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Year: 1867

An animal six inches long, with
scales like a fish, has been remov-
ed from the stomach of young
lady in Jefferson, O., but another
living object, as large as fist, re-
mains and cannot be removed
without an incision in the body
of the woman. This object some
times comes to her throat and al
most strangles her.
Year: 1867

A young man named Regain
died in Albany, n. Y, recently,
from having mole or wart on his
face cut by razor while being
shaved. The wart was on the left
cheek, and while the whole right
side was paralyzed, the left leg
and arm became rigid, and the face
turned over the left shoulder.
Year: 1867

A farmer in Hamilton county,
Ohio, soaked his seed wheat, which
was badly affected with smut, in
o solution of blue vitriol and salt.
He had nearly 2 full crop, while
half the wheat in the neighbor-
hood was scarcely worth cutting,
Year: 1867

It is with extreme regret that all who know him will hear of the death of Judge Gideon Hall, at his residence in Winsted, on Sunday night last.

 He was born in Winchester in 1909. his father being a prominent citizen of that place, and holding for many years the office of Deputy Sheriff He had fitted for col lege, when his health failed, and he spent some time in travelling South and West. Gu his return he entered the law school of Judge Gould at Litchfeld, where he pursu- ed his studies with great assiduity, and there are now in his library six large volumes of Gould's Lectures in manuscript copied with his own hand. He graduated from the school and was admitted to the bar in 1882, and soon acquired large practice. He represented his native town three times in the House of Representatives and was once chosen Senator from this district. In 1865 he was appointed Judge of the Supe- rior Court, at which time he had probably the largest docket of any lawyer in this coanty, although perhaps not engaged in as many trials as some of the lawyers at the county seat.

 For some time past his health had been very poor, but We had hoped from the more favorable reports of his case, last week, that there was chance of his becom- ing materially better, if not of his ultimate He leaves wife, but no children. His nearest relative is half sister about 9 years of age. In him we lose not only an excellent lawyer and an upright judge, but one of the most amiable and kind hearted of men.
Year: 1867

The church. on the Hill has just purchas- ed some new chandeliers and pulpit lights Means were raised for that purpose by the Ladies Aid Society. A new organ also has been procured within the year. This church is now in growing condition, and bids fair to weather the storm which has long threatened to sweep it away. Not unworthy is this ancient church of Christ to keep sacred within itself the memories of those illustrious heralds of peace who proclaimed the glad tidings in ancient days on this sacred hill. We refer to Wadhams. Day, Boardman, Campfeld and others, and to those old fathers and mothers who sus- tained the cause of the Redeemer by their labors of love in days gone by. May we not hope that greater blessing is about to be poured upon this portion of the Masters vineyard than has hitherto been known? We understand that the pastor MT. Will Hams is to preach sermon on education next Sabbath evening.
Year: 1867



 Tn nconsequence of the indisposition (as manifest ed of late,) of the civil authorities in Arkansas to take action In offences of an aggravated nature against freedmen, orders have been issued for the trial of all such by Military Commission and for prompt action to be taken for the punishment of civil officers who fail to issue writs against of lenders committing assaults &c, against freedmen, and prohibiting bail for the appearance of such criminals.

 The extension of suffrage to freedmen has eyi- dentls aroused a sentiment of hostility to the col ored race and to Northern men in many parts of the district, which did not exist before; and Gen. Ord Is convinced that larger force than is now stationed in those states to preserve order and or ganize Conventions will be required hereafter to protect them and secure the freedmen the use of the suffrage.

 In majority of the counties of this district there are very few men who can take the test oath and these are not dispos to defy public opinion by accepting office, unless supported by military force aiterward.

 The will of the colored people may be in favor of supporting loyal ofice-holders but their intelli- gence is not now sufficient to enable them to com bine for the execution of their will All their con- binations now conducted by white men under the protection of the military; if the protection is withdrawn, the white men now controlling would withdraw with it; and some of the southern people now exasperated-at what they deem the freed mems presumption, would not be very gentle to- ward them so that the presence of larger mili.a- " force Will be required for some time to main- tain the freedmen in the right of suffrage

 Owing to the removal of Gen. Sheridan no report is made concerning the fifth Military District

 Such is the first official evidence given us of the working of the Reconstruction Acts. So far from justifying the state ments of the Presidents Message regard ing the enormous expense attendant upon the execution of those acts, one Command CT is of opinion that fewer troops will be necessary, after the elections held under those acts than before. One Commander, only, thinks an increase necessary in his department-to protect the freedman from oppression. As the whole expense of the ! War Department was only $5S, ,0O0,O 600, the ontraceons exaggeration of the Presidents

 szoo'ooo,oo0 estimate fer the present years

 expense under the Reconstruction Act, is manifest. Gen. Schofeld, an officer who
Year: 1867




Next to the inOrdinate use of intoxi-
eating beverages we may probably
class the haste to become rich as a de-
plorable eyiI-the desire and expecta-
tion of getting something for nothing,
or for very inadequate equivalent, if
we may use the word in such a sense
which lead so many of our youth to
abandon trades in order to swell the
crowds OF clerks, lawyers, doctors, &c. ::
now and always SO largely in excess of
the demand for their Services. A de-
sire to be rich is not in itself
PIE AT the means, and to end in dis
grace and ruin.


There are cases where young man
Is Justlhable in getting into debt-there
are cases where a few years of a struR-
gle with Indebtedness may do him good
but these are "the exceptions which
prove the rule" correct that debt is in
compatible with independence, and
should be avoided. Borrowing money
on interest is curse to any young man,
eatlnS up his earnings and kee eping him
poor The man who saves even few
dollars year, and invests II at interest,
will eventually become rich, whilst the
one who borrows to make up the defic-
II occasioned by extravagance, or ven
turing beyond his means, will undoubt-
edly struggle all his life to keep his head
above water.


Avoid "speculation," mistrust all
schemes promising enormous returns,
whether lotteries, faro-banks, or more
respectable modes of gambling, as
sured that any gains that may accrue
from them are more than lost by the
taste they give for inordinate risks. If
yoS call to mind the lucky individuals
who have become wealthy in this way
in the past twenty years, you will find
nearly all of them poor now-the
money has gone as rapidly as it came,
and is teaching the same lesson to its
present possessors. a dollar earned
by honest industry, mental or physical,
is worth more to the man who earns it
than tenfold gained by speculation, and
is not near so likely to be expended fool
ishly or risked recklessly. He who
can save such dollar will more prob
ably accumulate wealth in life than
the one without industry who makes
more money with less work. 1t is de-
plorable how many of our young un-
married men waste their earnings in
folly and dissipation, and are ''too poor
to get married'-or, if they marry,
have acquired such tastes and habits as
tend to render that relation anything
but an agreeable one. There can be no
good reason for a young lady and
healthy single man, having no one de-
pendent upon him, not saving some
thing every year for investment, and
1t Is to be regretted so few do so.
Year: 1867

Especial Dispatch to tho Boston Journal


LAWRENCE, Feb. l6.-lt is stated in the
American that the barn Of Mr.. ingalls, Da-
mon, in North Reading, near Andoyer, was
burned Wednesday morning, and that his
remains were found among the ruins. He
was a very penurious old man and lived
alone. Foul play is suspected


We learn as additional particulars Of the
above that the body of the dead man was
found badly burned and disfgurcd by the
flames, and that there were marks upon the
back Of the head and neck which appeared
to indicate that violence had been used upon
him. A lantern burning and the hat Of the
deceased were found upon table in the
kitchen of the house. A search through the
house for papers which he was known to
have had in his possession failed to bring
them to light. His daughter formerly lived
with him, but Of late he has occupied the
house entirely alone, and from his penurious
habits it is thought that the probability Of
his having considerable money about him,
and his lonely situation combined, induced
some one to commit the murder which is
now suspected. As far as we can learn there
are no circumstances pointing toward the
perpetrator Of the murder, If one was CON-
mitted
Year: 1867

At Mctzerott Hall, this evening, Mr. KEN
NEDY will give his third concert, the last Of
the series in this city, in which he will pro.
duce a programme that comprises some of
the richest gems of Scottish song We have
seldom seen an audience more completely
under the influence of real enjoyment than
was that which attended upon Mr. KESXEDY's
concert on Saturday night, and we doubt not
all those who were present on that occasion
will come tonight and bring all their friends
who have music in their souls.
Year: 1867

This evening the dOorkeeperS and ushers
of Walls Opera House take their benefit,
We are sure that all the patrons of the the.
atre will lend their patronage to these de.
serving young people, who have ever been
prompt in their endcavors to secure comfort
to the patrons of this popular theatre The
bill this evening is q very attractive one.
Year: 1867

The New York Citizen, which is partly
owned by former special agent of the
Treasury under Secretary CHASE but now
Collector of Internal Revenue in New York,
demands "the immediate impeachment and
trial Of President JOHNSON"
Year: 1867

Neither did / declare myself to be
in favor of an equal distribution of
the inf1ammatory rheumatism in the
United States among the people, for
in five years it would be in the hands
fleet, elbows, knee joints, DC. of a
few again. But what 1 did say was
that moving machines do not di
gest as readily as the common scythe
among the working classes, and that
steam saw-mills are not as healthy a
summer beverage as when worked
by hand" I then asked him, ought
he not to correct the erroneous re-
ports of his speeches through the
columns Of the Bungton You Bet, ,as
they might injure bis prospects of
being a candidate for the Lunatic
ASYLUM but he only laughed, and
said it was contrary to the establish
ed usages of his life to contradict
anything or pay cent. l then
asked him, in view of the conflict
that is going on between labor and
the rheumatism, what was to be
done


He was thoughtful for moment
resting his massive brow upon the
point of steel pen, and then he re
piled: Il don't know unless you
lend me half dollar"


His remark made shch an impress
sion upon me that abruptly took
my departure.


Yours. Geographically,


FAT CONTRIBUTOR.
Year: 1867

The particulars of novel elOpe-
ment have been detailed to us which
ought to be a warning to married
men against providing their wives
with other escort than themselves,
and for this raasnn- we present th n,ra
A certain Mr. a Widower of seven
long summers and who in personal
facial appearance, is compared to a
mud fence-a species of fence sup
posed to be intolerably ugly-who
possessed a hair lip and back akin
to that Richard III, was boarding
with a certain man in Eden Town
ship. The wife of the. last mention
ed desired to go to Medina county,
and at the same time, the first men
toned parsonage was starting for
Pennsylvania. The husband desired
his friend to see to his wife's pro
lection as far as he went which he
agreed to do. The, husband. drove
them both to the depot.


There he paid his wife's fare anc
they started. Some days after the
husband received letter from thu
gentleman under whose protecting
wing his treasure had been placet
with the information that when they
reached Medina county his wife dit
not want to- get off prefering to g
on. So he took her on to Pennsyl
yania when they concluded that the,
would like to live together, and tina
her husband need not expect he


back. Here is a theme'for him t.
ponder on and precedent for pres


ent and future to avoid.-II6fn 1''l
Year: 1867

gave US any reason to believe that
they intended to set us free in the
event of success. Very well, now, it
seems plain to me that whether the
Federal armies fought to free us or
not, God used them as instrumental
to carry out this design. Moses of
old was the chosen instrument of
God to work out the deliverance of
of the oppressed Israelitcs. God
promised to be with him and he acos
with him, and as long as the people
obeyed Moses, the lord facilitated
their journey but after awhile those
people began to look back to the
flesh pots of Egypt, and divide off
into squads and grumble The conse
quence of this was that the Lord be-
came displeased with their conduct
and cursed them, and they perished
by thousands, never seeing or enjoy
ing the blessing that were in store
for them but the few that stood to
the right thing entered the land of
promise aud partook of it's fruits.
Now the same God said to the Re
publican party, go down South ana
bring those suffering people up out
Of degradation and slavery, and edu-
cate them so they may know that I
am the living and true God; now,
don't You see that we are at the
most critical juncture Of the race :?
What will we do ? Displease God and
perish ? or support the instrumental
ity of his will and live to enjoy the
blessing thereof?


The case is before you and you are
free, choose for yourselves


I have endeavered to keep within
the bonds of reason, and I hope I
have succeeded in so doing. My
highest desire is to see the most
beautiful South put forth like the
sweet morning rose and her sons
and daughters rejoicing like lambs
in their gambols upon a sunny hill.
Year: 1867

The Kenton Democrat SAYS, we
learn that young boy by the name
of Miller, had his foot terribly man.
gled by the cars, near the new ware
house, on Tuesday last. This should
be a warning to boys jumping of
and on the cars, whilst in motion.


Last Sabbath evening two colored
men got in to q rumpus in the north
part of town, when one drew knife
and inflicted severe stab in the side
of his adversary. 83pa


Two. men had an alteration In
town last SatHfdaynight, and fight
ensued, one Of the parties splitting
open the others head with an axe.
Year: 1867

Msi. B. F. Simpson has introduced, in
,he State Senate. Joint Resolution to
amend the suffrage article ofthe Constitu-
ton by striking out the word "white."
It will doubtless pass both Houses, and
the people will have an oppoItunity, at
the next general election. to decide the
terrible question Of Negro Suffrage. Sam.
Wood has introduced q resolution de-
signed to give women over Is the right
to vote. We presume he has thrown
this in to complicate the suffrage question.
and eventually defeat the whole measure.
as be did once before but we do not be.
lieve it will win.


This suffrage question is bound to come
before the people some time. and We be-
lieve will finally prevail. We have been
in favor of holding it of until there was
a reasonable prospect for its snccess, be-
lieving that q rejection would postpone
it to more distant day than by waiting
fe " wears longer. until public opinion
was favorable. 1t may be as nearly sc
now as it will ever be; and if it is, il
may as we'll be settled at once. Wher
it comes to be fairly faced, we think tn
question. will lose most of its terrors t.
some of the nervous ones. Men who arr
com PEELED to pay taxes. work the roads
shoulder the musket. and perform ever,
other duty under the laws. cannot b
Justly deprived of voice in making tn
laws. Men will use bot little energy t,
elevate their condition, il there is no in
ducements ahead. 1t is in the power .
the white voters to hold out an induce
ment to the negroes to become better an
more useful citizens, or to keep them in
condition of degradation and semi-va
grancy. but little better than slavery
The fight is between prejudice and tn
negro. Prejudice is by far the worst eli
izen. with all its rights and privileges
Cast it in the background now. and let th
negro try what he can do for himself
Give every man fair chance to bette
his condition in life.
Year: 1867

E The Atlantic Cable was considered 8
mammoth enterprise. but never has or
will elicit the commentator that has at
tended the success Of Goes Dyspepsia
Cure. 1t is getting a worldwide fame.
simply from the fact that it cures. One
bottle often does the work effectuslly at
the same time it will not injure the most
delicate constitution.
Year: 1867

MORE OF THE MYsTERy-A new phase
OF the Washington correspondence OF the
Leavenworth Times has come under our
notice. Some person at Washington
has sent rs copy of one of the letters
1t is in the shape Of handsomely print
ed circular, headed Correspondence oI
the Leavenworth Times" So it appears
that somebody is at unusual expense il
this matter. We can now account fol
the speed with which they travel from
Washington to Leavenworth. They arr
sent out dated in advance. and the Times
sometimes commits the blunder of pub
fishing them several days too soon. Th'
one received by us, is dated January lst
We have since seen it in the Times
They go to an extraordinary amount
trouble for little or nothing.
Year: 1867

BEAR LOOSE IN SCHOOL -RooM.-Con-
siderable CONSERVATION was created in the
lecture:room of St. James church, where
day school for girls is held under the
auspices Of the above named church, a
few days since. A scratching and whin-
ing noise similar to that made by dogs
was heard at the rear door, and the lady
teacher instructed one of the little girls to
ascertain the cause Of the noise. After
opening the door and looking around, the
girl reported that she saw nothing unu-
sual. A few moments thereafter the
noise was again heard, and the teacher
opened the door, and to her horror large
bear bounded into the school-room, howl
ing and making the most unearthly noises.
The CONSERVATION thus created may be
imagined. The children stood not upon
the order Of their going but went at once
through the front door, screaming Bear
bear {" at the top of their voices. The
teacher, seeing the children all ont, made
her exit through the rear door, closing it,
and leaving the bear the sole occupant OF
the room.


The sudden and questionable appear
ance of Monsieur Bruin among the children
is accounted for in this manner: The sex
ton Of the church had procured the bear
to send to his father, and kept him under
the lecture room, where he fed him regu-
larly. On the morning referred to, the
bear, missing his breakfast, which his
master had forgotten to give him, broke
his chain and made his way into the school
room. His presence being deemed by no
means conducive to the health and peace
of the school, his master was instructed to
remove the bear, which he has done.
Year: 1867

THE LADIES OF THE FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH, for the first time in eight years,
be held during the coming week. We have
no doubt that the hundreds of young peo-
pie connected with their large congrcga-
ton, and their many friends will enjoy the
occasion. The splendid manner in which
the ladies of this church conducted these in
pocent and attractive festivities are among
some Of the pleasant memories of antewar
times. We bespeak them a glowing sue
cess.
Year: 1867

We are requested to state that the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Moody to the magistracy
in Chesterfield was to fill vacancy occa-
stoned by the removal of Justice SnelliDgs
from the county.
Year: 1867

NEGRO RAsCALITY.-As two highly re-
spectacle young ladies were walking on
Fifth between Broad and Grace streets on
Thursday evening negro man suddenly
brushed past them, and. boldly snatching q
reticule which one of them had hanging on
her arm, ran off with it. The young
lady was brave enough to chase the villain
for few steps, but he presently lodged
into an alley, and succeeded in making his
escape. The reticule contained but a
small sum of money and few nick nacks.


This is the third case of the kind which
We have recently been called upon to re-
port. Strange that the audacity Of the
rascals has not led to their apprehension.
Year: 1867

QUIET ELOPEMENT-ROMANCE AND A
LOAF OF BREAD MIyED.-For months past
an honest mechanic Of this city has loved q
lass who has loved him in return; but Just
80 long as they have loved they have had to
contend against the opposition of "cruel
parents" Finding that the aforesaid op-
position would probably never cease, and
that it was a matter next to impossible
ever to gain the consent of the old people, /,
the young couple determined to 60 where
no rude fathers hand could whack our hero
over the head just as he was about to
I" inc in wedlock with the daughter Of
the possessor of the said rude hand. SO a
day was set apart for the journey, and the
hour selected was that Of the departure Of
the Weldon train. The day arrived, and
the Young females heart beat with wretch
ed anxiety as she imagined her maternal
relative " keeping skinned optic " on her
every movement. But the fates were


with her, for just as the hour arrived
for her to vamoose," her mother told
her to 60 out and get loaf of bread !.
Love laughs at loaves of bread as well
as locksmths and all other practical things
in this world. Laughing in her sleeves
the fair young damsel went forth for the
sole purpose of getting loaf of bread
in horn. The sequel is that the young
lady did not return from the bakers shop
for two or three days. When she returned
it appeared she had extended her trip from
the bakers to North Carolina, and re-
turned with a loaf Of bread-and hus-
band. "'Twant no use gettin mad y; SO


the old people made virtue of necessity,
and got pleased. The latest we hear of it
is big wedding supper and the announce
ment of the marriage in the Dispatch.
Year: 1867

We believe it is rare that an editor
INDUCES in a drop, but when they do,
their readers are sure to find them out.
A cotemporary was called upon to rec
ord "melancholy event" at q time
when his head was rather heavy, and
did it up after the following manner:


Yesterday morning, at 4 o'clock,
P. NJ, q man with heel in the hole of
his stocking, committed arsenic by
swallowing dose of suicide. The in
quest Of the verdict, returned a jury
that the deceased came to the facts in
accordance with his death. He leaves
u child and six small wives to. lament
the end of his untimely loss. In death
we are in the midst of life"
Year: 1867

Upon the back of every ten.dollar
grcenback is printed these words;


"This note is legal tender for all
debts, public and private, except duties
on imports and interest on the public
debt"


1t will be seen that it is only interest
on the public debt that cannot be paid
with legal tenders. The principal OF
the debt can be paid with legal tenders,
and the holders Of the bonds arc
obliged to take them by law. Is it moi
wonderful that in tho face Of this VIC
hear it said that the payment of the
debt in greenbacks is repudiation7
Year: 1867

A recent circular from the Treasury
Department, addressed to the principal
collectors of customs on the Atlantic
and Pacific coasts, instructs them to
inquire yigilantly into all cases Of vio-
lation of the law in relation to the
Coolie trade, and to report infractions
thereof Immediately to the Department,
as we'll as notify the nearest United
States Attorney Of the same.