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Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28

FIRsT UsE OF PAPER MONEY IN AMERICA
The frs; American colonists used pellng
and wampum as substitutes Tor cola. In
1910. the Council in New Netherland pc
llioned 10 raise The value OF money in their
colony in order to prevent lis expectation.
Aherward, Gov Stuyvesant tried 10 intro
duce a specie currency aud TO establish a
mint al New Amsterdam. New England
already had her mint.
Massachusetts was the first OF the colo
nies 10 use paper money. Ia 1890 ii issued
bills 10 The amount Of seven thousand pounds
TO pay the soldiers engaged in The expedi-
tion against the French in Canada. Twelve
years after Carolina issued paper money 10
pay her soldiers. Three or four years after
a paper money act was passed in the lsland
OF Barbados. a liule after, 10 1903, Con
necticut and New York passed enaciments
creating bills of credit.
The law state OF the currency al this time
10 New York was thought TO arise from the
fact that most OF the foreign trade OF the
country came through Boston and other
New England ports, drawing thither money
and produce. Ia 1895 The difference be-
tween New York and sterling money was
aboui one fifth; in iTOc about quarter.
TIE present legal rate oil interest in New
York (seYen pei cent? was established ia
1898.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28

Why Mss FAIb.-Mrs. Stowe says that
people of small incomes, if they deny the
palate 10 please The imagination, can adorn
their homes with many gems OF art The
following incident may be Suggestive to
many who fiud their iacomes inadequate to
their wants :
A youug merchat, who bad just failed in
business, having spent in four years ega-
cy Of ten thousand dollars, in addition 10 any
profits realized, was met by thrifty young
mechanic, who Lad formerly been on Terms
of intimacy with him. During the CONVEX
sation which ensued, :he merchant said 10
him-'How is it, Harry, ,thatyou have been
able 10 live and save money on the small
sum you receive for your services, while
found il impossible 10 live in my business
with good round ten thousand dollars 10
back me l'
"Oh," said tie mechanic, "that is easily
understood. | have lived with reference
mostly 10 The comforts and tastes of myself
and family, while You lived mostly with
reference 10 opinions and tastes OF others
II costs more 10 please the eye than 10 keep
The back warm and stomach full ~
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28

One OF The Thsd Stevens style OF religion.
lists, who superintends Sabbath school in
Detroit, few Sundays since, was discours-
ing TO his classes of the Israeites, aud the
enemies ihey encountered in The nation of
Moabies, when by way of Illustration, be
put lbe question:
'fIave we any great public enemy in This
country % evidently intending 10 see how
much his little auditors knew about The 10.
bei!ion.
eyes. sir y responded bright litle six
year old.
"Who, my son !" queried The gratiied
sopefinlendant.
"The radicals" responded the boy.
The Illustration was no, any further press
ed on that occasion.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28
sELEcT POETRY.
CONTENT AND RICH.
Br zorsRr sournwELL.


Ms con science is my crown;
Contented thoughts, my rest;
My heart is happy in itself.
BY bliss is IN my breast.
Enough I reckon wealth
That mean, the surest lot.
That lies too hig h for base sontsmPt,
Too low for envy's shot.
Ny wishes are but few.
All easy to fulfil
make the limits of my power
The bounI is unto my will.
fear no care for gold.
WeIl-doins il my wealth
Sfy mind 10 ma empire is,
yhiIa grace afordeth health.
clip high climbing thoughts.
The wings Of swelling pride
Their fallis worst that from the height
o. greatest honor slide.
Since SAIL OF larg est sizo
The storm doth soonest tear.
bear so low and sm all all
As frceth me from fear.
wrestle net with ragc
While fury's ia me doth burn;
II is in vain to ST op the strecm
Until the tide do III turn.
But when the fame is out
And ebbing wrath doth end.
turn late enraged foe
Into quiet friend.
And taught with with often proof
temper'd calal find
To be most solacc to itself
Best cure for angry mind.
Spare diet is my fare.
My clothes mere 1T than hns
know feed and eleffe fnr-
That pamPer'i would repinc-
Ienvy not their bap
Whom favor doth advance:
take no pleasu re in their pain
That have less happy chanes.
To rise by others fall
deem losing gain
All states with others ruin blft
TO ruin run amain.
so change Of Fortunes calm
Can cast my comforts down
When Fortune smiles. smile TO think
How quickly she will frown.
And when in froward mood.
She proved angry Zoe,
Small gain l found, to let her come
Less loss TO let her 20.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28

A toast at an Irist Socieiy's dinner al Gin.
cinnaui "Here's 10 the President OF The
Society, Patrick O'Raferty, and may be live
to cal the hen that scratches over his grave"
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28

"I'm on The trail of dear" as our imp
.sid when be stepped on The dress of his
lady love in The street.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28


HARD ROAD TO TRAvEL.-Il seems 20 Us as
hard 10 get IN The Union as il is 10 gel out.
The South respectfully asks TO move one
way or the other. We are like The fellow
who was forced TO go TO The show, and then
not allowed 10 go any farther than where hs
had paid Tor bis ticket. We have been
dragged into the doorway of lhe Federal
tent, and are not allowed to see any Of the
performance excep: 10 seuls with the tax
collectors. We can hear he animals groxI-
ing uside and The cracking of the ringmas-
tsr's whip but we can't see the show unless
we pay for one and take colored lady.
Aud the worst of il is they keep a great
eagle 2erchec over The entrance, which if
you auemp; 10 60 back, woops down upon
you and picks hoe in your head. We
justly think this. is unreasonable; they ought
either let us PASS in or refund our mouey
aud lie up ,he eagle Charlottesville (Va
Chronicle.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28

Az lLLisoIs LAWYER DoISG WELL -Thers
were few abler lawyers in The State of Ili-
nois during the past quarter of century
than The late Judge Purple of Peoria. He
was the author of several law books. By
his entire devotion 10 his profession he had
attained meriied celebrity as an advocate
and jUrisi.
Some years since Judge p, when in The
ely OF Washington, met with gentleman
from Boston, who. rpon learning that he
Judge was from Illinois, made particular en-
quiry as 10 the success OF young sprig Of
The law by the name of b, who had
emigtstej West some FIVE years before.
He is doing well, very promptly replied
risO S,.asv.-
Tie is Well am glad 10 hear ii--2lad
to hear il, indeed"
'Yon think he has good practice do sou,
Judge q
'Don't know any thing about his prac.
lice,' replied Purple but he is doing we'll
succeeding finely
Making money then, is he ? persisted
Boston.
lielI you don't know any thing about
his business said Purple
WELL said The Boston man, you seem To-
think that be is doing well, and yet you
know nothing about his practice or businsssj
What do You mean q
mean his said PdrpIe, iha, any man
who practices law in Illinois five years, and
keeps out OF the penitenliary, is doing well.
whether he has praciiced or not
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28

CUESINs SAyAee.-The desire OF gain will
sometimes inspire with dishones; cunning
an illilerate savage. Alter a successful al.
tack on The royal party, in l7l5, High
lander had gained watch as his share of
lhe spoils Of the vanquished. Unacquaint-
ed with its own use, he listened with equal
surprise to TO The ticking sound with which
his new acquaintance amused him; afler
few hours, however the watch ran down,
the noise ceased, and The dispirited owner.
looking on the toy no longer with any salts.
faction, determined 10 conceal the mis-
fortune which had beiallen it, and 10 dis.
pose of il TO the first person who offered
him a ,ri0e in exchange. He soon met
with customer but at parting, he could
not conceal his triumph, and exu!,ingy ex-
claimed, "Why, she died last night"
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-02-28

A Thick SKULL.-lt Is related, as an anu.
sing incident that lad OF a darkey fell from
the second story OF window, dis:snce OF
fifteen feet, lighting with his head on the
hassiones of sidewalk, in The town of
Lynchburg, Va. One OF the flags was shiy.
cred and il was supposed the boy was kiiis
ed. Several persons who heard The cons
cussion, repaired al once TO ihe spot The
darkey was on his leet before they fairly
reached him, with broad grin overspread<
irg his countenance, "Golly, massas," said
he, :" dsn stones, if Gcy don't raKt to get Aur',
must keep cut Of dis rigsor'' pasf,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07
The Plot to Rescue Mr.. Davis.

Il the Fortress Monfee u corres ' q, !
lThs Herald, says lie AZ gY. News, y tob
| 4 ust,ad, our War Department is enactinI
there. lsollies similar ITO, but more farcica
,lan. tho Sc which The British Government
I is enae, ing beyond the seas, For willis
Dublin 81, d III ireland are driven almos
wild with ,itemeat By the commotio'
which monn,,.d policemen, md rushing
squadrons, and .sh, ns making ready for &C
tiun. have stirred up.'o that excitab'- island
Ithe Fortress Monroe correspondent Of Th,
Herald has been dris en- almost to madness :
BY the astounding prekara. sons' Wal o!. y. "a
Secretary Of War is making 70 p'e'e a,: .u'
capture Of Fortress Monroe EY . nsh'se
boat, and the liberation Of NJ. DAVIS b
the valiant 'son Of loyal father" VINO na
Is en- heard to express his Willingness Z
risk his arm, but not his lie, to .'scue lhs
President Of the Confederate STATES lfo'
his unworthy captivity.
According to this high flown corresr on
dent, "all vessels, from the, ponderous sen
going steamer to the lightest Lilipu,ian
canoe creeping in the still midnight hours
among The docks and shipping Of Hamp.
ton Roads, are subjected to the most rigid
examination; the sentries guarding the Il.
I!asirious prisoner OF state have been doub.
lied; and two saucy howitzefs,p have CON-
pleted the armament Of the only impregna.
be fort on the American continent, aud give
assurance, to the heavy .Columbiads and
other "blg gums which have been hereto
fore deemed sufficient for the defense OF the
fort. . ,if.'l5tiE M s,,i!ll
/. But alas and alas-lf the Herald's cor
respondents are not always veracieus, they
sometimes serve purpose; and we very
|much fear that as tile British Government
lis feigning apprehension Of Fenian out.
break in order to excuse themselves before
1.-THE world, for binding still faster and tight
er the letters with which she hold the Irish
lin subsection; so our War Department is
feigning apprehension Of an attempt to res
cue Mr. Davis, that it may stand excused
for heapingl fresh indignities. and practicins
new barbarities upon the fallen, but undaun
tied leader of the great rebellion.
4 It may be remembered, in confirmation
1 of this view, that Surgeon Craven who has
! attended Mr.. Davis so faithfully and kindly
during his weary imprisonment, and be
tween whom and his illustrious patient
/ feelings Of mutual respect and friendship
have grown up, has been recently relieved
from that duty and sent elsewhere. w
llfear, therefore, that there may be some trutl
Iin the story Of The Herald's excited cores
ipondent, 50 far asst relates to the actor
Of the War Department; and yet, Tor tn
honor of our country we would hope that j
has no foundation save in his distenlperet
fancy. Oh this earth thereis not sem
man who, does not know that it the prison
i doors were thrown wide open, and ever.
means Of escape provided for him, Jeffsr
son Davis, would not fly from the tria
which awaits him, nor geek to escape b
fight the consequences Of his "high daring.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07
President Johnson's Purposes.

We attach, says N. @. Picayune more
than ordinary Importance to the following
announcement. which is taken from the
Evansville qnd) Courier of q recent date.
We have been favored by the highest au.
tbority with the purposes and intentions OF
President Johnson in the future. Our IN
formation comes through the Governor Of
a State not thousand miles of, who had
a personal and confidential interview with
Mr. johnson, not long since, in which ne
lis justified his apparently inconsistent
course, = affirming that he had the purest
reasons Tor pursuing a course, for the pres
ent, the effect ofwhich was just what he
desired; but that, under 10 possible pres
sure, would he ever abandon the conser-
vative element Of the. country, through
which alone, he firmly believed, could re-
CONSTRUCTIONS as he hoped, ever become per-
feet. & tsst532
| Agiin, through Congressman OF an cd
Joining State. we havea complete reassui-
ance, in words almost as forcible, that the
President did not desire a rupture with the
Radical party in power; but if it came, his
course had already been dictated by events
and followed by acts springipg from the pur-
est motives This gentleman does not be
llieye the President will be forced from his
position by any pressure whatever; but
thinks the breach has already been partial
1ly made by the course pursued by the Radi
| Gals Of Congress, who have exhibited q
want Of confidence in his administration BY
vote lately taken in which ninety -four in
the House voted against an Endorsement O
his policy. a
Surely matters are drifting in the righ'
direction. The Andrews are not always O
1.-THE rmerry' order. nor easily moved from
course Of action distinctly defined, ant
backed up by plain reasoning aud the com
mon people.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07
$1,000 2 IT

q "a ~ - q
Bhowstow1sa.-(a1 VIM. g. Brown1ow,
says the Mo. Republican, Governor Of Ten
nesspe ca man who has done more than
any other to kindle and keep up prejudice
against the poor down-trodden negro be-
fore during, aud even since the war-made
oneo his CHARACTERISTIC speeches before a
negro school in Nashville, few days since
in which he hurled someof his usual bias
phemous anathemas against "rebel'. We
give a single sentence as sampler
IfJesus Christ came down from Heaven
Tomorrow with any number Of glitterine
stars on his shoulder-straps and had the
twelve Apostle for his staff. they would al
bag and baggage be expelled by the rebels
Of Davidson county. li..i IL Il
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07
TIE KENTUCKY WASHER.

THIS clothes washer has now been before
the public about fonr years. During The
present year we have manufactured and sold
several hundred to, our customers, and after
i fnll and thorough. test we have abundant
reason ior believing i is the best WssAerAn
America; hence We challenge the world to
produce its eqm.l. s''5
The Kentucky Washer took the FIRST pre-.
MUM at our last State Fair, over the ce!e-
brated Doty. the crack washer Of New Eng.
land, the Hydraulic, the Union Washer ,and
others Of less note, since which time, in sew
eral fair and thorough contests with the
I best Of these machines, the judges decided
that the Kentucky would wash double the
amount Of clothing in q given time, with
much less wear to-the fabric and with q
great deal less labor to The operator than the
] next best washer.
| The Kentucky will annually save it's cost
| 10, the wear and tear Of clothing. and save
double its cost in labor. It is simple, dlra-
4 bic. and most conyenientlv arrapgeil
4 Tie Wringer attached to the Kentucky
Washer is the most durable, most easily adj
nsted, and the very best thing of ito kind
lever invented. Send for . circular,
4 BRlNLY, DODGE 3 HARDY.
=. For sale.by as s.W. HENAR1R
e feo.} ~ ~ ess.d 3gst; 9Es .ls8ygssT
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

: j. $
nA- The salary Of Joseph E. Johnston
Las President Of the National Express Com.
|pany, has been Fixed al 80, 900 per snnan.
This is Hbsral and the eallaut.and heroic
gentleman is worthy 81 It.
~ -. .r,e~S>~.-
THE ED1roR Of HARPER's WEEkL THE
Boston Post, says c.ss. <
The last number Of Harper's Weekly has !,
Q picture Of its editor on the first page. He
looks old for one Of his years, but natural. {
The picture in question represents q
cocoanut-headed negro, one Of the full Afri-
can persuasion.
~~>>~~-->~~>o>-~~->-~
SUPPORTING THE PREsIDsxr.- ~ Writes the
Washington correspondent Of the New
York Tribune:
!, 4 Republican editor, applying at one Of
the. most important departments last week
for the Official advertising, was asked if his
paper would adopt the Presidents policy.
The intimation was made that on no other
terms could Official patronage be given out.
! 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

Senator Sumner was offered serenads
the other day by the colored inhabitants Of
the ward in which he lives in Washington,
but the compliment was unaccountably de-
clined. "a,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

r@ Punch says thata Yankee baby will
crawl out Of bis cradle, take survey 81, it
invent animpteyeneuts and apply for . pat.
ent before he is six months old.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

81 ls@- Mrs. Gen. Ewell has offered to SELL,
her residence in Nashville to the State 1t
Tennessee for gubernatorial resideuce.-
Price, 100000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

s@- Thehomestead Of Henry Clay wasgold
on the 18th inst, to the regent Of Kentucky
university for the sum 100000. 1t con.
sists of 325 acres, and will be transformed
into the agricultural college of that state
Il Mrs. s, B. Clay gives immediate possession
The estate thus becomes public property
70 be dedicated to noble purpose,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

n The Tribune's Washington special
says: The Government is in receipt Of in
formation which tends to the belief that
the recent destructivesfre Of the;arsenal at
Columbus Mississippi, was caused BY in.
cendiaries, to. cover theft Of Government
cotton, which was stored in the arsenal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

M Rufus choate, Esq, only son Of the
late Hon. Rufus Choate, died at Dorches.
ter, Massachusetts,, on the 18th inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

B9 The Boston Advertiser Of the 9th
inst, says: "Only one newly established
journal has reached usto-day. The average
Of late has been three day" ~ lsaq'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

nsg- A youth in Canada, fourteen years
of age, and working on salary Of four dol
lars a month, was recently married to a
blooming miss Of twelve summers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

Ne Gen. Sherman has been summoned.
to Washington by Gen. Grant, for consul
tation upon the new army bill.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

seg The Richmond Examiner designates
the .Yankeesl innovations Free Concert
Saloons" as dreaded Upas trees growing
up in the garden of'the-South.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

sfA- A crusty old bachelor says that
Adams wife was called Eve because, when
she appeared, mans day Of happiness was
drawing to . close. w .9Fs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

A Few FACTS ABOUT MILK.- The great.
est quantity Of cream is produced in the
shallowest vessels, in proportion to the
quantity. Of milk set. IN adry,, warm time
milk is richer than in cold, wet weather.
In summer milk is best for cheese, and il
the fall best for butter. The mornings
milk is richer than that of evening, and tn,
strippings richer than that MIXED first.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

Bea- A. shrewd- confectioner in Water.
bury has taught his parrot to say pretty
creature" to every lady who enters the
store. His custom is rapidly increasing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

Bsr Brigham Young has promised to
build that portion Of the Pacific Road that
viii run through Utah. " 1''llii'E aff.
saa The Missouri Senate has passed q
bill making habitual intemperance for one
year good cause for divorce. =
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

A HARD Hlr.-The New York CONNER
cial Advertiser (Republican) thus refers to
the class Of Republicans 10 Congress who
voted for negro suffrage 10 the District Of
Columbia, but whose constituencies oppose
it at home 5.t g53 Ed 4, 4y ~
lit were only possible for the Repub'i.
cans to be as honestiin regard to suffrage in
Connecticut, in New York, in Illinois, for
instance, as they are in community where
they have no interest except. as satfaps, il
would be an encouraging sign but in the
present in6rmity OF human nature, We mus!
expect to see them busy 10 removing NOTES
from eyes south of The Potomac. while they
wink at beams in eyes east OF the Hudson
and north of the Ohio. 1t is refreshing Ia
gee the names ofthe four Republican, mem,
bers from Gomez. lieut. recorded In favor o.
measure repudiatsd by the Republicans O
their own State. 1t shows how careful W.
are Of the eonsciencss Of others and how
mindless of our own.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

JUST Received Buggy, Carriage and
u Wagon harness. For sole at small pro.
fits by, s. w. HENARIE. q
Feb. I, '66, 3ts s VS. /
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-02-07

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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-10
The ConneotIcut Elections.

The Hartford Courant of October Srd
says:
The result of the great efforts made by the
copperhead Democracy TO effect a fusion with
shaky Republicans and gain control of some
OF the town offices is a complete and over
whelming defeat of our opponents and a
glorious victory for the Union Republican
party. The gains over last years votes are
surprisingly large, and indicate that the
public spirit is thoroughly aroused to the
importance of the struggle. In almost all
the towns thus far heard from, the Republic
can majority has largely increased, showing
that Union voters are being made throughout
the State and that the party is not at astand
still.
In some of the towns, hs In Glastonbury.
local discussions have given the Democrats
some very dry crumbs of comfort; but those
towns are the exceptions. Everywhere the
tide Of Republicanism has risen and left the
water mark so high that next Springs fresh
ct bids fair to oYerwhelm the Democracy
with e deluge that will leave it literally no
further existence.
The prospect for next spring is most
cheering. The gains over UnioR maiorities
pf last year, which are not felt in this cleo
ton, viii tell in the aggregate vote of the
State, and it is not too favorable a constitute
ton Of the returns from the toYn elections
to say that the majority by which Governor
Hawley was eleeEa4 viii be increased ten
fold for the Republican candidate next
spring.