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Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05
Cotton-Picking Monkeys.

A communication in the Galveston NelcS, from
a Texas planter, furnishes evidence that an at
tempt has absolutely been made to teach monkeys
to pick cotton. The writer says he was cotton
planter in Georgia in 1S49 but being obliged t.
visit the island of Trinidad on business no was
prevailed On to purchase some monkeys there, III
order to make the experiment as to their capacity
for labor. He reached home with twenty y-three OF
those creatures, which cost him, delivered on tht
plantation, $4,000 Ho gives the following as hl-
experience: l was mighty well pleased when !
received my monkeys. Their arrival turned my
plantation tOpsy-turvy. For two weeks nothl ~
was done by whitos or blacks put play with the
monkeys. The overseer got one OF tho brighte-t-
looking and remained at his house most Of the
| time watching the monkeys tricks and l must
confess that my wife, myself, and children were
in the same business. Seeing this would not pay
began making preparations to go to work
had reckoned on one negro managing ten mon
keys, and five monkeys picking as much as three
negroes. For the next two weeks all hands
whites and blacks, were engaged in tho cotton
fields teaching monkeys. The result was some.
what different from my calculations. Instead o.
one negro managing ten monkeys, &C., 1t took tsl
negroes to manage ono monkey, and then INC
monkey did not pick pound or an ounce OF Coz,
ton. became disgusted, gave all my nelghoQLIs
that would accept monkey, and about fortllgI.
since sold the last eight to travelling menSgelU
at five dollars piece. My monkey speculsEoH
has thrownEme behind six weeks in cotton PICKLE
| The next time go TO Trinidad / don't thnA
| shall want any more monkeys.
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05
HnIden.s Cnnrention.

No Raleigh papers were received by mail
yesterday, but we are under obligations to
a friend for the Standard of the 2Stll, with
the first days proceedings of the Holden
Harris Convention. There seems to be
rather q slim attendance. The Standard
says that there are nearly one hunhed
whites and forty or fifty colored delegates in
attendance, fully one-half of them, we sup
pose, from Wake. Edgar Miller, colorcd,
is the only name from Now Hanover, which
figures in the first days proceedings. Col.
Harris organized the meeting by calling
GenI Dockery to the Chair, and, on mo-
tion of Gov. Holden, DIR. II. J. MenninSer,
of Craven, (whitel and John S. Leary,
fcolore6 of Cumberland, were appointed
Secretaries.
Hon. A. I'll. Jones, of Henderson, was
elected permanent President, Col. David
Heaton, of Craven, and DR.. o. Hadley, oi
Richmond, (whites) and James Fl. Harris.
of Wake, and J. r. Goode, OF Craven,
(colored) Vice Presidents. DR.. ii. j. Men
ninger, of Craven, (white) and j. E. 'Hara
of Wayne, tcolored) Secretaries Mr.. Jones
was conducted to the Chair by DR.. Sloan
of CASTOR, (white) and James TT. Harris, o!
Craven, (colored.)
The committee on resolutions was com
posed as follows Messrs. Thomas Settle
B. 8. Hedrick (of Washington City, David
nj. Carter. r. P. Dick, DIR. Z. Griasom, G.
L. Harris, Alfred Dockery, C. t. Thomas,
Joseph W. Holden, and John D. Odom
(whites), and Messrs. James Bowman, J.
8. Leary, J. ". Hood, G. W. Brodie, ".
Cawthorn, E. Miller, j. r. Caswell, Fl. B.
Lockett, W. r. Smith and Fl. Unthanks
(colorsd) The meeting adjourned to NEE,
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05
The Death of. Artemus Ward

The remains of Charles T. Browne have
been temporarily placed in vault at Ken
sal Green Cemetery, London, whence, in
accordance with his desire, they will be
conveyed to America. For nine days be-
fore his death he was quite insensible. By
his will he leaves the bulk of his property
to his mother, and his love for children is
shownby an extraordinary number of lega-
cies to persons of the tender age. The
property beqneathed to his mother is at
her death to revert in trust to Horace Gree
ley, to be applied for the foundation of an
asylum for aged and decayed printers.
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05
French Ignorance.

According to an official report recently
promulgated in France on primary educa-
ton, it appears that the average number
of men in France who are unable to sign
their marriage register is 26 per cent, and
of women more than Al per cent. In some
localities, however, the proportion is far
higher-67 per cent. among the mon, and
50 per cent. among the women The Paris
journal "des Debates" commenting on
this, says: ''These figures, although al
most incredible, are nevertheless official,
and they eloquently proclaim how much
exertion is still necessary in order to rene
dy this state of intellectual and moral mis-
cry among part of the population
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05
Fertilizers.

We desire to call attention to the valua-
BILE suggestions contained in letter upon
this subject published in another place.
Our correspondent is an educated and
practical chemist, and is thoroughly versed
in the matters of which he writes.
In connection with the suggestion of our
correspondent, We arc glad to be able to
state that the manufacture of Fertilizers
viii be begun near this City at an early
day, company having purchased GILL
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05

at night, when the .>ttu,ds1u promised sti1-
ring speeches.
We shall reserve comments until we have
further and more relinble information, but
will here call the attention of these political
philnnthropists who are assuming control
Of the colored race, We fear to their ult-
mate ruin, to the sensible letter Of our cor
respondent "a CoRS P1ANTEn." as matter
for serious reflection.
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05
Attempt to Swindle an Insurance Com

An attempt to swindle ON Insurance Com
pany out of $4,000, was brought to light
in Chicago, a few days since. Tie plan
embraced bogus death, fictitious will, a
stolen corpse, DC. The party insured, and
who was reported dead, is a man named
Richard Rainforth. Two other persons,
DR.. Charles B. Kendall, and lawyer, nam
e'a ed 4: W. Fuller, both of this city. are sap
will soon undergo 3 judicial Investigation.
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05

! ton for The purpoaesof erecting = .niaLu-
f.ctory. The principal ingredient will be
j Neyass,. Gluno, ana orders will be filed to
suit the requirements of different SOILS =
We will refer to this snl,icct more IA detail
| hereafter
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05

Major General Frank Blair, of Missouri,
viii make several speeches in favor of the
Conservative ticket in Connecticut, during
the coming week.
On Tuesday evening several inches of
snow fell at Indianapolis. Ind.
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05
Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.
From WashingtOn-Mr. Blair Rejected
Senators Patterson and Dooiittle Exonera-
tcd-The Adjournment Question---Gen.
Grant-False Reports dc.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-The Senate com
mittee on foreign relations has unanimous
" agreed to report in favor Of rejecting the
nomination of Gen T. p. blair as minister
to Austria.
Mr.. Smytho was before the Senate Judi
ciary committee to-day and gave full testi-
mony in regard to the charges made against
Senators Doolittle and Patterson bv the
Hurlburd committee OF the House. Mr..
Smythes testimony unequivocally eXhon-
crates the Senators named from any blame
whatever; it is understood the Judiciary
committee will so report tomorrow.
The Senate having, by q very decided
vote, determined to adjourn until Decem-
Der, and the House being equally decided
in favor of adjourning to May, &C., there
is probability that the President may be
officially notified of the disagreement, and
that he will be required to adjourn Congress
as provided by the constitution.
The report that Gen. Grant made sug-
gestiOns yesterday to members Of Congress
relative to adjournment, whilst he was up
on the floor Of the House, is without foun-
dation i'll fact, as / am authoritatively III
formed.
General Grant has not expressed al Opin-
ion as to the proprioty of tn adjournment,
and nothing has transpired here relative to
the execution of the reconstruction law,
except what has been done with the full
knowledge and appreciation Of General
Grant.
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05
The German CopyriShts.

1t is stated that at the close of 1867 VIII WIZ
expire all German copyrights whose tern'
has been extended by special prlVlle8co on
Among the works which have hitherto DeoL -
the property of tho authors families OF -
individuals, but which are now to Decont VI
common property, are tho Writings 81. W..
Schiller, Goethe, Wieland, Herder, hoI
ner, Burger, Jean Paul and other GeIpuar nuan
classics, of many of which series OF i;r cnTrt
reprints are already announced In penn
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05

Mayor Thomas, radical of st. Lous, has
been nominated for reelection.
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05

1t is stated in New York that Mr. LI. e.
body will return to Europe in abouI ont
months. Tt is understood that n gtabbe .bo
banquet will be rendered to him by "a a.
citizens of New York, previous to MS IT,
Darfuro
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05

The Michigan Legislature adiouEneu ". UD
Monday. The eight hour bill failed 10 ~
come q law.
TIE hog cholera is doing much havoc -
st. Clair county, Ill.
A large vein of lead ore has been "l''''
sgsd in Wigt county, West Yggapls'
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05
Cur1os1,ics of Clocks and watches.

Mr.. i. j. Wood has recently published
"Curiosities of Clocks and Watches from
the earliest times" gossipy and readable
account of the most famous time-pieces in
the world, illustrated with all sorts of anec-
dotes bearing upon or relating to the sub
ject. The costliest watch that was ever
made is said to have been one which was
constructed in 1874 for the Sultan Abdul
Medjid, who must have found it rather in
convenient, since it was five inches in di-
ameter, and struck the hours and quarters
on wires, with a sound resembling that of a
powerful cathedral clock. It cost twelve
hundred guineas. Another famous watch
was noted for its smallness. It was insert.
ed in the top of % pencil-case, and though
it was but three-sixteenths of an inch in di
ameter, its dial not only indicated the
hours, minute and seconds, but also the
days of the month. It was made in Gene
va, and was displayed in the exhibition OF
1851
Wilmington journal., 1867-04-05

Tn order to advance reconstruction, We think
That none but those who are considered loyal by
Congress should seek to hold Office under the
reconstruction movement.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31
The Charlottesville Chronicle saws:

cas- between the savage who decoratcs
his wigwam with the scslps of his victims
killed in open fight and the petit larceny
hero whose only laurels have been snatch
ed from the sideboard and the china-press
we would infinitely prefer to claim citizen
ship with the savage, Billy Bowlegs before
Benjamn Butler forever!
In saying this we would not be inspected
for an instant Of ascribing completely on
the part of any considerable portion of the
Northern people with low instincts and
iel9n propensities of this brawling marau-
dsr-but great Nation cannot consistent
ly disc aim the acts of such subordinates
until it ceases to play tho soavenger itself
and unless the contemplate practices to
which we have adverted are speedily absn-
done3 and sternly denounced, the world
will be very apt to say, in the bitterness
of its POPULARITY, that the Vulture rather
than the Eagle is the appropriate emblem
of American Character"
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31

EEMr. Applepan has undert en- to
engineer through the Legislature of thi.
State a bill for the Incorporation of an
institution to be styled 1.-THE Farmers
aud Mechanics Mutual Insurance Com
pahy of Washington county," which for the
good Of the whole community it is to be
hoped he will fail in having passed. II
Is scheme entirely in the interest of the
Radicals, and intended to break down the
two safe institutions of this kind long since
Incorporated and in successful operation
in this county, and which these Radicals
have on several occasions unsuccessfully
attempted to control and convert to par
tissn purposes. We hope the Legislature
will attend to Mis- case and nos inflict up-
on our people an institution not needed
and calculated to do absolute injury. Tho
institutions of the kind already in orera-
sion in our midst are safe, we'll established,
have the confidence of the people, a few
rsbid Radical politicians excepted, and
are amply able to afford all the facilities
for Insurance required by our people.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31
A CARD

The under signed return their sincere
thanks to the Public for their assistance
in removing their property endangered by
the fire of Sunday night las.
ga number of articles re moved from
their dwelling. among which are the fol-
lowing. are still missing: one piece Of
black or purple plaid. double width, dress
goods, one piece of Sattinet one Revolving
six-shootsr. one pair new CATERS, $26
in Gold and two ten dollar compound
interest notes. Persons having any of
these articles will please return them and
any information in regard to them will be
thankfully received.
CHAS. NJ FUTTERER,
A. ELLIOTT.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31
COMMERCIAL RECo0D
iBALTIMoRE.M ETs
coaasorsD WEEKLY FROM TIM REPORT n.
BALTIMORE scH, IN

FLoun.-The market was again quiet ,o.a..
no sales worthy of special remark: transac,;.'
confined to small lots for local wants With,
range quoted, viz: Howard Stree, super and y.
Extra llaSll so, do. Extra shipping H. so,ss,
do. high grades lsasi4,5 SO, do. Family 80
SIG; Ohio Super and Cut Extra 10, ssasll as !.
Extra shipping none, do. retailing none do p
lily l4,5oasi5,5O; Northwestern Super . 1s.s,n
Is, do Extra II, 5oasl2, rs; City Mills, SIM. ~
5saSl2,oo, do. standard Extra IL, 5osl2 TX ~
shipping brands Extra l4,75aSl6; B.l,,mss.
Welch's aud Greenfield Family II, 50, and Ri,
more high grade Extra $ie,7s per Dbl. Rye rloa.
new, 6,25a$7,oO. Corn Neal-City NilI.. :.
ass per Dbl. 70
GRAS.-Whsat-6+O bushs red offersa. o..
bushels sold at S3,l5 400 bushels wbits .l'o :.
ceived and sold at S3,25. Corn wa, in oooa -
ply, particularly yellow; the Offering, .n,h-.s'
$4,000 bushels yellow and 1000 busbel, Ii
market steady for white and fully cent. -
for yellow; included in the sales were 800 bu.h.
mixed white at s4a97 cts. 100 bu.bs s;r :.
prime at la$lc2; 10000 bushs yellow. a.rv.,.s
at the Point at SO cents; soos busbs do q, ~
town deliveryat 93a97 cents. osts-4o., b., ~
els received, with small sales at 57ass ~. 80.
bu shell k''
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31

vs. The disastrous f-e'which occurred il
this town on Sunday night last demonstrates the
necessity of more abundant supply of water, a,
well as II more l7eral expenditure of money in
properly equipping and sustaining our Fire De-
parment.
The supply OF water can easily be secured by
the construction of additional cistcrns at proper
locations. A few only of these are rcquired-foI
instance one at the Market House and one on the
would at least afford great additional security
to the most valuable portion of the town. The
cost would be slight, and as compared with the
loss and inconvenience that may some day br
obvistsd by their construction, would be as moth
ing. We are sure there is no citizen of liberality
who would scruple to hear his just proportion OF
the burthen, but on the contrary would give
credit to the town authorities for their apprecia-
tion of the public necessities.
Towards the Fire Companies of the town ere
has ever been exhibited too parsimonious spirit
Among the three, we believe, the psltry sum of
one hundred dollarS is annually divided. This
barely suices if it really does, to pay for the oil
necessary TO keep their hose in serviceab!e con-
dition, and when other expenses incurred to pro-
mote their efficiency ii is frequently borne by
contributions of the members of the company or
by few liberal and public spirited citizens
This is all wrong as we shall discover some day
10 our sorrow. Tehave noble, intrepid, self
sacrificing frenien, who risk their limbs and their
lives in protecting and preserving our property
from the dsvouriug element. This they do free
ly and willinFly--,nors We should not ask of
them. They should be sustained and encoura-
ged with a liberal hand. Instead of the one
hundred dollars annually dolcd out to them, let
the sum be increased to Mt least ono thousand,
and our word for 1t no city or town will boast
of more efficient organization that the Fire De-
rarim"nt OF fIagcrstown. Try the experiment..
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31


A CAnp.-The undersigned citizens of Hagers-
town, whose property was saved from destruction
by the heroic efforts of the frtnen and icitizcn
on Sunday night, the 9th inst, desire to make
this public acknowledgement of their gratitude
to the brave men who labored SO faithfully 10
subdue the flames, and to prevent their spread
ing, and to extend to them their heartfelt thanks.
They would also recommend the Fire Companies
to e iiberality of the towa authorities, with the
hope tina: their great exertions on Sunday night
will be duly appreciated, and that such appro-
priations will be made as will encourage the
spirit of the Companies, and increase their use
fulness
PHILIP =. WINGERT,
JOHN u. SWARTZ,
r.- ...... s. Z. SCHMIDT,
SAMUEL SHOW,
A. D. BENNETT,
NATHANIEL Sch NER.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31

AN ASTOUNDING Proposition.
Sherman, of Ohio, presented a petition in
the Senate on Tuesday last asking Con-
gress to prohibit any person addicted to
the use ofiutoxicating liquors from holding
Office under the United States government.
This is the first proposition yet mtde for
the total abolition of the government. If
this law were to pass it would be equiva-
lent to dissolution : for we would not have
soul to administer or execute the func-
tons of governmcnt-N. Y. Times.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31
Pay forManumitted Slaves.

S-The people will bear in mind that
the Radical Delegates from this county,
with one single exception, voted in the
Legislature to bsrthcnS the people of this
State with debt of Thirty millions Of
Dollars to pay for the Slaves emaucipated
during the war. They should also remem-
her that the Radical organ of this county
by ita silence on the subject gives its
consent to this vote and commits its party
TO this scheme. Who would have mag
iaed from tho "noisc and confusion" kept
up on this subject, by the press and ora
tors Of this party last fall, that they would
10 soon be its only advocates and sup
portsrs. It is a progressive party.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31
EyWhat wonderful queer notions Il

EyWhat wonderful queer notions the
possession Of g little paltry pelf without a
corresponding amount of intellect will in
duce In some people. For Instance Mr.
Appleman, Delegate, !"so called" in the
Legislature from this County, has concei-
we'd the idea that the we2lth of communi-
By should be taken as the basis of its.rep-
reservation. He argued. in his oratio on
the Convention Bill, tkst because the
Eastern Shore counties were poor they were
not entitled to an increase of their repre-
sen.atives-or. in other words, that wealth
should entitle maa to increased political
power. This may all do very we'll for q
man of Mr.. Appleman's stamp. but how
do you like it, poor menu Is he not a
little tinged with the old and odious prop.
erty qualification doctrine 2: Pete has
Been very fond Of lampooning tho old
''Slava Aristocracy," had he not better
take in haad the Monied Aristocracy that
Mr.. A. is originating?
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31
Jan 81, Is

MORE VALUABLE THAN TREASURY NoTEs.-IIow
that old cync, Sam Johnson, would have revell
ed through Webster's massive new Unabridged
How be would have goated over its magnificent
etter-press and its Illustrations beautiful rs new
Treasury Notes; and 'much mere valuable to
the student. The Nerriams have incurred a
fabulous expense in having the whole work re-
written, reset, recast, and sepublished. 1t is moi
a mere revision, but a reconstruction To insure
excellence in Typography, il comes from tho Riv-
erside rress, which is all that need be said about
its mechanical execution. it is marvclou.
specimen of learning, labor, research, and taste
1t is By far the greatest literary work Of the age
-DLi!tmOrs -4mtricgn
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31
Fer-ths Free Press.
To Misthsr Appieboy.
THH IsDBPINDRNr DELEGATE.

Bad luck to The spalpecns along tn. railroad.
Who towld me you had no more sin.e than atsad
They disaved me into vsting agin YOU, INV
honey,
And raid you had nothing to rccomnind yon but
money.
The lying discovers, what on airth did they name
Sure, you're the broth of boy and gintleman
clans,
Thatll stick to his frind, whiniver he's wrong,
Troth IN sure you can sing very good song.
oeh tho MKT time you come down to see us, my
hey,
You'll see the RECEPTION we'll give you for iov,
Faith! wen bring ost our best, in orthsr to
trate,
A tight little lad, so clane and SO nate.
In that illigant noration you made the other dav
In ahat grand big ould house way down by the
You towfd the rapscallions, I've niver doubt
what I'D come. OF thcschamcs the frisking about
You don't want the magyar to vote faith, know d
Yure sticking to Creswcll to me plainly showed it
Vchi you nave Janus for the hlarney, my jewel,
Anu to have contested your safe would have bsen
cruel.
know that the country you're able to save.
Widoutiver asking of another his lave,
And as to botherin' the fine gints about We.
Its glad they'd feel could they do withoutye.
y sr honor, what was It last summer you wanted,
About which that fule Gree Press" 40 ra.t.d
Ii 1t was wet nurse or dry, ech! arrah be aisv.
kno" sould sogsr boy that wsd phase ys.
NOV Now when you come back, be suro to come dow.
whore yure thrue loyal frinds will always be-
man, f
Jist call on PADDY o,coyNpp
The PRINcHhAY.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31
Local Matters.
Nat,ce To The prhiic.

The destruction of the Nail Office by fire on
the night of the 9th inst, will not cause sus-
pension of the paper. 1t will be issued rs usual,
though this week its dimensions will not be as
large as on former occasions. Mr.. pecl,crt has
gone TO Philadelphia and New York to re-cquip
the Office With printing material and presses, and
the proprietors anticipate on FridSy week to
ness office of the Mil will be found in the Office
of Geo. W. Smith, Jr, Esq, near the Court
House.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31

SOUTHERN RACING RIGULArIoss.-A
notice of race in the Baton Rouge Advo
cate has the following regulations append.
cd:
The judges will settle no squabbles
between private parties. Tho tastes. horse
will win tho race. Colorcd people wi Il be
removed from the track if they DO not
behave like white people. No fighting
allowed until after the race, and then not
within six hundred yards of the track
No liquor to be brought on the ground
outside of the person carrying it.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-01-31
MARRI ED.

On the 22nd inst, at the Eagle Hotel in Beons
boro', by the Rev. William Monroe, Mr.. JOSEF
GoRDES to Miss anna SsYnsR both of this 90
On the 18th inst, at the residence of the bride,
father, in the Clearspring District, nv the Rev
Goodrich, Mr.. D. HUYErT SrosRBRAKER TO Mis-
CARRIE, youngest daughter of MIR Samuel Win.
ders of this county.
On the 30 inst, in the German Reformed
Church at Bloomsbury, Pa, by the Rev. L. @.
Sheip, Mr.. MARION HAYS OF Mercorsburr pa
and Miss Lizzie FUNK of Hagerstown, Md.
On the 18th inst. at ST. Johns PARSONAGE h,
Key Henry Edwards, Mr.. THOMAS w. ALIrs. Of
winchester, Va. to NARY ANN, eldest daughter
of Jacob Thompson. e''''