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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1865-02-21
Richmond.

We clip the following from TIE Rich
mood Examiner.
JHE BGaEAu OF cOsscK,PTIUs.
We leAfs thai . LIovensst is On foot in
Co gresstO abolish the Boresu OF Con
,eHp'on, nod TO spbsliiuts new plan for
the execution sfths csnseyip,ion by men
dstail.d tron, The different coinlnapds OF
the army. sfir. pisn b, said 10 DO approved
by General Les.
THE GuLp 'MAaEET.
There issvrry' REASON 10 bsisve that god
mu.t soon take = rapid decline. IL ia ua
der.tood tnat a bill j. be,ng prspascd in
Congress to pay The soldiers limited
smounts in gold, ard that the LegisIatsfs
of, Virgins Is also coasidsring a psnsi
measure 10 prohibit traffic 10 con. Apart
RON these msasures, the scarcity efmonsy
is becoming extreme, and il wiH be- utterly
impossible for TIE BROKERS TO. carry up gold
against The contraction going On in The
Currency. A small sterling bill was sold
Yesterday at auelion for ffty4ons. The
country la, great confidence in. Ne. Tsea
hom's financial judgment; and !, Is 10 be
hoped that Copsres. will 10 no way inter
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1865-02-21

A TARLsps Di-Tasc.ss--F Br. .nch
vile 10 Charleston, 81 mi,e~ ~
yFrom Brsuehsiis 10 Kiogsvilis, IS miles,
. lftsn Brapchyi'ls 60 Florence, Ios. miles.
{. Froes BrsnehvilIs to Colswbia. 90 Hsilss.
From Brapcb,il,s 70 Asgss,a, 10 miles
From Bss.clssiils To- -wilm,uglou. a,6
siies. ''s &, ? .g.ss " 's-.,s.
Fssm Bfsnehsii,s .o' Chsrlo.,s. ia
uilss y
From Caaals.toa 70 Flosssss, iss lails..
Prom Witmias.oo toF F,o'enes, io7
milss4 VI. - ,ss'
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1865-02-21

We clip The foIlv~ing from TIE Rich.
mood Eraminer
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
Deafness, Kindness u Catarrh

Treated with the utmost success, by @ pr Hn,Iand
Oculi., and Auris,, (formerly of teyoeT, .,;an;.I
Na $40 PINE Street Phad:PshLa 81 eonn,s
from the most reliable sources 70 aS f,ou,~ @ H"
can be seen a. hi. o's ,sel patients a. he h.. no
ssa s"er.,a io he's ppapcsse ARTIFICIAL EYES in
serea wi,bu. "a pain No charge raie for e1amins
lion
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
The interest amounts 10
'1'lI'0'01 "FOEl VITO
THE ONLY LOAN In MARKET

now offered by the Government and 1t is confidently
expected that lis superior advantages will make It the
Great Popular Loan ofthe People.
Less than $500, ,OOO. 900 remain unsod, which will
probably be disposed OF within tie next 60 or 80 days,
when the notes will undoubtedly command premi.
um, as has uniformly been the on closing the sub
scriptons to other Loans.
In order that citizens Of every town pd section Of
the country may be Oorded facilities for taking the
loan. the National Banks, State Banks and Private
Bankers throughout the country have generally agreed
to receive subscriptions par. Subscribers will sc
ect their own agents, in whom they have confidence
and who only to he responsible tor the delivery Of
the notes for which they receive Jen
JAY COOKE,
Subscription Agent Philadelphia.
Subscriptions will be received by the
First National Bank, Wilmington, Del.
R. R. Robinson & Co. cor. 4th and Market streets,
wilmington feb23
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
N o I'll u Il

hereby rivsn that intend apply 20 the adjourned
s,..oa Of tbs Legislature ior divorce from my wife
s'ayrns. March 49, JOHN NJ. BABB.
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06

president LINCOLN IN RICHMOND Pres
ilcnt Lincoln sent a telegraph despatch Mon
day night to Mrs Lincoln dated from JEFF Da-
yis late residence in Richmond.
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
DIED,

On the 23d inst, in Dover, Mrs CELAH
KINNEY, aged SO years.
In Philadelphia, on the 2lst inst, SALLIE
NJ, eldest daughter of Joshua B. Luff, of
FELTON,, Delaware, aged 2 years months and
IA days.
On the 5th inst, liz this town, JOHN EATON,
Esq, in the 6Sth year of his age.
The friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral of the deceased, to meet at his late
residence, on Methodist St, at 2 o'clock on
Friday the 7th.
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
STRAYED

From the premises of the subscriber, at smyrna De-
pot, on the 26th Of Feb, twoyear-old hEiFEk:
good size, of dark red color short black horns anc
when she eft was in coed condition. 30 rewsId
will be given for her recoyery-can be LEFT with o.
" ubas 81 - JAMES HAMMOND.
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
Fancy millinery.
THE MISSES TATMAN

4 II11 u1IJkJkskJ
~~Nh have opened their NEW SPRING MILNE.
S&A)RY GOODS on COMMERCE Street, next door
IT. to Mrs. Roberts.
Dress Making, Cloak Making, Stamping,
and Fancy Work Of ali kinds done to order and
nromptly Ladies' are invited to call and examine for
y piP.iva. mig
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
u. 9. J-2O Six per cent.
GOLD BEARING BONDS

These bonds are now worth premium Of nine per
cent, including gold interest from Nov which makes
the actual profit on the 73O oan at curren, rates. in.
cudIng interest. about ten per cent per snnum. be-
sides lis exemption from State and Municipal tdration
which adds from to three per cent more. according
to the rate levied on other property. The interest s
payable semi Annually by coupon. attached to each
note. which may be cut OF and sold to any bank or
banker.
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
FARM FOR SALE.

iam Containing ONE HUNDRED q THIRTY
JWO ACRES, situate on the road leading from FOrd's
Corner TO the " Sand-feld" nine Of which are
sllabl~ Iand ten acres Of Meadow land, from which
hiiesn louso good timothy hay ware cut last year -
tarOsd fannIng within one mile Of said farm; also,
\. Thin one mite Of good saw mill. Plenty of good
D elbow Gum and Poplar for building and repairing.
be purchased for $50 per Of applied for soon
JOHN GRINAGE,
West Dover Hd., five miles below Ksnton.
April 6, 1865. Im
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS.

The subscriber hereby gives notice 10 persons nav
inc accounts on his books that he desires seulemen
OF ,he same on the frat Of the year winou. urine
notice and he also gives notice thas hereao' wv VII
do STEIcLy CASH BuslNEsSsS9;i aug Nr,oNS
dsca2 sm
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
THE MOST POPULAR BOOK
Pianoforte instruction
Richardson's New Method,
Having N raoulax sala af

TioentyJfUe Thousand Copies Fear.
IL is superior excellence 10 ali other " Methods
and THE BOOK THAT EVERY PUPIL NEEDS for
the scquiremsnt OF a thorough knowledge of Piano.
forte playing II is adapted TO ALL GRADES OF TUI.
TIoN, from tho Rudmensa Studies Of the youngest, 10
the sudies and exercises Of Advanced Pupils. Two
editions are published one adopting American, the
other Foreign lingering. When the work is ordered
Il no preferences Is designated, The edition with Amer
lean lingering will be seat.
.,ss.;eyiog The {" New Methoa" pr s3.75. Mail
"a noss.paid to any address. Sold by ALI Dealers.
OLIVER DlTsoN L. CO., Publishers, 2T7 Washing
ton g., B,son. s1pe1EI a.as. mhxs
Smyrna times., 1865-04-06
MARRIED.,

4, Rev. ". C. Robinson, JOS. REYNOLDS,
Eal., of Smyrna, to Mrs. ELIZABETH DUNN,
Of the former place.
BY Rev. DR.. Cooke, Thursday the 30th Mr..
EILLlAM CRAY to ADALlNE WALLACE, all of
New Castle Co, Del.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-15
Ry Hlectr4o1tvr

- "
Tho Rheumatic, the equity, the lame and thu layV
leap With Joy, aud move with the agility AID elnsti
" OF youth; the heated brain is cooHd; The froes
bitten limbs restored, the uDeouth deiormities ~
moved faintness converted to vigor, weakness "a
strength; the blind made 70 see, the 0oaf to hear al
the R&iscd form ts move Hpright; the benishes a.
youth arc oblitersted the accidents OF mature Ne
jr~eonted the caamities OF Oh sge ,cbVizted, Ar3
IN sctfve circulation nairtGircd.
ladies
Who have cold hands and feet; weak stoIsaohs,
aIae and weak backs; nervous and sick hoadaoh.
dizziness and swimming In the head, with indigo.
lion and constipation OF the bowels pain in the SID:
and back; leucorrhGa, Tor whi,esl; falling o. tbs
womb With internal cancers, tumors, polypus, anil
all that long train Of diseases vii find In Electric.
lty slre means of cure. For painful wenstruaficr
TOO profnse nenstruation and al Of those long lima
Of troubles with young ladies' Electricity n ,ertan
pecilc, and viii II short time restore the sUaerGR
to the vigor OF health
TEETH TEETH TEETH
DR.. o still continues to Extract Teeth by Ekect, "a
ity scithott Pain. Perfops having decay sd tef IN
or stump they wish tn have remove cd for rssettIns
he would give polite invitation 20 call. -
Superior ktectTo Magnetic Machines fer sale fos
family use with u orcueh instruct
DR.. D. an accommodate few patients with
board and treatment 1t his house.
Once hnore srcp sl~~k e. f2E.sI
rom to P NJ. ana 40 In the Evening
Oope1'fRttcs Free. nov1tf
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The RGid of GEN. Sheridan-Desfr oT
the Beaver Deps Acqsteduct.

lEt ~ & baltimore, NAL IL
A returned Union prisoner who reached
Annapolis to dav direct from Richmond, com
municates some interesting intelligence in re-
lation to affairs at Richmond aud Sheridan's
movement "a - p - = Nc
He saws he was confined in Castle Thunder.
and through the friends of Union citizens in
generated, they obtained much Information
relative to events transpiring about which the
Richmond papers are silent. On Saturday
night last Richmond was thrown into state
of intense excitement by the announcement
that Sheridan was near the city. Alarm bells
were rung, and all the home guards and every
reliable man that could be spared, hurried off
to repel the Yankees who were said to be at
the Beaver Mills acqueduct on James river.
some ~ miles from the city, destroying The
canal, the main feeder of Richmond. The
excitement continued all night, and increased
to panic throughout Sunday, and down to
Monday morning when he left, the alarm still
prevailed. - ~
1t was understood that Sheridan had sue
ceeded in destroyiIg the aqaeduct with blow
ing 1t up with gunpowder, and that it would
take at least 6 months to repair the damage
done by him during Sunday afternoon. Pick
ett's division passed Castle Thunder ia great
haste on their way to meet Sheridan. There
is a ferry near the aQueduet, and it was be
lleyed that their purpose was TO cross the
James, and strike the Danviie Railroad near
coal fields, where there is an extensive bridge.
destroying that; and this completes the de
struction OF the communications OF Richmond,
and make junction with Grant. Movements
indicating preparation for the abandonment OF
Richmond have been in progress for some
time. The heavy machinery for manutactur-
ing iron has been removed also the machinery
of their percussion cap mandatory; and all
tln parnpnt9Ta in tho nitV q work fliinO
large government orders for packing boxes.
The high water in the james had subsidized
so much that the boat which conveys prison
ers from Richmond could not pass above
Rockets, as she had been doing previously.
From this circumstance it is hoped Sheridan
will fad less difficulty in crossing the streams
on his line of march. % sas Dr l1iag j
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, March IA.
President Lincoln has been suffering from
a severe attack of influenza for several days,
is confined to his bed to-day, and consequently
is not receiving visitors. 4
The Navy Department has received infor-
nation OF the capture of Pass Cavelo, Texas,
ofthe English schooner Mafhilde, by the gun.
beat Penobscot. She had a cargo of cotton
hagings, liquors and rope. She cleared from
Matamoras for Havana. 5
Com. Palmer informs the department from
New Orleans, of the arrival of the following
officers released from Camp Ford, Texas,
captured at different times, and who have been
ordered TO proceed NORTH: Acting Volun-
teer Lieutenants Nathan W. Hammond and
Ames Johnson; Acting Masters Henry w.
Washburne and w. W. Fowler; Asst. Pay
master Geo. w. Simmons; Asst. Engineers
James A. Fox, FIJI Bradley, j. III Fales, J.
McGee, Richard Mclaughlin and VIM. John
son. and Acting Masters Mates q. j. Rollins.
N. I. Cannon, Howard Sargent, j. c. Henry,
j. l.. Chambers and Henry Weston.
A statement has been extensively published
that the Secretary of the Treasury had de-
cided to send the cotton captured at Savannah
to Europe. He has come to no such determine
ton, nor has he had the subject under con-
sideration. 70 GOD
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THEArRE.-Another crowded house wi

Observation-Disclosures crowded house wit
messed the play of Colleen Bawn last evening.
This play, we learn, is to be run through the
week. Some of the new scenery is beautiful,
though the conception, especially in the
drowning scene, is faulty. We regret to see
it announced that this is the last week Of MIR.
MURRAY's engagement. He is very fine
actor,-one of the best that has ever appeared
before Portland audience. He is the heart
and soul of the company in which he is now
engaged, and when he leaves, unless special
pains are taken to I'LL his place, the company
will be not unlike the play of Hamlet with the
part of Hamlet omitted. OF course we except
Mr.. Beattie who is always good, and as an old
man is incomparably good. -
Mr. Bidwell, who takes quite leading parts,
is hard, and has a very harsh, unnatural
voice. In few parts. he is good; but bis
playing is seldom easy or natural.
Mr.. Mcdonald has a fine physique, but his
step is not stage-like, his voice is thick and
often indis,inct; bat his great fault is in rant
ing and tearing things generally. He would
do well to observe the rules given by Hamlet
to the strolling players.
Seayer and Hurley are fitted only for minor
parts. They are unnatural and seldom please.
The ladies of the company are very good
above mediCcrity. Murray is the only real
attraction, and be is sure to Gil the house. and
bring money to the pockets of the managers,
and that is no inconsiderable part of what they
are playing for.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-15

A PROPHET IN SOUTH CARoLINA-In the
Sumter Banner at Sumtsrville, S. G.. April
9th, 1851, is the following prophetic passage.
1t is the peroration of a speech delivered by
Bishop Capers, which the editor quoted for
the purpose of repeating it. a@
at tsecessiop) must prove ruinous; the gen
eral will put it down Charlesto and The state
will be RUNE ;all will be sacrifced-the green
hills, the verdant plains, the crystal streams,
the cypress-shaded graves of Wondering pat
riots, the hearthstone of the wife, the trysting
tree OF the daughter, will be bathed in blood"
We wonder what that editor thinks now
How true it is that prophet is not honored
in his own country! These warnings of-the
Bishop we're then ridiculed, but now they have
become serious, stubborn facts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-15
U. S. Circuit Court.

Judge Clifford, who returned from Wash
ington Monday, came into court and presided
yesterday. The case of Thomas Snow vs..
Gaspee Insurance Co., which was expected to
be tried, was continued on account of the en-
gagements of Mr.. Butler, one of the counsel,
In the Supreme Judicial Court. There being
no other case for trial, the Jurors were dis
charged. NJ
Judge Clifford stated to the members of the
Bar present, that by an actof Congress recent
ly passed, all persons practising in U. S.
Courts, were required to take an oath of
loyalty and allegiance. He stated what the
oath was and explainedit. He further said
he should hear no motion from any counsel.
Tors who bad not taken the oath. The Clerk,
George +. Emery, Esq, then administered the
oath to those lawyers present, and subsequent
ly, to others that came in.
Court adjourned to 10o'clock this morning,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-15

SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS - In an
other column will be found Mr. Randalps ad
vertisement to which, we presume, he will
thank us for calling attention. We are in
debted to Mr.. R. for the courtesy of an inyi-
tation to attend and witness the wonderful
phenomena, and as we have felt obliged t, de-
cline, we will briefly give our reasons for so
doing
Mr.. R. said it made no difference to him
whether we were a believer or not: it was his
business to convince US of the marvelousness
OF the manifestations" "Are we at liberty
to investigate, SO as to become satisfied there
Is no imposition2" we asked, -and the reply
was, "Yes.P "Can we occupy seat in the
room that will best enable us to detect imposi-
ton, if it is practiced?" we continued. ANY
seat toith the audience" was the reply.
Learning that the chief manifestations"
consisted in alleged playing upon or handling
certain musical instruments by the Spirits,
the medium at the same time sitting in front
of the audience and between it and the instru-
mepts and within arms length of the latter.
we asked Mr.. Randall if he would allow us to
sit on the side of the room, abreast of the me-
dum, SO as to look across the room 6et,oeen
the medium and the Instruments, and he
promptly declined to allow US to occupy any
such position, saying that the Spirits" had
their own conditions" and we must comply
with them if we attended. AS we allow no
spirits" to prescribe the conditions under
which we shallseek light and investigate facts
and feel bound to observe our own "condi-
tions," we declined Mr.. RS polite Invitation,
and must therefore remain in ,"outer darkness"
and perhaps die in our SINS" s o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE
CALIFORNIA
CO.
Located on the Ranch of Oiai, near
Buenaventura, in Santa Barbara Co.,
California.

In the summer of 1854 Professor suimsn ex.
sm ned This locality, aud in le ter dated at BE.
nsvsntuia Santa Barbara County, July 2, 1854, he
thus nmunicates the results of is bs ryatons up
on the property nowowr ed by he Cali mia Petrol
cum Company, the purchase of which lie strongly
recommended to his friends in New York.
'.Ihe propertg covers an area of Is eco eighteen
thou and acres 10 one body, on viii are st D. es-
ent at least twenty nstural oil wells some of them
of tire largest size Aitesian lis will be fruitful
along double ne of thi teen mil g. say for at least
tweety five miles in lnear extent. The Ranch Il an
old Spanish grant of four leagues .. land, lately
confirmed, ard Off ect title. 1t has. as 1 said,
about ehteen thousand acres in it Of the finest
land watered by four rivers, and measaring, ia
right line, in ALL near thi miles AS rsnch it
is splen i'd esta1e 6u' its value is its almost ubu.
loas scsath iR the best Of oil"
In aleaerwri ten TO the company since his re-
turn, FEB. 10, Is 81 be says;-
II am happy 10 be abe to confirm, ct iris date,
what have said in my published report specting
theextraer linary character aud high value of the
estate on which your company is established.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-15

SCHOOL CoMMITTEE.-In our brief remarks
10 yesterdays issue, written at a late hour
Monday night, when we had no opportunity
10 examine the records, we made mistake
in saying that Hon. Phinehas Barnes was the
"oldest member of the Board of School Com
mittee.p Hon. Charles Holden occupies that
position, having been elected member of the
Board prior to Mr.. Barnes, and he was re-elect-
ed Monday evenin G.
Mr.. Barnes was elected on the Committed in
lS43. and, with the exception of one year, has
been on it ever SINCE. he was next to Mr..
Holden in seniority as member of the Board.
During the long and faithful service he has
rendered the city in that capacity he has ever
had the welfare of our public schools at heart
His aim has been to make them SO that the
children of our city could be furnished with
Instruction at the public expense, that would
fit them for any station in life. We repeat
our regret that such man has been left off
the Board. a091
The records OF the School Committee show,
a service of q years on the part of Mr.. Hol-
den; 20 years by Mr.. Barnes; and ID years by
Hon. j. G. Noyes. ~ gEnggU
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-15
Supreme Judicial Court.

at the opening of the criminal term OF the
Court yesterday morning it was announced
that Judge Davis was i'll and would not be
able to come in for week. Under these
circumstances, and as there was but one of the
new indictments on which there probably
would be trial, the traverse jurors were
discharged and the Sheriff adjourned the
court. -
Ga the last day Of the January term, de-
crees were entered in the following cases Of
libels for divorce:
Helen E. Carr VS.. William H. Carr. Cause
desertion. Divorce decreed.
J.O'Donnel. David Barker.
Mary A. Van VS. Alfred Van. Cause adul-
terry, &c. Divorce decreed.
McCobb Kingsbury.
Apna I. Leaird VS.. Edward Leaird. Cause
deserrion. Divorce decreed, with custody of
child as prayed for.
Douglass.
Elias Norwood vs.. Mary ]. Norwood Cause
adultery. Divorce decreed.
Howard & Cleaves. J.O'Donnell.
Caroline E. Goddard VS.. Henry M. God
dard. Cause incompetence and DISCRETION
Divorce decreed.
]. Morgan.
Maria Il. Davis VS.. Benjamin F. Davis
Cause deseItion, drunkenness and adultery.
Divorce decreed, with custody Of child.
J. 81. Drummond.
Ansyl B. Coffin VS.. Barbara Coffin. Cause
adultery. Divorce decreed. IN
s. Clark, Jr lt
Gershom Randall VS.. Mary B. Randall
Cause desertion. Libel dismissed.
S. Clark, Jr.
Ellen j, Izett vs.. Alexander lett. Cause
desertion. Libel dismissed. n
LII. Williams.
Harriet ]. F. Adams VS.. Eben L. Adams
Cause illtreatment and that libellee has OBJ
tanned divorce in Minnesota. Divorce de-
creed with custody of child.
p. Barnes. s9 aeea n
Joseph G. Currier VS.. Laura E. Currier.-
Causes cruelty, intemperance and desertion.-
Divorce decreed.
]. oDonnel, J.H. Williams.
Isabella Pollard VS.. Frederick Pollard
Cause desertion and intemperance. Divorce
decreed.
II. Orr.
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Herring, ShorePbI. 500
q do. Labrador. none.
do. ScaledPb x. 5000
do. No. l.......4 5@50
Mackerel ~ Dbl, an.
Bay No. /. .$l7 c0@l7 s.
Bay No. a. .l59O@l6 o.
Shore No. l. % 59l@23 o.
+" 4" 2. Ii U0@l80'
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From Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March IA.
An order from Maj. Gen. Palmer announces
that by the act of Congress- passed on the Sd
of March the wives and children of soldiers,
men who have enlisted or may enlist in the
army are free. The, order promises an en-
foreement of their regiments by the military
authorities if necessary, aud urges the loyal
men and women Of Kentucky to encourage
the enlistment of colored men in the army,
and afterwards to recognize them as upholdtrs
of the government and defenders Of their
homes, and exhorts them to exercise Ken
tucky's accustomed benevolence and charity
tovsari 8 the helpless women and children thus
made free dmen. az vYv III ea9
Jas. S. Brisborn has been appointed to su-
perintend the Organization OF white and col
ored troops in Kentucky. 20 as16rsG a9gos
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-15

p 81 No sensible man will contend, because an
individual drinks regularly one or two glasses
of liquor daily, that he is incapable of doing
business or that he must be untrue to his en-
ployer or his position; but every sensible and
observant man knows that such habit is very
likely if not almost sure, in very short time so
TO increase in strength as to incapacitate the
person iHaqlging it to do any business or to fill
any position, except with dishonor to himself
and ruin to those who confde in him. Total
abstinence is the only perfectly safe rule. M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-15

SIGN OF SPRING. we saw the first sign of
returning spring yesterday, and it was neither
robin. a wild-goose, or an organ grinder; but
it was the etreet-sprinkling cart And what
use could that be, do you think "gentle read
en-" with the ice foot thick in the streets !?
Why the cart was Allied with salt water being,
sprinkled on the ice over the horse railroad
track in order TO hasten the melting of the ice,
SO that the cars can run on terra firma once
more. We hear it stated that there may be
an interregnum Of week or so in the running
Of the cars owing to the job of clearing the
tracks. Won't that be good news to the
horses. Z. alln 100 vi