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Year: 1866

THE INDIANS AGAIN.-From private letter from one
Of Captain Walls r. J. Mitchell the late Chief
Clerk of the Council extract the following Intelligence
which is both interesting and exciting in its details


'Wm. Berku has discovered during the progress If his
exploratory survey for road To the point Of the
Missouri from which to transport goods, route which Is


in his opinion both shorter and practicable than any
yet discovered and he has started with his trains Il
appears that op the Sd of March, the Backeet stole
j. J. Roe & Co.'S cattle and that Berkin anxious 10 be
with them, took six men, aud going in pursuit Of
them overlook and killed all the party but He
left the remainder of his and twelvepOuDd moan-
tain howitzer in charge of the brave and usy Captain
Andrews who completely justified his choice by his gal
liant and perseverng efforts for the safety of his little band
To this difficult and dangerous trip indebted fOT the
location of the thoroughfare. After bringing hs men
safely back through the Bad Lands Berkn left his friend
Andrews with fifteen men, making his way back with
the balance of his party We further learn that three days
after Berkin left them the Andrews party attacked
by large number of Pegans, who killed their cattle ran
off their horses and forced them to abandon everything
One of the also shot in the arm by arrow
Berkin is the war-path and means mischief. If Neil
Howe get away from Helena, he will also assist in
making it interesting for the ssvages."
Year: 1866

The following synopsis of the provisions of the Civil
Rights Bill copy from the ST. Joseph Cfo) Herald
of March 29th


The act to protect all persons in the United States in
their civil rights and furnish the of their yndea
ton has passed both Houses of Congress and awaits
the signature of the President 1t provides all persons
born in the United States and subject any foreign
power excluding Indians not taxed hereby declared
to be citizens of every and color without regard
any previous condition of involuntary servtude except


punishment for crime whereof the shall have been
duly convicted shall have the right in every State
and Territory of the United States make and enforce
contracts TO be parties to suits and give evidence
inherit purchase lease SELL hold and convey real and
personal property the full and equal benefit all laws
and proceedings for the security of person and property
enjoyed by white citizens and shall be to like pun
ishmen losses and penalties and to oher-any law
statute ordinance regulation custom to the contrary
Notwithstanding That any person who under color of
any law statute ordinance. regulation custom, shall
subject to be subjected any nhabitant of any
State Territory to the deprivation of any right secured
protected by this act different punshments palms.
penalties account of such persons having time
been held in condition of slavery involuntary servi
tude except punishment for crime whereof the party
shall have been duly convicted by of his color
that prescribed for those guilty of msdemeanor
SHALL conviction, be punishable by fine not exceeding
SlOOO or imprisonment not exceeding year, both


in the discretion of the Court The United States Courts
given exclusive jurisdiction of the arising under
this act and also concurenty with the Circuit Courts of
the United States all civil criminal aordEg
persons who denied cannot enforce in the courts
judicial tribunals of the State locality where they
De- any CT the rights secured to them oy the hrt section
of this act; and any suit prosecution, civil criminal
has been shall be commenced in State court against
any such persons for any whatsoever against
any officer civil military, other person. for any
Imprisonment respasses wrongs done committed
by virtue under color of authority derived from this
the act establishing bureau for the relief of freedmen
and refugees, and all acts amendaory thereof for
refusing to do any upon the ground that would be
inconsistent with this such defendant shall have the
right to such for trial to the proper district
circuit court in the prescribed by the act rea-


ting to the hnbeds and regulating judicial proceed


ngs in certain United States Marshas and District
Attorneys and agents of the Freedmeus Bureau
powered to prosecute under this bill Adequate fines
and penalties provided for the enforcement of the act
Year: 1866

GENERAL AUCTIoNEER. Particular attention Civ


u en- to the sale of Live Stock and Real Estate sales
of Stocks of Goods in Store Office at the Elephant Cor
raj Virginia City, N. t. OF
Year: 1866

1t is reported here by gentlemen, just from
Raleigh, that Governor Worth has been noti6-
ed by General Sickles, military commandant of
this department., that there shall be no more
corporal punishment in this State for cause. If
this report is true, and it comes from gentlemen
whose veracity do not doubt, it is obvious
that the General has an object in view, which
we trust the Legislature will have the manliness
to defeat. 1t is scarcely necessary to say that
General Sickles has no right to issue such an
order, but admit that he has, will the Legisla-
ture be bullied into compliance with his de-
manGs? Will the members impose upon the
people of this State the heavy expense of build
ing State Peuitentary merely to crafty the
squeamish notions of Sickles and his Northern
allies? This seems to be the object in view.


We have expressed our views with respect to
taxing the people for the purpose of erecting a
penitentary, and since the announcement of
this order, if such has been issued, we will add,
that were We a member of the Legislature, we
should oppose the measure, if there we're no 9TH
er objections, because of this unauthorized in
reference We contend that the inmence cost
of erecting penitentiary will be burden upon
the people that the amount accruing from con-
vict labor will not be sufficient to remove. A
penitentary for densely populated State may
be all right and proper but in a sparsely settled
State like North Carolina, disjoiuted by noun
tains, the expense OF conveying criminals to it,
and other incidental expenses will preclude the
possibility OF making it self sustaining. We
therefore trust that the Legislature Will aot be
bullied into the adoption Of the measure, but
will remain firm in their convictions of what is
best calculated to promote the interest of the
people, regardless of dictation from any quar-
ter. If they are to become the mere puppets
of the military, then their honor and self re-
spect alike, require then: to resign and 60 home.


But where does General Sickes get the au-
tbority to say what mode of punishment we
shall adopt? How we shall punish criminals
and how We shall not? Are his orders to be re-
garded iG this particular? Is be to be permit
ted to set aside the laws of our State and the
decisions of our courts7 What use then have
we for Governor or Legislature? If this is
to be the case, if Gen, SickIes or any other
military officer, is thus to override all the func-
tions of our civil Government od hbttnns, We
insist that the Legislature enter their protest,
abolish the courts, and adjourn indefinitely
Salisbury Banner.


If Gen. Sickles has issued any such order as
alluded to above, we agree with the Banner that
the Legislature ought to pay no attention to it.
We are disposed to doubt the report. II true,
President johnson has it in bis power to pre-
vent such interference, aud We presume be will
do it.
Year: 1866

THE CoTToN TAx.-The New York Cham.
Der of Commerce, at special meeting on Thurs
day, adopted the report of its special committee,
recommending the abolition of the government
tax on cotton, and memoraiziug Congress to
that effect. The ground taken is that said tax
is both unconstitutional and oppressive.
Year: 1866

Das- An italian painter drew a representation
of Lucifer so vivid and glowing, that it left the
canvass and came into the painters souE 10
other words, haunted his mind by night and
day, became palpable to bis eye even when he
was absent from the picture, and produced at
last frenzy which ended in death We might
wonder that a similar effect was not produced
upon Milton's mind from the long presence of
bis own terrific creation, (to be thinking of the
Devil for six or ten years together looks like
Satanic possession we're it not that we remem-
Der his mind was more than equal to confront
his own workmanship. He was enabled besides,
through his habitual religion, to subdue and
master his tone Of feeling in reference to him.
Year: 1866

We lay before our readers, the most
important parts of the Message of Presi-
dent Johnson 1t is an open, manyly,
straightforward document, just such a
one as might have been expected from
him, under the circumstances. That he
is the man for this trying occasion, will
we think, be proven before the end Of his
Presidential term, Its length will not
allows US to comment, this week. II
should be carefully read by all who take
an interest in the good and welfare of
the country.
Year: 1866

In charming village situated truly in a
romantic country, but considerable dis
tance from the high road, was the place
where Baron B usually spent the
summer. His mansion, built on an eminence
was perfectly adapted to his fortune. II
was spacious building, very elegant with.
in and without, and exhibited good style
of architecture. 1t was about two hundred
PAGES from the village


Business obliged the Baron to take o
journey of few days his wife, who was
but twenty years OF age, and very beautiful
remained at home. lie took with him two
of the servants, and two others remained
with the Baroness. No violation of the
public security had ever been heard of in
that part of the country, and as the Baron
ess did not belong to the tmid portion OF
her sex, the idea of danger was far from ell
teriag her mind. The evening after the
BarOn's departure, as she was stepping into
bed, che heard an alarming noise in an
apartment near her chamber She called
out but received no answer The confusion
and screaming increased every moment.
She was at loss to conceive what was the
matter, and hastily putting on her garments,
went to the door to discover the cause. A
horrible spectacle presented itself. Her
two servants, half naked, were extended
liielesss upon the floor


The room was fnll of strange looking men
the Baroness chambermaid was kneeling
before one of them, and instead of the mer.
cy she implored, she received the fatal
stroke. No sooner was the door opened,
than two barbarians, with drawn swords,
rushed towards it.


What woman, or even man, wonld not
have been struck with terror, aud given up
life and everything as lost?


A loud shrek OF despair, fight of few
PAGES would probably have been the first
acts of many. The Baroness. however, con.
Quoted herself in different manner.


"And you have come at last exclaimed
she, in tone of heartfelt joy, and advanc-
ing towards her assailants, with haste
that highly astonished them they lowered
their uplfted weapons.


Aud you have come at last, repeated
she; " such visitors as you have long de.
sired TO see"


Desired :" muttere1 one of the assas-
sinsi "what do you mean by thati but
stay. III


He had already raised his cutlass, but a
companion averted his stroke.


Stay moment brother" said he, let
us first hear what she would have"


F" Nothing, but what is your pleasure,
brave comrades. Yor are men after my
own heart, and neither you nor will have
reason to repelt it, If you listen for two
minutes to what have to say
Year: 1866

Luck may, and often does. have sons
share in ephemeral successes, as iD gam
bler's winnings spent as soon as got but
not in any lasting triumph over time. Solid
success must be based on solid qualities,
aud the honest culture of .hem.
Year: 1866

ODEoN HALL CL0THINo Rooms, corner 4 x
street and Pennsylvania avenue. lmmens
stock Of clothing OF every variety and style,
we offer for sale at ten per cent, lower than
any other House IN this city. Don't fail to call
at Odeon Hall 4
Year: 1866

THE NERVE OF THE POCKET is sometimes,as
sensitive as the nerve OF the tooth. The uni.
versal demand for the fragrant Sozodont, in
preference TO all other dentifrices is swamp
ing all tooth powders and tooth washes of the
experimental class of Dentists. Hence they
denOunce it
Year: 1866

In one-fourth of the time that it takes with the
old mode of treatment. In this treatment nc
medicine is taken internally. You receive the
baths seated on your chair, with no Inconvenience
whatever.
Year: 1866

All affections Of the Womb treated with sue
cess. Those married ladies who have been so Un-
fortunate as to miscarry, or prove abOrtive, can
be carried to their full time, if found pregnant,
by giving me n call.
Year: 1866

this check nng II out for the amount or the forgery
and placing upon II the revenue stamp which he had
taken from the genuine check stamped with tho regular
mark OF the irrn the deception complete, and Mr.
Hale pronounced the check good at first sight, and could
only be convinced 10 the contrary by looking al ms
checkbook and asceranng that such draft had peen
made In the OF Katz h Neidert barrel OF hour
was purchased and the same process was successfully
accomplished OF this amount only $3.50 was found
upon ,he prisoner when arrested. Tho remainder had
doubtless, been handed TO confederate.
Year: 1866

The Richmond Examiner does not believe
because General Grant honors the President
with his comdany that he is convert to the
executive policy, and says; 1--WE know
that he is radical to the centre Of his hard
and cruel heart, that is touohed by nothing
that does not Aatter his seli-conceit. He
may pretend to DO conservative, but he is es-
sentially destructive, and must be that or
nothing. lt is fortunate for us that we are
escaping so rapidly from his ruthless hands,
and woe unto us if he should be again put in
authority over us"
Year: 1866

A quiet family in the country were
electrified the other day by the re.
ceipt of a telegraphic dispatch from
a daughter who was teaching school
in distant city. The dashing bold
ness of the ehirography came in for
its share of praise. The old lady
shook her head with an air Of graf
flied pride as she calculated, slowly
"Ann Maria alters did write like a
man; guess she been taking written
lessons; these here beats her last let
ters hOllerm
Year: 1866

A lawyer having found a purse
and returned it to The owner, one of
the papers says it might be honest
and honorable, but IL is exceedingly
unproiessional. The delinquent de-
Tended himself on the ground that
there was nothing in it.
Year: 1866

Tell me not that he's u POOR man,


That his dress is coarse and bare
Tell me not his daily pittants


Is a workman's scantS fafe,
Tell me not his birth is humble,


That his parentage is low;
Is he honest in his action!


That is all want to know.
Is his word to be relied on!


Has his character no blauief
Then care not if he's low b6rti -
Then I care not whence his name.
Would he from an unjust action
Turn away will scorniul eye :
Would he, tn en- dehaud another,
Sooner on the scaifJld die
Would he spend his hard gained earnings
On brother in distresss
Would he succor the afflicted,


Aud the weak ones wrongs rcdresss
Then he Is man deserving


OF my love aud my esteem.
Aud care not what his birth place
In the eye OF man may seem.
Let IL he low-thatchcd howell


Let it be a clavbuiit cot
Let IL be the parish work house
In my eye il matters not
Aud if others will disown him,


As inferior TO their cast,
Let them do It'll bcirierd him
As q rorhcr to the last.
Year: 1866

CHEWING GUH.-Trihing as it may ap-
ppear, yet it is OF Importance. If it is of
importance to have sound teeth in the mid.
die of life and old age, proper PrecausiOn
must be used in childhood.


The habit of chewing gum ID like apply
ing air-pumps to the basis of the teeth
When the gum is separated from the tooth,
it forms q vacuum between iself and the
tooth, and the consequence is a violent
strain on the dental nerves. The bad re-
suits may not show themselves immediate
ly, but the boy or girl who indulges in the
habit may calculate on having rotten teeth
in the prime of life. Nor is this all. The
habit, like tabacco chewing, induces all
unnatural flow of the humors toward the
mouth, where it must be elected; but when
from sickness or other causes, the habit
must be discontinued, the result may be,
and no doubt has been fatal. Let young
persons and their parents take heed.
Year: 1866

A sbrewd preacher, after an eloquent
sermon, said to his hearers: 81 ana afraid.
from the sympathy displayed in your cOun-
tenauces, that some of you may give too
much. I caution you, therefore, that you
should be just before generous; and wish
you to understand that desire no one who
cannot pay his debts to put anything in the
plate" The collection was rare one.
Year: 1866

A Maine genus has taken out patent for
an invention in which bachelors will take
peculiar interest. 1t is used to attach but
tons to any part Of wearing apparel without
the use Of thread. The invention consists
solely in making the button with 3 spiral
wire to be inserted into the cloth like q
oork-screw, and then pressed down fat go
as to form q ring to hold the button in its
nlace.
Year: 1866

He who possesses urbanity Of manners
is respected, although poverty is his iot'
like a lion is feared even when he rests
peacefully; but the immoral man IS desPis-
ed although he is rich. ike dog always
remains dog. even when you put gold
chain round his neck.
Year: 1866

moro than we are now doing. The work
cannot be carried forward efficiently with
out distributing Temperance documents,
without large public meetings, and tho
aid of prominent advocates Of the cause
from abroad, in addition to the agent Of
society. The Committee are prepared
TO 60 forward to go forward inst as fast
and as far as they are provided with tho
means of doing so.


In this state of things, we lay our case
before the liberal friends of the cause, and
ask them to fill up the treasury. The sum
Of S5, 600 may seem large, but it is not a
tithe Of what the liquor dealers are ex-
pending to affect the legislation Of tho
country. 1t is a smaller sum than is ex-
pended by the Domestic Missionary Socie-
ty Of a single religious denomination each
year within the State. 1t is small sum
in view Of the work to be accomplished,
and OF the agencic, which the Committed
can employ for prosecuting it. It is small
in view of the present exigencies of the
Temperance cause. Although its friends
are arousing themselves, it is not to be for
COTTON that for some years the tendencies
have been wrong. The young men have
been forming habits, which, if not speed
lily checked, will in a few years cover our
State with Incorporate men. The demor-
alizing effects of war haye been felt. A
well-informcd public man receatly stated
that there never was so much crime in
the State as at present, and most of it was
due to intemperance. It is within our
power to turn back this tide. We have
the year Of the people, we have an efficient
prohibitory law, which has been sustained
by the decision Of the Supreme Court of
the United States, and the responsibility
rests with the temperance men of the
State.


The Executive Committee desire that
the Committees in the various Counties
will urge forward the collections in the
towns, and that the money, when collect
ed, be forwarded to the Treasurer, Geo.
w. Scott, af Montpelier.


BY order of the Executive Committee,


B, +. RAY, Chairman.


Hartford, April 2 1866
Year: 1866

| sat spinning at my little wheel, in the
sun, for the autumn day was Goldfish,
when | heard some one whisling, and,
looking up, there was young Squire Tur-
ner, with his arms folded on the gate,
looking over.


When he caught my eye he laughed
and blushcd, and arose and made him
a courtesy.


lie was a handsome gentleman, the
squire, and the hand he had pulled ont
from the glove shimmered in the sun with
pearls and diamonds, and lie had lace
ilils at his wrist and breast, and was
bonny to look at in the sunlight with his
hair like spun gold.


When courtcsicd he bowed, making
his ours dance over his shoulders, and he
said


'Ive spoiled enc pretty picture that |
could have looked at all day. but Eye
made another as pretty, so Ill not grieve
May | come in?'


"And welcome, SIR said |, and set
chair for him, for he was grandfaher's
landlord, and the squire; but for all that
felt uncomfortable, for | was not used
to fine company.


He talked away, paying me more COM
pliments than | was used to for grand
mother, who brought me up, always
said, "IIandsome is as handsome does, -
and ''Beauty is but skin deep"


Since I'm telling the story I'll tell the
truth. l had done wrong about one
thing.


Neither of the old folks knew that |
wore Evan Lock ring in my bosom, or
that we'd taken "a vow TO each other be
side the hawthorn that grew in the CHI h
| lane. | never meant to deceive; but
gIannie was old and little hard, and
| that love of mine was such secret Be-
sides, money seems to outweigh all else
when people have struggled all THAR lives
to turn II penny, and they knew Evan
was poor. | thought I'd wait a little till
/ could sweeten the news with the fact
he'd begun his fortune.


Grannie came in from the dairy five
minutes after the squire had gone, and
heard he'd been thore. | diin't tell her
of the iise speeches but there was a
key-hole to the door she came through,
and if | have a guess, she heard them
all


That night we had something else to
think Of Mslortunes had come upon
grandfather; but | didn't foresee that
when the half years rent should come
due, not penny to pay it with would be
found.


All this time Evan and l had been as
fond as ever of other, and he came as
often as before to talk with grandpa win
ter nights; and still every little while our
young landlord, Squire Turner, would
happen in and sit in his lazy way watch
ing me knit or spin. Once or twice he
was flushed with wine and over bold, for
he tried to kiss me- But Squir. or no,
boxed lis ears Tor his pains, and no softer
than / could help either,