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Year: 1867

Camphene and burning fluid have been
largely superseded by Kerosene, vet they
are still used TO a limited extent, the fluid
being burned by wick in the ordinary
manner or used to generate a gas in the
lamp itself In whatever manner en-
ployed these mixtures of alcohol and tur-
pentine are dangerous, many fatal acci-
dents have proved We know of no
method of preventing the danger attend
ing their use, and are glad they are going
they are going out of fashion. But it may
be doubted whether in exchanging them
for kerosene we are not jumping from
the frying pan into the fire"


Kerosene accidents are altogether too
common 1t would seem that this hydro
carbon might be made at least non-explo-
sive; that it can be made non -lnflammable
is impossible without destroying its hight
producing qualities. But many serious
and fatal accidents are continually occur
ring by explosion Of kerosene lamps. A
low distillation of the oil would easily re-
move the more etherial substances in its
composition, which, at temperatures not
excessive, generate an explosive gas.
There should he some means of testing
kerosene TO detect the presence of these
volatile elements. Beyond this, only care
in the use of kerosene promises to avert its
dangers.


1t is commonly burned in glass lamps
Now glass Is one of the most unreliable
substances known, and if not properly an
nealed will sometimes, even when un-
touched, fall in pieces as though shattered
by blow. Very likely many of the SO.
called explosion of kerosene lamps occur
by the fracture of the glass lamp contain
ing the OIL An eminent chemist tells us
that few days ago glass bottle which
he had used for years, and which contained
collodion, suddenly shivered into fragments
while standing on a table where it had re-
mained untouched for weeks, and flask
that he had used for distilling benzine
broke in similar manner after it was laid
aside.


The practice of blowing out the light
when the flame is full, by throwing the
breath down the chimney is pernicious. If
the wick is loose in the tube the flame may
be forced into the lamp and instantly ig-
n,te the surface gas or the oil itself. A bet
ter practice is to turn the flame down to
flicker and then blow it out. Lamps of
metal would seem to be preferable to those
made of so treacherouS material as
glass, although they are not 50 elegant


1T Is hardly credible that manufacturers
or venders of kerosene would willingly
deal in a dangerous article containing ex.
plosive elements, their reputation and
consequent profits depend upon the quality
OF the fluid, but the presence of naphtha
and benzine in much of il now sold is sus-
ceptible of proof Legislative interference,
aided by science, appears TO be demanded
as protection to consumers; for it cannot
be expected that people at large are to be-
come analytical chemists in order to Judge
of the quality of the oil they use Either
this, or we must go back to the use of the
old fashioned oil lamp, the breaking Of
which is attended with no more serious
consequences than the formation of grease
spot.-!Sciontifc Amorican
Year: 1867

ships and one ocean steamer have been in
the harbor at the mouth within six months.
The unequalled grandeur of the scenery of
this river, which penetrates the rising land
through an almost horizontal cut, the sides
gradually increasing in height until they
rise perpendicularly a thousand feet, will
probably soon render it, if successfully
opened. the favorite summer trip for inya-
lids and tourists, from east and west, going
or returning by the Pacific Railroad.
Year: 1867

Whatever article may be named IN The CeIulsaIe-
can be Obta ined at


ONE IDOILM.A8g
The article will be shown to the holder OF the Ger
tcaie and it will be at his option whether he pays
the Dollar and takes the article or not In case ar
cles sent by mail express not satisfactory. they
can be returned and the money will be refunded.


Every certificate entities the holder TO Some Article
Of STERLING VALUE!


WORTH MUCH MORE THAN A DOLLAR
Year: 1867

EAuFosNIA.-Let no one SAY that California is
~.played aatr or be despondeui for her future.
Her great destiny is the edicts of nature
In a short time she will enter upon a career of
prosperity aud will in the years to come. be rsstor
ed As the chosen spot of ods footStool. Let those
then that are here make up their minds TO contin-
ne here, and those who are not, aud would follow
the course of empire, come. There is room enough
for many milhons-oheap food and cheap homes
The man who lives and sees not California has al
mos. lived in vain. We who can see il a century
hence, have lost the grandeSt spectacle of human
progress The world has yet produced. The course
of empire is not only westward but Time S nohe>t
offspring is the last
Year: 1867

continues very threatening, The Csar has again recon
mended 10 the Sultan to eede Crete 10 Greece ana the
journals earnestly inviting the public to assist the
future sonlnlaw OF their sovereign by taking up ms
latest loan "It s safe financial speculation" AYERS
the hoscoo dasete political anpathies TO Greece only
and wish defer the settlement OF the Eastern
question, dissuade from giving it favorable reeep
on Tho meaning OF these words Is further Illustrated
by tho semi official RtHsshe Correspondents Announcing
that Russia will not undertake any fresh guarantee for
the integrity Of the Turkish Empire such as SCENE to
be intended by England and France"


THE RUSSIAN ARMY.


The worknen in tho Russian gun factories are en-
ployed day and night in converting muzzleoaders INTO
leaders The whole OF the Russian army w is
ad provided with the latter weapon by the end OF
June at the latest


AMOUR TELEGRAPH LINE.


The Amour telegraph lne which was TO be one OF the
connecting links in the grand scheme OF Russo Aer
cable has been finished In its entire extent from
Nicoaiefsk the Pacific to Noygorod harbor in the
Bay Of Posset II s to be continued TO Nangasa and
Shanghai.
Year: 1867

THR cHAMBERs-sTATEMENT or THE MINISTER OF


FINANCE.


In the Italian Chamber Of Deputies, May $, the
Minister OF Foreign Affairs laid before the House treaty
OF commerce and nayigation with Austria.


signor Ratazz read letter from the King renouncin
annually the Of lire Of his civil list In order
TO give an example OF economy st this tune OF financial
distresa a..
The Minister OF Finance. signor Ferrara made MS
financial statement May He announced that the oenc
At the financial period beginning January 1862 would
900 lire He proposed an extraordinary tax o
lire the Ecclesiastical property He salu
that the Government would avoid recourse TO the hasy
imposition OF new tax
Year: 1867

We never notice communications
not accompanied with the name of
the author, who must be made known
to US ifunacquainted,


Write on only one side of the paper.


Don't write unless You have some
thing to say of interest to the public;
and be as brief as the subject viii al
low.


The publication of a communica-
ton is no evidence that the editors
adopt its sentiments. Tie author is
alone responsible TOR them.
Communications should be address
ed to the " Editors of the JOURNAL, P"
and not to individuals.
Year: 1867

AS WE have no desire to weary our
readers with a matter in which they
can feel no particular interest, we
will close the controversy on the
finances of New York CiJs by the
publication of a speech made by FER
NANDo WOOD-good Democratic au-
thority-which will be found on our
second page. The Courjer's ,ast article,
copied from the New York World, is
a pitiful evasion of facts it could not
refute. 1t made no attempt to deny
the figures we gave, which were copied
from the Comptroller Report, but
sought to impair their force by the
false allegation that the officials who
pocketed the money were not, directly
or indirectly, tie creatures of the
Democratic majority which controls
the affairs of that city. The World's
and Mayor HoFFMANs statements.
and the Comier's argument, based
thereon, we hand over to be disposed
of by that distinguished Democrat,
FERNANDO WooD = testimony of
course, that the Courier cannot take
exceptions to. Perhaps, however, it
will be we'll in this connection TO add
a single paragraph from the New
York Herald, Immediately after the
election:


THE choice for Mayor now lies be-
tween Wood and Hoffman. Wood is
in every sense as respectable as Hof-
man, and is now the cheaper man for
the overburdened taxpayers. If it is
to be a question between a nine mil
lion rascai against tWenty-four mil
lion rascal, common sense dictates the
selection of the former. Wood is
bold, fearless, and decisive; Hoffman
is tricky, weak, and yacill9ting. Hoff-
man has allowed the municipal thieves
to steal six millions more out of the
city treasury this year than they did
last His pretence that the commis-
sions and the Legislature have in
creased the taxation this year is all
the merest balderdash and imposition.
More than half of the six millions in
crease is directly attributable to, the
jobs of the Supervisors and Common
Council rings, not one of which could
have been successful but for the con-
nivance and sanction of Hoffman"


We congratulate the New Workers
on the reelection of Mayor HOFFMAN,
aud hope they will have a good time
in providing the four or FIVE million
dollars additional taxes, which that
event promises to impose on them.
Year: 1867

STRUCK BY LI0HTNIEG.-Ab0Ut
S o'clock last night there was 4
vivid streak Of Ii lightning, followed
almost instantancously by q very
severe clap Of thunder, which, We
felt sure had struck near our
office. in the heart Of the city.
We soon aftcrward learned that
the electrid fluid was discharged
under the porch Of St. Michael's
Church, in Meeting street, in the
midst Of a group Of ladies and gen
tIcmcn. who were standing there
at the same time out Of the rain,
and waiting for the cars. Our in
formant, who was Of the number,
stated that the fluid burned the
shoes Of several Of the persons,
set fire to the dresses Of two or
three ladies. and hurled one Of the
gentlemen into the middle Of the
Street. Strange to say no injury
was sustained by any Of the par
ties, as far as we could learn, be-
vond the shock, and a slight singe-
inc one Of the most miraculous
escapes we have ever heard of:


7ChurIe3tGu N3lcS, 23I.
Year: 1867

What pity, therefore, that Virginia could
not jump into this new system We fear it is
impossible but as sure as light, the small
farms that are now cut out will be put tack
again. A family of Dunns in Ohio are now
buying up small farms, and making large ones
Of them The grazing lands of Bourbon, Ky,
were undergoing that decade ago. Desolate
homesteads with grass in the door-yard We're
soen 10 the most beautiful and valuable of the
bluegrass region Of the State. So it will be
everywhere; perhaps after we are dead.


What pity that men so fitted for this thing
as the agriculturists Of Virginia could not ex-
change Cutfee for steam, or at least get ready
by prudent holding Of their estates to employ a
power that eats wood instead Of oats-that
ploughs miles instead of acres-tbat always
sticks to the work and never strikes for higher
wages-that is universally patient, and never
answers back-and that can work all night and
set to with the very freshest and the stoutest
Tor the labor of the morning.
Year: 1867

BopN IN A CARRIASE--On Tuesday evening while
Mary Greenwood latep domestic in the employ Of fam
ly at Jamaica L. J.. vas being conveyed TO Bellevue
uosual i'm carriage she gave birth 10 fine healthy
male infant She was taken the hospital and received
the necessary medical attention
Year: 1867

SUPREME Court OF APPEALS OF NIR-
GINA. Vaughn against the Common
wealth. This was n motion by the Com
monwcalth against Vaughn and ais. on the
bond of the sheriff of the county of Gray
son. The question involved was upon the
validity of the bond. The record showed
that it had been regularly executed, ac-
knowledgcd, and certified but the clerk,
whose testimony was received though OBJ
jected to, stated that the bond had been
executed in blank, and had been filed mp
by himself after the adjournment of the
court. The court below (Judge Meredith)
held that the bond was valid whereupon
Vaughn obtained a writ of error from this
court. This court held that the evidence
of the clerk was inadmisSible and that
the record was conclusive of the legal exc
cution of the bond.
Year: 1867

SITE FOR MANCFACToRIES.-W have
heard that the site of the Columbian
Hotel has been examined by q party of
capitalists, who propose to erect thereon
a large cotton and woolen manufacturing
establishment. The motive power for
turning the machinery Of these mills will
he taken from the basin and brought In
large iron pipes either down Cary street or
through the alley which runs down be-
tween Cary and Byrd streets by Shockoe
Warehouse, and across Thirteenth street
in front of the Tobacco Exchange. The
waste water will be taken down Virginia
street through pipes and emptied into the
dock near the Danville depot. If the an
ticipations of the company who propose to
erect these mills are realized, they will be
able to afford relief to large number of
people who are now out o: work, and
many OF them wanting the necessarcs OF
life. Few cities in the Union furnish
greater inducements to capitalists to en-
bark in enterprises such as this than does
Richmond. Her unrivaled water-power,
her fine harbor, and the number OF rail-
roads which furnish transportation to all
points of the State, present attractions
which are found in few cities. Besides all
these, Virginia furnishes the raw material
in the greatest abundance for the manu-
facture of cotton and woolcn fabrics at
the lowest prices. a few more enterprises
begun and carried on in the same scale
which this one proposes will give an inn
petus to business in Richmond which all
would hail with delight, and which would
give her back her former prosperity.
Year: 1867

RELIGIOUS. services will be
held in Trinity church, Rev. k. n. Sledd
pastor, every night during the present
week, We learn that the meetings of last
week were we'll attended, and a good deal
of interest was manifested. The pastor is
doing a good work, and has been much en-
couraged by the progress made in keeping
no every department of the church. He
is very popular in his denomination, and
stands deservedly high in the estimation OF
the large and intelligent audiences who
statedly attend his ministry.
Year: 1867

THE ELLINGER & FooTE CoMBINATIoN.-
The first of a series of performances by
this truly wonderful company was gwen
at the Theatre last evening, and proved IN
every respect an entertainment well worth
attending. Colonel Small and his sister
are wonderful prodigics. Mr.. HarrlSon's
songs are highly amusing, and his eztemPo-
raneous song was truly wonderful. FRO
fessor Brooks violin solo was excellent.
On the whole, the performance is very
good and We would advise those who
wish to spend a pleasant evening to visit
the Theatre during the stay OF this com0l-
nation. There will be a matinee for young
people this afternoon.
Year: 1867




There appears to be an epidemic prevailing
just now which might be called the life-saving
apparatus mania. Whether the primary cause
Of the disease is q desire to indulge in pleasant
excursions down the bay in this genial spring
season, enlivened by champagne and bountifui
lunches, or to further the interests Of this, that
or the other inventor Of some machine to save
life under difficulties, certain il is that expert
mental trips to try the efficacy of boats that
can live under the water as well as over II.
that can float rs well with their keels up IA
down, and other curious contrivances Of like
character, are quite the rage just now with =
number Of people.


We are disposed to regard all these so-called
life-saving apparatus with distrust The best
way TO insure the safety Of human life a
sea is to maintain rigid inspection Of steam
boilers and to secure well-built boats, with
water-tight compartments that are water-tighi
in something more than the name. With safe
vessels and properly constructed machinery
and boilers and an efficient system Of police ON
board to guard against fire, collision in fogs or
other disasters incident to . sea voyage, there
will be very little necessity for any patent liie-
saving apparatus-the greatest merit Of which
h, in nine cases out Of ten, that Il makes q
profitable return 10 the inventor and affords sn
opportunity to few pseudo philanthropists in
authority to have . good time on the sunny
waters OF New York bay.
Year: 1867

The season is fast approaching when the
watering places will be at their zenith. There
was general impression some short time ago
that there would be vast exodus to Europe
about this time, induced principally by the
Paris Exposition; but as that affair is likely to
prove grand failure, all calculations Of a
temporary emigration of pleasure seekers are
apparently about to be disappointed. The
steamers to Europe are, In fact, carrying fewer
passengers this spring than usual, and the
prospects OF general war will not encourage
visitors to risk the stormy times and inevitable
discomforts attendant upo travel in Europe.
The people Of France and Prussia are evil
IDENTITY both eager for fight In both coun-
tries such conflict is manifestly popular.


We are not disposed to view such war,
should it occur, in light in the least degree
damaging to our interests. We shall reap much
benefit fromit. Our vessels, which will proba-
bly, be the only neutral ones on the ocean, will,
to great extent, monopolize the carrying


trade. This win be all the better for us, and
will do much to recover what we have lost in
our maritime interests in consequence Of our
own civil war. Besides, American securities
must advance in value, because many sensitive
people in Europe, taking alarm at the first
note of war, will be glad to invest in foreign
securities, and as none are so sound as ours,
they will probably obtain the preference.


The number Of tourists to Europe being
lessened our people will spend their
money at home this summer at our
various country resorts. This is ell
the better The thousands OF dollars which
are usually squandered in Europe will be
expended, as II were, in our own family.
European landlords care very little for travel
ling Americans. They regard them simply as
people who have plenty Of money, and the
highest virtue in their estimation is to fleece
them to the utmost extent OF endurance. At
our summer resorts we have at leaet the con-
ISOLATION Of knowing that the money spent re.
mains here to enrich the country. We shall
also have larger Geld for country enjoyment
than has been aa our disposal for the past six
years, because the Southern watering places
will probably be revived; the famous Suydam
Springs Of Virginia, for instance, and other
pleasant and healthy resorts which the
war and it's disastrous consequences had
shut OF from Northern people. Looking M
the present aspect Of affairs abroad We antici-
pate . larger patronage than usual for our
watering places more life, more fashion, more
extravagance than heretofore, and hence We
advise the hotel keepers st Long Branch, New
port, Saratoga, Cape May and other fsvorite
resorts 70 burnish mp their houses, stock their
larders and wins cellars, and prepare for gay
and festive sesson, -,
Year: 1867

The Mexican Pcsn and the Negro.


Our correspondence from all parts Of the
South proves that the negro is now thoroughly
whitewashed, and that he is receiving the
inishing-o0 touches from the Southern Jewellers
themselves. The negro question ended, it Is
now necessary to pick up the next great
problem for the benefit Of the human race.
We do not mean the civilization Of our greasy,
blubber-eating Esquimaux brethren; for they
will probably elect some slippery representa-
tive to Congress and demand their rights but
we refer to the Mexican peon, who has ever
been as good . subject for commiseration as
the negro, and would make q capital foun da-
ton for new philanthropic movement having
tendency to give him what his necessities
demands right to form part Of this Uni
versal Yankee nation.


The Mexicans having shown that they cannot
overtake the nineteenth century, and that their
only hope is annexation to us, we feel disposed
to crafty their desires and take them in tow
while they get up steam. In the meantime
Charles Sumner should head the great agita-
tors of the day, t.ke up the peon question and
ventiate its miseries. Besides, an immense
amount of political capital could be manufac-
tured in the enterprise, and as the day is not far
distant when Mexico will drop into our hands,
now is the golden moment. All the radical
faction should commence the study of the
Spanish language. Toltec, Aztec, Zapoteco
and Tarahumare antiquities should be studied,
to ascertain if the peon system existed in
remote times Wendell Phillips and his army
should wheel into column by division and
urge the education of the Mexican Indian,
whose brain powers are superior to those Of
the Spanish race which has 50 long governed
them


The Indigenous race of Mexico will make an
excellent addition TO our negro population !;
they are docile, hard working and naturally
intelligent, and will form good connecting
link between the negro and the white man.
Their labor is low, from twenty-five to fifty
cents per day and, with the productiveness OF
Mexican territory under our rule, they would
become valuable members of our body polite.


Macmillan, thankful to us for saving his
life, will lend smiling approval to our efforts,
and contemplate from his philosophical look
out at Miramar our solution of the Mexican
problem. Louis Napoleon will lament the sad
fate that upset his cherished scheme for the ele-
vation Of the Indian race which he tried to
Latinize. The Mexican Indian will unroll him
self from bis blanket, win give up corn and
beans and take to beef while the glory of his
benefacters will everiastingly be enshrined in
his memory.


In truth there is much room for work in be-
half Of the peOn. The "laws Of REFORM" and
the last Mexican constitution never having been
put in practice, the pcon il in much the same
condition that be was twenty years ago-clad
in rags, ignerant, sunk in vices and longing for
some happy twist Of Mexican political affairs
to give him his rights, to educate him and
throw him into the proper channels of industry
and general Improvement.
Year: 1867

The city real estate sold few days since by
Comptroller Connolly realized moro than the
appraised value. The property suctioned OF
brought into the City Treasury over eight hun i
dred thousand dollars. It's value was estimated
at about seven hundred thousand dollars.
The Post ONCE site In the City Hall Park, sold
By Mayor Holman and the Common Council
for Eve hundred thousand dollars, has been
estimated a. worth from three to Ave millions.
II sold at auction by the Comptroller Il would
have fetched at least three millions SO the
city loses two million and half dollars nv the
operation.
Year: 1867

is the opportunity for which they are patiently
lying in wait, while the two great parties which
have 50 long ruled the country are exhausting
themselves in fruitless struggle for the pos
seAsion of . power which must soon pass
beyond the reach of both
Year: 1867

Of wasting any more time upon him, tell us slf
ABOUT Tim Monroe, and how he was shaved
and dressed. That is more interesting sub
Ject ana one upon which up to this time wo
have had no authentic information.
Year: 1867

WE HAVE noticed several parties in town during
the week who are quietly examing some of the
quartz lodges in this county with view of making
them give up their hidden treasures for the benefit
of business. Ii seems strange in the present in
stance of political eXcitemens to strange faces
hunting quartz ledges instead of Official POSITIONS
but it is nevertheless Neither is the day tar
distant when Butte viii be proven rich ia the
production of quartz as Nevada. 1t is here, and it
will not be long before il viii be found.