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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
~. Absence of Mind.

We have heard of numerous instances of
mental abstraction, most frequently con-
nected with men of great devotion to some
particular literary, scientific or theologi-
cal Investigation, which monopolizes the
mental powers. We could point out many
individuals who fill the pulpit with ability,
and display in their discourse vast powers
of intellect, who, in the social party, car
~ on some mental exercise which discon-
meets them from passing events. In Mas
sachusetts is a clergyman of this class, who
in his absent intervals, is likely to appro-
pirate to himself not only whatever hand
kerchiefs may chance to come in his
way, but table napkins also are fire.
quently found in his pockets when
returning from social tea parties at his par
ishioners. This was so much habit, that
his wife would search his pockets on her
return for the purpose of restoring the arti-
cies speedily to the rightful owners. One
day his wife found in his side pocket a
whole silk apron, string and all. He could
give no account how it came there-it was
a mysterious affair. A lady of the parish,
however, settled the matter satisfactorily.
In conversation with her guests after tea,
on some subject in which he felt much in
terest, he mistook her apron, as she sup
posed, for his handkerchief, and began to
tuck it away in his pocket. Knowing his
abstractedness, rather than break the
thread of the discourse, she united the
apron string and let it go, a little amused
at seeing the whole, after two or three ef-
forts, snugly slowed awsy in his pocket.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
-RofnE Honor.

Col. Montgomery was shot in a duel
about dog Col. Ramsey in one about a
servant; Mr., FeatherstOn in one about a
recruit; Sterne's father in one about q
goose and another gentleman in one about
an "an acre of anchovies !" one officer was
challenged for merely asking his opponent
to enjoy the second goblet;i and another
was compelled to fight about pinch OF
snuff; General Harry was challenged by q
Captain Smith for declining wine at din
.ner, on q steamboat, although the General
had pleaded as an excuse that wine inva-
riably made him sick and Lieut.. Cowther
loss his life in duel because he was refused
admittanee to a club of pigeon shooters
In l777 duel occurred in New York city
between Lieut.. Featherstonhaugh, of the
Seventy ninth, and Capt. -McPherson, of
the Forty second British regiment, in re-
gard to the manner of eating an ear of corn,
one contending that the eating was from
the cob, the other that the grain should be
cut off from the cob before eating. Lient.
Festherstonhangh lost his right arm, the
ball from his antagonists pislol SCATTERING
the limb dreadfnlly, so much so that it had
to be amputated. Graham, Major Noah's
assistant editor in the National Advocdte,
lost his life in 1927, at the dueling ground,
Hoboken, with Barton, the son-in-law of
Edward Livingston, in, a simple dispute
about 'swhat was trumps" in game of
cards. %" I
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
AFlorida Judge and Florida Jus-


Every one who has ever been to Florida
knows Judge B. He is an institution in
the Territory-or military district rather
and his oddities and eecentFieities have
waited his fame beyond its limits. The
Judge has an impediment in his speech,
which is, however, not regarded by his
friends as misfortune. on the contrary,
they contend it adds to theexquisite humor
of bis witticisms. On one occasion, many
years ago. hewas called upon to sit in jud g
ment, upon q young gentleman who had
been arraigned upon rather serious charges
assault and battery, l. ,believe). Judge
Hawkins argued the case very ably and
eI0quently for his client, James g., and the
case having been submitted, the Judge adj
dressed, the culprit, whom he had long
known, In these words: "Jeems, I have
known youfr boy, and it grieyes me to
the heart to see you here. It is the first time,
Jeems, you have ever been arraignedy be-
fore the bar of Justice and I hope it will be
the last" just here G:'s lawyer nudged
you off, "As / said before, Jeems," con-
tinued the judge, ''I've known you from a
boy. and therefore 7 soiH fine you TO the eS-
teatspf the ldeo." srsa-st silsaJ lo .l.e1a
On another occasion, two parties appear
ed before him, both claiming beautiful
Newfoundland dog. Each had almost in-
contestibie proof that the animal belonged
to him. Unfortunately the dog was brought
into court, and the Judge, being something
of canine fancier, was much pleased with
his appearance. Argument ran high, and
alisorts of evidence adduced to prove prop
erty by both the interested parties. Final
ly the countenance of the Judge was light
of the dog case."5 he cried. eMr. Clerk,
enter up fine of five dollars for both the
plaintiff and defendant, and, Mr.. Sheriff,
take the dog to nly house"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
? sIneular AFFAIR.

A remarkable affair of love and jealousy
has recently eliminated at Suffield, CT, in
q mysterious disappearance. The wife OF
a well known cigar manufacturer in that
town formed warm atte ehmeDt, last year,
for singing master, who led the choir
in the Congregational Church, where
she was the principal singer. The two
were. very intimate and there was consid-
cradle gossip in consequence. though it Is
not known that their intimacy reached
unlawful limits. This year the chorister
was employed by the Baptist Church, his
friend remaining inc her former position,
poIite and attentive to the ladies in his
new choir, and soon reused an extraOrdi-
nary feeling of jealousy in the cigar manu-
factnfer's wife. She sent him a large
number Of anonymous letters in feigned
hands. threatening him with all sorts oof
things. if he didn't cease his attention to
the Baptist girls. The matter reached a
crisis on Friday last week, when the Choir
ister fixed upon her the authorship of the
letters and in turn threatened public eX-
nose. and demanded satisfaction On the
"a me afternoon, while her husband was ab-
sent. the lady wrote letter, telling him he
yvonld never see her again, and suddenly
denarted. She was traced nearly half a
mile to a swamp, and on Sunday the whole
town was out in search of her. Every pos
sibie means was used to ascertain her fate,
but wholly without result, nor mas she
been heard from since. Inc aHalr, as
may be imagined, has created proioun1
sensation in Sufield. The lady was good
looking, accomplished, about 30 years OH,
and the mother Of one chld,4 ,, Es5L
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
l'aT.m Gswipe 40 ron n can, ;,

.
| An expression was very common in the
Army of Tennessee, without any one being
able to explain how it started. A soldier
sends US an explanation of it from Warren
ton, Virginia: 90, ..r.-,--.. ..-a...,t
When RS brigade of cavalry was first
organized it contained some rather excita-
BILE individuals, who were accused by For
rests men OF making more use OF their
spurs than of their swords. The brigade
eventually became distinguished for its gall
ilantry; but at the time of which we speak
III was a laughing stock, not merely to For
rests veterans but to the Yankees them
selves. One day on a train in Mis-
sissippi the rear car was occupi-
ed by soldiers cracking their
rough, Jokes upon one another. When
their fun was at its height very ungainly
s'reb, With clanking spurs, long, uncombed
hair, and a general appearance of long dis
use of a s'biled Shirt stalked to window
and thrust his earbines out Of it,. Then he
stopped, and looked around, as though app
prehensive that he was doing something
wrong, and inquired sis there any of RS
men about this shebang III 70 S7!rTu1
No answer. Il say, boys, does any of
YOU belong to RS cavalry n, At length
some one spoke up, saying:1 81 belong to
RS cavalry .'-"Axiny yer pardon, stranger
said the uneouth individuaLa .'my old gun
is dirty. and / want to clean her out; Pm
just gwine to pop cap. Don't be skeared,
From this started the taunt so often used
toeowards, ''lie down, I'm gwineto pop a
cap,"l avall .a.a-eud l..a .G0izgG ..iIJiIsy
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
YOUNG MEN

B. .. = NSOAN W HAAA-N .- .-
The experiences of the past ten years has demon
strated the fact that the utmost reliance may be
placed in the efficacy of -.t --a- E-..t '.-
t:r BELLS SPECIFIC PILLS, r.r
for the speedy and permanent cure. of Seminal
Weakness, Emissions, Physical and Nervous De-
bility. Impotence, want of power, the result Of
sexual exce-s, or ..... -... 3d.
YOUTHFUL INDISCRETION,
which, neglected. ruins the happiness and units the
sufferer for Business. Social Society or Marriage,
no delay in seeking the remedy. Bells Specific
Pills be used without detection or interference
with business pursuits. - .-a tt fsg{,'4
They are entirely vegetable, and perfectly harm
less on the system. Each box contains 60 pills, with
full directions and treatise on tie consequences
and cure Price One Dollar. Beware of counter
feitsi If you cannot procure them of your Drug
gist send the money to DR.. JAMES BRYAN, Consult
Ing Physician, SI9 Broadway, New York, and they
will be sent by return OF mail, free from observa-
tiop. For sale by Druggists generally.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23

SENATOR WILSON says that he has made
seventeen speeches in the South and dbnot
received the slightest discourtesy from any
one. What a pity President johnson
couldn't say as much after having made
seventeen speeches in his Northern tour
-IndiaR0p1lis Herald. E9l -7@-iah ra-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
TO LADIES.


If you require reliable remedy to restore you,
and remove Irregularities DISTINCTIONS, why not
use the best? -. Tr1- -
Every lady knows the slightest irregulaTity of na
ture is liable to bring on Headache, Giddines<, Low
Spirits, Painting. Mysteries. de-; then the bloom of
health fades. the appetite fails and other symptom;
more distressing commence, as Weakness, Spinal
Complaint, the Whites. Prolapsus, &c., sc. A
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DR. HARVER,S FEMALE PILLS.
The experience of tbir years has proved they
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ARISE. The are safe and sure in every case. Up
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plant of their ecscy is ever heard, for they &C
complsh what trey ere represented to do.
Sold in boxes C0ntainin0 Strty PiHs. Price One
Dollar. " -' -
DIR. HARVEY,S GOLDEN PILLS
is a remedy four degrees stronger Il an the above,
and intended for special cases of long standing.
H.-..H' Price FIVE Dollars per Box. ~ I--tsA.
If You cannot purchase the Pills of your Drug
gist. they will be sent by mail. post paid. secure
from observation. on receipt of the money. by DIR.
JAMES BRYAN, Consul: ing Physician Sl9 Broa /
way, New York. For sale BY Druggists generally.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD!
BRYANsS LIFE PILLS
t..E ..,- PURIFY,THE BLOOD. b. 1.asI,

'..E PURIFY THE BLOOD, sg 7.tai'
REMOVE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS. GIDDREss
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.--- ..-.--r .s BOWELS, ...r
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PUREI VEGETABLE.
Try them! TIL ' only cost IS cents, and if You
cannot get them your Druggist send the money to
DIR. JAMES BRYAN. Consulting Physician,
- E.tN TH Sl9 Broadway New York.
And they will be sent by OF mail. post paid.
For sale by Druggists generally. dec2O-d&w1y
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
CHASTELLAR'S
w HITE LIQUID
@ T. N A M E. l.,

For Improving and Beautifying the Complexion.
The most valuable and perfect preparation in use,
fSr giving GGr, the fdn1d skin OSS5thul HeaTkS tint
moves Tan. Freckles, Pimples, Blotches, Moth
Patches, Sallowness; Eruptons, and all impurities
of the skin, kindly healing the same, leaving Inc
skin white and clean alabaster Its use cannot he
detected by the closest scrutiny and being veeeta-
bic preparation is perfectly harmless. 1t is the Onv
article of the kind used by the French and is con-
sidered by the Parisian indispensable perfect
toilet. Upwards of 0.O0O bottles were sold during
the past year. sufficient guarantee of its efficacy
Price only % cents. Sent by mail, postpaid on re-
''f' ~ . BERGER, SHUTS & Co.. Chemists.
mar25-daw1y 49,. 17-''r'i : 80 : y
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23

EDWIN BooTH ran. catch o horse car
in Boston, and sprung on e platform pas
1ntfi he discovered the tragedian's identi-
tv. when he broke out fervently, "Mhy, it's
RoothI-Mr. Booth, you can stand on my
foot ali the way out If you like" = "A ~ 4
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23

TIE rebeILieat. Tolbert, who bet S2s5oO
that he could prove i. Wilkes Booth to be
still alive, is reported to have won and re-
ceiyed the money.
u aIIRKFEGJQO
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23

She reveals secrets no mortal ever knew. She
restores to happiness those who from doleful events
catastrophes in love. loss of relations and
friends loss of money &C., have become Respondent.
She brings together those long separated. gives in
formation concerning absent friends or lovers re-
stores lost st len property tells you the business
you best quail fod to pursue and in what will
be most successful causes speedy marriages and tells
you the very day you will marry gives you the name,
likeness and characteristics of the person. She
reads your very thoughts, and by her almost super
natural powors unveils the dark and hidden mystic
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frmament-the malefe stars thal overcome or pre-
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can consult tho Madame by mail with equal safety
full and explicit chart, written out, with
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mail receipt of price above mentioned. The
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pondence returned or destroyed. References of the
highest order furnished those desiring them Write
plainly the day of the month and year in which you
were born, inclosing smalllOck of hair. -.I
Address. MADAME Fl. A. PERRIGO.
P. o. DRAWER 293, BUFFALO, N. Y.
mar25-dawly EF.|-'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
MARRUAGE.
ENDORSEMENT of the PRESS

The many thousands cured at this establishment
within the last twenty years, and the numerous i'm
portant Surgical Operations performed by Dr. John
ston, witnessed by the reporters of The Sun and
many other papers, notices of which have appeared
again and again before the public besides his stand
ng as a gentleman of character and responsibility,
8 sufficient guarantee to the afflicted.
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23

There cometh glad tidings of joy to all.
To young and to old, to great and to small;
The beauty which once was so precious and rare
Is free for all. and all may be fair.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
eMaA 9Tbl
CENTRAL LOHf0 DIVISION

Three Trains Eeave Columbus Daily
RI" asfoiIOVVS :(Sunaay -E4eePtsd.J
l1:05 A. MI NIGHT EXPRESS! aerisinoc a.
GAINESVILLE at $50 A. No Bellaire at 7:4O A. M.
baltimore at $50 A. M: " ashington City at SIS
Ii:fo A. N. LIGHTING EXPRESS riv;n,
at GAINESVILLE at Is30 7. n ;1BeDaire Il 500 II III.
Baltimore at 1890 A. M. WashingtonC City at 30
A.LMJ lfIg o. atslAIittt- TsIlF@T
.I:5o P. NJ, EXPRESS MAIL, arrives at Zapes
vlf at 445 p NJ; Bellaire at 800 P M; BaItiniore
et 500 r. NJ DWashington City at So 20 BONE SI,,tr
The lI;l0 A. N. LIGHTNING EXPRESS stops
only at Newark. ZshesyiIle. Cambridge 6nd Barnes-
Vllle Other trains will stop at all stations. bfecf
@Foue trains daiiyfea Washington or BaIti-
more. for PhiladelPhia and New York.zztTT
This route Nc offers te passengers these eTsatand
the SAT e5as to '.Balhmore.c Pn5lsdeIphiar pas
sengers have the privilege of visiting Washin9ton
CitV and Baltimore, en- route. New York passenysT
have the privilege ot-Risiting Washington Civ
baltimore and Philade phia, en- route. Boston pas,
senRers have the privilege Of Visiting Washinston
City, baltimore, .Philsdelphia aud New HorkSen
route at precisely the same cost for tickets as via
any otner route. DfHf = .T4HuUg 1ffgafUS mgTf
This is the only route that can give passengers the
advantage OF through tickets. or baggage checked
to Washington City. --ss----
rB Ask EfoFeTfcIEets VIA IseIiGirr..
loo gNULtwIESoN, Master Of frsHsDorts.;oo.,
ayau y: ~. co LIE, General Ticket Agent.TT = :
/ JNO. w. BROWN, GenI Passenger Agt.
may0-D Is - AOOi 5u inOG .deBns1 EoQU
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
n PARTTCULAR NOTICE.

Who have injured themselves bys certsin practice
INDUCED in when alone, q habit frequently learned
from evil companions, or at school, the effects of
which nightly felt, even when asleep, and if not
cured, renders marriage impossible, and destroys
both mind and body, should apply immedia'ely.
What pity that YouDg man, the hope Of his
country the pride of his oarents should be snatched
from all prospects and enjoyments Of life by the
sequence Of deviating from the path of nature and
induging in certain secret habit. Such persons
must before contemplating |'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-05-23
ORGANIC WEAK NESS
DIR. .TOHNsTON.

Member Of the Royal College Of Surfeons London
Graduate of one Of the most eminent Colleges in the
United States and the greater part of whose life has
been spent in the hospitals of London, Paris PhiIa
delphia and elsewhere has effected some of the most
astonishing cures that were ever known: many
troubled with ringing in the head and ears when
asleep. great nervousness, being alarmed at sudden
sounds tashfulDesS with frequent blu sing attend
Immediately
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ans Closing and Arrival of Mails re {.
coLUMRusnR Posi- OFFICE.

riunsi ta Il .5issg 1sc sltfss ARRIVES. oLosHssa
Eastern Through q Mails. Az TN, AZ SS; y;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-14
DROPOSALS FOB NEW JAIL.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,


WASHINGTON, D. e., Sept. 49, s7
The specifications for new Jail in this District,
filed with the designs and drawings, having been
modified on the recommendation of the architect,
the bids heretofore received have not been opened
and notice is now hereby given, that sealed propo
sails will be received at this Department until II
O'Clock NJ, on WEDNESDAY, the sd of October,
1851, for the erection of the Jail, in and for the
District of Columbia, authorized and provided for
by the act Of Congress, approved July 25 1855, and
the Joint resolution approved March 2, 1857
The designs, detail, drawings, and Specifications
be at the architects office in the eastern
grounds of the Capitol, Washington City, every
day except Sundays, between the hours of 9 .. M
and p. m.
Separate bids will be received for the masonry
work brick work iron work, and carpentry work.
The contractor whose bid may be accepted will
be required to enter into a sufficient bond, to be
approved by the Secretary of the Interior. for the
faithful completion of hiscontract. Payment will
be made as the work progresses, on estimates GER
tilted to by the architect bnt twenty per centum
Of the estimates will be retained until the contract
is completed.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest
sponsible bidder, but the Department reserves the
right to reject any all of the bids should it be
deemed for the interests of the Government to
do 80.
The bids will be opened at noon on the 74th day
Of October next in presence of such of the bidders
as may choose to attend.
Proposals should be endorsed on the envelope
Proposals for New JAIL and be directed to the
Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. CT
WILLIAM 7. OTTO,
Sc 20 dtoc25 Acting Secretary Of the Interior
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-14

AVIEGS B ANK.
"A PIN A DAY Is A GRoAT A YEAR"
Gall at the corner OF
18th STREET AND PENNA. AVEN
FpEEDMEN'S SAVINGS AND TRUST 90.
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS.
The Central Office Of this Company is new situated
~ shove and is carried on in connection with the
Washington Branch.
penosits of ONE DOLLAR and upwards received,
and interest paid on all sums Of FIVE DOLLARS
Tnyestments are made in UNITED STATES
BONDS AND STOCKS ONLY, under the direction
81 HENRY d. COOKE, ESQ, of JAY COOKE q
The Deposits are now more than S4o,eO
Z. HEWITT, of New York, President.
D. L. EATON, Actuary.
W. WILSON, Cashier of Branch Bank. 20
nv 23-W Fam ON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-14

On MONDAY MORNING, October %, at 10
O'Clock at the METR0POLITAN CLUB ROOMS
southwest corner of Fifteenth and IA streets No
331 we shall sell fine assortment of Furniture,
&C., comprising in part ~ So b s. q -
2 Phelan Marble bed Billiard Tables, with Cues
Balls. Maces. and Racks complete
Elegant Walnut Writing Tables. Card Tables
2Carved Walnut Sofas, in Maroon Rep
Carved Walnut Lounges in Maroon Rep
II Carved Walnut large hrmchairs. IN Maroon Rep
u Carved W alnut Sidechairs, in Maroon Rep
Walnut Sleepy Hollow Chairs 90
Round Walnut Fables. fine EDgravings
Elegant Mir ror hack Oak Marble top Sideboard
Walnut and Oak Sidebt ards. fine Clock
Walnut Dining Chairs, covered in Green Rep
Oak Cane seat and back Dining Chairs
Oak Extension Dining Tables, Carving Tables
Oval and Square Dining Tables
White French China Dinner Ser vice, Glassware
Fine Plated Casters, Plated Trays
Plated Forks, Table and Tea Spoons
Silver Plated Ice Pitchers, fine Table Linen
Bedsteads. Beds, and Bedding
Fine Brussels Carpets
Walnut Hall Suit ...... r-.
Hall Oicloths and Stair Carpets
Heating Stoves
Kitchen Requisites SC.
Terms cash. COOPER h LATlMER,
S-d&ds Auctioneers.
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EXCELSIORt !, = 5t-s Z. EXOELSI0E
- ssS CHASTELLAR'E
b HAIR EXTERMINATOR

H.T
To the ladies especially, this invaiuable ar ia.
tory recommends itself as being an alnost irdiss
p.nsahle article ID female Iesnty, is easily ap.
Filed. does rot burn or in.aga the SKIN buf Acts
'sSrt,tsous lair Irsa law foreheaas er iron, am
ether Fart q ~ ey ssaiy teiaiiY and radi.
salsstli sssi alsuFti This IS ..s cry srfsdIe
r.sst ~ .fe Grcgrg end shs Ssrl - ali eject faI
% r. sti "A S,s stt.seAA Price 10 e..5ts rarsraI.
a = POST r-fS - any address, n gssaapto ii an
BERGER. SUITES & 90. cssrists.
2-DaWeoly 1s3 River street. Tsgy.A.Y