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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-28
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08
The Jordan and Jericho.

Barren and cragged rise the mountains
of Judea; arid and sunburncd are the
plains of Sharon; but where the winding
waters of the Jordan flow, the sandy desert
becomes a pleasant land.
The Delta the Nile is not more sunny
nor the shores of our mountain lakes more
bright and verdant, than the picturesque
banks of the Jordan for here the hot rays
of the sun are tempered by the refreshing
stream as 1t rushes majestically down to
the Dead Sea here luxuriant cornfields
alternate with thorny groves and craggy
rocks, and the rustling of the tall reeds
mingles its sound with the murmur of the
flowing waters.
Here the cool shade of willows, acacias,
and holm-oak is enlivened by the bright
tints of the pomegranate and oleander ;
while laurels, tamarisks, and arbutus at
tract the eye, as well as the slender fig
tree, with its interlacing branches, and
broad, overlapping leaves.
The red fuchsia-like flowers of the Sidr,
and the orange-tinted fruit of the solanum,
glow brightly in the warm sunbeams; while
here and there the turban-shaped head of
solitary palm tree, supported on its sen-
der stem, rises from out the thick under
growth of bays and balsam-trees. In the
shady recesses of this wooded paradise.
hung with graceful creepers of all kinds,
dwell innumerable tribes of wild boars. ot-
ters, and leopards while focks of water
fowl herons, storks, partridges, ducks, and
suipes build their nests in the reeds. and
| the wood-pigeon in the branches of the
from, ubo o1c ~
beauties of many-colored birds, while the
caroling of song-birds is heard in the thick
cts
| The beautiful vale of the Jordan might
easily be made very Eden were men to
settle there who could turn to account the
natural capabilities of the land but the
pilfering Bedouin races who encamp on the
great plain of Esdraelon, and the wild
hordes who shelter themselves in the cav
erns OF the mountains of Moab, render any
settlement impossible.
Once year, however, the valley presents
a most animated appearance The Easter
festival is kept by troops of pilgrims, who
flock hlther in caravans, undertaking the long
journey on foot, or on camels and horses, tc
halt on the spot, and bathe in the stream
where Jesus is said to have been baptized
by John. The right bank of the river be-
ing here fiat affords an easy and convenient
access to the water, while the opposite shor.
rises In an abrupt chalk cliff. The Greek
pilgrims undress, and, wrapping themselves
IN the linen garment which is destined tC
be their shroud cross themselves three times
then stoop down into the water, and diE
therein three times. They then sprinkle
the sand over themselves, and believe al
their sins to be thus washed away Th
Christian Arab and Copt women, who gen
orally fear to appear in public with unvail
ed faces, step down without hesitation
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

THE ARMIES OF THE WoRLD.-At the
present day the standing armies of the
world are larger than they have been
since the great wars of the first Napoleon.
The army of the United States now num-
bers $4,000 men in all. For the extent
of our territory this is the smallest army
in the world and we have reason to con-
gratulate ourselves upon the fact The
cost of our army is 100000, 900, or near
ly S2,000,00 per 1000 men. The army
of France has been fixed at 100000 men
in the % active army and $4,000 in the
passive" the latter being named the Ma
tional Guard Mobile Total, 100000
available for war \ contingent of 100,-
600 men is annually available to recruit
the army.
The British army numbers about 200,-
600 men. The bulk of this army is at
home, Ireland absorbing about $4,000
good troops. OF the colonies or foreign
possessions, India takes the largest body of
troops, the Dominion of Canada next,
Australia next
The Prussian army numbers about
100000 men,
men. and is very effective one. In one
of its arms, the Bersagheri, or rife battal-
ions, it excels even the French army,
whose Zouaves were supposed to be the
first light infantry in the world.
The Austrian army numbers about
100000 men; its cavalry is said to be
very fine. The governments breeds its
own horses, and thus secures good mounts.
The Russian army numbers about SOO,-
900 men; it could be quickly increased to
l 100000 in time of war. 1t is spread
all over the empire, from the Baltic to the
Caucasus.
The Spanish army is small, not exceed
ing 10000 men; but it is very well
clothed and disciplined. 1t is also receiv-
ing breech-loaders.
The number of men maintained in the
standing armies of civilized nations is not
less than 100000 All these vast num-
bers are snatched away from useful in
dustries, and condemned to idleness and a
vicious life, while the laboring people are
taxed for their support, and for the costly
ornaments they require. Is it not too
large police force? Would it not be
cheaper to dethrone a few rogues?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

WINE DRINKING IN CALIFoRNIA-Con-
cerning that much disputed topic of the
prevalence or non-prevalance of drunken
ness in wine-making countries, perceive
that i" Ireneus," of the Obserrer, and DR.
Bellows, have been lately giving concurrent
evidence to the lenient side. Let US clip
for your columns the evidence of one who
knows this wine-making State of ours so
we'll, mean Rev. S. " Blakeslee, the
travelling editor of the Pacific. He says:
g already wine has become as cheap as
milk, and is as freely drank, till many
once sober men are now habitually intox-
icated. In one wine-growing neighbor-
hood we were told that young girls seven
teen years of age reeled in the streets under
the intoxication of pure California wine.
One leading man enumerated to us five of
his acquaintance who, once noble men,
are now to be called drunkards through
wine" The people of America will soon
have passed the need of going to Europe
to learn whether the introduction of wine
making increases or diminishes drunken
ness ; they will soon have a chance to
learn the facts nearer home Even then,
each observer will have to see with his
own eyes, and hear with his own ears.
Whether we go to Europe or California.
we are apt to carry more of Europe or of
California with us than we find on arrival
Hon. John Bidwell, owner of 10000
acres of rich valley land on the upper
Sacramento river, has joind the Good Tenn
plars, (and the church also,) has come to
the conclusion to stop raising grapes for
wine, planting the raisin-grape instead
The Adrance
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

An AMUSING EPIsoDa.-We have given
elsewhere brief abstract of the evidence OF
George w Karsener of Delaware, but the
testimony as given in detail is sufficiently
amnsing to be worth printing. 1t is as fol
lows
GEORGE W. KARsENER, sworn. Was cit
izen of Newcastle county, Delaware knew
General Thomas had known him great
while, since shortly after leaving West Point
lived in the same county with him saw him
about the 9th of March in Washington, al
the President s House, in the East Room,
about a quarter after ten o'clock in the eve
ming witness told Thomas that he a
Delawarian and supposed he would recognize
him, which he did, but could not remember
his name gave Thomas his name and told
him he knew him many years ago, a. well as
his father and brother he said he was a
Delaware boy, and witness said, ''Iie asked
me what were doing in Delaware, and
don't remember the answer | gave; but said
to him, . General, the eyes of Delaware
are on you Uaughter.) | told him that
Delaware would require him to stand firm
he said nc would he was standing firm,
(aughter), and wouldn't disappomt his
friends and in day two, or three days,
or a short time, he would kick that fellow
out. (Laughter.)
O. Anything further said A. Yes, sir
there was something further said. if | recol-
lect right; | repeated again to him what the
expectation of Delaware would be-Qaugh-
er)-he said need not give myself any con
Germ about that he was going to remain firm
and kick that fellow out daughter )-he
didn't mention any names, but witness
thought he referred to the Secretary of War.
I NV Mr. StanhprN--- "
ness was cross-examined in regard to the in
terview with Gen. Thomas at the President Z
levee his eccentric manner and responses
creating bursts of laughter on the floor as
we'll as in the galleries.
O. ask YOU. Mr. karsencr, if the idea o
kicking out did not first come from you ? y.
| No, sir.
@ Are you sure of that? A. Well, ",
taken the oath, guess. (Laughter.)
/ Q. | ask you if you are sure of that? y
/ | am of that.
! @. When he said he would kick him on
what did YOU reply? 4. | don't think die
reply to that; it was pretty severe express
/ sion.
A. What did you say to him? 4. | don :
think | told him it would be all right even
! II aughter)
| ~ ell, what did you say to that y.
said that Delaware would expect it of him
@ Was that what YOU mean by the severe
remark? A. Delaware, | told him, woul,
expect him to stand firm and his conduc
would be approved.
/ q. And that is the severe remark you sal,
you made? \. | did not make any severe
remark. Uaughtcr.)
Q. Did the conversation stop there? \
1t was very long; there may have been som,
few words said after that before | left hin
| renewed the expression of the wishes o
Delaware. Oaughter.)
Q; Did you feel yourself IA; authorized t
when we get away from home we are apt t,
think good deal of ourselves daughter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

the dignified gentleman; his argument
close, and to the point; and 1 but reecho
the general expression, even of his oppo-
nents and the opponents of impeachment
when L say it was one of the best efforts
ever put forth in the United States, even
in the palmiest days of the oratory of the
Republic"
Another correspondent says, on the other
hand: 1.-The speech is spoken of, even by
the admirers of Mr.. Butler, as an exces-
siyely dull and feeble effort, far short OF
the great expectations placed upon it. Mr.
Butler read the formidable document,
which covered thirty-eight printed pages,
in tone and gesture which would rather
suggest mimicry than sober earnest. Mr.
Buffers voice is the strangest ever mortal
speaker saluted the public ear with. II
resembles in its intonations the combined
and varied noises of cracked barrel or
gan and a chorus of bull terriers in a
street ight-now sharp and snappish, and
again wheezy and rasping."
How can the future Bancroft strike a
fair average in such case as this?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

EXCAVATION AT RoME.-Some antigua
rian discoveries have been recently made on
the site of the Palace of the Caesars, were
Signor Rosa, who directs the excavation
for his Majesty the Emperor of the French
has found the base of what appears to that
been an alter, bearing an interesting in
scription, stating that it was erected by
- Cneius Domitns Calvinus," who twice
filled the Consular dignity in the years B. c.
53 and 40, and who employed the treasures
granted to him by the Senate, aster his sup
preston of the Iberian insurrection In the
reign of Augustus. towards the decoration
of the imperial edifces on the Palatine.
From this relic having been found close to
the basement of the Temple of Jupiter Vic
tor, raised at the close of the Social War
by Fabius Maximus, B. c. so, it is possible
that it stood before the statue of that divin-
ity In another part of Rome, on the site
of the Emporium, between the foot of the
Aventine and the Tiber, Signor Visconti
has brought to light numerous masses of
rich ancient colered marbles, some bearing
dates of the time of Domitan-London
Morning Post.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08
The Spring Fashions.
SACKS.


New and very pretty spring sacks are
made of soft. light colored cloth, almost
white. with rererS turned back from the
throat and faced with black, blue or pur-
pie velvet The lower edge is finished in
points, bound with velvet and stitched on
to the straight edge of the sack The
points and the rererS suggest a good method
of freshening up an old light cloth sack
for spring wear at very little trouble or
expense.
Velveteen is getting rather common
from So per yard it had been reduced to
S1.25; but there are very stylish cos
tunes made of it, the prettiest of which
are trimmed with chenille fringe of the
same shade of color and fire gilt buttons
The under skirt is plain, the upper skirt or
Jacket or scarf edged with fringe, and the
side straps for looping up the upper dress,
front of dress or jacket ornamented with
fat gilt buttons. Upon brown or blue the
effect is very good.
For young ladies there is the promise of
a revival of the "Colleen Bawn," one of
the prettiest outdoor garments ever intro
duced. 1t consists of single or double
OdDC VI bdiuit, SdihSlCi III thO tShtlO anu
ornamented with rosette 1t also COM
pletes charming suit for little girls.
The Redingote, literally great coat, is
still worn, and is so convenient as well as
stylish that it can hardly fail to become a
universal favorite. \ ridingote may be
made of silk or velveteen, and requires
only band of the same material upon any
old skirt to complete the suit. Buttons
down the front, and wide sash to tie it
in at the back, are the only trimmings re-
quired.
LINEN DRESSES.
Among the very prettiest and best of
the spring goods, are beautiful linens in
fine stripes and small diagonal checks.
They are extremely delicate and cool for
summer morning dresses, and very durable
besides. They are also very charming for
childrens skirts.
There are also English prints in small
delicate patterns, of Hoyle's manufacture,
such as have not been seenhere since 1860,
selling for twenty-five cents yard. During
the war. the few goods left over of this
kind sold for seventy-fve cents per yard.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

STEREoTYpING NEwsPAPERs.--Few persons
are aware of the fact that our principal
morning Journals are not printed directly
from the type, but from stereotypes taken
| from the regular forms. The whole time con-
sumed in making the plates of the four
pages of the Sun is about twenty minutes
1t is accomplished thus Each page is made
up in separate form on table in size and
hight expressly adapted to the purpose the
legs of this table are furnished with castors,
and soon as the form is locked, the table is
rolled into the stereotype room. The form
is then removed to the moulding table the
latter has a hollow iron bed, the cavity of
which is filled with steam, as heat is one of
the requirements in facilitating the opera
ton. After the light temperature is attained
the form is removed again to the impos-
ing table, and two or three sheets of a
peculiar kind of paper is laid over the sur
face of the type and they are then beaten
down with brush in the same manner that
printers proceed in taking brush proof
- The form is then again slid upon the
moulding table, another and heavier sheet
fpaper placed over the first this is covered
with a wet blanket, the whole slipped
under the press attached to the moulding
table, and the power applied. This is done
almost Instantly, when the form is again run
out, and the paper peeled off is complete
matrix of the whole form. A preparation
Of French chalk is now applied to the sur
face of this paper, when it is placed into
the mould, the hot metal poured against it,
and the plate almost instantly formed. 1t
is now moved to the palmer, is cut, routed
and justified. and in a few moments on its
way to the press-room. These plates are
cast in the exact form required for cylin
der press, and are about half an inch in
thickness-N Y Sun.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

Two PHASES OF PARTISAN LIFE.-I.
The other day two French soldiers wear
ing their swords in one of the streets of
Paris quarrelled with couple of workmen
as to who should take the wall. The work
men showing no disposition to give way,
one of the soldiers seized a civilian, threw
him to the ground, and with his sword
killed him instantly by splitting open his
skull
III. On the body of a young man taken
from the Seine fortnight ago, was found
paper with the following words g Nobody
is to be accused of my death; the accom-
panying papers will establish nay identity.
1 am an orphan and have no parents on
earth. Young, and in command of a mod
crate fortune, [ had the weakness to dissi-
pate it in the pleasure of debauchery. To-
day, with no resources, but habituated to
life of luxury and idleness, am capable
of nothing but to kill myself And | do
so"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

| sion from Office of several officers. Also a
commission from the Secretary of State ac-
companying one of the messages, in which
he reports action under the tenure -of-Ofhce
law
Mr.. Butler then informed the Senate that
the case on the part of the House of Repre-
sentatives was substantially closed, although
they might call few more witnesses, whose
testimony would be only cumulative.
Mr.. Curtis, on behalf of the President s
counsel, then made motion that when the
Court adjourn to-day it shall be until Thurs
day next, in order to afford them three work
ing days in which to prepare their testimony.
He stated that they would not have much
oral testimony to offer, but required time to
arrange their documentary evidence.
Mr. Conness moved that the Court adjourn
until Wednesday next.
Mr.. johnson offered an amendment making
it Thursday.
Messrs. Sumner and Cameron endeavored
to interpose remarks, but were ruled out of
order, and the yeas and nays being taken, re
suited in vote of 81 yeas to 10 nays. So
the Court stands adjourned until Thursda y
next.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

THE Force OF HAMA wealthy old
gentleman was marrying his fifth wife.
As usual, a numerous circle of relatives
and friends were bidden to celebrate the
nuptials. \ distinguied Presbyterian di-
vine was summoned to " boss the job" The
solid ceremony concluded, friends crowded
around the happy pair to offer their con-
gratulations, when our hero of the FIVE
weddings drew forth his ancient calf-skin
wallet, eoolly counted out twenty-five dol
lars, and handing the goodly greenbacks
to his reverence, blandly but distinctly re-
marked, That's what [ have been in the
habit of paying" Fancy the feelings of
the blushing bride.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

SINGULAR SAGACITY IN BuLL.-A
little boy, while herding cattle on farm,
near Balbeville. Pertshire, was suddenly
attacked by BULL and tossed to the dis
tance of some yards. The bull was fol-
lowing up the attack when it suddenly de-
sisted. On hearing the screams of the
boy, the animal went up and licked him all
over with marks of kindness and recogni-
ton of an old acquaintance The boy
had put on strange upper garment to pro-
tect him from the rain, and the bull thus
mistaking him for stranger, fatal result
had nearly taken place, but for the animal
recognizing the weh-known voice of the
kind boy. .-....-...- -..4
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08

The following is the latest of the series
of composition, by youngsters of observing
habits
ABOUT DoGs.-Dogs is usefuller as cats.
Mice is afraid of mad cats. They bite 'em.
Dogs follers boys and catches hog by the
ear. Hogs rarely bite. People eats hogs
but not the Jews, as they and all other an
imals that doesen't chew the cud isn't clean
ones. Dogs sometimes git hit with boot
jacks for barking of mites. Sleepy people
git mad and throw at 'em. Dogs is the
best animal for man they do more for man
than grownd hogs or koons or even gotes.
Gotes smell. The end"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-04-08
LINEN DRESSES.
PERPLEXITIEs FOR FUTURE HISTORIANS

PERPLEXITIEs FOR FUTURE Historians.
DO Washington correspondents think that
they are making up a record of the times
which some day will furnish trustworthy
basis for the historian? We trust that
this is their effort, but fear that they do
not always succeed. For instance, when
some future Bancroft shall take up the files
of to-day's papers for a contemporary
chronicle of the impeachment trial, he will
find in the Washington correspondence Of
one of the papers that Mr.. Butler "was
eagerly listened to, and at many portions
of it his audience hung upon his words in
rapt attention. His gesture was effective
and good; his personal appearance that Of