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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

VEGETATION IN TuE,MooN.-It was
for Il long time the common conclusion
among astronomers that the moon was
without any atmosphere, and destitute
of water; and that, consequently, neither
animal nor vegetable life, eminent mo-
dern astronomers have maintained the
moon has an atmosphere, though of a
very limited extent. And quite recent
~ Mr.. Schawbe, n German astronomi-
cal professor, thinks lie has discovered
signs Of vegetation on the surface of our
satellite. 1t is well known that there are
certain dark lines or scratches, as they
appear, extending across the slopes of
the highest mountains in the moon.
These have been variously explained,
some regarding them as the beds of dried
up streams, others as the channels left
by torrents of lava; others as having
some other origin. Prof. Schawbe
claimed to have discovered in these lines
a greenish color, which appears at GER
tain seasons, lasts few months, and
then disappears. He therefore regard e
those lines as belts of Vegetation. If his
observations should be decisively con-
firmcd by those ofother astronomers, it
will settle the question that the moon
has both air and water, and will there
fore remove any presumption against
the existence of animal life on its surface.
English Paper.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

BATHING IN THE DEAD SEA.-From n
work recently published in England, the
annexed extract on the buoyancy of the
waters and the appearance OF the Dead
Sea is taken:
Though in breadth not exceeding ten
miles, the Dead Sea seems bountlless to
the eye looking from North to South,
and the murmur of the waves as they
break OH the flintstrewn shores, together
with the lines Ofdrift-wood and frag-
ments Of bitumen on the beach, give to
its watcrs a resemblance of the ocean.
Curious to experience the sensation of
swimming in so curious sea, put to
test the various accounts of the OK
treme bnoyancy felt in it, aud i was
quickly convinced that there was no ex-
aggeTAtion in what had heard. found
the wafer almost t. id, and so strong
that the chief difficulty was TO keep sufii-
Gently submerged, the feet starting MP
in the air at every vigorous stroke.
When floating, half the body rose
above the surface, and with pillow,
one might have slept upon the water.
After a time the strangeness of the
sensation in some measure disappeared,
and on approaching the shore | care
leSsly dropped my feet to walk out
when 10! az If n bladder had been attach
ed to each heel, they New upwards The
struggle to recover myself sent MY head
down; tho bitter aud briny stuff, from
which i had hitherto guarded my head,
now rushed into my mouth, eyes, ears,
and nose aud for one horI lille moment
Il e only doubt had was whether was
to lie drowned or poisoned. Coming to
the surface, swan to land, making no
further attempt to walk in dead water,
which, I am inclined to believe, is almost
impossible.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

y REMARKABLE PROPHECY.-Not
long ago was found at Toledo, in Spain,
in n monastery, ~ paper containing the
following prophecy: "In the far west,
beyond tie ocean, will rise n nation
which viii ne great in power and wealth,
and Satan, in one Of his walks to and
FRO in the earth, will observe this nation,
and, determined to destroy their happi-
ness, will there send two monsters, one
to the North and the other to the South;
and he will give them Strawberries, and
they will eat them; and after they have
eaten they will feel great thirst, not
to he quenched with anything but blood.
They will, therefore, cause the brother
to slay the brother, the father to Stay the
son, and the sou the father, and they
will drink the blood of the slain, and it
will bring iamentation and waiting
the land. And, when the
time is fulfilled, there will arise a strong
man in the North who will take the mon
sters and bind them, and draw them
into the sea, where it is the deepest, au'l
peace and happiness will again prevail
throughout, and the people will again
praise the Lord"
1t il said that the monks in the above
monastery maintain that this prophecy
was written before the discovery OF
America by Christopher Columbus; that
Ferdinand and Isabella were, in the
main, induced to ut ont the ship for
Columbus, and that the first part of it is
fulfilled in America, and that the other
part will soon come to pass.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Beware of him that is slow to anger.
Anger, when it is long in coming, is the
stronger when it comes, and the longer
kept. Abused patience turns to fury
When fancy is the ground of passion,
that understanding which composes the
fancy qualities the passion; but when
Judgment is the ground, the memory is
the recorder, and this passion is long
retained.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01
Greatness ofLoye.

Go, count the sands that form the earth,
Go, count the dro.;s that make the sea;
Go, count the stars Of heavenly birth,
And tell me what the numbers be;
Then thou shalt know loves mystery.
No measurement hath yet been found,
No lines or numbers that can keep
The sum of its eternal round.
The plummet of its endle deep,
Or heights TO which its glories sweep.
Yes, measure Love, when thou canst tell
The land where serapns ne'er trod.
The heights Of herve the depths of he'll,
And laid their finite measuring rod,
Ga the intinituda of God.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

DEPTHS OF THE SEA.-The soundings
effected with reference to the new trans
atlantic cable have enabled comparisons
to be made of the different depths of the
sea. Generally speaking, they are not
of any great depth in the neighborhood
of continents; thus the Baltic between
Germany and Sweden is only 120 feet
deep, and the Adriatic between Venice
and Trieste $50. The greatest depth of
the channel between France and Eng
land does not exceed 800 feet, whilst to
the southwest of Ireland, where the sea
is open, the depth is more than 1000
feet. The seas to the south of Europe
are much deeper than those in the inte-
riOr. In the narrowest part of the
Straits of Gibraltar the depth is only
1000 feet, while little more to the east
it is 5000. On the coast of Spain the
depth is nearly 5000 feet. At $50 miles
south of the Nantucket tsouth of Cape
Cod), no bottom was found at Z 800 feet.
The greatest depths of all are to be met
with in the Southern Ocean. To the
west of the Cape of Good Hope 10000
feet have been measured, and to the
west of st. Helena $1,000 feet. 1t is
estimated that the average depth of the
Atlantic is 10000 feet, and that of the
Pacific 1000. n
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01
How M1sN SuoULD TREAT WoMEN.-

How MEN SHOULD TREAT WOMEN
A Persian poet gives the following in-
struction upon this important snbject:
"When thou art married, seek to please
thy wife; but listen not to all she says.
From mans right side rib was taken
to form the woman, and never was there
seen a rib quite straight. And wouldst
thou straighten it 1t breaks, but bends
not. Since, then, tits plain that crooked
is woman's temper, forgive her faults
and blame her not; nor let her anger
thee; nor coercion use, as all is vain to
straighten what is curved.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

The FASHIONABLE YOUNG MEN OF
New YORK The fashionable young
men of New York city would form a
small army, since, it marshalled forth in
full strength they would number at least
three thousand-that is, including the
different localities which assume to be
fashionable. Strictly speaking, how.
ever, none but the residents of the
Fifth avenue and it's vicinity are
fashionable people; for East Broadway
and other out of-the-way spots, although
they may be fuil of wealth, are not up
to ton. Out of the 9O0,O Inhabitants
of New York, We do not think there are
over LOO young men who are creme de
la creme. A larger number than this
may have entree to the first families, but
we limit our category to those who make
fashion their study TO the exclusion of
everything else. These have rich pa
rents, or are supported by investments;
and hence they resemble the lilies of the
field in one Respectfully toll not, Meth
er do they spin. They have never
known what it is to put forth mental or
physical exertion. They dawdle away
their time with every means to kill
time except with til ought or work. The
great aim of his class is to be fashion
able. The tie of cravat is invested
with such Importance that sixteen differ
ent ways are on the record. The cut
of a coat is still more important study,
aud these fellows spend few hours
every day lounging in the parlors of the
tailors and discussing style. Some who
are less supplied with cash than others
often contrive to get a suit by way ofre-
compense for "blowing"for the concern,
and most of them are very slippery
customers. The fashionable young man
breakfasts at IL o'clock, which is as ear
~ as his hours of rising will permit. He
then spends season of chatting ut
Derby's, or Cronin's. or some other
fashionable tailor's, where he meets q
few associates Tn the afternoon he
promenades the Fifth avenue, or lounges
over the newspaper at the club. After
he makes few calls on fashionable
ladies, and discusses in dilettanti
manner the opera or the last party,
while at night he is sure to be found in
some crowded saloon assisting i'll the
glories of a splendid reception.
These fashionable young men dwell
in n world of their own; their language
and habits are ,liffrent from those of
the rest of mankind. They have their
own affected drawl and the peculiar
daintineSs of the accomplished fop. All
this may seem pleasant for n time, but
it comes soon to an end. The fashion
young man may be seen, after the lapse
of a few years, gray and wizened, worn
out in doing nothing, and an old man
at thirty. His energies have died out
for want of use; just as, in legal parlance 3,
a character becomes extinct from non
Msur, aud before he has reached thirty
five his career is generally wound up by
fashionable funeral.-[ Troy Times.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Of the 221S graduates of West Point
since 1902, 955 have died aud 1868 are
living. There have been appointed from
New York 355 cadets; from Pennsyi%an-
ia, Us; from Virginia, 100; from Massa-
chusetts, I39 OF the total number the
New England States have had 40S.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

"Mack,' the Washington correspond
emit of the Cincinnati Commercial, says
Ben Wade is still hale and hearty; rises
every morning at 6, takes long walks
when he can, and when he can't do that
does little swearing before breakfast
to give him good appetite.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Daughter" said a fond mother,
whom oil speculations had made aristo-
cratic, "has Mr.. Brown proposed to
youl'' "Yes, ma, !" replied the daughter,
"he proposes that we go out this evening
and get some oysters"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

The Cincinnati Enquirer of a recent
date says: One of our city Republicans
remarked, yesterday, that the Senate
would not dare acquit Mr.. johnson, for,
added he, not one of those who voted
for acquittal would be permitted by the
society called the Grand Army of the
Republic to leave Washington alive.
To that point has the American republic
been broguht under Radical rule.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Mr.. Jellaby reioces that his wife, who
was born on the Goth Of February, does
not have birthday but once in four
years. He thus escapes annually those
little membranes which call for GER
tain inrOadS upon the purse, which in
roads Mr.. Jellaby isn't at all partial to,
gamer.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

The Emperor Napoleon III makes n
note of everything he wishes to remem-
Der in his memorandum book. AS soon
as he has filed up page of it he tears
it out, reads it over, and then tears it to
pieces. He says he never forgot any
thing noted down and read over in this
manner.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

In Great Britain, there are now pub
lished 1924 newspapers, distributed as
follows: London, 253; elsewhere in
England, 751--a total of 1904. Wales,
40. Scotland, 1872 Ireland, 124. Brit
ish Isles, 10. OF these there are IS dai-
ly papers published in England, 1 in
Wales, IL in Scotland, Is in Ireland, and
I in the British Isles.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

PARLIAMENTARY minister hav-
ing preached the same discourse to his
people three times, one of his constant
hearers said to him after service, "Doc-
tor, the sermon yOu gave us this morning
has had three several readings; 1 move
that it now be passed."
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01
DIR. J. w. OUARLES

II aving permanently located in Natchitoches,
IL offers his professional services TO the town
and surrounding country. With more than thirty
years experience, he feels qualified TO give salts
faction AID will give pIonpt attention to all calls
both day and night. -s
He can be found at DIR. Breda's Drug Store du-
ring the day. and at night at the former residence
of Mrs Dassize Bossier, on Washington street.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

An Irishman who had left his native
country, and sought an asylum in Amer
lea, because it was land of liberty,
was attacked on his arrival, in Decem-
Der, by furious dog. He stopped to
pick up stone to defend himself, but
the stone was frozen fast. "By my
SOUL" says Pat, what swate country,
where the dogs are all let loose and the
stones tied fast ~
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

First young lady of eight summers
"Say George, when you are great big
lady and get married, what will you dol''
Georgie-"Oh, l expect I'll get sew
ing circle, and go tO the water cure, and
have lots of jeweIry. What will you
do, sissy7"
"Oh, M! I'll have n nice Young man
wSth beautiful whiskeTs como to see me;
and my husband, you know, he'll get
mad, and I'll cry and go to Chicago, and
sue for divorce. and it viii be in all
the papers, and the reporters will say
that I'm a pale and spiritual looking
lady; and my husband is a brute; that
will be SD nice"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

An editor and his wife were walking
ont in the bright moonlight one evening.
Like all EDITORS wives she was of an ex-
ceedingly poetic nature-"NOtice that
moon; how bright and calm and beauti-
full" Couldn't think of noticing it,
returned the editor, ''for less than TWEEN
ty-fiVe cents a line"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01
q he Natrbitofbes 5pcftotor.

IERMS:
TaE srEcrArox will be issued every Thursday
Morning. Subscription price-S5 per annunl,
50 for six nths, IN ADVANCE
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
Of 81 SO per square, for the first aud as cents
for each subsequent insertion. Eight lines, or
less, constitute one equare.
Cards occupying the space of one square, 800
per year.
Liberal deductions from the above rates made
In favor of those who advertise more extensively
by the year, or for shorter period.
Marriage and Obituary notices exceeding four
lines in length and all others published for the
benefit of private parties, will be charged as
sdverl isements.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

1t is now boldly charged at Washing
ton that the impeachment of the Presi-
dent was contrived to divert public at
tention from the frauds now being ex-
posed in the Treasury Department..
The developments SO far are said to be
positively astounding. For greater ia
cility in printing bonds and currency,
the original plates We're duplicated, tri-
plicated, and, in many instances, multi
piled ad ti6itam. They were then used
regardless of proper care, or system,
and i'll many instances have since passed
into the hands of persons in no wise
connected with the Government, who
are doubtless, for anything known to
tue contrary, yet at work with them.
The extra coupons of the bonds are
being daily paid at the Treasury Office,
simply because it is impossible to detect
the difference between the originals and
the duplcates-the genuine and the bO-
gus. No one seems to have the least
idea of the extent of the fraud although
Thad. Stevens hazards uess at ono
and u half billions, thus making the pub
lie debt four billions, instead of two and
a half as represented. One item alone
points ont from sixty to one thousand
five hundred millions not vet accounted
for. The most shameful laxity and care
lessness seems to have existed in every
department.. No record has been kept
of spoiled impressions. Thirty thousand
strips OF bank note paper, capable of
printing three hundred millions, have
disappeared. a deficit of sixty million
is shown in the fractional currency, be-
sides an over-issue of twenty-five mil
lions; to say nothing of the vast sums
squandered by defaulting officials. Tho
disclosure of such a gigantic swindle IN
wolves, of course, all degrees of crime
Not only theft, but perjury is boldly
charged upon grave Senators. The ut
most alarm, it is evident, pervades finan-
cial circles, and Senator Sherman's
warning would seem to indicate that
where bad begins there's "worse re-
mains behind."-[N ". o. Times.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01
Mixed I'm.

I've wandered through the villnge, Tom;
Along with Anna Lee,
To listen to the mockiug bird,
In the cottage by the sea.
Eeid's bay mare can be beat
While coming through the rye;
Let me kiss hun for his mother,
Says the spider to the fly.
The colored girl and poor old Ned
Now swell our national song:
I'd offer thee this hand of mine
But take your time, Miss Lucy Long.
I'm lonely since my mother died
Susannah, don't you cry;
We're all nodding through the world;
Then root hog; or die.
Hark! hear an angel singing,
All! daddy, he's struck lie
We're coming, Father Abraham,
Along with AInie Lyle
The song my mother used to sing,
The wearing of the green
The girl left behind me
Is just sweet sixteen.
The nice young man and Fairy Belle;
Are swinging in the lane
The captain with his whiskers
Has marrying on the brain.
We will rally round the flag, boys.
For johnny stole the ham
Yankee Doodle, Hail Columbia!
And don't care a-cent.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

A vendor of hoop skirts was extolling
his wares in presence of customers
husband. mo lady should be without
one of these skirts" said the shopman.
well, of course not" said the husband,
"she should be within it,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Balzac says women at forty-five often
have new and stronger affections than
ever before, and that their love is deeper
and more disinterested than when they
are young.
a plea for old maids and widows.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Some ungenerous hiped has patented
a medicine to make "fellow" rise
early in the morning. The Boston Post
says six months old baby can beat it
to death.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

THAT'S IT.-Stop grumbling. Get up
two hours earlier in the morning, and
begin to do something out of your
regular profession. Mind your own
business, and with all your might let
other peoples alone. Live within your
means. Sell You horses. Give away or
sell your dog. Eat with moderation,
and GO to bed early. Talk less of your
own peculiar gift and virtues, and more
of those of your friends and neighbors.
Be cheerful. Fulfill your promises.
Pay your debts. Be yourself all you
would see others. BE good man, and
stop grum bling.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Mary. Don't you think, Angelina,
that the close of the sermon was veey
fne?"
Angelina-"O, was so taken with
the clothes of Miss Goldwfaithe that L
bid not notice the close of the Sermon
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Nothing comes of nothing" is not
true, since an empty headed fool often
causes uncounted trouble.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

"You are writing my bill on very
rouglf piece of paper" said client to
his solicitor. "Oh, never mind, sir; it
has to be filed before it goes into court"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Carlyle says journalists aie the ''true
kings of the earth" They have no
crown on their head, and some no crown
in their pockets.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

How beautifully does eHope elevate
the students mind. to golden fields OF
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

"I know I'm perfect bear in my
manners" said n young farmer to his
sweetheart. NO" indeed, johns" said
the maiden, "yOn have never Rugged
me yet. You are more sheep than bear
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

De Bow says in his Review that mat
rimonial advertising was indulged in
by the inhabitants OF Pompeii.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

You are queer chicken, as the hen
said when she Matched out duck.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

just like a cinnamon tree is the fop,
Cor the bark is invariably worth more
than the body.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Love is not preserved by gifts and
sacrifices, whose influence soon disap-
pears, but by words and acts of love.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01
A. w. ROYSDON,
Attorney ut law.
Shreveport, La.
Professional Card.

FfOfessIOmaE OhTU.
QNhe undersigned has the pleasure OF Informing
L the Public, in general, that he is still engaged
in the practice OF his Profession in all its branches
Special attention paid to Chronic Diseases,
confidential affections, &c, &c,
Office at Dr,J. p. Breda's residence, about one
half mile above the town of Natchitochts
Consultation fees moderate.
A. z. BREDA, NJ. D.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

If lady is asked how many rings she
has, she can say with truth, there's no
emu to them.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

There are 10000 Of the Jewish faith
ih New York city-about one-nfteenth
Of the population,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

II you would find a great many faults,
be on the look out. II on would find
them in still greater abundance, be on
the look iu.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

It il said half cranberry, bound on
. corns will kill it
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

PUzzLE-To read these lines SO as to make
good sense is the mystery:
i thee read see that me
Love is up will I'll have
But that and you have you'll
One and down and you if,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

The truest wealth is that OF under.
standing.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

To start balky horse, fill his mouth
with dirt.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-01

Motto for the -1IaFFied-Never Dis,
pair. c