davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1865-12-22
(Fr0m tile Barbados Vest Indian, Dec6r. 81

The following letter by the Steamer,
from a we'll known firm in Minc;ng Lane,
relative to the great superiority of the
oscillatory process in The manufacture Of
Sugar, has been handed to US for pubIi-
Gallon =
Mincing Lane, Nov. 3rd, 1865.
My Dear Sir,-The result Of oscillation
is so strikingIy exemplifed by the parcel
of sugar to which | called your attention
this morning, that I think it well to fur
nish you with the particulars. should
mention to you, that the S hhds. were
shipped without any remark as to differ
ence Of quality but this was so striking,
that Mr.. Hill and / decided on making
two lots and selling them separately /;
the 3 hhds. of soft sugar brought 35s, the
net weight = ,hout 40 cwt., and the
proceeds will he about Ella each The 2
hhds. Of osciIIated sugar brought 38s. 6,
the net weight is over 80 cwt., and the
proceeds Will be nearly 919 each, shew-
ing again by oscillation of about IS per
cent, and this in a brisk market in dull
markets, we can often sell granny sugar,
when soft sugar may be offered a dozen
times without attracting "A bid the 5
hhds. above mentioned are all of IS inch
truss, and there is no better size when
Casks are we'll filled with oscillated Su-
gar.
, 1865-12-22

Epidemic is said to have spread to ST.
Martins, rs a quarantine of II days as
we'll IS against GuadeIoupe and its de-
prndencies, has been declared at st.
Kits.
, 1865-12-22
THE PARIS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
ON CHOLERA.

ON CHOLERA.
The same may be said of those drawn
up by the Academy of Medicine in 1849,
which are 4 model Of precision aud clear
ness. Indeed, the counsels with regard
to the cholera are reduced to very simple
precepts, dictated as well by common
sense as by science. These are-scrupu-
lous personal cleanliness, warm clothing,
cleanliness in habitations, removal of
filth Of every kiud, ventilation, ordinary
regimen, the usual food, provided it be
not preiudicial to health, and the absence
of all excess. But what should above all
be stunned is the abuse of strong liquors,
bad euu de rje, and especially abslnth-
the abuse Of which is at present SO gene
raj -
can excellent precaution consists in
taking in the morning before going out
into the open air, particularly when the
day is cold, moist, or fOggy, a warm and
aromatic infusion, such as %camumile,
light tea, or sill better a little coffee.
The last, recommended by our military
doctors, was If great service in Algeria
and the Crlmea, and is still so to the men
employed In the Custom-house service on
the coast. This cannot be too highly
recommended"
1t is a great mistake to suppose that
the malady shows itself all Of IA sudden.
On the contrary, lis approach is indicated
one, two, even eight days beforehand.
There is generally q arrangement of the
bodily functions more or less marked,
such as dlarrIiel. This premouirory
symptom should not be neglected. 1t
should lie treated promptly, aud stopped,
and this will cut short the malady. The
most precise observations have been made
on this point in France as we'll us abroad,
"aud particularly in England, where il is
made a general system of preservation"
The MOAjteur repeats the instructions for
proper treatment IN such cases (and which
are most simple already issued in 1854.
II cOLIudes -
"rhe observance Of these precautions,
and u certain tranquility Of mind, are the
best chances in the present circunstan-
ces of saluhrity, cleanliness, and relative
comfort of our populations, of the public
being preserved from the epidemic, and,
in case of attack, of arresting lis effects"
Atthe sittingof The Academy OF Sciences
on Tuesday, NJ. Costa, the secretary,
mentioned that he had received a mass Of
letters announcing what were called ''in-
faiiihie receipts" for tiie cholera, more or
less absurd-one, for instance, that 'the
patient should he enveloped In a blanket
Of new wool, and made to swallow the
wing of ii fowl very hot" &C..
DR.. Bonnafond read Il paper on the
same subject. He stated thai the condi-
ton of climate, geology, &c, of a coun-
try engendered distinct maladi,s. Thus
the cholera is peculiar to India, the yellow
fever TO America, he intermittent fever
TO Africa, aud SO forth, He did not
think that the carca<es of the animals
sacrificed by The pilgrims to Mecca could
account for The epidemic. Africa should
on these grounds be constantly ravagrd;
and The plains of La Plata, where thou
sands of cattle were slaughtered, should
be likewise infected. He WAS of opinion
that the malady should be combaled in
the very place Gifts origin-namely, India.
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Tennessee Union State Convention.

NASHVILLE, Jan 1.-THE Union State Con-
vention, for the purpose of reorganizing the
civil government of Tennessee, assembled At
the Capitol this morning Delegates were
present from all parts Of the State. Samuel r.
Rodgers, OF Knox county, was chosen Presi.
dent, and Myers. Mercer, and Gone, of Nash
Vile, Vice Presidents. Nothing of importance
was done to day, and the meeting adjourned
until Tomorrow Among the members in
attendance were some of the ablest politicians
OF Tennessee. Parson BrownIow and Horace
Maynard are here and were in attendance at
the meeting.
On strict test vote 1t was decided hat no
man who had borne arms in the rebel service,
or given aid or comfort to the rebellion, should
be en- titled ts a seat. The first Gay aud night
OF the session was consumed in devising pIaa
OF action. A great number of resolutions were
offered contemplating the abolition OF slavery,
and amendment of the State constitution, and
repeal OF the act of secession. A bitter discus
sion arose on the question of a basis of voting
East Tennessee wanted each county to have one
vote for each hundred or fraction over fifty that
voted against separation in 1861. Middle and
West Tennessee opposed this, but it was car.
ried amid intense excitement, and the conven.
tion adjourned over night to avoid row.
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS,
GRIERSON's GREArRAiD


Forty Miles Of Railroad Destroy yed-Cap-
ture of the Rebel Gen. Ghoison-Large
amount OF Property Burned-700 Prison.
ers taken.
CAIRO, Jan. 12.-The following are some fur
ther particulars OF the recent raid, from re-
liable source.
They brought in 200 prisoners. intending
two colonels and a large number of other otfi-
GERS, l,CG0 able. bodied negroes, and 1000
horses. They killed and wounded 100 rebels.
Among the prisoners are many officers, in
clnding Brig. Gen. Gholson.
ga fortified place called Egypt, on the Mo-
bile and Ohio Railroad, was carried by assault,
aEd the garrison, 500 rebels, captured. whilst
Gen. Gardner was in sight with z, 900 infantry,
whom GrIerson held at bay while Colonel
kargers brigade charged the stockade on
horseback
1.-The whole country was in arms by this
time. and forces were even brought from Ma
coG, Ga.
"Hampered by a large nuaaber of prisoners,
and opposed by greatly superior numbers,
Grerson could net go TO Cahawba to release
our prisoners as directed by Gen. Dana, but
struck for Grenada, then for Vicksburg.
''FOrty miles OF the Mobile and Ohio railro Id
was so badly damaged that Hoods whole army
cannot repair it in month.
"a new pontoon, new wagons and a large
amount of supplies, en- route to Hood, We're
destroyed in cars, besides factories with large
amount OF cloth, wool, leather, and shoes de-
stroyed at Bankstown..
"The railroad and public property at Gre
NADIA were also burned, and 800 wagons. 500
new English car5ines tor Forrest, and large
quantities of ANN unition were destroyed
"GTiersOn's loss was 25 killed and $50
wounded"
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The First Corps-Notice to Veterans.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST CORPS, !

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Dec. 27, 1884 {
veterans desiring to enlist in the 1st Army
Corps, should report IN person at the office OF
Col. o. +. johnson, Soldiers Rest, Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Depot, Washington, ID @.
ANY Veteran who has served two years. has
been honorably discharged, and is physically
qualified, may enlist In the Corps for one, two
or three years.
Those enlistinz will receive from the Gov
eminent bounty of $500 as soon as they are
mustered in, and, in addition, the regular in.
stalments from the Government, In proportion
to the period of enlistment, as follows: Sl00 for
one years service, one-third paid on enlist.
nent; $500 for two years service, one-third ON
enlistment; 1900 for three years service, one
third on enlistment
They will be credited to the quota OF the
district in which they or their families may be
doniciled and will, therefore, be entitled to
local bounties.
Free transportation will be furnished them
to Washington by any Provost Marshal
The best arms in the possession Of the
Government will be furnished these troops,
and they will be allowed to retain their arms
when honorably discharged.
Headquarters Major General Hancock :-15S
Office of the Board for the Examination of
Officers :-Brigader General John r. Brooke,
president 1S3 q street, between 18th and 2Uth
streets.
BY order Of Major General Hancock.
FINLEY ANDERSON,
dec 27-H Assistant AdIutant General.
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PLEASANT BREvITIFs.-A young lady being
asked how she could possibly afford, In these
hard times, to take music lessons, replied that
she confined herself to the .lowest notes"
somebody says wife should be like lamb
tender and nicely dressed. Somebody else
wickedly adds, and, "without sauce" Some
OF the sex writes, rather spciy, that. thoush a
few American ladies live in idleness, the ma
Jority as yet work themselves into early grayes
giving the men opportunity TO try two or
three In the course Of their vigorous lives. The
friends OF a celebrated wit expressed some
surprise that, with his age and fondness of the
bottle he should have thought il necessary to
marry. "a wife was necessary he said,
"rry acquaintances began to say that drank
too much for a single man" A woman has
suggested that when men break their hearts 10
is the same as when a lobster breaks one of his
claws, or has IL broken by some one else, an.
other spronting Immediately and growing in
its place. II is somewhat strange, but never
fheiess fact, that men generally are much
more AFRAID OF women than women are afraid
OF men; and tearing to ''break the Ice" ts q very
fruitful cause of old bachelorisnr.
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Condition Of Affairs In nSavannah-Psrfset
order Maintained - Bread Dfstrihuted
,s the Pser-Stsre with Northern Gssds
Opened.
The Richmond papers OF the 9Th and Ieto
instant contain the following:
From Savannah
"Ths Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel ofthe
4th instant publishes number OF news Items
derived from gentleman who left Savannah
about the lst instant The most perfect order
is maintained In the city. No soldier is al.
lowed to interfere with the citizens in any par
ticular, citizen was annoyed by drunken
soldier few days since. The citizen Knocked
the soldier down, but the offfcer OF the guard,
as soon rs he arrived. said nothing to the citi-
zen, but had the soldier taken to the barracks,
gagged and soundly whipped for his misbs-
haviour. A drunken soldier who undertook to
create q disturbance recently, and W no refused
10 allow himself 10 be arrested, was shot down
at once by the gGard
"Ope or two Of the insurance companies OF
Savannah are considering the project OF estah-
fishing national bank, for the issuing OF
greenbacks!
"The cnstom house and post offic are being
cleaned onf, preparatory to The commeneement
OF business.
"The soldiers are not allowed under any cir
cnmstaDces, to enter private residences. The
negroes in most cases are orderly and quiet, re-
naming with their owners, and performing
their customary duties.
"uns store with goods from the North has
aireBdy been opened. Nothing but green ba ks
ale IN circulation. The churches on Sundays
u
ever. but few of them are seen on the streets
A ma aiority Of the male population have re-
manned in the city. The families ofmost OF those
who lett still remain. A majority of the ci.i-
zens have provisions for some time, but there
is a scarcity OF wood.
"General Sherman has announced that ha
will soon open the Savannah and q ulf railroad
and haul wood TO the city. No pass 10 allo wed
TO any N ale person 70 go toward the city, and
all females who are carght gong toward the
city are thoroughly searched.
Eleven hundred loavcs OF good bakers
bread, which had been collec,ed for the SOL
diers OF the army, but for which authorized
agents did not call, were on Thursday turned
over 10 the poor ASSOCIATION by the commit ittee
acting in behalf of the soldiers dinner, and
were yesterday distributed TO the poor. 1t was
truly prcyidsntial gift, for the city is entirely
ont of breadstufs of every kind, and for days
past have been unable to issus pound of meal
or flour to the hundreds who were sorely In
need OF them"
From Alabama-The Fort Gaines Prison.
Exchanged, etc.
MOBILE, Jan 6, lS65-The Fort Gaines pria-
oners reached this city last evening MAJOR
Carcel, the assistant comm ssioner OF exchange
has issued an order declaring them exchanged
Virginia and Tennessee Road
"From the IIynchburg Republican we learn
that large number OF hands have been en-
ployed on the Tennessee railroad TO repair the
damages caused by the late raid of Stoneman.
The work will be pushed forward with all the
accustomed energy OF Colonel O win and Major
Goodwin, and Ii Is hoped the repairs will be
completed within the next six weeks or two
months.
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u. s. SUPREME COURT Januurv Ie-No lo2
The United States, appellants, VS.. Henry de
Grace ct al, and
No. l03. The United States, appellants, VS..
Thos. W. More. Appeals from the District
Court OF the United States for the Southern
District of California. On the motion OF Mr..
Attorney General Speed, these appeals were
dis missed.
No. 19l. Henry G. Norton, plaintiff in error,
VS.. George Botsford. In error 70 the Circuit
Court of the United States for the District OF
New York The matters in controversy in
this cause having been agreed and settled be-
tween the parties. II was ON motion of Mr..
Fuller, on behalf OF the respective counsel,
dismissed each party paying his own cost, per
No 96 Frederick W: Coleman, appellant, VS..
Inc hosGs psnmsnt Of this eanss %.s =, ABA
by MrIReverday johnson for the appellant.
Adjourned until Monday.
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o F F 1 C 1 A L.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Kdshinnrtnn Irn Id 1SR

y
Certificates OF the dscease of the citizens Of
the United States, narned in the following list,
have been It ceived at this department, through
the legation of the United States at Paris
l. William Gowan, OF the United States ship
Kearsarge, aged 81 years; born in New York,
died 21th June, 1861, at the Naval Hospital,
,. Louise Robertson, born in Philadelphia,
aged 81 years, months, died 27th of February,
1864, at Paris.
3. Adele Catherine Robertson, born in Phil.
adelphla, aged so years, died 23d March, 1864,
at Paris. The widow. of John Rivallier, OF
Paris.
4. Arthur Derris, born in New Orleans, aged
10 years, died 10th January, 1854, in Paris. A
bachelor and clerk.
S: John Walpell, soldier in Prince Maximil-
iHn's army, age not ascertalned, died ith March,
1851, of dysentery, in the military hospital at
Vera Cruz; born in Boston.
6 David Peacock, gentleman, aged 80 years,
died April 81, 1864, born in United States.
: Robert Halstead, landboider, aged y years,
born in New York; died March S, 1861; died in
Paris.
6. Cornelia Livingstone, property. holder,
aged Sc years, born in New York, died 9th of
May, 1864, in Paris. A widow Of John Jahel.
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THE SAILOR AND HIS LovE.-A sailor who
goes down to the sea ION the Ohio river on
fair young damsel, whs superintends a sew
ing machine in q certain dressmaking estab-
lishmentin Cincinnati. How shall we describe
the youthful pair Perhaps it would be as
well to do 1t with lead pencil. The sailor he
was tall, and exposure to the Southern Con-
federacy and plug tobacco had given an Olivia
tinge to his cuncle. Rather cute TO call the face
by that name, isn't it!) He donned his suit OF
blue with becoming grace, and wore his cow
hide boots thick upon him The third day
comes frost-but let as not anticipate. AS
the young lady was not wrapped up In the
sailor to any alarming extent, in short, didn't
love him. description OF her ia scarcely ne
eessary TO our story, We will say, however.
that she was exceedingly intellectual with
that sewing machine, and had an engaging
way in doing general homework
The ssilor loved her and he didn't know it.
She never told her Iove-nor anybody else
what her feelings were toward the sailor, till
one autumDal afternoon in the fall, during ths
fore part OF October, when-but we anticipate
again.
One day. while her maiden meditations were
fancy freeng to the hum OF her machine fsha
vas 10 hum there billet-doux, enclosed in a
government envelope. was placed before her.
1t came from her love, who is a sailor boy and
notified her to he in readiness, for on the COM
ing afternoon she might expect him TO ''call for
her" Anticipating n visit TO the matinee at
Pixies, or a street railroad excursion at the
least, she paid little more attention to her
personal appearance on the afternoon named,
appeared, she was resplendent in ne " harness,
with all her perfections on her head. The tar
bad shipmate with him-had she caught q
tar tar and was accompanied by a third per-
son spoken OF, who proved to be a iustics.of the
peace.
Explanations set in. Her sailor boy had come
10 marry her; that's what he meant by calling
for her He wanted her TO he the sh arer of his
shares, and the lawer of his joys. She shrieked,
tore the bastng ont of dress waist that had
been cut bias, laughed Historically, ana said
she couldn't see it. The sailor implored. Her
atfen tloR was respectfully solicited 70 several
packages OF postal currency. two dollars and
a half in package, the savings of six months
Runboating. She gazed upon them with un-
daZzed eye. He assumed n dsspairing look,
and darkly hinted at the facilities ALWAYS I'm
the reach of gunboaters. for washing Off this
mortal coil! She was inexorahie still. The
sailor. finding his matrimonial scheme a fail
nre, fed from the destroyer of his peace, and
was last seen burying his woes halso his nose)
in tumbler. The maiden, happy and free,
still continues to paddle her own sewing ma
chine.
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~Conrad Rossel committed suicide In An
derson township, Ohio, last week, through fea q.
Of starvation. He has two sons practicinc
physicians In the State OF New York.
III The Gait House, In Louisville, was con.
snmed by Hfe on Wednesday. Insurance O 4
furniture, $4,000.
D6A Soldiers Orphans' Home 10 to be en-
dowed In St. Louis, Missouri.
~The work on the Pacific railroad has been
resumed. tI V%T
~ Surprise parties are again epidemical.
~ Winsted, Conn.,, has struck lie.
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~ daring Scot thinks he has an idea
worthy of the attention of the fair sex, and
therefore that he is a great engineer. He SAYS
1t has been made painfully apparent to HIM 6y
many incidents that an invention Is wanted
whereby ladies may. In an emergency, be- able
10 protect themselves against such i.npadent
and uEmannerly intruders as dogs in church
and cats on the hearth, and says he would
hnmbly take leave to suggest that, till some.
be inserted at the bottom OF each crinolins, by
which the wearer might, in an emergency,
either in church or railway carriage, by pail
Ing the string, bring the wAole at once tightly
around her ankles like the mouth Of q bag
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TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.
OFFICE BALTIMORE L OHIO RR. CO.,
" WASHINGTON, Dece,o Der Is, 1854,


10 ~ -: = -
.sz ram: wsssinsson and ''s; s.isineTs
,n1R4TsSI IR4Iss MoyIsG ING soETH; Nc TIdv ,
RfsBuRG TRAiNNLe.rs Washinkton s s.: i "A IN.
Arrive at Baltimore 500 M.
Ne 27NEW YORK PHILADELpHIA Ex-
Phi.d slphi. !: SO NJ, New Ysrk $50 P. N. No
No. S-BALTIMORE Il WESTERN TRAIN
Leave Washington sis A. H.. stopping at way
stations. connecting at Relay With the Mall Train
Tor the west, and reaching Baltimore at 1000
No. 4--EEw YORK MAIL rRAIN-Le.vs wash
rkiladsDhs Ssa 'S =. Ss'iFs ss@ 4orf Z ia6S @
No. s-BALrIMokE TRAIN AND WAY STA
Ing at Relay with Frederick train. Arrive at Bal
No. 6.RALTIMeRE COMPUTATION AND
PBLLADELPHlA TRAIN Leave Washink ktnn
ttai1 sfops A. Bisdensburg, Beisyiiis, Laurel AID
Annapolis Junction only.
PISS soo EN-
Arrive at New York 400 A. N. Mails and Passsn.
GS ms an YORK '9 sr al the hs ss Sr
and west No Philadsl shia MI or y Baltimore tickets
Goyernment order. to insure the mails ~
Ne e-BALTIMORE & HARRISBURG TRAIN
Leave !" sshiDgton o:45 p. M end arrive at Bslti-
NO e.NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND
WESTERN TRAlN-Lesve Mashln gtSu at z 80
p NJ. Stopping at Re BY House f-r Western passen.
gers TO take Express Train for Grafton, Wheeling,
PArkersburg. and sll points in the West. Reaches
New York at 6:15 AN.
FOR AENAPoLls the connections VIII be made
With the S:15 A. n. and tn and 4:30 p. NJ from
Wash!r gton. No trsins to or from Annapolis on
Euntay.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
THE ONLY TRAINS FROM WASHINGTON
for passengers on Sunday are the 81 5 and Ills
A. n. and p. n. fer Baltimore and .: 40 p. N.
for Baln more. Philadelphia. and the West and
the P. for New York ONLY.
THROUGH TICKETS 20 the West as well as to
Philadelphi New York, or Boston, can bs hal st
Tie Station Ticket Office at all hsurs in the day,
well IS At new Office in the American Telegraph
Cpildipg, Pennsylvania avenue, between 41a and
9Th streets.
BAGGAGE will be check ed at all hours-slso for
through points, TO save trouble and confusion at
the de parture of The trains.
ALL PASSENGERS, " h. ther soldiers or citizens,
politely but earnestly requested ia respect the
rules OF TIE Line esabiis he'd for the general al
vantage, such "a the keeping of one more cars
exclusively for ladies and their attendants and the
prevention Of smoking in any but the smokers
ears. and also to make cheerful com pliaace
with the decisions OF the agents or conductors
the hurry OF starting the trsips.
W P. SMITH, Master of Transportation.
L. M, COLE, General Ticket Agent. dee %
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CONGREGATIONAL.

IN THE SENATE yesterday, after our repor.
closed
Considerable debate was had on the recipro-
city treaty, when the yeas and nays were
called on the passage OF the resolution-yeas
81, naysS.
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.
Buekalew, Dixon. Hale, Hendricks, Hicks,
Howe, Ramsay, and Van Winkle.
Mr.. Harlan offered resolution instruc ting
the Secretary of War to suspend all pay and
allowances OF the ofhcers OF the command OF
Colonel Chevin gton, of Colorado, until an
investigation of the conduct OF Colonel Chew
ington in a late attack on an Indian camp shah
take place: ans thar all articles taken from the
Indians shall be returned.
Ordered to be printed
The Senate then went into executive session,
and soon after adjourned.
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The Passport System.

QUEBEC, Jan. H. Messrs. Emmons and
Lathrop, OF Detroit, who have been here some
days in communication with the Government
reearding the '.passport'' matter, have left for
Washington on the same business.
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FROM TENNESSEE
Movements of the Rebel Ferrest-Padu.
cab, KY. again Threatened.

CAIRO, Jan. +12.-Forrest is represented as
concentrating large force at Paris, Tenn. A
great number of his MEN are lowering around
their homes in Tennessee and Kentucky, con.
scIipting, robbing and numbering Union men.
Rumors prevail that force is being organized
to attack Paducah.