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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-07-30

AZ Ath dlA.--Aho ioiA OWING n ue-
scription Of an air gun A. usually made
nowadays, and which " as the instru.
ment Of murder at Bro oklyn q few
days ago
In appearance It's ean,a, and is aim-
ply tube Of about three 70 et in length,
hollow throughout, and mat le Of highly
wrought iron II is divided into two
nearly equal lengths, the upI or part 10
ward the head forming the air chamber,
and the lower half the bar 'el from
which the proiectile is discharg a, The
two sections aro screwed togeh, er, and
when united fit so closely that q ne seam
is not apparent, except upon the closest
examination. When il is to be pr, pared
for use the sections are separated, and
by means Of a pump, which is, fot the
time being, attached to the upper end
Of the tube, the chamber is filed With
compressed air. The operation comp 'le-
ted, the pump is removed, a hght-l III
ing cap is screwed upon the open en- d,
the barrel is attached, and the weapo n
is then, so far as the motive power IN
concerned. ready for use, The bullet,
known to the trade as ''size No. l40,
or about twice M large az a common
pea, is then passed into the barrel and
'rammed home" where it remains un-
til discharged by an ingenious contriv-
ance, upon one side of the barrel Just
below the joint Of the two sections, is .
small hole, into which the key is fitted.
and turned until q small steel knob is
forced to stand out from the opposite
side Of the barrel. The key is then
Withdrawn, and when the bullet is to be
sent upon its destructive mission, the
weapon is raised, aim is taken by means
of sight-pins upon the barrel. the knob
is pressed by the index finger Of the
left hand, valve in the air-chamber is
thereby opened and Just enough air is
released to discharge the bullet. The
air-chamber once filed, thirty bullets
may be discharged without replenish-
ing, but not more than the tenth one
may be relied upon to penetrate the OBJ
ject. The distance from which the
weapon is effective is from 80 to 125
feet. Many Of the air guns Of English
manufacture have rifed- barrels, and are
loaded at the breech In an expert
rment made short time a;nce. in a
shootlng-gallery in New York, bullets
were driven from ON, air gun cane,
through German white-wood plank
an inch and a half IN diameter, and
that at the average distance of thirty
yards. The noise which accompanies
the discharge Of the weapon is scarcely
perceptible, the report being similar to
the swapping Of small whip-lash.--
This fact makes the air gun an exceed
ingly dangerous instrument in the
hands Of the assassin. In the Brook
lyn murder referred to, had not the po-
lice officer been in close proximity to
the scene at the time and observed the
fall OF the victiu and the fight Of the
murderer, the deed might have remain
ed forever M indisoluble mystery.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-07-30
HARDNESS.

Hardness is a want of minute atten-
ton to others. 1t does not proceed
from malignity or a carelessness Of in
nicting pain, but from want of deli
cate perception Of those little things by
which pleasure is conferred or pain ex-
cited.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30

HANDSOMELY SAID.-The London Quarter
" Revicr, in speaking of the prominent men
in America at this day, says
"We admit that Mr.. Stanton and his col.
leagues have done great things on great scale
but they lack the stamp of individual great
ness. IF that is to be found anywhere in
America, it is under the modest roof of Gen.
eral Lee, the champion of losing cause,
whom prosperity never intoxicated, nor ad-
versity depressed, aud who exceeded his Fed
eral opponents as much in real aobility and
greatness of character, as he did in military
skill and daring"
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30
SUMMONS.
TERRITORY OF IDAHO, | !
County Of Boise. %
N. J. Urton, Plaintiff,

Us.
The President, Directors and
Stockholders of the Invincible
Ditch Company, to-wit: Rich
ard Burk as President, James
Dooley, - Langdon and John
Comerell as Directors, and
Vim. Avery, James M. Jones,
NJ. B. Dunbar, Henry Clifden,
T. Ives, Jr., Daniel Keefer,
John Doe, Richard Roe and
other Stockholders of said
Company, Defendants.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30
Win1t.
Stature.

A HORRIBLE SHoWING-D DR.. H. r. Slower,
an eminent physician of Boston, has published
awonk. designed especially for his profession,
called Criminal Abortion in America" in
which the following is stated
In the State of Massachusetts, it appears
that during the fourteen years and eight months
preceding 1855 there were recorded 4,570
stiH-births, and 1l,7l6 premature births and
abortions, the ratio being one abortion to three
still-births; or, in other words, it would appear
from the statistics quoted, that the compare
tive frequency of abortiens in Massachusetts
is thirteen times as great as the worst statist-
les of the city Of New York.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS
TN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE

Il of the United States in the Territory of Idaho:
You are hereby notified that there is now on file in
the Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the
Second Judicial District of said Territory, in Idaho
City county Of Boise, the complaint of W. j. Urton,
plaintiff, demanding judgment against you for the
sum of Two Hundred and Forty 75-100 Dollars in
merchantabe gold dust at current rates. with inter
est thereon at three per cent per month from Sept
Is, 1867, (being amount due upon your two several
this PLAINTIFF and for costs of suit; and that unless
you appear and answer to said complaint within ten
days after the service hereof if served within Boise
county and within twenty days if served out OF said
county, but within said Judicial Districts and within
forty days if served out of said District exclusive of
the day of seryice judgment will be taken against
you by default for the of $240 rs, with interest
as aforesaid, and costs of suit.
In testimony whereof l. w. B. Smith, Clerk Of said
. District Court have hereunto set my hand
IL hand affixed the seal of said Court at Idaho
@1City, this 18th day of November, A. D: 1867
w. B. SMITH,
Nov 16, 1867-n56w6 Clerk of District court,
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30

CURIOUS STATISTICS An eminent physi-
clan of New York City, who has devoted many
years to the investigation, gives the annexed
table in regard to the proportionate difference
which should exist between stature and weight
as ascertained from an average of over 5000
perfectly healthy men:
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30

A Mr. BEAKDsLEY, of Norwalk, Ohio. has
just recovered 10000 damages, in the United
States Circuit Court, from Mr.. Tappan, pro-
Prietor of a mercantile agency in New York,
for SANDER, the SANDER consisting in the re-
ports made to the customers Of the agency, in
the usual course of business, as to the COM
mercial standing of Mr. Beardsley.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30

WATERFALLS are. by no means a new thing.
An old verse, written in 1853, by London
poet, says:
"Give Chloe bushel of horsehair and wool,
OF paste and pomatum pound,
Ten yards of gay ribbon to deck her sweet skull,
And gauze to encompass it round"
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30
SHERIFF'S SALE.
DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION

issued out of the District Court, in and for the
county of Boise, upon judgment rendered in said
Court wherein Charles j. Bernstiel is Plaintiff and
W. P. Hart and Thomas B. Hart are Defendants, for
the sum of Four Hundred and Fifty-one and 65-100
Dollars Judgment and costs of suit, duly tested the
goth day of November A. D. 1867, have seized and
taken in execution the following described property
to-wit All the right title claim and interest of de-
PENDANTS of in and to that certain Water Ditch known
as the Bledsoe Co.'s Ditch, on the east side of
Grimes creek three quarters of mile below Pioneer
CITY and conducts water from the east side of said
creek to point below Centervile. Also, Two humid
red and eighteen 218 feet in the quartz lode known
as the Grow1 Il Go, situate on the east side OF
Granite creek Public notice is hereby given that on
The 18th Day OF December, A. ID. 1867,
at 70 o'clock, NJ, will SELL in front Of the Court
House door in Idaho City, at Public Auction for cash,
the above described property to the highest bidder,
to satisfy said execution and all accruing costs.
j. l. CRUTCHER, Sheriff.
Dated Idaho city, Nov. %, A. D. 1867 n5Sw9.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30

VIZ Hope So-Superintendent Croker of
Che Central Pacific Railroad, says that once he
commences laying track from Crystal Peak
dawn the Truckee, he will beat any work Of
the kind that has ever been done in the world.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-11-30
FaulilY Groce1y store !!

NICHOLSON & CLARK HAVE. RE-
Mill and and Reopened their Family Grocery
and provision store on fhe old stand west side Main
st below Rear RIM and will be glad to again see all
thar old customers and everytody who wants goods
in their line Iiouors Cigars and Tobacco; also
taken on Comm ission or for Storage fn7tf
New-York tribune., 1867-05-30
PETROLEUM AND MINING STOCKS.
FIRST BOARD.
WEDNESDAY, May ?e.-P. NJ.


Gold is higher at 1872, closes at 1871! The exports
to-day are $l305O0. The Gold Exchange Bank clear
ings are So 7o5 CO., and the balances sa0l64s3 5l.
Governments are sold TO moderate extent at yes
ter,lays rates State stocks steady New Tennessee
Is per cent higher. The Stock market, under the
influence of the letter of Mr McCuoch is higher and
there has been general scramble to cover short con-
tracts and TO go long The upward movement
WAS strongest on Erie which rose at 6ts Hudson
River sold at iG2 and NewYork Central at 80 After
tho call prices not sustained but at the Second
Board a general advance was shown; Tennessee 6s,
new rose e4la65 and the Railway share list sold
40 tho extreme morning prices. At the close the
market was tame The following are the closing
prices New-Yerk Central, sss 99s.; Erie, o0saGOi;
Reading, lO3.aI0i; Michigan Southern, Gsa6si;
Cleveland and Pittsburgh, 55ta759; Rock Island,
SS.6SsI Nolth-Westem, 33,aS9:; North Western
Preferred 5s,a5s:; Fort Wayne, e6Iay
Money on call is Sal per cent, and lenders have no
trouble in getting these rates Loans at are unds-
turbed but new business 10 not done at this price,
except in special cases. Commercial paper remains
at "a all and SGD 10 for second grade
The large balance in tho Sub Treasury is causing
needless alarm. Much of the increase is nominal and
will disappear as usual at the close of the month,
when the accounts showing tho purchases and con-
versions of the month are settled. On tho 10th OF
June large payments will DO made on the compound
notes FOR which the Department is no doubt prepar-
ing The Secretary has nothing to gain by locking
ND large amounts of currency and time VIII show
that what now looks like boarding s merely prudent
preparation. Future debt statements will show
steady decrease in currency debts, from tho ability
OF the Treasury to sell gold bonds - fast as conf
pounds mature and fast as 7sos can be bought mp
Exchange is steady, and quoted: London, 90 days,
100, Clio sight, 1iOaafl0} Pars long, 5I2sa5lli;
short 5.lOa5.Oss; Antwerp. 6l5S5.l2s; Swiss, Slo
9512,, Hamburg 800; Amsterdam, Att Frankfort,
420Al3, Bremen, 79iaS0. 80
Neights are dull. The engagements TO Liverpool
per steamer are 1900 bush. Peas at 2d, 200 bales
Cotton at Sled To Antwerp, Per steamer, 80 hnds'
Tobacco and % cases do. on private terms. Two
italian vessels were chartered to Gibraltar with 10
bacco on private terms.
Bids are made Of l5s. in tho pound for the bis OF
Frazer, Trenholm a. Co. Reports from Liverpool
state that the cotton owned by the firm amounts, at
present prices, to 16s 3D. the pound OF their lab
ites leaving only &c. Cd to be made up by the large
assets In real estate and vessels.
Mr.. Secretary McCullochs letter to the Boston
merchants promises TO become as famous as his Fort
Wayne speech The bitter convinced every one thss
New-York tribune., 1867-05-30
MRS. HUDSPETH.

To ne hdltor ~ IA JritHHG
SIR: Mrs. Hudspeth Of whom You speal in con-
nestion with the eurratt trial. left Harlem II or IS months
since for Canada, where she originally belonged When
che was in Warrington witness fer the Government
abe came being murdered by strangulation nthe
night while asleep being dark she was not able to
the person. ehe returned to Harlem very much fright
ened and fearful Of being caught in Washington again
was on friendly terms with her in consequence Of her
daughter being In my sundsy school class She told me
her story about finding the papers in the Thrdave cars
and also her trosbles while In Washington. She verify
believes that some ono attempted to murder heF pre-
vent her giving her testimony on that occasion.
Harlm.E T. War n, 1897 O. GRAFT.
New-York tribune., 1867-05-30
GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN ON DRUNKAEns

invitation to address great temperance nee,-
ing at Des MoiDes, Iowa, on the Fourth Of July:
10 W. PKT,mos, Editor Platform" Chairman CoHmtl,s Of
hrrGne,Bisnts DIS hoaes IoBa
When drunkards 70 the right Of MS drunkards 20 tho
left Of drunkarGs in front Of buner and stagr,
your mission 10 GOd-like. When phytcjans stop giving
whisky and alcoholic medicines 70 thr paents-when
editors practice temperance wen preach it-when
young have the courage TO say "Gov1he preach.
stop the practice OF giving wine TO pledged temper
ancs at the sacrament-when importance becomes
fashionable drunkenness ~ colo water viii be
at premium. IneliDatons say, Yes sgsnents No.
Sincerely, GEo FRlNts TRAIN
New-York tribune., 1867-05-30
THE MONEY MARKET.
SALES AT TIE STOCK EXCHANGE.
first BOARD.
GoYERNMENT DEpARTMrNr.

Zj,WTJ.--..s....INt
u s 6s 5-20 Cp'62
$4,000. .l09i
u IS 6s $40 Cp'n 'G4
l,JW. bbi
New-York tribune., 1867-05-30

si,cs Jan. 1. .ssssrS.css s9s,nss's sso''s'A.s
Tbs consolidation of the Boston and worces,s'
and .he Western railroads making up the hne oS
tw.,n the former city and Albany, has been reqnfs.
nv the Legislature. The adjustment OF the x'ias u
the respective stocks is the frst step me ,Ss nc
yer cent dividend that each pays. Apaly,Ma tne11
resources and liabilities u sppssrss s.scs ies ssss thai
sss aio,t SiIi usr share Tho Western. < miles ~
sySiao Of SiIo per sbsre. But this 70 oe'' ~
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-05-20
Know Thy DESTINY.

MpANr Z. T, THOESWs, the great English
Asirologist. Clairvcysut aud Psychometri
clan, who has nstonisbed the scientific classe. o
the Old World, has now located herself at Hud
son, y. Y. Madame Thornton possesses such
wonderful powers of second sight, as to enable
her to impart knowledge of the greatest import
anee to the single or married OF either sex.
While IN state of trance, she ieiineates the
very features of the person Won are 10 marry,
and l'S the aid of an instrument OF intense
power, known IA the Psychomotrope, yuarap.
tees To produce life-like picture of the fntnre
husband or wife OF the applicant, together with
date Of marriage, position in life, leading traits
of character, &c. This is no hun,bug, a. thons.
ands Of testimonials can assert. She will send
when desired certified certificate, or written
guarantee, that the picture ia what il purpoTis
10 lie. by enclosing small lock OF hair, and
stating place ofbir,h, age, disposition aud com.
plexion, and enclosing fifty cents and stamped
envelope addressed to yourself. You will receive
the picture and desired information by retmD
mail. All communications sacredly couflen.
tial. Address IN confidence, MADAME Z. +.
THORNTON, 7. O. Box ss3. Hudson. y. Y.
msre3 eod&w
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Wonderful but True

Madame REMINGTON, tie world-ienowned
Astrologist and Somnamm,listic Clairvoyant,
while in clairvoyant state, delineates the very
features of the person you arc to marry, and by
the aid Of an instrument of intense power, known
"a the Psychomotrope, guarantees TO proiace a
perfect and lfe,like picture of the future hus.
band or wife Of the applicant, with date Of mar
riaSe. occupation, leading traits of character
&c. This Is no imposition, rs testimonials with
out number can assert. BY stating place Of
birth, age, disposition. color of eyes and hair,
ana enclosing fifty cents, and stamped envelope
addressed to yourself, you will receive the pic
ture by return mail, together with desired infor.
,uation.
Address in confidence. MADAME GrKTRups
RtaiN6loS: Pc Box 90, WEST Troy, y. Y.
mars3eed&w
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-05-20

HUMANITY.-We clip the following
from one of our exchanges. twill well
repay perusal: "All striving, pushing,
grasping after wealth, honor and power.
The poor claiming wealth only that
they may DC above want; the rich seek
ing to add thousands to their millions.
So we move. Not one appears to think
how soon he must sink into oblivion
that we are one generation Of millions.
Yet such is the fact. Time and Progress
have through countless ages come
marching hand i'll hand-the one de-
stroying, the other building up. They
Seem to create little or no motion, and
the work of destruction il "a easily aud
silently accomplished rs child will
pull to pieces rose. Yet such lis fate,
\ hundred years hence, aud much Of
that We now see around us, will too pass
away. 1t is but the simple repetition
of life's story; we are born.-we live
we die-and hence We will not grieve
over those venerable piles finding the
common level of their prototypes in
nature--an ultimate death.
We all within orr graves ahal! sleep
\ hundred wears 10 come;
No living soul for us will weep
A hundred years to come;
But other men our lands will till.
And others then our streets will till
And other words will sing as gay.
And bright the sun shine as to-day,
\ hundred wears to come.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-05-20
THE CHILD'S CURE.
Laughiin's Infant Cordial,
FOR CHILDREN TEETHINC


An astonishing fact, that the largest number
of death. occur among children. faet that
while teething children are in constant pain.
A fact that during that period nothing will TO-
Eevc them sooner or more eifectually th.a
LAUGHLINS INFANT COkpIAL.
Mothers, do not SEQ them suffer.
USE THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Mothers relieve their sutferings by
THE INFANT CORDIAL
Teethng is greatly iacilitatedby
THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Fretfulness and Wakeiulness cured
By THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Cholic and Pain cured instantly
BY THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Summer Complaint cared
BY THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
No Sleep lost. No Crying Baby il you
USE THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Every bottle warranted TO please or prise re-
funded. Prepared only by
LAUGHLIN. SMITH u CO.,
feb2I Druggists, Main street, Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-05-20
DR.. Schenck's PusmOnic Syf-
llD.


APP. 10. .-
This great medicine cured DIR. d. II. SchEScK.
the Proprietor, Of Pulmonary Consumption
when il had assumed its most formidable aspeci,
and when speedy death appeared to be ineTita'
BILE. His physicians pronounced his case incnra-
Gle, when he commenced the usc Of this simple
but powerful remedy His health was restored
ia a very short time. and 40 return Of the dis
ease has been apprehended, for all the symptoms
quickly disappeared, and his present weight Is
more than two hundred pounds.
Since his recovery, he has devoted DIS atteh
ton exclusively TO the cure OF Consumption ana
the diseases which are usually complicated WIN
II. and the cures effected by his medicines have
been very numerous and truly wonderful. Dr:
SCnENCK makes professional visits TO several OF
the Larger cities weekly where he has large
concOuise of patients. and II is truly astonishing
to sea poor consumptives that have to DC lifted
out OF their carriages, and In few months
healthy, robust persons. DIR. SCHESCkSPUL-
MONIC SYRUP, SEAWEED TONIC, and
MANDRAKE PILLS are generally all required
in curing Consumption. Full directions accom-
pany each. so that any one can take them WITH
out seeing DR.. ScHENCk, but when 1t Ia conven-
lent il is hest to see him. He gives advice free
but for a thorough examination with his Respir.
ometer his fee Is three dollars
Please observe, when purchasing, that the two
likenesses OF the Doctor-one when In the last
stage OF Consumption, and the other os he now
is, in perfect health-are on the Government
stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers. Price $50
per bottle. or e., 50 the half dozen. Letters Tor
advice should always he directed to DIR. Schencks
Principal Office, No. 10 North 9th Street, Fhiia'
delphia, Pa.
General Wholesale Agents: Demas Barnes y
Co., New York; S. S. Hance, baltimore. Md
John ID. Park, Cincinnati. Ohio; Walker <
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-05-20
The Rest Tonic.

Caswell, Hazard & Co.'S Combination of Iron,
Phosphorus and Calisaya, known ~ Ferro-.Phss
phcrated elixir of Calisaya. The iron restores
color TO the blood; the Phosphorus rcnews wastes
OF the nerve tissue, and the Calsaya gives IA
natural healthful tone 10 the digestive organs
One pint contains the virtue OF one ,llce of
Calisaya, and one teaspoouful grain of Iron
and Phosphorus.
Manufactured by
CASwELL, HAZARD s Co, New York.
For sale by all druggists. apri.mw 4 a.eow & "
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A Coon TOAST FOR THE TnEs.-Ths
following was given in a late public
|meeting: 5fFS :.
The Times-They require moro SOW
ing-more hoeing and mowing-less inn
porting-more exporting spresnmp-
'tion-more gumption-less consumption
more redemption, and less suspension
Of specie payment.
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4 Young Lady

Returning to her country horne. after 90
Journ Of a few months In the city, was hardly
Recognized by her friends. In place Of coarse,
rustic na-hed face, she had n soft ruby com.
pieSi"n OF almost marble smoothneas and In.
stead oil t"enty.three she really appeared but
eighteen. Upon inquiry as to the cause of 50
great change. she plainly told them that she
used the Cireas.ian Bsln ami considered
~ an IN Aiuanie acquisition to any Iadys toilet
y It's use any Lady or Gentleman car, imnrovs
their PERSONAL appearance an hundred fold. II
Is simple In ite combination as Nature herself Il
simple. yet unsurpassed in its efficacy In draw.
Ing Impurities from, also healing. cleansing and
beautifying the skin and complexion. By lite
Its Impurities, kindly healing the same, and
leaving the surface n Nature Intended II should
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EGGS with iron shells will be fact AT
the Paris Exposition. 4 Berlin chem
ist caused his hens to produce them by
feeding them on preparation in which
iron was made 10 take the place of
lime. The eggs may do very we'll for
transportation, hut bow about the
chickens
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-05-20

As evidence Of the dreadful condition
OF the South. we copy from Kentucky
paper the announcement that 1.-THE pro-
prietors of the Louisville Hotel have
made very valuable acquisition to
their bar, by purchasing two lots of
very fine old Bourbon
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-05-20

TREES.-ln planting trees, give strict
orders to mark the north side of the
trees with red chalk before they are
taken up, and when set ont to have the
tree put in the ground with its north
side TO the north, in its natural position.
Ignoring this law of nature is one cause
OF 40 many transplanted trees diving.