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Year: 1866

order against steps which might draw down upon MIN
she hostility of all Europe and which even Russia ns


oldest and most faithful ally, must disapprove Oh an


chat the remonstrances of the Cz had in this instance


been supported by the Cabinets OF the Tueiles anu S


yames II was also stated that the queen pss;.


has always been the great peacemaker between Iusso


and Austria had started for Vienna on specia mss'on,


And would unite her efforts with those OF her sls


Archduchess Sophia to remove the dlncdhies that


divided the two Courts or all thes' rumors the only


positive facts that vote Of the town referred


h enareng on the friendly feelings Of the Emperor Of


Austria for the King OF Prussia reminding the latter


of the solemn engagements which nave been I'm


posed both parties by the federal constitution, and


expressing a hope that Prussia less than Austria
would repudate any intention to violate them-was pre-


scented TO Bsmar by Count Koutz Saturday afternoon
and that either in consequence OF this communication
or what quite probable, of the private influences
already noticed the Prussian ornaments have been ad


St nights Kreus Zetssng to receive tho official asslr-
OF the Vienna Cabinet that 1t does not think OF
taking offensive action against Prussia although we are
fully that this by involves solution OF
the pending question. Perhaps In consequence OF
these Austrian declarations that the warke measures
contemplated by govcrnment-he formation Of am
been partially suspended


From these remarks Of tho feudal organ IL
# is quite possible that before the present report
announcing the renewal Of tho difficulties which just
now appear in a fair way Of being adjusted Bsmark
Is not the TO project he has once formed
He has staked his reputation on the acquisition OF
Schleswig H0lstein, and II he remains at the helm
Austria will eventually have no alternative but to
scquesce in his ambitious schemes, to resist them
vi ct armi There sangune people who atter them
solves that his star Is in the Decline that the check he
he has just experienced presage OF his downfall and
that he will have to retire from Office voluntarily TO
avoid an ignominious DISMISSAL but this Is extremely
doubtful for though stubborn enough in all conscience,
he can be pllabs at the right time and in the right
place and while yielding in appearance to the express
orders Of the King he has invariably managed
hitherto to carry out his plans, Notwithstanding the
opposition they had first encountered. However, the
prospect Of his conge combined with the pacific
Intelligence OF the last day two, has revived the
dropping spirits Of the Bourse and public securities Of
el descriptions are almost high again as they were
before the panic
Year: 1866

We are surrounded by wonders, and
by things which we do not understand /;
but the greatest wonder to me is the
man who, with common intelligence,
makes no preparation for another world.
The mysteries of nature, profound as
they are, and even the higher mysteries
of the soul and body, and of the being
of God, although they cannot be ex-
planned, still may be laid at Gods feet
in humble faith but | cannot account
for that strangest of all things, being
with common sense neglecting to pre-
pare for his immortal existence.


What can the man be thinking of
Does he not see his friends and ac-
quaintances dying daily? and how does
he know but he may be the next called :
What will become of him then? How
can any man put his head upon his pill
low, not knowing but he may die before
morning, unprepared, is something !
cannot understand. II seems to me
that / could neither eat, drink nor sleep
until this matter was settled. The idea
of mans living in this world depend
ent upon God for his very breath, and
yet never asking God to save his soul,
is wonderful.-SeJa.
Year: 1866

Men and women make their own
beauty or their own ugliness. Sir Ed
ward Bulwer Lytton speaks in one of
his noyels Of a man "whO was uglier
than he had any business to be-" and if
he could but read it, every human being
carries his life in his face, and is good
looking or the reverse as that life has
been good or evil. On our features the
fine chisels Of thought and emotion are
cternaIly at work. Beauty is not the
monopoly of blooming young men and
of white and pink maids. There is a
w-growing beauty which only comes
to perfection in old age Grace belongs
to no period of life, and goodness i'm
proves the longer it exists. Ihave seen
sweeter smiles on lip of seventy than
upon lip Of seventeen.


There is the beauty Of youth, and
there is also the beauty of holiness
beauty much more seldom met; and
more frequently found in the armchair
by the fire, with grandchildren around
its knee, than in the ballroom orprom-
enade. Husband and wife, who have
fought the world side by side, who have
made common stock of joy and sorrow,
and aged together, are not unfrequently
found curiously alike in personal ap-
pearance and in pitch and tone of voice
just as twin pebbles on the beach, ex-
posed to the same tidal influences, are
each others alter ego. He has gained
feminine something which brings his
manhood into full relief. She has gain
ed masculine something which acts as
foil to her womanhood.
Year: 1866

A common method OF clearing coffee
is by the addition of an egg, The white
is the only valuable part for the pur-
pose, and only a small portion of one is
needed for an ordinary family. 1t should
be mixed with the ground coffee before
the water is added, Clean egg shells
will do very well. When eggs are 80
cents dozen they are not always at
hand a bit of Goldfish, or even a pinch
of saltis a very good substitute-and
if the coffee is put to soaking in q little
cold water over uight,it will settle clear
without the addition of anything, s
Year: 1866

Il is not too late to mulch dwarf pears
which have been neglected. A few
inches of barnyard manure thrown
around their roots, extending out as far
as the roots are supposed to extend, will
be of great advantage. In the spring
this manure should be turned under
the soil.
Year: 1866

AN editor says his attention was
first drawn to matrimony by the skillful
manner in which pretty girl handled
a broom, whereat a brother editor says
the manner in which his wife handles a
broom is not SO very pleasant.
Year: 1866

"A husband complained of his wife
before a magistrate for assault and bat
terry, and it appeared in evidence that he
had pushed the door against her, aud
she in turn had pushed it against him;
whereupon the counsel for the defendant
said that he could see no impropriety in
a husband and wife a-doring each other.
Year: 1866

The following is said to have occurred
among some simple fishermen on the
English coast A party were gathered
together on a rocky promontory just
toward dark, to see a wonder, floating
griadstone. AS such things were quite
valuable in those days, boat was soon
manned and away they went, the mover
of the expedition being in the bow of
the boat. As they approached the
grindstone, this man planted his foot on
the edge of the boat ready for spring.
Presently he cried ont GAN my own,
and none for nobody" and sprang off
upon the grindstoDe. Lo! to his great
surprise he sank under the water, and
presently came popping up again, with
his head within the charmed circle, to
be greeted with roars of laughter. He
had loaped into a sheet of sea foam,
which had gathered within large hoop.
Year: 1866

One of the editors of New Or
leans paper, soon after beginning TO
learn the printing business, went to
court a preachers daughter. The next
time he attended the meeting he was
taken down at hearing the minister an
nounce as his text: 'fMy daughter is
grievously tormented with a devil. )"
Year: 1866

session and exercise of my best faculties,
and when my sense of duty has been chas.
tened and softened by reason and affection.


q devoted myself to poor Charley from
the time be left his bed, and we came 10
understand one another as think but few
fathers and sons do. The poor boy never
blamed me for bghiing so much happiness
for him, and have sometimes tried TO think
that his life has been made happier, or the
whole, than it would have been had not
been taught my duty through his sacrifice.
Still, neighbor Doring, should be sorry TO
have you and your son William 10 pass
through similar ordeal.'


q trust that we shall not,' emphatcalIy
and eravey responded Doring. q thank
you for your story, friend Hanford, and
shall Try and pofit by it,


And he did profit by it, and we hope that
parent who is capable of striking his child
in anger or petuIence, that reads this sketch
from life, will profit by it.
Year: 1866

At meeting of the planters of Marlboro
district, South Carolina, the following among
other resolutions, was adopted:


'sResotued, That we, The planters of lhe
district, pledge ourselves lot to contract
with any freedman, unless he can produce
certificate of regular discharge from his
former owner"


Either the negro is free or he is not. II
free, lie requires no certificate of discharge
from his former owner to enable him to
contract for labor.


The Cincinnati Commercial, from whose
leading editorial of Monday we extract the
above, is virtuousy indignant at the treat
duce certificate from his former employer
before he can be hired. In this practice
The Southern planters but follow the lead of
New England. In the cotton m ills of Mass
ac5useus, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and,
we believe, of the other Eastern States
where Abolitionism had its growth, each
female factory operative leaving without the
consent OF The mill owner is 6ebarred from
ptocdring employment in other mills. The





production of certificate that she left with
the consent of her former master is always
required, and failure 10 produce it. is a
failure TO get employment No matter how
badly she was used-no matter how deeply
she had been insuIled The certificate OF her
master alone can procure her employment,
although without it she must starvs. The
mill owners all require this they entered
into combination of this kind many years
since, and yet the Commercial, whose vision
is bounded alone by the negro, loudly pro-
tests against similar combination, when it
is really necessary 10 make them work, but
has not one word TO say in condemnation OF
practice when against its own country
womel, which is not unfrequently used by
her lordIJ master !or the viest of purposes.
Is the New England factory girl free or en-
slaYed9
Year: 1866

A WAREING TO YOUNG MEN-The Jackson
(Nich.) Citizen tells good story of young
man in that city who had daughter "pass-
ing fair" The young man was assiduous
in his attentions, aud was a constant visitor.
This notice awoke in the young lady's
heart the tender passion, and in her dreams
she imagined that she should become the
wife of her Adonis Matters kept on in the
same old way. The young man continued
his marked attentions, and people began to
whisper among themselves, IA match,
sure ' While knowing ones, with solemn
toss OF the head, would remark, "Wha, did
Tell yous' The young man went out TO
his. supposed charmer's house the other
evening, for the purpose OF taking tea. Dur
ing the meal The mother of the girl asked,
"When are you and - TO be married p'
The young man leaned back in the chair
and cody remarked that he had no idea of
marrying anybody, and that be and the
daughter were only friends. He said he
supposed she understood il so all the time
The young lady said not word, but rose up
and seized The teapot, which was filled with
bot tea, took off the lid, and threy its boil
ing contents into his face, scalding him Sc.
verey and leaving an ugly mark. She then
suriously ordered him out of her sight
"H--l hath no fury like woman scorned p
is an old saying, and this young man can
attest its truth.
Year: 1866

DIsTRUsT OF AtOUNT FEsUvIUs.-We learn
from the London Times that in the town
ships under Yesuvius there is an uneasy
feeling prevailing, and a general expectation
of an earthquake The less educated peo-
pie say that as the cholera in 1856 was fol
lowed by an earthquake, so we may look
out for another now Among persons bet
ter educated, enc said: Il never go to bed
without apprehension, and sleep with my
door open. Ike reason for such apprehen-
sions, when they are addueed, are these =
Vesuvius has long been dormant OF late
it has been making some Intellectual efforts
to relieve itself, but nothing beyond q line
of smoke by day, and an occasional tongue cf
fire by night is pereeptible Then all round
Yesuvius, extending even to Castellamare,
there is a perfect dearth of water, 50 much
so that the arsenal of that place, which has
always derived its water from mountain
springs that have never failed, even in sum
mcr, is now compelled to send to a considers
able distance for water. Perhaps the most
startling fact is the depression of the sea all
around the bay-this depressionis at least
two palms beneath the ordinary level
There has been, 1t is true, month calm
weather, but still, this is scarcely sufficient
to account for the fact now stated
Year: 1866

Woz1an is n mysterious poem which must
be read many times to be understood he
who has loved but one knows the sex better
than ne who has made q new conquest every
day for twenty years.
Year: 1866

The smallpox is becoming very trouble
some to Memp phians. The Appeal SAYS the
disease is spreading rapidly, and thatone Of
the large female schools in the centre of the
city closed on the 10th in consequence Of
the immediate presence of this most loathe5
Year: 1866

The following story is told of cap
tain of Austrian artillery in Italy. His
companywas under tremendous lire,
and at one gun there was only one man
left to work The, captain went and
helped him to serve the piece, and round
after round was discharged. till the
officer suddenly, in an interval of load.
ing. exclaimed, Schmidt! how dare You
have Your shake on your head in a way
contrary to regulation2"
Year: 1866

INDIAN SUMMER.-We have been, for few
days past, in the enjoyment of truly Indian
Summer weather. The days are very warm
and pleasant, and the nights not cold or frosty,
thus making it very favorable for the immense
amount of building now going on in different
stages in our city. The rainbow of Thursday
evening was the most vivid and perfect that we
ever remember to have seen.
Year: 1866

I'm FULL B4AsTr 1T will be noticed by the
advertisement of Messrs Charles Staples &
Son that their works are now in full operation
having been rebuilt since the great freNf Ju-
ly 4th. OF the excellence Of the machinery
and iron work turned out from their work
shops it is needless to speak. Every one who
has used any, of their manufactures viii say
that they are equal to any made in any part Of
the world Always prompt, their word can be
depended upon and all contracts made by them
will be fulfilled In time and to the satisfaction
of all parties.
Year: 1866

We would suggest the propriety of ringing
the bells on the appearance of the expected
grand meteoric shower, between the 18th and
18th of the present month. t
AS 1t will not in all probability occur until
after midnight, many would be enabled to en-
Joy some sleep previous so its appearance. Il
TINS is to be anything like the grand shower Of
1858, no one could object to be awakened from
sound sleep to witness this grand spectacle
Such an arrangement, with proper notice
would not Interfere with your fire department


Yours, I,ro
Year: 1866




A DISHONEST SERvANT.-- A. b. Butler
has been in the habit of taking his money home
every night, after making it upin packages of
SlOO each, and leaving it in his coat pocket.
hanging his coat up in a small room adjoining
the dining room. Lately he has missed
amounts Of 50, $40 and SIG, which were alb
stracted from the packages, AS he knew not
how the money was taken he suspected no one.
Thursday he took the precaution to mark every
bin, and carefully count the money before re-
firing. Friday morning when he arose. the
first thing he did was to see about his money.
He found that $15 had been stolen. He then
consulted Marshal Head, who, after hearing
his statement told him that his hired girl had
taken it. Mr.. Butler could hardly believe this
as the girl had lived in his family for six wears
The Marshal went to Mr. Buffers house and
searched her trunk, and found $50 concealed IN
the top of small box and covered over with
cloth, and among that were some of the bills
MI. Butler had marked rhursday evening.


The girl whose name is Mary G. Hume alias
Coughcy, denied taking the money, until the
marked bills were found, when she owned up
and acknowledged that she had stolen s55 this
week. She was taken to the lookup.
Year: 1866

A good character is TO a young man
what firm foundation is to the artist,
who proposes to erect building on il;
he can build with safety, and as all who
behold it will have conf dence in its solid
ity, a helping hand will never be wanted,
But let single part of this be defective,
and you go on hazard, amid doubling
and distrust, and ten to one it will tum-
BILE at last, and mingle all that was built
on its ruins.
Year: 1866

This Preparation unequalled as Reuyensor and Re
storer of wasted or inert functions.


The aged should be to make the Bokene house
hold god inasnuch it will them youthful in feeling
and strength and enable them live again the days of
their pristine JOY. 1t Ony eNhaaes but strengthens,
really an invaluable blessing especially those who
have been reduced condition of ervit seabuse mis-
fortune ordinary sickness No what the cause OF
the m0otency Of human this superb preparation
will remove the effect at and forever.
Year: 1866

The DHFERENcE.-our special report of
the Presidents speech to the Virginia dele.
cation on Saturday was stolen bodily by the
irreligious Sunday Chronicle, while the In.
fsiiigsneSr copies it this morning and was
courteous enough to credit the REPUBLICAN.
The publishers Of the former not only issue
a paper on Sunday but they also violate
one Of the commandments which declares
that Thou shalt not steal.n
Year: 1866

The best dowry to advance the marri-
age Of your child with one who will rem
der her happy, is that she have in her
countenance sweetness and gentleness, in
her speech wisdom, in her behavior mod
esty, and in her life, virtue
Year: 1866

The dieter office is one of the
cufiosities at Washington to the Stran-


ger; but to those engaged in it, it is a
terrible drudgery. The opening, ex-
amining and sorting of fourteen thou
sand five hundred letters every six
hours involves much labor; but it must
be done, for there are four and a half
millions of dead letter come to Che
office every year. Al that are signed
are returned to- the writer's but so
many are written by g Your affection
ate Addie," OF Your loving Susie,
that each clerk has huge two-bushel
basket by him, into which all letters
unsigned by the full name are dropped.
From that receptacle they pass to the
chopping- mill where they arc cut into
Year: 1866

"Oh, that's all, is it p said the agent,
with difficulty restraining the laughter
that this pitiful tale of true love was
calculated to provoke. ..


"Well, sir, there's no doubt that
you're very much abused individual,
and if you will call again in about
fortnight, l think l will then be able to
give you some definite Information in
regard to the matter"


Thank you, sir-only put the post
office fellow in the states prison, and
I'll be satisfied, don't care about the
money-that is, I don't care so much
about it-but if you could get it back"


q shall do everything possible, sir
good morning"


"Good morning, SIR


Punctually at the expiration Of a fort
night the victim of this heartless "post
office robbery presented himself to
hear the result of the investigation.
The agent, by writing one or two let
ters, and availing himself of one or two
other means in his command, had in
the mean time entirely satisfied himself
as to the author of the g s'outrage," and
was quite prepared for the visit. ."a
"Good morning, sir. Have you found
out yet who stole my money y?'


"Yes, sir, think have


81 am glad to hear ibid you get
any of it back ?" as @at ae- a..


"Not cent


"Well, suppose he's in the State
prison by this time" ,aa


mot that / know of, but it is not
impossible that he may reach that in
stitution one of these days. Here's q
letter which will, perhaps, explain the
matter better than can. I received it
a few days since from Pennsylvania"


The anxious young gentleman recog-
nized at once his Emily's' handwriting
and hastened to read the following:


eli, Pa, Jan. 10.
Mr.. M--, P. o. Agent


DEAR SIR,-I find you have been
making some inquiries about that S2G
I sent in horn to George X. Well,
you may tell him for me that that
broadcloth is invested in a first class
shanghi' overcoat You may also tell
him that don't 60 to boarding school
as much as I did-also that / don't be-
long any more to the soft sex, although
think he does. You might mention,
while you are about it, that when I get
that $4,000 I will send him half of il
in the same way / sent the other.
Also tell him, Ever of thee
Yours, truly,


sac EMILY MELVILLE,


or any other MANI"


There was deep silence during the
reading of this epistle in the office OF
the Agent, who had considerably turn
ed his back while the unhappy victim
was learning of his wasted affection and
cash. The silence continued so long
that at length the Agent turned to Offer
what little consolation was in his power
But he was spared the task. The hap
less young man had noiselessly depart
ed-possibiy to take the first train fol
Pennsylvania, possibly to mediate il
solitude over the comparative advan
tages of love at first sight," and love
before sight. Wherever he went-ht
has not returned. .--
Year: 1866

Somebody tells the following little ssor ?,
bat neglects to mention whether The suffer-
er was Federal or Confederate odicer, -
The affair occurred on the occasion OF a
grand review in Charleston. ihe COM
maBding General had engaged fine look
lug charger, that had been doing duty in
the bread cart, The troops were formed
iu lne to be reviewed, and as the band
struck up the General and staff came gal
loPiug down in front at i good round pace,
when just as 10 Was passing tue GENRE oil
the line some fellow in the ranks, knowing
the characteristics OF the animal, sang
out "bread,' The old horse true to hi:
habit when hearing the word, came to a
SHALT and as a matter Of courso,p pitching
his rider over his head, aud landing hiu
spread eagle fashion on the grass.


Discipline could not stand it ; there wa
a roar of laughter from one end of th'
line to the other, including several hun
dred spectators. / think never saw 81
mad q man in my life. He Jumped up
drew bis sword, AID for few moments h
seemed Us if he would take the life c
every man on the ground. He stormc
and raved offered untold wealth for tn
name of the man who did the mischief
but l douot If he ever knew. I never Sc
a General and staff galoping down th
line that 1 don't think Of the scene au
and the way that high funciouary ''wer


to grass"
Year: 1866

A YouNG minister in a highly elaborate
sermon which he preached said seueral
times: !comontotors do not agree with ue
here" Next morning a poor woman
came to see him with something in her
apron. She said her husband had heard
his sermon and thought il was very ane
and as he had said "tae commau taters
did nat agree with him. he had sent
some Of the best kidneys.