PERSONAL ITEMS, 
PARTICULARLY 
'faxm, 
Speaker Randall lms appointed as bis private 
secretary a sou ot Beverly Tucker. 
General Alphonso Ferraro I,a Marmora, a 
well-known Italian General and Statesman, Is 
dead. 
Speaker Lord, of the Maln Legislature, is but 
30 years old. Hanulbal Hamlin filled tho chair 
when only 28 . 
Lord Dufferlu’s successor, as Gov. General of 
Cankda, the Duke ot Manchester, Is married to 
an American lady. 
George Law, forty-five years ago, was a com¬ 
mon day-laborer on the docks, and now counts 
his fortune at something like $io,oqu, 600 . 
Thirty-seven wives are waiting for Osman 
P isha In Constantinople—enough to reconcile 
lilrn to a winter in the neighborhood of Moscow. 
Marshall O. Roberts, of New York, Is the pos¬ 
sessor of $4,600,000 or $5,ooo,o0o ; and yet until he 
was twenty-five, he did not have $ioo he could call 
his own. 
Long John Wentworth, of Chicago, a manor 
great woraly experience, says no bank Is solid 
that has anything to do with religion, politics or 
real estate. 
Alexander T. Stewart, first bought a few laces 
at auction, and opened his way to success In a 
dingy Utile shop In Broadway near the site of his 
wholesale establishment. 
Daniel Drew, In his early life, was a cattle- 
driver at the munificent rate or seventy-five cents 
a day, and he drove himself Into an estate valued 
at from $25 000,000 to $ 30 , 000 , 000 . 
The proprietors ot the London Dally News have 
sent Mr. Forbes a cbeok for Xl.ooo as an acknowl¬ 
edgment of bis great services to their journal In 
connection with Lis war reports. 
Horace B. Claflln, the eminent dry goods mer¬ 
chant, worth. It Is estimated, from $1-2,000,000 to 
$15,000,000 commenced the world with nothing 
but energy, determination and hope. 
Gov, Connor of Maine says : “ Men are finding 
out that It Is better to seek the suio rewards or 
the farm than to trust to the uncertainties of the 
crowded towns lor a living.” 
Robert L. and Alexander Stuart, tho noted su¬ 
gar refiners, In their boy hood sold molassescandy, 
which their widowed mother had made, at a cent 
a stick, and to-day are worth probably $ 5 , 000,000 
apiece. 
When old J ubal Early heard of Lee’s sui render 
he was lying In an ambulance, racked with rheu¬ 
matism ; he swore like a pirate fora moment, and 
and then turned In his uneasy bod with a groan 
and exclaimed. “ Blow your horn, Gabriel!” 
Mrs. Hayes has a genuine liking for the White 
House, old-fashioned as It is. She rook an old 
friend through It the other day, showed him the 
great rooms, and exclaimed ; “ No matter what 
they build, they will never build any more rooms 
like these 
Cornelius Vanderbilt began life with an old pi¬ 
rogue, runnlDg between Staten Island and New 
York, and carrying garden st uff to market. With 
two or three thousand dollars raised from that 
source, ho entered upon steadily increasing enter¬ 
prise until he amassed the enormous sum of $93,- 
000 , 000 . 
Olive Logan writes to the Cincinnati Enquirer, 
that Mr. John Russell Young, manager-iu-chlef 
or the New York Herald, has been stricken down 
In a very alarming way with what it Is feared Is 
paralysis of the bram. He now goes, by command 
of his physicians, to Egypt, lor a favorable cli¬ 
mate, and where he can have the most tnteuse 
quiet—the only thing that can save him, 
Senator Gordon, of Georgia, is forty-six years 
old; Ids grandfather wusa Revolutionary soldier ; 
at the battle of Gettysburg a bullet went through 
the Senator's lert chock; altogether he was hit 
by seven bullets; he Is the political hero or 
Georgia, and, according to liedileld, “ Gordon has 
war record and lots of It, so much so that a little 
more would have been all record and no Gor¬ 
don.” 
Itcur 
Coughs and Colds. 
“Erovvn’H Bronchial 
Troche* ” will allay i r- 
whleh Induce* 
and itive* im* 
relief In Bron¬ 
chitis, Catarrh, Influ¬ 
enza, Hoarseness, Sore 
Throat, and Consump¬ 
tive and Adtliniatic Complaint*. The Bron¬ 
chial Troche* have been steadily winning 
their way into public favor, until they are 
known and used nearly all over the world. 
HIGH-CLASS POULTRY. 
Send for Circular. GKO, E. JOSSELYN, Frcdonia.N.Y. 
Young Jersey Bull 
For sale. Mulberry fawn, with little white, entitled 
to registry: dropped January, 1977; sire Imp of Dark¬ 
ness, 867: daw Btdvlru 2d. 6UIU: bred at Ogden Farm. 
His Duo breeding und rich, mellow skin would make 
him a valuable acquisition to any herd. Price $l : 5, 
free on ears here, crated, f. s. BUNNELL, Syra¬ 
cuse. N. Y„ euro BRADLEY Mf'G CO. 
HEREFORD CATTLE. 
For sale by private treaty; Yearling Bulls of the 
fashionable ” Cronkhlll" and other well-known 
tribes, possessing great scale and heavy flesh, with 
ufnindance of good hair and grand character. In 
healthy, crowing condition, and not pampered for 
show. Also, a few choice Cows and Heifers. For 
full particulars, upplv to ihe breeder, JOHN HILL. 
Felbamptou Court, Churcb Strotlon, England. 
FOR THE LADIES! 
The Rubai. New-Yobkeb, at tho instance of Miss Faith Ripley, conductor of the Depart¬ 
ment “ For Women,” offers, as one of tho most valuable and acceptable Premiums of ihe 
season, a Steel-Plate Engraving, size 24x32. 
The subject, 
u 
OUGHT AND CARRY 
portrays a pretty young girl, gracefully poised, and holding pressed against her side, a slate on 
which she is “ doing sums.” The contracted brow, puzzled expression and drawn corners of 
the mouth, express most comical dismay. 
This charming picture is printed from a new plate, the lights and shadows are clearly defined, 
and this wort; of art, when nicely framed, is a decided ornament. 
Nothing is more refining and elevating than good works of art, and wo confidently proffer this 
as something greatly in advance of anything heretofore announced. 
Wo anticipate that this offer will appeal especially to our lady readers, and in order that the 
picture may be placed within the reach of all, we have scaled the club so low that it partakes 
more of the nature of a gift than a premium. 
5 SUBSCRIBERS AT $2 EACH, 
will entitle any one to the Engraving. 
Eor specimen copies and outfit for canvassing, address 
RURAL NEW-YORKER, 
78 Duane St., New York. 
^Implements amt Parhineey. 
.A to America 
The Centennial Judges having 
& COU RVOISIER 2 Prizes at tho 
production, one for extreme accu- 
in performance, and the other for 
Wat-. Lies at a great reduction from 
Improved machinery, whereby the 
cost of manufacture greatly re- 
lty improved, Insuring a first-class 
within the reach of all. These 
the past 18 years, are made of the _ 
ern improvements In watch maki nghavlog Chronometer Balances, Hi eguei 1 f;Vj‘,' £i»rfiVgwl Trm- 
pered, Hardened mnl I socli ionised lor K. It. Travel, Fine Ifnbv .1 cweled. and are warranted 
to perform with t e remiluruy and accuracy of a Chronometer. These Watches are for Mile hv nil our local 
agents throughout the country, and parties desiring a good and durable time-keeper, are requested to 
examine them before purchasing those of other manufacturers or home productions. 
QUINCHE KRUGLER, 
_SALESROOM; 17 MAIDEN LANE, N. Y„ Up Stairs. 
awarded to the Messrs. BOREL 
lute Centennial Exhibition for their 
racy iu adjustment and regularity 
display, they are now offering their 
former prices, having introduced 
production is Increased, and the 
dufed, and the ciualiti and iiurubil- 
nickkl movement watch 
Watches, so favorably known lor 
best material, unci have all lllo mod- 
'Sgeal ffiietatr. 
A FARM AND HOME 
OF YOUR OWN! 
NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE IT. 
ONLY FIVE DOLLARS, 
foifi avint acre 
Of the Best Land In America. 2,000.000 Acres 
IN EASTERN NEBRASKA, 
Ou the line of the 
Union Pacific Railroad 
Now For Sale. 
Ten Yeavs’ Credit Given, Interest Only 6 pr ct. 
These are the only lands fob sale on the line of 
this Great Rallkoap. the World s Highway. 
send for The New •* Pioneer,” the best paper lor 
those seeking new homes ever published. Full in¬ 
formation with maps, scut Free. 
O. F. DAVIS, 
Laud Agent U. P. R. It., Omaha, Neb. 
FARM GRIST MILL. 
The Grinding parts are 
STEEL. 
It Is adapted to all kinds of 
horse - powers. Send for De¬ 
scriptive Circular. 
Wm. L. BOYER & BRO„ 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
DO YOU 
VALUABLE FARM 
-AT- 
PUBLIC SALE. 
Tin* property of Nathan De Con, deceased, Junu- 
nrv .31. lstrt. Contains 256 acres under high state of 
cultivation, well fenced, good buildings, four apple 
orchards. Beautiful lake on one side. Flue shade 
trues. Full particulars lu Albany, N. Y. Country 
G’cnti.k.uan of Dee. 26. Jan. 17 and 21, or address 
SARAH H. DE COU, Executrix, YardvilJe, Mercer 
Co., New Jersey. 
LANDS Western IQ ^ j| 
19 nn nnn acres ■ 11 p* 
l,4UU,UU J|,, r sale at ,-5 ami ah per acre, In 
farm lots, and on termstosuit all classes. Uouud- 
trip tickets from Chicago inld return free to pur¬ 
chasers. send postal-curd for maps and pamphlet 
describing climate, soil and products in 16 coun¬ 
ties. Call on or address I4MVA It. K. LAND 
COMPANY,!>2 ItandolpiiStreet, Clilengo. 
or CeUar Rapid*. Iowa- , . _ 
J. B. CALHOUN. Land Commlmonen 
wish to hear about the Monitor Seed Sower? Radi¬ 
cally dlffeteut from all others, and every way supe¬ 
rior to any other. Tested by five years use in Mass¬ 
achusetts, and hearUlv endorsed 6» all who have it. 
Address for Circular, MERRlMAC MACHINE CO., 
Box B, Newburyport, Mu?5. 
AGENTS WANTED. 
First Premium at A. 
T. State Fair, 1377. 
Automatic Roeker 
and Fastener. 
No clogging; seif- 
adjustable; sim¬ 
plest, easiest and 
best Washer in ti e 
. ina’-ket. Price only 
td.OO. 
MONITOR WASHER CO., 
Syracuse, N. Y. 
Ifntfuvnncc, 
ESTABLISHED 1853. 
AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE CO., 
OF WATERTOWN N. Y. 
Insures only Farm Property and Private Residences. 
Capital. $6200,000 Otl 
Surplus. 8.50.0J-J 79 
Net A*seis, Jan 1, 1877. 1,050,OJti 7ti 
Net Surplu- over Capital ami 
Reserve. 180,315 03 
Total Am’t paid by this Com* 
pany tor Losses. ti,0S9,01‘2 09 
John C. Cooper, Pies’t. Isaac Munson, Sec’y. 
J. A. Sherman, V. Pres. H. M.Stevens, Ass’t Sec. 
Hiram Dewey, General Agent. 
I®" Please mention Rural, when address¬ 
ing Advertisers. 
Flower. Field find Gnrripn. Fresh quality. Cata¬ 
logues mailed free on application. 
AUGUST ROUKEU & SONS, 
41 Dey St., New York. 
HENDERSON’S 
COMBINED CATALOGUE OF 
EVERYTHING 
FOR TOE 
GARDEN 
Numbering 173 pages, wltli Colored Plate, 
sentfrcc to customers of pustyears, and toail 
purchasers ofour books.either Gardcning/or 
Profit,Practical Floriculture ox Gardening for 
Pleasure (price $1.50 each, prepaid, Ijv mail). 
To others, on receipt of 25c. Plain Plant or 
Seed Catalogues, without Plate, free to all. 
PETER HENDERSON & CO. 
Seedsmen, Market Gardeners, and J lortsls, 
35 Cortlandt Street, New York. 
WHITE GRAPES, 
&e., <fcc. 
1 have the best White Grapes in the United States, 
the result of 20 years In growing seedlings. I also 
offer f. r sale *' Miner's Great Prolific ” und the Great 
American Strawberry plants ; berries nine inches in 
circumlerencc, tho most, product ve ever known, 
and at half the prices of 1S77. Also, " M tier's Hy¬ 
brid ” rollon reed, never equaled lu quality, with 
other choice fruits. Prices of all very - low, as X do 
not grow tine fruits so much for profit as tor pleas¬ 
ure. To Agents who introduce my new frutfs among 
their friends, t send a supply free! Mv Circular, 
with full details, is now ready, find is 9ent free to all 
applicants. T. B. MINER, (Ex-Kdtlor of the Rural 
American,) Linden, Uniou Co., N. Jersev. 
GRAPE VINES. 
Also Trees, Sinn 1 1 Fruits, etc. Wholesale 
rates very low to Nurserymen, D' alers and large 
Planters. Send stamp tor Descriptive List. Price 
List FREE. 
T. 8. HUBBARD, Frcdouin, N. Y. 
Pis'fdluneau.s. 
Mixed Cards. Snowflake, Damask, &c.. "O 2alike 
with name, lUc. J. MiuUcr A Co . Nassau, N. Y. 
30 
Q ft Cards, 25 styles, Inc., or 20 ciuomo Cards, 20c., 
kJO with name. J. B. HUSTED, Nassau, N. Y. 
Opf FASHIONABLE CARDS, no 2 alike, with name, JOc., 
•Jtf post-paid.. Clio. I. REED it CO., Nassau. N.Y. 
SUFFERERS 
Dr. 
fr-vm NERVOUS DEBITIT Y 
etc., can learn of a certain and 
_ 8ueedy remedy. Tree. Address 
JAQUES & CO., loO vV. (ah St., Cincinnati, Ohio. 
r our name printed on 30 Mixed Cards for 13c. 25 
1 un Curd9 lUo. Clinton Bros., Clmtonvilie, Ct. 
X 11 Best Mixed Cards, with name, in case. 13c.. or 23 
O” no2alike 16 c Outfit 10c. Dmvdit Co., Bristol.Ct 
f* \t F* your old clothes, or any article of silk. 
II V L wool, cotton, leathers, etc., with Lcn- 
U I L. iiiou’m Aniline Dyes. Wannnted the 
bvit and cheupcst Dyes for all family 
COLOR BLACK.pSi 
by mail for zoo,, 
except black. Almost any artiole of clothing after 
having been used nmil faded or dingy cun be tn ide 
as good as new bv being colored black with Le;i- 
iin»n ! !i Black Dye. The expense Is trifling. It Is 
the easiest and surest Dyekjn.wp, aiul always giv s 
a rich, deep jet black. U-lvo it one trial. Price 25c. 
Send tor book and beautiful Rumples ot colors, tree. 
Well*, Richardson & Co., Proprietors. Burlington. Vt. 
.SVaenitf Wanted. 
3000 
FREE SAM PLKS to be given to men 
and women in search of honorable nnd 
/KrM /*/> AGENT’S profits per week. Will 
JkrlY hi I pruveltorforfeitfaO. Newurticles, 
'****• ivw J ns t patented. Sons pies sent free to 
all. Address W. H. CHIDkster, 21s Fulton St.. N.Y. 
RIO PAY to sell our Rubber Printing Stamps. Sam- 
Dtu 1.11 pies free Taylor. Bros, « Co.,Cleveland,O. 
SI00 
jlnvrvf ncri C ® R S V 
CJouitHMFion ioa*crr coo<l! tL* ri 1 1 L. I 
tiionu>«*ll y r TE.va Li •, l r r,S. CAnffapt 
.VO PEDI*LI!*0. C, A. LUVM 1 vUIluaVL 
CO., No-. 4 J* jfuOor Blew*, l>«flKrf.S:w*,Chl»co.n- 
AGENTS WANTED FOR 
THE AMERICAN STATESMAN. 
A Political History of the United States, exhibiting 
the origin, nature and practical operation of eonsti- 
t-5. Address for terms, if. S. GOODSPEEt) A CO., 
New Yoik, or Cincinnati. Ohio. 
A J1GNT1I,—Agents wanted. 39 best 
selling articles lu the world. One sam¬ 
ple free. Address JAY BRONSON. Detroit, Mich. 
SALES 
WrHLW ^ a ja mm 
MEN $125 
gN.^JEARLY^SALIRY 
and all«tKiis*-. i: _____ 
io bA/fipi-* nur. 
.HMidSL*. •»*!• t<v Miv.ier.pip A 
FOaiT£K&OO. t CiMCUuaaf t O.UiOH 110 
$2500 
V YEAR. Agents wanted. Busi¬ 
ness legitimate. Particulars free. 
Address J WOETH * CO„ St Louil M*. 
$1200 
SulftiT* Salestnon waat^d to^lldtr 
Siapic Good. IOdv‘ivkr-3. 
Cy neii acmI tald, l’«nuru»ent employ* 
ill- tit. 2 ulilr'f >8 8 . A. UUANT & CO^ 
W, i, IS & s Homo S&i Ciuciuu&u, Ow 
$3 
GOLD PLATED WATCHES. Cheapest 
in the known world. Sample Watch Free to 
'Agent*- Address, A. Coulter & Go., Chicago. 
