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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-17

=" Costar's Bed-Bug Exterminator
Is a liquid or wash-used to destroy.
And also as preventive for Bed-Bugs, etc.
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
A Vessel Saved by Throwing Oil on
--.er- the Sea. rc..r,Arx

A CORRESPONDENT of the hondon
Shipping and. Aercagttles Gezetse sass
Re saw q practical proof of the truth
ofthe old .adage that sniL would calm
the troubled waters. The event oc ;
CURED on d voyage from st. j ohns, N.
T., to Bristol, England. The vessel
was loaded with oil aud blubber. and
experie1cing severe Weather, was dis
abled- and thrown on her beam ends.
Pie sea being very heavy. IL was sug !
gested that oil would smooth it, aud a
hoeshead> wass bfoached In Stlfe' hold,
and the oiln pumped into the ocean
with the water. made by the vessel
leaking. The effect was marvellous.
The vessel was drifting toIeewarl, ).
and to windward the, sea appeared as
though there was a calm, ard IN spite
Of tremendous gale, the. sea never
broke on board for the eight days the
vessel lay to. 81 When the effect was
observed, the oil was not spared, and
the svessSl feached Scilly, though 80
crippled as not to be worth repairing.
If this he true it must greatly dimin-
ish the dangers Of whaling and a few
barrels placed on every other seagoine
craft might prove the salvation of
some stormy weather. .....59 = ss'','.;. ''l'.;
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
A New Cannon,

The Germans have pfodueed can
non which beats any piece of artii8
lery yet made on this, side of the At
lantic. 1t is cast steel breech- load :
ing gun.s resting upon a. east steel
carriage. the whole made of crucihle
cast STEEL The inner tube was, forged
from a massive ingot of forty and "a
half tons1lunderA a. Fifty ton ham iner,
and weighs In IT'S present con nditien,l
twenty; tons.5 The, difference in the
weight has been lost Through the
usual process of forging. turning, and
boring. The cast steel rings form a
tirree-fold layer at theLpowder cham
ber and at the muzzlel portion a two
fold layer. These rings weigh to-
gether thirty tons, and have been
manufactured, in a manner similar to
the tube from massive ingots and
without welding,se The following, list
gives the particulars of this monster
piece of ordpance..::s Total weight of
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
"A BedOuin Wedding.

1 had the honor Of : assisting" this
morning at the marriage ofa Bed6uin
lady. ysStroIling, a little, way. into the
desert about 8o'clock I saw three
Bedouin encampments, and from the
most distant there-issued camel, on
whose back was q huge bower, formed
of palm branches and coVered,with
red eloth4 IAs the camel approached
the women left the nearer encamp-
meuts and raised shrilI cries In well
come to the bride, the men firing
muskets in close proximity which
would have proved alarming TO most
European young ladies. The cradle
wasaliped with Arab carpets, on which
rechned girl dressed In the height
of Arab fashion large silver rings on
her, legs, silver ornaments on. her
breast and turban, and over all huge
striped rug of native manufacture
The lovely Fatima-for such | learn
ed was her name-deigned to glance
at me as raised my hat in salutation
of the bride; but she appeared to take
far greater pleasure in the musketry
of her BedOuin followers, who fire
about her bower as if it had been a
French fortress. Presently there issu-
ed from the gate of Laghouate train
of Arab women. dancing, ciapping
their hands, and making shrili cries
as like as human voices possibly could
be to the, whinny of a mare. Then
the camel was stopped, the bride
alighted, embraced a few of the wo
men. joined the procession, and. fol-
lowed by the camel. all proceeded to
the mud hut in which Fatima was to
share for aevermoref the love of an
Arab with two other ladies. But en-
route the Bedouins chased about the
procession at full gallop, firing their
guns while at top-speed; and when
the bridal party had passed into the
mud mansion, they followed, and 1
could, hear the fen de, 5oie repeated.
May. Fantina be happy! Her price
was not high. as she only cost her
lord sixty frames, and. there are some
young ladies of the desert WHO cost
two hundred francs.-Lifeiad an an Oasis.
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22

the gua, 80 tons; diameter bore. Il
inches; total length of gun, 210
inches; weight Of the solid shot, 1,212
pounds; weight of.the shell, 1080
pounds; charge of powder, Ito to 40
pounds. This gun has been in
progress of manufacture, day and
night, for sixteen months, withoutliD
terruption. The mechanism a for
working the gun is such that one or
two men can quickly elevate, depress
and turn it,. a nd can, with the greatest
speed and certainty, follow and cover
any passing plated vessel The price
of the gun with carriage and tIr l-ta--
BILE, is f21 $50, or $156, 600. 9B-s.-zr
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22

ga ~.
SOLEMN THOUGHTS. - Paragraphs
like the following from the North
British Reviep, v are calculated to
make one feel his nothingness. It
says:ss3 saant s1.n.o.i baa .l;8tt- .l-5sfE
What, this change is to be we. dare
not even conjecture; but we see in
the heavens themselves. some traces
of the destructive elements and some
indications of their power The frag..
ments of broken planets, the descent
of meteoric stones upon our globe,
the wheeling comets. welding their
loose materiallin our own satellite, the
appearance of,new stars aud the dis
appearance of others. are as the solar
furnace, the volcanic eruptions, all
foreshadowss of. that impending con
vulsion to which the system of the
world is. doomed. Thus placed on "a
planet which il, to be burned up, and
under heavens which; are to pass
away thus treading, aaSitJ we're, on
the cemeteries and dwelling upon the
mauscleums of former worlds, let us
learn the lesson of humanity and wis
dom, if we have not already been
taught in the school of revelation. - :.
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
GIVE A KIND WORD To TIE
kRRING. --'@- -'-

Give kind word to the erring-
may raise a fallen brother! --i-
And the law of Heaven teaches
We should kindly teach each other =
All! the paths of vice are many: eE g.. :
And when tenn pted and when tried,
Remember thou art mortal. 49, .ss ~ 4
And thy feet may tu IN aside ~
Give kind word to the errins, iIstf i
Who have trod the paths of sin, -
And thy feet may run therein. .ss5
All along iife's rugged path way =
Thistles spring among the flowers 1eet =
Tares are growing with the wheat.
And the Master in His vineyard - ~
Hath a work for you to do.
But the laborers are few. e1h
Tarry nOt--the day Is waning, ffzs8.4F &.
And the night is coming on, ,s...,f.,-,
And the Master will reward you -
For the work thy hand hath done. ghH
II from out one bleeding bosom 80
You have piucked the bitter thorn; =
If you've eheer'd the dropping spirit .e.sf.
II you've S stretched the hand al ain IN kind ness
To lead erring, strayfng feet.
There's rich reward awaits yOu--9I Vgy
And loves labor. too. is sweet. Il,
II along ltfe's rugged highway rS1aW
You have raised q dropping flower; 40
II thy smile hath ever lgiadened Iisr<
For one heart gloomy hour i.-5 1<4i1
II hath placed star to glitter ilH dIoJ
In this angel own above! 9Iia7h -}Al IS
Ah life's mission here Is holy, =sl-iVtss,
When We make 1t one of lOve!-e ~ s4ssi ,
Obi remember. then, the erring! asn
Thou mayst lift the soul again, sfQ .s-~3
And from some poor bleeding bosom
Wipe away the guilty stain. - .f,..,l
All the world Is one broad vineyard,
Where there's work for each to do; M
For the harvest there is plenteous,
But the Iaborers are fewt s.,.F. t.s 81
Work, tEen-Life's eun is setting,
And the night of Death comes on.
And the Master at his coming
VIII expect thy work well done!
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
, EYCEbLEyr FARMFOR SALE.

The owner OF drst-rate FARM, wishing
to remove to this city. win sell the same at
a reasonable price and on easy terms. II
is located in sullivan County, Ind, near
Carlisle, and convenient TO the Z. & c. K r.
There are 300 acres-225 cleared, and rs in
walnut, poplar. and sugar-maple timber.
There are 300 sugar trees. The Improve
ments on the farm are substantial and
comfortable. Plenty OF running water at
all seasons, and q good supply OF fruit.
A smaller farm, well improved, near
Evansville. will be taken in part pay
ment. For further particulars apply. at
this Agency. locl5
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
,REALESTATE.
j McNEELY & SCHUBEBTS II T.
Real Estate and Insurance
7f' i7s99 Agency,


Z Corner Room, Second Floor,) -
Opposite the COURTHOUSE, ~ tH+'i it''
- EVANSVILLE, IND. Z
OVER 100 HOUSES and LOTS i'm va
rious parts of the city for sale, including
some good BUSIN ESS PROPERTY.
EXCELLENT GARDENING LAND,
convenient to the cftyI. .Isf,s = -
FARMING. LAND, Improved and -unim.
proved, In this and other States, for sale or
exchange for city property. Also, Timber,
Business Offices and store Rooms to let
also a comfortable Lodging hoom, near
the centre of business. "a sfs-i
A number of bargains now On our books,
and several applications on file to pur-
chase desirable property. Persons having
such for sale may find customers by apply
ing at this Agency. We have a number OF
applications for renting dwelling houses
Persons having real estate for sale, ex-
change, or rent are requested to enter the
details. on our hooks for reference. No
charge unless. property is disposed of,
Terms reasonable.
Sts' 81. INSURANCE @9tt"t
OF all kinds erected in good companies.
Special attention given to LIFE INSUR-l
ANCE. t.
at this office. -
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
Marriage and LOngeYity..

"a BacnelorSs Gle carrier tnan otner
This is confirmed by DIR. Stark. of
the Registers Office, in Scotland, who
finds that the average age of married
men over twenty years is over fifty
nine years, while the unmarried aver
age only forty; that is, marriage adds
nearly one third to the length Of life,
as general rule. Because y -,
1st. Bachelors are always in state
of unrest; they feel unsettled ~ I -
I'd. IF indoors after supper, there is
sense of solitariness, Inducing sad
ness, if not actual melancholy, with
all their depressing influences; and
many, many hours. in the, course. of
the year are spent Ia gloomy inactIyl-
ty, which Is adverse to good sdlges-
ton and a. vigorous and healthfuI eir-,
culatian. ,essnsa s18 snaatU gonst baa
Sd. His own chamber OR house
being so suninpiting, the bachelor is
inclined to seek diversion outside, in
suppers with friends, In clubs, which
are introd ductoriess to intemperance
and RIGHTEOUSNESS, or to those more
unblushing associations which, under
the cover Of arkhess, lead to speedy
vi ucditll anu mOIdfc, duu WuSu
these are gone the way downward to
an untimely grave is rapid and GER
tain. "a, s.s -. !,
On the other hand, marriage length.
ems a maEs life. srsa,sT d. !.
o1st., By It's making home inviting
End. By the softening influences
which it has upon the character and
the affections.
3rd. By the cultivation Of all the
better feelings Of our nature, and in
that proportion saving from vice and
crime. sza,.
4th. There can be no healthful de-
velopment Of the physical functions of
our nature without marriage-it is
necessary to the perfect man; for Di-
vinity has announced that it was mot
good for man to be alone.
9Th. Marriage gives laudable and
happifying object in life; the pro-
visions for wife and children, their
present comfort and future welfare, !
the enjoyment IN witnessing their
happiness, and the daily and hourly
participations In affectionate inter-
change of thought and sentiment and
sympathy-these are the 'considefa-
tions which. antagonize sorrow and
tighten the burdens of life, thus strew- !
ing flowers ,,and casting sunshine all /
along its pathway.-Hdlrs Joarnal
~ ii I.t ~
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22

Scarlet lips with story to tell
Blessed be he who shall drid it out!
Who shail learn the eyes deep secret well,
And read the heart with never adoubt.
.1sFrHtf ,Ne1ta Is y Es4-Ess a.
Then you wiiitremble, scarlet lips: 49,
Then youawill crimson. foveliest cheeks;
Eyes Will brighten and bIusiles wifi burn !,
When 1.-THE one true lover bends and
speaks. 5.b s.9S
But shs'sonly child now, as you see,
only Q child In her carless grace ;sssT
When love, and womRnhood come this
way f3aaa Dsu1 MHRIA 49, y
Will anything ssadden the fiower.iike
aamL D .face2-N ia lLna svola adI LoI - Ea2.l
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
LUMBER. &c.


LO M REEt-L y y M u EH
~ the Lumber Business at his old stand
at the corner of Main and Seventh Streets,
and would respectfully Inform the public
that his stock Is large and second to none
in the assortments. embracing Pine OIL all
thfcknesses and quality, from the nfcsst
Third Common Saginaw Board up to
!Three-Inch First { lear PLANK. .. I
Also, 800 D0ORs, Of various thicknesses
and styles, and
10000, LIGHTS. Eioup ever or Sn4
Window Sash, Pine aud Poplar Shingles,
3 and A. feet .-ath, aMouldings, Castings,
Quarter-Round,& &C., &C.
Orders from the country. river or rail,
sell d3m JOHN f. GLOVER,
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
Dickens Visit to the United states


The visit contemplated By. Mr.
Dickens to the United States has
caused him to be much talked about
in both countries. 1t Jiss said that
those who remember him on the last
tour must be prepared. to fnd their.
recollectionsa of little use in aiding
recognition. He does not recall the
early portraits, where he shone with
beautiful black eyes, splendid hair
and the complexion of, - healthy
youth. He isstrong ano upright, and
enjoys his life.; He has escaped the
i'll, health which has shattered the
author of Pelham. But his hair is iron
gray, and scanty; he wears a nous
tache and pointed beard, and his face
has a red brown tinge, which some
times reminds one of the complex
ion. of Louis Napoleon. Like other
successful men, he has body guard,
who are always ready to forward his
plans and herald his movements. Mr.
Dickens rarely contributes to To All
the Year Round. but constantly sug-
gests topics, and gives the contribu-
tions the benefit o. his Judgment, He.
Is delightful compa MON. He is ex-
quisitely courteous to stranger
ready with comments that IL not witty,
always sun you into pleasant sensa-
tions; and he is as free from affecta-
ton as nine men out Of ten. 49,. -.
The Evansville journal., 1867-10-22
SOMEBODY'S CHILD.

just picture of somebody's child
Swe eet face set in its golden hair,
Violet eyes and cheeks of rose,
Rounded chin, with a dimp1e there;
Tender eyes where the shadows sleep,
Lit from within by o secret ray;
Tender eyes that will shine like stars .
When love and wOmanhood come this
way. 4 - - - Z. II. =
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-05-16

SELLING A SUBJEcT.-A man sitting
one evening in an ale-house, thinking
how to get provisions for the next
day, saw a fellow dead drunk upon
the opposite bench.
"Do you not wish to get rid OF this
sot 7" said he TO the landlord.
81 do, and half a crown shall speak
my thanks" was the reply.
Agreed" said the other; "get me
a sack"
A sack was procured, and put over
the drunken guest. Away trudged
the man with his burden, TIL he came
TO the house of a noted resurrectionist,
at whose door he knocked.
"Who's there 2" said voice within.
81 have brought you a subject" :"
replied the man; $50 come, quick,
give me my fee"
The money was Immediately paid,
and the sack, with its contents, depos-
tied in the surgery. The motion of
quick walking had nearly recovered
the poor victim, who, before the other
had gone two minutes, endeavored to
extricate himself from the sack.
The purchaser, enraged at being
thus outwitted, ran after the man who
had deceived him, collared him, and
cried out
"Why, you dog, the mans alive p
"Alive J" said the other, $50 much
the better; kill him when you want
him"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-05-16

PARENTS AND CHILDREN.-There is
nothing better, nothing safer, nothing
so sure of bringing forth the right
fruit in the end, than truth. Tell
your child the truth Tell him that
obedience requires unpaid sacrifices.
Tell him that he need not expect that
purse of gold will drop into his hand
the moment he denies himself of a
coveted pleasure. Tell him that the
path of duty is often terribly hard,
and seldom leads to an oil well, or a
seat in Congress, or TO a brown stone
front house. Tell him that virtue
sometimes brings thorns, enemies,
neglect. But tell him that it is virtue,
nevertheless the brightest, the no
blest, and the best of gifts, and what
ever comes of goodness it is the one
thing desirable, itself above all price.
Make him feel that obedience is pleas
ure, that goodness is delight, that love
is altogether lovely, and he will not
expect to be paid for the smallest SER
vice and be tempted TO withhold a
kindness when he is not sure of a
reward. Parents must cease appeal
ing to the appetites and the avarice
of their children if they would have
them anything but selfish and sensual.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-05-16

The WARM HAND OF SYMPATHY
Till wo have reflected on it, we are
scarcely aware how much the sum OF
human happiness in the world is in
debted 20 this one feelng-sympathy
We get cheerfulness and vigor, we
scarcely know how or when, from as
sociation with our fellow men, and
from the looks reflected on us of glad
ness and enjoyment. We catch inspi.
ration power to go on, from having
Others by. The full family circle has
strength and life peculiarly its own.
Tho substantial good and the effectual
relief which men extend to one is tri-
fling 1t is not by those but by some
thing far less costly that the work is
done. God has insured it by a much
more simple machinery. He has Civ
en- TO the weakest and poorest power
to contribute largely TO the common
stock of gladness, The child's smile
and laugh are mighty powers in the
world. When bereavement has left
you desolate, what substantial benefit
is there which makes coincidence ac-
ceptable 1t cannot replace the loved
ones you have lost. 1t can bestow
upon yon nothing that is permanent.
But warm hand has touched yours,
and its thrill told you that there was
living response there to your emo.
ton. One look, one human sigh, has
done more for you than the costliest
present could confer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-05-16

POINTS OF HoNoR-Col. Montgom-
cry was shot in a duel about dog I;
Col Ramsay in one about servant /;
Mr.. Featherston in one about a re-
cruit; Sternes father in one about q
goose; and another gentleman in one
about an "acre of anchovies;" one
officer was challenged for merely ask
ing his opponent to enjoy the second
goblet; and another was compelled
to fight about pinch Of snuff; Gen
eral Barry was challenged by Cap
tain Smith for declining wine at a
dinner on a steamboat, although the
General had pleaded as an excuse
that wine invariably made him sick !;
and Lieutenant Cowther lost his life
in duel because he was refused ad-
mittance to a club Of pigeon shooters.
In l777 duel occurred in New York
city between Lieutenant Featherston-
hough, OF the 10Th, and Captain Nc.
Phereon, of the AID British regiment,
in regard 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. Lieut.. Feath-
erstonhough lost his right arm, the
ball from his antagonists pistol shat
tering the limb dreadiully, so much
so, that it had to be amputated. Gra-
ham, Major Noah's assistant editor i'm
the National Advocate, lost his life in
1927, at the duelling ground, Hobo
ken, with Barton, the son-in-law Of
Edward Livingston, in a simple dis.
pute about "what was trumps" in a
name of cards.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-05-16
The Empty Cs.nills.

Many mothers heart will respond
to this sketch
We met John on the stairs. He
was carrying an old cradle to be stor-
ed away among what he termed "plun-
der" in the lumber room. One rocker
was gone, and the wicker work of the
sides broken but we could not re-
frain from casting sad look into its
empty depths. "Gone," we said
dreamily, "all gone p What golden
heads were once pillowed here, heads
on which curls grew moistin slumber,
and the cheeks and lips flushed to the
hue of rose leaves. When sleep broke
the slumbrous eyes, smiles fitted like
sunbeams over the face; the white
fist was thrust into the mouth, and
when mamma lifted the muslin and
peeped in to see if baby was awake,
what cooling and growing was heard
The little feet began TO kick out of
pure delight, and kicked on until both
of the tiny red shoes were landed at
the foot of the cradle. Where are
those now? Some that were unbrown-
ed by vigorous mandood are sleeping
on battle fields, some are bleached with
time and cares; and the feet have
grown sore and weary on the rough
paths of life. Perhaps some little one
once tenderly rocked here is sleeping
in the coffin. Over it grows hearts
ease and vigorous box, and white can
dy-tuft, and starry jessamine. The
blue bird flutters its bright wings
through the willow boughs, and the
cool summer wind whispers to the
green leaves and grass blades on the
grave. What of? Perhaps of its
mortality. Sleep on, little dreamless
one "Of such is the Kingdom of
Heaven"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-05-16
Josh Byiimgs to .frfemus ward.

Deth haz done cruel thing lately
Deth seldum IL kind, but Deth IL i'm
parshall; this IL all that can be sed in
hiz favor He mows with biz sithe
awl round the world, now in this field
now in that; wheat, flowers and weeds
drop, wilt and wither, for he sythes
early and late, in citi and town, bi the
hartbstun and away oph where the
wanderers are.
Deth haz done cruel thing lately.
Doth seldum is kind. Here, father,
a mother, wee small thing, but a
month on a visit; there, Mary and
Charley go down, in white clothes
Deth mows, and never il weary; Deth
whistles and mows; menny fields are
all bare, for Deth cuts cluss, as well as
cruel.
Deth luvs TO nov; 'tis hiz stile.
lie IL old and silk with hiz sickle he
moved for Abel ov old, and for Abel
ov yesterday.
Deth mows strangely, and round
fall the dazy, and grass alone, snarl-
ing, stands the koarse thissel, left for
what? Deth kant tell, for God only
knows.
Deth, yu have done cruel thing
lately; yu hav moved where the wit
tyest one OF them awl stood, whose
words hav gone lafing awl over the
world, whose heart waz az good, and
az soft az a mothers.
Deth, yu hav moved where my
friend Artemus stood, and Humor
wears mourning now for the child ov
her heart, | am sad and am sorry.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-05-16
SOMETHING FOR PRrNrEns.-Editors

SOMETHING FOR PRNTERs.-Editors
and compositors are very frequently
taxed TO make out manuscripts that
have been written with pencil and
rubbed out or otherwis made illegible
We had q case of the kind during the
past week, and had gone to q neigh
boring law office TO borrow a magnify
ing glass to enable us to decipher mana
uscript that had been written with a
pencil and which had been rubbed and
made almost imperceptible. A friend
told us TO hold it TO our mouth and
breathe on il for fcw seconds. We
did so and the result was almost mi
raculous, us it brought out the pencil
and made them easily read. The same
friend tells us that holding such man
uscript over kettle Of water is still
better, and that it will make pencil
marks indellible TO hold manuscript
over kettle ofboiling water when it
is first written.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-05-16

Two young princes, the sons of
Archduke Charles Of Austria, had a
warm debate in the presence of no
less a person than that of the august
Emperor himself Greatly excited,
one said to the other: "You are the
greatest ass in Venice p Highly Of
Tended at n quarrel in his presence,
the Emperor interrupted them, say
ing with indignation "Come, come.
young gentlemen, you forget that l
am present"