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9alv empire.


Quiokness and aptness OF thought in re-
partee are a rare gin, but a most valuable one
II kept ia control by its pOssessor. The Non
tt0r gives some illustration Of its exercise by
eminent wits:
Some persons seem 10 have an electric cur
rent of wit which flashes the moment it meets
an opposing one; and It is our purpose here
to give from memory n few specimens of this
sort of wit, for which we couldgive tho proper
credit II wo knew their names, beginning with
two Of Lambs, which cannot be left out Of
such a catalogue, familiar as they are. First,
his reply when he was rebuked for coming
into business at the India House so very late
in the morning:
lyon know | always 90 away very early in
the afternoon" and the still older one 10 the
anxious passengers query on entering .
crowded omnibus; IAN full inside7' 81 don't
know how it is with the rest Of the passengers,
but that last piece Of oyster pie did the bust,
ness for me- 1t is related Of some friends
Of Campbell, the author of Ho~henlinden, on
leaving his room after q gay supper, that one
Of the number had the misfortune 70 fall
down a long fight Of stairs. The poet, alarmed,
opened the door aud asked, "WhRt is thatf'
Its |, sir, rolling rapidly" was the immedi-
ate reply OF his fallen friend. Sheridan is
sand to have remarked, on entering a crowded
COMMITTEES room, in Parliamentary language,
"Will some one move that may take the
chair2'
A poor poet, desiring q compliment, asked
Curran-referring to his recently published
poem by that name-"Have you read my
Descent into Help "No; | should like to
see il" replied the wit. A prosy member Of
Parliament having asked him, "Have you
read my last speech2" he replied, 81 hope |
have" Two old New England ministers were
riding by a ~gallows, when the elder one asked
the other, "Whers would yon be, il that tree
bore its proper fruit2' 'Riding alone, sir"
was the immediate reply. An Irish girl at
play on Sunday, was accosted by the priest,
Good morning, daughter of tho devil, and
meekly replied, "Good morning, father" Two
friends meeting, one remarked, 81 have Just
met man who told me l looked exactly like
You" Tell me who twas, that | may knock
him DOWN. Don't trouble yourself" he
said, II did that myself at once"
The celebrated David Crocket, on visiting a
~menageris, was comparing the eountenance of
a monkey to that OF one of his fellow-members
of Congress. Turning, hesaw the gentleman
had overheard his remarks, SO, to mako mat
ters pleasant, he said, 81 do not know which
to apologize TO, you or the monkey Two
deacons were once ~disputing about the pro-
posed site for the new graveyard, when the
first remarked, "Pll never be buried in that
ground as long as Hive "What an obsti-
nate man" said the second, "if my life is
spared l will"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-28
aeniral.
How to Keep in Good Health
AND
WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF DIsEAsEl

TIME primary cause Of every disease that flesh IL
III heir TO II impurity OF the blood. The blood be-
comes impure from many causes. Impure arr or
change Of weather, unwhOlesome food and exposure
are among the principal causes of impnrity OF the
blood. The symptoms are giddiness, headache, con-
fused thoughts, eyes dull und heavy, drowsiness, con.
stipation OF the bowels, bad taste h the moHth, foul
tongue, liver complaints, pains in the back and legs,
oss OF appetite, s~leepless nights, cole, cramp, pain
and ughtness OF the chest, heartburn, goat and rheu-
matism, puking and purging, chills and levers more
or less accompanying these, and a long train of trOub-
lesome and dangerous affections. all OF which may be
prevented and cured BY taking q few doses Of Dr.
BILIOUS PILLS. They will purify the blood and put
the stomach, bowels and liver in a healthy condition.
They are particularly suitable for chronic and nervous
diseases. Every lamily and every soldier should
keep a supply OF these Pills, as many diseases are OBJ
waited by their use. They are n mild and safe medi
cine, and can be taken at any time without danger OF
taking cold.
OF twenty five cents aud a stamped envelope, address,
ed Or. STRICKLAND, D east Fourth street, Gneinna
"'~f ttal33 y tHat tlttN
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-28
COUGH NO MORE.
III s~TRICKLANDs MELLIFLUOUs COUGH
BALSAM.

THIS 10 the best and cheapest remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and
Everybody who has tried this excel
lent Balsam enthusiastically recommend IL. Mrs.
Mitchell, Barr street, Cincinnati, says sho has been a
fearful sufferer with cough for many years, so bad as
notto be able TO walk up stairs. She took one bottle
of this Balsam, and has been better ever since, and
advises all who have Coughs, Colds and Asthma to
try this valuable Cough halsam. Fifty cents per bot
ue.I Sold by all druggists, and manufactured ut No, 6
east Fourth street, Cincinnati. Hult fNua|H
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-28

wound these children have a comfortable home, and
inc means Of edueAnonf Would this vito be indepan-
uehi OF tne cold charles of the wOTld2 Would this
astli anu feeble parent be provided fort Would my
property by forced sales OF an Administrator TO maet
ms geIlands Of ereditors-sales made when the market
,SnpS uo"hward, and iaaf prices cannot he realized3''
hoN Jew can answer these question to their satisf8e-
hoaI They fear % ask them, aud cherish the belief
thHt they have along lease on life. This Is both fool.
ihh hndeowaTdly. The brave man
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-28

Having one Of the most complete Printing Eatab
hahmenie in Southern Ohio, our hciiae for doing ali
tanda of Work, Book, Plain, or Ornamental, are Gre
Glass. We have one Of tae fastest Presses, and have
all the mOasp styles Of Type, and We emPloy the
bspt wohuAen.
We have shree Power Presses connected with on
sob Department, and are prepared to execute work
with n~eahness and diapRtch.
SSrordersfrom abroad will receive prompt atteu
don. Address
HUBBARD a BRO, dayton, Chic.
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THE EN- EN- Y sURRENDEREDl
q r EAT SLA UGHTER 1
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
IL o r T q KRo p,

No. SOC, THIRD STREET, DAYTON, OHI0,
HAYE made q formidable attack on High Priness
III and cnt them OH entirely. tIrHT MHbEh
Notwithstanding the depressed condition OF The
country, they are receiving the largest stock Of
CLOTHS, CASsIMEREs, vEsTINGs, I'M
GENTS FURNISHING GoODS,H
or the latest Styles, and Patterns, Ni"'
FANCY N Ian SHIRTS.
COLLARS, A ERs, N~ECK-TIEs, &C.,
Ever before oderod 10 the pubic. Their stock Of
READY MADE CLOTHING
Is new and fashionable, and are offered unusually low
aAFOR CASH. iqisbaitf-a
The public are invited 70 call and examine as they
have extra nice goods, and oiler big Inducements.
R0IT n KROPP
aul9f No. 800, Third Street.
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Even where he has preceded them into eternity. bvit
the honest debtor satisfies his cOnhding creditor, when
iate seemed least pTOpitous.-In a moral and worldly
his sting.
Let any husband, father, son, ask HIMSELF "If l was
10 de tonight would those who are dear to me
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-28
SUPPORT THE WIFE OF his BOSOM

tits the unseen hand OF the provident father, reaching
forth from the grave, and stil nourishing his offspring,
and keeping together the tamily. BY it, the faithful
son
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-28
INSURANCE /
eIIUIr UMlIIIIW W9F q

Young men Just starting in buslness, whose chief
capital ~ their energy and Integrity, shout insure thstr
lives 70 the amount Of half their liabilities. Such an
act OF dislnterested honesty, when known 10 their cred.
tors, would Justly increase hheir confidence 10 them.
! would show that they did not wish 10 leave Their hest
HlenaS exposed p ~ aVoldabisg qniangeney alld the
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-28
LOOKS THE DANGER IN THE FACE,

mat he may grapple with It; the wise man, that be
nay study lta mature and pallAte its threatening. The
eah OF pulihnon are at hand, of easy access 10 all
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-28
plantation lSittrrs.
s T---l9eO--

Persons of sedehtsry abitstroubled with weakness,
lSssitude, palpitation Of the heart, lack Of appetite,
distress after eating, torpid liver, constipation, & =,
deserve to suffer il they will not try the celebrated
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-28
EMPORIU'

I"UI WILLlIAM WAbkEHg
NO. 9Oi THIRD STREET., DAYTON, OHIO,
rs prepared 10 accommodate his customers with
i every article or genilemen's wearing apparel of
the latest style and best quality. Those who want
coats, pants, vests, shiris, hosiery, lhandkerehiefss
gloves, boots, shoes, slippers, de-, will do well to
give him a call. II 4a.s.a ffl au24
, 1864-02-20

ts,sc,,, n,snetcb IN tha Cbfcaro Tr,bnne1
t'fe'''A' 0 crrc1rx.m Fch n 1ss4
It is positively asserted that but two br1g-
.dcs ~ The rcbe1 army Mt Dalton have been
scnt IN afobflc. The weather at Caattanooea
Il co1d un;, tho Tennessee rising.
The agent for recruitin. colorcd troops.
:1ohn a snooner. Esd Of Plymouth Mass
established an Office in Chattanooga on the
FIRST Of December last, and thus far has met
with excellent success, having recruited and
turned o5er to the Government 700 able
bod;c7 negroes who now wear the blua un,-
, 1864-02-20

/ the PrIssiana passed the frontier, and shots
were exchanged, withoutsefcct. Tho Danes
rctrtatcd, after blowing up the Sorg bridge.
The PruEsians, On the 1st inst, advanced to
Goltarf and Eckfnfo1de, establishing thefr
headquarters at GoltarE The Danish ships
at Eckinforle, after exchanging shots with
the Prussinns, sailed aWav
It is reported that the Duke of Augusteu-
burg had been proclaimed ut Eckinfo:vlc and
Gollarf.
The entire Austro-P Prussian cavalry entered
Sch1eswfg through Rendseburg on the 1st,
and 1arge masses Of troops were pressing
The London: Morning P1st continues
threatening In tone, but believes the German
powers profess to enter Schleswiy not with
the intention Of dssmcmbering Denmark but
only to seize material guarantee for the per-
formance Of engagements. The Ptst says
England Is In honor bound to furnish mate
rial support to Denmark.
T.. It is asserted that Francc aud Russia would
not Join England: Napoleon had received
the address Of the corps Legislatif, and IN re-
ply dwelt on the necessity Of maintaining
stable government
KE11, Feb 3.-Ih the engagement near
Missunde yesterday the Dsncs maintained a
heavy cannonnde from their forts against the
s1o1ning parties Of German infantry. The
loss Of the latter is estimated at 100 men,
among whom arc several superior officers.
Tho Dimes continue the cauuonade today.
The PrugeSa1s have brought heavy artillery
to the 'front.' Boats are ready to transport
troops over the Ech1e6i.
, 1864-02-20

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tnbune.1 :.
FRANKFORT, Feb. 19 teSi.
The General Assembly adjourned to meet
Ec1t Tuesday.
In the House the report of Select Com
mittec on Federal Affairs was adopted. It
simply rc-afilr1ns the intense loyalty OF
Kentucky to the Union, and . de-
ciares very mildly that the enlisting
Of ncgroea Into the army Is, in the opinion OF
this body, impolltic. They consist Of but
four short resolutions, the last one endorsing
the inaugural address and message Of Goy.
Bramlette.
= A series Of resolutions WIS Offered few
days since, endorsing the Administration
In all It's acts, but was voted
down by. an overwhelming majority,
only two members voting for them. All tile
appropriations necessary to the armtns md
e9uippipg Of the state forces, ,alrendy author
izcd, hnvc been passed, and are now laws OF
the land. !.
A bill raising State Fund in aid Of the
orphans md widows Of deceased soldiers
has passed the lower brunch, but will mo-:
reach the other House.
, 1864-02-20

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tnbnne.]
sPR1NGFlE1p. Fob. 10, 1871.
The detachment Of the 1l3th Illinois vol
untects, now serving at Camp Butler, and
Lieut.. Col Geo. Clark Of said regiment, com,
manding Camp Butler, have been relieved
from their present dutiez, anl ordered to re-
Join their regiment without delay. -
Col. Richard Rowctt Of the 7th Illinois
volunteer infantry, las been detailed BY order
Of the War Department, as commanding Off
Ger Of Camp Butler, Springfield. The ap-
poin.mcnt Of Col. Rowett is d good one, and
will give general satisfaction. We hope now
/, 10 see change In the condition Of this camp,
which has heretofore not been conducted to
the general satisfaction Of the soldiers and
citizens. Col. Rowett will. learn, assume
command Immediately.
:. Mai. samucl'Es Barrett, Of the LIST illinois
artillery, has been honorably discharged from
the service. John s. Bcveridge has been ap-
pointed Colonel Of the 18th cavalry, and Den
mis- J. Hynes, Lieutenant Colonel; Hiram
Hnlinrd, list Major; Lewis G. Mattock, I'd
Major; Samuel <. Crawford, Surgeon. :. !.
r John P. Henderson, detective agent for tho
10th District, arrived here to-day with num-
Der Of deserters arrested in Morgan and
Green counties. -.
The s.h cavalry hare recruited over 400
men since their recruiting detail arrived.
Col. Gamble WIS In tho city to-day, He
will soon 1corganize and leave for tho field.
Col. Di1lworth, Of the 65th, arrived here to-
aay from tho field"
, 1864-02-20
FROM CHATTANOOGA

CHArrAsoooA, Feb. 1o.-Adjutant Gen:
Thomas and staff have returned from Knox
vile Officers Of the party report Long
street in retreat beyond the French Broad, to
avoid a movement Of our greatly superior
forces. -. . ..:.
Nashville and Knoxville arc connected by
railroad, with the exception Of 900 yards at
Loudon, and passengers trains ere running.
The bridge at Loudon will be finished before
q week. :',~..
Johnston hns concentrated his forces at
Dalton, and advanced his pickt line to Ring
gold. He is also fearful of an attack. He
cannot spare reinforcements for Polls. =.
The Mobile News says Polk has been shame
fully ont-generaled by Sherman, who had ad-
vanced beyond Meridian and got between the
Bishop and Montgomery. .:,
The Marietta Rsbc! has rumors Of o hard
fight in Mississippi on the 18th, but no par
ticulars.
The tide Of veteran volunteers has began
to eet in to the front: Every car on the Nash
vile and Chattanooga railroad is wanted for
transportation Of troops. Everything is quiet
here, although WE are in condition to move
on Immediately,
, 1864-02-20

g AFE CONTROVERSY,
Lilies Safes Still Triumphant,
Teat Proposed that VIII Place 1t Re-
yond Question.

| NkssRs. HKHRrya h Co.,
| Gents-Your communication In this mornings
TRIBUNE, With Its Haunting heading, Ia but reprint
Offering & Cos bacxdowu from the challenge made
By Mr.. Lille In June 1853. The only objection you
could then make was to the proposition to havo the
LETT made ina str1cty private manner By those prop
try selected 10 conduct such tes-th1s feature Of
test Was Intended land ut the tue reKardt31 In
perfect fsness by not allowing either party In
ttses.ed to influence those appointed to mako tht
test. -
Iwil1 now remove au those objections. and make
you the 1ame challenge to tes. Safes made to NJ
F. " Pratt, Dec 2ath, 1885, as published IN the Tn1
BUEE OF that datc snd which ron r1dfeuIe r. Pratt
rGur suspicious arc teundcd, tthst the Safes r
Lille se1ls not those ha Is willing to test By frc
but naust make one expressly for the purpose"
1chalit nse you to te"t khe Sac In the otica Of
the Chicago Times, which IL ono OF your !" Champion
nfe with the 6afe in the office OF tho Chicago Eyeu
Ing Jour- al. which Ia Of Lille's Patent II you
object to these name any Merchant Bank Safes In
ase In this clt5 aud will match you-
to Mr. Pratt.
Now, II your "nexyes src as steady, aud your cour
age ss ready " ron boast. will you be kind enough
to let the public Sec It By accepting this ch111engc.
When you respond to the above challenge, will
take the defense Of any particular Safe Of you
may choose to attack. The three you meafion ID Your
first communication have been the snh.e:t Of Your
SANDERS be'ore. which starders 1ou KNOW hare a.
ready been IN: uc}y refated.
Tou think absurd In to state that IN the short
space Of d1 years, Mr. ttcs Sale has outstEipped
yours, that In the Banks a1o1e Of New York City,
where Jour 6afe8 arc made Nj. Lille has ten Safes
and Locka to Jour one, aud that your Safe Is
quent1y surplanted BY L11tIK" Perhaps these facts
are as AyyoY1sG as the statement seems absurd But
when Jou can make Safe equal to the Lille SAFE
assure you the public will appreciate It ~ we'll
-, A. Il. WINNIE.
General Western tgent for Li1lfes Safes and Locks.
faAc
, 1864-02-20
FROM DESMOlNE3.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago TrIbun-.1

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago TrIbun=.1
DEs MONIES, Feb. 70, 1864.
The Senate yesterday was in the Commit
tee OF the Whole nearly all day discussing the
bill to tax railroad property. The motion to
strike ont the first section, which would have
killed the bill, WIS lost By vote Of seven
teen to eighteen The Committee rose and
the bill Is made the special order for nexr
Thursday. Able speeches were made by
Messrs- Foote, Dixon and others in support
Of the bill, and by h1r. Hunt and Others in
opposition to the bill. Mr.. Hunt made the
best speech Of the session. There are forty
six Senators and It takes twenty-four yeas
to pass bill, =.
The House passed the Senate bill to eneou-
rage public libraries, and killed bill to
amend the dover law, and discussed In Com
mittee, during the morning, the bill to re-
district the State into Senatorial and Repre-
sentative districts, mud reported it back and
recommended Its passage.
The afternoon was devoted to tho conside-
ration Of a bill to prohibit profano swearing.
In tho Senate to-day McCrary Of Lee intro
duced a bill to secure certain lands to the
Kcokuk, Des MoInes and Minnesota Railroad
Company, which were originally granted to
the State for tho improvement Of the Des
Moines River. This railroad is a magnificent
enterprise, and is oil to this State that the
Illinois Central is to yours. It has already
built nnety-two miles Of its road without
any did whatever.
Mr.. Foote introduced bill extending the
time for building a railroad bridge at Bur
lington to 1870.
Mr. Knoll introduced, q bill to MD mining
interests, and Mr.. Young a bill to appropri-
ate twenty five thousand dollars for erecting
additional buildings for the use of the State
University.
The House. amendment to the bill for the
appointment Of IN additional Supreme Court
Judge, was concurred in.
The House bill to sell the gold in the
treasury was defeated. The bill providing
tor the transmission Of funds to pny
are not presented where due, within ten days
Of the time when due, demand must be made
at the Office Of the State Treasurer, was
passed. q
In The House bill was introduced to Gre.
ate the office Of Medical Director, who is to
visit all the Iowa regiments, and report to
the Governor and Legislature, and bill to
create d military department In the State
University.
The bill 10 abolish the Board of Education
and create the office Of Superintendent Of
Public Instruction, was passed.
The Select Committee on Railroad Land
Grants reported bill in favor Of resuning
at once aud absolutely all lands In this State
tyranfpd In rni3roa1s
, 1864-02-20
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.


NAeHlNGToS. Eec. II, 1851.
SENATE.
The Senate proceeded to the confederation OF the
report Of the Conference Committee On tho Enroll:
mint bill: debate eneucd, but no amendments
Iii. CLARK, from the committo on Claims,
ed that the committee be discharged from further
consideration, and TINT 1t bc referred to tho Com
mite On Military Affairs.
to Introduce bill for the erection OF Stase
IT. HENpRfcKs kndtsodusea Iii mas aatsoriz,ns
cult Courts Of the United States. Referred 10 the
Mr. WILSON called up tho report Of the Com.
Enrollment bill. A lengthy debate followed par
ttcipated In by Hale, Grimes, Saulsbury, DAVIS.
Wilaon, Howe, Howard, Lane Of Kansas, Lane OF
taken the motion TO concur In the report Of the
COMMITTEES OF Conference. Agreed to- Ayes, 90
n OcF, II.
Adjourned til! Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1864.
HOUSE.
Mr. BLAIR, Of No., introduced bill providing
Tor the occupation OF abandoned plantations In re-
be1i0us States, and taking care OF those freed by
h6 eten Ws@H Il w's
the Committee on Judiciary, charged with the in
veeti,ation Of charges against Judge Miller, OF
w!seonsIa be authorized to send f.. persons and
The House rasscd the Senate resolution author
iztpg the transfer from the army OF persons from
the naval service.
Ten thoueand additional copies of Gen. Mcclel-
lan's report were ordered to be printed.
The house resumed the consideration Of the bill
to establish bureau for freedmen's at1hire..
Mt. KALBFLtE16CH opposed the bill.
lit, BROOKS ofN. T.. opposed the bill, which
was reported by Mr.. Elliott OF Massachusetts,
which State he looked upon ii the ruling power
OF the country. Whatever she DEGREES is to be-
csme law.
Mr. STEVENS, from tho Committee OF Wayp
and Means, reported back the Gold Bill, with the
recommendation that 1t do not pass.
All the bills on tho private calendar were pass-
ed, eare one apnrop!iatelng $1,000 for . house
70 prevent tbs rebels from taking retlse In them.
This was postponed one week, as it involvea i'm
po1tant principles and affects many other similar
casta..
The House went into committee on the Navy
Appropriation Bill. Chiffon A.. White mate
speteh aga 'nst the war, maintaining that per-
manent peacc can only be secured by negatIon.
3lr. BLOW Of Missouri, made some remarks in
defense Of Secretary Chase In reply to previous
rr1narks, and waa proceeding to explain the trade
regulations for Missouri, when he yielded the floor
at the suggestion Of Mr. Schenct, and the Com
rn3ttec rose.
hi. SCHENCK reported from the Committee Of
Conference on the Enrolment Bill and moved the
prevIons question, which was seconded, 60 against
q. and report agreed to, Il against D.
lima MI Hfrrr md
, 1864-02-20
'<,on4n.r=ation Mt LeavcnSyortfa

'<>onfIn.rzation nj Leavcnvvort1a.
LEAyEEwoRrH, Feb. ia fire on Dela-
ware street, between Second and Third, this
morning, destroyed nine buildings. Loss
about one hundred and fifty thousand dollars
-prtly Insured. Most Of the goods were
>eaved.
:, LEAyEkwoRrH, Feb. 19.-Thc principal
losers by the fire this morning are Stettaner
$4,000; Q. L6cra. DRY goods, loss 5000, no
insurance; 3. s. Rieha3ds, loss s., ,00o, no in
..surance: +. K. Monk, loss Sl2, ,5OI INSURANCE
$500 Bellcr, jcwc!er, loss *4 coo Hirscll.
field & Mitchell, loss SIC. COX, insurance IS O1o
Rose d Co., loss $7.5oo, insurance $500 !;
y. R. Park, loss 81, ,ooo, insurance So 0o5; s.
lost heavily, amount not otasceriaincd