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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Day- o II N B. G o U G u
AT THE RINK.
TWENTY THIRD AND OHRsNIrT STREETS,
FRIDAY EVENING, May7
Subject -"T NJ p ER IA N r."
TICKETS, 10 GENTS; for sale at the Hall Of the
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, No 12lC
CHESNUT Street.
Seats provided for Ladies'
fine Brass Band has been engaged. 8 smwth AZ
DIVIDENDS, ETC.
Roy" PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY
TREhSURER'S DEPARTMENT.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 80, 1862
NOTICE To STOCKHOLDERS.
The Foard OF Directors have this day declared
semi-annual dividend Of FIVE PER CENT on the
capital stock Of the Company clear Of National and
State taxes payable in cash on and after May 3O
1862
Blank powers Of attorney for collecting dividends
can be had at the once of the Company, No. 2SS S.
Third street
The ONCE will be opened at 3 A. NJ. and closed at
4 p NJ. from May 30 TO June 3, for the payment Of
dividends, and after that date from Q A. NJ to 3
M THOMAS T. FIRTH,
So COIL Treasurer
NoTE.-Tbe Third IDstalment on New Stock of
1868 is due and payable on orbefore June 10.
my THE COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK
VI Fi'NNoi ~ h' ANif RHuADy1pnrA, May a. 1869.
dividend OF FIVE PER GENT payable on de@and clear
Of ssM tpSo' 20. PALHMGs, H,Ihis,
Sse BANK. X" 0'-''Oi'iO-A l i0N N-'iio-'NH
The Board of Directors have this day DECLARED Divi
on demand q nd " ' '0'' o' AZ wa MI H. 'V1 %EBB, Bhs'O'
54If Cashier
Reg CORN EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK.
PHILADELPHIA, May 4, 1852
Of 'GT o hs 5 ss oS
b4St H. p sOHETKY Cashier
nsgp FARMERS AND MECHANICS MA
TIONAL BANK.
The Board of Directors have this day declared Divi
send of FIVE PER GENT pRy4sf On demand m cGsE of
psg" GIRARD NATIONAL BANK.
The Directors have declared Bvdend Of Gs SIX PFR
CENT for the last Six Months, payable on demand, free
SAT- W. L. sCHAFFER, Cashier
nayn KENsINGTON NATIONAL BANK.
The Ro,rd Of Directors b.p1 APE5r tbS dII May
dond Of F TWELVE for 6s ss six
ptyfs0 on demand VIII q Cashier
Rsg~ THE MANUFACTURERS NATIONAL
den6 sS Of R29S E PsSR 1SS pnya5s 5 nay d
Eeg~ THE PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL
PHILADELPHIA, May g. 1862.
The Directors declared dividend of SEV VEN PER
CENT for the past six months payable demand clear
of all taxes. B. Il. CONEGYS
536t Cashier.
nkSsB NATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC
PHILADELPHIA, May |, 1852
ES ss
mS4s clear OF 'Aloj Pn
Rssg" NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
PHILADELPHIA May 4, 1889
The Board of Directors have this day declared Dividend
of FIVE ERCENT, payable demand, clear of taxes
543t JOHN A. LEWIS, Cashier.
Relyn SOUTHWARK NATIONAL BANK
PHILADELPHIA, May 4, 1859
The Directors have this day declared q Dividend of
RIGHT PER GENT, payable on demand
543t p. LAMB Cashier.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-05

nSSgn IMPOR RTANT TO BUYERS OF
w. HOSIERY.-Messrs. COOK BROTHER, I'm
porters Hosiery No So North EIGHTH Street claim
be the only firm in Philadelphia keeping all grades of
Hosiery at retail who import their goods. They feel
First That by avoiding the profits and commissions i'm
posed the ordinary trade tney their
TONERS at least % per cent.
Second That they have quality their goods
complete control using the best yarns and employing the
best worknen in their manufacture.
Third That having direct to European markets,
they can keep complete stock than If dependent
upon purchases made here of foreign goods.
call the reader is solicited their store, No. 81
North EIGHTH Street So wsIp3m
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-01-19

A venerable Puritan parson in New
York State has built $500 church on
his farm, which eXempts him from taxes
to the amount of $500 per annum.
The Prudential Committee Of the
American Board have appropriated for
the coming year, S547 ,500-m advance
of over $4,000 upon the appropriations
of last year. The increase is mostly for
Eastern Turkey and North China.
Senator Sprague purchased the cele-
brated Dungerress estate of 5000 acres,
in Cumberland Island, Florida, for $780,
600. The Senator also bought 5000
acres on the same island, whereon he in
tends cultivating Ramie.
The latest fancy potato story is told
of man in Hubbardtown, Vt, who
bought one eye Of "No. A. potato fol
$40, and raised from it this season pota
toes that he sold for $3.50, and has three
left. Eight were bought by one man fol
$400.
The oldest pear tree in New England
is said to be on the estate of Edwin
Smallwood, Of Newton Corner, Mass.
planted by Mr.. jackson in 1850. 1t i:
still vigorous and productive. There i:
an old tree in Quincy which is said to b.
the peer Of this.
| Letters received at Washington from
Senator Ramsey, of Minnesota, repre-
| cont his chances for reelection as very
encouraging. Donnelly's opposition is
pronounced a bugbcar. He is said tc
have no such strength in the State as hi'
friends assert.
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what Does This Mean!

"Cymon," the regular correspondent
of the N. Y. Times, writing from Wash
ington under date of December 80, 1868,
says:
''Those people who think there is any
likelihood of any conflict between the
new President and Congress will do well
to study closely one simple, absolute
fact, viz: the pooer Of the Erecutire."
We give his own italics. What is this
':power of the Executive that is to wipe
all conflicts with the law making branch
of the Government? Is it the army OF
the United States? The people twill dc
well to study closely this one simple, alb
solute'' question. "The power of the
Executive forsooth! Go to. Where is
the Impeachment record? Where are
Ben. Butler and Bingham ?-ZanesriHe
Siqnal.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-01-19
Mexico.

Our news from Mexico is to the effect
that the republic is on the eve of revo.
ton. Gen. Alatorre is spoken of as the
leader, the purpose being to place Por
firio Diaz at the head of affairs. The
people were disgusted with the Juarez
administration. There was no security
for Americans, one of whom was mur
dered at Vera Cruz just before the steam
er left, and although the assassin was
known he was permitted to escape tc
Havana. The Mexicans were much in
censed with the United States, some o
them being clamorous for another wal
with us.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-01-19

SADDLE MISS LAURNs PONY"
Saddle Miss Laura's pony,
Bring jays top-buggy, quick"
Goes word frsn palace to stable,
Conveyed by the teleg1aph's click.
The menial hurries to order,
And the clatter of wheels and feet,
Out of the Nabob's stable,
Is heard on the stony street
Young Jay from the palace hastens,
With the lordling's strut and stride;
Miss Laura mounts her pony,
And the twain are off for ride
They HE by the wretched howell
The soldier-widow's home;
They dash by the ragged orphans
Who. begging for pennies come.
What care youg JAY and Laura?
That widows husband died,
And those orphans gave their fathers life.
To pay for this evenings ride. ...
AWAY 70 ia. anu Laura,
Nor heed they whom, they meet;
The wretched, tattered, toil-worn crowd
Who fill the bustling street
Nor think young Jay and Laura,
In this their hour of pride,
That the toll and tears of the works they NEE
Are the price of this evenings ride.
But list,-yo,tng Jay and Laura!
Rein each your galloping steed!
I've word to whisper in your ears,
And if you are wise, you will heed!
You are but common people .. .....
Your sires undoubtedly took
The name they bore, like the apron they wore
From the calling of acook.
Your blood is all plebian.-
You are no better than they
The toiling, weeping, starving crowd,
.- Whom you drive through to-day.
Theirs was the millions of money
Old Jay took from the till
When the land was rent with terrible feud
And the people were fighting TO kill
And tens on tens of thousands
Are cold and hungry to-day,
While you with top-buggy and pony
Drive poor people out of the way.
Now hear me, Jay and Laura:
BY the Heaven above I swear
And thousands on thousands like me
Have sworn what now declare
That the cooks and their kindred scullions,
Shall cease their internal reign;
And in their forsaken kitchens
Shall wrestle with pots again!
So when you seek your pillows
Have the wires ready to click:
Saddle Miss Laura's pony!
"Bring Jays top-buggy quick"
For there's wrath among the people,
And near may be the day ....
When the feetness of your heetest steeds
VIII be needed to bear you away!
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ARKANSAS
Surprise at Porter's Report.

MEMPHIS, January S.-The Avalan-
che's Little Rock special, tonight, says
that great surprise is felt here at Gener-
al Porter's report of affairs in this State,
as he was here only one day, and could
have had no opportunity of obtaining
information as to the bad conduct of the
militia in various parts of the State.
The militia from the Southwest are
being paid off, and are to be disbanded,
Governor Clayton has said he will recall
all the militia from the northwest by the
lst prox. sr gSEae e..E g assss
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-01-19

In the accounts of the Rev. John EN-
erson, the first minister of Conway,
Mass, (who was settled in 1899, occur
such items of expenditure as
these: ''Pint of rum at Bardwell's store,
90" two quarts of rum, Bardwell, Lao ;
two quarts rum, Williams, 75," DC, and
on the credit side of his books, "Thirty.
eight barrels, S3e.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-01-19

Gy-In Trumbull County, Ohio, Betsy
Sloan, aged 60, has sued rich farmer
named Pendergrast for breach of prom
ise. She worked three years for him for
nothing, expecting to be his bride, but
the volatile old fellow wentoff to Penn
sylvania and married a dashing widow
Betsy thinks $4,000 will reconstruct her
shattered affections.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-01-19

New ORLEANS, January S.-General
Rousseau died very calmly, last night at
II O'Clock, having taken leave of his
friends and staff short time before that
hour. The manifestations of regret
to day are universal. To-day being phe
anniversary of the battle Of New Or
leans, all the flags are flying, but both
the foreign Consulate and American
flags are displayed at half-mast and
draped in mourning.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-01-19

A CHANCE FOR 1NvENToRs.-Until May,
1869, the Argentine Government offers
$4,000 in gold, and the Brazilian Gov
ernment $4,000, to any one who will in,
vent process by which meat may be
preserved fresh and juicy for six months
Some American ought to be able to OBJ
tain these rewards.
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RECIPE FOR THE GRECIAN BEND.
Throw up the chin and out the chest,
Assume the form of the letter );


Like kangaroo your arms eStera,
And, then you'll have the ''Grecian Bend
The word DEBT, is composed of
the initials of "Dun Every Body Twice.
CREDIT is formed of the initial let
ters of "Call Regularly Every Day-Ill
Trust" a.- ga8i5 f,f
The wife of Mr.. Kelley, living ten
miles south of Brookfeld, Linn County,
Mo-, few days since gave birth to three
children 1.-TWO boys and girl, weighing
respectively; 5, II and I pounds. The
father is doing as well as could be ex
pected.
A sporting man remarked of belle
in the habit of wearing low-necked dres
ses, who carried off a matrimonial priz
in the shape of rich widower, that ash
won the race by neck"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-01-19

GS- The New York Sun gives the
snobbish and increasing custom of keep
ing private secretaries, this severe cut !:
''The practice for nearly every body to
keep them has been introduced along
with the Grecian bend and the Roman
wriggle. We wonder that the busiest
boot blacks do not keep private secreta-
ries. They have so much to do, and
their hands are so black; it must be in
convenient for them to carry on their own
correspondence. e."
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A COPPERHEEAD POEM.
BY WILLIAM HUBBARD.

Saddle Miss 1aura's Pony" The
upstart, Jay Cooke, i'll imitation, or rath-
er in advance of the aristocracy Of Eu-
rope, keeps telegraph apparatus in his
palace, with wires running to the stable,
and when his young ones want to take a
swell over honest peoples children,
whose fathers did not grow rich out of
the distresses of the country, special
dispatches are sent "Bring young Jays
top buggy, quick" Not always shall the
popin-Jay Cookies and their young ones
put on these airs at the cost of honest
peoples children.
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How TO Euy Eurs.

In purchasing furs, sure test ST what
dealers call prime ftTs is the length
and density Of the down next to the skin
Fhs can be readily determined by blow
ing brisk current of air from the mouth
"again the fur Ifthc fbres open read
lily, exposing. tie skin to the yiew,, reject
the article, but ifthe down is so dense
that the breath cannot penetrate it, or at
most show but small portion of tho
skin, the article may be accepted.
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What is the Radical Conorcss .ch;es,

What is the Radical Congress chiefly
anxious about2 Hottentots, Cinnamon
negroes, Patagonians Malays and men
ofall hucs and chimes except the white
men of the United States. a1 q
Why is man in rage like hard
barked pie? Because he is crusty.
Employment for women--to hold their
tongues.
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y n 70 N H 0 = S E
(Southeast of Public Square,)
SIMON DORR, ::;: Proprietor.

HAvING recently taken charge of this
Il House, the Proprietor has reftted and
refurpished it throughout in a manner calcu-
lated to make it one of the most desirable
stopping places in this part of the State.
Guests will find the best accommodations
at this House, and no pains will be spared to
make them comfortable
saThe Stables are commodious, and the trav-
elers' horses receive the best attention.
seplY.
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MATcHED.-"The Senate says a
Washington item, ''will allow the Tenure
of-Office bill to remain law until Gen.
Grants course is developed
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PARIS, January S.-The Spanish Gov
ernment is about to establish u corps of
observation on the Pyrcnees.
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THIS House has been thoroughly renovated
| and repaired. Having superior facilities,ev-
srything will be done to make the guests
comfortable.
The table is always supplied with the best
the market affords. Good rooms and clean
beds for travellers and regular guests.
Good stables are attached to the House. Ev-
cry effort will be made for the comfort OF the
patrons. Boarders taken by. the day, week,
month or year. seply.
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Hollands German Bitters
Hollands German Tonic

q cembindtion Of all The ingredients Of The Biaers,
Uin PURE Santa Crus Rum, Orange, etc. n is used
for the same diseases the Bisrs IN cases sohSre some
psre alcoholic stimulus is required lou toin bear
Mind that pese remedies entirely different from
any Others ddpersed for the Of The diseases ndHed
tsse being scientific preparations Of medicinal extracts,
sDhile he others mere decuyions Of rum IN
form. The TONIC Is decidedly one Of he most plea
suNa and agreeable remedies offered 10 the public.
n tass erquate Kfs pleasure 10 take IL sohie its
ecivng, ezhildrating and medicinal qualities hGst
ssssssd u 70 be kaoscn as Ue greatest Of al tontes
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FROM HON, GEO. W. WOODWARD.

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
-..s fPHILADELPHIA, March, ,1G, 1867.
fnd Hocfands German Biters is not an i'ltoS-
teaiiag berage but good tonic usfu in disorders
qf ae di2es,ve organs and Of great benefit cases r
dsbiliy dsd pont of nervous action, IN tAs system
H'St'si GEO. W. WooDW4RD.
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FROM HON. JAMES THOMPSON,
FROM REV. JOSEPH H. KENNARD, D. D,

Pastor ofsthe Tenth Baptist Church, Philadelphia
DR. JAcKsos-DEAR SIR:-l hare been frequently
Segnesed 10 connect my teih recommendations Q
different kinds of medicines but regdrdfPg s practice
os Of my appropriate spheres hare i all edses de-
eiised but ri clear proof rdrOus instances, and
particularly in my fdHiy, Of the usefulness Of Dr.
,Hecfands German BiHers, depart for once from my
usual course to erpress my full conviction at for gen
eraI debility Of the system and especially for Liver
Complaint. 1t ia 49, nnsafe and valuable
Jaa; but usually; ~ I doubt QUO. not, not, q ..,T.. ,g.a
from TIC abovs causes Yours, very rs!pecifaMy
ais Ff M j. III. KENNARD,
4..t-.. Eighth, bsloU Coates street.
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TIE ST AR FL Q Ell,
(On the corner East Of Main Cross ST.
Henry MInsterman, :: Proprietor.
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.. JOB Rim 7 I N g
Executed with neatness and dispatch at this
office, and at reasonable prices.
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THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY,
Published Every Tuesday.

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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-03-11

Almost every farmer has somc way
Of measuring land. and thc most com
mon Is 10 step of five PAGES. for "a rod
and call sixty by siNty-hve pucra au
acre. For commOn purposes this m tde
VIII answer very well, but when me
exact measurement ~ "a piece Of land
II desired. II cannot be depended upOn
rs being at all accurate.
When "A field has once been mpasur-
cd correctly man knows exactly how
much seed will be required 90 puf it as
grain, and also the exact WELD urr
acre Of any crop lac may sec 30 20 put
upon II.
A light pole, just sixteen aud half
feet long, h. cheap and convenient
measure Tut four rod tape line is
much better.
The Maryland Farmer gives tho fol-
lowing table OF distances by which ID
says an exact acre may be- found:
A plot Of ground yards wide by
$50 yards long. contains acre.
A plot " ground 10 yards wide. by
asa yards long. contains ! acre.
a plot or ground ~ yards wide, by
az yards wide, contains ] acre.
A plot Of ground 40 yards wide, by
l2l yauls Long. contains ucrr.
A plot Of ground ~ yards wide, bV
GO1a yards long contains acre.
A plot Of ground 20 ards vs. idc. by
63i-7 yards long. contains / acre.
A plot Of ground 30 feet - ido. by
los feet wide, contains ! acre.
A plot Of ground $40 feet Wide, by
80 feet wide, contains I acre.
A plot OF ground 10 feet wide, by
$50 feet wide. contains / acre.
a plot OF ground 90 feet wide oy
~ feet wide, contains ] acre.
A plot Of ground 10 feet Wide, by
1858 feet wide, contains acre.
A plot OF ground $50 feet Wide, by
2sl feet wide, contains 4 acre.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-03-11

Col. GILES NJ. HILLYER.-We
experience real pleasure in well
coming the return of this talented
gentleman, late of the Natchez
Courier, to the labors of the press
in the capacity of editor of jour
nal so well known and command
ing i'll its position, as the Vicks-
burg Times The pride which
We feel in the profession of jour
nalism, resulting from an appre-
citation of its influence for good or
evil on the public mind and for
tunes of the country, is always
gratifed by intelligent, able and
worthy accessions to its ranks.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-03-11

When 50 intolerant a Radio
journal as the st Louis Democrat
comedies the position of the peo-
pie of Mississippi who protest
against the scheme to fasten upon
the State the rejected constitution
and candidates, and who claim
the right to another election, we
are encouraged to hope that their
appeal will not be disregarded by
the majority of the Republican
party in Congress. The st. Louis
paper introduces extracts from
the argument of Gov. Brown, and
compliments Congress for shaving
wisely deferred action" 1t warns
that body that the 'mere possess
sion of offices" as claimed by the
Eggleston party, without popu-
lar support will do no good, =
and advises it "to afford the peo-
pie and opportunity to act once
more"
The argument of the Democrat
would have been stronger, if it
had coupled with it the fact that
the Convention exceeded the au-
thority vested in it by Congress,
by imposing restrictions on snf-
frage and holding office, not con-
templated, and that in disregard
of its instruction,it refused to sub
nit the plan of that body for the
decision of the people. Are they
to be punished for the delinquen-
cies of the Convention!
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had lost confidence in the pledges o
the government to protect loyal mel
| in their rights. Union men in thi;
| section will be compelled to abandon
their principles and make terms with
the opposition to the government oil
leave the State. The question of bread
and meat is all-powerful, and it is flu
tile to attempt to 60 against il.
l send you dirty wood-cui from
our County paper, published during
the last election. repreSentlng the Hight
of Major Wisemau. Will any MEM
Der of Congress doubt reign Of ter
ror in this county when he sees how
the rioters boast OF their success! The
acts of fraud, violence, and in6mida-
ton are so notorious in this county,
that a decent democrat does net pre-
tend to deny them. The non-lction
of Congress is driving Union men
from their party, and causing them to
make terms with men who despiS the
government. Rebellious spirits are
seeking a compromise with Union men
that they may lead them astray as
soon as an opportunity presents itself.
Every day that Congress delays action
weakens our party in Mississippi
General Gillem is of no more servise
in supporting the reconstruction plan
than jeff. DAVIS. His subordinates IN
this section are more severe on Coz
gress than the old rebels. They hear
the blue coats " cursed and the whoe
Yankee nation pronounced thieves
without even offering protest. l au
asked why an opposer OF
reconstruction was sent here to recon-
struct Mississippi" While you are
in Washington please find out and let
me know when you come back.
The republicans in this county. both
black and white, are anxious for the
State to be placed in the Union imme-
diately, under civil government, as
by the committee OF
dve. They feel competent 10 sustain
such a State government. Ii that
cannot be done let congress send us a |
reconstruction commander, and turn
these rebels out of civil ofnces. III |
Congress can do nothing for US please |
eel, us, Captain Fisher, and let us cease |
20 be tortured by leaving the State.
Very truly,
+. j. LIPSEY.
Captain III. I. FISHER.