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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

v The widow of Gen. Samuel Houston,
formerly president of Texas died of
yellow fever, at Independeneeain in that
State, on the 5thsn
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

tits said that the census embraces
seventeen million women" Who
wouldn't be census9 - uie''i
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

The Indian on the border has buried
tie Ratchet It was in the brain of an
Omaha peddler bound West. '"''"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

To PREVENT FLANNEL SHRINKING.
Put il into cold water, place ever the
fire, and boil haitian hour.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

Most of the shadows that cross our
path through life are caused by our
stan ding in our own light.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

zacchus Greeley, father of Horace,
died at Fort Wayne; Penn, on the 18th
ults aged Sc years. egsliiafp 10 guaia9i .
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

~ An apprentice sailor-boy fell from the
''round-top" to the deck, stunned, but
little hurt The captain exclaimed, in
suprises" Mhy,where did you come
fromli'g t'From the north of Ireland, yer
honorl,', was, the prompt reply, as the
poor fellow, gathered himselfup. l.ul..
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

!, Two women in Kansas had a duel
about a man and one shot the other
through the head.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

'1 The Land Office at Monroe was open
ed for the transaction of business on the
23tYult.lJ JOSH l1 l4ii'f'E %" @iorIft 80
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

OUR LATEST TERRIToRIAL, ACoUIsI-
TIoNs.-The fleet we sent to look up
Alaska found it. after drifting about
some days in % fog. Thin same fog
seems to be q fixture over that hyborean
region, it only lifting, as it is said, about
thirty days iii the year, so that any as
Economical observation can be taken.
Our purchase in the West Indies is sub
ject to earthquakes and hurricanes. A
late visitation of both seems to have
either swallowed up and destroyed in
some way Que part of the population,
while the rest are flying away from fur
ther calamity by leaving these islands.
What will really fall into our hands is
the wreck of some islets without much
value of any sort Tie harbor so much
coveted, and which was made the apollo.
gy for this purchase, is one where the
waves rise sixty feet instantly urged
forward by an earthquake, and over
wheim any city that is SO unfortunate as
to be near it. For both these acquisi
tions our people are to pay the equiva-
lent in greenbacks of twenty odd mil
lions of,rdollars. But our excessive
wealth and freedom from taxation con
done anisuch hard bargains. II st. Louis
Republican, Is, h,iFt'at"' tf':7't, 'a"' o..
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

The love. that has naughtl but beauty
to keep it in good conditinn Is sLort-
lived, and subject to shivering, fits. r.,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09


How AUSTRALIAN. N, MINERS SPENT
THEIR MoNEY.--A- correspondent of
the London Spectatory writing from
Ballarat; has the following in reference
to the use which the gold diggers once
made of their nuggets :-rial~ btmi
Ill believe it is a fact, and no fiction,
that successful digger hadSa gold col
lar made for his dog, that he, like his
master, might put aside his working
dress and he magnificent for the rest of
his days. 1t is q fact that another rode
through the streets of Ballarat with his
horse shod With gold. To Keep car
rage and pair was the great ambition
of a digger's wife There was woman
near Colac, who lived in common log
hut, with nothing but mud for, floor,
and a couple of stools and 2 bench or
two for furniture" Outside the hut was
the carriage, under. a tarpaulin, and a
pair of horses grazed near. For year
or more she was constantly to be Seen
on the road to Geelong. Her son drove,
and she sat inside in silks and satins
gorgeonsly arrayed, a short pipe i'll her
mouth, and the gin bottle, reposing on
the cushion by her side, = rf,,r. IN, !.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

. Petroleum. V. Nasty, who lately .visi.
ted the Alabanla convention, alludes to
that body as composed Of yfiiggefS 10
which the white blood predominated,
and white men in which niger blood
predominated.''
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

|, sTFix" is q Anew perfume for the
breath, but healthy stomach and clean
teeth are tricks worth two of it.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

Three feather beds have been stolen
in Terre Haute, Ind, recently, Those
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

When we are ready to do q thing, let
rs do it. Let us never wait for time or
tide; they never wait for us.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

The best thing out--an aching tooth.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

We have little trouble % forget our
sins if they are not known to others,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-09

AiT THE Evils OF INrERSfARRYING.l- LA
melancholy case of the evils of inter
marrying has lately occurred We give
the story in the sufferers own words: 'I
married q widow who had a grown up
daughter. My father visited my house
very, often, fell, in love, with my step
daughter and married her. So my
father became my son-in-law, and my
step-daughter became my mother, be-
cause she was my fathers wife. Some
time after my wife had son; he was
brother of'my step-motber. Ny fathers
wife, j. e. my step-daughter, also had a
son; he was, Of'couPse, my brother, and
also my grandson, for he was the son of
my dau glitter. SIy wife was grand
mother, because she was my mothers
mothers i was my wife;s husband and
grand-child at theSame time. And as
the husband of PERSONS grandmother
is the grandfather, I was my own
grandfather After fully convincing
himself of the immutability of the above
facts, the victim, in a fit of desponden-
cy, cut his own throat with boiled
tHrnip. 4fnt - '','i i'si
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22
Reconstruction Triumph In
Arkansas.

In one of the southern states, Arkansas,
the Republican plan Of reconstruction has
been carried through all its stages to a
final and browning triumph. Though one
of the hardest states to complete the work
of registration, it has o~utstripped all its
sisters in concluding the work. The state
has voted to held a constitutional cOnven-
ton, has elected delegates TO such q CONVEX
ton, has held a convention and framed 3
constitution which corresponds in AL re-
spects with the demand Of the reconstruc-
ton act, has ratified that constitution and
elected state officers under it, and the
Legislature so elected has met and ratified
the pending amendment to the COnstitu-
ton of the United States. Thus every
step in the work of reconstruction has
ben successfully taken; and redeemed,
restored and purified Alabama knocks at
the door of Congress for admisson to the
Union. She has already elected Republic
can Representatives to Congress, and will
soon choose two Republican Senator'S
All honor to Arkansas. AL congratulatlo1
on the grand success of Reconstruction.
The triumph of the plan is the more
pointed as it was won by white votes
The cry that the Republican party IN the
South is a black mans party, is falsifed
by the facts as to Arkansas. The regis
tration in that State stood: whites, 43, no;
blacks, l3,146-a white msjority of over
twenty thousand. 1t is in the face of this
large white majority that the triumph of
the Republican party was won, and at
least fifteen thousand whites must have
voted the Republican ticket to have given
it the majority which it received.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

If the California Legislature adopt
q plan now under discussion in that
body, for the ornamentation of their
highways, by planting trees along the
sides, they will prove that in matters
of taste they are far ahead of similar
bodies in the East. The terms of the
proposed legislation are that all persons
who shall plant highways with trees,
and sustain the growth of the same
for FIVE years, shall have a reduction OF
their tax at the rate of one dollar an
nually for every tree thus planted.
This is a liberal inducement to land
holders and others to engage in an
enterprise the fruits of which can never
be regretted. There is no reason why
our States should not in this respect pat.
tern after England. whose planted
roads and drives make the whole coun-
try look like a magnificent park
Pill. Press,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

A CONSCIENTIOUS DUTcHMAS.-0ne OF
the most conscientious Dutchmen ever
known was a porter J n acommission house
in Cincinnati, and sometimes sold some Of
the merchandise when the proprietors
were absent. He was a good salesman
and a pretty good judge of money, but in
one Of his sales he took in q very suspi-
cious looking five dollar bill, and then the
book-keeper took it TO the bank, the bank
refused it and pronounced it spurious, but
said it was an excellent imitation. The
book-keeper returned it to the porter, and
told him to return it to the party of whom
he received it. About q week afterward
the book-keeper thinking he had had
time to see the party and get another note,
asked the porter if he had returned the
spurious bill. "Well," he said, 'dat man
vot gave me dat bill, he didn't coined
round already, and some days 1 tink de
bill vos goOt, and some days 1 tink de bill
vos bad; SO one o fdem days vat I tlnk it
vos goot, l passed him out" Too many
men use doubtful money the same way.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

How GOLD Pens ARE MADE-Gold
pens are tipped with iridium, making
what are commonly known as diamond
points" The iridium for this purpose is
found in small grains Ofp!atinum, slightly
alleged with this latter metal In this
form it is exceedingly hard, and well adapt
ed TO the purpose Of the gold pen maker.
The gold for pens is alloyed with silver to
about sixteen carats hneness, rolled into
strips, from which the blanks are struck.
The under side Of he point is Iotched
with a circular saw, to receive the iridium
point, which Is selected with the AID of =
microscope. a fux OF borax and a blow
pipe, secure it to its place. The point is
then ground on acopper wheel with emery.
The pen blank is then rolled to the requi-
site thickness by means Of rollers especial
ly adapted TO the purpose, and tempered
by blows from a hammer. It is then trim
med around the edges, stamped, and form
ed in a powerful press. The slit Is next
cut through the solid iridium point by
means Of "A thin copper wheel, fed with
fine emery, and 4 saw extends the aperture
along the pen ITSELF. The inside edges Of
the slit are smoothed and polished BY
the same means of rapidly running wheels
and emery, and furnishing and hammering
to produce the proper degree Of elasticity,
finish the work.-SeieHtyie 4nlerieaH.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

Two Confederate soldiers, on their re-
turn to their home in Northwestern
Louisiana, fell in love with the same girl;
and, seeing no other way of deciding which
should have her, agreed to settle the ques.
ton with muskets-they 10 start toward
each other from points half a mile
apart, and scout up through the brush
wood and take their chances respectively.
The signal for the start having been given
by a ~neighbor firing a gun. they took tC
the bush, and began to play Indian. But
one of them soon made a dash for the log
cabin of the girls father. and coaxed her
10 run away with him. The other, after
''scouting" around in the brush until near
dark, came out, and, ~suspecting some game,
went 70 the cabin we're his love resided,
and there learned Of her elopement, from
her mother, who was privy to the transac.
ton. AstOnished at such treachery, and
mortified by his defeat, the bahled lovel
stepped outside the dOo and blew his OWL
brains out with his musket.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

HOfatt's Life Pills d Phoenix Bitters
we're frs tused in private practice in 1875. They
were introduced to the public in 1895. since
which time their reputation has extended. until
they have a sale in excess Of all other Cathartic
and Purifying Medicines. There is hardy a
family among civilized nations who have not
personal evidence Of their beneficial effects
Their great success is owing to their uniform re-
liability In cases Of Consumption, Bilious and
stomaehie diseases. whether Of long or shortdu
ration. They are entirely vegetable in their
composition, and harmless to the g~entlest infant
Ons ingredient opens the pores of the skin.
another is diuretie; and stimulates proper ac-
ton ofthe kidneys; a third is emollient, Ioos-
eninE phlegm and humor from the lungs; other
properties are warming and cathartic, and
cleanse the stomach and bowels from unhealthy
secretions. Their eqpbined effects, is to stimu-
late the impaired functions Of the system, and
to produce health. 1t is not asserted Mofstr
Pills are a cure GH-that they will cure all CON-
plaints-but under ordinary circumstances they
may be relied upon to cure Nervous and Sick
Headache. ~CostiVeness. Dyspepsia. Indigestion,
Jaundiee. Liver and Bilious Complaints. Colds
Scurvy. General Weakness, re. They are ex-
pressly made for these diseases. Millions upon
millIonso of cures can be cited. In no single in
stance has a complaint ever come to our knowl.
edge. where they have not operated as recon-
mended.
The printed circular around each box fully
explains the symptoms and effects Of each dis
ease. specifies treatment. furnishes evidence, &c.
We briefly refer to Rev. David Elder. Frank
lin.N.C., who was euredof Dyspepsia. C.R.Cross.
Of TheOike. Ill. cured Of Liver Complaint
H. HoOley. Of Springfield. Pa, had Scrofula-
and had TO use crutehes; was cured in thee
week. James D. Dolsns, ofAdrian. Mich, cured
Of Bilious Fever. Rev. Henry Graham. Presby-
terrain Church. Gananagua. Cal, of Fever and
Ague. Rev. I'd Il. May, TEenty-frst New
York, of Rheumatism and Piles OFFS years stand
ing. Rev. Samuel BOwlss. Editor of the SIring-
field (Mass.j Republican. was cured Of terrible
Costiveness. Hon Ed. Weber. of Rumney, n
II. Of Liver Complaint. etc, etc.
A box ofMOfat's Life Pills. with full cireulars.
&C., will be sent gratis to any Physician or Cler-
gyman. on thsreceipt of two three cent postage
stamps.
MOfat's Lite Pills are Is cents per box. Mof-
fats Phoenix BitteIs. 81 per bottle. They are
sold By sll respectable dealers throughout the
continents and the Islands of the Ocean.
WHITE d ROWLAND. Proprietors.
Successors to Dr. John Mofat. and DR.. Wm.
B. Mofst. III Liberty Street, New York.
May q. 1S67-e- o. ".
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

In a western village a charming well
preserved widow has been courted and
won by a physician She has children
among them q crippled boy who has been
petted, and if not spoiled, is certainly al
lowed very great "freedom in debate"
The wedding day was approaching, and il
was time the children should know that
they were to have q new father. Calling
the crippled boy she said:
"George I I'M going 10 do some thing
before long that 1 would like TO talk
about with you"
"Wel ma, what is it."
81 am intending to mary DR.. Jones, in
q few days and"
"Bully for you ma! Does DR.. Jones
know it?n
Ma caught her breath, but failed to ar
ticulate 8 response.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

The WIDOWS MITE.-Covetous PEG.
pie often seek to shelter themselves
behind the widows mite, and give
q paltry sum to charitable objects,
under color of her contribution. The fol-
lowing incident Is related and has moral
for all such persons:
A gentleman called upon a wealthy
friend for q contribution.
"Yes, Isuppose 1 mus: give my mite"
said the rich man.
you mean the widows mite 1 suppose :
said the other.
"To be sure 1 do"
The gentleman continued: 81 will be
satisfied with half as much as she gave.
How much are you worth ?"
Seventy thousand dollars he answered.
"Give me q check for t~hirty-fve thou
sand /; that will be half as much as she
gsve-sll she had"
1t was a new idea to the wealthy mer-
chant.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

PERTUssIs.-The following rece ipt for
Whooping Cough, which has been used
with great success by a prominent physi-
clan Of Cincinnati, we publish at the sug-
gestion of one Of our city physicians
TAKE from 8 to 1 grains ofthe leaves Of
the chestnut to a pint Of water letit come
to a boil, then pour the whole into r tea
pot, without straining, and let them drink
occasionally, either cold or warm, and as
much as they will. through the day and
at bed time. Children, 1 find, like to
drink it, even without sugar, which l con
slider best, ami have that way administer
edit to infants without the least difficulty
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22
10nN AGENTS. WANTED

In all parts Of the United States, to sell our i'm
mense list of nearly 500 different LOOK
BTBLES and PHOTOGRAPHS ALBUMS
Every family wants something from il.
Catalogues furnished free on application. and
books sent post paid TO any address on receipt
Of prices. canvass sing books containing the list
with price, together With blank sheets and
printed headings for enrolling = list OF names.
sent free to any one On receipt Of 50 cents.
Anybody can sell from loo TO 1000 Of these
books anywhere. For terms to agents and 9TH
er information address.
JOHN E. POTTER d CO.. Publishers.
Nos. 6I4 and 6I7 SAMSON St., Philadelphia, Pa
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

ADVICE TO GIRLs.-The n. Y. Gazette
tells young ladies what to beware of il
they would have q fresh, healthy appear
ance: 'Late hours, large ~crinoline, tight
c~orsets, confectionery, hot bread, cold
draughts, pastry, decollette dress, modern
novels, furnace registers, easy carriages,
late suppers, thin shoes, fear of knowledge,
nibbling between meals, i'll temper, haste
to marry, dread of growing DID,"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22
Warren. March u 1ss.

MAhkkAs March IL 1905.
This eertiies that in the erection Of our dwell
ling and stores last season. we made choice of
Plastic Slate for our roofing. and have had no
cause 10 regret it. Should we build more this
season, as we contemplate. should use the same.
We would state further in reference to the in
curry as 70 whether the rain water from the roof
IS affected by any faint Of coal tar, we say that
It's rot. Weshould say that our cistern water
Is better than from a single roof less snow re-
naming on tho roof in winter TO hold the SCOT
and being smooth, less SCOT is held, than by tho
uneven surface Of q single roof.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22
AGENTS WANTED FOR THE
nEEIClAL History 1E The WAR

Irs CAUSES, CHARACTER. COEDUCT l. RESULT,
By Hon. ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS.
Its ready sale. combined with an increased
commission. make it the best subscription book
ever published.
One agent in Easton, Pa, reports y subseri-
bers in thee days.
Another in Boston. IC3 subscriber in four days.
send for Circulars and see our term, and atull
description Of the work. address NATIONAL
PUBLISHING CO., Cincinnati, Ohio, or ST.
Louis. Mo.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22
THE CHRONICLE
BASE BALL.

~ ~
Some disconsolate base ballist has
the following parody of Long
Excelsior :"
The noon day sun was pouring down y.
Upon a meadow, sare and brown,
Where stood q youth, with DAT on nlgb,
Loud to his comrades. rang the cry.
Base BALI!
He hopes TO win himself q name,
By playing. soon, q great match game"
For hin twill be the greatest fun.
10 hear the words, Live Oaks have Won,'
Base BALI"
His brow was bumped, his eye was black.
His coat was torn from of his back;
But still, like battered bugle. rang
The accents Of that swollen tongue.
Base ball"
Around the field, he saw the light
of friendly faces. beaming bright.
Just by his head q ball has flown.
And from his lips escapes a groAn,
Base ball"
Now stop this CANT" the old man said.
The second base has smashed his head,
The pitcher too. has sprained his wrist.
The 'umpire's brain is in a mist
Base ball"
oh drop that bat, {" the maiden said,
And maxi q long home rum instead"
A "hot BALI hit him in the eye.
But still he answered. with a sigh.
Base ballV'
"Bewarel you'll soon be out on ~foull'"
This was the fielders awful howl:
But still there echoed in his ear.
In that deep voice. SO thick and queer.
Base ball"
Used ~" he sinks upon the ground,
While plying comrades gather round,
And in the awful throes Of death,
He murmurs with his latest breath.
Base BALL"
There. on the cold earth. drear and gray,
To perfect jelly, smashed he lay;
While Ger the autumn fields afar,
Was heard the ~yietor's loud huIEa.
Base balli"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22
r OUISA MUHLBACH'S HIS

- TOR1CAL NOVELS.
We have received 4 new supply Of these popu-
ar novels price g each.
Maria AntOinstte and Her Son,
Frederick The Great and His Family.
Joseph the Second and His Court,
Louisa Of Prussia and Her Times,
Napoleon and Butcher.
The Daughter of an Empress,
Napoleon and the Queen Of Prussia,
The Empress Josephine,
Napoleon and Queen Louisa,
Berlin and S~aus-Souci,
Eredsriek the Great and His Court.
The Merchant Of Berlin.
For sale at PoRrERis BOOKSTORE.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22
PLASTIC SLATE ROOFING
THE CHIEF All

THE CHIEF ARGUMENT AID
IL dueed by the friends of Plastic Slate in
proof of its superiority over all inventions OF
like character, is the important and ineontrO-
is composed possess characteristics Of afinity
combined in no other roofing material heretO-
fore or at present in use. Coal tar Is found 10
be the viseOus element alike Of zeal and slate.
and it was discovered-not invented-tbat BY
the combination Oftar and slate a cOmpOsitiOn
was obtained possessing the Dliability and elas-
ITCHY Of the former. with the solidity and in
destructibility Of the latter, and scientific in
vestigation. as well as our own exp erience-
fully establishes the fact that its exposure 10
heat and cold-Wet and dry-serves only 10 re-
construct the two elements into their original
c0~ndluOn-sOLID SLATE"
Below please fnd testimonials from gentle
men well known in this community, as men OF
candor and good judgment
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22

The following IS from report of Farmers Club.
Oct IL. in answer TO question By +. f. Trowes,
Of Wattsoursh. Pa. Am 1 to understand that
in the opinion Of the Farmers Club, the Plastic
Slate Roofing is a better and more durable roof
than good shingles?" Ans. b Club-"Yes sir.
more durable than the best Cypress from the
Dismal Swamp. which has been known to last
100 years. What kind Of wood can be as dura-
bic a~sstoneE For such the Plastic slate be-
comes. hard and firm as the Slate from the quar-
70 -
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-22
WARREN. March IL 1sSs.

This eertiies that I have a Plastic Slate Roof,
which was put on in the fall Of 1866. and take
pleasure in saying that it has given perfect sat
isfactiOn. It has passed two winters without
showing any effects Of frost, does not crack, and
as far as l am able to judge. princess durabili-
~. I have also used the cement in stopping
leaks in my TN roof with good success
LII DDINGS-