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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12


Judge, of Baltimore, is an able
judge and pious man. He knows for
what the island of jamaica is chiefly
celebrated, and thinks with Lord Byron
that 1.-The two things most consolatory
to fallen man are rum and true reli-
gion.''
Disdaining to imbbe perpendicularly
III bar-roOmS, he keeps demijohn of
conceded Otard in his Office, and there
stakes his thirst as inclination prompts.
The judge has son who knows his
fathers habits, and emulates them with
1ilial assiduity. On a Sunday morning
the Judge would say:
''Well, Rufus, going to the First Pres
byterian with me this morning %
mo, father, ] reckon I'll go down to
the Second Methodist"
But on his way to that ediiice, Rufus
uniformly stopped at the office, unlock
ed the old gentlcman's private closet,
and INDUCED himself with pleasant
fluid.
Every Sunday morning the Judge re-
peated his laudable inquiry, but Rufus
preferred the Second Methodist The
Judge soon began to notice a marked
diminution in the contents of the demi-
john, and rightly suspected who was the
cuiprit. The Judge empiird the re-
manning liquid into another vessel and
placed it in a secluded place. Next Sun
day morning came the usual interroga-
tory:
Going with me this morning, Ru-
fus 2"
"No father, reckon I'll stick to the
Second Methodist
On reaching the Office and taking hold
of the demjohn, he not only saw with
disgust the empty jug, but noticed a
small piece OF white paper attached to
the handle, on which was legibly in
scribed these words: '.Second Method
iSt closed for repairs ?"
After church father and son met, and
looking curiously at each other, smiled
q little smile, but said nothing. The
repairs" on that Methodist building
have not yet been completed. So Ru-
fuS ayers.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP.-Love is the
shadow of morning, which decreases as
the day advances. Friendship is the
shadow of the evening, which streng-
thens with the setting sun OF life.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

Wood ashes and common salt wet
with water viii stop the cracks of a
stove and prevent the smoke from es-
caying.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

From the flower lips of lovely woman
| sweet words fly like honey bees, penetra-
ting The heart as with the shafts Of love,
and filing the punctufe with honey.
We little reflect how much dancing.
music, and how many funeral marches.
| sound at the same tinIe on the broad
theatre Of humanity.
Marriage said an unfortunate hus-
band, sis the churc!,-yard of love-
stAnd you men," replied the. rot less I'M
| happy wife, care the graye-diggers." rs
Martells brandy establishment in
CoGnac, France, contains enough OF the
precious spirit to make the inhabitants
OF one quarter OF the globe drunk.
TIE number Of emigrants who have
arrived at New York from January to
November Is, 1867 has been 220.45 as
compared with 2l2,752 during the same
period Of 1866.
Brigham Young, by a late order, di-
reefs all his young men to get married,
and says that if after a certain time any
girls are LETT over, he will marry them
himself. That is very kind, indeed.
We think this extract from a medical
advertisement is about correct; Cough
while YOU can, f0r after you have taken
one bottle Of my mixture You can't.
'tI hope this hand is not counterfeit, !"
said Il lover as he was toying with his
swcet-heart's fingers. ''The best way to
lind out is to ring it, was the neat reply.
1t was a saying of old Fuller's, "TTe
that falls into sin is man; he that
grieves az sin is saint; he that boasts
Of sin is devil.''
A French auther, named Deschanel,
published book entitled "The Evil
that is Said about Women" 1t had q
sale of seven editions. 1t was succeedod
by companion book, called ',Ehe Good
that is Said about Women" 1t had no
sal at all
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

BUMPER. is corruption of
ssbUn pere," good father, 4. e., the Pope,
yhoSe health was always drunk by the
monks after dinner in a full glass.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

Mr.. George II. Pendleton's grandfather
was the second of Gen. Hamilton IN his
fatal duel with Aaron Barr, and into his
arms Gen. Hamilton fell.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

The Peoria Transcript says that Mrs.
Lincoln, like Grant, means TO Eight it
out on that line''-hers being a clothes
line.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

Funny things will creep iuto religious
msetiugS as we'll as elsewhere, For III
stance, at class meeting of one of o,1I
churches-of course, thousands Of miles
from here-one of the bfotheS who had
been absent for sometime was called on
to relate his experience. "Oh," aaid he,
'ssince last [ met you, my brethren, my
wife has gone'--at this point he broke
down, and the encouraging class leader
said, s'Gone to glory, has she? Halleln-
jah" and started singing, eve have had
SONS friends before us gone" etc, when
the forsaken brother interrupted him
with, "No, that's not it-She's gone and
run off with another fellcr!'
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Thackeray was an accomplished pen
man, and used to pride himself on the
neatness and deXterity with which he
could cram the greatest possible number
of words into the smallest possible space.
a few weeks before his death he was
preselt at the usual Saturday dinner at
which the contributors to Punch are ac
eustomcd to meet and arrange the pro-
granme for the next weeks number.
The conversation turning on Mr.. Thack-
eray's skill in this way, he was chal-
Ienged to give an illustration, whereupon
he produced a tour-penny piece, and
having marked the circle of the coin on
n piece of paper, be drew in the centre
a crown. and filed up the remaining
space with the Lords Prayer, which he
transcribed without single contrac-
ton, except at the word (which" spell
ing it ''wh." Singular TO relate, too,
the pen used was an ordinary goose
quill which happened TO be in the room.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

"AgriculCure,' says Socrates, sis an
employment most worthy the application
of man, the most ancient and most suit
able to his nature; it is the common
nurse of all persons, in every age and
condition of life; it is the source of
health. strength, plenty aud riches; and
Of a thousand sober thoughts and honest
pleasures.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

The LATEST TAX-BILL.-The follow
ing is proposed as a new taX-biil to be
levied by Congress,
For kissing pretty lady, 81.
For kissing very homoiy one, 50
the extra amount being added probably
for the mans folly.
For ladies kissing each other, IS.
The tax is placed at this rate to break
up the custom altogether, it being re
garded as piece of ineXcusable folly.
For every Irritation, rs cents.
Every young man who has more than
one sweetheart is taxed So.
Every young lady who has less than
three, is taxed SO %.
For counting on the piazza, six bits.
For counting in the parlor, 81 10.
For counting in a romantic place, 81,
and 81 for each offence thereafter.
Seeing lady home from churh, 90
cents for each otfense.
Meeting a young lady on the street
and not seeing her home, s.; the pro
ceeds to be devoted to the relief of un-
fortunate bachelors.
For lady who paints, so cents. (No
income will be derived from this taX.)
For wearing low-necked dresses, .1C
cents.
For any unfair device for entrappine
young men into matrimony, 80 cents, OF
the value of the man.
Old bachelors over thirty, are taxed
$40; over forty, $40; over so, $50; and
sentenced to punishment in Utah.
Each pretty lady to be taxed from q
cents to So, she to fix the estimate o
her own beauty. 1t is thought that ;
very large amount will be raised from
this provision.
Each baby, 80 cents.
Families having more than eight chill
drcn are not to be taxed, and for twins
premium Of $40 Twill oe paid out of The
fund accruing from the tax on old bach
eors.
Each Sunday loafer on the street cor
uern or about the Church doors, to b'
taxed at his full value, which is abou
! two cents.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

The organ, it is said, was invented by
Archimedes, about 220 years before the
Christian era, but whether it is so or
not, is not well known. There is evil
dence that organs were used III the wess
tern churches by Pope Vibatianus, in
the wear Sos. It is affirmed that the
organ was first known in France i'll the
time of Lous l., in the year So when
one was constructed by an Italian priest.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

An American artist in Italy has made
a design for q monument on a scale
grand enough to satisfy the most I'M
restrained aspirations. 1t is proposed
that the structure shall be raised to
mark the completion of the first century
of the existence OF the Republic. The
site on which it is to be placed is even
selected, and it is Mount Pleasant, IN
the Central Park. The general idea is
that of a pedestal of octagOnal form, at
least one hundred feet in diameter and
two hundred feet high. Upon this pc
destal is to rise a symbolical figure of the
Republic three hundred feet in height.
I'm the face it is proposed to idealize the
the features of Washington, the image
of calm benevolenee which ali the world
has learned to revere.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

FL. HUNTINGTON & co,
Publishers and Booksellers,
GOSH New York.
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''I hope this hand is, not counterfeit"
said lover as he was toying with his
sweet heart's fingers. 1.-The best way to
lnl out is to ring t. was the neat reply.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

WELLS & COURTNEY,
MoUJd Ie6oaOa, La.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-12

From the flower lips of lovely woman
sweet words fly like honey bees, penetra-
ting .he heart as with the shafts Of love,
and filing the punctufe with honey.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-11-12
". m. G. A. Ceuycnsisn.

The Ohio State Young Mems Chris
tian Association Convention met at Co
lumbus On Friday last, and adjourned
on Sabbath evening. Mr.. H. Thane
Miller, of Cincinnati, ono of the most
earnest and forcible Christian gentle
men in Ohio, was elected President, and
as usual, acquitted himself with great
credit. The sessions of the Convention
were the most interesting, profitable,
solemn and impressive ever witnessed
in that city. The large number of dele
gates present appeared to imbibe the
spirit of their. efficient President, and
the Convention was constantly in
blaze of glory. The Christian people
of the Capital City threw open their
doors, and welcomed the visiting breth-
rem to their hospitable homes, and never
were delegates more cordially greeted,
warmly welcomed and happily enter
tanned. The Convention will, NO doubt,
be the means of creating greater in
tsrest in the glorious work in Ohio.
Messrs. VIM. II. Irwin and VIM. II. Ok
toby, of this city, sat as corresponding
members in the Convention. They re-
turned to their homes in this city yes
terday morning, highly delighted with
their trip, and the doings of the Con-
vention.
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River News.

River News.
There was three feet seven inches
water in the channel last evening, and
falling.
Business was not very brisk on the
landing yesterday.
The steamer Leni Leoti arrived from
Parkersburg at S1-2 o'clock yesterday
morning and departed for Pittsburgh
with good trip.
The steamer Rebecca departed for
Parkersburg at II A. n. with an excel
lent freight and passenger trip.
The Charleston and barges was
aground on Wheeling creek bar last
evening between six and seven o'clock.
She is advertised to leave on Wednes-
day.
Booth, Battelle & Co., were looking
for the Potomac all day yesterday, and
up to dark the Emusic boat"
did not make her appearance, but will
be found at the wharf this morning.
Persons wishing to travel by the river
will have an excellent opportunity for
securing room on this fine steamer,
which will depart for Cincinnati this
evening at p. N. The ever popular
and accommodating clerk, Mr.. Chris.
Young, is in the Office. and he will see
that passengers will want for nothing
Boats departing to-day: Express,
Captain Anshutz, for Parkersburg at IL
A. NJ; Sallie v, Captain Patterson, for
Marietta at 1Oi a. NJ. Capt. Patterson
says he is going to keep the Sallie V in
this trade, leaving here every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at 10i A. NJ. (;
Potomac, Capt. Muhleman, Chris.
Young, clerk, for Cincinnati at 5P. NJ. (;
Leni Leoti, Capt. Jas. Hamiiton,l A.
Sheppard, clerk, will arrive from Pitts
burgh this evening, and depart for
Parkersburg at 10P. NJ.
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HamiItoa and Pacific Delnines,
At 20 cents per yard, at
..r. j. H. SMITH g. Co.'s.
A Fit Tribute.

a Fit Tribute.
The very highest prize, the Cross Of the
Legion of Honor, was conferred on tho
representative of the Grover & Baker
Sewing Machine at the Exposition Uni
verselle, Paris, 1867, thus attesting their
great superiority over all other Sewing
Machines. At Oxtoby & Duffield's jew
elry store, 103 Main street, fnll supply
of these machines, and new, neat and
attractive stock of gold and silver
watches, clocks, jHwelry, spectacles, sill
ver-plated ware and fancy goods, can
always be seen.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-11-12
Trustees SuIe.

ny VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
Is from William Gowdy to me. dated the 9th
~ June, 1859, and now Of record in the Record.
srs office for the county Of Ohio, in book a, P.
ne / shall sen to the highest bidder, IT public
auction at the front door of the Court House,
Tor Ohio county, in the city OF Wheeling, on Sat
prlay, the 10th Of November, 1867, commencing
aid sales at 10 o':lOck A. N, the lot numbered
oue hundred and eighty-one, usD on the plat Of
that part Of the city Of Wheeling laid out by
william Chapline and john Eof, now known as
Centre Wheeling, situated on the east side Of
Cbapline street. adjoining the Methodist Epis.
sopal Church on the south.
TEENS OF SALE.-One- third Of the purchase
money in cash, and the balance in two equal in
,talments, payable in six and twelve months,
with interest FROM the day Of. sale. Possession
will be delivered upon compliance with the
tsrme o. sale, subject to the lease of the tenant
which will expire on the 3lst Of March next.
JAMES s. WHEAT, Trustee.
WHEELING October a. 1867. It'd
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The Week Of Prayer.

The present week is being observed
by the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton eff this city, and similar organiza-
tions throughout the civilized world, is
q week of prayer. The meeting held st
the rooms of the Association last night
was fraught with interest. The attend-
snce was large, many ladies and q host
of young men being present. A meet
ing will be held in the rooms this even
ing.
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Gsrmnn Printing.

German Printing. ..g
The German Job Printing Department
of the REGISTER establishment has just
been supplied with very choice selec-
ton of Scripts, Plain and Fancy Type,
and everything necessary for the exc
cution of printing in the German Ian
guage in style unsurpassed by any
Office in either New York OF Cincinnati.
This may be saying good deal, but 1t 10
TRUE.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-11-12
Sale OF Land.

A sale of six thousand acres Of land
will take place at the front door of the
Court House, on Wednesday of this
week. 1t consists of six Thousand acres
of land, near Littleton, Wetzel county,
West Virginia, on the line of the Balti-
more g. Ohio Railroad, about forty miles
from this city. 1t is mineral and tim
Der land, and will be sold in plats OF
frem fifty to five hundred acres.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-11-12
public Sale Of Real Estate and
Personal PROPERTY.

AN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IA, 1867, ON
the premises, the FARM situated in Rich
land township, Ohio county, on Short Greek
TWO miles from the Ohio river, containing about
sts acres, on which is erected large and sub
,tantial Brick Dwelling House, two Stables and
Large 10: of Farming Utensils Household aud
kitchen Furniture. Sc. For further particulars
and terms, see hAndbills.
ocSldSw.td JAS. L. DELAPLAINE.
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A Mistake.

An item was published in the local
column of the Intelliqencer yesterday
morning stating that the owner of the
harness at Hubbard g. Co.'s auction
rooms, on Market street, had been
identified and all that sort Of thing.
We desire to state that nothing of the
kind has occurred. No one has identi-
fed the harness.
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FOR SALE.

TWO STORY FRAME DWELLING
\ bouse, aituaue on the east side of Chapline
.trset Centre Wheeling, containing eight
SINS a good cellar and wash house, with gas
IN an the rooms. cold and hot water in kitchen,
,r.sl,. house, and bath room.
Also three building lots situate on Wheeling
I.iand Nos. I, g, and 3, cornering ON Ohio and
Broadway streets. Apply 20 $3.50
L. G.. HUGHES,
Real Estate Agent.
otBce Cd Chspline, between First and second
c,S.sts nov1.
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,ase,i.s Of Grand 4 edge.

The Masonic Grand Lodge Of West
Virginia will convene ut the Masonic
hall thiasvening at seven o'clock. Dele
gates are expected from nearly every
Lodge in the State. We learn that it
is the intention of the members Of the
various lodges in this city to give q
reception banquet to the Grand Lodge
at the Mcclure House this evening and
pleasant time is anticipated by the
craft.
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49,. n..dx

Always Ready.
about four years ago. says Mrs. G.
v. Coombs, of Easton, West Virginia,
az purchased Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing
Machine. It has moro than met my ex-
pectations. Ihave done the principal
sewing for eighteen persons since that
time, and . great deal for my neighbors.
IT Is al,cays ready-alrays in order. Have
broken two needles in four years."
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PUBLIC SALE
~ 0L1S GALE
TIMBER AND MINERAL LANDS
h, XVntrnl Cnnnfy wv Vn.

THE UNDERSIGNED, TRUSTEES, WILL
i sell on
Wednesday, the 18Th day Of Nevem-
Der, 1867.
Atthe front door Of the Court House of Ohio
county, in the city Of Wheeling, Six Thousand
Acres more or less, Of Timber and Mineral
lands These lands are situated near Littleton,
In the county Of Wetzel, about forty miles from
the city Of Wheeling, on the line of the Balti'
more and Ohio Railroad, which runs through a
portion Of the land. The land has been careful.
" surveyed, and will be sold in plats Of from
kity to i've hundred acres, to suit purchasers.
There is \ vein Of iron ore on the land which
has been tested, and found TO be Of excellent
quality, and Of sufficient quantity TO Justify the
from the railroad, and the timber is equal to any
In the State.
The sale is worthy the attention Of those de.
string land for timber mineral, or agricultural
purposes. There will be sold at tie same
time and place several lots in the town Of Little
ton.
Sale positive-for the purpose Of closing up
the trust-to commence at 9 o'clock A. n, and
70 be continued from day to day until sll Is
sold
Terms OF saIc-One third, or any addi-
tional amount, AZ the potion Of the purchaser, in
cash, and the remainder in equal payments OF
one and two years, with interest from day OF
sale. The deferred payments 10 DO secured BY
deed Of trust.
The title is believed to BE unqusstionable, but
the trustees will only convey such title as is
vested in them by their appointment.
plat Of the land can be seen, and any adj
tional information obtained at the office OF VIM.
J. Peterson. Esq, in The city Of Wheeling.
JOHN W. GILL,
G. ID. HUBBARD,
Y. Z. WHITAKER,
C. OGLEBAY,
G. W. WHITAKER,
setlraawdkitw Trustees.
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hey Drswaea.

A boy, aged seven years, was drowned
in tho Basin yesterday 1t ten o'clock.
The lads name was McAllister. His
parents live but short distance from
the Basin. The boy crawled through q
hole in the fence which Surrounds the
Basin, and was walking on the wagon
walk that crosses the same in the GEN.
tire, when he suddenly stumbled and
fell. Before he could be rescued he was
dead. ~
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fail to draw - ronsiDg house. Those
who desire to can remain after the COM
cert and partske of an excellent supper
Programmes may be had to-day at,
shieb's Music stsre. Tickets, fifty
cents children half-price. :,