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Year: 1865




ILLNESS OF THE KING OF THE BELalAys-
His ANXIETY ABOUT MAMMALIAN. Death is
putting his hand on the King of the Bclgians.
The annexed description of his lanentable
condition evidently foresbadows the end


Not long ago he was so exhausted that after
trying to put his signature to some public doc.
uments, he threw down the pen, saying it was
all over, that he should sign no more. Next
day he revived somewhat, resumed his rou-
tine of avocations, and since then has gradu-
ally, though slowly, seemed to amend But
the fatal nature of his malady is no longer
secret. In addition to an almost unintermit-
tent bronchial affection, his physicians have
pronounced that there has been for some time
gradual enlargement of the heart, while
dropsical symptoms continually recur in the
lower extrcmities.


But. notwithstanding this painful picture of
physical exhaustion, the King is not so i'll
that he cannot study his own interests, even
while the world is thus rcceding from him.
His fears for the stability of his on-in-law's
Mexican throne are 80 great that the old King
has prevailed upon the Emperor Francis
Joseph to restore Maximilian to all rights and
titles belonging to him before he proceeded to
Mexico-a proof that, in the Judgment of the
Belgian monarch, an Austrian archdukedom
is safer inheritance than transatlantic
crown.
Year: 1865

of the serpent" We pity Scraggs. Madame
Slouchkiroustye wounded and embittered a


sensitive spirit in that matter of the gravy


and the flowing bowl. Poor boy.


We recollcct "a couple" well worthy of no.


tce. An extremely young lady and gentle


man in the Schottisch. She with a hand Jus;
two sizes large, than pussey'' paw, yet this
hand clad in white kid, neatly fitting, with a
diminutive golden bracelet sparkling below it
upon the wrist. She was dressed richly and
with taste He was also tastcfuly dressed.
And so these two children, carrying with
them already some of the confidence of a man
and woman of the world performed correctly
their cvolutions, their young eyes scanning
the faces of the lookers-on to catch whatever
glanccs of admiration their performances may
have elected. Precepts of Puritan Fathers
where are ye?


Furthermore there was little fellow in
white jacket and pantaloons Spirit of pol
ished Chesterfield, tell us if there is not ease
and elegance in that bow. Shade of gifted
D'Orsay. what say you to the dignifcd port
of this little man? Gentleman of the Old
School here present, stand forth We put the
question bluntly. Could any of you in your
palmiest days, have returned to a lady
fallen fan with more dcferential courtesy, than
he of the white jacket is now doing?


The fancy dances by individual pupils were
finely executed. We had the Highland Fling
just as full of the fiery energy of the land o.
cakes as FL Bolero, with its sub-accom pani-
ment of castinets. is full of the languid pas
sion and seductive grace which characterize
the inhabitants of Sunny Spain. How the
genius of people comes plainly out hand in
hand with that peoples songs and dances.


Prof. N. is very popular and deservedly so
we think. in his quiet unobtrusive way he
advances pupils rapidly, and upon plan that
would appear to be the only correct one, viz:
one thing at a time and that thoroughly.


To us, who never figured upon the light
fantastic toe, (all our toes being the panest
kind of toes and proportionate with foot of
generous dimensions, } this whole thing of hop
ing vigorously, forming lines, crossing over,
and whirling round, all to the measured time
of sweet sounds, appears more mysterious
than the calculation of an eclipse, or the future
destiny of the American negro. We so told
Scraggs, whereupon he said 'any body who
can't dance is numskull." Now we know,
reader, that Scraggs emit dance And the
exquisite humor of the thing lies in this, that
be has clearly established the fact of his hav-
ing a skull of the order described in his own
Poor reckless child of mortality,
he leaves us aud our hostess on the morrow.


just at parting each of us will present him,
rs memorials. with fragment Of a toe-n nail
md lock of hair, while Madame Slouchkir-
,ustye, who bears him no malice, will start
her somewhat demoralizcd and Cat intervals)
oothless music-box on the suggestive air of
Tramp Tramp! Tramp
Year: 1865

A DARK GLOOMY BRIDAL.- We have heard


of some dark scenes. but rarely encountered
anything so utterly deficient in sunshine and


whitewash as the following. 1t reads like a
yard Of Grape:


Gloom was on her countcnancc and upon
his. The man whose holy office it was to
unite them in bonds. never to be torn asunder
stood like ali executor before the bride and
bridegroom, and they--the pair waiting to be
blessed-bent down their heads like criminals
before him. In vain might the eye wander
about the assembly in search of sunshine upon
a single countenance all was dreary black
and assistance as well as attendants ut the
ceremony. were alike shrouded in one dark,
ovcrshadowing pail of rayless gloom. All !!
joyful should ever be the linking of young
hearts together; and terrible must be the feel
ings of those around whom the shadows of
fate are gathering, even at the threshold,
which should blaze in all their gorgeous col
oring of hope and promise. Yet the same
sombre shade, the same gloom of hue, the
depth of darkness, was seated upon every
feature. No sudden blushing of tie lose. no
swift succeeding lily, no ftful changes telling
Of youthful passion, and warm. bright hope,
were seen on that brides cheek but one un-
varying shade of funeral possessed the preach
erin fact. they were all possessed. Reader
they were intelligent contrabands.
Year: 1865

so-cal.el Confederate States or armies?


18th. Have you ever declared your desire
! for the triumph of said enemies over the ar
mics of the United States?


10th. Have you ever been convicted of
giving or receiving bribes in elections or of
voting illegally, or of using force, fraud or
violence to procure yourself orsany one else
nomination for an office?


2lst. Have you ever deserted the military
service of the United States and not returned
to the same or reported yourself to the proper
authorities within the time prescribed by the
proclamation of the President of the United
States and the Governor of this State2


Have you on any occasion expressed
sympathy for the government of the United
States during the rebellion?


23d. During the Rebellion, when the ar
mics were engaged in battle, did YOU wish
the success Of the armies Of the United States
or those of the rebels2


24th. Have you voted at all the elections
held since the year 1861, and if not, give
your reasons.


18th. Have you in taking this oath or an
swering any question propounded to you, held
any mental reservation or used any evasion
whateverf


The committee also reported the following
resolution;


Resolved, That in the opinion of this Con-
vention it is the duty of Officers of Registra-
ton to record, as far as possible. the names
of every white male person, resident in and
temporarily absent from their district, in the
first column of the book of Registration and
determine their right to vote, whether they
appear before the Board or not


After the reading of the report of the COM
mittee, it was resolved to take up separately
for the action of the convention the preamable
questions and resolutions, which was accord
ingly done, the report being concurred in and
adopted after considerable debate, more par-
ticularly upon the last resolution contained in
the report.


The following additional resolutions were
offered, read and adopted:


Resolved, That it is the duty of the officers
of registration to hold meetings as many DAYS
as are necessary to complete the business that
may be brought before them.


Resolved, That the loyal papers throughout
the State be requested to publish the proceed
lngs of this Convention.


Resolved, That the thanks of the Conven-
tion be rendered to the officers of the meeting.
-, The meeting passed off very tremendously
The Convention having transacted all the bus
ness before them adjourned, sine die.
Year: 1865

The Treatment of Confederate Soldiers by the


Government.


a letter from Atlanta to the Macon 7ele.
.ph has the following:


But before close, can't help but remark
that it must be Il matter Of gratitude as well
as surprise, for our people to see Govern
ment which was lately fighting us with fire,
sword and shot, now generously feeding our
poor and distressed. In the immense crowds
which throng the distributing house, notice
the mothers and fathers and widows and or
rhans of our soldiers, who fought nobl ly-and
how sadly--too often to the death Of our loved
South. Again, the Confederate soldier with
one leg or one arm. the crippled, MANNED and
broken, and the worn and destitute men, who
fought bravely their enemies then. their
benefactors now, have their sacks filled and
are fed.


There is much in this that takes away the
bitter sting and sorrow of the past There
is more than humanity in it, on the part of
the provider, and the generous conduct will
90 farther to heal the wounds of the nation
than all the diplomacy and political policy of
tricksters and oflicc-seekers during centuries
to come.


AS the expressions of soldier who has
fought the battles of the Confederacy during
its ephcmeral existence, your readers and my
friends will receive these particulars in the
spirit they have been conceived and uttered,
a spirit which means that to become faith
full citizen of the country, TO which we owe
true and proper allegiance at this moment, is
our great and lawful duty.
Year: 1865

Could we recall departed joys,


As price Of parted pain,
oh who that prizes happy hours


Would live his life again?
Such burning tears as once we shed,
No pleasures can repay
Loss of oblivion, joy and grief


We're thankful for to-day.
Calm be the current of our lives.


As rivers deep and clear:
Mild be the light upon our filth,


To guide us and to cheer
For streams of joy that burst and foam
May leave their channels dry,
And deadlicst lightnings ever fash
The brightest in the sky
Year: 1865

A MOVEMENT is on foot in the Army of the
Tennessee to raise funds for the erection of a
suitable monument over the grave of that no.
BILE hero, Major General McP Pherson, at Clyde
Ohio. Thus far this patriotic effort has been
highly successful and promises soon to achieve
the object in view.
Year: 1865

Why STEELE ST. PAWS CnuncH Ar THE
WRONG ESD?1t has often been noticed that the steepe
of st. Paus unlike that OF tho other churches in Broad
way is not the street. but the other end, tho
green The question why this is otcncr asked than
answered 1t Is sometimes supposed that this revcrcnt
position Of the ancient edaceturning its back the
great thoroughare--s due TO the fact that when ST.
Paus was built Broadway not the street above all
others Of the city, and the church built to face the
river, down TO which the green slopcd Tho gardens OF
many houses built Broadway ran to the river.
But the builders OF the cdacc must have that the
city which could afford such church could not afford
tho space down TO tho river and we have heard of
better reason which comes TO tradition In the
stuyvesant family, from one Of It's members This
Nj. stuyvcsapts grandfather was the grandson Of
the old Dutch Governor and no Is himself no
longer young. His grandfather, he tells us,
a member Of the vcstry Of Trinity church, and
cognzant Of the fact that the original purpose in
building the church TO put the steeplc Broadwsy
but Ia digging for the foundation they to quick
sand, In which judged not safe TO trust such
weight, and consequently they built the stecpc 10 the
green, ut the other end. As tho quicksand did not
extend the length Of the church. perhaps did not
tend across the street; but r II did, the foundation o.
the HERALD Office has been dug completely through
and below H. The moralist may find fruitful theme in
this circumstance OF 81. Paul's being turned round
escape the quicksands Of Broadway; and he may nls


that the position is not inappropriate II II will teach that
thus the church ought TO turn away from the hurry aud
hustle and tumut Of common e 10 lead 10 conem-
pla'on By qneter and peaceful paths. II Is les.
that might not be wasted on some Of our most notor
Gus parsons
Year: 1865

MOUNT vkRsoS AND Irs AssoorArIoSs-Aa edition OF
this work has been Published by Mr. W. A. Townsend,
OF hSciy, gotten up in holiday Style The text Of the
work Is BY Benson J. LOSING who has become
thor'y many points in history and the subject
Is ono Of deep and undying interest TO tho American
people. No more appropriate one could be chosen for
splendid establishment for elft volume. The work Is
printed ON tho finest paper profusey and finely illus.
tracd and very handsomely bound. Il ought to have
arse sale. We may note q point Of curious interest
In connection with the publishers nane that Mr. Town
send was the original Jacobs Of the express business
that has now grown to such vast propor,i In this
country. He ran his express with messages and pack
ages, and that vast system OF transportation that
amcs into every part Of the country began in his carpet
bag Townsend took Harnden In with him partner,
and Hsrnscn's Is the first name prominently connected
with the trade in the public mind.
Year: 1865

coming into collision with her. Crew and passengers
Of MurillO landed at Dover.


The Times had received telegram via Halifax stating
that rebellion had broken out in Jamaica among the
negroes. No confirmation had been received IN En-
gland The latest news known to the 9th October


The estates Of the Jamaica Cotton Company are in
that part Of the island whore the alleged rebellion Is
SAID to have broken bat the agent Of the Company
writing at the above date says nothing OF any distTD
anee or the prospects Of any.
Year: 1865

one of the most elaborate, convincing G
and statemanlike speeches we ever heard
in deliberative body. and this is the
universal testimony of all who were so
fortunate as 70 hear it. We have the
qualification to announce, that at the IN
stance of several members OF the Legs
lature, we shall in a few days have the
pleasure of laying the whole speech be-
fore the numerous readers of the Clarion.


Speaker Gholson, of Monroe, next ad
dressed the House. He admitted the
positions assumed by Mr.. Simrall but
proceeded to launch out into an extended
review of the Federal government and
its agents in the organization of our State
government. He referred to the incipient
measures innugurated by Gov. Clark-to
the commission sent to confer with the
Government at Washington, which came
back Johnsonized"-to the appointment
of Gov. Sharkey as Provisional Governor,
which he said was done without consti-
tutional authority to the action of the
Convention which did many things he
could not approve, under the pressure
of negro bayonets-to the demrnd that
we shall conciliate by following the shad
owing forth of Federal authorities from
Washington. He said he was desirous Of
knowing how much farther we would be
required to go. 1t was possible that We
might 60 so far as to have nothing left US


Ho roEorred to the demand that thG
Southern States should repudiate theil
war debt. He noticed how that debt wa


crested-the crcumst ances which at


tended the passage of the ordinance o
secession, the pulling down the Unior


flag and the hosting of the ''stars anc


bars ;" said he was an original sinner
and was frank to say that with the same


lights. before him he would do the sam,


again. He had one sound arm and leg


and he would peril both again, rathe


than act so basely as to repudiate the pay


nlent of the gallant boys who had op


posed their bodies to the advance of tn,


enemy who would degrade and dis,


honor the fair women of the South
He did not know that the people o
Mississippi would ever be able to pay tn


debt, but he was not willing to repudiat,
it. He pitched into the views presented


by Gen. Alcorn, whose speech and cours
he severely criticised. He then proceed
| ed to explain how far the negro could g
in obtal ming his rights under the laws a
they exist, but before concluding he CAV


way to a motion to adj 1urn TIL thi
morning, when he will resume his re
marks.


Upon the whole, Judge Gholsons


speech was regarded as very i'm
polite in many particulars, am
for the sake of his own fame, we regre
that he should feel called upon at this tim
while the State is struggling against grea


odds to regain her lost relations with tn


Federal Government and to recover tn
forfeited rights and privileges of her cit
zens, to deliver such a speech in the Car
ital. There are some portions of th


speech which we deem so impolitic tha


weshall not mention them, since we regar


it as unfortunate to the last degree, and il


this opinion we have the concurrence c
. large number of the most thoughtfu
members of the Legislature.
Year: 1865

MADAM LEVERT.-A New York paper
OF published literary reputation has The
following paragraph which will be inter
estlng to the many friends and admirers
OF this most estimable and amable lady


MADAME OCTAyIA LIE VERT.-This well
known Queen of the South" accomps
MED by her daughters, is now decided to
make winter at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. The society" part Of it will, o.
course, give us a new rehearsal of the
life of Madame Maintenon; but besides
her devotion to the charming task oI
drawing the bright spirits" around her,
our gifted Mobileite is to be employed
I'VE understand) in the work for which
she Is so well qualified, history of the
occurrences of the last few years. With
many OF the secret springs of this won.
deriul epoch she is best acquainted, and
with her well known talent "the story Of
OF 1T all' IS sure to read n ost interesting.
ly. We shall eagerly await it.
Year: 1865

FREE LABOR CorTos. The Nal thville Union
gays:


The German farmers of Texas have again
raised cotton crop Of superior quality to
any grown by slave labor. II is of clearer.
fairer fabric, and viii bring the highest mar
ket price. When the farmer works his own
cotton. il is tended and handled al every stage
with the utmost care. and this cafe brings out
the greatest skill The delusion that cotton
cannot be cultivated by free labdr is getting
rapidly disproved by actual experiment IL
is probable that free labor viii produce more
and better cotton than has ever been raised
before. OF course il will.
Year: 1865

ALREADY demagogues are seizing upon the
eight-hour motive as a mine of political capi-
tai, TO be worked for their own advantage A
correspondent of FINcHERs Trade Rerier
has some well-timed remarks, from which we
make the following extract.


He says:


- In this agitation of politics among work
ingmen. as was likely, some of them have
thought that Workingman's Party should be
started, and some whom judge to be ambi.
tious for political position, with coveted
leisure, are among the most ardent in the
advocacy of the idea. Others, believing the
only chance for final success lies in that di-
rection, support the project. The most
thoughtful among workingmen oppose the
formation of such party, and can see in the
project nothing but a mere will-o' the wisp,
leading to dismay, and distrust of working
men among each other, that would undo in a
short time the efforts of years that have pro.
duced some little amount of mutual conf
dence they also think that to construct a
workingmen's party will costmore money and
leisure on the part of some of them thantheir
small revenues can availably cash, and have
to support the others too. In the light of
dollars and cents, the project is an expensive
one With the more than probable fact that
the party in, would, in the chance for the
success of the workingmens party unite with
their opponents. and by sharing the positions
still maintain much if not all their present
power, and by that step at least double the
opposition to the workingmen. The project
looks more like barricade built by working
men to completely stop their own progress,
with their opponents aidingits erection on the
other side. lnthe light of future success and
advancement of the question, workingmens 8
party looks more like plan not to get the
eight hour law.
Year: 1865

IT is claimed by Memphis papers that
the population of that city is not less than Co.
600 at the present time. They only claimed
from 10000 to %, 900 before the war, and yet
we need not be surprised at the rapid increase
of population when we remember how long it
enjoyed monopoly of military protection
from the Union army.
Year: 1865


-A- After the tragedy, comes the


farce. Fer four long years the 4,


world has looked in amazement upon .


the gigantic warfare existing in the


United States, between the friends 3


and foes of the Government. During


its progress, scenes of bloodshed and 2


atrocity have been perpetrated by


these rebels, unparalleled in the annals


of the world. Every rule of civilized


warfare has been violated in order to


effect their unholy ends. Prisoners
have been starved to death. under


circumstances that would appal the


most savage heart Unoffendinq
prisoners and soldiers who had


thrown down their arms have been


cruelty murdered in cold blood. Even
the dead bodies of those whose love


OF country led them to battle for


their rights and in protection of
their homes, have been treated with
indignities that would bring the


blush Of shame upon the cheek of a


New Zealand cannibal. Every crime


in the catalogue has been committed


by these fiends in human shape, to
accomplish the ruin of the nation, and


thousands of valuable lives sacrificed


to the fiendish mahgnity with which


they pursued their object. To all
other crimes they finally added the
assassination of the Chief officer of ?
the Government, whose only fault, g
was that of too much lenity and for
bearance toward those who sought
his lite. Thus the last great act of
this terrible tragedy was closed by :
the deliberate murder of the Ruler of
the Nation, and the curtain drops as
the great chieftain mourned by the
world at large is borne to his last
resting place.


And now comes the farce. The
Chief instigator of all this crime
with Lis co adjutants in the plot ;
finding all lost, and that freedom
is again triumphant betake them
selves to flight. Laden with stolen
plumber, these miserable men seek
to escape the vengeance of the
Nation they have so foully wronged. I
But all efforts are vain. The sel-
diers of the Union are every where
in their path. Like frightened hares,
these invincible specimens of South 2
ern chivalry double on their tracks,
and adopt every means to escape that ;
fate which they well know, is their
due. Finally the President of this
Southern Confederacy, the illustri..
Gus, high born, refined, elegant
Southern gentleman, Jefferson Dsvis, !;
is caught by few sturdy Michigan
ders, disguised in his wife's petit
coats, and making tracks for his life.
But all efforts to escape the North
ern Mudsills are vain and he finally
yields himself prisoner, while his
wife the Lady Davis kindly adj
yises his captCrs not to irritate the
President or some of them would get
hurt. The world has never seen
such farce. We drop the curtain.