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Year: 1866

In earlier times, when placer mining began 10
fail in this State, many disastrous experiments
were made in gold quartz. Mills were erected
and leads opened from which no returns were
had, except bankruptcy. In time, there came to
be great disgust for this sort Of mining. The
idle mills and vacated lodges were so many mon
uments of the men who had been ruined When
si1yer-bearing ledges discovered in Washoe,
the men who berated their bad luck in gold
quartz embarked with new enthusiasm not only
IN opening mines, but in the erection of costly
mills for the reduction Of silver In many
instances, it seemed like going from bad to worse
Heavy and long continued assessments, rebel
Hous ores, mismanagement of directors, became
an old story. The obstacles to successful silver
mining were found to be greater than had ever
beset them in gold quartz. There were feet
enough but no dividends. Assessments became
sort of financial plague, fatal to stockholders
but comfortable to managers and the initiated
persons.


After years Of reverses, many of these tried
men have come to the conclusion that there
might be something better in store for them in
this State. Not a few of them have gone back
to gold mining with such stock of experience
MS will insure success. Many of the mining
towns which were famous for rich diggings
are destined to be famous for rich gold quartz
leads. And this interest alone will save some of
them from extinction.


1t is worthy of note too, that the greater part
VI kDtSe pTOScCuLeu WITHOUT the
aid of any act of incorporation. The most sue
cossful most likely to shun publicity of any
sort. The work goes on, profits are divided
among half dozen men, more or less, and the
public hear little or nothing about it. The own
ers are content to prosecute their work in n pri
vate way. but in way which turns out to be
successful in many more instances than formerly.


Gold quartz mining in California is only just
fairly inaugurated. A greater degree of success
attends this branch of industry than ever before.
Along the chain of mining towns, from Colum-
bia to ireka, ledges have been opened which
yield all the way from 500 to 81 900 ton. In
most instances, the stock isncver on the market.
md nothing of that kind is ever issned. In
many quarters it is regarded a suspicious fea-
ture, and one telling strongly against the charac-
ter of mine, either to incorporate or to issue
stock at all. Ifit is good mine few men can
work it with profit if worthless, handsome GER
tificates of stock don't help the


1t is not rare thing to hear, in a private way,
of recent locations of gold quartz in this State
which yield from 500 TO 5000 to the ton. In
every such instance the certainty of permanent
success is ten to one in favor of gold mines over
the best silver mining in the country. Men who
are ready TO rush away to remote countries on
the strength of favorable rumors of new dscov-
cries, will do well to iuquirc whether there are
not far better mining enterprises nearer home.
Year: 1866

SINGULAR, IF TErE.-One of our exchanges
Gays there is young man in town in Vermont
who cannot speak to his father. Previous to his
birth some difference arose between his mother
and ber husband and for considerable time
she refused to speak to him. The difficulty was
subsequently healcd--the child was born, and in
due time began TO talk-but when sitting with
his father, invariably silent. 1t continued
SO till it was FIVE years old, when the father,
after having exhausted his powers of persuasion,
threatened it with punishment for its stubborn
ness. When the punishment was inflicted it
ELECTED nothing but sighs and groans, which
told but too plainly that the little sufferer was
yainly endeavoring to speak. All who were
present united in the opinion, that it was impossi-
BILE Cor tue child to speak to his fathcr-and Time
proved their opinion correct. AT a mature age
its efforts to converse with its parent could only
produce the most bitter sighs and groans.
Year: 1866

Ancient 1mposturcs and Modern Mira
clesThe evidences of gross mpo-turc crcdulity
which dSure the annals Of medicine parallel
the history Of other
tres ago the cruie Father Sorrento proclaimed that the
foot Of an elk was certain for epilepsy. Knock the
beast down. says the learned sranard and cut of the foot
he lifts to scratch his for in that virtue
How different from this is the system adopted that illus
trious innovator the system of the


HOLLOWAY. In his justly renowned Pills and are
combined all the great remedial elements We from
the best authority that the Pills not only relieve the
organs all distinctions and impurities check every
febrile symptom hnt at the same time strengthen the
improve the appetite, and impart stamina to the
cnfceblel invalid The ointment
Of su~iuin Inflammation progress
Of decomposition wonderful degree We should hesitate
believe in of the Of scroula and
uted its agency had had proof positive
venus efficacy in variety Of dangerous and painful
nal disorders appears that the world has been
long between the ply and apotheca
~ and nseparable the sick
pretty be Overdue uched with depicting medicines


To avoid such contingency and speedy restoration
health and vieur let the sick place their trust in ollo
ways Ointment and Pills.-Lopdou HorHiag CHRONICLE
Year: 1866

that leave the poison to crawl through the sys-
tenn, eating its way into the tissues and organs
beneath the apparently smooth surface, to burst
out in the future with virulence that will
battle the effects of medicine. WHEN PERFECT
CURES be obtained by consulting a physi-
clan whom long practice and thorough investi-
CATION into canses of DISEASES of the URINA-
RY ORGANS enables TO determine at once the
nature of the disease.


In all diseases entrusted to the Doctors care
PERFECT, SPEEDY and PERMANENT
Year: 1866

re- The following is from the Des
Arc Crescent, edited by Rev. j, L. Den
TON Its sentiments, in regard to carry
ing firearms, as a general thing meets
our IDEAS exactly. and is applicable &c
this county .r...


LAMENLABLE.--On Thursday last, Mr.
GEoRGE King shot MIR. b. NJ WILLIAMS
causing death in a few seconds We con
versed with Mr.. WILLIAMS Il few hours
before the unfortunate termination of his
earthly career, and thought as little as
he did, of such sad and sudden extin.
guishment OF the lamp of life. He left
his wife and daughter in the morning
and before the declining sun clipped the
horizon, his lifcless body was lying in a
pool of his own blood, and his spirit
treading the ''echoless shore of eternity
This tragic affair is chargeable to prince
Alcohol "a monster Of such frightful
mien, to. be hated needs but to be seen"
Both of these gentlemen were consider
ably advanced in inebriety, and persever-
ed in angry disputation, until the feroci-
ty Of passion could he satisfied with no
sacrifice less precious than life If all
the misery caused by intoxicating drinks,
could be suddenly extracted from the ag-
gregating sufierings of the world, it would
appear like the dawn Of the millennium.
We take advantage of this melancholy
occurrence, to animadvert on the foolish
custom Of carrying pistols, practiced by
some. Scarcely day passes, that we do
not see a shooting-iron belted around
somebody. The war is over, but if we
were to form our opinions from the hab-
its of some men, we would conclude that
mans life was in jeopardy every hour,
that every bunch of bushes was the hid
ing place Of an enemy, and that the coun-
try was in state of armed hostility. 1t
not only looks outlandish, but it causes
men to be precipitate, and commit deeds
in fit Of passion, that they would not be
guilty Of for worlds, if they had time for
deliberation. KING and WILLIAMS we've
friends, and but for the disgusting and
sinful habit Of carrying deadly weapons,
they would have been so still, and KING S
skirts would not have been dyed with
blood. When he found that his shots
had been fatal, he fell on the body of
WILLIAMS and wept bitterly. One of our
citizens met him on his way home, and he
was weeping as if his heart world break


II was o rash act, and will be matter of
lpungent regret during his residue OF
days. He would give the wealth Of a
kingdom, to. day, were it his, il he could
cancel the bloody record on the Record
ing Angels book The sighs Of a dis.
consolate widow and lonely orphan, will
ring in his ears, and forms in CORY ap.


psrel will haunt him in his sleep. Let


oil persons addicted to this dangerous


practice, quit it, lest they without re-


Election, commit some crime that will i'm


bitter life and death.
Year: 1866

NIGHT.-'Tis night. The busy hum of
day has ceased, and the laborer's hands are
folded in peaceful rest upon his bosom. The
sweet warbling of the little songsters is
hushed, and the Silvery dew.drops are fall
ing; the pale>faced Empress of, Night is
sailing in all her majestic splendor, and the
tWinkling stars smile upon the fragrant flow.
ers that glow in profusion around my valley
home The spring winds are slightly strung,
and softly do they rustic the dark green
leaves of the old forest trees Night how
beautiful! how strangely beautiful! A para
disc for the slave and the care>worn mind


'Night is the time for rest!


How sweet when labors close


To gather round an aching breast


The curtains of repose,


Stretch the tired limbs and lay the head


Down on our own delicious bed"


But why are we so often sad? Why do we
30 often murmur when God has given us such
beautiful world Why not look up and
smile? The cherries clouds of darkness nav
oyershadow the sky at times, but remember


There is NO sunshine that hath not its shade,


Nor shadow that the sun hath not made.
Year: 1866

LOUISVILLE, Jan. General Palmer addressed
four thousand colored persons in the open air yester
day. He said that in the nature of things for years
to come the colored people of this country must be
aborers but their interests and the interests of white
labor will be identical. He expressed his eratifca-
ton at the general kindness exhibited by the people
of Kentucky for their late slaves which he said was
true. Notwithstanding some eases of brutality and
outrage the work of abandoned persons in different
parts Of the State lie urged upon his hearers in
duSry and thrift in the cultivation of the land and
good feeling towards all as true solution of all
questions between the races.


The speech of the General was enthusiastically re-
ceived. and the utmost good order and kind feeling
prevailed during the delivery
Year: 1866

SAN Francisco. Jan'y 3.-Advices from Japan to
November llth state that tho Commission had gone
to Oska to ascertain if the Tycoon intended to with
draw from Ieddo and reside near Keato, the dwell
ing place of the Makado. If so, they would then be
able to discuss the question of indemnity and the
proposition Of opening new port and try to settle
the difficulties created by Nagatso. and demand a
reduction of all duties to ad Uo1orea rate of five
per cent on imports and exports. It also hoped
that they might come to clear understanding of
the legitimate power Of the invisible sovereign of
Iannn-
Year: 1866

FRIGHIFUL ACcDENT-Tmenty-F Fire Persona In
Jured.-A most fearful accident occurred at Me
chanicsburg, Pa, few days age, caused by the
falling of rckety old cabinet maker shop belonging
to Mr. Samuel Worst. A public sale was being held
and quite a crowd had assembled in the upper end
of the building. when the floor fell with tremen-
dous crash carry ing with it large number of per
sons besides work benches. a stove, etc. and it Is
said that twenty five of those present more or
less injured by the accident.
Year: 1866

I To Fry F1sH.-The ordinary manner
of frying fish in shallow pan with only
q small quantity of grease, may be
much improved upon by initiating the
Greeks, from whom we may also learn
many other useful lessons in the culi-
nary art. Take large quantity of lard
in q deep kettle, and let it boil Us fol
irving doughnuts. While boiling, drop
in the fish, having previously rolled
them in flour or meal. In o tew min
utcs they will be of rich, uniform
brown, when they may be taken out
and served while hot. They will be
found infinitely moro delicate in flavor,
as we'll as more inviting in appearance
than when cooked nIthe old way.
Year: 1866

One of our exchanges has the follow
ing;


"The proportions Of the human figure
are strictly mathematical. The whole
figure is six times the length of the
foot. Whether the form be slender OF
plump the rule holds good; any deyia-
ton from it is a departure from
the highest beauty in pro
portion. The Greeks made all
their statues according TO this rule. The
face from the highest point OF the fore
head, where the hair begins, to the chin,
is one-tenth Of the whole stature. The
hand, from the wrist TO the middle fin
ger, is the same. From the top Of the
chest to the highest point in the forehead
is seventh. If the length Of the face
from the roots of the hair to the chin be
divided into thrse equal parts, the irst
division deteruiihes the place where
the eyebrows meet, and the second the
place of the nostrils. The height, from
the feet to the top Of the head, is the
same as the distance from the extrem'
ity of the fingers when the arms are eI.
tended
Year: 1866

To PREVENT RATS FROM DAMAGING
LHATHER.-It is not uncommon to lind
i'm factories that where machinery is
stationary, rats gnaw the leather belt
ing where they can get access to it. A
correspondent Of the. Scientific Awer'can
states that rats will not taste anything
containing castor oil or what is covered
with it, and he recommends that the
betting be rubbed with the oil. Any
leather exposed TO- the depreciation OF
rats will be preserved by this remedy.
Year: 1866

Fort MONROE, June 19.-The various statements
in regard to the probable release parole of JEFF.
Davis, and the much agitated question as to his
health are fast ceaSing to bo matter of discussion
in this section of the country With the freedom Of
the fort granted him. and the consequent relaxation
of the vigilance over his movements kept by the
military authorities ceases all the anxiety of an an
tcpatcd release escape, and travellers visitors
sojourning temporarily on tho Point would scarcely
be aware Of the Imprisonment here of JEFF Davis
were it not for the system of prohibiting passes to
other officers and employees of the Government to
enter the fortress.


In the handsomely Cited up casemate set apart by
General Miles for their accommodation Mr. and Mrs.
Davis and family live far more comfortably than any
of the officers of the garrison, and they are not
stinted by their friends and the provisions
made by the Government are all the various luxuries
of the season. their residence by the side is by no
means as unpleasant many seem to suppose.
Year: 1866

HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE-In compliance with
many requests the manager announces the grand
spectacular drama of the Seven Sisters" for one
night more, when the lovers of this style Of drama
wiz have the last opportunity of seeing the talented
little Lolita in her great character Of Tartarne which
she performs in the most spirited manner imagina-
bic. Her singing and dancing are beyond all praise,
and the universal favor in which she is held shows


that the public know how to appreciate true genius
Tho piece will be presented with all its beautiful
scenery and mechanical effects. and with the same
efficient cast before. 1t is the last night but two
Of the
Year: 1866

Coal DIGGERs STRIKE.-Nearly one thousand coal
diggers assembled on the West Common at Allegheny
City on Monday morning, to consider the practica-
blllty OF demanding an advance TO five cents per
bushel for all merchantable coal. The dggers were
all disposed to act reasonably and abide the decision
of the meeting, whether favorable or otherwise
They represented nearly all the principal coal mines
in Allegheny county, and uniform in the char
acter of their grievances Every one of them in
sisted that the present rate, which varies from two
and hail to four cents per bushel is Inadequate TO
meet their current domestic expenses. They claim


that II all the coal they dig out of the mines was paid
Tor at reasonable rate. they would not strike for
higher pay. 1t seems. according to their statement
that out OF every hundred and twenty-five
bushels Of COAL they receive pay for only about four
hfths. Ihls Is owing to the method adopted by
some Of paying only for such coal is screened.
The screens usually very large so that coal Of


merchanable quality, in great quantities. is delivered
free of the expense OF digging, the miners receiving
pay for the large coal which will not pass through
the screens Again, they stated to our reporter that
the coal cars are of capacity greater than is legal
These cars ought not to hold twenty five bushels
bu in several cases they had been enlarged to even
thirty-fye and forty bushels of coal They com
nained also that they are not allowed the priyiIega
of measuring their own work. This, they allere is
done by parties in the paid interest of the
of the mines, who make short returns Tins in a
variety of ways, it is claimed, they are preventeS
from receiving fair return for labor actually per
formed. In order to Obyiate any difficulty in the
future, arising from these causes they now demand
five cents per oushe for all merchanable coal without
regard to IT'S size agreeing not ask any return for


slack coal."-Pahs6urc Commercial.
Year: 1866

:. HE WHEAT CRoP.-Recent advices from all sec
tons Of this State authorize the announcement that
the wheat crop now being harvested though short
as to quantity, will provo superior in quality to- the
crop OF any previous year since the beginning OF the
late war; and We consider it altogether probable II
will command price satisfactory even to the tarm'
ers sthemselYes.-RiskmQn& Emss,
Year: 1866

BAD FOR SPAIN.-If it is true as surmised by tho
Vice Consul Of Spain at Boston, that the steamer
Cherokee was intended to DC used as Chilian prva
was too late with his complaint, and although he
got his warrant of seizure the bird had already fown
and was steaming outward to the high seas. Such
vessel may do immense damage, and the idea of her
escape must be particularly unpleasant to the repre-
sentative of her Catholic Majesty.
Year: 1866

The Southern papers, says the Public
Ledger are full of eulOgies on the Confede-
rate dead The Southern soul Is full Of the
sentiment of admiration for their heroic
deeds, and Of sorrow for their fate Not to
mourn for them, not to honor their memory,
would prove the Southern people destitute
of manliness and unworthy to be free. The
North would think less of them, would scorn
them, and rightly deny them the privileges
of civil government But whatever may be-
fall them, the memory of the soldier of the
South who laid down his life in q cause that
failed, viii be remembered be honored in
history and embalmed in poetry The chill
dren are growing up with this spirit and
nothing can subdue 1t The sacrifices, the
achievements of the Southern soldiers in the
late war. viii form the basis, and furnish
the material for a Southern literature The
schools are already ringing with the theme.
To illustrate: We have before US, a compo-
sition by a little girl, pupil Of the Mem
phis Ladies Institute, which we publish
with pleasure: --- r.


60 The South mourns her dead. Yes, stran-
ger, the South weeps for her fallen; she Is
loud in her lamentations Monuments deck
ed with beautiful flowers she rears to them
as a tribute Of respect and pride Take your
pathway over the once smiling, Sunny
South the smiles have flown and tears are





their fragrance over the valley, but as the
softly murmuring wind wanders through the
branches, it means, Oh fallen Of the land
of song and sunny skies, to thee we raise the
mournfuI songp The glad waters, as they
ripple between their green banks, sigh IN
token of love. The rose that lends its beauty
to adorn their graves, breathes forth to the
morning dew a hymn of fragrance in mem
ory of the departed The early spring flow
ers, foremost in offerings Of love and memo
ry, exhale their fragrance; and the zephyFs
whisper back-'In Memoriam.' The tiny
birds carol the sweetest strains over the sep
ulchres of the Southern dead. Fallen of
the South You who sleep in deaths en-
brace to your memory all the works of Ma
ture erect tributes worthy your heroic deeds.
Your kindred weep because you never more
will dwell with them on earth. To your
gallant deeds nations will bow in admiration
and to your loves memorials will rise, for
ever fresh and green. K. f.
Year: 1866

in which we shall lay you down to restl Be
sensible about all these things. A complete
wardrobe Is a very nice affair-but health
and strength and sparkling eyes are nicer
still just ask the young man chiefly con
cerned, and see if he don't entirely agree
with US In the matter.


Perhaps we might condense the whole of
our sage counsel into the brief words of the
blessed Apostle, "Love one anotherT' Fol-
low the broad meaning of this injunction
and you caa not so wrong. Love one an
other-trust one another, fully, freely, and
implicitly Mind your own business, and
see that other people mind theirs Be frank
and Outspoken, and put the best interpreta-
ton on whatever is dubious OF susceptible of
more than one meaningl Andif the shadows
lie dark before you, pass boldly through
them, keeping your eyes fixed firmly and
trustfuIly on the suns hine beyond
Year: 1866

We find the following In the Jackson
Mississippian of the 29th.


We regret to learn that q ". Gordon,
a young man about twenty-three years of
age, a carpenter by trade, and nephew Of
Gen. Gordon, O. S a, was drowned while
bathing IN Pearl river, near the railroad
bridge, on last Sunday morning. He Is
supposed to have been seized with cramp,
as he was q good swimmer Mr. Gordon
was a native Of Virginia, Captain In the
sd Virginia regiment, and at one time
Aid-de-Camp to General r. e. Lee.


While here he has borne the reputation
of an industrious, moral young gentleman.
He leaves two sisters in Virginia, and q
brother, who was formerly Gen E. Kirby
Smiths Adjutant General, supposed to be
in Texas


His body has not been recovered, though
efforts were made to do so. On Friday last
ne received a letter from his sister in Virginia,
written in a very loving and affeetionate
style. Below we give some extracts to show
his standing nj society at home;


I am glad to know that you left behind
you reputation that will ever be remember
ed by all your friends and acquaintances,
especially your soldier friends x When
asked when you are coming back, [ can only
say that you never expect to return again.
: 1 am sorry that your uniform was
lost--I thought at one time to put your sword
and pistol in your trunk, but am SO glad
now that did not do It keep your sword
wrapped in Grape, mourning for our down
trodden States I wear a button from your
coat, with the words Sic Semper IYTannis


From your afeetionate sister,


I. y GORDON.


In the sudden loss of this young man, we
are forcibly reminde9 of the words of Holy
Writ: verify in the midst of life we are in
death" In the very prime Of manhood
with cheeks aglOw with the rosy hues Of
health and all the indications of long life
he is suddenly summoned to appear at the
Judgment bar of God, to render an account
of his stewardship ,, while on earth. Oh,
how careful we should live-spend each day
as though it were our last, and be ready at
moments warning to meet the stern de-
crees of Death.
Year: 1866

ToURyA the 18th of July next
the citizens Of Holy Springs are 70 hold q
tournament at=that place in aid Of the monu-
mental society Of Marshall county. How
would It do to have little fitting here in aid
of the monumental fund Of Hardeman
county?