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Year: 1867

CLOVER HILL PITs.-The operations at
the pits at Glover Hill are now suspended.
All the pits except bright Hope" were
filed with water during the late rains, and
up to the time of the late dreadful explo-
sion that was the only pit from which ccal
was being gotten. The shafts of Bright
Hope" mine have been both stopped, and
it is hardly probable that they will ho
opened for several weeks.
Year: 1867

OPINION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL STAN.


BuEY.-The opinion OF Attorney General


stanbury on the subject Of the right to
vote under the requirements Of the recon-
struction acts in the Southern States, after
due consideration in the cabinet. has been
made public. The results reached by this
opinion are that there is no authority for
any other oath to be taken by any ono
touching the qualifications Of the applicant
for registration than the oath prescribed by
the supplementary act of Congress 0:
March 23d last II the applicant insist
that bis name 60 upon the register. the iu-
quiry whether he has sworn truly or false
ly must be reserved for the court which
may afterwards have trisdi..ion to try an
Indictment for perjury. H. superiatend
ing the subsequent elections, the duty of
the board is to receive the votes of all
whose names are upon tho registration.
and reject all others, not tasa having pow
er to erase or add sing le one.
Year: 1867

This body is now in the fourth week of
its session, and from the prompt attendance
Of members and tbeir attention and devotion
to the work they have been called to per-
form, as well as from the progress they
have already made, it is thought they will
be able to conclude their labors before the
end Of July if not at an earlier date Re
ports from the different committees are now
being presented to the Convention for its
action. Two have already been made pub
lic-the report On the declaration of rights
and tho report on the powers.and functions
of the Legislature. the latter through its
chairman. Col Dent, of our county. We
have noticed in the 6rst. that negroes have
been made eligible IS witness in all cases,
and in the second, that tho prohibition
against State compensation for emancipated
slaves has been retained. The Legislature.
in the latter report. has been empowered
to loan the credit of the State to the coun-
ties Of Calvert. Charles and ST. Mary's to
the extent OF $500. 900 for works Of inter
nal improvement. As it cannot now be
known whether tho Convention will adopt
these reports or not or to what extent it
may modify them. any present criticism
upon their merits or defects would be pre-
mature. Hence. We shall abstain from
any expression Of opinion in regard to COM
mittce reports already submitted or now
depending until they shall have been adop-
ted BY the Convention. Indeed, We doubt
whether an intelligent judgment can be
formed Of the merits or defects Of the work
the Convention has in hand until it has
been welded together and has been prcsen-
ted as unity to the mind. Certain it lie.
that bleHishes and beauties cannot be fair
ly weighed and an honest dividend be
struck until this is done
Year: 1867

The Democracy, convinced Of tho
folly Of the Maine Law in Iowa,
have placed plank in their plat
form for its repeal. This is wise
act, for if in ten years, the law
cannot and will not be enforced BIZ
the Radical Office holders, it is
humbug and ought to be repealed.


But aside from all this, no law in
the world has worked SO effectually
as we'll regulated license system
for the good of temperance and the
people. We hope every man who
votes against the repeal of this
farce-for such is the liquor law in
lowa--will see to it. and have tho
law vigorously enforced Council
Bluffs Bugle. b.
Year: 1867

a conscientious witness down east
refused to swear that he saw one
man kick another, but readily took
his oath that he saw defendant take
his foot away from plaintiff three
times. .. -.,,....
Year: 1867

The blackberry propagates itself by
suckers; and if these are taken up in
autumn or early in spring. cut back and
set out for growing another season,
they will make well-rooted plants by
autumn. Another mode is to cut of
the roots by means of long, sharp
shade, around the growing plants in
spring, to induce the formation Of suck
ers. This cutting should be done few
inches from the main plant, in circular
form, and repeated again few inches
further out, so that the young plants
may not have long, one-sided roots.
A third mode is to take up cuttings of
the roots in autumn or early in the
spring, say three or four inches long
and as large as o quill, or larger, and
set them out in open ground in an up
right position, leaving the top little


below the surface. If the soil is rich
and mellow they will do we'll. A fourth
and the best mode, when practicable, is
to use cuttings with bottom heat; they
need not be more than IN inch or two
long, and should either have the heat
of hot bed, or Q propagating house.
They should be taken up in autumn, 80
as to be started early in spring. In
the carly part or by the middle Of sum-
mer. they will do to set out in open
ground, and will make good plants the
same season. BY this mode there will
scarcely be failure. The soil for these
bottom-heat cuttings, should be q mix


ture Of about two-thirds of clean sand
thoroughly mixed with one-third of
leaf-mould, with portion of finely diff
fused old manure.-Caantry Gentleman.
Year: 1867

The March report of the Commission
er of agriculture dwells upon the raw
ages committed by dogs among the
sheep in the United States. In 1906,
FIVE hundred thousand sheep were kill
ed by dogs, and their value was q, ,050, :
600. The number injured was three
hundred thousand, and the loss is esti-
mated at $4,000 The number of dogs
in the country is computed at five mil
lions, their annual expense ten dollars
per head, and the snm total Of their
subsistence fifty millions of dollars.


What q loss to farmers and the trade
of the country, which might have been
saved by a practice, which We often
published, of keeping the sheep in the
same pasture with fat cattle or cows.
As soon'as the dogs appear, the sheep
run to the cattle for protestion and the
dogs are driven off. We speak from an
experience of thirty years, never losing
a sheep, though our neighbors on the
same night; north and south of us, had
sheep killed in consequence of neglect
ing this precaution.-COnmerciai Gds.
Year: 1867

THE RooTs OF TREEs.-Trees in the
nursery. and in the plantation, should
have free space to spread their roots.
If the roots are confined, rs in pot cul-
ture, they take q downward turn, often,
like corkscrew. In this way they lose
the advantage of the sun and surface
soil and are likely to produce q stunted
and irregular growth iu the tree. Trees
should be transplanted from the nursery
early, and their roots should be carefully
spread out, so that they may have "a fair
chance" To prevent the downward
turn taken by the body Of roots, when
shrubs are planted in pots. it is the best
to use old baskets. The roots can thus
make their way through the loose fabric
of the basket, and need not be lost or
hurt in transplanting.
Year: 1867

UNION BANK OF RICHMoND.-The state
ment of the condition of this bank on the
3Oth ultimo appears in our columns this
morning, and affords gratifying evidence
to its shareholders of the fidelity with
which its officers have managed the affairs
of the institution during the first year OF
its existence. As its capital stock and all
other assets are liable for the payment Of
deposits, and its board of directors en-
brace many of our most reliable business
men, all who have money to place on de-
posit at six per cent. may send it to this
bank with the full assurance that it is con-
fided to safe hands.
Year: 1867

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT CoURT-JUDGE
JOHN G. UNDERWOOD PREsIDING-TUEsDAY.
The court met at ii o'clock. The num-
Der of spectators present was considerably
larger than upon the first day, the whole
Of the outer space Of the courtroom be-
ing well filed. On the west side of the
courtroom the blacks were in considera-
BILE majority.


After the court was called to order the
Clerk proceeded to call the roll of the
grand jury. William Bartlett, J. P.
Baldwin, and Fields Cook, colored, who
were absent on Monday, answered to their
names, and were sworn in.


The Judge announced to the jury that
the District Attorney had business for
them; whereupon the jury retired.


George Cahoon was announced United
States commissioner, and qualified as such.


The Judge next stated that there was at
present no objection to any attorneys
practicing in this court as in State courts,
unless the Chief Justice should be of diff
ferent opinion. He had not as yet con-
versed with the Chief Justice upon the
subject, and was not aware Of his opinion
thereupon. The Chief Justice had written
to him that he would come down and sit
on the court as soon as the Supreme Court
should adjourn and the matter could then
be decided. The court, however, as at
present organized, would extend practice
to attorneys as in State courts. The Judge
next stated that in consequence of the
great amount Of business before the Grand
Jury, and the absence Of the District At
torney, he would not swear in petty juries
as yet, but proceed with the disposal of
several chancery suits upon the docket.
This course had been taken chiefly for the
accommodation of the District Attorney,
who was at that time in New York, but
who would in all probability arrive in the
city to-day or tomorrow.


Mr.. Charles U. Williams, of this city,
after qualifying to practice in this court,
asked to file a bill of Injunction in behalf
Fielding & Brothers Us. Steenbock g. Co.,
enjoining all further proceedings in the
deed of trust made by Steenbock & Go. to
Nestor II. Forbes for the benefit of their
creditors.


The Judge stated that he would hear the
motion upon the bill on Monday morning
at IL o'clock.


General Wells, of Alexandria, asked
that the injunction of Adams Express
Company Us. the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad Company and the National Ex-
press Company be allowed to stand until
the further order of the court which mo-
ton was granted.


The Judge next said that, as there
seemed to be some misunderstanding in
regard to the necessary qualifications for
practicing in his court, he would give no.
tice that he would recognize all members
Of the bar who were practitioners there
before the war as able to practice now,
without further qualifications. Those at
torneys who had never practiced in the
court before the war would only be re-
quired to take the constitutional oath.
The Clerk would prepare that oath, and
have it ready for such members of the bar
as wished to qualify, by 3 o'clock in the
afternoon.


He then adjourned the court until
o'clock.


Afternoon Session.


The Judge, without taking his seat, ad-
iourned the court until IL o'clock this
morning.
Year: 1867

This establish ment is now
COMPLETE IN ALL ITS APPOINTMENTS,
having been newly and elegantly furnished


throughout.
Itis acknowledged to have no superior in the
southern States, and to be equal TO any in the
North.


The owner has spared no expense to make 1t
equal in every respect to any hotel in this country,
and pledges his best efforts to MAKE HIS GUESTS
IN EVERY WAY COMFORTABLE.
His long and successful experience justihes him
in saying that the accommodations OF no hotel
shall be superior to his.
generally.
ITS JOHN P. BALLARD, Proprietor.
Year: 1867

YORK RIVER RAILROAD.-Nearly all the
hands on this road have resumed work,
and the contractors will push it forward
with their former energy. The men have
all been paid up, and working with will
that will insure the speedy completion OF
the entire line in short time.
Year: 1867

"PERILOUs LEAP IN. B.-We neglect
ed to state in our article under this head
yesterday that the boy who performed the
wonderful feat of jumping off the wal
near the Danville depot into the river and
catching a sturgeon, was blind. We have
since learned that he cannot see wink.
Year: 1867

THE GRAND JURY OF THE UNITED
STATES CIRCUIT CoURT.-The grand Jury
was, we heard from a good source, yes
terday engaged in examining into the
street: car question. A large number of
colored witnesses were examined, and we
will doubtless hear mnch upon this subject
in day or so.
Year: 1867

POLICEMAN ARREsTED.-Policeman


Moody was arrested yesterday upon a
charge preferred by negro boy for using
undue violence in arresting him. The boy
had no marks of violence about him when
brought to the station house, and made no
complaint until after he had been released.
Year: 1867

An anecdote is related Of a Mast
CT Mason, well known to most of our
readers, noted as he is for his many
acts of charity. He is withal man
of good presence, and great favor
ite with the ladies-so much so as to
cause some degree ofjealousy on the
part of his worthy spouse. One
evening, not long since, bundle
came to the house for him labeled
"priyate. OF course this was suf-
ficient for female curiosity, and there
fore she INDUCED in an inspection.
Horror of horrors I! Blankets, baby
linen, &C., greeted her astonished
vision, and dreams of two families
foated through her brain. The hus-
band soon came in, and. after tea,
when the wife had discovered in his
eyes the treachery of his conduct
as she supposed-he took the bundle
and went out, but not alone, for the
jealous wife was on his track. The
faithlcss husband little imagined
that she who supposed herself so
foully wronged was lowering after
him. He halted before a small ten
ement, which he entered. Here she
paused to hold council of war
What tactics to follow she was in
doubt but she at once determined
to storm the citadel, boldly knocked,
and brushing past the little child
who answered the summons, she
stood in an instant before her hus-
band, the embodiment of injured in
nocence. Her feelings were about
to find expression, when the scene
before her caused her to pause. A
pale and careworn man shivering
over the expiring embers of a scanty
fire, poor woman on sick bed, a
babe not old enough for christening,
and two little girls snugly slowed
away on some straw in corner, met
her ferocious gaze. She read the
story at a glance, and returned
home with her husband q better and
wiser woman, satisfied that she had
discovered the great secret of Ma
sonry.-Lockport Journal.
Year: 1867

Of the subjects Of the kingdom Of
Great Britain, a hundred and fifty
millions are heathens and over forty
millions Mahomedans. After all
the millions Of treasure expended in
missionary labors, not the slightest
impression has been made upon this
mighty mass Of unbelief. We have
over sixteen millions of people in
the United States who have never
joined any church, and over ten mil
lions who do not enter church door
from the end of one year to another
And yet we throw away immense
sums annually upon the task Of pros
elyting heathens.
Year: 1867

I will extend no other mercy to
you, said prince to jester, who
for fault was condemed to death,
except permitting you to choose
what kind of death you will die.
Decide Immediately, for ] will be
obeyed. l adore your clemency said
the jester, II choose to die Of old
sge." go
Year: 1867

The Senate raised some grave
questions in the debate, Thursday,
upon Reconstruction, and one which
seems of the most Importance is
whether Congress has the authority
to impose conditions upon the South
ern States which shall be binding
after their restoration to the Union.


'sIf,n says the Tribune. "the Rebel states
after their restoration, have the right to
strike out any of their constitutions which
Congress required them to insert, havethey
the right to strike out all that Congress
has required ?'


This, of course. is question of
extreme gravity, and one which
seems to impiess the Senate. There
are, we are happy to see, some signs
manifested of n'rpose to stop some
where in tne legislation of Congress,
OR, at least, some Senators show a
willingness not to compel the South
to make more than three new Re-
construction Radical Prescriptions
at one time. Mr.. Fessenden, who
is sharp to see fallacy, suggested
to his Republican associates that as
the President was denounced for
thrusting upon the people of the
South constitutions I'd which they
had not given their assent, it. was
hardly becoming for men, who, had
called this usurpation in the Presi-
dent. to favor the compulsory for
nation of constitutions now. He
also thought it essential that there
should be no forcing Of the people
into the formation of constitution.
He would wish them neither to be
forced into the Union again nor kept
out of it forcibly.-N. Y. Express.
Year: 1867

EARTH EArERs.-A tribe at the mouth
OF the Amazon, say two recent travellers,
whose veracity. we are told, can be relied
upon, content themselves, or, at least. try to
do so, with fatty, ferruginous earth, Of
which they eat about a pound and half a
day. Nor is this the only place where this
earth can be obtained nor is its use confined
to those who are unable to obtain anything
better. In Bolivia, for instance, an earth Of
this kind is sold in the public market, an
analysis of which yields the following re-
suits: Every variety Of these ear,hs is almost
entirely composed of fresh water infusores
or microscopic shells. Their nutritive pro-
per'ies, therefore. are doubtless owing 10 the
retention of animal substances by these
shells, which thus constitute species of ante
deluvian sustenance. 1t is not only, how
ever, in the south that this kind Of nut,iment
is made use of in country where warmth
is OF the first necessity, namely, Lapland,
the inhabitants make use of white mineral
earth In the absence of cereals. This dust is
composed Of nineteen species of infusores an.
alogous, to those found in the neighborhood
OF Berlin. In testing this skeleton dust,
which is found in considerable quantities in
Sweden and Finland as well as in Lapland,
Retzius discovered large proportion Of ami.
NAL matter.
Year: 1867

love to look on scene like this,


Of wild and careless play.
And persuade myself that am not old,


And my locks arc not gray;
For it stirs the blood Of au old man, 8 heart,
And makes his pulses fly,
To catch the thrill of n happy voice,
And the light of pleasant eye.
l have walked the world for four score years,
And they say that am old
That my heart is ripe for the reaper Death,


And my years we'll nigh told.
1t is very true-it is very true


am old, and "bide my time;"
But my heart will leap at a scene like this,


And half renew my prime.
Play on! play on! am with you there,


In the midst Of your merry ring;
I can feel the thrill Of the daring jump,


And the rush of the breathess swing.
hide with you in the fragrant hay,


And whoop the smohercd call,
And my feet slipup OH the scedy floor,


And care not for the fall.
am willing 10 die when my time shall come,
And l shall be glad TO go
For the world, at best, is weary place,
And my pulse is getting low;
But the grave is dark. and the heart will fail,
In treading its gloomy way;
And it wiles my breast from its drcarincss
To see the young SO gay. N. p. Willis
Year: 1867

THE FLYING MACHINE AvIroR.-The Nor
ming Gall gives the following description OF
the much talked Of flying machine: MANY
wonder how the Avitor, flying machine is TO
be raised in the air, and propelled after ele'
vation. We have seen enough Of the ma
chine to gain an idea of its intended opera.
tions. The body Of the machine, composed
ofvery light material, is ninety feet in length
and shaped somewhat like flying fish, and
the larger portion of it is a gas reservoir,
which will hold enough gass to give the ma
chine sufficient bouyancy. 1t has two side
psopellers, worked by steam, to give it veloc'
ity, and tail OF rudder, by which lis move
ments through the air are to be directed.
The machine, now nearly completed, weighs
about one thousand pounds, and is calculated
to carry a weight Of two hundred pounds be-
sides that Of the engineer. Il has been de-.
monstrated that it will hold enough gas to
afford the necessary bouyancy for this weight
and it is calculated that the wasage of gas
will not exceed five per cent. in forty hours.
The propellers and rudder are all under i'm
mediate control Of the engineer, SO he can
move the concern at will. Iftbis fine wealth.
er holds long enough to dry the ground. the
public will probably have a chance to see,
next week, whether or not the machine will
work.
Year: 1867

HALTER BREAKING YouNG CoLrs.-Young
colts, when their dams are used in a harness
are frequently troublesome about following,
especially when travelling on the highway,
where they are liable to meet other horses.
1t is common to see young colt run direct
ly away from its dam, when on the road, and
becoming bewildered, no little trouble is re'
quired in bringing it back. To avoid all
annoyance from this source, make a soft
halter suitable for the colts head, and hitch
it TO strong fence, or some other place,
where it cannot run around post and wind
the rope up. 1t may pull for several hours,
but will soon learn to stand. As soon as
accustomed to the halter, the colt may be
taught to lead. by placing the dam few
rods distant from where it is hitched. and
leading it toward her. 1t will be impossible
to lead colt away from its dam, until it has
become we'll accustomed to the halter. BY
spending little time with colt, treating
it with the greatest gentleness, it may be
taught to travel by the side of the dam
wherever she goes. Tie the colts halter to
the backband of the dams harness, so that
it can just reach ber udder. This length Of
halter will prevent the colt running forward
OF the mare when she is travelling. In few
days it will become so gentle that any one
can put on the halter and handle it. When
colts are not accustomed 10 the halter until
they are two years old, they are frequently
very difficult TO manage. But if taught to
lead when quite young, they can often be
changed from one place to another with it,
tle difficulty, and will bs much more man.
ageabIe,
Year: 1867

Many years ago the Legislature OF Tennes-
see passed an act to organize The county OF
McNairy alias Snake. A; that time the coun-
try embraced in the limits of Snake WAS oc'
cupied by sturdy set Of back'woo oodsmen, to-
tally uuacquainted with courts, Jail, etc. The
county assembled at the appointed site for
the purpose Of cutting logs, making boards,
ETC., TO build a courthouse and Jail. The on.
ly theme Of daily conversation, when the
men were assembled, was the court, etc,
None of them had ever seen court in ses'
sion, as yet developed. Each one would
give what his idea was of court, etc.


None. however, were entirely satisfactory
until Bill Simpson was called on to give bis
ideas. He sad he knew all about court
that he had lawsuit in North Carolina.
One of his neighbours hogs kept coming
when he fed his hogs until he got fat. One
morning be got SO ID mad that he shot
the hog. lie thought it would not do to
throw it away, SO he cleaned and sailed it.
Shortly after his neighbor and a man came
TO his house, examined the smoke house, and
took him to town and put him in little Of
fee. About three months after that, this man
came and took him up to a large room. A
large man sat upon high bench man
was sitting at a desk-about a dozen fine
dressed men sat in place that was paled
around. The man put me in a pen just be-
bind him.


lie then called in twelve men, they took
seats in box 10 front Of the ine.dressed men.
The man that was writing gave the twelve
men book and said something about Bill
Simpson and the hog, and he and another Of
the fine dressed men had the biggest quarrel
ever beard. l thought they would fight eve'
ry minute, but they didn't. 1t was Bill Simp.
son and the hog, and the hog and Bill Simp,
son, and sometimes Mr.. Simpson. but id
seldom. After they had qui, quarreing the
big man talked awhile TO twelve men, and
they went out and staid short time, and
came back and said something to the man at
the desk. The man on the bench said some
thing 10 the man who put me in Office, and
be took me out and tied me to persimmon
tree, and commenced fighting me with cow
hide, and it made me so id mad tha shook
all the persimmons off the tree.