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Year: 1869

mrMessrs. Lynn X Gill, pro- prietors of the Jacksonport Herald, offer their entire office for sale. They have two presses--a Gorten jobber new, and Washington imperial No. 5. with an almost new job office. We are sorry to learn that there is proba- blity of their suspending, the main cause of which is the unjust law of the State giving the governor the power Of appointing certain Radical sheets to do the printing of all manner of legal advertising. The following is an ex- tract from an article on the subject in their last issue The future publication of the Herald depends entirely upon the support which the people of this city and county bestow upon 1t. II they will support us we will continue the Herald as heretofore. Our patron age has not been as liberal and univer- sal as it might. Several mercantile houses have held back-neither ad- vcrtising or subscribing-and having been deprived-aye robbed--of the printing of this county by the enact ment of an infamous and outrageous law by the legislature of the state, we have to look to and depend upon oui friends to supply the deficieney. ."ii' they do it:
Year: 1869

From the Winchester (Tenn.) Journal, l4th. l

 We learn from reliable authority that party of about fifteen men in disguise went to the house of a citizen of this county, about ten miles south west of this place, in the night and called him out and whipped him se- vercly. We suppress the name of the party whipped on account of the res probability of the family connections, as good as is in the county. We learn that the cause of the affair was that this man had occasionally whipped his wife. and treated her harshly for some time. They exactcd a promise from him that he would treat his wife well. They also made him carry mule and about twenty barrels of corn to ne- gro, from whom, they charged, this man had unfairly acquired the pro- perty.
Year: 1869

Tic Washington correspondence of the Boston Daily Advertiser, of tho 18th, says:

 Half dozen Of the leading delegates of the col bred folk convention in ses- sion here last week had all interview, on Saturday. with the House Military and Judiciary Committees. Their chairman spoke at some length before the Judiciary Committee as to the con dition of their people, and urged the importance of taking speedy action in the matter of making suffrage univer- sal. They were told that Congress was awake to the importance of the matter, that a propes amendmen, to the Constitution was now before each branch, and that early action would be had if possible. They asked of the Military Committee that all cologed soldiers, whether born free or slaves. shall be put on the same footing as whites with respect to boun- ties, and were told that the matter would be taken into consideration by the committee. The delegates say they are much pleased with their re- ception.
Year: 1869

ssy-In another place will be found a call from the Secretary of the State Medical Association 10 form societies in counties and enter into corrcspon- dence with the State association. It would be well if physicians and Sur geons would give this matter some at tention as they all ought to be repre- cpntpd
Year: 1869

MosT pigs never have had any chance
to be respectable. They are fed on the
coarsest food, and shut up in dirty pen,
where they have no freedom and no socie-
ty, and not even pure air and clean bed.
If little boy should be shut up in pig
pen and fed upon slops, and should have
nobody to teach or talk to him or play
with him, he would grow up coarse and
brutal, if he lived to grow up at all. /
once knew a pig that had good time the
first half year Of his life, and as It Is q
true story, | will tell you all about 1t.


When he was about month old he was
very plump and pretty, with white bristles
over pink skin, and the farmer who
owned him took fancy TO him and re-
solved to give him a chance to improve.
So he took him from his dirty little broth
ers and sisters, and gave him q nice little
shed all to himself; in the shed was q soft
bed Of clean straw, and the door was left
open. It was only the pigs bed room,
where he slept at night and on wet wealth.
er. In pleasant days he ran about the
yard and over the green in front OF the
house, and he would have gone into the
house If d friend Of his had not taught
him better. This friend was Matte, the
farmers little daughter. She had entire
charge of the pig, and fed him three times
q day with sweet brown bread and milk
and often ran and played with him % u
no had heen a aeR,
Year: 1869

He was very fond Of Matte, and when
she sat down in the doorway he would
come and lay his head in her lap. It was
a nice, clean head, for his bed was clean,
his food was clean, and he was very often
washed; have Eeen many boys and girls
IN Springfield who were dirtier than this
little pig.


He knew great deal, too, and he had
but one fault, but that was sad one, and
made his friend Matte great deal Of
trouble. He Insisted on following her
wherever she went, except when she went
into the house. If che picked Violets or
strawberries he was always with her, and
she never could visit her playmates with
out his "tagging," as children call it.


One day she set out when he was fast
asleep and ran down the road out of sight
round turn. Very soon she heard piggy
trotting after, so she climbed a wall and
hid herself behind it, waiting till he should
60 by. But she could not deceive him in
That way. When he came near where she
was, he stopped and said, "ugh ugh!"
and began to smell in the bushes, and soon
after there was great clatter among the
stones, and the head of the pig came over
the wall where the child was hiding. He
was delighted to find her, and she could
not make him understand that he was
troublesome. So at last this bad habit was
the cause of his death. He grew larger
and heavier than herself and often knock
ed her down in his clumsy gambols, with
out in the least meaning it; she was
obliged to complain to her father, and the
pet pig went where all other pigs CO. He
died and was buried in,the pork barrel,
SD7iaqtteId Republican,
Year: 1869

that would defeat the object in view. 1t
was, therefore, with many a misgiving,
and an uneasiness but poorly concealed,
we bided our time. But we determined
to be there at the very moment, and the
clock was on the stroke of midnight when
we knocked at the door. The outside of
the house gave no signs of life within.
The shutters were securely fastened, and
no ray Of light penetrated the darkness !;
but the muf1ed sound of voices reached
our ears until our knock hushed them to
whisper. There was a momentary hes
itation as If of counsellng together, and
then the door was opened wide.


1t was a long, low room, dusty and
brown from age. About dozen persons
were seated around, but every eye was
turned to the door. Two men had risen
to their feet and stood in an attitude,
which might mean defence, before the fire
place; but the object that attracted our at
tention most was young girl sitting in
the centre Of the apartment. Her face
was dark as a gipsy's, and the long hair
hung loose on her shoulders. Her dress
was ofpoor material, ragged and unolean.
Patches and rents had almost changed its
hue and disguised its texture. She seem
ed too thinly clad for that cold night, and
her slender frame shivered, as if from
cold, as the chill air from the open door
swept in.


"What do you wantH" was the stern
question addressed to us by one of the
men at the fire. " -


Before 1 had time to reply, the girl
sprang to her feet and spoke instead
ARREST these men |" Her voice was low,
but the face, flashing in the light of the
fire, was that Of the Nemesis l had seen
that day. ...f


There was short fierce struggle, and
the men were In our power The girl
then walked to place in the floor, and
touching a concealed spring, raised trap
door. She bade Mr.. l. Lift the box that
lay in the hiding-place. The lid was
wrenched off, and in 1t were the old mer-
chants money, papers and pocket.book,
With the money was found the bill, and
the word Cana" written across 1t,


1t was not long before the men confess.
ed their crime. The old man had been
murdered and his body thrown in the
river. ..


The daughter accomplished her mission
She had carried out her design, and traced
to their hiding.place the proofs of the
murderers' crime. 1t is useless to relate
what followed. Long years have fled
since then, and the young Nemesis is YET
among the living. Beautiful still, there
are many hearts glad at her smile, and
share with her the joys of the home SHE
charms But this strange incident in heI
life will never be effaced from her mind
or fade from the memory of those who
qau har then
Year: 1869




THOSE ardent juveniles who attend the
circus, admire the gaily dressed youngsters
who ride the horses and leap the hurdles,
and wish they could go and do likewise,
would be apt to lose their desire if they
knew of the unfortunate condition of the
yUuJhTuI EcrODaJs, The New York Gap
per, under the head of Brutality to Hu.
manity," publishes long article revealing
soms of the secrets of shows and amuse-
ments, which demands thorough and
searching investigation. According to
the writer there are hut very few out Of
the large number of professional gympasts
who have young boys apprenticed to them
who do not unmercifully, habitually and
illegally chastise them immoderately, and
submit them 10 countless dagradations and
indignities which none, save hardened
brute, would bestow on dumb animal.
The helpless sufferers are generally child
rem taken from the public charitable insti-
tutions, or who have been enticed away
from home, and are consequently without
any natural protector to whom they can
appeal for safety. They are, therefore, at
the mercy of heartless rufflans who amuse
themselves by kicking, striking and other
wise ill-treating their "pr0teges" The
moral of which is that "all that glitters is
not gold" and that small boys will do well
not to run away from home and join cir
Gus trOupe,
Year: 1869

As there is an unusually large num-
her. this season, of the pests known as
the tomato worm we would caution
those who are in the habit of taking
them from the plants with their hands
AGAINST doing so. They are violently
poisonous-their bite sting trequent-
fy resulting fatally-a case having re-
Gently come to our knowledge. through
one Of our exchanges, where death en-
sued within three hours after the innlc-
ton of the wound. We presume the
most Of our readers are acquainted
with the appearance OF the worm.
which Is green in color, corrugated'
horned, and varying in length from
one to four inches.
Year: 1869

THR MORMON TROUBLEs.-The Smiths, tue
sons of the original Joseph, the founder Of
Mormonism have bearded the lion Brigham
Young in his den and are making terrible war
upon his system of polygamy. And by tho
Pacific Railroad the Gentiles are providing
around, and for him aud his extraordinary
despotism the handwriting will soon be visible
on the wall. The best thing for him is to pro-
claim revelation" which will effect an &C
ceptable revolution in the religion of the Latter
Day Saints
Year: 1869

The Natiedal Temperance Convsutlen.


The National Temperance Convention at
Chicago has proclaimed its platform, declaring
that its members adhere to the Declaration OF
Independence and the constitution that tho
traffic in Intoxicating drinks is demoraIizine
and dishonorabe to Christian civilization, and
cannot be regulated or restrained by any
system of license whatever; that inasmuch a.
our existing political parties will do nothing
for the suppression of rum drinking, an inds-
pendent 'anti-dram shop" party is necessary;
that the temperance people accordingly will
operate as an ''anti-dram shop party, going st
the same time against all reputation of the
public debt. Subsequently 1t was agreed to
call this new organization the "national tenn
perance party" and it is to have national
executive committee. Some Of the speakers
of the Convention looked upon tho project as .
Trojan horse against the republican party.
One member promised hundred dollars .
dozen for democratic temperance men; but the
discovery that Brick Pomeroy is temperance
man softened down somewhat these appre-
tensions Of democratic strategy. We fear,
however, that if even Brick Pomeroy b
required to mix temperance and opposition 10
reputation he will stick to tho democratic
ticket rand whistle this new temperance
party down the wind. In short, as q third
party 1t may be pronounced from the start .
fQScO
Year: 1869

Attorney General Hoar and tho Tsst


Oath 10 Virginia.


Elthos the abstract Of Attorney General
Hoar's opinion on the test oath in Virginia, as
sent from Washington, is a muddle, or the
opinion itself is not marked by any very extra
ordinary lucidity. The Attorney General says
that "the Legislature must, as prerequisite,
submit the constitution and their action thereon
70 Congress for approval. In this the test
oath will not be required" We understand
well enough that the new State constitution is
to be submitted to Congress, but what ''action
thereon is required passes our comprehension.
We are not informed that if Congress approves
OF the constitution and Virginia is restored to
her place in the Union then the test oath may
or may not be required according to the re-
quirements of the State constitution. All this
was quite superfluous inform alton. We knew
1t all before, just as we know that neither
General Candy nor Congress can compel a
member of the New York Legislature to take
the test oath. This wonderful abstract winds
up by saying that the Legislature, as q. pro-
visional body, cannot pass laws without taking
the test oath. Now, as the law-making power
must be exercised before the constitution can
be submitted to Congress, this opinion, If the
abstract be correct, merely decides, in round
about way, that it Is left entirely to the discre-
ton Of General Candy whether or not to insist
upon the test oath being applied to the Legis-
Iofuro Wo truut hot tho full 70 VI NJ tha Onn-
ion will soon be made public.
Year: 1869




Hands Of Belmont.


The devotees Of Mr.. Tweed permit their
zeal TO outrun their discretion. The National
Democratic Executive Committee is appointed
by the national party Convention once in four
years, and the committee consists Of one men,
bsr from each State. The committee elects its
own chairman. Under this process Mr. Bel
mont Is now the chairman, and in this capacity
he may at any time in his discretion call the
committee together. For instance, If he should
determine to resign his position as chairman,
he will doubtless call a meeting Of the COM
mittee, in view of the election of some other
member to the chair. If he should further
resolve to resign his position as member,
then there would be some chance for Mr..
Tweed in filling the vacancy for New York.
But the whole game is in Belmont's hands,
and in simply declining to do anything in the
matter the game of the Tweed men is effectl-
ally blocked.


We presume in this view of the question
that Mr.. Belmont will do nothing to accommo-
date Mr.. Tweed. If it be true, as represented
by some of the Western democratic organs,
that Belmont is Pendleton man for 1872, he
will certainly hold fast to his position, because
the Tweed movement is in the interest of Hoff-
man as the Tammany candidate. Ata events,
if Mr. Belmont has made up his mind to pay
no attention to the clamor of the Tweed clubs
of this city, they cannot reach him until the
question of the election of new national
committee shall come up in the Presidential
party Convention of 1872, for meantime the
matter rests with the committee, and the COM
mittes is subject to the call of its chairman.
A poor man in this position might be bought
off; but Tammany will hardly dare to make
such proposition to August Belmont.
Year: 1869

The new ten dollar notes have view
of the Capitol building 10 the centre,
and on one side portrait of Jefferson.
The engraving is finely executed, and
the bills are printed in several colors,
to prevent couuterfeitiag but the pa
per is thinner than that used for the
old notes, and in general appearance the
bills are very much like those which
are wrapped around bvttles Of patent
medicine.
Year: 1869

Democrats and Conservatives should
not mind the rain on Tuesday next. If
it should rain on that day il viii be
impossible to do work On the farm, and
should be an additional indqcsmen. to
60 To the election. Rain will not hurt
a Democrat or Conservative nor spoil
their clothes,
Year: 1869

An Austrian Baron who was carrying
the hod in exile at Galesburg, Illinois,
received full pardon aud rich estate
recently, just as he was about mounting
the ladder with his load. He was SO
overjoyed that he gave $500 to the
postofice messenger who carried him
the letter.
Year: 1869

Chicago, April 14.-In the discussion of
the Alabama treaty Yesterday, ali the Sena-
tors agreed TO the grave nature OF the
question, and only Chandler made warlike
demons tratiou. lie did not believe there was
room on this continent for any nation which


Insultel our own. lie had long believed n
struggle over Canada would soon come, and
now believed it would come IN this day


Dayi. wanted the matter further consid-


cred, TO take into special consideration the


degree of Justification for recognizing the


rebels Engl Ia ID d In our treating with them
as bellIgeIents.


Warner made q short speech, attracting n


good deal of attention. lie said the Senate
should act ia the matter, not In the heat OF
excitement, not with flourish of trumPets.


but coOly, deliberately, aud solemnly. The
masterly statement of the SeDator from
Massach usetIs showed how impossIble IL was
to state the damage to the United states
aud To civilization Ia sn account current To
be balanced by dollars lie would not al
low her TO condole this great wrong by the


payment of a little paltry gold. Ii she could
affo TO GO down to history as an alder OF a
I rebellion IN the interest OF human slavery
we could afford to lose the few mlliloDs


which che might agree to give the United
| States in settlement. lie would have the
United States maintain our great vantage
ground rs a guarantee of fuller justice aud
peace. lie thought, despItes Ensland's aid


TO the rebellion, We had achieved the great


ct triumph for liberty and Christian civiliEt-
Iion TO be found In the annals OF the race,


aud can afford TO he content. There could
be no settlement of this question made. We


might forgive Great BrItsIu for the wrong


doue Us. she might RpologlIe, but she could
never pay for It in gold Instead OF this
\ the advising and conseuttpg TO Withdraw all
propositions for settlement m such action,


would be n suggestion OF national dignity,


strength ami reserved rights, WHICH could not
\ fail TO exercise a healthy influence on the
mind of the Britt b nation and of the world.
Year: 1869

Is as extensive as that of any Job
bing House in the States. These
goods have all been purchased
from First Hands upon the most
favorable terms, and will be offer
ed to dealers by the Package or
otherwise.


Purchasers are informed that
this stock of goods is so extensive,
that their wants can be supplied
for an indefinite period, without
making any change in the quality
of The articles that they may adopt
for use Our stock of
Year: 1869

Have opened their place of bust
ness at the old stand of Vivion's,
OH


BRIDGE and WOOD STREETS
Helena, M. T. They offer to
dealers the only complete stock of
this class of goods ever brought to
this market. Our stock of
Year: 1869

General Vocal Rehearsal of Five Thousand


Voices Lust Evening.


Boston, June 8, 1860.


The spokes and tire, and every thing else which
goes to strengthen this great Club OF the Universe"
are being sadly shattered and weakened by the inces
SAINT and almost deafenIng noise ana jar OF the re-
hearsals for that great National Peace Jubilee must
cal festival which s to or here next week. It
may truly and literally be said that 'there Is music
in the air." for on every public thoroughfare, In
every public hail. and In numerous private dwellings
and general business headquarters there primary
rehearsals going day and night; artillery, wind
and string instruments anvils and vocal combina-
tions are heard everywhere, and there is general
and sweetenng harmony OF noise all around.


There was a sort OF general vocal rehearsal OF
about 5000 voices In the Music Hall this evening" on
which occasion the versatile Jubilee Gilmore welded
the baton himself. The rehearsals were generally
confined to the popular national airs ana such
strains as "iail Columbia" 'The Star Spangled
Banner" and the Harp that Once Through Tara's
Hallsr were among those which were rendered
more loudly, more sweetly and more effectively than
they ever were before or ever will be again. except
In the Coliseum during the five eventfu days OF the
Jubilee. other pieces were rehearsed with almost
equal effect and with success fully equal.


fhe singers In the surrounding cities and towns
have had numerous association rehearsals during
the past month or two, ana on some evening during
the present week they are going TO assemble In Bos
ton and harmonic their vocal powers into the same
tone OF their associates, and then on the morning
preceding the Inauguration OF the Jublleesthere Is
20 be general rehearsal OF the whole vast chorus.
Muscay, financially and otherwise, then. 1t seems
that this gigantic demonstration I'm honor OF wind
ing up OF great war Is TO be success. Crowds
and crowds are coming, II the bespeaking OF hotel
accommodations Is any indication. and IL Is pretty
sure thing that the week will be made pleasant
one for all, and that when they return home there
VIII be heartfelt and involuntary exclamation Of
"Let us have Peace"


The city is fast ang up with strangers In antici-
patton OF the peace Jubilee So great Is the demand
for quarters that upwards OF three thousand rooms
In private houses belonging to our best citizens
have been rendered the Executive Committee OF the
Jubilee through the bureau OF accommodations
Year: 1869

They first mortgage upon the extension OF the road
from Sheridan, Kansas Denver Colorado The Soad In
operation than enough income pay
the interest the loan There better security
N securities,
Year: 1869

Bubbles of the California Golden
Era, gets off the following:


l begin to believe nowadays, that
money makes the man, and dress the
gentleman.


begin to believe that the purse is
more potent than the sword and pen
together.


l begin to believe that those who
sin the most during the week are the
most devout upon Sunday.


begin to believe that honesty is
the best policy-to speculate with
until you have gained everybody's
confidence-then line your pockets.


begin to believe in humbugging
people out of dollars. 1t is neither
stealing nor begging, and those who
are humbugged have themselves to
blame.


begin to believe that man was
not made to enjoy life, but to keep
himself miserable in the pursuit and
possession of riches.
begin to believe that the surest
remedy for hard times and money
market is an extravagant expendi-
ture on the part of the individual
to keep money moving.
1 begin to believe that none but
knaves are qualified to hold Office
under the Government with the ex-
ception of a few natural born fools
and lunatics.


begin to believe that a piano forte
is more necessary in family than
bread and meat.


begin to believe that boy who
doesn't swear, smoke and chew to.
bacco, may be very good boy but
naturally stupid.


Ibegin to believe if the devil should
dte one half of the world would be
thrown out of employment.