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Year: 1867

No horse is naturally vicious, nor was
there ever vicious horse that was not
made so by mismanagement. The more
noble and high-spirited the horse is, the
more cautious he is of danger Now, if
we attempt to subdue him without first
getting his confidence, and eradicating
that fear the process will be slow indeed.
He is constantly excited, and leaps and
plunges, and perhaps throws him self
in his madness. The common way of
breaking colts fully illustrate this.


Suppose we take altogether different
course and entice him into the yard and
then alone quietly commence his educa-
tion when he finds himself alone with his
enemy, he will watch very narrowly all
our movements; slowly and cautiously
we approach him; soon we see by his
restless eye that he is afraid; we stop a.
while, then proceed, being very careful to
go slow, that his eye will show no fear;
when within his reach we carefully put
out our hand towards him, he reaches
out his head and smells, and then COM
mence to pat and smoothe him on the
nose and neck which he is as fond of as
cat; step away from him, and, to our
wonder, he follows us; we gently caress
him again, and we soon find he will fol-
low US anywhere.


Then We put on halter, and find that
he is. already halter broken; you may
handle him as familliarly as you choose
and he will not kick or bite; if yop take
the same careful, gentle course in his af
ter education, you will never know him
to resist any demand which he under
stands: Having established our friend
ship in his mind, we should never fright
en- him by attempting to make him do
anything he does not understand. Nev-
er attempt to harness or mount a colt
suddenly the first time, for it will surely
frighten him, and you will loose his con
fidence. Horses are made vicious by bad
usage; and man who can abuse noble
and confiding horse, and spoil his dispo-
sitiOn, should be the only one to suffer
from the teeth and hoofs of the same ami
mal.-Prdirie Farmer.
Year: 1867

pose; the oil is brought to boiling heat
the wheel is placed on stick, so as to
hang In the oil, each felloe an hour. The
timber should be dry, as green timber
will not take the oil. care should be ta-
ken that the oil is not made hotter than


a boiling heat, or the timber will be burn
ed. Timber filed with oil is not sus-
ceptible to injury by water, and is rem
dered much more durable by this prosess
Year: 1867

REV. GEORGE HEPwORTH, in the Grafton be-
ore the people of Boston on the 4th inst, had
an alusiOn to Jefferson Davis which will find
echo in millions of loyal hearts


"Ah! gentlemen | am not cruel. do
not like to look even upon the hierited
punishment of bad man. But this l
say: There is one man too many in
America, ever busy and eager, filled with
the hope of the morrow more than the
memory of the past, holds the great Of
fender, the man who stood at the head
of the organized rebellion, and cheered
his soldiers to their bloody work, within
her fortressed walls. The people cry out
for justice with thunder tones that echo
from the Pacific shore to the Atlantic
slope. But policy or cowardice, L know
not which, finds exciise for delay, and by
slow degrees the peoples cry grow faint
er and fainter, until at last when the pris-
oner is released, scarcely ripple of sur
prise or interest ruff1es the surface of the
nations daily life.


PoSterity will read this terrible sentence
written on the bloody page of our time :;
A republic attaches no penalty to
great crime Only petty guilty Is pun
ished; while colossal crime finds an apol-
ogist if not an eulOgist, and holds its
court in Canada. God grant it may not
be the seed-con of another rebellion.
Year: 1867

He's not got his sea-legs, the darling;


Hes been in our ship but year;
He isn't yet versed in our lingo


Knows nothing of sailing, fear
But he soon will know more of the pillows,
And learn the salt taste of the wave:
One voyage, though It's short, is sufficient,
When our ports are the cradle and grave
Year: 1867

Quite a number Of American ladies in
Rome have been engaged in embroidering
Gag for the PapaI Zonaves. In present
ing i TO the Pope they spoke Of the flag as
an emblem Of the hearty wishes oUr hearts
entertain that the indeidtigable zeal Of
your Zouaves may become under all cir
cumstances the defense of the Pontiheai
hrone"
Year: 1867

A RARE CURIOSITY. friend Major
Jones, Of Culleoka, handed US yesterday a
plum stone petrifed, which is nothing very
wonderful, but what is very strange is, that
upon prying open the stone, the kernel
was found TO be in perfect preservation, and
as green and fresh as il the plum were OF
this years growth. This is 10 Us as much
q curiosity as We ever saw. If anybody
ever saw anything like it who reads this,
we should be glad to hear from him. Co
L..,l.n Lfc-rl1
Year: 1867

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people 10 he self-reIiant and shall do what we
may be able 10 induce the establishment OF
manufactures in our midst for our home pro-
iucts. To this end we viii pay special attention
10 the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves to encourage the diversiii-
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
uent Of Southern resources.
Year: 1867

Chinese CAVP.-For several days past large
number of Chnamen have been camped on a
small stream, about half mIlc below town.
These Johns are understood to be the pioneers
Of a vast army Of Chiaamen who are about to
invade the country. We doubt the policy Of
our own white lahGscTs, aud fear that We shall
yet regret the influx Of these copper faced
LeathFn
Year: 1867

/ Tennessee, IN settlement Of the whole matter, al


the claims Of the United States against the Railroad
/ in the State Of Tennessee.


Tennessee is struggling 30 overcome the great los
any injury she has sustained from desolating vsr
caused by wicked rebellion, and the Federal Gov.
eminent can AFFORD to make such an adjustment:
and, ne DOUBT the present Congress will do this ii
ll-ad7ised action OF the military authorities does
not preciptate the necessity of resortng TO the
courts.


1t ere well this action, il approved by your Ex-
celiency, was taken promptly for the Stats and the
railroads are suffering in credit by the telegraphc
dispatches announcing that the General of the ar
my has decided to give no further time to the rail-
roads to pay their bonds that the military will
seize them; inferior officers of the Quartermasters
Department talk in the sane strain, and newspa-
pers circulate it all. This Is most damaging to the
credit Of the State and of the roads The creditors
Of the State the bondhelders of the State are in
jured by these lawless reports. The railroads are
the property Of the State lis assets to paw its bonds
the basis of its credit-the source and means of its
prosperity and serious wrong and injury is done to
the State by TINS assumption Of authority by the
military and these continual threats by inferior Of
fcers. l have no doubt Congress can and surely
WILL make generous and liberal adjustment of this
whole matter, and relieve the State from the damag
ing effect Of this pending trouble. If you can ef-
feet this and wise and judicoIs aid is given TO re-
susctate revive and sustain the old roads the bonds
of your State will be amply ami fully secured by its
railroad property, and they must soon take position
as they once did, along with the best securities of
the country.


With the sincere desire that your Exeellency NAV
adjust these matters as 20 secure justice TO the
State, and thus re-estabsh and maintain its credit
am, with great respect your Excellencys obed-
ent servant j. T. BOYLE.
Year: 1867

Light Custard. BEAT up an egg ina
large cup until it is as light as posi-
BILE; then stir in teaspoonful OF
pounded sugar and half cup of milk,
and CRATE little nutmeg over the top.
Set the cup into a pan of boiling wa
ter, which must be kept boiling around
it until the custard is boiled thick sand
soft.


Cuffs foot Jelly.-In three quarts of
water let one neat's foot simmer gent
ly ten or twelve hours. Strain and
skim the liquor when cold, and put it
into stew-pan with the juice of six
lemons and two oranges, pint of
sherry wine, glass of brandy, one
pint OF sugar, one ounce of isingiass,
and the .whiteland shells of six eggs.
Boil for twenty minutes, then strain
through ajelly bag.


Flour -Caudle.--Mix smoothly a
small tablespoonful of sifted -four with
a little water, stir it into gill of boil
ing milk and let it simmer, stirring it
all the time, for fifteen minutes. Add
little sugar and cinnamon.


FiREsIDE ADJUSTMENTS.


Il Secret that Trayels. is a
short game, but rather amusing; it is
to be played with either circle or
line formed of the players. When all
are ready, one person begins by whis-
pering secret to her left hand neigh
Dor, who repeats it to the next, and
so on till all have heard it; then the
last person who is told speaks it aloud
and the one who commenced the game
must repeat what her secret was, ex-
actly as she first worded it, and then
all the party will know whether it re-
turned as it was given, or how much
it gained or lost while travelling. If
the players are. told to pass on the
secret without knowing that it will be
exposed, they will not be as careful to
repeat it correctly as when they know
the game, and by this means greater
diversion will be afforded.
Year: 1867

The AQUA CREEK RoUTE.-We have of
late had occasion to travel over this route
to Washington, and we have found it a
pleasant and desirable one. The cars are
handsomely and comfortably fitted up, and
glide smoothly over the road, which is in
the best order. The sleeping chairs of
Messrs. Bragg s Trainham are truly great
luxuries for travellers, and car on each
train is provided with them. We met with
much courtesy on our outward and return
trips from Captains Gill and Blakey, train
conductors. These gentlemen we consider
as among the most accommodating and
courteous train captains we have ever had
the good fortune to travel with. The boats
from Aqua creek to Washington are first
class, and the change to them from the
cars is pleasant one. We owe much to
the polite attention shown US by Captain
Hollingshead and his clerk, Mr.. Byles, of
the steamer Keyport; also to Captain Col
mary and his clerk, of the Vanderbilt.
The uniform pofteness and kindness of
these gentlemen is always remarked by
those who travel with them.
Year: 1867

BADLY STABBED.-A fight occurred yes
terday morning in front of the colored
school on Nicholson street, Rockets, be-
tween some of the boys, which resulted in
one of them, Albert Carter, receiving a
severe wound in the thigh from knife in
the hand of another boy, who Immediately
ran off, and had not been arrested at dark
last night. The wounded boy was carried
into the school-house, and was so badly
hurt and bled so freely that he could not
be removed to his home.
Year: 1867

JAMES RIVER rose ten inches yesterday.
The steamer State of Maryland is still at
anchor, unable to discharge her cargo at
her wharf. The agent of the steamer
Niagara had large force at work yester-
day and all of last night discharging her
cargo into lighters. The steamer Hatteras
was discharging at her wharf.
Year: 1867

CRY TAxEs.-The Finance Committee
of the City Council recommend an in
crease of twenty cents on the hundred dol
lars on the taxes on personal property for
the current fiscal year, making one dollar
tax on every hundred.
Year: 1867

THE HENRIco MURDER.-Strange as it
may seem, the county authorities have no
power to make an appropriation for the
detection of the perpetrator Of this inhu-
man murder. The learned attorney for
the commonwealth in this court, Mr.. John
B. Young, has thoroughly examined the
laws bearing upon this subject, and has
given as his opinion what We have stated
above. Under these circumstances, and
the court being powerless to act in the
matter, some of the justices in the county
have pledged to competent detective
whom they have employed to work up the
case sufficient amount to defray his ira
Year: 1867

CANAL OPEN TO INSTRUMENTATION in
quiry at the Office of the James River and
Kanawha Company yesterday afternoon,
we were informed that the damage to the
canal by the freshet would be so far
repaired that boats could pass through to
Lynchburg after to-day.
Year: 1867

RICHMOND, WILLIAMSBURG, AND CENTRAL
TURNPIKE.-This improvement, leading
from the eastern portion Of the city, has,
since the war, been entirely reconstructed,
and is now in fine order, being, we have
been informed, the only turnpike in this
part of the State in condition to demand
toll. The unparalleled severity of the past
winter not only suspended all repairs upon
them, but it has been the cause of serious
injury to the road-beds, which it will take
several weeks of fine weather to again put
in order. Under the skilful management
of Mr.. John f. Bossieux, it's efficient pre-
sident, this road has become very valuable,
and its stock among the best in the State,
commanding very high premium. 1t is
the intention of this company to improve
several of the roads leading into it, and to
commence the work early in April.


The Darbytown, or Central road, enter
ing the pike at the toll-gates, will, if the
landholders along the route subscribe to it.,
be improved and put in fine order for dis
tance of two miles. This will take the pike
to Enterprise" owned now by Thomas L..
Pleasants, Esq.


On the Charles City road, which leaves
the turnpike at "Hughes's," the company
propose, if sufficient inducements be offer
ed, to extend their improvements for about
two miles.


They also propose to extend their main
road some two miles farther, which will
take the improvement very near the me-
morable battlefield Of Seven Pines.


A drive over this road when it has been
put in good order will be one of the most
delightful around the city. After getting
to the top Of the hill at Mount Erin the
traux is almost level, and through very
pretty country, much of it well cultivated
and in fine condition.


To make the improvements contem-
plated will require about 900 per mile !:
and to enable the company to go on with
the work, they propose to ask the assist
ance of those who will be most benefited
by 1T; and We feel assured they will not
ask in vain. The additional value to their
lands will soon repay them, and the ad-
vantage of having good road to market
at all times would of itself be suflicient
remuneration for the small outlay asked
for.
Year: 1867

AspIRANTs FOR OFrIcE.-It is really wor
derlul, as well as amusing, to see the great
number Of men who are willing to sacrifice
themselves to the service Of the State. Lou.
before the commencement of an election
canvass, these asplrants spring up like mash"
rooms, announcing to the public how very
wiling they are to foreoo their own private
affairs for the glory of serving the people
Several Of the up country interior paper
arc now engaged in the apparently congenia'
tasi. Of "lrotlng OUT and putting these in.


aginary great men. This Unsuitable thirs
for oGice is an unfortunate concomiant of
our republican institutions, and we presume
there is no help for it. Blu, it seems to US
that the press, which should be an indepen-
dent public servant and champion, lowe.e
the dignity Of its position very much whe..
it essays the task of putting mediocrty into
notoriety and perhaps lucrative Office. 1t ia
not often best men who have the eifronetry
to thrust themselves forward as claiman,a
for public place end power. We have had
enough Of experience on that score in this
State. and it is high time for the press to
eschew the lowering employment of man
orgaaship, and stick to its higher functions.
AS a general thing, when politicians obtain
place and power they kick from under them
the ladder by which they mounted. News
paper editors know this, and therefore they
should let the political gentlemen "hoe their
own row" - Wilmngton Journal.
Year: 1867

A French Court has decided that when
railroad fails to transport passengers to a
given point in given time, by the breaking
down OF an engine or any other accident, the
Company is bound to pay the expenses of
the passengers who may adopt other means
70 reach their destination.
Year: 1867

TooTnAcHE-Some people have the tooth.
ache; to them it may be interesting to know,
without five dollar fee, that between the
TIP OF the left hand thumb and The nose there
is a connection; the nerves of the nose are
connected with the mouth, and ootbache may
be cured by the application Of mustard
poulice to the tip Of the lef-band thumb.
Year: 1867

PRACrIcAL IlINrs.-A coating Of three
parts lard and one part rosn applied to
farm tools of Iron or steel will eventually
prevent rust


Common nails heated red hot and drop.
ped into water will clinch and answer the
purpose Of wrought nails.


The sharp corner ola common Indian ar
row head Or flint will cut glass quite effect
ualy.


A good wagon jack may be made of two
pieces Of board in front Of tho wheel, one
end on the ground and the other just under
one Of the spokes, close up to the teIIy, then
take hold of the spoke on the opposite side
Of the wheel, and lll; at the same time place
the second board, under tho axletree. In
this way loaded wagon may bo lifted With
ease.


Rusty nails may bo drawn from wood
without difficulty, by first giving them a
blow bard enough to start them little.


A gun will not need cleaning for years il
the muzzle is tightly colked, and a piece OF
rubber kept upon the tube while standing
idle.
Year: 1867

A PRoMIsE.-A promise should be given
with caution, and KEEP, with care. A promise
should be made by the heart and remember
ed by the head. A promise is the offspring
of the intention, and should be nurlured by
recollection. A promise and its PERFORM
ance, like true balance, always presents a
mutual adjustment. A promise neglected is
an untruth told. A promise attended to is
debt settled.
Year: 1867

RAILRoADs.--W S. Watson, Chief Eli
gineer of the Sacramento and Benecia road


n long letter to the S F. Times closes with
The following truthful remarks:


There is no part Of the United Statsa
where railroads would pay SO well as in CAL.
fornia in proportion to the population, and
there is no part Of the world where railroad
stocks are SO persisteutly shut out from mar.
kel; and while as community we admit
most universally that railroads must be built
yet the mon ey Of the country is diverted in
to thor channels Of speculation, and our
rich men who only can build railroads, igl
more their existence as means of naliopal
wealth and advancement or come into tho
case when they can purchase the securities
of the road, at p,ites which would ruin any
legitimate business however well managed. -
Year: 1867

the history OF this century than the measures TO which
Maxmilian resOrted 10 secure his power III country n
which he was stranger and an invader"


The London Star.


There was after ALL far more eXcuse lot tne
of Maximlan than for the shooting OF Murat we are
AFRAID that If the Mexeans have put 10 deatn h
invader of their country they have acted only on the
common practice OF Europe, ana In Obehence 10
aDe policy OF which MaXiman acting uhueL te ne wv
ing influence OF fatal cOunsels himself set them tne eA
ample. But the radegv of this poor young man la ~
NOT the less CHASTITY because his sayeIs may Pe hs
torlcal precedent for his execution. As regaus MAY
milan HIMSELF generous and humane neart e'. haiuy
lament the sentence that closed his broken ana uaeu
life. What had he TO live fori His young ana Ial'lu
wife, who shared the brief prime Of his fortunes ana we
dark days of their early winter IL hopeless nanac Ills
has been all ruin. Himself kindly ana generous
man, he had become through weakness and eyl cOuse
the instrument OF and fearful bloOdshedand all LOT
nothing, for than nothing for failure ghastly
ludcrOus, terrible Years and years OF civil war-war
ended-have been waged in Mexico in the name
and by the commands OF one who when holding formerly
difficult position man ever held-that OF an Aus
trn Governor Italian proylnce-won the regard OF
those hated his and his rule by the generosity
and Kindness of mis- disposition How could such man
care to cling still to life His death indeed is proba
garded another stanon her dccpystlncd name; but
doubt that he knew how to DE and was ready
TO encounter bride the doom that relieved INN of
the burden of life


1--WE only judge of the simple 1ae ana TINS Is 70 De
deplOred, though less on account OF lhe man VINO mas
been the victim, than the which has made nm
martyr. His and TO continue In exist
ence with the and humillatiOns which must ac
company would been the most cruel punlsinent
that could have been inflicted on HIM IL cannot De sald
that his execution crime, but 1t was certainly q
political mistake, all violent and extreme measures
consideration what it thinks it may have gained in secu-
rity.
Year: 1867

THESREPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION.


The resolutions adopted by the late Republican
State Convention at Houston declares that the National
Republican party is the only true Union partyhat the
reconstruction passed by the last Congress will
receive their hearty support denOunces the retention IN
office OF civil nature those who are hostile 10 that
plan of reconstruction. and compliments Gems cher-
dan and Griffin. The three following resolutions were
also included in the platform -


Pesolred That as measure OF State policy, we VIII en-
deayor TO establish the earliest practicable time sys
TEN OF free schools for the equal benefit OF all children
ana youth of scholastic age, without distinction of race Or
color 10 be supported by equal and uniform tax,.on
until school fund be made available for this purpose


Resoied That will also advocate the enactyent OF
equitable law by which those OF our citizens wout
distinction Of color who have never receivedny
portion OF the public lands OF the State secure horne
steads out OF vacant unappropriated public domad


eSolred That deem il due 10 ourselves 10 declare
thar the charge which continually made against OF
q desire to induce tho General Government 10 deal
harsy with those who participated In the Rebellion is


foul siander, prOpagated for party piIposes that we
have constantly and deeply regretted that contlma-
cous spirit hostility TO the Government has survived
the overthrow Of the Rebellion and has manifested ITSELF
by the opposition Of majority OF our citizens 10 its meas
ures that we earnestly desire 10 spirit OF concord
restored among all the people and that we VIII mass ne
further attempts. by any compromise or our psn9"c'
to conciate the enemies Of the National GoVerh~eS@
Year: 1867

modern interpretations it Is OF no value.
The true symbolism is far more abstruse
aud more Interesting. 1t is thus given
by Dudley in his "Naology,D and it is
a great pity that it could not be ineorpo-
rated in our modern Masonic lectures:


" The pillars represented the sustain
ing power Of the great God. The flower
Of the lotus or water lily rises from root
growing at the bottom of the water, and
maintains its position on the surface by
its columnar stalk, which becomes more
or less straight as occasion requires
il is therefore aptly symbOlical of the
power Of the Almighty constantly en-
ployed to secure the safety of the world.
The chapter Is the body or mass of the
earth the pOmegranates, fruits remark
able for the number Of their seeds, are
symbols Of fertility; the wreaths, drawn
vsriously over the surface Of the ehapi-
ter of globe, indicate the courses of fhe
heavenly bodies in the heavens around
the earth, and the variety of the seasons.
Such was the symbOlical import Of the
pillars Icin ane Boa. They were prop
erly placed in the porch or portico Of the
temple, for they suggested just ideas Of
the power of the Almighty, of the en-
tire dependence OF man upon him, the
Creator, and doing this they exhorted
all 10 fear, to love, and obey him. The
pillars lem and BO0z were symbols
worthy OF their place in the porch, the
entrance into the temple. To the con-
templative they could not be without
effect.n