davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
The Almanac,

No we'll to-do house can get along
without an almanac. 1t hangs perpetual.
ly in the sitting-room corner, under a
whisk and dust-brush, and is pretty we'll
thumbed before the year is ended, to tell
the good housewife when the moon fulls,
and ii rain must be expected on wash1ay
1t has very many comic pictures in it, H.
Illustrative of the life of David Crockett,
and the exploits of the great robbers, Nor
rell and Hare, which vastly please the
boys of evenings; and there are some of
Poor Richards sayings ingeniously run in
at the end, which grandfathers read fire.
quently aloud, to instruct the noisy ones.
Among the interesting discoveries which
are being daily made at Pompeii, that of
a Roman almanac deserves particularly to
be recorded. 1t is engraved on a white
marble slab, in the vicinity of the Isis
gate, and contains the indications of the
months, arranged by threes in vertical col
umn each column is headed with the
sign of the zodiac pertaining to the month
it contains, aud curious indications con-
corning the agriculture and religion
Of the Romans are interspersed here
and there. At the top of each COL
umn, under the sign of the zodiac,
there are the name of the month and
the number of the days. Next follow the
nome, which during eight months of the
year begin on the fifth day, circum-
stance explaining why they were called
quintans in those months, while in the
remaining ones they received the nam, of
sepimane on account of their beginning
on the seventh day. The lies are not
marked, because the interval between
them and the nome was invariably seven
days. The number of diurnal and noe
turnal hours is also marked on the alma
nae, the integers being expressed in COM
mon R,mlu figures, and the fractions by
an S. for semi, or by small horizontal lines
for the quarters. The equinoxcs and
summer, solstce are marked, while oppo-
site to the winter solstice there are the
words HIen,is ntium (the beginning of
winter). Next comes the agricultural
chapter, in which the farmer is reminded
Of the chief operations to be performed in
each month. The religious section is not
the least interesting. 1t tells us which of
the gods is the tutelar one of the mouth j;
it also gives us the principal religious fes-
tivals, and advises the farmer, if he would
have a good harvest, not to neglect The
worship of the protecting divinities. At
the top of the marble slab, Apollo is seen
driving the car of the sun and at the
bottom, Ceres is seen reaping field
From all the information put into the al
manac, it was evidently intended for the
rural population, 1t has now been placed
in the Museum of Naples.
Would it not be we'll to set up simil-
ar article in the public squares of all our
towns, to admonish the populace of che
value Of time and its many mutations.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
4ottital.
THE ARTISTS LAST WORK.

A painter sat before his easel old,
Death flushed his cheek and glistened in his eye !;
But vet he toiled he wished one work to do
Ere he could reconcile himself to die.
And so he iabored with his failing strength
Upon his souls last dream, and it was done at
length.
He had poured all his power upon his work.
What was that work Had he depicted there
Some fav rite scene-some smile on NATURES face
That to his raptured eye had seemed most fair
Or from the canvas looked some dear loved form,
Who in the grave reposed from life too bolster
Gus storm?
No; he loved nature; she had been his joy,
But more was needed on dying bed
Than she could give; and, for the mortal friends
Who on his life the light oflove had shed,
He loved them too but human love seems vain,
When it avails US naught in Deaths dread hour
of pain.
What had he painted? Why, the only scene
From whence his comfort at that moment came
Where ia the fearful gloom of earth and sky,
The Saviour hung upon cross OF shame,
And, mid the scorn of wicked men. gave up
His sinless soul for theirs, ana drained tes Bit
ter cup.
Ay, earth WINS slipping from that pain !er's grasp
And as he gazed upon his work-.hs last
And then upon the life that now was DER,
What were the thoughts that through his spirit
passed?
We need not guess; beneath the picture see,
"For me hast thou done this. What have / done
for thee?
All we shall never on our death beds feel
That we have given up too much for God,
Nor murmur at the sorrows we have felt
Beneath the touches of our Fathers rod.
lfhome, if friends, if all surrendered he,
Thou canst not do for God what He has done for
thee
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

ANEcDoTE OF PITr-Pitt was an I'M
fortunate statesman, but he had lofty
eloquence, capacious views, and nope
mind. Sir Walter Farquhar calling one
day, the premier observed him to be unusu-
ally rufH,d. "What is the matter ?" ex-
claimed the patieut "Why, to tell you
the TRUTH" replied Sir Walter, 81 am ex-
tremely angry with my daughter. She
has permitted herself to form an attach
ment for young gentleman by no means
qualified, in point Of rauk or fortune to
be my sou-in-law." "Now, let me say
word in the young lady's behalf,'' returned
the minister" as the young man you
mention of a respectable family" Gle
isl "Is he respectable in HIMSELF" "He
is" "Has he the manners and education
of IA gentleman 7" "He has," elias he
an estimable character 2" " He has"
"Why, then, my dear Sir Walter, hesitate
no longer. You and | are we'll acquaint-
ed with the delusions of life. Let your
daughter follow her own iuclinations,
since they appear to be virtuous. You
have had more opportunities than have
of knowing the value of affection, aud
ought to respect it. Let the union take
place; and [ will not be unmndful that
| had the honor of recommending it,
The physician followed the direction of
his patient; the lovers were united; and
the patronage of the minister testified his
satisfaction.-Lye Of Pitt.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

70 subscription taken for less than a year.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
sssy~A letter-writer 10 New York SAYS

By~A letter-writer 10 New York says ::
"Servants in livery are greatly on the in
crease, for shoddy of course must do things
in style expect, before long, to see
ladies in the streets followed by footmen,
aud carrying their poodles probably, as you
frequently see in the aristocratic squares
of London. Republican simplicity is fast
disappe" g.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

Eey~ When Mademoiselle Arnault, the
actress, went to visit Voltaire, he said to
her:-"Ah! mademoiselle, am eighty
four years old, and | have committed as
many fooeries " "Qute trife," replied
tue actress; 81 am only forty, and have
committed thousand"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

sas~ A preacher stopped short in a 'pul
pit. 1t was III vain that he scratched his
head-nothIpg would come out "My
friends said he, as he walked quietly
down the pulpit stairs-"my friends, al
pity you, for you have lost tine discourse
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

Bss~A western editor thus distinguishes
between different sorts of patriotism
"Some esteem it sweet to die for one $
country; others regard it sweet to live
for ones country; but most of our pa
trlots hold it sweet to live upon one s
country"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

sarA little fellow, seeing his father
preserve fruit in spirits, said "Pa, is that
the reason why you have liquor il Your
head 80 often, because you want TO pre-
serve your wits ?"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
NEW GOODS,


THE undersigned have just received a
large and we'll selected stock of Goods
suitable for the season. They are con-
stantly making up the neatest work, and
the newest and most fashionable style of
Bonrets for the FALL and WIN
- TER, to which they invite the atten-
w ton of the citizens of the town and
the surrounding country. They also de-
sire an occasional call from their Baltimore
friends, when they want something of ex-
ira style and finish, as they are aware that
the undersigned can and will take pleasure
in putting up work of that description.
In addition to all styles of Bonnets,
they keep constantly on hand a variety of
LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S
SMALL WARE
Such as Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, Hosiery,
Suspenders, and many other articles in
the Notion line.
Thankful for the liberal patronage here
tofore given the firm, they expect by strict
attention to business to merit its continu-
ance.
NJ. J. WRIGHT s. MITCHELL,
Washington street, two doors north of
the Railroad, and next door to Nixon's
Hotel, lIAvRE-DE-GRAcE. sep25
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

Markets-CARlyvLLY REPoRfsp von TEN. Y. Taisuxs
WEDNESDAY. July 20, 1868.
ASHES-Ths market 10 dull and easier. at a. 37i6
u 20 for Pots and q IS for Pearls
BEESWAx has been In fair demand and firm at 500
oJe Tor Yellow Western and Southern.
. COITON-The demand to-day has been very fair,
but with continued heavy receipts prices are still
what heavy we quote at about 46S47c. for Middngs;
sales Of z. 600 bales.
COFFEE-The market for Rio continues very dull.
and we have no sales to advise holders arc unsettled
In their views, and prices being entirely nominal We
for the present omit quotations. other descriptions
particularly java have met with inquiry at steady
rates; sales OF IS bags Costa Rcs $50 bags Govern.
meni java, and J, 800 mats Java ON private terms.
CANDLES have been only moderately active. but
prices are without essential changes We quote Ada.
See.
CHlCCORY-The uDfavorabs news from Germany
repairing 9Gs . AupyV Y W cy9p. ~ esued ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

Mammal upon the Searching Of Records and the
OF Abs,rscts Of Title to Real Property. By Mssi.i Y.
Cufwen limo. PIP. l9l. Cincinnati: Robert CLARK 60.
Summary Of the Law OF Psrtnerhp the Of Business
Men. By Stanley Matthew'S. limo. PIP. i4o. Tia
Same.
Bell Boyd IN Camp and Prison Written by Herselk With
an Introduction, by George Augusta SslA. I2mo. PIP.
<6<. Belock Il Co.
The Oh Regions of with Maps and Charts Nv
=. N. L. Gilelen. 8vo. pp 10. PittsbuTg; John r.
Hunt
T" Under Green Lssves" Book Of Rural Poems Edited
by Richard Henry Stoddsrd. limo. pp W. Buncs
Huntington
Twenty Months IN tho Department Of The Gulf By A. IT.
na.en,:. Second El,.oa. limo. Do. *. j. r.
Robens.
The Political History Of tho Omitted Stsss Of Amsyes duySl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

Since January bs SIS ell3062 724 SO $50 36s
The business Of the Sub Treasury was: Receipts,
&,7o4 e23 10 for Customs $ii2 600; for Payments
a3,O76, 100 02-on account Of Loan, $27s,o00 Bal
ancc, $55, 757, 4l6 IS.
In Freights, tho engagements 20 Liverpool arc
&C, 900 bush. Corn, at 3ta3id., and per steamer
a. 600 bush. Corn at AID, and 100 bales Cotton at
3D.; TO Bremen, 800 hhds Tobacco at u.s.. TO
Antwerp, 200 hhds. Tobacco at 35s.; 10 Bordeaux,
British ship Of 900 tuns, with Tobacco on private
| terms
| The Chicago and Northwestern Railway Com
pany earned the third week in July, 1864,
$l64 OiG g.; 1865 III 1886 %; increase $i6,slO CO.
an increase Of 1922 per cent.
! The earnings Of the Great Western Railway of
Canada for the week ending July q were: 1865,
$53, ITO 60; 1864, 90 345 84i increase, 49, 764 Isl.
1t is reported "that Committee Of Directors
Of the Rock Island Railroad has been appointed TO
confer with Committee representing the Missis-
sippi and Missouri Railway, with view to the
consolidation Of the two lines"
The Scotia brings later London dates On the
18th inst, United States Fve-twenties were quoted
at 7la72; Exc, 54a54i; Illinois Central, sSl.
Consols closed at go go! for money. On the same
day the Paris Bourse closed fiat. Rentes, 67f. 60c.
Barring Brothers & Co. report: Tho demand for
United States Five-twentes has been less active,
and close at 7lia7li For State stocks there is no
inquiry, and quotations are nominal. Less doing
in railroad bonds; Illinois shares, S6l 1860; Fries,
IaIl.
With respect TO American securities, Mr.. E. F.
Sattherthwaites Circular remarks:
There continues 10 be fair business doing In Amer
can securities in the London market, the demand
however being chiefly confined 10 United States Five
Twenty bonds and Illinois shares. OF the Five TWEEN
ty bonds considerable shipments have been received
from America and although they have improved one
per cent since yesterday still they close decline
Of OIL the week; the price here Is still about three
per cent above that last received from New.York.
illinois shares have improved during the week about
o. while Erie have slighy declined Since the draw.
ing Of Atlanta and Great Western bonds, numerous
sellers have appeared Of Second Mortgage bonds which
has tended 10 depress them well az other dsscrp.
tons.
The following Is the statement of the Bank Of
England for the week ending July l2:
Nbug DEPARTMENT.
Notes Issued 500 a. $50 Covenant Debt ell ol5 100
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27
U.s.6s, 1881, reg.IN. Y. Central:
1000. .l07t 500........ 70
WEDNESDAY, July 26-P. N.
Jy NJ Ia3aIi32 all day. closing

WEDNEsDAr July -o-r' M
Gold Las been steady at l43 li33 oil day, closing
at 1881.
Government stocks have been irregular. line
of Al 900 900 Of 5-20s was bought for German &C.
count, upon the street and at tho Board, which
advanced prices Of all descriptions. After these
orders were filed prices were lower. In Railway
and State bonds nothing Of consequence DONE
Bank shares arc wholly neglected. Atlantic Mail
was quoted l67. There was sharp upward turn
in Hudson River, which sold atll2l. Reading was
also higher. The general share market was higher
and the buying more confident than for some days.
At the Public Board the market was strong and
buyers ready to take anything offering. Later IN
the day the market was strong and under great
excitement an advance was made on the entire
list. N. Y. Central, 90; Erie, 97l Hudson, 49,
Reading, 1901; Michigan Central, lO7; Michigan
Southern, Co.; Illinois Central, 1861 0l27 Cleve-
land and Pittsburgh, 10; Rock Island, 1854; Fort
Wayne, 100.
The leading feature Of the share market WAS Enc
common, which opened at 81 !, and sold up to yah
with hardly pause, under the stimulus Of divi'
dend Of 4 y cent, payable August 81. The STOCK
10 scarcer for delivery and 10 daily Becoming more
so by reason Of the absorption on European account
where more than one-half Of the common shares are
now sold. Spectators, without estimating this
fact, have sold the stock short largely that were
the loaned stock called in and held, as has been
done in other companies, almost any price could
be exacted. There is no attempt to make the stock
scarce and il advances from the same cause which
put Illinois Central at its present price, The con-
troll Of price has passed for the mouent from Wall
st., and for some time will be governed by the de-
mand TO fill contracts by those who have sold IT
short on the ground Of its want Of value, added TO
the European purchases, on the ground OF perma-
nent intrinsic worth. Tie closing price was "a.
Money is plenty on call a. eper cent. Loans at
per cent are left uncaed, and something is done at
per cent. In commercial paper no change. The
Treasury has drawn upon the National Banks freely,
but the payments are made so promptly that no
scarcity is created in any quarter.
Exchange is not active at 100 for the best bank
ers, 60 days sterling, and 1924 for three days
Francs are quoted 5.lsi a5.l7i for long date, and
5.l6i G5.l5 for short.
Tho following shows the exports exclusive OF
specic) from NewYork TO foreign ports for the week
ending July "A, and since the beginning OF the
year:
1853. 1864. 1855.
For the week 49,. o. ero, 800 5000 J6i e2,yi11e
Prev reported .l0l CO.. l63 lo5,G2.360 eI6OaOl7
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

active speculative demands or STOCK Of both Root and
Ground 10 very small prioes in consequence have
largely advanced and al Tho close thAtsldepsy d m
ward. ... ~
COPPER-Anericsn Ingot Il not very active, OWNS
10 the rmness Of holders who are asking 3003lc fo
Lake and Baltimore; New ShesthiDg and Yellow Metz
are steady at IS and &c.,
COAL The demand 10 brisk and the market
Is sronger the receipts have been liberal and the CON
sumption IL arge the inquiry for the East 10 vey 40
tive; sales from ard at u per tun. In Foreign VEN
little has been done; that arriving previously dis
posed Of; prices ore still unsettled.
DYEWOODS have been very quiet. but In price We
have no essential change to note for all sales Of St
Domingo. LogwOod at Ga 50. gold. ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

,h GRAFT Rebellion. BY Edward J. McPhsrson. Second
EDITION svo PIP ssa Washington, d. CT PHILIP
Soomous ~ "a. - ~,
Boston: Tssgard Thompson. ,.., "a,
u.,on.I Lyrica BY John Gresneaf Whittier l2mo. PIP
iO4 Boston: nchnor Fields;
r,s.,csI and Scientific Studies and the Great Schools oil
England By w. p Atkinson svo. pp III. Cam
bridge: Sever L Francis
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

BUTTER is dull and nominal. We quotei .,.,.
n Y. State Welsh tubs strictly fine y m...-.%esscc
n Y. State Welsh tubs fair TO good ..-..; s
NJ Y. State Welsh tubs white and poor mixed 9s
~ " CO. aa - 1850 a.. du
Penn, common 10 medium. new. -
Western Reserve. good ~ fine. yellow. ~ a.
We..eIn HeseI'e coNwon W "''"' 200?3
southern ONO new Ok so1
Mich. Ill. Ind. WIS., good to nne yellow 40 30
Mich. Ill. Ind & Wis common to medium .....S""
CHEESE Ia quiet at previous prices. equo,e;
State factory, good 10 choice y m......
Stato 49,, e"ho,cs ....l4iSl3
Tn"sS a.,r. Torr I.l3 as
rnnr.h 49,. nh,oS .....l2 1N
Yss%out t dsi OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27
939,35l.435.
239,35l.<35

The return gives the following result when com.
compared with the previous week:
Rest: +2s $40. Increase Rl3s 243
Public deposlts.. 40 233. Decrease. 4 1853 434
Other deposits. l6 229 245. Increase 7s5 80
On the other side of the account:
Govmt securities. 40 3oe 900. Decrease. 1909
Other secnrites 81 l6l COS. Decrease q 06s 573
Notes unemployed. 6sls 205.. Decrease. 735 535
The amount OF notes In circulation Is 422 392 945 be-
Ing an increase Of 2l7 90 and the stock Of bullion In
both departments Is &l5 534 4G6 showing decrease Of
&:9e 793 when compared with the preceding return.
The return OF the Bank of France for the week end.
Ing July IL shows the bullion " DO 2l9 93902 being
have increased aIO4 900. the aggregate being
0OO; ald there sn Increase VI 3l0lO 600 in
he circulation. which 10 R35 $40 GO.
YWJ Lite change ~ taken ylass N w yalps o.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

What Heard in Europe during the American
Excitement Is lively narrative Of visit to England
soon after the outbreak Of the Rebellion. by JoHN II.
ToBT well known practical printer Of this city, /,
10 written in frank. of.hand. freshearted manner TO-
lating numerous incidents in which the author had
personal share and quite worthy Of pernsal as many
works Of the kind with far ambitious preten
siODs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

Our figures and remarks Of last week were MADE Just
on Tho nrn az The market which We remarked less
frm Receipts have been very large during the week:
and sales could not be effected except at reduction on
about lc y 10 for Factory and Farm DAIRY, anu tne
10 large lots swat purchssers-soe ac-
tory being ofie red at Araby less than cost En-
glsh Dairy and prime Pineapple keep np' though IN
large supply and are selling slowly Is takes very
nrims Factory 10 bring l5c to-day though lots are
| held much higher. We noticed good Farm DAIRY o.
| Nara1 ~ laIc We ruote.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27
PRuIIS AND BERRIES

FRUITS AND BERRiEs
Apples are high on account Of evident scarcity. The
Peaches promise good crop and already declining
rapidly. No good Jersey peaches are yet In market
Blackberries very plenty today and Lawtons were
offered 1t 60 per pint basket. Whorteberries are
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

A revised edition of the Practical arithmetic,
BY JOHN +. SToDDARD. Is issued by Sheldon Co.
The author has gained high reputation by his pre-
yious popular works arithmetic and algebra and the
present treatise be justly commended for the sim
picity OF Its methods and the brevty Of its rules The
Illustrations and questions are well chosen and the
whole subject Of numbers presented in suitable form
for the purposes Of elementary study The blunder Of
od palorrm more than once the same page shows
oupable careessness the part Of both author and
proof-reader.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

other State Bntter is coming forward so slowly that
fine Western 10 in demand for home use. ana prices
have gone up l02o. y II fine fresh Yellow western sea
Chicago and North Western at % 25c.; half hrkin
tubs Of Prime State Butter will bring ,5d36c.; frkin,
32a34c. European shippers are paying 2a2oe:; ana
the California trade Is still taking large 9uan'iIeu
Much Of the Butter which formerly came here, now
finds it's way down the Mississippi and prices are
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27
money on The Continent TIE rates In the leading cities
Vefefst latest dates, - follows:
N. Y. Wholesale Prices Of Country Produce
roa TINE WrEE ENDING WEDHEsDAr, July TO- 1903.

Expressly for THs n Y TRIBUNE BY our own neponer
Tfs Soovine are the current Of articles IN good
condition as sold BY commission houses ct wholesale
Shippers receive TO 10 cent less deducted Tor COM
missions beside freight and other charges
BEANS AND PEAS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

The return gives the following result when
with the previous week:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

Potatoes are arriving faster than wanted. Farm.
clearing their early crops OF the ground for
urnps and wheat alarmed at the appearance Of
market They are much lower. Onions are also de-
clinng. Cucumbers don't sell at ALL and turnips are
little called for though offered very low. We quote,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-27

A new and enlarged edition Of the History o.
The ReJslliOn by EDWARD j. MCPHERSON. Is published
by Philip & Solomons, Washington, d. G. 1t contains
more than two hundred pages OF additional matter.
bringing down the historical narrative to the time OF
the death Of President Lincoln, and the close Of the
Rebel administration. An interesting chapter In this
edition Is devoted to the influence Of the churches and
ministers the Rebellion giving several specimens Of
pulpit dscourses the subject both in the loyal aud
the rebel States The volume contains large amount
of authentic documentary matter which greatly en-.
hances its value az q work of reference.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-29

RoBBED.-A man was knocked down and
ROBBED of about hundred dollars in money on
Thursday night last. He was passing the U.
B. Church, when person approached spoke
to him and knocked him down. This is all
that he knew of the matter, as he was rendered
insensible He was found by DR.. Perkey at
about eight o'clock the same evening, and taken
to the Colt House. His injuries are severe, but
he is improving. He is volunteer in the reg
ular army and was to have been sent to the
rendezvous the next morning. There are
from abroad, infesting our town, making it un-
safe for persons to be out at night, who need
looking after They will overreach themselves
one of these days and be summarily dealt with
Our citizens should be on their guard, as no one
is safe.-Findlay Jefersonian.