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Year: 1866

TIE DISEASE on TIE ENGLAND Probably Nor
CHoIERA-Thrce steamers have just reached
this side OF the Atlantic with large passenger
lists, oil OF which LEFT Europe at about the
same time. The England hal twelve hundred
passengers, the Atlantic nine hundred and the
Hansa seven hundred. All ihese passengers
are from German or English ports, aal those
on the Hansa and Atlantic are all healthy,
while those on the ENGLAND are said 70 have
cholera. We are disposed TO doubt the
truth Of this statement, and TO believe that q
virilent form Of ship fever has been called
cholera without sufficient consideration OF its
true character


In times like the present. when an anticipation
OF the appearance of this dreaded disease is
subject Of public anxiety, there is tendency on
all hands, and even on the part of certain pro-
fcssionals, to pronounce everything cholera
that looks like II or has any one of its more
striking symptoms Cholera Is not reported as
prevailing at the port from which the England
sailed, and IL Is therefore explained that II was
probably brought by the German passengers
But it, did not appear on the Hansa, all of whose
passengers were Germans of the same class
The point of difference between the ships was
that one was greatly crowded and the others
were not The crowded state Of the ship was
enough to induce disease, which was, perhaps,
deep type Of ship fever, that, with improper
food or water, had severe abdominal compli-
cations. There was, perhaps, no more cholera
on the England than on the Atalanta q few
months ago. All the probabilities arc
against II.


1t is point Of some importance for the con-
sideration Of the Health Commissioners that Il
this ship had reached our port there would
have been absolutely no quarantine accommo-
dalton for her hundreds Of fever-stricken pas
sengers-not even shed or an old hulk TO
receive them; but they must have remained on
the infected ship exposed 10 the fever poison
for days Only one old vessel-thc Falcon
has been set apart for the purpose. She was
at the Navy Yard, and, II she had been In the
Lower Bay, could only have received seventy
i've Of the twelve hundred. Is II not tune some
remedy were found for this'
Year: 1866

the money pai for them would be returned With ten
per cent Interest


This assurance that the pictures were not bogus what
ever might be the msrts Of the artists had good snsct
on the bidding and doubt tho purchasers were satis
Ned that they had paid than the value Of tLsm
The best portion Of the collection will be sold this
ing IL includes sh ep piece by Louis Robbie and pic
ture by Schaefels OF Antwerp.
Year: 1866

Annexed the returns to the Internal Revenue
Department Of the receipts from advertising of all
daily papers OF this city for two years. In the first
column the receipts for thirteen months being the
year 1864 with month of 1862 and in the second
column the receipts for the twelve months of 1865
Year: 1866

The Loan Bill Passed Both Houses OF
Congress.


This important bill, to enable the Secretary
Of the Treasury to meet the obligations Of the
government about to become due, passed the
Senate on Monday in the same form as it passed
the House. There was good deal Of discussion
upon the bill, those opposed to it arguing
chiefly that too much power was placed in the
hands of the Secretary, especially with regard
to contracting the currency. Mr.. Sherman OBJ
jecled to 1t on this ground. He thought II gave
the Secretary too much power to contract the
currency, which might put an unnecessary
strain upon the commercial world, and that no
man ought to have this power. He maintained,
too, that every citizen ought to know how
much currency is in circulation at any
time. The objections of Mr.. Sherman and
those who went with him are good in principle,
and had forcible application to the bill as
originally reported to the House; but the
amended bill, as now passed. is relieved al
most entirely of these objections. The Secre-
tary has not the power of retiring more than
eighteen millions of greenbacks before Con-
gress will meet and can take further action
upon the subject next winter. This small
amount, should he even Withdraw it, would
scarcely be felt His power, therefore, in this
respect, is very limited. On the whole, we
think the bill is safe one, and is not likely TO
cause any disturbance in the business of the
country. The careful legislation Of Congress
on the important matter of our finances and
currency must be gratifying to the country. If
that body would only be as prudent and con-
scrvative on strictly political questions our Sec
tional troubles would soon end. We hope 1t
will make tho same progress. toward correct,
statesmanlike views in that respect rs it is
making on tho question of national Gnancs and
the currency.


In connection with this subject we notice,
too. thai NJ. introduced 4 bill in the 4
Senate on Monday to cgualz,, tho distribution
Of the national bank currency, and to limit
the whole amount to the original three hundred
miliiors-that Is, instead of increasing this
description Of currency to supply the demand
of the Southern States or new States and Terri
tories, TO take from the States tina! have an
undue proportion and give it to those that have
none or q less proportionate amount. This is
another step in the right direction. Mr.. sher-
man secs The necessity Of limiting the amount
of paper money, and especially Of this
national bank issue; nj the same time
he opposes such a contraction US may disturb
the business and values Of The country II
would be better to supcrscda this so-cAllod
national bank currency by legal tender green
backs, or by bona .fle national currency
issued solely in tie name of the govcrnm
and on its credit, for in that way the govern
mcnt, and not private monopolios, would get
the benefit of the circulation; bat il /, some
progress in tho right direction to limit this
national bank currency, and it is but fair 10
equalize tho distribution OF 1t. The bill was
referred TO the Committee on Finance, and we
have some reason to expect it viii be favor
ably considered.
Year: 1866

The NATIONAL BANKRUPT BILL AGAIN DE-
FEArED.--This bill was yesterday again de-
feated in the House, but by close vote. Ithas
been before Congress several sessions, and has
been postponed from time to time upon frivolous
pretexts. The opponents of the bill at this
time comprise class Of persons who are
afraid if 1t becomes Q law that it will affect
Northern claims upon Southern creditors. 1t
does not matter much if it does; for az tile
South now stands 1t cannot liquidate its indebt-
cdness ony how, and 10 oppose the wiping out
OF old their settlement by compromise
Il TO keep the hands Of the South tied and defer
for long time to come the full development
Of her resources and the revival of healthful
and prosperous Southern trade. The law would
have had wholesome effect in the North,
where thousands Of upright but unfortunate
men are prevented from going again into busi-
ness ON account Of the pressure Of old debts.
We trust Congress will repair in measure the
damage it has done by injudicious Legislation
in other respects by speedily taking up and
passing The Bankrupt bill as introduced later
IN the day by Mr. Conklng, of this State.
Year: 1866

AMONG the recent inventions in
France which have been brought to light
by the recent discussion on the needle
gun, is one which fires twenty balls a
minute, and has musical box in the
butt, thus doing away with the necessity
of regimental bands.
Year: 1866

YoUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
There is no association in this city more
worthy of public appreciation and OF
generous support than the one named
above. We chronicle all evidences OF its
prosperity with much pleasure. On yes
terday there were, We have understood,
twenty -one active and tweuty-one associate
members added by election to its roll.


The association has not yet been able to
purchase the library offered to 1t by Mr.
Johnson. To lose so fine collection of
books of unquestionable value for the want
of the small sum asked for it--namely,
two thousand dollars for twenty-five hun
dred volumes-would be, we were about TO
say, discreditable to Christian commu-
nity which processes to care for the welfare
of the young men in its midst but remem-
bering the poverty of our people, we will
not use language so strong. Four hundred
subscriptions Of five dollars, or two hun
dred of ten dollars, would secure TO the
association library worth, we suppose, at
least five thousand dollars, and would
render its rooms very attractive place OF
resort to young men. We believe the Rev.
DR.. Moore never did q better act than
when he urged the importance OF supply
ing this class with place OF resort
Young men must and will have compa-
mons. mute or talkative-books or human
ones and it is the duty OF their elders 70
see that they have them OF the proper
kind. gs
Year: 1866

THE TABLEAux.-The tableaux at Nir-
ginia Hall given last night for the benefit
Of the Hollywood Memorial Association
were attended by large and very brilliant
audience. The scenes were admirably
gotten up both in point Of positions and
costumes, and the whole affair was in the
highest manner successful. They will be
repeated tonight for the benefit OF the
Monumental Church, and of course the
hall will again be crowded.
Year: 1866

THE SOCIETY OF ALUMNI OF RICHMOND
COLLEGE hold a meeting this morning at .
o'clock in the lecture-room of the First
Baptist Church. Business of great inte-
rest to the members will be brought before
the meeting; and all who are in the city
are requested to attend.
Year: 1866

POLICE HEADoUARrERs.-The few arrests
made in the last day or two show that the
city is in excellent order. We have but
one arrest to report from police head
quarters yesterday.


Jesse Nelson, negro, was arrested Oh
charge of stealing fifty pounds Of bacon.


Major Claiborne has been quite sick for
the last few days, but was improving yes
terday.
Year: 1866

sion. repeat that I shall always be
guided by a conscientious conviction of
duty, and that always gains one cour-
ago under the Constitution which / have
made my guide.


At the conclusion Of the Presidents
romarks three enthusiastic cheers were
given for Andrew johnson. and three
moro Tor General Grant. Th President
then took seat near the door opening
into the Hall, with General Grant bv
his side, where. as the gentlemen OF tic
Committee and members Of the Convcn.
ton passed o';t, lie grasped each by the
hand, anl had a smile or II cheering
word for all after which they passed on
to take General Grant by tic hand.
Year: 1866

We have had President Taylor, and now
we have a tailor President Little did the
present incumbent think, when following the
peaceful profession of his youth, that his
goose would one day hang SO high, and
that he who once aided in dressing up his
Southern patrons, would one day be called
to assist in dressing down the same individ-
uals, and giving particular fits to many rebel
lious customers The war has come to its
close, (clothcs) The "repossession" of the
Southern forts has left enough dead men in
the breeches-lct all breeches be now mend>
ed Our Presidents previous life has been
but sew>sew, but if he pants for fame, he is
vested with sufficient authority to clothe the
naked and bleeding South with garments of
mercy, so that our peace may not prove to be
patched up one, but blessing to all par
ties. Although not of character SO benign
as his predecessor, may he conduct his adN
mnistration with such vigor as to make it
appear that there be nine men in the Press
idential chair, instead Of only the ninth part
of one
Year: 1866

SHARPENING EDGE Tools The simplest
method Ofsharpening razor is to put it for
half an hour in water to which has been adN
ded one twentieth ofits weight of muriatic
or sulphuric acid, then lightly wipe it of,
and, after few hours, set it on hone. The
acid here supplies the place of whet stone
by corroding the whole surface uniformity,
SO that nothing further than a good polish is
necessary. The process never Injuries good
blades, while badly hardened ones are freS
quently improved by it, although the cause
of such improvement remains unexplained.
The mode of sharpening here indicated would
be found especially advantageous for every
description of edge tools
Year: 1866




GALLATIS VAELEY.-We/ learn that the pro.
gress in agriculture made by the inhabitants of
this far-famed valley ifs surprising, and that
many of them are getting rich, while not few
are already quite Comfortable At least GOOO
acres Of wheat will be sown in the spring, and
the probability is that the crop will much ex-
coed this estimate. The soil of the valley is
sandy loan, with tracts of clay here and there
interspersed ; but these latter spots arc avoided
being too cold and wet for profitable farming
Although the winter has been the coldest ever
experienced, there has not yet been snow enough
there for sleighing. Hundreds of muskrats have
been frozen in their houses. Ninety yoke of cat
tie were put out to pasture, late last fall in the
poorest possible condition, and only three head
have been lost. Mr. Harrison's herd of about
1000 head are now nearly all in good condition
for the butcher. As an instance of the profits
which industrious men may realize, we may cite
the brothers Dunbar, who have made nearly
$4,000 from eight acres of land, the first year
commencing almost without capital, and with
but one team. Johnny Grant, Of Deer Lodge,
and his partner, are putting up a frst-class
Two out-buildngs are already finished and the
stone and timber for the main structure are on
the ground. 1t will be finished in time to grind
the next crop. The valley is thckly settled in
many places for q distance of forty miles, and
any industrious person who has, or can get
farmstead there, is sure of a good living and
competence. The distance from the Eastern and
Western bases Of supplies is so great that the
home producer may rely on obtaininga magnif-
cent reward for his labor.-AoHtaaa Post.
Year: 1866

INDICATIONS OF A GREAT MIND.-To set
out in the world with no other principle than
acrafty intention to interest, betokens. one
who is designed for creeping through the in>
ferior walks of life; but to give an early pref
erence to honor above gain, when they stand
in competition; to despise every advantage
which cannot be attained without dishonest
art; to brook no meanness, to stoop, to no
dissimuatien, are the indications Of great
mind, the pressages of future eminence and
distinction in life. at the same time, this
virtuous sincerity is perfectly consistent with
the most prudent vigilance and caution. 1t
is opposed to cunning, not to true wisdom. 1t
is not the simplicity of weak and prudent,
but the candor of an enlarged aud noble
mind, of one who scorns deceit, because he
accounts it both base and Improbable, and
who seeks no disguise, be heeds none to
hide him.
Year: 1866

SHEEP NEoEssITY.-The experience of
the advanced agricultural nations, like Eng
land Germany and France, goes to show that
sheep are necessity off good general system
of fhusbandry, on even the highest priced
lands, and the densest population. They
afford as much food to man in proportion to
their own consumption of food as any other
domestic animal
Year: 1866

was this that prompted the serpent to open the celebrated coloquy with Eve in Para disc. It was this that prompted the Drag on to rebeN in Heaven. The origin of the term Envy, is it's best etymology, as well as comment. D.
Year: 1866

All communications addressed to this Office must be plainly written on one side of the paper, and the author, name must invariably accompany each article. We will accept or reject all manuscript as our judgment dictates.
Year: 1866

THIEF CuNNINGLY TRAPPED.-A short
time since a chap stole horsein Kittery and
and in attempting to get him away got bewil-
dered. After getting as far as Eliot he lost his
way and got back to Kittery where he offered
the horse for sale to a brother of the owner
who stated that he did not wish to purchase
but that one of his neighbors did, and then
showed the thief to his brothers residence.
Arriving there the fellow offered to sell the
horse to the owner, who, after making many
inquiries about age, &c, concluded purchase
The owner then said they would have to 60
down to kittery fore side for the money, and
thither the parties went Arrived there, the
owner of the horse told the thief to hold him
while he went in TO get the money. Instead of
getting the money, the owner get warrant,
which, to the great astonishment of the thief.
was served upon him and he was taken to the
Jail in York.
Year: 1866

THE Centenary Concert of the Congress
Street NJ. e. Sabbath School came off Friday
evening as per previous announcement.


1t was perfect success, the house being
crowded to its utmost capacity The exercises
were exceedingly well conducted, and all the
parts performed admirably. And if we may
judge of the orderly department and good at
tention paid by the large audience present, it
must have been very interesting to them.
ONE WHO WAS THERE
Year: 1866

- BROOKLYN, N. Y, Nov s.


Under the auspices of the Central Union
Club, grand Republican demonstration was
made last evening, at the Academy of Music.
Among the speakers were Gen. Gibson, Gen.
Butler, Gov. Curtin of Pennsylvania, and
others.


Gen. Butier received very warm welcome,
and the applause was repeated when he stated
that he had come frem a sick room simply to
testify the desire he had to unite with them in
the good cause they were engaged in. He
said that it was physically impossible for him
to address them upon any subject, but that
with their permission, he would take occasion
to do SO at some future day and discuss with
them the usurpations, wrongs and abuses of
executive power, and the Constitutional reme-
dy therefor. The General remarked that the
subject would keep at least until the next ses-
sion of Congress, and would, in his Judgment,
be as vital then as now
Year: 1866

LOST IN THE WooDs.-In a dense wood near
Oil Springs, Canada, boy eight years old, SON
OF workingman, named John Cunningham
lost his way a few days ago. His father miss.
ing him, instituted a search, assisted by some
OF the nelghbors, but a day passed and no clew
10 him had been found. The people of the vii.
lage became greatly excited on the subject, and
the second day a hundred men volunteered to
explore the woods. Still they did not find him
The next day two hundred, and the next day
after that three hundred men on foot and on
horseback continued the search, and at length
the heart of the wood, six miles from the viii
lage. He had subsisted on berries four DAYS
and four nights. A procession of the neigh bors
who had assisted in the search was formed
and the boy was escorted in triumph into the
village
Year: 1866

A SINGULAR CAsE.-A man in Illinois re-
Gently obtained a divorce from his wife while
she was absent from home visiting some
friends. When she returned he received her
as usual, said nothing about the divorce and
they continued 10 live together for some time
AT length ne informed her for the first time
that she was no longer his wife, and had NOT
been for some time. She complained to the
authorities, but the husband avoided arrest by
keeping out Of the way.
Year: 1866

TERRIBLE ACcIDENT.-A large number of
persons were injured in Detroit, Mich, Satur-
day, by the falling of the iron roof of the new
Michigan Central freight house. Most of
them were employed in constructing the build
ing. About thirty men Were employed in and
around the building, and dozen of them were
buried IN the ruins Several We're injured
very severely. and it is wonderful that none
were killed.
Year: 1866

~ A whirlwind swept over a meadow in
this vicinity, last week, catching up i'm its
course the end OF a long winrow of hay, twist
ing II inte rope so quick as to entwine a
negro who was working at the other ex-
tremlty In Its coil, lifting darlxey and hay
about 100 feet in the air and deposited tkem IN
the next lot 60 rods away. The man was un.
hurt but the hay was 50 twisted that they
chopped il eight good lengths and took il to the
the barn In that tform.-Gredt Bdrria0tOE Courier
Year: 1866

To PRESERVE ICE.-ln warm weather ice
may be preserved by a very simple process
Make sort of double pocket Of any kind of
woolen cloth, leaving space of two inches
between the outer and the inner pockets, and
NIL this space with feathers as tight they
can be packed. In a covering thus constructed
and kept closely tied at the mouth, a few
pounds of ice will keen q week.
Year: 1866

RUNAwAY.-The Chief OF Police at Pitts
burg received despatch on Tuesday from
Oil City, Pa, requesting him to arrest a Young
girl on the ears who had run away from home
and would soon arrive at Pittsburg The
girl. who was only seventeen years of age


was accordingly taken in custody and re-
turned to her parents. She said her reason for
running away was she wanted to earn her own
living " -
Year: 1866

Never desert friend when enemies
gather round him; when sickness falls on
the heart-when the world is cold, dark,
dreary and cheerless, is the time TO try
friend. Those who turn from scene OF
distress boiray their Hypocrisy, and prove
that self interest moves them. II you
have friend who loves you, who studies
your interest and happiness, be sure to
sustain him in adversely. Do not, like q
paltry poltroon, sneak away, but, like a
true man, tender the services you are able
to him who was true to you. Let him
know and feel that his kindnesses are ap.
preciated; that his love was not thrown
away Real fidelity is rare, still it exists
in the heart. Who has not experienced
itl Who has not felt its power Those
who never we'd friend, or labored to
make friend happy, know not its worth.
Year: 1866

sa- On the morning Of the Sd Of 0c-
tober, eighteen disabled soldiers were
turned out on the cold charities Of the
world, by the Jacobin managers who have
charge of the Soldiers Home at Sixteenth
and Filbert streets, in Philadelphia, be-
cause they would not leave the Democrat
ic party and promise to vote the Radical
ticket. One Of them has four wounds In
his right arm, all Of which are still run
hing. Others of them are without arms
altogether; some without legs; and all ol
them without friends and without means
to buy anything to keep away starvation
This shows how the mongrel party low
the soldiers.
Year: 1866

A gentleman Who recently happened to
be at the village Of Niagara, in Canada,
spent few pleasant hours with the dis
tinguished gentleman whose name heads
this article. II will be agreeable to the
friends Of General Breckenridge to learn
that at the time referred to he was In the
enjoyment Of excellent health, and never
looked better. He was living in modest
style, and giving his personal attention to
the education Of his younger children
he has since sailed to Europe, and in all
probability will settle for the preSetk in
the South Of France, or in some locality
having similar climate. He designs to
place his two younger children at school
in Switzerland.


The reports which have been circulated,
Of large contributions Of money made him
by his friends in the United States, are
wholly untrue. or greatly exaggerated, for
we learn that the money upon which he
has been living since his sojourn in Cana.
da was few thousand dollars saved from
his salary as Confederate General end
obtained in gold in Cuba. The expenses
of living in Canada are comparatively
light, as General Breckenridge occupied I
neatly furnished house, sufficient for biz
family and the prudent entertainment ol
such friends as sought his society. at &
cost Of only twelve dollars per month
Other expenses Of living were at the SAINT
reasonable rates.


As would naturally be supposed, Gen
eral Breckiuridge takes a lively interes
in the grave issues now presented to tht
people Of his native land, and feels I
deep solicitude for the re-establishmeu
Of the liberties Of the people and th
preservation Of the ancient form Of Gov
eminent.
Year: 1866

S9 A girl was married in New York,
the other day, to young man whom she
had known but four days, and woke up
after the first night Of her honeymoon, to
find that her husband had gone west on &
permanent visit. j.