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Year: 1866

There is now in the service of the Pontchartrain
Railroad an old negro by the name of Daniel Will
son, whom we believe has labored for more years
in the railroad business than any man now living.
The Pontchartrain ranks as among the oldestrall-
roads now in existence, and Daniel has devoted
his talents to its service from the second year of
its completion. He commenced in 1884, and has
thus been following the business for thirty five
years. During all of this time he has been
either a train hand or switch tender. He
has never been absent from his post but
twice, he tells US; once for five months,
when Butler came here, and when he turned
fool" as he expresses it; and upon another occa-
sion, when he obtained leave of absence to visit
his native State, Virginia. Daniel is extremely
proud of being Virginian, and he still speaks of
his first master General Elisha Boyd, as the most
polished of all possible men. His general pos
ton is that no one can well be gentleman out
side of that State.) But his visit, like that OF
the Grecian heroes, who were Z" carried back .
home after their wanderings ended in regrets, and
Daniel realized, in his own case the doubtful
policy of ever returning to our first love Nearly
all of his old friends were dead or scattered, and
the new generation of colored people, he says
disgusted him with their lack of breeding ant
ignorance. He is still in the employ of the rail
road, and expects to end his days in the company's
service
Year: 1866

Passing through Felicity street yesterday, we
observed mechanics and laborers busily at work
erecting house. The noise of hammer and saw
was perhaps an annoyance to the neighborhood
on that day, but if the disturbance of sabbatarian
tranquility is at any time justifable, it is at
present, when tenants are as anxiously seeking
TOR houses as landlords are desirous of beginning
to pocket rents. A days delay, however, could
not harm either side much and the labor on this
occasion could scarcely be work of necessity.
Year: 1866

The corvette Adonis, Of the French marine,
which arrived at this port on the 6th is anchored
in the river nearly opposite the cathedral, and
the tricolor was yesterday gaily floating over
her black hull by more than one curious observer
upon the levee. couple of boats, also adorned
with the French colors, were plying during the
day between her and the shore, sometimes carry
ing across visitors or bringing back some of the
crew and officers The uniform of the latter is
very similar to that of the United States navy but
an experienced observer can easily detect the
French traits at the distance of square.
Year: 1866

There have been couple of large houses at the
St. Charles for the last two evenings, the style OF
acting has been sharp, vigorous and incisiye, and
the audience, by more than one plaudit repeated
three times over, have manifested their satisfac.
ton at the progress of matters but in spite of the
three performances of last night the drama of life
was not solely enacted upon the stage. The chap
ter of contreteps which are not down upon the bills
has already begun. During the performance of
the " Bull in China Shop one of the audience,
who had to be removed by the police, was prac-
tcally playing the part in front of the curtain
and not long after the obnoxious party had been
elected, another of the spectators was seized with
fainting fit in the middle of the parquette. He
was carried out of the auditorium and into the en-
trance as rigid as corpse, and it was only after
the application of various remedies and violent
struggles that he was ultimately sufficiently re-
stored to be carried home.


Apropos of nothing, Mr.. Ben DeBar makes his
first appearance t6night.
Year: 1866

the Fortieth Congress wasto lose every
thing. He has failed ignominiously
and completely, and if he has the
slightest appreciation Of facts - which
nc. one else can remain blind, or the
least regard for his own name in his
tory, he will desist from a course
which can only end in his own ruin
and disgrace. He must, II he is gifted
with the most ordinary intelligence,
now open his eyes to the fact that If he
does persist, he must confront the same
sentiment and the same great people
that stood behind Abraham Lincoln
and fought down the rebellion. The
South will zee it, even If Mr.. Johnson
is blind They have been orcrring
their eyes gradually ever since the
news from Maine. Tic results OF
Tuesdays work will throw upon them
great food Of light. 1t is safe, we
think, to predict that the South will
prepare to accept the amendments
proposed by Congress, and that her
LEGISLATURES Will lose little time in
ratifying thom.


Let not the Republicans rest upon
the laurals already won, or relax a
single effort to swell the great triumph
of November The more emphatic
the voice Of the people, the mere GER
tain and easy the work of restoration
ON the basis Of justice and enduring
peace. Let nothing be omitted that
can be done TO give the finishing blow
to "my policy" in the elections yet to
~ coma
Year: 1866

estimate can be given, but the number can safely
be put down at fifty.


1t will be several days before correct estimate
doubt thrown into the water and picked up by
sharks, whilst others are still buried beneath the
ruins of the freight house and warf, or went
down with the ill-fated ship. The scene in AS
pinwall after the first explson cannot be described
it was, borrowing lin the extreme. Whilst the
ruins gave an dir of desolation to the place, the
mangled and lacerated bodies or pieces of bodies
to be met with in every direction for great dis
lance around the ruin of the disaster were heart
rending, and the sufierings of the poor mortals
chrushed and bruised, in whom life was not ex-
tinct was really dreadful.


Fears being entertained that another explosion
would occur, it was thought advisable TO tow
the burning vessel away from ihe city, and the
Royal mail steamer Tamar, Captain Moir, i'm
mcdintely got up steam for the purpose. He had
scarcely made fast to the wreck when an explosion
occurred, supposed to be the magazine, which
contained small quantity Of powder for tho ships
use the explosion however, was not of Il sufli-
cient force to cause any injury. The lamar then
started with the European in tow, but had
scarcely reached the other side of the bay when
another explosion occurred and the unfortunate
vessel went down Immediately, the top Of her
smoke stack being the only part now visible


At first the cnuse Of the explosion was wrapt
in MYSTERY. A boiler explosion was known to
be impossible, us there was no steam in the main
boiler Gunpowder seemed to I've the most plausi-
BILE, but there was known to be only few
pounds on board. AT length it was discovered
that seventy cases of glonoin, nitro-glycerine,
one of the most powerful explosive agents known
at the present day, was on board under an ordi-
nary bill of lading. This at once cleared up the
mystery. This compound is used for blasting
purposes, and was SHIPPED from Liverpool TO Cali
fornia. 1t appears that the explosive substance
had been shipped under false bill of lading un-
der the head of merchandise Not word Of ex-
plosive material is mentioned, and the cases,
sevents-three in number, were slowed between
decks, and among the other cargo.


The amount Of damage caused by the explo-
sion is roughly estimated ut 81, ,OOc, OO', which
is about the lowest figure at viii, Ii it can lie
placed.
Year: 1866

The quotations given are what the cnnumcrate
goods will bring in our market the supply of all
except Corn is short and will meet ready market
The offerings of Wheat are very light. most of the
stock has gone forward and will become very
before the coming crop will be harvested.
Year: 1866

q" g. A. YINGLING.
MIZN Have just received and opened their NEW
- STOCK of


Spring and Summer Dry Goods,


in their new and elegant room the
EAST CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
under the Office of the Herald 4 Torch Light,
where they would kindly invite all to call and ux-
anime the n
BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF GOODS
on exhibition bought after the decline had taken
place this Season The reputation the Establish
ncnt always enjoyed when carried on opposite
LYCEUM HALL Tor keeping


GOOD GOODS


and the largest assortment in Town,


WILL BE MAINTAINED
in the New Room.


An enumeration of ''THE THOUSAND AND
ONE" articles embracing this fine Stock will not
be forced upon the public. call Is solicited,
where they can see as they not read, and buy
as they have not bought for three years. Many
goods will be sold at the same prices they be-
fore the war.


Hagerstown, May, 8, 1866.
Year: 1866

1t is said that General Grant EXPRESSED him
self ii privtse conversation us icing in favor Of
the repeal of The test OATH lie has recently return
ed from trip to the South. This will be good
chance for the radicals TO get up a "howl agains
him for "disloyalty."
Year: 1866




The blast that drove the storm cloud
across the heavens shook the oak, and the
acorn cup, loosened from its fruit, fell on
the pathway.


A cloud bursts; raindrop filled the
acorn cup.


a robin wearied by the sultry heat of
an autumn day, and troubled by the fury
of the storm, hoped upon the path when
all was calm, and drank the rain-drop =
Refreshed and gladdened he flew to his
accustomed place in the ivy that overhung
the poets window, and there he trilled
his sweetest, happiest song.


The poet heard, and rising from his rev.
erie, wrote chant of graceful rejoicing
The chant went forth into the world, and
entered the house of sorrow and uttered
its hearts stirring accents by the couch of
sickness. The sorrowful were comforted,
the sick were cheered


Many voices praised the poet. He said !:
/" The chant was inspired by the robins
song"


L owe my song to the rain drop" said
the robin.


| should have sunk into the earth,
had not the acorn-cup received me" said
the rain-drop.


81 had not been there to receive you,
but for the angry blast" said the acorn
cup.


And so they that were ecomforted prais-
ed the blast; but the blast replied, "Prise
Him at whose word the stormy wind aris-
eth and w bo from darkness can bring light,
making His mercies oftentimes to pass
Year: 1866

Soil THAT NEEDS L1ME.-To ascertain
the soil likely to be benefited BY lime, put
small quantity Of soil in tumbler, and
pour upon it little water, and then good
deal of spirits of salts, or muriatic acid
If this addition produces strong eferves-
cence, there is no need of applying lime
to the land if no efervescence is produced
in all probability lining or mari will be USE
ful. However. this simple test cannot al.
ways be depended upon, and it is, there.
fore, much safer to have the proportion of
lime determined in the soil, which, at no
great expense, can be done by an analya-
cal chemist But in localities where there
is no chemist the test should be made.
Year: 1866




The Richmond Enquirer ssDrotests
against the declaration made by II.
Rives Pollard in the prospectus for his
new paper, that he will "accept the
Yankee as a fact, and logically and
forever as a foe, whether in war or
in peace, or in the field or the forum,
or the Legislature-always an enemy"
and adds:


1T is not merely reproducing the
idea of an irresponsible conflict, but
going far beyond il. Assuming the
to be true, what possible
hope or future is there for the South
We were overwhelmed in the late con
test. Whef are we to try another p
II all we can look forward TO is cease
less hate, then, Of course, war at some
not distant day is inevitable. Thus
there would be little use for any Of us
10 plow, or SOW, or build save to make
ready for another fight and still an
other. The South, abandoning her
present hope Of order, restoration,
liberty, education, advancement in the |
lrts and material progress, is to sur.
'ender herself to gloomy passions,
Inextinguishable hate and the counsels
II despair.
Year: 1866

The Metropolitan Transit Company
OF New York proposes to submit to
the Legislature plan for railroad
which shall relieve Broadway with the
least disturbance Of public or private
rights. The plan IL to purchase the
right Of way through the blocks on
that thoroughfare, paying by appraisal
FOR the property taken; then to de-
molish the buildings, excavate a tun-
mel and lay In 1t a double track for
steam railway cars. 10 convey through
passengers build another railroad on
the surface, for passengers desirous Of
going short distances; and construct
another, elevated on pillars, fifteen
feet or more above the ground, Tor
freight.
Year: 1866

The North Carolina Legislature vo-
ted on the constitutional amendment
the other day. In the Senate there
were one vote III its favor, and forty
four againstit The House gave ten
votes for the amendment ard ninety
three on the other side.
Year: 1866

ET- A public meeting was to be
held in New York on the 18th, with a
view to an organized effort for send
ing speedy relief to considerable
numbers of people in the Southern
States who are reported to be now in
a starving condition.
Year: 1866

greatest benefit as an avenue of communica-
ton. But this suggestion was based on the
idea Of a railway through the whole length Of
that street--a point which is to be settled, we
presume, either by competent legal tribunals,
or by some sort of an agreement between the
parties to the controversy.


As to the legal aspects of the position, we
have no wish to express an opinion. The
law is proverbially uncertain, and the points
involved in this case seem to be Of unusual
complexity. The Royal street protestants
evidently suppose that they can lay perma-
nent injunction on the company, whilst
Nicholson & Co., the contractors who secured
the right Of way, contend that their rights
rest on the same authority as that of the Old
Levee, and the New Levee and Tchoup1tou-
las, and the st. Charles and Carondelet street
lines. The contract of Nicholson & Go. en-
powers them to run a line down Royal street,
returning by Bourbon. Property holders on
Royal street, chiefly, we believe, in the upper
| portion of that street, have enjoined the con
tractors from proceeding with the work, and
| the latter have called the city in warranty.
We say chiefly in the upper portion " o.
Royal street, because it is believed that the
property holders and residents of the lower
! portion are mainly favorable to the enter
prise At least the commercial reasons which
seem to be insuperable in one portion, do not
/ exist in the other


| Now the question arises whether the project
at least in its main features, may not be con
summated in such a manner as to provide fol
| this needed line Of communication, without
infringing on the rights or interests Of the
people Of the commercial portion of Royal
street. a compromise which seems to assure
these objects has been proposed in the coun-
ell BY the terms Of that compromise, the
projected line, starting from Canal street,
would run down Bourbon street to st. Anne,
along St. Anne to Royal and down Royal, re-
turning to the point of departure By Dan,
phin street 1t is believed that the people o.
the streets through which this line would run
are in favor of it, at least no protest has beer
heard from them. The line would certainly
be great convenience to those portions O
the city through which it is to pass; and i
would constitute very important addition t.
our general system of street railways. W.
have No means Of knowing whether or no
this proposed compromise it acceptable to the
contractors; but, we take it for granted that
if they can accomplish their principal object
they will not insist on destroying the value 0
Royal street as a commercial avenue. If this


compromise could be effected without htiga


ton, much time and money would be saved
and much ineonvenienee would be obyiated
Year: 1866

A few days ago we published an article on
the subject Of street railways, in which we at
tempted to show the benefit which such en-
terprises confer on community directly
by the sums which they contribute to the
city treasury in the shape of royalties, and Of
amounts saved in repairs to the. streets and
indirectly by the increased value which they
impart to real estate. It is to be regretted
that causes exist which have precluded 50 full
d development of this system in New Orleans,
IS naight have been desired. We have already
done much perhaps more, in proportion to our
population, than any other city in the eoun-
try--but controversies have arisen which have
prevented the construction of some important
lines. It was, to say the least, unfortunate
that the late city administration made a con-
tract for a railway through Royal street; as


the execution Of that contract was sure to


arouse opposition on the part Of the property
holders, and persons doing business in that


great commercial thoroug. .hfare. We have al
ready expressed our opinion on this subject


by saying that, if ifarailway is u be constructed
through Royal street, we should wish IT to be


double track Ifthat street is 10 be ruined
as commercial avenue, let it be made Of the
Year: 1866

Il The New York Herald persists in discover.


ing an analogy between the position Of the


governor of Louisiana and the position o.


the governor Of Maryland; and between the


attitude of the people of this State, and the


attitude of the radical revolters of Baltimore


1t reiterates this from day to day with as much


dogmatism as if it were anything better than
sheer and unadulterated nonsense. For
instance, in its issue of the Gath it says


'The proclamation of Gov. Swami should
be followed up by similar proclamation
from the governor of Louisiana, if any resis-
tance be offered by the radical copperheads
and ex-rebels to the execution of the laws in
| that State. In both cases the leaders of the
rioters should be arrested and punished. If
every act of an executive that may happen to
displease one political faction or another is
to be held as justification for rioting and
bloodshed, the whole country will be given
over to anarchy.


Now all this sounds very fine; but it is, as
applied to the case of Louisiana, simply non
sense. The Herald is forced to admit that its
radical friends in Baltimore are acting in de-
fance of the law, and it thinks itself bound
to find an Offset, by affirming that the people
of Louisiana likewise contemplate action in
defiance of the law. 1t seems to be delight
fully and innoeently obliyious of the fact that
the governor of Louisiana is, if we may be-
heve radical statements, the party intending
to violate the law The proclamation which
the Herald advises him to issue would, in
legal sense. have no more value than one of
the Herald's editorials, or one of Barnums
showbills


Rioting and bloodshed, in resistance to
such proclamation, would be an idle super
fluffy, unless the governor should initiate the
Baltimore radicals, and call on the valiant
Butler and his ten thousand Massachusetts
braves to assist him in enforcing it. Nobody
dreams that anything but silent and express
siye contempt would be accorded to such a
proclamation BY the people Of this State, if
the governor should be insane enough to pub
lish it He has already tested the virtue of
his signature when employed in Illegal acts,
in the case of his famous election proclana-
ton. The sherifs treated that document with
contempt; and we do not presume that they
would feel themselves bound to obey the gov
ernors mandate to vacate their Offices.
Year: 1866

WITH RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES IN
w every County in Tennessee, and very shortly
throughout every Southern State. This Company
insures against THEFT or DAMAGE to Stock
while stolen. If not recovered within
Year: 1866

Bg- Gen. Harrow, Union candidate
for Congress, delivered most effect
i've speech in this place on Monday.
Although the notice given of his
coming was very short, large crowd
congregated to hear him-a larger
crowd, we can truthfully say, than
was in attendance at the Democratic
Convention on last Saturday, which
had been advertised for several weeks.
The General spoke in clear and dis
tinct manner, and left no room for
doubt as to what his political senti-
ments are He spoke of the Civil
Rights bill recently passed by Con-
gress, in connection with the Fugitive
Slave Law, and showed how incon-
sistent were the Democratic poll
ticians in indorsing the latter and de-
nouncing the former-one being in
the interest of Slavery and the other
in the interest of Freedom. In
answer to the charge of s. abolition
ism," so freely made by Snowman
Cofroth, Judge Laird, and others,
against the Union party, he briefly
stated that as the peculiar institution
had been wiped out by virtue of the
war, the responsibility of its abolition
rested solely with the instigators and
perpetrators of the rebellion. He
sustained the Constitutional amend
ment now before the people as one
of the issues of the day, with logical
reasoning and sound argument, re-af-
frming what has been published in
the Clarion at different times concern
ing it.


The Generals speech was attentively
listened to, and will secure to him the
earnest support of every Union man
who heard it.


We shall be pleased to have the
General call this way again, when
longer notice can be given.-Princeton
/ Clarion.
Year: 1866

METEOROLOGICAL.-The weather has fortu-
uaely undergone great change the difference in the
yesterday and the previous morning being
about 80 degrees Yesterday would have seemed very
cold but for the Polar term, though by contrast
it appeared quite moderate. The mercury ranged from
to % degrees above zero and the wind blew kceny


from the north during the greater part Of the day. in
creasing in severity and violence after sundown The
ice thick and safe all the ponds in this vicinity
and skating very largely enjoyed. the diminuton
OF the temperature rendering the sport agreeable
than when the mercury refused to rise above zero.
There is still good deal Of fee in the rivers and Win
ter holds her reign supreme with slight protest
against absolute and entire Arctic innovation.
Year: 1866

Yhe Chamber Of Deputies adopted the Pro-
sisiOnd Budget with an amendment reducing the pc
rOd Of is application from three 10 four months 1Lcy
also approved proposal Of Parliamentary inquiry
into the public administration. The resignation OF the
Ministers is confirmed the King having accepted the
resignation.


Gen La Marmora is intrusted with the formation OF
The lew Cabinet
Year: 1866

in the Lower House Of the Hungarian Diet
Count Andrassv the newly elected President made an
inaugural speech in which be argued that the rights of
Hungary in unison with the interests of the E-
pre-, but that Parliamentary Capitalization op.
posed to those rights The aim Of the people should not
lie he triumph OF Hungary but the consolidation of the
power Of Austria while the nights o. His Majesty should
be Kent ia view.
Year: 1866

BULLS IIEAD-Beef cattle were in moderate
supply the opening OF the market this week but con
timed to arrive as he ice let them through making
fair supply FOR the week and prices fell off nearly c T.
ID before all Sold out the majority of the stock
sold at about last weeks prices. Sheep are selling
quickly, with prospect of keeping mp, now that Can
ada STOCK Is excluded. Hogs dropped down lc. y b.
In consequence of heavy arrivals but are sitter this
cold weather