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The Five Points.


There is ''money" in the old shells and
tenements houses at the Five Points, and
similar localities in New York, but it is
not the kind of property every body
would like to own, if it does pay we'll
E"Burleigh" writes as follows to the Jour
nal -
"There is no property, not even in
Fifth Avenue or Wall Street, that pays as
well. The building known as Sexton
and Philips model tenement house is
crowded in every part, over FIVE hundred
occupants residing in the building
These all pay weekly in advance; and the
income per annum is not less than $50,
900. A small building in Cherry Street
rented in the same style, brings in the
annual rent Of $4,000 year. One in
Elizabeth Street brings in $4,000 a
year. In the vilest rookeries persons
lodge by ffties on the floor SO thick that
one cannot walk without treading on
them. Cellars reeking with slime and
mud, dark passages under the stairs, dark
closets, in every place where human
form can lie, are rented at from six-pence
night upward, all paid for in advance
making an aggregate that is surprising
Multitudes of children, newsboys and
young girls, beg or steal enough money
to get into the gallery of a Bowery the
atre, beg their bread or get it at a char
table institution, and then pay few
pennies for the vile lodgings which the
vilest portion of New York affords"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-05
ag-L Love is inspiration: it encourages

eI- Love is inspiration; it encourages
to great deeds, and develops the creative
faculty of our nature. Few great men
have, Rourished who, were they candid,
would not acknowledge the vast advan-
tages they have experienced in the ear
lier years of their career from the spirit
and sympathy of woman. 1t is woman
whose prescient administration strings
the Tyre of the desponding poet, whose
genius is afterwards to be recognized by
his race, and which often embalms the
memory of the gentle mistress whose
kindness solaced him in, less glorious
hours. How may an official portfolio
would have been carried had it not been
for sanguine spirit and assidious Lowell
How many a depressed and desparing
advocate has clutched the Great, Seal ,and
taken bis precedence before princes, borne
onward by the breeze Of her prophetic
smilel A female friend, amiable. clever
and devoted, is possession more val
liable than parks and places; and, with
out such muse, few men can succeed in
life, none be content. 5N
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-05

The manager ofa country theatre look
ed into the house between the acts, and
turned with a face of dismay to the
prompter, with the question:
"Why, good gracious, where's the au-
dience?"
''Sir," replied the prompter, without
moving muscle. "he's gene to get some
beer" - '
The manager wiped the prespiration
from his brow, and said, "Will he return,
do you think?''
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-05

found insufficient for the p1rpose, and;
recourse to blasting was necessary to re-
lieve the shores of the beautiful Neva
from the villainous object which recalled
so oisgraceful a history.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-05

To MEASURE Corn IN THE CRIB.-Ii
is generelly estimated that two cubic feet
of good, sound, dry corn in the ear will
make bushel of shelled corn To get
the quantity of shelled corn in a crib Of
corn in the ear, measure the length, ,breadht
and hight of the crib inside; multiply
the length by the breadth, and the prod
uct by the hight of the corn; then divide
the result by two, and you have the num-
ber of bushels ofshelled corn in the crib.
There is difference in measuring corn
in this mode between fall and spring, be.
cause it shrinks very much in the winter
and spring and settles down.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-05

Wild beasts are uncemmonly fierce in
the United States the present winter
The papers state that man in Vermont
has been killed by one Of the panthers
that have been making such havoc among
the sheep folds of that State. Panthers
from the "John Brown Tract and the
Adirondack mountains, in northern part
of New York, have made sad havoc
among the sheep aud calves; and even in
Massachusetts, the farmers living in the
neighborhood Of Hoosac Tunnel, have
been heavy losers by their depredations.
The Scarey (Ark.) Record says negro
woman and her child, while passing a
mountain road, were attacked by flock
of wolves and eaten up. The Record
says the country is swarming with these
ravenous creatures, aud that whole hocks
of sheep have been devoured by the
wolves; and pigs scarcely venture from
the stable yard for fear of being gobbled
IN.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-05

MADAM, said and Old Roger to his
landlady, ''in primitive countries beef is
often the legal tender; but, madam: said
he, emphaticly, striking his fork into
the STEAK before him, "all the law in
Christendom couldn't make this beei
tender.
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Written for the Spirit of Democracy.l
s "A DREAM, bsa dat5
BY ANNA MAUDs cErProRp.

BY ANNA MAUDR CLIFFORD.
As I roamed over "Dreamland's" plains,
Fell on my ear the sweetest strains
OF music, mournful, soft and clear;
Twas the farewell song of the dying gear. +.
Oil the. inmost depths of my heart were
stirred, ao
As caught the sound of each trembling
word,
That foated out or the chilly air
As sad as the tones Of an orphans prayer.
Farewell" he sang, "all ye ones of earth,
When you rejoice at the New Years birth,
Rejoice for me that l've ceased to reign
J'er world of sorrow, Of toll and pain.
When first came to this changing earth,
The sounds Iheard were the songs of mirth
Thought it well could always stay
In world where people were ever gay, p
All, sad mistakel Ere day had flown
There were sad, deep sighs. and many tone
OF wailing sorrow fell on my ears, 81
| saw pale faces all bathed in tears.
Ny feet are weary of life's rough way;
Farewell, farewell, fer cannot stay
Much longer here in this world of blight
l am dying now in the moons pale light.
Farewell, farewell, am going fast
To the changeless shores of the misty past;
Ny brow grows cold as the wintry snow,
NY work is finished. col gol
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-02-05

R9O AHIONTH i-AHENT6 wanted for
SIX ES4ikELY NEW 4R7lcLEs, just out. Address
= p.TsGAREY, City Building, Biddsford, Maine
"a decz7ly. aia 7as assSs4
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29
Good and Reliable Aeants WanfedI

In every county in this and adjoining States. Agents
allowed ten per cent. commission on an sales of Tick
cts. All orders by Mail amounting to Ten Dollars or
less, may be sent by Mail at our risk, larger sums
should be sent by Draft or 2. O. order. All orders for
certificates and communications, should be addressed
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29
REA q BOVINGDON,
URBANA, Champaign Co, Illinois
EFEREHTCES :

OGE SEULN OI5-
D. Gardner a CO. Bankers, Champaign, Ill, Jas. 8. Wright,
Cash. LIST n. Bank, Champaign H., L. g. Huri, Deputy Col.
hector, Th Dis, Daniel McKinzie, U. g. Gen. Insb. 18th District.
Chandler . Donlon, Danville, IL, Philips Bro. Chicago, ",
7. Cunningham, Collector It'll Dis. n. NJ. Clark, County
Clerk, Champaign Co.. NJ, o. o. Alexander, Clk. Cir. Ct,
Champaign, Co, M, g. ". Eennard, Co. Treas. Champaign
Yarwood, Chicago, George A. HeIIman, Chicago, Hon. J. o.
Cunningham, Champaign Co., H., Hon. G. r. Griggs, Ren.
Champaign Co, H., Col. R. II. Nodine, Deputy ASS. 7th Dis,
NJ d. CONN, Esq, Homer H. Leckie : Sellers, Dist nlerL
LOda,IIL., Thomp. Weber II. In Cha, Champaign Co, III.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29

Taken up By the undersigned hying = rs
Rock Precinct, on the 7sh day Of feD 1r5g
One red and white speekled Stear VI rsa
this Spring C1hCoC~
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A gentleman who suffered for years from Nev-
Gus Debility, Prematare Decay and al the effects
Of youthful indiscreti0n viii, for the sake Of suf-
faring humanity, send free to all who need it the
receipt and directions for making the sim, lie rem
ely By which be was cured. Sufferers wishing t.
p ft BY the advertisers experience, can do so By
address, 8 in perfect confidence,
JOHN B, OGDEN,
81 Typ AZ Ceder Street, New York
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29
JOS. PARK,
ELI HALBERsTADE,

E1 ~ALbEhSIAUE
DUDLEY
HMessrs. Rea 3 Bovingdon's Grand Distribution OF
valuable real estate and personal property. will be
mdie at Urbanar on the I'd day Of September, next
when the holders Of lucky numbers VIII draw sOmeOR
The most magnificent prizes ever offered In q similar
drawing. That tie public may be assured that this en-
terprtse Is to be conducted I'm good faith, &c is only necpR
sary to refer TO the long ligt Of references, al OF whom
have long been known and honored in this county, az
men Of strict probity and whose recommendation is
sufficient to Quell ell doubt and satisfyevery one in this
cOmmunity0hampaign Union and Gazette, May 4,
1867.
The drawing win take place at the Court House. in
Urbana,- Champaign Co, Illinois, September the End,
1861, under the supervision OF q board Of menagerq.
and by q disinterested committee selected for that pur.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29

Dalm Soap, CASTLE, Resin and DS-bE
i and the Celebrated Silver Clos RROS
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29

THE GLORY OF NAN IS STRKhGIr-s
fore the nervous and dshiitatod s10a
" use Helmbold's Extract Buehus
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29

AUsbI Gu NdIUtU 10 DH
Total value Of Pr~emtumR,.. .S5 600
Dan. Gardner, Rob. Peacock, & Hammiu 4 SatcheI.
GENTS AT the request Of Messrs. RIA 4 BOvTNG-
DON, OF our city, we have made an examination Of the
property, contained in the foregoing schedule, and have
valued the same at the prices set opposite the respec.
i've articles. Very Respectfully,
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29

45-4s 50 Clerk Of District Co
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29

KAVANAGH & DECKER.
Corner of Centre 4 Canal SITS.
New York
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29
CAT-GUT CUSHION,

Manufactured ty KAVANAGH & DECKER, and
Patanted Dec. Is 1886. (See Dciensihc American
Vol. Is, No. III
1t is the only Cushion that possesses all the quail
tiles esential to a PERFECT Cushion. 1t is the
most elastic and most durable Cushion ever offered
TO the billiard playing pub lie as is abundantly pro
ven BY the great demand for it since its introcuc-
ton. The popularity which distinguishes the
CAT U Cushion and renders it superior to all
others, is the tighteaed cord of cat-gus which
overlies the face and edge of the rubber and aun-
ming the full length Of the Cushion, which pre-
vents the ball from bedding inty the rubber and
jumping from the table. The addition Of the cat
gut cord also adds much to the elasticity Of the
CushionR
The CAT-GUT Cushion has already been ap-
piled to over l GOO tables which are in constant
use. 1t can be applied to tables Of AN make for
seventy-hVe dOilary per set.
kAVANAGH & DECKER'S Factory, at the cor
ner of Centre and Canal Streets, N. Y.,is che most
complete fits kind in the world. The machinery
is Of the most improved character, the lumber dry
ing room the largest in the United States, the
material use the best that can be purchased, and
the WorkInen thoroughly skilled.
Billiard Cloth, Balls, Cues. ann Trimmings, all
ofthe best make constantly on hand.
KAYANAGH d DECKER are the only agents
in this country forKAY'S CUE CEMENT ,adjTdged
byeOmpetent authorities to be the be the best &C.
menJ ever usedr
9Fun Sized Tables cut down for s1OoT
Send for illustrated Catalogue and price List.
KAVANAGH & DECKER.
Corner of Centre 4 Canal SITS.
New Vork
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29
LEGHL NOTICE.

Lydia E. Amick Of the State Of Indiana, is here
By nOtife ed that Gideon Amick, did on the 31st day
Of July, 1861, 6le his petition in the Office Of the
Clerk of tho District Court, within and for the
COun ty Of Nemaha, and State Of Nebraska. charg-
ing the said Lydia z, Amiek with crime Of adultery
with one William Hendrix, and praying that he
may be divorced from the said Lydia E. Amick and
for the custody and contrOle CT their minor children,
which petition will be for hearing at the next
term o. said District Court.
Dated this 9TH Jay Of August 1881.
Ordered that this notice be published for four
weeks in the Nebraska Advertiser.
WILLIAM II. HOOVER,
45-4e 50 Clerk Of District Court.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29

&0 TO SIS FOR EVERY HOURS SERVICE.
PH Pleasant and honorable employm ent without
risk desirable for sIl ladies, ~elergymen, teachers,
students, farmers, merchants, mechanics, soldiers,
every body. Please call on, or address; G. W.
JACKSON 4 CO., So Beaver Street N, Y.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29
TO CONsUMPTIVEs.

Z-Tbs undersigned having been restored to
Health in a few weeks, BY a very simple remedy, al
ter having suffered several years with a ssTerelung
affection, and that dread disease, CousHmplon-ls
anxious to make known to his felAeE-sufIerers the
means Of cure.
To all who desire il, he viii send copy Of the pre-
s~cription used free Of cdarge,) With the directions
for preparing and using the same, Which they VIII
find SURE CUBE FOR CONSUMPTION, AoIH-
MA. BRONCHITIS, &c. The OILY object Of the
advertiser in sending tho Prescription IS 70 oenent
The afflicted, and spread which ne con
seiTes to be invaluable, and be hopes every sufferer
Eilltry his remedy,a as it will cost them nothing, ana
nay prove a blessing.
PARTIES wishing the prescription will please addres
Rev. EDWARDA WILSON,
3 Ally Williamsburg ,KiagsCo., New York.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29

The American Organs, are the only real reed Or
gsns now before the public. The only Organ hay
ing a
ReDsr6erdting Sound Boo, or Yind Chest.
Which has the same important part to perform as
the Sounding Board mas in the PianO-Forto, 10
give body and resonance of tone and without which
the Organ becomes merely a Melodeon in an Organ
case.
The American Organs not only haze the wind
chest OF SQUAD box, but have the large Organ bel
lows, giving power and great stoadiness Of tone
These with their extreme Eve yOiciDg Of the reeds
and perfecting of the tone, make them the.
Most Perfect Organ KnOwn.
The improvements, with superiority of tone and
workmanship, place the American Organs in the
front rank as the best and they command a higher
price than any other rsed instrument in the market
Thcse Organs received the First Premium at the
great St. Louis Fairin October.
Publishers Of the "Singing Pilgrim" for Sunday
Schools. Send for a Circular.
Address. PHILIP PHILIPS eco,
20 as North Sta street, St. Louis No.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29

Diekles. Can Fruits Of all kinds, and Oysters at
/ SWAN b BROS.
ENFEEBLED AND DELICATE CONSTITU
TI0ES, Of both sexes, use Heimbold's Extrae- Blu
ehu. 1t will give brisk and energetic feelings and
enable you to sleep well.
Eor a choice article Of Tea, go to
i SWAN b BROS.
Deans, Hominy, Meal, Potatoes. Flour Apples DO
ID SWAN & BROTHER
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29
DIR. WHITTIER.

r OEGER BY YEARS LOCATED IN ST.
I1L0UIS than any other Private Disease Ply
stefan, is 3 regular graduate of medicine, cures
Syphilis in aIlits forms, GonorrhOea, elect, Strict
ure, Orchitis, Diabetes, Bladder and Urinary
diseases, Syphilitic affections Of the throat, skin
OF bones.
Thousands suffering self-sbuse, excuses, ex-
posures and indiscretions in youth and ma
turer years, producing some Of the following
effects Blotehes, bodily Eeaknuss, uumanliness,
to DISQUALIFICATION, constipation, dread offu--
tuTe events, loss of memory, and finally impo-
tency, having besn cured.
He can refer to many old residents for past
success and present position, also many phys
icianshere and elsewhere.
Occupying a whole house ~OftEelVe rOOmsWith
comnetent assistant physicians; those reQui-
rinsa1lg personal attention may remain in the
establishment.
Medicine sent everywhere by mail or express.
His Theory AMI Exposition Of diseases, clearly
delineating all the diseases conditions, may be
badin sealed letter envelope fort cents. Ladies'
Circular, embracing al chronic Diseases cents.
Address st. Louis. BIO.
a friendly talk costs nothing charges mod
crate cures guaranteed. 0Gice .GI7 st. Charles
street, one square south Of the LindeIl Hotel.
Feb. Is ly
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-08-29
Marriage and Celibacv.

An ESSAY OF WARSING AND INSTRUCTION FOR
YoNUG MEN. Also, Diseases and Abuses which
permanently PROSTATE the Vital Powers, with sure
means o~f.relief. Sent Free Of Charge, in sealed
letter envelopes. Address,
DR.. J. SKILLLN HOUGHTCN,
Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
January, LIST 1867. ~
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CHAPTER II.

For t,oo whole days did Paul keep his VOW, not
to be triAed with any longer. 'No, indeed, l
am not the man to be wound around the fingers OF
a firt, to be courted or snubbed just as the
wayward fancy dictates u So he thought For
two whole days, did he remain morose and taclturn
rowing the woods in despair, fondly imagining ne
was becoming resigned as stole to his fate, when
he was suddenly awakened from the welcome de-
lusion On the evening of the second day, there
was large ball given in the Hotel, where they
temporarily resided. Paul found it impossible to
resist his overwhelming desire to attend this ball,
and gaze, himself unseen, once more on his heart
idol. He stood in bay window Of that brilliant
ly lighted room, his arms folded across his breast
and look of eager expectation on his face. The
silent zephyrs gided in, and gently famed his
heated brow and swayed the soft locks Of his dark
auburn hair. And bourne on its invisible wings,
came the breath of dewy June roses, mingled with
sweet white jessamine, fragrant mignionette and
spicy cedar, which last named always reminds me
of parties enjoyed in my school girl days. But to
return The room was almost filed when she
whom he looked for entered, leaning on the arm
of tall, handsome, dashing man, whose hair, eyes
and whiskers, seemed to have stolen the jet from
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CHAPTER w.

Eighteen months have been written down in the
great calendar of Time since the beginning of this
true heart-history 1t is the middle Of December.
On the piazza of splendid residence in Hunts
vile, trio of persons are assembled. They are
wrapped in silent admiration of panorama Of
beauty which surpasses all description. In the
stiffness of night, the Snow-Angel flew over the
land and scattered millions of tiny crystal spears
and soft, feathery fakes, on the brown bosom Of
the earth. Oh! T would that I possessed the in
spired pencil of Raphael or Titan, that might
tranfer to canvass where it could live forever this
scene of enchantment! Itseems the work of Fairy
fingers, SO quickly and silently was it accomplished.
The whole EARTH as far as vision extends, is pure,
white, unspotted, and reminds one of the heart Of
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DIAMOND CUT DAMoND.-The Freeport III. J
Journal tells this story of the just retributon that
befen faithless clover :"
"a trader had been for some months courting a
young lady here, but concluded not to marry her,
and lately welded another fair one. In order to
secure himself against the rejected sweetheart who
had serious claims upon him, he transferred all his
property to his business partner, in the full conf
dence that it would be returned to him whenever
he should indicate desire to that effect. Upon
learning the perfdy of her lover, the discarded
young woman sought redress, but in vain it was
too late. She, however, succeeded in 90 frighten-
ing her betrayer as to lead him to offer his partner
SioO to marry her. The partner agreed and the
ceremony was performed. The lady now secured
her revenge. Her old lover, thinking matters now
amicably adjusted intimated that he would like to
resume possession of his worldly goods. To his
surprise, his partner disclaimed all idea of reln-
gushing the property, saying he considered it q
part of the bargain, and was perfectly satisfied that
it should remain where it was. Threats, tears and
entreaties were in vain. The property was fairly
and squarely passed, and owner No. emphatlca-
ly refused to surrender.
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Original goetrg.
For the YorkvIlle Enquirer.

SPRING.TlME ROSESs
I gather from the dripping thorn
Blushing roses of the morn,
Budlets smiling through their lashes,
Messy fringes- flashes.
From the crystal dew-drops sleeping,
On the lids of beauty weeping,
In the Spring times happy hours,
Blushes, weeps the lovely flowers.
Fairest of thy fair creation, 80
I view thee with fond sensation;
Graded in blue Oceans swells,
Thy blushing hue all beauteous dwels.
Aurora brings thy color bright,
When rousing from the dreamy night,
She hies along, so joyous smiling,
Gay fowerets on her way beguiling.
Poets breathe thee songs Of rapture,
Maidens seek thy charms to capture,
Emblems of goddess Queen,
Reigning Ger the gardens green.
I'll wreath thee in garland fair, /.
I'll place thee, yes, Pn place thee there,
Where I may see thy leaves unfold,
Matchless beauties yet untold.
Fen when ye fade and dropping die,
Thine odors will in sweetness vie,
With tn spicy breath of Araby's gales.
Bresthed from her groves and verdant dales
Thy spirits essence sweetly rare,
Borne on the viewless wings Of air,
Shall rise to Heavens eternal height,
And mingle with its glory bright.
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IMPoRTANTTo SUBSCRIBERS Nearly every day
we receive letters from old subscribers enclosing
money to renew their subscriptions and telling. us
we need not be so all fired particular about stopping
it the very day the time expires for which they
have paid. Our rule is advance payment, and
when the time expires we invariably strike out the
name, unless by an oversight of the mailing clerk
it is omitted for week or So We make this rule
If we break it for one we must break it for an
other, and that is impossible We enter no name
upon our books till paid-if man wants to borrow
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And if we send paper without pay from party,
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the same for such time as it Is sent and thus keep
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We mean no offence by discontnuing mans
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We have no objection to giving money-to spend
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