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Lime and Animal Life.

A moorman caught young alligator IN bis
fishing krasl in the Ms,0ra river, and went
10 see il. II was alive, and TO all appearances
there was no reason why, if left slone, II should
not grow into allgstor's esiste-its length was
three and half feet Thinking that this
would be 8 good opportunity for testing The
correctness of what had heard 10 the north
Of The island about the remarkable effect OF
lime upou the alligator asked a man TO bring
me some on which be procured from neigh
boring house S lump Of the chuoame or lime
prepared from shells, which the natives are IN
the habit of chewing along with The nut OF TIE
area palm and the leaves OF the betel creeper.
The lime had previously been molsiened with
water.
Having opened the jaws OF our unfortunate
victim-an operation TO which il submitted
with exemplary resignation when II found u
could rot prevent itl. we inserted, as far back
as the opening into the throat, lump oil
chunamb about as large as pigeon egg.
after which We put the animal into the water
Immediately it turned over on It's sides and
then on its back. and appeared parslyzed soon
its eyes closed, and | thought II was dead
Alter about FIVE or six minutes, 1t revived
little. l could not remain longer to watch II,
but 10 the evening | rode to where II bad been
eXperimeDteu on, Nnen lounu that " "os
dead, and learnt that it had died within two
hours OF my leaving.
On examining its mouth, found that the
lime had not been swallowed, but was still N
the throat just where it bad been placed.
do not remember to have read in any work on
animals of this antipathy OF the alligator to
lime; and it still is to be explained, how II is
that a substance Of that nature, especially
prepared for the use of man, and by him daily
chewed, should have SO powerful aud insiania-
neous an effect on an animal otherwise so ten
acious of life, when merely placed IN the mouth,
without being swallowed. The experiment may
appear to have been cruel one, aud yet, per
haps it was the speediest aud easiest mode o!
killing the alligator.
may now venture to state that the 1ramuls
have an idea that, if bullet be filed with lime
before firing at an alligator, it will, wherever 1t
pene,rates, cause a wound that will prove
mortal. | have since making the experiment
related above, been told that it is not uncommon
for the Shinghalese to fill the stomach OF a
bullock with lime, and to place it near the
alliga,or's haunts, knowing that il he swallow
the lime, death will ensue- TrfcS from Ceyion.
The weekly union record., 1865-04-29
President Johnson's Policy.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-President John
sons speech to the Indiana delegation, yester-
day, was more important than any yet delivered.
The President said We are living at time
when the public mind had almost become
oblivious of what treason is. The time had
arrived when the American people should be
educated and taught that treason against the
United States Government is the highest crime
that can be committed, and that those engaged
in it should suffer all its penalties 1t is not a
PRONUNCIATION of anything that | have not here
totore said. to say that traitors must be made
odious that traitors must be punished and i'm
prisoned, their social power be destroyed if
not, they will still maintain their ascendancy,
and may again become numerous and powerful;
for, in the words of former U. S. Senator,
when traitors become numerous enough,
treason becomes respectable; = and say, after
making treason edious, every Union man
should be remunerated out of the pockets of
those who iHf1ict the greatest suffering upon
the country. While say, as to the leaders of
treason, punishment, | also say lenency and
conciliation TO the thousands whom they have
misled and deceived. 10 speaking of recon
struction, he made the following remarks :
Upon this idea Of destroying the States, my.
HoStNiOn uoS UCCu Wen huOWu duu tbCiC 10 bo
cause to change it now. Some are satisfied
with the idea that the States are lost in terri
torial and other divisions, and are to lose their
character as States but their life's breath has
only been suspended, and it is high constitu-
tional obligation We have TO secure each OF
these States 10 the possession and enjoyment OF
a republican form Of Government. A State
may be in the Government with peculiar nsti
tutioDs, and by operations of rebelhons lose
that feature but it was State when it went
into the rebellion, and when it comes out,
without that institution, it is still State. |
bold it as a solemn obligation on any of those
States where the rebel army has been beaten
back or expelled. care not how small num
Der of Union men, if enough to man the ship
of State, hold it, say it is a high duty to
protect and secure to them republican form
of Government This is 90 mere opinion. II
is expressed in conformity with NY understand
ing of the genius and theory of our Government.
10 adjusting and putting the Government upon
its legs again, think the progress of the work
must pass into the hands of its friends Ii the
State is 10 be uursed until it gains strength, 1t
must be nursed By its friends, and not smothered
by its enemies Now permit me to remark
that, while | have opposed dissolution and dis
Indignation on one hand and on the other, |
am equally opposed to the Capitalization oi
power 10 the hands of the lew.
The weekly union record., 1865-04-29
IFoR TEE UNION REcosD.l
On the Death of Abraham Lincoln

Twas but few short days ago,
Glad news was borne across the wire
OF Riohmond's fall the victory great
Filled each true Patriots heart with fire;
The bonfre's hlaze-the rockets light
Lit up the sky with lRrid glare;
Bright flags were foAtins-cannons roared-
Lead cheers were borne upon the air;
The bells were ringing loud and long
Swee; Music mingled with the song
And. in the distance, Hopes bright eyes
Beheli the Star OF Peace alise.
few short dsys;-the scene has changed;
A solemn sound cur hearts now swell;
For where, 50 late, -Fleasure-reigned,
Hark, on the breeze the tuneralknell
The flags, now drsped in mourning full,
Remind US of the sable pail;
We feel that some immortal soul
Has passed into "the great unknown"
While shadows fit before our eyes
OF specters dim-and tears and sishs
Seem borhe upon the solemn air,
Filling our hearts with wild despair.
What means this chsnse--so sad, so great'
What woe is ours what direful fate'
What sorrow wild, and dark, and i'll.
Has filed all hearts with sudden chilli
How can We write the bloody deed,
How can our eyes the dark tale readl
The deepest traitor of our time
Must Shudder at so base a crime
Our second Washington is gone,
And a great Nation, stricken, mourns:
Hush while we speak the words so dread,
Lincoln-the great, the goods dead
Green will his memory ever be
In every loyal heart and mind;
No party spirit moved him on.
But Right and Justice he combined;
And now the Saviour of our Land
Struck down by base assassin's hand
Vengeance is mine thus saith the Lord;
He will avenge with flaming sword!
o, mystery great, that one so brave
Thus early fills Martyrs grave!
Mysterious are Thy ways, Great God
Help Us to bow beneath Thy rod.
With laurels on his noble brow,
They laid him gently down to sleep;
While e'er.him-our illustrious dead
The stricken millions mourn and weep;
The highest monument of fame
That we can raise TO his great name
VIII be his Virtues-great, sublime
These will the stars of heaven outshine.
His Nirtues-noble, high and pure
sI,al
And unborn millions ever must
Keep sacred watch DER LINcoLN's dust
CLOUDY
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THE following preamble and resolutions were
adopted by Oroville Lodge No. SO, |. 0. o. F
at their Lodge room Monday evening, April
Oath, 1865.
WHEREAS. The inhuman assassination oil
Abraham Lincoln has bereft US as Odd Eel
lows, of the bright example of faithful execu
tive officer practicing purity of life, soundness
of principle, and patient, persevering industry
deprived the Government OF its Chief Magis
trate, who ever administered the laws with
unwavering fidelity, and the cause of freedom
ard universal brotherhood, of an answering
champion.
WHEREAS, We deem it proper. in common
with other communities in the nation, to give
expression TO our feelings of grief at the great
loss of the honored bead of the nation, as well
as our detestafion of the dastardly and coward
II manner of bis death be ii. therefore,
Resolred, That while our hearts are sorely
stricken with grief, we recognize the hand o
an over ruling Providence working for great
and beni6cent purposes hence we bow with
all reverence and humility, and exclaim-"No OF
my will. but thine, be done"
ReSoired, That We sincerely sympathize with
all good citizens, and with the lovers OF liberty
and free government. in this great atfiiction-
this hour of bitter woe.
Resolved. That we will endeavor to emulate
tie many virtues of our diseased magistrate
and follow as nearly as possible the good ex
amples be has set of Brotherly Love, Truth
and Charity.
Resolred That our Hall be placed iD mourn
ing, and the brothers wear the usual badge fo
the space of thirty days, and these resolution
be placed in full on the records of this Lodge
CHAs. OLIVER. Committee
WV. SCHNEIDER. ! Resolutions.
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A Fox SroRY.-Two business gentlemen
from New Haven, who occasionally indulge in
little sporting experience, visited SouthiDg-
ton on hunt the other day. Birds we're not
plenty, and with doubtful success the gentle
men started for the depot toward night, to take
the train home. Coming across an IrishmaD.
they incidentally asked him if there were any
rabbits, patridges, quais, foxes or any other
game about there. BE dad there is that? /
can put my finger on a nest of foxes, where
there is FIVE young 'uns and an old IN They
are so tame yez con stroke EN- with yer band y
This was chance to capture fur not to be lost;
and, after some dickering. Pat agreed to pilot
them to the nest for three dollars. After trudg
ing through the woods about mile, the party
came TO a clearing where stood log house.
With horrible Milesian grin, he pointed to
an old woman and FIVE young imps lying loose
about the main floor, exclaiming. See the
tame craihurs Mrs. Patrick Fox these hun
tiers are after yez Good day, gintlemen-' The
hunters got back TO the depot too late for the
train that day, bat they arrived home all safe
the next morning. 1t is unnecessary TO men.
tion however. that it is not to them that we
are indebted for the above facts Connecticut
pGDeT.
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Man AND WORKING ASINALs.-In man
there are but six ounces weight of stomach to
one hundred pounds Of body, which illustrates
in similar way why our food must be in a
concentrated form, and why, although the
potato or other vegetables may keep us In good
flesh. yet to sustain the energy OF the system,
particularly for those who do the most labor,
the greater concentration Of a meat diet is an
absolute essential This fact is illustrated,
also, in our treatment of working animals.
Those which are not in actual employment are
kept 10 good condition on bulky food but
when the OK or horse must make up the extra
waste arising from labor before the plow or on
the road, and be kept 10 spirits for the work,
he requires nutriment 10 the more concentrated
form of grain, which goes to support the
muscular system.
The weekly union record., 1865-04-29

PLAIN TALK Annexed is 40 extract from
speech delivered by Andrew johnson in the
United States Senate, in 1861, when be had
that arbitrator, JEFF Davis, uDder bis imme,
diate eye. and when the Infamous rebellion was
just ripeniDg. He spoke from the desk adjoin-
ing that occupied by JEFF. Davis, and almost
shaking bis 6uger in the face Of the arcb-Hai-
tor, be exclaimed:
If I were President OF the United States,
would arrest you a. traitors-I would try you
as traitors-and if convicted, would, by the
Eternal, hang you Is traitors.
The weekly union record., 1865-04-29

: SENATOR Lafayette S. Foster, OF Counecti-
cut, who has been elected by the Senate its
President pro tenn, is a native of Connecticut,
and is a llneal descendant of Miles StaDdisb.
He was for some years prominent member of
the Connecticut Legislature, and 6rst took his
seat in the United States Senate ten years ago.
He is an excellent presiding officer. well yersed
in parliamentary law, and will be Vice Presl-
dent if Andy johnson dies or is removed for
drunkeuness and If Mr.. Lincoln should also
be removed for any cause, be would be Presi-
dent Springfield Rep. Maroi II
The weekly union record., 1865-04-29

PROFESSOR AGAssIz GoIsG TO SoUTH AVER
IcA-In Lowell Institute lecture, last week.
the distinguished superintendent OF the museum
at Harvard University expressed wish to
visit the Andes, that be might verify some OF
his theories regarding the glaciers Nathaniel
Thayer. ESQ. already muDifcent benefacior
of the college, was present, aud has since pro-
posed to Professor Agassiz to go TO South
America, offering to pay his expenses and those
of as many assistants as he may choose. The
Professor gladly availed himself Of the ofer.
and will start soon, probably from New York.
taxing with him eight young men, students and
assistants. He will go direct to Rio Janeiro.
aud examine the mountain ranges 10 the south
ern part of Brazil and 10 the neighboring prov
inces. Its further course we have not learned.
but We understand that bis westward trip may
extend as far as the Andes. 1t is probable
that this excursion will cost not less than
$40 0-Boston Trauelsr.
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New Observation-Disclosures Dickinson, OF
French Gulch, Shasta county, has discovered
and located rich gold bearing lode of quartz
near that town. 1t is supposed TO be con.in-
uation OF the Highland, which has been paying
so richly.
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Fresh Oysters furnished Families. Balls. Parties,
and assemblies of every nature, at reasonable rates.
Having been engaged in the business for the past
fifteen years, he hopes 70 give general satisfaction
10 all. Meals al al hours, day and night
Oct. 18th, 1854. LEWIS CARPENTER.
The weekly union record., 1865-04-29

AT the funeral obsequies at Naps, Henry
Edgerton delivered the eulogg.
The weekly union record., 1865-04-29
The Office of California Stage Company
Is at the UNION HOTEL.

STAGES LEAVE THIS HOUSE DAILY, FOR
All parts of the Country.
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The Table

viii at all times be served up with the greatest
variety of eatables-the best the market affords =
and in style to suit the most fastidious taste
The weekly union record., 1865-04-29
The Bar

Will always he supplied with CHOICE LIQUORS
and CIGARS. PBICES MODERATE.
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UNION HOTEL.

rTNHlS NEW BRICK AND ELEGANTLY FUR
Il nished Hotel stands first in the State for COM
fort and accommodation for the travelling public
every room being well ventilated and neatly fur
nished.
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The Table

Is supplied with every LUXURY OF THE SEAS
ON and everything will be done TO insure the
Comfort of the guest of this House. In connec-
tion with this House is the
The weekly union record., 1865-04-29
BIRD ~ HOPKINS, Proprietors.

GAIT. Il. BIRD, formerly of International Hotel
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-02-27
General Kelley,

The American people arc proverhlaily
fckle and prone TO change. In no one
particular is this characteristic more full
" exemplifed than in our treatment of
public men. We idolize man one day;
magnify the most commonplace. person
age into the semblance of hero; puff
him up almost to bursting with unde-
served praise and adulation; and thenext
day he is thrust ignominiously ont of
sight; those who formerly praised him
openly rejoice in his misfortunes, and the
lion is no sooner dead than he is kicked
at by every ass that comes by.
General KELLEY is no exception to this
rule The Fairmont National of last
week, says in relation to the capture
"from none whom we have heard con
verse upon the subject have we heard
word of sympathy for General KELLEY
and "all say it's good for mother KEEL
uGBY.,n
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I'VE protest sgainst this injnstics 1t
iswell known that we have 10 reason,
either personal or political, for beingpar-
tieularly friendly toward General KEEL
LEY, but we have no heart to rejoice in
the misfortunes of any man. We know
too little of the facts to say who Is to
blame for the capture Of Generals CROOK
and KELLEY. If either of them is cul-
pable, his Imprisonment will proye sui
fcient punishment for his negligence
without adding thereto the unsefmly re,
joicing of his enemies OF the ill-timed re-
proaches of his friends. We confess to a
feeling of sympathy, always, for"the
under dog in a fight"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-02-27
The seRestored Government"

We believe it is one of the counts in
the Indictment against Judge KENNEDY ,
now ON trial before the Legislature of
this State, that, some time or other, he
expressed doubt concerning the legali-
ty of what is known as "the restored
government of Virginia" We are sur
urised that this should be considered a
crime by the Republican Legislature
now in session. The most eminent lead
ers of the Republican party in conven-
ton and in Congress have repeatedly
expressed their doubts as to the legitiina-
CIV of the government inquestion. The
Baltimore convention refused to admit
the delegates from Virginia; Congress
has passed joint resolution excluding
the vote of Virginia from the electoral
college; and even the New York Tribune
sneeringly says that the common coun-
ell of Alexandria is not to he considered
the legislature of the State of Virginia
Bear in mind that these are Republican
opinions, put forth by Republican au-
thorities.
We have called the attention of our
neighbor of the IateIIigeaoer to these facts
several times. but he has heretofore re-
NAMED discreotly silent. He has said
that the restored government and the
State of West Virginia ARE i'll the same
boat as respects legitimacy" Now let
him Join with us i'll denouncing TH,p
STEVENS and HoRACE GREELEY, or lot
him take back his assertion
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-02-27
Two Pieces OF | and For Sal;
nNE PIECE CON AININ

" ABOUT thirty -sin 600 acres located
the National road aud Wheeling creek, distu
four miles from the city Of Wheeling Wy :
road. The above il good bottom land, and n
adapted for vineyard OF gardening purposn
The other piece, containing about iorra
(4D acres, located also on Wheeling cresS
divided from the former piece by tht,o
creek, and through which the Hemphd. .
road passes. BY this road II Is abont w. 81
one half miles from the city of Wheeling
On the latter piece there IL good or-r
and admirably adapted for vineyard an g
which there are some other improvement,
II not disposed of at private sale II viii .
fered for sale by public auction
On Thursday, The I'd dag Of Nda
ensuing at the front door Of the Cont IIols
Ohio county, at ~ o'clock a. NJ, Posscss'os o.
be given on the FIRST of April.
Further information can bo had Of the sl.i
signed, l. ClAh
Tho special attention of oil coal vintae, e
gardening men il called TO the above.
Wheeling, w. Va. Feb. lGd2W
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For Sale.
HE nAufSR ANN Nh n

i IRESIDE, located Oh Water -ird va
Wheeling. The house Is brick and c''9i'S'
en- rooms The situation ia pleasant 'f'l'
on the river.
Foi terms inquire within
JAMES WALLAt
Wheeling, Feb 25th, 1865. div
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-02-27
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The substitute for House bill No. IS.
to regulate elections by the people, was
taken up. tGs5sos1g bs1sLA u
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-02-27
CORN srEELg.EIsS AEB CUTTING
HOMES.

&. FROST a. 90, N9S. - - 2:s,
| 4. MAIN STREET would call attention 10
their large stock of Sin L. and n"mhlc spout
Corn shelters iron framed ana Nir.luiI do Ion
hand or horse power Also. HAY. STRAW - i"@dtr
Cutters, OF the most approved patterns. InH Ii
the lowest prices. '''--
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House For Sale.

A NICE, WELL-BUILT, rive
IA STORY Brick House Gas, Water -
Room, Stable, Carriage House, Wash ~
&C, within three minutes walk OF the P1i'i'
Possession given on the lst Of April Fo' =
cheap. Terms easy. If not sold bcf6f" " D.
Of April II will be rented.
Inquire Of a. e. PARTRIDGE, A. - 7
Main street Wheeling, West Va. %
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For sale.
A GREEARLE TERMS

" PRIVATE sale, very pleasant aS' p
rsble residence, centrally situated cuti41
several roms and large kitchen.
For further particulars apply TO tho Prp
tor, at the corner Of Madison and Fourth 'if-'
febl5-3m
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Hempfeld Railroad.
Administrators Notice.

N AGAINST the estate Of Sarah Kelly, de-.
ceased will present the same. properly att,sted.
to the undersigned, and all those who are in
debted to said estate will do well to make
prompt payment IHOS. OBklEN.
Administrator with the will lun~vrd ol the cs.
tate of Sarah Kelly deceased ieb22-Iw
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MAR RTE

On tn a5th inst, by Father Kreisch MR.
JOHN B. HENDERSON to MISS MARY GIL
LESPIE all of this city.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-10
From the Ncto York Herald.
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHINGToN, April 6, 1863

THE HEALTH OF SECRETARY SEWARD.
Secretary Stewards condition is much improved
to-day from what il last night and he is now as
comfortable as can he expected, In addition to the
other injuries sustained by Secretary Seward, it
was discovered to-day that his right jaw had been
fractured He vas comparatively easy this after
noon.
AFFAIRS is THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
A letter from Winchester, Gated yesterday, states
that the cavalry, under the onmaud Of Gen. Tor
bert, which started up the valley on the 81 inst,
had not returned. As far as heard from tley had
met with no considerable body Of rebel'. The
report that a large body Of rebel infantry and cav
airy had been seen in the vicinity Of StrasGurg was
believed to be without foundation. Every pTeCau-
ton is being taken, however, 20 prevent surprise
or repel any attack that Il ight be attempted The
rails are in good condition, and the Army of the
Middle Nil tlry Division is ready for q move in any
direction where their services may be required
she One Hundred and Sixty fifth regiment, New
York Volunteers, Or Second Zouavcs, they are
mare generally known, WHICH has been doing duty
40 .1royost guard at Winchester for the last four
months has been relieved by the Fifth New York
artillery. Their departure was much regretted by
ne citizens, the officers and men, by heir gentle
monly behavior and soldie--hke conduct, having
won the respect Of every citizen,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-10

Lebic the celebrated German chemist, lrsC 1rszss
London 70 supernteud the application of tk> aaet9s
that city 70 the purposes Of agriculture HkK
dollars worth OF mlnure annually wafS6 : ,iEs
and other large cities 6y negectng % SecuH isert-1r0
ng8 from Tie large ~ popg,ocs places igr EzEzaE;
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-10
Another Great BattIe Fought.

Another reag BattIe Fought.
: VICTORY FOR GENERAL SHERIDAN.
Defeat of General lees Army.
ANY REBEL GENERALS PRISONERS.
VI
! WELL AND KERSHAW AMONG THEM.
~ ,OusaRds Of Prisoners Taken.
LARGE CAPTURES OF ARTILI-ERY.
.HERIDAS'S ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHT.
HI "ROUTED THEN HANDSOMELY"
THINKS "LEE WILL SURRENDER"