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Year: 1868

The New England States have united in the
attempt to restOck their rivers with fish.
Owing to distinctions made by dams, fish,
which formerly were plentiful, have been pre-
vented from ascending TO the upper waters of
the streams to deposit their spawn. AS they
always return to the locality where they were
born, it would do no good to remove the dams.
To meet these difficulties the spawn is now in
troduced into the upper waters by species OF
artificial process, invented by Seth Green; and
that the fish may return, after being grown, TO
their native grounds the next year, fish-ways
are built over the dams, by which they can
ascend in their journey from the sea TO their
spawning beds, and they can thus carry on and
perpetuato the enterprise. Meanwhile, proper
laws for protecting the works, and in particu-
lar to prevent the rayages of sportsmen, are
enacted, and it may be expected that the ex-
tremest penalties will be visited upon whom
soever shall be convicted.


At recent meeting in Boston for the further
prosecution of the design, Prof. Agassiz dwelt
upon its Importance, and he presented some
facts to show the favorable influence which fish,
as food, exercise upon the human race in an
intellectual point of view. Fish, to large
extent, contain phosphorus, chemical ele-
"ment which the brain requires for health and
strength. There is no other article Of food
(which supplies the waste of the brain so
thoroughly as fish, and the evidence of this
/" is in the fact that the inhabitants of sea
shores, the world over are the brightest pop
ulation of the whole country" The Professor
also remarked that men are more healthy and
enduring in the proportion they vary their diet,
and take proper time.to eat and to chew their
food, and that man requires greater variety
of food than any other animal In civilized
country, little or no dependence can be placed
on food which ia spontaneously produced from
the soil. Beef, mutton, fowls, vegetables and
grain are produced by culture, and, so far from
these being natural to America, the greater
part were brought from the Old World, to be
raised artifcialy here; while they have ceased
to be found in their original state. For these
reasons, the plan adopted by the ew-England
Fish Commissioners has the same relation as
had the first attempts to domesticate animals
aud improve vegetable products. And now,
with our rapidly increasing population, aud with
Year: 1868

a high state Of mentality, which is still rising
higher, an addition to the supply of food from
fish must be considered of the first importance
with reference to future civilization.


These views will be likely to meet with some
dissent, for they serve to condemn the inhaDl-
tants of the interior to inferiOrty in place, and
such will say that the aborgines OF Manhat-
tan Island, whose chief food was fish, were In
no respect superior to the savages OF the pralrles
and plains whose food was the buffalo and
deer. But there are other analOgies between
sayages and civilized men which will faii to
prove O position, but which do not disproye
facts. The truth is, as the Professor suggests
that civilization is due more to variety than
10 n particular kind of food There is one part
of this subject upon which the Professor does
not touch, and this is with regard not only to
tbe different varieties in fish, but TO the differ
ent qualities they possess by reason OF climate.
II il well known that the fish of warm are in
ferior TO the fish of cold waters. Shad do not
attain their greatest excellence till they reach
the more northern rivers. The fish found in
turbid streams. whether North or South, are
inferior; but there are no fish equal to the
trout and shad found in waters recently as
solved from snow. If high intellectual stand
ard is to be secured by the use OF fish, GER
tainly the quality is next of consequence, and
from this may conclude that the inhabi-
tants of the tropics never can equal the inhabi-
tants of a cold climate. Still, if, in the cold
climate, the means now proposed shall be wisely
used, the supply of fish can be so increased as
to permit them to be exported in large quanti-
ties. and at the same time the propagation of
all the choice kinds can be extended to the
clear mountain streams of the Alleghanys, the
Cumberland, and the Rocky Mountains.
Year: 1868

The President was formally arraigned on Satur-
day. few delays like that so petulantly de-
manded by Mr. Stanbery would soon place nm
out of the range of justice, by the expiration OF
his term. The President, we think, will not
resign. He will probably contest the case, step
by step, in a fOrcible-feebe way, denying
and obiectng to everything, "inSsting upon
"the proof" abusing the opposing counsel and
the witnesses. This is his greatest opportunity
to make history. How many of us would have
heard of Warren Hastings had he not been the
hero of the impeachment trial so gorgeOusly
painted by Macaulay. There is pleasure even
in the nOtOrety of crime to which Mr.. john
son, we fear, has not always shown himself in
sensible. 1t is difficult TO know whose name
will live the lOnger-Cicsar or ErOstratus.


The Senate did wisely in fixing the time for
reply. Mr.. Butler ably answered every argu-
ment that could be made in behalf of the
application. We owe Mr. Johnson a speedy
deiverance from the country, or the country n
speedy delivcrance from Mr.. johnson. The
nation will not be willing to have the Senate
walk and the trial stand. If the personal lib
erty, or comfort. or emolument of blr. johnson
were merely at stake-if this were an ordinary
civil suit to test the ownership of property or
an ordinary criminal suit to vindicate the
majesty of the law-wc might rest patiently
under the delays of a judicial proceeding.
Impeachment might go into chanccry, and
come to an issue some time in the next century.
This is not a mere criminal or civil proceeding.
A great nation is rs much on trial as the
President, and all the interests of the nation
are arrested until we know who is to preside
over the Republic. Let the trial be calm, pa
tient, and just Above all things, let us have no
pettfogging. Let the Senate zealously ascer-
tain the facts, and promptly give judgment.
The question can be determined without un-
necessary delay. The President Is the last
person to demand a tedious trial He has been
busy for three years in arranging his plan OF
resistance TO Congress. and he certainly knows
the reasons for his action. All that the country
demands is that he make those reasons known.
Year: 1868

tation of being an uncompromising champion
of the striotest traditions of the Holy see ana
never to have concealed his preference IN cases
when the Papal Court and the French Govern
ment were at variance. Whether this report is
correct or not, Louis Napoleon will certainly
not fail TO support the further advance OF his
cousn in ecclesiastical dignities, for to add to
the luster of the name BOnaparte by all means
within his reach has always been main object
of his policy Cardinal Bonaparte is, at pres
ent, the only Cardinal who is a blood
relation of a European sovereign, for Aus
tIia. Span and other Catholic Houses
which, in former centuries, repeatedly
had a Cardinal among their members, are
at present unrepresented in the College of Car
dinals. For many centuries it has been. if not
an explicit law, at least the habit not to elect
q member of q sovereign house Pope; but
public opinion in Europe ascribeS to Louis
'Napolean the intention of using his influence
at one of the future vacancies of the Holy See
for the promotion of his cousin to the highest
honor in the church.
Year: 1868

known throughout the country for abundance
and excellence In the east and south the old
style plantation system is not yet extinct, and
in these sections the colored population princi-
pally reside In the central and northern pOr-
tiOns there are few negroes, but great many
German immigrants and adventures from tho
Northern States. In the west, along tho Rio
Grande there is a predominance of the original
Mexican population, with their peculiar customs
and their intolerable lazinesS. In the north
west there is an immense expanse of territory,
not yet settled by civilized men.


Texas suffered less during the war than any
other Southern State; indeed, her people found


in the demands of the Rebel army for beef and
grain an excellent opportunity for filling their
pockets and came out in 1865 probably better
off than they went in. Just at this time her
people are voting for Convention, to revise
their Constitution and resume their relations
with the General Government, and one of the
incidental questions discussed in their newspa-
pers is this of dividing the State. We presume
the Democrats there and in Congress will op-
pose the project; it certainly is not pleasant to
be hoist with ones own petard; but now thas
Slavery is forever gone, we do not see any good
reason to oppose the division, while the I'M
mense size of the present State, the diverse
habits and interests of the people, and tho
additional enterprise which would be infused
by the creation of new centers Of trade, capi-
tails, officers and legislatures, more than war
rant the change. Aside from these reasons.
it may be argued that one of the most eifectual
means of breaking down the lingering spirit OF
hostility to the General Government is to d.
vert and dissipate, by new political comblna-
tions, that spirit of State pride which clinss 50
powerfully to the feelings and traditions of the
nanpia
Year: 1868

There more reasons than for dcprecating the
leaving district by Gen. Hancock apart from our
necessities and the wisdom and statesmanshp dis
played by him In the management OF affairs difficult
and perpexng wherein the obedience OF tho soldier TO
superior commands must be blended with the admins
tratOn OF the law and effort relieve the necessities
OF impoverished and oppressed people Not the least


among these s that II taken from this place OF trial and
modification he Is likely 10 be transferred 10 another


ichOS dlcues hare been greatly inrease by burderin0
acknowledgement aud uhere at tie best the dy 10 beset bY
danOer-where a man OF honor courage humanity, and
tue CHEST qualities OF Judgment and intelligence may
be sacrificed upon the mistakes and msortunes OF others


Now as Gen. Hancock is looked upon 10y the
Democratic party as just the man to hold com
mand at Washington, and as some of their
organs are already urging the President to call
Year: 1868

upon the second Washington to come to his
assistance, what shall we infer from The Picdy-
une's "way beset with danger 7" Is there
not a method in these furtive hints thrown
ont here and there all over the country, about
the possibility of conflict, or danger or some
other dreadful thing? Has the NewHampshire
storm cleared the atmosphere
Year: 1868

CHARGED WITH BURGLARY AND ASSAULT.
Henry Carr (white) was committed to the
cells at the lower station-house yesterday
on the complaint of Richard Turner, who
charges him with entering in the night
the house of Henry Wilson, and stealing
therefrom certain property valued at about
six dollars. Turner also charges Carr with
violently assaulting and beating him. The
case will be called before the Mayor this
Year: 1868

Contemplating change in the business, !
have determined to sell off my entire stock OF
FALL and WINTER GOODS, which is very
complete in all branches, regardless Of cost.
A call and examination from those IN want
will satisfy them that am not merely adver-
tising to- but really am selling


AT AND BELOW COST.


ISAAC HUTZLER,
de % 529 Broad street, corner of Sixth.
Year: 1868

The inhabitants of our quiet and virtuous
village have for the past two weeks been COM
PEELED to behold in their midst q most dis
graceful and unpleasant scene. An old hoaryi
headed individual, who has been stoppina
here for the past three months, and over whoss
head the frosts Of many winters have passed;
has been publicly seen reclining in the lap and
arms ofa young and blushing damsel Wheth-
er it has been a matter of choice upon the part
of the maiden, or whether the attentions Of the
old gray headed villain were forced upon her
we cannot say. We can say, however, that
such conduct Is not looked upon with favor
by our citizens; and il tho young lady expects
to remain in our midst long, and desires to
retrieve her character that the first step neces-
sary to take, is to dismiss from her society
her old paramour and send him to The arctic
regions. We believe that this decfeph old
man usually goes by the name of Winter,
while the blooming lass is commonly called
Spring.-Er.
Year: 1868

1t is one thing to be taxed, and
quite different thing to tax ones self.
How many people pay their Govern
mcnt taxes grudgingly, who at the
same time needlessly squander ten
times the amount? 1t is asserted that
nearly fifteen hundred million dollars
were spent last year in the United
States for intoxicating drinks-or halt
enough to pay off the national debt.
This money is not only squandered but
poverty, crime and untold suffering
are inflicted upon society.
Year: 1868

ADAsHING young widow in Detroit
prepared a pleasant surprise for her
suitor few evenings since. Expect


ing call from him, she hid herself in
IA convenient corner, and as he touched
the knob Of the door bell, sprang out
in the darkness of the evening, and
nearly smothered him-with kisses.
His cool reception Of her caresses
startled her with a recognition of the
fact that instead of her lover she had
been lavishing her sweetness upon the
conductor of street car, who had
come with q note explaining an un-
foreseen absence. The widow, there
upon, with great propriety, tainted on
the spot. Moral, look before you
leap, .r. . i.a- p
Year: 1868

A SALr LAKE letter says "One of the
chief topics Of common talk now is the grass
hoppers. They have hatched out in. immense
numbers, the ground in some places being
"black with them" In other places there are
none as yet. Some old residents say they
never saw SO many in the Spring before. They
are very small at present. mostly about
quarter fan inch long but very, lively, and
already giving evidence of tho characteristic


voracity Of their race. ,'ssa q
Year: 1868

The first year of the operation oI
the Bankrupt Law expires on the first
day of June next, after which time all
petitioners must pay fifty per cent
of their liabilities or procure the assent
in writing of three fourths of their
creditors in order to obtain discharge
from their debts. 1t is not true, as
many suppose, that the operation OF
the fifty per cent. clause has been post
poned to the first of January.
Year: 1868

when he shrunk from what be confessed In
be his duty before blinded and infuriated
populace. Truth may have, as in the olden
time, but single worshiper, while Baal has
his thousands OF priests. And the man who
stands feariessly for the right amid the
devotees of wrong who wars, single. handed
If need be, against tyranny or treason where
Evil and Injustice have their legions of
minions; who loves the good and follows in
Its ways because it is the right, and eschews
error and wickedness however easy or
Prohtable may be its service;w calmly
and confidently locks TO the future for his
vlndication; and who, like Christian in that
sacred Had. the Pilgrims Progress
presses forward in the journey of life with
steady and fearless step, regardless Of
Apoilyor. OF Vanity Fair. or even the giant
Despalr-Hdt man, whether in palace or
cottage. under a republican or despotic
Nag. the most learned or the most illiteratc
OF his land. Is the trae moral victor on the
battlefield of Life. lie shall have his
reward for in that land where the streets
are gold, and the gates are pearl, and the
walls are Jasper and sapphire, his star of
victory shall shine brighter and brighter:
while the laurels OF scep,cr and of crown, of
Office and of fame, shall wither into the
dust and ashes out OF which they were
formed
Year: 1868

WORK or STAEvE.--This is the law and
penalty from which there j, no escape.
Thousands are trying to evade it; some by
making their fellow men work for them and
others by depending on money inherited or
accumulated in former years, but with no
avail. II idle. they starve in the midst OF
plenty. They may eat to their full. but
eating without exercising is against the
laws OF nature, and very soon the stomach
refuses TO digest the food. the body /, not
nourished, and the man literally aarves
though he may feel no hunger.


The hand, The brain, the heart. must
work to live. II you dodge the labor of
learning lessons at the same time the mind
will pine for The want Of nourishment.
Thousands have starved their wits in this
xay until they wonder how it is that others
carry away all he prizes in life.
Year: 1868

The Newark Advertiser says:


We can assure the Republicans everywhere
that New Jersey does not propose to repeat
The folIy of 1864. She then had the doubt
fin honor of being one OF the few States that
voted for Mcclellan. The causes were obyi-
Gus. Our manufacturing interests were to a
large extent dependent on the Southern
trade. Perhaps no city in the Union had
closer business connections, before the war,
with the South than Newark. Wealthy
establishments, having Southern branches,
went down in ruin. it was natural that
these material interests should influence the
political course of our people. But since
then, years have passed away. Our business
men have sought and established an alliance
with the West and North. The Southern
trade is no longer essential to our prosperity.
we can live with it or without it; but our ac-
tive and energetic men are now convinced
that their true interests lie in the direction
of free and intelligent labor. They find
that cash paying black ireemen are as good
customers as white aristocrats who give their
notes.
Year: 1868

A noted sportsman, taking dinner al


one of our clubs, exhibited diamond


ring ofgreat beauty and apparent value


on his finger. A gentleman present had
a greatpassion for diamonds. After din


ner, the parties met in the coffee, After
much bantering the owner consented tC
barter the ring for the sum of six hund-
red dollars. AS the buyer left the room,
a suppressed tittering struck his ear. He
concluded that the former owner had sold
both the ring and the purchaser He
said nothing, but called the next day up
on jeweler, where he learned that the
diamond was paste, aud the ring was
worth about twenty FIVE dollars. He ex-
amined some real diamonds, aud found
one closely resembling the paste in his
own ring. He hired the diamond for a
few days, pledged twelve hundred dollars,
the price of it, and gave hundred dol
lars for its use. He went to another
jeweler, had the paste removed, and the
real diamond set. His chums, knowing
how he had been imposed upon, impatient
ly waited for his appearance the next night.
To their astonishment they found him in
high glee. He fourished his ring, boast
ed of his bargain, and said if any gentle
men present had twelve hundred dol
lar ring to sell for six hundred dollars,
he knew of purchaser. When he was
told that the ring was paste, and that he
had been cheated, he laughted at their
folly. Bets were freely offered that the
ring did not contain real diamond. Two
men bet $1,000 each. Two $500. All
were taken. Umpires were chosen. The
money and the ring were put into their
hand. They went to frst-class jewel
er, who applied all the tests, and who
said the stone was worth without the set
ting, $1,000. The buyer put the So 900
which he had won quietly in his pocket.
He carried the diamoned back and recall
ed his 81 200, and with his paste ring on
his finger went to his club. The man
who sold the ring was waiting for him.
He wanted to get the ring back he at
tempted to turn the whole thing into a
joke. He sold the ring, he said for fun.
He never wore false jewels. He could
tell real diamond anywhere by its Pc
culiar light. He would not be so mean
as to cheat an old friend. He knew his
friend would let him have the ring again.
But his friend was stubborn-said that
the seller thought it was paste, and in
tended to defraud him. At length, on
the payment of 500, the ring was re-
stored. All parties came to the conclu
sion, when the whole affairs came out
that when diamond cuts diamond again
some one less sharp will be selected
Matthe,o Hale Smith.
Year: 1868

A Western paper contains the follow.
ing advertisement: "Wants situation, q
practical printer, who is competent to take
charge of any department in aprinting and
publishing house. Would accept pro-
fession in any of the academies. Has no
OBJ lection to teaching ornamental painting
and penmanship, geometry, trigonometry,
and many other sciences. Is particularly
suited to act as pastor to a small evangel-
cal or local preacher. He would have no
objection to from select class of inter
esting young ladies to instruct in the
branches. TO dentist or chiropodist
he would be invaluable, as he can do 81
most anything. Would cheerfully accept
a position as bass or tenor singer in
choir. Would board with family, if
pious. For further particulars inquire at
Browns Saloon.
Year: 1868

Boston boasts preacher who does a
square piece of work once in while
He told his hearers the other day that
many person attended church ''who might
as well not who would get more good
from stroll in the fields or in some 9TH
er rational mode of improvement and en-
joyment" Others he said went to church
simply from force Of habit Git is not bad
habit, at least), and the observance of a
time honored custom others to be seen
and to see; others to be "super6cialIy
enlivened by eloqucnce, and still others
to "pick flaws and mako trouble" We
thou ght Boston was more devout than
this description would lead us to believe
In fact, it sounds exactly like a faithful
description of large class of people in
this vicinity.
Year: 1868

The Editor-A School Boys Composition.


A Schoolboy's composition on "The.
Editor" ran as follows, in a school not far
from Cincinnati:


"Ihe Editor.-The editor is one of the
happiest animals in the known world
lie can go to the circus, afternoon and
evening, without paying a cent; also to
inquests and hangings. He has free tick
cts to picnics and strawberry festivals,
gets wedding cake sent him and some
times gets licking, but not often, for he,
can take things back the next issue, which
he generally does. never knew only
one editor to get lickt. His paper bust
ed that day aud he couldn't take nothing
back.


While other folks have to go to bed
early, the editor can sit Up late every
night, and see all that's going on. The
boys think it's big thing TO haug out
till ten o'clock. When I am a man
mean to be al editor, so I can stay out
nights. Then that will be bully. The
editor don't have to saw any wood or DO any
chopping, except with his scissors. Rail-
roads get up excursions for him, know
ing if they didn't he'd make 'em get up
and git. In politics he don't care much
who he goes for if they are on his side
If thee amt he goes for 'em anyhow, so
it amounts to nearly the same thing.
There is great many people trying tc,
be editors who can't and some Of them
have been in the profession for years.
They can't see it though. If l was ask
ed if l had rather have education or be,
a circus rider, l would say, let me go and.
be an editor