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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-12-27
=" Mark Twain" on Fenian Strategy
Its Application on Unruly cabinet
From the Washington STAR

From the Washington Star
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA, 1867.
Since Gideon's Band marched forth
against the children Of the East" at
dead of night, each man with jug In
one hand and horn In the other,
military history has shown no such
instance of inspired originality as the
foreign kilograms tell US of this morn
ing. Col. Burke, a Fenian patriot, is
a prisoner in Clerkenwell; his friends
desire his liberty; other people would
have bribed the jailer, tunneled to
the prisoners cell, hauled him out
through hole In the roof, petitioned
Government for his pardon, sent a
woman in to swap clothes and change
places with the cuIprit. Other peo-
pie, I say, would have essayed one or
the other, or all Of these methods.
But did the Fenians? Not they.
They scorned such threadbare de-
vices. They would liberate their
friend by some mode that would be
worthy of the occasion-by some in
ventionsthat should bear about it the
sign of a creativee genius-by some
untried plan that should dazzle the
sleepy world with its splendid origin
ality. Wherefore they put a barrel
of blasting powder under the prison
and tried to blow their friend out Of
the hated land of England. The idea
was good. 1t was excellent, and
should have succeeded. There was
powder enough to have sent Col.
Burke and his baggage to Dublin,
where be would have been safe from
their persecution, if it could have
been put under him instead of to one
SIDE.
The enterprise failed, but shall
its lesson be lost to US? May
we not use it freely. in the
absence of an international copyright
system? In cases where a Cabi-
net officer refuses to resign and will
not be removed, may we not put a
barrel of powder under him and blast
him from his position? The thing
looks feasible to me. 1t is expedi-
tious, unostentatious, and singularly
effective. Why distress Secretary
Stanton with arguments and theories,
when he could be so suddenly and so
pleasantly convinced by the graceful
logic of this new Fenian Persuader?
| only throw out the suggestion.
n worn more. must uHQ IdulG
with the sagacity of the police who
were awakened from their slumbers
by this Clerkenwell explosion, and
who arrested two men and woman,
whom they found in the vicinity"
on suspicion of being the persons who
fired the barrel OF powder. Now, if
you were to set a barrel of gunpoW-
der, ocould you be ass enough to re-
main in the vicinity" Wouldn't
you meander away quarter of a mile
or such matter? MARK TWAIN.
2. Son reflection, [ find that
my suggestion concerning MIR. Stan
ton. may have one fault about it. 1t
is just possible that if you blew him
up, you might elevate him so much
above his fellow-citizens as to ex- i,
cite envy Envy is bad. Let the
powder be placed above him, and
blow him downward It does not
outrage our feelings to see people
go downward.
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Sash, Doors, Lumber, &C.
HunneI & Sons,

Sash, Doors, Blinds, Frames, dc. !;
Also, Dealers in
MICHIGAN PINE LUMBER.
Keep constantly on hand Lumber of every
description, Pine and Poplar Flooring,
Misunderstanding, Shingles, Lath, &c.
Saving of every description done TO
order.
Orders from abroad will be promptly at
tended to.
Factory and Yard,
CORNER WATER STREET AND CANAL,
july20 Evansville. Indiana.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-12-27

A UNITED States judge is credited
with the authorship Of the following
joke: He was recently trying a case
of alleged infringement Of patent.
A bran busting machine was brought
into the court room, that the jurors
might see it at work. The Judge
looked at it a moment or two and
hen remarked: E" hope counsel will
not be guilty of throwing dust in
the eyes of the jury with that ma
chine.
AN Iowa editor suggests that every
man be allowed to marry as many
wives as are necessary to wash, cook
and keep house for him-he has been
unfortunate in procuring servants.
A POOR woman and her child lately
settled in a western city, and were
greatly in need of food The child
seeing a chicken in the back yard
wanted to kill it and have a pot-pie.
No, no, said the mother" that
would be wicked, and God would
surely punish you" Then, T"
said the youngster, looking up, let's
move back 10. New York, there
ain any 0od tnete.' $50 %
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-12-27
WHITE GRANITE WARE
COMMON WARE

Our assortment of Bohemian Glass and
Silver-Piated Ware is one of the finest ever
selected for the trade of this city; and we
nave the advantage OF our senior partner
residing in the city of New York, and at
al times on hand selecting the latest styles
- pafterns OF ware.
o~)- .l1vT.
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E9gACCU SCREWS, &C., &C.,
knR and Brass Castings of Every
Description.

Dealers In Steam Guages, Gum Betting,
va Bricks, Wrought Iron Pipes, Boiling
sk8sh, As., at Manufacturers Prices.
36SA1ring Done at Short Notice.
Woxkmen sent to all parts to 1T up work
,uasR Repair Boilers and Machinery.
EY All orders will receive our fndfv1du-
aanatention, and will be pro IL filled on
ne most reasonable erms. -
once and Foundry on the Cana corner
ME@le Streets 9a oct6-d1y
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-12-27
. NOT Lost, BUT GONE BEFORE.

We give place to the following lines,
believing they will strike a sympa-
thetic chord in the hearts Of many
who have had dear ones to go before
them to the Heavenly home:
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-12-27

We have the facility of the best Me-
EAs1AEy and Workmen, and will give all
RaoxK entrusted TO as our Individual atten-
s1E21s MI orders promptly, warrant our
BgEks and charge reasonable prices.
once and Foundry, corner OF First and
sass Streets, Evansville, Ind.
Z ~ B.-Workme sent to all parts to f1t
~ work and do repairing.
nssIs5m SCHULTZF.. TRUMAN & co
The Charleston advocate. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1867-1868, 1867-03-16

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The Charleston advocate. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1867-1868, 1867-03-16

\ sheet, furnished by some poor neigh
Dor, WAS spread over Il still, waNcn face
in the corner; Il little girl was sohhing
beside it aud man bowed With Mricl
SAT III I'll" foot. 4tt The sound Of my foot
steps he looked UP. II WAS The same
wan face had rrpcllcd 1T the corner OF
the street
Since that day have never turned
away from old or Young who has asked
aims Better give 10 Il thousand Who
arc unworthy, than refuse one that is
really III need.
The Charleston advocate. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1867-1868, 1867-03-16

The numerous admirers Of Marion liar
lahd books viii be pleased 10 learn OF Giis
ncw work from her clIa>tc amd cited ptn.
II equals Miriam in ionc and delincation Of
character, ami the plot Of the story Is much
more perfect
The Charleston advocate. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1867-1868, 1867-03-16

WENTWORTH 81.

Mr.. ). +. Prlut. prjUcipil oi'tllc ,,harl, i
Yen commercial Sciaol ior over ,iNturn
Years, l'lS "'cilc,l 4 Sc!u" ior coloielinal,.
ri'Hrn> over fourteen yc,,- Of a.c: OWN
Monday, Wednesday. anl l'r,luy cyunl,las
rom no "rlovk. III a,diiuii tuilet,su-
al branchr> a m a,a,.,ni coulSc luMl~
WI! 7" iiorou@lN in~lrUt,@ III Wrin4.
commercial 'aci'ialioi>. l'rayticul IiU~ilu>>
f"ll'S Nt, prrl,Nrin@ tl,cn 1T ouc, loril.r
Vafl""N duties "i Mcrclli,UiiIr and MycEuli-
.cal lnrS''il> iIorirnn> ~r.. :IplHy "A th.
ll;'li on ne ri.N, ,pccl.y li.l,o,r ora, MY
pay S'i"ol c"rnr Mcciit and lIu,cll sl..
nest 10 the l'o>i Oilicc.
Persons Wishing 10 .oin il.c Eook-kccping
class Will please arpiy 1t oiicc
The Charleston advocate. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1867-1868, 1867-03-16

Like a modern Boswell, Mr., Carpenter
dishes up his hero, plain and with al kinds
"I sauces. we haze him alone. idle. and b,-
~, III his Cabinet pcaccablc and ;nta.oniS-
tic as Judge. soldier, lawyer, rai->plilcr.
critic of Forrest and Booth, actor Himself.
angry father, the indnlgrnt husband, Tie Sto-
ry-lcllcr In Fact, what the book does
not tel OF MIR. Lincoln is probably not worth
The Charleston advocate. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1867-1868, 1867-03-16

,!cS>l'. SETH lIW. FowLh 4 co.

NcSSf. NElll w foW!E X GO.
Gentlemen Seeing numerous certificates
IN the Maine Farmer endorsing Tie merits OF
'lIat Grca; lang Remedy. WlSTAR'S BAL
SAM OF WILD CHERRY. am induced.
and take grra, pleasure III yivn" publicity
10 The great clllc il accomplished in my l;.mi-
Is i'll year lSj6. Duin" The summer OF that
year my son. Iicnly \. Archer, now Post
master al Fairfield. Somerset County. Me.
WAS attacked With >pitlin. OF blood. couch
weakness OF lungs. and general debility 50
much 50 that our family physical declared
him 10 have 4 : SEATED SUMPTION -
He WAS nndcr medical treatment fora nllm-
bvr OF months. b,lt received no benefit from
H. Al length. from iic solicitation OF him
self and others, ! MAS induced 10 purchase
one bottle Of WISrAR'S BAISAM OF
WILD CHERRY, Which benefited him 50
much that obtained an other bottle Which
in Il short time restored him 10 lis usual state
Of health. think can safely recommend
this remedy to others in like condition. for it
IS think. all ii l'lrports to bc--'l'll Il GREAT
1t NG REMEDY FOL; TIE TINES!
The above statement, gentlemen, is my
voluntary Offering 10 You in favor Of your
EalSan, and is nj your diSpoSal.
a. ever. yours,
ANpKEw ARCHER.
The Charleston advocate. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1867-1868, 1867-03-16

Arc celebrated for doing the best work ~
l1@ Il much smaller needle for tllc sa,nc thrc,.l
nan any hcrmacllinc, and blythe intro,luc-
'loh ot me most approved machinery. we ara
now abc to supply the very best machines
III inc world. These machines are molr M
our new and spacious Factory at Brilrrport
tonn., under the immediate s,,prryiSiou of
lhc PRESIDENT of the Company, ELIAS
iloN +, lK, the original inventor ofthc Sew
me Machine. They arc adapted TO ali kinds
"i famlly Sewing, Army Clothing, and to tito
use ot Scam>trcSscS, Dress Makers, Tailors
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The Stitch invented by Mr. HOWE, ana
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| Vol. I6mo. Prico So.
Read What the Press SAYS.

lie was more than painter for he Was
Il reader Of hu,n;ln nature; and he studied
the character Of tie distinguished subject Of
his art nnil he became thoroughly acu,,ain-
cd with il. WORCESTER GAzErrE.
il presents the great man ut home. in the
freedom OF llnrcStranrd intercourse AMI no
book that has been published about linn viii
give poS'crily SO accurate an idea Of linn rs
this. 81 HARTFORD PRESS
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IN TISTARS BALSAM or WILD

NN IlS'TAR'S BALSAM OF WILD
NV CHERRY has been used for
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astonishing success in curing.
Coughs, Colds, lloarscncss, Sore Throat.
Influenza, Whooping Cough, Group, Lily
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CONSUMPTION.
which carries gilmore victims than any other
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Physician to Il greater extent than amy other
malady. orcn,
YIELDS 70 THIS REMEDY!
when All others prove Intellectual.
AS \ MEDICINE,
RAr'D IN RELIEF, SOOTHING IN El'-
FEET. SAFE IN IT'S OPERATION,
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INCOMP.lRIBLE!

and is entitled. merits and receives tlic gen
cral confidence Of The pnbic.
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FOR FAMILIES AND MANUFA OTIRERa
THE HOWE LOCK STITCH.
THESE WORLD-RENOWNED
SEWING MACHINES

were omor''cd ne hiyhcA l,rcosium at the
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GG, tnd
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with,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
REcoNsTRUcTIoN.

The Hon. Henry Wilson, who is making
tour on the stump in the South, publish
cd in the Independent letter, which,
though no allusion is made to it, is never
theless a reply to the curt letter Of Thad-
deus Stevens in favor of confscation and
further terms. lie says "Congress hav-
ing laid down conditions Of fEal settle
mont those conditions will be accepted"
We quote the following:
ut is of vital importance that these
States should pass into the control OF men
who are for the unity of the Republic,
impartial freedom, equality of rights and
privileges in law, and 10 fact, for the edu
cation of the people, and for their improve
mcnt and elevation. We Of the North
have won in the field. have won in the
public councils.- Ideas, principles and poll
cies which we deem vital to the country,
are embodied in the conditions we have
required our countrymen OF the South to
adopt. We have sought, not to dishonor
or degrade any, but to protect and lift mp
the oppressed the poor, tho dependent.
The long contest of "justice in conflict
with avarice and OPPRESSION in the words
Of Jefferson is over. The passions, preju-
dices and bitter memories engendered by
the great struggle should be forgotten in
this day of our triumph. In the long
conflict of ideas it was duty to country, TO
man, and to God, to meet the men of the
South front to front, face to face. When
war eams, NSduty to demand its vigor-
Gus prosecution. When hosiilites ceased,
it was the highest duty ever imposed upon
us to see that the people we had made free
in name should be free in fact; that they
should be citizens, with equal rights and
privileges. That great duty has been
performed by the adoption of terms and
conditions that will be complied with. x
This is not mere partisan work. Ev-
cry thoughtful man who sees the condition
of these States, who comprehends the
pressing needs of this people, who wishes
to see peace, law, order, prosperity ard
fraternal affection prevail, and our coun-
try become the leading Christian nation
Of the globe, may contribute to develop
the work Northern capital is needed to
develop the material interests of these
States and make the wasted fields bloom
again. Northern labor is required to en-
tighten and instruct. The Christian peo-
pie of the North, whose arms have tri-
umphed and whose ideas have conquered
have now glorious opportunity, by the
blessing Of God, to confer lasting benefits
upon these States and this people. i trust
they will hail and improve it,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
Mt. Carmel uorrespondenoe.

Editor american, Since [ last wrote
you, many things of interest have trans
PRED in and around our quiet village,
among which may be numbered the Ad-
vent Of Spring. If p@ans were sung to
Spring at Delphi, as expressions Of delight
at the termination Of the discomforts of
Winter, l think the inhabitants of this
cyer-changing climate might with greater
reason send up grand choral song at
the termination Of the past dreary Winter
My heart bids a welcome to Spring, with
all its cheering promises and unfolding
beauties.
The return Of Spring always carries me
back to the days of my childish and boy
ish sports. and revives joyous and sacred
memories Again | trip over my native
bills, and see the trees that were my play
mates when a child, and which rocked me
in their arms. 1 hear their leaves clap
ping their little hands in glee. feel the
freshness Of the silvery streams of the
green land Of my youth, and hear them
laugh as they pass me by. Again chase
the ground.squirrol to his little den, watch
the wilding bee gather the sweets of flow
ers, aud listen to the minstrels of the
green.clad forest pluck again the violeis,
the wild flowers Of the woodland. and
weave wreath around my mothers brow
| reanimate my childish comrades, see
their sparkling eyes, hear their laughing
voices, and join them in their sports.
But alas this is only living over the
past in dream. These memories may be
quoted, but they cannot die. Yes, Spring
is here The nesting buds will soon un-
fold their wings, and Summer will ere long
usher il, clothed as bride adorned for
her husband.
Spring seems to breathe upon our citizens
spirit Of improvement, and aurtures in
them desire to adorn their homes. to
cultivate the beautiful. Some Of the i'm.
provemeuts which 1 mentioned in pre-
yious letter as then only existing in the
minds of our citizens, have opened into
realities. The exterior and interior of
our village residences are being greatly
improved
Our Sabbath Schools are in fourishing
condition, and the superintendents and
teachers Of them are endeavoring TO make
the moral wilderness blossom as the rose"
+ w ~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17

JEFF Davis was brought into the United
States District Court at Richmond, on
Monday, by Gen. Burton, in obedience to
the writ of habeas corpus. Davis sat with
his counsel. Gen. Burton made return
Of the writ, whereupon Judge Underwood
relieved him Of the custody Of Davis, who
was Immediately re-arrested on bench
warrant for trial on the indictment for
treason, found by the Norfolk Grand Jury.
Mr.. 0'Connor spoke of Davis ill.health,
long imprisonment, &C., and asked that
his client might be released on bail. To
this the Prosecuting Attorney consented,
fixing the bail at 100000. The Judge
then released the prisoner on bail, Horace
Greedy becoming one of the sureties. The
Judge said the responsibility Of delaying
the trial rested on the Government and
not on the District Attorney.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
LAUREL CORRESPONDENCE.

Dear american, During the last week
a stranger in our place would have thought
that each day was q succession of Sundays.
The farmers all being busy, and conse
quently not in town, the business Of
merchandising was eek tempore" sus-
pended
We can boast Of some fine stores and
accommodating proprietors, where dealers
ean find anything from a cambria needle
to bar Of iron. This is more particularly
the case with the establishment Of w. T..
Hazard on Pearl Street, which is conduct.
cd upon true city style.
The water has been Let into the Canal,
and once more the ponderous machinery
of the Touring mill Of Messrs. Bukey 4
Kerr is set in motion.
The inierprisiug frm Of Williams 4
Day are building u large warehouse for
the purpose Of storing grain, and again
the palmest days Of Laurel will be realized.
The large paper mill above town is pro-
crossing rapidly to completion.
The brakeman who was hurt by the
wheels of the tender few weeks ago. is
recovering under the skillful care Of Drs.
Berry aud Clifford, and the kind nursing
of c. Burgoyne Esq, than whom there is
no better sick attendant in tho coun-
try.
We saw n number OF clerical gentlemen
this week in town attending the Sunday
School Convention, and also the pleasant
face of DIR. Keely from Brookville.
AS soon as the Winter breaks and
Spring sets in, l will write again.
Yours, &C.. /.
Laurel, May 10, 1867.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
Milk Sickness.

The Medical and Surgical Reporter
states that the affection of cattle known as
milk sickness, is caused by eating the
white snake root, Eipaforiam AJeratoidis.
This discovery seems to have been made
by three separate observers, at about the
same time. One of them, Mr.. William
Sorry, Of Edwardsyille, Illinois, in 1860,
gathered this plant by mistake for the net
tic, and ca: il as boiled greens. On the day
following he was seized with violent trem-
bling, prostraiion and faintness, and on
the next day with vomiting and violent
retching. He did not fully recover in five
years, and in the meantime tried the plant
on domestic animals with similar results
Dir. Amos Sawyer, Of Hillsboro, Illinois
DIR. II. N. Lee, Of Nokomis, DIR. McPheeters
of st. Louis, botanist, and Mr.. Emo
chemist, all coincide in the opinion thai
milk sickness is caused by the hitherto un.
suspected plant, which animals are said
to like when it is in bloom.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
Premium List.

The Premium List of the Franklin
Comfy Agricultural Society for the CON-
ing year has been laid on our table. II
presents the usual creditable appearance,
We notice that 500 Is offered for the
best and fastest trotting horse or marc,
and $50 for tho best and fastest pacing
horse or mare. These are heavy premiums,
and will compare fayorably with those Of
other County Fairs. 1t is the intention
to have good exhibition this year. as
far as The officers can bring il about, and
IL remains to be seen whether our people
will second their laudable efforts.