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Year: 1867

have much weight with either the present or
the incoming Congress.


The Question OF Impeachment


seems to be the most absorbing topic now dis
cussed in the Federal Capital. Other matters
pending before Congress, such as reconstruction
of the late insurgent States, the terms Of their
admission to representation in Congress,
the Tariff and Bankrupt bills, and the pro-
posed revision of the laws governing COM
merce, all excite certain amount of interest,
and are speculated upon by the law makers and
other prominent men of the country, who are
called hither by business interests, but wherever
a group is found in conversation the pro-
babilty of impeachment is touched upon, and
the earnestness and vehemence of the speakers
and the attentiveness of the listeners indicate
the profound interest felt in the question. Men
who are deeply versed in the affairs of Govern
ment and the intricacies of politics, shake their
heads obviously when asked to give an opinion
upon the compliCati ons which surround the
several branches of the Government. Few be-.
lieve that either Congress, the Supreme Court
or the President have any clear conception of
what will be the result of misunderstanding
existing between them.


The general opinion is that some one must
give way to the others, or difficulties of the
most serious nature will inevitably follow. The
President is still firm in his construction of the
Constitution, and exhibits no shadow of turning,
believing as he does, that the Constitution re.
quires him to protect the minority from the
partial legislation of the majority, and Congress,
supported by the voice of the people in the
loyal States, is equally unyieldmg in its under
standing of the necessities of the country and of
the remedies to be applied to existing evils.
Now is the time for public meetings to be held
throughout the country, and the voice of the
people heard upon these momentous topics, and
first of all the voice of the city of New York
Year: 1867

The Two Voices,-When Gutteuburg, the first
printer, was working in his cell in the monas-
ieUy OF St. Abersgot he tells us that he heard
yO voices address him. The one bade hin
dasist; told him the power his invention would
put in the hands of bad men 10 propagate their
wickedness; told him how men would proIane
the art he Lad created, and how posterity would
have cause to curse the mar who cave it to the
world. So impressed was Guttenburg with
what he heard that he took a hammer and
broke TO pieces the types he had SO laborlously
put together. HIS work OF destruction was only
stayed by another voice, sweet and musical,
that fell on his ear, telling him to 90 on, and to
rejoice in his work.. that all good might be
made the cause of evil, but that God would
bless the right in the end. So to all of us still
come those voices that came TO Gutenberg;
the one calling us TO work while It is called To-
day, to try TO leave the world better than we
found II; and the other tempting us to give over
and take our ease-to leave the plough In mid
turrow, and 10 rest on our oars when we should
be pulling against the stream,
Year: 1867

Letter from the Man Who Drew the
Elephant''-Mr. Lee Says He
Wants to Sell the Property
HOW re Received the
NeWs-A Remarkable
Instance Of Conju-
gal Affection


Some Of the


numoFs of


the Draw


ing, Etc,
Year: 1867

This will be ordered bs the commanding
General, and,at the time of voting i'll addi q
ton to. the name of delegate on his ballot,
each registered voter is to vote for or against
a Convoation if majority Of votes IS given
lor a Convention, then one will be held pro-
viled, that majority of all registered voters
shall have voted on the question.
Year: 1867

ENCOURAGING WbRts.-It was
the remark of distinguished moral
ist to one who lamented how small
the influence he had beer enabled to
exercise in a long life, that no man
had lived in tain who had benefited
a single human being We often for
sake the daily task, humble it may
be in character, which is appropri-
ate to our condition, regarding only
those primal duties which shine aloft
like stars, and forgetting that the
which s0othe, and heal, and
bless, are scattered at the feet of men
like flowers.-&r Thomas Phillips.
Year: 1867

the Chicago Times says: ........l


Quite an inaccurate pen-and ink
portrait of General Price has been
going the rottnds of the papers from
the pen of George Alfred Townsend,
which represents the General as poor,
brokendown, downhearted and seedy;
The curious can see the General about
ten o'clock every morning, walking
down Olive street. He stands erect
and fully six feet. His hair is silvery
white. His air and manner are the
mildest Of any m an ever met. From
beneath a beating brow a mild blt1e
eve peers. full of kindness, while his
voice is as musical and pleasant as a
woman's. Said one Of his men to me
one day, That's General Price," as
he came in sight, dressed in the most
scrupulous black, carrying a gold
headed cane, "and only say what
every man of his command will tell
YOU, | love that man." He stopped
and greeted my companion warmly,
and with such a glow of pleasantness
in all his manner, that wondered
how TO such a man the barbar0us lies
and Misrepresentation of brutality
and cruelty could be imputed, as they
we're during the Generals stay in the
State during the early part ofthe war.
Year: 1867

People who brood over their sor.
rows are usually successful in hatch
ing q numerous family; and those
who nurse their rage to keep it
warm" arc sure ofa comfortable TEN.
rerature Of Indignation.
Year: 1867

We suppose that with the Military


Government bill before their eyes
there are few who will deny, if they
take the trouble to think, that our
political state is that Of a very dis
tinctly marked revolution. Now,
whether or no revolutions ever 60
backward, one thing is certain, that
they usually go forward until those
who promoted them and have any
thing to lose are thoroughly tired of
the enterprise. The end of such
progress as we are now making is
inevitably the annihilation Of
wealth. Agrarian anarchy in France
drove out or cut off the heads of the


nobility and capitalists, b greater
share of whom had subscribed to the
to the doctrines of the revolution,
and confscated their estates; to say
nothing of the short work 1t made of
national debt, by process which is
sometimes called repudiItiun.


1t is thought by some that an
archial violence to such an extremity
is impossible. in the United States,
because the people are SO peaceful
and quiet. The ruling party can do
anything without the slightest dan
ger of popular turbulence. We can
stand by and see the Constitution
violated, and even justice itself re-
pealed-see the vilest and most
palpable wrong inflicted upon ten
millicns of our fellow-citizens, and
not even utter a remonStrance.
This is the perilous feature. When
the finances give way, as give way
they will, the party in power will
need money, and while it will be not
afraid to rob for it the people will
look on and see the bankers, the con- |
tractors and capitalists, who encour /
aged the beginning of the progress,
with great and laudable indifference.
II Cincinnati EpqH'rer.
Year: 1867

you can--load my carriage and we will
be off to drink the wine and enjoy tho
luxuries us bondholders purchase with
the money hooked from the victims that
make up our great show.


Kiss your fingers to the victims, my
dear! They work better if we notice
them little. Wave your embroidered
handkerchief to the cage we hastened by
that the inmates may see our style and
treat our sons with moro attention. Rub
little more Of that imported cologne
over my face-the sight of sweat on the
faces OF our victims make mine o little
sticky. Don't put your feet up SO high,
for we are aristocrats, now-protected
pets of radicalism, and must act discreet
ly.


Drive on, Johul-[La Gross Democrat
Year: 1867

travelled OF single letters Id or &C. for transit through
either country agreed to OK an earlier date than
next New Years day for reduction Of the rates charged
on printed matter and patterns and the territorial tran
sit charged closed mails.


During debate In the House Of Commons tho sup
ply OF hands for the British ssvy the class Of
sells the service, Sir John Pangten said Looking at
what going on in other countries found that tho
United States were building twelve first class steamers
Mr. shswLefcvre-I think they are building six Of tho
larger class and six Of the smaller Sir J. Pakngton-
believe very much in the vigor Of the United Staies and
when had the pleasure OF seeing the Secretary OF tho
United States Navy In this country time ago. he
made no secret Of that his department looked upon
these ships the most effective Of men-of-war the
Uned states have adopted the policy Of having ships Of
great speed capable Of going 70 sec as cruisers and also
capable Of carrying far As their guns Co. very heavy
armor.
Year: 1867

It is curious to notice the habits of different ma
tions in regard to beds. However dress, food,
manners, cooking, political conditions may vary in
other countries the beds differ as notably as any
thing does. In Eastern nations the bed Is often
nothing but carpet, and is carried about and
spread in any convenient spot and the tired native
lies down in his clothes. We remember child
who used to be puzzled with those miracles Of our
Saviour, who, in restoring an impotent man, d.
rected him to take up his bed and walk-hls idea
of bed consisting of four-post bedstead, with
its palaisse mattress and feathered bed, besides
blankets, sheets and pillows. But even in very
cold countries, the beds are closely allied to the
Eastern carpet In taking furnished house in


Russia, on inquiring for the servants bedrooms
and BEDS which did not appear in the inventory
on our surveying the apartments, it comes out that
the Russian servants are In the habit Of lying any


wherein the-passages on the floors, on the mats
at the roomdoor or even on the carpets in the sit
ting-r g-rooms-generally as near as possible to the
stoves in the winter season. The Emperor himself
sleeps on leathem sofa, in sitting room, lying
down in dressing gown, but not removing his
underclothing. But in Russia the houses are kept
SO warm by the system of stoves through the walls
that much bed covering is no more required in
winter than during the heats Of summer. In Ger
many the construction Of the beds gives one the
impression that the Germans do not know what it
is to lie down. The bedstead is short wooden
case; there is mattress extended from head to
foot, but SO formed that at the half way the upper
Year: 1867

A rail road train was rushing along at almost
lightning speed. A curve was just ahead beyond
which was station at which the cars usually pass
ed each other. The conductor was late so late
that the period during which the down train was
to wait had nearly elapsed; but he hoped yet to
pass the curve safely. Suddenly a locomotive
dashed into sight right ahead. In an instant
there was confusion, shrek, and fifty souls were
in eternity and all because an engineer had been
behind time


A great battle was going on. Column after
column had been precipitated for eight mortal
hours on the enemy posted along theridge of hill
The summer sun was sinking to the west rein
forcements for the obstinate defenders were alrea-
DIV in sight it was necessary to carry the position
with one final charge, or everything would be lost
A powerful CORDS had been summoned from across
the country and if it came up in season all would
vet be right. The great conqueror, certain OF its
arrival, formed his reserve into an attacking col
umn, and led them down the hill. The whole
world knows the result. Grouchly failed to appear,
the imperial guard was beaten back and Waterloo
was lost. Napoleon died prisoner at St Helana
because one of his marshals was behind time.


A leading firm in commercial circles had long
struggled against bankruptcy. As it had enormous
assets in California, it expected remittances by
certain day, and if the sums promised arrived, its
credit, its honor, and its future prosperity would
be preserved. But week after week elapsed with
on which the firm had bills maturing to enormous
amounts. The steamer was telegraphed at day
break; but it was found on enquiry that she
brought no funds, and the house failed. The
next arrival brought nearly half a million to the
insolvent, but it was too ate they were ruined be-
cause their agent in remitting, had been behind
time.
Year: 1867

A condemned man was led out for execution
He had taken human life, but under circumstance
of the greatest provocation, and public sympath!
was active in his behalf. Thousands had signet
petitions for his reprieve; favorable answer hat
been expected the night before, and though it hat
notcome, even thesherf felt confident thatit woult
yet arrive in season. Thus the morning passed
without the appearance Of the messenger. Tht
last moment was up. The prisoner took his place
on the drop, the cap was drawn over his eyes, the
bolt drawn, and lfeless body swung revolving il
the wind. Just at that moment horseman came
into sight, galloping down the hill, his steed white
with foam. He carried packet in his right hand
which he waived partially to the crowd. He wa
the express rider with the reprieve; but he hac
come too late A comparatively innocent man hac
died an ignominious death, because watch hao
been five minutes too slow, making its bearer ar
rive behind time.


It is continually so in life. The best hid plans
the most important affairs, the fortunes Of in
dividuals, the wear of nations, honor, happiness


life itself, are daily sacrificed because somebody il
behind time There are men, who always fail ir
whatever they undertake, simply becasue they art
behind time. There are others who put off re-
formation year by year, till death seizes them, anc
they perish unrepenant, because forever 'behinc
time Five minutes in crisis is worth years.
1t is but little period, yet it has often saved s
q fortune or redeemed people. If there Is one
virtue which should be cultivated more than an
other by him who would succeed in life, it is pune
tuality if there is one error which should be q
voided, it is being behind time.
Year: 1867

I love to look on scene like this,


Of wild and careless play,
And persuade myself that am not old,
And my locks are not so gray;
For it stirs the blood of an old mans heart
And makes his pulses fly,
To catch the thrill of happy voice,
And the light of a pleasant eye.
T have walked the earth for four score years,
And they say that I am old
That my heart is ripe for the reaper, Death,
And my years are well nigh told.
It is very true-it is very true


I am old, and "bide my time;''
But my heart will leap at scene like this,
And half renew my prime.
Play on play on am with you there,
In the midst Of your merry ring;
can feel the thrill of the darling jump,
And the rush of the breathless swing.
hide with you in the fragrant hay,
And whopo the smothered call,
And my feet slip up on the seedy floor,
And care not for the fall.
lam willing to die when my time shall come
And shall be glad to go
For the world, at best, is weary place,
And my pulse is getting low;
But the grave is dark, and the heart will fail
In treading its gloomy way;
And it wiles my heart from its dreariness
10 see the young so gay.
Year: 1867

There is danger that our people, In their appre-
citation of the evils which they suffer from political
annoyances and disturbances may forget that those
are not the sole or most pressing disadvantages Of
our condition. There is danger that in regarding


reconstruction, on whatever TERMS as the hing
cure-al Of our troubles, we may neglect due atte-


ton to that without which even proper recon-
struction would avail but little. Reconstruction
will not feed us. It will not ell our corn houses
with grain. 1t will not give US wheat and corn and
cotton to sell. Without these we should be hum
cry and poor, if we had thousand recons1uctiona


We cannot prosper until We create wealth by labor;
until we produce an abundance for use, and sur


plus for sale. II, therefore, those who are looking
for reconstruction" to pay their debts, and fn
their pockets, would 60 to work-if they would re-
construct their fences and plough theirfelds-


Of the last harvest more than the Shelabarger bill,


which makes our farmers poor to-day.


We would not underrate the distress due to the
hostile legislation which we suffer. It dampens
ardor, it chis enterprise, and it Is an excuse for


lazness It's chief evil is in inspiring capital with
distrust, and in repeling immigration. But even


these effects may be exaggerated. It is non-pro-
duction North and South, that makes capital
timid. Immigration, too, Is a thing Of gradual
growth. The tendency Of emigrants is to 60 where
emigants have gone. One attracts another. The
SUCldl ScuILucuC HAS dS uluCu W UO
an emigrant's destination, as material advantage
The Northwest teens with Yankees and with for
eigners Of all nations; and to the Northwest, for


that reason, the tide Of emigrants still flows It Is
this, more than nonreconstrucion, that has de-


prived us of share. In order to get them, We


shall have to devise means for turning the current.
We must be content with small results at first


The great difficulty is in making the the Start


Astor said his first thousand dollars were harder to


acquire than his subsequent millions So it is


with immigrants. Get few thousand In some


way Make them contented, help them to pros
per,-and the rest will cost but little trouble.


five pay proper attention 10 the considerations


we have suggested, it will be far more to the point


than to be restless about reconstruction. Hrecon-
structed tomorrow, it would not tend to keep rust
out of the wheat or crows from plucking the corn.
Let US be at work, diligently and hopefully. Let
US encourage immigration, and be content with
thousands or with hundreds as beginning, five
cannot get more, Over these things we have
control over political matters we have none. In
dustry in our business affairs viii give Us bread to
eat,-political activity little besides "dirt" Do
not defer industry until after reconstruction. 4"
Do not delay to work your lands, until tide of
immigrants shall make them command higher


price. IF we wait for immigrants to bring capital,


they will wait until we are obliged to sell at song
To make our farms sought after, we must make
them productive. = Richmond EnQfrer.
Year: 1867

As the Common Council of this city, through
the Board oftAldermen have taken initiatoy mea-
sures for the introduction of new wooden pave
ment, a description may not prove uninteresting.


The old stone having been removed the ground
is first broken up and pulverized, and to insure
evenness and smoothuess Of surface is then thor
oughly raked, the preparation being similar to that
adopted by gardeners in making garden walks


The substructure is Of white OF. yellow pine
planks two inches in thickness, laid compactIy
together lengthwise of the street and completely
then spread coating of asphaltum and coal tar,
after which the planks are turned over and the
other side similarly treated.


The upper stratum consists of white or yellow
pine blocks, cut in parallel form in length they
are eight inches with the grain Of the wood, in
thickness three inches, and in width from six to
ten inches Besides these blocks are strips of pine
board cut some FIVE feet long, four inches wide,
and three quarters of an inch in thickness. f


The workmen begin, say at one end Of the street
which has been prepared as described and set up
street from curb to curb, with their broad faces
fronting up and down; the street. The first liDe
of blocks having been thus placed, the long strips
are laid against them and each block is securely
fastened to the strip by nails Now another row
of blocks and more strips are laid and fastened
together in like manner, and so row after row is fin
ished to the end. Before being put down, all the
material used is thoroughly soaked in a similar
preparation with which. the planking beneath Is
covered The strips, when laid against the blocks,
are rested on the ground, and being four inches
shorter than the blocks, groove is left between
each row of them, three quarters of an inch in
width, that being the thickness Of the strips, as
already stated.


What is called the filling comes next, and con-
sists of clean gravel, which, having been heated
very hot, is poured into the grooves to which at
tention has been called, filling them to level with
the surface. Boiling asphaltum is next poured IN
to the grooves, completely filing all remaining IN
terstices Before these substances become cool,
the filing is well rammed with an iron instrument,
so as to insure more perfect compact.


Lastly, comes the dressing, as itistechnicaly
ed, and is layer Of sand and fine gravel which
is spread over the surface, one and half inches
in thickness This is alowedto remain, and, be-
coming pulverzed, is ground into the 6bres Of the
wood. For the pavement as thus constructed the
patentees claim innumerable advantages over the
old style of stone pavement. That the city fathers
think it much "bigger thing than the Belgian
and other payements, may be inferred from the.
manner in which they have dropped all others in
favor of this wooden one. Not only are streets
which need repaving, to be covered with these
planks, blocks strips tars grayels and other sub,
stances but streets in good repair are to be rooted
up, and repaued, as the Common Council term
this flooring over of the streeta-N r. Wortd
Year: 1867

end is made to slope at an angle of considerable
elevation, and upon this are two enormous down
pillows, which reach from the top Of the bed to
halfway down to the feet; consequently the occu-
pant of the bed lies at an angle Of at least As de-
grees and is nearly in sitting position all night
In some parts Of Germany there are no blankets; ;
there is sheet to lie on aaa1 and another ,h over


this aon IS the % entire covering With the @ exception Of
sort Of bed, thick elder down quilt, butnot quilt
ed, which is placed on the top, and which, unless
the sleeper is very quiet in his sleep, is usually
found on the floor in the morning. Inhot weather
there is no medium; either sheet is the only
covering, or one of those over-warm eider-downA


Godey's Ladys Book
Year: 1867

acter on your part, leave the public to judge be-
tween us.


It is with no pleasure ! have been forced into
this controversy. My desire was to hold the most
amicable relations with you officially; but to 81
lently submit to your arbitrary exercise Of power,
and your aspersions on my character, would be to
prove false to my official trust, and to admit the
truth of your SANDERS.


And I now call on you to make good your ssser-
expect to avoid the verdict Of the people, which is
always meted out to the calumniator and slanderer


j. MADISON WELLS,


Governor of the State of Louisiana.
Year: 1867

Hold on to your tongue when you are just ready to swear, lie, or speak harshly, or use any kind of improper language.

 Hold on to your hand when you arc about to strike, steal, or do any i'm proper act, w

 Hold on to your foot when you arc on tic point of kicking running away from study, or pursuing the path of CT TOT crime or shame.

 Hold on to your temper when you are angry, excited, or imposed upon, or others are angry about you

 Hold on to your heart when,evil per sons seek your company, and invite you to join in their games, mirth or rcvelry. ;3,e

 Hold on to your name at all times, for it is more, valuable to you than gold. high places, or fashionable at tire. M

 Hold on to the truth, forit will serve well, and do you good throughout eternity. s'ie1i7s'esa Y

 Hold on to your virtue-it is above Eall price to you in all times and in all places. a ra

 Hold on to your good characrer, fol it is, and always will be, your best wealth. ,. .t.... .....s.s. .... ..;..ss