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Year: 1867

I he said, "As if did not know Ladies of
her age are famous for managing husbands
when the have none of their own. But, re-
| ally, Nelly, do not want you to put anoth-
er such case into my hands. A suit in
Chancery is nothing to it. p"


But you carried it as you usually do.
But was 1t not somewhat cruel and rash to
leave me alone, as you did in the street that
night?"


Apparently; but did not lose sight of
You Tor an instant, and was on the o her
side of the street only when you entered our
home"


Provoking And l nearly cried my eyes
out over your neglect.


And now, reader, | am afraid | have
shown myself very silly, spiritless little
nman. But cannot help il. Woman S
Rights would be mantle too heavy for my
use; and | should show 70 every one / met
that 1t was never made for lie.
y ToUGH STORY Western paper tells
the following rather tough story. If true,
1t Is the most remarkable on record


An accident of a remarkable nature occur
ed IN the woods OF a nelghboring county last
week by which man was thrown eighty
feet In the air. He was standing on bal
ance tree lying across a large log, to see an
otllcI tTec COIlc uUWu, Wncu the tree Ill It's
falling course struck the other end Of the
tree on which he was standing, and the tre-
mendous weight of it coming on the spring
lever, threw him like a shot into the air.


The remarkable part of the story remains
to be told When at his highest elevation
the man caught hold of the top of tree
about fifteen feet from the trunk, and re-
manned suspended by the arms until the per-
son who had telled the tree Travelled dis
tance OF five miles and returned with help
and ladder before he could be released
from his perilous position. He was found
in the same position as when left, evidently
in the best of spirits, for he was whistleing
Yankee DOODLE and making a strong
fight with his feet against delegation of
wasps that were endeavoring to build nest
in the seat of his pants. He said, upon
reaching the ground, that he had had a
healthy time with the ''var,nints," and
attributed his powers OF endurance wholly to
the hotly contested canvass be hid with the
CRITTERS by their persistant fire in the
rear, and the tremendous excitement iBci-
dent thereto


If this man ever gets into office he will be
provided for, for the rest of his natural life.
He will know how to hang on to 1t.
Year: 1867

T We regret to state that an unlocked for
and extremely unfortunate interruption in
its business occurred the first day by the
exhibition, on the part of some disafiected
citizens, of disposition to stop the progress
of the court by violence. At the recess,
his Honor was waited upon by COM
mittee consisting Of several citizens, who,
we are informed, communicated to his
Honor that the people of the district were
determined that the court should not pro
ceed with its business, and that violence
would be resorted 10, if necessary, to pre-
vent it. His Honor on returning to his
seat in the afternoon, brought the matter
TO the attention of the grand Jury, and di-
rected an immediate inquiry as to the extent
to which this spirit of disafection prevailed,
and whether there existed any organization
of persons who were determined to resist
the holding of the court.


The excitement seemed for time to run
high, and fears of popular violence were at
once threatening; but the direction given
to the matter by his Honor seemed to allay
the excitement, and all seemed disposed
TO await the report of the grand jury. The
report was read next morning to large
and intensely interesting auditory and
we are pleased TO add that, in vindication
of the fair fame of York district as an or
derly and law-abiding people, it was well
received and accepted as a properferlainas
ton of the unfortunate affair. This report
will be found below, being published by or
der Of his Honor. .srt. ....r. -


Onr inquiries indnce us to believe that
the conception Of this intervention sprang
altogether from the bankrupt condition Of
our people, who, finding themselves hope
lessly impoverished, are restive under the
efforts of creditors to enforce payment out
of the meagre remnant of their former
estates. Representations were made that
the like measures had been successfully re-
sorted TO in other districts; that the Legis-
lature, in falling to provide for the relief
of the people, had necessitated the taking
of the remedy in their own hands; that,
under the recent legislation of Congress,
the courts of the State are without author
ity; and that the attempt to render and
enforce judgments was an unwarranted OPP
preston.


We are satisfied that the movers in thf-
matter contemplated nothing further than
to prevent the rendering of judgments, and
tudl, Win lHis lHotlBub. Hilllg tnelr minus,
they overlooked the magnitude of the evils
which would ensue from the condition of
.lawlessness and social disorder into which
We would be thrown. -.
We express what we believe TO be now
the opinion of every one, that the purpose
of violent interruptions was confined to a
few misguided persons, and is now regret
ted even by those who we're most active
in IL
Year: 1867

From the National Intelligencer.


Il is computed that half of the cotton
crop Of the past year has already gone TO
the market, and has produced TO the cotton
growers hundred and thiFty-five millions
of dollars. Some weeks ago the New Or
Jeans papers reckoned the amount at over a
hundred millions, and considerable quanti-
ties Of cotton have come forward since.
The cottcn.growing States have received
and appropriated the ayails of half the
crop, aud il is even said that the remainder
will hardly suffice to meet the demands of
creditors for supplies heretofore received,
and for pay for supplies which they will
need before another grain or cotton crop
can be produced. The aYails of the cotton
crop of the past season will leave little
money in the South. Money is there very
scarce, and is likely so 70 be while the
South continues to depend upon the West
for corn, -four, and bacon, and upon the
East for many articles of manufacture that
might be made at home. The cotton crop
Of the current year, though the season may
be more favorable than the last, will not, AZ
Is thought, exceed that of the past wear
Cotton growing will be checked by want OF
capital to pay labor and purchase supplies.
nthis state Of the case, il is the obvious
policy Of the cotton planters TO direct their
attention more earnestly than heretofore to
the production Of grain and provisions.
Preparation for cotton culture must be made
in this month or earlier, but it Is reported
from yaFions quarters that no increased
breadth Of land is to be put in cotton, and
many plantations worked last season have
been abandoned


The great resource Of the South is
therefore 20 be found in an application Of
larger force 20 the cultivation Of corn.
This crop, which may be matured in Au-
gust, will afford great relief is cnltiya-
ton requires less labor than than that OF
cotton. rice or sugar, and il is the msterial
not only for bread, but for animal food.
The value Of crop Of corn equal TO all
the necessities of the South for food must
be vastly greater than Che value even Of an
increased crop Of cotton at present prices.
Rations for fiftF thousand Individuals for
Eve months cost a million of dollars, A
hundred millions ofdollprs would not sup
nly with rations for one year q greater
humber than two millions OF people, or one
ioarth Of the population OF the Southern
States. The first object Of the Southern
planter wiil be- no doubt to produce an
ample supply Of grain and provisions tor
the ensuing year, though labor and capital
may be for that purpose Withdrawn to some
extent from the cotton culture.
Year: 1867

BY A CONSOLIDATION OF THE NASH
VILE UNION AND AMERICAN and the
DISPATCH. and by the generous and united
support Of the USoE AMP DTsPATcH by the
patrons Of both the former papers the Proprie-
tors are enabled 10 present q Newspaper hiiher-
to unsurpassed in this city or State


IN FULLNESs AND ACCURACY OF
NEWS. our paper will compare fayoHably with
the best In the entire country; and in saying
this. we only repeat the expressions Of many OF
our patrons who are most capable of judging IN
urh watters
Year: 1867

The following is the form Of making
income returns for 1866, under the new
law The reader will see at a glance the
eharacter Of the articles to he returned
upon and the deductions to be made:
Year: 1867

STREET IMPRovEMENT.-Workmen are
now engaged in laying Nicholson pavement In
II street, between Sixth and Seventh streets
When this improvement shall have been com
pleted, this will be about the best drive In
Washington. Tho street 10 about level from end
to end.
Year: 1867

A WIFE AIDS IN CHoPPING OFF HER Hus-
BANDS HEADH-The body OF a missing colored
man was recently found In Dan River, Stokes
county, N. e. His head had been completely
severed from his body. Suspicion was at
tsehed to his wife. and she was arrested and
confessed to her completely in the crime, i'm
plicating two white men, Reuben Wright and
another man named Manuei. 1t appeared that
Wright had promised to marry the woman as
soon as her usband was out OF the way She
with the assistance Of the two men, cut his
head of with an axe and threw the body into
the river
Year: 1867

THE WHEAT CROP OF MIssIssIPPI-The
wheat crop Of Mississippi is now being har-
vested. The yield is large. correspondent
is assured that the wheat crop already har-
veeted in the South will sustain the entire
population for the next two years, while the
corn crop promises even more abundantly
There is great need OF this, for the condition of
the poor in that State Is horrible
Year: 1867

A fellow who had been rather inti-
mate with another mans wife, at
Franklin, recently "lit out" just in
time to escape being lynched by a
mob of respectable citizens led by a
preacher of the gospel.
Year: 1867

A. j. WOOD Proprietor.
rUyHIS LARGE AND COMMODIOUS HO-


Il tel is situated in Humbug Valley. Pumas county,
in a beautiful and healthy location. The rooms are
large and airy and well furnished The table il at all
times furnished with the best the market affords; the
stabng is of the best 1t is home for the traveller
For Soda Spring. celebrated for its heal
ing qualities is adjoining the hotel liberal share Of
patronage is solicited.
Year: 1867

AT the receut Agricultural Fair held
at Egg Harbor City, N. j., there was a
very curious exempli6cation of the al
fection of a young dog of the spaniel
species. It seems that on the farm of
Mr.. L. BUllinger an old hen, shortly
after Matching only a number Of bantam
and guinea chickens, died, leaving the
young brood without maternal care and
likely to perish. A puppy dog, also
belonging to Mr.. Bullingsr, was lying
asleep not far distant from the tender
little chickens, and one after antoher
they nestled around him, and by the
warmth of his body we're kept alive. It
seemed as the canine rather liked
the company, and knew the wants of the
motherless chickens, He cUrled himself
up so as to afford them protection, and
from that time be never fOrsook them
He watched over them by day, scratch
ed the sand and gravel for the little ones
until they became big enough to relieve
his from his self-imposed duty. The dog
and the chickens we're exhibited in
cage at lhe Fair, where thousands of
visitors saw them. The chickens were
now about half-grown, and it was anus
ing to watch their movements, and it
was also interesting to observe the care
evidently manifested by their guardian
for them. Mr.. Bullinger says that the
dog watched over the brood by day, and
slept with them in their roost at night,
and had never been known to desert
them from the time they first nestled un-
der him for protection.
Year: 1867

Some time ago, the Rev. Mr. Spurge-
on preached a sermon on the text-'And
Mary wept' In the midst Of a stream
of earnest eIoquence that drew tears
from many of those present, in describ-
ing the character of the tears shed by
Mary over the feet of Jesus, he broke
suddenly off, and turned to his conqre-
cation, exclaimed: The tears which
Mary shed we're not such tears as many
of you pour when you come to this al
tar. They came from her heart-they
were tears Of blood aud not the poor
stuff that you present as an offering to
an offended God" Then, leaning over
the pulpit, and looking earnestly in the
sea of upturned faces, he exclaimed -
+" There are some of you for whose tears
1 would not give a farthing a quart"


A "TALL" ART1sT.-An artist has
painted a dog so natural that the animal
had the hydrophobia during the hot
weather. He's the same man that pain
ted a. copy Of a beer bottle with such
skill that the cork few out Just as be
was finishing it, And after be was mar
ried he painted a picture of his first ba-
by SO Iifelike that it cried, and wife
spanked it before she discovered her
mistake.
Year: 1867

Mr.. BOND, of the Athens Messenger,
gives the following little piece of bio
graphy' In 1847, in Cincinnati, while
engaged in the publication of the Gin
cinnati Daily Dispatch, there came into
our ONCE a Devil. a small, delicate,
palefaced boy who, by his agreeable
manners, soon became a favorite with
all who knew him. The paper was dis
continued, and the youth took his way
into the world for himself. For sever
al years his destiny was to US unknown.
During the war, however, we frequently
saw name in the newspapers, coupled
with complimentary allusion, which re-
minded US of the Devil of the Daily
Dispatch. One day in the street a good
looking gentleman in military uniform,
with a Generals star an his shoulders,
made himself known to us as our boy Of
the long time ago. 1t was the revival
Of pleasant memory, fully warranted


by good conduct of the youth in the
brilliant career of the man. Not yet
thirty years of age, General Andrew
HickenIooper came out of the war with
a splendid reputation as a soldier and a
man, andi now filling with honor the
place of United States Marshal for South
ern Ohio.
Year: 1867

TINS December) number completes the
fourth volume of The Galaxy. With inc-eas-
ed experience of the wants Of the public, and
much greatest resources, the publishers are
confident of their ability TO make the sue
ceedlng volumes Of the magazine still more
valuable and attractive than those already is-
sued. Their aim IS 20 make The Galaxy
magazine which, while it shall always be
readable and entertaining, shall also main
tain high standard OF literary excelleenee5
possessing significance to the thoughtful read.
er, at the same time that it offers lighter mat
ter for those who seek merely. recreation in
the pages of a magazine.
Year: 1867

THE Marietta Times tells the follow
ing capital joke:


The best joke of the season is told
of certain Doctor, Of Vincent Station,
who, on the evening of the election, hav-
ing come to the telegraph Office at Vim
cent, with number ofothers, to hear
the latest election news from the State
and county, heard favorable news from
some place in the county, Git must have
been from the negro cote in Harmar }
Whereupon the Doctor ordered the boys
to load the cannon. Going back into
the telegraph Office, and hearing further
news favorable to the Radicals, the Doc
tor returned to the platform and told
the boys to load her to tie Huzzle? Re
turning again to the telegraph office, the
news of heavy Democratic gains was re-
ceived. The Doctor drew his hat down
over his eyes. Still more Democratic
gains, and down goes the hat little fur
ther. Then, to cap the climax, the dis
patch comes that 80 The Legislature is
Democratic and the State ticket doubt
full" The Doctor, with an oath, sprang
to his feet, hurried from the Office, and
had got about half way cross the street
when an old gray headed veteran in the
Democratic ranks, Whe speaks very slow,
called out H-O-l-d-on, Doctor: /:
hadn't l1-e better touch her
Off" The Doctor mounted his horse
and disappeared in the darkness.
Year: 1867

A.DOUBT EXPRESSED. .-One Sabbath
afternoon a Sunday school teacher oh.
served two boys playing at marble by
the rOadside. He stopped, told them
how wicked it was and succeeded in
perpsuading the worst one to accompany
him to sceooL E The lad was decidedly a
fast youth, of about eight years. In the
class among other things, the teacher
told him that God made this beautiful
world and all that was in it we must
thank him for the good things we enjoy.
He gives us food and our clothes.


"DOes he give my clothes, too n ask
cd the lad.


q" Yes; he givrs US everything"


" Now thar where you get your
eyes shut up for man made these trows
ers out Of dads old ones n -ssl-1t.a
Year: 1867

being a much better built road, and many
think is will be fhs Pacific road eventually, ss
1T never will be obstruesed by snow any part
of the year.


Toere has been very much more attention
paid to agricultural pursuits in TIL. state the
past year than ever before. and especially in
regard to grapes and all kinds of fruit, for
which the climate and coil is admirably
adapted. Improvedl eastern farming imple-
ments are finding their way to ibis state and
will soon take the place of the old Egyptian
models that have formerly been called good
enough. first cla-s semi N onthly has la te-
ly been started at St. Louie. devoted wholly
10 the interest of ,he farmer in every way,
which is among the new enterprises that are
beng successfully carried out of late in diff
feren, paris OF the state.


We have eight able Radical Congress men
to rebel elected to the next Congress, and
a very large majority of Radical state and
county officers chosen q, the last election,
which is a very sure indication that the state
will take rank in future with the noble states
Cf the north and east, aud is also sure
guarantee that the government will in future
be administered In accordance with The great
principles of freedom a nd justice,


Yours truly,


STILLNAN RUGGLEs.
Year: 1867

THE LATE PRIZE FIaHT.-We feel 1t due
to our authorities to correct the impress
sion that no steps were taken to prevent
the prize fight which took place at Aqua
creek on Thursday last. Major Poe hay-
ing been misinformed that the fight was to
have taken place on Gloucester Point, felt
it his duty so to notify General Schofield
of it, and did so. The General immedi-
ately sent an order to the officer at York.
town ordering him to send detachment
of troops to Gloucester, and prevent any
gathering that might take place there. As
to the civil authorities of Stafford county,
we are reliably informed that they had
no idea in the world that the fight
was to take place. In fact, the man
whose land runs adjoining the field
upon which it was fought looked in breath
less amazement upon the assembling
crowd, and asked, For Gods sake, what
is the matterw This seems strange at
first, but when we consider that newspa-
pers are scarce commodities in the coun-
try districts of Virginia, and that but lit
tie mention Of 1t was made in our papers,
the ignorance of the people Of an affair of
so much importance to the sporting world
which was to take place right in their
midst, is not to be wondered at.


At any rate, the old Commonwealth
bears no stain on account of this disgrace
full affair, although its scene was upon her
soil. The prime movers in 1t were men
from New York, Baltimore, and the i'm
maculate city of Philadelphia, which was
represented in the person Of one of her
aldermen in the capacity Of referee. We
hope, however, that no spot upon the soil
of Virginia may ever again be chosen for
one of these brutal and degrading exhibi-
tons, calling together, as they do, the ma
jority of the sports, roughs, and thieves in
the country.
Year: 1867

A FINE ORGAN FOR THE FIRST BAPTIST
CHURcH.-This splendid instrument, built
by Messrs. Simmonds s. Co., Of Boston,
has been creating quite sensation among
the lovers of sacred music in that city.
On the day before its shipment for Rich
mond four of Boston's most gifted organ
lists performed upon it before apaying au-
dience. Critics inform us that in many
respects the instrument is very remarka-
BILE, and the attention of the hearer cannot
fail to be arrested by the depth, power,
and richness of its tones, and the charac.
teristic quality Of its orchestral stops
which possess unusual delicacy Of finish
The quality and articulation Of the reed
stops are said to surpass in splendor any
before made in this country.


The organ cost five thousand five hun
dred dollars, and will hardly be put up for
less than three thousand. AS there is not
sufficient room in the gallery to put it in
position, the congregation contemplate
making an addition to the rear Of the
church building, which will not only allow
room for the organ, but will also comfort
ably seat full choir above and in rear of
the pulpit.
Year: 1867

RAISING THE SUNKEN WRECKs.-The
enterprising firm of Messrs. Hartwell,


Dick & Co. having completed their ar
rangements for raising the sunken wrecks


which now so much obstruct navigation,


will at once begin the work. The barges,
with all the necessary apparatus, left Nor
folk yesterday in tow of the two steam-
tugs which are to be employed in the
work, and will arrive here to-day. Opera
tions will be at once commenced on the
Patrick Henry, lying alongside the wharf
at Rockets. The removal of this wreck
will be of great benefit to the shipping
which arrives here; for her hull has so
narrowed the channel as oftentimes to
make it difficult for vessel to pass it on
account of the swiftness Of the current.
The energetic gentlemen who have un-
dertaken this work will push it forward as
rapidly as the nature of the work will adj
nit of, and before long we hope to see our
river once more clear of all distractions.
Year: 1867

The JUNK-DEALING CAsEs.-The con-
tinued cases of a number of junk. k.dealers,
charged with carrying on their business
without proper license, were brought be-
fore the Mayor yesterday, and the ques'
tion of the validity of the ordinance pro-
scribing this class from dealing under GER
tain conditions not required of other
classes carrying on in their business the
same trade was entered into. The heated
and crowded condition of the courtroom
rendered the hearing of the argument of
Colonel August in behalf of the defend
ants-a most vigorous penance, which
neither the attendants of the court nor
the Colonel himself scarcely deserved so
the counsel consented to draw up his
points of argument in writing, and submit
them at the earliest possible opportunity.
Year: 1867

ARTILLERY SCHOOL AT FORTRESS Mon
RoE.-We learn from high authority that
the Government contemplates purchasing
several hundred acres of land near For
tress Monroe for the purpose of establish
ing school for artillery at that point. The
grounds will soon be levelled OFF and laid out
in the manner best calculated to promote
the object in view. 1t is designed to give
this arm of the service complete and tho
rough training in Il its minutia, as we'll
in target practice as maneuvring in the
field. For this object, students from West
Point assigned to the artillery will be
brought here to complete their military
education, and capable and accomplished
officers will be detailed to give them in
struction.
Year: 1867

IMMIGRATIoN.-The State Board of I'm
migration will hold meeting on Monday
morning at 10 O'Clock at the Office of Ad.
jutant- General Richardson, in the capitol
This meeting of the Board is to consider
the question of sending an agent to Eu.
rope to endeavor to bring to Virginia al
least portion of the tide of immigration
to this country. The Board will be pleased
to see any persons present who take an in
terest in the subject.
Year: 1867

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-By reference to
an advertisement in another column it will
be seen that the mail train on the Central
railroad will, on and after Sunday next,
leave Richmond fifteen minutes earlier
than heretofore. Travellers Oh this road
will make note of this, and be on hand
In time,
Year: 1867

EGGs.-If good fresh eggs be covered with
a thin layer of lard or tallow and deposited in
a cool part Of the cellar, the most acute pa
late cannot distinguish the difference be-
tween those that may be laid this week
and others six months old.
Year: 1867

JUDGE WILLIAM II. LYONS, who has been
seriously ill of typhoid fever for some days,
was little better yesterday, but was still
in very critical condition. Very general
anxiety is felt with regard to him.