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Year: 1868

TIE ART OF BEING AGREEA BLE--The true
art Of being agreeable, is to appear well pleased
with all the company, and rather to seem well
entertained by them. A thus disposed,
perhaps may not have much learning nor any
wit, but if he has common sense and something
friendly in his behavior, it couciiates mems
minds more than the brightest parts without this
disposition; and when a man of such a turn
comes to old age, he is almost sure to be treated
with respect. 1t is true, indeed, that we should
u disseulble when in company, but man may
be very agreeable, strictly consistent with truth
and sincerity, by prudent silence where he can
not concur. and pleasing assent where he can.
NV and then you meet with person SO exactly
formed to please, that he will gain upon every
one that hears or beholds him This disposition
is not merely the gift of nature, but frequently
the effect of much knowledge of the world and O
command over the passions.
Year: 1868

As a general thing, when man is
buried there is supposed TO be an end of
him, or at least of his mortal remains, and
he is not expected TO trouble his friends
any more but gentleman ofthe name of
Franz Nester, considering this to be a
very narrow view OF the matter has in
vented what he calls patent rescue cot
fin, whereby any individual who may have
been thrust beneath the mould before life
is extinct, may give warning of his exist
ence and demand to be unearthed and re-
stored once more to the bosom of his fam
lily and friends.


Recently Mr.. Vester gave an exhibition
at Jones Wood, New York city, of his in
vention, in the presence of about five hun
dred persons. The grave, which had been
already prepared, was six feet deep. At
a few minutes after 4 o'clock the coffin
was brought out and into it Mr. Vester
stepped with more alacrity than could be
expected of man about to submit tame
ly to so grave an experiment. Being
comfortably settled in his coffin, and a
wreath of flowers having been placed
around his head by young lady, the cof-
fin lid was screwed down, the rescue ap-
paratus adjusted, and the whole lowered
into the grave. The earth was then
shoveled in by half a dozen stout laborers,
a requium was performed by the band,
and Mr. Nester was left to his repose


Previous to the commencement of the
experiment, friend of Mr.. Vester's cx-
planned to the spectators the modus OPT
randi of the apparatus, which may be
briefly described as follows. The coffin
is of the ordinary shape, but rather more
roomy than usual. The lid has sliding
panel, and over this, after the coffin has
been placed in the grave, is lowered a
wooden tube or shaft, which fits in the
Aperture caused by the sliding back Of
the panel. This tube extends to the sur
face of the ground, and over its top is
placed a small wooden monument, to
which air and light are admitted by prop
er aperatus. Within the monument are
gong and speaking tube Should the
he can call assistance by pulling the
string attached to the gong, and on the
arrival of any one at the grave he can
communicate with them by means of the
speaking tube. The apparatus is intend,
ed for temporary use only. After all
chance of termination has ceased, it can
be removed. the sliding panel of the cof-
hin put back, and the grave restored TO its
ordinary appearance.


On Saturday Mr.. Vester remained in
his coffin about one hour and quarter
and, on those present to witness the ex.
pertinent calling for his temperance, the
monument was removed, and Mr.. Vester
elevating himself through the tube
stepped forth. He did not appear to be
at all deccmposed or discomposed by his
soiourn under ground. A medical gen.
tleman present examined his pulse, and
found it to be but few beats above the
normal standard.


/ Whether Mr.. Vester's invention be-
comes popular or not, it may certainly be
said Of it that it is simple and ingenious
and perfectly answers the purpose fol
which it is intended.
Year: 1868

tensive manufacturing purposes, and were
informed that Mr., Post, the proprietor, in.
tends at an early day to devote II TO man.
ufacturing purposes Of some kind. Of what
character il is not definitely decided and
when this shall be done it will give large
opportunity for the expansion Of the busi-
ness of tho village and DO sure to enlarge its
borders II is to be earnestly hoped that the
cnterprising proprietor will not allow this,
onh Of the best located water privileges in
Vermont, 10 remain Idle, for the attention
Of manufacturers need only To be called
To its capacity and location To secure the
necessary funds for the establishment Of
some branch of industry 1t is duty
the owner owes 10 his town as well as
affurding an example to others Of what
can be accomplished, by energy and
skill on our mountain streams. Among
the peculiar features of this location is
the fact that Otter Greek and the Ben
nington Railroad run directly through it,
which adds largely TO its value for BUSH
ness purposes, and when the Lebanon
Springs extension is completed, will place
u mandatory upon the most direct COM
munication with Troy, Albany and the


West, and with the city Of New York


These notes, hastily taken give but q
glance at the town as whole, but marB
the features of progress that are being


made A. summer resort Wallingford


will become ere long one of the most con


venient of access and pleasant in gu
State 1t is pleasure thus to note tn
, improvements that are being made in GU
county, and We shah take an early oppor


tunity to place before our readers tn
. progress and increase Of other towns i
9 Rutland county and vicinity.
Year: 1868

MANCHESTER. -- The journal says:
The present week will probably witness
the departure of the last of our summer
guests The season just closed has been
more than an ordinarily prosperous one
for our hotels-thc number Of visitors
being considerably larger than last season
During the month of August the number
of strangers i'll town would equal that of
a corresponding period in any previous
year, and the register Of the Equinox
House showed a larger number of ar
rivals for that month than was ever regis
tered at that house before in the same
length OF time.


II Manchester can fill her hotels with
summer guests from New York, with the
present miserable railroad facilities, what
may she expect when We are put in di-
rect communication with that city by two
or three trains daily. via the Lebanon
Springs and Harlem Railroads:
Year: 1868

The pictures are for sale now, but wiil
not the subjects then be for sail up sail
River Seymour is taken principally
"at home" and | take it twill be some
time before change Of attitude or ano'h'
or sitting viii be necessary "At home
cards of both him and Blair will probably
be issued next November, with no speei'
6eation Of a date when they shall be
otherwise--though ii must be confessed
that during this canvass they are like TO
find themselves call abroad
Year: 1868

The Amateur Casual" writes to the
London Evening Star that the first treat
which prisoners give themselves when
released is pipe. An incident show
ing the strength of their attachment to
tobacco was related to him by one Of
the officers of Portland Prison: "Some-
how "A bit of tobacco and pipe were
smuggled in manner that made it the
jointstOck property of three Of the con-
victs, and it was treasured until there
occurred fair opportunity for its en-
joyment. At last the long looked for
time for the treat arrived, and then
came the question how was the luxury
to he fairly shared. One suggested six
whiffs each till the pipe was exhausted,
but he was strong lunged villain, and
his device was at once seen through it
was clear that he could pull as much
smoke in six whiffs as could the others
in ten. 1t was nice point to decide,
but presently one of the party, whose
Ingenuity somewhat exceeded his deli
cacy, hit on the exact thing. Two
straws were procured, and possession of
the precious pipe was tossed for. This
preliminary settled, the trio sat down
and the pipe was lit, the holder of it
taking in his lips one Of the straws as
well as the pipe stem. The other end
of this straw the second man took in his
mouth, rs well rs tip of the third
straw, at the further extremity of
which sat the third man. Then the
treat began. The man with the pipe
took Whit, enjoying the mouthful of
smoke awhile, and then carefully blew
ii through the straw into the mouth Of
the second man, who, after taking toll
Of it, passed it on through the straw to
the third man, who, in consideration of
what virtue the tobacco might have
lost, comming to him, as it did, at third


hand, was permitted to swallow it-a


precaution rendered necessary lest the
warden should get II scent of theprohib-
T tied indulgence"
Year: 1868

Wewill first consider in Its capacity as special
tty our far famed remedy, Radway' Ready Relief,
y symoonIed throughout the civilized world under
the significant ALTERATION X. Y. Il. This remedy
Il happily possessed Of properties that give imme
Tate ann positive proof of its excellence that the
most skeptical can feel its power in Q few secs snds
especially where the sufferer is the victim of ex,
cruciafing pain. IL 10 not q question with this
remedy OF time 10 takes to remove the perceptieu
or sensation OF pain. or Of the cost; for the mo.
ment II ls applied to the part Of the body where
pain exists the patient is relieved y And III the
PAIN ls from an established disease, n cure will
sOon follow.


The Resdy Relief is o vegetable remedy 1t in
sure safe, and innocent 1t Is quicker in subduing
pain and making the patient comfortable than
Morphine, ChlOrofOrm. Ether, Opium or any other
agent Its simplicity Of application renders il a
valuable household necessity, and its usefulness
covers the entire range of family accidents that are
liable 10 occur at any moment. The Ready Relief
shosld be kept in every house for if any injury or
accident occurs TO child or grown person, its use
will prove Of immediate service. II matters not
what the difficulty may be- Burn Scald, Fall.
Bruise, Cut. Wound, Poison, sprain, Strains
Pain, Ache, Cough, Cold, Group, and a hundred
other annoy ances that are constantly taking place
in every family, this READY BELIEF will, in a
few minutes, prove its value. If suddenly seized
with sic ckness, and you have no faith in medicines
but wish for doctor the Ready Relief will su. pend
or check the progress Of the disease once and in
ninety times out of one hundred cure the patient
before the doctor arrives. II can never do harm,
out will always do good.
Year: 1868

To the Property Holders Of Memphis.


In yesterdays LEDGER / offered o
proposition, and gave an outline OF a
plan to commence the manufacture OF
hats in Memphis, by the formation of
joint stock company. did not intend to
offer further remarks, unless some half
a dozen of the persons most interested
in such enterprises would get together
and desire to hear the views in detail of
a practical man on this branch of man
ufacture, when it would afford me great
pleasure to give them my views.


The subscriber has followed manufac-
turing hats for twenty.ons years, and
processes to understand this branch OF
manufacture to q dot in all its ramihca-
tions.


One reason why men Of small means
do not make hats in Memphisis, because
there is prejudice against homemade
articles, or rather there is no preference
shown for goods Of domestic production.
To prove this by illustration, let us sup
pose our people raise cotton this year at
cost of twenty cents and sell it for ten,
would not this be wilful and deliberate
self-ruin, when, by planting corn at a
cost of twenty-five cents per bushel for
raising, and selling it in Memphis at one
dollar, they would receive the price of
their labor four times over.


Eastern manufacturers have their
emissaries all over this broad land, to
encourage the production of cotton.
True, their professed objects are to teach
negro schools. and dabble in politics and
reconstruction generally. They are con-
stantly busy, and their real purpose is
to stimulate and urge the culture of cot
ton. Shut our eyes to it as we may,
this truth will be apparent by-and-by.


Would it not be we'll for our people to
quit abusing the Yankees-it amounts
to nothing-and go to work to produce
something for home consumption.


As none of our solid men make public
suggestions for the public good, would
it not be we'll to hold public meetings
for the benefit of Memphis, before do
nothing policy has driven the active
men from town for want of trade, and
rendered the property of the city of little
value. For four years the cry has been
for houses; six months hence, the cry
will be for men, unless therelis remedy.


We boast a great deal of what we
know; but if every man keeps his
thoughts to himself, what avails all he
knows2 The people of Memphis are in
dilemma to-day the trading men are
panic. stricken; the property holders
have the largest interest, for they count
more to other places, the balance of the
community look to them to take the in
itiatory steps in all enterprises intended
for the public good.


Respectfully, JOHN DAVIS.
Year: 1868

A RADICAL Colonel named White
challenged Butler, when the latter was in
Richmond last week, to mortal cembat.
Asthere is no report Of a meeting, it is
presumable that a meeting was never
had. Even had there been an encounter
reported, no one would believe it; for
the reason that every one knows that
Butler won't fight His only fight during
the war, in which he took personal
part, was one in which he met and was
worsted by a Lowell bricklayec.


II Colonel White thinks to get fight
out of Butler be is mistaken in bis man.
Butler would perhaps consent TO Dig =
ditch with him, or 90 on a competitive
raid after spoons, or see who could NAL
treat the greatest number Of women in
the shortest space Of time. But pistols
and coffee do not suit the hero Of Fort
Fisher. Let White change the form Of
bis chsllenge.-Chieago Times.
Year: 1868

HoN. FERNANDO WooD is engaged
writing out the speech which he would
have delivered the other day, but for the
prevention Of the Radical majority in
the House, in consequence of language
that was offensive to them. He says he
intends to discuss the present and future
of the country, and give the document a
large circulation.
Year: 1868

The eternal truth of the maxim that
whom the gods intend to destroy are first
made mad, is lost as an example. The
lesson so recently, and with such terrible
effect, taught the rebels, proves of no
value to the Radicals. They blindly per-
sist in course which is sure to over
whelm them. The measures kindred to
these now being perfected in Congress
cost the Republican party its ascendency
in six free States. And yet, blind and
reckless, Congress learns nothing of what
is evident to all intelligent observers.
This utter delusion can only be explained
upon the principle that madness pre-
cedes destruction"
Year: 1868

inserted in il, indeed, to meet his case.
But the discussion has made it clear that
the law cannot be defended upon general
principles To compel President to
retain in his cabinet man with whom
friendly or respectful relations are i'm
possible, every body feels to be an out.
rage. Having had its way and protected
Mr.. Stanton, the Senate would do well TO
repeal at once the provision made for
his case, in behalf Of which as perma-
nent rule not a word can be said.


The proposition to get rid OF General
Hancock by the indirect and cowardly
dodge Of reducing the number Of Major
Generals, is Of piece with the scheme
for preventing decision against the
constitutonaliiy OF reconstruction by
hampering the Supreme Court. They
both illustrate our theme, and show how
one wrong act makes another necessary,
and so legislation inevitably goes from
bad to worse. There is yet hope that the
Senate will arrest these measures. The
same party exigency which makes the
two-thirds rule necessary for the Su-
preme Court may soon require that the
Court shall be forbidden 10 pronounce
any act Of Congress Unconstitutional,
even if unanimous in that opinion. There
is absolutely no stopping place in legisla-
ton Of this kind The descent to hell is
easy, to be sure; but how are we to get
back, if we ever wish to stand again on
terra frma7 General Grant can carry
a pretty heavy load for us, but there are
weights that even he cannot lift, and
CULTS too broad even for him to cross. A
step too far may make return impossible
From the Times. January ISL


The Republican party is pressing is
sues into the Presidential canvass which
will insure its defeat. 1t can not safely
wage a war upon the Supreme Court, in
the present temper of the public mind,
even with the help Of the negro vote
which it aims to secure by its action.


From the Commercial Advertiser. Jan. l5.]


Valueless will be the
devoted services and signal triumphs of
our army aud navy, if our statesmen
fail or falter in performing their share of
the great work. And are they not fail
iug2 Are not the great questions of
finance and currency overlaid2 Is not
the reunion of the States and the return
of the Southern people to their accus-
! toned pursuits made subordinate to the
question of negro suffrage2 Has not all
the legislation of Congress- for nearly
three years had direct reference to the
Presidential election2 And now, at this
present moment, is not Congress using
all its great power to give the control of
the Presidential election to green negroes
who are confessedly Ignorant of means
by which suffrage is expressed p
Year: 1868

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
As cutter at Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es-
tablishment, would inform his friends and the
citirens of Rock Island and vicinity, that he has
opened New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose Of manufacturing to order first
GLASS fne custom work to those that have been in
the habit Of getting their garments cut by us,
while at Mr.. Cones, we would extend an invita-
tion to call on us at our new establishment, and
to those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and are in the habit Of sending east for their gar
nents We would invite them to call and give US
trial, feeling confident that we can suit them in
every respect. We have handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, together
with large variety Of splendid French Coatings
and Tricots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
oolors, for overcoats,--all Of which we will make
TO order in the beet aud most fashionable manner
atlower rates than the same class Of goods can be
obtained on either side Of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare our goods aud
prices with those engaged in the same business


THOMAS Nee cCULL0UGH,


North side of Third Street, near the Post ofice


Davenport Iswa.


Formerly cutter at Cones. ...-


N. B. The outing department. is under our
own supervision. ov2sdly
Year: 1868

Midshipman Edward d. Taussig, of the U.
s. steamer " ateree, writes a graphic account
OF the earthquake in South America. He
volunteered to tske command of boat
which put off from the Watelee to pick up
man who was seen drifting by that ship on
mass OF earth and weeds, but was caught by
the tidal wave and prevented from return
ing. Finally his boat was thrown against the
Peruvian corvette America, and be got ashore
in curious fashion. They boarded the cor
vette amid tremendous sea, but not before
the boat had been dashed to pieces and sunk
under them while they clung to the ropes
Hardly had they touched deck before the
vessel grounded, while the sea broke over her
feartully. The crew were crazy with liquor
and clamorine for more. The captain had
been drowned atew moments before, and the
hrst lieutenant could not make bis voice
heard above the roar OF the waves and the
waling aud crying of his crew, until he final
ly. gave it up in despair and wept. Two of
the masts were carried away, the sea contin-
ually breaking over the snip, when suddenly
The water receded, and they were lett on the
sand. They descended, joined hands in two
ranks and ran iorH lie inland. The return
Of the sea caught them again, but not rush
ing with great velocity it did no harm, and
after running half mile they were safe.


The tidal wave by measurement was AZ feet
high. Y esFh y SO 4s'y L. st0J FE ,
Year: 1868

~ UNHAPPY Expcrieure!


Young men troubled with emissions In slesp,-a
complaint generally the result of bad habit in
you'll, treated scientifically and perfect cure waI-
ranted or no charge made.


Hardly day passes but we are consulted by one CT
more young men with the above disease, some ot
whom are as weak and emaciated as though they had
the consumption and by their friends are supposed te
have it, All such cases yield TO the proper and only
correct course of treatment and in short time sIe
maGe to rejoice in perfect health.
Year: 1868

A Soldiers Sentiments.


Editor of the Register:


Permit ne through your paper to ex-
press my sentiments, after serving three
years in the Federal army. l enlisted
as Union soldier when the first call
for troops was made, and went forth to
fight for the Union,. as thought, but
was sadly deceived. Little did | think
1 was making target of myself to free
the negroes, but alas it was too true.
When they had me in their power and
under their control, / then learned l
had enlisted to face the cannon's mouth
and battle for their freedom. Had
known this fact ere it was too late they
would have had one less in their ranks,
Yes, hundreds. But they are not salts
fed, now that they have them free, but
are putting them into office to make
laws and rule over the white race.


We tell you Radicals and traitors,
we will not submit to such tyrannical
laws. You know you are whipped at
the ballot-box unless you get the ne.
groes to help you out, but thank God!
the people of Preston are getting reused
up at last. They see their folly in sup
porting a party which wants the me-
groes equal with themselves. The time
is coming when that party win be in
power which will make the deaf to hear
and the blind to see, when we can have
peace aud harmony restored to our
once happy, but now distracted country.
These are the sentiments of your friend


SOLDIER Boy.
Year: 1868

chant says.


Mr.. A. A. Dow, an eminent Republi-
can merchant of New York, thus broke
forth on Friday at the New York Cham
Der of Commerce:


| "Not only is our commerce with for.
eign countries passing from American
boti oms to those of other nations, but
in consequence of the deprecated state
of our currency and the pressure of tax
alton on the products of our industry,
the United States are ceasing to be a
nation of supply to the less favored peo-
pie of the world. Worse than all, at
home and abroad, the credit of the coun-
try is suffering from tone OF demorali-
zation which penetrates the very halls
of Congress, threatening to subject our
young, vigorous and wealthy republic
to the costly sacrifice of its good name
among the civilized nations of the
earth. Instead of expecting wise, hon
orable legislation, leading to judicius
measure of revenue and finance, the sa-
gacous and thoughtful live in perpetual
fear of the political combinations that
will pander to sentiment said to be as
wide spread as it is dePraved, which de-
mands an indirect reputation of tho
public debt, even though it cast a stig-
ma upon the nation which generations
cannot Outlive.


Radicalism was all very well when it
was enabled by civil war to hide its
hideous features under cloak of "loy
atty" But when it comes to cast its
blight upon tho material interests of the
country it is the reverse of very well,
and there are not wanting Republican
merchants and business men who see
and understand the effect of its parti-
sanship and recklessness. - Rochester
Union.