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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

The ancient philosopher who hunted
in vain for an honest nan would proba
bly, nave had no better success if his
heen for q contepted man.
Discontent seems v~,,,, :, In.
man nature. 1t is natural Tor
matter what his circumstances or condl..
tion in life, to strive for something which
immediate reach. He is never satisfied
with his lot. There is always some
thing ahead to draw him forward. and
he follows the magnet. reaching his ap-
parent goal only to find that. in sone
shape or other, it is still ahead- Thus,
the man who stands upon the lower
round of the ladder Of fortune. who has
nothing that he can call his own with
ward with eager expectation to the day
when he shall own a simple home. He
thinks if that point weiss. reached he
would be contented and happy. P"t
give that man his cottage, and he will
soon move his aspirations peg higher,
end sinh for snKaetashS(s itsseS sA'
The same feeling gofrestlessncss pervades
every grade Of society-the millionaire
as we'll as the laborer who owns moth
ing in the world. Here in New York
are men who count their wealth by mil
lions. Are they satisfied or contented
No. They see the same ignis .fatuus
ahead which fits before the mental
vision of the Iaborer. 1t is a fact, al
though few people appreciate it, that
wealth brings neither contentment nor
happiness. 1t is we'll, of course, that
nature has endowed man with the quail
ty of acquisitiveness, for it is that, chief
ly. which stimulates his energies and
makes him industrious and ambitious It
is well. too, that every MAJ should strive
to accumulate the means of enjoyment.
for the physical organism is such tha.
needs work in order to prevent a loss
vitality But while laboring and striv
ing n a reasonable degree to secure ad-
ditional comforts. it is the greatest
folly for any man to gneve about the
lowness of his station or the emptiness
Of his purse. And it is worse than fol-
ly to envy those who are more fortunate
or who by any means enjoy greater de-
gree of prosperity. As rule, the man
who carries tn ehod. in assisting to build
the costly residence. is quite as happy as
he who will occupy that residence. In
fact. We believe that there is less happi
ness and more discontent among the
wealthy than among the poor. Mans
desire for enjoyments increase quite as
fast as his means for gratifying them.
| ana hence there rs always voIu 10 nil.
Every man, whether rich or poor, should
| school himself to be content with his
lot Happiness dwells in cabins as well
as in palaces, and he who would be hap
pv must learn that il is something which
gold cannot buy.-fN. Y. Sum-
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

RAINING ~ MEETING - Old Dr. Strong
of Hartford. whose name is still praise
in the churcl:es, had an unfortunate
habit Of say ing amusing things when he
meant it not so--as when he was presid-
ing in meeting of Iin listers, and wish
ing to call on one Of them 20 come for
ward and offer prayer, he said:
"Brothef Cotton
OF Bolton,
VII. yoa step this way,
And prsr!"
To which Mr. Cotton Immediately an
swered, without intending to perpetrate
ANYTHING of the same sort:
"My dear brother strong,
You do very wrsg,
To De making = rhyme,
At such q solemn time"
And then Er. Strong added:
"Pm very sorry to re
Tha, you're just like me-"
The good men would not, for the
world, have made jcsts on such an oc-
casion; but they could plead the same
excuse for their rhymes that the boy did
for whistling in school: $" didnt whis-
tie, sir; it whistled ITSELF"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

We have heard n good story Of two
boys, one of them was boasting of tds
beanties Of his fathers house.
1T has got cupola," says he. and
its going to have something elss."
.What is it ?'' asked his Interested
companion.
"Wby, I heard father tell mother this
morning that it's going to have . mort
gage on it."
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

. man died in the iast eeatary. whose
wife was born when he vas = years o1
age. and that she died as the aes Of q,
while be lived on Tor % ysars mere. 70
the ago Of . century.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

During the last Ave and-twenty years
more than five hundred journals have
been started at New York, Of which,
however, only FIVE are still in existence
The oldest American newspaper il tie
Newport Mercury. tho first number Of
which appeared July L., 1883, edited aud
printed by Benjamin franklin. s
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

A priest asked tipsey fellow. lsau.
ing against the fence. where hs expect
cd to go when he died. III ean,t ~
along any better than now sid ~. 81
shan't 60 no where
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

A brilliant young gentlsnsn reoeatly
remarked to lady with whom - rs
rowling:
- think, Miss, you would make .
capital baker"
Indeed. sir, why p
Because you make such excellent
rolls"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

A queer looking customer inserted
his head into an auction store. and look
Ing gravcly at the knight Of the hammer
inquired. ..Can bid cir p 'sCertainly.'
replied the auctioneer. ..yoa can bid"
We'll. then" said the wag walking oG.
bid you good night"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

lawyers who had emerged f.on ~ Con-
federate armies, having nothing else to
do, spen' q week in vain endeavors to
construct Attorney General Stansbery's
opinion Of the Military bill. At last one
Of them, the faitest of the trio. gave it
up, and was heard TO exclaim: ..It vas
intended to be muddle +"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

Coventry Palmore gives the following
advice:
$50 lst m naa, In dsspssaAe mesd.
Wsd duh giri, hscaasp shes god"
To which ono might add:
sAaA - - wouan. b hsr plight.
Wed sbaA - bssapdA hsss bvisAt~
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

The great center Of happiness IL
something TO hope for. and som ethin9 to
love
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

Tite 4 Luse is the name a. 0rm out
West Titc holds the cAsA, while Luse
does the talking.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

"Well. Jane, this 10 . queer world"
said ..brute'' to his wife, after break
fast, recently. "A set OF women phi
losophers have just sprung up
@='-~.s= '-~.s=A@~ae..ssaA~~.iA-Iana ssand what do
10y uoQ p :.
r. Ahe strangest thing In nature; sSsn
they hold their tongues
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-07-04

Why is . schoolntstress like ne let
ter CT Because she fernss lassss into
classes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01

-ssaE DIR. HOPKINS
Catarrh TrOcheS!
WI Cure Cdtarrh, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Bronchitis, and all affections Qf the Throat.
Public Speakers and singers use them.
Ministers, Lawyers Doctors, Sea Captains, all use
them with the best results. Among the hundreds OF
thousands who have used them, there is but one
voice and that OF approval. hey invariably pro.
mote digestion, and relieve kidney Affections. just
try one box and You will be convinced. a-Ia
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e. h. HOPKINS, M. d.,
143 Waslaington street, Boston, Mass.
Wholesale Agents for Maine,- -a|
w. +. PHILLIPS s. Co., por.,,r,a
NATHAN WOOD, Ioiuanu.
Sold at Retail by all Druggists. jan3O dSw2ws
Four Months from Chicago !!
THIS day received, per Grand Trunk r. r. of
4 Canada, G. j. Bridges, General Manager. 100
Barrels Flour, shipped Oct 3rd, 1866 ga few more
expected" 'io1E eizls jill "
For sale by rl5-, .-tt, ID. --i .s-,-r % i.t'
asa BLAKE, JONES G. CO.,
Jan 31-d3t l31 Conuercial Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
Central and south America.

NEW YORK, Jan. 81
The steamer Henry Chauncey, from Aspin-
wall, with California dates to the 10th inst, ar
rived this morning. SheIbrings $1,O72,I75 i'm
treasure from California.
Panama dates are to the 23d inst.
1t was probable that Mr.. Burton, our Minis
ter to Bogota, would receive a suitable apology
from the Government for the offensive Ian
guage which was used by one of the Presidents
Generals.
The allied fleet was at Valparaiso.
1t was reported that the Brazilian army had
gained an advantage over 5000 or 5000 Para
guayans. af
The revolution in Mendoza has not spread
to any of the other provinces in the Argentine
Republic.
Honduras papers state the Government of
Honduras has entered into contract3with the
French Government to construct an Inter-
Oceanic Railroad across that Republic.
A party of engineers under Mr.. Davidson,
sent out by the United States Government to
MAKE IN IKE more complete survey of the Isthmus
VI Darien, with view to the construction of
snip canal across the Isthmus, were in Pana-
ma, preparing for their work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
WASHINGTON.
Proceedings of the Southern Re-
Z. if publican Association.
THE II A x Ill
81 &C
Condition of the Cat7resacy
Bureau.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
The National Intelligencer of to-day gives an
account purporting to be the proceedings of
the Southern Republican Association, held last
night, at which 20 Representatives of States took
part in the discussion in favor of holding a
Convention at Washington on or about the 18th
Of March, to urge the impeachment of Andrew
johnson as the only hope of the South for
speedy reconstruction.
Private dispatches received from Frankfort,
KY, state that the Senate has passed bill fix
ing the Congressional election for the 4th of
May. 1t is apprehended that the House will
not concur. eftt'
The Committee on Ways and Means at their
meeting to-day while considering the amenda-
tory tax bill, agreed to abolish the tax on news
paper advertisements. 1t is understood that
the bill will be reported within the next ten
days, and that the taxes on a large number of
articles will be considerably reduced
The commission to report on the condition of
the Currency Bureau have reported all right.
dollars. - Z = f'T-'- -
Brevet Brig. Gen. F. D. Seward, recently dis
patched to make an inspection of the district
OF North Carolina, has returned to headquar-
tiers. 81 Iff q
Brig. Gen. Alvin c. Gillew, Assistant Com
missioner of Freedmen for Mississippi, has
made report to Gen. Howard that the demand
tor labor is so great that freedmen are being
brought fr, m other States. School matters
are progress.ng Nft5g kssEktEBT
Delegations from fourteen tribes of Indians
waited upon Commissioner Bogg to-day for the
purpose of holding an Interview with him to
ascertain what disposition is to be made of the
lands they now occupy, and of certain inter
ests which they hold in others. Among them
was Keokuk, reported to be the finest looking
Indian in the country. He approached the
Commissioner, and, through an Interpreter ex-
pressed his willingness to adopt such views as
the Commissioner had presented.
A memorial was presented to-day from Sig
nor joaquin de Palma, Vice Consul'of Port1-
gal at Savannah during the rebellion, Claiming
remuneration for property taken by Gen. Sher-
mans army in the winter of 1864, he alleging
that he was pIundered of $1,000 in gold, and dia-
,monds, jewelry and wearing apparel to the
value of $32,474
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
Foreign News per Steamer.
.i.t Gladstone and Reform.
TREMENDOUS SNOW STORMS
The Eastern Question.
HALIFAX. n. s.. Jan. .

HALIFAX, N s., Jan. 81.
The steamship Africa, from Liverpool Jan.
10Th, via Queenstown 10th, arrived at o'clock
this morning. o.a
Mr.. Gladstone, in a circular dated from Flor
ence, calls on his supporters to assemble at the
opening of the session of Parliament, and it is
said that on his arrival in England a confer
ence of the heads of the Liberal party will be
held under his auspices relative to reform and
other questions
The ice catastrophe in Regents Park contin-
ued to absorb attention. The total number of
bodies found was about forty, and search for
more was still progressing -l.p
Another of the West India mail steamers
the La Plat, had arrived at Southampton with
yellow fever aboard. She had sixty-one cases
during the passage, of which twenty-three
proved fatal. 1a OIL
The weather continued very severe through
out Europe, and travelling was greatly imped-
ed. The mails were largely in arrear in many
directions. The postal service was suspended
for some days between Lyons and the Mediter-
ranean owing to the snow In some parts of
Denmark even the telegraph wires were buried
in the snow, which, in places, was fourteen feet
deep. Et
FRANCE.-The Paris Temps gives a report
that several great powers were urging the Turk
ish Government to take the initiative in assem-
bling conference upon the state of affairs in
the East.
The La France denies the truth of the report
and gives formal contradiction to the rumors
of alleged movements of Russian and Austrian
troops towards Gallicia. .s-
The Eft Eudard says no change will take place
among the members of the Cabinet.
ITALY.-The Opinione says negotiations in
reference to the question of the Bishops hav-
ing terminated Sig. Tonello will shortly have
an audience with the Pope and Antonelli is to
take leave SSH d.
RUssA.-Prince Dadlan, of Mingrelia, had
in his own name and that of his successors vol
unfairly coded his sovereign rights to Russia,
in consideration of million roubles indemni-
ty. laL ..
BELGIUM.-In the Chamber of Representa-
tives an amendment to the Penal Code bill
abolishing punishment of death, was rejected.
BRAzlL.-Mais from Brazil have arrived at
Lisbon. -
Brazilian accounts represent that Lopezs
army is very Disconnected. The allies were
greatly inspirited by the presence of General
Caxias, and it was said that they would soon
reassume the offensive -.i
Monteuideo, Dec. 1.-THE allied army and
fleet remain inactive. The revolution against
Mitre in the Province of Mendoza. Argentine
Confederation, is progressing. y :.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE. { /
Smuggling on the Frontier.
Reconstruction Conference.
The Worst Thing The President
rFsr4o.. EUe3 Did.
A HI EAVY CLAIM.

60. ss...c.s..ls, New York, Jan. 81.
The Times Washington dispatch says some
idea may be formed of the frauds perpetrated
by smugglers, from the fact that special agent
sent to the frontier to investigate them was
able to make arrangements with twenty
Customs officers out of twenty three-the
whole number in the DISTINCTION smuggling
goods into the United States
The President has nominated to the Senate
Hon. HI. r. Hurlburt to be Comptroller of the
Currency. t4}4 4-ul ~ u
b, Quite number of leading Southerners are
in the city arranging new plan of adjustment
which has been approved by number of Re
publicans. 1t is based upon the Constitutional
Amendment. 40
q The President recently said to number of
persons that the worst thing he ever did in his
life was to pardon Mayor Monroe, of New Or
leans. ~ rlaa-y
One of the most important cases yet present.
ed to the Court of Claims is that of $2OOOO00
as damages against the Government for seizure
by the War Department in 1856 of large tract
of land at the Cascades of the Columbia river
in Washington Territory, since occupied as
military post; land belonging to George w.
johnson ~ tt tH'-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01

Hope petroleum Company.
THE annual meeting OF the stockholders of this
Company will be held at No. c324 Congress street.
on TUESDAY EVENING, Feb 18th, at O'Clock,
for the following purposes, viz: ls - '
LIST. 10 choose officers for the coming year.
I'd. To transact any other business that NAV be
legally brought before the meeting. -
jan28dtd A. M. BUXTON, Secretary
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
Mexican Affairs.

New ORLEANS Jan. 81.
Col Carrolo, who recently embraced the lib
eral side, has gone back, placing himself and
troops at the command of the Protect at
Puebla. az
The city of Patzmero was stormed by the
Liberals on the 21st, lasting several hours
While negotiations for capitulation were pro-
crossing, guerrillas entered the town and COM
mitte1 excesses, burning and destroying hous-
es and locking up as prisoners nearly all the
male inhabitants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
Alabama Legislature.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, JAN 81
The House of Representatives has passed
bill to establish system of public schools for
blacks and whitessalke, except that the schools
for each shall be seDarate. 1t is understood
that the Legislature will not reconsider its ac-
ton On the Constitutional Amendment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
Col. Montgomery Relieved Troon. fer
Fort Phil. Kearuex

The case of Col. Montgomery, arrested nm
der the civil rights bill for acts comm;t tn
while in command of the State militia at ~.
ington, closed on Tuesday, the Colonel being
released Judge Crockett took the pronnS
that the civil rights bill was intended to afford
protection to freedmen who had been slaves.
and did not incluue whites and other prison.
ers arrested with Montgomery, who were re-
leased FIE
The late Colorado papers note movements
Of troops towards Fort Phil Kearney.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

,i1 IN HI been burned out OF my Rubber Store,
Of the ctizen aale , St. would solicit the trade
-onent /" mn Oh Portland and vicinity until
where are kept every variety Of goods made from
Soeg Rfp in part Rubber and Leath-
Hose for conducting and hydrant purnosee
Ghng Of S SsSssf Il Balls
Boots and Shoes, Tubing Spittoonse hnDDer
Gloves and Mittens, Elastic Rings and Bands PsnS
Covers, Horse Covers with and without hood WaanD
Covers, Air Beds, Pillows, Cushions, and Life Pna
servers, Mechanics Aprons, Rubber Jeweiry. Of
beautiful patters and all kinds Of Rubber Goods that
may be desired all ofwhich will sell at manuiac-
turers lowest prices. HN
Please forward your orders for the present to
H. A. HALL, =.
Jul laeodu 80 Milk Street, Boston,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
REAL ESTATE.
Farm for Sale. {,

ff...t House for Sale, No 50 Myrtle Street. En-
M,,, quire at No. 8 Central Wharf
Mssu July 12-dtt E.r. t' q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
From the West Indies.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 81.
west India advices state that the cholera is
decreasing at st. Thomas, but the small pox
and yellow fever are raging.
~ Inc Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Peter
troops to suppress the insurrection. "''A
The Bank of Santiago de Cuba will 90 into
linuidatiOn ... WIN 81 AAi0o
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01

year with ENLARGED sheets and manifest signs of
prosperity are the Portland Press and the Hartford
.s,, rress The former is the largest and best
9any IN ue State Of Maine, and the latter we have
exchanges. ~ N'' Va W.,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
BOARD AND ROOMS.
Board Wanted.

DUdEU WGHCtUs
E'OR a young gentleman and wife IN q private
u family, one comfortable room. Best of reference
given and required. Address Box S02 Portland
Post once. janH diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
FOR SALE.

A LOT OF LAND, situated within a hundred
"A yards OF the Grand Trnnk station, Var
mouth. Said Lot is 81 #. by 1919, and is part of
the Estate of the late
Capt. JOHN DAVIS. I5f
For further particulars inquire at his late resi-
dence. il
Yarmouth, Jan. 26, 1867. .a. q
ian1S d0Weods ..r-.s -r... r..a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
Freedom Notice.

/ have this day given TO my son JOHN f. RAND,
L his time to act and manage for himself. shall
claim none OF his wages nor pay any debts of his
contracting after this date
GEORGE F. RAND.
CORNISH, Jan. ~, 1867 O'e ss ian30 d3t*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01


dignhed manner, yet leaning in all vital ssna 1T.
MS party While we cannot always agree with ali ~
his political notions, heartily bear witness To III
management, and wish him and the proprietors ever
more prosperity IN the next year than 1t has had in
the past.
Its news is judiciously and carefully selected and
general culture and literary characterizes its
contents. As good family newspaper it has no sn
perier; and while Mr.. Lincoln occupies the CITY ed
itors chair there will be lack of local news as IL
is generally acknowledged in that department he has
no equal in the State. ~,
The enlargement argues prosperous business, at
least for contemporary and we hope it will never
De found necessary curta the dimensions OF this
enterprising and respectable sheet. ii'Nt
from the Bangor Times.l
az The Portland Daily Press comes to us consid-
81 bly enlarged and with return to its old style of
makeup. This enlargement-s0 soon after the
great hre-to size equal with the leading Boston
daihes, speaks favorably for the prosperity of the
city and indicates good degree of enterprise on the
part OF the proprietors. The Press is edited with
ability, has able contributors and as the leading
paper OF the dominant party, is power in the land.
from the Portland Transcript
TIE DAILY PRESS begins the new wear much en-
arged in size we are glad to such an evidence of
the prosperity of this excellent journal The Press
has swung around the circle to another arrangement
of its editorial and news matter; after ALL the old
second and third page arrangement, presenting edi
torials and news together was the best -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 81.
The House to-day passed a joint resolution
to amend the Constitution by striking out the
word white" by vote of Sc to 10. The
amendment allowing female suffrage was de-
feated by a vote of 46 to 26
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
Boston Stock List.
NOTICE.

TNHOSE suffering from that terrible malady Chills
Il and Fever, who have hitherto been unable to
find remedy, will do well to write to me, as have
sale ana certain cure, which will furnish to the
afflicted for five dollars. ADDRESS
.4-. 49, CYRUS LOWELL "
Stevens Plains, westbrook, Me-. care of Deering
Colley. ,i'tsRfni' - ~
January OF 1867 ooaeu&
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, Jan. 81.
A scout just in from the West reports the
Cheyennes and Arapahoe Indians, numbering
about 1900 warriors, on the war path.
This place will be the terminus of the Union
Pacific Railroad during the coming summer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
CITY OF PORTLAND.

OEALED Proposals will be received at the office Of
~ of the City Engineer, until SATURDAY, Feb.
2, 1857, (where plans and specifications may be ex-
amned,) for furnishing Granite Posts for tile Park.
deserving the RIGHT to reject all estimates il 1t Is
deemed Tor the interest Of the city. 'i
Per order OF Special Committee on Fencing Park.
AMBROSE GIDDINGS,
Portland, Jan. 80, 1s67.-dtd Chairman. =.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-01
from the Portland Advertiser, Jan. 81

Inc DAILY Press appeared yesterday morning in an
sn; , iorm 1t IS now fully equal Ia size to any
uaiiy PAPER In New England. In the arrangement
o. matter 1t has returned to the original STYLE
ance. fPi
Since the Press has been under the editorial man
agement OF Mr. Richardson, its editorials have been
nlgn Toned and reliable, welding powerful iniu-
has taken fair stand, always discussing topics In