davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
TIE NEW. YORK FERRIES.

The Board Of Health yesterday began an inyest-
CATION Of the causes Of the burning of the feny-boat
Idaho but no witnesses examined, and no facts
proved. IL is therefore, unnecessary to express any
further opinion in regard to the ldahoi and the Board
of Health will, no doubt, place the responsibility
of that accident where il belongs. But we shall
DO disappointed ii il does not go further and
examine the condition Of all the ferries between
this city and the cities adjoining. We know
that they need an investigation. and hundreds
of thousands OF people, who use the boats daily,
know that few precautions are taken to prevent acct
dents. OF the deficiency in lifeboats and life-prs
servers We need only say that il is notoriousi but
there are other criminal omissions on the part OF all
the companies equally evident. When afery-boat
approaches the slip two crowds meet-one eager to get
off, the other TO get on-and the moment the boat is
near enough for jump the foremost ranks OF these
opposing crowds straddle the uncertain gap. There
is something amusing in the sight, and jumping on
and of Of ferry boat doubt requires certain edu-
cation Of eye and foot; but il is even more dangerous
than it looks There is actually no provision against
accident, except that for any unfortunate man who
happens to be jOstod of rope stretched along tho
water-line is provided Ifhe misses this rope which
is very likely and cannot swim, he is likely to dis
cover whether drowning is such charming method
of death as il ia said. 10 should be the business ofthe
companies to prevent this danger by enforcing tho
proper regulations. No one should be allowed to
leave the boat or enter it till il is fastened to the
slip.
The short and frequent passages Of the eryboas re-
move the appearance Of danger, but aman may sseasy
be drowned at the end Of five minutes trip as at the
end of voyage around tho world. The Idaho was
burned to the waters edge within few yards Of the
wharf, aud notwithstanding all the boats and vessels
near, the passengers barely escaped. We think the
habit of crossing the ferries makes the companies, the
pilots, the ferry masters and the public, careless OF
danger. The other day, at o Wallst. Ferry, under
some msQsncOp'iou taG captain gapg Wv ecI y st%'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

The Legislature of Alabama has rejected the Con-
stitutioDal Amendment by large majority, and il s
significant that Mr.. JohnsOns opposition to IL was
quoted as an argument by tie enemies. Gov. Patton,
in recently recommending the Legislature 10 rstlfy
the Amendment, was unsuccessful in undoipg the
work Of bic message on the opening Of the Legislature
in which his decided opinion was given for its re.
iootiop =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

Mr.. McCulloch's statement of the public debt on
December l shows that, dedueting sl35, 364,637 in
the Treasury the total is S25496Sl, 23s. The report
does not compare these figures with those Of last
year November 80, 1865 less cash in the Treasury,
the debt was S2,7146333l4, which shows 0 decrease
of SI65 OO2. O76.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

THE CASE OF JUDGE CULVER.

PITTsBURGH, Dec. 7.-Advices from Franklin, Pa,
say The Hon " Culver held in custody here BY civil law
brought before Judge Frankly yesterday on writ Of
habea corpus and asked be discharged the grounds that
he member OF tho Thirty ninth Congress nom the TWEEN
teh Congressional District Pa After able arguments by
both sides Judge Fankey decided to-day that the
member Of Congress net entitled 10 his privilege whom held
for such OcDao a. tps honorsgs gentleman charged
With.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

Both branches Of the Legislature Of Georgia have
passed the bill postpOnng the payment of debts till
1853 and it will doubt be signed by the Governor
who recommended such measure in his Message.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

II will be seen from our Gable dispatches that there
is no abatement in the Fenian excitement on the
other side SO serious are the fears entertained of en-
outbreak of the Irish in London, that guards have
been placed over all the depots Of in that city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

We fear the report of the Indian Bureau did not
give sufficient emphasis TO the outrages OF the savage
in the West We have dispatch reporting addi-
tional murders in Montana, and new hostile move
lnents by the Indians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
NAVY GAZETTE.
BI rsIEsRAPs TO rHa rSISuSE.

BI fsLEsAABB yHz fRIBuSE.
ORDERED
Nov 30-Actiug Ensign Geo. II. Hallett, 20 report 20
tho Secretary tho Treasury Ter duty connected with the
uy.
DETACHED.
Nov 70 Surgeon Lewis ~ Hunter aud Wm. Rusehenberg
Surgeon Philip walss
Judge Advocate Of the Retiring Board PhSdphs and waiting
deTs
MsCELLANR0Ue
The United States sunhoa Cbicopes Commander Wan D. Sp
nom Charleston Sd Inst arrived Norfolk Navy Yard she
heavy gale OF ttsTss and her hull 10
badly strained The fgship Rhode Island Admiral Palmer
rived Charleston and would shortly a for other Southern ports 20
vessels the Squadron % haes the Cheopte poke
the Nsw.Hoyk steamer bound for Charleston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
FIRES.
DESTRUCTIVE PRE- IN SKw-HAvRS.

rRIBUSg
NEw-HAvBS, Conn.,, Dec. 7.-Eariy on Friday
morning dscoycredn the engine Of the Plants
Manufacturing Company located Gndt and in less thsa
one hour from breaking OF FIRE the entire buildings
were destroyed The Messrs Plants manufactured firearms
and hardwRre articles and largely engaged IN filling
number OF important orders The flames from the he lighted
the sky making spectacle magnificent 70 behold for miles
aud for time thought other buildings near BY
burn. the fire ragged with terrific madness and oay
through the great exeros Of the fremen who worked noo
the flames got under and vast amount OF property
saved The supposed 20 be the work Of ncenday
this great calamity 800 persons thrown out OF
work
The Plants Manufacturing Company estimate their loss al
el5O000 and claim insurance OF $4,000 most OF which Is
few thousand dollars worth Of goods saved and
many Of the contractors lose heavily by the FIRE The build
ings Of wood and suned in the heart Of the CITY,
Had il been windy night most OF the buildings In thar part OF
the city would have been undoubtedly destroyed
DESTRUCTION OF Ngw-oRLBANs THEATBR.
TaIBvSs-
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. THE beautiful and spacious
morning.
A few minutes before II o'clock last night FIRE
the southeast corner of Pearl and Doverss The flames
exngushed the upper portion OF the building badly
damaged while the remainder inundated with water The
first door front occupied By Edward Meyer saloon
the Franklin Cottage He also occupied the rear OF
about 500 Insured tor - 500 in the Germania Company
portion of the second and third doors occupied
by Michael Herney lodging house Loss about Geo. no
insurance The Building owned By Jacob Oakley and Is
damaged TO the extent probably insured The fire Is
believed have originated from lamp through the eareess
Of one OF the dodgers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

At request OF many Of public men, Speaker CofaX
las consented repeat his thoughtful aud very popular
lecture, Across the Continent this evening st the
Cooper Institute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

~ The notices Of ne,o publications, ,Relnding Books
0fhe Heek," 4" Christmas Books" and Literary Hems
appear Oh the sir page this morning; the court reports
and the markets eiH be found on the second p0gs,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

Florida ia added to the States which prefer nom
representation to acceptance of the terms Of Con-
gress The House has unanimously rejected the Con-
sttutional Amendment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

In the Virginia Senate that part of Gov. Peirpons
message advising the adoption Of the Constitutional
Amendment was referred to the Committee on Fed
ersl Relations There is little doubt Of the rejection
OF the measure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
soLoN ROBINSoNs NEW NOVEL.

The readers Of the Reports Of the Farmers Club
who wish to read Mr. RObnsons novel "McwonIToc ="
can b1y Tar WEEKLY TRIBUNE OF any newsagent Price
cents Subscription price by mail, g. por snnum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

No notice can be OF Anonymous Communications What
intended for insertion must be authenticated by the
address OF the wrernOt necessarily for paboa
tiOn but IS a guaranty for his good faith.
All business letters for Office should be addressed TO THE
TRIBUNE" NewYork
We cannot undertake 20 return rejected Communications
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A FOUNDRY
TRIBuNs.

TORONTO, Dec. Last night an attempt was made
to blow up Boards Foundry BY placing lighted lantern under
large barrel OF coal oil where il found this morning
burnt ont the barrel being badly chsrred The failure OF the
attempt caused by the improper manner Of placing he
lAmpWick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
Netu'Work DAILY gribmt1e.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1866.
TO ADVERTISERS.

We will thank advertising customers TO hand IN
early hour possible II received amer
O'Clock they esnuo classified uBde proper hcals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
RAILROAD ACCIDENT NEAR WHITE RIVER JUNCTION
VERMONT.
-,r.a.,,u m IN. r.Isu,T

BURLINGTON Vt, Dec. 7.-On Thursday afternoon
the up Matran the Vermont Central Railroad of the
track four miles below White River Junction pTeepatng
the engine down embankment distance Of IS feet
pletely oyerturning IT,
The and engineer caught underneath the coal
crushing and the atters leg and burning
and sosdng them The fireman has since died and the eng
lies in very precarious condition but thought VIII
None OF the passengers hurt beyond being badly
Jared The accident caused by the spreading Of rail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08
ACCIDENTS.
RAILROAD DISASTER,

fbltsRAFH 10 TIE TRIBUNE
LOUISVILLE, Dec. THE tender attached to the
engine Of passenger train Jon the Memphis Carksye and
Ioayie Rslroed the track this morning eight miles
south Caksye tearing the track and preopatng two
cars down embankment fifteen feet killing the express
,enge and nurng number OF passengers in the second
nAuRnAn ACCIDENT MEAN WHITE RIVER IuNCrION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

WINTER CLoTHING.-The best place to buy superior
Of evey texture stye and and Bu
ess Ss rcsdT a 0ooDs CHILDRBss
CLOTHING TO, r. d. BALDWIN, No 10 and To BowefJ hS
largest assortment 10 the city and prices css
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

STEINWAY HALL.
THIS kFTERNOON-PUBLIC REHEARSAL OF THE PHI
HARMONIC SOCIETY at O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-12-08

HAvILAND, CHUROHMAN g. ENGLAND,
OLD SrASD No. ~ JoHg-sr. NEW YoRK.
FRENCH CHINA.
We oCOvRs from factory In Frsnce richly decO'aod
DINNER, TIA AND TOILET SETs.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10

What would pig do, If 10 wansst
habitation! He would .is kse. II Bic
tail and call il . pigs,ys
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10

The MYSTERY. - Two darkes had
bought a mess Of pork in partnership ;
bu, Sam, having no place to put his por-
ton, consdn,ed 10 ent.us. the whole TO
julius keeping. The next morning they
met, when Sam said:
Good morrin, julius; anything hap
pen strange or mysterious down in your
vicinity, ntely7'
"Yaas Sam. most stranger thing hap
pen IL. my house yesterlast night All
MYSTERY. al! MYSTERY to me.
"Ah, Julius, what was dat?'
"Well. Sam, ,ole you now. Dis morn.
in | went down into de cellar for to git y
piece Oh hog fur dis darkey's breakfast,
and ] put my had down into dc brine
an felt all round, but no pork derc-nll
gone, couldn't tell what bewent with it,
50 turned up dc bari, an Sem, as true
as rrearhin'. de rats had eat hole clear
hoo dc bottom of de bari, and dragged de
pork nil outl"
Sam was pe,ri6ed With as.onishment,
but presently said:
WAY didn't dc brine run ou. Oh do
same hole:'
"Ah. Sam. da.'s my s,ory-dere's do
mystesy!'
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10

A hog dose not sweat like mao. but
through his fore'egs, There is spot on
each leg. jest below the knee, in the form
of sieve, Through this the sweat pas.
ses off, aud it is necessary shat this b
keyt open. ii, gets closed, Is is some
time. The case. the hog will get sick no
will appear stiff and cramped-anless hs
gets relief it will 90 hard with him.-To
cure him. simply open the pores:-Tbis
is done by rubbiug the spot with coru
cob. and washing with warm water.
Tile Rural World.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10
A Rich and Good One.

We subloin one OF the best etories on
reeord-a little old. we grant, but there
is rich humor all through It. Many Of
our eaders will not have seen i, before
Here it is:
DR.. Mackenzie tells Us with great good
humor an annecdote in the New York
Union, which We before heard verbally
related. 1t is oil about aer,ain Lady
Middleton, who, contrary to the most nnx-
ious wish, was unbls-sed with any chill
drcn. After an absence Of several years
with her Iiege lord in England, she re-
turned with him 10 reside for time On
one Of their Irish estates.
As the carriage drove up 10 the man.
sion, she noticed several Gne looking chill
dren about. and having learned tina, their
mother was the wife Of the gate porter,
she determined to interroga.e aer relative
to the cAvse Of her lecund',y; she, there
fore, next day made her way dow" to the
porters lodge, and commenced her in
quiries:
"WLose children ore these. my good
woman?"
"AII my owo' nv good lady"
"Wha, three infants Of the same age 2
"Ies, my lahy, l had three the last
time
How long are yon married -
Three years, your l"dyship.'
Aud how many children have your
Seven, my lady.
=. asst came the question Of questions
how shc came to Lave the children p
The poor woman no. we'll knowing What
to ~lup up j" delicate word. Der idea OF
cause and effect, blushed aud grew con-
fu cd, and a, last, for want o. something
better to cay, replied II think it mussoe
The potatoes, my lady"
This un'oIded theory OF population
quite new to Lady Middleton. who eager
ly demanded, The potatoes Do you eat
much OF them
oh, yes, lady, very seldom We have
blend, aud SO ,ahe potatoes Of! the year
rounL.'
Greatly agi:ated with her new inform
alton, lie lady further asked, And
Aud where do you &c, the pota,oes?'
I'VE grow them in eur LITTLE garden,
my lady; sure Pa. ,iI's IT,
"W,i," said Lady Middleton, "send
me un cart load Of these potatoes;
and lhe steward shall pay YOU well for
,hcm."
Shortly after her lalyship rose up to
leave The honse, aud Indeed had left it,
when the marron ran alter her, and,
b!ush;nc as she put the question, asked,
"Ah, thea, my lady, is it TO have children
tha, yoa waut the load OF potatoes
1t Was the ladys turn now to blush, as
che confessed that it was.
"Becavse I'm ,hnkin', my lady, in ,ha.
case Put had better take the potatoes to you
himself"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10

A little friend oi ours a bout eight
years old, is very fond Of arithmetic. and
aud always ready to answer any position
IN it as far ns she has gone. One day.
ii gentleman gave her n problem which
was rather difficult suisa. He asked her.
III doy were ten years old aud his faith
er forty, how old would his mother be !?
The child then replied:
II think thirty but | have not been
~ far ~ fractions, o. l could tell you
eaac,ly'
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10
DIR, TALHc.CT,s PILLS

COMPOSED of highly concentrated extracts
~ from roots and herbs OF the highest medicinal
value nfallible in the eare Of all diseases IT the
Liver any deranremen ut Of the digestive Organs.
They remove all Impurities Of the Blood, and arc
unrquaed in the cure of DarrhR, Jaundice, hys-
pcpsia. Scrofnla, Blliuusntts, Liver Compl,int,
Fevers. ileaaehe piles. Msrcnrisi D scates, Here
dtary Hnmors. Dose, for adults, one pill in the
morning. children half = pill. From one to three
pills will cure ordinary Cases. and from to
boxes vii, cure any durable Of no matter how
long standing. Price 81 30 per box. Trade sup
piled or sent by mail.
V. MOTT TALBOT, NJ D.,AIO.
junso4-1y CO Fulton 81 rect, New .,k
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10
sTRAYED Or STOLEN

INk0M Elk Greek, Dakota County. Nebraska
l. seven Horses One sorrci Mare, with white
spot on the forehead, having a sucking Colt with
her. nnc roam Mare, coming three years. bne
bay Mare, white face black mana and tail nj legs,
coming three years. Bay llnrse, white face, black
name and tail, coming three years. One Mare,
Aorreli. with white spot on his forehead, coming
tws years. Any person giving infoi nation to
James CLARK, Emmett Mills, Franklin, Dakota
county, N. T., will he literally rewarded. ocl'3w
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10

Of the S., Paul Pioneer, Communicates
the following:
On Thanksgiving day as the young
people we're having a pleasant time on
the Zumboo, skating, ayoung dandy, with
kid gloves, polished boots and scented
locks, in bis efforts to make very graceful
curves, often lost bis balance and would
slide some distance on his unmentiona.
bles. Oue OF the young ladies', after wit
Messing the performance several times, in.
formed him that she though. he could Do
better. ifhe would wear bis skates where
be did bis sliding.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10

An exchange tells Of a Bridegroom in
the western par. Of Massachuse,t. who
borrowed a shirt to wear on his Wedding
day. lie wore tho sameI,hree weeks With.
out change, and the dutiful wife, 1t tho
end OF tina. time took an old article Of
wearing appeared from her on back and
quickly transformed il into = rooe fer her
loving spouse. The proud uo,ber-in-lsw
re,ails the gossip to eager neighbors in
proof Of the smartness Of her new son.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10
Miscellaneous.

GROCERIES: GROCERIES :
JUST RECEIVED AT
L. D. FARMERS
10 barrels D. l. D whiskey,
20 halt barrels D. g. d. whiskey,
S barrels Old Rye,
2 barrels Of Gin.
2 harrels OF brandy,
10 barrels moiass*s.
C5 barrels salt.
90 kegs of nails.
20 barrels of sugar,
10 sacks Of coffee,
20 h"l-. apples.
bbls. peaches.
Glass. Sash.
Putty. Tobacco,
Soap, Sa'srs'us,
Shot, Lead
Candles. Starch,
Ginger, Shot,
Powder, &c.
Furniture! Furniture !
Just received and for salo
80 doz. Common ard fine chairs,
10" Wood aud cane sea, rockers,
S Ch,,ds table aud rocking chairs,
5 OMtc chairs,
Card and Centre tables,
2 Breakfast tables,
! Dining tables,
Common wash stands,
Bureaus With glass,
S Bed s:eads, assorted,
2 Double mattresses,
2 Single mattresses,
2 Double lounges,
Single lounges,
l Til safes.
iuly.-S@ Id rARMYE.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10

"Can man see wilhon. eyes, :" asked
the professor.
"Yes, sir" was the prompt rnswer.
fray, sir, Vow do you make that out r
cried The a:,onished professor.
"He can SEQ with one, sir" replied the
ready wi,,ed youth and the whole school
shouted with delight at .ais triumph over
metaphysics.
A little girl said: Mother, 10 Ton .
good cat p
''Xes."
"Well bon got to heaven, then, vent
he?'
Il suppose so, but il you re not better
girl, you II uever so there
oh" said the little girl. "Vll hold %
to Toms tail
What would pig do, If 10 wantst .
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-02-10
Origin Of Illustrious Men.

Columbus was the con Of . weaver al
. weaver himself
Claud Lorraine was bred . pastry
cook
Cervantes was CO II. mon soldier.
Homer was the sou Of small farmer.
Mo'iere was the son Of pastry msker
Demoslhenes was the son Of . cutler.
Oliver Cromwell was the sos Of Q
brewer.
Howard was an apprentice 10 4 grocer.
Franklin journeyman printer; son q
a tallow chandler and soap boiler.
Dr.. Thomas Bishop Of Worchcstsr, vac
the son Of !innen draper
Daniel Deloe was hosller, and son Of
butcher
WhteGeij, son Of an inn >keer at Glou-
ces!er.
Sir Clouds!cy Shovel, Rear Amir.l Of
England. was au apprentice to . shoe
maker. and afterwa,ds . cabin boy
Cardinal Wo!sey was The son Of .
butcher.
Aorace was the con Of . shop-keepsr.
Shakespeare was the con Of wool.
stapler.
Milton was the son Of . roonsy-scriv.
euer.
Rober, Burns way plowman in Ayr
shire
CONTIGUOUS was q carpenter.
Mohammed, called the prophet, was the
driver Of asses.
Mehemit A was barber.
Madame Benado..e, wssherwoman Of
Paris.
Napvleon was the descendan. Of IN OBJ
scure family ns Cortica, was major when
be married Josephine, the daughter Of .
tobacconis, Creole Of Martinique.
Pre.iden, BopAr was . mul!a.o barber.
Kiug Christopher, Of Haysi, wss slave
Of St. kits.
Bollyer was o druggi isl.
Vaeco de Cana was = sailor.
Columbus was a sailor.
Catherine, the Empress Of Rnssia, wss
a camp griset'e.
Cncinpatus was blowing his vineyard
when the dictatorship Of Rome was Of.
tereb to him,
q
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-01-11
For the Kensshs telegraph

For the Keneshs Telegraph,
Ed. Telegraph. Ion the Sd inst Jan. 1866
there was Surprise Party met at the house Of
Rev. Mr.. Keep, on the Plank Road, for his spec
ial benefit. 1t was very social time. The
Ladies graced the feast. not only by their pres
ence, but by the table groaniDg as it were under
the heavy load of rich luxuries of Go They
seemed to vie with each other in assisting to
satiate the appetite of the mass. Butnot con-
tented in this friend Newbury had the honor OF
recording their names accompanied with Green
backs At the end of the feast there might
have been seven baskets taken up, ifthey were
not too large. The fat turkey was well disposed
Of by more than one. Then Rev. Mr.. Keep gave
a speech with thanks, followed by Rev. w. r.
Jones, and then prayer by Rev. Mr.. Keep; then
a short essay by Sam'l Eddy, followed by sweet
music by the ladies, which almost raised the
hearers to Paradise, quite on the verge of Heav-
en-. Then followed speech from Deacon Epson,
(by request trusting his family would not grow
less but would meet agein in one year. They
responded an amen by three hearty cheers for
Deacon Epson, believing he would lead the van
with another X. There was over 500 cash
paid in.
f.