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Year: 1866

The ATTEMPT TO AssAssINATE THE EN-
PERoR OF AUsTRIA.-The Vienna journals
contain the following Larticulars of the at
tempt on the life of the Emperor of Austria:


"On the evening Of the 9th of October, the
Emperor Francis Joseph visited the Czeh
Theatre, at Prague, where he was received
with the national anthem. His Majesty wit
messed the performance for about an hour, and
on leaving the theatre, just as the Emperor
had entered his carriage, an English Captain
Hugh p. f. Palmer, who was present in the
crowd, observed a man raising his right hand
with pistol in it, and pointing it at the car
riage. Capt. Palmer had already, before the
Emperor came out, observed the man in COM
pany with another, and thought he had seen
Something like a pistol in his hand, which
caused him to watch him closely.


When the pistol was pointed at the carriage
Capt Palmer distinctly noticed it being cock
ed, but could not see whether there was any
percussion cap ON. At the moment he observ-
ed this, he threw his left arm around the neck
OF the man, and with his right seized the hand
that held the pistol, pushing it downward, and
then it seemed to him that the man dropped
the pistol into the side pocket of his paletot-
AT this moment the imperial carriage drove
away, upon which Captain Palmer dragged
the weuld-be assassin across the street and
handed him over to the police.


When arrested the man dropped small
parcel, which was found to contain small bag
Of powder, a leaden bullet and three percus-
sion caps, wrapped in a piece of old silk The
pistol was found on the same evening outside
the theatre by some young men who knew
nothing at all about the affair. 1t was loaded
and at full cock, but had no percussion cap on.
1t was afterward discovered that there was a
hole in the pocket of tho man, -thrnuah which
the pistol might have dropped. The accused
is ajourneyman tailor and super" at the Bo-
hemian Theatre; his name is Anton Pust; he
is married and is the father of two children
He emphatically denies his guilt.
Year: 1866

The ARCHANGELs TRUMP.-A good story is
told in Paris at the expense of a very hand
some and rich widow of the most exemplary
character, who has small and elegant retreat
in Versailles, in addition to her own residence.
AT this pretty ruraity she was passing a week
at the close of the autumn, having for her
guest a lad in his teens, who distant rel
ative, and who was thus passing his vacation
from school. Madam's housekeeper and cook
was respectable female, who, however, had
an admirer, a trumpeter stationed in the bar
racks near by, and the stolen pleasure of whom
was to come in and dine stealthily on the re-
manning dishes of the mistresss luxuriant ta-
ble


Madam and her boy relative having started
after dinner for walk, the trumpeter took ad-
vantage of the absence, but unuckily prolong-
ed his meal few minutes too long In his
hurry to conceal himself, when taken by sur
prise, he became ensconced under the bed of
the lady of the house, thinking to escape while
she passed the evening in her drawing-room,
as usual. Madam was tired with her walk,
however, and proceeded to retire for the night
Immediately on her return.


The trumpeter, in full uniform, with his bra
zen instrument beside him, was of course in q
position of considerable dismay. As he lay
racking his brain, the door suddenly opened
and i'll walked the schoolboy, who, to the as
tonshment of the lady, fell on his knees, and
made tumultuous declaration of love.


"In the name of Heaven" cried the aston
ished object of his passion, "rise and leave
this room immediately What would be
thought of me if you were seen in this intlis-
Greet situation and posture. Rise this moment
and retirep
Year: 1866

FALLING OF WALL.-The independent wall
between the block of stores now erecting by
John Mussey Esq, and that of Hon. Jacob
Mcclellan, and which was up as far as the
third story, fell with crash yesterday morn
ing, carrying with it the timbers and floorings
OF the three stories. Fortunately no person
was injured, though about a dozen men were
upon the point of entering the building for the
purpose of lathing it. Some men who were in
the building at the time escaped by running to
the Temple Street side of the block


1t is supposed the falling of the wall was oc-
casioned by the softening of the mortar from
water which had triclzled down between the
two walls
Year: 1866

LARCENY OF FIsH.-Oficer Williams yes
terday arrested William North for stealing two
barrels of mackerel. North took them from
the store of Messrs. Blake & Jordan on Com
Commercial wharf, put them ON his barrow,
and went to peddling them out He had dis
posed of about half barrel before he was ar
reSted
Year: 1866

MECHANICS HALL.-It will be noticed by ad-
vertisement, that Mechanics Hall is offered for
SALE 1t is valuable as well as eligible piece
OF property, one well worthy the attention of
capitalists, or those who have money to invest.
The stores will always command good rent
and the hail is now the only place in the city
that can be used for dancing parties.
Year: 1866

CUSTOM HoUsE.-The second story of the
new building erecting on Exchange Street by
the Savings Bank, has been leased by Govern
ment for use as Custom House, until the new
building for that purpose on Fore and Com
mereial Streets is erected.
Year: 1866

A RULE WITHOUT AN EXCEPTION
Make it a rule of life never to be absent
from your wife when, consistent with
your duty as man and citizen, it is
possible for you to be present, and never
go out for what the world calls pleasure
without her. This is sound rule and
a just one. You ought to have every
thing in common, to share each others,
sorrows and joys; and how man who
really loves his wife can go out and find
entertainment, night after night, l am
at loss to conceive. No man has a
right to be absent from his wife beyond
what is necessary. You may say, May
I join rife corps?' sQh, yes, by all
means, if you have time, but come
home directly after the exercise is over
May I not go out with this friend or
that friend, or to this or that party p
I say, mo, not without your wife,
Business Life.
Year: 1866

Every man should keep the wolf from
his door, and his mother in law too, if he
can. ao


Every woman has right to be what age
she pleases, for if she were to state her real
age no one would believe her.


Every woman who makes pudding has
o perfect right to believe that she can
make better pudding than any other erwoman
in the world. ned haa


Every man who caryes has decided
right to think of himself by putting few
choice bits aside.


Every woman has right to think her
child the "prettiest little baby in the
world" and it would be the greatest folly
to deny her this right, for she would be sure
to take it. sna tetp


Every young lady has a right to faint
when she pleases, if her lover is by her
side to catch her.


Every child who makes noise has a
rightto be turned out of the room and sup
posing you have not the right, you are per-
fectly justified, if parents are absent, in
usurping it. 8 q aot a
Year: 1866

e" The increase in the Republican ma
jority in Michigan over that of 1874, Was a
round twelve thousand. The Copperhead
vote in the late election was almost sevcu
thousand less than McClcllau's, while tue
Republican vote was twelve hundred greater
Than Mfr I{ncnlnss
Year: 1866

VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL EsrATE AT AUCTION
BY THE SHERIFF--We are requested to call pub-
lie attention to tn sale at auelion to be made this
day at noon at the Merchants and Aucti0neers'
Exchange, Royal street, by the sheriff Of the par
sh of Orleans, of six valuable lots of ground, with
the improvements thereon, situated on GeIyez and
Cypress streets, First District; one Of said lots
forming the corner Of said two atreets
Year: 1866

The st. Louis circuit court has decided against
Gen. Frank Blair in his suit against the judges OF
election, who refused to receive his vote without
the general talking the oath of loyalty,
Year: 1866

The New York Times of the 23d relates a curious
case of an old lady of eighty-one who was taken
i'll with pain in her jaw, and sent for physician.
An examination showed that she was cutting four
new front teeth.
Year: 1866

hundred thousand blacks from suffrage, and
give TO her three hundred thousand whites
representation In Congress Of seven hundred
thousand people, 1t will be pleaded that seven
white men in New York or any otheINorthern
State are reduced to the level in Congress of
three white men in South Carolina and thus
this distinction, while it lasts, will be made
theme Of misohievous sectional agitation.
Under the constitution before the rebellion
only three-ffths Of the slaves of the South were
allowed in counting the people for representa-
ton in Congress, but this was among the con-
cessions to slavery which strengthened the
hands Of the Northern abolitionista


Section three Of the new amendment ex-
cludes from any federal Office hereafter, until
Congress, certain parties who, in the service Of
the United States, had sworn to support the
constitution and afterwards joined the rebel
lion. This may seem to many generous minds
too sweeping in It's exclusions; but as it is
apparent that It meets the prevailing tone and
temper Of the Union war party Of the North
the best the South can do is to accert it, and
trust to the healing influences Of reunion TO
obliterate in a general law Of Congress by
two-thirds vote all distinctions between rebels
and Unionists Of the late war; We dare say it
will very soon come to this with the adoption
Of this amendment by the Southern States.


But section four, In regard to the national
war debt, all rebel debts and obligations, and
to compensation for emancipated slaves as
measure Of security for the future, embodies
the great secret of the strength Of this consti-
tptional amendment in the Northern States.
Herein lies the great power of the republican
party in the North, though cut Off from the
administration. 1t is the power OF three thou
sand millions Of dollars diffused in the national
currency and securities broadcast over the
land Hence we say that sound policy and
wisdom call upon the administration and the
South to accept and aid in the ratification Of
this constitutional amendment without further
loss of time
Year: 1866

Hons. Ben and Fernando Wood are going 70 try
TO get into Congress as their last chance, having
sold the Ne,cs TO couple of active, enterpris-
ing and ambitious young men, who will make it
first rate local newspaper, and crush out two or
three Of our sickly contemporaries. Tammany
Hall itself is to be bought up by an express
company, and Its odd collection Of scalps,
tomahawks and platforms will be presented
TO the Park museum Then, with this clear
ing out of the democratic rump, we shall
probably see better times In our local politics.
At any rate we cannot possibly see any
worse
Year: 1866

notwithstanding the statement which was
recently published to the effect that the snug
Cling OF goods across the frontier Into tie
United States had nearly ceased il consequence
Of fthe vigilance Of the revenue oEicers, we now
learn that the smugglers at this 5ilae are very
active.
Year: 1866

The RECENT LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS. =
"The election Of a Secretary of the Common
wealth on Thursday last, by the Legislature,
was made the occasion Of very unnecessary
display of feeling, and a very reprehenslble
spirit OF part;zanship. The effort to coerce the
Assembly into sustaining Mr.. Lewis, on the
ground that he was the Governors candidate,
1ecelved rebuke which we only regret was not
more decisive Ifit be true that the Governor
used in any manner, his official position to con-
strain legislative action in the discharge OF a
duty purely aud exclusively within the scope
Of the law making branch Of the governmsLt
he was guilty Of breach Of justice, as well as
decorun, that cannot be too severely censured
Certainly, on the ground Of right, he could
claim no privilege to dictate in this matter, and
en- the ground Of courtesy or reciprocity his IT,
tie is quite as unsound All remember his late
violation Ct the wishes Of the people interested,
in respect to railroad presidents, and while
that recollection is fresh, We imagine the Gov
erDor will scarcely expect the Legislature meek
II to surrender its sworn office, and become the
mere register Of executive will IL making ap-
pointme,,ty. ''--itteysbm'g Lndec.
Year: 1866

Eight portraits of Queen Elizabeth are
hanging in the London National Portrait
Gallery They represent her at all pc
riods, from youth to old age, and she is
painted as blonde, slight, with light
shade of red hair, blue eyes, a thin and
fnely-cut mouth, and a nose somewhat
aquiline. One of the portraits depicts
her in black jeweled and quilted gown,
open at the throat; another, painted
after her death, represents her as an old
woman sitting at table, resting her
head upon one hand whilst she holds a
book with the other Her face is sad and
thoughtful, allegorical figures surround
her, and Death is whispering in her ear
Year: 1866




The inauguration OF the National Fair for the
benefit of the home for the Orphans Of Soldiers
and Sailors, took place in Washington. twas
largely attended and everything passed otlin the
most successful manner. Speeches were made
by Senators Wilson and Lane, Gems Banks and
Howard and Others, and, finally, the President
of the United States, who was present, was
requested to address the audience, which he did
in an eloquent manner. We make the follow
inc extract from the Presidents speech:


"While in peace yours is the work Of peace.
Then let us cultivate the arts of peace let us
direct the minds Of our people to peace. War
has accomplished its end, now let peace do its
work. / trust thst our country and our Gov
eminent will be blessed with peace and that
our restoration will be such as to cause MS to
have confidence in and respect and affection for
each other. | trust that these jarring and dis
turbine elements which have heretofore divided
us in sentiment, and which resulted in the san
culinary conflict through which we have Just
passed, may all pass away, and your orphan
society organization be extensive enough 70 EN-
brace the orphans of all who have fallen in this
terrible struggle The orphans could not pre-
vent NJ, are not 10 be held responsible for,
what their parents did. If we would all swear
by this rule, charity and kindness would acti-
ate every one. and exhibitors such as we have
witnessed would cease. Ifyou should take into
consideration the cause OF the distress of every
one who appeals for your charities, charity
would cease TO exist As there are orphans
that need your help and protection, it is not
necessary to inquire what made them orphans.
They are human beings, and deserve your sym
,otbx, and AID
Year: 1866

CHOLERA IMPosToRs- number OF men and
women have lately tried to impose on the Lon.
don Hospital with a pretense of choleraic
symptoms. Some, whose acting was of a supe-
rior order, were admitted, but they soon feIl
into the fault OF most amateurs. They over
rated the cramps, and exaggerated the pains.
This led to discovery and instant expulsion


SeyeIal OF these people were druhK, and gave
great deal Of trouble. repaying the Kindness
OF the nurses with foul and abusive LANGUAGE


An example has been made Of one woman,
who was charged at the police court with OBJ
tanning me edcine under false pretenses and oot
locked up for couple of days on remand.
Probably the real object of these impostures
was the desire for brandy.
Year: 1866

LICK IN, A BLACK EYR-The custom on
throwing shoe, taken from the left foot after
persons for good luck, has been practiced in
Norfolk from time immemorial, not only at
luck is required. Some forty years ago cattle
dealer desired his wife to "trull her left shoe
after him." when he started for Norwich TO
buy lottery ticket. As he drove or on his
errand, he rocked round to see IL she performed
the charm, and consequently he received the
shoe in his face, with such force as TO black
bis eyes. He went and bought his ticket which
assured me that his father always attributed
his luck to the extra dose Of shoe which ne
got.-Notes and Queries.
Year: 1866

wards these erring brethren. Sir, we are
ready to receive repentent rebels, when they
come to us washed with the washing of a re-
generation, which shall be exempli6ed by q
sincere sorrow for participation in that ter
rlble crime of treason, which has slain the
beloved of many of the households of MEM
bers of this Assembly


Mr.. Moderator, whilst Brother Boardman
was taking his excursion among the surround
ings of this city with his hospitable friend,
and was surveying the strawberry patches
and other attractive scenery, | was visiting
and meditating, at Camp Jackson, over the
graves of the brave boys from my own and
other loyal States, who sacrificed their lives,
and saddened the hearts of many homes, that
You and /, and the brethren Of this Assembly,
might enjoy the hospitalities of home of
freedom. [Applause.


The Moderator. The audience must pre-
serve order.


We are not here sir, to indulge in strains
of sentimentalism or sketches of Imagination
We are here to preserve the purity, the pa
trlotisn, the doctrines, standard and govern
ment of the church of our fathers, and to pre-
serve in all its purity and beauty that glorious
temple of spiritual truth which has been the
object of our admiration and love. Our tes
tlmonies and our works in the great contest
which has just been terminated, have been
abundantly vindicated and honored by the
Providence of God-and the valor Of our
countrymen. Our mission is one of love for
the right, and for all that elevates and adorns
humanity. We are ready to welcome all to
our fellowship of faith who sympathize with
us in the onward and upward movements of
the age-of the gospel-and who are ready to
CO operate in extending the empire of right
eousness and universal freedom.
Year: 1866

THE Committee of the Old School General
Assembly reported on Thursday in favor of a
dissolution of the Presbytery Of Louisville,
and the organization of new Presbytery of
the same boundaries in=its stead. Dr.
Thomas spoke two honrs in support Of the
report of the committee.
Year: 1866

THE ADVANTAGE OF LABOR SAVING
MAcH1SEs.-A practical farmer just
returned from fair writes A care
ful examination OF all the labor-saylng
agricultural machines establishes the
fact that the days of hard, Iite-destroy-
ing labor on the farm are ABOUT oeih9
numbered, and that in rural hie there
are to be greater opportunities loF
leisure. for intellectual improvement
and practical progress,
Year: 1866

ure was swept away. The violence OF
The storm was beyond description
Nothing in comparison with it has cver
been experienced in this vicinity. !,
was not long in duration, bnt the dam
age done in that short while was i'm
mcnse. It will take millions Of dollars
10 cover the loss.
Year: 1866

sa-Take care of your health and take
plenty of sleep. Let no one work in pain
or wearipess. When man is tired he
should lie down until he is fully rested,
when, with renovated strength the work
will be better done, done sooner and with
selfsustained elacrity' The time taken
from seven to eight hours sleep out of
each twenty four is time not gained, but
much more than lost; we can cheat our
selves, but we cannot cheat nature. A
certain amount of food is necessary for
healthy body, but if less than the amount
be furnished decay commences the very
hour. 1t is the same with sleep; any
one who persists in allowing himself less
than nature requires will only hasten his
arrival to the mad house or the grave.
Year: 1866

Corn CAKEs.-Two pounds of sifted
meal; pour on this one pint Of sour milk
or cream ; cut up one spoonful of good
butter; beat three eggs, and stir in lit
tie salt, with one teaspoonful of soda dis
solved in little milk. This must be
every lightly beaten; pour into tins, and
bake quickly.
Year: 1866

DEAR SIR Some time age | noticed
In your paper an inquiry concerning the
proper construction of "Hen-Hoase.'
| have waited to frd if some one would
not offer you something better than that
which | have adopted. As nothing comes,
| will, with your permission, present my
plan to your readers.


Two years ago put up building of
gravel bricks, which you must know are
composed of mixture of gravel and
lime, and moulded into blocks as large as
six OF eight common bricks, and allowed
TO dry in the sun for some weeks before
being laid. The house is 80 by IL on
the grourd, and to the ewes about 10 feet
high. We divide it ir two equal parts,
for a smoke house in one end, and the
other for the accommodation of the poul-
try. Of course the partition wall is en-.
tirely tight AS the roof is Of common
cedar shingles. it was necessary to p.aster
overhead to make it frs-proof. The floor
is in one piece, of the same cement as the
wall


Thus you have the Gomicile. Now for
its management and its advantages. Once
week, early in the morning, while the
dew is yet upon the grass, if the weather
be dry, it is thoroughly burned out, and
purified of all touI things. This is done
BY gathering the litter of the nests and
the sweepings from the floor to the latter,
on which is thrown an armful of dry
straw or shavings, with couple of spoon.
fulls of sulphur. The windows are next
closed on the inside with sheetiron Gov.
erings The 6re is kindled, the door is
shut. and the work of publication is con-
tinued for half an hour. Now, when the
fire has been extinguished, what remains
upon the floor is gathered irto barrel
and showed to one side, where it is kept
dry from the weather, as valuable fer.
tilizer, till needed for the field or garden.
Thus is collected six or eight barrels per
year OF this home made guano, which We
think worth more than twice the interest
of the cost of the entire building.


The whole expense of both ben and
smoke; house was less than one hundred
ting and burning the nests weekly S tSe. .
is no chance for setting hens. Ycu must
therefore find other quarters for them and
the little chickens, which is better Tor all
/ In the roosts are accommodated about 80
hens and cocks, which are happy and
healthy, and which supply US with an
abundance Of eggs the year round. H.


REMARKs.-To the hundreds of per-
sons who complain that they have no sue
cess in keeping chickens, and that they
are many times over more trouble than
profit, we commend our correspondents
method of keeping his henery in perfect
state of cleanliness and healthfulness.-
One thing may be relied on, that without
clean and healthy hen-house, success in
raising chickens and obtaining plenty Of
| eoys can never he ATTAINED. En-.