THE RURAL HEW-YOBKE 
PERSONAL ITEMS, 
Bismarck says if Turkey is the sick man of 
Europe, England Is the sick woman. 
The wedding presents made to the Duke of Nor¬ 
folk cannot toe worth less than $5,000,000. 
If Pope Pius IX. lives UDtll next June, he will 
have reached, according to tradition, the years 
of the Pontificate of Peter in Antioch and Home. 
Darwin’s father and grandfather were atheists. 
The grandfather had a seal engraven with the 
legend, “Omnia ex conoids ’’—everything comes 
from shcll-flsh. 
Carlyle is a moderate eater, rarely exceeds two 
glasses of wine dally and smokes a clay pipe. He 
Is eighty-three years old, and his tall form Is but 
little bent when he walks. 
Gen. John O'Neill, who led the Fenian Incur¬ 
sions against Canada at Fort Erie, Ont., ili lSiMJ, 
and at St. Albans. Vt., In 1S70, died In an hospital 
at Omaha, on the st li Inst. 
Gen. Cushing Is in Ids seventy-ninth year. He 
entered Congress in 1835, during Jackson’s presi¬ 
dency, and la one or the very last survivors of the 
first-class men of those times. 
Senator Beck of Kentucky is very large and has 
crisp, curly hair. He shows Ids scotch derivation 
In temperament and expression. He Is solid, 
square-cornered and emphatic. 
Senator Hollins of New Hampshire looks dys¬ 
peptic, and probably Is. Most of the New En¬ 
gland Congressmen are inclined to stomach weak¬ 
ness from tack or care In their diet, and also be¬ 
cause of their excessive men Lai activity. 
The Incomes or the leading surgeons In London 
are enormous. Sir Henry' Thompson performs 
the operation of lithotomy ninety times a year, 
on an average. Ills fees rauge from $ 1,000 to 
$ 2 , 600 , and amount to about $150,ooo per annum. 
Prince Ituibide of Mexico, the adopted son of 
the Emperor Maxim Ilian has Just, sailed for En¬ 
gland, to become a military student at Woolwich. 
He Is a clever, intelligent young fellow of itfteen, 
and seems perfectly able to take care of htmseir. 
Baron Rothschild rides to his busluess in the 
omnibuses, and recently presented to each of the 
drivers and conductors of one of the London lines 
a hare, a pheasant, and a bottle of wlno la testi¬ 
mony of his appreciation of their courtesy and 
good conduct. 
A Madrid special says Don Alfonso Is to be mar¬ 
ried to Princess Marie Mercedes on the 23d, by 
Cardina l Wavarotte. Ambassadors from England, 
Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, 
Sweden and Norway will be present, but neither 
Italy, Portugal uor Russia will be represented. 
Mercedes, future Queen of Spain, will be one of 
the most beautiful sovereigns in Europe. She is 
a very pretty young woman of the pure Spanish 
type, with very black eyesand hair, hue features, 
aud a full figure. She receives from the Duke de 
Montpensler, her father, a dowry of $ 5 , 000 , 000 , a 
great quantity of diamonds, and a magnificent 
trousseau. 
Tire relative wealth and lucomo of the three 
most opulent men living—the Duke of Westmin¬ 
ster, Rothschild, and Mr. Mackey the Bonanza 
King—have been reduced to gores as r flaws : 
Duke of AVestuiluster. llotUachild. Mackey. 
PARTICULARLY 
Recite, Hant.tf, &c» 
Capital, 
Per year, 
Per month, 
Per day, 
Per hour, 
Per minute. 
i.‘16.000,000 003. 
800,000 00 
(50,000 00 
2,000 00 
90 00 
, 1 10 
AMO,000,000 
2,0UU,00U 
170.000 
5,000 
200 
4 
Plenne mention Rural, when address¬ 
ing Advertisers. 
FOR THE LADIES! 
Flower. Field and Garden. Freah quality. Cuta- 
Tiie Rural New-Yorker, at the instance of Miss Faith Ripley, conductor of the Depart- losses mailed freet; G ils'l’*RO lkeR & SONS. 
44 Dey St., New York. 
ment “ For Women,” offers, as one of the most valuable and acceptable Premiums of the 
season, a Steel-Plate Engraving, size 24x32. 
The subject, 
OUGHT AND CARRY ONE 
portrays a pretty young girl, gracefully poised, and bolding 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 work of art, when nicely framed, is a decided ornament. 
Nothing is more refining and elevating than good works of art, aud we 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. 
For specimen copies aud outfit for canvassing, address 
RURAL NEW-YORKER, 
78 Duane St., New York. 
Fifty pugi-s—100 [HmUrntions. with Descriptions of 
thoir-iuidit of the best Flowers uud Vegetables In the 
world, ttlid the w<> v to grow t' cm—all for a. TWO CENT 
posmMe stamp- Printed in German and English. 
Vick's Flower and Vegetable Garden, £0 
cents In paper covers ; In elegant cloth covers. $1. 
Vick's Illustrated Monthly it Intro zinc. — 32 
pages. One Illustrations, and Colored Plate in every 
number. Price $1.26 a year; Five copies for tb. 
Address JAME9 VICK, Rochester, N. Y. 
(KmuSlJtMtDMTiUOOUf.OF 
BURPEE&CO 
50,000 TUBEROSES 
f W w Kyrst-Cluss and Extra, per J 00, *3; 
per 1,000, **•±‘2. Second Class. Flowering Bulbs, 
per 100, $2; per l.OOO, $12. (-tturantred nil 
double. Sampleseui. ENGLE & 8KO., Marietta, Pa. 
^UscdUineoMSf. 
Kmplcnutttfl anil Pacltinny. 
,©• .A to Ameri#.-, 
^eetitvS- 
.055,000.000 
2,750,000 
200.000 
7,000 
300 
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The Centennial Judges having 
& COORVOISIER 2 Prizes at the 
production, one for extreme aceu- 
m performance, end the oilier tor 
Wat lies at a emit induction from 
improved mnclilneir, whereby tins 
cost of manufacture greatly ro¬ 
ll v improved, insuring n tlrst-elUM 
within the reach of all. ThP>« 
the past 18 years, arc made of the 
qa Mixed Cards. Snowflake. Damask, &c.. co 2 alike 
O' ' with name, 10c. J. Miukler &Co . Nassau, N.Y. 
2 sr Cards, 25 styles, 10c., or 20 Chromo Cards, 20c., 
O with name. J. B. IILISTED, Nassau, N. V. 
t> K FASHIONABLE CAROS, no 2 alike, with name, 10c., 
post-paid. GEO. I. REED A CO.,Nassau, N.V. 
•fre Fun Cards, 10c. 20 Comic Devil do., 13c. SOTranspa- 
'**' vent, 13c. Outfit 10c. Senvy Bros.,Nortbford.Ct. 
OTTT'T’PTiPHO frnm nebvous dkbititv 
nip P 1 n P, lln elc -* can l Gurn of tt certain and 
ULf 1 I iJlli3.LI.IJ speedy remedy, tree. Address 
Dr. JAQUE3 & CO., 130 VV. 6th St.. Cincinnati, Ohio. 
T"our name printed on 50 Mixed Cards for 13o. 25 
Fun Cards 10c. Clinton Bros,, Clintonville, Ct. 
K i i Best Mixed Cards, with name, tn case. 13c., or 25 
ff\r no2alikelilo. OutfitlOc. Dowd & Co., Bristol.Ct 
S&ycttt/s Wanted. 
awarded to the Messrs. BOREL 
late Centennial Exhibition for their 
racy in adjustment and regularity 
display, th-ry are now offering their 
former prices, bnvinu introduced 
production Is Increased, and the 
dured, and tl,equality and durabil- 
MCKBL MOVEMENT WATCH 
Watches, «o favorably knowu fur 
host material, and have all the mod¬ 
ern improvement* In watch maki ugtinvlng Chronometer Balance-. Hreiuet Hair Springs, Tem¬ 
pered, lined,•tied and Isaetaronised lor K. If. Travel, Fine Ittiby Jeweled, and are warranted 
to perform with t e regularity and accuracy of a Chronometer. These Watches are tor sale by all our local 
agents throughout the country, and parties desiring a good aud durable time-keeper, are requestea to 
examine them before purchasing those of other manufacturers or home productions. 
PROP. SCHEWTS HISTORY OP 
THE WAR IN THE EAST 
or the conflict between RrssiA and Turret is the 
live book for live agents. Has 100 octavo pages, 
100 engravings of BATTLE Scenes, Fortresses. Gen¬ 
erals, etc. Prieo Jo.lJO. Terms uncounted. AGENTS 
Wanted. Address U. 9. GGODSPEED * C’U., New 
York, or Cincinnati, Ohio. 
QUIN CHE & KRUGLER, 
Senator Conklinu, when at college, Is said to 
have had manners so reserved that they provoked 
lus fellow students to tease a ml torment nlm. He 
was then a tall, slender youth, and not strong, 
ami teullug his inability to protect himself prop¬ 
erly, he quietly procured a teacher in the art of 
self defense, and soon became an expert boxer. 
After lie had held a few emphatic interviews 
with divers aggressive students, they concluded 
It was the better part or valor to let him alone, 
and lie finished Ids college course with no more 
molestation. 
“Mark Twain,” whose real name Is Samuel L. 
Clemens, is a man of middle bight; solidly hunt, 
but not stout; his features arc all or a clear mas¬ 
sive modeling, and the pievulliug expression 
seems to bo resolute courage and determination. 
Ills tipper lip la covered with tt thick brown mus¬ 
tache, and the broad territory of Ids forehead Is 
usually encroached upon by Ids brown curly hair. 
His eyes are small and keen, but are by no means 
lacking lu kindliness and humor. In Ids whole 
bearing there is a frank cordiality which Is very 
winning. 
Tbe new King or Italy, upon whose head tlu* 
crown has fallen, Is In his thirty-fourth year. 
Ho proved hlmselt a good soldier In Ids early 
manhood. He has the reputation of being highly 
educated and naturally Intelligent. Married to 
Ids eouslu Margarita, who Is uow twenty-six 
years aid, and one of the lovllest women In a land 
of beauty, he Is moral and domestic. Ills patriot¬ 
ism has always been a marked characteristic, and 
Its basis Is what in a sovereign is called “ deter¬ 
mination,” while tn a subject It Is kuowu as •• ob¬ 
stinacy.” 
Longfellow baa five children. Onslow, the eld¬ 
est, Is married and a man of business in Boston; 
F.rncst Is a rising young printer studying abroad. 
Alice, the eldest of the girls, Is a pleasing writer, 
unincumbered by matrimonial bonds; Edith Is a 
golden-haired young lady of twenty-live, who 
has just united her lire with that of the 
third son of the noted Richard H. Dana Jr., and 
Annals another who leans to the pen of the au¬ 
thoress rather than to a penchant for conjugal 
felicities. Tbo mother of the great poet’s house¬ 
hold died long ago. 
^’uMiration 1 
TO ADVERTISERS!» 
do any newspaper advertising, the THIRD edition of 
Ayer & Son’s Manual 
FoK V l» V I'RTISFItS. UVJ Hvo.pp. More complete 
th in any which have preceded it. Give* the names, 
circulation, and advertising rates of several thousand 
newspapers in the United States and Canada, and 
contains more information of varan to an advertiser 
than can bo found in any other publication. All hate 
have been carefully revised, and where practicable 
prices have been reduced. The special offers are 
numerous and unusually advantageous. Be sure to 
send for it before spending nny money in newspaper 
advertising. Address N. W. AYLKiV >(.N, 
Advertising Agents, Times Building, Philadelphia. 
lAUnUf A new medical Treatise “TDK 
Mi U CT Science or Lite, or self-Pres- 
Eiivation,” a book for every- 
TUVOr I C bony. Price9H , sent by mail. Fifty 
I nluLLr original prescriptions, either one 
of which is worth ten times the 
price of the hunk. Guid Medal awarded the author. 
The Boston Herald myaThe ficiouce of Lite Is, 
beyond all comparison, the most , Bi 
extraordinary work on Physiology U b A I 
ever published.” An Illustrated Iltfll- 
Pam phi lit sent FREE. Address Du. _ 
VV. H. PARKER, NO. i Bulfinch TUVQPl P 
Street, Boston Mass. I 11 I tJLLf 
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A new medical Treatise “Tde 
Science of life, ou self-Pres- 
EmvaTION,” a book for every- 
bony. Price $11, sent by mail. Fifty 
original prescriptions, either one 
of which is worth ten times the 
Gold Medal awarded the author. 
HEAL 
THYSELF 
FREE SA M TI.Ks to he given to men 
and women in search of honorable and 
profitable work. P. MORRIS, Chicago. 
aew a a AGENT’S profits per week. Will 
JklI V hll prove it orforfeitta< 0. Newartlcles, 
• i vv just, patented. Sonnies sent free to 
all. Address W. II. CHIDestkr, 2W Fulton St.. N. Y. 
BIfi P 1 V to sell onr Rubber Printing Stamps. 3am- 
DIU 1 Jl 1 pies tree Taylor, Bros. A Co., Ulevelaud.O. 
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Young Jersey Bull MEN A lOSIKIl iW.CixcuHiit. 0 CIGARS 
For sale. Mulberry fawn, with little white, entitled 
toregistry; drimped January. 1877; sirelinpof Dark¬ 
ness, 8<i7; dam Bulvtra 2d. 5910; brod at Ogden Farm. 
Ills fine breeding and rich, mellow skin would make 
turn a valuable acquisition to any lo rd Pi ice $05, 
tree on ears here, crated. C. S. BUNNELL, Syra¬ 
cuse, N. Y.. cart: BRADLEY Mv’tJ Cn. 
HEREFORD CATTLE, 
For sale by private treaty: Yearling Bui's of the 
fashionable ” Cronkhlll’’ and other well-known 
tribes, possessing great scale und heavy rtesli, with 
abundance or good hair and grand character. In 
healthy, growing condition, and not pampered for 
show. Also, a few choice Cows and Hetrers. For 
full particulars, applv to the breeder, JOHN HILL. 
Felhampton Court, Church Stretton. England. 
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AAGOUt PLATED WATCHES. Cheapest 
« nth i known world. Sample Watch Fite to 
M7 fjAgenM. Addrcaa, A- Coclxkb & Co., Chicago. 
tKFIPAA 1 YEAR. Agents wanted. Busi- 
JL J K||j| ness legitimate. ParUculars free, 
Eiffel W V U i ddreaj J WORT 11 1 CO, St Louu, H«, 
$3 
Jjn.ouvattrc, 
f'i ENEstEF. VALLEY FARMS FOR SALE. 
IT dome of the finest residences in tlieValley, near 
R. K. Inquire soon of JOHN SHKLDON, upon tbe 
premises, at Moscow, Livingston Co.. N. Y. 
LANDS KilO W A 
i onn nnn aeofs IW ■■ «l 
19 nnnnn acres ■ 
l,^UVJ,L/ULrr,ii-s u ie ut^', and (*l per acre, m 
farm lots amt on lennsiosuit all elasses. Round- 
trip ticket-; front ( hieago and return free to pur- 
I'liasers. seud pur-iial-card for maps and pamphlet 
describing climate, soil and products In hi coun¬ 
ties. Gall on or address HMVA tt. R. LAND 
COtl I’ l ti Y.»2 llaiidiil|>li Mnwl. tliirugii, 
or Cedar RiqdiK lot* a. 
J, 13 . CALHOUN, Land Coinmistioner. 
Act as Agent l—Reader If there la no agent for 
the Rural Ih your locality please become one by 
f irrniug a club. It will pay. 
A WARNING! 
It having come to our notice that the Manager of 
the Economy Club is advertising to tuke single sub¬ 
scriptions for the RURAL at $1.75, being 25 cents less 
thau our regular club price, wo accordingly waru 
those intending to subscribe for this journal that we 
shall not accept any subscriptions sent to us by the 
Munngor of this Club. We shall not permit any one 
to take subscriptions fertile Rural at less that $2 
each, and only at this price when sent in clubs of 
five or more. Our single subscription price Is $2.50, 
and these prices ure invariable and must be main¬ 
tained. 
ESTABLISHED 1853. 
AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE CO., 
Or WATERTOWN N. Y. 
Insures only Farm Property and Private Residences. 
Surplii» ..... 76 
Net A-seta* Jnn 1, 1977. 1,(J30|6‘2« 70 
Net Surplu- over Capital and 
Itrnervr... lSO,JU OJ 
Total Am’t paid by this Com- 
pauy tor Losses.. 2,0911,012 o9 
John r. Cooper. Prcs’t. Isaac Munson. Bec’y. 
J. A. SUXRMAN. V. Fres. H. M. STEVENS. Aas’t Sec. 
Ill RAM Dbwey, General Agent. 
It Is a mistake to suppose that any depart¬ 
ment of a paper may be alighted. The moat Im¬ 
portant. Information la to be found, at times, under 
the giflae or an advertisement; and It Is agreeable 
to the advertiser and a courtesy to the publisher 
to mention tho source of your Information—In 
other word8, to mention the paper. 
