the BEST liquors
are desired, they claim to have the article,
and of quality not to be found in any
other house in WalIa Walla \ new stock


of the finest and best liquors just received, to
which they invite the attention of connois-
Year: 1875

The Cincinnati Gazette has a sensi-


BILE and timely article on the editorial
sGnctum and the visitors, from which


We make the following extract


Not all who visit editorial tooms are
intruders or bores, but a great many
are, and these are SO numerous that
all visitors are looked upon with some


degree of suspicion until their bust


ness becomes known. It is never
pleasant to be interrupted in editorial
work. It has tendency to make men


cross. There is pressure upon edl-
tors. They work nearly all the time
under o pressure. Often their ideas
do not flow freely, and when
they are not pleasing themselves
they are not in mood to
spend much time upon those who
interrupt them. We suppose it is safe
to say that three-fourths of those who
call to see the editor have no business
with that individual. Often they do
not know him personally, and in order
to find him they interrupt half dozen
men, who have important work to do,
and only q limited time to do it III.
Then if they receive short answers
they feel aggrieved, and talk about
impolite treatment. The editorial
rooms of newspaper establishment
are private, and are only to be visited,
except as matter of favor, by those
who have business with the editor.
The best way, if people have some
thing to say to an editor, is to write


that something down and send it to
him. This would save time On both


sides, and answer q better purpose,
nine times out of ten, than personal
Interviews
Year: 1875

A new year, with all Of its uunuIn-
bered hopes and its many unWrltten
fears, dawns upon US to-day. Its birth
is O gloomy one, and the dark clouds
which furnished the funeral pail for
, the death Of the Old Year hang over
the cradle of this newly born offspring
of Time. But the old saying OF "a
bad beginning sometimes makes
good ending" is All apt one and has
been illustrated in more than one
instance and why not in this


Metaphorically speaking the whole
world turns over new leaf to-day
that is to say, anew leaf in the "Book
of Time" Some viii open the New
Year with new resolves for the future,
born either Of past successes or of
past disappointments, and VIII man
fully grid up their loins for a renew
ed struggle with fate, with more con-
fidence in their own exertiOns than
in the workings Of blind destiny;
while others, profting nothing by the
experience OF the year which has Just
slipped from them, will sit with folded
hands or, at the best, move at list
less gait, waiting, like the immortal
Wilkins Micawber, for something to
turn up. Success is the reward of
earnest endeayer, and those who seek
it early and late, in season and
out of season, patiently, energet-
icalIy and with a determination n
to find it, will most likely be
nearest the top Of the latter when the
now young year shall have lived its
allotted time, and shall hand in its
record with the last day of next De-
cember. All cannot succeed in the
strivings after the good things OF this
world and the experience OF all past
years, as well IS of that just closed,
demonstrates, most faithfully, that
only those who work for success are
apt to attain il.
Year: 1875

We learn that Centre Lodge, knights
Of Pythias, Of Raleigh, are making
the necessary arrangements to give a
grand banquet to the Grand Lodge,
knights of Pythias, which meets in
Raleigh on the 9th of this month.
On that day the Knights will parade
in full uniform, and it is thought the
display will be the most magnificent
scene in that city for many day. The
supper will be given either at the Var
boro House or the National Hotel.
Year: 1875

Capt. John d. Cameron, editor of
the Hillsboro Recorder, and Principal
Clerk of the House, is in the city on a
short visit. We were pleased to vel
come him to our Office yesterday and
to find him looking so well after the
hard battle OF the past few weeks Of
the Legislative session.
Year: 1875

The extracts which We print from the ad-
dress Of Mr.. Blaine, at New Haven, on Friday
evening, are good reading, without regard to
tho result Of the canvass in which they formed
part OF the argument. The position of the
great body of the Republicans at the North in
regard to Reconstruction has been nowhere
more clearly and ably stated.
Year: 1875

Michigan voted yesterday and gave Repul :
ican majority largely increased over that of last
year. The Republican candidate for Governor
then had between five thousand and six thous-
and majority, but our candidates on tho State
ticket are now reported to have at least fifteen
thousand.
Year: 1875

A NUMBER of German merchants do.
ing business in New York have united
to raise fifty thousand dollars TO de-
fray the expenses of the reception
of the German crown prince in that city,
and his subsequent escort to Philadelphia
on his visit to the centennial exhibition,
Year: 1875

PROF.. SUMMERS COMMENTARIES ON FINANCIAL


METHODS


Prof. Sumner on Tuesday last made the
money article OF THE TRIBUNE the subject OF n lecture
to the senior Yale College His aim was to e1-
plain the teEs to class and TO enable them TO read
the article with some degree OF comprehension lie
began with the table OF the First Board. lOa o. m
and explained the quotations. Fluctuations on the
Stock Exchange very delicate said he and their
effects are far-reachng Then he added, after elaborate
explanations OF the report people claim that they can
not stand resumption The fact Ia, they are suffering
now and when they conclude that they nave suffered
enough some way will be devised to get out OF the din
Guilty. lie then referred TO Of tho devices or wall
ST. favorite ick OF the cliques was to start rumors
about speculative stocks. Pacific Mail had been very
specuIatiye stock, almost football among stock
obbers 1t had very high figures, and very wide
fluctuations Jobbers always fond OF such stocks
lie next referred 10 railroad legislation. The Potter
Railroad law passed under the influence OF the
Changers The railroads reduced their business In order
TO save themselves. The real difficulty with railroads Is
lack business. This interest Is now nerlng more
perhaps than any other business except iron.


The Professor then remarked that tho value OF stock
was always expressed IN the present tense for IL
changed from moment moment with the arrival Of
fresh telegram. He then defined preferred stock.
giving as an In point railroad which ssued
bonds the holders OF which draw a certain diyideud
before the company derives profits He then explained
the signinca:ion OF weak" applied TO stocks. and
remarked that the prices OF tho mornings list were IN
general low. He then had word to say about the I'M
portance of watching the news from LONDON ana de,
scribed how a shrewd broker could " feel the market


Gold was the most delicate Of monetary clements Tor
every political influence Affected It's price. lie tnen re-
ferred 10 THE TRBUNEs summary OF news on tho edo-
rial page and caod att eniiOn TO the TACT that gold was
always quoted there 1t excellent idea although
be wished the quotations could be printed in larger type
The Professor then explained the distinction between
going short and gong long,, the mysteries OF sight
drafts 6Oday drafts Clearing house settlements, Hat
market" aud many other matters lie called tue atten-
ton OF the class at the close TO the reports IN lie
TRIBUNE under tho head OF "The State OF Trade, and
remarked that, IL any OF them wished to be great
political economists they must Keep track o1 such quo
f..tIu
Year: 1875

An application was made yesterday by ex
Judge Buseed Judge Barrett in the Court OF Oyer
and Terminer that the relatives and counsel OF John
sweeny the House OF Detention as a witness IN
the Adams Express robbery case be admitted to see
him freely at reasonable hours. The application was
ba sed on the affidavit Of his sister Margaret sweeny,
that she had only been allowed to him on pass
from the DistrlctAttorney's office, and then only in
presence Of officer that had been refused to give
him letters from her, unless approved by the District
Attorney and that Assistant DstrictAttorney Russell
had said her. when she presented him one letter. that
sne was spelling her brother witness, ana threat
eued not 10 let him see her at ALL


Nr Russell said that nothing had been done beyond
the of the ordinary discipline OF talls and
houses He claimed that 1t entirely III
his discretion who and what should be admitted TO
witness detained in tho House of Detention There
were matters he could not now make public which
would fully justify him In his course. This much he
could say. bweeDy was confederate OF Daniel Haury
in the robbery, and had confessed as much. He had
bee m lenent with him, and concluded 10 use him as
witness instead OF trying him prisoner The sister
was unfortunately under the control OF Haury, aud
used by threaten her brother One Of the obec
sweeny in u hole than he was' unless he with
drew his confession There could be no objection To
proper communication with the prisoner, but De sub
mtied that no order should De made. The Court re-
served It's decision.
Year: 1875

rism is once more in the ascendant 1t is fitting that
o Wing should lead and fitting. suppose that
man should be chosen not so much for his abilities
though these are copsiderabe-as because he is tho
son of q great Whig nobleman. G. S.
Year: 1875

At the meeting OF the Produce Exchange yesterday
morning the rules regarding the provision trade sub
mitted by the committee, discussed. Rules wero
adopted regulating the weight OF barrel OF pork ths
payment OF the inspectors testing for weights and
tares and the making out Of warehouse recepta
Several other rules left for consideration to
day. The committee have introduced the pork rules
first as good deal OF pork generally shipped TO New
York this season. and large receipts are cxpeoted in
n favd
Year: 1875

Elsewhere will be found full report Of the meeting
of merchants held to consider the OF relief from
the unjust and ruinous discrimination against this city
now practsed by every railroad entering IT, There is
very eTectua mode OF relief IL all others fail, to
vita demand upon the Legislature of New York for
protection.


The Central and Hudson River Railroad and tho
Western Union Telegraph companies each have de-
clared regular quarterly dividend Of two per cent pay
able January l5 1870.
Year: 1875

1t is worth while to know how
to stop the bleeding from the nose
when it becomes excessive. If
the finger is pressed firmly upon
the little artery that supplies the
blood to the side ofthe face effect
ed, the result is accomplished.
The two small arteries Oh each
side of the neck, and passing over
the outside Of the. jaWbone, sup
ply the face with blood. If the
nose bleeds from the right nostril,
for example, pass the finger along
the edge of the right jaw till the
beating ofthe artery is felt. Press
hard upon it, and the bleeding
will cease. Continue the pres
sure five minutes, until the rup-
tured vesales in the nose have time
to contract
Year: 1875

DESCRIPTION OF ITS MOVEMENT oUTwARD-A VERY
TAME AND QUIET AFFAIR-FDoop MARKS AT poRr
DEPosIT.


Special TO the Baltimore american.


PORT DEPosIT MARCH 80.
After nearly two weeks suspense, occasioned
by the ice gorge that extended from below Ha.
vre-de-G Grace to some distance above this place
the citizens were relieved on Sunday night by
the breaking of the jam. The ice-feld was firm
up to Sunday afternoon, but it was known that
the warm air and sun of the preceding days had
greatly weakened it. On Sunday the gorge as
sumed black color, which was caused by the
effect of the sun, which melted the top ice very
rapidly, and left muddy sediment remaining
on the ice below.


THE SOUTH END OF THE GORGE,
at Havre de Grace, began to break up on Sunday
and before nishtfall all the exposed ice was
honeycombed and in disintegratng condition.
About 10 o'clock Oh the same night the eastern,
or false channel, near the Cecil county shore,
began to break near Havre de Grace, and the de-
tached ice was carried off by the current.
The opening of the gorge at Havre de Grace of
course weakened the ice field here and before
midnight some of the anxious citizens discov-
cred that a channel from Rock run, a little east
of the centre of the river, was open.


rHR NEWS SPREAD RAPIDLY,
and hundreds of people flocked to the shore to
witness what was expected to be a wonderful
sight. 1t is perhaps needless to say, however,
that they were all disappointed, as the breaking
up of the gorge proved very tame and uninter-
esting spectacle. There was no mighty rumbling
ncrhood, nor as there any p, riculai Excitement
and the crowd OF curious people thai assembled
to witness it oulv saw narrow channel of run
ming water filled with huge cakes of dirty look
ing ice.


FLOOD MARKS.


The painful signs of the recent flood ars still
plainly visible here. Many yards in the lower
part Of the town are filed with water the
streets are covered with logs, cord-wood and
other debris and many of the houses still have
damp look. The people, however, are busiy
engaged in cleaning up, and the work of reno
vation is being pushed forward with commenda-
BILE rapidity The damage done to personal pro-
perty by the recent gorge and subsequent flood
is variously estimated at from $500 900 to $400,-
900, but nothing definite can be stated for sew
eral weeks to come.
Year: 1875

No change was made By any of tho acts OF the
recent Legislature affecting the right of the col
oyed people to vote at the school elections. The
only law relating to the subject failed to pass
Icing laid on the table, i'll the Senate, after its
second reading.
Year: 1875

SILVER WppDINa.--A small party of tile
friends of Rev Fielder Israel and wife gathered
at their residence, on West street, above 9th,
last evening, the occasion being the celebration
of their silver wedding. The affair was of a
private and social character, AID everything
passed off very pleasantly.
Year: 1875

And so the dream Of the Sanish Re-
public fades with the dying year AL
phonso the Twelfth is called to sit upon
the throne abandoned in despair by
Amadeus the First, The bargain which
all men familiar with Spanish politics
felt must be in the air when General
Pavia pushed CASTELAR, out OF the way to
make room for Serrano, hes been COM
pleted. 1t night have been, it probably
would have been, completed months ago,
had not Marshal Concha fallen in bat
tie urging on the contamination which
now has bren reached.
1t is on the whole the worst bargain
that could have been made for Spain
This is q question yet to be ans Sersd,
and the answer to which must depend
upon the presence or the absence, in the
character OF the son OF Isabella the Sec
ond, OF chat which we have not yet any
just ground to assume either in the
presence or the absence, Simply as
giving Spain practicable government.
the proclamation Of Alphonso undoubt-
edly is o positive gain upon the state Of
affairs which has existed at Madrid for
monthsp past. A republic IN name. Spain
| had been In reality camp. II is un.
questionably better, if Carlism and di-
vine right are to be fought out by Spain,
| that they should be fought out of Spain





under recognizable constitutional BAN
ner than under the causual military
commander. The young Alphon:o h is a
certain reputation for common sonse,
and he inherits a name synonymous in
the annals of Europe with wisdom un-
der crown, anf h. las been welLtrain-
I'D during the =, trying period Of his
yet young life. He is ut least as likely
to make decent constitutional mon
arch as his cousin the Duke of Madrid
to make model king by the grace of
God. That he is q special friend OF the
Prince Imperial of France, and that the
| Court of Russia. which has looked with
favor upon the heir of Chiselhurst, has
been specially civil also to the infant Of
Isabella are circumstances somewhat
foreign indeed to the immediate bear
ings Of this event upon the fortunes OF
Spain; but careful observers Of the pro.
gress of events in Europe will not re-
gard these circumstances as wholly in
significant ON the opening day of New
Year which can hardly fail TO bring with
it great and important changes in the
whole political face OF the Old world
| World. r..
Year: 1875

nored ne demands made by the friends OF Impartial
, @ee but IN the present extremity Il Is desirable
aged


SPICY FEATURE


One of the spicy features Of the occasion had It's
'orgip In motion by George +. Hoar, Of Worceste-
th9 the State Committee be enlarged by the selection Of
eLeven members at large one from each Congressional
District that the Chair appoint these additional
members This proposition meeting with some objection
Mr.. HOar retorted with criticism Of the man
ner in which the republican party had been managed
in Massachusetts, remarking that if some young and
active blood had been infused into it years ago IL
would not be where IL was to-day. In his remarks he
referred TO the new departure letter" of Vice Presi
dent wilson four years ago ana, with feeling ana eo-
quence showed hew the party supremacy would have
been sustained If the wisdom Of that letter had been
needed and he believed now that they could and ought
TO put their destinies into the hands OF a committee
that would organize republican victory The Conven-
ton took this view OF the case, and Mr. Hoars propo-
sition was adopted.


CHARACTER OF THE CONVENTION


II may be said OF the Convention brief that II
of the most remarkable of the republican party
held in Massachusetts, IL was fussy and i'll
natured all the way through and yet the delegates
managed most admirably to conceal dissensions which
were inwardly experienced from the beginning TO the
end With any other man than Vice President Wilson
in the chair the scenes would probably have been more
envening than decorous II was to smother III feeling
much TO give national character TO the body that
Mr. Wilson was asked TO preside
rHE CHANCES OF THE ELECTION.
Some of the Rice men are rejoicing at the Lincoln
House this evening the events of the day but they
feel and openly declare that his election is by no means
foregone conclusion. This feeling, il may be added
is largely shared in by republicans throughout the
State


THR CAMPAIGN
win probably open Immediately, and from now unit
November there will be lively times all the way from
Cape Cod to Berkshire.
TICKET.


The following is the full ticket nominated:-
For Governor,
ALEXANDER ii. RICE.
For Lieutenant Governor
HoRATIo q. KNIGHT.
For Secretary OF State,
HENRY b. PIERCE.
For State Treasurer


CHARLES ESDiCoTT


For Auditor


julius ). CLARK


For Attorney General,
CHARLES r. TRAIN.