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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23
Itcn.s.

Queen Victoria hns, for the first
time IN many years, again appeared in
the public streets Of London.
Il nero has been nominated for
Mayor Of Lynchburgh, Va.
"A vast national cemetery for the
intelmenl 81 Union dead in the PENN.
sula has been completed in the vicinity
Of Norfolk The remains Of over tweu-
ty-onc hundred soldiers have been in
tered in it
"A servant girl in Covington, living
in the family Of doctor filed the pep
pcr-castor With horse-powders, which
the doctor bad left lying around loose.
The unsuspecting sawbonos is greatly
addicted 10 pepper and used a largo
quantity Of The powder at his
next meal The friend says he is nov
IN fine condition, has rented stall in d
livery stable, and talks about running
for mayor.
The Freedmen OF the United States,
are gong to erect a monument to Pres
ideht Lincoln, in the public grounds at
Washington 1t was designed by Miss
Hosmer The matter is in the hands
.of Frederick Douglas, Vim. Wells
Brown, Professor Charles L. Reason Of
New York, Wm Still Of Philadelphia,
and other representative men Of tho
race.
The following Is the verdict Of a
negro jury: We, The undersi med, be-
IN kornar's juray to sit on do body
Of dc niggar Sambo, now dead and gone
afore ms, hab been sittin' on De said
niggar aforesaid, and he did on de FMS
teenth Of Septober come to def by fallin'
from dc bridge ober de ribber in dc
said riber where we find he was subso-
quently drown, and afterwards washed
on de riber side whar we 'spoe ho was
froze TO def
WIFE said n married man looking
for the booijack after she WAS in bed,
u have a place for all things, and yon
ought to know it by this time" Yes
replied she, i ought 10 know whero
you keep your late hours, but / don't"
Theodore Clay, son Of Henry Clay.
has for oser thirty years been nm in
mate Of the lnnatic society at Lexing-
ton, Ky lie became insane from dis
appointed affection.
"A dying West India planter, groanS
ed out to his fayorite negro servant
"Ah, Sambo, I'm going on q very long,
long journey" "Neyef mind, Inassa,"
said the negro, consolugly, him al
down hill.
The Indian depredations in Texas
still continue. Hundreds of men, wo-
men and ehil'ran have been butchered;
while property ia the shape Of horses.
cattle, etc. haze been plnndered by
these midnight marauders
The fashion for gcnflornen's pantas
looms is continually shrinking. A gen
tlemen at an uptown Wedding few
days ago, refused to BE rtatcd, because
be did not have lis "s.ssiagsdgWn trowa
sers" on.
A new invention il Paris is said 10
be n pair II musical boots. At every
step The pressure of the foot produce
rnel0iy il may be waltz, inazonr-
ka, or an operatic air This arrange
nent would be- extretlay convenient
for a daneing-naster
The times are 50 hard can scar
cely manage to Esep my bose above
water. said knsband the other day 10
bis wife. who was imporiuniug him for
a mex dress "N0," she replied with
some asperitv, ''bui Y0n manage 10 keey
il above brandy easy enough.
The greatest organ ~ the world,
SAYS some wicked ed l0r, lis the
organ u speech Il soman, beeanss ~
an orpsn withot siegr
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23
When IS Mhislscy Good Coz Man.

II would be einterestlng to know, from
competent authority precisely under
what conditions or circumstances it be-
comes necessary for human power ply
steal or mental. to be sustained BY spir-
its used as beverage.
IN 1861, the senators and representa-
tiyes Of the United States declared, by
by an act of Congress, that the fatigues
of the march, the priyations of camp
life, the exposure Of the picket line, and
the terrors of battle could be endured
better without than with the use Of
whiskey. Surely, If the soldier in the
neat Of a midsummer Southern sun, IN
the cold Of a midWinter Northern storm
in the rains Of spring and the fogs Of
autumn, can march, biyouac, fight and
die without alcohol, there can be no cir
cumstance Of labo~ under which the
stimulation Of dram would be requir-
ed
Gov. Geary, Of Pennsylvania, was
soldier IN the Mexican war; mayor Of
San Francisco; governor Of Kansas in
the most stormy period of its early his
tory; general during the rebellion,
from the beginning to the end Of the
struggle--fghting on the Potomac, on
the Kappahannoek, on the Chickahomi-
ny, and on the James es--commanding a
division in Sherman's campaign from
the mountains TO tie sea. When ad-
dressing the State Temperance Con-
yenuoa recently assembled in Harris.
burg he said. Daring my military
service IN Mexico, and through the rebel
hon, aud while on the shores of the Pa
clfic, aud IN Kansas, i never found il
necessary to use liquor | was nomina-
ted for the highest office IN the gIit Of
the people Of Pennsylvania, have gone
through the long canvass, and have
been elected without d. At the time
of my Inauguration there WIS no whis-
Ky used, and | will give pledge to the
Convention that my official duties shall
be performed throughout my term 81
office without single drop being used.
4 farmer, a soldier. a governor of ter
ritory, a hard-hghting G neral, eandi-
date for tic Office ol Z vernon. COVER
nor Of great State, IN all climates aud
seasons, exposed to the vices of camp
life, tempted by the luxurits Of the *
eca.iye mansion aIl this, and never
found lt necessary to use liquor Pray
when. where, how. and for whom is liq-
uog necessary ar stimalant to give
nerve for duty II man under severe
ordeal is uhegnsl 70 the emergency II
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23

STUDY or THE BIBLE-- Looking at the
Bible merely as historical fact, as n
power in the world, which has infucnc-
ed the opinions and directed the life,
aud quickened the heart of millions I,
which has been inspiration to the great
est minds of the race; which has been
the spring of that philanthropy which
is the boast of our civilization; and
which is now the professed guide Of
three hundred millions of our fellow
men; surely these facts, apart from any
consideration Of its Divine origin, Of its
claims to be a revelation from God, de-
mand for il a respectful attention and
diligent study, from any one who would
be considered well informed and in
telligent man
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23

WoRD TO MorHgRs. A short time ago
lady, moving in the best circles Of
Cincinnati a lQdy whose fathers name
was widely known rs an eminent bank
en- aud prominent Christian philan-
thropst; lady whose husbands voice
had been listened to with respect in tho
halls Of Congress aud on the floor Of
the General Assembly n member Of the
Presbyterian Church she, the child Of
the Church, was picked up from tho
gutter by policeman and borne to her
home drunk How had she come to
this She had never tasted wine till
her fest child was born. Her physis-
clan recommended it to her as ncedful
for the restoration oi strength. The de-
mon soon had the mastery over her
So has it been with thousands Of the
noblest of women women Of culture
and refinement, Of warm sympathies
and strong affections. In an evil hour,
recommended by the dort a man Of
skill and emnence IN his profession
to take q little wine, brandy, ale, or
bourbon, rs 4 stmnlant, togive strength
and tone to the system, mothers have
begun to use intoxicants. The use cre-
ate, lie desife
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23

A CHups INFLUENCE Passing down
one Of our hack streets the other day. |
observed two women, both tho worse
for hquor, and little girl of five or sly
wears Of aec walking by tho side 81 them
showing the greatest anxiety by her ae-
tions b. draw on one SIDE her mother
The scene excited ms curiosity, and /
was induced 10 follow closo behind
They approached hqgor-slore, and
were entering, when the child twiiehed
It's mother Is the dress The woman
suddenly turned round. and exclaimed
pottishly "What DO YOU want. .hdgety Y
The child, with the greates fear depic-
ted on It's coantoaWco, and her little
hands clasping agon,gingly together
answered 20 mother dear mother I
don't be cross; for you know my father
VIII beat you II you get tipsy Pray,
mother do not have any rum with that
woman!' They outored the rum was
called for aud poured out, the glass
was approaching the mothers lips, bat
q twiteh Of the apron from her child
caused her to turn her head She ap-
peared shocked a, the visible anguish
She was causing to that innocent child
The feelings Of mothhr showed them
selves; She put down the glass untouch-
ca, fondly kissed her child, and depart
ed.
Should this reach the eve Of a child
who has a drinking parent, let it follow
this little girls example.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23

LNcoLN's FAyoRIrE SERMON The fol-
lowing is a characteristic short sermon,
which it is stated President Lincoln was
in the habit ofprcaching to his children.
1t is too good not TO be often repeated,
and too short not to be read, as it is sng-
gestiye 10 parents, and should be learn
ed BY our youth.
Don't drink, don'tsmoke, don't chew,
don't swear, don't gamble, don't lie,
don't cheat love your fellowmen, as
well as God, love truth, love virtue, and
be happy"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23

ARrgMm WAnp has rarely written
more humorous and picturesque para,
graph than this from enc Of its earliest
papers
There was many atIoctin' tics, which
made me banker ai1or Betsoy Jane
Her fathers farm iiDed ourn; their cows
and ourn squoncht their thirst at tho
same spring, our Old mares had stars
on their forreds, the measles broke out
IN both families at nearly the same per-
iod; our parents (Betsys and minel
slept regularly every Sunday, in tho
same meetin house, and the nabers
used to observe. "Ilcw thick the Watts
and Peasleys art II was sublime
sight in the spring of the year TO see
our several mothers (Betsey's and mine
with their gowns pinded mp so they
couldn't silo EN-, aiIeetionately bilin'
soap together and abusin their nabers."
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23

do not think she eoald spoak for cry
ing. bat she hooked at me. and She gave
ever such a hltle ned, and then she be-
gan laughing through her tears It
Nas the prrttlest thing you ever saw
OF course / kissed her. aud then turn
cd. and who should be standing close
al my side but old Warren GeDrgy
gave a httie scream, and then tried To
make believe that we were looking at
the boa-coustnctor But 0fcourso that
didn't work; so ] said to old Warren
IN a cherry sort Of way, and putting out
my hand chceIlully
AIR Warren, Georgy and are going
% be married; that's quite settled But
YOU and | may as well be friends all the
same We'd much rather have your
consent than noa Suppose you give it
US.
he was 80 astonishod, that before /
think, he quite knew what hc was doing,
he'd taken my hand, with All his friends
standing round aud looking or OF
course he could not 20 back after that
aud 50, and SO, the thing was settled.
! congratulated him heartily Pres
entity ! said by chance, How lucky II
was YOU didn't sent back Miss Warren's S
letters
My dear fellow, that was what l
wanted to explain to her. | couldn't
send them back
You found them too dear to you r.
At last, thon, be d been betrayed INTO
feeling OF romance.
Not at all, he explained Il
couldn't send them back because |
hadn't kept them I'd destroyed them. "
Destroyed them Z"
"Ies. What was the good of them !?
| only keep business letters; they re
regularly docketod At my Office But
for Georsy's letters, they were no use.
Ii was no good keeping them. 1 mlde
item mto ptpe tghts i"
"Aon aian't tell her that Z"
"Ao; / hadnt time. i never arrived
at my explanation about the letters
"Inen, my dear Stone, lot me entreat
you, Whatever you do, don't give Miss
Warren your explanation about the let
teIs
"Why shouldn't II
Don't you see? She thought you
didn't send back her letters for sent-
mental reason; because they were so
dear to you that you couldn't possibly
part With them; and 50, ia polnt Of fact,
that llttie misunderstanding OF hers led
to the re-establIshment Of your love af-
far.
DO you think SO ?" he asked musing-
ly. But if Georgy's made any mistake
about the matter, think that | IN bound
to set her right,
Ny dear Stone, take my advice, for
fear OF accideiit, set her right If you
must set her right after the wedding
ceremony, not before
Whether OF not he took my advice
I'm not aware. lie was married in due
course to Miss Warren; and / know
that the lady was often heard to de-
clare subsequently she had married the
best husband III the world.
His praeticaiity had answered, and it
may be a good plan to convert love-let-
ters into plpe-hghts; still ! shrink from
laying it down as a rule that such a
course should be invariably adopted.
Lovers must be left in that respect to
pursue their own devices and to do
what may seem right in their own eyes.
It must be owned, however, that the
story of Stones love affair shows that
there is something to be said in favor
Of practically.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23

Horace Greeley says that the dark
est day in a mans earthly career il that
wherein be first fancies that there is
some easier way of gaining dollar than
by squarely earning il
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23
Ths { M . ltsktr


This illbrta us e Aards Is about
q years 90
II was dissayCfa IS Tic deck hands
81 q Lake Ere steamboat, and handed
down by them . postsfliy IN awi 10
juvenile buts
li "a gthreav rlaytd Is I persons,
and owes uurb & itS absoIbnguess stw
tbe iakt that ,u can talk, and drink.
and rhaw. abd cheat. vhlle ihc game Is
adsancln.
] have scen E Played on tho Hudson
River kmiroad. q ,lr mokinE car, With
more immae0.ae skA han anywhere
else
II yu pias there 81 viii often hold
hand that Will as.uHsh yu quite otten
! queens and a tu spot, which viii IN
flame yu 10 lci 6 Ur dollars that il is
a good hand q pay poker with. hui yu
viii be moro as;uaAbed when va seq
thc othor fcllrrs hand. which invariably
consists oi 1 kiDes and a oup spot
lcwkcr is q molgt'a game. and don't
compare low old slelgc IN majesty, en-
cy more than a gamo - pm does tew
square church aflio
| tnctcr play yoWktr
! never would leatn how out oy pfih-
ciple
| was originally created cluss to the
Couuchiknt hne IN Nm England, where
tho game os Z M, or old alelgc. waa
born, and el!sis noN in awl ts pristine
virginity
! play old slodgr ieH this day in its
natiii ferconcss
But | won't play emmy game IT. know
my eharakter, whore jack will take an
nee, and 10 spot won't count game.
! won't play no such kind Of game,
cut Of respect tow OH Coniekiikut, my
natin State,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23

sober. how is he benefited by being
made more Or less drulk7 We viii
thank some advocate Il moderate dFik-
ing Tor satisfactory answer t. The
above
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23

Never despise connsels from what
ever quarter they reach you. Remem-
Der that the pearl Is keenly sought Tor
in spite Of the coarse shell which en-
yelopes II.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-04-23
xrANnERL1p Hlrl1

VANDERBILT H)fsL
Tah i5or establshe Hotel .il continues
p.a fYf ihe accom- BoaztiaH aftbF travelling rnlslic.
Pautenltr atirHtioa given te satfders l7in n'road
.agaae tbe snnluefaanths. he pHblcp'r 8re
tltherta ibcf4ih eyienfed srcspecru.iN 'blicHed
y. EAxpEnLtr. pwfrei'f.
MANCHESTER, ,.t......., .t...,s,.. .,., II.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-13
STATE NEWS.

A sepuJR Of Turner's has been organ
ised AZ Sandusky City. K ~
Tax eeiored folks at Dayton are haylDg
rl.yeIy revival at one Oftheir churches.
TINS cuya6pga county jail contains
twenty-five inmates, three of whom sre
women. s a
ec 10 Gncinnati this winter as for a num-
b,r OF EinEars past.
UEIoS ENGINE CoMrANY, No. 4 propose
% givck prize masquerade ball and fancy
larty at saRdusky City, on the I'D.
OK Morday morning, says tho Plain
0saier, q negro named Allen Arnett was
drought before Judge Abbey, charged with
committing a terrible rape upon q little
ia aged but six yeas. flsjt
FKaM the Toledo .B1ade we learn that
tuati named Charles Gowing, formerly an
emptoye Of the Michigan Southern Rail-
road eounpany, committed suicide at La
pOrse 4 few days ago.
oxi,atnrday week, two persons coEfined
ia the saIoto county Jail, charged with
passing counterfeit money, made their
esoape, 0ne Of them was taken shortly
alter she escape. Tho other is yet nj large.
rm Commissioners of scioto county, as
uieiisan from the Zines, have decIdsd to
ccngtFSet two tdrnplkes--one from Ports
R1Juth northeast to tie county lire, near
CShifornie. Pike county, and tho other in
itorthwsstsrly direction TO the county line,
ohe ,liIeand halt beyond Galehs.
IA ooMsnTEs, duly appOluted nEu regu-
la mas bleeting of tina cDlored citizens Of
zalreWiue, Putnam and vicinity, to make
che neoepsary investigation, have reported
that J. Nee. Sbepsoa was not, ss
elirreed, an Hccomplice in Jackson's be-
tEAyaland asEeatin 1859.
AT aiarSely attended meeting Of colo,sd
tSrsess beld ~ this city, wita the excep-
doc ofose ali l'dssclprea Ia favor OF tbs Leg
MISUNDERSTANDING b A vote OF the people
81 annahNmert 70 tas Constitution doing
way VIZ The opncccspt ofeolor discriri-
irssiSn iaFegard ip yptlng, They are wiz
tneptuyis- liie queitIon, ~ y. : \ 81
1nii zanssuills .signul ,says that on satae-
az tsehing Mr.. George Harper, in the en-
pioy se the Central Ohio rAilroid, n a.
stmnsjpg 70 cross tho rlscr on the foot
y1thpi fiie lSoI bridge, at GAINESVILLE. step.
PED 90 waere tho tregiie span con,njences,
ape 6lIiI6wn On the Ice In tbefiser. Break-
ink a a1eE andan Arm, besides otherWlse
lnlnriag hImscli.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-13
4 BIN Creating a PolIce Army

We do not know that the Republican
members of the Legislature read the Gin
cinadti Commercial. They mostly, we pre-
sumo, read the Cincinnati Gazette, CleueIGnd
LeGdsr, aud such like publications. nor do
we know how much Importance they
would attach to the views of the Commercial
were they to read it. Nevertheless, we
this morning reproduce from the CONNER
ciGl of Tuesday an editorial in relation to
the " Bill Creating Police Army, which Is
now lying on the table of the House, to be
taken up at such tine as its friends think it
can be passed. We shall not otpronounce on
the merits ofThis editorial. We simply ask
that tae men who are disposed to pass the
bill In question will give to the editorial a
perusal, aud then determine for them
selves whether there is any eogency in it.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-13
LYONS PERIODICAL. DROP! !!
THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY FOR
IRREGULARITIES.

These Drops are a scientifically compounded fluid
preparation and better than any Pills, Powders or
Nostrums. Being liquid, their action is direct and
positive. rendering them reliable speedy and cer-
tain specific for the Of all distractions and sup
pressious Of nature. Their popularity is indicated
by the fact that 100 900 bottles annually sold
and consumed by the ladies of the United States
every one Of whom speak in the strongest terms
praise of their great merits They are rapidly taxi
ing the place Of every other Female Remedy. and
are considered by all who know aught of them as
the surest, safest and most infaible preparaionin
the world for the cure Of all female complaints the
removal of all distractions Of nature and the pro
motion of health. regularity and strength. Explicit
directions stating when they may be used and ex-
rlaining when and why they should mot, nor
could not be used without producing effects contra
ryto natures chosen laws will be found carefully
folded around each bottle. with the written sigma
ture of JOHN L. LYON, without which none are gen.
uine. tta HHTT5E 35 f1Iig f94pH
Prepared by DR.. JOHN l.. LYON, los Chape
street, New Haven, Oonn., who can be consulted
either personally or by mail Enclosing stamp), con
cerning all private diseases and female weaknesses.
Sold by Druggists everywhere, - i0il
q. e. CLARK 4 CO.,
General Agents for U. 5. and Canadas.
sep29-d&Wly
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-13
CURE OF CATARRH.
from the Rev. J. $. CorneIIIc, Rector
Of All Saints ChuHch, NJ X.
30 GoyERNEUR STREET, NEW


30 GoyERNEUR STREET, New, YORK.
DIR. LIGHTHrLL-Dear Sir; 1t is with
great pleasure tender you this acknowl-
edgment Of my appreciation of the benefit
that have derived from your treatment.
/ present it that others, who may be suffer-
ing from like causes as myself, may,
through the publication OF my experience,
learn that under your care, relief can be
obtained.
/ have been afflicted with catarrh for
many years, which at one time threatened
the loss Of my voice and undermined my
general health to such an extent as TO ne-
cessitate a suspension Of my pastoral du-
ties. Two months of your medical treat
ment, however, afforded me such invalua-
Bile relief that was enabled to resume my
duties, and to perform them now without
the slightest Inconvenience.
Havingthe highest appreciation Of your
medical skill, and with many thanks for
uniform kindness and courtesy, / am, dear
sir, Yours, very gratefully,
~ s. y. CORNEILLE,
Rector Of All Saints Church.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-13
rgews of the Day.
cENxnAL NEWS.

GENKnAL NEWs. r
6.oLD closed yesterday evening. at lS714
RnroR, is going TO Montreal 10 March.
,TonN MoaaIssEY denies the losses at.
tributed to him.
SKATING tournament for one thousand
dollars, In prizes, came OF at Chicago on
Monday and Tuesday.
A Mus. DOUGHERTY, CT Chicago, Anc
daughter OF DR.. Patterson, Of Mobile, hai
fallen heir to $25O,0OO.
BREvE1 MAJOR GKN. x. r. S. CANBY |
announced as Commander Of the Miiitar.
Department. Of Washington.
THR London Telegrah says Charles Dicken
wculd be the chief actor Of the day, if b
were not she first of popular writers.
DR. A. j. GALL, prominent citizen, die
at indianapolis on the llth from an attac
OF apoPlexy. t-.....
THERE was desperate fghtamong som
roVdies en- Monday night in Chicago, whe
one Of them Was stabbed, fatally, it is SUI
posed.
9'aE Lower House Of the Minnesota Leg
islg.ure has passed bill proposing
strike out of the Constitution the wor
.Whi.e.n
A LAaaE fire occurred nj Ottawa, Illinoi
on Monday night, by which nine building
mostly stores, were destroyed. Estimate
los $4,000; insured for $4,000.
4 FOUR story building at Chicago, occu-
pied by Page & Sprssue as q lard ware
house, and by Shoeveman q CO., as dealers
in allow, was burned on Monday night
Estimated loss $4,000.
2Ev. Ma. SPURGEoN, of England, has
Just purchased two and halt acres OF
land 70 put up an orphan house. One lady
his given him $4,000 toward the orphan
fp1d.
THE RoB.s tGG.) oowier Of the 7th says
flat so tar as present appearances go, the
prospect Is that they will have one Of the
largest yields of wheat that that section
has ever been blessed with.
4, A KENTUcKY Representative, who has
tpss returned TO Frankfort from Washing
ten, gives it as his opinion that there is
more danger OF President johnson going
cs'r IN the Radicals than there is that the
Kadicais viii impeach him. We shall see.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-13
A Good BIZ.

Among the good legislation, we recog-
nlze bin introduced into the Senate by
Hon. CURTIS BERRY, Jr., authorizing the
State Librarian to subscribe for each news
paper and magazine published in the State,
and annually cause to be bound, in SUBJ
stantial manner, all newspapers, periodi-
Gals and pamphlets that may be received
ordeposited in the State Library. This will
incur very little expense, and will prove an
Invaluable feature of the State Library,
We hope the bill will pass. II