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Year: 1866

ATTEMPT TO BREAK THE COUNTY JAIL
Yesterday morning an attempt on the part
of the prisoners Of the Henrico county Jail
to break out was discovered. The prison.
ers had succeeded in cutting hole through
the west wall, and in few moments would
have escaped had 1t not been for their dis
Year: 1866

"Intelleetusl Measles" is q now and
very appropriate name given by newspa-
per for poor poetry. Every victim taken
with the disease always seems desirous of
imparting It to the editor nearest his place
Of residence.
Year: 1866

DISPATCH FOR THE SPRIyGs.-Persons going
10 the Springs or other summer resorts can
have the DAILY DISPATCH sent them at sixty
cents per month. Orders left at our counting
room will receive attention.
Year: 1866

VISIT TO oRICHMoND.-The Enterprise Base
Ball Club of Baltimore propose at an early
day TO pay visit to this city, to give an
exhibition of baseball playing and to for
ward the interest Of the game in this loca.
ton, as well rs to visit old friends.
Year: 1866

BR0wNLOw.-Somem more Of the pleasing
vagarics of Brownlow have come to light.
He last week had three or four citizens put
in the Jail of Franklin county, Tenn, with
no very bright prospect Of getting out
again, without any committal or examina-
tion. The reason he assigns is that there
is no law in that county; and the reason
there is no law there is that he will not
appoint Judge and the reason that he
will not appoint judge is that there is
nobody there "loyal" enough to deserve
that honor at his hands.-Nelr York World
Year: 1866

Inc washington correspondent OF the new
York Times says: ~ s.i,'ii5s


Gen. Sherman had another interview with
the President to-day, after the session of the
Cabinet, at which he accepted the military
diplomatic mission to Mexico, which stated
yesterday had been rendered to him. He
will, therefore, leave for Ohio tomorrow, and


after arranging some private affairs, he will
leave for Mexico probably within ten days,
accompanied by Col. Campbell, Minister to
that Republic. The Administration is graft
fed at the prompt action of Gen. Sherman,
and the hope is confidently entertained that
the presence of an officer of such rank and
distinction will be sufficient indication Of
the earnestness of this Government in the
measures it is taking to aid the restoration
OF the republic, and that it will render the ac-
tual presence of United States troops on
Mexican soil unnecessary. Gen. Sherman's
precise mission is both milit Try and diplo-
matte. He goes to sustain Minister Camp
bell in all the diplomatic relations which may
be re-established, and empowered also with
full direction as to the use of military power
in any emergency requiring it. The very
important nature of this work is thus appar-
ent, and the President is anxious that it not
only shall be In safe and able hands, but that
our representatives shall reach the scene of
action as soon as possible The name of Gen.
Grant was at first suggested as the proper
person for this position of military envoy,
but as he cannot well be spared from the
pressing duties consequent upon the reorgan-
ization of the army, Gen. Sherman was selec-
ted, he having declined the tender of the
War Department, which was made by the
President. When the change does occur in
the latter Department, it is altogether proba-
BILE that Gen. Grant will assume its duties y
1t is stated that the United States govern
ment is to act as a sort of protectorate to
Mexico; that Macmillan is to retire, and the
liberal government of Juarez is to be main
tanned and the United States is to have
Lower California and large slices from Chi
huihua and Sonora. Gen. Sherman is emf
nently fitted to attend to all these matters.
Year: 1866




Shall we close our lips because Radicals do
not like urpolitics Monstrous argument!
Loyal to the government; ready to pour out
our blood like water for the old flag-we
shall continue to exercise the freedom of
speech, though such utterance should shake
the whole social and political element of the
North to its very centre - GOldsbor0' News.


The Editors of the Neus poured out SO
much of their blood under the Confederate
flag that they have none to spare for the old
flag. But they love the old flag. They do.
They love it as the spider does the fly, as the
kite does the dove, as Towser does the crab
when his nose is firmly inserted between its
claws.


The Editors say they intend to continue
to speak out, Though such utterance should
shake the whole social and political element
of the North to its very centre" We beg
the Editors to reconsider their determination
Such threat, proceeding from Goldsboro',
in such crisis, with the President reused
and on the defensive, with the Radicals
alert and at white heat, with the Fenians
ready to precipitate themselves on Canada,
and with the high tariff of one dollar in
gold per inch on the Atlantic Telegraph, is
likely to lead to some consequences as well
as Others. We beg the Editors to desist-
We are sorry we are not able to agree With
them precisely in politics, and so we do not
approach them on that score; but we appeal
to them on personal grounds not to carry out
the purpose they have avowed. Wesley !
Junius we appeal to you not to make such
an utterance" We know you love the old
flag as you understand it. But you do not
love it as our neighbors of the Sentinel do.
They like to see it in suitable places and at
suitable times, but their admiration for it is
so great that they can not trust themselves
to see it every day, and every where, or to


walk under it. They might lose their self
possession, and act ridiculously. Love the
flag, and pour out your blood for it if you
will as you did for the Confederate flag, but
do not-do not "shake the elements by
| those utterances.n The blackberry crop of
our State has not yet been entirely disposed
of in the Northern markets, and any imprrl-
dent "uttcrances' by you might seriously
affect the price Of that valuable staple. Be
persuaded, gentlemen.
Year: 1866

Some of the partners no longer appear at the
councils and conferences, and it is not pro-
bable that they ever will again. They not
only do not appear there to deliberate under
the covenants and limitations OF the late
compact of association, but they do not ap-
pear there at all. A new government of al
lied States has been instituted, and to this
they are not parties The Union has been
reconstructed, and they are not in it. Wheth-
er we look this fact in the face, or refuse to
do it, it is fact nevertheless"
Year: 1866

TILE Standard boasts of circulation among
Northern capitalists and others.p Exactly.
--Sentinel ssa


The best evidence that the Standard is a
national Union paper; and the above from
the Sentinel is the best evidence that that pa
per is sectional, secession concern.
Year: 1866

house BY two or three men and severely beaten and cut
about the head, face and body. He taken home
and yesterday. being considered WORSE information was
SAINT 70 the CoroneS's ONCE whom Coroner wdey pro-
eeeded TO the house TO take EcDonoughs examination
The victim. although severely beaten. not danger
GUS cond ton By careful treatment he will probably be
out again in week or two. McDonough is unable 10
give the Of tho parties who assaulted and beat
him. Several arrests were made, but McDonough was
unable 70 identify the prisoners.
Year: 1866

Since our return home we have conversed
with many Union men, and heard from 9th
ers by letter, and we take pleasure in saying
that they are all enthusiastically in favor of
Mr.. Stevens bill. The only objection me have
Heard to it is that 1t is not sufficiently stringent
on rebels. The wish of all those with whom
we have convcrsed is, that the oath in the
bill should be applied to voters as well as
oAice-hoders We call the attention of our
friends In Congress to these points.


Three of our leading friends in joint
letter to us, say:


"We hope Congress will lay down its pol
icy at once, so that loyal citizens may not
longer be held in suspense 1t is the only
mode to crush out the rebellion. to make
Union principles honorable, and treason
odious"


A friend writing us from Forsyth County
says:


ave are delighted at the prospect of get
ting the protection and laws Of the United
States as a Territory. We have been under
secession rule for the last six years, and we
now wish to live the next SIX years under the
protection of the United States Wewant
the whole set,of secessionists and latter-day
war men like Graham & Co. disfranchised, as
a measure Indispensable to protection to
loyal men,"


A leading citizen of Western County
writes to a member of the Legislature as
follows:


- am sorry to hear of the strength of
| traitors incur Legislature l have no doubt
! Congress viii rriieye us. This iconciiat;on
business towards traitors Is not only bad
! policy, hut it is criminal What loyal men
sny yncfe sssi men u !csis.ats fs,s-
them? What business have these disloyal-
lists here? They did their best to destroy
our government and to establish their " be-
loved Confederacy," and they are as full of
treason as they ever were. If they are per-
mitted TO remain among us, it is more than
they deserve. The only way we can live in
peace with them is for the United States
government to deprive them Of the right to
vote and hold Office, hang a number of their
leaders according to law, and coniscate their
lands. II Congress will only do this, we
think loyal men can get along pretty WELL"
Year: 1866

The SentinI and other rebel papers are
alsely..assuming that Mr.. Stevens bill pro-
poses to reduce North Carolina to Terri
torial condition. The Sentinel refuses to
publish the bill, so as to be able to propa-
gate this lie with the greater effect. The
proposition simply is to re-organize the
State so as to restore it to the Union, and the
present de facto government is to continue
until the proposed reorganization is effected


This is the whole truth of the matter, as is
proved by the bill itself.
Year: 1866

SPEAK GENTLY.-In a Sleep
ing car recently a man in one
Of the births became greatly
annoyed by a crying child whom
its farther was endeavoring in
vain to quiet. The irate indi-
vidual at last shouted out j:
What the devil is the matter
with that young one?'' And
soon a gain: "Where is the
mother of that child, that she
is not here to pacify it?" At
this the poor gentleman in
charge of the child stepped up
to the berth and said: /" Sir
the mother of that child is in
her coffin in the baggage car p
The grumbler Immediately
arose and compelled the afflict-
ed father to retire to his berth,
and from that time until NOR
ming took the little orphan I'M
der his own care.
Year: 1866

The New Orleans Christian
Advocate (NeWman's organ)
speakes ofthe Presidents spoil
icy of clemency" toward the
South in the following stupen-
dous style:


"Not till the Almighty shall
lift the weight ofeternal wrath,
and rolling on their hinges the
prison gates of the lost admit
unrepentant fiends fresh from
the pit and dripping with its
slime, to representation on
the virgin plains of paradise,
can we claim precedent for the
clemency sought to be enjoined.
When Michael locks arms with
the conquered Dragon, and
unsinning angels are content
to be equals of those that kept
not their first estate then may
traitors hold up their heads as
equals of loyal men,"


Referring to the above the
New York Times remarks


I" When we are in constant
receipt of papers from New Or
leans, filled from beginning to
end with language such as this,
it is rather hard to say that the
advocacy of negro suffrage is
forbidden. If they would enact
a law down there, by which
the utterers of such rhetoric
no matter what be the sub
ject or the purpose-should get
a mild fiogging for each of
fence, they would render a ser
vice to literature and a tribute
to the late Rev. DIR. Blair"
Year: 1866

The early school marms of
England must have had rather
limited attainment if we may
judge from the following scrap
of history. Two sisters, who
had been mistresses of a fash
ionable finishing establishment,
used to say in reference to some
former pupil. "Her went to
school to We.v
Year: 1866

PRETTY WoMEN.-Of all other
views a man may in time
grow tired but in the counten-
ance of women there is a varie-
ty which sets Weariness at de-
fiance. The divine right of
beauty" says Junius, lis the
only divine right a man can
acknowledge, and a pretty
woman the only tyrant he is
not authorized to resist"
Year: 1866

The man who can make his
own fire, black his own boots,
carry his own wood, hoe his
own garden, pay his own debts,
and live without wine or tObac-
co, need ask no favor of him
who rides in a coach and four
Year: 1866

Some men are like cats.
You may stroke the fur the
right way for years, and hear
nothing but purring; but acci-
dentally tread on the tail, and
all memory of former kindness
is obliterated. zsaf
Year: 1866

A WATERFALL ON FIRE.-A young lady
riding in car on the Susquehanna rail-
road was suddenly assaulted very vio-
lently the other day by an old lady in the
seat behind her. who tore the waterfall =
from the young lady head, ythrewoit, on


the floor and commenced stamping on
1.-THE young lady was at first disposed
to resent this treatment, but it was soon
explained to her that her waterfall was
on fire when the old lady seized it. She
was sitting by the open window. and a
spark from the locomotive had lighted in
her back hair. and would soon have light,


ed it up had not assistance been thus
promptly rendered. 7sai3noo au iiaf.-eE
Year: 1866

The regular Summer vacation in our
public schools commanding on the lst in
stant, an examination of the pupils was
had during the past week throughout the
county. We have put ourselves TO some
trouble to ascertain the character Of these
examinations and the results they develop
ed, and truth and justice require US to
state that at no past period within our
knowledge have our public schools exhibi-
so high standard Of usefulness and cfi-
cheney as they do at present The new
school system is fairly entitled, We think,
to be credited for this great Improvement,
but whether it is or not, that great i'm
provement has been and is being effected
upon our old system Of instruction cannot
be gainsayed. 1t is evidenced in the su-
pcrior scholarship and in the systematic
management of teachers in the cleanli-
ness and neatness Of School Houses; IN
the rapid progress Of pupils, superinduced
by wise and equitable system Of rewards
and deprivations, and it is evidenced also,
in the general and active public interest
which is being attracted to the cause Of
education in our midst. And all this has
been done in 'tfe green leaf What may
not be hoped when time has been given to
discover and remove defects in the new
aystem, ifdefects there be, and to supply
such improvements as a wise experience
may suggest
Year: 1866

spirit Of patriotism and love for the Union,
eau rise above personal and sectional con-
siderations, and who desire 1, see truIy
National Union Convention, which shall
represent all the States and Territories Of
The Union, assemble. as friends and broth
ers. under the national Gag. to hold coun-
eel together upon the state Of the Union,
and TO take measures TO avert possible dan
ger from the same. arc especially requested
to take part in the choice Of such dele
gates.


But no delegate win take a seat iu such
Convention who does not loyalty accept
the national situation and cordially endorse
the principles above set forth. snd who is
not attached. in true allegiance to the
Constitution. tie Union. and the Govern
ment Of the United Sta'cs.
Year: 1866

Auction OF LADIEs.-It is well known that
an auction of unmarried ladies used to take
place annually in Babylon. In every district
they assembled on a certain day of every year
all the virgins of marriageble age. The most
beautiful was first put up, aud the man who
bid the largest sum of money gained possession
of her. The second in personal appearance
followed, and the bidders gratfed themselves
with handsome wives according to the depth
of their purses. But alas it seems that there
were 10 Babylon some ladies for whom DO mon
ey was likely to be offered yet these were also
disposed OF, so prouident we're the Babylonians
When oil the beautiful virgins were sold. the
crer ordered the most deformed to stand up.
and after be had openly demanded who would
marry her for small sum, she was adjudged
to the man who would be satisfied with the
least; and in this way the money arising from
the-sale OF the handsome served as a portion
TO those who were either of dsagreeable looks,
or that had any impezfection. This custom
prevailed about five hundred years before
Christ.
Year: 1866

MOULD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO THE
w Citizens of Cedar Falls and vicaity that they
have entered int Copartnershlp for the practice Of
their profession, at their Office In Overman's Block
where they will be happy to wait upon those desiring
their professional services, always guaranteeing that
their work shall be thoroughly and satisfactorily DONE
They are fully competent to make any style Of
er introduced Into the profession in manner not ex
celled but would call particular attention to their
tinuous gum work on Platina, which. when properly
done exceis other styles both In point Of beauty and
permanency. We always keep . stock Of about 5000
teeth from which select to size and color to
suit every case.


Particular attention given to the preservation and
regulation of children teeth well all other opera
tons pertaining to the mouth.


Rooms In Overman's Block over Miller & Wilson'S
Store, Main Street. Cedar Falls, Iowa.


Cedar Falls. April 10, 1865 -
Year: 1866

CoUNTERFEITERs BROUGHT HERE
Several days ago, Marshal Melendy
went down to the Penitentiary to bring
up a couple of chaps, Reed and Whit
ney, whose names and exploits have
figured largely in tina criminal history
of Iowa. The Marshall succeeded in
fetching them safely to Des Moines !;
but they tried every adroit stratagem
of which they had any knowledge,
to outwit their custodian, and get away
They pcssumed sleep so adroitly as to
deceive almost every one. They tried
to hook knives and forks from the ta-
bles at which they took their rations,
so as to have something wherewith to
Ii them in walking out of their irons.
The Marshal told them at the start
that, if they would act with becoming
docility OH the route, they would be
treated with great tenderness and con-
sideratiOn; but warned them that, If
they should get into any unmisrakable
tantrums he might possibly feel inclin-
ed to demise their peaceful spirits from
the sorrows of earth They are now in
Jail, but it is understood that their trial
will not take place during the present
term. SO the Marshal will soon have
to take them back to Fort Madison
Des Moines Register.
Year: 1866




DR.. Brown, author of "Rab and his
friends,' discourses thus on Shoes and
what people are willing to suffer in wear
ing them:


1t is amazing the misery the people of
NUbouy Is ever, as they should be, COM
Portable at once in them; they hope in the
long run, after much agony, and when
they are nearly done, to make them fit, es-
pecially if they can get them once well
wet, so that the mighty knob of the big
toe may adjust himself and be at ease
For my part, if were rich, I would adver-
tise for clean wholesome man, whose
foot was exactly my size, and l would
make him wear my shoes till l could put
them on and not know was in thcm.-
Why is all this? Why do you see every
mans and every woman's feet out of shape?
Why are there corns, with their miseries
and maledictions of those that are :'soft ~
Why do our nailsgrow in andsomctimcs have
to be torn violently of? All because the
makers and users of shoes have not COM
mon sense, and common reverence for God
and His works enough to study the shape
and motions of that wonderful pivot on
which we turn and progress. Because
Fashion-that demon that I wish saw
dressed in her own crinoline, in bad shoes,
a mans old hat, and trailing petticoats,
and with her for she must be her) waist
we'll nipt by circlet of nails with the
points inmost, and any other of the small
torments, mischiefs, absurdities she de-
stroys and makes fools of us with-whom
l say, l wish saw drummed and Kissed,
blazing and shrieking out of the world
because this contemplate slave which DOM
neers over her makers, says the shoe must
be elegant, must be so and SO, and the
beautiful living foot must be crushed into
it, and human nature must limp along
Princess street and through life natty and
wretched.
Year: 1866

A GOOD many years ago, when Gen. Cass
was leader among Democrats, and conse-
quently an object Of dislike to the Wings,
it was moved in the Legislature ola West.
crn State to bestow the name of Cass on q
new county. A Wing, meaning to be sar-
that the first letter of the proposed name
be struck out The laugh was on his side
hugely until the Democrat retorted that he
might not have any objection, but that it
was very unusual for member to rise and
propose that county in the State should
be named after himself! And then the other
side had the laugh. @
Year: 1866

In Holland, dog power is carefully util-
lied. The Dutch are not much given to
carrying heavy loads. They put their
loads on q wheelbarrow and attach dog
at the lead, or they place them in Regular
wagons, and have . harnessed team OF
two and even four of the usually worthless
animals to draw them. ~ have seen
team Of dogs" says writer, "going home
from mill at full speed, drawing wagon
laden with good grist, and full grown
Dutchman on top"
Year: 1866

The conservative men of the Republican
party who support johnson and oppose the
revolutionary disuniouiSts of Congress, now
have an excellent opportunity to get posi-.
tons under the government There arc
scores OF Postmasters, Assessors, Collectors,
Marsh!als, etc, who oppose the President
and who will be turned out to give place for
the Presidents friends and supporters when
aver Proper representation Of the matGer is
made to headquarters Democrats do not
watt these positions; but Republicans who
are opposed to negro equality and di union,
out to get up petitions, setting forth the
facts and have thc proper changes made. -
Several changes have already been made in
different parts ofthe country, and more will
be made whenever and wherever the pres-
dents friends ask for it. 1t is right that
the offices in the gift of the government
should be used in its favor and the disloyal
men who are now u-iDg the positions against
the President and government, ought to be
removed for other and better men who will
not abuse the confidence of the nation.
Year: 1866

A PUNCTUATION PUZZLE. The following
is a very good exercise in punctuation -
Read it and see what you can make of it.


He is an old experience man in vice and
wickedness he is never found opposing the
works Of iniquity he takes delight in the
downfall Of the ntighborhood he never re-
ioices in the prosperity of any of his fellow
creatures; he is always ready to assist in des-
toying the peace of society he takes no
pleasure in serving the Lord he is uncon-
monty diligentin sowing discoId among his
friends and acquaintances he takes no pride
in lahoring to promote the cause of Christi
anily he has not been negligent in endeayor-
ing to stiguatise all public teachers he
makes no exertions to subdue his evil pas
sons he strives hard to build up Satan's $
kingdom he lends no aid to support the
gospel among the heather he contributes
largely to the evil adversary he pays no at
tention 0 good advice he gives great heed
to the devil he will never go to heaven he
must go where he willreceive the just rec
umrense of Relpard.
Year: 1866

WE learn from the Quincy Hearth that
one of the radicals of that town invited
Fred. Douglass home to tea with him, but
when tea time came the daughter of the
radical could not be found A search re-
veaIed her in the, and there she said she
would stay. because when the niggers took
the parlor then the kitchen was her place,
and she would not go to the dining room
and eat with the great orator. Nice
girk that and we II but she is good booking,
and don't wear a waterfall or ''til;ihg skirt. F"