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Year: 1869

A house built on sand is in fair
weather just as il built on rock. A
cobweb is as good as the ,oightiest cable
when there lie no strain on it. It is
trial that proves one thing weak and
another strong.
Year: 1869

A negro, who had learned to read at
Hilton Head, wishing to give some Of his
acqnaintances, who had never seen a
book an idea Of it, said. Reading is the
power Of hearing with tho eyes, instead
of the ears"
Year: 1869

why don't you limit yourself 2"
said physician to an intemperate per
son; set down stake that you win 90
SO far and no farther" Il do," replied
the other, but I set it so far of. that /
always get drunk before I get to it,
Year: 1869

FANNY FERN thus gees for the ducks
of pretty men whom school girls die for:


"But you- conventional handsome
men of the barber's window, wax-6gure
head pattern; with a pet lock in the
middle of forehead, an apple-sized head,
and a raspberry moustache with SIX
hairs in it, paint pot on bis cheek aud a
little dot of a goatee, on his chin with
pretty. blinking lsttle studs in bis shirt
bosom and little necktie that LOOKS as
If he would faint were it tumbled III az
lief look at a poodle. always feel a
desire to nip it up with pair of sugar.
tongs, drop it gently into q bowl OF
craem. and strew pink rose caves over
tie little remains. -
Year: 1869

We had the misfortune last week
to break our press, when about hall
through With the edition. Through
the kindness Of Messrs, Wood l. Cook
of tho Democrat We were enabled to
complete the printing Of the paper.


The Bates Bros took the machine in
hand, and now We have it back, in good
running order. They made good job
Of it.
Year: 1869

l'ey your raxcs.


We see by notice in an "obscure
sheet" that the taxes in this county for
1869, are now due. One ofth.: t5cst :ea-
sons in the world why they should ~
paid at once, is that tic stock Of wood
at tho Court House is getting short
This must be replenished soon or the
early birds "that happen around just
before day in morning, will find dry
picking" 1t seems to be prevalent
opinion among a certain class of men
that not only the treasury but also the
wood pile belonging to Mower County
is "free plunder." AS an illustration
we cite the fact that one night last week
after the moon had gone, and during
the darkest time just before day, the
we'll known team of q certain. official
was seen to be driven up to the county
wood pile and soon to leave with agood
load. An early rising neighbor who
saw this youches for the truth of it.


But after all it don't seem to much of .
crime to steal wood in cold weather, es-
pecially when it belongs to the county.
Year: 1869

Suppose young man is earning If
teen hundred dollars per annurn, and
is paying a third of it for rent, (this
we know is often done, and even a lar
ger share.) His tastes are social, and
both he and his wife prefer Injuries and
convemences of city life but be is suf-
fieiently sensible and independent to
wish to cut adrift from his landlord.
A neat, cosy little place is found, ten
miles from the city, lying on the line Of
steam railroad, for which a price Of
two thousand dollars is asked, onea
third down, the balance in yearly I'M
stallments Of three hundred dollars,
The would-be buyer, who is sometimes
quick at figures, soon finds that he can,
in a very few years, pay for that place,
and without spending a dollar more
than he pays for house rent aeo


This is the way he arrives at his com
clusion: One third down 1896, which
almost any young married man ought
to be able to command) leaves 81 1874,
on which he is to pay an interest of 7
per cent, amounting to about sos; the
taxes probably amounting to $aSi and
the annual installment of $500, the
whole payment aggregating $420 this
is what the place costs him q the end
of the first year after buying Of course
in the next it will be less. In addition
to this, will be his yearly railroad tick
ct, costing probably $50, and the fares
which his family will pay to and from
the city. al..jBs.


We now have in the aggregate $500
as the expenses which he will be called
to pay the same amount that he ID
throwing away in rent, and in lesa than
five years he owns his Homestead, snd
is Independent of all men.


In the calculation above made, NO
items are allowed for the repairs Of the
house, which must beafar more than
balanced by supply Of fruit and veg
etabes which he can and should raise
in his spare time.


We offer these suggestions to our
young friends for what they are worth
but we have no doubt that If they are
acted upon there would be far less COM
plant chan there now is, of hard times
and families would be less deprived
than they now are of many comforts,
by the grasping avarice Of landlords.
Year: 1869


On and after Saturday next our quarantine
regulations are to be vigorously enforced on all
vessels arriving from foreign ports and south
ern ports, when disease is known to be
aboard.


General Lee and portion of the Virginia
Railroad Committee appear before our City
Council this evening to explain matters regard
ing the Virginia Valley and Lynchburg Road,
Year: 1869

Sam'l 81. johnson was an eccentric in
dividual, well-known in the region round
about Cairo. He had many peculiarities
of person and demeanor, which caused
him to be regarded as crazy man. he
had wife, and son, about seven years
old, both Of whom he treated with sffec-
ton. Early last summer, johnson and
his boy disappeared, leaving Mrs j. in
total ignorance of their whereabouts.
She had faith in her husband, however,
notwithstanding his unsettled condition
of mind, and entertained no fears either
for his safety or that of the boy. So time
passed on until short time ago Mrs.
johnson received letter, inclosiDg a
paragraph clipped from California
paper, stating that man answering the
description of her husband, accompanied
by seven year old boy, had been ar
rested as an insane person near Sacra-
mento, California. BE was ragged and
travel-worn, and the little boy was in
condition equally pitiable. The whole
distance from Cairo to California had
been made by them on foot They had
travelled steadily, begging food on the
way, sometimes fasting and thirsting
for days, but continuing their journey
the while, as if the route abounded
in plenty. Night and day, week
after week, the journey was pursued,
until the gap between them and home
had widened out to distance of more
than two thousand miles, closing the last
day with walk of over thirty miles.
Stopping for food and rest at residence
a few miles distant from Sacramento, the
man betrayed such unmistakable evil
dences ofinsanity that jury of inquest
was impenelled, and upon their verdict
he was admitted into the Stockton In
sane Asylum, where he now is.


The relatives of the unfortunate man
placed themselves in correspondence with
the keeper of the asylum, and by recent
mail received photograph of him, which
any one who knows him will recognize at
sight. The little boy speaks of Affection
ate and parental treatment during the
long and laborious journey, and of the
fathers frequent and remarkable self
denial, for his comfort.


We question it much if there is another
seven-year old boy living, who has made
on foot continuous journey of two thou
sand miles-no one, certainly, in charge
of crazy father.
Year: 1869

THE CASE MORE THAN EVER INVOLVED IN MYs-


Terry TIE ABSENT CONVICT DENIES HIS


GUILT.


Each succeeding day seems to involve the
Rogers murder in deeper mystery. Already three
James Logans nave arrested suspicion OF having
murdered Mr. Rogers, apparently for no other valid rea
son than because their the same as chat on
the envelope found in the pocket OF the coat
torn from the murderer by Mr. Rogers during
the struggle There is another person suspected how
evera convict, known to the public only as Tom, al
though his full is known 70 the police, and who we
are told was without doubt the writer Of the letter the
envelope which found in the coat As this letter
was never delivered IL is thought that the writer must
have retained IL in his possession and as natural conse
quence, must be the murderer Active search las
accordingly been made for him, but without success,
and it given ont by the Police that the accused bau
gone TO the West. This latter statement however,
was rather premature for friends OF the absent one say
that he can be procured within "a hours; IN facf,
that give himself up, and prove conclusiyey fhat
he was absent from the city at the time OF the
assault provided that he is not sent back
TO Sing Sing escaped convict The proclamation OF
Mayor Han lie laughs at declaring that had no oeen
guilty Of tho murder there are none of his companions
but would have sold him TO the authorities for so large
a sum 5000. As there seems 10 DO no direct
evidence against the other persons under arrest. II
| these statements with reference TO the absent
convict should prove 20 be correct, the Police





| not where 10 turn in their further search
They cam however TO have further Developments ana
say by the end Of this week something startling may e
expected II be hoped that this may prove TO be
real for public have been treated 10 so many start
ling developments in this connection, which have event
ally amounted nothing at ALL that they are becoming
disgusted and ask II anything tangible has yes beep
accomplished Much surprise s manifested by
the police knowing the ways OF thieves in general that
the companion the murderer has not yet come forward
and given the much desired information to the authon'
ties There only that can DO assigned for
his silence that he is relative OF the assassin NO or.
dnafy thief could be proof against such offer as that
Of Mayor Hail. The public sti awaits with impaenct the
further developments In the but having been dsap
pointed 30 often, will receive with caution such as arc
given.


PROCLAMATION FROM MAYOR HALL.
The following proclamation Of Mayor Hall
was posted up In all parts Of the city yesterday The
words on the envelope fao smile OF the original
direction:


MAYORS
OFFICE, JAN. lOrH 1861
WHO WROTE THIS ENVELOPE
WHO CARRIED IT!
WHO CAN TELL
Year: 1869

I An analytical research into the
motive power which impels the ac-
tion of men, says the Banner OF the
only Is self-interest the governing
motive, but that q respect for the
worlds opinion Is the prime MOTOR -
We ask not ourselves what will God
think of US? but what will the world
say? 1t Is but of little consequence
IL the voice of Religion aamonishes
US, or that ''still small voice" within
the human breast, which men call
conscience, chidcs us, SO that the
world approves or applauds what we
do. We care not for that reward
which is promised to the just: "Well
done, thou good and faithful SER
want" coming from the heart of q
Savior !; but cherish IL and strive TO
win It coming from the lips of the
world. l5


If we give charity to the needy, It
is not given in that spirit which
would hide from the right hand what
the left hand doeth, but in q spirit of
ostentation and, that the world may
hear it or ace IL, and give the doer It's
reward of praise. Oh! the hollow
heartedness Of such charity The
praise which IL so foolishly seeks is
the only reward which 1t can receive.
1t Is not that Charity which, like
bread cast upon the waters, will come
giver, but cold, unfeeling Charity
intended not to bless the receiver but
the giver; and SO the reward follows
quickly and surely the commission
of the act. 5-s7 ss5fyt1 ttt-


If we deal justly with our fellow
men, II IL not from honest motives,
but because we respect the worlds
opinion and desire IT'S praise. Even
If we go to the Altar of God and
practice the precepts of Religion, 1t
Is, alas too often the case, that we
care not what He thinks of us or our
acts, but that we wish the world to
believe US good. And so we go on,
Pharisee-like---hypocrites in faith and
act--that we may win good names
and golden opinions, and the bene-
dlctions Of the world. Well, that
may do for the present. But, how
for the future? VIII It save us in
the day of trial and before the judg-
ment seat Of God? Will the worlds
approval stand against our short
comings and win the great Hereafter
rewards which our own acts have for
feited for us? Surely not. Why,
then, strive so much to please q poor,
helpless, wicked world? Why desire
its approval? Why seek its ap-
plause? There are higher and holier
motives which should govern us, and
direct us in all our actions. The love
Of God, the peace of good cOnsci-
ence, and the hopes of Heaven, should
be the guides to take us through the
world, and scorning its praise, its fol-
lies, and its temptations, a greater
reward than any the world can give
will await us--a reward no less than
the joys of Heaven promised to the
faithful pilgrim over Eearth's desert
wastes. ..a..
Year: 1869

SYMPATHY. FOR THE FALLEN
For my part I confess have not the
heart to take an offending man OF
woman from the general crowd ol
sinful, erring beings, and Judge them
harshly. The little l have seen OF
the world aud now of the history OF
mankind, teaches me to look upon
the errors of Others in sorrow and not
anger. When / take the history of
one poor heart that has sinned and
suffered, and represent to myself the
struggles and temptations 1t has
passed, the brief pulsations of joy,
the feverish inquietude of hope and
fear, the tears Of regret, the feeble
ness of purpose, the pressure of want,
the desertion of friciids the scorn OF
desoldtiOn of the souls sanctuary,
and threatening voice within, health
gone, even hope that stays the long
est with us is gone, have little heart
for aught else but thankfulness that
II Is not so with me, aud would fain


leave the crring OF my fellow being
with him from whose hands il camei
Year: 1869

even in time of peace and prosperity be


qualified by any concession to the


states of the right to tax the means BY


which the national government is main


tanned. The right to use lawful pow


ers, free from any condition, restriction


or claim of another, is an essential con-


dition of sovereignty, and the national


government should never surrender or


qualify its power in this particular. In


offering the new loan citizens sndsub-


jects of other governments should re-


cieve the strongest assurance that inte-


rest and principal are to be paid in coin


according to the terms of bonds issued


without any deduction or abatement


whatsoever. In order to avoid the ne


cessity of employing agents for the ne


gotistion of loan, l respectfully recon-
mend that liberal commission be al
lowed to subscribers and that those who
first subscribe be permitted to select the
class of bonds in which their subserip-
tons respectively shall be made. fur
ther recommend in connection with the
proposed loan that banks established
under the act to provide national cur
rency be required to substitute bonds
that may be issued under the proposed
loan for those now deposited as security
for the redemption of their bills. Should
any bank be unwilling to accept the
new conditions provision should be
made for the surrender of its charter
and authority given for the organiza-
ton of new banks to supply the def
cheney. An essential condition tO the
success of the proposed new loan is the
continuance of the pressnt revenue sys-
tenn. A chief means by which the pre-
sent holders of $50 bonds can be in
duced to surrender them and receive a
bond upon longer time and at a lower
rate Of interest, is certainly furnish
ed by the magnitude of the national
revenue that these bonds are soon to be
redeemed. We must be prepared to
offer them the alternative either of ac-
ceptiug the new bond at lower rate
of interest, or payment of the principal
of the existing bonds. When the 500
bonds shall have been funded to the
amount of 81 100000, 900 or 81, ,20O,-
100000, the revenues can be reduced
materially and sufficient sums Lei
raised to meet the ordinary expenses of
the government, to pay the interest on
the public debt, and also to pay $685.
OOO,O 900 to $50, 600, 900 of the principal
annually. Should our success in nego-
tiating the loan be equal to my expec-
tations, based upon the fact that the
ability and disposition of the people Of
the United Statee to pay the public
debt are sufficient to justify US in assu-
ming that the bonds Of the United
States will command the highest rates
in the market Of the world, we shall
then be in a condition to enter upon
the work of reducing taxation at the
commencement of the next session of
Congress.
Year: 1869

Special pains will be taken 10 furnish
good article OF Trough;ng. and to put tup in
a satisfactory manner. We don't claim 10
compete with travelling thinkers or irresponsi-
BILE parties, but we do say that we can and
will furnish an article that will convince the
most skeptical that our mechanics are first
class aud do superior work. We employ the
Patent Fastener in all cases unless otherwise
specified. $3.50
Year: 1869

New Orleans is excited over the bdtture
question again that is, about the proprictorship
Of the land formed in front Of the city by tho
deposit Of the Mississippi river. MANY years ago
there was IA fierce and protracted litigation over
the title to this property, which was finally ended
by u compromise confirmed by legislation. Re-
Gently the question has been rcopcncd by the
Chattanooga Railroad Company seeking the right
of way over portion Of the land, and the re-
sistance offered to them by rival interests. The
prospect is that the lawyers will have another
good time.
Year: 1869

During the observation of the sun by the
moon in thegreat total solar eclipse, which Will be a
large partial eclipse at New York, beginning at
twelve minutes after O'Clock In tho afternoon, the
degree OF darkness will he different at the different
cities. II the heavens should be overcast when the
moon Is fully over the sun, that period will be mani


fest by unusual darkness. In an extreme case, as
during very dark thunder storm, and stl under
the combination OF OTHER circumstances, darkness
even like night could occur. The eclipse win hist
bout two hours and seventeen minutes IN Oregon.
The darkness Ii remarkable generally for ono hour.
Year: 1869

Another illustration Of the way in which
the benevolent intentions Of tcstators are baked
Of fulhlment may he seen in the Astor Library
Of this city. JouS JAcoB AsroR, who left the
money to found this institution, undoubtedly
meant that it should be for the use Of the people,
poor IA well ~ rich, workingmen as well
scholars aud dilcttant The old gcntlcman's
executors, however, put their heads together and
concluded that his wishes should not be carried
out. They determined to make an aristocratic,
exclusive affair of the library, and have done So
1t is open only from 10 IN The morning tn 1 in
the afternoon precisely the hours in which no
man but literary lounger can find time TO visit
it--and il is closed altogether during month or
six weeks of the summer. II is Of use "a
library Of reference, which is indeed something
to be thankful ior; but it is not, we are quite
sure, what Mr.. A'roR would have made of it II
he had had the management Of it himself
Year: 1869

1t is astonishing what a charm there
is in tape, calico, cod fish and the like.
Every boy in the land is turning ram
pant to get in store. And mechanics,
too, no sooner make few hundred dol
lars than they conceive horror for their
implements of labor, and take to shop
keeping-they call it merchandising
And what a business they make of it.
They renta house, buy barrel of sugar,
sack of coffee, kit Of mackrel, and a
few bolts of home spun-that is mer-
chandising.


Now there is cause for this mania
for becoming a merchant. 1t is some
thing like this The mechanic has learn
ed to feel himself inferior to the clerk.
Society does not so dictate, but he forces
society, by his diffidence, to avoid him.
The women of the day are all taking to
fancy men. The wives of one half Of
our mechanics envy the position of Mrs.
Yardstick, and actually feel mean be-
cause their husband has trade, stout
arm, and plain, warm heart. SO one
by one our mechanics are leaving their
shops and taking to by stores. And
the young men are thronging every place
of business not designated shop. Office
is charmed word and Offices and stores
are fast impoverishing the country by
their unprecedented increase.


Give us mechanics. There is room
for them every where Men who begin
trade determined to live by it. Not
one of your sappy fellows whois ashamed
of the implements Of his profession. 1t
augers i'll of a man to see him weary of
his augurs; and he usually becomes a
bore to himself and the world. Our stores
and Offices are full. We want more
manufacturers, more producers, and less
idle, proud, lazy consumers.


Cannot something practical be done to
choke out this mawkish love of polish,
not cultivation, but of tinsel humbug
gerry, which displays itself in dread of
dirt, scorn of work, aud passion for
professional life 4?
Year: 1869

GRINDING.-"Have you ground all
the tool right, as [ told you this MORN
ing when went away" said a carpen-
ter to rather green lad, whom he had
taken for an apprentice All but the
hand saw, sir, replied the lad promptly.
9 couldn't get all the gaps out of that "
The information made his master tear
his hair and grind his teeth
Year: 1869

- II appears probable that there will be a
scant majority OF the New School Presoyteries
IN favor CT reunion on the plan last presented.
They are getting little nettied at the continued
assumption OF superior orthodoxy by the Old
School The prospects of reunion this month
are not very bright now.
Year: 1869

Mr.. Burlingame and his Chinese friends are,
1t appears, receiving every attention in the
French capital. According to an onicial
journal Mr.. Burlingame's position as chief OF
the Embassy Is entirely satisfactory to the
Emperor. The Ambassadors have not yet
been received by him, but formal audience
Is to be granted them on an early day. As we
have said on more than one occasion already,
the most cordial reception awaits the Ambassa-
doris at all the courts Of Europe. The mission,
In truth, is destined to be great success; its
fruit Is already revealing itself. The old bully
ing policy which has been followed by most Of
the European Powers towards the nations Of the
East Is played out. England has been greatly
to blame In this matter. At the present
moment Cinnamon are indignant because Of .
fresh outrage committed by British officials at
Yangtchow. So outrageous has been this pro-
oeeding that Englishmen resident in China
have raised their indignant protest against q
policy which, while It ID unjust, is also suicidal
One policy for Europe and another for Asia is
no longer safe. It begins to be seen that un-
less q change takes place and the Asiatjc
nations are treated like other civilized States
China may arise and surprise the world by her
strength. China has now warm friends in the
United States, and In the event Of another
war with England or with France and England
combined she might be backed by the strength
Of the United States on the one hand and that
Of Russia on the other. Such combination
would be certain to revolutionize India, and
might prove destructive Of French and British
power on the Asiatic Continent. There is but
one course which can now be followed with
safety, and that is to admit China into the
family Of civilized nations and treat her accord
ingly. This is the great aim Of the Burlingame
mission. The times are ripe for it; its success,
therefore, is certain. The initiation Of this
just policy viii rebound to the lasting honor
Of the United States.
Year: 1869

THE AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB have issued
their programme for next summers racing.
Nineteen races will be run; but we notice that
only two Of them will be heat races, from
which we infer that the members Of the club
are the owners Of very few nrst class horses.
Heats and distance alone are the tests Of
race horse. Probably the Club win endeavor
to make mp in quantity what they lose in the
quality Of the racers