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Year: 1869

The vital Importance of this sub
.ject, both to the present and
future welfare of our country, j US
titles sandu1emands all the attention
which il by be in our power to
give. In our last number we al
luded to eligibility of the route,
the immense improvement to the
country, and the smallness of the
cost Of the construction of the
above, on the line from Pine Bluff,
112 miles due south, by Monticel-
10 and Hamburg. Also, the prac-
ticably, the inaccessible region of
country through which it will
pass, the smallness of the benefit
resulting to the public, and the
immense cost of the construction
of the above road on the line from
Pine Bluff to Vicksburg, desig-
mated as the level road.


These facts appear so conclu-
sive, that it ought not to require
anything more than a candid,
impartial investigation of the To-
cation of the country, it's great
resources and it's immediate wants,
to satisfy any unprejudiced mind
of their actual existence.


Notwithstanding these points
are so very obvious to every citi-
zen in the counties of Drew, Ash
ley Bradley, Union, Calhoun and
Dallas, yet their best efforts will
avail nothing unless they are
dictated and confirmed by the in
dividuals composing the controll-
ing power of the enterprise. 1t
seems that the whole object to be
accomplished by the construction
of the level road, and the only
argument that ever has or ever
! can be used in it's favor, is, that
it will reclaim a large quantity of
swamp land.


The building. of railroads for
the purpose of reclaiming over
flowed land is surely an invention
of the present age, and that it be
made profitable or beneficial to
the public interest is certainly a
discovery Of recent date. The
building of the levee road would
no doubt enable q few capitalists
to settle and cultivate large farms
and to ship their produce with
great facility to cities at a dis
tance, at which they would sell
the same and purchase their en-
tire supplies for supporting their
farms, by which course their pat
ronage would aid in building up
the trade of the cities at Il dis
tance and impoverish our own
country. So great is the anxiety
to improve and build UP the
country, that we think that the
voters in this county would vote
in favor of levying a tax (although
there is some complaint Of high
taxes) were it necessary, and
could they be assured that it
would be applied to the construc-
ton of the road from Pine Bluff
by Monticello and Hamburg.-
And if any steps were taken that
would give any assurance of it's
construction, the citizens of LOU
isiana will act Immediately, and
continue the road from the state
line, direct to New Orleans. We
cannot say at present, but for the
sake Of the interest involved, we
suggest, entreat and urge our
leading men to examine the mer-
it of the points to which we al
lude.-Homburg (Arh.) Times.
Year: 1869

MOsBY.-Those who know Col
Mosby personally, will bear testi-
mony to the fact that he is one of
the most quiet, unobtrusive gen
tlemen they ever met. Tho soul
of honor, and a very pink of ehiv-
airy. Those who served under
him will also bear testimony to
the fact that he uniformerly re-
fused to permit the share his men
pressed him to receive, to be so
awarded. His object was, as the
Warrenton Index we'll says, not
to en- rich himself but to benefit
his cause and country. We are
told by the same authority that
when he captured the two Pay
masters of the Federal army with
their $152,OOO in greenbacks, on
the train of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, he never fingered
one single note. The whole went
among the men and subordinate
officers Of his command. Is such
a man a "highway robber p
Virginia Herald.
Year: 1869

That they are made as perfect if the right ma
terials are furnished, there cannot be a doubt


Bu. are the necessary elements furnished 10
children as they are to the young of other AMI
mails! And do we not subject our teeth to dele
terious influences from which animals that they
obey their natural instincts are exempt?


The forming young of other animals, while de-
pendent on the mother, get lime, and phospho-
rous, and potash, and silex, and all the other
elements of which teeth are composed, from the
blood or milk of the mother, and she gets them
from the food which Nature provides containing
these elemeRts in their natural proportions. s-s.s


But where can the child in its forming state,
get these necessary elements, whose mother lives
principally on starch, and butter, and sugar,
neither of which contains particle of lime,
PHOSPHORUS, potash slick? Nature performs
nc miracles. She makes teeth glass is made,
combining the elements which compose them
according to her own chemical principles. Aud
this illustration is the forcible because the
composition of the enamel of the teeth and OF
glass is very nearly indentical both, at least,
requiring the combination of slick with some al
kallne principle.


If then the mother of an unborn or nursing in
FAINT lives on white bread and butter, pastry and
confectionery, which contain no slick, and very
little of the other elements which compose the
teeth, nothing short of miracle give her
child with good teeth, especially with teeth well
enameled.


But whatarticles of food will make good teeth
Good milk will make good teeth, for it makes
them for calves. Good meat will make good
teeth for it makes them for lions and wolves.
Good vegetables and fruits will make good teeth,
for they make them for monkeys.


/ Good corn, oats, barley, wheat, rye, and, in
deed, everything that grows, will make good
teeth, if Ell ten in their natural state no elements
being taken out; for every one of them does
make teeth for horses, cows, sheep, or some
other animal. But starch, sugar, lard, or butter
will make good teeth You tried them all
with your child's first teeth, and failed and in
deed all Christendom has tried them and the re-
suit is that man or woman at forty with good,
sound teeth is very rare exception.
Year: 1869

History tells US that Thomas Topham, the
" strong man. was born in London in l7l0, and
was bred carpenter, but afterward travelled on
his &" "muscle." He was A quiet, peaceful man,
of middle size and weight, made like other men,
except that the usual cavities under the arms
and hands in his filled full of muscle
The wonderful stories of his feats of strength
well authenticated. He could hold under per-
feet restraint, and with ease to himself, the
strongest horse. He lifted a table six feet long,
with so pounds on the eId of it, with his teeth,
and he held it in a horizontal position for a con-
siderable time. He rolled up pewter dish
weighing seven pounds with as much apparent
ease rs The reader would roll up sheet of paper.
He held pewter quart pot at arms length, and
squeezed the sides together like eggshell.
He lifted 200 pounds with his little finger and
waved it gently around his head He lifted Mr..
Chambers, Il clergyman who weighed 374 pounds,
with one hand, Mr.. Chambers head being placed
on one chair and his feet on another At blow
be struck round bar of iron one inch in dame
ter against his arm, and bent it like bow.
One night, observing a Waterman asleep in his
watcn-box, he picked up box and watchman,
carrying the load with the greatest ease, and
dropped them over the wall into Tindae bury


ing ground butcher once passed large win


dow at which Topham was sitting. He stopped
down aud took half an OK from the fellows
shoulders with so much ease and dexterity that
the man swore the devil had flown away with
the beef At a race man insisted on driving
upon the track so Topham took hold of the tail
of his cart and drew it gently back, the driver
whipping the horse like madman all the time.


When he kept public house, two men were de-
termineG 10 fight him So to satisfy them, he
seized them by the napes of their necks, and
knocked their heads together till he got all the
fight out of them. He astonished sailor who
presented him with a cocOanut, by cracking it
close to his ear as you would peanut; and upon
one occasion he lifted three hogsheads of water.
Once he threw his horse turnpike gate,
and nt any time could go through the manual Of
arms with the beams of house.
Year: 1869

pIoUs old negro, saying grace at the table,
not only used to ask a blessing upon his board,
but be would also petition to have some definite
dish supplied. One day it was known that Cato
would pray for some at dinner, wag provided
himself with small measure of such vegetables.
and stole under the window next which stood
the table of colored Christian Soon Cato
drew up chair and commenced thus: ooh
Massa Lord, will dow in dy proVident Kindness
con9escend to bress everything before us, and
BE- pleased TO bestow on US few taters-and all
de praise Here the potatoes were dashed
upon the table, breaking plates and upsetting
the Mustard pot Dems 'em, Lord, he said.
looking up with surprise, ''only jes luf 'em
down little easier next time" -
Year: 1869

An EXAMPLE FOR BoYs.-The Santa Clara ar
aus has the following


While we were in the savings bank the other
day, boy of twelve years came in and deposit
ted twenty dollars in gold which he had earned,
a little at time during several months past.
The little fellow declared his intention to add to
the deposit as fast as he could earn money, in
the hope of having sufficient to purchase farm
when be became of age. t. he sticks to his
good resolution he will easily accomplish mis-
desire and the habit of economy and thrift so
formed will cling to him through life and make
him rich man. Boys here is an example for
you. Quit spending your money on shows, and
toys and sweetmeats, and as soon as you accu.
mulate FIVE dollars deposit it at interest. By so
doing you will have a stake for business when
you become men, and will escape the vices and
extravagancee that have made SO many promis-
ing young men loafers and vagabonds.
Year: 1869

Come at eve or come at morning,
Unannounced or after warning;
In thy haste or in thy leisure,
Still thy coming brings but pleasure.
In my presence time is fleeting;
Honrs are ages till thy greeting
With its more than sweetness fills me.
With its more than music fills me.
Little hath my cot of nleasance,
But it brightens with thy presence,
Like roses growing chalice.
Like a crimsoned-cnrtained palace.
Year: 1869

FISH, THE FooD FOR THE BRAIN. - Professor
Agassiz says that fish is kind of food which
refreshes the system especially after intellectual
fatigue. There is no other article tha: supplies
the waste of the head so thoroughly as fish diet
and the evidence of it is in the fact that all the
innaoitants OF the sea-shores the world over are
the brighter population of the country Fish
contains phosphorus to a large extent, chemi-
Cal element which the brain requires for growth
and health.
Year: 1869

THE WHITE HoUsB.-The crowd Of visitors
at the Executive Mansion this morning Was
very large. the ante-room being crowded with
both male and female office seekers all Of tn.
forenoon. Attorney General Hoar, Postmaster
General Creeswell. and Secretary Sherman
were with the President this morning, and but
very few visitors were admitted during the
day
Year: 1869

REAR ADMIRAL HENRY X. HoFr, latslv in
command Of the North Atlantic Squadron, has
been ordered to duty as a member of the Board
OF Officers in session at the Navy Department
for the examination OF Officers Of the Navy for
Year: 1869

Such securities are generally valuable in proportion to the length of time they have to run. The longest six per cent. gold interest bonds of the U. s. (the '81's) will be due in l2 years, and they are worth 1l2. If they had 30 years to run, they would stand at not less than !2o. A perfectly safe First Mortgage Bond like the Union Pacific should approach this rate. The demand for European investment is al- ready considerable, and on the completion of the work will doubtless carry the price to a large premium.
Year: 1869

By it's charter. the company is permitted to issue its own First Mortgage Bonds to the same amount as the Government Bonds, and no more. These bonds are first mortgage upon the entire road and all it's equipments

 They have thirty years to run, at six per cent, and both
Year: 1869

THE President, in conversation, re-
Gently expressed himself again as In
favor OF some reduction OF taxes, and
said that even with these reductions We
shall be able, according to present In
dicatlons, to pay Off nearly or quite one
hundred and fifty millions OF our pub.
lIc debt year.
Year: 1869

GALENA, Illinois, which wOS once
ahead Of Chicago In population and
commerce, Is going into decline and
property sells for one-fifth what II once
did. The cause Is the partial failure OF
the lead mines and the filling up of the
river.
Year: 1869

The Queens third son is tall, slender lad with clear. blue eyes, brown hair, well cut lea lures, and an exceedingly frank de6o""alre expression Far more English looking 'Oan the Prince of Wales and far more popular among all classes of English people He has always been noted for his devotion to and excellence in the many athletic pursuits of his natl0n-in boating, riding, hunting, fencing, and all man per of manly accomplishments he is more than usually proficient, and he has been so carefully trained for his career ill the army, that he can not fail to become good soldier, being already very intelligent and hgh-SplTlted Prlnce' well up in his profession, On dit, that hls Vl'lt to Canada has political significance, being the first step toward his entering upon the duties Of Viceroy for which position it is thought the royal mother has always designed h'm.
Year: 1869

THE POPEs LATEST LETTER.


Archbishop Manning, of England, has sent
newspapers:


TO Oar TeneraJle Brother, Henry Ed~a,d, Arch
bishop. Of Westminster. = Venerable Brother
Health and the Apostolic BIessing Havinc
said, in the letter which we addressed to yon
Venerable Brother, on the fourth day of Sep
tember last, that subjects which had already
been carefully examined and decided by an
Ecumenical Council cOIfld not again be called
in question; that therefore no place could be
given in the approaching Conncil for any de-
fense Of errors which had been condemned
vited non-Catholics to a discussion, we now
learn that some of those who dissent from our
faith have so understood those words as to be-


ieve that no way is left open to them of making
known the dlficulties which keep them sepa-
rated from the Catholic Church, and that al
most all approach to us is cut on. But 30 far
are we, the vicar upon earth, although unwor-
thy OF Him who came to save that which was
iost, from repelling them in any way whatever
that we even 60 forth to meet them; and moth
ing 90 we seek for with more ardent wish than
to be able to stretch out our arms with fathers
love to any one who shall return to us. And
never certainly have we wished to impose
silence upon those who, misled by their educa-
ton, and believing their opinions to be right
tnink that their dissent from us rests upon
strong arguments which they would wish to be
examined by wise and prudent men. For
although this cannot be done i'm the Council,
there viii not be wanting learned divines,
oPpohtCu oy OuIstlNcr, 70 whom IneN NAV
open their minds, and may with conhdence
make known the reasons of their own belief;
SO that even out of the contest of a discussion
undertaken solely with desire of finding oui
the truth, they may receive a more abun-
dant light to guide them to it. And may very
many propose this to themselves, and carry
It out In good faith. For it could not be done
without great profit TO themselves and To Others
to themselves, indeed, because God will show
HIS face to those who seek him with their whole
heart, and will give them what they long for; to
Others, because not only the example Of emf
nent men cannot fail of its efficacy but also the
more diligently they shall have lahoredto obtain
the benefit OF truth, the more earnestly will they
strive to impart the same benefit to the rest
Earnestly praying the God Of Mercy for the most
happy issue, we desire you to receive, Venerable
BrgtheF, the apostolic blessing which, as token
Of the Divine favor, and Of our ownspecialeo0d
viii. We most lovingly grant 70 you and 10 7youf
whole diocese. Given at St Peters,s. in Rone,-
ON tthe thirtieth day Of October fS69 IN the
twenty fourth year Of our Ponti6eation.


n1h is said that France offers the Pore 5000
sodiefe to guard Rome during the council
Year: 1869

THE House WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Hon. James Brooks, of New York, arrived her,
this morning to attend the meeting of this com
mittee, Of which he is a member. The commit
tee met at the Capitol this morning and imme-
diately proceeded to business. By an order OF
the House they are required to report
within two weeks after the beginning OF
the session. The members of the committee
dined with their colleague, Mr.. Hooper, of
Massachusetts,, last evening. There was gen
eral comparison of views as to the outlines OF
the bill which the committee will propose for
enactment into law on such matters as have
been suggested by their observations and inyes-
LEGATIONS during the past season. 1t is probable
that there will be an effort made at the coming
session Of Congress to modify both the internal
revenue and tariff laws. AS to the tariff law
there will certainly be some important modifica-
tions, as it is understood that one of the commit
tee, Judge Kelly, has submitted propositions
that are approved by his colleagues generally.
wherebyprovision is to be made for the removal
of the tariff on large number Of articles that
we do not produce in this country, in the aggre-
gate making a reduction Of tariff income OF
about seventy millions Of dollars in this direc-
ton.
Year: 1869

GEN. THOMAS l.. YoUNG's resignation of the
Superyisorship of Internal Revenue for the
southern district OF Ohio was this morning ac-
cepted by Commissioner Delano.


No successor has as vet been designated, but
it is thought there will be a gentleman here
within day or two who will be willing to ac-
cept the place, either for himself or a friend OF
his
Year: 1869

GEN. JOHN c. .BRfsKESRIDGE, OF Kentucky
is in town and stopping at the Ebbitt House
The object of his visit here, is to attend the
wedding of his son, who is to be married in a
few days to a daughter of ex-senator johnson
of Arkansas
Year: 1869

SALES OF GOLD TO BE CoNTINUED.-The Sec
retary of the Treasury has directed the Assistant
Treasurer at New York to continue the sales OF
gold and purchase of bonds without change
through the month of December.
Year: 1869

THE PROMOTION Of Robert Mr.. Douglas as
Private Secretary to President Grant has made
a vacancy in the clerical force at the Executive
Mansion, but General Porter has determined not
to fill the vacancy at present, a. the force now
employed is sufficient to do the work.
Year: 1869

The SINKING FUND.-At the present rate of
purchasing bonds the accrued interest on the
sinking fund by the LIST of January will be nearly
$1,000, 900 in gold, which amount will be disposed
of at public sale, and the sum received applied
to the purchase of bonds.
Year: 1869

THE SPANISH FLEET.-The Spanish Minister.
in recent conversation with Secretary Fish,
informed him that he had received intelligence
from his government to the effect that the
Spanish fleet would not visit New York tor re-
pairs, as was at first contemplated, on account
OF the docks at that port being too small to ac-
eommodate them, but it was probable that the
fleet would visit Philadelphia, where they can
receive the necessary repairs.
Year: 1869

THE INVESTIGATION into the affairs OF the
Bank Note Printing Companies of New YorL
and the Bureau OF Engraving and Printing at
the Treasury Department having been con-
cluled, as already announced in THE STAR, tho
reports have been made to Secretary Boutwell,
all of which are Of very satisfactory character
discrepancy OF few sheets was found i'm til,
New York companies, but the amount will b,
made good by their securing the Government
against any loss. The work has again been re
sumed in all of the branches above named, an.
sufficient supply of national currency viii b,
handed over to the Treasurer daily.
Year: 1869

WE have recently been made acquainted
with one of the saddest and at the same
time one of the most singular cases that
it has ever been our duty to chornicle.
When the war commenced there lived on
Vine street an honest, industrious German
family, who supported themselves by
keeping a small notion store When Sum
ter was fired on the husband at once en-
listed in the army as private and by his
distinguished ability and bravery was soon
promoted to the command of his company.
Not once had he been home since the war
began At last he wrote to his wife that
he had received "leave of absence" and
would certainly be home on the following
Thursday, and he wanted her to meet him
at the train.


The next day, instead of starting for
home the battle of Gettysburg was fought,
and he was among the slain. The news
of his death came, and since that time the
devoted wife has been crazy, and still ex-
poets her husband on the train, and by
day and night-in all kinds of weather.
stands in the middle of the crossing in
front of her house, looking in every direc-
tion for the approach of him who will
never come again.


Often she will call on the mayor and
other city authorities to have officers de-
tailed to go and watch "that train," to
see if her husband is not coming. This
strange conduct has lasted for almost six
years, and the grief and troubles of the
poor woman have been so great that she
has turned prematurely gray, and although
under thirty years of age has the appear
ance of very old person.-CtnciRndti
Times
Year: 1869

Eat Contributor correspondent of the
Cincinnati Times, tells the following story:


There was very great revival in the region
where old Smithers, as everybody called him,
lived, and it took hold of him one day. Smith
ers was dreadful mean man, Oppressive to
the poor, and all that, and never paying debt
turn poor widow with family of small chill
drpn out into the street, of a cold winter day,
because she could not pay the rent Of the mis-
cradle shanty she had hired of him. He was
only known as "Od Smithers," although he
wasn't so old either, but we have noticed that
mean men always have the Irefx old attached
to their names, generally. when their neighbors
speak of them Old Smitheas "took habit"
as they say in Wisconsin, to attend one of the
protracted meetings, He was struck with con-
viction the first night and hopefully converted,
as he claimed. the next. After his conversion
he was announced to address his frllow-s,n-Fs
and snneresses on the following Sunday alter
noon. The news that old Smithrrs had got re-
liglon spread all about the neighborhood. 1t
was doubted by some. who said he was putting
it on SO as to skin folks a little closer; others,
more charitable, said it might be true, and they
hoped he wouldn't be So mean in the future It
it was. When Sunday afternoon arrived the
Church was crowded. The entire nrighbOr-
hood came out to hear what SO mean man as
old Smlthers would say for himself after pass
ing through conviction and conversion. All
was still IN the Church when Old Smithers
arose to speak He began by telling what
mean man he had been all his life. He said be
had probably done more mean things than any
man of his years and opportunities living, and
if there was any one mean thing ne had failed
to do it was either because he hadn't thought
of it, or there was no good chance. After 60
ing somewhat into detail regarding his mean
ness, astonishing even those who thought they
knew HIM best with the recital, and declaring
his utter unWorthlness he resumed his seat.


There was brief pause, after which one OF
Old Smithers' neighbours a church member al
SO. arose and said: II have lived nigh t. broth
cr Smthers for IA long time. | have just list
ened to brother Smlthers' remarks, and from
an intimate acquaintance with HIM and his ac-
tons for many years, am prepared to endorse
in the fullest manner all the charges he has
made against himself, and more too. He is
certainly the meanest man ever knew in the
course of my life" and sat down. Then arose
Old Smithers, pale and trembling with rage.
and exclaimed: Its id Internal lie, and
III whip you as soon as you leave the church -