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Year: 1869

A LOVING Couple ON THEIR TRAMPs.-
On the Wednesday down trip Of the
Kanawha Belle, (old reliable, when a
few miles below Buffalo, she was hailed
by beardless youth apparently about
Is, and buxom lass of 25 or more,
who Immediately upon coming aboard
proceeded to the ladies cabin and with
out leave or license. took, jointly, a
state room, where they were shortly
afterwards discovered in each others
fond embrace" the youth vigorously
biting the ears and cheeks of his fair
companion, and to which performance
she did not object, but on the contrary
seemed to relish it highly. This state
of affairs becoming known to Capt.
Christy and Clerk Truslow, leach of
whom are models of propriety,) the
young gent was summarily led from
the room by an ear and taken to the
clerks Office to render an account of
himself 1t was the same old tale of
love; boy under age, couldn't get the
license in West Va, mothers consent
not asked, bound for Gallipolis to have
the nuptial knot tied there. and finally
he "nor his gal had any money" to
pay for passage, license or preacher
This was enough; they were set ashore
at the mouth of 13 mile Creek, to their
chagrin and disappointment and to the
amusement of the passengers. As the
young lady stepped off the stage plank,
she very politely invited. Capt. Christy
to go to very warm climate with his
boat, and she and her lover would wait
for another to carry them to their des-
tination. But they didn't waits for on
Thursday evening, lovingly locked arm
in arm and looking "sweet" at one an
other they came trudging intos Point
Pleasant on foot, still bound for that
haven oflove-sick kswains--Gallipolis.-
Point Pleasant Journal.
Year: 1869

A Kentucky inventor has lately completed the
model Of wagon in which the propelling force is
exerted by an immense coiled steel spring, which
will run for half an hour without being wound
up. In going up hill the spring exhausts itself,
but in going down hill it winds itself up. The
inventor claims that he can carry very heavy
loads over any ordinary road.


The IukG (Miss.) GG-etfe has got a fighting
editor, who writes as follows Of some one who
had sent him an anonymous threatening letter :;
"In reply to a contemplate poltroon who penned
it, we would say We are personally responsible
for every line we write for the Gazette, and are
on the streets ofIuka seven days in every week,
during six Of which we are prepared to kick or
cowhide any low born blackguard or vulgar vag-
abond who may feel a desire to insult or injure
u.s.


A Falls Village (Norwich) man has whitfield
out with penknife most curious and perplex-
ing bottle puzzle. He has taken an eight ounce
vial and set up in its interior perfect key about
two inches long, with four hoops on it and both
heads in; and he has stopped the bottle with a
wooden plug which fits perfectly tight and is key.
ed inside, the key pinned and the pin toggled
The workmanship is excellent and the way il
was done a mystery.
Year: 1869

Apropos of the anecdote Of the dog who
amused himself by coasting down hill, cor
respondent mentions cat Of his acquaintance
one year old who every morning wipes his
paws upon the hall mat before entering his
mistress's bedroom. If his feet leave mark
on the white coverlet of the bed, he is told OF
the fact and again resorts to the mat, ano If
not satisfied that his paws are clean he dries
them by the stove.
Year: 1869

PASTE THAT WILL KEEr ANFAE.-Dissolyc =
a teaspoonful Of alum in a quart Of warm
water. When cold stir in as much flour as
will give it the consistency of thick cream,
being particular 20 beat up all the Jumps; stir
in asmuch powdered rosinas viii lay onadime
and throw in half dozen cloves TO give it a
pleasant odor. Have on the fire n teacup Of
boiling water, stirring well all the time. In
few minutes it viii he the consistency Of
mush. Pour 1t in an earthen or china vessel,
let it cool lay cover on and put in cool
placc-When needed for use, take out a
portion and soften itwIth warm water. Paste
thus made will last twelve months and is
better than gum as it viii not gloss the paper,
and can be written on.
Year: 1869

Michigan is the State for ladies. The Senate
Of that State has passed bill providing that if
any person shall hereafter willfully insult or viii
fully Or indecently annoy any female by any
obscene or indecent word or words, act or acts,
such person shall be deemed guilty Of a misde-
meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be
punished by imprisonment in the county jail not
more than six months, or by fine not exceeding
500
Year: 1869

4 writer in the St. Louis Republican has
introduced the following style Of biography -
"Bobert Dexter-King of the n Y. Ledger
and editor Of the Turf lie has a circula-
ton of 2:l5. and can trot his mile inside
of half million ofsubscribers, on a ten-cyln-
der track. All the distinguished writers in
the country trot for his paper. lie learned
the art Of printing when he was a colt and by
dint of perseverance, linked with a native
business tact and thorough knowledge Of
the value Of advertising, under the saddle and
harness he has in his maturity become
millionaire. He is a perfect gentleman, sew
enteen and one half hands high, of a rich
glossy color and faultless symmetry. He may
be seen almost any day when the weather is
fine. trotting around the Ledger Office or
writing editorials in the Central Park"
Year: 1869

NESpNG RoNs.-On this important subject


the Springfield republican says at ought to
be made statutory offence to put a shovel full of
dirt upon the highway after the first Of june,
except where the ground has been viewed by the
County Commissioner, and the work ordered for
the public safety. In general, all the repairing
that is done should be finished three weeks ear
lier than that The true theory Of road making
is that the new earth should be added in the
spring, while the frost is coming out Of the
ground. so that new and Old shall settle down
together for the summer. When this is done,
the addition IS incorporated bodily, and never
heard from afterwards. It Is the only way in
which hard, firm roads can be obtained. On the
other hand, when, as generally at present, the
repairing is put of till after harvesting, we have
bad roads all the fall. execrable roads all winter,
except where the ground is deeply covered with
snow; and, come spring, the passage to and from
even the nearest localities, becomes matter to be
seriously considered, well prepared for if newt
able, or altogether avoided, if this can be done
Year: 1869

now with angels and redeemed spirits Who
eau tell the agony Of her heart as she bows
before God in her closet, and prays for
strength to sustain her while all around her
reminds her of her loss7 And what tide Of
sorrow comes rushing to our hearts ofttimcs
when, at some quiet hour, we take from their
hiding-pace packet of old letters, yellow
aud faded like autumn-leavos As we hold
them in our hands, they bring to our minds
some of the most hallowed rccoloctions Of
the past. IL seems somewhat akin to sacrlego
10 open them; or is it want of courage that
keeps the trembling hand from loosening the
string which binds them all together2 We
open, we read OH how the tears fall like
rain-drops as we see once more the old, iamil-
lar words The hand that shaped them is
dust in the graveyard; the soul that prompted
them is with It's Saviour. We weep as we think
Of the dear one gone before, and pledge our
selves anew TO the service Of the Master, looking
for blessed reunion in better land We
put the old letters carefully back with loving
hand, and feel almost as though we had held
communion with the departed. We are
strengthened for life's battle by the reminis-
cences Of the past, and through the outward
workings Of the heart We are better prepared
for liie's duties and responsibilities


Our secret sorrows may thus be made to
US means Of the souls growth in holiness
aud usefulness. They need not weigh us
down to the ground and make US hopeless and
despairing, for the divine voice bids us cast our
burden on the Lord He can easily bear
what would crush us, and as He lifts the load
that presses the heart, lie gently soothes the
troubled spirit with blessed promises Of con-
ISOLATION and of help.
Year: 1869

Does the road wind up-hin all the wayi


Yes, 10 the very end.
VIII the days journey take the whole long day
From morn 10 night, my friend.
but is there for the night a rosting-placei


A roof for when the slow dark hours begin.
Stay not the darkness hide II from my facet


You cannot miss that inn.
Shall meet other wayhrers at night


Those who have gone before.
Thon must knock or call when Just In sighti
They will not keep you standing at that door.
Shall find comfort, travel-sorc and weak


Oflabor you shall find the sum.
VIII there be beds for me and all who seek
Yea, beds for oil who come.
Year: 1869

pg- 'Do let me have your photograph" said a
dashing belle to gentleman who had been annoy
ing her with his attentions. The gentleman was
delighted and in short time the lady received
the picture. She gave it to her servant with the
question, "Would you know the original if he
should call?" The servant replied in the afirlna-
tive. "Well, when he comes tell him 1 am en-
gagged"
Year: 1869

To YOUNG HoUsEKEEPERs.-Bes satisfied to
commence on small scale. 1t is too common for
young housekeepers to begin where their mothers
ended Buy all that is necessary to work sklfully
with; adorn your house with ali that will render it
comfortable Do not look at richer homes, and
covet their costly furniture. If secret dissatisfac-
ton is ready to spring up, go step further, and
visit the home of the suffering poor; behold dark,
cherries apartments, insufficient clothing, and ab-
sence of all the comforts and refinement of social
life, and then return to your own with joyful
spirit. You will then be prepared to meet your
husband with grateful heart, and be ready to
appreciate the toll Of selfdenial which he has en-
dured in the business world to surround you with
the delights of home and you will cooperate cheer
fully with him in so arranging your expenses that
his mind will not be constantly harrassed lest his
family expenditures may encroach upon public
payments.


Be independent; young house-keeper- never
needed greater moral courage than she does now,
to resist the arrogance of fashion. Do not let the
A. s and B. s decide what you shall have neither
let them hold the strings of your purse. You
know best what you can and ought to afford 1t
matters but little what people think, provided you
are true to yourself, to right and duty, and keep
lyour expenses within your means
Year: 1869

Tho Power 10 EnjOin the COmmon C0uncll.


Before Judge Thompson.


Henry B. ScSsoles %. Tns Common C0unctl Of the
Ctty Of Br0oklvn.-On the 10th OF August 1868, the
Common Council passed an ordinance requiring the
plaintiff to Ill up certain vacant lots. OF which he
was the owner. in the Nineteenth ward. from which
SAND was being taken for building purposes, ON the
ground that the lots in the condition they were in at
the time or the passage Of the ordinance were nui
sance.


The ordinance provided for entering into an ar
rangement on the part Of the Common Council with
some party to nli up the lots, the expense Of the
work to be collected from the plaintin. On the 23d
of November suit was brought against the defend
ants and on the next day the Court issued an order
should not be restrained from entering into the con-
templated contract, and directing disc0ntnuance
was TO be hearing upon the order. On the 9th OF
December an Injunction was ISSUED by Judge
until further order OF the Court


On the Sth OF January motion to dissolve the in
junction was argued ana Yesterday the question was
Court that there was no defendant In the action
that could render any proceeding under 1t Of any
only be maintained by or against persons. corpora
tiOns or associations against BY whom the law au
Corporation known to the law. The power to sue or
the liability TO be sued Is not granted 70 the Com
mon Council. II the plainritr should recover judg-





collected. The legislative powers Of o corporation
cannot usually be nterferred with. They are not to
be enjoined as = whole. they may. Il they propose
doing illegal act they must be enj0lned individu
ally. but not as whole, In their legislative capacity
II the act complained OF here Is In the discretion OF
the Common Council, the Court cannot curb or con-
troll that discretion. The who proposes to move
away the ground referred to and I'LL In the exca-
waited ground, Is the man TO be restrained. judg-
menJ cannot be entered against the Common C0un-
Gil, for when the execution should come into the
Sherifis hands, 1t must necessarily be returned
nstl1 bona, as they own nothing. The impression OF
the Court Is that the proceedings TO compel the
owner or the vacant lots to MI them In at his
pense should be conducted in subordnati0n to the
general principle OF legal proceedings and that
some tribunal should rse determine the fact OF the
nuisance and the necessity OF the act proposed.
There should be affirmative proof to show such act
necessity and opportunity to the party interested
to cOntrovert such evidence otherwise the act might
be obnoxious to the constitutional provision against
deDriving persons OF property without due process
OF law
Decisions.


KJune Us Lee.-New trial granted on payment OF
costs Of first trial.


Doscser vs. The city OF BROOKLYN sus-
talned.


Lockwood Us. DoiIey.-Dcfendant allowed to an
swer on payment OF twenty dollars costs.
Year: 1869

Fundamentally act OF tho British
Parliament, which went into effect on Au-
gust 18th, no person can bring any nitro
glycerine into any port or harbor Of the
United Kingdom, or ship or unship any
nitro-glycerine from or near the coast Of
any y.port of the United Kingdom. The yio-
lation of the act of Parliament is declared
to be q misdemeanor. The offender is liable
to imprisonment for one year, and the nitro
clycerinc is forfeited.
Year: 1869

A LADY having the misfortune TO
have her husband hang himself on an
apple tree, the wife of neighbor i'm
mediately came to beg "A branch of that
tree TO have it grated into one on her
orchard, "tor who knows" says she,
"but it may, bear the same kind of
fruit.u
Year: 1869

1t is painful to know that the control OF
public journal has fallen into hands weak
enough 10 allow viscious scribbler to take
advantage OF 80 heart-rending a calamity as
has befallen the sarnily of Mr.. Burmester to
make political capital at time when the
hearts Of the whole people are weighed down
beneath the shadow OF great grief The
Boise Democrat, in asserting that John kon-
opeck, the perpetrator of the horrible crime,
had been Federal soldier, and that because
he was such soldier he committed this foul
deed, betrays malignity of heart and base
ness of character but little short of the au-
thor of the tragedy that has cast 80 deep
gloom over = whole region Of country-al-
lowing them both TO be in their proper senses,
which in either case is questionable--why
at such time attempt to turn the generous
sympathies of the people whose hearts are
deeply touched with tenderest feeling To-
wards the bereaved ones into political jeal


ousies, hatred and bitterness The assertion
alone that this man belonged TO the Federal
army is probably false, if we may judge
from his subsequent associations; but adj
mitting that he was, or that he WAS a Con
federate or Fenisn soldier, or what not, and
to say that because he was such he wss
/ therefore the fiend he proved himself TO be
| is to belle aud slander the class Of men to
whom We are indebted for the privileges We
1 now enjoy of life, liberty and the pursuit Of
happiness. and unworthy OF any gentleman
fl TO be trusted with the control of a news
paper That Mr.. Carton, the present pro
prietor. who is an innocent son OF boy,
wrote the paragraph referred to we do not
believe. and if he is to blame it is for assam-
ing control Of the paper without sufficient
judgement OF moral stamans to exclude such
Objectionable sentiments from the columns
of his paper when presented for publication
by older, less scrupulous and more hardened
Villains. We understand the fact TO be that
Mr. Carlton. on his arrival here three or four
vaars ago. claimed to have been Federal
soldier himself, and it is not likely he would
get down and eat the dirt from Confederate
feet for the simple pleasure Of having fling
at his old companions, or TO crafty any enc


nv of the bereaved sufferers of the late ter
rible calamity by attempting to make po-
litical matter oftheir misfortune We there
fore conclude that some heavy outs'de press


ure has been brought 10 bear upon him


whereby be has been obliged to obey the be


bests Of some person Of vicious mind who


has designs Of bis owo TO accomplish
Year: 1869


Gently all expressed astonishment
that so much good land had remain
ed so long uncultivated while prices
of all kinds of produce for which the
soil and climate are so well adapted
remained so high. Hills Ranch, at
the upper end of the valley-so far
as can be seen from the stage road
is the most extensive, best cultivated
and most beautifully located of any
we have seen, though Farnaman's,
which is still further up and out of
sight of the road, is described as
still superior in beauty, extent and
in the amount OF improvements that
have been put upon it. At Hills,
the young grain is up in the fields
sufficiently high to carpet the ground
in green, which, with a splendid
garden in the foreground and forty
or fifty young calves across the road,
skipping and playing on the grass
plat, gives the place an air of thrift
and good management very pleasant
to look upon in comparison with
the sage, alkali and volcanic sur
roundings that so generally meet the
eve in travelling from the Humboldt
to Snake River. Another beauty
connected with the place is that pas
sengers, drivers and messengers are
ALWAYS welcome to a drink of good,
fresh buttermilk, which, notwith-
standing, from habit imbibed IN
infancy, the parson never fails to IN
form you is Democratic milk, is very
refreshing as neutralizer of the al
kali YOU have been obliged to swal-
| low in order to quench thirst on the
Humboldt.


Baxter's Ranch is the oldest set
tied place in the valley, and Is very
productive. Mr.. Baxter is thrifty
farmer, but has hitherto given bis
attention principally to the hay busl'
ness. He returned last week from
an all Winters visit to Iowa, and
very sensibly brought with him q
wife. We expect ere long to set
mauy little improvements in the ap-
pearance of Baxter's Ranch that In
his bacbelorhood he neverthought OF


Isbell's Ranch, next below Bax
ter's. is a fine place susceptible Of
good cultivation, famous for hay
and when he shall have followed
Baxter's example in the family busl
ness will be a pleasant place to 1--we


Hymer's comes next. Here Is on
: of the finest warm springs for bath
: ing purposes to be found anywhere
said to be possessed of excelleD
I medical properties. Hay land il
abundance and very pretty llttl


garden are added to the attraction


of very pleasant family.


A. C. Goodrich is in the stock


dairy and farming business, has bui
>. q GOOD house, has family and


happy. What is said of Hills plac
: will apply here with the excsptlo


of year or two in time, IN WHO


Hill has the advantage, and in th


politics of the buttermilk.


f. Munger's is new place and give


evidence of industry and promls
ed of success.


:. :. Lockwood 4 Cable have the larg


est bouse in the valley, good ten
.9l 9l ing broad acres and promise OF GOO
IS crons A blac ksmith shop adds


the local Importance of the plast


and nakes II a sort OF center Tor II
Year: 1869

All who have real estate for sale or to let,
and those desiring TO purchase rent such property
will frd TO their interest to advertise in THE TRIBUNE


It's aggregate circulation exceeds that Of any other news
paper and in addition TO this advantage The TRIBUNE
VIII bc found not only in New-Yor and ali its cities and
villages but n every State and Territory throughout the
Union. The advertisement should bo as brief as Will
allow Of the advantages claimed being made clear 20 the
reader would especially dwell on the fact that the
subscribers for the three editions OF THE TRIBUNE Daily
Semi Weekly, and Weekly, comprise individuals in every
business professions consequently advertisements in each
are res l,y an classes THE TRIBUNE deyotes especial
attention % reports OF sales Of real estate both in city
and country thus adding greatly to the value Of its col


rpus as an advertising Medium Tho charges for adver
tsinr arc as follows: DAILY TRIBUNE, Is cents per line
por each insertion; WEEKLY TRIBUNE 81 per line: SEM.
WEEKLY TRIBUNE d cents per line. About ten words Of
our wide columns average line Terms, cash in advance
Year: 1869

A London letter, describing the open
ing of market in London, in which GER
emony portion Of the royal family
participated, says


All the members of the royal family
present honored the assembly with their
presence. At the appointed time the
flourish of trumpets and the sharp order
of the Colonel's Attention u indicated
the arrival of the Duchess of Cambridge,
Princess Mary, Prince Teck and other
distinguished persons. Miss Coutts, lead.
ing the way, descended from the platform,
followed by the archbishops, bishops,
deans and noblemen, and proceeded to
the entrance door to receive the guests.
The hold the royal family have on the
British public was seen clearly by
the excitement produced on the coming
of these representatives. Everybody
came to their feet, and there was a
general excitement, which lasted long
after the notables were seated, as they
we're, on the right and left of Miss Coutts,
she holding the seat OF honor. Could her
Majesty have entered the chapel, the ex-
cited audience would almost have brought
the house down. The Duchess of Cam
bridge, cousin of the Queen, who stands
next to the throne, and outranks all the
peers and peeresses of the land, is re-
markably preserved lady Of about seventy,
Tall, finely formed, with face strongly
marked, coarse, and somewhat msscu-
line, yet exceedingly benignsnt, appear
ing in public, as she is really in
private, unaffected, exceedingly courteous
and without hauteur. Princess Mary,
her daughter, is one Of the most regal
looking ladies in England; quite tall,
rather stout, with q face indicating
benevolence and character. She dresses
with great simplicity snd elegance, and
would be marked lady in any circle.
She is greatly beloved for her kindness
of heart and benevolence of life. She is
the most popular princess in the land.
When she was married TO Prince Teek,
she refused TO be married in any of the
royal chapels or palaces. She insisted
upon simple wedding, the direction of
which she took into her own hands She
was married in the little country church
at Kew, where her summer residence is.
She invited all her country neighbors to
be present, and threw her lawns open to
them. She gave special orders that the
crowd might have good view of the
procession in WHICH was the Queen. She
walked from the palace to church,
that all who wished might see her. She
enters heartily into all plans for the BEN
eft Of the poor, the inhrm or the sick,
and lends her name and influence every
where wher it can be used With profit TO
the lowly. Entirely free from afecsa-
ton, she seemed to enter most heartily
into the enjoymeuto of the occasion which
she graced with her presence. Most Of
the noblemen present were old men,
many Of them prematurely old. This is
especially true of the Duke Of Yelling
ton, who inherits his fathers titles and
some Of his looks. he is very gray, his
frame worn and attenuatsd, and he has
the look and stoop Of man Of eighty.