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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-12-23
A Tiger Frightened by a Mouse.

A traveller gives the following anocdotc
of tiger kept at the British Residencv
10 Calcutta;
"But what annoyed him far more than
our uoking him with stick, or tantalz-
ing him with shius of beef or legs of nut.
ton, was mouse in,ioduc ID into his cage
No fine lady ever exhibited more terror at
the sight of spider, than this magnificent
royal tiger betrayed on seeing mouse
Our mischievous plan was to tie the little
animal by string to the end of q long
pole, and thrust it close to the tigers
nose. The moment he saw it be leaped to
the opposite side, and when the mouse
was made to run near bin he jammed
himself into a corner, and stood trembling
aud roaring 10 such an ecstasy of fear,
that we were always obliged to desst, in
pity to the poor brute. Sometimes We iu-
sisted on his passing over the spot where
the unconscious little mouse ran backward
and forward. For long time, however,
we could not get him to move, till at
length, believe by the help of squib,
we obliged him to start but instead Of
pacing leisurely across HIS den, or OF ma
king a detour to avoid the object of his
alarm, be generally took kind of flying
leap, so high as nearly to hiring his back
ia contact wilh the roof of his cage"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-12-23
Mllst&lIaneous.
THE MISSIONARY AND THE IDOL,

john Nlc"urt settled in the uorthcrn
isla'.d of New IealanI about thirty YEAR,
ago, aud was FIR many years the only
waite man Iii that part of the country IN
which he lived. The rlbe among whom
he reSlacd was called the Tatemuug,,.
and was celebrated for its valor aud t,ro
city III war: Contiguous to them wa, au-
other tribe, the Noorauous Cor children of
the sea-, with whom the former were en-
gagged in almost continual strife. The
N"oranoos, when pressed iu battle by lb~
Ta'en'u"gas, generally took refuge IN their
canoes, when their superior skill enabled
them TO mold their Toes at bay
However, the Pahckn, as Nicourt was
called by the MaOres, by Introducing the
weapons If civilized warfare among the
latemungas, gave theW such an advau-
taSe over their enemies, that they cou-
qnered the tribes GU every side, depupuIa.
ting their villages, and taking numbers
captive. Owing u this, the Paheka be.
came an OBJECT to be dreaded and hated
by foreign tribes, and he accordingly gen
orally Kept within the bounds Of the pah.
The village Of the Tatemunyas was sit.
uated on the edge Of bay, which extern
ded about thirty miles from heads to
heads. IL occupied the norrheru part of
tins bay just within the entrance and on
the opposite shore was the village of the
N'ora"oos. This aforementioned tribe be.
lug principally dependent on the sea for
support, ""rshippud gods who were con-
neeted with the waln. Their great deity,
whose power was supposed to be extended
over the waters Of the clouds, the rivers,
and the sea, was named Maunwiirro,
aud the temple devoted to bis worship was
IA cave,on the sey-shore. In connection
with this temple occurred Eicourts ad-
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-12-23
a Few SWindle.

Yesterday afternoon singular looking
mon, apparently the owner of wagon
and two fast horses, attracted considera-
bic attention in Broad street, near Market,
10y proceedings which appeared at first to
Indicate deranged mind. He stopped tho
conveyance on one of the corners, and,
holding up a genuine one-dollar green
back, urged some one to buy it for seventy
five Cents. This was looked upon with
distrust, but Gually man ventured to in
vest. The purchaser money, however,
was at Unee thrown back to him, with the
greeuback. Several other similar transact
tons took place, the purchaser 10 each case
receiving his greenback aud the seventy
five cents. Postal curreny, of the value
of twenty-five and ten cents, was also sold
for less than its value, aud the purchase
money returned.
This naturally appeared to be good
speculation, and au anxious crowd was soon
gathered, when the eccentric individual,
after throwing out handful Of FIVE cent
notes disptaycda quantity of jewelry, at the
same time asserting that he was the largest
dealer in jewelry in Great Britain, and that
lie understood his biz" land loved to
give away things" Rings, lockets, &c.,
were sold for II small amount, and the
money invariably returned with the arti-
Gle. The demand soon became grea or
than the supply, when the "madman" an.
nouncea that he would drive to the next
corner AMI show his audience a new style
of doing business. At tho corner of Clin-
ton street he brought out number of lock.
cts, which he said were cheap for five dol.
lars.
Instantly the coveted bills we're passed
up to I'm, one man in his ardor handing
up ten dollars aud calling for two lookets.
Those who were short endeavoured to Dor
row five dollars, everybody believing the
money would be returned. About do
zen were sold at five dollars each. when
the man called out, "L,uk, away!" and
before the crowd could gather their scat.
tered senses, the horses wre leaving them
behind at the rate of mile in three min
utes. Upon examination, the lockets
were found to be worth about fifty cents
pound, and the whole transaction was un-
derstood, especially that part which refer
red to the humbug-"loved to give things
away" We understand that the same
swindle was successfully carried on in
Trenton, New Brunswick, Railway, and
other places.-Nepark (N J.) Journal.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-12-23
BRANDaElH'S PILLS.

THE Weak, the Consumptive, Rhenma-
L tic, Costive, Bilious and Delicate, after
some days use will find renewed strength
and life pervade every organ of their
frames.
Every dose makes the blood purer.-
Tine nerves commence in the arteries and
terminate in the veins. These pills, as
first effec. act upon the arterial blood, in
creasing the circulation, by which impure
ties are deposited in the veins, and they
throw off such collections INTO the bowels,
which organs, by the energy derived from
Brandrelh's Pills, expel them from the
system. When first used, the Pills may
occasion gripping and even make the pa
tient feel worse. This is an excellent
sign, and shows the disease will soon lie
cured. No great good is often achieved
without some trouble in its attainment.
and this rule applies to the recovery ol
health.
For sale by all respectable dealers in
ssAlMiass Ry27
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-12-23
The Schoo master Not Abroad.

Several years ago, when the efforts in
behalf of the Ladies Mount Vernon AS.
sociation were at the height of activity
throughout the country, Mrs. - was
one of the local agents TO collect funds in
our town. In the prosecution Of Der la
bors she called at a comfortable looking
dwelling in the outskirts Of her district,
and the head of the family being absent,
she addressed the "lady of the house, iu
an eloquent appeal in behalf of the associ-
alton. To her surprise she was asked
"Why, who is Mr.. Washington ?" AS.
t,ui,hed at discovering such density of
ignorance or the part Of well.todo
woman, in this laud of enlightenment,
Mrs. - bri, fly but forciby recapitulated
the leading events in Washins.on's ca
reer, and bis claims upon his country's
gratitude, in recognition nf which, as she
explained, an effort was being made to
raise funds to prevent his home from pass
ing into the hands of strangers But the
answer showed that, Notwithstanding the
efforts of the teacher, the student Of his.
tory didn't yet see the point.
"Well, manu." said the latter, II
should like very much to help that good
old man to keep his place, if could af.
ford it, but the fact is, We ha'ut yet paid
for nur'n |"
This cogent argument was too much for
the benevolent agent OF the society, who
lii mediately beat retrelt for some local
ity where the school,as er was abroad.
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Baltimore Stove House,
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81 can't say | admire your style of act.
ing, said landlady to a stroIlng player
when abe caught him stealing the spoons
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-12-23

EaS~ An intelligent i"rmer being asked
if bis borses were well matched, replied,
Yes, they are matched first rate; one Of
them is willing to do all tho work, and
the other is willing he should.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

In one Of the Southern papers a
member Of the Georgia Legislature re-
counts bis lodges TO get away from
Sherman's forces, and how he sought
refuge in the woods and pigpens of his
native State. He gives a glimpse Of the
devastation left in the line of our ar
my's march. and q glimpse also at those
faithful Georgia niggers that are TO
fight so stously for their masters.
"Those that were most trusted, were
the first to leave" In view of such
glimpses, the whole South may well ex.
claim, with the North Carolina editor,
Unless the wisdom of Congress and
of the State Legislatures shall devise
some plan by which the war may be
stopped and peace restored, it does not
require the spirit of prophecy to see
that we are a ruined people"
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09


Yesterday vas a remarkable day.
The mercury lay below the freezing
point, and q searching north wind blew
vigorously. Thousands Of people were
on the streets, but they moved briskly,
as If intent upon some important bust
ness The usual haunts of the inc
briate closed, not a sign Of drunken
ness was 70 be seen. Sobriety prevailed
Even the mules and horses Of Uncle
Sans wagons seemed to partake Of the
general soberness, and logged along
with staid, steady gait The man with
the black horse, who remorselessly
rides down the pedestrian on the street,
and does not stop TO ascertain DANA
ges-that would be beneath his dignity
took things leisurely, and absolutely
rode about in walk The busy tongue
of rumor was comparatively idle; and
rebel sympathizers dropped, for the
nonce, their peneha'lt for Idle gossip.
The rebels in our front were busy try
ing to keep themselves warm, and i'm
disposed to handle frigid metal. Vii
famous gunpowder, therefore, had
partial respite. Very little of it was
burnt. Altogether the day was remark
able, as we have said-remarkable for
its quiet; for the confidence which per
vades the vast human swarm that fills
our hive, and renders them almost
thoughtIess about war, its terrors, its
horrible scenes of suffering and priVa
ton, its hecatombs of human lives;
and remarkable, shall we say it, for the
GOODNESS with which the wants of the
destitute seemed to be ignored
Was ali this but the slumber Of the
elements that precedes the storm?
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By Telegraph
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
Proceedings in the Senate.
Names of Standing Com
mittees.

ST. Louis. Dec. S.--The Democrats. Pa
dueah special Of the 9TH says, all stories
about disasters on the Cumberland river
are wholly untrue. The river is clear and
unobstrueted to ClarkEville to which point
transports run without convoy. From
GAINESVILLE te Nashville they are conveyed
by gunbOats. There are several batteries
between the two points.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-sExArE-Mr. Davis
said I wish to give notice that on tO-mor-
row I viii introduce joint resolution for
the restoration of the Union and peace, and
for the vindication of the Constitution as
the guaranty OF the rights Of the citizens Of
the several States.
Mr.. Anthony moved that the Senate pro-
coed to the election of the Senate Commit
tees. Carried.
Mr.. Anthony move that the rules
which require the election OF Standing
Committees by ballot be suspended, and
that the following Committees be chosen;
Foreign Relations--Mr. Sumner, Chair
man; Messrs. Foster, Doolittle, harris, Ds-
Wis, johnson, and Ne Dougal.
Finsnee-Mr. sherman, Chairman
Messss. Howe, Cowan, Clark, Van Wrinkle,
CONFESS, and Henderson.
Commeree-Mr. Chandler, Chairman
Messrs Morrell, TenEyck, Morgan, sprague
Salisbury, and Lane, of Kansas.
Agriculture-Mr. Lane, of Kansas, chair
man, Messrs. Harlan, Wilson, Powell and
Farrell.
Military Affairs snd the Militia--Mr. Viii
son, chairman, Messrs. Lane, Of Indiana,
Howard, Nesmith, Morgan, spragus and
Brown.
PensiOns-Mr. Foster, chairman, Messrs.
Lane, of Indiana, Van Wrinkle, Salisbury,
Bacakalow, Foote and Brown.
Revolutionary Claims-Mr. Wilkinson
chairman, Messts. Chandler, Wilson, Mes
NTH and Wight.
Claims-Mr,. Clark, chairman, Messrs.
Pomeroy, Howe, Anthony, Morrill,, Hicks
and Davis.
District of Columbia-Mr. Hale chair |
man, Messrs. Dixon, Morrill,, Wade, Mill |
roy, Henderson and Richardson.
Patents and the Patent Office
Line down north of Louisville.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

The "Naiad Queen" is having very
fine run at the new theatre. It's beau
tiful scenery, delightful music, brilliant
dances, grand marches, terrific com
bats, DC, never fail to elicit unbounded
admiration. A friend of ours, a very
clever gentleman who has fine taste
for such things, concluded he would
see the Queen and her Nymphs Wednes
day evening he went late, and found
it impossible t. wedge his way in far
enough to get glimpse of the stage
What should he do2 he could not
brook the idea of being disappointed.
He knew the press gang" in such
straits, had the entree in another quar-
ter. He tried that, and "open sesame,
he was in. A good position was as
signed him behind the scenes, in the
midst of the mortals and immortals.
He felt bound to see ell he could, so he
dropped down into the green room ter
the ID act, and tarried till the march Of
the demons in the 4th scene Of the
Sd ect was about 70 come off This was
a sight be did not wish to escape him,
and he essayed TO ascend TO his
vacated position TO witness it
But he took the wrong flight of stairs,
and assembled with the demons to the
stage. Before he was aware Of it, he
was the cynosure of an immense audi
ence, before whom he appeared for the
first time at the head of the demons
His costume might not been very ap~
propriate, and he might have exhibited
a coy reserve unbecoming demon, but
the audience didn't think so--for this
variation from the usual routine-this
introduction of demon in veritable
broadcloth, fashioned after the manner
of mortality, was received with
demonstrations of delight The
demon was abashed = something
strange for demon,-he show
ed signs of "taking water; and
g second round of applause made him
vanish rapidly In giving an account
Of the fun thst evening, he can speak
of it as thing "part Of which he sa,r,
and part Of which he soas, and assure
his grand children, if he should live to
see them, that never did debutent re-
ceive warmer welcome.
We cannot chronicle that he stayed
to see the play out
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Message OF Governor Watts OF Alabama
He opposes Reconstruction or a
Convention Of States.
[From the Richmond Sentinel, Nov. 3

From the Richmond Sentinel, Nov 30l
The Message of Governor Watts to
the Legislature of Alabama is a most
patriotic document, as might have been,
indeed, confidently expected from that
distinguished citizen. BE examines at
considerable length the propositions
for State conventions, as means of ne
gotiating for peace. He shows that
they are irregular, unnecessary and I'M
authorized, and that they would be ex-
tremely pernicious in their effects.
"What guaranty, he asks, shave we
that from such scheme we should ever
have any peace, save that which would
result from a reconstruction. or subiu-
CATION of the Confederate States. Who
would desire political union with
those who have murdered our sons,
outraged our women, and with demoni-
&C violence wantonly destroyed. our
property and now seek to make slaves
of us2 If attempted by those at home,
away from the danger and carnage of
battle, the consequence would be fear
full A civil war, in fact, would be in
augurated, and the red stream of eter-
nal strife, swelling like the moulton
lava from some volcanic crater, through
every avenue of these States, would
flow, annihilsting, deluging with its
burning avalanche every landmark of
civilization The horrors of this public
war between two oontending nations
(for ours is no civil war; would be but
twilight hour compared with Cimerian
darkness. The midnight pail of des-
=.
murky folds every spark Of public lib
erty. But ! forbear The picture is
too dark for contemplation 80
Our constitution provides mode by
which peace can be made. Are we
repaired to admit that our constitution
in this respect is failure The same
provisions are found in the constitution
Of the United States This constitu
ton was made in 1857. Was it a fail
ure, and, at this late day, have we Just
discovered the failure Our constitu-
ted authorities have evinced no oppo-
sition to peace; but, On the contrary,
have made propositions more than once.
Their propositions have been scornfully
rejected We have the highest assn.
RANGES that the powers Of diplomacy
and negotiation have not been, and
will not in the future, be overlooked
by those whose constitutional duty it is
to make peace. To attempt to inter-
fere without knowledge on our part
of all the facts and circumstances which
should control an enlightened iudg
ment, would but retard, and defeat for
years, the accomplishment Of perma-
nent peace. Let US have faith and con-
fidence that our President and Senate
will make every effort for peace lofty
patriotism can demand. Let US nerve
ourselves with the courage which fred |
the hearts of the heroes Of 1916. and
let US bear with patience and fortitude !
the trials and the perils which await |
US, trusting in the justice of our cause.
in the strong arms and stout hearts OF |
our soldiers, and relying on God, who |
rules the affairs of men and nations"
If you want handsome ShawL-call !
a - l. n
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DR.. COIEMAN'S
Private Dispensary.

While humanity continues 10 be infrm
and man is prone to err, and the conse-
quences are visited upon the unfortunate,
be should early seek relief from the misery
thus entailed. And the man who devOtes
his time and talent 10 the relief Of this
species Of human suffering Is not less a
Philsnthrepist than he who seeks 70 relieve
any other affection 10 which man Is subject;
for true philanthropy looks not 10 what
caused the trouble, but what viii cure II.
DR.. COLEHAx has devoted large portion Of
his time TO the cure Of the class Of dis
eases mentioned IN his advertisement IN
to-day's paper. He has duly qualified
himself by study and experience 10 perform
what he promises. He has been located IN
our midst for several years, and the testi-
mOnisls Of the press which he has
quoted in his card, are guarantee 70 the
afflicted for his skill and sftainmsnts.
His Once is "a North Cherry street. Post
Once Box, so2. Sugs
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

NEw THEATRE are much pleased
to see it announced in the bills that
the Queen Of the Naisds," Mrs ]. r.
Allen, is TO have a benefit tonight
No artist has come before the public
on an occasion of this character with
greater claims. She has, at all times,
been diligent in studying her parts, and
faithful in her rendition of them. As
the Queen of the Naiads" she has sur
passed the expectations of even her
warmest admirers, and made an im>
preston which will long live after other
theatrical events of the day are forgot
ten. We would urge, if it were neces-
sary, every lover of the dramatic art in
our city to attend her benefit but we
feel well assured that nothing of the
kind is needed to pack the theatre 10
its utmost capacity.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

The Augusta (Ga) Register, Of the
22d ultimo, complains of the lack of in
terest taken by the citizens in view Of
the threatened attack Of Sherman on
that place. 1t says: at is high time
that our citizens looked the stern emers
gency in the face and prepared them
selves accordingly to ward off the dan
ger. The worst feature prevalent in
our midst is prevalent apathy A fright
ened multitude may reach to deeds and
sentiments of heroism; but apathy is
like the silence that broods over the
Dead Sea"
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

The largest cabbage we have seen for
many day, was one, the product Of
more northerly cline, sent us several
days ago by our friend Gregory, IS
Broad street It was white as snow
and weighed about Is pounds. This en-
terprising house has been doing much
10 make living in Nashville easy, and
deserves the patronage Of every body
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

A fight occurred at the fire Wednes-
day night, between some, soldiers, who
had better been in camp, and men at
tached to the government hook and
ladder company. One Of the latter,
Patrick Rigney, was badly stabbed He
has one wound just below the dia-
phragm, one in the breast, and another
in the head. He is in a very critical
condition.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

We are informed that a young man
named Harris, living some four or FIVE
miles out on the Nolensville, Pike was
conscripted by the rebels, and put on
duty in our front, Wednesday, as pick
ct Taking advantage Of reconnois
ance, he threw down his musket, aud
sought shelter within our lines.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

GOLD IN WAsHIS0Tos TEERIToKT.-The
Surveyor General Of Washington Terri
tory, in letter 20 Commissioner Ed
wards, states that gold in paying guam
titles hss been found on the Chebalis,
near Gray's Harbor, Washington Terri
tory. The gold extends over surface
of twenty or thirty acres in extent 1t
is also reported that gold has been dis
covered on stream emptying into Dis
covery Bay, in the rear Of Port Town
send, Washington Territory.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

GExKRALS--A catalogue of Generals
photographs for sale at the Gallery Of
the Cumberland, 10 be found in another
column, 10 which extensive list has late
ly been added splendid pictures of Ma
jor Generals Thomas and Sheridan.
Which may be procured st the Gallery
or by mail Price 25cts.
- TX &c
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09
Heavy ribbed shirts and drawers at
Cameron, Grier & Goa

Messrs Howe a Norton, we are il :
formed, wereso fortunate yesterday as
to secure three Of the horses pressed
from them and an order for the return
ofthe remainder. We hope, by this
evening, they viii be able to make
their usual display Of the grand en-
tree at their circus, and have as lively
time as ever. Notwithstanding their
loss of horses, the attractions Of the
circus have not been materially dimin-
ished 1t is stin ahead of ordinary
shows Of the kind
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-09

There was a slight increase in the num-
Der of cases in the Recorders Court,
yesterday. One delinquent vas up on
a charge of committing nuisance; an
other for selling liquor on Sunday; one
for stealing three for disorderly con-
duct and three for drunkenness.
Where, in the world, did these three
fellows get their liquor? The saloons
are all closed, and we are grati6ed TO
say, that they observe the orders of the
military faithfully.