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Year: 1867

Political MUIIIGRUBs The Gold Hill
News tells truth in the following which
will he readily acknowledged


There is nothing which sets popular opin
ion more against a man than to see and to
feel that he has diseased passion for offici
station There is a audable ambition for
influence among our fellows; there is deep
duty on every citizen to accept and execute
his share ot the various functions of our
popular government. But what we speak
of. what the nublic heart revolts at, is the
everlasting seeking of some official station.
the continual thrusting of ones self forward
for every vacancy and at every recurring
election. Every community has its conspic
uous specimens of these people; and though
thev often worry the public into degree of
success. they are generally despised, and
often trampled upon with bitter contempt and
derision.
Year: 1867

WoRNY A German was brought to
Omaha about four weeks ago. and declared
that he had worms in his nose and mouth.
and all over his faee and that about fifty
had crawled out of his mouth since, and
showed to the doctor in Il glass eleven mag
gots moving about in lively style. He had
butchered a COW and left the entrails over
night exposed in the morning he observed
the same covered with the eggs Of the mag
got fly, and in removing the tallow from the
intestnes he may have accidentally hr ught
a lot of them into his nostrils. where they
hatehed: producing frightfu paias. great
swelling of the face. inflammation of the
eyes. and other unpleasant symptoms. At
first he did not know what the cause of all
this was. until after few days the maggots
began to crawl from his mouth and nose
lie went to Omaha. and under suitable treat
ment about forty more were discharged. all
alive, and about half an inch long. after
which his sutferings greatly abated, and he
went on his way rejoicing.
Year: 1867

a. ONE OF YOU CAN'T, AND WE PITY
- you. You have tried every remedy but the
oN destined, by its intrinsic merit to supercede
an similar preparations it is not surprising you
shouid be reluctant to try something else after the
many experiments You have made of trashy COM


pounds fosted on the public as certain cure but
Year: 1867

Tnc Eight Hour Law.
The following IS copy of the eight
hour law which has just passed the leg
islature:


A BILL regulating the hours Of manual


labor, fixing the same at eight hours O


day.


Section l. That in all manufactures,
workshops, and other places used for me-
chanical or manufacturing purposes in the
State Of Wisconsin, where children un-
der the age OF eighteen years. and women
are employed, the time of labor Of the
periods aforesaid shall not exceed eight
hours each day, and any stockholder,
overseer, employer, clerk, or foreman,
who shall compel any woman or any child
under eighteen years of age, to labor in
any day exceeding eight hours, or who
shall permit any child under fourteen
years OF age to labor in any factory, work
shop or other place used for mechanical
or manufacturing purposes, for more than
ten hours in any one day, where such own
err, stockholder or overseer, employer,
clerk or tofman has control of such per-
son, shall be liable to prosecution in the
name of the state of Wisconsin, before
any justice of the peace or court of
competent jurisdiction of the county
wherein the offcnse shall have been COM
mitted, and upon conviction thereof, shall
be fined In any sum not less than hre nor
more than fifty dollars.


Sec. 2 That in all engagements to Ia
Dor in any mechanical or manufacturing
business, when the contract is silent on
the subject, or where there is no express
contract to the contrary. days work
shall consist M eight hours. and all en-
gagements, contracts or agreements for
labor in such cases shall be so construed.
Provided, that the provisions of this sec
ton shall not apply to any contract for
labor by the week month or year


Sec 8. That whenever a fine shall be
collected in accordance with the first sec
ton of this act, the same shall be paid
over to the supervisors of the county
wherein the trial may be had, and the
same shall be disbursed by them for the
benefit Of common schools.


Tee. f. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after July 4th 1867.
Year: 1867

Mr.. H,,nnicutt:


Sir,-If you are anxious for a controversy on the
subject of foreign immiS ration as attempted TO be
carried out in Virginia by yourself and others,
you can have me for an opponent. provided can
be assured that am engaged with an antagonist
whose moral standing in the community is above
reproach.


This can easily be done by your explaining
away certain ugly looking and ugly sounding
charges recorded against you in the literature Of
the neigh borhood where you have resided from
time to time.


You are aware that a short time ago you ap-
peared before the grand jury the very picture of
injured innocence, and stated that certain news
papers had been guilty of publishing and circu-
latins libellous articles in reference to " seduc
tion," ETC., calculated to injure your character
and standing IA man and a citizen, and
asked it to assist you in finding the author and
obtaining damages. You were told that the
remedy in your own hands, inasmuch as i
the chnTgeS reT'e untrue every one who had pub-
lished the libel was guilty OF an offence, and ac-
countable before the law. Judging from yosr
ora statement Of the matter, many of us supposed
you to be deeply INJURED man, and expected you
would have prosecu uted the matter with the utmost
rigor, in order to vindicate your own character
and justify those of your friends who had under
taken TO defend you.


But greatly to our surprise, you seem to have let
the matter drop. Now, sir, when man sits down
without any attempt to punish the authors OF such
calumnious charges, or even to bring evidence
through the medium of his own newspaper TO re-
fute them, the sole inference that plain folks can
draw is that the charges are not far from the TRUTH
or, ut all events, that there must be something so
rotten in the State of Denmark " that it will be
better not to - stir - it.


Why, let me ask, do you not como forward and
clear yourself of charges such as no honest man
can hear without a thrill of horror?


Now, sir, you assume to be the leader OF tho
great Republican party in Virginia, | unhesita"
tnsly assert that is your duty to satisfy every
member OF the party, and the world at large, that
those charges are untrue and further, that until
you do SO you cannot expect to be held worthy oil
the respect or esteem of the community.


Now, Mr.. lIunnicntt. will undertake to reply
to your article rejecting on me in this morning :
Issue, provided You will give satisfactory answers
to the following questions:


lst. Why do you not take the necessary steps 10
prosecute the author of those Iibels of which you
complained to the grand Jury and which appeared
in the Richmond and Petersburg apers Of Fetru-
AIRY last.


ID l am informed on reliable authority that
yon were once Il member OF the Masonic Frater
nifty. Can you state the reason why you are no
longer so?


Finally, to use your own language, We deeply
regret having TO make these remarks. Necessity
forces u.s. We have always acted in perfect good
faith and are determined 10 do at every
hazard" w. q. MANSFIELD.


Rictuoni August 49, 1857
Year: 1867

THE BALLARD HOUSE KITCHEN STRUCK
BY Yesterday during the
thunder storm the lightning struck the
kitchen wall of the Ballard House, knock
ing large hole in it, but fortunately IN
fiicted no other damage. \ large number
of the guests were eating in the dining
room, a few PAGES distant, at the time OF the
occurrence, but knew nothing of 1t until
some time afterWard.
Year: 1867

HENRICo COUNTY CoURT.-Thc justices
met yesterday for the purpose of laying
the county levy, but finding that the She
riffs accounts had not been fully audited,
they adjourned the laying of the levy
until the third day Of the September court.
Year: 1867

BAsE-BALL.-Two match games have
been played within the last day or two
between the Secesh and Apprentice
cubs-one on Saturday and one on Mon
day-in both of which the Apprentice
came out winner. The score stood on the
first game seventeen to thirty-cight, and
on the second twenty-four to twenty nine.
Year: 1867

purely upon the evidence. He was charged
with having received the amount of 81 900
as a fee, compensation, or reward, for the
performance of his duty, which amount
was greater than he was allowed by law.
1t must therefore be proved in the evil
dence that he had received the money
knowingly as fee, compensation, or
reward, for the discharge of his duty !;
and further, that duty must be specified.
That 81 900 had been received by Colonel
James had been admitted on both sides, but
there had not been particle Of evidence to
show that he had received it as fee, CON-
pensation, or reward. On the contrary, it
had been proved that he had received the
money as his due for the use Of an inyen-
tion of his own brain, patented in his own
name, and protected by the great seal Of
these United States. Not a word had
been said about any specified duty for per-
forming which he had been rewarded and
yet he was charged with being bribed for
performing his duties as collector. Gould
a charge of this kind be sustained without
showing what he had been bribed to do
Had it been shown what Colonel James
had done in consideration of the receipt of
81, 1000! By no means. And in the face
Of this, could he be found guilty, even
though no object for the receipt Of the
money had been shown, and though it
should be acknowledged that it was sent
as present


Upon these points he argued elaborate
ly, and closed by asking that the jury
would deal stern justice to his client,
founded upon the evidence heard, and
without fear, favor, or affection, either for
the Government or the accused.


He was followed by his colleague, Gene
raj Wells, who, after q spirited and elo-
quent appeal in behalf of justice, and the
cxpounding of the law, argued in duo
length, lucidly and ably, the case of his
client, bringing the important points of the
evidence out, dissecting the indictment to
test its legality, and turning them to ac-
count with remarkable astuteness and
clearncss.


After he had finished, the court adjourn
ed to meet at 10 o'clock this morning.
Year: 1867

St "a


ASEcRET WORTH Kto8IxG.-An
able writer givs utterance to the fol-
lowing valuable secret: "The look
ing forward to enjoyment don't pay.
for what l know of it, | would as
soon chase butterflies for living or
moonshine for cloudy night. The
only way to be happy is to take the
drops of happiness as God gives them
to US every day Of cur lives. The
boy must learn to be happy while he is
learning his trade /; the merchant
whilo he is making his fortune. If
he fails to learn this art, he will be
sure to miss his enjoyment when he
gains what he has sighed for.'' saH
Year: 1867

TEN ptations are true tests, aud ac>
cordingly are often the best friends we
have. The mau or woman who has no
temptations can never know the strength
Of principle Re or she may possess. The
merit Of a virtue is brought out when it
is beset by an enemy The world likes
the strong and the good, but il never sees
it til it has shown itself By severe con-
tact and struggle with the opposing ele-
ments, and been on severe trial, as it we're.
This will be found to be SO every time.
Year: 1867

The bank statement, though showing decrease In
all the items except specie, shows no change Of i'm
portance in the amount of reserve. which Is stall
$1,000, ,70O in excess of the legal requirements.


The following statement shows the amount of coin
and currency separately in the Treasury at the dates
in the fore going table:
Year: 1867

counting room gives the building an
airy and attractive appearance, and
in the Summer months is delightful
place to while away leisure hour.
Immediately in the rear of the
counting room is the mailing room
An entrance from the alley also ad-
mits persons to this room. The en-
trance from the alley is designed
especially for employees. Stairways
running direct to the fourth story
start from the mail room. In the
rear of the same room is also a steam
elevator, neatly boxed up, which runs
from the cellar to the fourth story.
This elevator was manufactured by
Mr.. j. B. MOONEY, of Cincinnati,
and works admirably. Immediately
in the rear of the mailing room,
and connected with it by an open
arch way, is the Press Room,
and in the rear of that is the
Engine and Boiler Room. In this
connection, we will state that Mr..
WILLIAM HEILMAN is at present
constructing a large and handsome
engine and boiler for the office, and
expects to have it in its place by the
last of next week. A stairway leads
from the recess in front to the second


story which contains the Editorial
and JOB Rooms. The Sanctum fronts


on Locust Street, and is large. we'll


lighted, comfortable room. In the
rear of this is the Reporters and


Local Editors Room. which it is neces-
saiy topass through to get to the Edi-


tors Room. At the head of this


trout stairway a door opens into the


Job Room, which is eighty-fve feet
deep, aud we'll supplied with all the
Presses, Type, fixtures, &c., usually
found in a well-arranged and
well-mansged job printing es-
tablishment. In job printing the


JOURNAL takes the second place, in


the character and quality of its work, to
no establishment in the West. The


third story of the building is occupied


by first class bindery, and room for
book and pamphlet work. The bind
cry is well arranged and fitted up with
the best material for doing all grades
Year: 1867

of work. The fourth story is occupied
by the news room, is large and airy,
splendidly lighted, and contains all
the conveniencies for putting the paper
in type and securing the insertion of
the very latest news. From the
Counting Room, speaking trumpets
connect with the various departments
of the Office, so that information is
conveyed to and fro without labor or
loss of time. Slides are also so arrang-
ed that copy and small parcels can be
sent to the different rooms speedily,
and without difficulty. In the base
ment story is a we'll, from which water
is taken and forced into different
parts of the house by steam pump,
thus rendering destruction of the Of
fee by fire almost an impossibility.


In conclusion, we extend cordial
invitation to our triepds in all parts
of the country, when they visit our
city, to call and see us. We will take
great pleasure in showing them
through what we are vain enough to
regard as model Office.
Year: 1867

SERENADE.-The ARGUS acknowledges the
compliment of charming serenade from
the Black Crook Band, on Tuesday evening,
/ The spectacle of the Black Crook, as per.
formed here On Monday and Tuesday even
ings, was highly satisfactory to our citizens,
and the members of the company leave with
the best wishes of all our people, who will
long remember their charming entertain
ments, with pleasure. It was noticeable fact
that last evening a much large number of
ladies was present than the previous evening
in fact it seemed that large majority of the
audience were ladies. We noticed great
many ladies and gentlemen from the country,
some as far as Port Byron & Is miles distant)
who came with carriages, and drove home
after the exhibition. The night was a
charming one and almost as light as day.


The company left this morning (Wednes-
day. by steamer for Muscatine, where they
perform two evenings, and then go to Bur
lington, and on down the river.
Year: 1867

"MANNERsn IN PUBLIC,-The amuse-
ment goers in Cincinnati have adopted
a plan to check the vulgarity of many
who frequent public places. We COM
mend the following extract from the
Commercial: "Somewhat has been said
before about the intensely vulgar habit
some ill-bred people have of Jumping
up and rushing to the door before the
fall of the curtain. We are glad to see
the genteel portion of the audience at
the theater have broken the ice at last,
and hissed emphatically the last two or
three event ings when that vulgarity
was repeated. Best OF all, the kissing
had a good effect, and we hope it Will
be kept up till the vulgarity is. put
down. In this connection we may as
we'll add that the German and French
custom of Kissing ones neighbor at the
theater, when he disturbs those around
him, by talking and whispering, might
not be tried in vain in Clncinnati.
There are people TO be seen at the places
of amusement every night, who pro-
tess to be genteel, and yet know no
betterIthan to- talk aloud during the
most interesting part of the play, to the
great ANNOYANCE of everybody around
him, We hope the hissers Will try
hiss at that vulgarity also"
Year: 1867

what her son has told me to-day-that
she was brought 10 this town from afar.
sixty Years ago, a happy hride-that
here she has passed most of her life.
toiling as only mothers have strength to
Toll. until she reared n large family of
sons and daughters-She left her home
here. clad In the weeds Of widowhood,
10 dwell among her children and that
tlll health and visor left her, she lived
for YOU, her descendants You, who to
gether have shared her love and her
care, know how well you have requited
her. God forbid that conscience should
accuse any OF YOU of ingratitude or muir
muring on account of the care she has
been TO Won Of late. When YOU 90 back
10 vcur homes. be careful OF your words,
ami vour example 10 your own children,
for the fruit of your own dong you viii
surely reap from them when you YOUR
selves toiier on the brink pi the grave.
| entreat you as friend, as one who
has himself entered the --eyening of life
that YOU NAV never say in the presence
of your families nor Of heaven. -.Our
mother had out lived her usefulneSs-
she was burden TO us" Never. never,
a mother cannot live so long as that
No; when she can no longer labor for
her children nor Vet care for herself, she
car fall like a precious weight on their
bosoms, and call forth by her helpless
hess all the noble, generous feelings Of
their nature


Adieu, then, poor toil-worn mother;
there are no more sleeples- nights. no
more days Of pain for thee Indying
vigor and everlasting usefulness are
/ part of the inheritance of the redeemed
/ Feeble as thou vert on earth. thou wilt
be no burden on the bosom of the Inf
lite Love. but there thou shalt find thy
longcd-for rest, AMI receive glorious
sympathy from Jesus and his ransoncd
1 fold
Year: 1867

One of the Methodist brethren in
Waterbury, Ci-, was lately giving IN a
religious meeting the experiences Of HIM
self and family, saying, among other
thing>, that his first wife was a very good
woman, but She sickened and died in 4
happy frame OF mind. and he should be
reioiced if his present partner would 90
lust the same WAY.
Year: 1867

Last Wednesday, in the Circuit Court
al Baltimore. two wo,sen claimed the
maternity of one child The case WAS a
pulling one, and the child was allowed
TO make her choice OF mother. On find
IN this 10 be her privilege She selected
one. saving, 'EThis Is the NANNY L
want The scene was very affecting
Year: 1867

An eccentric and Incorporate man,
who finally got into the Poor House at
New Haven, where were several men,
bers of families once rich in that city,
being asked if he did not want society,
said "Not at all l have the best socie.
ty New Haven affords"
Year: 1867

WHEN the exigencies of the war
necessitated the issue of greenback
currency, Democratic politicians
studiously worked to make the pub
lie believe that it would in short
time be as worthless as Confederate
shinplasters. The wish was doubt
less father to the thought, but thanks
to our victorious armies, the predic-
ton was not verified But the fiend-
ish determination to accomplish our
financial, and through that our polit-
ical ruin is not yet extinct, and the
President and the Democracy seem
to be cooperating in an effort to ere
ate depression and embarrassment
in the finances. There is certainly
wide field here for mischief, but is
not he monstrous sort Of a patriot
who would take advantage of it or
exult in it? Why does the Demo-
cratic party demand that the public
faith shall be violated, the national
securities paid in greenbacks and the
country deluged with a worthless
currency, if it's purpose is not to ac-
complish practical reputation p
And why is reputation desired, if it
is not for the purpose of punishiug
those whose confidence in and sup
port of the Government has been
manifested by furnishing it with the
means to carry ON the war;? We
hear-much about ebonded aristoc-
racy," and ''shoddy aristocracy,"
but if there are such aristocracies,
who created them /? Were they not
the outgrowth of a war gotten up by
Democrats !? Aristocracy or no aris-
tocracy, the national securities are
sacred pledges, which we are SOL
emnly bound to fulfil, and which can
in no manner be evaded without a
shameful violation of faith, which
must essentially damage our credit


for all future time. We must meet
our. obligations, dollar for dollar,
and religiously avoid the pantca
fdes of Reputation proposed by the
Democracy, if we desire ever to be
trusted again, at home or abroad
| Delaacore Gazette
Year: 1867

The Albany IN. " Argus throws out
the following suggestions to the temper
ance men in regard to their popular Ii.
cense law, 1t says:


No man should be entitled to drink
unless he first got license; and any
bar.keeper who should sell to an unli-
censed party should be subject to fine
and Imprisonment. The license should
be annual, and the sum charged should
be from $40 10 500 No young man
should be allowed license till he was
sixteen, and then until twenty-one years
of age, only beer license at a moderate
charge. After twenty. one he could vote,
drink and chew tobacco upon payment
of license; and the same privilege
should be extended to strong. minded
women. Some men, whose constitu-
tions utterly unfit them for potations,
should be refused license altogether.
They are mon insurabe." Before taking
out his license citizen would have time
to reflect; and as they would have to
pay in advance for the glorious privilege,
the reflection would be forced upon most
people. Imagine the law in operation
I'VE have in Albany City five thousand
drinkers, who, at the moderate average
of $50 apiece would pay into the Treas
ury $4,000 year, goodly revenue.
AS IL is the drinking and not the selling
that damages, the penalty would fail in
the right direction. II is true that with
these parchment privileges, we should
have a titular nobility Of drink; but
lofty as this aristocracy might be at
night and in the wee sma' hours of the
morning, the next day it would be abject
enough There need be no fear to our
democratic institutions from a class
privileged to these iniations, at the
penalty Of such depressions.