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Year: 1868

ACTUAL SIZE OF THE STONES OF THE
PYRAMIDs.-I dare say very many will
differ from me in opinion, and say hard
things in reference to my lack Of taste and
want of appreciation of the so styled Won
derful, but nm bold to confess that my
first impression on reaching the pyramids
of Sakkara was one of disappointment.


From what | had read, and from all had
heard tourists relate from time to time re-
garding the wonderful size of the blocks OF
stone composing these great structures,
was led to imagine that the individual
blocks of stone were SO large that it became
a difficult matter to form any clear concep-
ton rs to the manner in which they were
piled one upon another. The blocks of stone,
when had looked well at them, did not
convey to my mind any very exalted idea
of magnitude neither could |, for the life
of me, see any real difficulty where labor
ers, as we read, were numbered by the
thousand in raising any one OF the blocks
of stone comprising the mass of the pyra-
mid from the base to the summit. To put
this matter to more practical test, we care
fully measured some of the larger blocks
in the Gizeh pyramids, and by calculation
we found that the heaviest block Of stone
making up the structure Of the pyramid did
not exceed two and half tons, and that by
far the greater part were, of course, much
lighter.-J. X. Lord, in Land and wafer.
Year: 1868

The OAKwoOD MEMORIAL DAY.-The
Oakwood Memorial Association are con-
tinuing their preparations to celebrate the
9th as memorial day. We would again call
upon the people of Richmond to send How
ers to be strewn on the graves of the Con-
federate dead who lie buried in thousands
Mt this sacred spot. 1t is the intention Of
the ladies not only to lay their floral Offer
ings, which are perishable, on the graves,
but also to plant vines and eyergreens,
which will long remain memorials Of their
love for the patriot dead. To this end we
are requested to invite the girls to bring
such cuttings and slips as they can procure,
and boys to bring implements with when
to plant them. Remember, Saturday Is the
day
Year: 1868

LIVELY SCENE ON THIRD STREET-A
WOMAN HoRsEwH1Ps MAN.-Yesterday
afternoon fast young man, becoming fully
imbued with the spirit Of pleasure, be-
thought himself to take buggy ride with
young female equally as fast as himself.
The two started off in high glee, and all
went well until they reached the brook at
the foot Of Poor house Hill, where, by some
miscalcula1ion as to distance and locality,
he drove the buggy SO as to upset
it, and to place both him and the
fair damsel under the necessity Of fall
ing into the water. He took it as very
good joke. Not so with her, however. She
grew as mad rs tigress, but withheld her
wrath until convenient opportunity for
venting it arrived. They turned towards the
city, and as they were driving up Third
street one of the buggy traces broke. The
young man got out to fix it, and rs he did
so the Tartar seized the buggy whip and
laid it to him about the head and shoulders
we'll. Quite an excitement was created in
the neighborhood by this novel entertain
ment, which lasted, however, but few mo-
ments. The whip was taken from the
amazon, and she was driven home, evil
IDENTIFY well satisfied that she was fully
reyenged.
Year: 1868

A STRANGE ADyENTURE.-An exchange
tells the story of young man who had
visited the ruins Of Camanche after the
fearful tornado which visited that town,
and who, during the recent gale which de-
molished the Rock Island bridge and did q
vast amount of injury to the West, found
himself in very unpleasant situation. He
had noticed the ominous look of the clouds,
and concluded that the cellar of the house
he was in would be no protection. He
finally took up a temporary residence in a
large new cistern. He lowered himself
down by harness rein, which proved too
short, and finally gave way. The rain com
menced to foil, and the cistern to fill, with
out there being any chance for his escape.
After several hours swimming, he was res
cued by his father.
Year: 1868

JOURNAL OF THE CoNvESrIoS.-We have
received from Mr.. Allan, chairman OF the
Committee on Printing and Distribution, Q
cony of the Journal of the late black ana
tan Convention, nicely bound and ready to
be circulated as directed.
Year: 1868

REMOVALS AND APPcINTMENTs.-By or
ders from military headquarters in this
city the following appointments and remov-
ais were made yesterday. 1t is understood
that the term of service of those who are
not now removed will occur on the lst Of
June:
Year: 1868

THIS Dropper will positively save


l. one-half the time over the old way
of dropping corn.


1t will drop right in the cross.


1t can be set TO average any number
of grains desired to a hill.


1t can be regulated to scatter the
corn more or less in the hill, or drop
it all in a close bunch if desired. In
windy weather this Dropper is just the
thing needed, as the corn cannot be
blown about while dropping.


All who have used these Droppers
agree in the opinion that the corn
comes up more regularly after them,
and there is less re-planting to do, be-
cause they drop a more regular number
of grains to hill, and every grain is
sure to be in the cross, where they are
covered alike.


Every Dropper will be warranted to
do all that is herein claimed for them,
or they will be taken back and the
money refunded.
Year: 1868

The special cable telegram from Madrid
which we give in another column ellis the old
story Of Spain, in which country one revolt is
hardly smothered before another bursts into
fame This present disturbance is gathered
around another member Of that line in whose
cause the Carlist war wss wagcd-the line
primarily Of Spanish absolutism and legiti-
macy. Under the old Spanish law no woman
could inherit, but as the father OF the present
Queen had no sons the law was conve.
niently changed that the daughter might
come to the throne. Thercupon the Kings
brother, uncle Of the present Queen--who but
for this change in the law would have become
King when her Majesty actually. did become
Queen--prosested that bis rights were invaded
and raised bis standard lie was Don Carlos,
and was called Carlos v. He was driven out
Of Spain. His son kept up the claim as Carlos
vi. Another son, Don Juan, was not less
earnest In the family cause, and now we hear
Of Juans son ~ Carlos VII. Such revolt as
would gather round the claim Of these men to
the throne would be Q; little consequence In
Year: 1868

rhe 0pestna Of Spring Bssiuess-Aaverti.ius.


Inere appears to be . great diversity Of
opinion about the approaching spring busi-
ne~s. Prophets are to be found who proclaim
tnat trade is going to be very dull, while others,
more hopeful, anticipate good spring trade.
There is happy mean which will probably
cover the ground. There are many elements
Of business which may not experience q great
impetus there are others again that will uu-
doubtedly enjoy hourishing season; but, upon
the whole, we look. forward to q verv fair
spring trade. This is . growing and a pros-
porous country. There is no such thing n
retrogression here SO business must continue


to increase. As far as depression in general
business Is concerned, we have reached tho
bottom, and we will probably not see again
the calamitous panics Of former years. Busi-
ness men have learned to know how to reach
the minds Of their customers, and they have
wisely selected the medium of leading news
papers for that purpose as the most proni-
nent organs of Intelligence. A great portion Of
the trade Of England is done through the
columns Of the London Times, few of tho
metropolitan journals, of course, sharing part
Of the adveri,ing with it The HERALD Ails
precisely the same position in Ais country,
only that its influence and usefulness ss Q
medium Of business are perhaps mtre ex!en-
sive than those of the Times, became of The
better classification ofits advertisemens.


1t is singular that since the HERALs was
started, In 1885, its upward progress has been
continuous. From the beginning Of its exist
ence to the present day 1t has grown step "
step in circulation, advertising and influence,
tween man and man in almost all the trans
actions of life. 1t is singular, also, that tho
HERALD attained its largest circulation during
the troublous period Of the war, reaching an
issue Of hundred and forty-fve thousand to
hundred and fifty thousand daily, and on ono
day actually circulating hundred and seventy
thousand, the largest circulation ever reached
by any newspaper in the world. After the war
the HERALD began to resume its normal circu-
lation, which, although little less now than
during the war, is still larger than that Of all
the other morning papers put together


Now that the spring is coming, and revival
of trade in conjunction with revival of nature
will set every thing in motion, we shall probably
have to issue triple sheet every day, and per-
haps quadruple sheet occasionally, so as to
place in possession Of the public all that Is
valuable in the way Of news and afford bust
ness people every facility tor an interchange
Of thoughts and interests.
Year: 1868

outside States which have yet to make their
elections there will be sprinkling of Africans
sent up to Congress- as the beginning of u
genuine negro balance Of power in the two
houses, and we want to see II the Northern
States are prepared to accept negro oligarchy
at Washington from the South in place of
the late domineering and intolerable white
oligarchy of shareholders. So we soy, let
Congress hurry up the work of negro recon
struction and Southern restoration.
Year: 1868

any other country than Spain but in Spain,
where there is so much real reason why the
people should never be quiet, one cannot tell
what pitiiul cause may lead to disturbance
that would end in the overthrow Of the
monarchy.
Year: 1868

Oh forgive and forget, for this life is too aeedns
To waste il in brooding DER wrongs we have met,
II is better, far better 10 smother our anger,
To teach the proud heart to forgive and forget
In the path we must tread, leading down TO the


valley


Are crosses and trials 20 lin and to bear,
And the chalce of life from which We are drinking,
on bears to our lips drops of sorrow ana care
But life is too short, be il sunshine or shadow,
That we cannot afford to brood over wrong
Let US lift up our burdens and bear them bravely,
We'lllay them down shortly, it cannot be long
Then forgive and forget-if the friends you lore


fondly


Prove themselves to be false, and unworthy Of
-- trust, l .LrL - 'rI
Deal with them kindly, for they are but mortals,
Erring like us-for we too are but dust
Deal with them tenderly, pity their weakness,
We know every heart hath its evil and good,
We all have one Father in Heaven, hence are


brothers,


Then let US forgive and forget as we should.
Year: 1868

The balmiest sleep We ever experienced was
when we were nesting in the old trundle bed
with a curly-headed brother just turned ont
Of the parent nest TO make room for anew Gus
toner. But truudle bed dreams were soon at
an end, for when the next customer came We
were crowded out of tho trundle bed to make
room for the next that was turned out OF the
parent nest. and SO they kept alternating for
years until We were fairly turned out into tho
world. tuf t0-


o! where are the little heads, that we have
kissed thousand times DER as they nestled in
the old trundle-bed. Some Of them have
grown old and gray and other are resting
upon their everlasting pillow in widely sepa-
rated lands. We are always sad when We
think Of the old trundle-bed.
Year: 1868

The Wheeling Register says it is very inter
esting to watch the progress of Democratic or
ganization in this State, and it is gratifying to
know that the work is advancing with re-
markable rapidity. Certainly at no time in
the recent history Of our people, has there been
such general interest manifested so far in ad-
vance of an election, nor has there been such
general effort as is now being put forth by the
Democratic and Conservative voters.


Iti true that in some counties the old apathy
has not been shaken off jefferson, Berkeley,
Hampshire, Barbour and few others have
not yet walked up, but the spirit Of action is
spreading, and, we doubt not, they viii soon
partake of the energy Of other localities. 1t is
somewhat remarkable that in the counties
where Radicalism has heretofore been most
largely predominant the best work is being
done, and the brighteSts prospect are ahead.
Year: 1868

The editor of the Gambler Ohio Episcopa-
han, is not particularly enamored Of his occu-
patton, and thus dlates upon some of his ex-
periences. His troubles, unfortunately are
not exceptional, as all who have anything to
do with the press can testify. He says:


The first we knew we were exhibited in
transparency for our own amusement, because
We did not sufficiently compliment certain
class at examination. We spoke of high
churchman away in Wisconsin, and a near
neighbor was in our hair, because he thought
we meant him.. We undertook to compliment
noble institution in Cincinnati, and made the
unpardonable blunder OF calling sister
"matron."


We can scarcely express thought without
hitting some one If we shoot to hit some one
will be hurt and cry out; if we shoot and do
not hit there is hue and cry for wasting am
munitou Our little editorial experience con-
vnces us that an editor is very much in the
condition of the inebrate wife. Her husband,
reeling home late at night, said to an associate:
" Now, if my wife is in bed I'll lick her for not
keeping warm room for me; if she Is up LII
hex her for burning up fuel"
Year: 1868

A SINGULAR Casa gentleman who re-
sides in Wilkes County, and was returning
home from Augusta on Thursday last, entirely
lost the power of speech soon after the train left
Augusta We heard him attempting 10 talk
soon after he got on the train, aud il few
moments he could not articulate a word. He
was in the possession Of AL other faculties, but
his lips were literally sealed. His distress
was very touching, and he wrote replies to
questions addressed him by the passengers, and
tried to bear up under the terrible visitation.
He said that he had been on spree. He
hoped it was only species Of delirium, and
would wear OF with rest and sleep. He said
he had once been partially deprived of bis
speech before for short time in Virginia
His case attracted much attention among the
passengers several Of whom knew him, and
were satisfied that he was not using deception.
His case most forcible illustration Of the sum
mary and terrible manner in which nature
sometimes Furnishes violation Of her laws.


Athens, Ga Banner.
Year: 1868

We give in our telcgraphio columns a
brief account Of the trial, trip Of the new
steamer ookes Amos, plying between
Burlington and PlattSburgh, which seems
to have been successful hoyond measure.
We can only congratulate Gov. Page and
tho gentlcmen associated with him on the
successful completion Of the final link in
the chain Of travel knitting this city to
Boston and New Montysa! Ca
z.N
Year: 1868

EDITORS Posi- The time of the Leg
islature has thus far been chiefly Uccu-
pied in giving notice of the introduction
of new bills. Considerable work is laid
out, and more in embryo, of an import-
ant character. The members are gen~
orally seized with a sudden fit of econo>
my. They are looking to the Revenue
Law in the view of reducing the salary
of the Assessor, by limiting his term of
service, each year. l should not won>
der If they got after John Shober, and
made the balance of his term of service
as District Attorney, proportioually,
much less productive than il has been
heretofore. Some of them talk seriously
of repeating all extra compensation, and
notice has been given of several bills to
that effect. Others have the idea
tha: even roads and bridges were origi>
nally intended TO be public improves
ments, and built at the public expense.
Strange as il may seem, L should not
wonder If the corporation law got a rap.
In the House yesterday, a resolution
was passed, To the effect that the House
would hereafter entertain no petition for
divorce. The Council had already orig-
mated a bill TO grant divorce in Deer
Lodge county The resolution was OPP
posed by Comley and Stewart, who
made as able speeches on that side of
the question as the case would admit
of The burthen ot their argument was,
that IL was depriving the people of the
right OF petition As marriage is a civ~
ii contract. and civil contracts
are exclusively subject to legal
Year: 1868

The glass factory at Ottawa finally cormenc-
ed operations in earnest On Wednesday ofAhis
week, having made its first blowing on Wednes-
day night and Thursday morning. The glass
turns out as far as results can thus far be Judged
of, an excellent article. 1t is made of sand and
lime procurable within stone throw of the fac
tory. while the coal used for making heat is OBJ
tained but little further off. We shall have
more to say of the Glass Works in our next


n While heating up tho big oven on Monday
afternoon, it was discovered, by the peculiar
smell of burning wood, that something was on
fre. The particular location OF the danger was
soon discovered by the blaze breaking forth from
thc wooded sills near the base of the furnace in
the main building, and was occasioned by the
hot cinders falling frSm above. The masonry
TO secure the place was of round boulders, and
having been done in winter, it was found that
the mortar filing had crumbled away, letting the
cinders through to the wood. The city engines
were promptly on hand and extinguished the
fire. The damage, though speedily repaired, is
said to have amounted to four or five hundred
dollars principally, however, froIn the breaking
Iof anumber of pots in the general melee.
Year: 1868

EUREKA.-Nothing puts man in such good
humor with himself and all the world as the en-
joyment of good meal, with the consciousness
that it has cost him no more than it ought to
cost. 1t i. most natural. therefore, after enjoy
ing one of GEO. B. MITCnELL's excellent dinner
at his Eureka Dining Saloon, an Madison street,
west of La Sale that we should feel like say
not only gets up the best meal We can get at any
hotel or restaurant outside of Chicago, but at
about half the common cost; and he does it in
such CHEEKY, pleasant way, that his guests al
ways return to him.
Year: 1868

VERY STRANGE.-It is funny that man can't
get any thing new without having our nsighbor,
the editor Of the Republican, pitch in to him.
Now, just this week the young and snterprising
firm of Riale Bros. of this city, finding their bus
mess SO large, threw aside their old delivering
wagon and came out with very handsome new
one, and also made several new changes in order
to meet their rapidly increasing trade, so without
further ceremony our brother editsr must give
them hit. Now We protest against this thing,
and say that we have bought goods Of Riale
Bros, and know that there is nobody sells better
goods at lower prices in any city east or west
than they do. We know they sell the finest teas
in the whole country and their reputation in this
line is increasing daily-Bro. Pusey try them.
Year: 1868

1t looks at present as if the heavy sacrifce the
town was compelled to make by an act of the
last legislature, to get two new bridges across
the main canal in this city, has been made for
nothing. AT best as matters look new, these
bridges will be available only in winter, when
they are least needed.


The act of the legislature ordered the bridges
to be built by tax upon the township, but
when built, TO be turned over to the city author
tiles, by whom the bridges were to be kept in
repair and tended during the season of canal
navigation both being swing bridges.


Judging by the experience of the city in the
case of the swing bridge on Madison street, the
City Council estimate that to hire tenders for
these bridges, and keep them in repair, will cost
from four to six thousand dollars year, an Ok.
pense they have no disposition to shoulder
They are understood to have taken legal advice
aud come TO the conclusion that they can't be
| compelled to do it. As neither the canal author.
tiles or township will bear the expense, the
bridges are in fair way to be opened on the
arrival of tile first boat to-day, and to be KEEP,
open until the close of navigation.
Year: 1868

AT HALBERT II MEGAEFIN's-Th meaning
of the crowd at Halbert& Megaiin's for few
days past, is, that they have been getting new
goods something entirely new as well in style
as material in tho line Of leather and prunella.
Indeed this firm is so we'll known for the excl
lence of their stock, that the announcement that
they have new goods always means that they
have been getting the best in the market.
Year: 1868

The Annual Town Meeting, for the election Of
township officers and the Transaction Of other
town business, takes place next Tuesday, April
7th. In towns as large a. Ottawa some of the
Offices to be filled at this election have become 70
important that they pay, and arc beginning to
be sought after. Candidates for Collector and
Assessor, in particular, are quite numerous, and
to reconcile their various claims the Democracy
Of Ottawa on Thursday held caucus for the
purpose Of nominating regular ticket The
voting at this caucus was nearly as earnest and
animated as At an ordinary election, and the
canvassing nearly as thorough. The following
Year: 1868

You must drop in at Z. i. Armstrong; Cloth.
ing Store if you want to feast your eyes on
something handsome for spring wear. Clothing,
unlike many other kinds Of goods, is down in
the eastern market, and it will surprise you to
sec for how little money you can get handsome
spring salt at Armstrong;.
Year: 1868

Postmasters are required to give notice by
letter when a subscriber does not take his paper
from the office; and give the reason for its not
being taken. Neglecting to do so makes the
postmaster responsible to the publisher for the
payment.


Any person who takes paper regularly
from the postofice, whether he has subscribed
or not is responsible for the payment of the
subscription.


A person ordering his paper discontinued
must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
continue to send it until payment is made, and
collect the whole amount, whether it is taken
from the Office or not.


The courts have decided that refusing to
take paper and periodical from the posofice,
or removing aud leaving them uncalled for, is
prima .tdcie evidence of intentional fraud.
Year: 1868

Most people think the selection Of suitable
matter for newspaper the easiest part Of tbe
business. How great an error Itis the most
difficult. To look over and over hundreds Of
exchange papers every week, from which to
select enough for one especially when the qucs-
ton is not what shall but what shall not be
selected, is no easy task. Heyery person who
reads a newspaper could have edited it, We
shouldhear less complaints. NotunffequentIy
is it the case that an editor looks over all his
exchange papers for something interesting aud
can find nothing, and yet something must be
had-his paper must come out with something
in 1t, and he does the best he can. To an edl-
tor who has care about what he selects, the
writing he has to do is the least Of the labor
Just as many subscribers as an editor may have
SO many tastes he has to consult.
Year: 1868

Eugravings shed their spirit over house
hold. The calm portraits Of the great and
worthy dead exercise great influence over me-
| could look on those over my own fireplace
until they seem neither absent nor departed'
but living yet. Every good picture is the best
Of sermons andlectures. The sense informs the
soul. Whatever you have, have beauty. Let
beauty be on the paper on your wall. It's as
easy to choose paper suggestive Of the lovely
in form and color as the uncouth. Why should
not every household object be sanctioned with
this grateful charm? Each chair, each table,
each tea or chamber service, and every object
for kitchen or parlor, for the home Of the poor
man, artisan, or mechanic, would have them
all worthy of home Of taste.