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Year: 1868

Ae5" The Democracy have accounted for the fraud Tn the naturalization bill by Say ing that tho expressing committee took an imperfect copy to the Speaker and Lieut.. Gov. for signature. The chairman of that committee MT. Mix issues card from which we extract the following:-

 The committee all agree that thoy never saw but one engrossed copy of the naturalization law and that agreed with the manuscript and printed bll No bills that passed the Engrossing committee were scrut1nized the election and naturalization laws were. These were the last bills cngrossed that afternoon they were left ill the portfolio to- gether with some fifteen or twenty others, and the portfolio was left in the Secretary of Stato's room as the custom has always been, until next morn ing. when took the portfolio myself to the Pres- dent Of the Senate, as soon as the Senate was called to order, for his signature. As soon as slgned returned it to the Secretary's ofice nev- CT snpposing that it contained anything but just what the committee had compared. The commit tee could have done no more, unless they had gone on the supposition that the Secretarys office was not safe place for the acts of tho Legislature and that the Secretary not safe custodian of that portfolio.

 do not agree with the comments of the Hart ford Ebening Post. It says that in the confusion and rush of business. the wrong copy was sent to the Governor for his signature There was no confusion about 1t. It was done coolly and in the regular order and placed with other bills with as much care, Tn the portfolio, as any that VIC en- grossed Tho Post further says that there is noth- ing in tho whole transaction which cannot be ex- plalned, but fails to give any light.
Year: 1868

Intelligence and skill are required in the judicious management of the kitch- on.

 As the kitchen is the most impor- tant room in the house, so, too, the la- bors of the kitchen are the most impor- tant, and call for more practical knowl- edge than any other branch ofhouse- keeping. Upon their intelligent per formance depend in large degree, the general health, comfort and prosperity of the household. Wholesome food, only, is promotive of health and strength; savory dishes all relish and prefer, while the little leaks that sink the ship will assuredly flow from a lack of economy in the kitchen.

 We are, as people, seriously def- cicnt in the general practice of skill and economy in the household, and especially in culinary labors. A French family would live well, on what is often wasted in an American kitchen. True, we may have skilled cooks, frugal, model housekeepers, but they are the exceptions, not the rule. Nor is it strange, that such is the fact. What have we ever done whereby to become skilled and perfected in the refinement-the science--of cookery and the arts of housekeeping? We say science of cookery, like Caremc, have converted the art into science, made taste yield to chemistry, and the kitchen to become instead of workshop laboratory.

 In all the trades and professions of life, we give years of time and study to obtain proper knowledge thereof, yet here is an intricate science, most intimately connected with our daily life and being, to which we never pay tribute, but from which we receive it, twice or thrice each day. Can we expect excellence in cook cry, much less mastery of the science, from those whose only knowledge consists of information> now and then, here and there, found doaling among the unskilled masses?
Year: 1868

The New York Times, (Republican) thus
expresses disgust at the passage Of the last
bill of denominations:


We confess our inability to comprehend
the reasoning by which measure subver-
sive Of all liberty can he twisted into mca-
sure for placing beyond jeopardy the life of
the Republic. Mr.. Bingham's ornate rhc-
toric may command the ''rapt attention" of
his hearers, as the reporter asserts, but We
do not see how it could influence tho judg-
ment of any man who distinguishes between
fine phrases and the stern logic Of facts
We know the pretcxt on which the Prcsi-
dent is set aside and General Grant invested
with more than regal authority, but the
mere use Of terms does not satisfy US that
the right Of Congress to do this, and much
more Of the same sort, is derived from its
obligation to guarantee republican form Of
government to the respective States.


The sound may have been delightful when
Mr.. Bingham referred to the trainers Of the
Constitution as "those mighty men whom
God taught to live for glory and beauty"
Lut The vcneration would be more practical
il il took the shape Of reconstruction in &C.
coriancc with the principles they laid down.
The overthrow Of civil government in ten
States, and the creation of dictatorship,
with soldier as its occupant, scarcely har-
monize with these principles. The fathers,
too, were more tolerant in their iuterpreta-
tons Of what constitutes a republican form
of government. They furnished no precc.
dent for the absolutism by which Mr.. Bing-
ham would force upon States tho views Of
Congressional majority without regard for
the will, the opinions Or the interests Of
their white population.


The same want Of bottom is traccaLlc in
all the arguments delivered in support Of
the bill. They were all either rhapsodes,
signifying little or unblushing defences of a
policy which puts no limit to legislative
usurpation.


How the measure will fare in the Senate
we shall probably soon know. We dare not
hope that tho reputcd moderation Of that
body will SO far prevail as to modify provi-
sions so palpably at variance with tho prin-
ciplos Of the Republican party Tho zeal
Of partisanshp for tho time o,sruns pru.
dencc, and drives patriotism in the back
ground
Year: 1868

The last number we have received of
the New York Record aud Vindicator
contains an excellent article on the sub
ject of emigration from the South. 1t
records with sadness the fact that many
four best citizens are going to foreign
lands under the hope OF bettering their
condition; severing all the ties that have
bound them since their birth to their
native land, and trusting themselves to
an nncertain future among strangels.-
The Record advises our people to cling
to their homesteads to the last. And
why should they not? This lying to
ills 'that we know not off" is neither
rational or manly. Ht lt H


There is no condition on earth more
depiorable than that of the eXile-tlie
man who leaves his native land not be-
cause lie prefers another, but because he
breads the presence of the tyrant at
home. Such u man goes not forth as
the hardy pioneer, enthusiastic with the
thought of conquering the wilderness
and founding new states. He is not q
Columbus, but an 4Eneas-not an III
dOmitable searcher after new worlds,
but a melancholy, complaining man,
holding his palms aloft towards heaven,
and with thoughts ever reverting back
IN the direction OF lost IllilIm, instead of
forward to the new field before him.
such man Is curse to himself and the
country to which he goes. In the new
and bnsy scenes where his lot will be
cast, he will prove unequal to the task
before hlm-he will be run over and
crushed into want aud obseurity be-
cause he looks backward instead of for
ward. 'uad


Every wise man before he emigrates
will ask himself the question: siAm |
adapted to the work that is before ne?"


1t he has allowed his spirit to be brok-
ell by Radical oppression he may safely
make up his mind that he has not the
proper spirit to fight the battle of life
surrounded by new scenes and new peo-
pie, laws and customs. Let such man
stay at home-stay even if Radicalism
is to ride him for life, and he can hope
only to make bare subsistence. Once
abroad, re viii find that he has left the
frying paa only 10 get into the fire.


But there is no reason for the South
ern people to leave their homes. We
can eventually control the south it we
remain true to ourselves. 9."


We still have a soil and climate of
which God made no duplicates. Weare
still owners Of the soil and our own fol-
ly alone can dispossess us. We fear
not contiscatiJn, for in the last resort
We will pay back confiscation with as
sassination. ,..l.


Wealth is power and the development
OF that which lies in the lands of the
South is mere question OF tine..-
Whatever white men hold possession
the cotton lands of the South at the end
OF the next ten years at the fufthest
will hold power.


Let US, therefore, cling to- cur native
laid Let it be made test of patriot
ism and loyalty to tile SoItthto do so.-
Mobile Tribune.
Year: 1868

A young man commenced visiting q
young woman, and appeared to be well
pleased. One evening he called when
it was quite late, which led the young
lady to enquire where lie had been.
IL had to work tonight"
What do you work for living? she
inquired with astonishment.


Certainly, replied the young man, /
am u mechanic.


| dislike the name of mechanic, and
she turneaup her nose.


That was the last time he visited that
young lady. He is now wealthy man,
and has one of the best women in the
country for his wife.


The lady who disliked the name of a
mechanic is now the wife of miserable
tool-a regular vagrant about grog
shops and the soft, verdant silly, miser-
able girl is obliged 10 take in washing
in order to support herself and her
children.


You dislike the name of mechanic,
eh! You whose brothers are but well
dressed loafers. We pity the girl who
has SO little brains, who is SO Yerdant,
SO soft as to think less of a young man
for being mech2nic-one of Gods no
bleInen-the most honorable and digni-
tied parsonage of heavens creatures.


Beware, young ladies, how you treat
young men who work tor a living, for
you may one day be menial to one Of
them yourself.


Far better to discharge the well-fed
pauper with all his rings, jewelry, braz-
cnness and pomposity, and take to your
affections the callous handed, intelli-
gent and industrious mechanic.


Thousands have bitterly regretted
their folly who have turned their backs
to honesty. A few years have taught
severe lesson.
Year: 1868

A dreary place would be this earth


Were there nolittle people in 1t;
The song Of life would lose it's mirth,


Were there no little children to begin 1t.
No little forms like buds to grow,
( And make the admiring heart surrender
No little hands on breast and brow


To keep the thrilling love chords tender.
No babe within our arms to leap,


Nolittle feet toward slumber tending;
No little knees in prayer to bend,


Or lips the sweet words lending.
What would the mother do for work


Were there no pants or jacket tearing?
No tiny dresses to embroider?


No cradle for their watchfuI caring?
No rosy boys at wintry morn,


With satchel to the school-house hasten


ing:


No merry shouts as home they rush,


No precious morsel for their tasting.
The sterner souls would get more stern,


Unfeeling nature more inhuman,
And man to stole coldness turn,


And woman would be less than woman.
For in that cline towards which we reach,
Through Times mysterious dim unfolding.
The little ones with cherub smile


Are still our Fathers face beholding.
SO sad His voice, in whom we trust


When, in Judea's realm preacher,
He made child confront the proud,
And be iii simple guise their teacher.
I,ffe's song. indeed. would lose its charms
Were there no babies to begin it;
A doleful place this world would be
Were there no little people in it. sal,
Year: 1868

migration will be the salvation of
the South. This is an aphoism which
we hear repeated from mouth to mouth
and which we see ma ntained and COM
mended in the columns of the press
throughout the entire Southern country
1t is unquestionably true, that immigra
tion will do much for the southern
country, but to take the broad ground
that is destined to be the salvation of
South, the salvation of her material
strength and resource, is not prudent.
We maintain that the salvation OF the
South is in the hands OF the Southern
people, and the Southern people only.
Immigration may prove to be a great
means and instrument of regeneration,
but the problem which involves the des-
tiny of tue South, ought to be solved
by Southern minds aud hands.-Lynch.
Republican.
Year: 1868

Boil small pot full of potatoes, and
bathe the part effected with the water
in wliel, the potatoes were boiled, as
hot as it can be applied Immediately
before going to bed.' The pains will be
removed or at least greatly al!eviated
by the next morning. Some of the
most obstinate rheumatic pains have
lately been cured by one application of
this novel and simple remedy.
Year: 1868

VIENNA, October 29-Annouuce-
ment is made by the Ministry that the
Interpretation which has been put on
the recent speech Of Baron Beust, is
a false one. and that the policy Of
Austria is peace.


The Diet has passed a bill giving
authority To the Government TO re
cruit 10000 additional soldiers, Baron
B ust hay ne given formal assurance
that it will merely fill the deficiency
In the standing army, aud not swell it
above the number fixed by law.
Year: 1868

Man upon mouse Iop-"oW NJ


wns saved from Death.


We find the following thrilling ac-
count of somnambulist in the st. Louis
Republican


"There is n young man living on
Chestnut street, whose name we do not
give, for obvious reasons, who has for
wears been in the habit of walking in
his sleep whenever anything harrassed
or distressed his mind. He came home
early evening before last, much per-
picked about a note due him and which
had not been paid, and, after a
light supper and some pleasant
conversation with his family, re-
tired for the night. He has .
brother, whose duties require his at
tendance down town until twelve
o'clock each night, and night before
last he did not get away from his store
till one. The room occupied by him ad.
Joins the room of the somnambulist,
and, upon his arrival at home, he pro-
ceeded straight to his own room, that
he might not disturb any one, as he had
done hundred times before; but, prov
identially, as it came about, he had for
gotten to put some matches in his pock-
ct at the store, and was obliged to 60
into his brothers room to get some.
The gas was burning brightly; the bed
had been occupied, his brothers clothes
were upon q chair, but otherwise the
room was empty.


knowing the peculiarities of his
brother, and getting more uneasy the
longer he waited, he aroused the rest of
the family aud inquired about him.
They knew nothing, and all then COM
menced searching the house. The elder
brother went up into the garret, where
there was a skylight opening upon the
roof, through trap-dOor, and this trap
door was lifted. Fearing the worst, the
brother pushed his way through the
aperture, aud there, seated upon the
furthest and narrow edge of the south
ern wall, was the missing man, with
his hands clasped around one knee, en-
dishabille, and the whole attitude ex-
pressing detection. The brother was a
brave man, but the sight filled him
with horror. The least start back
wards, the swerve even Of half hairs
breadth, and the somnambulist
would be dashed to pieces upon
the stones below, three stories
sheer down. But the elder brethers
presence of mind was wonderful. Know
ing it would be instant death If he
awoke him by calling to him, and fear
ing to grasp him lest in the terror of
surprise he should spring backward
from the shock, this man, with love
greater than all else, and lending him
nerve and wisdsm, rushed down into
his own room where there was long,
stout rope; said never word to the
family, although his face was az white
as q grave cloth; knottea o moose as he
ran back up the step; and then, still un-
willing to trust his own strength, he
tied one end to the chimney, and then
by dexterous cast, threw the rope
tightly around his brothers shoulders,
literally dragging him from his fearful
perch before lie became conscious"
Year: 1868

A dispatch from Boston says:


Returns of the Maine election as re-
ceived up to this hour. indicate the
election of the Republican ticket by a
majority not varying far from 10000.
This, as compared with the vote of 1866,
the last election at which full vote
was polled, shows Republican loss OF
nearly 5000 votes.


n Thus far the returns have only been
received mainly from the central and
middle of the State, wherein the Rad
ical strength has always exceeded thai
of their opponents. 1t is fair, there
fore, to suppose that the general aver
age will show the absve result. The
ratio of individual losses is about equal,
according to an impartial estimate.


The Democracy have worked nebly,
and succeeded not only in increasing
their own vote to degree hardly an
ticipated, but in greatly reducing the
majority of their opponents. Money,
men and talent have been concentrated
upon the "Dirigo" State only to prove
that she, too, is one day to return to
the defence of the Constitution and the
Union.
Year: 1868

Extract from Speech by Senator Doolittle.l


"Every day confirms my opinion of
the wisdom and justice of the plan of
pacification proposed by Mr.. Lincoln
and renewed by Mr.. Johnson more than
two years ago. have no more doubt
than Of my existence that if that plan
and policy had been suffered to be car
ried out by Congress, the States of the
South would have been fully reorganiz-
ed upon the civilized white basis and
their Representatives admitted more than
two years ago. There would have been
a more perfect restoration of harmony
and friendly feeling than is now possi-
BILE for years. The industry of the
South would have been restored and
with its restoration its great markets
would have been re-openea to the man
ufactures of tho East and to the bread
stuffs and provisions of the West. The
exports of her cotton-better than all
the mines of the mountains-would
have changed in eur favor the balance
of trade. Our six per cent. bonds
would have commanded a premium in
gold in any money centre of the world.
Specie payment without shock or con-
vulsion would have resumed itself. Our
financial troubles would have been far
easier of solution, our taxes less bur-
densome, and our credit so fully re.
stored that q four per cent bond wonld
now command gold at par.


Just about one year ago, my friends,
I was at Frankfort-on| the Main, in
Germany. While there our bonds,
bearing six per cent, sold at seventy
three in gold, while the bonds of Brazil,
bearing only four per cent, sold for
more than ninety in gold. This fact,
which l stated elsewhere, | can never
bring to mind without feeling my checks
burn with shame and modification.


"Why is iti Why is our credit lower
than that of Brazilf


as it because the Radicals in Gen.
gress would have it so-because they
would keep the Union divided and thu
South paralized, They would not al
low of any pacification which did not
disfranchise the most intelligent whites
and force universal, unqualified suf-
frage upon the mass of ignorant and
half civilized blacks, and upon the
ground, openly and avowed, not that
they we're fit to vote, but that their
votes could be used by the army and
the Freedmen's Bureau to carry those
States for the Radical candidates in the
next Presidential election"
Year: 1868

A TRAVELLING FAMINE.-The army ot
and leeches going around
the country trying to get the people to
endorse four years more of Radical
rule, Radical stealing and Radical op-
preston are about played ont. The
people are disguised and have made up
their minds to have change.
Year: 1868

it down, one man who had really been q
rebel, stood by and protected it. l can
not omit to say that one or two OF them
attempted to prevent any difficulty and
seemed heartily opposed to such con-
duct, for which they should certainly
have credit. SIGMA.
Year: 1868

THE Ohio Farmer reports th at the hot
weather of July and the drought Of
August has nearly destroyed the potato
crop in the Muskingum Valley. There
will not be one-fourth of q crop.
Year: 1868

q A New York letter contains tbs
following:iso-os sa a7 .f-m II


A striking case of jealousy in an ami
NAL occurred last evening We have =
Newfoundland dog, who has been =
great favorite in the house and the
recipient of much attention. A few
days ago we brought home q couple Of


''pointer" pups which became objects
of great attraction with young and old,
The old Newfoundland dog at once man
Tested great displeasure on the pups
making their appearance. When eth
er of the juveniles have petted or play
ed with them he has growled and look
ed savage and morose as could be, and
he has become an altogether changed
animal since their coming. Last even
ing, while they were being carressed
and fondled by the Juveniles, the jsal-
GUS old Newfoundland, with fsrocious
glare in his eye seized the head Of one
Of them in his mouth and crushed the
life out Of it in moment. On relating
the circumstance this morning to gen
tleman who has had much experience
with Newfoundlands, l was surprised
to be informed that of all breeds of
dogs, they are the most treaeherous
and jealous They can never bear to
see any other dog receive attentions,
and will take most bitter dislike to
the bestower or recipient Of such at
tention, and cherish their dislike for a
long period. At the same time they
combine with this treachery and jealousy
many splendid qualities. A friend tells
me that a cat which has been q great
fayorite with his children, and playing
with them constantly, suddenly refused
to have anything more to do with them
when he introduced a terrier into the
house few days ago. Now on coming
at night the cat flies at the dog the
moment the door is opened, and having
endeayored to scratch or bite it, skulks
away and remains out of sight all the
evening. fodz sa5
Year: 1868

\ /. If man, faints, place him fiat
on his back and let him alone.


p 2. Ifany poison is swallowed, drink
instantly half glass of cool water,
with a heaping teaspoonful each of
common salt and ground mustard stir
ed into it; this vomits as soon as it
reaches the stomach; but for fear some
of the poison may remain, swallow the
white of one or two raw eggs, or drink
a cup Of strong coffee, these two being
antidotes for a greater number of pois-
ons than any dozen other articles
known, with the advantage of their al
ways being at hand; if not a pint of
sweet oil, orilamp oil, or 'drippings, :"
of melted butter, or lard, are good
substances, especially if they Vomit
quickly. rm - oi esf. i-qr,-


8. The best thing to stop the bleed
ling of a moderate cut instantly is to
cover it profusely with cobweb, -four
and salt, half and half.


4. If the blood comes from wound
by jets or spirits, be spry, or the man
win die in a few minutes, because an
artery is severed; tie handkerchief
loosely around, near the part between
the wound and the heart; put stick
between the handkerchief and the skin
and twist it around until the blood
ceases to flow; keep it there until the
doctor comes; if in position where the
handkerchief cannot be used, press the
thumb on spot near the wound, be-
tween the wound and the heart; in
crease the pressure until the bleeding
ceases, but do not lessen the pressure
for an instant until the physician ar-
rives, so as to glue up. the wound by
coagulation or cooling of the hardening
blood. sWEu UoCHaoGz 3Ii


S. II your clothing takes fire, slide
the hands down the dress, keeping
them as close to the body as possible,
at the same time sinking to the floor
| by bending the knees; this has a
smothering effect upon the flames; if
not extinguished or great hesdwsy
gotten lie down on the ioorsa rool
over and over; or, better, envelop your
self in carpet, rug, bed cloth or any
garment you can get hold of always
lpreferriug wollen. 10 u.
6. if the body is tired, rest; if the
| brain is tired sleep.


| 4. If the bowels are loose, lie down
lin warm bed; remain there aud eat
nothing until you are WELL


8. Ifthe action of the bowels does
nor occur at the usual hour, eat not an
atom until they do act at least for thirty
six hours, meanwhile, drink largely Of
cold water or hot teas, and exercise in
the open air to the extent of a gentle
Precipitation, and keep this up till things
are fighted; this suggestion, if prac-
Iticed, would save myriads Of lives
every year both in the city and country.


o. The three best medicines in the
world are warmth, abstinence and
lrepose.-THalrs journal of Health.