smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

will give their best bloom in the latter part
of winter or early spring. A little while
back we thought the Pansy would never
succeed in the South but for two years past
the finest, largest Pansies we have ever saw,
either in this country OF Europe, were sent
to us in the latter part OF the winter from
South Carolina, and we are glad to know
that our Southern friends have such splen-
did winter flower. In the North the Pansy
will do very well with little protection,
and will take advantage of even weeks
thaw to give flower or two.


There are some flowers, natives of noun
tain glens and shady wales, that do not sue
ceed in the bright sunshine of summer; but
if we can get them to bloom in the spring,
do so with all their native beauty and vigor.
The Nemophilas and ClarASas are striking
examples. If seeds of these are sown the
the autumn, they will flower in May and
June.


We have few hardy Annuals, like the
Candytufts, that may be sown in the fall.
In sandy soil the Portulaca may be sown
in the autumn, but not in damp or heavy
soil. Seeds Of biennials and Perennials, if
sown early enough to produce strong little
plants in the autumn, will flower the next
summer
Year: 1876

Alfalfa which is better known in the East
ern States as Lucerne, has since the settle
ment of California attracted more attention
than ever before, although one of the oldest
forage plants known in the history of agri-
culture. Its popularity On the Pacific slope
has prompted some of the farmers on the
Atlantic coast to experiment with this plant
and the following from the Sacramento
(Cal.) Union in regard to the cutting and
curing of alfalfa hay may be of interest:


There has been, and is yet to some extent,
prejudice againet alfalfa hay as winter
feed for stock, especially horses. The prin-
cipal cause that gave rise to and kept up this
prejudice is to be found in the fact that the
farmers did not understand when to cut it.
or how to cure it, Or perhaps, antecedent to
either of these causes, we might mention
another: That they did not how to sow the
seed. The seed was sown too thinly on the
and woody. Then this coarse growth was
allowed to stand before cutting, till the
plants had blossomed, and sometimes till
the seeds had formed In this condition the
Stems had become more like wood than
clover hay, and the leaves had fallen off,
leaving what was then called alfalfa hay
more like a bundle Of sticks than a stack of
hay.


Then again, it was formerly the custom of
farmers to allow this over-ripe grass to lie in
the sun and dry till it had neither color nor
nutriment in it, until even the seed that had
81, 1oJ
with this hay has taught farmers many val
liable lessons as to its management. First,
they have learned that the seed needs to be
sown very thicAly on the ground, so that
stems of the grass will grow small and slen-
der Secondly, they have learned that the
grass, to make good hay, should be cut just
as it is coming into blossom, before, in fact,
it changes its color from green to blue.
Thirdly, they have learned that as soon as
the grass is well wilted in the sun it should
be raked up into winrows and then put into
ricks and allowed to complete the curing in
this condition.


By cutting the clover while thus green
and treating it as thus indicated the fresh,
green color is preserved, the hay is kept in
soft and pliable condition, and all the nu-
triment is preserved, and the hay is relished
and eaten by stock of all kinds with the
same zest that they eat the fresh growing
clover. The hay while in the rick, if put as
suggested, goes through sweating process


that changes the juices to starch and sugar,


and that fastens all the leaves to the stem.


so that in future handling none is lost. AL


falfa hay cut and cured in this way is actual


ly more valuable for COWS, horses or sheep


than the best wild oat, or wheat or barley


hay that can be raised, and is good hay to


winter hogs on. If cut when too ripe, and


cured in the sun. alfalfa hay is not worth as


much as poor wheat or barley straw in fact
Year: 1876

The Board of Education do not place
great deal of faith in the practicable
ity of the HERALD'S suggestion as to
means for continuing the public
schools. A prominent member of the
Board informs us that the dismissal of
the higher grade classes will not ena-
BILE them to meet the expenses of the
other schools, and that on the means
received from ordinary sources it will
be impossible to pay the teachers SAL
aries. If the schools could be contin-
ued "on creditp until December, the
money then secured would fall short
of meeting the liabilities some $4,000.
This is not satisfactory showing and
the Board confesses itself unable to
smooth away the difficulties that be-
set its pathway. We understand the
new Board owes its financial embar-
rassment in great measure to the fact
that it inherited from the old Board
an Indebtedness of some $4,000. The
condition of our school affairs is any,
thing but satisfactory, and whether or
not justified in so doing, the people
are inclined to hold the unmethodical
plan of doing business pursued by the
old Board responsible for the Difficult
ties of the present.
Year: 1876

We are glad to perceive that the
New York Herald appreciates our sit
uation on the Chinese question. 1t is
a matter for congratulatlon that there
is one journal at least, and that the
most influential in America ,appreci.
ates the situation on this coast. AL
luding to SARGENT's speech this jour
nal remarks that he "showed the real
grounds of objection to unrestrained
Chinese immigration, and the necessi-
ty of an amendment of the BUBLIN-
GAME treaty. There is no doubt that
the influx of Chinese into this country
is morally pernicious as well as preju-
dicial to the business interests of our
own people, and the question is one
which must be met and settled in the
interests of humanity and civiliza-
tion." We welcome this as one case
of honest conviction-and trust the in
fiuence of this eminent ally will add
strength to our cause at the East.
Year: 1876

The San Francisco Bulletin remarks
in late issue that the Democratic
party has never before been so reticent
as to its candidates in National con-
test as at present. Up to date it is true
that eight State Conventions have
been held, hut the fact that there has
as yet been no definite plan or choice
adopted in common arises from the
fact that the party does not propose to
act hastily either in the adoption of
platforms or the suggestions of candi-
dates. Indiana, it is true, favors her
favorite representative, HENDRICKS,
and New York would be glad to see
TILDEN elected, whom she has en-
dorsed. Nebraska does endorse him
as the choice of that portion of the
West. Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Or
egon desire nomination that will
best and most favorably represent the
sentiments of the party and more
faithfully rectify the abuses that have
of late crept into our governmental af-
fairs. The time has arrived in our po-
litical career when by force of untow-
ard conduct of the party in power, it
becomes all men desiring the welfare
of the nation to be cautious in their
selection of representative in every
position. The Democratic party ap-
preciates this situation, and in view
of the present surroundings, and ami
mated by desire for reform proposes
to be discreet in all of its movements
in the coming campaign. The devel-
opments of the last year or two have
been calculated to prompt lack of
confidence everywhere, and all parties
are at this moment in a quandary to
ascertain the extent as to what course
to pursue to correct the evils that are
now disgacing us as a people. In view
of the stupendous anomalies that have
arisen by the multitude under the Re-
publican rule,a stonlshing evidences
of an existing depravity in political
circles, it well becomes the Democra-
cy to be both conservative and eau
tious in their actions now. In fact,
to them the country looks for cor
rection of evils that have disgraced
the nation not only in the eyes of our
own people, but in the opinion of other
nations, and we are glad that the
course the party has pursued has called
forth the comments of our cotempora-
ry. The old saying that "The greater
the haste the less speed" applies to us
now. We have an opportunity that
brings with it grave duty, and the
fact that the Bulletin comments as it
does is one of the best evidences that
our brethren at the East appreciate
the cituation. We hope that this
spirit will govern the actions of the
party here aud everywhere else, in
the confidence that such a conserva-
tive sentiment and cautious action
will work out success to the party
and correction of the evils, and re-
moval of the curse that has been
placed upon us by Republican NAL
feasance.
Year: 1876

THE name of General JOHN r. Nc
CoNNELL has been mentioned by sew
eral ofour cotemporariesi in connection
with Congressman from this District.


The District does not contain an abler
man, or one that would more faithful
ly represent the people. But the Gen.
eral is not a candidate and will not ac-
cept the position. General McCoN-
NELL is warm endorser of WIGGIN-
TON and will do all in his power to Sc
cure his denomination and election.
Year: 1876

THE New York Herald is always apt
to appreciate telling point and happi-
ly remarks that "The exploits of the
House Committee in Investigating
Mr. DAVENPORT remind us of the ad-
venturous sportsman who went out
with his dog to hunt wolf. He lost
sight of the chase, and made inquiry of
a passerby. He was informed that
the dog and the wolf when last seen
were close together, with the dog a
little ahead" The radicals are in
great fear of the investigators and
their last resort is only abuse. The
"dogs" are not only cornering the
radical wolves, but are degree or
two ahead.
Year: 1876

The New York Herald says: Some
of the Western people propose to set
tie the Indian problem by armlng the
Utes and sending them to exterminate
the Sioux, and thou turn over the
survivors to the thieving Indian
agents. The first part of this state
ment may be true, and the process
would prove eminently effective, but
the frontiersmen have no affection fol
the Republican thieves who rob in.
discriminately and spare not.
Year: 1876

THE House committee on mines and min-
ing has under consideration a substitute for
General Banks bill providing for the issue of
certificates to persons depositing gold or sill
yer bullion, and making the certificate legal
tender. The substitute authorizes the coin
ing of silver dollar of 450 enthusiastically
the standard prescribed in the Morrill, amend
ment to the senate silver bill,-gives deposi-
tors of bullion the option of taking coin or
certificates, and makes the certificates re-
deemable either in bullion or coin at the op-
ton of the government. 1t also makes silver
dollars legal tender to any amount. The
standard of $50 is chosen because it would
bring the intrinsic value of the silver dollar
up to that of the gold. 1t is said that there
is some disposition in the committee, how
ever, to authorize the coinage of the ante-bel-
lam dollar and equalize the intrinsic value of
the two coins by reducing the standard of the
gold dollar,
Year: 1876

LANDERs is his name, from Indiana, and
he offers a resolution to investigate the best
meaus of making coin and greenbacks on
par with each other. Either he is doing
something in the sarcastic li1e, Or CONVEX
sion more wonderful than that of Saul has
come about.
Year: 1876

IT is hard work to satisfy Mr.. Baine'sl op-
ponents. They objected to his first state
ment that it was too long coming, and now
they object to the second one that sit is lit
tie too ready''
Year: 1876

WHATEVER the merits of the bill provid
ing for the proper care of immigrants the
Senate did we'll for the interests of the Eng-
lish language and common sense TO strike out
the passage "if not too incompatible with the
relations Of the United States to other pow
nrs -
Year: 1876

The Republicans have made great gains in
the town elections throughout Indiana, and
the electoral vote of that State may safely be
counted for the Republican candidate next
November.
Year: 1876

IT is pity if the King of Dahomey can't
have little joke without being taken strictly
lat his word. He sent message to the Eng
ish that if they wish to collect the fine they
have imposed upon him they must come to
Dahomey and take it in powder and bullets,
and those matter-of fact Britishers are going
to do it. Very likely they will bring bullet
head back with them, and the King be buried
without one.
Year: 1876

JUDGE DAVIS is accused of going round
and telling people that he is the proper sort
of person for President. He has been con-
sdered Republican, but this peculiar mod
esty is of the real Democratic sort.
Year: 1876

Seeing by a paper that Moody and
Sankey, the great revivalists, are going
to your city, [ think history, as |
head it from General Sherman, OF
their famous hymn. "Hold the Fort, y
will be en- rcgze. During the terrible
march to Atlanta, in the course of
which the command was under fire for
one hundred days, portion of the ad-
vance guard under Colonel Tourtelotte


took possession of the Pass of Alatoona
and held it, while the rebels, like
grey-crested waves, surged III vain


against the little force arrayed behind


the breastworks hastily thrown up to
meet the emergency. Shot and smoke,
sword-fash and death, charge and
deadly grapple filed up the long hours
until it seemed that onr men must give
up from sheer exhaustion and reauc-


ton, for the earthworks had been
thickened by their dead. The wild
grey waves still rolled up the pass with
their crest of steel and fire, and ''no
help came out Of the west" Colonel
Tourtelotte saw the bitter need, and


here, there and everywhere encouraged


the soldiers to hold out. Suddenly a
courier dashed in among them with
the message from General Sherman,
"Hold the fort, for [ am coming"
The scorched and exhausted men stood
aud shouted The army came up, and
the dying in the bright morn of victo-
ry forgot their dread of the dark valley
toward which they were fastening; the
wounded hushed their means, and the
strong men hurrahed until the skies
were filled with the sound thereof.
Alatoona Pass, the gate of the sea, was
saved; they had fought the good fight,
kept the faith their General reposea in
them, and had finished their course.
Moody and Sankey have with great
skill wrested the fne incident to a
spiritual meaning, and the hymn is a
ringing, stirring, religious poem as well
as the celebration Of historical tact
Year: 1876

There is but little patriotism in
the indefinite charge that the State
bonds. or any portion Of them, have
been issued in violation of the con


stitution and statute laws. Col.
Savage, for instance, can better vim
dicate his patriotic devotion TO the
rights and interests of the people,
by specifying the bonds so is


sued and preparing a case to be
acted upon by the courts, than by
any amount of defamation. We
do not affirm that no bonds have
been so issued, but we do affirm that
the man who knows of such fraud


ulent issue, and can put his finger
upon the law and the provision of
the constitution thereby violated,
condones the fraud by not appeal
ing to the courts for its correction.
Every bond so issued, and declared
a fraud by competent authority,
ought to be repudiated, and il it be
true, as asserted, that large por-
ton of the State debt is fraudulent.
and is so declared by the courts
reputation TO that extent viii be
legal and honorable. But until the
fact is established, and judicially
sustained, to repeat the charge and
assert its ruth, is a fraud upon the
people, and practiced with no good
intent. 1t may suit the demagogue


whose interest it is to demoralize
and confound public sentiment, to
ride such hobby, but those with
whom he would thus triae, should
hold him strictly accountable foi
not taking proper steps to relieve
them from a heavy fraudulent debt
Let him prove his faith by his
works, or repudiate him as first
elias humbug. The courts are open
to every applicant for redress, and
since no repudiator has made an is-
sue before them demanding a decis


ion upon the question Of fraud, th.
presumption is that the fraud is il
the charge CEayksuille Chronicle.
Year: 1876

On the 4th of February, 1876,
while this good man and estimable
minister of Jesus Christ was sitting
in the midst Of his family at home
a strange scene fitted before him,
and the sight OF his right eye failed
to an alarming extent. This fail
ure of vision was sudden and pain
less. That eye is now almost to
tally blind. With it he can simply
discern the difference between day
and night. How sad that the light,
the beautiful light, should thus
vanish into dal3ness! But Bro.
Irvine bears his afilietion bravely
and Christianity. His faith and for
titude are precious beyond all price.
He is at his work, preaching, pray
ing, visiting, and singing the songs
Of Zion. Like his Lord, he is GO
ing about doing good. 1 am glad
to know he has the confidence, sym
pathy, and love of his people in an
eminent degree.


His other eye is said to be some
what diseased. and he has some
fear that he viii lose 1t also; but he
hopes for a happier lot. Let all
who read this notice pray that God
may restore his lost vision, and
spare him long to bless his family
the Church, the country, and the
world.


But whatever may await him
light or darkLess-I am happy tc
say, that even in the deepest night
and the densest gloom, he can still
see well enough to read his title
clear to a mansion in the skies.
Year: 1876

The appointment of Senators Rey-
nolds to the Craftsmanship of the Com
mittee on Elections and Registration,
assures good work.-Aberdeen Exam
iner.


There is no branch of the public SER
vice which stands in greater need of re-
form, and we are gratifed that it is in
competent hands. We would suggest
that Registration papers be done away
with entirely, and the record be made the
evidence of registration and eligibility
with proper guarantee of right to chal-
lenge. 1t would be well, also, to transfer
the appointment of Registrars to other
hands than those that now WELD it and
there should be higher standard OF
qualification, and a lower rate of com
pensation fixed. The feature of the
law securing to both parties representa-.
ton on the Board should be retained; and
each voter should be required to deposit
his ballot in his own beat.


The present system is complex, ex
pensive Radical eontrivanee, and will M
doubt be simplified and economised, by
the able committee to whom the subject
has been committed,
Year: 1876

The Carthaginian takes the large
quantity of lands sold for taxes in Leake,


as test for some very appropriate OBJ
servations in reference to the lands held
| by the State, and which are dead capital


on its hands, Welding no income. Ii


says:


The State now probably owns more


than one-third of the land in her limits,
and in this situation of affairs such land
Is productive of absolutely y no income to
the State or county treasures. AS the
expenses of the State and county govern


ments cannot be reduced beyond certain
limits, and are necessarily as large when
no revenue is derived from State lands
as they would be if all these lands were
subject to taxation, it follows that the
ownership of lands by the State entails a
hardship and a burden upon the tax
payer. By curtailing the amount of
taxable property, without proportionately
reducing the expenses of State and coun-
ty governments, the rate of taxation must
be materially increased, for certain
sum of money must be raised to meet
governmental expenses; consequently
the Taxpayers must pot only pay a large
tax on the lands they actually own, but
enough additional to cover the deficiency
arising from the lands owned by the State,
and from which not one dollar of rev
enue is derived This is not as it should
be. Every foot of land in the State
should be made to pay its fair share OF
taxes, and to accomplish this the State
muSt rid itSalf of oil that lan1 ,rh iob ~
now holds, and which, in its present con-
dition, is worse than valueless. 1t would
be far better to .gioe these lands away,
and thereby make them afterward con-
tribute something toward defraying the
expenses of government, than to let them
burden upon the people.


We trust the present Legislature will
turn their attention to this matter, and
devise some method of rendering State
lands a source of revenue.
Year: 1876

MEssRs. POWER & BARKsDALE have
been elected State Printer, for we consid-
er nomination by the Democratic eau
Gus equivalent to an election. We think
this will meet the approval of the people
of the State. The gentlemen chosen did
great and valuable service during the
late campaign, but we presume this was
only part of the reason why they were
selected. They were selected because
they have the materials, are painstaking,
energetic business men, and because the
Legislature has no reason to fear any pc
culation by such men. The public print
ing might have been let to the lowest
bidder, but it is hard to do this, when
few persons can state what there is to let;
and the people would have revolted had
some designing Radical concern got the
work. We believe the gentlemen selec-
ted will do the work economically and
well, and we have little fear that the
future will prove that the Legislature
made an error. Vicksburg Herald.


The foregoing compliment is apprecia-
ted because it emanates from a competent
and impartial source, which can neither
be bullied, nor oaioled into expressions
that are not sincere.
Year: 1876

A CORRESPONDENT sends us for pub
lication communication recommending
an appointment of Commissioner of I'M
migration, under the impression that the
selection will be made by the present
Legislature. Unfortunately such is not
the case. The present incompetent in
cumhent, Griggs, will hold the office for
two years. There is no way to get rid of
the nuisance except by impeachment
for incapacity; and as the Legislature
has its hands full of that sort of business,
it is deemed best to put his pay down to
a nominal figure and let him slide for the
present.
Year: 1876

IN THE Ohio Legislature bills have
been introduced to make torcible entry
of houses in the day season burglary, to
make farcible entry of oorn-cribs and
poultry-houses in the night season burgla-
ry; to provide for the sale of canal lands
not otherwise appropriated-the proceeds
of same to be divided between the Agri-
cultural college and Ohio and Miami
universities to provide that the crime of
obtaining goods under false pretences
shall be held to have been committed in
the county from whence the letter order
ing goods was sent.
Year: 1876

Commemorative placed Senator
Morgan as favoring the bill to establish a
legal rate of interest when be should
have been recorded as opposed, The
correction has been made in our notes.
Year: 1876

We close this review OF our present con.
tlition by extending our thanks TO our pat.
rons tor tn ir gcnctnu1 support, and promise
to 10 all in our power to make it worthy OF
such generous aid.