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Year: 1869

Our PUBLIC PAsTURE.-Our county has
gone to some expense to fence in the
Court House square and to SOW it in clo-
Yer and grass, and set out some shrub.
berry. 1t is supposed the fence was put
around it to keep ont quadrupeds, but
the intelligent race Of the swine species
have found a ready cntranco---thc small
ones through the inviting gaps between
the boards of the fence and the large
ones by walking over the steps and
through the gate. BY some means a
qu,druped Of the horse species has acci


dentally dropped in the inslosure and
either couldn't get out or didn't want TO,


Now, as public pasture is benefit to
individuals who use it, we suggest to the
Honorable County Court, If it would not
be well to rent out the use Of the square,
50 much per week for hogs, SO much 70.
horses and 50 much for cattle, and in
this way to some extent remuneratc the
county for the expense it has gone to.
Year: 1869

LoT AID BUILDING AsSoCIATIoNs.-As


sociations among men ofmoderate means
for the purpose of securing building lots,
by contributing small sum weekly out
of their wages have become very success
full in some of the eastern cities. The
plan is this: say that twelve young men
desired to purchase a lot otspieee, they find
piece Of property for sale containing
twelve lots, price $1,000, to be paid in
eight equal instalments, at intervals of
three months, organize and appoint g
treasurer, and each agrees to contribute
one dollar and twenty five cents per week
which will give sixty dollars per month
aad one hundred and eighty in three
months, which meets the first payment.
At the end Of two years there will have
been paid into the treasury one thousand
four hundred and forty dollars. Price
of lots with ten per cent. interest for de
ferred payments thirteen hundred and
thirty-fve dollars, leaving a balance of
one hundred and five dollars, to pay tax
es and incidental expenses. rt .-.


Now, what do our young men say to
forming a society ofthis kind and invest
ing their spare change in something that
will be q permanent benefit to them in af-
ter years, instead Of spending it for that
which is probably worse than useless?
Year: 1869

TT It is said, on Saturday night last
a very fine shower OF rain fell in the
Presbyterian Church in this city, Ladies
coming to church on very rainy days and
having on fine hats or bonncts, had bet
ter bring their umbrellas, y
Year: 1869

which might spread through Wall street generally Ihee
apprehensions produce an extreme anxiety among
lenders of and the result is serious de
rangemen of credit in operations at large and the whole
business the country suffers in sympathy Under the
circumstances very desirable that the Treasury should
at supply the with gold sufficient TO break te
the necessity of buying bonds with gold without one days


delay, and without previous announcement that wOuu
enable the gold specuators to produce corner IN god
1t also desirable that the November interest should e
present their coupons may state that as an evidence
the of the parties engaged in this specu
latiou they threaten serving injunction upon the
Assistant Treasurer in the event of his executing an order
to sell gold. IL,


"There is n very strong feeling among conservative
bankers here favor of the Government stepping IN to
arrest this extraordinary OF affairs First because
is felt that the Treasury we'll spare the sold having
hand than usual at this season OF the year
and next because it is viewed as being only question OF
selling now at some later period when the supply IS
less nperatively needed Among the enemies of the ad
mnisration there is doubt that IS hoped by ths
election orators TO quote the high price Of gold as an cyl


dence of the failure of your financial policy to depress the
premium Of gold and elevate the public credit have
'ne hoior " ioin"'i So"i9' i0'p "HfINRY CLEWS"
Year: 1869

Another triumph Of genuine National
Conservatism comes to us from old Ten
neSsee. Now tor ANDY JOHNSON His
seat in the Senate is certain Intolerance
is fast falling into its grave ana soon our
country will appear before the world a
vertable republic. Radicalism, with its
long train of abuses and evils, is doomed
to disappear Peacc-genuinc peace
comes. SENTER, we are informed, will
have majority close on to 6J,000,!
What says the Smoking General to all
this He and his folks opposed SEN
TER, and how grievously have the people
pie Of Tennessee sighted his and their
wishes, Will disintegration Of the
Cabinet follow, or an earthquake, Or
what? Next comes Mississippi and Tex
as, all in the same category, How much
can Radicasm and intolerance endure of
this kind Of work p?
Year: 1869

HS Major BouDrsoT has gone to his
Tobacco Factory in the Cherokee Nation.
If the liberal boys could have seen him,
when he left here, they would sure enough
have thought there were good reasons
why he should have had Saratoga
trunk along,
Year: 1869

ATLANTA, GA, June 80, 1869.


We remained in Aiken, South Carolina,
two days, but did not find the place all


that we expected. Most of the property
that was advertised so cheap had either
been sold or withdrawn from market


This village Is small, having population
of about two thousand, majority of
which are "colored individuals" As
far as business is concerned, there is but
little doing now and the prospects for a
very great increase are not flattering.
During the winter months the town is
very lively, on account of its being made
fashionable resort for the rich, just what
Long Branch and Saratoga are during
the summer. The fact that there has
been much property sold here, is the
result of the healthfulness of the climate
and the enterprise displayed by half
dozen or more Physicians in advertising
the place. But the reader will inquire,
if the place is so healthy, why are there
so many Physicians? This is very easily
explained. These medical men have
formed stock company, and are about
erecting large hospital, capable of ac-
comodating two or three hundred pa
tients. This hospital will be especially
for the treatment of lung diseases. for
which the climate is we'll adapted. About
all the property that has been sold was
purchased by eastern men and nonresi-
dents-that is, they will only live here
during the winter months This will not
benefit the town a great deal in business
point of view. 1t will make things lively
for about three months, and the hotels
and boarding houses will derive about all
the benefit. In fact it seems that this is
Year: 1869

The Neacs, of this city, in endorsing
the nomination of Gen. Rosecrans as
democratic candidate for Governor Of
Ohio, says =


In view of the fact that in 1862 the re-
publican legislature of Ohio passed
vote of thanks to the General for his
gallantry In the war, the radical papers
dare not, withUu. sultifying them
selves, take up the hatchet again
him."


In view of the fact thai tie News and
democratic journals generally, during the
war, took up ''the hatehet' not only
against Gen. Rosecrans but against all
who were fighting earnestly for the over
throw of the rebellion, the democratic
party can not support him or any other
good soldier for Office without stultify-
ing themselves" But as consistency is
not one of the virtues of the democracy,
it is not surprising that the Neacs and its
political yoke-fellows are bristling with
the most glowing panegyrics upon the
gallantry and patriotism displayed by
Gen. Roseerans in his military career.
We are not sorry that the democracy can
now speak SO highly of one who fought
hravely for the Union we only wish
that they had conceived this admiration
sooner BY some eight years. Wisconsin.
Year: 1869

CHlCAGO July Sln 1So9.
The Irish Republicans have been dis
cusslng matters and things generally, for
two or three days. A National Conven-
ton was called and very well attended
There are many questions which the Irish
Republicans should discuss, but at this
Convention they took up the great inter
national questions of the day and spoke
OF themselves as the people of the Uni
ted States.


Chicago appears to be the cradle for
every conceivable asn. and new theory
that comes into existence. The latest in
this line is ''The Brethren ofOne Faith. I"
Just what the members of this body be-
lieve or the extent of the organization arc
matters upon which l can give but little
information. They have been holding a
meeting here and an attempt will prob
ably be made to publish their views and
establish permanent organization.
| There are certain classes of our citizens
who enjoy large number of free railway
rides and free dinners One wing of this
dead-heading party have just returned
from Kansas city and another has started
for California. This latter expedition is
not one OF pleasure alone, however. There
are some leading men in it and it is gen.
orally hoped that much commercial good
will result from it.


Much uneasiness is felt here over the
reported loss of the Powell exploring
party. Many conflicting rumors have
been received in the city, but nothing
definite as to the party can be learned.
The object of Major Powell was to ex-
plore the great Canon Of the Colorado
and all sincerely hope he will succeed.


Those of our citizens who are especially
enthusiastic over the progress of Chicago
are rejoicing at the estimate of our popu
lation just being made. The new city
directory is just ready and affords the
best means Of calculating. We find
$4,000 names in this work ard the whole
population is three times as great as the
number of business men and women.
This calculation would give Chicago about
$4,000 people.


The frequency of large robberies Of
late, has made bankers and others ex-
tremely careful as to the quality Of their
safes. Only the very best now command
a sale. Among these it is noticeable that
Halls of Cincinnati stand first, having
been adopted by all the leading bankers.
One Of the finest eyer manufactured by
this firm. and without doubt superior to
any in the West has just been placed in
the Fifth National Bank of this city.
The vault work was also furnished by the
same firm. Halls fire proof safes chal-
lenge the hottest flames and the burglar
proof have never been opened by the
sroiler. The Company have always in
vited the severest tests both to show the
superiority of their safes over all others
and the absolute perfection Of the merits
claimed for them. The branch House at
92 Dearborn street is the largest safe
depot in Chicago, showing that merit
will win.


Some idea of the expense Of this city
may be gathered from an item which has
been given to the public which [ will give
your readers. The contracts already
made for street paving this season,
amount to 100000. When these are
completed, twenty miles Of pavement
will be added TO our finished streets
Year: 1869

AN ExcELLENT FERTIL1zER.-
The Journal Of Chemistry says that
one Of the worry best fertilixers
used upon tho farm for all tho
cereal grains and root crops may
DC made in tho following man
ner =


Take one barrel Of pure, finely
ground bone, and mix it with a
barrel Of wood ashes during tho
mixing, add about throe pailsful Of
water. Tho heap may be mado
upon the floor Of an outbuiling or
upon the barn floor and by tho
uso Of a hoe the bone and ashos
must be thoroughly blended to-
gether. The water added Is Just
sufficient to libernto tho caustio
alkalies; potash and soda, and these
act upon tho golatine Of tho bono,
disolving tho little atoms, form
ing kind Of soap, and fitting it
for plant aliment. In this why
tho most valuable constituents Of
the bono can DO mado imm cdiately
available, and the addition Of pot
ash and soda aids in the forma.
ton Of n fertilizer Of ihestimablo
valuable. A gill Of this mixture
placed in hill Of corn will work
wonders. IL 10 also excellent for
gardens, vegetables and for all
kinds Of roots. 1t will bo ready
for use in a week after it is mads.
Year: 1869

PERsoNAL.-At the earnest solicit
alton of the late Local Editor of the
Courier we have consented to the
publication OF his Card, which APP
pears this morning, as he. feels
aggrieved by an item in the JOURNAL
of yesterday. We would rather the
Democracy would settle their quar-
.rels in their own household.
Year: 1869

WHYY-His Honor, Mayor Walker,
insists mosts stoutly that the city tax


levy is clearly legal, and made in


strict conformity to the Charter and


Ordinances; and the Courier will not
allow us to intimate suspicion of a


doubt in regard to it without growing
desperately Indignant. and CHARGING
as with advising reputation, and ex.
.libiting a malicious intent to break
down the city's credit abroad. Such
being the case. we would be glad tc
know what Mr.. Welborn, the Repre-
sentative from Vanderburgh, is doing
in the Legislature with the Bill " q
legaiize the assessment of 1852
Will His Honor enlighten the public
Year: 1869

0 weep not for me, Mother, weep not for me,
From sin and from sorrow your loved one is free
No waves of trouble can over me ROLL
In this peaceful rest-this home of the SOUL
And Mother, dear Mother, no sickness is here
N0ught can weary me now not q trem bling tear
Can dim my rapt vision, for ever see
My precious Redeemer, who suffered for me.
No hunger is here and III thirst never more
To drink of the fountains of earth's stricken


shore,


For the waters of life, pure sparkling and free,
In heaven are flowing, dear Mother, for me-
Temptation can never, no never annoy,
All-all is sweet peace and heavenly Joy,
And ever-and ever-and still evermore
10 higher and nobler enjoyments we'll soar.
Yes, Mother, dear Mother, no heart can believe
tongue can express-no mind can conceive
The joys of poor sinners who trust in the Lord
Who love the dear Savior and lean on His word
And Mother, dear Mother, how oft 1 have


striven


To sing the sweet praises of Jesus and heaven.
L cheered your fond heart with my faltering


tongue,


But now | can JON in the seraphim's song
Then weep not-O weep not, but think of me


now,


As an angel in heaven, crow n on my brow,
With harp of pure gold, robe fair and white
And happy forever, where Christ is my light
Q, trust shall welcome the dear ones love,
10 these mansions of rest, these glores above
Through eternity then to Jesus we II sing
And cast our bright crowns at the feet of our


King.


RosEMoNT META.
Year: 1869

While there are thousand things In this
world to aff1ict and sadden the heart, there are
as many, if not more, Of the beautiful and good9
which, when looked upon in the light OF Chris
tlan teaching, are we'll adapted to cheer and
strengthen the weary traveller through the
journey of life. We should always cherish a
cheerful heart if we would see aud enjoy the
beauties of the world and the charms of life.-
10 many persons everything is shrouded in
gloom. They always look on the dark side, and
can never enjoy the present good for the fear of
evil to come. Those who deliberately close
their eyes upon the beauties and charms that
surround them, will always see enough to mur~
mur about and find fault with. 1t is true we
may often travel hard, uneven road but it is
equally true that with cheerful spirit, a heart
of gratitude to God for his manifold goodness
and tender mercles, we may walk that uneven
road with holy comfort, and end our journey in
peace. God has made for US beautiful world
Though marred by sin, beauty still remains
The world teens with beauty. The beautiful
and good surround u.s. Why should we oom-
plain? We are constantly greeted with objects
that gladden. the eye and should warm the heart
into cheerfulness and gratitude. There are
charms in life though we may close our eyes
and harden our hearts against their soft, pleas
ant influence True, there are ills in life which
we cannot escape some of them, as blessings
u
vast majority of the evils that beset us might
be rather avoided altogether, or greatly dimin-
ished in their influence upon US. Let strife and
injustice be done away. Let supreme selfish
ness, that rules the hour, be banlshed from us,
and let friendship, charity, love, purity and
kindness mark our intercourse with our fellow
beings, and the world will wear brighter garb,
and life shine in more attractive charms.


The luxury of doing good-laboring diligent-
ly to better the condition of others-will make
US feel that life is not gloomy waste. God
has blessed US with a home that is not all dark.
There is sunshine cverywhere-in the sky, up
on the earth, all around us; and there would
be sunshine in many hearts where gloom has
set up its throne and reigns the monarch of the
soul, if they would look around and above, and
see the beauties of nature, providence and grace
The storm may rage for time, but will die
away, and the bright sun shine again.


Above all, remember God, your heavenly
Father and benefactor, reigns in heaven
Murmur not at world so beautiful-repine not
with life so full of charms Always be cheer
full, humble, and grateful, and life will wear
pleasant aspect
Year: 1869

The following lines, written
by EDGAR A. Poe, were copied from the fy-leaf
of music book, belonging TO lady of Rich
mond. / have every reason to believe that they
are genuine, as they we're in his handwriting,
and over the initials of E.. A. p OF their merit
I have nothing to say-but they evidently bear
the stamp of the morbid temper of the poet


CHIPS.
Year: 1869

A young man was recently executed at New
port Kentucky, for burglary and murder. In
his last speech on the gallows, he said: MY
father was a church member and so was my
mother, but they never gave me any advice
They went to church every Sunday. but they
left their religion at the church. They never
explained to us the doctrines of the Bible. IF
the dying testimony of that young man was
true, it not only explained his own sad history,
but should be accepted as a solemn rebuke by
thousands of christian parents in the land. No
wonder their religion becomes a subject of
mockery, when the child never marks any evil
dence of their regard for its solemn truths be-
yond bare profession. In the church they pro-
fess to believe that their children have souls,
yet they utterly neglect their salvation. IF the
force of this argument, which our fallen nature
so promptly grasps, is overcome by the efforts
of the minister, it is a wonderful affair." Were
the parents deliberately to concentrate all their
influence on the mind of the child to efface
every good expression made upon it, they could
employ no means more etfectual than profound
Indifference. With what silent, yet mighty
energy, is this force being applied to the hearts
of many boys and girls in the land. Their
parents belong to the church, 60 to preaching
on Sunday-look solemn, and that is ALL The
example of thcr week day lives makes their
children hypocrites or infdels. Better have


milestone fastened around our necks and be cast
into the sea. than to have our children say when
they die My parents belonged to the church,
but were never enough interested in my saliva
ton to speak to me word about my SOUL


Teras Christian Adrocote --
Year: 1869

TRUST DEcEIvED.-Of all the agonies in life,
that which is most poignant and narrowing
that which for the time annihilates reason, and
leaves our whole organization one lacerated
mangled hearts the conviction that we have
been deceived where we placed all the trust Of
love.
Year: 1869

It isrepOrted that a secret Organiza-
ton called the Grand Army Of Pal
estine, is now in course Of formation Ia
New York city. The object Of the
association is to unite with any power
that may make war upon Turkey, and
to aid in driving the followers of
MahOmmed back into Central Asia,
Year: 1869

James Parton, in 1.-THE Mean Yankees at Home, I"
has the following in the January number of the
atlantic Monthly.


Major De Forest, in one of his valuable and en-
tertaining articles on the 'Man and Brother, +"
has intimated an opinion that the black man will
never associate in this country on equal terms with
the white man. Never is long time, and we can
not even see into the next century but | should
say that the condition of the coored people in New
England supports the gallant majors conjecture
There are not more than twelve or fifteen thousand
negroes in Massachusetts; but they are SO .un-
equally distributed that you may occasionally find a
considerable number of them in one town. They
stand before the law equal to the white man their
children sit in the public schools side by side with
his; they are treated with consideration and res
pect they have the same opportunities to acquire
property as the white man; they go with him to
the ballot-box and vote on the same terms and
conditions their social position is
precisely the same in New England as it is in
North Carolina. They usually live in cluster Of
cottages in the outskirts of the village; the men
are laborers or walters, and the women take in
washing or 90 out to service. They live in peace
and abundance but they are no nearer social equal
ity with the whites now than they were thirty
ago. They seldom geton so far as to own farm
seldom learn trade, and never run factory or
Year: 1869

There's the secret A saving woman at the
head Of family is the very best savings bank ever
yet established one that receives deposit daily and
hourly, with no costly machinery to manage it.
The idea of saving is pleasant one, and if "the
women" would but imbibe it once, they would
cultivate and adhere to it; and thus many, when
they are not aware Of it. would be laying the foun
dation for competence, security in stormy time,
and shelter in q. rainy day. The woman who
sees to her own house, has large field to save in;
and the best way to make her comprehend it, is
for her to keep an account current Of expenses.
Probably not one wife in ten has an idea of how
much are the expenditures Of herself or family.
Where from one to two thousand dollars are ex-
pended annually, there is chance to save some
thing, if the attempt is only made. Letthe house
wife take the idea, act upon it. and strive over it,
and she will save many dollars, perhaps hundreds,
where before she thought it impossible. This is
duty, notaprompting Of fayarice "a moral obligation
that rests upon all-upon 'sthe women" as well as
the men; but it is duty, we are sony to say,
that is cultivated very lite even among those who
preach the most, and regard themselves as ex-
amples in most matters. 'Teach the women to
save" is good enough maxim to be inserted in the
next edition of Poor Richards Almanac.
Year: 1869

head, or Of some cattle for beef on the droses, q
they cross Southern Kansas. They also stampede
the droves in the night to scatter them, and stea
some or get paid for aiding to find and collect them
There are also parcel Of desperadoes who follow
the business of stampeding, for the purpose oi
theft


They select a dark night, put on buffalo robe,
or, more frequently, tie something white to their
ponys tail, that will Auttsrin the air as they ride
through or in the vicinity of the cattle herd
This is dangerous business, for hsrders would shoot
him at sight. Yet there are plenty Of desperate
men whom such an adventurous life suits, Judging
from the numbers who follow it. But the drovers
are men whom nothing deters; who would prefer
this wild life 70 luxury and ease"