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The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08

SOUTHERN AID SocIETY.-Atam meet
ing Of the Executive Committee of the
Southern Aid Society, held recently at
the residence of the President S. f. b.
Morse, numerous applications for relief
from clergymen and destitute churches
in the South We're submitted by the
Secretary, DIR. Waterbury, some OF them
appealing with deep earnestness. APP
preparations were made from the treas
ury in response to these applications
The committee observed careful dis
elimination, recognizing the primary
claim of those where pastors of churches
were suffering from privation, or whose
connection in the pastoral relation was
precarious for lack of means to provide
for them.
The Secretary was requested to pre-
pare a series of resolutions expressive
of the sense of loss sustained by the de
cease of the late James Boorman and
Gerars Uallock, formerly president and
treasurer of the Society, respectively.
which shall also be a suitable tribute TO
their memory.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08

A WASHINGTON letter relates that
Mr. Hooper, OF Massachusetts, and Mr..
Hooper, of Utah, are constantly receiv-
ing each others letters. A day or two
since, a despatch was handed to the for
mer, addressed Mr.. Hooper, House of
Representatives. Opening it, he was
observed to refold it hastily and look
about the House with n most perplexing
air. Jolly Mr.. Jenckes, Of Rhode Island,
occupied the nextseat Turning to him,
Mr.. Hooper asked, in = vexed tone, as
he unconsciously again unfolded the
despatch, What shall do, Jenckes:.
Here have been opening another MANS
despatch" The Rhode islander read,
as he leaned over. the following, bear
ing date: ''Salt Lake City-Mr. Hoop
er: One of your wives has just been de-
iivered OF 4 SON. The amusement the
story creates is said to be intense.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08

WHIPPING YOUNG LADIES. A very
curious discussion, says the Philadelphia
Ledger, is going on in the columns of a
London periodical, called the "Queen,n
on the subject Of whipping young ladies
in English schools. A correspondent OF
the paper wrote to inquire of the editors
if it is true that young ladies are thus
" birched,' the same as boys. This
brought out a number Of letters, in
which it appears that the practice does
prevail in many Of the most fashionable
boarding schools for girls, and that the
girls are ''birched'' in degrading style,
sometimes in their rooms, and some
times before theWhoie school. The par
ticulars would hardly bear repetition in
these columns. \ culprit who is to be
punished in this way is also made to
pay or it in money she has Ia pay for
die rod" she has to pay the servant
who robes her for punishment, she has
to pay the governess who hipsher, and
then, when it is all over, she is compel
led to kiss the rod and thank her tor
mentors. Young ladies of the aristo-
cratic classes, sixteen and seventeen
years old, have recently gone through
this degradation, and the facts are
vouched for by the names of their rela-
tives. 1t would seem to be incredible,
but there is no room for doubt about it.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08
In,,ortoatt Military Order.

The order suppressing the Richmond
Examiner on account of articles hostile
and offensive to the Federal authorities
has been revoked on the engagement of
the editor to pursue a different course,
but the following circular letter to COM
manders of military departments has
been issued by Gen. Grant:
HEAD QRs ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON, Feb. Il. 1866. I
You will please send to these head
quarters as soon as practicable, and from
time to time thereafter, such copies of
newspapers published in your depart
nent as contain sentiments of disoyalty
and hostility to the Government in any
of its branches, and state whether such
paper is l1abitual in its utteranccs ofsuch
sentiments. The persistent publication
OF articles calculated 70 iicenWp Il hosiii-
ity Oh feeling between the people Of dit
ferent sections OF the country cannot be
tolerated This information is called
for with y view to their suppression,
which viii be done from these head
quarters only.
BY command OF
LEupGEN. GRANT.
T.ss- lsoWmRs, Asst. Adjt. Gen.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08

/ met Pat f'laherty, and says ! show
are YOU, Pat Flaherty?" and says he,
show are you, Diunis o. Reilly?'' "My
names not Dinnis c. Kelley" says i,
"nor Is mine Pat !f!ahcrtv. says he'll and
sure enough, il wasn't aitheY Of ~.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08

4 conceited coxcomb called out to an
Irish laborer, "Here, you bog trotter,
come and leli me the greatest lie you can,
and | will treat you to a glass of Irish
wiliskey. "Faith, " replied Pat, San yer
honors gintleman."
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08

THE BAGDAD Radcliffe New Or
leans Times Of the 5th inst. gives tie
verdict on the Bagdad raid more in de-
tail than the despatch already received
by telegraph. The Court found that the
attack was inauguraGed and carried out
by Mr.. Clay Crawford, representing HIM
self to be a Encouragement in the Liberal
Mexican service, assisted by other adj
venturers that several United States
soldiers were seduced intothe enterprise
by these men, did SO without the knoWl-
edge or consent of any officer of the Uni
ted States, and that every means in the
power of those in authority was used to
prevent the soldiers from engaging in
the affair. Our officers employed every
precaution to prevent the carrying away
or destruction OF property, and seized ali
goods brought across the river Not
only did the officers of our Government
discountenance the raid, but reused to
help it any way. The Commission was
unable to implicate any United States
officer in the affair. Al the urgent re-
quest Of the proper authorities Of the
Repuplic Of Mexico, troops were sent to
Ba@aad to preserve or,'er, and their
presence alone prevented promiscneus
pillaging. In no other way were cur
cotiicials oncerncd in affairs at 3agtl9d.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08
MARTNSBURG WEST VIRGINIA. THURSDAY MARCH s. 1866.

this House against such legislation; be
wise and do not heap up wrath against
the day fwrath. Shall we violate the
most sacred rights of man and trample
the Constitution under our feet in order
that these men may be returned to their
seats?
| think have given sufficient reasons
for voting against this measure. Ihave
taken no part in the framing ofthis Bill,
but left it to its friends to frame it as
they pleased. I hope the House will
cease to legislate in such fanatical,
parricidal and detrimental manner. 1
have already heard of many exemplary
men-men whose loyalty can not be
the State. They have become disguised
with such tyrannical and despotic legis-
lation, and have decided to leave State
whose Legislature sets at defiance all
Constitutional barriers.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08

'.lNo you nloy gong to church now,'
asked Il lady. of Mrs. Darlington. Law
me; do" replied Mrs. p. 'sNothing
does me SO much good - to get mp early
on Sunday merning. and go to church
and hear n pop.llMas ,niaister dispense
with the g,~Ht'I.'' rig slD
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08

A FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR
TREE.-In the month of January, 1866,
remarkable tree was brought to New
York from western State, which is
considered by the best judges to be worth
$4,000. No foreign tree was ever brought
here ofso great value. This was black
walnut tree 70 feet long, measuring
board or inch measure 1880 feet; but
when cut into vencers, it would be 80
times that, making $4,000 feet, which
at 90 cents would be 1900. The cost
Of cutting, carting and placing in store
for sale, would be about 500.
There are other kinds of trees also in
this country which are valuable for
manufacturing purposes, as we'll as for
fruit and shade, of which black walnut
has for the lasts years been gradually
taking the lead of mahogany, and is
worth now as much as mahogany was
formerly. The figure most sought for
at present, is a stripe which seems to be
formed by the saps, casting dark and
light shades alternately through the
tree, which, when worked, makes the
most beautiful furniture that is manu-
featured. A tree worth $4,000 is not
often found; but one worth 500, 600 is
harder to strike than oil. Our forests
abound in trees of great value, and the
wealth that is in them is scarcely yet be-
I'm to be developed.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08
DR. WIN. HUNTER,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Offers his professional services to the citizens
of Martinsburg and vicinity. Office at resi-
dence, on King Street, few doors east OF the
Post Office
Sept. II, 1865.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08
hrs. SUMMERS & HUNTER,

PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS,
Offer their professional services to the citizens
of Martinsburg and vicinity.
Office and residence at Dr. Il. Summers
opposite Wheeler & Co.
October 49, 1865.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-08
DR. lIAMILI.,

Has resumed the practice of Medicine and Sur,
gerry in MartinsbuFg. He can be found at all
times at his office. on Burke Street, one door
east of Dennis McSherry's residence, unless
professionally engaged.
Sept. IA. 1865.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-06-07

II is not the punish16sot = treason or
it, prevention in the future fee whbh the
RadicabDers, but only II thslr esesndsn-
q 10 ths future. The Jscsbla pssty can
extend full pardon TO sxtsneol Southern
aen the aemcnt they bsoonns allied 70 Rad
ieal sentimsnts. Il cant begivs and take to
10 wsrmsst, embraces ~ ''intslligsat lead
srs" who, 10 the beginning Of our late
troubles, ct On yssslful and plis0t minds
10 rebellion, but ioe their rspsnsing victims
they Tel no msecy; while esns'seses
Uni nsts, whe have supplemented shsir
professions by valaabls ssviess To- he fisg.
but Who decline u follow he Radicals In
their destructive. faaasieal and oppressive
measures receive The most scandaleus de-
nuneistions 1t their hands. Pure loyalty
10 not the tsst BY which The Rsdteals ~
governed. Never 10 have uttered . word
or entertained . thought hostile to the
Government never 10 have considered -
cession legal or proper rs=edy for any d.
legged Of real grievances ON The part Of The
South-nsvcr to have given cid q
comfort to the rebsllion-is not enough
In addition. to accept the abolition Of sla'
very as the necessary result Of the war, II
not enough. TO have been identified from
the bsginniag With the party from which
Radicalism sprung, 10 not enough. Te
have devoted foor years end longer to Ger
vice in the Union army, with oil it, sscri'
Aces Of private interest and convenience. II
not enough. II 10 not enough 70 declars
with uplifted hand, and appealing u Al
mighty God ~ witness, that one he's d.
ways been and always will 10 loyal. Tn
Radical test Of loyalty Is more exsctios
though far simpler than oil this. Il 10 u
vots the Radical ticket. This washes sas
cleanses treason. This purges perjury
This csndonss and excuses the most bids
Gus crimss psrpstraied to the shame, Jet "a
the nsmc Of liberty. The man with rs6'
81 bullet In his body has no such proof d
loyalty q the man with Radical ballot il
his hand. The test We speak Of proelaia'
an honest patriot an outlaw; Il twines Il,
wreath Of glory over the brow Of . counter
fsiter, horse.thief and murderer. II Gle.
Yates criminals to places Of distinction 40,
honor, and for preaching the Gospel i'm
murss the meek disciple Of Christ in dun
geon.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-06-07

Tho panic bcgins to abate aud the inslica-
tons increase that although many difllcul.
ties must yet be locked for, tho effects ol
than on former occasions. The general
conse quenccs Of the panic in 1S47 were far
less disastrous than those in ls47, and thers
is good ground to trust that IN the present
occasion wc shall show further stride in
our ability to bring those periods Of mania
within the influence OF corrective rcpres-
cntation. On tho present occasion there has
been no very serious squandering Of nation
nj wealth, aud the run encountered was
mainly from fall in the prices of securi
ties, which were previousl, calculated a.
symbols Of what they did not actually rep
resent. In this way it has been estimated.
At least fl30,oOO, 900 sterling has disap.
pcared even since the commencement Of the
present year, but it is simply from the up.
pointment Of the prep0sterous valuation. and
not from destruction or loss Of anything
positive. OF this half at least will b.
recovered with the return Of confidence,
since the enormous amounts il chiefly due
to the fact that every enterprise and every
security 10 the kingdom, including tho
funds and oil the best foreign stocks, have
been beaten down by the disappearancs d
the fictitious premiums Of . number Of IN
ferior concerns. The prospect 10 much less
Encouraging than might BE- supposed.
An active demand for specie for the Con.
tincnt has been occasionod BY the discredit
awakened through the suspension Of the
Bank act being by persons abroad con.
founded with suspension VI gold pay
ments. and this circumstance tends TO re-.
tard the recovery Of our markets. Some
foreign balances at our high rates Of inter-
est are being called for in gold from the fact
Of bills on London being regarded with
DOUBT; at the Same time the discount de-
mand at tho bank continues extremely
large, Eom the strict caution exercised BY
all other establishments. o. the whole.
however, there wss yesterday less disposi
ton among individual capitalists TO hoard
their vesourcss, and occasionally looms wer.
obtained at point slightly below the bank
charge.
The demand for silver for The Continen,
has been brisk during the last few days, and
the supply quite inadequate. Several
amounts Of gold in sovsreigns, Prussiaa i'm.
pesials, and bars. have bssn withdrswu
from the bank for Transmission abroad.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-06-07
badge Edmondl's Report On IRE
Planting the Rsralrles.

1a0Ge Eanond's Report On Tree.
Planting the lsralrles.
We give bslow the Substance Of the report
Of Judge Edmonds, Commissioner Of the
General Land Od,ce. given BY him 10 RESI-
ponse to the resolutions passed by the
House:
The vast Western plains and plateau can
only be rendered habienble By planting lor~
ests, which will fertalixe ard moistcn the
<oil. soften and modify the climate, and pro-
tect men, animals and crops from the DESC
lating winds okthose regions. The supply
4 timber in the western two>thirde Ct IL
Unien 10 shown to be very meagre. wh1s the
prairie regioh 10 vast in extent. While eur
/ population has arisen from three 10 thirty
tArss milksas. ~ have gene thyoueh and
surrounded the primeval forests, and now
sntr upon the margin Of The great tsesless
waste with our original store three. lourths
consumed. the deaasd seselssated, and the
consumers to increase from thirty tbres to
6fty million during thia century Estsnd
The time fifty pears into The next century.
and. unless ~ comaeoes to grow ferssts.
ve nay - dSivea - thu~ Of6ue1e shfoe
inches wids,as in China - lhs pssssnt 1ine
10 i not apparent that Ne uhouja = &noe
CEASE TO nsedlessly' destroy, commeocs to
produce timber. The Commissioner thinks
the object oannol be accomplished y ersut.
ING Alternate sections ofland, - the Home
stead oct already gives land upon thu COM
di0dn Of ogttleulent
For the cost Of plaeeing and caring foe in. |
fant forests alternate sectional ersuts would
b "a Inadequate consideration. He b set
prepared - rseoo0snd any general eysteu
y enssasaos ~ oEevlh q fssesls. ~
thinks one may Be matured after free die
ouss,on, and 6hso inls6ma(lon q eeGlpjIoa |
= to the extsht q natural forests, Eta.
vbieh , new beiss prcpars6 by the agents
Il this efI2es.
He closes with thres suegea(iqes /: First.
that the Homestead act be SO ylns nsled q 10 /
oblise the planting Of trees " IT, spttlcfs; |
second, that government surveyors be rc> |
quiyed TO plant the seeds Of trees, adapted
to the climate, esUund each established
corner third, that grants may with pro
prie(y be made for the purpose Of demon>
strstine The possibility md feasibility Of
growing forests upon the great Western
Plaias. Stfch an experiment would stifhu.
late individual enterprise in thst direction.
which, after oil, il the only reliable and
efficient power for % great / mork. and Il
would fursiah ACTS which night aii in ,he
Development Of some general system
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-06-07


Al NM ssa11n q broeehss yAsa almesa
every oac espsoh . IN daIs = wseks ~.
cation 10 which to visit the lashionable and
a9tra9livs resorts Of summer. Or in paying
thsir respects 70 distast fficnds, ~ taks
THE opportunity, when the subject 10 natur
ally being talked over and plans insured,
u Invite special attention to the Enis RAIL.
WAY, % possessing lAny pe1qte q tnt9eot.
and being the grea1 thOrSagAtass bstwesd
the Atlantic Cities and the W est and South,
believing tAet in - deing ~ shalt prolnUtl
the Interests aud comforts Of our readers q
we'll Is the public generally. No line o.
Railway in the country has made : greater
effort to anticipate the wants Of Travellers
than tho Erie. lts Iraok and Rosd>beal
are unequalled; and Trains, with rare ex'
ceptions, are always on time. Forty ne,,
Day Coaches, combining all the modern i'm
provemcnts, have been added to the Com
pany's equipment the past year; while the
Sleeping Coaches, havisg the advantage OIL
the Broad Gauge, and constructed At the
Company's shops without regard to ex
penss, are far superior 10 any thing We hav,
ever seen Of the kind. With Clean Liner
Sheets, and Bed in all other respects equa
TO those one Las at home, the traveller ha.
only to resign his cares, aud in the arms Of
Morpheus, journey five or six hundred milo
without change OF coaches or interruption
Of any kind. The Trains Of this Lice stor
At regular hours for Breakfast, Dinner, and
Supper, at Eating Houses owned aud con.
trollcd BY the Company. which are served
in manner that cannot fail to please TIN
most fastidious. Despite the croakings o.
the Bears" who seem to have serious fore
bodings - to the general business for thu
ensuing year, the Erie property vas ncvs,
before in anything Xix ito present condition
for eeonomicai work: and even with reduc
ton In receipts. the nett re suits cannot fai
= 6o quits sat,sfaetesy to the Managers Of
the Line, Who sse really deserving Of vot,
Of thanks from the public at large for Il.
permauent ioptovcments they have effectet
within the past two years. We commend
the Erie to the traveller either on business OF
for pleasure.
Through tickets ty this Line to New
York and New England Cities, can be Oh
tanned Mt all principal ticket offices, and al
the Company's office, No. g. Clark street
Chicago.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-06-07


The necessity for building an apparstu,
for drying damp graia and crn be- bees
felt in the West for many years past W.
undsrstand that . company is absst bsin1
formed q st. Louis q this dire. and h thil
coonsstipa ~ copy The following ffea he
Detroit Pest:
The dry1Ag Of grain 10 . subject which l.
beginning % attract much attention among
dealers ia that article throughout thelcoune
try. It is especially important TO The pso>
pie Of the West, which b he greet esaia>
producing region. Il has always 6esn 1
source Of complaint that mach Il The esoiv
shippod from the West has reached IL a.
tnation 10 an uuseuad condition. Flour
shipped to the seaboarti has aftsrward besu
Discovered In = damaged stats. thus entail-
ing eesio1o loss upen the oWuees. 0s
WAeot ~ arrived IL Wafshoaseo 10 such
. state - 70 beat and thereby become a.
riously damaged. This was partieularlv
the case last season, when the continued
vet weotiser during harvest caused the
wheat1o gsfminats- and thus imbibe anl
hold moisture. The fact is becoming very
generally seoogoised that grain shesSlA g,
thoroughly dried and put IN sound condi>
tion before Il is shipped eastward. TO &C.
complish this desirable end machinery Il
now being brought into use. and compsnies
are being formed e erect buildings and n
chinert, aud carry On the business Of dry
ing on an extensive scale One Of the
largest establishments Of the kind in this OF
any other country is that nov in process Of
construction BY tie Detroit Grain Dftin 2
Company Of this city.
Many vessels wrecked On thsif downward
passage bring daneged earsoee Of w,
here. The advantagss Of the gtain tifyef
will be- apparent 1, restoring thie No.
again to aosnd and marketable eosdiuea.
Much wheat that comes here and q reiected
on account Of It, dampnsss will IS dried.
thereby addfag greatly 70 IL value. Corn
Is not sts6enafily h condition 10 70 y no.
ket withia ok noaths Aftee 4 h kerv,sAsa.
Il has 70 Be- plseed u esies y dry vhers !.
y usually expsctsd q stand durine lhe vin
ter. Cesn direct fttso - I'D can s.
Plaeee = ~ dryiae apporasue. ~ -
q 60 - Sor tae market. II IL n4a1or 81
this fleeef erain alone H. dryer nm nross
Of inGo!nblo aavantaes. IS
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-06-07
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-06-07


corre,pou i.nse Of II. Nov York World.
MIpsIsroS May 80.
For so,pe weeks past The, people living
in thp WAIKIKI Valley, in the western part
Of Orsnss county, have bssn attacked BY
4 disease which 6sfIied The skin Of the ply
sicians. In the cass Of the persons sttack>
ed. the sympts0s wete th6so Of lead pois-
oning, and in instances whole families were
attacked. So0eti0eo the disease hes re-
sultel In death. To-day, hundreds orc suf'
fsrioe frem the effects 81 the poisoning to
gfeateR % lQo 0eereo.
Afoee much investigation Il Was found
that these cases Of lead poisoning resulted
from eating besed made fte0 aeus and
mea! manufactured q . mill q Philips
iss iir 'o,ssy n" siiir ia . extensive
bosinsss, running four sets Of stones night
end day, and keeping one ct exclusively for
cassop c.grist') work. This was 40 old
ses, needing frequent repairs, and the
lead, iBuesod q ce0snt. Some 81 ties.
AIlsd holes were - large - hens egg
In grinding grain, Of course this lead was
almost imperceptibly mingled with the
| -four. In crude form it Was comparatively
hasmless, but when the bread was ferment-
ed and subjected to the baking process. the
particles Of lead became cofbofatAc lead
- deadly poison. Bread Of this Kind Wa
like bread spread with white lead for but,
Ter.
Al soon o. the cause Of poisoning vs. a.
eestained, Dr.. Dornnce, and Mr.. King.
chemist Of this place, analysed it By tests
that showed the presence Of the lead. The
poisonsd q ur was sent beck to the mill
from I'll quarters, and the mill stopped run
ming.
| OF course there WAS . panic among the
psopls, end the doctors we're kept busy day
and night. The only sufferers were thoss
who Used -four from the mill. Fortunately
the bakers Of the place received their sup
plies from other sources, Of the ps0i'
would have been more vide spread. TIT
ply sicians here have treated tws hundret
and thirteen cases since the middle o
March to the present time. hear tAsrt
have been one hundred cases in the neigh
boshood Of Goshen. A child Of Dr.. Jehn-
sons has died.
an told thata large quantity Of thi'
loaded 6onr he's heen ssnt 70 New York X
Be manufactured into starch, and II It 10 q
used, it wjA - h0meo0. 70