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Year: 1868

Several openings held In this city yesterday,
but as they were somewhat In advance Of the time
fixed upon by the majority Of our fashionable mili-
ners and n,odtstes they must merely be regarded
informal; and 1t Is not improbable that those who
did open yesterday will have an additional opening
on Wednesday the 25th inst. As that day has been
agreed upon for the unveing Of the choice morsels
In the way OF bonnets cloaks and other wares OF o
decollets nature, II is to be regretted that all
Interested In such affairs would not wait
until that day came around before inviting their
patrons and the general public to the verna feast Of
ribbons, silks and flowers. The animosties and
petty jealousies that exist among our caterers OF
fashion have entangled them in pretty snarl this
year. They are afraid to open and they afraid
wait, and when they do open many OF them wish
that they had held back, and the result is that
many Of them are opening upon any day that they
feel In the humor to do so, instead OF waiting for
some particular day upon which to have
q general display, and upon which all should
have previously agreed. II those having charge OF
the fashions can do no better than this they had
better leave the whole matter with our fashions
editor and we doubt not he can designate day that
will be both agreeable and convenient to all con-
cerned. However, as Wednesday next Is the great
day. we trust that everything will pass Off harmon-
ousiy and that the weather win remain pleasant
as TO afford an opportunity for all to the enchan


ing delights which will upon that day be exposed for
the first time to the critical gaze OF the public.
Year: 1868

country forswear his previous allegiance
and be admitted into all the civil and
political rights of MS new home-that
American citizens by adoption and nat
uralization are entitled to all the rights
as between us and foreign powers
which can be claimed by our native
born citizens, and il is the duty of the
Federal Government to protect and to
maintain them by every means within
its power.


RESOLVED, That the people will sus-
tain Andrew johnson, President Of the
United States, in his struggle with Con-
gressional usurpation, and that we
pledge the Democracy of Ohio TO sup
port him in all Constitutional measures
to relieve the white people of the
South from the negro government
now being imposed upon them.


RESOLVED That the fortitude and gal
lantry of our soldiers in the recent
civil war, in defense of the Union, en-.
title them to- the gratitude of the
country, and they should ever be re.
membered by it in its bountics.


REsoLv.D, That the Democracy OF
the country have neither the purpose
or desire to ro-establish slavery, nor to
assume any portion of the debts Of the
States lately in rebellion.
Year: 1868

EVERY day we have it demonstrated
that 1t IL oniy the Republican niggers
that Democracy dislike. They seem to
have a high regard for black men who
promise to vote the Democratic ticket
and enjoy his company with great rel
ish. Strange, Is 1t not2
Year: 1868

DETECTIVES and other officers engag-
ed in investigating the importation of
roughs into Philadelphia from Balti-
more, assert that in addition to the
main idea of voting the Democratic
ticket they had determined to make
night attack upon the Massachusetts
delegation to the Soldiers and Sailors
Convention,
Year: 1868

TIE WHEAT ioRRKNT.-It is stated that
over fifteen thousand sacks of wheat are on the
Mississippi banks, near keokuk, waiting for
high water foI transportation down: and we
learn from Chicago paper that one hundred
and fifty cars would not supply the daily de-
uands of the Burlington and Missouri road
There never was such trade IN wheat. IL is
rushing in like a mighty torrent
Year: 1868

BALLOON ASCENSION on THE FOURTH OF
JULY-A THRILLING AND PER1I.ous AD-
vENTrRE.-On Saturday evening last the
Fair Grounds in this city were the scene of
the most fearful and thrilling spectacle
ever witnessed in this community. Messrs.
Redmond and Yard had advertised exten-
sively that on that day one of them would
make an ascension in their mammoth bal
loon from the amphitheatrc of the Fair
Grounds, and some six or seven hundred
persons inside, and perhaps twice as many
on the outside, had assembled to witness the
ascent. To understand the catastrophe that
ensued it is necessary to state that Messrs.
Redmond and Yard inflated their balloon
by means of heated air instead Of gas, as
is more usual in such cases. To accom-
plish this they had constructed a furnace
the heat Of which was conducted into the
balloon by means of barrel, which scrved
rs chimney to the furnace, and over which
the open end of the balloon was placed. 1T
was so arranged that when the balloon
should be fully inflated board top was to
be placed over the barrel to shut off the
heat At ( o'clock P. M. the balloon was
fully inflated, and Mr.. Yard stepped into
the car or basket, suspended by means ei
ropes from the balloon, and gave the order
to shut off the heat and cut the rope by
which the balloon was held down. Unfor-
tunately Mr.. Redmond gave the order al
most ct the same instant to fire up, anu
quart or more of coal oil was thrown into
the furnace, which blew off the top OF the
barrel, and the flame burned fiercely out
through the barrel, and coming in contact
with the balloon, it was ignited on one side
and at the lower end, and the balloon shot
upward with the speed of n kite.


Some of the audience perceived the fire
| and gave the alarm instantly, but the bal
loon had attained an altitude of n hundred
Yards before Mr.. Yard became fully aware
of his perilous condition. At this time the
intense excitement, commotion, and horror
of the audience beggar description. Women
and children screamed in an agony Of fear
for the safety of Mr.. Yard, and men
looked on in speechless helplessness, in mo-
mentary expectation of seeing him hurled
to certain death and destruction. Mr.. Yard
seems to have preserved his presence of
mind in remarkable degree. He supposes
he attained an altitude of near three
todescend To test the rapidity of his de-
scent, ne InTeW OUT urst NIB pockeL-naHu-
kerchief, and afterwards his hat, by which
he found that his descent was quite gradual,
nnd he began to hope that if the air did not
SO far escape as to collapse the balloon he
might effect safe landing. AS he feared,
however, the balloon partially collapsed
and fell over, but by swaying the basket
and pulling at his ropes he managed to right
her up again :. but he found he was now de-
scending with fearful rapidity. Fortu-
nately, he landed in thicket of small oaks
east of Mr.. Y. Duncan's, and his basket
lodged on the yielding branches of those
little trees, and thus his life was saved !;
and that, too, without the slightest injury
to his person. We can imagine but family
the grateful emotions Of Mr.. Yard at so
happy dcliverance from so great peril.


Me.rico (lio.) Ledger.
Year: 1868

ICE CREAM.-We return our thanks to our neigh
bor TRIEEETT for lot Of delicious Ice cream sen
us yesterday afternoon. Nothing could have been
more acceptable on such n hot summer aitcr-
noon ana we would advise those of our friends who
may want somcthingto keep them cool during this
warm season to call on him, next doorto the Dis-
U,ttch Oilicc.
Year: 1868

SNATCH GAME.-As a lady was passing
along one of our streets yesterday negro
boy snatched her pockct-book from her
hand and made off with it. Chase was
given, and in the pursuit the pocket-book
was dropped. The owner can get it by call
ing at our counting-room. The boy sue
ceeded in making his escape.
Year: 1868

SANITARY.-During the warm weather
the water in the dock should be drawn Oh
every night, as it is receptacle for great
deal of refuse and purified matter, and Is
likely to breed pestilence. 1t was drawn
off on Tuesday night, greatly to the relief
of the people living or doing business IN
that ueighborhood.
Year: 1868

We are enabled to present as usual, in
advance of the magazines, sketch of the
latest fashions for ladies:


MISCELLANEOUS.


C0lOrs in costumes are more gay and
altogether more diversified than formerly
but there is still preference for black
or white, and also for the buff, which
looks like dead gold. Black has survived
even to the heat Of the summer weather,
and appears in all the thin materials
grenadine, crepe, berage. 1t is not, how
ever, SO fashionably trimmed with colors as
last season. The rufiles OF the material
are edged with narrow fringe, or they are
made Of silk into ruchings, notched out
upon the edge.


Straw trimming, straw fringe, or straw
braids, are not o novelty upon thin black
suits, but they are considered very distin-
guished. Straw fringe is used rs o border
TO the upper skirts and palctots. If it is
very narrow it may also be employed for
cdging rutlcs. The braid forms Il heading,
or is very effectively run through the cen
trc Of ruches made Of silk or Of the same
material as the dress.


Almost all the fashionable summer cos
TUNES are made with rutfles and putfed out
behind, the sash or ends of the Marie An
toinette tichW passing under the pouf, and
sustaining it in its place. Magnificent
white dresses, one mass Of putting and
tucking, are tied up in this way, with wide
ends Of the material edged with ruhles of
the same without lace or colors, with ex-
ceedingly good effect. SO much depends,
however, upon the skill Of the dressmaker
in properly arranging the drapery that ii
is not safe for m inexperienced person to
even try to do it.


The short dress is still popular, and
meets SO entirely the common sense and
Judgment of our ladies that we hope it will
be fixed institution. Its great advantage
is that it affords every woman a neat and
uniform dress, whether she can afford
trimming or costly material OR not. A
short dress and cloak of the same, even OF
cheap material, and without trimming, is
always convenient, neat, and lady-likc.


Cloaks are supertluity; suits have
almost altogether taken their place, and all
that is necessary is to devise method Of
making them warm enough for winter to
render them the popular street style all the
year round.
Year: 1868

No material change is noticed, and none
will take place until the approach Of fall
and winter renders necessary better pro-
lection for the head.


The small bonnets have reached the
minimum of littleness. Of straw there is
only narrow strip, which serves as a
foundation for the garland of leaves or
flowers, and as q support for the lace falling
at the back and crossing in the front as
ornamental strings.


This style has been common in silk, tulle,
and straw, oil the season. New and fresh,
it possesses q certain grace, particularly il
worn in conjunction with an elegant toilet ;
but the lace soon looks untidy and stringy
with use, especially if it is Of common
quality, and then the bonnet looks shabby,
and spoils the entire toilet. The favortte
method of trimming is with black lace and
garland of field flowers.
The "Jardiniere is the prettiest style
for country wear in round hats, and the
Diane the most elegant in straw for
riding. Long, curled ostrich plumes have
been revived, by the way, TO ornament the
1" Diane" and are very graceful. Nothing
SO becoming has been worn IN their place.


For carriage costume and morning visits
little pouf bonnet of white tulle is worn,
with tulle lappets, which tie under the
chiguon behind. \ wreath of white lilac is
generally carried across the front, and forms
necklace.


The fashionable chignon now forms q
mass Of ringlets.
Year: 1868

The Ripon Wisconsin Represeatattre,
abandons Jacobinism. This is what it
says, July lst:


For the past year we have been fail
ing, slowly and surely failing, and to day
we give up the ghost. We have not in
these twelve months been failing in health,
nor have we pecuniarily suffered much
loss. 1t is politically that we have "gone
up We fail to see that the Republican
party is what it should be, or what many
of its friends in years past supposed it
was the intention Of the leaders to make
it. The ghost whicE we have given up
is Radical Republicanism. From this
day henceforth and forever, to the time
when we are planted beneath the sod un.
der which all Republicans and Democrats
must sooner or later lie, we shall adyo-
cate, in our feeble way, the principles of
Democracy. Henceforth we are Dem.
ocrat. We want it distinctly understood,
rs we wish to receiving all the cursing
from Republicans as soon as convenient,
there are many causes that have led to
this decided change in the politics this
paper. The prime cause is the total fail.
ure of the party to do a single thing to
ward the reconstruction of the country.
The leaders appear to us not to care
continental what happens to State, if
she don't cast n Republican vote. The
Government supports niggers in idleness,
because they vote the Republican ticket {,
and starvc white men, because they do
not This white men cannot allow. They
will not allow il. .-p g...,I


The leaders of the Republican party are
political hacks-renegades from the Dem.
ocratic ranks-men whose characters arc
spotted, and who care no more for the
welfare Of the country than we do for the
Cannibal Islands They arc notorious
thieves, and leave no stone unturned 10
Year: 1868

E Let the meeting to-day make prepara-
sson for the thorough organization of the
Democratic party in this county. We want
the young and energetic men to take hold of
this matter. With an united and vigorous
canvass we can double the majority for SEY.
NOUN and BLAIR that we gave against the
ConstitufIon
Year: 1868

accumulate greenback, regardless OF the
people whom they misreprssent. We
cannot live in the house with such neigh.
bors, hence We retire. In our retirement,
we shall doubtless have something TO
say hereafter that will not suit these po.
litical thieves, and what We say vii be
plain and to the point


The nomination Of Gen. Grant for
President by the hen convention has sick
ened tbousands of Republicans through
out the land.


They looked upon denomination as an
acknowledgement of the fact that the par
ty dare not nominate its best men, for
fear of ignominious defeat; which they
will sustain next November as sure as
that time comes. They want to ride into
power on the Generals military reputa
ton, not caring whether he knows any
thing or not Whoever is nominated by
the Democratic Convention on the 4th OF
July will receive the support Of the Rep
resentative. Were it the devil himself,
we firmly believe his administration could
not he worse for the toiling millions than
is the present one ..-.--


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:" Announcing here that we are, from
this out, to be found In the Democratic
ranks, fighting for the rights of men
principally white men-we hope that, be.
fore next November, we will find our
present readers enjoying the same bless.
ing
Year: 1868

At a recent republican meeting in the
interior of the State, ex-Gov. Bill Stone
discussed vehemently upon the public
inancies. lie summed up the enormous
amount of the public debt and said the
pretcnse of the democrats about paying it
off was false and deceitful, and shouted at
the pitch of his voice: ''Where is the
money to come from to pay this monstrors
sum? repeat it, where is the money to
come from? pause for reply. I de-
mand an answer from the copperheads.
Where is the money to come irom?''


Thereupon an old Democrat in the
crowd Strengthened himself up and ex-
claimed; 81 guess we'U get it out Of the
Scamp Land Fund."


A scene Of laughter and shouting here
ensued which beggars description. Even
the impudence of Bill Stone for once Was
not sufficient to enable him to face the
Storm Marshall Adcance.
Year: 1868

Republicans, please read. the following
and do not call Us a cepperhead for what
it contains. 1t is from the n. Y. Tribune
of August, 1867:


Gen. Grant we esteem by no means IL
great man, nor even very great General.
We want statesman; We want Chief
Justice Chase. The Republican party
contains no rurer, no worthisr, no more
gifted man. In what respect does Gen.
Grant surpass Mr.. Chase? is he better
Republican VIC ask Gen. Grant. No
reply. If we want, then, to talk about
horses or tobacco, we may find him the
most valuable of men. Not one word on
the question that racks the heart of the
country Take me, if you will, as Ulys-
ses S. Grant, General, and when ! am
president shall do as please Perhaps
we must take him, but we do not feel like
cheering over it; certainly not so long as
great statesmen remain in our ranks.
Give US Grant because we can elect him.
Again that cowardly argument. Is there
nothing in this great party but Office
hunger? Is the chief end of man the
post Office and revenue service? Are we
willing to follow doubtful leader into an
uncertain battle for unknown principles
Year: 1868

The rust is over the rcd of the clover,
The green is under the gray,
And down the hollow the fleet winged swallow
Is flying away and away.
Fled are the foses; dead are the roses,
The glow and the glory done,
And down the holaw tho feet winged swallow
Flying the way o. the sun.
In place Of summer, a dead newcomer ~
His solemn stay renews;
A crimson splendor instead Of the tender
Daisy, and the darling dews.
But oh, the sweetness, the full mplsteness,
That under his reign are born!
Russct and yellow in apples mellow,


AID wheat, and Rlillet and corn.
His frosts so hoary touch with GLORY


Maple, and oak, and thorn;
And, rising and falling. his winds are calling,
Like hunter through his horn.
No thrifty sower, bat just mover


That comes when the day is done,
With warmth a-beaming and gold a-gleaming,
Like sunset after the sun.
And while fair weather and frost together
Color the woods gay,
We must remember that chill December
Has turned his steps this way.
And say. as We gather in the house together
Aud pile the logs on the hearth,
Help to follow the light little swallow,
Fen to the ends Of the earth.
Year: 1868

EMpLoyMENT.-No one has the right to
complain Of a want of employment Of the
kind he desires, unless he can make him
self necessity, and his services desider-
atum, without which the employer cannot
proftably get along. 1t is easy for any
person Of intelligence to become an expert
in some particular art, trade, specially or
hobby, which he has pursued merely for
his own pleasure, and at the same time to
pu, himself and his requirements into the
category of financial desiderata. Young
men may as we'll start off on the right
principle; they will then work with en-
thusiasm, because it is pleasure to them,
and there will lie somebody to derive a
portionable benefit from their assistance.
"a knowledge Of the means by which art
and labor may be most successfully en-
ployed 10 the several departments of in
dustry," is the definition given to those
acquisitions which render the intelligent
expert useful to his employer aud to the
community, and which distinguish him
from the unambitious and unskilled hire
limo
Year: 1868

How To ENTERTAIN GUEsTs.-Emerson
says: 81 pray you, o excellent wife, not
to cumber yourself and me to get a rich
dinner for this man, or this woman who
has alighted at our gate, nor bed chamber
made ready at too great cost. These
things, if they are curious in, they can
get for dollar at any village.


"But let this stranger see, if he will, in
your looks, in your account and behavior,
your heart and earnestness, your thought
and will, what he cannot buy at any price,
at any village or city, and which he may
we'll travel fifty miles, and dine sparely,
and sleep hard, in order to behold.


"Certaily, let the board be spread and
the bed be dressed for the traveller /; but
let the emphases of hospitality be in these
things. Honor to the house where they
are simple to the verge of hardship, so
that the intellect is awake and sees the
laws of the universe, the soul worships
truth and love. honor and courtesy flow
into all deeds"
Year: 1868

An Illustrated Guide TO the principal suburban places tie Lac
the Eastern Division ofths Railway has been prepared and can De o.
ued ohee OF the Company charge by those wishing
personally examine region referred b the Of settlement
II. RIDDLE General Sapt
Year: 1868

To be- an editor If you let everything
go as it happens, you are a wooden man.
If you attempt to do your duty, you are try
ing to rule the country. You are abused
for not publishing any news, and then you
are are worse abused when you do publish the
news. People will take offense ifyou notice
them in your paper, or if you don't--so'you
never know whether you are to meet man
as you parted with him or not


Your party demands the most implicit al
legiance, and on election day, when your
pretige, which is your all, is at stake, it
heedlessly or purposely abstains from vot-
ing, and allows you to be beaten to death,


If you are neutral on politics you are OF
no account to anybody. You can't support
one party never SO candidly, and high
mindedly without being denounced as all
that is mean by the other.


If you admit that you political opponents
are men, acting from as sincere and consci'
entious motive as your won, you are IN the
market for buyers. That you can have
other than mercenary or selfish motive,
even in your prayer, is secuted.


Your editorials are termed scurriious by
your enemies and tame by your friends
You are not read if you paper isn't spicy,
and you paper isn't fit to be received intt
a decent family if it is spicy. Ii you shoult
take notice of every cur swapping at you
heels, ON the contrary, you would by black
guard and an idiot in the bargain. More
over you would soon be food tor worms, TO
you would have fight on hand every hou
| in the day, and an assassin like attack a
least once every night. 1t is well for. th'
editor and the devils in hell that there is
great deal Of us,
Year: 1868

A PREACHER whose custom it was to
preach very long sermons, exchanged with
one who preached but half as long. Al
about the customary time Of dismissing,
the audience grew impatient and began to
90 out. This hegira continued tall al had
left but the sexton, who stood il as long as
he could, and then, walking up the pulpit
stairs, said to the preacher in a Whisper


When you get through, please lock up,
will you, and leave the key at my house,
next door to the church, f