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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-12

CALCUTTA March 26.-The Budget for the year has
been announced by the Finance Minister. II shows
calculated deficit Of f72 900. The duty saltpeeri
reduced per cent ad vaoren. No taxes are i'm
posed The public is pronounced in prosper
bus condition.
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BuRoLAHY.-The stable of Mr.. William McAIanus, in

Sacket-st, Cinon-st ieoniously entered 0w
nights and robbed Of harness. blankets and afghan
valued in all at about g. CO., with which the thief escaped
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News by the Pereire.

The steamship Poreirs, from Hayre on the Goth via
Bfest on tho 3stof March eryedst thispoIt on Wedles
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THE GERMAN DIFFICULTIES STILL lNCREANsG.
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Europe Oh the Eve Of a Great War;
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Baron Van Hall, Minister Of state and ex-Minster {
Finance, 10 dead.
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PRESENTATION TO SUPERVISOR TwEED.-Supervisol
VIM NJ Tweed has been presented with beautifully engraved
set of resolutions from the Mutual Base Ball Club Of this city
OF which Coroner John wdcy President Mr. Tweed is on
ened 10 him in response the many acts Of kindness the
Club has received at mis- hands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-12

FATALLY BURYRp.-An inquest was yesterday held
BY Corner Gamble at the OF Avenue and One hun
ST. on the body Of May Ann Bay. who
was so terribly burned on Monday night by the explosion Of
Of oil In order to kinde fire harredy she
poured some oil from the eau when it gned and exploded
setting FIRE to her clothes and fatally burning her verdict
in accordance with the rendered by the jury De-
ceased was native Of England aged II years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-12

ILLNESS oP CONGRESSMAN MORGAN JoNEs.-Ihe
Hon. Morgan Jones member of Congress from the Fourth
District lies very dangerously i'll at his residence in this city
ingly critical.
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E u ROp E

TWO DAYS LATER NEWS.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

BUREAU OF RELIEF.-The Board Of
Missions connected with the Episcopal
Church, have set on foot q movement for
the relief of the suffering clergy of the
South. This Bureau is under the manage
ment of the Rev. VIM. Croswell Doane,
who, assisted by the counsel of Bishops
Talbot, Atkinson and Lay, have already
done much good In letter to the
Church Journal he makes the following
appeal and statement:
With funds almost exhausted, l have
before me four appeals, so searching that
they ought not to be resisted; from four
of the Southern Dioceses, only one made
made bv the sufferer himself, and all
thoroughly indorsed. They tell the same
story of faithful work done in the midst
of every privation, among people entire
ly unable to support the ministry or to re-
lieve ministerial suffering. And the pic
ture they paint is that of absolute want
aggravated by illness want involving
wives and children in the poverty Of the
laborers that are worthy of their hire.
OF course the names cannot be made
public, but surely the needs will not be
suffered TO remain long unrelieved.
Faithfully your brother,
WM. CRosWELL DoANE.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

xy'- The following anecdote exhibits
the late Emperor of Russia in a charac-
ter as well as records enc Of the most
happy escape from al awkward position
that wit and presence of mind afford:
Some years ago, there was very eel
ebrated comic actor at st. Petersburg
named Martinoff He had the most ex-
traordinary powers Of imitation, and was
so great favorite with the public as
sometimes to venture interpretations of
his own, instead of following the advice
of Hamlet to his phyers, to speak no
more than is set down for them The
Emperor had Hbh Chamberlain, or
persons filling similar office, named Po-
loffsky. Whether fol fun or malice Mar
tinoff., while performing, conceived to let
fly some puns agaist this great man,
which were warmly eceived by the au-
diencc. The conscience was that as
soon as the play WIS over, the actor
found himself in the custody of guard
OF soldiers, who tpk him to prison
where he was told hid was to be confined
for fortnight Not content with this,
Polotfsky either told Ehe Emperor him
self or contrived thatit should come to
his ears, that the player had the actual
presumption to indulge in limitations OF
his Imperial Majestvl
On his liberation hhrtinof went to pay
his respects as usual and the Emperor
told him Of the ACQUISITION, which he de
MED.
Well" said the Emperor, d" if you
never did so, let me lave an imitation of
myself now. We know you can do so
if yOu choose.
This was an awkward position for the
poor actor, who felt he should get into
trouble for falling short Of, or OVERRIDING
the character Still the autocrat was de.
termined, and there was no escape. Sud
denly a bright thought struck the actor
and drawing himself up, he assumed the
exact bearing and manner of the Emper-
or, and in voice which made every one
present start, said:
Pololsky! give NartinoH (himself)
thousand silver roubles y
Stop" said the Emperor; Il have
heard quite enough. The imitation is
admirable, but the entertainment promi
ses to be too expensive; give him the
roubles, Pololsky; and now, mind, sir
let this be the last time you ever dare to
mimic me. here, or elsewhere"
1t is Of course, unnecessary to say
Martinoff was too glad to pocket the
money, and escape so we'll
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03
POET RY.
I Wait Thy Coming.
BY MRS. Is. A. HIERSON.

BY MRS. Is. A. HIERSON.
! wait the joyful coming,
As did in days of old;
l sit beside the hearthstone,
But the fire is dim and cold
The very stars look weary,
The night is far, far spent
The world has been but dreary
Since thy loving presence went.
wait to tell my sorrows
As told my joys before;
And hear thy loving answer
All my trustfulness restore,
And still | keep them lonely;
For | know that we shall meet
A day our parting only,
Reunion doubly sweet!
see beneath the starlight,
True and radiant faces
And my spirit wanders back
To silent hallowed places
Where saw my hope depart,
And wait thy coming near
But the throbbing of my heart
Is the only sound | hear.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

A MOUSE IN THE PANTRY-When /
used to be out of temper, or naughty in
any way, if grandfather was here, he
would call to me, " Mary, Mary, take
care there's a mouse in the pantry y
often used to stop crying at this, and
stand wondering what he meant. | often
ran to the pantry, too, to seeif there was
really mouse in the trap; but ! never
found one. One day said
Grandfather, don't know what you
mean l have no pantry, and there are
no mice in mothers, because | have look
ed ever so often" He smiled, and
said
"Come, little woman, sit down here in
the porch by Inc, and I'll tell you what /
mean Your heart, Mary, is the pantry.
The little sins are the mice, that get in,
and nibble away all the good, and that
makes you sometimes cross and peevish
and fretful, unwilling to do as your mo-
ther wishes; and if you do not strive
against them the mice will keep nibbling
till all the good is eaten away. Now, |
want to show you, my little girl, how TO
prevent this To keep the mice out, you
must set trap for them-the trap of
watchfuiness and have for the bait good
resolutions and firmness."
"But, mother" said Nancy, now quite
interested in the story, wouldn't they
nibble the resolutions away after a
while y
"No, Nancy; not if the watch was
kept strictly, and the bait good one |
did not exactly understand it when grand
father first told me, for was such very
little girl; but knew it was meant for
me in some way, and after while be
gan to find out what he meant He told
me that ! might store my pantry with
good if / watched it well. Do you know
what that means, Nancy?"
"To be full of good always" said
Nancy, whose tears were dried now
"Yes; to store it with good princi-
plies, good thoughts and kind feelings"
Early Days.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03
EE The negroes in New Orleans were

EEThe negroes in New Orleans were
much puzzled with the elective franchise.
A letter from that city says
To-day is election day. So do not
have to leave the levee to talk with the
sable laborers of these fields, for they
are strung along, returning from the polls,
sober and thoughtful, with the puzzling
associations of franchise, which they
fancy they have to-day, in sincere prac-
teal reality, exercised in company with
their masters OF course it is to be ex-
pectcd many Of them go it blind"
"Yes, massa, | done voted"
"Well, who did you vote for 2"
"Dunno, massa; / done just as de
man told me dat CUB me de pass. put
it in
"Pass what pass y Oh he means
the ticket, it looks like a pass to him OF
course. He sees my smile, and, after q
moments silence, adds, to show the hon,
esty of his intention--a good will capa-
BILE of good work
Il put dat paper in, massa, for Uncle
Sam, God bless him, whoever he is. I"
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03
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Cards or communications of personal
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Announcing candidates, for Congress or
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The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

The EXPERIENCE OF A TENNESSEE PAR
DON SEEKER.--Mr. John Hoppy Of the
Nashville Banner gives the following hu-
morous description Of his journeyings
after pardon:
"Had personal interview with the
Chief Magistrate, and asked him for a
small pardon if he had any more left
Chief Magistrate wanted to know what
position held. in the rebel army The
answer was faint and somewhat hesita-
ting, and little shaky-I said Quarter
master" Chief Magistrate chuckled, and
turned his head to conceal a sardonic
smile. my ancient and venerable
friend" he said, 3" if you think that your
department of the rebellion endangered
the Union cause, your innocence is par
don in itself"
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03
Gss One of the northern "schooI

re-" One of the northern school
marms,' who is employed in teaching the
F" freedmen told a sprightly negro girl,
that she "must not call the woman with
whom she lived, mistress--that she was as
good as anybody"
Pretty soon the girl asked her teacher
what business she followed before com
ing South to teach
Il was a bonnet maker" was the reply.
"Wellr' said the girl gathering up her
books and making for the door, 81 am
not going to 'sociate with you any longer
you say is excl to my mistress, and
she don't 'sociate wild bonnet makers"
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

to be devoted to His worship and praise.
| always attended service at church when
! could; but now can go no more" He
desired the family to 90, as many as could
and charged them to continue the Sabbath
School after his death. He considered
this system of instruction of vast impOr-
tance, and spoke with an emphasis which
showed his anxiety to impress it on
the family. A part of the family went to
church. The General looked out of the
window, and said: "This is apparently
the last Sabbath | shall be with you.
Gods will be done-He is kind and mer-
Icitul." He prayed to be sustained in
this hour of dissolution, and his look was
often fixed with peculiar anection on his
grand daughter Rachel, named after his
wife 50 beloved, and whose memory he TO
the last most tenderly cherished.
Five or six days before his death, Gen.
Jackson sat awhile to Mr.. Healy; who
had been sent by Louis Philippe (then
king of French, J to paint his portrait 1t
was the design Of that monarch to place
it by the side Of that of Washington,
watch then hung in his gallery-at that
time the most celebrated and Interesting
historical gallery in the world and to
surround them with the pictures of the
most eminent American Generals and
Statesmen-No Republican.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

Esr A Dutchman, few days ago,
picked up bound volume Of documents
on the back Of which was stamped,
a." Pub. Docs" "Tuyfel," said he, "vat
kinder pooks will dey bring next? AS l
lif; here is one on pup togs."
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03
lgy- A letter from Alexander II. Ste

EF' a letter from Alexander III. OIe-
vens, dated at Charlottesville, Geo., 25th
ult., contains the following paragraph:
As to how am doing, | can only say,
that in the matter of health, | have i'm
proved greatly since my return home ; but
the country / find in a worse condition,
physically, morally and politically, than |
expected The general desire of the
people is for speedy restoration of civil
law and harmony, and l am engaged in
doing all | can to effect that result. | do
trust. that wisdom, moderation, and true
patriotism will rule the councils at Wash
ington Meanwhile, it is the du-
ty Of everyone to do the best he can the
wise and the good will always take things
as they find them, and do the best they
can with them as they present themselves.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

Ey~ Young wives ore greatly in
demand in the neighborhood of the
Rocky Mountains. A healthy woman
will bring any price in that region. The
bachelors have grown desperate and rag
ged, and they have determined to perish
or marry.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

A MERITED REBUKE.-The N. Y. Tri-
June finds it necessary now and then to
hit it's brother Republicans and fellow la
borers a rap. For instance
1--WE have had terrible civil war, but
we have fought it out and there is the
end of it. To persist in hating and insul-
ting each other because of the by-gone
quarrel is not the way of brave men but
Of towards"
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

ES- Jennie" said venerable farm
or to his daughter, who was asking his
consent to accompany her urgent and fa-
vored suitor to the altar, " Jennie, it is q
very solemn thing to get married.
Il know it, father" replied the sensi-
bic damse!, "but it is great deal sol.
emner not to-
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

EF- A man in our State, who attemp-
ted to hug a beautiful woman, Miss Lem
mon, has sued her for striking him in the
eye. Why should a fellow squeeze a
lennon unless he wants punch.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

Es" " Father, did you ever have an
other wife besides mother?'
"No, my boy, what possessed you to
ask such question:
because | saw in the old family Bible
where you married Anno Domini-and
that isn't mothers name ~
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03
DIR. L. G. WHITE,

MAY, as usual, be found at his Office in
Nl the Drug Store. Having received the
appointment of United States Marshal. and
being physically unable to endure the hard
ships of country practice, he is compelled to
eonne his professional duties within the city
limits, but will do all that may be possible for
his country friends.
Van Buren, Feb. !, '66. If
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

Esy- A correspondent of Portland
paper, tells of little girl, who, attend
ing Sabbath school for the first time, and
being asked if she loved the Lord, repli-
ed: Don't know, thir; / haint gotnoth-
ing agin him
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03
Ets- BUSINESS FOR T0U!-AS
Positively Money making Occupation

Ner-Ligt- Norel- Highly Beautiful En-
tremeW Popular-Steady Demand-Pays ha-
measely-No Trareling- Can be dome at Home
"A te'c cents @iU start H--SPLENDID PRESENTS
fWe chdGce for AgeatS-Nem jIomen, Boys,
md Girls, send 7tcenty. .dre cents for Circulars.
Containing Particulars and q "P,ise Certt-
-hcate,' nhich NAMES YOUR PRESENT.
Address
LIE FRANKLIN PUBLISHING COMPANY,
,n r.o Box l!0s, Philadelphia, Pa.
Office, Fifth and Chestnut-st
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03
Notice to Tresspassers.

n LII persons are hereby cautioned not to
IA cut or haul any Timber from my land,
or that of the Estate of John Drennen' deed.
shall certainly prosecute all persons tres
passing on said lands, to the utmost extent of
the law. VOW
c. G.. SCOTT.
Van Burcn, Feb. 3. If
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

Es~" Have you any fine shirts p in
quired countryman, with a very inno-
cent look
"a splendid assortment, sir. Step in,
sir. Every price, sir, and every style
The very cheapest, sir."
"Are they clean p
: "To be sure, sir.
Well, then" put one on said the
countryman turning upon his heel, quiet
ly pursued his way.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

RAILROAD WAGGERY.-Waggs went to
the station Of one Of our railroads the
other evening, and finding the best car
riage full, said in loud tone, why,
this carriage isn't going" OF course
these words caused general stampede,
and Wages took the best seat. The train
soon moved off. In the midst of the in
dignation, the wag was questioned .
You said this carriage wasn't going =
"Well, it wasn't then" replied Wages;
"but is now"
The sold" laughed, but Wages came
near getting good thrashing.
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-03

Ex" Mrs Partington wants to know if
it were not intended that women should
drive their husbands, why are they put
through the bridal ceremony?
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

The Raleigh Sentinel has been presented
with tomato which measures III inches
around and weighs 81 ounces.
The soldiers of Wake county are invited to
assemble at the Capitol square Raleigh, on
t le 18th, to remound the graves of their late
cohPanions in arms.
Kemp P. Battle, Treasurer, advertses for
sealed proposals for the purchase of fifty
thousand bonds of the State of n G, issued
for the Western n c., railroad-bonds not
to be less than par
One million six hundred and sixty two
thousand dollars have been collected in II. c..
by the officers of the Internal Revenue, the
Raleigh Standard says--all this wrung from
an impoverished people denied representation
one half of whom, one of her recreant sons de-
cares should be DISTINGUISHED
The Raleigh Standard says, the Norfolk
Virgnian is mistaken in saying, that Cover
nor Vance will stump the State for Worth.
Governor Vance has not been pardoned, and
will lake no active part in the canvass, though
he is friendly to Governor Worth and indor-
ses the Philadelphia Convention.
In Wilmington as elsewhere, the weather
has been hot-the Dispatch says business is
dull and the streets nearly deserted of people.
The Dispatch also say IS that by none but 10y
al men shall be allowed to vote, without dis
tinction of color Holden means none of the de-
cent people of tle State are to vote, and that
only the niggers and low whites are to exer-
else the franchise
The clizens of Iredell held meeting last
Saturday, to appoint delegates to the Philad-
elpha Convention.
Dr.. H. Joyner declines to become a candi-
date for reelection to the House of Commons
from Halifax county.
The North Carolinian regrets to see a dis
position to bring out an opposition candidate
to Governor Worth.
A Ladies' Memorial Association Of Wilson
county has been organized at Wilson. Mrs.
Mary B. Tredwell is President, and Miss
Mamie Haneoth, Secretary. Miss R. Stith
prepared and read the address.
The Raleigh Progress says, the wheat in
the southern part OF the county, is looking
very well and is fast ripening-the yield will
be light, but Of superior quality, the corn ne
yer looked better, and the yield will be i'm
mense.
An asylum for the orphans Of the Confed-
crate dead, is to be established by the ladies
of Raleigh
The Progress says, the appointment of
Governor Holden will be confirmed, and that
he will fill the place of Minister to San Sal
vadur with distinguished ability.
Information is wanted of Peter B. Cox, late
of Co., B. 31st N. C. Il. He was a prisoner
at Elmila, n Y Any information of him
will be thankfully re cived by his wife, Caro-
line Cox, Lilesville, Ansan county, North
Carolina
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BUSINESS CARDS.
DARNUM'S RESTAURANT.
ID AND LAGER BEER GARDEN,
JAMES ST., over ARMSTEAD'S BRIDGE,

NEAR THE GAS Works.
SlVIEROU & GREENWALD, Proprietors.
The Proprietors of this Establishment would
most respectfully inform the public that their
GARDENS are in every way worthy of visit.
Being but few st ps from Armstead's Bridge,
the location is admirable tor those who seek re-
lief from the heat and dust of the city.
We are prepared to furnish at all times
DINNERS AND SUPPERS
For Weddings. Parties and Balls at the shortest
notice.
N. B.-The Bar is we'll stocked with CHOICE
LIQUORS.
Ns- Ne Objectionable characters allowed to
visit the grounds. jun22-lm
PIANO FORTE TUNING.
. ii. MARITIME takes pleasure in
y. notifying the public that he is prepared to
tune Pianos in N rfolk AID vicinity.
Orders LETT at G. SchwartzkophPs store on
Main street, G. w. Wilson's Book store on Bank
street, or at b. Kayton's on Market Square, will
be promptly attended to.
Refers to Prof P, Mast. jy10-tf
j.. e. DEANS,
NUFACTUR EROF
SASH, BLINDS, DOORS, MOULDINGS,
BRA CKETS, SCROLL WORK
Of All Kinds.
PLANNING AND WING
T0NGUEING AND GROWING
Done to Order
Cor. Washington and King SITS,
feb lO6m Portsmouth, Va
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

1900 CORDS SEASONED PINE WOOD
WANTED
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL 81
- received until Saturday, the 2lst inst, at 10
O'Clock, for furnishing the Norfolk County Ferry
Twelve Hundred Cords
SEASONED PINE WOOD.
Suitable for Steamboat purposes, and subject to
the inspection of the Superintendent ofthe Ferry,
to be delivered at the County wharf in Ports
mouth at the rates of fifty cords per week, and
to be paid for weekly as delivered,
Bond with approved security will be required
ofthe contractor.
By order of the Ferry Committee,
". H. G. LOVITT,
iY9 Chairman.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-17

TEE SAyoN DE TERRE Cos DAEK BRowN FAMILY
Soar
WON'T DO EITHER
On the contrary it is
Pleasant to the hands,
Harmless to your clothing, and
STANDS LIKE A STONEWALL"
This article is made from natural product and
is in every way superior to the ordinary Family
Soaps. Besides its superior cleansing qualities,
it softens goods and brighten colors without in
jury to either. One pound equal to one
and a-half of ordinary soap. A saving of so per
cent. Send for Circulars. Soldbg the trade gen.
erally.
NJ. B. STAFFORD,
iy3-3M President.
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HARDIN ARE AND CUTLERY WARE
HOUSE
NO. II MARKET SQUARE,

DESIRE TO INFORM My OLD
4 friends and the public generally, that | am
making large additions to my already extensive
and well assorted stock ofHardware &C., which
am offering at the lowest market rates.
Merchants, Contractors, Farmers, Mechanics.
and House Keepers, should look after their in
rerests and examine the large stock of desirable
goods at No. II Market Square, before purchasing
elsewhere.
W. R. HUDGINS,
Hardware Importer