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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1866-06-28

PLANETS DEsTRoYED.--The belief
that this world will ultimately be des-
troyed by fire, is supported by the dis
covery that such fate has befallen far
larger planets than ours. French as
tronomers assert that no fewer than
fifteen hundred fixed stars have van
ished from the armament within the
last three hundred years. TychC
Brahe gives an interesting account Of a
brilliant star of the largest size, which,
on account Of its singular radiance, had
become the special object of his daily
observation for several months, during
which time the star gradually became
paler, until its final disappearance
LaPlace states that one Of the vanished
fixed stars of the northern hemisphere
afforded indubitable evidence of hav.
ing been destroyed by fire. At first
the star was dazzling white, next o.
glowing red and yellow luster, anC
finally it became pale and ash-colored
The burning of the star lasted sixteer
months, when this sunny visitor, tc
which perhaps whole series of plan
els may have owed allegiance, finally
departed and became invisible forever
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1866-06-28

American ladies appear to be wear
ing the palm this year in Paris. The
reports of fashionable balls, parties
and assemblies never fail to make
honorable mention Of them. Their
beauty is extolled' to the skies, while
the dresses they WEIR, and carriages
in which they ride, are described with
great particularly.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1866-06-28

Rev. VIM. Blythe, a Methodist
preacher at Greensboro, Ga, undertook
to beat a negro in the old fashioned
style, q few days ago; but the negro
approaching better than the minister
the new condition of things, fractured
Mr.. Blythe's skull with heavy stone,
so that he is not expected to survive.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1866-06-28

An eminent and witty prelate was
asked if he did not think such one fol-
lowed his conscience. ayes" said his
lordship, al think ne follows II as a
man does horse in GIG, he drives Il
flrst.n
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1866-06-28
Riddle.

I am composed Of 10 letters. ....I..
My first IL in just, but not In true,
My second Ia In them, but not In you,
My third Is in new, but not In old,
My fourth is in thin, but not in cold,
My fifth Is in rain, but not In snow,
My sixth is in shine, but not 10 show,
My seventh Is in hail. but not In room,
My eighth is in weave, but not in loom, ..
My ninth is in road, but not In land .
My tenth is in heart, but not In hand,
My whole the name Of lady will tell,
Who is ia love, know very well. rAS PET.
Answers to Enigmas in last weeks News-1, Edward
Glasscock. e. America Buntain. 3. William Burnett.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1866-06-28
9 The Home Circle.
shade Essential 90 the Effect of
rNTt Light. Itrr

q
II Is recorded of Queen Elizabeth,
that, ignoraut s0f tlle laws of painting,
she comnande ded her portrait to be taken
without q shadow Apon the canvass.
with an fGnorance Of the laws of NOR
oil painting equally as profound, and
Infinitely more serious, how often
would we have ,Ohliterated from our
history those sonkre pencilings oflifc's
pictureZthe datk background and
blended slisdowf Witch the Divine
Artist knew to essential TO the
fidelity, harlnong, 6nd- perfection of
the wholel We would have life with
out its moral discipline. We WOULD
efface from the portrait all the shad-
ings of sorrow and sickness, suffering,
poverty, and bereavement; leaving
nothing but the bright and sunny hucs
of unmingled, unclouded happiness!
But when we gaze upon the carvings,
the paintings, and frescoes Of our
Whole life, each epoch, event, and in-
cident-the lights and shadows beauti-
fully and exquisitely blended--we
shall then see the infinite rectitude ol
our heavenly Father in all His pres
ent dealings with us, both of sorrow
and of joy. With what vividness
shall we then see the necessity, a:
much for the cold, dark pencilingS, a:
for the warm, roseate tints of the pic
ture; and for both the lights and
shadows, the joys and sorrows of life
we shall laud and adore His great anc
lglorious name u [Winslow.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1866-06-28

I'm formed of letters twenty three; ...I. III. ...H
My two, twenty three, fifteen, is the nane Of tree
MY eleven, nineteen, twenty, five, thirteen, ...i
Is something which most folks have seen ... ..-.
My six, eight, twenty, six, and six, two, nine,
Belongs to a DETEsTADLEc class Of mankind,
My Ave, sixteen, seventeen, ten, .......e - ,
Should be made attractive to all men; .' ...
And we should never get too late, .Ft i#....
Twenty one, twenty-five, twenty -four, seven, eight
Twelve fourteen twenty, twenty -one eighteen four,
Is the name of city on foreign shoIe,
MY one two, Ave, and four, ween,
Thinks there's SWEET girl in this town as he's eve
p seen, .....L III .... ... H. |... --sr.r.,.. I.
Add all together and guess,
Twill give an ex x.Adjuatant's name and address
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1866-06-28
Youths Department.

Enignas.
t.t.ti.i.| l.. ' %
em composed of twelve letters.
MY 8 10 is discord. .. ............
My 70 10 Is to make a mouth.
My 8 g9 Is connective. ..
My II 4 is u proposition. . ....
My 3 is letter Of the alphabet.
My whole is the name ofa young lady. LAURA
2.
am composed of ~ letters
NV 10 6 20 81 % 20 IA is q glrl's nRmo.
MY l42757 is a mans name ... ..
NY % ls II 1e is ia person employed. "'
My 26 8 o 80 81 10 Is color. .. ...#.... .f.....
MY IT u 10 1874 Is a reptile.
My % "a 81 Is public contest.
My 3 10 10 26 10 is term Of address to lady.
Ny 20 is the same as my o. -
Our whole is the name Of gentleman and lady.
JENNIE LYDE.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05

While from its nOstrilS and month
emitted sheets of bluish-colored e were
with Kissing sound, like the h;ss saane,
serpent, only a thousand fold lond le VI
general color, save its arms, was a dn ny
dlngy brown. The air was powerful,
lmpregnated with the smell of burn;nnsy
sulphur. The poor negroes We're a,.!s
IDENTIFY 1aboring under the cxtre,n evi-
terror, and two of them-an old wo,'sst,
and lad-Were actually driven to IMAM imam
ity by their fears. The monster wa 1l., "a!
IDLE only few seconds, and then ,, rs
lshed in spiral column Of flame, '"'''
me statement goes on to say that n,o
cIseiy the same apparition appeared pre- pr
helghbor's house, except that its hoo
appeared like that of a horse; and AT o "'
others, with a head like "a vulfuroa,'ni'
and at still another's, with head l;,';
an elephants. The Justice of the pa nne
OF Bracken County Mr.. J. G. Finl "ve
certliies that the atlantis are credihin ~,
reiiaole persons, and their statementu1
entitled to full faith and credit. ''ehts
: From the above description of the E,,;,
one, one may form a faint idea of tha
terrors he must have inspired in n the
minds OF those who witnessed the n l'e
nomenon, and the curdling fblood t thst
resulted. The statement fixes the timo
OF his advent at Monday and Tues,lase
nights, 18th and 18th ult. and is pnbliSts
eel in The Sentinel of the 23d ult.
Thus it appears that not only neproos
are terror-stricken, but whites of niab
responsibility are thrown into ecstari;as
of fear and horror.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05
The DeriI Has 1Dpeurea

The gentleman of birthstone odor often
cuts up his antics on earth, but has rare
ly or never been seen by any person un-
til recently. 1t is gravely asserted that
he has been playing the devil in Ken
lucky. Acorrespondent writes:
From an examination ofcountry Jews
papers in this State, find that the ru-
mored appearance OF the devil is fully
credited, and the one much talked of by
all is no myth. In Il late number ofthe
Mt. Sterling Sentinel a statement is pub
lishcd which is regularly sworn to by
seven persons, namedas follows: Nathan
iel Squires, Sarah d. Squires, Minerva
Squires, Lucy Squires, Martha w. Dale,
Adam Fuqua and Jesse Bond. | copy
the following extract:
standing to the right OF the upper cab
in NEGRO cabin near the fence that sep
crates the negroes garden from the house
yard, was IL creature of gigantic stature
and the most horrifying appearance. It
was nearly as high us the comb Of the
cabin, had a monstrous head, not dissim-
liar in shape to that of all ape; its arms
were long, covered with hair ofan sshen
hue, and terminated with huge paws not
unlike those of a cat, and armed with
long hooked claws; its breast was broad
as that of a large-sized OK; its legs reseIn-
bIed the front legs of 4 horse, only the
hoofs were cloven; il had 4 long tail,
armed with 9 dart shaped horn, which
il was continually switching about; its
eyes gioWed like two living i-uals of fire,
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05

ME the obligation toprotect and defend
that class of our people, whenever and
Wherever II shall become necessary, and
to the full extent compatible with the
Constitution of the United States. En-
teftaining these sentiments. it only re-
mains for me to say that will cheerful
y cooperate with Congress in any mea-
sure that may be necessary for the pro-
lection Of the civil rights of the freed
men, as well as those of all other classes
81 persons throughout the United States,
eN .1uaelai process under equal and inn
Parti;tl laws, in conformity with the
provisions of the Federal Constitution.
now return the bill to the Senate
ana regret that in considering the bills
and Joint resolutions-for in num-
ber-Which have been thus far submit
TED for my approval, am compelled to
withhold NY assent from Il second mea-
sure that has received the sanction of
both Houses ef Congress.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, D. C., March y, 1866.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05

EIGHTEEN PERSONS POISONED To
DEATH.-We are informed by gentle
man who came in last evening from the
town Of Lisbon that a most distressing
case of poisoning occurred in that town
a day or two since. A party of men
We're employed in the woods getting out
pine logs, and had a shanty boarding.
house. and employed a man to do the
cooking. A trapper happening that way
at night, requested permission to re-
main over night, which was granted
He had with him a paper containing
strychnine, for the purpose of poisoning
meat in setting his traps for wild ami
mails, and on entering the shanty it was
placed upon Il board shelf carelessly and
left there. The cook, in preparing the
meal, took from the shelf, as he sup
posed, a paper of salaratus, but instead
thereof, poison, land mixed up and baked
the biscuit, of which all parties partook,
from the result of which eighteen per-
sons were poisoned, and died. We give
the statement as we received it, and we
have no doubt it is in the main correct
Grand Rapids Mich.) Democrat.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05
NOcet DiscOreries---Bur Cities nj
the Bottom Of TIE Sriss T,uHo.

|
a late Paris paper contains the follow
ing:
The peasants who dwell on the shores
Of the lakes of Switzerland had often
stated that, at short distance from the
land, rows of stakes might be seen
through the wafer, emerging from the
mud of the bed. No interest was, how
ever, attached to the phenomenon till
about eight years since. At the end of
1876, the waters of the lake of Zurich
sank considerably, and the thrifty pro-
prietors OF land on the bank proceeded
at once to add to their estates the portion
of the lake bed left here, by constructing
permanent dykes against the return of
the water.
While these works We're being carried
on, a row, or rather system, of stakes
WAS discovered at some little depth be-
low the surface. Excavations were be-
gun at this spot, and the result was to
disinter Il great variety of objects, which
prove that large number of human be-
ings have once had their dwellings SUP
ported over the water by the stakes
Curiosity having been once aroused, re-
searches were prosecuted not only at
Obmeilon, where the first discovery was
made, but all over Switzerland. 1t was
gradually established that the mud near
the shore of almost every single Swiss
lake supplied similar evidence. At
some primeval period population of
considerable density had lived in huts
constructed on stakes, which rested on
wooden supports driven into the bed,
just as the Malays in Borneo and the
Siamese at Bankok may be seen living
to this day. 4 wonderful number OF
articles pertaining to hedaily life of the
forgotten races have been brought to
light. In some places the materials of
the dwellings have been preserved in
the mud the floor of hardened earth,
and the twisted branches and the bark
which formed the walls. Arms have
been discovered in great quantities, tools
from saw in flint to needles in bone, Or
naments, children's toys, the remains of
storcd-up fruits of various kinds nay.
even cellar or receptacle full of corn,
and a loaf of bread composed of bruised
grain, and preserved by carbonization.
BY the side of these relics are found the
bones of animals whom they slew in the
chase, many belonging to species eX-
tinct before the rise of history, or barely
mentioned in it. The urus, the bison.
the elk and the beaver furnished them
with food and with the materials for
some Of their most ingeniously eonstruc-
ted utensils. So plentiful and perfect
are the remains found in the lakes that
much more has been learned concerning
the daily life and manners Of men whose
existence was not suspected ten years
ago, than is known of races which have
left a famous name in history or tradi-
ton.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05
4 Singular Story.

The Macon Telegraph has the follow
ing sad story of the war:
:" ! learned on yesterday the circum-
stances of u melancholy quandary, in
which a young lady, one of the most
estimabIe and lovely in this part of the
country, was placed. A gallant young
the fatal field of Sharpsburg. She loved
him dearly, and was afflicted beyond
what lovers of a more buoyant temper
would have suffered. She went into
mourning, excluded herself from So
ciety, and devoted herself to charitable,
and religious deeds, and was dead to
the world A few months ago a young
gentleman of great wealth, superior
talents, and handsome person, acct
dentally formed her acquaintance, in
the progress of a business transaction.
lie was fascinated with her. persevered
until he overcame her aversion little by
little, and finally they became engaged
to be married only fortnight ago. She
had already made out her order for an
elegant rousseau. But four days ago
her first lover returned. He had been
carried To a Northern hospital from the
battle field, with no hope of life, and had
Just been liberated and returned. He
has a trightful scar across his face, only
one eye, is an invalid for life and is
poor. But in his bosom burns manly
soul. The girl has shut herself up, and
will see neither Of them. The meeting
between her and her first lover the other
day is said to have been distressing.
His letters had failed to reach her, and
she firmly believed him dead till he
stood before her, the CHASTITY ruin of her
lover. once so handsome and manly.
Poor fellow! l have caught glimpse
of him once as he passed along the
street, with his crutches and melancholy
face.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05
Il Erccdnan's Wedtting at Mobile

The richest affair of the season came
Oil this morning at the Office of JUDGE
Starr. In order to give the reader fiji
insight into the case, it is necessary to
sttrt at the Mayors Cour. in which the
case of an unhappy pair o. old darkey.
was brought up for adjudication. 1t an.
peared that the venerable old couple had
been living together as man and wife
but, as she said, "widout de circum.
ference of law" They brought vol.
luminous string Of charges against each
other, and taxed the Mayors patience
beyond endurance. The Court being
unable to make head or tail of the affair,
turned the ease over to-the Freedmen's
Bureau. They shot out for ode Buro,n
and the trial was at once taken up. Al.
ter hearing all the facts in the case, that
tribunal decided that they should be
lawfully married forthwith, and placing
them under guard, sent the bridegroom
to the office of Judge Starr for that
functiOnary to carry out the sentence of
the Bureau. When they got to the Is.
quire's office, the guard simply stated to
Justice Starr:
:" Here's Il couple for you to marry"
"All right" replied the humorous
justice, and the guard, not having an
invitation to the wedding, retired.
Just stepin the back room, said the
justice, land III splice you in gram
NAUTICAL style and applepie order.''
The couple followed him to the room
in the rear Of the front office, and after
explaining the duties and obligations,
requested them to join hands.
Bride-I isn't gwine to do it; l
doesn't want to hab muffin to do wild dat
niger"
Groom" isn't 'ticular bout marry
in wild de gal. l neDber dubbed de
wench.
This protest opened the Esquire's
eyes like "two full moons in the har-
vest" He asked what was the mean
ing of it, and just then representative
OF the Bureau stepped in, and informed
the justice that they We're ordered by the
Freedman's Court to be married, and he
came up to see the sentence executed.
With this understanding, Justice
Starr told the "happy couple" to join
hands, which they did after much per-
suasion, and the following scene en-
sued:
Justice" Do you take this man to be
your welded husband, to love, honor,
obey, etc?"
Bride" No l doesn't, not much l
doesn't; | wouldn't hab four acre lot
full of such trash"
Freedmen's Bureau" Yes we do,
Squire. We take him; go ON with the
ceremony"
Justice" And do you take this wo-
man to be your welded wife, to love,
cherish, etc."
Groom" tole we dat isn't 'ticklar;
l isn't hankerin arter de 'croW.' kin
lib widout de ole gal'
Freedmen's Bureau" Certainly we
take her-of course we do-suits US to
single allspice. Hurry up the cakes"
Justice" Then l pronounce you all
man and wife, and may the Lord have
mercy on your SOULS"
Il E. 4l1,o
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05

AN .Eronautical Society for the en-
enlargement OF balloon ascents and me-
teorological experiments has been form.
ed il England, under the presidency OF
the Duke OF Argyll. The Duke of Suth-
erland and Lord Richard GrosvenOr are
the Vice Presidents, and Mr.. James
Gaishcr is the Treasurer. The subscrip-
ton for members is to be 81. Is. annual
iy,and tits proposed topurchase grounds
and apparatus. Subscribers will be
furnished with tickets of admission to
the grounds on public days. 1t is also
proposed to issue tickets for Il seat in the
balloon-car on certain days, and to have
a balloon always inflated, and ready for
ascent.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05

SOMETHING THAT WILL PAY.--
Every cultivator ought to raise enough
first-rate seed of all his staple crops to at
least supply his own needs, but COM
paratively few will give the extra care
in cultivation, selection, ETC., necessary to
secure prime article, and hence choice
samples always have ready demand, at
top prices. Here is an opportunity for
some one in every neighborhood to
make money. Select some one or two
staple articles, and make speciality of
raising them for seed. Each year, SOW
or plant none but the 5ost, place it under
the most favorable conditions possible,
as to exposure, soil and cultivation, and
in few seasons by judicious manage
mentagrade may be rcachedand repu-
tation be made that will give, rich re-
turn. Whoever could to-day offer 800
bushels of oats, barley, or sprirg wheat
acknowledged to be the best of their
kind in the country, could command his
own price, within reasonable limits, and
perhaps Il little beyond.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05

THE New YORK Tribtne says that the
taxes III this country are heavier than
are or ever We're borne by any other
Thirty Millions OF people on earth
Adding our State and Municipal to our
National taxes, and they amount to not
a penny less than $50 each per annum
fof rs ,.ito,. American People.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05

\ SINGULAR GAsE.=The Marshall
(Texas) RepHbiica1t notices remarkable
case which is to be brought before court.
A man named Isham n. Smith, died in
theneighborhoodd during the past month.
possessed ofconsiderablc property. Just
before dying he executed Il testamentary
paper, giving the homestead on which
he had been residing, containing two
hundred acfes, to twofreed women, moth
er and daughter, seeking by that act to
disinherit his white children The lat
ter have ordered the negroes to leave the
place; but these have appealed to the
Freedmens Bureau, which issue an ordey
that they should not be disturbed until
the case was judcially acted on.
heRepu1licdn remarks:
This is the first case of a remarkable
character that has been developed in
this State, having its origin in emanc-
patton. Men sometimes, from real or
imaginary causes, disinherit their chill
dren; but to disinherit them, and give
the property to negroes, is an anomaly
as singular as it is revolving. Smith it
is reported, lived with the women Mary
Hall, who was formerly his slave, and
the girl is supposed to be the issue of the
illicit connection. He had been twice
married, but was divorced from his last
wife. The heirs who are eontendng for
the property, were the children of his
first wife. An arrangement had cXis-
ted between themand their father, grow
ing, doubtless, out of his bad conduct,
and no reconciliation had taken place up
to the period of his death.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05

There /. a sacredness in tears. They
are not the mark Of weakness, but OF
power! They are The messengers OF
overwhelming grief, of deep contritlon
and Of naspe a'5abla love.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-05

the rough granite rock quarried and fit
teo 10 take Its place in the rising block
IN the crowded mart of trade and COM
merce.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-17
The Cholera.

The Journal of Health gives the following
suggestions, which deserve the immediate at
tention Of all who wish to avoid the scourage
of cholera, which threatens the attack us next
summer:
LIST. Every household owes it to h imself, to
his family, to lis neighbors to the community
in which he resides, to have his house, from
celar,to garnet, from the street curb TO the rear
line OF his lot, most scrupulously cleansed by
| sweeping, washing and whitewashing
I'd. Every man who has any authority in
city or town government should consider him
self bound by the oath of office, and by every
consideration of humanity. to give himself no
rest until every street, alley, close gutter and
sewer, is placed in state Of as perfect clean
illness as possible, and kept 50 until the frosts
OF next season come.
Sd. These cleansings should become now,
i'll February and March, because if put off
until warm weather, the very effort necessary
for the removal Of filth, will only tend, in the
essential nature of things, to hasten the APP
pearance of the disease to increase its malig-
| nifty, and to extend the time Of its devasta-
tions because, the suns of spring and sum-
mer the sooner warm into life and intensity
the viperic and malignant influence, which in
its remorseess tread, wrecks SO much Of hui
man happiness and desolates so many hearth
stones.