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Year: 1865

MA nuisance is a nuisance, no mat
ter. by whose authority it is committed,
and we have first class unmitigated nui-
sance just now in our city-centrally loca-
ted, and in position and condition to
breed a pestilence. We speak of the
corral or mule pen which is situated with
in one square of the capitol 1t is dis
grace to the city, disgrace to decency
and civilization, and should be at once
abated.


There certainly can be found space
enough within short distance of the
city which would answer the purpose
Its removal is required. in sanitary point
of view, if no other, yet we cannot but
thiuk it must have been thoughtlessness
on the part of those who placed it there
rather than to think it was deliberate act
against decency and good taste, or as an
insult to our citizens. Let it be removed
at once and the thanks of our citizeu,
will be freely given.
Year: 1865

VICKsBURG, SHREvEsPoRT AND TEXAS
RAILRoAD.-The Monroe Intelligencer af-
ter announcing the departure of Hon.
John Ray, Congressman elect from the
fifth district of Louisiana, says:


During Mr.. Rays stay in the North it
is his Misunderstanding been duly author
lied by the proper authority-to make
some arrangement by which the Vicks-
burg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad may
be put in operation next year, as far, at
least, as Monroe, and for the completion
of the entire road as speedily as possible
There Is no single person connected with
the road, that has larger pecuniary in
terest in the work than Mr.. Ray, and his
intimate acquaintance with the affairs of
the company, the value of the improves
ment, and his well>known business ca
pacity, especially qualify him for the trust
committed to his management.


Those who are the most interested in
the road, by the amount expended in its
construction-the largest stockholders-
are anxious to put the road in operation
again under the most favorable conditions
that may be obtained, even to the extent
OF the sacrifice of their stock, if such
step be rendered necessary in order to
accomplish the object.


We regard the speedy reconstruction
OF this road as essential to the permanent
prosperity of North Louisiana, and we
would be gratltied to see such plan
adopted as will, the most effectually and
speedily secure to US the benefits of the
completed work.
Year: 1865

We understand that wealthy young
lady, who boarded at hotel in New
York awhile last year; was warned to
leave by the host, on the ground that she
was SO afraid ofsoap and Water as to be a
disgrace to the table.
Year: 1865

[From the Dubuque Qowa Herald June l8.


We learn from Conductor Kellogg, who came In from
the Cedar valley Friday leaving evidence Of Its pre-
sence In track OF fifty miles In breadth: There had
been considerable rain during tho murnins, Sat tho
storm had somewhat abacd when at about six O'Clock
down from the northwest, taking trces, fences and
everything movable in Its path, and whred them
through the air like wisps OF straw So
great its power that the depot building
at New Hartford unroofed, and the roof
carried distance OF at least three hundred yards
The tram of cars standing tho track, with brakes
down, blown down the track. Trees were twisted
of and uprootsd and tho fences of all descriptions
scattered in every direction. Al Cedar Falls the avn
ings Main street. and the porches TO buildings
were entertained for tho safety Of the most substantial
buildings The large trees In the beautiful park In the
centro of tho town blown down, and It's beauty
ruined Tho glass fronts TO the stores only kop in
place by bracing thom from the inside. Al Raymond,
Is said schbohousc was blown down. and two children
seriously injured in the The large and new brick
block, opposite the Waverly House, at Waverly, in
Bremen county. unroofcd, and the chmncys OF
the Waverley House and Of other dwellings in the
village, were blown down Much more damage was un-
do1bedy done OF which Information has as yet been
rece ed this said 70 bo the severos tornado which
has ever been witnessed this part OF tho State Dur
ing the seyees portion OF the tornado there was but lit
tie but during the night following heavy thunder
ragged, the lightning strikng rapidly aud Often
is supposed that such crops as were standing high
enough take the force Of the wind must bc seriously
damaged


At independence several buildings were totally de-
molished One brick building In progress OF erection
was Ievelled to the earth by the wind and rain.


This storm wrs similar 10 the storm which passed
through the same section of country In 1900 and, OK
Mt CaInanchc by some it is pronounced to have been
mO T
Year: 1865

A dispatch from Phladelphia--we have had
several remarkable stories from there belorc
within the last four years-says that Gen. Grant
has declared we are to have war with Maxi
milan at an early day. Where, when or TO
whom he made this assertion is not stated,
excent that the recipient of his
confidence was distinguished 1llinoian."
As there are several distinguished Illinoians,
this is rather indefinite But we take the liberty
of doubling the whole story. Gen. Grant is not
talkatiye man, and is a man Of good sense.
Even if he thinks that any armed inter-
ference on our part with the affairs OF
Mexico were prudent or wise, we doubt
If he would take it upon himself to say that the
Government was to "vindic0to the Monroe
Doctrine at an early day." and compel Max
imilian 10 leave Mexico. He is apt to think be-
fore he speaks and he would be pretty certain
10 reflect, before saying anything upon the snp'
ject, that TO declare war is not among the pre-
rogatives of the Lieutenant General, nor even
of the President. He would be pretty certain
to remember that about three hundred gentle
men who are TO assemble in Washington next
/ December would have voice in the matter,
and that, even if their minds are made up upon
the subject, he can be by no means certain that
| they have concluded to vote for declaration o


war. He would probably consider that the ques


ton is still open to debate, and that the country


has not yet declared itself in favor of war with


Maxmilian, to be followed by one with France,


and that Congress would like to know what the


country thinks upon the subject before rushing
J headlong into such war. We doubt therefore, Il


Gen. Grant has made any such declaration a;
is imputed to him. If he has, We toke the liberty
of differing with him, and do not believe that We
are going to war to drive Maxlmllian out o.


Mexico at an early day-nor late day either.
Year: 1865

honor. We can imagine nothing which would
be more cruel, more abominabls IN the sight OF
God and man, more noisome in tho nostrils OF
the civilized world, than the abandonment OF
the emancipated to the mercies Of their late
masters. Federal interference would be full OF
difficulty and danger, but it would be inevitable.


1t is stated that the fercest enemies of the
emancpated are to be found among the Poor
Whites of the South. But the Ignorance and
jealousy of the lover are identical with the
ignorance and jealousy Of the higher classes;
and the former will find in these poor denizens
of the swamps and the sand-hills convenient
and INSCRIPTIONS allies. Between these stands
the Freedman-his name badge OF the OLD
servitude his liberty limited By class leglsia'
ton, and his social rights denied or only gruds-
ingly accorded. Attacked or beleaguered py
foes like these he has only the well informed
and the disintereSted to look to for safety; and
to these, in his behalf, we appeal. Ills NAME
as civilization advances, may become, as 1t was
in Rome, title of honor; but until then, lei
him be protected from the injustice and wrong
which it suggests and encourages
Year: 1865

offered was taken At the advsncs Money among
continues abundant on call at sac per cent ana more
offered than can be used. Commercial paper ses Pe'
cent for best and lO per ceat for second grade
;s mora al,-ndurt
Year: 1865

SUNDAY, March IL, 1886.


The absence OF legitimate and speculative demand
for gold consequent upon the promising aspect Of the
military situation and the increasing faith in the credit
Of the government. has exercised depressing influence
upon the premium during tho week. The market was
dull and heavy in the early part OF the week and feversh
q. the cose The extreme quotations each day down
Year: 1865

WHAr?-They are certainly the most val
liable tonic and grateful stimulant beverage
evsr produced. One trial will satisfy the
most skcptical. Try them and you will
never be without them. They should be
upon every sdc-board in the country. Well,
whats Why, Pinkerton's Wahoo and CAL
isaya Bitters, Of course. Whit else could
it be we would like to know.
Year: 1865

GENERAL 1xvirArIoN.-We are authorized
by the Committee of Arrangements to state
that = cordial invitation is extended 10 al
civic, military and religious societies and or
CARNATIONS to take part in the ceremonies
Of the celebration on the coming Fourth Of
July. 1t is hoped that all will join in and
assist in making the occasion the most IN
teresting ever witnessed in this county.
Year: 1865

We hope that the Union men of NV
Jersey, now that they have gained such
glorious victory, will not think ol resting.
Doubtless many have right TO think they
worked hard, and now they would like to
take it easy. We wish they could do so !;
but we are convinced that the only way they
can make the victory gained last week of real
and lasting good, is to take such efficient ac-
ton as shall make it impossible for New
Jersey ever to fall again under the dominion
of copperheadism.


Let no one think that the copperhead
party is dead. 1t "sleepeth," and to ali
loyal men it stinketh; !" but just as surely
as corruption always nurses some sort of life,
SO certainly the old party will manifest itself
again, and prove that it possesses the same
venom it always had.


The duty is now laid on every patriotic
man to diffuse information. Let the masses
be made to see the true character and ten
dency of so-called Democratic measures.
Let the past record, which the copperhead

leaders have made, be faithfully exhibited,
that the hypocrisy of their present profess
ions may be made apparent. And let no
Union man be ashamed to confess his prin-
ciples on all points. Let no one shrink from
owning his full belief in the immortal Decla-
ration of Independence, nor to express his
willingness to accept all the legitimate con.
structions which flow from the grand senti-
ments that "all men are created free and
equal and have unalienable rights" No
party can long exist in this country which
does not base itself on eternal justice. A
party that prevaricates and falters with
right will perish. One great reason why
the Union party did not succeed in former
years, in New Jersey, was because some
men would not acknowledge its principles as
did its adherents in New York and New
England. Now we nail our colors to the
mast. We have nothing to hide and no
purpose to be ashamed of Let US make
known fully and freely our principles. Let
loyal men lcayen the whole State with sound
views, and our victory will be one which can
never be obscured by defeat in the future.
Year: 1865

Our noble little State has at last had to
succunb to the,over whelming forces, which
it is no exaggeration to say, the whole Repub-
lican party of the Northern States had concen-
trated upon her. The most powerful and efec-
tive speakers of the Republican party to be
found between the valley of Mississippi and
the Atlantic-the use of money in such quaint
tiles as fairly staggered the imagination--the
selection in many portions of the State Of can
didates with great personal popularity, though
not of the Republican principles these means
added to the vigorous personal effort we have
ever had to encounter in political contest. did
very much toward severng New Jersey from
her ancient and time-honored political moor
ings.


But all these efforts upon the part of our op-
ponents would have failed of victory-had we
but fairly availed ourselves of the opportuni-
ties as party.


The mass of the voters in New Jersey on
either side are conservative men-disinclined
to inaugurate any great political change, but
prompt to accept such changes as events may
have proven best or inevitable Conservatism
with our people Is not a stand still policy, but
thoughtful and considerate adoption of those
theo.ies which events may have given the con-
sistency of principles to. There is no question
but the people of this State, until very recent
period, believed it sound policy to attempt no
interference with the question of Slavery with
in the States Of the South. When, however.
the war had practically abolished the injurious
system, our people gladly accepted the fact.
And in our opinion, chief reason for our
present defeat is to be found in the refusal of
many of our so called party leaders to accept
the ''inexorabe logic of events" and pass-as
was dseired by prominent Democratic members
of the last Legislature-the proposed amend
ment to the Constitution. The present result
was then foreshadowed-the conservatism Of
the State clearly demanded it-but other--shall-
we say wise ?-counssls prevailed.


At a later day-during the sitting of the
Democratic Convention-another opportunity
presented itself for placing the, mass of the
Democratic party in its trse position, upon the
question of the acceptance Of the overthrow of
slavery, and other important questions


By what means the disposition and true pur-
poses of the great body of the party in this
State we're stifed, it is not our purpose to touch
upon now. If the severe lesson we have been
taught does not lead to the adoption of safer
and wiser counsels, no words of ours can.
Year: 1865

I,ETALIATIoN-It will not be denied that
Gen. Runyon and the boys in blue are now
fairly quits. He boasted that if he could
have his way. not one of these "minions of
Abe Lincoln" should approach within mile
of the polls on the day Of election. They
retorted BY determining that he should not
come within a mile of the gubernatorial
chair


Our further impression is that the boys
got rather the better of the Brigadier, and
that he will be careful hereafter how he is
sues another challenge to such antagonists.
Year: 1865

The returns which we give elsewhere of the
recent election, will show result totally un-
expected by any but those who were accessor-
les to the arrangements which brought it about
Circumstances have come to our knowledge
which give evidence of the combination be-
tween parties in the State who have been al
ways antagonistic to each other, but who
blended their fortunes for the occasion with
certainty of success to one, but with very doubt
ful advantage to the other. A little while will
develope the truth of our surmises, which al
most amout to conviction.
Year: 1865




Mr.. EDITOR 1t is be regretted that so much
the Merchants of this town, while it is in the
power of persons doing such business to do SO
much towards correcting the same.


Staunton is not, and should not .be a country
village, where one or two stores only can be sup
ported, and must therefore, keep on hand goods
of all classes but should be the Depot of sup
plies for the Western country. Let every one de-
signing to enter Mercantile life, first determine
what business he will adopt, and having so cho-
sen let him adhere to it. Not for the Dry Goods
man to da6ble in Groceries, the Grocer in Dry
Goods the Shoe man in Country Produce, and the
Hardware man in Shoes and Shoefndings; but the
Grocer to Groceries, the Dry Goods man to Dry
Goods &c. Each one giving his entire attention
to certain class of business will be better able
to keep himself correctly and constantly posted in
his particular line, and be enabled to supply his
customers upon most reasonable terms.


There should be in town like this q Board of
Trade, to regulate matters of business, which now
go on in q sort Of haphazard way. Trade would
in this manner, become more regular. Citizens
from the country, when in town, would know
where to go to dispose of their produce, and where
to make purchases of whatever they might need.
This would, in measure, stop the auction trade,
so detrimental to Mercantile interests, and give
stability to business. In conclusion, would sug-
gest that some Of the oldest and most influential
should, at early day, take steps to organize a
Board of Trade, and carry out the above ideas.
which have here been only hastily thrown out.
know, Mr.. Editor, you will lend the influence OF
your valuable paper to advance such an object.


Truly Yours,


MERCHANT.
Year: 1865

The following is not put forth as anything new
but some of your readers may have b cen deterr ed
from using it, by supposing it to be inefficient or
two troubesome--it is simply heating the milk.
The best AMI easiest way that | know of, on a
small scale, is to set the pail of milk before strain
ing into pot of hot water, which should be in
readiness on the stove and kept there until suf-
ficiently warmed this will prevent danger from
heating it too much. 1t should not boil but come
very near it, then strained and stand from one to
two days, according to the weather, before skim
ming. The milk and cream should be kept from
freezing. The butter is easily churned, is of good
color and consistence, and perfectly sweet. The
heating process removing, to a great extent, the
taste of turnips and noxous weeds, and it will
now bring from 10 to Is cents per pound more
than that made in the ordinary way in winter
Rural HOrld
Year: 1865

1t is estimated that in the next Congress, the
Republican majority will be 80 in the Senate, and
SO in the House Of Representatives. So that, in
the way of legislation the Republican party can
have it all tn cir own way.
Year: 1865

[ once heard an old Jour remark that a
printing office was no place for love making,
and have since experienced the truth of his
observation-teing now fully convinced that
the flower of love can mover bloom amidst
type stands and printing ink. It was my
Year: 1865

The custom which has suddenly sprung
up of calling upon the President for the
purpose Of extending congratulations, and
assuring him of the determination of the
loyal peoplet to support him, though doubt
les well-meant, is getting to be a bore Of
colossal proportions. The informal char
acEer of the Inauguration, and the desire
for an entire understanding between the
nation and the President probably gave
rise to the custom. The object is accom-
plished. The President has delivered q
score of inaugurals in reply to addresses
from different delegations. He has now
more important business on his hands. He
can afford to go about it, knowing well
that the people have full confidence in
him. The people, on the other hand,
should leave him free TO perform his duties,
well knowing that he will do them rightly.
Let us hsve no more of this speech making.
Let the delegations" still lying in wait
for the President, get their addresses print
ed and 90 home. The Presidents time and
strength are precious. We hope they may
not be further frittered away in hearing
snd making speeches.
Year: 1865

Booth is supposed, by the officials best
informed in the mntter, to have had his
leg broken by fAn from his horse on the
night Of the murder. He is thought TO be
still in Washington, concealed by some
secessionist there. Should this prove true
his fate ia sealed. Every avenue of escape
is gurded with unrelaxed vigilance, and
shonId it be necessary every house, every
nook and corner of the city of Washington
will be searched TO unearth the assassin.
Year: 1865

day ortwo. When it did get out the
feeling among the troops was very bitter:
A rebel citizen who expressed his approval
of the deed was instantly killed by SOL
der who heard hisremrks. The srmistice
order was received very cOldly by the
army
Year: 1865

The news from Sherman has caused
great dissatisfaction among all loyal people
here. We learn from GOldsboro that the
news of the Presidents assassination was
received there before the PRONUNCIATION of
shermsns order, but was kept private for
Year: 1865




There ia q. common but erroneous impress
sion prevalent regarding the right under the
Excise Law for owners Of houses to deduct
the "rental value, which it seems proper to
correct, in order TO avoid mistakes for making
income returns, The language Of the law on
this point is as follows l


"The amount paid by any pc rson for the
rent Of the homestead used or occupied by
himself or has family, and the rental value of
any homestead used or occupied by any per.
son. or by his family, in his own right or the
right of his wife, shall not be included and
assessed as part Of the income of such per-
son"


This means simply that the owner Of a
house in which he resides is not TO return the
'rentai value" ot such house as part Of his
income. The "rental value" of such houses
has not been so returned in the past two
years Hit should now be deducted, accord
ing TO common impression, when 1he rent
al value" is not returned as part OF The ia
come, it would make two deductions when
the law oontemplates but one, and all such
retnrDs wonld have 10 be amended We have
these facts from an official souroe,-Boston
Journal.
Year: 1865

The Pittsburg Commercial of Monday SAYS:


On Saturday morning the Court of Over
and Terminer met at nine clock, all the
Judges on the bench. The Court announced
that the jury in the case of Mrs. Martha Grin
der had agreed upon a verdict, when the
prisoner was brought in from Jail. At twenty
five minutes after nine clock the jury entered
the court room, and, after being poiled, rem
dered a verdict Of guilty Of murder IN the first
degree. Mrs. Grinder did not exhibit any
emotion when the verdict was announced but
appeared as calm and collected as any ordi-
nary spectator. She was then taken back to
jail where, at her request, she had an inter
view with her husband, who is awaiting trial
on charge Of being accessory to the murder
of Miss Jane Buchanan. The interview be-
tween them is described as having been very
affecting.
Year: 1865

IHE Erentng Post states that the influence
OF u the London Times was procured for the re-
belhon through woman ''of energy and
talent, who entirely possessed the confidence
OF an editor of that paper. This woman was
first interested in the Southern cause. and
when the cotton loan was proposed, the lady
friend and the editor were both remembered
IN the free allotment" But by some means
the lady secured both shares, and the editor
that loan. The shrewdness of the woman has
helped her but little, for her double share in
the confederate loan is now worth just as much
as the same quantity of waste paper.
Year: 1865

LIE MYSTERIES OF FRENCH EEUILLETOYs
1t is said that the editors of the French
daily papers now accept serial stories from
their contributors on very odd conditions
If the public are pleased with a novel it is to
be extended so as to last several months: if
it does not make hit, its plot is to be com
pleted and the climax brought on at a week $
notice. One publisher ordered novelist to
finish at once a narrative having fifteen char
acters. In four days fourteen of them had
been killed by variety Of violent deaths ;
but just then the editor changed his mind
ordered the story continued indefinitely, and
the obhging writer at once created a bevy of
new characters. In another instance a gentle
man who was publishing in daily numbers in
La Patrie translation Of Mrs. Henry Woods 5
East Lynne received summary directions
to cut short the novel, and to close the career
of Lady Isabel by immediate suicide by
hanging.
Year: 1865

san FRANCIsco, Oct. 27.-On the arrival of
Col. Bulkley, and the Russian American Tele-
graph party in the vicinity of Plover Bay, the
Indians there were extremely shy, and hest
tated about coming on board. They reported
that they had seen steamer burning ships in
the vicinity but few days before, and some of
the crews belonging to the ships had been sent
ashore by a steamer. The Indians did not
understand the burning of these vessels, and
therefore hesitated about coming on board.


Some two or three of the sailors set ashore
by the Shenandoah, are reported to have been
taken off by the Telegraph party, by young
man who returned by the Palmetto, though
Colonel Bullley does not mention the fact in
his letters, and nothing is known of the present
whereabouts of the pirates.