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Year: 1864

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take this method of returning best acknowledges nts
to Can't Thos Randall of Little River South Carolina for
na,ion of five hundred dollars TO be applied to the
lief of the fam of soldiers and others ID dstress. This
liberal donation from citizen sister state is especially
gratifying.


also ieturn my sincere thanks Dr. T. B. Carr of this
Town a similar donation of i've hundred dollars to be
applied to the same purpose
Year: 1864

HoRRIBIE SCENE AT AN E1ECUTIoN.-Fhe Yankees
at Knoxville Tenn, on the 9th u hung 9. s. Dodd,
OF the 9Th fexas cavalry, spy. We find in North
ern paper the following description of the horrible
at the execution


The legs and arms OF the prisoner pnioned and
the cap drawn over bis face he all the time being
gagged in brief CALCULATIONS OF prayer which were heard
by the officiating officers. At signal the bolt was
withdrawn the culprit fell, but the cotton rope
broke by the sudden tension and the lay stretched
and stunned upon the frozen ground below. murmur
Of horror, mingled With expressions of pity, through
the assembled crowd Recovering for an instant from
the shock for his neckwas not broken-he said perhaps
incoherently, "RIlease quick, you please" For
some ten minutes the unfortunate man lay thus upon
bis back, without moving a muscle. Meantime the
officers and men whose painful duty it tesee to the
execution OF the law adused this time two parts of the
same rope Instead ot one, AID the balfconscous
borne up the fatal steps second time being partly
supported upon the drop until the double moose bad
been adilsted Net word sign of suff. ring all
this time escaped nis lips In another moment the drop
fell and the prisoners form hung by the neck the
knot behind the head Death finally ensued strangua-
tion In ten minutes the officiating surgeon pronounced
life extinct and the body taken down and buried.


SoFr Soar is easily mace in the following manner
Take twenty pounds OF grease, two pounds of rosn,
eighteen pounds OF best potash or more II 1t Is cot
strong and thirty gallons of water melt the grease
and rosn together, aud strain into barre dissolve
tie potash 10 few gallons of the water pour it on the
grease and stir WE'LL add the remainder OF the water
gradually and keep stirring unt all il thoroughly in
| corporated.
Year: 1864

be shot as Spy. He made application for a new trial.
and pending the motion, again cut his way out OF jail
He was, lew days SINCE again arrested in company
with some Others and brought to Demopolis and heav


y ironed, there to await the action of the military
board.


1t has been reliably ascertaned from news derived
from Memphis, that this man McGibbon, with two
other, left Memphis last GUNNER a secret agent or
spy, for the Federal Government and $4,000 was to
be their reward for such information they might gain
of interest TO hem and of detrimental to our
cause. One of them caught and hung last summer
the other apprehended and lodged in JAIL but soon
after made his escape, and the third one, McGibbon is
the subject Of this sketch.


Mr.. Hart from whom we have derived this informa
tion, is gentleman of reliability and OF we'll known
veracity. He states that McGibbon is shrewd, clear
headed man, and dangerous fce-eaving stone un-
turned to acc mplish any object he might undertake.
We learn he is to be hung day this week. Mc0ib-
bon ranks as Major in the Federal service


Such will be the fate of David McGibbon and such
we hope and trust, will be the fate of all such who
among US clothed with friendly pretensiors and
an oily tongue but who, like adder in the grass
will thrust its venomous fangs into your vitals when
you are least expecting it.


Since writing the above, we learn from a gentleman
direct from Demopos, that McGibbon will be execu-
ted tomorrow.
Year: 1864

At the iron mines in Chantzei, Gerlnay.
where Luther was born and reared, the
waste Stag from the furnaces is run into
molds of about cubic foot each, and dis
tributed to the workmen, who wheel them
home, when they still contain heat enough
to cook the meal for the family After they
are cooled these rectangular blocks are an
excellent material for building walls. s
Year: 1864

The LESSON OF THE FIGHT. There is a
good deal said of the lesson in naval warfare
taught by the recent engagement of the Ala
Lama and kearsarge Something viii un-
toubtedly be Learned in that line, but one
thing which our naval officers will certainly
not forget, is never again to trust to the honor
Of a British sailor present as a spectator.
Some Oft that class might and probably would
he honorable nen. but the safest way will be
never to trust them. Capt. Winslow, when
he found the Deerhound making off with
his prisoners, ought to have ordered her back
by shot across her bows, and if that had
not proved effectual he should have given
her another amidship. Probably he would
have done so if he had suspected either her
character or purpose.-N. T. Times.
Year: 1864

The consumption of ardent spirits in
France is on the increase, a sign that the
manufacturing classes are suffering The
best brandy known to the trade under the
name of Gognac, comes the Charentes the
next in repute is Armagnac, from the De
partment of the Gers; next come Martrude
and Montpelier Spirits distilled from
wine come chiefly from Langudoc, in the
Herault.
Year: 1864

RASPBERRY SHoRF CsKE.-Mix dough
as for biscuit roll it thin as pie crust, and
cut in sheets the size of a bake-tin Place
one Of these in Il tin. then layer of rasp-
berries, then more dough, and so on Tor
three layers of dough and two of berries
Cut small holes in the top crust, pour in a
little water and lay on few small Jumps of
butter, and bake half an hour Serve with
sweeteued crearn:
Year: 1864

Up


T. ball went up again at carly hour yesterday
morning. and tho skasDg public after began max ing
their way up town to ENJOY few hours amusemsnt on
the iark Ice. which very good conditionthick
and hard The surface certainly rather crisp break


Ing or under the strokes the runners but stin the
skates did not cut deeply into cs ics except ~ places
where il was cracked


Tho recent open portions OF the upper pcud


frozen over. and will doubtless i for skating 10 day
One curious effect has been produced he Terrace by
the action OF the recent frost The new ice before -
haraened ouged somewhat into the form OF q hog Is
back and rs nov al that place ABOUT siN inches thick
This hiiock OF leo quite the boys who seem


admire tho sport Of skating over irregular places aud


they 90 up and down another. ~ Continuous
stream oder children did not object c try more than
once, the effect OF this novel method OF skating


she authorities made attempt yesterday 10 light up
the ponds after dark by now plan which, however
proved failure In the centre Of the large pond was
placed an octagonaly shaped four and half


IN diameter and five feet high surmounted ey dome and
gold BALL and painted red This was elevated three foet


from the ice On OF the eight sides OF the lantern
was placed mammoth kerosene lamp, backed by bright
reflector This supposed to be large enough to throw
rays nearly to the edges OF the lake Az the upper end
OF the pond large lantern. standing five feet
high, and elevated three feet from the In this
lantern a large lamp, backed by . silver bur.
the lower end were four smaller lanterns with
mammoth lamps and reiiectors, and at the Ter
race were two other lanterns, notwithstanding all
except places where the direct rays foil upon the
ce. At the lower pond three lanterns placed at
angles throw the light in the best possible directions,
and light up the whole Of the skating surface but they
entirely Insufficient for the purpose. At the Con
servatory pond there ten lanterns furnished by the
New York Skating Club at their EXPENSE but
these not halt enough to light up the Of
II tho ice Is TO be illuminated by kerosene lamps it
will require at least nifty for the upper lake and twenty
for each OF the other ponds.


The bah will doubtless DO found aoft to-day at day
light and perhaps further attempts will be made light
up the ice tonight.


THE FIFTH AVENUE POND SKATING.


Tho ice this pond in fine condition yesterday,
and we'll patronzed by those who have taken tickets
well as by number OF persons admitted at small
fec at the recommendation Of ticket holders The skaters
being sheltered from the wind, find this pond very
agreeable place TO skate on when the northwesers
more than usually piercing On music days they have
the advantage OF brass band which enables couples
parties skating together make their strokes evenly and
at the same moment. The Fifth avenue pond being
shallow thcre be no danger should the ice break
and skating be expected here whenever the
weather is cold
Year: 1864

The interest on the bonds and stocks Of the
Corporation Of this city, due February 1, will be
paid on and after that day at the Broadway Bank.


The New Amsterdam Fire Insurance Company,
of this city, has declared dividend of five per
cent, and the United States Fire Insurance Com
pany a sem-annual dividend of five per cent. both
free Of government tax.


The following is the statement Of the coinage At
the Mint of the United States in Philadelphia,
during the year 1861
Year: 1864

The only stock which pays seven per cent inter-
est is included in that portion Of the canal debt
which is due in 1854. The following table IN the
Comptroller's report shows the amount Of me
canal debt after the bonds which fall due this
year are paid, the rate Of interest and when PAY.
Year: 1864

Western coHrl has decided that a kiss IS
a valid consideration aud forced on ar cd
bachelor to redeem the promise msde 10 q
pretty maiden that he would give her puty
for kiss. lie tried to craHl out Of his bs7
gain.
Year: 1864

youth and maturity arising from the baneful habits
Of self-souse. To which is added observations or
Female Diseases, and other interesting matter Of the Ut
most Importance the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts Of their ability
enter that state. Sent to any address in sealed wrap
per, on receipt often cents or four stamps.


We devote entire time and the treat
ment of the various private diseases of in
vate report Our Dspensary is the only Institution Of the
kind in America which has been taolshed by a special
charter this fact should give preference the
various quacks of doubtful character to 6e foun in al
gecities.
Year: 1864

~ Do no; forget the Tableaux and
Concert tonight. Leave the clothing
during the day with some one who will
be appointed for the purpose and get
tickets, to save delay and confusion at
night. See small bills posted.
Year: 1864

on such principles as are laid down in the
Cleveland Platform, therefore, be it


Resol0ed, While we will support the pres
ent Administration in its efforts to over
throw the rebellion with all the means at
our command, we at the same time protest
against the nomination of Abraham Lincoln
as a candidate for the Presidency Though
our first choice is Fremont or Butler, we are
nevertheless inclined to unite upon another
candidate, Chase, Morton, &C., if it should
appear necessary at the next convention. If
nevertheless, A. Lincoln should receive the
nomination of the Republican party, we are
resolved not to UOte for him"


The Government" to be consistent with
himself should at once go to work and sup
press this party.
Year: 1864

Refreshing rains have fallen during the
week and the grain crops, which in some To-
calities had begun to die on account of con-
tinued drouth, again look full of promise for
an abundant harvest
Year: 1864

A MACHINE FOR KNITTING.-By no
means the least important among the me-
chanical inventions Of the present day is the
knitting machine invented and recently
patented by J. Dalton, one of our own coun-
trymen. 1t is about the same size as the
ordinary family sewing machines, and will
in time become indispensable in our manu-.
factories, as well as most articles in our
homes. There seems to be less completely
about it than in sewing machines, and it is
worked with less labor The stand is of
iron, and supports table, in the centre of
which is an inner, upright and rotary gear
shaft, revolving within stationary cylinder
ct needles, with two floats in the feed gear.
The loop in the cotton, woolen, silk, or
whatever fabric may be used, is landed and
cast off with redoubed ease and frmness,
and by the cylinder being stationary, sol
idity is given to the entire operating system.
The nteles used are something like
crotchet needle, but with longer neck or
BILL and are fastened to the number of so
or more to the cylinder, from the outside, in
section plates, which are secured by a screw,
and by a neat and simple contrivance, the
cloth is received as fast as knit, and by the
same contrivance, an equal strain is given to
1t which never alters. The simplicity Of
construction renders everything about the
machine adjustable, without filing, hammer
ing, or bending in any shape whatever; and
with one of them, any person could sit down
for an hour or so, and turn out complete
suite of underclothes-shirt drawers, and
stockings The gentlemen interested in
this new and novel invention, which will be
presented to the public as soon as some ma
chinery arrives from Europe for its more
perfect manufacture, have directed one of
the machines to be exhibited at the Sanitary
Fair, where it will doubtless strike with
amazement the ladies who for years past
have patiently piled the knitting needless
~ r Tribune. 6si,t
Year: 1864

The BEST ROUGH TEST OF SILVER ORE.
"A correspondent sends us the following
communication, which is deserving of the
serious attention of all adventures. 1t
comes from gentleman who understands
the subject thoroughly: .,.r Ill.


1t seems that kind of contagious mania
to hunt silver ore is raging in various parts
Of the country, and it may be beneficial to
some of the infected to know how to find out,
by very simple process, whether any of
the much coveted metal exists in any given
rock or not Here is the Dest method Let
along, work a small piece of the ore to pow
der; roast or burn it out at low heat, to ex-
pei volatile matter such as sulphur, arsenic,
etc.: boil pinch of roasted powder for few
minutes in about half wineglass of the acid
(any piece of crockery that is able to stand
moderate heat will do for this purpose);
let the solution settle and cool; pour it off
into tumbler or wineglass add some clear
water to it Grain water is preferable); dis
solve some common salt in water in another
vessel, and pour a little of the brine into the
former solution; now observe whether there
be any change Of color in the same; if YOU
see white cloud forming-the thicker the
better-you may presume that the rock cont
tains silver, and you may send the specimen
to San Francisco for regular quanttative
assay, because, though it most likely win
contain silver, it is question whether it
will be enough to pay. IF the liquid re-
mains clear or does not show plainly the
characteristic milky cloud, throw the stone
away, however bright or glittering, unless,
of course, it should be quartz, and you can
see some specks of soft yellow metal in it.
Hundreds of unfortunate wid-goose chasers
would have saved themselves great deal Of
trouble and hard work, besides all the sub
sequent disappointment, not to mention ex-
penses, if they had known and applied the
above simple test for silver M aT
Year: 1864

HORSE AGAINST MANA fallacy very
generally obtains that a man can beat a
horse in running hundred yards, the opin-
ion being predicated upon the assumption
that the man will gain SO much in getting
away from the start that the quadruped will
not be able to overhaul him. A match re-
Gently took place near London in which this
matter was pretty we'll tested, and the man
came to grief, although he had five yards
the start, and his opponent was pony of
only twelve hands and half, and carried
1872 pounds. The pony was backed at two
to one. They started at the firing of pis-
tol, and the man, Woodcock, of Hands
worth, noted runner, had the best Of the
start. He held the lead for more than ffty
yards, but the pony overlook lin and went
in winner by length ard half There
upon, Nix, the owner Of the pony Butcher
Boy, offers to run him against any man in
the world for 500 and give ten yards the
start Butcher Boy is to carry 1872 pounds
Year: 1864

The Austrian and most German govern
ments interdict the marriage not only of sol
diers and officers of the army who possess no
fortune, but even of office holders who have
not given salary these measures are adop-
ted to prevent improvident marriages; their
sequence is immortality.
Year: 1864

CONGRESSIONAL DWARFs.-The N. Y.
Tribune says of the present Congress, there
may be forty men in the two houses who
richly deserve to be there; but there are at
least a hundred who would be in business
fully up to to their capacity, if one-half of
them were trying their twenty dollar suits,
as justices of the peace, with the other half
pettifoggiDg before them.
Year: 1864

TRUE independence of mind is candidly
and maturely examining every subject whicl
engages your attention-impartieliy and
faithfully searching its foundations, and all
the evidences of its truth-and then form.
ing such opinion, in regard to its merits, as
unbiased reason shall dictate without being
Influenced by any extraneous circumstances
The mind of real independence adopts only
such sentiments as it believes to be true
and only because they are true in its esti
nation And, consequently, it will adhere
to them firmly, until convinced, by superior
evidence, of their falsity.
Year: 1864

They are getting very particular down in
Gloucester, Mass, having voted to exclude
all theatrical shows and exhibitions for the
current year. The latest police intelligence
said to be from that quarter is, thatla hot
pie, which had been set out on a window sill
to cool, was arrested by police officer, for
smoking in the street.
Year: 1864

reflect that sound mind and body are the most neees
sary requisites to promote connubial happiness. In
deed, without these the journey through life becomes
weary pilgrimage; the prospect hourly darkens 70 tnt
viaV: the mind becomes shadowed with despair and


filled with the melancholy reflection that the happiness
Of nnnthar becomes blighted with our own.
Year: 1864

MIRROR OF FASHION. Madam DenorcstS 5
Mirror of Fashion for the month Of October
comes filled with an abundance Of things
interesting to the ladies', and no one Of them
should fail to get the Mirror, as they all like
to know what the latest styles are, and con-
suit the patterns. Call at the News Depots
for IT,
Year: 1864

w J, Murphy, who is to address the
Demo ratio Club tomorrow, edncsday)
is well Known all through Central Iowa IS
one of the most effective aud able stump
orators in the tate. But he is far more
than this, really good losicisn and sound
thinker and We eau safely advise all to 20
and hear him, being confident that they
will be richly repaid for their attendance.


MCCLELLAN CLvB MrErixc.-The regular
meeting Of the Mcclellan Club is to morrow
evening Every Democrat should make It
point TO attend these meetings and to
keep the ball in motion till next month";
when the fate of our country will be decid-
ed. il Lincoln permits fair vote, at The
ba,lo box.
Year: 1864

and meddlesome course of the member in question is not calculated to add any very great lustre to his reputation, nor strength to his professions of Unioh;sm, nor respect for his abilities nor, in our opinion, will the of fensive egotism and puerile sophistry and idle threats of this last effort, help to cover over the folly or stupidity of lis legislative action.
Year: 1864

p@ We have received, with request to publish. the following official notice from the Provost Marshal of this District.

 Extract:-The Board of Enrolment shall have copies of the Enrolment Lists opento the exam ination of the public at all proper times, and shall give public notice that any person enroll ed may appear before the Board and claim to have a name stricken of the list if he can show, to the satisfaction of the Board, that the person named is not properly enrolled on account of

 1st-Alienage.

 2nd-Non-r residence.

 3rd--Over age.

 4th, Permanent physical disability, of ity, of such degree as to render the person not proper subject for enrolment under tho law and Regulations.

 Civil officers, clergymen. and all other prominent citizens are invited to appear at all times before the Board to point out errors in the lists, and give such information in their profession as may aid in the correction and revision thereof
Year: 1864



 fire, which burned till long after midnight, terminated the festivities of the day and the celebration.

 Taken altogether the celebration was aa entire success, and reflected great credit upon our liberal and public-spirited citizens, who contributed freely to it of their means and assistance, and we doubt not that even our l meager account of it, when perused by the brave boys of the army, will be welcomed by l them as an evidence that we have not yet lost the spirit of patriotism at their old home, while we can assure them that in the midst of it all, they were never for a moment forgotten. | We add, with pleasure, the following note from saembor of the Litchheld Brass Band, and hope its hint will be taken by those who happen te own the instruments lent them some time since by our citizens:-

 MR. ED1Ton.-I was very sorry indeed, as we'll as were others, that the 4th of July Com mittee were obliged to go out of town to pro- cure Band of Music for last Monday, after having 30 good Band as we have had for the last two or three years of our own. The Band say that s'For the want of men to fill the instruments they were unable to play, as some have gone to war" understand they are to have g meeting next Saturday evening at the Court House to reorganize, and they sincerely wish that any one who is 50 disposed will come I ia and "take horn,' as there are two or three that want filling. The Pic-nics, Cattle Shows and Presidential Election, that are coming of this fall cannot be got through with, without some "blowing,' and had rather see oxr Band do it than to have to go abroad for music. That they may meet with good success is the wish of 8 Coop MANY.
Year: 1864

Editor Rutland Herald - Permit me,
through the columns of your paper, to
address word to the citizens of Rut-
land county in regard to the Teachers
Institute, the next session of which is
to be holden at Poultney, on Friday and
Saturday of this week, (June 18th and
1Sthl. My object in thus writing is not
so much to bring before their minds
something new as to impress upon them
more forcibly If possible those facts al
ready known showing what has been
done for the people of the State by the
Institutes, and what the people are expect
ed to do in return. The sessions of the
Institutes from their commencement in
1857, by directing themselves entirely
toward the Improvement of the schools by
means of earnest and determined hard
work, in plain and practical manner,
have been continually winning an in-
creasing favor until now they are recog


nized among the intelligent as the most
useful and efficient instrsmentalities for
educational improvement ever instituted
in our state. By means of these Insti-
tutes, sessions of which are held in each
county in the state annually, the prac-
tical discussions of points of school law,
of methods of instruction, of modes of
government in schools, the necessity of
changes in the management of schools
find access to the minds of nearly two
thousand of the practical teachers and
at least eight thousand of the citizens OF
the state during each year; thus giving
to each teacher the experience of the
many, and awakening in the minds and
! hearts of the people greater earnestness