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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-05-18

The ART OF BEING Pol1rE.-First
and. d.foremost, don't try to be polite 1t
wilispoil ALL II you keep. overwhelming
your guests with ostsntatious entreaties to
mako themselves at home: they will very
soon begin to wish they; were there. Let
them find out that you are happy to see
them by your actions rather than words.
Always remember to let .,basbiul people
aaloneat first. tits the only way to set
them at ease. = Trying to draw. them out
has sometimes the contrary effect Of dri-
wing them out-of the house! Leading
The conversation is dangerous experiment,
Better follow in its wake; and if You want
to endear-youraelf, to. takers, learn to ,liaten
Well. Never make a fuss about anything
never talk about ;yourself-and. always
preserve ccmposure, no matter what SOLE
,cista of blundefs others may commit Re:
member that itsisa very foolish proceeding
to lament that you can. not offer to your L Ii,
guest better house; Or furniture, or iviands.
I; i is fair to- presume that the visit is to you
and not 70 tIese surroundings: ! GIVE pep :
Plea plsasant impression Of tken,eIssss,
and they, viii Sbe pretty snfs Is gI;s 20 away &
With q pleasant inp.sssion ot our Qualities
On }astsdSh slenaer. wheels ss these the
whole. fabric .cf society tdifns; Sc is-your
b,,o;; Sffaa.iy i,o,, = - f - ~ 81
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-05-18

lNDusTRY.-Nature instructs you to be
active. The brook runs busiiy over the
pebbles and never stays. Tho streams hns.
ten TO join the large river, and tho river TO
meet the sea. Countless seeds arc quick
ening into life, and strike their roots down.
ward. Presently the plant burst from the
earth-it puts forth its tender leaves and
its young blossoms-the flowers in every
variety Of color and fragrance, arc spread
in the sunbeam. The grain appears like q
soft green mantle over the field of the la
borer-it puts forth "first the blade-theu
the ear-then the ripe corn in the ear"
The vine resehes out its tendrils like hands
and kes.hold of some prop, whereon to
hang its clusters. The trees are busy in
perfectng the fruit for man: The spider
throws her glitteriDg thread from shrub to
shrub, and runs to and from the bridge of
her own building. The silk worm spins.
that we may be covered delcateIy, and
folds itself up in its cone like chamber, to
slumber awhile and to como forth, with
wings. The bee labors to prepare food for
herself, and-a banquet for us. The ant,
psovdent for winter, lays up its store. The
birds sing among the branches, as if their
tuneful hearts were full of praise. The
young lamb gambols. by the side of its
mother. The duck leads her brood to tie
water, and the shining fish glides along it's
depths. The hen provides for her chickens
and gathers them under her wings. We
may gather a lesson of Industry. fronf these
inferior creatures. All, with different vol
ces seem 10 call on us to be active-they
seem to tell us to obey the commands of
the Creator.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-05-18
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Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15


A strange and terrible accident has Ia
ken place at the village of ,TilhOuse, in
the upper Pyrensss The commune eel.
ebrated its naSiOnal feIe alta VINE shob,
and on this occasion al! Of them were
open during the night. In one Of the es-
tablishmenis twas customary:to ube fox
a candlestick a hallol1 cannon ball she'll,
which had been broughtfrom ILennema.
zan, and from which it was thought the
powder had been drawn. The candle
was placed in The hole which serves for
the train TO ignite the projectile. To-
ward A O'Clock the landlord .wenl TO bed,
leaving number Of gusts ip full IkcarousaI.
All of a sudden the train reached the bot
tom Of The ball. which contained heavy
charge of powder There WasA tremen-
diaus explosion. -Four men were killed
Instantly aud two others grievously hurt.
Five others happily escaped enibjuree.
The furniture vas shattered 70 atoms.
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Among other stories feld By Barnum
about himself ina iecturing tOaf Odt THsst
is the folln@ing .=H6 had advertised
special attractions fer the Irish on St.
Patrick's day, aAd The 7nessuHJ was Jam.
med with the Biddigs and thstf Children.
They were so well pleased that be found
II advisable TO point oat 10 them the way
of exit, so that others might 5ind room
TO enter. The reply was, "Faith, and
I'm not going cnti @s come 70 spend he
day wi ye." The .wEir Of .thee Snowman
vas again tried 5B'itlhe met the emerggen-
cy by having sigh PANIED, ID large LETT
iers, "Egress," whiek he tas5ened over
the door leading through Ihe rear 10 Ann
street. The trap caught them. "Egress,"
sure an 9ai's the 1eaGinar I've bavn'r
seen at all al all = and such current
Of Biddies started in that direction that
none could return, and the maseun was
soon relieved Of one set Of visitors, TO BE-
speedily filed With snolhsg. - = -
80 p 2
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

Il terocious monster &as7rjC. iS,ged at
the Indiana State Fair las. week, which
is thus described; -i.. .s''SrA
The general sharaetsEistics anA fea.
lures Of the horse are closely Alended
with those Of The OK 10 this &C., and
remarkable beast. The head and neck
are broad and heavy, giving il the fierce
disposition Of the buffalo rather than the
quiet and dociIe character Of The OK. A
main reaching from the forehead to The
shoulder and sweeping TO the knees, adds
to the general appearances Of ferocity.
The horns are heavy :the base. bat re-
Earkably short and very polished ana
pointed, The eye is dull, but suggests
things unutterable; an expression of IN.
tent. power and deviishness- WThivh the
general appearance of the animal confirm.
The muzzle is black and ugly, the wide
nOstril urging large breathing appara.
tus and uncOnquerable endurance. The
jaw is heavy and prominent, The forehead
full but rather square. The depth Of
shoulder is very great, The fore legs short
and large, the foot broad and deep cleft.
But here the bovine resemblance ceases
altogether, and the equine characteristics
begin. The body isislight and rounded,
closely covered by glossy coat of fus
short halr, long flowing tail nearly
reaches to the ground. The hinder legs
are smooth and 1.-the as those Of a race
horse, and The hoofs rather Slight hui
we'll formed, cOnsrasling strangely with
the heavy legs and cleft foot of The for.
ward part of lheSsanimal.. lis gait, too.
is a ludicrOus cross between the two
brutes Of whom nature # seems TO par
take. While slow, awkward and sham.
bling, those of the hinder are extremely
graceful and agile Altogether it is one
of1the most wonderful curiosiIiss to be-
found IN the animal klngdoms Who will
give 1t name 5d .ds5 cd ~.'
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

Paulots. The PATRIOTISM and courage Of
the people were much promoted by this
strange occurrence. Il must be. borne IN
md that the most.early settlers in that
region of country were Germans, and
that they partook largely Of the super
stitiOns of their falherland. Many GET
man mother, on this occurrence, called to
mind and related to her listening chill
dred, the tales of the spirits of her native
mountains in Germany; and for many
long years after the close of the Revolu
tionary war, the trial and execution of
fsergeant Newbury" formed fruitful
theme of Winter evening conversations
and the subject of many nursery tale.
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15
!, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER Is, 1866.

9Th. The Il, lrs of those who have dec
since their discharge of wounds or diseas
es not contracted in the service and u
the line Of duty. sa sbz7a
9th. The surviving soldiers and heirs o
deceased soldiers, who. under Previou'
laws, have received OF are entitled to re-
ceive bounty of more than one hundred
dollars from the United States.
9TH. The surviving soldiers as we'll as
heirs of deceased soldiers when such sol
dIers have barlered, scld, assigned, loan
ed, transferred, exchanged or given away
their final discharge papers or any inter
est in the bounty provided by this or any
other act of Congress.
Sth. The act of the 26lh of July, 1866
creates on right of Inheritance beyond
those vested by the lew under which
these heirs received or were entitled tC
receive the original bounty and debar:
certain classes, brothers ana sisters Of
heirs that were entitled to receive the
original bounty from any claim far addi-
tiOnal bounty provided by this acl.
The above having been referred By the
Secretary of War to the Attorney Gen
eral for his opinion on the point wheIh-
er the rules and regulation as withip
amended are in conformity with the law,
the latter has given an affirmative re-
sponse.
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

The following very Important oeclS'
ions have recently been given by the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue al
Washington:
]. Farmers will not be required to
make re turn of produce consumed in their
own immediate families.
2. The farmers profits from sales of
live stock are to be found from deduct
ing the gross receipts for animals sold
and the purchase money paid for the sane
If animals have been lost during the year
by death or robbery, the purchase mon
ey paid for such animals may be deduc.
ted from the gross income of the farm.
8. No deduction can be made by the
farmer for the value Of service rendered
by his minor Children. whether he actu-
ally pays for such services or not IF a
dult Children work for him and receive
compensation for their labor. they are to
be regarded as other hired laborers in
determining his income.
A. Money paid for labor, except such
as is used or employed in domestic ser.
vice or in the production CT articles con.
sumed in the family of the producer.may
be deducted.
5. No deduction can be allowed in any
case for the cost of unproducGve labor.
If honse servants are employed portion
of the time In productive labor, such as
the making of butter and cheese for sale,
proportionate amount of the wages paid
them may be deducted.
6. Expenses for ditching and clearing
new land are plainly expenses for per
manent improvement, and not deducted.
z. The whole amount expended for
fertilizers employed during the year to
The farmers may be deducted, but no de-
ducuOn is allowed for fertilizers produced
on the farm. The cost Of seeds purchas-
ed for sowing and planting may be de.
ducIed.
8. If person sells timber standing,
the profits are to bo obtained by estirna.
ting The value of the land after the re-
moval of the timber, and from the sum
thus obtained deducting the estimated
value of the land on the Isl of January,
1862, or on the day of purchase, If pur-
chased since that date.
8. Where repairs have been made by
the tax payer upon any building owned
by him during the proceeding five years,
nothing can be deducted for repairs made
during the year for which his income is
estimated. it-e-l M gl97
10. A farmer should make returns of
bis produce sold within The year, bat a
mere executory contract for sale is not
a sale; delivery, either active or con.
slruclive, Is essential. The criterion by
which to judge whether sale is complete
or not, is to determine whether the ven-
dor still retains in that character a right
over the properly; if The property were
lost or destroyed, upon which paries, in
the absence of any other relation betw.
cen them than that of the vendor and
vendee, would the loss fall. ~
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

The Vermont Legislature has elected
Luke P. Poland United States Senator to
FL the expired term Of Senator Cola
meF; George F. Edmunds 10 fiji the un-
exprred-term of Senator Foot, aid Justic
5 Morrill, to succeed Mr. CoIlalner FROM
the 4Ih of March next. -
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

It is reported on good authority-tha
Gov. Wells and Judge HowelI,i who
claims to be President Of The Constitu-
tional Convention Of 81, are about recon.
yening lie same and have elections to I'LL
vacancies. The Governor says he has
assurance from leading members of Con.
gress bat he viii be sustained By force
II necessary. - y -
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

yLa4aar s1H7zvoas
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

The lower house of the Texas Legis.
lature has rejected the Constitutional
Amendment by vote Of 67ato s. Texas
Is sufficiently reconstfucted.to take seats
IN a loyal CongreS-oO5es =
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

The residence of the Hon. George
Faulkner near St. Stephen. was burned
10 the ground, on Friday. the 26th ul..
His household goods were al consumed.
The origin Of the fre is unEnown.-
Register
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

The Mexican Minister has received a
letter from Vera Cruz. dated, October
25th, by way of New Orleans, stating
that the Emperor MaximilIan left The
City of Mexico on Inc 23d, resigutbs
verbally in favor of Gen. Bazaine.
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-11-15

i is announced laat Col. Bates has
been appointed Postmaster Of Dako,g
City, in place Of @. F Eehart removed.
Col. Bates is a throughpaeed Democrat.
- Omaha Republican. -.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-23
WINES AND LIQUORS.

CALIFoRNI WINES.
TTN III e VERY GENERAL INTRO
duCtiOn of our brands of these fine Wines
into the Eastern and Middle States, is Hattering
tribute to their fine qualities, and decided ndi-
cation of the desire of the people to encourage
American Industry.
Our "HOCK" is very similar to the Rhine
Wines of Germany, but is a more generous and
rich wine; and will commend itself to all lovers
of that class of wines.
The "ANGELICA" and "MUSCATEL" are
both naturally sweet wines, particularly adapted
to party or dessert use, Or the sick chamber They
are the finest wines of their class in America. The
"PORT" is very similar to the Lisbon Wines, and
is much admired for its richness and delicacy and
fine flavor.
PERKINS, STERN d. CO.,
Pioneer House, Dealers exclusively in
these Wines, los fremont street, Boston,
100 Broadway, New York.
@- The above WINES, together with the
CALIFORNIA GRAPE BRANDY and WINE
BITTERS, for sale by
HENRY P. WORCESTER, Agent,
aus No. IL Calnpbell's Wharf
NJ OTICE.-TO any one DESTROYS OF
IN commencing the LIQUOR BUSINESS, we
offer great Inducements We will sell our entire
Stock at cost, which is less than the same Stock
could be purchased in New York, by 20 per cent. ];
and to party WIN can give satisfactory refer
ence, we will sell On sixty or ninety days time.
Our Stock is large, and consists of choice
WINES and LIQUORS.
J. W. CHAMBERLAIN & CO.,
noy-n No. Z, Wide Water Street.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-23

An army chaplain relates the following
story: Seeing dirty-faced butternut urchin
at the fence in front of house, the preacher
stopped and said Is your father at home p
No; he's gone to church." as your mother
in?" "No; she's gone too. "tIhen you're
all by yourself" mo; Sans in thar hug
gin the Niger gal" ''Thats bad +" Eyes
Its bad, but it's the best he can do"
Mr.. bubble, reading that "it has been de-
cided in the Court of Queens Bench, in Dub
lin, that clergyman Of the Church of Eng
land can legally marry himself" observed that
that might be very we'll as measure of
economy, but that even in the hardest times
be should prefer to marry woman.
The Washington correspondent of the Phil
sdelphia Ledger states that contributions from
abroad and from importers in New York are
flowing freely into the treasury of the Free
Trade League, 1t is stated, on good authori,
ty, that Augustus Belmont sent last week his
eheek for $4,000. - yaa t'+
General Schofeld was still at Paris at the
beginning Of this month and was receiving
marked attention from his brother soldiers Of
the French army.
Harangues by officers at negro meetings
are prohibited by the Mississippi Freedmen s
Bureau. .~.,-.l. - -.
The steam tug Arethusa, from Charleston
to Philadelphia, was wrecked on Georgetown
South Carolina) bar on the 7th. Nine Of the
Grew were saved.
.R..W. Bullock was stabbed through the
heart by Leroy Cotton, in an alteration at
Houston, Texas.
Samuel Livingston was, on Jan. lst, reap
pointed clerk of the High Court of Errors aud
Appeals of Mississippi
MIR. William Dix has been elected Mayor o!
Natchez
The Judge Advocate of the military court,
befors which Gen. Mercer was lately arraign-
ed, has received orders from Washington to
proceed with his trial.
Why is wit like Chinese lady's foot ? Be-
cause breyity is the sole of it,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-23

GALE OF VALUBLE REAL Es,
~ tate.-I offer for sale that valuable REAL,
ESTATE, of which nay husband, YVES GUY On,
died seized, situated on Washington Point aud
Immediately in front Of the Elizabeth River, on
the southern branch of said river. IL embraces
Is acres of high land, and extends to low alter
mark. 1t is eligibly situated for ship building
and for factories. 1t may also be advantageousS
parcelled out for building lots, which is great,
needed in the present peculiar state of our society
property holds out unusual Inducements. to
terms apply to SIMON S. STUDIES, Attorney al
Law, corner Of Talbot and Main streets, Norfolk.
oc24-dH MARY GUYOT
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-23
PRIVATE SALES.
A RARE CHANCE FOR INVEST.
~ MENT IN CITY LOTS!
THE BEST HOTEL SITE IN THE CRY.

A RARE CHANCE FOR INVEST.
~ MENT IN CITY LOTS!
THE BEST HOTEL SITE IN THE CRY.
ELEVEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR
SALE.
Owing to the great and increasing demand for
stores, Onices s, and Dwelling Houses.
In the central part of tie city, the owner has
been induced to offer for sale 49,
THAT VALUABLE UNIMPROVED PIECE OF
PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF MAIN
AND NEBRASKA STREETS, 4.
On which the old City Hall and Jail formerI,
stood.
This property stands next to the centre of busi-
ness In the city, and is so located as of necessity
~ must Immediately be brought into reouisitioa
ior business purposes, in view OF the rapidly i'm
proving condition of the CITY, and conseanart o.
tension OF stores for the accommodation of trade
The location OF this property ia
Midway between the Market House and
the Depot or the Norfolk and
Petersburg Railroad,
Wnlcn VIII be In operation now in few months,
EQUALLY CLOSE TO MOST OF THE
STEAMBOAT LANDINGS.
And the entire site presents an
CASUKPAsSkD LOCATION FOR A NEW
HOTEL,
Which the increasing business of the CITY already
calls loudly for. Hotel built on this entire
property could be arranged to have
TWO FINE STORES ON MAIN STREET
AND THE HOTEL ENzRANCE,
BESIDES Eight or Zen Stores on Ne
Draska street,
All OF which could be rented at once so creat 1.
the demand for business locations
IT not sold entire, the property will be divided
of into eleven building Lots OF rs feet front each
and sold on terms to suit purchasers The Lots
fronting on d ain street will extend back 100 feet
and those on Nebraska street extend back from
rs to so or so feet.
lhe owner deems it unnecessary to say anything
hprn ard
this property. Every one familiar to the urgent
demand which already exists for Stores, ofiIees
and Dwellings must at once see its desrability.
Apply at DAY BOOK OFFICE.
dec28-tf
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-23
STEAMERS.
IMPORTANT TO vELLERS.
L THE OLD AND ESTABLISHED
IA fillmore Steam pockef t,o,,rou,

IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLE
l. THE OLD AND ESTABLISHED
Baltimore Steam Packet Company.
Carrying tAe U. s. Mail and adams Express
Freight.
So well and tavorably known to .hs travelling
public US the
Q L d B "A Y IL m e.
Are now running their magnificent, safe, and
commodious Steamers
Captain GEORGE W. RUsSstL
ADELAIDE,
Captain JAMES CANNON
The Thomas Kelsoe was built for, and Is OK
pressly adapted to the Bay route, and exccs in the
splendor of her outfit, any Steamer now plying in
these waters. She is provided with Hot and
Cold Baths, and every modern convenience
The Adelaide has been recently rebuilt and re-
furnished throughout: Her accommodations are
of a superior order. She is so we'll known that
further comment is unnecessary.
These Steamers leave the Compauy's Wharf,
on Wide Water Street, opposite the Atlantic
Iron Works, Norfolk, daily, (Sundays excepted,)
at 81 o'clock, 2. NJ, and High Street Wharf,
Portsmouth, al 4 o'clock P. M. touching at Old
Point. ...
Passengers by this Line arrive in Baltimore in
time to connect with the early Trains to Washing
ton and all points North AND West.
Baggage checked to all points, and Passengers
and Baggage conveyed to the Depots free Of
charge.
The Wharf of the Company has been put in
excellent order, and is fitted expressly for the
protection Of Freight and the accommodation Of
Shippers.
Freights taken at low rates, and promptly de-
hvered.
For further information, enquire of d. c. Ball,
Agent at Portsmouth, or to the Pursers of the
Steamers.
decl2-tf THos. H. WEBB, Agent,
RALTIMoRE STEAM PACKET
STE a MER EOLUS
From Norfolk and Portsmouth to Fort
Monroe, Eastern Shore, Matthews
County, Gloucester, and
Yorktown,
CARRYING THE U. 8. MAIL.
The and fast Steamer EOLUS, Captain p.
McCarrick, commenced her regular trips on the
9th of September.
This Steamer will leave the Company's Wharf,
on Wide Water Street, opposite the Atlantic Iron
Works, Norfolk, at 81 o'clock, A. M, touching
at Portsmouth and the Government Wharf, Town
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRI
DAY,
| For Cherrystone,
| EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SAT-
For Matthews and Gloucester Counties and York.
town, touching at Old Point going and
returning each trip.
| This Steamer connects with the Baltimore
| Steam Packet Company's Steamers Thos. Kelsc
and Adelaide, for Baltimore, and oil points North
and West.
| Through Tickets sold on this Steamer for Bait
more and her connections.
| This Steamer is especially adapted to the ser.
| vice in which she is engaged, being very fast
having fine accommodations, and is noted as an
excellent sea boat, and will make her trips re-
gardless of the weather.
For Freight or Passage. apply to D. G. Ball
Agent at Portsmouth, or to the Purser of the
| Steamer.
MF~ All Freiphts must be- prepaid
| decl2-tf 7. HI WEBB, Agent.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-23
FUEL.


TOA l.! co AL! Coz
TICEi
This 10 the very time for families to supply
themselves with Coal, and we therefore cali at
tention to our very large and assorted supply o.
Coal, viz;
Best quality Red Ash, Egg size,
ALSO,
900 tons best Steamboat coal.
OUR PRICES ARE AS Low AS EVER
Give US call before purchasing elsewhere,
and you will find 1t to your advantage.
R1CKS, HILL d CO.,
Rear of Custom House,
Ferguson & Milhado's old Stand,
janS-tf Wide Water Street.
GOAL, COAL, COAL.-5OO bushels
~ superior Red Ash Coal, now landing and for
sale low, from vessel. A full assortment of White
Pine and Yellow Pine Lum3er on hand and for
sale.
100000 Cypress Shingles anA Building Materia
generally.
decll W. R. c. LAND
GOAL AFLOAT.-We are now land
~ ing, from Schr. Saco, 5000 bushels superior
free burning Red Ash Coal, for sale low from yes
sci SANTOS l. BRO,
Jan3-St Front of Bethel Church.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-01-23

NEW YORK s. VIRGINIA STEAM
IN SHIP COMPANY.
T Fl z o L D L L N E,
FOR NEW YORK.
The new and elegant Side-whee Steamships
MA G ARA,
GEO. W. COUCH, CoAMANDRs, and
RATOGA,
A. L. KING, COMMANDER,
Leave Norfolk for New York every WEDNES-
DAY and SUNDAY, ats o'clock, A. NJ.
Returning, they will leave New York every
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, at P. NJ.
For expedition and security, this route, as past
experience has proven, will be found the best in
every respect.
In the construction Of these Steamers special
attention has been paid to the finish and comfort
of the Saloons and State Rooms, in order to in
duce travel by them.
Passengers secure their Tickets and tate
Rooms before the arrival of the Ships, by apply
ing to the Agents.
When ordering goods from New York. the pa
irons of the line are requested to order by the
OLD LINE New York and Virginia Steamship
Company, Pier 81, North River.
Freight taken at low rates.
J. N. SMITH BROTHER,
Agents, Town Point.
dec22-H Norfolk. Va.
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