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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

The LoRp's PRAYER READ BY BoorH.--
In the palmy days OF the elder Booth be-
fore the sparkle OF his great black eye
had been diinmed by that bane genius
strong drink, Booth and several friends
had been invited to dine with an old
gentleman in Baltimore OF distinguished
urbanity and piety The host, though
dsiapproying Of theatres and theatre
going, hal heard so much of Booths
remarkable powers, that curiosity to fes
the man had overcome all scruples and
prciudices After the entertainment
was over, lamps lighted, and the COM
pany were reseated in the drawing room
some one requested Booth, as partic-
ular favor, and one which all present
could appreciate, to read tho Lord s pra-
yer. Booth expressed his willingness
to afford thus qualification, and all eyes
were turned expectantly upon him
Booth rose slowly and reverently from
his chair. 1t was wonderful TO watch
the play of emotions that conyulsed his
countenance. He became deadly pale,
and his eyes, turned trembhngly up
words, were wet with tears. AS vet he
had not spoken. The silence could be
felt 1t had become absolutely painful,
until at last the spell was broken by an
electric shock, as his rich-toned voice,
from white lips, syllabled forth, "Our
Father who art i'll Heaven" &C., with
pathos and fervid solemnity that filed
all hearts. He finished. The silence
continued Not voice was heard or a
muscle moved in his rapt audience, un-
till from a remote corner OF the room
a snbdued sob was heard, and the old
gentleman the host stepped forward
with streaming eyes aud tuttering frame
and seized Booth BY the hand. sSir,
said he IN brekon accents, "you have
afforded me pleasure for which my
whole future lifo will feel grateful /
nm an old man, and every day from my
boyhood to the present time | thought
] had repetod tho Lords prayer but
never heard it before. neUsr." @You
are right, replied Booth "to read that
prayer as il should be read caused me
tho seyerest study and labor for thirty
years, and am far from being vet sa-
nsfied with my rendering of that won
derfull production. Hardly one person
in ten thousand comprehends how much
beauty, tenderness and grandeur can be
condemned in q space SO small, and in
words SO simple That prayer itself
sufficiently illustrates the Bible and
stamps it the seal Of divinity" SO great
Was the effect produced, says our infor-
mer, who was present, that conversation
was sustained but short time longer
in suhdned monosyllallles, and almost
entirely ceased; and soon after, at an
early hour. the company broke up and
retired 30 their several homes with sad
faces and full hearts.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

An UNAfITIaATED BLAcKauARD. - The
Old Guard is the title Of Magazine EN-.
anating from New Jersey, and edited
by certain Rev. Chauncy Burr, who
has proved himself to be a most thor
ough blackguard. In an article from
the pen OF the editor he calls Sheridan
and Slckles drunken and profigate
wretches." Sumner & Co., are "infam-
ous and abandoned demagoges." She
ridan is 81 drunken satrap," Sickles "a
proAigate and murderer Dix, Stan
ton and Holt have ''sold their services
and their honor" Longstreet and Orr
"are sorely tempted by the Black Re
publican devil for Office" They are
eating "crusts Of bread held out by
the bloody hand Of tho enemy Of their
country and Of their race" Mrs. Lin
coin is crude and mannerless woman
Lincoln was "a,grotesque tyrant," He
was wont to sit in the White House Par
lors," with his shoes of, playing with
his toes while conyersing with gentle
men" He appointed to Office butch.
ers, Jockeys, spectators, unsuccessful
keepers Of houses Of ill-fame, murder
ers, and broken down lawyers"
He thus refers TO the dead Lincoln;
And lot the wretches who shall dare
TO raise monument 10 such foul blot
on Humanity's scroll bo taught the RI
ghteons Indignation Of insulted justice
and honor Only ia q community, de-
moralized and dehased by the vices Of
war, aud the lusts Of illegal power, could
monument 10 such man as Lincoln
long stand to insult the sunlight and
blast the vision Of decent men There
would be phantom stone in every vir-
tuous mans hand, to hurl at the ghast-
" effigy II the angry winds Of Heav-
en- did not quarrel with the filthy pile,
the hands Of the very first generation oi
patriotic men would pull il 10 the
ground.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03
Geo, r Hayes, Esq, Of Windsor, has
unearthed the following curious act Of
the Vermont Legislature at time when
Vermont was republic all by itself
yKErA


/ IN LEakdATuRE AT BENNINGTON,
February, l7Si)
An act for establishing Post-offiees
within this State Whereas, the bust.
ness Of promulgating the laws, convey
ing timely notice TO tho freemon Of the
State Of all proprietary proceedings,
and other matters of Importance TO the
public, can in no other way be Effected
rs extensively. and attended with NO
small expense as BY the appointment OF
regular posts for the purpole Of convey
ing to the parts OF tins State.
''Be it enacted. &e, That there be
five post offices established within this
State; one in Remington, one in Rut-
land, one in Brattleboro, one in Wind
sor, and one in Nowbury. under such
regulations as are established for the
government of the United States.
"That the post-rider from Benning-
ton to Brattle5oro be allowed threepenoo
per mile travel, and those on each Of the
other routes twopenco per mile; and
that the postmasters be directed 10 keep
a regular account Of all profits and en-
olaments arising out OF this measure,
and exhibit the same to his Exoellency
the Governor and the Honorable Coun-
Gil of this State when requested.
"And be it further enacted, That un-
til further order Of this Legislature, the
postriders OF the several offices shall be
entitled to an exclusive right Of carriage,
and enjoy the advantage of the fees
arising from the carriage Of letters and
packets Of every kind, and that the rate
of postage be the same as in the United
States.
"And be il further enacted, That no
person presume TO ride on either Of the
routes Of such established posts, for the
purpose OF carrying letters, packets, or
other matters, particularly within the
province of such established posts TO
carry, on penalty Of paying the sum of
Gl0 to and for the use of any postmas-
ter who shall prosecute the same to Of
feet for every such offence.
"And be il further enacted. That His
Excellency the Governor, and such 9TH
er persons MS the Legislature shall in flu
ture authorize, shall have the authority
to frank any letters, or packets, for
which letters or packets no postage
shall be demanded"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

Tng SECgErA slight knowledge Of
human nature viii show that when a
man gets on little in the world. he is
desirous Of getting on little further.
the growth of proyideBt habits that it
has been said that il iourneyInan lays
by the FIRST dollar, be is on the high road
TO fortune II has been remarked BY
one who has paid great attention 20 the
state Of the laboring poor, that he never
knew an instance If a man who had
saved money having afterwards to de-
pend upon public bounty. We may add
that those individuals who save money
are, IN the long run, the most reliable
workmon il they do not perform the
work better, they behave better. and
are more respectable Il would SOON
er, says man ~ experience on the
subject. have in my trade q hundred
men who save money than two hundred
who spend every shilling they earn. In
proportion, as individuals save lttle
money, their morals are much better
they husband that little. and there is a
superior tone given 10 their morals ,
and they behave better Tor knowing
that they have iit;lc stake in society.
Il Is scarcely Necessary 20 remark that
hsli's II tlioagAtfnlness and frugaiify
are a al times q immense Importance
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

whole city win be in blaze Of light
The day is 10 be given 10 festivity and
frolic, and the night one grand jubilee.
On account Of the large number Of
strangers in the city. it is TO be made
the greatest feast day known for years.
But enough Of Paris and the Exposition
for tho present Charlie and l leave
for London in $ few days. wnen you
shall hear again from
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

Abont one third Of Johnson's letterto
Grant ON Sheridan's removed, Is devot.
cd TO threadbare homily On the Con-
stitution. In 1861, Andy johnson. then
in the senate, said when yon hear .
man prnting about the Constitution.
spot him hs IL q Traitor |"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

Loxe JoHx WENTWORTH. During the
last campaign which resulted in his cleo
tion TO Congress, his unnecessarily long
form was seen towering at all public az
semblages where the merits of opposing
men and measures were "cussed and
discussed" 1t in TO be borne In mind.
80 they say, that attenuated John has
one verbal habit so inveterate that 1t
forces itself on the attention of all those
who happen TO hear him. IL any doubt
il expressed as TO the accuracy OF his
statements, his prompt response IL: iii
bet you a hundred dollars it's true" -
On the occasion TO which we allude Mr..
Wentworth had made an eloquent
speech, intending to close by quoting
Bryant's well known lines:
sTralh crushed to earth will rise again
Tho eternal years of God are hers"
But unfortunately he could only re-
member the opening words. which ha
repeated thus:
asT'ruth crushed
How is that 2--it's by Bryant, yon
know-~that beautiful poem Of his
Truth crushed to earth IL Anoth-
er pause.
"'Truth crushed to Garth will riso
again (Another.
Truth crushed to earth viii riso
again
Well boys, / don't remember the rest
Of it, but If oay of you do'ats VI, fH just
bet yol hundred dollars thai shg lelH.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

THs FaRsr or MS CIANs--At certain
college. uae senior elssa waA under ex.
animation for degrees The Professor
Of Natural Philosophy was hadgering m
optics The point under illustration
was that strictly and scientifically
speaking. we see no objects, bat images
depicted on the retina The worthy
Professor, IN order 10 make The matter
plainor. said 20 tho wAg Of the class
"Mr. jackson. did you ever actually see
your iatherf' Ball replied promptly,
mo. Sir.
"picase explain 70 The committee Why
you never saw yonr father
Because, replied Mr.. jackson. very
prayely, "ho died before / WAS horn. SIR
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

The New Orleans Republican, ha-
dical) alluding to Horace Greeley. says;
All the rebel enoeert saloons couple
his name with that Of JEFF Davis Ia their
songs, and while the name Of Abraham
Lincoln il received with misses, those Of
j. Wilkes Booth and Horace Greeley
are greeted with loud applause
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

I say, Pat. II / place my money IN
the bank to-day. whom cen draw II out
again = oh, responded Pat sure an
If You put II in to-day you can take II
ont tomorrow BY giving q fortnight's
notice.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

The tree characteristics Il tie Yam
keo aru face and pasA. 81 tae Engllsh-
men. self lore and lacld back. 81 The
FrencAmea, gush aud glitter.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

"He leaves Ave wives and seventeen
children 10 mourn bis loss. " are the con-
cludinq wordsofa a Utah obituary notice
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

A French lady, who held In her hand
glass Of cold water, said, 30, II itwars
only wicked to drink this. how nice 1t
would bel"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03

TuR RuRAL GENUS. individual
from the rural district stepped into q
store on Lake Street few days ago.
and while making some purchases cast
his eyes down along the long limo OF
shelving and counters, romarling to
clerk:
mighty long store this, from ono end
TO t'other"
The clerk nodded assent. and the eye
OF the countryman fell upon hia own re-
Aection in large mirror at the iurther
end of the store.
There's my brother out there in that
ere alley, shure's you live, and haint
seen him afore in three years. How
can get back theres'
The clerk told him that he would have
TO go into Lake Street around the corr
ner and into the ally. 1t should be ro-
marked that the clerk did not SEQ the
joke, really suppoeing that the country
man had seen his brother through the
window. Rural went out, and after an
hours search returned and announced
that his brother had 'gin him the slip"
Looking down the store again, he ox-
claimed, i1ll be darned II brother John
amt there again" and down he padded
toward the mirror. AS be neared Il he
smiled his reflection cordially returned
il, and advanced to meet him. Rural
extended his hand, and the reflection
extended his hand. Just at that instant
Rural's hand came in contact with the
cold glass; he started back, rubbed his
eyes, took second look, and saw it,
He rushed from the store, swearing that
he and his brother John were twins and
couldn't tell each other apart, and the
darned lookin glass had sucked him in.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-09-03
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23

GRACE CHURcH FnE-We are re-
quested to state that this fair, Astounding
in so many novel and beautiful features,
is to have, this evening, a very great
novelty in Magic Lantern, with expla-
nations in the Artemus Ward style, by a
gentleman amateur, who has the taste
and the talent to make it tell All the
attractions Of the past Two evenings viii
be brought out The devotion Of the
various fair assistants continue una
bated, and the growing crowds attest
their success beyond q peradventure
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23
THE CITY.
M EMP HISS
Thursday Evening. May %, 1857

PRESENTATION OF CoLoRs.-The mag
nifcent set of colors voted to the steamer
Robert E. Lee, at the recent Baptist
Festival, were presented yesterday by a
committee of ladies. The ceremony
took place in the cabin of the Lee, Miss
Eager presenting them to Captain John
W. Cannon, with some choice and appro-
pirate remarks, TO which the Captain
replied. The colors were then raised to
the peak of the flagstaff amid the cheers
of the bystanders, after which Miss
Eager read a beautiful poem, entitled
"The Colors of the Lee" written by
Col j. Birney Marshall After the color
presentation, the horns, carried by the
City of Alton for making the quickest
trip to Cairo, were presented to Captain
Richardson-the Lee having beat the
Atoms time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23

HoTHL FoR RRST-A RARE CHAxoR.
The Franklin Hotel, at Holly Springs,
Miss, is for rent The above hotel can
be leased for term Of years, with or
without the fixtures. Location best in
the State. The only hotel in the city.
Building contains forty rooms and the
only Public Hall in North Mississippi.
For further information address, or APP
ply in person, to Dr. VIM. wilkins, 1863
Main street, Memphis, Tenn, Feather
ston, Harris & Watson, Holly Springs,
Miss, or to II. P. Miller, Stonewall
House, Grand Junction, Team. u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23

GRAND TOURNAMENT HoP at 0verton
Hotel, Thursday evening, May %, 1867.
A magnificent Tournament Hop to be
given at this popular hotel, in honor OF
the officers, Knights, Queen of Love
and Beauty, Queen of May, and their
Maids of Honor Tickets Of admission
to the hall obtained at the Office Of the
hotel.
Committee Of ArrangemeHts- White
Ribbon BGdge-Capt ] X P Pritehard,
o Foutaine, Capt " D stratton, John P
Wood, Capt Jack Horne, o@E Bayliss,
Jacob VOORHEES,, d Ward, N E Hughes,
W L Cameron, NJ L Selden, Col James
Coleman, Pr Cousins The ball viii
open precisely at nine o'clock, with the
Grand March, By Prof MOoks Quad
rifle Band.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23

CHOLERA AT HELEYA.-An investiga-
ton of the alleged cholera cases at
Helena reveals the fact chat no real case
of cholera prevailed there, though dis
ease of a most serious character, re-
sembling cholera, had prevailed, owing
principally to the crowding together of
great numbers in small quarters, and
subsisting upon fish, without vegetables,
during the recent overflow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23

The Great Need Supplied pills have been
,uallowed in millions. Salves have been rubbed
in By the pound. Dr.. MAeGIEL's two grand
specifies are putting an end 10 this wholesale
system Of medication. One Of bis famous pills
il dose. bo1 Of his healing salve il Of more
value, as a remedy for ulcerous and erupiive
diseases. than a ships eCrso Of the ointmsnts
advertifsd 10 cure sverythinr. bat are all, In
fact. either useless or dsletsTi0us.
Dr.. MteGEIL' 3 motto Is coScESrnAricN. lie
has placed in the smallest compass the active
principls Of the most potent vegetable specifies.
There is ne mineral in bis Pills-they do not
rripe-thsy do not snfseble. They create q
vigorous appstite.ani correspondinElystrsngth-
en- tie Digestion. They tune the liver. clear
he bead and steady the nerves
Eo form Of sorsful0us disease can resist the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23

ALL KINDS OF READNG.-At Albert
Beers news depot, 2s7 Main street, the
latest news from all points can be OBJ
tanned, as well as magazines and periodi-
Gals, suited for the grave or gay, old or
young, male or female, or any other
taste. Call and see the Beer Brothers
they'll treat you well. An interesting
feature Of their business is large col
lection of novels which they keep for
those who delight in fiction t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23
Monetary and Commercial
Cotton Market.

The cotton market this morning rules quiet.
transactions being on limited scale, and only
small odd lots offering. Sales of middling were
made at from % to 2ic. The failure of Frazier.
Trenholm 4 Co.. of Liverpool. caused depres-
sion 10 the cotton market in New York yester-
day, as they were known to have had large
transactions in the Southern States. They arc
said to have held large assets in real estate and
other unproductiye property.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23

MELRosE PIoNIo.-A picnic for the
benefit of Melrose Church will take place
on Saturday, at point near the place
where the Charleston railroad crosses
the Pigeon Roost road. Aregular cOun-
try dinner will be furnished on the occa.
sion. Trains will leave the Charleston
depot for the grounds at lGl5 and ll:3O
a. M, returning at 2 and pm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23

a Z Montana, Knight OF Missing
Ears, having carried off eight rings, was
declared the winner of the first prize
a magnificent diamond ring valued at
one thousand dollars. The Knight Of
the White Plume and the Knight of the
Released Chief having carried off seven
rings each, made another tilt, when the
former was declared the victor and enti-
tied to the second prize--a gold watch
and chain valued at five hundred dollars,
the latter Knight receiving handsome
saddle and equipments-the third prize.
Three carried OF six rings each, when
they tilted and ranked accordingly. The
Knights then made circuit of the ring
to give an opportunity ofjudging of their
craftsmanship. Misses Kate Worsham,
Sallie Woodruff, Hall Rodgers, Iris
Cooper, Annie Plummer, Lou. Rayner
and Julia Rudolph were appointed a
committee TO select the most graceful
rider. They decided in favor of the
Knight of the Gray Jacket, Mr.. O. 3.
Bayless, who was awarded magnificent
silver pitcher, which he afterwards pre-
sented to the Queen of May. The sue
cessful knights made the following ex-
preston of their choice:
A P Montana crowned Miss Alice
Hall, Queen of Love and Beauty.
NBCros crowned Miss Mollie Camp.
bell, first Maid of Honor. IF%WC8R
CIV McKie crowned Miss Ella Ward,
second Maid of Honor. L@
SH Wilson crowned Miss Bette Car
ter, third Maid of Honor.
VII Tatum crowned Miss Annie Tay-
lor, fourth Maid of Honor.
Sam Finley crowned Miss Ella Bay
less, fifth Maid of Honor.
W G Connor crowned Miss Maggie
Rembert, sixth Maid of Honor.
o E Bsyless crowned Miss Annie
Plummer, Queen of May.
When the young ladies made their ap-
pearance on the stand they were greeted
with enthusiastic shouts-evidently an
Endorsement of the good judgement of
the Knights in their.choice. Col. Green
p Foute then presented the prizes to the
successful Knights with appropriets re-
marks, which was followed by the coro
nation of the Queen of Love and Beauty
and the Queen of May. At the conclu-
sion of the exercises, General Forrest
stepped forward and was received with
loud cheers. He thanked those present
for their attendance, referred to the sue
cess which had attended the tournament
that day, and alluded to the fact that
while all were enjoying themselves they
were at the same time contributing their
mite for the relief of the widows and or
phans of the Confederacy. The band
then played "Dixie," and the vast con-
course of people wended their way home
ward. A large number Of business
houses closed yesterday, that the EN-.
ployes might attend the tournament and
aid the good cause. Tonight there will
be a grand Tournament Hop at the
0verton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-05-23
Money Market.

Gold still continues to advance; brokers are
paying 1856 to 1851. City Scrip, dull and do
clining buying rates SO to So; selling 81 to CO..
Southern money is active, particularly in old
banks of Tennessee: Union Bank is worth % I;
State Bank Tennessee, 80 TO 80.