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Year: 1868

We yesterday stated the fact of the little steamer Hesper being boarded by Arkansas boys, and the cargo of fire arms she was carrying to Radicals lover the way thrown into the Missis- sippi river. We now give the partieu- lars of the seizure, as stated by Capt. John Ford, whose tug, the Nettie Jones, was impressed for the service:

 ssOn Thursday afternoon the tug Nettie Jones, under my command, left the wharf for Fort Pickering, having a barge in tow, and intending to return with lumber. The tug reached its destination about half-past five o'clock. No one was in sight; but the line had scarcely been fastened before the spot was covered with men, all so masked as to be unrecognizable. They were probably hundred in number, and had evidently been concealed for sometime under the bluff. Had they sprung out of the earth their appearance before the startled crew could hardly have been more. sudden. Without speaking a word, they quickly boarded the tug, took possession of the pilot-house and engine-room, and ordered me to imme- diately start down the river, adding, by way of an incentive to promptness, that some body might be hurt in the event of q refusal.

 s.As soon as I could sufficiently re- cover from my fright 10 decide whether my unbidden guests were hundred or thousand in number, comprehended that resistance was out of the question. Accordingly I ordered one of the crow to cast of the line, and in few mo-
Year: 1868

We regret to learn that our esteemed fellow -townsman Dr. s. G. Allen, with his family, will leave on the Tempest for their old home in Kentucky. The Doctor carries with him our best wish es for his success in whatever he may undertake.
Year: 1868

Is to-day, the most worthy and substantial Chill medicine now before the Southern peo- pie. It never fails to give the most perfect satisfaction in every respect. Every planta- ton should buy one dozen bottles at time.
Year: 1868

A shocking story Of brutal murder
and swift, lawlesa punishment among
a party Of miners travelling aa footeyef
The Rocky mountains 70 the SweelwA-
ter mines is reported in our Western
exchanges - Hess, a FrenchmAn, and
Armstrong, Nova Scotian, had quar-.
relied, bat apparently became reccncil.
Cd, when Armstrong reoPoued tho dis
agreement and threatened Hess for ta-
king some Of bis tobacco During that
day the party entered dangerous and
difficult canon, through which their
path wound along narrow ledge Of
rock, several hundred feet above the
bed OF the stream, which ran along at
the foot OF that fearful preoipicc AT
the point Of greatest danger, where the
party had TO travel IN single file. and
several yards apart Armstrong watch
ed his opportunity TO dodge behind a
ledge OF rock, unobseryed and TO thus
fall behind the others Hess was the
last man ia the file As he drew near
to the place whore Armstrong was se-
ereted, the latter stepped forth and FOL
lowed his companions, without seem
ing TO notice him. Presently he knelt
down as II 10 tic his shoes, and Hess,
unable to pass, stopped within few
feet Of him. The next moment, turn
ing about TO pick up his bundle, which
had been thrown aside upon the
ground, by sudden change Of move
ment he seized the unsuspecting
Frenchman, and hurled him over the
edge Of the terrible abyss, Some 20or
30 feet down the face Of the precipice
the wretched man lodged in the branch
es OF a scraggy hemlock tree, which
grew out of a crevice in the rocky wall,
and might from thence have been res
cued had assistance been nigh, But
there was none. How the murderer
could summon the hardihood to stoop
down and watch the fall Of his victim
from the dizzy hight, we cannot imag
inc. Yet Armstrong did look down the
cliff, perhaps to assure himself that his
murderous work was well done, and
saw poor Hess still desperately main
tanning his hold upon life, instead Of ~
ing sbapeless mass at the bottom Of
the canon. His fendish spirit mani
tested itself still further He got frag-
ments Of rock and cast them upon the
poor man, until his lifeless body top
pied over into the yawning abyss be-
low, then arose and pursued his jour-
ney, The whole act was seen from a
distance by another Of the party, who
was apart hunting for game, and after
they had got into camp at night he told
the story, when Armstrong was seized,
and charged with the murder, and
didn't deny it. A part OF the compa-
ny were in favor Of taking him with
them through TO the settlements, to be
tried by the civil authorities. But the
majority were determiaed to allow the
murderer no chance for escape; and 80,
about an hour before midnight, Arm
strong was conducted to the top Of a
cliff, which arose like wall to the hight
Of 1S0 or 200 feet, half mile in rear oil
the camp. Having bound his hands
and feet, they cast him over into the
black abyss, out Of which no cry return
ed.
Year: 1868

Step out into the purest air you can
find; stand perfectly erect, with head
and shoulders back, then fixing the
lips as if you were going to whis-
tie, draw the air through the lips
into the lungs. When the chest is
about half full, gradually raise the
arms, keeping them extended with the
palms of the hands down, as you suck
Ia the air, so as to bring them over the
head just as the lungs are quite full.
Then drop the thumbs inward, and af-
ter gently forcing the arms backward
and the chest open, reverse the process
by which you draw your breath until
the lungs are empty.


This process should be repeated inn
mediately after bathing, and also sew
eral times through ths day. 1t is inn
possible to describe to one who has new
or tried it the glorious sense of vigor
which follows this exercise. It IS the
best expectorRnt in the world. We
know a gentleman the measure Of
whose chest has been Increased by this
means some three or four inches dur
ing as many months.
Year: 1868

WASHINGTON, August Q, 1868.


Appeal for Protection from Louisiana.
The following letter, accompanying the joint resO-
mtion OF the Legislative Assembly Of the State Of
Louisiana requesting the President Of the United
e,stes to furnish such troops may necessary to
secure peace and good order in that State and to
protect peaceabe citizens against violence has been
laid before the President II is understood that be-
lore taking any action the President viii lay the
matter before the Cabipei at the first full meeting
Shat can be had
Year: 1868

III HENNl WARD BEENli Eli.


Explain to me if you eau, Mr. Bon
ner, why it is that so many young peo.
pie are ashamed to have it thought
that they have no money; or why it
is that they are ashamed Of economy
in the management of slender means,
aud frugality in living.


There is no disgrace in being an
acorn before being an oak. Young
people frequently wish that they wore
grown men; but they are not ashamed
Of being young No one is ashamed
to have it discovered that his
strength, knowledge and skill are
proportioned to his years. But these
same persons will blush aud suffer
shame, at being supposed not to have
money under circumstances in which
all the sensible world knows that they
ought to have ron4s


A young fellow has been put to
school b. the rigorous economy OF
his father and mother. Only by the
hardest industry and closest economy
can they sustain him at college.
Every single shilling is important,
and like shingles on the roof, the
absence Of one makes the whole house
incouvenient. And yet this lad shall
be ashamed not to bear his part in
social expenses. He is utterly unable
to say, III can not afford itW 1t is
the harder to say it, | must confess,
because in community Of several
hundred young men, two. thirds OF
whoT are poor, aud the children OF
poor men, there is a lurking shame of
poverty which radiates into public
sentiment aud reflects kind Of dis
repute upon those who say, must
deny myself beyond the barest ueces
tiles of life of whatever costs money"
Poverty has enough trouble without
the addition of foolish and dishonor-
able sentiments.


VINO can expect young men to
have money TO spare? Does not the
world know that they are just start
ing in life--that as yet they have
earned nothing, and that they inherit
no fortune-tbat they receive but a
small stipend-aLd that, if they
would be honest they must practice a
rigorous economy? Why then do
young men engage in pleasure bouts
which drain their pockets dry, and
lay thom under temptations to dis
honesty for fear people will think they
have no money!


Ofecurss folks will think sol Aud
just as much il you are iuVeigled into
unwiso giving, as if you refused A
poor Young mau ought to be poor un.
ill he has broken the spell ofpovorty
by industrious enterprise aud he
should rather glory IN it than be
ashamed Of it.


IL is necessary that they should be
frugali IL is not necessary that you
should spend i've dollars in taking "A
young lady 70 ;he-npera. IL is neo
essary that one should be honest; it
is not necessary to attempt TO walk
in circles Of society that would swol
low up the pitiful pennies Of poverty
Year: 1868

We, the subscribers, actuatod by a
desire to promote evangelical religion
among tho young men Of this city aud
vicinity; aud impressed with the i'm.
portance Of a concentrated effort 10
aid in accomplishing that object, and
desirous Of forming an association iu
which we may together labor for the
great end proposed, hereby agree to
adopt for our united government the
following
Year: 1868

the United States taxes, it has never
yet equalled Madison County alone in
the size of it's assessment Ioll and will
barely do so this year, even it the final
returns are as large as promised. What Is
the remedy for this state of affairs We
answer, intelligent legislation and
change of officers. The bungling laws
with which we have been thus far pro
vided, show us no remedy in the case of a
too low assessment. thus leaving open
wide door for partial and unequal taxa
ton. The honest man must pay the
tax of the rascal and there is no redress.
Gov. Smith, in his message to the last
Legislature, recommended that As
SCISSORS compensation should be made to
consist alone of commission upon tax
es collected but. Notwithstanding the
fact that the total sum expended in col
lecting the United States taxes is less
then this percentage would amount TO,
the Legislature, failed to act upon the
suggestion, and continued the per diem
allowance to the officers. thus offering a
premium to him who should occupy the
most time in doing the least. That we
may have this law changed, we must
put in the Legislature men who shall
consider their duty to the public para
W ObAASdblchS W psAA AitsSsh
office holders, and who will consult cons
cerning the good of the people rather
than concerning the best way in which
to increase the emoluments of this or
that fat office. The names of such men
appear upon the the Union Ticket and
will receive the hearty support of all
thinking men. But not only do we need


new men to enact laws, but new to put
them in effect. The present Assessor
has been faithfully tried, with what re-
suit, we have shown. He is again nom-


mated by his party, but we do not need


him. Col. John A. Nelson, the Republi.
can candidate, is the man TO fill his place
to vigilantly and impartially per
form the duties of the office, and give


us such an impartial assessment, ai
shall take from dishonesty the premium:
/ which it now receives and thereby re
duce the taxes of honest men one.half


He will receive a heavy vote.
Year: 1868

We have yet to hear of a people that
entertain fears of being too little taxed,
and even were such a community to ex-
list, the Territory of Montana would be
the last place in which to look for it.
What, with United States, Territorial
and County taxes and licenses, we have
enough 10 pay for the privilege of being
governed. perhaps too much, but Ger
tainly not too we'll Nevertheless, and
at the risk of being charged with incon-
sistency, we must complain of the ex-
treme and almost ludicrously small as
sessment that has this year been made
in the County of Lewis & Clarke. We
herewith give the figures showing the
assessed values of property in the County
as they appear upon the books in the
Treasurer's office:
Year: 1868

it to deeds of hostility to the
United States, and mal-administration
of local affairs. Neither does the ninori-
ty want to be hopelessly in the minority
"a presence that will only excite to
brow beating and contumely. 1t should
have a strength that would command
notice and respect, and without that,
your laws, resolutions and appropri-
atoms will grow more grievous until a
sudden tide of revolt will throw the en-
tire political control of the Territory
into the hands of the opposite party,
Democrats can see this plainly working
in Montana to-day, and while we ordi>
narily view it as party journalist. we
can say Independent of that, that to re-
tain the majority in this Territory for
1869, Democrats are necessitated to yield
literally to Republicans in 1868. Taking
this view of the case, it is the duty of
eUery Republican to go to the polls on
Monday and vote the ticket, that we
may have denunciation of. and relief
from, the monstrous burlesque on legis'
lation that last winter issued it's edicts
from the Capital. 1t is to Democrats a
point of honor and discretion, not to


seek longer to toist the imposition upon
| this people that is well nigh shat tering


their party to fragments and bringing


disgrace upon their name, and to repu-


diate its acts. 1t is the duty of ali to


see that good Republicans are sent to


the House and Council, that bad may not


become worse. We submit this view of


duty" to the electors of Montana and


hope that it may be given consideration


and meet approval.
Year: 1868

T osT-ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON sraAYED FROM
u residence So Seventh Second avenue black and
tan Dog col but name hair upon breast and tail
partially or BY returning above address very ihesa
reward VIII be given.
Year: 1868

In the fitness of things, it is given
out that Butler, the notorious spoon
thief of New Orleans, is to be Secreta
ry of the Treasury under the prospect
i've usurper. He is already called a re-
pudiator by some of his party, but if
this takes place, there will be some
grounds for it. If his peculations do
not drive the Government into repudi
alton, it will be for the reason only
that his past thicvery has made him
comfortable for life.
Year: 1868

The Athens Post, in referring to tho
law passed by the late body assembled
at Nashville in reference to the legal
advertising says:


"There is law in the statute books.
which we believe has never been re.
pealed, IN reference to legal advertise.
ments, and which requires all such no.
tees to be inserted in the paper having
the largest circulation in the county.
etc. We have not the book at hand at
hand at this time, but we think the
statute imposes a pretty severe penalty
upon an officer for violation in the
premises. We may, however, be mis-
taken in this last, and only design to
call attention to it at present, and to
put county officers on their guard in
reference to matter which, il acted
upon unadvisedly, may lead them into
serious trouble. A gool deal of the
legal business of the country for the
last few years has been done in a loose
and illegal manner, and this should be
avoided in future as likely to lead to
cumbrous and costly litigation"
Year: 1868

A labor university for colored peo-
pie is to be established near Murfrees.
boro. If any body expects to entrap a
darkey into place where any hard
work is to be done, they will find out
that they are mistaken. -a H.
Year: 1868

GREAsING WAGONs.-But few people are
aware that they do wagons and carriages
more injury by greasing too p!outiiully than
in any other way. A well-made wheel will
endure common wear from ten to twenty five
years, if care is taken to use the right kind
and proper amount of grease; but if this
matter is not attended to, they will be used
up in FIVE or six years. Lard should never
be used on a wagon, for it will penetrate
the hub and work its way out around the
spokes and spoil the wheel. Tallow is the
best lubricator for wood axletrees, and castor
oil for iron.


just enough grease should be applied to
the spindle of a wagon 10 give it light
coating; this is better than more, for the
surplus put on will work ont at the ends
and be forced by the shoulder hands and
nut-washers into the hub around the outside
of the boxes.


To oil an iron axletree, first wipe the
spindle clean with q cloth wet with spirits
ofturpenliDe, and then apply few drops of
castor oil near the shoulder and end. One
teaspoonfu is sufficient for the whole.
Year: 1868

MASONRY IN THE LATE WAR.-It is
pleasant to record anything of the late war
which relieved its horrors, and which show
ed that all the obligations of human brother
hood were not violated in the conflict A
Masonic paper tells us that the Federal army,
in the destruction of property at Hampton
Courthouse, saved the property ofthe Lodge,
and returned it safely to its custodian under
a flag of truce; so, too, when Wainwright
fell on the deck of the Harriet Lane in her
defence, his remains were Inferred by his
brethren of Harmony Lodge. No. 6, at
Galveston, with Masonic honors; and sin
gular spectacle was presented Of the prisons
ers. of war who were captured by one forces,
ana belonging to the Order, marching in
procession with their brethren, as though
for time a truce had been proclaimed and
the clang of arms was to be heard no more.
Many incidents have taken place in the high
hills and low valleys of New Mexico and
Arizona which will be collected ere long for
the press.-One only need be referred to at
present which was fraternal meeting in a
Lodge alright of members Of both armies
who met on the level and next day were in
deadly conflict on the battle field. Much
suffering has been alevated, charity has
been extended to the wounded and sick,
death has often been prevented, and a sur
render made under the mystic sigh.
Year: 1868

Provided they do so of their own free
will,' he answered, and without being re-
quested or persuaded to do so by any person
whatsoever


Lying in bis coffin so like a grave old
bishop, vowed to chastity and the church, |
looked at him with more than pity for bis
lonely eminence-surrounded all his life with
public work and public men, and not a
Woman's love to make his triumph worth di>
viding, or comfort his overthrow. Beyond
all this, felt that few bachelor old men had
been half so cheerful, so self-reliant; 50
proud to die as calmly for their solitary fame
as other Presidents for the honor Of theiI
children.


Said FRANKIE, the brewer, to me:


Mr.. Buchanan would have been more Of
a man with wife. Understanding the fam
lily relation by experience would have made
him a broader statesman. He would not
have been so cold, and he would then have
had better friends


must not fail to add that Mr.. Buchanan
considered his mother, whom be we'll remem>
bered, as the best and most talented woman
he had ever known. He spoke of her to
some few intimate friends almost with en-
thusiaSm
Year: 1868

SWEET MILK.-The Sacramento Reporter
tells US hoV to keep milk sweet First take
a pan and subsequently pour therein water,
as circumstances may require. Place therein
an eartben jar. Within this jar place an
other earthen jar, filing the intermediate
space between the exterior of the inner and
the interior of the outer jar with sak. Into
the inner jar place your tin pail or other re>
ceptacle of milk. See that the pail is small
enough to admit the covering of the inner
jar, and that the latter is small enough to
admit of the covering of the outer jar. This
done you have always cold and sweet milk
at your service
Year: 1868

Whatever Indifference we
affect to show for the good of mankind, ev-
cry one seeks for esteem, and believes him>
self worthy of it in proportion as he finds
himself generally esteemed he considers
the public suffrage as a surety for the high
opinion he has of himself The pretended
contempt, therefore, for reputation, and sac,
ri6ce said to be made of it to fortune and
reflection, is always inspired by the despair
of rendering ourselves illustriOus; we boast
of what we have, and despise what we have
not. This is the necessary effect of pride !;
and we should rebel against it were we not
its dupes,
Year: 1868

SIDEWALK ETIQUETTE. Some one OF
our Chesterfeldian exchanges has the follow.
lug on sidewalk etiquette, which we com.
mend to the attention of our readers Only
villagers, or persons with rural ideas, any
longer contend that ladies should always be
given the inside of the pavement in passing.
The rule adopted in all cities is to turn to
the right, whether the right lead to the wall
or the gutter; and an observance OF this
common sense rule would obviate much un-
pleasant "scrouging" by over gallant gentle
men who persistently crowd for the outside
Of the walk Another common custom, not
required by fashionable etiquette, and one
which is as nearly as unexplainably absurd,
is the practice of men fling out of IA church
pew, making themselves as ridiculous as an
awkward squad practising a catch step,
in order to give a woman the wrong end Of
the pew. Another is that of man, when
at promenade or walk with lady, to keep
himself on the outside of the pavement. A
little exercise of judgment will convince any
person of the perfect uselessness Of this bob
bing back and forth at every corner. The
common rule is this: If man and woman
are walking together, she should always be
at his right arm, whether it be toward the
inside or the outside of the walk then the
woman will not be showed against the pass
ers. Those who giggle at persons who fol-
low this rule are themselves the "greenies," t"
and should read the book of manners before
they indulge in the laugh Of fashionable fools.
Year: 1868

AIRING RooMs.-It is a common mistake
NO open all the lower part Of the windows ol
an apartment whereas, if the upper part
also, were opened, the object would be more
speedily effected. Thus, the air in an apart.
ment is generally heated to a higher temper
ature then the external air, either by the
heat supplied by the human body, or by
lamps, candles or fires. This renders it light
er than the external air; and, consequently,
the external air will rush in at all openings
at the lower part of the room, while the
warmer and lighter air passes out the higher
openings. If q candle be held in the door
way near the door, it will be found that the
fame will be blown inwards but, if it be
raised near the top of the doorway it will be
blown outWards. The warm air, in this
case, flows out at the top, while cold ar
flows in at the bottom. A current of warm
air from the room is generally rushing mp
the fue of the chimney, if the fue be open.
even thou Zh there shold be no fire lighted
in the stove hence the unwholesomeness OF
using chimney boards.
Year: 1868

POETRY, Music, AND PAINTING
breathes a charm over the cold realities of
life and imparts brilliant coloring to every
object that surrounds us, and an interest to
the most trivial incidents that occur. Seen
through her golden medium, earth is para
disc and love is heaven. Music etheriaIises
humanity and lifts the soul to its original
sphere; with a powerful army hand she
strikes the sensitive cords of memory, awak,
ening alike the thrilling recollection ofform-
er enjoyments, or the mournful remembrance
of past sorrow. But painting possesses the
power of an nchantress-beneath her magic
pencil spring those forms which are endeared
to us by love, or endeared sacred by esteem
and reverence. Over these cherished shad,
ows death has no poweri We wear them
in our bosoms, We place them in our closets,
and enjoy with sweet and holy commun,
ion in our hours of retirement. As relics
Of those who sleep in the dust they seem
to confer with US in the language Of other
years and while we remember some useful
precept of friendly monition which once
passed their lips, we regard them as benig-
nant spirits still lowering in our paths, to
remind as of our duty, and that we are also
imperishabie.,