•
Bahian Wit, between ilk aftwl-hosai aid Di do;
Gettysburg, Ps.
=Rini OP PGBLIG&TION
tir STAR two Siornintt. is puhlishiki every
Wednesday afternoon, at $2.00 a year in advance;
or $2.50 !Snot paid within the year. No sub-.
scriptitins discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, unless at the option of the pubjishers.
Auvawnsuntsirre are, inserted at reasonable
rates. * A
liberal deduction will be made to per
sons advertising by the quarter, haif year, or
year. Special vticei,will be inserted at special
rates, to be agreed upon.
The circulation t)f Tax Brea arro Szurrt-
NEL is one-helf larger than that ever attained by
any newspaper in. Pidami county; and, as an ad
vertising medium, it cannot he excelled.
, Jon Worm of all kinds will be promptly ex
ecuted, and - at fair rites. Hand-bills Blanks
Canis, Pamphlets, &c., in every variety and style
will be printed at shoict notice. Terms, Casa.
grottoOonal gardO, &c.
D. 11'00113.13GHT,
Attorneys and Counsellors.
DMcCONAUGHY has associated
• JOHN M. ICRAIITH, Esq., to the practice of the
law, at his old office, one door west of BintilLatell Drug
store, Chambersburg street.
Spechtl attention given to Sults, Collections and Settle •
meta of Estates an legal business, and claims to Pen
sions, Bounty. Back-pay, and Damages 'against U. States,
at all times, promptl,y and efficiently attended to.
Land warrants located, and choice Farms for sale, in
lowa and other western States. [Nov. 27, 1867.-tf
J. COVER, ATTORNEY AT
• LAW, will promptly attend to collections and all
other Business entrusted to hie care.
Office between Fahnestock and Danner end Megler's
stored, Baltimore rtreet,Gettysbnrg, Pa. [May 29,1867.
n'AVID WILLS, ATTORNEY AT
LAW, Office et his residence in the South-east cor
ner of Oen tre Square.
iteference.—Ron.Thaddens Stevens, Lancaster, Pa.
May 29,1887.
riAVID A. BUEIILER, ATTOR
NEY AT LAW, will promptly attend to collections
and all other business entrusted to his care.
isirOMce at his residence in the three story building
opposite the Court Rouse. [Gettysburg, May 29, 1867
CLAIM AGENCY.—The under
- signed will attend to the collection of claims against
the U. 8. Government, including Military Bounties. Bark
Pay, Pensions, Forage, tc., either in the Court of Claims
or before anj of the Departments at Washington.
R. G ..McCRBA RY,
Attorney at Law. Gettysburg. Ps.
Mity 29.1867
DR. J. W. C. O'NEAL
Hes hie Office at hie residence in Baltimore etree
two doors above the Compiler Office.
Oettyaburg, May 29, 1867.
JOHN LAWRENCE HILL, Den-
Mee in Chambersburg street, one door west of
thelutheran Church, nearly uppoelte Dr. R. llorner'a
DrOg Store, where'll° may bo fonud ready and willing to
attend any we Within the province of the Dentist=
Persons in want of full sets of teeth are invited to call.
May 29,1867.
DR. C. W. BENSON
HAS RiCSIIMRD the Practice of Medicine in LITTLES
TOWN, and offers his ten. ices to the public. Office
at tos house, corner of Lombard street and Foundry al
ley, near the Railroad. Special attention given to Skin
Diseasee. [Llttlestown, Nov. 13, 1867.
guoinceso gardo.
JOHN W. TIPTON, FASHIONA
BLE BARBER, North-East corner of the Diamond
nextdoorto McClellan's Ilotel,)Oettysburg,Pa., where
he Can at all times be found ready 'to attend to all bust
nes, in hie line. lie has alsoan excellent aseistantand
will ensure satisfaction (lire him a call.
May 29;1887.
QURVEYOR AND LICENSED CON
YETANCER. The undersigned, having taken out
a Conveyancer's License. will, in connection with the
°Moe of COUNTY SUltYßYoll,attead to the
WRITING OF DEEDS, BONDS, RELEASES, WILLS
ItTICLEB OF AGREEMENT, CLERKING OF
SALES, AC.
Having had considerable experience in this line, hehopea
to receive a liberal share of patronage. Business prompt
ly attetied to and charges reasonable. Post office address
Fairfield, Adams CO., Pa. J. S.WITIIEROW.
May 29,1887.-1 y
OH! YES! OH! YES!
THE undersigned having taken out,
an Auctioneer's Lie' ensA, Offers his services to the
public, and would respectfully inform the public that he
Is prepared toettend promptly to all business in this line,
By strict attention in business he hopes to render entire
satisfaction. *A—Charges will be very moderate, and sa t
faction guarantied in all cases. Address—
; uraAm A LB4RT,
Clearspilng, York Co. Pa.
May 29, 1887.—tf.
•
EAO.II YES ! OH Y !
The undersigned having taken out an Auctioneer's Li
cense offers his services to the public as a SALE CRYER
and will attend to the selling of Real and Personal Pro
perty when ever called upon. Haying had fifteen years'
experience be hbpes to be able to give general satisfac
tion to all who may favor him with a call.
- - -
JAMES CALDWELL,
Residence, Chambersburg street, Gettysburg
0ct.16,1867.-ins
NOTICE.
T WILL be in Gettysburg with Flour, dm., every MON
DAY and FRIDAY In each week. Persons who may
desire me to furnish them With either Flour or Feed-stuff;
will leave MAr orders, either with John Crismer or Dan
ner k Zell;le, stating - the kind and quantity wanted,
when the same will be delivered at their dwellings, by
Sept. 25, 1867.-tf GEORGE GINGELL.
CAPITALISTS LOOK TO
YOUR INTEREST
J. C. ZOUCK, REAL ESTATE AGENT
NEW OXFORD, ADAMS COUNTY,PA
HAS TWO NO. 1 STORE STANDS, for Sale or Rent, with
Stock of Goods, doing a first-rate business, situated near
a Railroad, In splen•lid villages, healthy locations. A
good chance for those wishing to engage in the business.
A rare chance is offered if applied for immediately. Pos
session given any time. • •
Also, 150 Farms, Mills. Country Seats, Foundries, Ma
chine Shops, Town Lots, Ac., in Pennsylvania and Mary
land, for sale, ranging in prices from $BOO to $40,000.
.
Aa-Any person wishing to purchase property, as well
as to sell through my agency, will do well to call on the
subscriber, or address by letter,
Oct. 30.-3 m J.C. ZOUCK, Agent.
Address—New Oxford, Adams county, Penna.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber has now thoroughly
repaired hie GRIST AND SAW MILLS, known u
"McILRENNY'S MILL" on March creek, and is prepar
ed to do GRINDING' AND SAWING of every kind at
short notice. He solicits the patronage of the neighbor
hood, and will guarantee satisfaction. Give us a call.
June12,11187.-tf GEORGE GINGELL.
inancial.
THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
GETTYSBURG, PENNA.,
Is agent for the sale of the first Mortgage
Union Pacific Rail Road.
6 PER CENT. GOLD INTEREST BONDS,
at 90 cents on the dollar, payable semi-aunially at our
counter. All necessary information given.
Ontrysb urg, N0v.27, 1867.—tf
- GETTYSBURG
NATIONAL BANK.
GOVERN&LBNT BONDS, of all kinds, BOUGHT and
SOLD.
SEVEN-TM:WY BONDS concerted Into lIVE-TWHNIT
BONDS without charge.
COEP.OUND INTEREST NOTES CASHED.I
The HIGHEST PREMIUM paid on GOLD and EILLS'ER.
STOCKS and BONDS, of all kinds. bought for Oilcan
without =Ammo COMMISSION.
ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED.
Interest on DIPOSITS advanced .I..per
.caeL,
6 PER CENT. for I year,
4 PER 01INT. for 6 months,
PER ONNT. for $ months.
P arsons wiehing information in regard to 11. B. Bonds,
and Stocks of all kinds, are invited to sive ne a call, and
we will give all information obeerftilli.
J. CRORY BAIB, Cashier.
aattyabarg, Oet ISer-tf
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OY
GETTYSBURG
WELL ALLOW
Intend on SPECIAL DUMPS as follow.:
5 PER CENT, ME ANNUM POE 1 YEAR,
" " " " MOirrill4
3 is a a CI a
WILL ODNVERT
T-30 NOTES INTO 6-20 BONDS AS USUAL Inc ov"
e 4098;
•
} CASH COlll2OlllllO VITEREIT NOTES AND COUPONS.
Will alio purchase or sefiSTOCIES and lONIA of every
kind free of charge aa 000101%110n, and 1111 at all Unto
pay the /116111Ziik PRI.Ok for
•
GOLD AND SILVER,
and with pleasure tra asset all tatsineesprbuiptly ss here.
koforapatalning to a well reetulatee Bank.
• GZO. ARNOLD, Gadder. *
Gettysburg, Nov. 6 .1867-tf
41k,11171011141014.
JOirar Y. LILLITIII
who think a cent am big as a cart wheel
and jubilant the spirits of the juvenile population, and
a supply of ritlibliNi and COMMON OANDIES, to
sweeten and seal and make perpetually cohesive the af
fections of those whose hearts are throbbing in anticipa•
tio% of changing their condition in life, and a supers
ispridance of HICH CAKES to make complete the Wed
ding and Holiday Feasts.
OEO. ARNOLD, Cashier
one oiter . good things. •
Ale stock is very large, bought at the very lowest
pikes, and to be sold at the smallest profits. Call in, old
and young, male and female, and you will be sure to
And something to please yon. [Nov. 27, 1867.—tf
Tex tmdersigued anuoux i— c; to Um citizens of Getty&
A. burg and the vicinity, that h. hot just opened a
NSW SEGAR STORE,
He will keep on hand the t4Ft.BRANDS, and udi wasei
facture for general We "Vdesphant lhe cm*. He
sell at the lowed hying primes, and iat wholuale 'and r.
tan
He is also the wet klr the Richmond, Ora.,yrobacco
Works, and will sell their Chewing Tobacco, at whole
sale and ratan.
Hie Store is in Obambenintrg street, a half ovum
yes of the Haile Hotel Hotel, on the south side.
FINE FANCY FURS.
FINE
times. A. HZERPICH,
497 Broadway 6. 87 Maiden Lane, .N Y.
necowno, !V I PAo'rulura
eameza oP
FURS. •
Mrs his largo and well satiated atoeketenelrurs, la all
atylea, at lowest manufacturer's plow.
lllgheetprloa paid
„ H.IPPIN4 71188.
Eland Sae alcsular.
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VOL. LXVIII. NO: 3.
fry gook Butiesorar.
FRESH ARRIVAL
DRY GOODS
FALL & WINTER. WEAR
. AT THE STORE OF
A. SCOTT & SON:
THEIR STOCK CONSISTS OF
MERINOS, all styles.
D.ELAINES, all styles.
CALICOES, all styes.
MUSLINS, all grades.
Cloths and Cassimeres of all styles and quality. Persons
wanting good Goode and fair bargains should go to
A. SCOTT & SON,
Chamberabnrg street, 2d Square,
0 ettysburg, Pa.
Oct. 9, 1867
New FaII & Winter Goods,
E. HITESHEW
it now recei ng a large stock of
DRY GOODS,' •
NOTIONS,
GROCERIES,
. • QUEENSWARE,
• HARDWARE,
BOOTS, SHOES Amp HATS.
I call the attention of my customers and the com
munity to my large stock of goods. I am now offering at
lower rates than they have been since the war and at
prices which cannot fail to strike the purchaser as cheap.
With every facility for purchasing goods at as low fig
ures as any in the trade, I am alao prepared to meet com
pction on lose prices from any and all quarters.
Prompt conformity to the lowest market prices is my
established rule.
Petersburg,(Y• 8.0 Oct. 9, 1997.-4 y
ORNAMENTAL TOYS.
JOHN M. WARNER
HAS Just received
. from Philadelphia the largest
11 best and cheapest assortment of
ALBUMS
ORNAMENTAL TOYS,
I TOILET SETS,
FANCY CARD DE VISITES,
FRUITS, CONFECTIONS,
AND NOTIONS OF ALL KINDS,
ever opened in Gettysburg. Call at his store on Balti
more st., opposite Fahnestocks' Store. (Sept. IS, 11367.-tt
A NEW STOCK
lEgil
FALL XND WINTER GOODS
AT
J. C, ZOUCK & SON'S,
NEW OXFORD, PENN'A
We have just returuod from the City where we bought
a very large and well selected sloe% of goods suitable ID
our line under the late decline. Our stock consists In
part of Plain all Wool De Leine,. Challie De Laines, Ca lf•
coes, Plaids, Bleached and unbleached Manlius. Cass'.
meres. Cotionaiies, Kentucky Jegns, Linens. A large
lot of Ladies' Balmoral Gaiters, plairPand tipped Morocco
Shoes.
A complete assortment of Groceries at low rates, Hard
ware such as 'Tire Iron, Spring, Shear, Blister and Cast
Steels, Horse Shoes, Horse Shoe Bar, Nail Rods, Ham
mered Iron, Nails. Spikes, Shovels. Spades and Forks,
Door Locks, Pad Locks. Latches, Hinges, Screws, Table
and Pocket Cutlery. Grindstones, Paints, Oils, Glau,
Potty, Ac., China and Queensware by the set.
Whine 12, 1867.-&n J. C. ZOIICK k SON.
J. L. SCHICK
HAS JUST RECEIVED
A SPLENDID STOCK OP
DRY, GOODS,
CLbTHS, C 4.S SIME RE S
MERINOES,
POPLAINS,
WOOL DELAINES
COBURGS,
and PLAIN and FANCY GOOOD4 of
all kinds, which he is selling CHEAP-
ER THAN EVER. Call at
S. W. Corner of Public Square,
Sept. 25, 1887.—tf
THE HOLIDAYS
LOOK OUT FOR OLD CHRIS
E. H. MINNI6H,
Chamberaburg atieet, next door to the Key
atone Hotel, Gettysburg.
The only authorized agent in this place of His Excel
lency, Casio KILINGLX, Esq., announces to the people of
Gettysburg and surrounding country, that he is now re
ceiling at his adore, the Baggage and 'Equipments of the
"oia Gentleman," which are to be dietribnted•in rich pro-
fusion, and at such prices as will astonish even those
TOYS of eseiy description, to maltechterfill the hearts
Also, OItANGBB, LEMONIVNUTS, ands thousand and
NEW .
SEGAR STORE.
IMO
IN GETTYSBURG.
' • WARBINEITON BIRBSORBIL:
Ilept. SS, leet—Sens t -
FOR
E. lIITESHYW
CHEAP SHAWLS,
ALPACAS,
CHEAP CARPETS,
All New and the Latest Styles
Gettysburg, Pa
DO YOU WANT
CHEAP AND GOOD
Fall and Winter Goods ?
"YES !" EVERYBODY ANSWERS.
THEN GO TO THE NEW STORE OP
REBERT & ELLIOTT,
Opposite thel.leurt-House, Gettysburg.
DO YOU LAZIO cheap
and good
eirisNCett
Inge, Gloves, Suspenders, Neck.tlee, or anything else in
the gentlemen's :wear line ?
GO to RESEW k ELLIOTT'S.
DO YOV wA7D:PaPe.,iGligVnaßi i .kateletio
Gloves, Hoofer,? , oop Skirts, Collets, or saytntog else
desired for -ladies' wear?
Go to HEBERT B ELLIOTT'S.
DOYOU logs, Ticking.,oaenr
El relies, Window Shades, or eitythid_g_
_the of the
kind? Go to MEET 4 ELLIOTTS
DO YOU WANT cheap and good Pun? You
witi And a liendid assortment
At et ELLIOTT'S,
Who are now selling goods at prices that mast astonish.
To be convinced, call and see for yourselves.
Nov. 20,11187.-tt
LADIES' FANCY
F :U R. S !
AT
JOHN FAREIRA'S
Old Established 111311Waatibetory,
No. 718 ARCH STREET, abovoltli, PHILADELPHIA.
IaAVE now in Store of my own Importation - and Man
i.' Whams, one of the largest and mart beautiful se.
lections of
FANCY FURS,
for Ladles' Mid Ohildreres Wear to the City. Also, a due
assortnrint of fient's - Par Gloves and °oilier. • -
I am enabled to disease of my goetbat Very remoseble
prime, and I. would thereby, mile° a call from my
blonds of Miaow °minty and vicinity.
Eemeriber the Name; Nosiberemed Sereeel • - •
, JOHN PARICIEA„
No. 7111-Arch st.,abose 712 i mouth side, Phlisiba. •
M.l have no Partner, nor connectioi , with. any other
• • 11)ct.2.--tin
Iry
BROOMS . ! ' B MROOS! I BROOMS:
• ,
The andeisliatei iontinnee to mannfactnwe_ltrooma at
Witold staid Cailleleeitreet adjolitlef WitwiDetWC
Rebetritartoribe talt a tall iroolr.ow band., awl
latt% AMY* theta winumiii ca %MM.
31ezzAmor,giroatilis absifit, ,Prepal Wing
Broom. Wita.M do well to give lilwt a can.
Oet.ll,44as' S. z.nnox.
-18011 y.
pry. Sob, gotislM at.
FAHNESTOCK BROS
have just received their
NEW FALL. STOCK,
the largest In the eourity—coneletlas of
DRY GOODS,
MERINOES,
POPLINS,
ALPAC AS,
GINGHAM S,
DELAINES,
CALICOES,
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, JEANS,
in °Vary Variety
CARPETS, a large stock and very. clasp
SHAWLS, ail kinds and privet
BLANKETS, very cheap
QUEENSWA'ILE, the largest stock iu the county and
very clivap
HARDWARE and Saddlery, In all its bratichm, at the
=I
GROCERIES.. of ail kinds
IRON AND NAILS;
OILS AND PAINTS
Willeall GOODS at prices DIPTINO CbltP2llllo7l. Mire
us a esti and examine our stock
SIGN OF THE RED FRONT
Oct. 2, 1867. tf
GOODS FOR
FALL & WINTER
1 8 6 7.
IF YOU WANT
CHEAP CLOTHS,
CHEAP CASSIMERES,
CHEAP CASSINETTS,
CHEAP MERINOS,
CHEAP ALPACAS
CHEAP MOHAIR LUSTRES,
CITEAP COBURGS,
, CHEAP DELAINES,
CHEAP BLANKETS,
CHEAP NOTIONS,
CHEAP QUEENSWARE,
GO TO
DUPHORN & HOFFMAN,
N. W. Cor. of the Square.
Sept. 18, 1867.—tf
GETTYSBUR9-, PA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1867.
gooto, gnsgo, Wanda's, oke.
DR. R. HORNER'S
DRUGS, STATIONERY AND NOTIONS,
GE'TTYBBURG, PA.
Ma own preperatlona are all guarantied toanswer tb,
purposes intended.
Dr R. Ifonser's Antl-Cholera and pi arrlicen mla.
tore, fOr all diseases of the stomach .
mat bowels.
rsgrant Myrrh, for toserving and beautify
tog the teeth, and alt diseases of the
Hie Tonic`and Alterative Powders. for norm and
Cattle, are superior to any in the market.
Pare Liquors for medical ace. Prescriptions
carefully filled.
MIISLINS
Medical advice without charge
Jane 5, 1867.-tf
A. D. MIEHLER,
TIIDOIOGICAL, CLASSICAL AND PAMIR LANICOUS
BOOKS ,
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
STATIONERY, t
PERFUMERY OF ALL KINDS, •
GETTYSBURG, PA., ,
Chamberaburq street, nertr. Diamond.
may 2e, igor.-4y
FLANNELS,
&c., &c., &c.,
Drugs and Medicines
MILE undersigned baying taken charge of this
old and popular Store, takee'pleunre lit in—
forming the public that he is constantly receiving froth
supplies of all kinds of DRUGS AND MEDlClNltil,frorn
the meet reliable houses, and is prepareed to lICCOMMO.
date his customers with any article in his lino
of every description, all the popular PATENT MEDI
CIN ES of the day, with a full supply of chemicals, Per
turnery, Paints, Dye Stuffs, Varnishes, Plaids, Turpen
tine, flair Oils, Entracte, Soaps, lirushes, together with
a great variety of Fancy articles—ln abort, everything
usually found in a first class Drug Store—constantly on
hand.
Physlci a rut supplied at reasonable rates. and pre
scriptions carefully compounded and prepared at all
hours of the day and night—Sunday not excepted. Be-
ing determined to selichsap. he wool.] ask a liberal share
of public patronage. Give use call and see far your
selves. JOIIN S YOBJEI.
Mar 29.1E67.
NEW FIRM!
AT THE OLD STAR D
[EBTABLISIIED IN 1817.]
With surmised facilities for conducting ourbusiness,
a • e are better prepared than ever to satisfy the wants of
all those ',homey need anything in our line. We eepe•
daily call the attention of fanners and others to the
superior quality of our
Plain ur Quilted Seat Ilut n Side Leathers,
Saddles, Games. all kinds; With or
Plain or Quilted Seat 110 without fastenings,
Horn, flowitigs,
Plain ur Quilted Seat Side Scotch Coliars(leather),
Saddler. " (tkiting),
Plain or FiAllcySaddleClothsSu Seam Collars,
Wagon Saddlee, Beet Welt Harness Calais,
Hiding Bridles, of all kincle,p , a t en t Leather
fair or black, rounded or stitched or unetitched,
flat. Beat Leath ar Wagon Whips,
Martingales, 4, and Viet long,
Carriage Ilarnega,allstyles,PleiteSTeatn"Whips,
slicer or black mounted, Trotting Whips.
Heavy Draft flarnees, Ladles' 'tiding Twigs,
Blind Bridles, Whip Duties,
Girths, Horse Blankets, ire.,kst.i
Cruppers,
instp, t, everyth rig that pertains to aII retries,/ genera
bores furnishing establishment constantly on hand or
made to order promptly, of the very best malarial, and
by the most experienced workmen in the country. (two
haring worked in this eetabl ishruen trot the last thirty
years.)
Wi•are now manufacturing an excellent let oflleavy
Draft and Ilarnee.C..ilarsf..4 those a ho preter our own
to city made work.
Repairing of all kinds doneat short notice and on rea
sonable terms.
All are cordially i neltedto tall and examine for them
selves as our work cannot fail to recomm e nd itself.
Feb. 1. 1966—tf
NEW SADDLER SHOP.
ON "the Bill," Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, Pc—Cure
etantly on hand, m made to order, all kind' of
RIDING SADDLES,
=
May 29, 1867,0'.
C ARRIAGE -MAKING RESZEED
The war being over, the undersigned have rein:rued the
at their old stand, In East Middle street, Gettysburg,
where they are again prepareetto put up work in the
most fashionable, substantial, and anperior manner. A
lot of new and second-hand
on hand, which they will dispose ofat the lowest priors,
and all orders will be sapped as promptly and satisfac
torily as possible.
done with dispatch, and at cheapest 'rates.
A large lot of new and old TIARNESS n hind fOr sale.
Thankful for the liheral patronage heretofore enjoyed
bY tbewi, they solic ft and will endeavor to deserve a large
share in the future.
Ray 29.-tf DANNER & mons&
CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES.
Are now building a variety of COACH WORK of the
'steed and:most approved styles, end constructed of the
best material, to which they invite the attention Ohm?.
arc Having built our work with great care, and of ma
terial selected with special reference to beauty of style
and durability, we can con fi dently recommend the work
as unimrpassed by any other in 1* out of the cities. All
we ask is an inspection of our work, to convince those in
want o f any kind of a vehicle that this is the place to
buy them.
,ftritaniailia in every branch done It shod nbtlat ,
and on reasonable terms.
Give to a call at our Factory. near the corner of Womb.,
neften anti Ohatabersbuig streetai Gettyabrarg, Ps.
June 12 1867,--tf
628 .1100 P sKnrrs. 628
WILLIAM T. HOPE:4I2W •
' • "Our Own 'Mae."
Alter more than AY* YlreetWorkikerae".
log In the stainbeture dr OM' lunar. Jurry ,
HOOP SlLlATitore oars ourr eelabouted goo& to
aterchants and the'puhliali donildenth of their' in
pertasityanwall °thank,: e:Asnauleam. sarketi and
they are so acknowltltgo4by 11 who rum' or .dealdin
thews, as they gins more sat tloa than' any other
alart, end raturnmend thuneelvne .in • tworyjethather
Dealers Mop Bithia shoild make A Moth of this feet.—
...Beery Indy seho Wing /dome /haiku grid should. & 'so
aithustfurthes delay. ,
Ottruesortment ombniees eriny' @tits, l e ngth add the
ildlee, , l IttniChlidrew .AhnTlßtlitto *A BB TO ,
ORDRB, Al=
and Repaired.
~
Ask for .Hopklns',Ctwu dirdoe,"•and begot deostred....•
See that the letter "H' , Is woven au the Tape. • between
Bach Hoop, and that they anatamped "W. T.HOPIUNB'
MANIIIIAOTURBit, MN ARCH qt., Philadelphia," upon,
each tape. No °tient the nemmthe. .
Alth, oonstantly on lutud a fOll lina of good New York
and Neatens Made 111th , at: very . foe { Arleen:
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gam.
FORNEY'S OLD STAND
FRE.3.11 DRUGS AND MEDICINE'S,
Tarriages, garnto,
DAVID McCREART A E4O . N
WAGON SADDLES
CARRIAGE HARNESS,
DRAUGHT HARNESS,
RIDING BRIDLES,
BLIND BRIDLES,
COLLARS,
FLY NETS, &c.
CARRIAGE-MAKING BUSINESS.
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, &C,
GrREPA.IRING.Eb
TATE & CULP
*OP Arto. l -
,Wtnr And #entintl.
When winds are ragin7 o'er the upper ocean
And billows ',Old contend with angry roar,
'Tie said, far down beneath the wild commo
tion,
That peaceful stillness reigneth evermore.
"Far, fat beneath, the noise of tempest dietb,
And silver waves chime ever peacefully;
And no rude storm, how tierce so'er it fileth,
Disturbs the Sabbath of that deeper sea..
So to the soul that knows thy love, 0 Puree
There is a temple peaceful evermore ;
Mtd all the bubble of life's angry voices
•Die in hushed stillness at its sacred door
Par, far away the noise of passion dieth,
And loving thoughts rise ever peacefully
And no rudestorm, how fierce so'er it flieth
Disturbs that deeper rest, 0 Lord, in thee
O rest of rests !-.0 peace serene, eternal !
Thou ever livest, and thou changest never
And in the secret of thy presence dwelleth .
Minims of joy, forever and forever.
—H. B. Stowe.
"Bless the poor little children who havn't
any beds to-night," prayed a little boy, Just be
fore he lay down in his nice warm cot of a cold
winter night.
As he rose from his knees, his mother said
to him : "You have just asked God to bless the
'poor children ; what will you do to bless
'them!„
The boy thought a moment.
"Why, if I had a hundred cakes, enough
'for ourselves, I'd give them some."
"But you have no cakes."
"Well, when I get money enough to buy
all the things that I want, and have some ov
er, 111 give them some."
'ant you havn't half enough money to buy
all you want, and perhaps never will have. I
want to know what you will do to bless the
pooi now ?"
“rn give them some bead.”
"You have no bread, the bread is mine.""
"Then I could earn money and buy a loaf
•
for myself."
"Take things as they now ire, you know
whit* you have that is your own. What are
you willing to give to help the poor ?"
"I'll give them half my money. I have
eight cents, and I will give them four.--
Wouldn't that be right?"
"Four cents would not go very far in mak
ing a child, so poor that it has no bed, as
comfortable and as well provided for as you
are. Four cents towards food and clothes,
and inioks and bed. for such a one, and four
cents ,ust for pencils or .candy for yourself
don't seem fair."
"'Then, mother, 171 give all my money.
and wish I had more to give," said the little
boy, as he took his good-night kiss.
Now don't you think his bed was made soft
er that night by his pity for the poor and
shelterless ? Don't you think he slept the
more sweetly, and that ministering spirits
watched his couch more lovingly because he
was growing to be somewhat like his Saviour,
who "spared not himself, but freely gave him
self up for us all ?"
A grest many children and grown persons
too pity the poor a little, and wish God would
be kind to them and take care of them. Per
ham they even pray to him to do it, like the
little boy in my story.
Bat I am afraid too many of them would
have God to do all the work. They don't
want to help much ; they don't want to give
away much that is their own; they don't
want to trouble themselves much about it.—
They do not really love their poor, neighbors
as they do themselves.
MR. Goton's RICOVERT. —The following
incident is worthy of being often repeated,
as an encouragement to labor for moral or re
ligious reform. A warm heart and wise
tongue may overcome the most formidable
obstacles. °Rev. T. L. Cuyler tells the story :
"On a cer ain Sabbath evening, some twen
ty years ago, a reckless, ill-dressed young man
was idly lounging under the elm-trees in the
public square of Worcester. He had becorrie
a wretched waif on the current of sin. His
days were spent in the waking remorse of the
drunkard; his nights were passed in the buf
fooneries of the ale house.
"As he sauntered along out of humor with
himself and with all mankind, a kind voice
saluted him. A stranger laid his hand on his
shoulder, and said in cordial tones: 'Mr.
G----, go down to ou: meeting at the town
hall to • night.' A brief conversation followed,
so winning in its character that the reckless
youth consented to go. He went ; he heard
the appeals there made. With tremuloua
hand he signed the pledge of total abstinence.
By God's he i lp he kept it, and keeps it yet.—
The poor boot-crimper who tapped him on the
shoulder—good Joel Stratton—has lately gone
to heaven. But the youth he saved is today
the foremost of reformers on the face of the
globe. Methinics, when I listen to thunders
of applause that greet John B. Gough on the
platform of Exeter Hall or the Academy of
Music, I am hearing the echoes of that tap on
the shoulder, and of that kind invitation under
the ancient elms of Worcester ! 'He, that
winneth souls is wise."
J. M. BOWS
A Copious Lova Srony.—A. very curious
love story is told by several of
.the ancient
writers respecting Egirvard, secretary to
Charlemagne, and a daughter of that Emperor.
The secretary fell in love. with the princess,
who at length allowed bim to visit her. One
winter's night he staid with her very late, and
in the mean time a deep snow had fallen. If
he left, his foot marks would be observed,
sad yet to stay would expose him to danger.
At length the Princess resolved to carry him
oft her back to a neighboring' house, Which
she dld. It happened, however, th at from
the window of his bed-rOOl3l theEanperor saw
the whole affair.
In the assembly °Ode lords on the follow
' ing, day, when Kgir i vani,an& Or. daug,hter
wire Mamas ], he asked Whit ought to, he
One to the man 'who compelled a King's
&Matter to cam him on her shoulders,
through frost and Imo*, in the middle •of a
wtnteei night? The. lovers- 'Vie slasinbd;
Istitlitellinperor addressing Vilna; Mid:
**Tot tick loved my ilaughteciliou Shouldst
gire come tome thou art worthy . of death,
ti give thee twolives. Take tliy fair por
.tet in Mr allege; fear God, and•lote one an
-4t cr.' • • _
A. TOVNG tuneable to town a few erembige
08 1''and tokig to Mill orteome jinn* bstiklN
wasitoki !instils most ask them tol Alga
anillikoald •they retie, he ought to: pries.
theta. doesniingly he commenced; byt'W
questing idiss Mary to favor him' ititign:sOng..
8
! LI
- VS* declined, said she hada 4301 d, etc.
" e ll , thery milk, said our hero, "thappOse
Y niece you, *Wilms think you udgi*
thing ?" , ?MAW timed iminedistely, t - .
lighy wialtegad'a reifit a Fenian ? Because
she hal a head seat her-(hmiaceetre.)
THE SECRET.
PRAYING AND DOING
A FOOD STORY.
In one of the small interior towns of New
England where the superstitions of our ances
tors still possess a held on the people, facts oc
curred a few years since of which the follow
ing is a true narrative :
An, honest farmer and his family preparing
to celebrate Thanksgiving at his wife's father's
in an adjacent town, were hurried and con
fused extremely on the day preceding that
festival, by ,the multiplicity of things which
must be done before they could leave home
with safety. • The house was to be "banked
up," and the gleanings of the harvest, cabbage,
turnips, and so forth, put in the cellar, that the
external entrance might be closed up for the
season. Having carried in the vegetables, the
boys were dispatched to the barn for straw to
fill the passage with, while the good man him
self was busied on the opposite side of the
house..
An old ram, the horned patriarch of the
flock of sheep kept on the farm, having got a
taste of the scattered cabbage leaves, unob
served, entered the cellar and silently continu
ed his feast. The avenue through which he
entered was immediately closed up, and all the
necessary work and arrangements being com
pleted, the larger boys and girls set off on foot
in high glee, the dog running and barking be
fore them.
Soon after, the parents and their little ones,
having put out the fires and fastened the doors
and windows to keep out thieves, started for
the same destination.
On the afternoon of the day following the
festival, the family returned home accompa
nied by acme young cousins. Some of the
youthful neighbors of both sexes were invited
in, and a merry thanksgiving carousal .was in
full tide of successful operation when one o
the boys who had been sent in the cellar with
a little two wick candle, which gave just
enough light to make darkness visible, to draw
cider, ran back inro the room, with eyes glar
ing wildly, uttering the half suffocating ex
clamation :
"The devil is in the cellar ?"
"Podh," said the father, "you have only
been frightened by your own shadow ; give
me the light."
Saying this he seized the -candle—leaving
the candlestick fast in the hands of the boy.
and boldly rushed to the cellar stairs, hut be
fore he had descended half the steps, the large
saucer eyes and enormous horns of the ram
caused him to retreat as much terrified as his
son, exclaiming :
"Sure enough, the devil is in the cellar !"
The good man seized the great at-
tempted to read, but the candle sputtered, and
threw such a feeble light on the sacred.pages,
and the book trembled so much in the hands
of the reader, that be could not distinguish one
word from another. The little children cried
and clung to the mother, the girls nestled close
to their bean, and the whole house was shaken
with the agitation of its demented inhabit
ants. One bright thought however occurred,
and a message was sent for the minister to
come and 'lay the devil."
The parson, celebrated more for good na
ture, piety and credulity, than for talent and
heroism, slipped a small bible into his pocket,
put on his band and surplice, so he should ap
pear as formidable as possible to his great an
tagonist, and hastened to the relief of his dis
tressed parishioners.
On coming to the house the reverend was
hailed as a deliverer, and implored by at least
a dozen persons at the, same moment to drive
the devil away. But few moments were 'lost
asking that which.no one knew, before the
parson pushed forward as a leader, with the
same penurious light, into the cellar, the most
courageous of the company keeping close be
hind him. He reached the foot of the stairs,
the eyes of fire, and the shadowy outline of
enormous horns, magnified tenfold, at least,
by the terror of those who beheld them, re
moved all doubt if any existed in his mind as
to the Infernal nature of the being with whom
he , had to contend,
The divine instantly fell on his knees, and
with uplifted hands, began to pray in his most
fervent manner. The ram not understanding
the pious man's motives, but supposing by the
motion or his hands that he was daring him
to a butting contest, made a pass with all his
might at his supposed adversary, but, deceived
bythe swelling dimensions of his drapery,
missed the slender body of the priest, and
drawing hastily back to renew the assault as
usual, hooked one of his horns into the belt of
the surplice and pulled the priestwith him in
to the cellar.
While thus in the power of his victorious
foe, he lost hope so far as it regarded himself,
ind the natural benevolence of his disposition
burst forth in the exclamation: •
"Brethren, take care of yourselves, the devi
bas got me."
The exhortation was better obeyed than any
he had ever delivered from the pulpit—his
friends all fled and left him to his fate. Among
the company was a shrewd young farmer, who
had, from the first, supposed the fiend to be
some doinestic animal, but being a lover of fcin
and willing to see a comedy, kept his thoughts
to himself and pretended to sympathize with
others in their fears. He thought it time to
interfere, and snatching a pitch pine knot
from the %lazing fire, expressed his determina
tion to rescue the preacher or perish in the at
tempt.
"Don't! Don't !" shouted several.
"What does the devil care for fire ?" said
another.
`Take along the bible, if you will go," sug
gested another.
But, Iknheeding the suggestion and the
manifestations of concern for his..safety, he
pushed into the cellar, seized the
_animal by
one of his horns, and dragged the struggling
ram itp stairs, calling to the astonished par
son, "follow me !" The Horned devil was led
in triumph, followed by the ecclesiastic, into
the midst of tlie company. A momentary si
hum° and hanging down of heads ensued, but
the past scene was too Ludicrous to admit of.
sober reflection, and kmd peals of laughter
Inn* tbrth from every aide; during which the
ram was turned out at the door, the parson ab
sented himself without ceremony, and the
sports of the evening were resumed lvith bet
ter spirit h e n before.
ODDFELLOWBECIP nr THZ IJNITZD STATZS.-.-
The report of the Grand Secretary of the Or
der in the 'United States tuts just been Issued .
He reports the membership at • the present
time to be 917,886, there having been an ac
cession the past year 083,764 mdiftbers. The
put year's receipts have been $1,965,718.10,
of which. $1,460,123.56 were from bodiee un
der theioriegation of the Grand Lodge and
$505,594.64 from bodies under the jurisdiction
of the Orsrtd Encampuient. The total, relief
d 4410 10 An tht * 6 5A0 5 .9 7 ,
of which $ 6 25,920-26. mica. `bY Sha lx/diell un
der thetimisdhltion of the Grand Lodge. The
relief dispensed by, he tones under the juris
diction of the 'Mind itmaMpuielit was 064,-
455.12.
A tut; aimed with tett gallektaf !boluses
in an eig,htleiklit keg Bahl he did not. care Air
the moneys, mit it wpm mulkketitain on the
keg.
WHOLE NO. 3487
GEN.GRANT'S REPORT. -OPERATIONS
or THE rareomErro straxtv.
Gen. GRANT, as Commander-in-Chief
of the Army and Secretary of War ad
'interim, transmitted to Congress a con
' cise, business-like Report of military op
erations during the past year. The fol
lowing extracts bearing upon the Freed
men's Byreau, will be read with interest :
From t he report of the Commissioner of the
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Aban
doned Lands,. I make the following synopsis :
No changes have been made in the organi
zation and practical workings of the Bureau
of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned
Lands, except such as have been caused by
the appointment of District Commanders un
der the Reconstruction act.
The freedmen, as a people, are making
rapid progress in education, in mechanic arts,
and in all branches of industry.
The amount of "abandoned land" now in
possession of the Bureau is 215,024 acres,
much of which is swamp land, and scarcely
any affording revenue. The number of pieces
of town property is 950.
Transportation has been furnished to 778
refugees, and to 16,931 freedmen, to enable
them to reach places where they can provide
for themselves. Teachers and agents have
also received transportation. Railroad ac
counts for transportation have been audited,
amounting to $102,093.99, and the amount
paid by tho disbursing officer has been $127,-
754.63.
Hos • pitals are being rapidly closed and dis
pensaries substituted, as a more economical
mode of giving relief to the sick. The num
ber of refugees treated during the year ending
August 31, 1867, is 8,853, of whom 195 died,
or 2 2-10 per cent. The number of freedmert
treated is 135,96; died,4,640, 3 4-10 per cent.
The number bf commissioned medical officers
and private physicians employed by the
Bureau has been 178, of whom 105 were on
duty at the end of the year. No adequate
provision has been made for the insane, either
by Seitte or municipal authorities; but they
are cared for in separate wards of Bureau hos
pitals. The average cost of furnishing medi
cal attendance and medicines through the
year has been $2.73 for each patient.
Th , total expenditures for the Medical De
partment have been $301,300.
Commissary supplies have been issued to a
limited extent. It has been found impractica
ble to discontinue such issues altogether. The
average number of rations for the year ending
September 1, 1867, was 11,658 per day. In
the letter part of winter the destitution be
came so great that urgent appeals were made
for a more general distribution of supplies.
The total amount of supplies furnished by
means of the Relief Fund has been 850,588
pounds of pork and bacon, and 6,809,296
pounds of corn. The number of persons re
ceiving relief is reported to have been 233,-
372. The average number has been 56,000,
the largest number being in July, 82,000.
The whole expense has been *4,445,993,304,
i. e., nearly $8 to each person for the perifid
of four months, or 62 per month. This special
relief was , discontinued in August, the funds
and supplies remaining on hand being 're
served for those who may require help during
the coming winter:
The schools have increased in number and
usefulness. Normal and training schools are
well attended. The total of fay and night
schools reported, including industrial, but not
the Sunday schools, is 2,207, with 2,442leach
era and 130,735 scholars, an increase of 40,-
000 since last annual report. Of these, 1,056
schools are sustained wholly or in part by
freedmen, and 391 buildings are owned by
them. Of the teachers, 699 are colored, and
1,388 white.
The average amount of tuition paid per
month by the freedmen has been $14,555.
FinanCes.—Appropriation for the year end
ing July I, 1868, $3,836,300.
Total expenditures from October 1, 1866, to
August 31, 1867 (eleven months) ,$3,597,397.-
65.
The principal items of expenditure are: For
schools and school buildings, $533,915.79 ;
subsistence stores, 11,460,326.28; transporta
tion, $.227,754.63; salaries of agents, clerks.
etc., $521,421.44 7 ; medical department, $331,-
0(11.21 ; quarters and fuel, $133,698.64 ; cloth
ing, $116,68R.80.
The balance of the expenditure, $251,199,-
86, has been for printing, postage and other
contingencies.
The surplus from the unexpended appro
priations of 1866, with the balance of the ap
propriation of this year, will be sufficient for
the purposes of the Bureau during the present
fiscal year ending June 30, 1868. In addition
to the above proper expenditures, the disbars
ing officer has paid back to colored soldiers,
or their heirs, retained State bounties to the
amount of $51,720.83, and has paid claims of
colored soldiers, under joint resolutions - of
Congress approied March 29, 1867, to the a
mount of $350,870.96. •
Apprenticeship in Maryland still holds
large numbers of colored children in virtual
slavery. The evils and cruelties resulting
from this system, sanctioned by the State laws,
are matters of constant complaint. As many
as two thousand cases have been presented in
a single county.
Expenditures have fallen below the original
estimates: No further appropriation of funds
is asked for. As the Bureau will expire next
July, unless extended by Congress, no funds
are estimated for the next fiscal year. In case
the Bureau is not extended, it is recommended
by the Commissioner that proper arrangements
be made with the State authorities for the
care of indigent classes : that the educational
work be continued under the direction of the
Bureau of Education or cther United States
agency.
No recommendation is made at the present
time respecting the continuance or discontinu
ance of this-Bureau. During the session of
Congress facts may develop themselves re-
quiring special legislation in the premises
when the necessary recommendations can be
made.
Gen. GRANT' differs' widely from the
President, in regard to the condition of
affhirs in the Southern States. The Pres
ident, in his 'message, represents peace
and order as reigning slipreme through
out the South, and regards the Military
Reconstruction bilis outrageous and-op
pressive enactments; unealled for and pre
judicial. Gen. - GB:AIfT, on the other
hand, thinks the bitter spirit of disloy
alty prevalent In many portions of the
South would make it dangerous to with
draw the military until the Rebel States
shall have-been re-constructed, and re ,
garde the operations of the military. and
Freedmen's Bureau acts salutary and' ne
canary to the preiervationllif -peace and
the security of life. The one taketcoun
sel of Rebel sympathisers 'around the
White House. The other gets his facts
from sworn officials and loyal men. That
is just the difference.
MAT - 1 4 , friend like the letter P?
p•ecause, though *At in pity, be is the list in
help.
tie 1.17,4 '14' - 4. ,, .'. t' 'et
[For the Star and Sentinel.
CHIME. Irma% HOGS.
ChesterWhinfitoir have obtained a repu
tation wide as our country. This but alone
argues for their superiority.
In regard to their origin there seems to be
considerable obscurity; but all parties agree
In this, lhat In or about theyear 18111, either.
pig or pair of pigs, was Imported' from Bed
fordehire, Itoglumi, and-placed upon a farm
en tire Brandywine, in Chaster county.—
There is a difference of statement among dlr.
ferent authorities, as to the name of the per
eon by whom they were imported, but about
the fact of the importation there - mime to be
no doubt. From this stock, crossed with the
best pigs of the count*, and cuetully bred
and fed springs the present Chester White
Hog, of which it has been truthfidly did,
that it has acquired Abetter and wider reputa
tion than any other breed in the country.
The farm of Samuel Sharpies', at Street
hest Station, 4 miles from Westchester, on
the Westchester and Philadelphia Railroad,
was named as the place where as good, if not
the beat, representative of this Insult Could be
found. I found Mr. Sharpless clever and hos
pitable—just the kind of man town-people
expect every farmerehould be ; for thus says
the highest authority : "Some have enter
tained angels unawares." As to'the angel on
this occasion, there may be some doubt,, but'
the hospitality of the host was undoubted.
Mr. Sharpless keeps a herd of Alderney
,cows from which he manufactures butter for
the Continental Hotel. .This fact shows that
his butter must have a high reputation in a
place so notorious for good butter as Phila
delphia. And certainly the neaten, and
systematic management which a hasty glance '
at his stable and dairy revealed must convince
any one that here, if anywhere, good butter
must be made. His cows—aome,wt least--
seemed to be particularly fine, 'hawing awe
and cleanliness in their keeping. . One im
ported cow was shown me, which his farmer
mid had not been dry for three years—having
had a calf every year, and having been milked
up to the day of calving. Mr. B.'s estimate
of the amount of butter yielded by his herd
was an average of 7 lbs. per week. This is
rather more moderate than that of most
breeders of this stock, but on that account,
probably, is more worthy of belief. And in
deed, from the moderation which character
ized all his statements, as well as his manner
of dealing in faces only, I was constrained to
place in unusual amount of confidence in his
statements, and have to regret that want of
time alone prevented a more detailed exami-
nation of his stock and dairy fixtures.
The hogs were the centre of attraction on
this occasion. The characteristics of this
breed are just what every swine-fancier ex
pects to find in a good hog—short snout ;
broad between the eyes ; thin, small ears,
slightly "lapped" at the tips; broad, deep
shoulders and hams ; long, round body ; soft,
clean, white skin and hair—in short, the far
mer's ideal hog. But from this it must not
be inferred that all the Chester White hogs
are of this description. From their history it
will be seen that they are a "made up" breed
—that is, have been "made up" by breeding
from unlike, and doubtless in many cases,
from inferior ancestors, and hence there is
great want of uniformity in their offspring.—
This fact must have been noticed by every
one who has been observant in this matter,
even at our late County Fair, where some of
this stock was exhibited. Some of the pigs
on exhibition were quite good, whilst others
were deckdedly inferior. This frequently
happens in pigs all of the same litter.
It will time be seen that it is one thing to
get Chester thite hogs, and quite owner
to get good ones. • There is much imposition
practiced by those engaged in the breading
and shipment of this stock. These men ad
vertise extensively, es is well known to ail
who read our agricultural papers, and by this
means frequently have more orders for pigs
than they can fill. Their remedy then is to
hunt them through the country ; it good ones
can be had they are sent; if not, bad ones
must take their place. One men in this busi
ness, has shipped during the past year nearly
3,600 pigs, hardly one-fourth of which were
bred by himself. Hence arise the numerous
complaints seen in our papers from parties
who have ordered pigs from Chester county,
and received in return stock probably worse
than what they had at home.
Mr. Sharpless' stock of hogs was compara
tively small, bat . some of them very fine.—
One large sow was the finest animal of the
kind I ever saw. She was three years old,
and had a'litter of eight pigs by her side. Out
of this litter I selected the largest, and Other
wise the most promising, boar pig as a breeder,
paying therefor the sum of $l9, the price he
demanded for him, as he was a choice pig.—
I subsequently left an order with him for a
sow pig, not akin, which he was to procure
and send me with the boar ; but after looking
around for two weeks, as he had leisure, and
that too right in the midst of men who breed
and advertise their stock as "premium," "ex
tra fine," tic., be wrote me that he was una-
ble to procure a pig good enough to send, and
consequently shipped the boar alone. Thus
it seems, itis not a very easy task to find "ex
tra tine pigs even in Chester county, and it
will require many more years of careful
breeding.to stamp upon them the unlformirs
of excellence which has been stamped upon
such animals as the "Thoroughbred" horse
or the "Durham" ox.
The 'merits and decherits of the breed as
they now are, are well worthy of conaidera-
lion. l'here is no hog which, I believe, Will
make as much !neat on as little•food as thei
and whose carcass will have as little offal,
more of the meat being placed on parts where
it is most valuable. In this respect they are
for porit'what the Durham ox is for beef. As
to hardiness, however, being a purely white
animal,' they are like all other light-colored
animals as well as men, more delicate than
darkicolored ones. Where ordinary care is
notobseryed in feeding and stabling them,
they area more liable to mange and skin die-
eases generally, and as there always are a
large number of men who act on the principle
that "anything will do for a hog," there will
be just so large a number to whoint hese pip
will not be stilted; but to the esteftd breeder,
they will be found superior to all others. For
those who requires pig that will enduremore
111th and neglect, the Berkshire Is the breed.
But their black skin, and hence dark-looking
pork, has condemned them in the eyes of an
housekeepers to the entire Ignoring' of their
hardness and other excellences. Unfolds,.
nately a black skin prevents an impartialintl
mate ot ;the merits cyan of a hog.
Liquin MANl:rm.—The best. Ikpild manure
that we have tried for all plants in pots, *that
formed by pouring thirty gallon., of rain wa
ter over one peck of sheep's dung fresh from the
pens, arid one peck of soot. Stir the whole
up well twice a day tqr two or three days•, al
low the liquid to stand a day or two longer;
then stir again', anditie it for tiatirlig 'with
once or twlee a week. A pound 'of guano in •
twenty gallons of water, along with halle, peek. -
of soot, form one of the best liquid man
ures known..--A marina's Journal of Midi.
culture::
Grit worth while for all ferment every.
where tc remember the thorough town „ti c _
better than three mortgage on their Wes: . 4 V 4
Th a t ati . offensive wan against
times lei expensive than a- defensiseilits..,
That good fences always pay thart
lawsuits with neighbors.
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D. P. F.