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Year: 1866

UNDER LAKE MIcHIGAN.-Two sub
marine divers lately went to the bottom
of Lake Michigan, near the famous 'crib, {"
sunk opposite Chicago, to facilitate the
digging Of the lake tunnel, for the pur-
pose ofrecovering some chain cable
the water where they went down was
thirty eight feet deep. They report at
the bottom of the lake that the water is
always calm and clear, no matter what
the commotion overhead, 1t is easy,
with the contrivance used by them, to see
with distinctness for considerable dis
tance. They could always tell when the
surface ofthe water was rough, could dis
inctly observe the crib settle on the bed
of the lake, with an embankment of sand
several feet high already formed around
it, and this bank of such compaciness as
almost of itself to hold it in its place. =
Within could be herd the noise made by
the inhabitants of that structure, and they
even fancied that sounds reached them
from the tunnel, forty feet beneath.
They remained under water four hours
at time, and during that period many
vessels of all sizes, from 20-ton pinnace
to the Buffalo steamers, passed over their
heads. The divers state that it was easy
to distingu sh the kind of vessel as well
as the size. Sound, as is well-known,
is conveyed with much greater distinct
ness thropgh watea than through air.
The passage of the smallest row-boat was
heard clearly, the coastirg steamers and
barques filled their ears with confused
din, while the steamers tore past with
noise like thunder, which deafened them
until the vessel was far beyond.
Year: 1866

Always look on the sunny side,


And though life checkered be,
A lithesome heart bids care depart,
And time fly pleasantly;
Why sit and mourn DER fancie6 ills,
When danger is not near?
Care is q self-consuming thing,


That hardest nerves can wear.
Always look on the sunny side,
And tho igh you do not find
All things according to your wish,
Be not disturbed in mind;
The greatest evils that can come
Are greater far to bear,
When met by fortitude and strength,
Instead of doubt and fear.
Always look on the sunny side
There's health in harmless jest,
And much to soothe our worldly cares
In hoping for the best.
The gloomy path is far too dark
For happy feet to tread.
And tells of pal and solitude,


Of friends estrauged aud dead.
Always look on the sunny side
And never yield to doubt;
The ways of providence are wise,
And faith will bear you out.
If you but make this maxim yours,
And in its strength abide,
Believing all is for the best


Look on the Sunny side.
Year: 1866

WHo is TO BIAxs!-1f people grow
thin and emsciatsd. and fairly die ont BY
inches from the rsvsges of dyspepsia and
indigestion? and who will pity such pso-
pie. IN their distress and suffering. when
they neglect to avail themselves of tie
only remedy yet discovered that will
cure them. and which We have again and
again repeated and recommended as q
certain cure for dyspepsia?-we refer to
coe's Dyspepsis Cure. It is certainly the
greatest miracle Of the age. for it cures
oil disorders of the stomach and bowels
Year: 1866

As I said before, have been among
the people, and am satisfied Of their
bitterness and hostility Of spirit l see
both manifested every day in my cor
respondence, of which I will lust give
yod a sample by reading an extract
from a letter written in reply to q very
polite letter Of inquiry ss 70 the where
about Of certain little girl, whose pa
rents applied TO me to have her re.
turned 10 them by their former master;


DE SoTo CoVSTY. Mss.


December %, 1865. :
Year: 1866

The EEYEcrs OF THE GABLE ON Trade
The Atlantic cable seems to be working o
complete revolution in trade between Amer
lea and Europe, and as an instance of the
extent to which this is done, and of the ce-
lerity with which the cable can transmit dis
patches, il is announced that English orders
upon the San Francisco markets for the pur-
chase of the fine wheat Of California have
passed through the cable and by overland
telegraph between London and San Fran
cisco, So promptly are these orders executed
that we are informed that advices Of the pur-
chase Of wheat have been returned to the
London merchant who sent the orders in the
morning by the evening Of the same day


Upon diplomatic relations the cable has Q


great influence by shortening the time Of
communication between the United States


Government and her Ministers abroad. -r
Year: 1866

SURPRISE PARTY.-Members of the West
Congregational Church and Society surprised
their Pastor on Wednesday evening last, by a
friendly visit; each one leaving some token of
interest and regard. The evening was very
pleasantly passed in social intercourse, and the
hearts of both pastor and people seemed TO be
though young, still has membership both
active and earnest in every good work, and is
TO be warmly commended for its united and
untiring efforts to support the preaching of
the gospel. May He who has promised that
no good deed, done in the name of Christ,
shall lose its reward, cause this kindly act to
return in abundant blessing to their own
souls
Year: 1866

VICTOR EMANUEL AND
foreign correspondent writes that the Italian
papers, and more particularly the ultra-demo-
cratic organs, mention in terms of the warm
est appreciation a most graceful act on the
part of the IRE Galantuomo." 1t appears that
some time since Garibaldi was constrained to
to part with his favorite horse--that grey
charger which carried him so bravely at Va
rese and Calefmi, and on which he figures on
so many millions Of italian pictures and pock-
ct handherchiefs. When the animal was
brought to the hammer the King gave orders
to his master of horse to buy it and have it
taken care Of in the royal stable. This was
accordingly done, and Victor Emmanuel now
writes to Garibaldi that whenever he lands on
the continent he will find his old charger watt
ing for him, ready saddled and bridled. Carl
bald is said to have been moved to tears by
this touching and delicate attention on the
part OF the King.
Year: 1866

FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRICT-Wc see
by the announcement that the District Con-
yention tor the 1st district is to be held next
Tuesday. We judge that there is little inter-
est manifested in it, since nobody fears that
there will be any opposition worth nam
ing, to the denomination of Mr.. Lynch. This
gentleman is now serving term of Office in


the most unexceptionable manner. Upon ev-
cry occasion he has truly. promptly and effect
ualy stood by his constituents and done credit
to himself as man of ability. We sincerely
hope that he will be renominated and return
ed by vote SO large vote that it will be an
unmlstakabie token that he is the right man
in the right place.-Star. -or
Year: 1866

A GORGEOUS SUNsET.-Those who had the
privilege of witnessing the sunset last even
ing, enjoyed rare sight We happened to be
standing with few friends on the high bluff
in Deering's pasture, above High street, which
bluff, by the by, ought to be preserved from the
ravages of modern Improvement, and kept as
fine point for observation, and of the fine
prospect there spread out like vast panora-
ma. At about O'Clock, as the sun was set
ting, the clouds of various rich colors white
and purple) rolled up in the East in a majes-
tic manner against clear blue sky; then af-
terward, in the Western horizon, after the
sun dipped, the reflection upon the body of
clouds was gorgeous, long streaks of the r4ch-
est coloring of various tints interspersed with
that peculiar shade ofdelicate green peculiar to
our latitude predominated; at the base long
bank of dark cloud appeared like range of
villages with castles, turrets and domes and
smaller edifices; this was very uncommon
appearance; the whole lasted great length
of time or until after o'clock. 1t was very
uncommon study for an artist, and was high
ly enjoyable to every lover. of the beautiful in
Nature.
Year: 1866

FREE CoNcEEr.-The concert given last
evening by the Portland Band in front of City
Hall, attracted an immense crowd, which en-
joyed the splendid music. The evening was
beautiful for such an occasion, and the slight
shower did not at all discommode the crowd,
among which was large number OF ladies'.
Thanks to Chandler and his Band for such
rich entertainment.


We wish our city authorities would make
some provision for a concert or two every week
of this kind. Such thing would be popular
with the people.
Year: 1866

ATLANTIC & ST. LvwRENCE RAILROAD
BoNDs.-We hear that the matters connected
with the non-payment of these bonds are rap
idly tending towards very undesirable issues
The Grand Trunk Railroad Company are not
satisfied with demanding an extension of the
bonds for six years, the GOODNESS of which de-
mand Considering the financial condition of
the Grand Trunk), is really refreshing at this
season; but, this demand not being acceded
to, are actually resisting with force, the at
tempts of the trustees to protect the rights
and interests of the bondholders, by securing
for them the income of the road. A printed
circular has been issued by this foreign cor
poration, instructing all their servants and
agents and attorneys to defy the trustees, and
to forcibly resist any and all attempts by them
to exercise their powers and perform their du-
ties. And we hear it reported that in reply to
demand by the trustees for the possession of
the road, these servants and agents and attor-
neys informed them that they should forcibly
resist any interference.


BY the plain terms of the trust mortgage,
as we read it, the right of the trustees to the
possession is unquestionable; and it is difficult
toperceive what interest can be promoted by an
angry controversy between the trustees and
the Grand Trunk Company, particularly as
the former are, in our opinion, persons not
likely to be easily thrown off track they have
right to travel.
Year: 1866


The MosT IMPORTANT OF ALL.-The
following excellent observations are By
the Point-a,la~Hsche Empire Parish:


At the last meeting ofour police jury
not word was SAID about our public
schools. When will our.worthy parish
fathers be convinced that education
secures selfrespect, supports pride ex-
cites ambition, opens opportunity for
personal and social improvement I
Without education franchise has no
value. We can never recover from the
effects Of the war until the standard Of
intelligence and morality is raised, and
the minds Of the people are stimulated
by active exercise.


What Louisiana needs, and must
have as early as practicable, is sys-
tenn of free public education "a system,
perhaps, supported and enforced by
law. She must make the education
Of all classes matter of concern it
must take rank even with, if not above
politics, and agriculture, and banking,
and railroads; it must be fundamen,
tai provision, if We expect not to recede
in the scale Of civilization and enlight-
eminent. With the establishment of
free schools, a free press, and the pres
ervation of the right of free speech, the
improvement of the masses and the
solidifying Of the foundation of free
and well organized government will
follow as necessary consequences.
Year: 1866

B Our thoughts. like the waters of
the sea, when exhaled towards heaven.
will lose all their bitterness and salt
ness and sweetens into an amiable
humanity. until they descend in gentle
showers of love and kindness rpon
our fellow men.
Year: 1866

~ A maniac unperceived jumped
upon locomotive and started it out
of Chicago at tremendous speed. The
brakeman and fireman were awoke to
find them selves dashing along at q
fearfulrate and it was not until they
knocked the maniac senseless with
sledge hammer that they we're able to
reverse and return the engine to the
depot,
Year: 1866

V Always observe this rnle-stick
TO common sense against the world
and whenever man would persuade
you of anything evidently contrary to
it, never be moved by his tricks and
fetches of sophisiry. let him use ever
so many Porteus.
Year: 1866


Deg to inform the public that they are
- now erecting large and commodious
COTTON SHED on the Bayou, at the head
of Market street, Shreveport, at a desirable
steamboat landing, from which Cotton can be
shipped aCtthout drayage. 1t is situated
away from the crowded portion of the city,
and is thereby less subject to fire They
have, also, large and suitable WHARF
BOAT, now on the way from New Orleans,
which they design using as Warehouse,
from which Cotton can be shipped and
Freight delivered without drayage They
have, also, a large BRICK WAREH0U
for the accommodation of those who prefer
storing in it.


They are also erecting Warehouse at the
Railroad Depot at Marshall, Texas, for the
purpose of receiving and forwarding freight
over the railroad


They will make liberal CASH ADVAN-
CES on Cotton, Wool and Hides to be ship
ped to the house of


j.. l.. ELSTNER.
Commission Merchant, No. Ii Carondelet
street, New Orleans v5n28lv
Year: 1866

It's now stated that the Government
is hunting up evidence to imphcate 9.
c. Clay in the raids from Canada This
implies that it has abandoned its
charges that Mr.. Clay was implicated
in the assassination of Mr.. Lincoln,
and ia seeking a show of justification
for his long imprisonment on that pre-
tense.


Mr.. Clay was making his escape from
the country when he saw President
Johnsons proclamation duplicating
him in the assassination, and offering u
reward for his apprehension. Upon
that, he returned and delivered him
self up, and challenged trial


The necessity for diYerting the public
mind by swift vengeance was then so
urgent that Mr. Clay's surrender Of
himself was like putting his head IN the
jaws Of the tiger The set showed the
courage of conscious innocence. The
refusal of trial by the Government,
even with all the ease Of conviction
furnished by the military trial OF the
conspirators, is confession that the
charge was unfounded 1t is in honor
bound to give him trial OF acqulttal on
that charge. 1t cannot justify the pro-
tracted imprisonment on that ACCUSE
ton, by the new charge of melting the
Canada raids, which, if true, - no
cause for special penalties.
Year: 1866

ness than he was ever made for. BE
wss an accomplished graduate of Cam
bridge College, and has the reputation
of being great scholar Perhaps he
is, but We are no more able TO see 1t
than Fessenden Is.


Now, though this may be all true, we
hold it to be cruel to say of fallen
man-and in the Gazette, too We
shall have some papers nearer home
"going back on hin" next -CgeVsLaHd
Herald.
Year: 1866

ExcELLENT SoFT SoAP.-As spring time
has come and the eve Of house cleaning
Is at hand, l deem it not out OF place
in giving the readers Of your valuable
paper, my mode Of making soft soap.
II any have = better recipe / trust they
will give it through the columns Of the
Rural Take 10 quarts OF I've, Of suiIi-
elent strength to hOat an egg; s lbs. Of
clean grease lbs resin; put the
whole into 8 Eve pail kettle and boil it
AT first It Is apt TO rise, in which case
add little strong lye, and so continue
to do until the materials are ineorpo-
rated. Then remove it from the IRE
and add, by degrees, weak I've, stirring
u a. every addition, til the kettle IS
full By trying this method you will
find you have an excellent soft soap
" p R, Michigui, 1866.
Year: 1866

From the Ora a Rapids tNieh) Democrat


We are informed, by a gentleman
who came in last evening, from the
town of Lisbon, that most distressing
case of posing occurred in that town a
day or two since. A party Of men
were employed in the woods getting
out pine logs, and had a shanty board
ing house, and employed q man to do
the cooking. A trapper happened that
way at night, and requested permis-
sion to remain over night, which was
granted. lie had with him a paper
containing strychnine, for the purpose
of poisong meat in setting his traps for
wild animals, and on entering the
sharty it was placed upon a board shelf,
oaerlessly, and left there. The cook in
preparing the meal, took from the
shell, as he supposed, paper Of sale
rstus, but instead thereof, poison, and
mixed up and baked the biscuit, OF
which al parties partook, from the re-
suit Of which eighteen persons were
poisoned aad died. We give the state
ment as We received it, and have no
doubt il is IN the main correct
Year: 1866

Is firm and consistent in its support Of
the Federal Administration and par
ticularly of the wise and statesmanilke
policy of the President for the restora-
ton Of Southern States, to their Con
stitutional relations with the Union.


Il ought to be supported by all loyal
citizens, and by all who wish to keep
posted in the current news OF the day
1t will give daily the latest POLITICAL
commercial and miscellaneous intelli-
genee from all quarters.
Year: 1866

The Boston Transcript observes.
The present Legislature Of Masssehu-
sets Is the best looking and best dress
ed one We have had for mAEy years.
Let the members do the handsome
thing al around and so home"
Year: 1866

CASTING Our DEvLs.-We have a
friend, a Methodist preacher, and a jolly
fellow he is. He has large muscular
frame, with corpulence to correspond
has huge hand, with powerful grip
save US from giving him serious offense if
he were common sinner. He is an ear
nest worker, and has a well earned reputa-
ton as revivalist. Some years ago he
was holding meeting, at which quite an
interest was awakened. A number Of
persons had come to the mourner's seat,
and some had been converted. One eve
ming, group, consisting of two or three
young men and as many young ladies,
were present, whose object in coming was
to have merriment. The minister having
noticed their maneuvers for a while, and
thinking it was time they were checked,
found his way to them, and Addressing
himself to the young men, kindly request
ed them to observe the decorum BETTING
the place. One of them whose ideas Of
politeness were hardly up to the mark,
ventured in rather ungracious manner
to reply that they had understood that
miracles were worked there, and they had
come to see some performed" Upon this
our robust friend, the minister, coolly took
the young man by the coat-collar, delibcr-
ately led him down the aisle, and opening
the door, without ceremony landed him
outside, quietly remarking, We do not
work miracles here, but zoe cast out
devils - M
Year: 1866

GIVE me old songs, those exquisite
bursts OF melody which thrilled the
Tyres Of the inspired poets and minstrels
of long ago. Every note has borne on
the air n tale of JOY and rapture, Of sor-
row and sadness. They tell of daysgone
by, and time has given them a voice
that speaks to us of those who breathed
those melodies may they be mine to
hear till life shall end; as ~ launch my
boat" upon the seas OF eternity, may
their echoes be waited on my ear, to
cheer me on my passage from earth to
fatherland!


Give me the old paths where we have
wandered and culled the flowers Of
friendship in the days Of "Auld Lang
Syne." Sweeter far the dells whose
echoes have answered to our voices,
whose turf is not stranger to our foot
steps, and whose rillshave in childhood's
DAYS reflected back our forms, and those
of our merry playfellows from whom
we have parted and meet 10 more In
the old hooks we loved so well. May
the old paths be watered with Heavens
own dew, and be green forever in my
memory!


Give me the old house upon whose
stairs we seem to hear light footsteps,
and under whose porch merry laugh
seems to mingle with the winds that
whistle through the old elms, beneath
whose branches lie the graves Of those
who once trod the halls and made the
chambers ring with glee.


AddO, above all, give me old friends,
hearts bound to mine in life's sunshiny
hours, and link so strong that all the
storms of earth might not break it asun-
der; spirits congenial, whose hearts
through life have beat in unison with
my own. O, when death shall still this
heart, | would not ask for aught more
sacred to hallow my dust than the tear
of an old friend.
Year: 1866

TIE other day l was holding n man
by the hand-a hand as firm in it's outer
texture as leather, and his sunburnt face
was as infcxible as parchment; he was
pouring forth TRADE of contempt on
those who complain that they can get
nothing to do, as an excuse for becom-
ing idle lOafers. Said ], "Jeff, what do
YOU work at? You look hearty and
happy; what are you at?' why
said he, 81 bought me an axe three
years ago that cost me two dollars. That
was all the money had. l went to
chopping wood by the cord. l have
done nothing else, and cleared more
than six hundred dollars; drank no
grog, paid no doctor, and have bought
me littly farm in the HooSier State,
and shall be married next week to
girl who has earned two hundred dol
lars since she was eighteen. My old
axe shall keep in the drawer, and buy
me new one to cut my wood WITH"
After | left him ] thought to myself,
{" that axe and no grog." They are tho
Two things that make man in this
world. How small "a capital that axe
how sure Of success with the motto, "No
grogw And then farm and n wife,
the best of all.
Year: 1866

From the Fort Dodge North West.


We got there after dark, and learned
that this was our last chance, as their
nearest neighbors lived five miles north
ward. The "Owl House" was in
charge of very accommodating and
pleasant lady whose husband was off
carpentering. The house was about
nine feet front by seven deep. Its style
was gothic. The solitary hole for a win
dow was partially filed with three panes
of glass. The roof was covered with
prairie sod, instead Of slate. The walls
were constructed of logs on the cob
house plan, without "chinking." The
whole structure resembled Solomon's
Temple, in one particular--itm must have
gone up without the sound of ham
mer." The accommodation were fully
equal to the architectural adornments.
The landlady informed us that they
were just out of corn, oats and hay, but
that we could step over to Il neighbors
who lived within five miles, and get
enough for our horses. There had been
such a rush of travellers that their sup
| ply of flour, meal, meat, lard, butter,
eggs, milk, tea, coffee, potatoes, &c, 4,
was entirely exhausted. But they had
some excellent boiled corn that we were
welcome to. We could take turns eat
ing it off Of large plate, with the fam
lily spoon. The sleeping arrangements
were commodious, consisting of good
oak floor. by lying heads and points"
two thicknesses, we could easily all
stay over night without any inconveni-
ence to the landlady. BY a judicious
arrangement of wagon cushions, over
coats and shawls, we managed to some
what soften the upper side of the white
oak floor. The house was well ventila-
ted by leaving open spaces between the
layers of logs, as they arose majestical-
ly one above the other. Another ad-
vantage of this style of architecture,
was the ease with which the small chill
dren, dogs, cats and rats could emerge
from the palace, with an utter disregard
to doors. The wind grew colder rs
night advanc ID the gusts came strong
er, and our location would have been
decidedly uncomfortable had it not been
for the fact that the piercing blast could
go out of one side of our mansion as it
came In on the other, illustrating the
wise forethought of the builder. Our
situation was too delightful to think of
sleeping, and we wliled away the night
listening to the rude blast and howling
winds, as they swept by, and watching
the gay and festive rats, as they sported
ed over our feet and then advanced in
open ranks upon our dinner pals.
Year: 1866

A DYING HERo.--Thurlow w. Brown,
formerly conductor of the Cayuga Chief,
a temperance organ in New York, and
now editor of the chief, the temperance
paper at Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, is
dying of consumption. His last paper
comes to us with the announcement
that the Chief who unburied his toma-
hawk long ago, and summoned his en-
ergies for lifelong contest with In
temperance, has well nigh fought his
last battle! He is no longer able to at
tend to his editorial duties; and he has
the certainty that the disease from
which he is suffering will know neither
pause nor abatement until the pitcher
shall have been broken at the fountain,
and the wheel at the cistern!" His life
has been that of q hero, q great moral
conqueror, q successful wrestler with q
giant of crime; and the death-scene to
him, as he throws aside the weapons Of
his warfare, and fixes his rapt vision on
the gateway which leads to the skies,
will be radiant with the light which
comes down from heavcn.--Dcs Moincs
Register.