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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-07-10

Inc Cay 81 McGreD0r took the Band to
North McGregor and soon returned with
500 or 600 passengers from the MEG. w.
train. Again the procession formed and
marched to the square where an awning
and seats were prepared for the dense
crowd Of people. President Bass called
the folks to order. Mr.. Sloan made O
prayer, D. D. Fraser read the Declaration
elegantly and Col. D. s. Wilson made cap
ital Address. Everybody seemed pleas
ant; and we guess they were.
Adjourned to take dinner and refresh
ments wherever the multitude could find
them. The city was festooned with boughs
Of oak and hickory almost the length Of
the street, and u gay appearance was the
result. At two p. M. the children of the
"old boy''-in appearance-made their
grand entree on horseback with horn mu-
sic SO unearthly and appearance SO fright
full that it required nerve to stand on the
sidewalk as they passed. G. w. Howe,
Esq., the sublime oracle, delivered a beau
tifai speech, and after the people had ap-
plaudcd the Fantasies till their throats
were sore or dry, our comic friends rushed
up the street. Prior to the appeaIan ce Of
this cayalcade of Quixotics, Maj. Ormsby
commanded about 100 cavalry in citizens
dress and put them through in elegant
order.
In the evening large company of ladies
and gentlemen took their partners at the
Cambrian, and there JOY was unconfined
We left the Hall at o'clock next morning
and they were still dancing. That's the
last we heard of July 18th, 1867.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24

A PREACHER SwIND1ED BY LOTTERY.
"A preacher who lives in distant State,
and whose cupidity appear 10 have got the
better of his Judgment, writes the following
account of the way in which he was swim
died by some sharpers having an office in
this city. No doubt there are hundreds Of
similar cases, and we print this as a warning
to persons who may be tempted in a like
manner. f4I
He says last summer New York firm
sent an advertisement of gift enterprise
that appeared on It's face SO just and honor
able an undertaking that he was induced to
send them ten dollars for eleven tickets.
The tickets were received and soon after the
men sent him eight more, requesting him to
distribute them. His family took five, and
three of his neighbors took the others. They
next sent sixteen more tickets, which he re-
turned.
In q short time the sixteen tickets were
sent back by the lottery-men, with the offer
that if the minister would pay for them, and
they did not draw valuable prize, they
would make him handsome present. This
bait took, and ten dollars were paid for
them. Another sixteen tickets were finally
sent to this greenhorn, who was told that
they were the last, as the million and half
of tickets had been sold. If ten dollars
were sent to the lotterymen, they guaranteed
the minister prize worth two o.hundred dol
lars at the grand drawing, which was TO
take place on the Gath Of October.
The money was sent and the various
sums were acknowledged. Early in Nov.
ember the minister received letter saying
that one OF his tickets had drawn a prize
worth two hundred dollars, but that they
levied five per cent. on the prizes, and TINT
ten dollars more must be sent on before the
prize would be forwarded. This ten dollars
was also sent, but was never acknowledged,
and the minister heard nothing more from
, his friends.
/ He now expresses'a desire TO come 10 New
York and prosecute them; but his journey
would prove fruitless. He has learned q
lesson which may be worth the money IL
cost him. AT all events, it ought to prove
warning TO others. II any one offers gold
watch worth one hundred dollars for two OF
ten dollars, he is a cheat and ought to be
avoided as much as plckpockot. - Ne,o Yorl
] EVsning Post.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24
INGToN. TUESDAY. DECEMBER "a, 1867



Some one has gone from this strange world Of ours,
No more 10 gather lts thorns with Its flowers;
No more to finger where sunbeams m ust fade,
Where, on all beauty, deaths 4 gers are laid;
Weary with mngling life's bitter and sveet,
Weary with parting and never to meet,
Some one has gone to the bright golden shore
Ring the bell softly, there's Grape the doori
Ring the bell softly, there's Grape on the doori
Some ore is resting from sorrow and sin,
Happy where earth's conflicts enter mot in
Joyous as birds, when the morning is bright,
When the sweet sunbeams have brought their light
Weary with soHing and never TO reap,
Weary with labor and welcoming sleep.
Some ena's departed 10 Heavens bright shore.
King the bell softly, there's Grape the dOori
hing the ball sojty, there's Grape on tho deori
Angels were Anxlnutiy longing to meet
Que who waiks with them In Heavens bright street;
Loved ones have Whispered that some ons is blest;
Free from eAith's trials and taking sweet rest.
Yesl there Is one more In angelic bliss
One less 10 cherish, and one lesA to kiss;
One more departed to Heavens bright shore.
Ring tho bsll softly, there's Grape on the door
Ring The bell setty, there's Grape on the door
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24

RAILROAD THIEVES OvERHAULED.-T'he
officers of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany have for some time past, been aware
that regular system of thieving from freight
and other cars, about the Outer Depot, at
Pittsburgh, was in PROCESS, and notwith-
standing their efforts to detect the guilty
parties, they were until few days since,
unsuccessful. Articles of every kind were
missed, and ii was evident that n number
were engaged in it, and the depredations
made at night. So much space was occupied
about the outer yards of the company by
cars over night, that it seemed impossible to
put IA stop 10 the robberies, and from inves-
legations made, it was thought that they
were being done by some of those employ
ed there. Such close watch was kept that
it was found that the depredations were
made on certain nights, and more particu-
lar watch was kept on those nights of the
week. Police officers, in addition to the
Company's officers were employed in the
work, and suspicion was soon brought more
particularly against two carpenters, named
Morritz Kestner and Henry Hess, the former
residing at Lawrenceville and the latter at
Stewartstown. On Thursday night officers
were set to watch these men, and during the
| night they were seen to enter car and take
from box number Of bottles of wine.
These they hid away, and when done their
work they took them and went home. Neys
morning information was made against them
and search-warrants issued. A search of
their premises revealed, slowed away there
in, tobacco, cigars, wine, ten kettles, carpet
sacks, soap, bag of coffee, tacks, number
of hats, mits, boots, shoes, CATERS, slippers,
gloves, baskets, cashmere aad wooden shirts,
drawers, vests, pants, coats, overcoats, fan
nels, dress goods, balmoral skirts, calico,
nubias, handkerchiefs, Anchor sheeting,
ETC., together with hammer, pick, handsaw,
compass, saw, auger bits, and other imple-
ments belonging to the company.
1t appears that the men were in;the habit
of entering the cars, opening boxes and
taking thereirom portion of the contents
and then mailing them up agan. They were
committed to Jail in default of bail in the
sum of 81, 900 each.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24

CAN THE ETHIOPIAN CHANGE Hrs SKIN.
THE question, "Can the leopard change
his spots, or the Ethiopian his skin2" seems
to be in process OF solution in tho city oi
New Albany, Indiana. Last week the
County Clerk issued a marriage license to
Isaac Simms and Leafie Rose, The latter
is negro woman, but simms is, in the
color of his skin, both white and black.
Some two ysars ago while living On a farm
as slave near Lebanon, KY, Simms notic-
ed that small white spot had made its ap-
pearance between his neck and the upper
point of the shoulder. This white spot has
continued to spread rapidly ever since; and,
although when it was first discovered his
whole body was as black as ebony, now
more than one.half of it is as white as the
skin of any man, and has all the delicate
appearance of that of an infant. This phe-
nomenon is certainly most remarkable
Simms is perfectly healthy, labors regularly
every day, feels no inconvenience whatever
from the physical change going on in his
body, the black skin slowly peeling off and
a clear white skin appearing in place OF the
old one.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24
MODEL ORGANIZATION OF WORK
INGMEg IN BERLIN.

An organization for the mutual improye.
ment OF the working classes, founded by
themselves, has, for many years past, been
in operation in Berlin, Prussia which, in
many respects, might be advantageously
initiated in our city. The place of meeting
OF tile Society is a handsome house on A
principal street. open every evening, III.
hall OF assemblage being large room with
lofty ceiling, and brilliantly lighted with
gas. The chandeliers, as well as the balcony
OF the galleries surrounding the room. ara
OF wood, carved in elegant designs. Several
glass doors give access 10 the gardens, which
arc resorted TO during the summer.
The interior OF the room is occupied bv
rows of benches and tables systematically
arranged, and at tho lower end, facing tho
entrance, Is raised stage for lectures, any
one being free to occupy it. Near tile stage
is piano, all the meetings being OPENED
with singing. library, reading room,
and various Offices communicate with the
hall. The principal object of the society is
to diffuse among its members the general
elements of education and knowledge spe-
cial to tho occupation of each one. Lee
lures, conversations, gymnastics, singing, a
library, reading Of newspapers, amusement
takers in common (to which the wives and
children of members are ADMITTEDLY are
among the means indicated by tho statutes
tor obtaining so laudable an end.
The monthly contribution is fixed at three
silver groschen, or about eight cents, and
by paying this sum any workman in Berlin
can enjoy means of instruction inferior in
no respect 10 that Of many of the profess
sional schools. In seven years the society
has educated sixty-six thousand workman
coming to Berlin from all parts of Germany.
We may estimate the number in that CITY.
of persons preferrlng the enjoyments of
study every evening to the attractions of the
drinking shop, to be thousand at the very
least.
On Wednesdays women are admitted 10
the lectures, which, succeeding to the labora
of the day, furnish TO all the means of in.
struction, while interesting and educating
the mind. The lectures are mostly offhand,
delivered with as few technicalilies and in
US simple Il manner as possible. The indus
trial and natural sciences form the princi-
pal subjects for the lectures, but no branch
OF human intelligence is neglected, with the
exception of religion and politics. All the
lectures are gratuitious, and some of the
most eminent men in Berlin have not dis
dained to deliver them. s, .5.I
After the lectures the use of cigars is
allowed, and the Questions f" come UP.
Each member throws into box a slip OF
paper containing the queries he wishes an
swered. The reading the contents of this
box is always matter of great interest
answers being given by those familiar with
the subject involved and which are very
seldom not forthcoming. After this exercise
Is finished, the members collect together in
the special classes for which they are inscrit-
ed, and the time is passed in study and rcci
tations.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24
No. 918 MARKET STREET,
Where he ia treating


NERVOUS AND CHRONIC DISEASES
or every description, with the gratifying results,
ny HIS NEW SYSTEM OF MEDICAL ELEGtRIy ylTY,
system Of practice based strictly scientific prt cpa;
thorough knowledge 9f which mo- nuly necessary in
order to tnsute 'essfu realmsu, bu; whout which
the application Of Electricity in any ofms but dAnge
rous experiment We give hauw list OF diseases to the
Treatment OF which this system is especially Apted and
in which we haEs been most successful:
AmanrosB, blindness from paralysis of the optic nerve,
amenorrhma, interruption retention ri the manses,
np1uia suppression ofthe vote ahmi, ague ehllls,
choreA It Vus dtnce ronst pat cat1rrh, consHmp-
lion in its early stages esugh chlores roness Of at
AND hands cramps cancers deafness, when from pira
lyas Of the acoustic nerve dyspepsia, dsbeta, drupsy
datulenoe, gravel golre hystarIa hip disease, impo
enre lumbazo, liver eampaluts, lnellaw. neuralgia
nervous psss piles, palsy, rhtumism spinal disease
curvaures and tumOrs.
In uterine Tor womb dlsPRe Its vslne cauno be est
mated Prospsus misp acsment, alterations aud other
forms OF womb dseasus, promptly releved and porma-
nenliy cured IN an incradihiv shns space of time.
REFERENCES.
We have III pleasure Of referring those who may wish
N undertake Eierrical trsaniru the following well
known citizens Of Wilmington aud vicinity, who hnvs
been treated by uF aud witnr In others
Jnaeph BrInghHrtt, 2t9 West street
Edward b. Rice, SOL shlpley .lreet.
w, H. NsG, East Fourth street.
Charles II, ,Uordon, B2t Market street.
George Oleand corner Vt Seven ant Washington ats
r. H. Jones rner Of Fifth aud Market streets,
Wm. L. Rudolph, 2l7 MArse steel.
DR. Washinctln Russsll. Chr s'iana, Del
Waiter N snuihgais. fshlaesepll
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24
4 mIDNIGHT DREAM.


In the mid silence Of the voieeleEs night,
when, chased by airy dreams, the slumbers dee,
Whom ia the dAtkne,s doth my spirit SEEK
Oh God but Thsai
And IL there be weight upon my brsart--
Some vague impression Of the day forsons--.
Scarce knowing Whist it is, ny 10 Thee,
And lay 1t down.
Or II It be the heaviposs that comes
In token Of anticipated III,
Ny bosom lakes no heed OF wha. tits,
Since Ills Thy will.
Fer oh inspile Of past or prssent care.
Or anything beside, how joyfnlly
Passes that almost solitary hour,
My God,.with Thssl
More Tranquil than the stiffness Of the night
More peaceful than the silence Of that hour
More blest than anything, my bosom Lies
Beneath Thy power.
For what is there on earth that desire.
OF all that 1t eau give OF. take from met
Or whom in y eaSen doth my spirit seek,
Oh, God but Thsei
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24

LONG DRESSES do the make
believe women we have turned loose in our
streets come from? Not out of our parlors,
trust. Why there isn't beast or II bird
that would drag its tail through the dirt in
the way these creatures do their dresses.
Because a queen or duchess wears long robes
on great occasions, maid of all work or
factory girl thinks she must make herself
nuisance by trailing through the streets,
picking up and carrying about with her
bahl that's what call getting vulgarity INTO
your bones and marrow. Show, over dirt,
is the attribute ol vulgar people. II man
can walk behind one of these women, as she
rakes up as she goes, and not feel squeamish,
he has tough stomach. / would not let
one of them INTO my room without serving
them as David did Saul at the cave in the
wilderness-eut off his skirts Don't tell
me that true lady ever sacrifices the duty
OF keeping all about her sweet and clean,.t
the wish OF making vulgar show. l don't
believe 1t OF lady There are some things
which fashion has no right TO louch, and
cleanliness is ono of these things Ii is an
insult to II respectable laundress 10 carry
such things into a house for herto deal with.
o. w. Holnles
TUP Paris Rothschild radticed tha oelaria.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24
DRUG STORE,
l. CoRHRR OF
FRONT AND WEST STREETS,
WILMINGTON, DEL.

TRUssRs, SUPPORTERS AND BANDAGRs FOR
LADIES.
Mrs Dr. Foster has effected arrangements with Of
the best In Philadelphia, by which she
enabled TO at ladies' with Trussas, Supporters and BAN
dage made IN the best style and adped 70 their p,r'
licusr This Is the only place in this eity where
they can be supplied and htted by regular female
graduate OF medicine
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24
II 1gml HALLS
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Has stood the test of seren gears
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and Is Ensu1'pG sSed as q III 4 II
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1T Is commended and used by
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The sOOnde,TtGL results produced
On our .Sicitf,Ist flair ReRegCel' hare
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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24

FULL SUPPLY or DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
full suppl, Of pure and fresh Drugs, wei as the
most reliable Medleines kept constantly In store, and
sold wholesale and refill Prescriptions carefully COM
pounded At all hours Of the day night All Mrs. DR..
Fosters remedies sold Wholesale and retail at this store
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24
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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24
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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24

THE Paris Rothschild reduced the salaries
Of his clerks fifty centmes per day each-to
make up the expenses of entertaining the
AUSTRIAN Arehduke
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24

Late OF New York and Philadelphia would say 10 his
friends and the public that he may siil he founa st
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24

Mrs. Dr. FosTER's oELEBRATED TONIC BITTERs,
an excellent remedy for Nervousness, Sick Headache
aud other complaints OF like character.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-24

Sold BY all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine.
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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-04-03
Abraham Lincoln.

His was a great life, but his death was
Greater still-the greatest, perhaps, that
had moved the world for Thousand years.
When he stood with his tender arms around
the North and South, holding them to his
heart that both might soften theirs at its
spirit. his lifes work was done. Then be-
gan the sublime mission OF his death
While those sunken eyes were shining with
the gladness of his soul at the glimpse CIV
en- him. as to Moses on Pisgah's top, OF the
Canaan side of his country's future IN a
moment their light was quenched tor ever
on earth An assassin pierced his brain
as with bolt of lightning; and be fell, and
great was the fall of that single man.
With him fell a million enemies OF his
cause aud country at home and abroad. Ii
the last act OF his life was TO close the rift
in continent. the first act Of his death was
to close tho ehasm between two henispheres.
Never before was England brought so near
TO this country. In the great overflow Of
her sympathy the mother conntry was
flooded and tided towards her first born
daughter, weeping at the bier Of the great
departed and she bent over the mournvr
with words OF tender coincidence. Blood is
Thicker sAnn wator; and the latent Instincts
of nature came forth in generous speech
and sentiment towards sorrowing nation.
IN that overflow of fellow feeling, the sym
pathy with the South and its unrightcous
cause was drowned, or burnt up by spirit
of indignation at the taking of, which
seemed to consume at breath the animns
that had sided with secession. There was
light as we'll US heat in that FIRE; and in the
light thousands of Southern sympathizers
saw in a different aspect the cause they had
upheld -EIihu BarTftt