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Is Wilkes Booth Dead?

! A writer in recent number of the Mem
phis ''.Avalanche' has a lengthy letter on
this subject. He alludes to the statement
made before General Davis, by kentucky
horse thief named King, who, it win be re-
membered, stated that he killed Abraham
Lincoln King also called the attention Of
the General to the fact that no proof had ev-
er been made identifying Booth with the kill
ing except the testimony of Laura Keene, an
actress, who, he stated, was personal enc
my of Booth The writer says that this
statement may be taken for what it is worth,
and concludes as follows:
Now, as one who is somewhat in the habit
of looking closely into facts and the circum-
stances surrounding complicated cases, Ipro-
pose to call your attention to certain facts
that have an important bearing upon the
whole question as to the probability of Booth
not having been the man who was shotin the
barn when Harold was arrested The his
tory of the matter. as given to the public at
the time, is that Harold was arrested, and
Boston Corbert had shot Booth they put the
dead body in wagon, and proceeded with it
toward Washington city, the news of their
success having reached Washington before
them. Baker, the chief detective of the
Secretary of War, Mr. Stanton, went to meet
the party who had killed Booth and captured
Harold Upon meeting them, Baker and
Corbett took possession Of the reputed dead
body of Booth, and, as they say, buried it in
some secret place, that is not known to no
person living except Baker and Corbett, and
they both took solemn oath over the grave
that they would never reveal the burial place
A large reward having been offered by the
government for the apprehension Of Booth,
and this being the case, does it not seem most
natural that if the man who was killed in the
barn was Booth, that Baker and Corbett
would have carried the body to Washington
city, where the body, if that of Booth, could
have been identified by thousands who knew
him, and thus show to all that the captors
had shown themselves entitled to receive the
reward
Where is the testimony showing any proof
that the statement of Baker and Corbett that
the body buried was that of Booth 1t is not
even asserted that Harold confessed that it
was Booth. He stated that he was with
Booth at the back door Of the theatre, but
does not say it was Booth who was killed in
the barn. The papers stated that after Gen
eral J. c. Davis received the confession of
the man King, he forwarded it to the Score.
tary of War. Since that time the public has
learned nothing of the matter, and the ques-
ton is what has become of King :? And if the
papers which he referred General Davis to,
have been found, what light do they throw
ON the subject The matter is now supposed
to be in the hands and under the control of
Mr. Stanton.
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D1pr1ERIA.-As this distressing disease
is prevailing to some extent in this section
especially among children-we think the
following remedy may prove of some service
in relieving the little sufferers:
DR.. Reyillout, short time since, presen-
ted paper to the French Academy of Med
icine, in which he asserts that lemon-j juice is
one of the most ef1icacous remedies which
can be applied in diptheria, and relates that
his own life was saved by its timely applica-
ton, while he was dresser in hospital. He
obtained three dozen lemons and gargled his
throat with the juice, and swallowed a little
at the same time, in order to oct on the more
deep seated parts. He also stated that eleven
other cases came under his observation, in
which the patients were completely cured by
this method of treatment.
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Life.

We know not the author of the following.
but this we do know, that language contain
ing more truth was never uttered by man:
Nature knows no rich, who brought us
all poor into the world For we are not
born with fine clothes, nor with silver and
gold. She, who brought us into the world
without clothes and food will receive us again
quite naked into her bosom. She doth not
know how to contain our possession and es-
tates in the grave. A little space of ground
after death is enough both for the rich and
poor Nature then produces all alike, and
makes us all die without any different condi-
tons of the dead. Open the sepulchres,
view the dead bodies, move the ashes, and
distinguish, if you can, the rich from the
poor. Perhaps you will know him by the
magnifcence of his tomb, which only shows
you that he possessed more goods, or rather
that he hath lost more than the poor man
has. I wonder that men do not put some
feathers into their dying pillows wonder
that people do not soften the mattresses on
which they shall finally die, breathing diff
Guilty away with their last breath, by think
ing that they have made beds of softness for
some of their oppressed, starving fellow crea-
lures to rest upon in life. wonder that peo-
pie who have money, do not know the bliss,
the joy, of using it while they live. Using
it while they live, that is the test; not CIV
ing it away after death.
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Miracle Near MOntreal-A Dying Nun
Restored to Health by the InterpOsiti0n
OF the Virgin Mary.


MONTREAL, G. E., January pa doc
ument has been published by authority of
the Roman Catholic Bishop Of Quebec, Civ
ing at great length the particulars of mi
racu!ous cure effected last New years Day
by the Immaculate Virgin Mary, and the
authenticity of which is certified by DIR.
Lachaine, graduate Of the Layel Universe
ty. The scene of the miracle was the Jesus
Mary Convent at Point Levi, opposite Que
bee
In November, 1862, a nun Of that insti-
tuition, Sister Mary E. Thomas, after an at
tack Of pleurisy, went into a consumptive
decline Last May hemorrhage Of the lungs
commenced In the month Of December she
had to take to her bed, being unable to dress
herself. The symptoms became worse, and
her confessor began to administer the last
consultations Of religion. At this stage the
Superior Of the Convent told her to pray for
a cure. She did SO, addressing herself to
the Immaculate Mary. The other nuns did
the same, and all were inspired with firm
faith that New Years day would witness a
cure On the 31st of December candles
we're kept burning all day before the image
of Mary. At six o'clock on New Years
morning she arose after a refreshing sleep
perfectly cured. When the doctor came she
opened the door to him, and he, on seeing
her, was thunderstruck, and believed he was
dreaming. He now certifes that on the 3lst
Of December she was in the last stage Of pull
monary consumption, and that on the 1st
day of January she was instantly cured, and
that the cure is miracle.
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Scene IN A HOTEL. Stranger have you
a good strong porter about the house? Clerk
(eagerly)-yes, we have the strongest one
about the place. Stranger-Is he intelligent?
Clerk-Oh yes sir, quite intelligent for por-
ter we think Stranger-One point more. Do
YOU consider him fearless that is, bold and
courageous -Clerk-As for that matter, I
know he is he would not be afraid Of the
devil himself: ger-Now Mr.. Clerk, if
your porter is intelligent enough to find room
No. III, fearless enough to enter, and strong
enough to get my trunk away from the bed
bugs, would like to have him bring it down.
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THE LARGEST IN THE World The larg-
est room in the world, under single roof
and unbroken by pillars or other obstruc-
tons, is at St. Petersburg, Russia. It is
$50 feet in length and $50 in breadth. BY
daylight it is used for military displays, and
battalion can conveniently maneuvre in it.
In the evening it is often converted into a
vast ballroom, when it is warmed by sixteen
prodigious stoves; and 10000 wax tapers
are required to light it properly. The roof
Of this great structure is a single arch of iron,
the bars alone on which it rests weighing
$50, 900.
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TOPARTNERSI undersign-
Y ] ed have this THIS DAY entered into co-part-
nership for the purpose of conductinga
CENTRAL COMMISSION
AND FOR HARDING BUSINESS,
under the name and style of
MINOR & WILKINSON.
They will sell on commission COUNTRY Pro
DucE of every description, and solicit consign-
ments of CORN, WHEAT, TOBACCO, OATS,
and produce generally,
Our motto is ssQUIcK SALES AND PROMPT RETURNS"
Our place of business is
NO. 1910 MIN S7,RERT,
(NEAR THE OLD MARKar)
RICHMOND, IA.
Liberal CASH ADVANCES on produce in hand.
We refer, by permission, to the following gen.
tlemen
WIsEs & FIrzHUGH, Attorneys at Law.
THOMAS w UpsHUR Notary and Commissioner
of Deeds, Richmond, Va.
RM. SMITH Son, Enquirer, Richmond, Va
THOS. F. MINOR,
THOS. P. WILKINSON.
Richmond. Jan. 10 1867 Jan Is
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RAD1sHEs IN WINTER. Mes

RAD1sHEs IN WINTER. -Gaz1ignanrs Mes
senger says that radishes may be grown in
very few days in the following manner:
Let some good radish seed soak in water
"a hours, then put them in bag and ex-
pose to the sun. In the course of the day
termination will commence The seed must
then be sown in we'll lnanured hotbed, and
watered from time to time with lukewarm
water. By this treatment the radishes will
in very short time acquire sufficient bulk
to be good to cat. If it be required to get
good radishes in winter, during the severe
cold an old cask should be sawn in two and
one-half filled with good earth. The radish
seed, beginning to sprout as before, must be
sown in this half, and the other half be put
upon it, and the whole carried into the Gel
lar. Use lukewarm water as before In
the course Of FIVE or six days the radishes
will be fit to eat.
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WAsps-A physician of Bordeaux, has
made discovery in regard to the wasp
Galiauani reports it as follows: The wasp
is stated to be a declared enemy to all pois-
onous flies, the sting of which causes car
buncle; it also destroys an immense GUAM
tity of minute worms that get into fruit,
and when introduced into the stomach may
cause great inconvenience, and even dis
eases. Lastly, our Bordeaux prac'ioner
asserts that the sting of the wasp is sove-
reign remedy for govt, sciatica and rheu-
matism. This may no doubt be explained
by the principle of counters irritation; but
how does he apply this remedy 1t seems
that this is his secret, which he is not will
ing to divulge. Let US, however, hcncefor-
ward desst from destroying an insect which,
however annoying, renders us some useful
service. -.
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A JOKE FROM JOHNNY REB."-During
the delivery of Col. Farrar's new lecture,
1.-The American Eagle" in Richmond,
Wednesday, Yankee soldier who was pre-
sent became very much offended at the Mar
ner in which the Colonel picked the rag
ged bird, and arising from his seat, made
some offensive remark, and ran out of the
hall, The gallant Colonel only noticed the
insult of the soldier by remarking, Il have
seen Yankees run under fire before" and
proceeded on with his lecture, as though
nothing unusual had occurred. -NortolG
Tii9gantan.
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TRIAL OF A SrEAM-PLow AT New On.

TRIAL OF A STEAM-PLow AT New Or
LEANs.-Quite number of the leading plan
tiers and merchants of our State were pres
ent yesterday at the trial Of the steam pillow
imported by Messrs. Longstreet Owen &
Co. The trial took place at the fair grounds
of the Mechanics and Agricultural Associa-
ton, and the apparatus, under the direction
of Mr.. Max Eyth, late engineer in chief to
the Pacha Of Egypt, evinced to the fullest
satisfaction of all present its wonderful ca
pacity as marvellously complete and effec-
tive agricultural implement Some Of our
most extensive planters who were present at
the trial were cnraptured with the swiftness
and accuracy with which it performed its
work, albeit the ground was unfavorably
adapted to true and fair exhibit of it's pow
ers.
The plow moves between two engines with
such ease and CELEBRITY, guided by one man,
that the work Of forty ordinary plows, with
all the necessary hands and Accomplishments,
can be performed in twenty. four hours, and
every moment of favorable weather may be
improved with such promptitude and certain
ty that no time is lost in preparing the soil
for whatever crop may be designed. The
advantages of this wonderful improvement
need only TO be seen to satisfy all who are
interested in agriculture of its adaptability
to our soil, and the economy and practicable
ity of its working on large or small scale.
It is such an enterprise as should interest ev-
cry planter and merchant in the State, and
promises yet to revolutionize the system of
Southern agriculture. We can ill afford to
let planters Of Egypt. who have tested this
machine, surpass us IN enterprise in the Gull
ture of our great staples, and with the ad-
vantages Of the steam-plow we may vie with
the world in wealth and productiveness-
New Orleans Crescent.
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KichMaO2sN entertainments.
JOHN G.. E FINGER,
WITH
u JONES & HEWETT,
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHANTS,

No. 6, 18th. Street., Between Main G Cary,
RICHMOND "a.
Will give their special attention to the Sale of
Tobacco, Grain, Live Stock, Merchandise and
County Produce generally, and to the Purchase of
Goods on orders, pledging to give irstrictper-
sonal attention to any business entrusted to them
w. Parties making consignments, liberal ad-
vances made.
We are well insured, sufficient to cover all con-
signments.
BAGS FURNISHED AT THE SHORTEST
NOTICE. M
REFERENCES IN AUGUSTA:
Mcclure & Bumgardner, s. NJ. Woodward
Bro, A. NJ Pierceand Baker Brothers, Staunton;
Eli. Hogshead, Esq, Meredith Hogshead and
A. Sproul, Middlebrook A. W. Anderson, Mof-
fett's Creek Bumgardner & Lipke and VIM. F..
Smith. Greenville; Nelson, Gibbs & Co., and
OFT, Spencer & Co., Midway John E. King &
Co., j. S. Wallace, and Peter Hanger, Waynes-
boro; William McComb, and P Schumacher 4
Co., Fishersville; Efinger & Walker, and VIM.
Crawford, Mt. Sidney; Kemper& Patterson, and
Benz. Craig, Mt. Meridian Henry Koiner, Jno. F.
Patterson and Tolarius Koyner, Koiners Store;
DR.. Saml. Kennerly, Hermitage; |. j. Parkins,
and VIM. Crawford, Esq, Willow Spout. P. H.
Wheeler & Co., Moscow.
Feb 23-tf
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DEC1DED.-The Gardiner-Tyler will case
has at length been finally determined by the
New York Court of Appeals. By the decis-
ion of that Court the judgment Of the gen.
eral term of the Supreme Court is reversed
and the decree of the Surrogate rejecting
the will is affirmed, A motion for reargu-
ment, made by the respondent Julia G. Ty-
Ter, widow Of President Tyler, at the present
January term of the Court of Appeals, has
been denied.
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THE WAY HE MANAeED-An old gentle
man who was living with his sixth wife, and
who had always been noted for the ease with
which he managed his spowses, on being
asked to communicate his secret, replied cit
is the simplest thing in the world. If you
want to use woman up, just let her have
her own way in everything all the time
There never was woman born who could
survive thct a great while.
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Poetry.
from the Old Guard.
THE CHARGE BY THE FORD.
By rBHoMAs DUNN ENGLISH.


Eighty and nine, with their Captain,
Rode in the enemy's track,
Rode in the grey of the morning
Nine of the ninety came back.
Slow rose the mist from the river,
Lighter each moment the way;
Careless and fearless and fearless,
Galloped they on to the fray.
Singing in tune how the scabbards
Loud on the stirrup-irons rang,
Clinked as the men rose in saddle,
Fell, as they sank, with clahg.
What is it moves by the river,
faded and weary and weak?
Grey-backs-a cross on their banner
Yonder the foe whom they seek.
Silence they see not they hear not,
Tarrying there by the marge;
Forward draw sabre! Trot! Gallop!
Charge! like hurricane, charge!
All! twas a man-trap Internal
Fire like the deep pit of hell
Volley on volley to meet them,
Mixed with the grey rebels yell.
Ninety had ridden to battle,
Tracing the enemy's track
Ninety had ridden to battle;
Nine of the ninety came back.
Honor the nine Of the ninety,
Honor the heroes who came
Scatheless from five hundred muskets,
Safe from the lead-bearing fame
Eighty and one of the troopers
Lie on the field of the slain
Lie on the red field of honor
Honor the nine who remain.
Cold are the dead there and CORY,
There where their life-blood was split;
Back come the the nine with each sabre
Red from the point to the hilt.
Out with three cheers and tigerl
Let the flags wave as they come!
Give them the blare of the trumpet
Give them the roll of the drum!
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exclusively of various minor classes; also
exclusive Of three thousand ball-goers, fifteen
thousand patrons of theatres, ten thousand
frequenters of saloons and other pleasure
seekers. These approximate figures will,
more eloquently than words, convey an idea
of the night population of New York.
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.ANKTNG DEPARTMENT

DANKFNG DEPARTMENT
OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company having Banking privileges un-
der its Charter, has commenced business in the
Bankng-rooms of the late Central Bank of Vir-
ginia, Staunton.
DEPOSITS will he received and ACCOUNTS
kept as in othe. Banking Institutions.
COLLECTIONS on all accessible points, and
prompt returns made at the lowest rates.
DRAFTS furnished on the principal cities.
TINE PAPER purchased, negotiable or guar
anteed.
GOLD, SILVER and UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
u S. Internal Revenue Sampson hand for sale.
W. H. TAMS
Secretary & Cashier.
JOHN WAYT, Teller.
June tin
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COMMISSION ana F0rWdr0iRS ncFCHdHIs
No. 1906 Broad Street, Neat door to Va.
Central Il. IL. Depot,
RICHMOND, vi.
VIII give bis undivided personal attention to
the sale of all kinds of Country Produce and to
filing ordersfor Merchandise generally and hopes
by PUNCTU Atty and STRICT attention to bu-
siness to merit continuance ofshe patronages SO
literally bestowed on the late firm.
u.s. No charge for Storage Or Insurance.
RESPECTFULLY REFERS TO
Messrs Powell & Blackley, Fl. Ker & Co., Paul
& Co., C. R. Mason, A. NJ. Pierce, A. S. Lara,
P. H. Trout, Esqs. Staunton.
Messrs A. Blout & Co., N. L. Blakemore Esq,
Augusta County.
n 3. Particular attention is called to MY LocA-
TON, Country Merchants Forwarding goods
through us have but one drayage to pay and no
STORAGE to pay. Oct l2--tf
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Fl. NJ. BELL, President W. H. TAMs, Sec'y-
Tine va. Insurance Company.
CHARTERED CAPITAL, $1,000 600.
PAID IN CAPITAL, $25o.oo0,
This Company Chartered by the Legislature for
Virginia, December 18th, 1865, in presenting it.
self to the public with bona fde Capital paid in
of quarter of a Million Dollars, sufficient to Sc
cure the protection of Its Policies and command
the confidence Of the public, hopes as HOME
INSTITUTION, by just and liberal policy to
secure fair portion of patronage
Its rates will correspond with those of other
First-class Companies.
For risks upon
DWELLINGS, STORES MERCHANDISE.
and all other insurable property,
apply to
WILLIAM H. TAMS, SECRETARY,
Stanton, Va.
Or to
GEORGE E. PRICE,
June emo Actuary and Gen. Agent
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Business Cards.
81 Business Cards.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
CHARTERED CAPlrAL----------ss $500 900.
ASSETS----------S175, 900


THIS COMPANY has resumed business in WIN
! CHESTER, at the new Office on Water St., form
erly occupied by R. Y. Conrad, Esq, as Law
Office and are now prepared to receive applications
and issue Policies on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE,
FURNITURE &C., &c.
All losses equitably adjusted and promptly
paid.
DIRECTORS:
JOSEPH S. CARSON, President.
JOHN KERR, DR.. DAN'L. CONRAD,
ROBERT STEELE, L. P. HARTMAN,
VIM. B. BAKER, O.. M. Brown.
GEO. E. PRICE, AGENT,
Sept 8, 1866 If Staunton Va.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-06-12
DIED:

In Idaho City, June I'd, THOMAS IIGGINs, native o.
New York State, recently of Placerville Idaho and
formerly of Sacramento, California, aged 81 years.
New York and Sacramento papers please copy.