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Year: 1865

EVILS OF GOssIP-I have known a coun-
try society which withered away all to moth
ing under the dry rot of gossip Friendship
once as firm as granite dissolved into Jelly,
and then ran away to water only because of
this /; love that promised future as eudur-
ing as heaven and as stable as truth, evapo-
rated into a morning mist that turned to a
days long tears, only because of this; a
father and son were set foot TO foot with the
fiery breath of an anger that would never
cool again between them, Ionly because of
this husband and his young wife, each
straining at the hated leash which in the
beginning had been the golden bondage of
a God-blessed love, sat mournfully be-
side the grave where all their love and all
their joys lay buried, and only because of
this. l have seen faith transformed to mean
doubt, hope give place to grim despair, and
charity take on itself the feature of black
malevolence, all because of the spell words
of scandal and the magic utterings of gossip
Great crimes work great wrongs, and the
deeper tragedies of human life spring from
its larger passions; but woful and melan-
choly are uncatalogued tragedies that issue
from gossip and detraction most mournful
the shipwreck often made of noble natures
and lovely lives by the bitter winds and
dead salt waters of SANDER. So easy to say,
yet so hard to disprove-throwing on the in
nocent all the burden and the strain of dem
onstrating their innocence, and Furnishing
them as guilty if unable to pluck out the
stings they never see, and to silence words
they never hear-gossip and SANDER are the
deadliest and cruelest weapons man has
forged for his brothers hurt.--AH the Year
Round.
Year: 1865

1864, to be paid before shipment to the Gov.
ernment agent in the nearest locality or district
N which the cotton may be found. and it is also
found lmpracticable and sometime, impossible
for the cotton owners in the South to obtain
the requisite funds by hypothecating their Sta
pie. The law, as heretofore construed. seems
to present an unsurmounta5lc obstacle to the
Shipment OF cotton to Northern ports, before
the Government assessment should be paid
But the Secretary Of the Treasury, with the aid
OF the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue, has
1t IS believed, discovered plan by which own.
ers may ship their cotton to Northern markets,
ana pay the Government charges in these ports.
If the plan be carried ont it will release and
send to the Northern markets an immense
amount OF property, which is now tied up in
the South by reason Of the former strict and
technical construction of the law.


FARTHER POINT, Sept. 25.-The Moravian
from Liverpool on the ID, via Londonderry, ar
kaed this morning. Her dates are five days
later.


The political news is unimportant


A meeting Of the Atlantic Telegraph Com
pany had unanimously adopted the Directors
report, and consequently sanctioned the new
contract made for the cable next year.


Tie question Of raising addition capital was
postponed for another meeting, to take place
on the 18th of October.


Sales of cotton for the week in LIVERPOOL
was 1000 bales Of American
New YORK, Sept. 25.-The Herald's w ash
ington special says: The President has ap-
proved the change of route for the Pacific
Railroad to West Omaha, the Company having
acceded to the condition that the grade shall
be reduced to thirty feet to the mile between
Missouri and Platte Valley.


A new issue Of so cent fractional currency
will shortly be made to replace the last issue
which has been greatly countcrfeitod The
head Of Spinner will take the place of
the figure Of Justice. The new 10 cent cur
rency Will soon appear printed on common
bank note paper.
Year: 1865

JOE HARRIS was whole-souled, merry fel-
low, and fond of glass After living in
New Orleans for many years he came to the
conclusion of visiting an old uncle, away up in
Massachusetts, whom he had not seen for
many years. Now there is a difference be-
tween New Orleans and Massachusetts, in re-
gard to the use of ardent spirits, andwhen
Joe arrived there he found all the people ar
dent about temperance; he felt bad, thinking
with the old song that excepting the spirits
down." was one of the best ways 10 make
time pass, and began to fear, indeed, that he
was in a pickle. But on the morning of his
arrival. the old man and his sons being out
at work, his aunt came to him and said:


'You have been living in the South and
no doubt have been in the habit of taking a
little something to drink about eleven O'Clock.
I keep a little here for medical purposes, but
let no one know it, as my husband wants to
set the children a good example"


Joe promised, and thinking he would get
no more that day, he took what he expressed
it, ''bluster." After he had walked out to
the stable, who should he meet but his old
uncle.


"Well, Joe, )" said he, ~ expect you are ac-
customed to drink somethiDgin in New Orleans,
but you will find US all temperance here, and
for the sake of my sons don't let them
know that I have brandy about; but just
keep little out here for rheumatism. VIII
you accept littleY'


Joe signifed his readiness, and took an
other big horn. He then continued his walk
to where the boys were mauling rails. After
for a while, one Of the cousins
said to him:


"Joe, expect you would like to have
drink; as the old folks are down on liquor,
we keep some out here to help US work"


Out came the bottle, and down they sat,
and by the time he went home to dinner, he
was as tight as well could be, and all came
from visiting Temperance family"
Year: 1865

WRo OwSs TIE WHIsKT Some days ago
the subject Of taxing the whisky on hand
was one hand in one branch of our State
Legislature. An honorable member spoke
warmly against such taxation. Another hon
orable member asked him how much whisky
he had on hand? To which the first speak
er responded-'I do not myself own a gallon
of whisky. But have in my warehouse
over FIVE thousand brrrels, the whole Of which
is owned by good and loyal men, and the
greater part by loyal minister of the Cos
pei" This response caused smile to light
enup the countenances ofthe grave and rev
erend" Senators.-[Ohio Statesman.
Year: 1865

She was the picture of health and robust
beauty. swung the seythe With an IN
imitable ease and grace, and as she did 90
there was placid expression on her pleasant
countenance, which spoke Of good con-
science, contented spirit, and willingness
to do the work which her destiny pointed
out examined the swaths; the grass was
cut as smooth as velvet; you could not tell
where one swarth ended and the next be-
gan. An English lawn looked no smoother.
It war a work OF art high art, and an Amer
lean farmers might have taken a useful les
son. 1 wish could have taken her portrait
as she stood before me.-PFofsssor Felton,.
Year: 1865

War ONE-IEGeED Man Cav Do-A


your;s man named Crockett, who lost a lee
above the knee, on the Boston and Mama


Railroad, when a child, can perform lestE.7
with one foot, that few If any lads of his age
in this neighbOrhood can perform with two


feet. He will swim like duck; he can run
as fast as the fastest, bounding on Ike a deer:
and his skating is marvellous. A dozen lads
may start with him on .he ice, but he is sure
to cVme out ahead. Nor is it in a straight
course alone that he shows his speed; witha
crutch in one hand and skate upon the foot
he will defy them to catch him, and dodge
as nimbly as a cat We doubt if there Is a
boy that can jump higher. He'will leap .
fence as high as his head, and surprises his
associates by standing back to a fence that
will come to his shoulders, turning somerset
and coming down right end upon the other
side. 1t is very doubtful had the two legs
to him if he wovld ever have de-
veloPed so much spring and activity. He
has made up in training what be lost by accis
dent.-Ns1Uburyport Herald .---r--r
Year: 1865

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By Sustaining Your County PaYss
Year: 1865

SlGNS FOR MARRIAGEABLE LADIES.-If q
man wipes his feet on the door mat before com
ing into the room, you may be sure he will make
good domestic husband Ifa man. in snuff
ling the candles, snufs them out, you may be
sure he will make a stupid husband. Ifa man
puts his handkerchief on his knees whilst ta-


king his tea, you may be sure he will be a pru
dent husband. In the same way, ALWAYS mis-
trust the man who will not take the last piece
OF toast or Sally Dunn, but prefers waiting for
the next warm batch. 1t is not unlikely he
Will make greedy selfish husband with whom
you will enjoy no brown" at dinner no crust
at tea, no peace whatever at home. The man.
my dears, who is careful about wrapping him
self up well before venturing into the night
air not Untrequently makes good invalid hus-
band that mostly stops at home, and is easily
comtorted with slops. The man who watches
the kettle, and prevents it boiling over. will
not fail, my dears, in the married state. in ex-
erclSlng the same care in always keeping the
pot boiling. The man who doesn't take tea.
Ill treats the cat, takes snuff and stands with
his back to the fire, is brute whom | would
not advise you, my dears, to marry upon any
either for love or money. but
decidedly not for love. But the man who.
when the tea is over, is discovered to have had
none, is sure to make the best husband. Pa
tlence like his deserves being rewarded with
the best OF wives, and the best of mother-in-
laws My dear, when you meet with such a
man, do your utmost to marry him. In the
severeSt winter he would not mind going to
bed tirst-Eanch.
Year: 1865

A NOTEWORTHY EXAMPLE.-The press
have given wide publicity to the news item re-
latlng to the death Of James Nisbet. editor of
the San Francisco ButLetin on board the i'll
tated Brother .JOndthan, off the mouth of Co
lumbla river. But deserved currency has not
been given to the fact that the career of this
gentleman furnished the only instance of lite
rary man achieving a competence by his pen
after reaching period Of life which in this
country is considered old age Twelve wears
ago, at the age OF ftty-fve, James Nisbet Ian
ded IN California Il penniless adventurer. He
had failed as novelist in Scotland, he had
not been successful either as miner or editor in
Australia, and he visited San Francisco as a
last resort. His first literary venture. "The
Annals of San Francisco was pecuniarilv ut.
terly unsuccessful He then essayed journal
ism, and met with such success that at the
time of his death he was acknowledged to be
at the head Of his profession in the Pacific
States.


lie assumed the editorial control of the BuL
tetIn at time when an honest journalist car
red his life in his hand. His predecessor had
just been assassinated by ruffian who met his
deserts at the hands of the vigilance commit
tee. The period that followed was a stormy
one, requiring in those who led public opinion
the utmost nerve, tact, and discretion. How
well his task was accomplished may be sum
med up III the statement that, when he began
to advocate civic reform, San Francisco was
the rottenest municipality in Chrstendom -
At the time OF his death its affairs, in point of
administration, challenged comparison with the
best governed cities i'll the world.
Year: 1865

SOUTH CAROLINA REDEEMED. war
has done something for South Carolina 1t
has admitted ideas that four years ago would
have cost man his life nearly to have sugges-
ted. The Government Of that State was as
near an oligarchy as anything could be. The
Governor was elected by the Legislature, and
the Legislature also cast the electoral vote.-
In these two important popular acts, the peo-
pie themselves did not participate. 1t was al
most the last place that the divine right of sla-
very could have been attacked by discussion.
But the war has effected a wonderful change
and the Governor of the State boldly tells the
State Convention that all these things have to
be altered. Slavery must be declared forever
abolished, the Governor must be elected by
the popular vote, and the electoral college must
be the popular choice. Representation must
be equalized, and State government estab-
lshed whereby justice may be established, do
mestic tranquility insured, and loyal citizens
protected in all their rights of life, liberty and
property. South Carolina, from being one of
the most aristOcratic States in the Union. seems
lke y to come out of its present troubles one
OF the most popular and free, which will be
like intusing fresh life into her old carcass and
opening, the way for prosperity greater than
ever before enjoyed by her.
Year: 1865

ing IellCW with several wives and an inOrdinate
love for whiskey. Brigham's dynasty will
die with himself.


CHANGE OF BASE NECESSARY.


There is little or no emigration to the Nor
mons this season; at least not yet They have
been sending out fresh relays of missionaries
and recruiting agents to England and the con-
tlnent OF Europe, and expect great returns next
year. On the Sandwich Islands they seem to
have established a permanent colony, and to
which has just been contributed new compa-
ny OF about fifty men and women and children
from Utah: Some of the gentiles believe this
Sandwich Island movement is toward a new
and contingent base ; and that, if hard pressed
by the progress of civilization and the hand of
authority, the Mormon leaders will gather up
all OF their available forces and wealth and re-
treat thither 1t is certain that they must
make change of base of one sort or another
before long, either in the matter of polygamy
or else in the location of their earthly taberDa-
cles and kingdom. Even without the inter
ference OF Government, they must soon give
way here, in their peculiar sway and their re-
voting institutions, before the progress of
population and the diversification of civilized
industry that come along with it.-Edit0riaI
Correspondence Springfield Republican.
Year: 1865

Brigham Young younger children, as seen
in his school, to which we were admitted, look
sprightly and bright and handsome, and some
Of his grown up daughters are comely and clev-
er but his elder sons give no marked sign of
their fathers smartness. The Oldest, Brig
ham Jr., is mainly distinguished for his size
and strength-he weighs two or three hundred
Year: 1865

last vestige of oppression from the face
of the earth.


Poor miserable regicide. Let the deep
est stigma rest upon thy name forever, let
no patriot lips pollute the air with its ha-
ted accents, as thy body is unburied let
thy name remain unspoken forever
Abraham Lincoln's honored name -Four
millions of men made free weep for thee.
Twenty millions of men born free weep
for thee. All the flags of civilization
were draped in mourning at the voice of
thy death knell-millions yet unborn will
speak thy praise


United States-centre of the world po-
litically reconstructed-Illinois, centre of
the United Shakespeare Of Lincoln, CEN
tire of Illinois Halloged ground Sacred
to liberty Lovers of freedom will make
long pilgrimages to that consecrated spot,
and the flower that blooms upon that hon.
ored shrine will be watered by the tears
of the friends of humanity of every hue
and from every cline.


Honored Dead. We weep for the now
but thy name shall be remembered in
song until the music of earth yields to
the shouts of the redeemed


One word of caution and | am done.
Never name the act you dare not do
Speak the sin and it is wholly committed.
The man that first called Lincoln 7y-
rant laid the foundation of that, morbid
sentiment which resulted in his DEATH
"Call for the spirits and they will come"
More than three years ago the cry was
raised, "Who will be the Uharlotts Corday
of the nineteenth century" The evil
spirit, of which she was the representative,
found an exponent in the silly mad-cap
who sought to immortalize his name by
becoming the tool of a brotherhood of
blood thirsty villains, upon them together
be the responsibility Of his death.
Year: 1865

In England the turnip is an important
crop, there are many " remedies" appli-
ed for the destructive little insect, the
turnip fly. At late meeting of the
Royal Agricultural Society there, Mr..
Fisher Hobbs, member, presented the
two following as remedies which he had
used with great success (:


FIRST REoEIPT.-Tako | bushel of
fresh white gas ashes, OF fine wood ashes
may be used instead Of gas ashes l BUSH
ell OF fresh lime from the kiln 6 lbs. of
sulphur; 10 lbs. of SCOT, well mixed to-
gethcr, and got to as fine powder as
possible, so that it may adhere to the
young plant This is sufficient for two
acres when drilled at 27 inches, to be ap-
piled carly in the morning when the dew
is on the leaf, with broadcast machine,
or sprinkled with the hand carefully over
the rows. If the fly continues trouble
some, the process should be repeated, al.
ways when the plant il damp In light
land it is best to make the drills on tho
aat, the ground being well prepared to
received the seed.


SECOND REoEIpT.-Take Ii lbs. of
sulphur bushel of fresh lime 2 BUSH
els of road scrapings, or substance Of
of mould where road scrapings cannot
be obtained, per acre, mixed together a
few days before it is used, applied very
early in the morning, or late at night;
in the same manner as directed in No l,
using the horse hoe Immediately after,
Year: 1865

FREIoHTIsG.-A number OF large trans
have loaded and started from this place,
for the West, within the last ten days.
They carry corn, to Gil contracts LOT
Western forts. The question arises, why
cannot freighiing from here be made q
permanent business? As q shipping
point. this place has no supetiort we are
fifteen miles farther West than shy other
river town in Kansas ard there are no
better roads than those leading Westward
from here. Every mile Of land trans
portation saved. is gain to the freiehteri
and every wagon starting from any point
with freight. is of some benefit to the
place. With large natural advantages
in our favor, we should think that if some
effort were made, this might become an
exten sive freightiug point.
Year: 1865

We have bsen informed of an occur.
renee which looks suspicious. to say the
least. We make no concealment oi
names or localities for our informant is
willing to stand by his statement, and il
the matter can be satisfactorily explain
ed, those concerned may have an oppor-
tunity for clearing it up.


Last week. two young men who had
been repairing the telegraph line. on their
return from Brownville. stopped for the
night at Rulo. at hotel kept by o
Freedman. One Of the men placed his
valise in tho bar-room or Office, first lay
ing down an oil.cloth blanket, and draw
ing the corners over the .vslise, so as to
envelope it. The next morning. having
occasion to go to his vslise, he found
dne gold watch and chain placed be-
tween the blanket and valise, SO that, had
be lifted the bundle without opening it,
be would have carried the watch with it.
He took it ont, and called the attention
of person in the room to ths circum.
stance. who recognized it as belonging
to the landlady. 1t was taken to her,
when she admitted, with apparent confu-
sion, that she had put it there. but gave
no further explanation. Now, there is
but one thing suggests itself in conuec-
tion with this-snd so the young man
concerned regarded it. 1t looks as if the
watch had been placed there for the pur-
pose Of having the stranger carry it off.
At the proper time it would have been
missed, and search made. resulting, of
course. in finding the watch in the s,ran.
gers possession. Perhaps, by paying a
large sam of money. be would have been
permitted to 60 his way. But when we
remember that but few nights before, a
daring robbery had been committed in
Rulo. suppose the young man had limo.
Gently carried the watch away with him.
that pursuit had been given, and that in
the excitement he had been hanged or
shot down, without any opportunity for
investigation-who would have been the
real murderer


If such is the game played upon stran
gers st that hotel, it is unsafe to stop
thsre. If the proprietor or his wife can
give any satisfactory explanation, it will
be to their advantage to do so. They may
explain, but they need not attempt to de-
ny the foregoing statement. The person
concerned in it can be produced, and he
has more than one witness to substan-
tiate his statement.
Year: 1865

~ The rebels had their own fun over
the story that President Lincoln. when
be 6rst went to Washington. disguised
himself in Scotch cap and plaid. He
was never accused Of Disgusting himself
in pctticosts
Year: 1865

I ~ The Rulo Register. speaking Of
the shooting of . horse, thief near this
place. says that it thinks such fellows
ought to be left to the civil law. We
assure him that We regret the necessity
for lynch-law as much As he possibly can.
and suggest that If the scoundrels who
recently committed the bold robbery in
Rulo are caught. the process of civil law
be tried upon them,
Year: 1865

E The sentiment of the people is,
that JEFF. Davis should be taken to Wash.
ington in the precise garb in which be
was caught, and be subjected to the gaze
of the populace, as be passes along.
Year: 1865

lV~ Franklin Pierce placed no EN-.
blem of mourning on his house, upon the
death of the President, when all his neigh
bors had draped theirs in black. A
crowd waited upon him, to demand the
reason, when he referred them to the SER
vices OF his ancestors in the early struggles
of the Republic, as evidence that he was
all right on the Union question. That is
about as conclusive as the man who
proved bis belief in the plurality of the
God-head, by the fact that his grand
mother had twins
Year: 1865

New ORLEANS, Oct. 1.-The Democra tic
Convention organized and adopted the follow
ing platform:


Resolved, That we cmphatically approve Of
President .Johnsons reconstruction policy to
exclude from the field ofpoltics all negroes, and
sectional controversy, and hold that this govern
ment is made to be perpetuated for the exclusive
benefit Of the white race recommended the
calling of convention to adopt the Constilu-
tion, expressive of the will of the people, to
petition Congress for compensation for losses
sustained by the emancipation policy; to advo.
cate the repeal of all laws wich conflict with
the constitutional laws of the general govern.
ment; and most earnestly appeal for general
amnesty and prompt restoration Of property,
and invite all citizens, without distinction in tho
Nationality to join us in opposition to the radi
cal republican party.