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Year: 1867

SAYINGS OF DEAN SwITT.-Ifa a man will observe as he walks the streets, be- lieye he will find the merriest faces in mourning coaches.

 The reason why so few marriages are happy, is because young ladies spend their time in making nets, net in making cages.

 The power of fortune is confused only by the miserable; for the happy impute all their success to prudence and merit,

 Ambition often puts men upon doing the meanest offices; so climbing is per formed in the same posture with creeping

 Small causes arc sufficient to make a man uneasy, when great ones are not in the way; for want of block he will stum- ble at straw. ~ Every man desires to live long; but no man would be old.

 Apollo was held the god of physic and sender of diseases. Both were originally the same trade, and still continue.

 If a man makes me keep my distance, the comfort is, he keeps his at the same time.

 Men are content to be laughed at for their wit, but not for their folly.

 A man would have but few spectators if he should offer to show for three pence how he could thrust q red hot poker into barrel of gunpowder, and it should not take fire.

 How is it possible to expect that man. kind'will take advice, when they will not as much as take warning.
Year: 1867

Circular.-The undersigned takes this as one of the methods to inform his friends, as will be seen from the above card, that he has formed copartnerihip for the purpose of doing an exclusive commission business. In doing so he thanks his friends for all past favors, and asks for continuance of the same by consignment of their cotton and other produce, from one dozen eggs up to one thou sand bales of cotton. Our Mir. Nevils has had long experience in the selling of cotton, &c., and is considered one of theibest cotton sales men in the city. pledge myself that all things that may be entrusted to us shall have my personal attention and shall be promptly and correctly attended to, and..strictly account ed for. As firm we owe nothing, and we have entered into an obligation not to endorse nor accept for any one unless we have the cotton, &c, in hand. That being our policy, we will in no case have to sell one mans cot ton to pay another mans debt to keep from going to protest. Having been citizen of Arkansas for the last ten years, ana having had a large acquaintance in the Confederate army, fiatter myself that we shall receive a liberal share of patronage, and that shall yet be able to make living, and with that am determined to be satisfied.

 am. very respectfully, your obedient ser want x. II. FOE.

 Son If
Year: 1867

The mammoth bullock belonging to W. Dean
of Manchester, was found dead in his stall on Sat
urday morning of last week. The animal had been
alton disclosed that his disease was inaamaton of
the kidneys. This bullock was seven years old
lastspring and weighed about five thousand pounds.
lie was undoubtedly the heaviest OF the bovine
species in America.
Year: 1867

The Republican state convention OF Maryland
nominated. on Thursday, Judge Hugh l.. Bond
for Governor The resolutions pledged the Re
publican party of Maryland to universal manhood
suffrage. uniform education, the payment Of the
national debt, and pledged thesRselves to fight it
out on that line y They also favor the repeal OF
the present military law. The resolution recon-
mending the nomination OF C'eaeraD Grant by the
Republicans for President was adopted, Ga to II.
Year: 1867

BALANCE, S40l, ,442 02


1t seems to me sound policy TO continue to ap-
ply yearly Sl50,000 90 as a sinking fund to retire
the funded debt Should you concur in this view
prove correct, it will be necessary to assess tax
upon the polls and ratable estate OF the inhab-
tants Of the State that will realize to the Treasury
four hundred thousand dollars 1t will be noticed
that this sum is nearly one hundred and seventy
thousand dollars less than was raised by tax last
animal session
Year: 1867

A n. King, Esq, of Tunbrdge, had ram
thoroughbred, that broke away from his place
confinement the 10th Of Sept, carving chain ano
stake he was fastened with. Search made for
him in almost every direction but all TO no avail.
The ram had once been in the pasture of Mr.. Sill
ley with his sheep, and that thoroughly looked
over. On the morning of Oct. 9th, Mr.. s. missed
one of his sheep, and in making search for it came
upon the lost OF Mr. King, by the side OF an
old bass stub hitched 10 the clog Ut wood, without
a solitary green thing near him; he had ,gnawed
the bark from the old dry stub as far as he could
reach All the room the ram could have was
about , II by feet between the log and the old
Stub which had brought him nearly to perfect
stand still and in this situation he had lived for
twenty days, without food or water, save that Of
the dry bark of the old stub The weight of the
ram few days before he left was l50 pounds but
when found he weighed but so ponnds
Year: 1867

The present law regulating the organized mil
itia is wholly inadequate to provide an efficient
force that can be relied upon in case of need, and
your attention is directed to the sensible remarks
upon this subject in the report of the Adjutant
and Inspector General. Some portion Of the
public property in possession OF the militia is re-
ported in bad condition, and without more vitality
IN our militia system, 1t would seem necessary,
that this properly should be collected and placed
in safe keeping under the care of proper officer.
The signs of the times indicate that we, as pru-
dent men, should not wholly lay aside our arms,
but rather emulate the example OF the old Bay
State in 1851 and be prepared for any emer-
gency.
Year: 1867

It's too common practice with far.
mers, and some professed fruit grow
ers, to prune apple. pear, cherry, and
other trees in midwinter. We do not
regard tue season as the correct or
The best one for the labor; and why?
because if the operation is correctly
performed, the cut made close to the
bud or body, it is liable to dry hard,
crack, and cause death or an enfeeb.
led condition of the bud in one case.
or decay of the trunk or large limb
in the other. Very rare is it that
wounds made in winter heal over
readily. If the work is not careful.
ly performed in the first operation, -
that is, If to save the bud from diving,
we cut an inch beyond it,-then the
whole has again to be gone over in
spring or summer; or otherwise, on
tile end of each branch so pruned;
we have piece of wood to die and
Observation-Disclosures.
Year: 1867

Professor Houghton, of Trinity
College. Dublin, has published some
cunos chemical computations re,
spccting the relative amounts OF
physical exhaustion produced by
mental and manual labor. Accord
ing to these chemical estimates, two
hours OF severe mental study abstract
from the human system as much vi
tai strength as is taken from it by an
entire day of mere hand work. This
fact, which seems to rest upon strict.
ly scientific laws, shows that the men
who do brain. work sould he careful,
first, not to overtask themselves by
too continuous exertion, and, second
ly, that they should not omit to take
physical exercise on portion OF
each day, sufficient TO restore the
equilibrium between the nervous and
muscular systcm.-EzGhange.
Year: 1867

I" / have always considered advertis-
ing literally ana long to be the great
medium of success in business, and the
prelnds to wealth. And have made it
an invsriable rule, too, to advertise in
the duuest times, as well as the busiest,
long experience having taught me that
money thus spent is well laid out.n
Year: 1867

THE undersigned would first notify


Il those who are indebted to him to
come forward and settle within the next
thirty days, at the expiration of which
time the accounts left unsettled will be
placed in the hands of Collector.


From and after this date the under
signed will strictly adhere to the cash
system, making small profits and quick
sales, and thereby being enabled to sell
his goods at New Orleans cost prices.


His assortment of
Year: 1867

Once upon time there lived in the old
town OF Bremen, long way off from here
two children, whose names were Peter aud
Nina. They lived with their father and
mother in neat little house in the very
heart of the town. The sun had hard work
to find its way through the narrow little
street lined on each side with its quaint
old houses; but it did manage it somehow
aud danced away on the little window panes
and on the polished floors as long as 1t
possibly could and if the merry little sun
beams didn't stay there all day longf it
was only because they was afraid of neg
lecling their duties else where. I'm sure.
The queer little old house never would
have seemed dark to you under any crcum.
otances, for in each heart in this happy
home dwelt little domesticated sunbeam,
called lore, which, you know. can make the
darkest spot on the face Of the earth cheer
ful and bright. ,yu-


Well, ii was Christmas eve, and Peter
and Nina had been wandering hand in
hand through the crowded streets, Dust
now they had their little round faces
hattened against the gahy-decOrated win.
dow of large toy-shOp, and were lost III
admiration over its wonders.


All, If Santa Claus would only bring me
that beautiful doll" little Nina said "don'i
she look just like a queen in that lovely
elk dress
Year: 1867

TIE CITY JAIL Fathers IN TROUBLE
We published some weeks since an ac-
count of government established In the
negro quarter of the city Jail, which abro-
gated to itself the authority to try and
punish those confined for any action which
they might construe as an offence. The
primary cause for the establishment Of
this government was the order Of the
Mayor for the organization Of the chain
gang. Under the mistaken impression
that the "glorious principle Of equality
established by the issue Of the late revo-
luton" had raised them above being
placed in the chain-gang as laborers, as
well as white people, these freedmen un-
dertook to rebel against the order Of the
Mayor, and issued mandate counter
manding his order, and making it pun
ishable offence for any one of those con-
fined in the negro quarter to 60 out to
work. To carry out this mandate, VIII
liam Washington and David Poindexter
constituted themselves Mayor and Chiefof
Police of the city Jail. Several cases Of
dsobedience were brought before their
tribunal, and the subjects were sentenced
to receive nine and thirty lashes each.
The transaction was subsequently brought
to the notice of the Mayor Of Richmond,
who impeached and deposed these self.
constituted officials, and ordered them to
be brought before the bar of the Hastings
Court to be tried for malfeasance in office.
They were tried accordingly, and SEN
fenced to serve term in the chain-gang
themselves.
Year: 1867

DR.. Seabrook also testified as to Tracey's
condition, and did not think that at the
lime of The occurrence In question he was
responsible for any evil intent.


Major Isaac H. Darlington. counsel for
the accused, argued for some moments for
bail Tor his client, on the ground that the
offence, In view Of his state of mind at the
time Of the assault and the surrounding
circumstances, was not sufficient to de-
prive him Of the privilege Of bail.


The Recorder sent him on to be exam.
ined before q special examining court for
the assault upon Rose, and to be indicted
for misdemeanor at the May term Of the
grand jury. He would be admitted to bail
in the sum of $500 for the last offence, but
bail could not be granted in the first case.


The special court will be held on Mon
day next.
Year: 1867

ATTEMPED ESCAPE FROM THE CHAIN
GAxG.-Mike Sullivan, a member of the
chain. gang, slipped off yesterday morn
ing, and would have made his escape but
for a timely discovery by policeman
Angle, who pursued him to the river. He
Jumped into the river, but finding ere he
got beyond his depth that his ball and
chain would be serious impediments tc
him while in the water, he surrendered
and was returned to his post.
Year: 1867

The HOLLYWOOD OUTRAGE.-The case
of John Flick, charged with the assault
upon O young lady in Hollywood, was
brought before the Mayor privately on
yesterday. Flick was identified by the
young lady as the man who made the as
sault upon her. He was committed to Jail
to await his examination on Thursday next.


The man named Wormley who had been
arrested for the offence was discharged
upon the Identification of Flick.
Year: 1867

The Sena.e Of the Fenan Brotherhood has bean called
together by Wee Presiden James Gibbons for Tuesd
next 10 take action the present condition Of the
Irish national movement II Is stated that the Senator'S
and the organization they represent will FUN to the
letter the promises made by President Roberts in their
name extend all the ad their power 10 the Irish
republicans the field As their organization has kept
faith with the IRISH people in America the past they
have a. tho power and the inclination help the
Irish revoluonists, and by their actions command
The confidence OF the American community manner
to render that aid efficient
Year: 1867

remote from Albany, to accept nominations
to seats in the Convention Why not frankly
say, 81 have duties or tastes which are lncom-
"patible with faithful service as delegates? 2
Would not this have been wiser and worthler
than to undertake responsibilities so grave with
purposes or obligations so incOngruousf


The Democratic journals of our State quite
generally reproach the Convention with It's
snail-like progress. If they will consult the
journal, they will find that dlsproportlon OF
the absentees on every occasion when quorum
was lacking were of their own party, while no
adjournment over, no prolongation of debate
in fact, no resisted adjournment and no delay
of anv kind-has failed to command the active
sympathy of a large majority of the Demo
Gratis present 1t is no credit to the Republican
majority that the minority have virtually ruled
the Convention thus far. Shall it be so to the
end
Year: 1867

1t is stated that on the death of Pope Plus
TX. the Government Of France would strongly
urge the election OF Bishop Dupanloup OF Or
leans as his successor. Bishop Dupanloup has
the reputation of being, in every respect, one
of the ablest Roman Catholic bishops now llY-
ing; and if elected Pope. would probably soon
make his mark as one of the greatest POpcs Of
modern times; but it is very doubtful whether
the French or any other secular Government
will be able to exercise "a decisive influence at
the next election. The College of Cardinals
has learned to emancipate itself at the election
of Pope from the control of secular Govern
ments, and is not likely to deyiate from the
long established rule to elect none but an
Italian and Cardinal. 1t is fully 300 years
since one who was not an Italian was chosen
ponp
Year: 1867

Mr.. Pierrepont brought into Court yesterday
the paper recommending Mrs. Surratt to mercy,
and stated that the Judge Advocate assured
him it was laid before the President as part OF
the record of the proceedings of the Military
Commission, and was attached to the other pa
pers when the President signed them. But
Mr.. johnson declares that he never saw it or
heard of it. What is this mystery We won
der if the true history of the Surratt family
and this mysterious assassination VIII ever be
known.
Year: 1867

The visit of the French Empress to Queen
Victoria has been made so very quietly that the
gossips suppose it to possess some mysterious
significance. If Eugene had crossed the chan
mel in state, the trip might have passed for
one of pleasure The possibility of an En-
press ever getting weary Of pOmp and cere-
mony, and travelling quietly just because she
prefers to do so, has apparently not occurred
to ANYBODY
Year: 1867

In the Convention yesterday the amendment
to the report on the Organization of the Legis
lature, providing for 30 Senatorial Districts
was adopted in Committee of the Whole 10y
vote of 70 to 30. The proceedings under the
call of the Convention ordered day before yes
ter,lay were made void.
Year: 1867

great Western States; he described the won
derful progress of the Pacific Railway, and
prophesied of the astonishing results which are
10 follow its completion; and he bore testimony
to the general success of the Republican expert
ment. Not the least sensible part Of his speech
was his advice to the emigrant not to pass
more than a single night in New-York.
Year: 1867

A Nashville dispatch gives particulars of a
disturbance in Madison County, Tenn, from
which it is evident that the presence OF the
United States forces alone prevented a general
Rebel uprising in the Western part of the
State on election day.
Year: 1867

Lord Lyttleton proposed most extraordinary
amendment to the English Reform bill, which.
if it passed, would disfranchise a large minority
of the greatest men in the kingdom. No one
is to vote "who cannot write a legible hand"
Year: 1867

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people to be self-reliant, and shall do what we
may be able 60 induce the establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for our home pro-
ducts. To this end we will pay special attention
to tho COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing,
and exert ourselves 10 encourage the diversf-
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
ueut Of Southern resources.
Year: 1867

by A CONS0LIDATI0N OF THE ASH
VILE UNION AND AMERICAN and the
DISPATCH, and by the generous snd united
support of the UNION AND DIsPATcH by she
patrons of both the former papers, the Proprie-
tors are enabled to present a Newspaper hitht
TO unsurpassed in this city or State.


IN FULLNESS AND ACCURACY
NEWS. our paper will compare favOrably itb
the best in the entire country; and in saying
this. We only repeat the expressions Of many
our patrons. who are most capable of judging in
uch matters.
Year: 1867

| advise the immediate repeal Of the offer of q
reward of IS 900 for the arrest and return of ex-
Governor Harris. Ny opinion with regard to
active. original secessiOnists, and the punishment
due them, have undergone no change. But no
man has been punished for treason yet, from
Jefferson Davis down; and the prO-rebel policy
of the President warrants the conclusion that
none will be punished. Besides, in Tennessee,
during the late canvass, there were worse men
upon the stump than Harris ever was. openly
proclaiming treason and sedition, and inspiring
the people with sectional malice. / advise the
repeal of this offer from two othereonsideratlons
first, that of humanity towards the family Of
Harris; and next. but not least, that of economy
on the part of the State. The State is liable TO
be called upon at any day for this reward, and
in return she would have nothing to show for the
outlay.


The number Of gentlemen ON the Governors
staff and the salaries paid them. have been sub


ieets of misrepresentation for two years past. I
have at no time had IN ore than four staff Officers
on duty at the same time. and the amount paid
them was the amount allowed by law The State
Guards being for the most part disbanded, 1t is
my purpose, in the future, to employ only two
staff officers. an Adjutant General and Quar-
termaster General. With these, and the one
clerk allowed by law, l intend to transact the
heavy business of my branch OF the public


service. i4sl. aH4- .. 4
Year: 1867

C0nfding in the intelligence and patriotism
which induced your constituents to send yeu
here as lawmakers. assure you of my earnest
desire to cooperate with you in all measures
you may inaugurate for the common good.
Coming here with the heavy majOrities you are
honored with, your action may mark your ses-
sion as the epoch in our history when genuine
progress asserted its sway in Tennessee. Hon
ored in her past history, and her present claims
fully responded to, we shall wipe out the foul
stain of rebellion and we may look forward to
Tennessee with the utmost confidence. 1t will
be our highest honor to have jealously guarded
the fame of our State, advanced her prosperity
and developed her vast resources. Destiny and
events, God and history have assigned to Ten
nessee an important position in the great work
of restoring the Union. Let US act well our
part, and under Providence perform the great
but agreeable work of fraternity and love, and
loyalty towards the race of man.


i, W. G. BROwNLow.


NASHVILLE. October 9. 1867.


Upon the conclusion of the reading of
the message, Mr.. Frierson moved that FIVE
thousand copies in Epglish and three thou
sand in German be printed for the use of
the Senate, which was carried.


A resolution was adopted that the Senate
meet the House in Representative Hall at
10 A. NJ. tomorrow, to participate in the
ceremonies of Inauguration.


Adjourned till A. NJ. this morning
Year: 1867

Your attention is called to the condition of
affairs IN the State prison. full and specific de-
tails of which will be given in the report of the
Commissioners IN charge of that Institution |
have every confidence that the Legislature will
look into the wants Of that institution and do
for It what, in the Judgment Of the m embers NAV
seem proper. Many complaints have been made
to me, pro and con, with regard to its manage
ment, and complaints of 3 character which re-
qulre thorough investigation. As you are
aware, one wing of the institution has been de
stroyed by ire. This has been re- built at a cost
of several thousand dollars. This loss to the
state. and the matter Of repairs should be
looked into with strict and impartial fidelity.
Meanwhile, / again suggest the establishment of
branches OF the Penitentlary ia the Western
District and in East Tennessee. The cost Of
building on a moderate scale, would be saved to
the state, in fifteen and twenty years in the
item OF q cash market IN each end of the State
Tor provisions TO sustain, and raw material 20
keep the convicts employed in manufacturing
such as lumber, marble iron, coal, leather. etc
There would be saving of thousands in the
item OF transporting prisoners. The erection Of
buildings would furnish employment and cash
wages TO a number OF mechanics and, as there
several salaTied officers attached 10 such insttu-
ton, il would distribute the patronage of the
State in her three natural divisions. If this be
not done, au enlargement % the State prison
will be required. The demoralized condition of
both our white and colored population is caus-
ing scores TO be sent TO the penifentiary, as our
courts have gone into operation.


Last OF knoxville, one mile and half the
State owns one hundred acres Of land, FIVE or ten
acres Of which eEa be appropriated for branch
Of the penifentlary, and in most suitable To-
calify. Close 10 the railroad on the one side
and close 10 the river on the other side i know
Of no more suitable locality in that end Of the
state. The State also owns property in Memphis,
which, If not IN a suitable locality, could be
exchanged adysntagsously for other property.