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Year: 1867




Drunk my boy drunk" and
tears started to the mothers eyes.
and she bent her head in unutterable
sorrow. In that moment the vision
of a useful and honorable career was
destsoyed ando of worthlessness,
if not absolute dishonor, presented
itself Well did she know that in
temperance Walks nuuu III nilnu wIJ1I
poverty, shame and death; and his
mothers heart was pierced as with
a sharp pointed steel. All, young
man, if the holy feeling Of love for
her who bore you is not dead within
YOU, shun that which gives her pain /;
adhere to that which gives her joy.
If she is with you on earth, she does
not, cannot desire, to see her son
drunkard; if she is with her Father
in heaven, she knows that your con-
duct shuts heaven against you, and
debars you from her society forever.
The drunkard cannot inherit the
kingdom of God:
Year: 1867

DEATH OF CENTRNARIAN.--The Yorkville
death of Mr.. Francis Henry, of that district,
who had attained the unusual age of 101 years.
Some incidents Of his boyhood and youth are
full of interest as belonging to the historic
period of the Revolution. When about four
teen years old, he was frequently employed by
the Wings in the capacity of a messenger to
convey information from one settlement TO
another, concerning the movements of the
Tories. On the day after the battle of Kings
Mountain, near which locality he was then
living, he, in company with others of the
neighborhood, visited the battle ground, and
assisted in attending to the wants of the
wounded. During his whole life Mr. Henry
enjoyed remarkably good health, having never
been confined to his bed by sickness until
within ten days of his death, and having never
taken dose of medicine in his life.
Year: 1867

causeless frenzy. In the meantime, having
heard OF the denouement which had taken place,
he wrote 10 the President, confessing his guilt,
and assuring him that he would return and
make reparation as far as he was able. Failing
In this, detectives we're placed on bis track yes
telday. He was last seen on Tuesday forenoon
in the neighborhood of the depot at Twenty
sixth street. He is supposed TO be still in the
city. He is about forty years of age, and resided
with his sister in For6han where he owns some
considerable property.-N T. Herald.
Year: 1867

CHICAGO. Aug. 81.


Yesterday afternoon the bank messenger
from the Mechanics National bank was
robbed of money package of $4,000 at the
Merchants Union Express office, while wait
ing to have it received by the clerk. The
package was to be sent to Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. No clue has been obtained to the
robbers, who it is supposed were two men
who took positions on either side Of the mes
senger. While he was waiting with the
package lying before him on the desk one of
these men directed the messengers attention
to another part of the room, and it is thought
it was done for the purpose of committing
the robbery. The messenger was much sur>
prised to End the package gone when the
clerk was at liberty to wait on him.


A young lady named Warner, coming West
from New York, to visit friends in James.
vile, Wis, and Burlington, IIowa, was robbed
Of all her money, 500, and her baggage
checks, while crossing the Lake. She is now
stopping at the Richmond House in this city,
penniless and in possession of very slender
wardrobe; but she is equal to the situation,
and is in search of employment. She was
clerk in dry goods store in New York. and
the money was the accumulation Of years.
Year: 1867

A SAD AND SUDDEN DEATH.-The wife
of Daniel s. Kent of East Wallingford
was found dead in the field on Sunday
morning, the 2lst inst. An inquest was
held, when the following facts and cir
cumstances were shown: On Saturday,
the Goth inst, the husband, Mr.. Kent,
was boiling sap in the woods in his
sugar-house, some three-fourths of
mile from home, and came home at sup
per and told his wife he should boil un-
til midnight, and that she had better not
sit up for him, but put out the light and
go to bed. She replied that she thought
of coming up (after doing up her work.
where he was boiling, and inquired
which was the best way to come (as she
had never been there), He replied that
she must not think Of coming, as 1t was
very bad going. No more was said, and
he thought no more of the matter, but
returned about dark to his work. Mr..
Kent finished his boiling, and, much
later than he expected, reached home
about four O'Clock in the morning, when
he found his house locked and fastened
Hp, as usual when leaving it alone but
getting in the back way, and not finding
his wife, supposed she had gone to some
of the neighbors across the way to stay
las she sometimes had done when alone).
He according laid down and slept until
daylight, and arose, built his fire and fed
his cattle at the barn, and then went to
call for her, supposing of course to find
her at some one Of the neighbors but,
alas on calling on several Of the near
est, he found she had not been there. he
was then reminded lof the conversation
Of the previous evening, and search was
Immediately made, when she was found
some forty.fve rods from the house, In
the direction of the sugar-woods, and to
all appearances had been dead several
hours. 1t appears that the poor woman
had started for the sugar-camp to find
her husband, and during the night it
was very dark, cold and rainy; a thun-
der-storm came up during the time, and
probably she got bewildered and lost,
became exhausted in travelling about,
and through fear there perished alone
| (she being Of weak constitution). l


was also stated by several of the nearest
neighbors in different families, that they
heard in the evening several times sounds
or cries similar to person in distress
in that direction, but supposing 1t to be
Year: 1867

An Act TO regulate the times and manner


OF holding elections for Senators In Con-


Ere-s.


Be il enacted BY the Senate and House OF
Representatives Of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled. That the
Legislature Of each State, which shall be
chosen next preceding the expiration OF the
time for which any Senator was elected TO
represent said state in Congress, shall, on the
second Tuesday after the meeting and organi-
zation thereof, proceed to elect Senator N
Congress, in the place Of such Senator 50
going out Of office, in the following manner
Each house shall openly, BY rirG roee Of
each member present, name one person for
Senator in Congress from said State, and the
name Of the whole number Of votes cast N
each house shall be entered on the journal
of each house by the Clerk or Secretary
thereof; but IL either house shall fail to give
such majority to any person on said day, that
fact shall be entered on the journal. At u
o'clock meridian OF the day following that on
which proceedings are required TO take place,
as aforesaid. the members Of the two houses
shall convene in joint assembly, and the
journal Of each House shall then be read, and
II the same person shall have received n ma
iority of all the votes in each House, such
person shall be declared duly elected Senator
TO represent said State in the Congress Of the
United States but il the same person shall
not have received a majority Of the votes IN
each house, or IL either house shall have
failed to take proceedings, as required BY this
Act, the joint assembly shall then proceed to
choose, BY rirG roce vote Of each member
present, a person for the purpose aforesaid,
and the person having the majority OF all the
votes Of the said joint assembly, majority
Of all the members elected TO both houses
being present and voting, shall be declared
duly elected; and in case no person shall re-
ceiye such majority on the first day, the Joint
assembly shall meet at twelve o'clock meri-
dian of each succeeding day during the ses-
sion Of the Legislature, and take at least one
vote, until a Senator shall be elected.


Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That
whenever, on the meeting Of the Legislature
Of any State, 4 vacancy shall exist IN the rep
resentation Of such State in the Senate Of the
United States, said Legislature shall proceed,
on the second Tuesday after the commence
ment and organization Of its session, 10 elect
a person TO I'll such vacancy, in the manner
hereinbefore provided for the election Of q
Senator for a full term, and II avacancy shall
happen during the session Of the Legislature,
then on the second Tuesday after the Legs,
lature shall have been organized and shall
have notice Of such vacancy. :.


Sec. 8. And be il further enacted, That II
shall be the duty Of tht Governor Of the STATE
from which any Senator shall have been eho-
sen, rs Aforesaid, TO certify his election,
under the seal of the State, to the President
of the Senate OF the United States, which
certificate shall be countersigned BY the SEQ
retary of State Of the State.


Approved July Is, 1856.
Year: 1867

publicly boast that such military organiza-
tions would not be permitted among the,
white people, and that, as they are made
our equals by being permitted to vote, they
are now our superiors in having a military
organization, which we have not and would
not be allowed to have. Some of them be-
lieve that they will soon have all our prop
erty, as Congress are determined on con-
fiscating it, and they will then make us
work for them instead of their working for
us. "a- f3H


''If they secure the majority at the city
election, which there is much reason to
fear, our finances promise to be in woful
condition. Already our debt is large and
taxes heavy to meet the interest on our
debt and the ordinary expenditures of the
municipal government; but what may we
expect in;the future when dishonest dema-
gogues, by tlattering the prejudiees of the
co|ored people, and yielding to their de-
mands, secure their votes and control the
taxation and expenditures of the city,"
Year: 1867

from extracting teeth are quite simple. The
firstremedy is cold water, held in the mouth


and copiously used on the outside. This,


in many cases, will be sufficient; yet there
are instances when this will not answer.
In such case take cotton or lint, well
soaked in a strong solution of alum water,
rolled up in small, hard wad, and press it
firmly up the cavity of the tooth, so as to
reach the mouth of the bleeding vessel, and
at the same time close the teeth upon and
compress it so as to retain it in that posi-
ton, where it should be kept from two to
twelve hours without being removed. This
remedy is simple, easily applied, and with
Year: 1867

Greeley occasionally gives vent to his
feelings in manner that would be highly
'|disloyal'' coming from any other source.
Here is a recent slash from his pen at the
greenbaek sy stem: 80 r a...


1--WE believe in banks and in paper money;
in fact, they are essential to the advantage
Gus prosecution of our business. We use
thousands OF bank bills weekly, and never
want to see coin of any higher denomin-
alton than a half-dollar; but we should
like to finger a dime once more, if the
bankers on nothing won't consider the sug-
gestion too presump6uous. All we ask is
that their dollars should buy as much pa
per and ink as silver dollars would; if they
will secure us that, we shall never think of
asking them to redeem. But we were long
ago taught by Daniel Webster and others
that irredeemable paper was not real
money, but a iuggle, swindle and curse,
and are too old to unlearn their lessons.'
Year: 1867

The Washington correspondent Of the Gin
cinnati Daily Enquirer, writing from that city
on the 9th ult, says


"There are many persons in Washington
who have always believed that John Wilkes
Booth is alive in a foreign country. At the
time of his pretended murder in a barn, by
Sergeant Boston COrbett, the notorious Lafay-
cite S. Baker was at the height of his power
He had under his control a whole regiment of
pimps, spies and informers men of the most
infamous character, who would commit any
crime for few dollars. An immense reward
was offered for Booth, dead or alive, and Baker
determined to secure it. 1t was easy, with
the instruments he had to work with, to pass
off fictitious corpse as that of Booth. It was
easy, with the instruments he had to work
WITH to get a corpse which should somewhat
resemble Booth Stanton might have been de-
ceived. He might have supposed that the bo-
gus corpse was that of Booth. But certain it
is he took effective measures to prevent the
Identification of Booths alleged body. Not
only were all of Booths old associates excluded,
and the public denied a sight of the corpse, but
the latter was destroyed by chemical pro-
cess, so that no vestige of it now remains. Ba-
ker's only object was to get the reward offered,
and he succeeded


"But how did Booth escape? Very easy
He was a cool, determined, resOlute man, and
had laid all his plans beforehand. He was an
actor, and q cOnsummate one. No one knows
how he escaped. But what is more probable
than to suppose that after the murder he went
quietly to some room near by and spent short
time in making up most elaborate disguise
one in which his most intimate friends would
not know him The next morning, dressed
in this disguise, looking perfectly natural, but
not in the least like John Wilkes Booth, he
could have gone openly to the depot and left in
the cars for Baltimore without exciting the
least suspicion. Everything would have de-
pended, Of. course, ON his disguise; but repeat,
it was in his power to have made this disguise
impenetrable. Or, since it is admitted on all
hands that he did get away from Washington,
he could have made his way to Baltimore that
very night and there have assumed the disguise
and proceeded North by railroad.


"At all events, since the publication of the
recent articles on the subject. the interest of
the affair has been revived here, and the opin-
ion that John Wilkes Booth ii still alive has
grown into strong belief There is only one
single circumstance that initiates against this
belief, and that is the testimony of DR.. May,
that he saw the body and knew it to be John
Wilkes Booths No doubt Baker took care
that the corpse should resemble Booth. But
on the other hand there is the positive testi-
mony of gentlemen well known in New Or,
leans, who have seen both alive
Year: 1867

The North Carolina Legislature although it
has considered the reconstruction compromise
offered by the Southern Governors for three
days had not, up to tonight, reached any
final result. The delay in North Carolina is
looked upon as ominous in its influence over
would not hesitate in leading the way in its
adontiOn
Year: 1867

The four per cent. loan certificates payable
ON demand and made legal tender for the
purpose of bank reserves, will be authorized.
The legal power to contract the volume of
greenbacks, not to exceed four million dollars
per month, will not be taken from the Secre-
tary; but he will, in accordance with the ex-
pressed wishes of the House Of Representatives
In their late vote, announce his intention to
suspend this policy until after the compound
interest notes shall have been disposed of, and
the money market shall have become very
easy.


The friends of the Bankrupt bill have had a
conference with the Senators who are friendly
to the bill, and it has been agreed to try and
put it upon its passage tomorrow. 1t is now
thought the bill will pass.
Year: 1867

HEAVY DAMAGIs.-Mr. John Ross and
others have commenced an action in the
Supreme Court in New York against the
Union Pacinc Railway Company, eastern
which the amount OF damages is laid al about
i've millions OF dollars.
Year: 1867

A Wisconsin official who had arrested .
couple of rascals, was riding with has prison
ers, when prairie chicken made it's appear
anos, and the officer drew his revolver and
fred two or three shots at it. One of the
prisoners suggested that he could do better,
and the revolver was handed over to him
The prisoner, however, did not try his skill
on tbs chicken but presented the shooting
iron at the officer and backed off, leaving
the officer 10 cogitase on the uncertainty of
man." and to return home minus prisoners
and a 800 revolver
Year: 1867

The conciuding portion of volume l is de-
voted to the geology of the counties of the
state. Some finely tinted maps accompany
this portion of the report; and generally it
may be said that Messrs. Worthsrn and En-
geimsnn have succeeded in aking this per
tion of the report one of great interest,


The geological eurvoy of Illinois should bs
joint resolution eff the legislature under which
the report is published provides that ten cop
les of the work shall be distributed by each
member of the assembly which passed the
resolution. This will distribute some LOGO
copies of the volume; the remaining portion
will be offered fox sale for the benefit of The
state liberty. It is TO be hoped that the low
est possible price will be affixed, DO that the
work will be within reach of all.
Year: 1867

THE QURRN.-The following account of the
health of Q Queen Victoria is given by the Lon


don lancet 'sThe appearance of the O ueen in
public Oh recent occasion was folio wed by A
most distressing attack OF sickness and ex.
ha austion, which lasted for several hours. The
inner life OF the court Is necessarily known to
but few even those in immediate attendance
upon tne Queen are not always in a position
to arrive at correct knowledge of her Ma
jesty g real condition. The privacy OF the soy-
ereign should be as much respected as that of
the numblest OF her subjects. There are oc-
be held too sacred This is more especially the
case when erroneous reports have gained gen
eral credence. Then it is right to be known
fulfil all those d u ties which appertain to her
dignity or her hospitality. is occasionally pre-


vented from performing them by bodily suffer
ingof character most difficult to be borne.'
Year: 1867

THE RALTIMORB AND Potomac RAILROAD.
Alta pnblic meeting at Upper Marlboro, Nd,
on MonGay last resolutions were un an i'm ous-
~ adopted: s.Tbat by the 18th section of the
charter OF the Banlmore and Potomac Railroad
Company, the President and Directors are re-
qulred and strictly enjoined. in locating the
route OF the said road, SO to locate 1t as to run
'within one mile OF the Town OF Upper Mari
boro. Prince Georges County, and as near 10
said town within the limits OF that distance as
may be practicable" That these limitations
on the powers of the Company divest them of
any general discretion over the subject, save
only The question whether IL be practicable to
locate Inc said road within the limits of ene
mile from the said town. and stas near to said
town as may be practicable" Their obvious
duty under this section of the charter ie to To-
cafe the road as near TO the Town OF Upper
Marlboro, within the limits of one mile from
1t. as may be practicable, with q terminus at
that point. without regard to the question of
costs or In inconvenience, and any departure from
this plan and obvious duty CT the President
and Directors of the Company would rightly
subject them to all the legal conseq uencee OF a
violation Of chartered privileges, the right to
enforce which is at ali times reserved to the
State and 10 the people thereof"
Year: 1867

HoRRIBLK CASE OF lNcEsr-On Monday
last, rs lot Of Norwegian immi q ants were
coming through to the West, little girl, not
over thirteen years Of age, among the party.
was delivered of child, which died at birth


ltrequired strong efforts on the part OF the fe-
male passengers 70 save the life Of the girl, and
she came through, arriving in this CITY yester-
DAY, when It was necessary to send her to the
hospitalto be taken care Of Doubts are enter


tanned OF her recovery. The girl on the train
expected to die. and confessed to the passengers
that the father Of the child was none other than
her own father, who had forced her to occupy
his bed. The Indignation of the immigrants
against The inhuman wretch was great and
Increased TO such an extent that proposition
was made to lynch the wretch in the presence
Of bis supposed dying daughter and victim of
bis lust. The man learning W hat was intended,
jumped on the train while it was away from
any settlemen1, and it was supposed the act
weuld take the life, which the Immigrants in


tended TO, but by some means, although the
train was going fully twenty miles an hour.
the wretch, after rolling down an embank-
ment. was sGen to get up and limp off into the
woods, where he was not followed It is be-
lie we'd his injuries were severe, and there were
few among his own countrymen who gave
the fellow the least sympathy-Alsoaakie
Wisconsin, -
Year: 1867

DRAINAGE.-Th There are but few localities
where drainage would not be beneficial. Even
in soils with an open subsoil, where deep
drainage certainly is not required, some shall
low drains may be useful TO carry Off or 70
husband surplus water. Many a farm house
is so located that good deal of drainage is
required to secure perfect health Excep. in
cases OF diseased lungs, dry atmosphere is
more healthful than one loaded with moisture,
and the air thar passes over stagnant moisture
will not long remain pure and healthy So that
In sanitary point Of view drainage often be-
comes of vast importance.


The Metropolitan Sanitary Commission OF
London states some interesting facts about
drainage. For every inch of water drained
off, and which would otherwise pass into the air
as vapor, they say as much heat is saved per
acre as would raise eleven thousand cubic feet
OF air one degree In temperature. A recent
farmer was asked the effect of some ne " drain.
ing, when he replied, "All that know is ,ha.
before 1t was done l could never get on. at
night without an overcoat but now I never
put one on to me-" dOstor took one OF the
Sanitary Commissioners to a hill overlooking
his district, There" said he, wherever YOU
see those patches OF white mist, l have fire.
quent Illness and il there is a cesspool or other
nuisance as well, caG reckon on ty phus every
now and then. Outside OF these mists am
rarely wanted"


1t may not be generally known that damp
ness in the atmosphere give double energy to
bad odors of any kind. II everybody could
live on hill side. with good gravel subsol
we should find the average health OF the COM
munity vastly improved. Much may be done
by thorough drainage but only to improve the
sanitary condition of the locality. but to warm
up and improve the the soil. Tryit.
Year: 1867

No charge will be made for extracting where Ar
ftfcial Teeth are inserted although the


patient will be required TO pay for theSp~
surgical operation when performed, which Siio
will be deducted when the Teeth are made The
Association is now prepared to make Teeth on Gold
Silver and Rub bber at New York, Philadelphia and
Boston prices. All persons wishing dental work
done can have it as cheap AS in the above named
cities. ALI work will be done in the neatest and
best manner. and warranted to give entire salts
faction. Persons will do well ta call and examine
our work before getting it elsewhere. jy lS-tf
Year: 1867

Of the JOURNAL will be in charge of
competent editor, and will add much to
the interest of the paper. We design to
make the WEEKLY especially valuable
to the FARMERS. Our correspondents
will keep us regularly advised of the con-
dition of the CROPS in all sections of the
country. .
Year: 1867

VIII be special feature of the WEEKLY.


A correspondent will be employed in


EVERY COUNTY of the First District.


One of the editorial corps will remain at
INDIANAPOLIS during the session of the
LEGISLATURE, and keep our readers
fully advised of its proceedings. We hope
to furnish a Weekly Letter from WASH
INGTGN CITY during the CONGRESS
SIONAI TERM. dHla8h sDuTol4 GHa T
Year: 1867

New YORK, Jan. 31.-The South
ern Relief Commission have issued an
earnest appeal for an immediate gene
rous and universal effort in behalf of
the famine stricken districts of the
South.