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Year: 1866

TOUCHING INCIDENT-We are inform
ed that gentlemen recently travelling
from the West in a sleeping ear witness
ed the following scene: Inthe same car
with him was gentleman trying to still
a crying child by carrying it to and fro
in the coach, and which, by its screams,
finally irritated man in one of the berths
to such degree that he could endure it
no longer, and cried out profusely,
s'W hat in-is the matter with that
young one?'' And soon again, ''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 step
ped up to the berth and said: '.Sir, the
mother OF this child is in her coffin, in
the baggage car!' Our informant says
the gruff grumbler Immediately arose,
compelled the afflicted father to retire to
his birth, and from that time until morn
ing took the little orphan under his own
care Norscaik Register.
Year: 1866

n 1t is certainly not bad Injunction to
practice upon that which DIR. Hall gives in
reference TO the cholera. ss4


Bear in mind always that perfect and
infaliible exemption will be the result Of
personal and domiciliary cleanliness. of
a plain and regular mode Of living, and
of a composed. confident, and fearless
mind" He also gives a special caution
not TO continue any labor or occupation
until exhaustion follows. The time TO
stop work is when the feeling of tired
ness first begin. to force itself upon the
attention"
Year: 1866

take the lead, and to carry out the plot
though it should cost rivers of blood.
With the New Orleans massacre in mem
oryit is by no means certain that they are
mistaken in their man.
Year: 1866

GEAttention is directed to the advcr.
tlsemcnt of DouGnEHTY & GLASS, in our
paper They have just received fine
assortment Of Furniture suitable for this
country and which they offer at prices
that cannot fail to suit. We have one
fault to find with our friend Dougherty,
nc likes to sell at too small profit
Year: 1866

Feather RIVER RAILROAD RoUrE.-Noticing
our expression of belief that the Dutch Flat Rail-
road would be found inadequate to do the business
when the railroad should be completed across the
plains, on account of excessive grade and SHOWS,
and that the Feather River route would ulti-
mately be adopted, the Quincy tPlumas) Onion,
says: Long before that time will the slumbering
echoes of Feather river be aroused by the snort OF
the iron horse. for assure the RECORD, the
right men are becoming interested in the matter.
Nothing however, viii be done until next season.
Then, if capital has any influence, and energetic
business men can accomplish anything, the FEAST
bity of the route indicated, will be conclusvely
demonstrated, and such an impetus given to the
enterprise as will insure its early commencement
and comp letion. From the information which we
have received, we should not be in the least sur
prised were actual work upon a railroad upon one
of the Forks CT Feather river commenced in less
than two years from this time In the meantime,
let all information and facts connected with this
subject, possessed by those who are acquainted
with the designated route, be freely given to the
public
Year: 1866

AN EXPECTED CRAsH.-The telegraph announ-
oes heavy decline in prices, and depression ana
alarm in the business circles of the east In the
dry goods trade the feeling indicates panic. The
market is oysrstoeked and sales if affected at all,
will involve sacrifices threatening the stability of
many concerns. Ii is believed the Secretary Of the
Treasury will endeavor to get from Congress au-
thority to hasten the resumption of specie pay
Year: 1866

ACsLgSrIAL STEVE VERNARp.-A robber on the
road between Nevada and Aarvsville. was sho; and
instantly killed by Cinnamon. Boih were on
foot, and the robber had the first shot The China


man was not advised of the presence of a robber
or danger until fred upon, when he quickly drew
his revolver and sho, the robber through the head.
Year: 1866

VALLEJO AND MARYsvILLE RAILRoAD.-The Ma
rysvle appeal states that parties have taken hold
of this enterprise who have the means and the de-
termination to push it through. We hope this is
correct for it is undoubtedly the shortest and best
route to San Francisco and if the road is built,
will undoubtedly command the travel and trade,
over all roundabout roads that may be constructed
to San Jose or Goat Island.
Year: 1866

II is asserted that the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company will ST the commencement of the new


year. run their steamers weekly, on account of the
increase in fhe amonnt of trade and freight he
Year: 1866

An Act In relation TO the qualification of


voters.


10 Is hereby enacted &c..


Sec. l. No person who willfully de-
serted from the military and naval service
of the United States in the late war for
the suppression of the rebellion in the
S southern states, or who voluntarily entered
the civil, military or naval service of the
so-called confederate states, shall be en-
titled to vote in any city. town or free
mems meeting in this State; provided,
that any such deserter or person who re-
turned TO the military or naval service of
the United States, within the time limited
in the proclamation of the President of
the United States, or who has been par
coned therefor, shall have the right to
vote, if not otherwise disqualified by law
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from
its passage.


Approved Nov. s, 1866.
Year: 1866

We should like to know by whose authority
ga colored gallery is established in the senate
chamber. The senate has just passed bill to
make all men equal before the law; why does it
make them unequal in its own presence? The
separation is a concession to vulgar and inllu-
man prejudice, a relic of pro-slavery hatred, and
inexcusable any ground. We got rid of ''col-
ored cars" i'll New York long go. Is the United
States senate to keep in the of this casterid-
den city a question Of color and race?-N T.
Tribune. .. ..- ...r Il.


We suppose the authority" is that of common
sense. II negroes equal, they ought to be
satisfied with an equal gallery 10 themselves
White people
Year: 1866

An Eloquent Pronunciation OF Ihad. stephens.


Mr. Delano, of Ohio, is republican. He is


surrounded by colleagues of the radical stamp
Yet he has had the manliness to denounce, from
his place in congress, the mad schemes of these
agitators. The following sketch of his remarks
will afford the reader an idea of their nature
"Some months ago he had heard sounded the
keynote of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (NIr


Stevens that the property of ten millions of peo-
pie should be subject to confscation and dis


posed of IN part payment of the national debt for
the location of the emancipated race, and to in


crease the pensions of those who had suffered in
the late war. He shocked at the enunciation


of that universal scheme of plunder and he felt
if America would lose her reputation before the


nations of the earth if should adopt SO uncivil-
lied policy. But it was based on the theory of


dead states and conquered provinces. The man
who put forth that theory not wanting i'll in


tellect sufficiently clear to apprehend the inhu-


nlanity of the proposition in all its logical and ne
cessary consequences. The Duke of Ava execu-
ted the decress of bigoted master with fire and
sword in the Netherlands, but this gigantic scheme
of plundering the South would make the ghost of
Alva blush for his timidity, and admit that he was
not robber or murderer fit to be respected in
America. He referred to Cromwells invasion of
Ireland, and the devastation of that country but
those examples of waste, savagery, and desolation


faded into insignifcance before that extensive
scheme of plunder proposed by member of the
American Congress"
Year: 1866

We call upon the people to give expression to
where e Throughout the north. As the south is With
held from the political arena, and forbidden to
lift voice in its behalf in the national congress-
let the masses of the north become the champions
of their cause, which, after all, is the common
cause that all patriots must vindicate for their
welfare and their country's safety There should
be in every city, town and village organized
movement in opposition to the radical intrigues.
There should be nnass meetings held at ali the
centers of population, in assertion of the right of
southern representation in congress. The Presi-
dent has said that he is willing to trust to the peo-
pie the settlement of the great issues of the day;
let the people, with an emphasis that cannot be
misunderstood, assure the President that he can
depend upon their cooperation and support.


.--.--.- Ess-- Ne.c, ] ork Ne,cs
Year: 1866

The partisans of the majority in Congress have
been startled by the words of Mr.. Johnson, by
a peal of thunder. They have become alarmed
In their anxiety to temporize, they seek to break
the effect Of his language on the country.
Year: 1866

Tho Radical Disunion' press are very
anxious for The Convention, to be COM
posed of whatit terms Northern copper.
heads and Southern secessionists They
see in such composition of the Conven.
ton very considerable element out Of
which to make capital. But we appre.
herd that in this regard they are deatin.
ed to signal disappointment. The
great Conservative Union party of the
North will be represented in the Con.
vention by men whose devotion to the
country has been conspicuous. The
patty at the South, who seek so ardent
ly the early and complete restoration of
tile Union will, doubtless, in the selec-,
tion of delegates to the Convention, send
such men as, by their antecedents, will
most fully give the stamp of nationality
to the Convention. Men "who accept
the national situation and cordially en-.
dorse the principles" set forth IN the call
appearing in the Convention from the
South, urging restoration of the Union.
would give to the action of the Conven-
:ion immense moral power A. delega.
,ion of this character from the South
would exercise vast influence for good
at this time. We take it for granted
that the people Of the South, in availing
themselves of the opportunity presented
by this Convention OF making known
the national sentiment of the South
will do so in such a manner as to give
the fullest force to- their action. To at
tain this purpose, they cannot have too
much regard for the perional Of their
delegations. The Importance of this
matter 10 so obvious that it is unnecessa.
ry longer to dwell uron it.
Year: 1866

The regular South Carolina correspondent
of the Boston Daily Advertiser, who has re-
sided in that state for about seven months.
and has now returned home to make arrange
ments for permanent residence In the South.
denies the statement often made that Yankees
are not safe from personal insult and violence
in that section of the country, and gives the re-
suits Of his own experience and personal OBJ
servation in confirmation of his Statements
Perhaps his experience has been an excep-
tional one, but here is what be says about it:


GAS civilian, I have never concealed the


fact OF my being a northern man, an ex army


officer, and thorough abolitionist and Yam


kee in every possible light. During these sew
en- months of constant intercourse with the
Carolinians, not always under favorable aus
pices, / have never had occasion to carry fire
arms, have never experienced injury, insult or
the slightest discourtesy by deed, word or look;


nor have known of any case OF such treat
ment among nv personal friends or acquaint-
ances, except in the instance Of outrages ON
limited States soldiers committed in the ex
treme upper districts of the state, which were
infested by outlaws before the war, and except


also the recent discourtesy to Rev. Mr.. Steb-


bins. Furthermore, have travelled along the
Georgia coast and In Florida during the past


month, and have to record only pleasant in


tereourse with the resident population and
such southern travellers as have met. Many
acts OF kindness and hospitality come to my
mind as write; and although 1t must be said
that the spirit of coldness to the government,
and abstract hatred of the Yankees Is preva-
lent and apparently unconquerable, 1t has
been my god fortune to collect personal
proof that this rancor has not overcome all the


kindly feelings private life. 1t Is the fixed


opinion Of very many o, who have ma. mad excellent
hope for happy reunion, and for complete
| ustice to the blacks, lies in introducing into
| the South a sufficient northern element to


modify and change public sentiment. To this


opinion give unqualified adhesion, and bring
ing practice to the aid Of theory, shall return


to Charleston for permanent residence with,
out apprehension Of danger,n
Year: 1866

CHAMPAGSE.-The ever-hilarious and welcome
countenance of mine host of the Jackson House
and & The Office" Frank Quirk, beamed in upon
our sanctum last evening, and in his rear laboring
with the ponderous weight of a massive wassaiE
bowl of chased and solid silver, came his portly
coIored Ganymede, George, long known in the
fabulous times ante 5eilum to those who quafFed
the flowing glass. George bore, besides the
mighty basin, sundry bottles Of Krug, and con-
siderable quantity of broken ice. Colonel Quirk
blandly informed us the occasion was in honor of
the lucky escape of " The Offce,'' on Monday
afternoon, from destruction by fire.


The whole CRESCENT phalanx then ranged around
in solid order, and many s.. sincere and hearty
toast was drank to the health and long life Of
generous Frank, and the success Of his favorite
establishments.
Year: 1866

LOWER FLOOR OF MASONIC HALL TO LET.-It
will be seen upon reference to an advertisement
published in another column of this mornings
CRESCENT, that all the lower storysof the Masonic
Hail. excepting that part occupied by McCloskey
& Co., as a confectionery store, will be to lease to
good tenant for term of years, commencing on
the first of November next Should parties leas-
ing desire it, all the partitions which now separate
the different rooms will be taken out, and the
whole made into one grand room with entrances on
st. Charles and Perdido streets. The stair case,
which ascends to the upper floors, will be removed
to Perdido street. and many other judcious changes
made, by which space will be eeonomised for
the benefit of the lessee AS the Masonic Hall is
one of the most egbly located buildings in the
city, and this store of the largest, persons de-
sirous of going into business next fall could not be
offered q better opportunity. Situated as it is in
the veYy center of one of the most frequented
parts of the city, there hut few kinds Of bust
ness for which it is not suited in an eminent de-
gree, and we have no doubt but that any one leas-


ing it would find its value increase year after year.


As the rooms are exceedingly high, when the con
tempIated changes are made, the store will be the
best lighted and most advantageous for the dis


play of goods in the city, and being in such neal
proximity to the popular theaters and places o


public resort, it must become a center of trade i
Eleased to parties of any energy or business tact
Here is rare chance for some enterpTising mer


chant 10 make fortune.
Year: 1866

Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise AgaIH-
Once this soft turf, this FfvuIet's sands,
Were trampled by 1urrying crowd,
AND fiery hearts and armed bands


Encountered in the battle-cloud.
All never shall the land forget


Hog gushd the life-blood Of her brave
flushed with hope and courage yet,


Upon the soil they sought to save.
Now all is calm, and fresh, and still
Alone the ehirp of fitting bird,
And talk Of children on the hill, -
ANA bell Of wandering kline are heard
No solemn host goes trailing by
Inc biaekmoath'd gun and staggering vain ;
Men start not at the battle.cry;


y be it never heard again,
Soon rested those who fought but thou,
Who mingiest in the harder strife
For truths which men receive not now,
Thy warfare only ends with life.
a friendless warfare lingering long
Through weary day and weary year,
wild and mahy-weapon'd thrOng
Hang on thy front and flank and rear.
Yet, nerve thy spirit to the proof,


And blanch not at thy chosen lot,
The timid good may stand aloof,


The sage may frown-yet faint thou not
Nor heed the shaft too surely cast,


The kissing stnging bolt of scorn;
For with they side shall dwell, at last,


The victory Of endurance born.
Truth, crushed to earth. shall rise again,


The eternal years Of God are hers
but Error, wounded, writnes with pain,


And dies among his worahippers.
Yes, though thou lie upon the dust,


When they who helpid thee flee ii fear.
Die full of hope and manly trust,


Like those who fell in battle here.
Another hand thy sword shall wield,


Another hand thy standard wave,
Til from the trumpet's mouth is peai'd


The blast of triumph DER thy grave.
Year: 1866

1t is the result of every days experience
that steady attention to matters OF detail
lies at the root of human progress, and dill
gence, above all, is the mother of good luck.
Accuracy is also of much importance, and
an invariable mark of good training in a
man-accuracy in observation, accuracy in
speech, accuracy in the transaction of affairs.
What is done in business must be well done;
for it is better to accomplish perfectly
small amount of work than to half do ten
times as much. a wise man used to say,
"Stay little that VIC may make an end the
sooner" Too little attention, however, is
paid to this highly important quality of ac-
curacy. AS man eminent in practical sci
ence lately observed, 1T is astonishing how
few people have met in the course of my
experience who can define n fact accurate
ly" Yet, in business affairs, it is the man
ner in which small matters are transacted
that often decide men for or against you.
With virtue, capacity and good conduct in
other respects, the person who is habitually
inaccurate cannot be trusted his work has
to be done over again and he thus causes
endless annoyance, veXation and trouble.
Year: 1866

s A HARD CUsToMER.-We are informed
that man in Gorham, to whom shoemaker
was indebted, went into the shop of the latter
last week and "thrashed" the shoemaker and
his journeyman. He was taken before trial
justice and fined $40 and costs. Being unable
to pay, he was delivered to an officer to be
brought TO Portland Jail. The officer, taking


massistant with him, started from Gorham
with the prisoner. Before they got to Saccar-
appa the fellow stole the papers from the Off
Ger. The latter supposing- he had dropped
them on the road, told his assistant and the
prisoner to get out of the wagon, while he re-
turned to find his papers. This was done, but
after the officer was out of sight the prisoner
coolly told the assistant he should not stop
any longer, and then jumped over fence and
made his escape. l 5ul cas- fa. s +
Year: 1866

WEsTBRooK Town HoUsE.-The town of
Westbrook has recently made sale of its old
Town House, standing on cross road in the
center Of the town, and which has been used
for some fifteen years; and a purchase has
been made of the old Uniyersalist Meeting
House, at what is known as Brighton Corner,
for the purpose of a Town House. A former
building for that use stood directly opposite
this church, and the town moved from this
spot to the one last occupied, and it is now will
ling to get back to about the same situation, as
being on the whole the best ON account of the
generally good condition of the main roads
leading TO this central point.
Year: 1866

OCEAN HoUsE.-This delightful home of
pleasure travel and seekers after fresh air and
good health. has been swept and garnished
and is now ready for the reception of compa-
ny. We need not say to those who have visi-
ted this locality how pleasant and healthiul it
is to dwell there during the warm season.
No place on, our coast is more romantic and
delightful. The proprietors of the Ocean
House know how to keep it. From what we
hear we judge there will be quite rush to this
house this season, but poor, hard working ed-
tors must stay at home and delve while others
are faring sumptuously every day at the
Ocean House table, and inhaling health and
strength from the breezes of the deep blue
sea. We envy them, that's all s...t,
Year: 1866

A large representation OF our army and
navy met last night at City Hall for the pur-
pose OF forming an organization TO be called


=. ihe Portland Army and Navy Union."-
ne meeting was called to order by Colonel
brown' and Major Chadbourn was chosen
chairman and Lieut. Patterson Secretary
Col, Brown made report and presented
| Constitution which was adopted. Captain
Knight of the Star was then called upon for
speech. He made very modest one in which
he repudiated all political movements in this
organization, for such was not the object of it,
and he had yet to learn that any soldiers or
sailors were influenced by any considerations
of political nature in getting up this organ
ization. He was followed by DIR. Gordon who
believed the soldiers and sailor were too high
minded to mmgleI with low politicians or be
moved by any such motives as usually govern
that class. Maj Shannon of Saco, was called
upon and spoke. in favor of forming this or
ganiza.ion and encouraged those engaged in
the enterprise to so ahead, for the people
would never forget those who had fought the
battles OF their country and sustained their
Government in its darkest hours.


Col. Brown also addressed the meeting al
spoke of the Constitution which had beeifs
proposed by the committee and presented for
their consideration and adoption. The Port
land Band enlvened the occasion with their
excellent music. On the whole the meeting
was a pleasant one and the affair passed off
to the satisfaction of all concerned. We con-
gratulate the soldiers and sailors on their sue
cess in this enterprise and trust this Union
will long continue and be a source of pleasure
and profit to those who have formed 1t and to
their children. The country owes our army
and navy debt of gratitude which 1t will
not fail topay. The world viii yet learn that
Republics are not ungTateful. ei


1t was announced that the Constitution
would be found at the Office of Patterson d5
Chadbourn, ready for signatures after to-day.





MR.. EDITOR :-Having been an eyewitness
to the fire on Saturday last, 1 have no hesita-
ton in saying that Engineer Rogers CONSIDER
ing the difficulty of getting at the fire) man
aged and controlled it better than any fire
have been to for years. Such management as
this at the fire a few years since of Byron
Greenough's store, and the entire roof might
have been saved. Goodness and good dispo-
sition are high qualifications for good Chief
Engineer. His assistants are men of large ex-
perience in fighting against this formidable
enemy, and worked with will, and in union
with their chief. / would like to know the
names of the two pipemen of Engine No. 2
Gas could not see them but heard the No.
called,) for better management with, pipe
never saw--Ino fancy playing of their water
but all put in just the right place. A good
pipeman is an important part Of the Depart
mcnt. 49,. AN EYE WITNESS.