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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-27

SEDENTARY HABITS.

A man may be healthy without being
strong, but all health tends. more or less,
towards strength, and all disease is weak
ness. Now, any one may see In nature,
that things grow big simply by growing;
this growth is constant and habitual ex-
ercise Of vital or vegetative force, and
whatever checks or diminishes the notion
OF this force-say harsh winds or frost-L
will stop the growth and stunt the pro-
duction. Let the student therefore bear
i'll mind that sitting on chair, leaning
over desk, poring over book, cannot
be the way to make his body grow. The
blood can be made to flow, and the
muscles to play freely, only by exercise;
and, if that exercise is not taken, Nature
will not be Knocked. Every young stu
dent ought to make sacred resolution to
move about in the open air at least two
hours every day. If he does not do this,
cold feet, the clogging of the wheels ofthe
internal parts of the feshy frame, and
various shades of stomachic and cerebral
discomfort. will not fail in due season to
inform him that he has been SHINING
against Nature, and, if he does not mend
his courses as bad boy he will certainly
be flogged; for Nature Is never like some
| soft-hearted human masters, over-mer-
| ciful in her treatment. But why should a
student indulge so much in the lazy and
unhealthy habit Of sitting? A man may
think as well standing as sitting, often
not a little better; and as for reading, in
these days when the most weighty books
may be had cheaply, in the lightest form.
there is no necessity why person should
be bending his back and doubling his
chest. merely because he happens to have
book in his hand. A man will read a
play or poem far more naturally and ef-
tectively while walking up and down the
room, than when sitting sleepily in a
| chair. Sitting. in fact, is sloyenly
habit, and ought not to be indulged. But
when man does sit, or must sit, let him
at all events sit erect, with his back to the
light, and full, free projection Of the
breast. Also, when studying languages.
or reading fine passages of poetry, let
him read as much as possible alond. a
practice recommended by Clemens, of
Alexandria, and which will have the
double good effect of strengthening that
most important vital element. the lungs.
and training the ear to the perception OF
vocal distinctions, so stupidity neglected
in many of our public schools. There is,
in fact. no necessary connection. in most
cases, between the knowledge which a
student is anxious to acquire and the
sedentary habits which students are apt
to cultivate.-"On Culture" By Pro-
tessor Blackie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-27

Beware ov the man who il alwuzz reddy
to swop old friends for new ones.
The dog that will phollow everybody
amt worth kuss. aL'
have had people set down bi mi side.
and konfidenshally undertake to explain
sumthing to me of CRATE Importance, and
after talking "a minuetts bi the watch,
not only didn't know what they had been
trieing to tell, but had forgot good deal
that knew before. .....
Thare IL but little that IL new under the
sun, and what IL aint good for much. =
One ov the most perfekt viktorys yu
ken achieve over emmy man IL to beat him
in politeness.
The rarest artikle quoted in market just
now iz good common sense Billings.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
Z" Liberal Taxation. !"

If there is any Of the Reconstructed
States where the people are literally taxed
out Of house and home, Arkansas is the
one. In order to be sure that the asses.
sors shall not permit any undervaluation
of property, they are paid commission
on the amount assessed, SO that the high.
er the valuation they retarn, the larger
will be their own share OF the plunder
The idea Of paying assessors BY commits
sion is novel, and its natural effect ob.
vious This plan is so brilliant that it is
almost safe to say that II must have orig
mated in the prolific brain Of Grants
particular friend, Senator Clayton, to
whom the people OF Arkansas arc deeply
indebted in many ways. lfa tax on per-
sonal property is not paid, the collector
may seiz. it and sell enough to cover the
amount due, with costs and fifty per cent.
on the whole besides, paying himself for
his trouble II real estate owner fails
to pay his taxes, his property is sold at
auction under provisions which render it
almost impossible that he can ever re-
cover it, In case no purchasers come
forward to bid for such property, then,
in order to make sure that tho owner is
properly punished for his poverty, the
State steps in, buys it, and gives 1t away
to certain railroad companies. And yet,
strange to say, there are very few white
men to be found in this benighted State
who are able to properly appreciate the
blessings Of living under republican
fern Of government --Yew York Sun.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
THE TEXAS CRISIS,
GALVESTON, Jan 16.


The News has the following special,
dated Austin, Jan l6: At the morning
session Mr Epperson offered resolution
to authorize the Speaker to appoint such
number of Safgeants- Arms as may be
! necessary to preserve order and retain
them as long as required, explaining that
it would look better to have civil posse
than an armed guard of soldiers stationed
about the capitol buildings Adopted. q
Mr.. Epperson reported the result Of an
interview with Gov. Coke, who would
send written communication as soon as
possible under the peculiar circumstances
Adjourned
The Senate, in the morning session,
was called to order by Lieut.. Gov. Hub
bard.
Mr.. Ireland asked an act to prevent
Sheriffs from paying into the hands of
Geo. W. Honey, A Bledsoe, or any per
son for them, the public funds. and max
ing it a msdemeanor punished by i'm
prissnmcnt for two years in the peniten-
tiary.
Mr.. Ireland moved that Honey and
Bledsoe be restrained from paying ou
any funds under penalty of two years in
the penltentiary. Passed
BAYoNETs.
1t is stated that during the night call
was made on the commander of the post
for troops to protect the State Journal
office, they fearing it would be pied The
commandnnt declined The Travis guards
were ordered out by Davis, to report to
the adjutant. general, but on arriving at
the capitol found the new governor inau
gurated, to whom they reported and we're
directed to obey the orders Of Gen. ii.
E McCulloch, acting adjutant- general,
or his assistant. They took charge of
the two chambers In the House the
Davis Guards and an improvissd colored
company had charge of the lower floor
Both parties are acting with great calm
ness Davis insists on retaining posses
sion until the 2Sth of April. Everything
is quiet to day, though armed soldiers
are stationed at every entrance to the
capitol building.
AN ARMISTICE.
Gov. Davis and Assistant Adjutant-
General Zeimpeman agreed to-day on an
armistice Of twenty four hours. There
is to be nothing offensive by either par
ty until the expiration of that time. All
the bar rooms are closed
LATER.
All the troops are disbanded on both
sides Much rejoicing.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
The Confederate Forces.

The Mobile Register of the twentieth
ultimo has an article on the Southern
historical society, from which we extract
the following interesting facts In the
November numbers Of the Eclectic and
the Land We Love, 1869, an interesting
and important correspondence was pub
lished between Dr. Joseph Jones, Secre
tary Of tie Historical society, and Gen.
eral S. Cooper, ex adjutant general ofthe
Confederate States From that source
we CLEAN the following facts for the bene-
fit of those who are not 50 fortunate as
to have preserved file of those valuable
magazines Such facts are startling even
to those who participated in the southern
struggle
First-The available force of the Con-
federate army did mol, during the war,
exceed 600,0 men,
Sccond-The Confederate States never
had in their defense more than 100000
men ia the field at one time
Third-From 1851 to 1865 the Con.
federatc forces actirely engaged were
only 100000!
Fourth-Thc total number Of deaths
during that time were 200, 900!
Fifth--Losses of prisoners counted
as total losses on account Of the United
States policy of exchange, 100000
Sixth-The loss of the Confederate
States army by discharge, disability and
desertion amounted to 100, 900!
Seventll-At the close of the war, tne
force of the Confederate army was less
than 100000.
Eightll-Out Of 10000 men 100000
were lost to the service
These facts are taken from calculations
made with great care by DR.. Joseph
Jones, submitted to and approved by
General S, Cooper, adjatant- general Of
the Confederate army. From them we
deduce these two facts: Al the close Of
the war the Federal forces numbered one
million; the Confederate forces number.
ed one hundred thousand How sad
and eloquent a difference Eloquent Of
disadvantages, determination, devotion
and death The files of the Office held
by General Cooper were carefully pre-.
served, and this tragic secret was care
fully preserved and only known to ito
heroes. They guarded 1t we'll 1t was
boxed up, and retreatcd under guard
from Richmond to Charlotte, North
Carolina. There it was unfortunately
captured, and the United States found
that her million Of men had been held at
bay by one hundred thousand only!
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

TT any Of our readers want, or know
Of any one that does, the help a female, can
learn of such at .his Office, and at the same
timc help av very worthy woman. white
woman with tour children, and stranger in
our midst, is willing to do most any kind of
work to earn IA living. Any contributions
needed in Il family will be acceptable and
thankfully received Any thing left at this
Ollce will be sent TO its destination.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

THE PRESIDENT wITnDRAws THE NAME OF
CUSHING.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ii.
In view of the action Of the Republican
Senatorial caucus yesterday evening, in
opposition to Caleb Gushing, the Presi-
dent called Cabinet meeting To-day,
which met at half past IL o'clock, all
the members present, to consider the
subject of the Chief Justceship
Caleb Gushing sent letter to the
President, asking withdrawal Of his
nomination for Chief Justice. and the
President has acted accordingly in a com
munication to the Senate.
The following is the Message Of the
President Withdrawing the nomination Of
Caleb Cushing:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Jan. l4,74
To the Senate ofths UaHcl States:-
Since the nomination of Caleb Cush
ing, Of Massachusetts, to be Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court Of the United
States, information has reached me which
induces me to withdraw his nomination
for the highest judicial Office in the gov
ernment
[signcdl U. S GRANT
The following particulars in regard to
the Republican caucus yesterday have
been ascertained: The last forty or fifty
minutes Of the morning caucus were al.
most wholly occupied by Mr. Sargent in
detailed review of Mr.. Cushing's pub
lie life, from the time Of President Tyler
down to the present day, which be severe
ly criticised, arguing that his confirma
ton ought not to be thought Of for a
moment. Urgent calls were then made
for vote Mr.. Boutwell, expressed a
desire to reply. The oacus accordingly
adjourned to give him and other friends
of Mr. Gushing such opportunity. Be-
tween II and o'clock Mr Sargent re-
ceived intima.ion from an undoubtcd
source that letter damaging to Mr.
Gushing had been discovered in the rebel
archives. and leaving the Senate cham.
Der he went at once to the War Depart
ment to obtain it, Adjutant General
Townsend said an order from the Secrc-
tary Of War was necessary to authorize
the furnishing Of the desired copy, and
Mr.. Sargent proceeded to the Executive
mansion, where Secretary Boutwell, was
attending Il meeting of the Cabinet, and
with the President at the time consulting
the very document in question Gen
Belknap made Mr. Sargent's reques,
known to the President, who at once said
it should be complied with, as the new
ly discovered letter was one which it EN-
inen,lv beftted the Senate 10 hear snd
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

tE- Peters Musical Monthly No. IS. for No
vember, Is to hand, and contains It's usual
amount Of fine Songs, Choruses. and lnstru-
mental Piano Music This work is printed
from full-size music plates, and gives every
month several Songs, Duets, Choruscs, and
Piano Pieces, to the amount of at least 81
and yet all the Publisher asks Is the modes
sum Of 80 cents per copy. Those fond o
Music can save money by sending 80 cents
for the November number. Address, j. l.
PETERs. 500 Broadway. New York.
We will furnish the Press and Peters
Musical Monthly Tor $3.50 for the year fol
both.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

II The steamer John Howard, having ar
rived in port while we were at Little Rock we
went aboard and found our old friend Capt.
James Nichols in command, and Capt. Perry,
90 well known on the Arkansas River in the
office. The owners of the Howard are very
fortunate in having in command of their boat
. perfect gentleman and No. steam mboatman.
The Howard left on Saturday morning for
New Orleans and will come above to this
place on their next trip, if there is water
suliicient
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
Gin Saw Sharpencr.

q Our old friend Hays Browndeld. has just
received, and has now on exhibition, the most
cOmplcte Cotton Gin Saw Filler, that we have
sccn or heard Of. 1t seems perfect in all its
parts, and he can put Gin Saw in complete
order in day or two, where in the old way
by hand, it takes ten and twelve days and is
then not so perfectly done as with this. Cot
ton Ginners should call and take a look at
this labor.saving machine.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
A GEM.

& For S3 30 cents you can obtain Our
Fireside Friend, together with the bcauti
fnl Chrome CUTE" all framed Mrs
@ s. BRUuN, is the Agent, and will call
on you, show you the Chrome and take
your names for subscriptions.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

~ In conversation with Capt Elisha Per-
~ Of the John Howard, at Little Rock, we
were pleased to learn that our old friend anu
fellow citizen, Mr.. d. c. Williams, who is
visiting New Orleans for his health. is i'm
proying and expected to start home on the
next trip of the Howard. In the course OF
two weeks we will have the pleasure of greet
Ing I'D. G." and his family at their old home
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

HT 1t 10 not generally known that the
leaves Of the geranium are an excellent
application for cuts where the skin Is
rubbed Off and other wounds Of that kind.
One or two leaves must be bruised and
applied to the part, and the wound will
be cicstYized in q short time
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

To PREVENT TuRKETs LEAVING HONE
1T is stated in conversation that turkeys
will not leave the yard in which they are
put il strip Of red flannel is tied around
the wing. long enough to trail on the
ground The recipe is simple and easily
tried, aud, If effective. would prove OF
great benefit in removing a source OF
much loss and annoyance to the turkey
breeder. The vanity OF the fowl is prob
ably affected by this means as he would
not wish to run the risk Of seeing stran-
gers with such rag upon his dignity -
Co. Gent.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

tE- The we'll known Anthony House, at
Little Rock is now open permanently for the
reception ofguests. and about the first Of next
month will open their dining hall This
House is well conducted under the charge of
Judge Cendenin and Capt John Peay. Wis
itors to Little Rock will not be better pleased
than at this house.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
az All Job Work, cash on deliv'
M. E Church, South.

Rev, w. T. BOILING. Pastor Divine SER
vices every Sabbath at IL o'clock, A. NJ. ana
7o'clock p NJ. Prayer Meeting every We'd
nvsday evening at Z o'clock.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY MORNING,

The River is too low for navigation to
this point. Weather warm and cloudy,
!. Inclined to rain
The Gibson got up as far as Dardanelle and
turned back
The Mary Lowery is at Ozark waiting for
Afise to get out.
The Carry V. Counts is above Spadra Bluff
tied up.
yiThe Fanny Tatum is at the mouth Of Cad
ron waiting to get out Of the river.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
Boy Wanted.

A good home will be furnished an indus
tFlous white Boy, about l6 years Of age, with
permission to attend school 10 months in the
year. Apply at this Office. 4w
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

YNHE well known and long establishes
Ferry at Van Buren,. Arkansas, Is now
under the charge Of the subscriber. The pro-
piietors having recently put on Iarge New
Steamboat. and With careful and experiences
Ferrymcn, they feel confident that they cab
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the In
creasing demands of the large emigrant trav.
cl TO Texas.
The st Louis and Sherman. Texas. U. 9.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which 10 .
good guarantee that 1t Is the shortest as wen
as the best route for travel Of all kinds
This Ferry has the largest and best boat %
the river, and can cross 200 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank need
he expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides Of
the river. and no pains will be spared TO as.
commodate the public. We shall strive 70
continue to make this the popular route 10
and from Missouri and Texas.
". B-Ferg accounts must be ssNlsd
Monthly-lNo deridtion from this rule.
II. c. RO BARDS, FYsprtsts,.
Van Buren,, Feb. 4, ~. Y
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
The Debois Cotton Gin.

Attention Is directed to the advertisement
ofthe above celebrated Gin. in our paper. 1t
hhighly recommended by all who have tried
It. Call and see the Gin at y. C. WILLIAMS,
Store.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

We have the Blanks. for sale at this Office
suitable for application to the Board of Super
visors, for relief from The Levee Tax
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

sE- The Council are having done much
needed peice of wsrk-making a side walk
on the South side Of Broad street at the east
end
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
NEW MUSIC.

IA choice selection of new and pop
ular MUSIC, for sale cheap.
Apply to
$. w. DAUGHEKTY.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
NEW YORK.
NEW York, Jan. l3

New York, Jan. l3.
AN EX-SENATOR SENTENCED.
EX Senator Graham, defaultipg Presi-
dent of the Waikiki National bank, was
to day sentenced to ten years imprson-
mcnt in the Albany pententiary
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

ssE- Hon. Mayor JOHNSON lett yc,terlly 70
Clarksvlle to be gone for few days.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

Ef- Poy Us mhot you ore
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

We are in continual receipt Of large and fresh ad-
ditions stock and purchasers assured they
can always find n full and complete assortment.
which. offer low for cash. iune'T3tf
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20
WAsHINGToN, Jan. l3.
GRANTS THIRD CHOICE.

According to present advices the nom
ination of Gushing will not be Withdrawn
unless Mr.. Gushing himself requests, and
it is pretty generally believed that, after
be is rejected the name of Jerry Black
will be sent in.
The Van Buren press., 1874-01-20

1t is not known when the Senate will
60 into Executive Session to reject Cush
ing, but probably within day or two
When it is done, the President will i'm
medIately nominate Jerry Black, as 81
mon Cameron says tonight, and then
there will be new chaos. or course
there is no telling where it all will end ,
but while it lasts there will be fun.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
LOWELL in COURT.
He Asks Forgiveness For En-.
beZZlement.
The United States Takes $1,000
for $780, 900.

1t viii be remembered that, net long since.
G. w. Lowell was arrested for embezzlno the
funds Of the United States while he was oc-
cupying the position Of Postmaster in this
CITY, The case was bro ight before the United
States District Court, but has never come up
Political influences have been brought to
bear from time to time to postpone it, and
although the case against him was very clear
no steps have been taken towards bringing
him to justice. On July %, G. W. Lowell
acting for himself, filed a nondescript petition
In the Superior Cocrt, asking for the citation
OF Jno. Il. New, attorney for his sureties, and
j. B. Wands, Geo. F. Brott, j. H. Wilson,
NJ. De Coursey, James Lewis, c. Fl. Roberts,
E. B. Benton, Frank Morey and c. c. An
tome, sureties.
The petition recites that G. w. Lowe
mortgaged certain property to John H. New,
Esq, to protect his sureties from harm, in the
sum Of $50, O0O He further alleges that by
the agreement entered into between himself
and Major New, in case he got o release from
the United States, this mortgage was to be
Cancelled. Attached to the petition is an act
Of mortgage as above set forth and notarial
copy Of the agreement.
Besides this, however is the following ex-
traordinary document, wherein the United
States for the political gain of Lowell's in
fiuence, throws away twenty -three thousand
dollars
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF THE Treasury,
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT. {
The proposition of the sureties of Charles
w. Lowell, late Postmaster at New Orleans,
La, to compromise his Indebtedness on postal
and money order accounts by the payment OF
Office and approved by the Postmaster
General, and the said snreties having
deposited with the Postmaster at Washington,
ID. c., the said amount Of 5000, (the certif-
Gates of which deposit is now on file in thi,
office), it is hereby certified that the ac-
counts of the said Charles w. Lowell, Post
master at New Orleans, La, both postal and
money order, now stand closed upon the books
Of this Office.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand and seal Of office on this Goth day OF
June, A. D. 1874.
J. J. MARTIN, Auditor.
On exhibiting this quietus yesterday, Judge
Hawkinks ordered all the mortgages Cancelled,
and to-day the embezzler Lowell is freed from
the charges made against him. Grant is de-
termined to unite the Radicals here and this
is only one of his first steps towards putting
his mailed hand upon us.