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Year: 1866

HoRSE IN THE RlvgR.-During the freshet OF
Saturday and Sunday last, a horse, saddled and
bridled. and swimming for life, was swept down
past the town by the current of the swollen and
furious river. He was taken out on the opposite
shore apparently in good condition, by some China
men. We have not learned whether he had. a rider
when he entered the stream. or how he happened
to start on his perilous voyage, but presume thai
he was swimming the river behind small boat
and was swept away from his owner by the cur
-enf of events.
Year: 1866

HAIL SToRa-A furious hail storm swept over
this section Sunday afternoon, scattering in great
profusion ice formations Of the size Of flberts
TWAS succeeded by clear cold night that threat
eued a visitation from the Frost King but fortu
natey for the fruit growers of this vicinity his icy
breath was withheld. The succeeding warm days
has greatly advanced pomological manifestations
and swelling buds and blossoms attest the universal
satisfaction Of nature.
Year: 1866

IN BAD CoMPANY.-Eenry Alien writes Us from
the County Jail, that he was tried on the 18th of
last month before one Of our justices OF the Peace
for assault and battery on Chinawoman, and that
four witnesses who were examined could not prove
anything against him ; but that the man who an
rested him testified that he confessed to him that he
did strike the woman. He denies this, thinks such
confession would have been the act of a madman,
and calls the Constable some hard names 1t may
be that Henry is unjustly punished. We cannot
say as to that. Two hundred dollars fine, or one
hundred days in the County jail, is pretty hard on
Henry if he is innocent. Calling others hard names
is not so effective in such writ of habeas
corpus If this will not avail he must call philoso-
ply to his aid and bear his msfortunes with Il
spirit of resignation, ever remembering that gen
tleman named Poor Tray once lost his life for
being found in bad company. The wicked always
manage to circuinvent the Innocent. When your
prison doors are again opened, Henry, and you step
forth free man, remember to .'be virtuous and
you will be happy
Year: 1866

House SERvANTS.-Chinese DO not always make
the best most reliable and docile house servants,
but as they are sometimes preferable TO no house
hold help whatever, they find employment in many
of our families. A lady friend, who is suffering
under a severe iniiction of this nature, had occa-
sion the other day to order her servant to sweep
the path that lead through the flower garden TO
the gate. when she was wholly contounded by the
replv-.O. me payee tree dollars road taxi
Year: 1866

FoR SAN QuESTIS-Sherif Day left with dele
CATION for the State Prison on Tuesday evening
last. Sheriff Day viii return to resume the duties
of his Office. in a few days ; but Mr.. All JIM viii
do the State service for one year owing to his mis-
take in entering the wrong house one dark night
W. A. Mess will find time, during the next three
years. to do some serious reflection concerning the
law of Hleum and teuDs c. Van Ripper, convicted
of an attempt to poison his partner, is under sen
tence to remain below for FIVE years.
Year: 1866

THE FLORENCE SEWING MAcHINE.-Those who
desire to purchase Sewing Machine of this des-
crption, should Consult the advertisement of the
Company, or call at this Office for information
They are held in high estimation by those who
have used them.
Year: 1866

scHLEswIG HoLsrKIN.-We understand that
rock from this ledge is to be taken to the mill Of
Mr.. Smith on the famous Banner Ledge, some half
mile distant, and its richness thoroughly tested.
Mr.. Wagner the discover of the ledge informs US
that it is his intention thus thoroughly prospect
the extent OF the ledge, while testing its richness,
and should the result justify the expenditure,
mill will be erected thereon. There is no Doubt of
the great mineral richness of that vicinity. Some
of the richest pans of dirt ever taken from the
earth, have been crevced in that locality, and "a
vine and river and bank and surface diggings and
quartz ledges have rewarded the toll of the miner
with fabulous returns. There is, therefore quad
ruple incentive to thoroughly prospect this newly
discovered ledge. The locality was never worked
out. Fabulously as it has heretofore paid, it was
abandoned for places of reputed greater wealth
1t has yielded more money to the channels of COM
merce than the Comstock Ledge, at less than one
tenth the expenditure of capital and labor. 1t
will do it again. if the effort be made. There is no
use of going further to fare worse. The gold Is
therein the quartz, in the earth, in the clay in
the surface and deep dggings. 1t extends all over
that section. 60 and get it.
Year: 1866

BANK OF CALIFoRNIA-Years ago, when the
canal of the Feather River ard Ophir Water Com
pany had just been completed, traveller through
town, looking at Table Mountain, pronounced it
the largest and finest reservoir that was ever made


He thought ii belonged to the Water Company
OF course he was mistaken. But We do not think
that We are mistaken when we pronounce II the


true Bank Of California and that the wealth Of the
institution in San Francisco known by this high
sounding name, is no more to be compared with
the deposits under Table Mountain, than Is the
piping sound of ehild's penny trumpet TO the
clarion notes OF Ned KendalIs bugle. We know it,
and so does everybody else at all familiar with the
mineral richness and general conformation of the
surrounding country. One half the wealth ezpen-
ded in unearthing the mummies Of Egypt, or in ex-
ploring the streets of Fompeii, a city that died
from taking too much Of the crGter.' would ex-
pose deposit of the precious metal sufficient TO
pave the streets of San Francisco and grade the
wagon road from Oroville TO Idaho with gold All
il wants to prove this fact is little OF the loose
change that is being kicked around Montgomery
street San Francisco. for wild eat stocks in the
paper claims of Nevada, Arizona and Mexico
Not but what there are good claims in all those
places, but % It's distance that lends enchantment
to the scene and causes men to impoyerish them
selves and friends, when they might become useful
members of society by investing their means near
er home. The sooner we all realize this fact, the
sooner shall we strike the true road TO wealth, and
place our State and people on permanent basis OF
prosperity and wealth. And the first thing TO be
accomplished is to tap the Bank Of California, that
lies Just across the river from 0roville. There VIII
be no gambling in false stocks in that operation.
Year: 1866

REMOVING SHADE TREEs.-Techically we pre-
sumo the Road Overseer has an undoubted right to
remove trees from the road and sidewalks OBJ
structons but we cannot help thinking that the
removal of the healthy and vigorous pre tree that
stood in front of the Office occupuied by judges
Sexton and Stafford, was not actually necessary.
The slight obstruction it presented to the sidewalk
was more than overbalanced by its protecting
shade.
Year: 1866

CATTLE SToLEN.-Fifteen head of cattle were
stolen from the herd of j. Rutherford, of Wyan-
dotte Township, the latter part of February. As
they were in fine condition it is supposed that
somebody has been furnishing good beef for cheap
boarders. \ reward OF fifty dollars is offered for
that will lead to their recovery.
Year: 1866

AN ALARM OF FtRE was given on Thurs
day afternoon last, at Burnhem's Hotel caused
by the ignition Of barrel Of Kerosene, which
was being opened in the cellar; but owing
to the promptness Of our engine companies,
the fire was soon extinguished. No. was
the first to throw water. The porter, who
was in the cellar, with Mr. Burnham, was
very severely burned on the hand and arm.
Year: 1866

The N. Y. Times is out strongly in favor
Of the constitutional amendment and the N,
Y. Herald states that President Johnson has
himself advised the Southern states to ADOPT
it, owing to the strong feeling in the North
il its favor.
Year: 1866

A man in Texas says he once saw his obit-
uary notice published, and was able to read
it with pleasure. The only regret he had
was the fear that when be did die he would
not have as many good things said about him,
for he was young then, and-innocent.
Year: 1866

Constant companionship is not enjoyed any
more than constant eating is a possibility
We sit too long at the table OF friendship
when we out.sit our appetites for each others
thoughts.
Year: 1866

WASHINGTON, March l4.-0n finding that copy of
Freeman Clark's letter had been published, it was
decided to remove him. Mr.. McCulloch said he could
not reply to such letter with any selfrespect but
on consultation with Attorney General Speed it is
understood that the latter of opinion that the
Comptroller could not be removed unless for


1t is consequently important that Secretary McCul-
loch should disprove the allegations made by Mr..
Clark which he mag do in few days. The CONVEX
sion of ten millions seven and Lreetenths notes for
Fye-twenties he considers the circumstances of the
times render him justifable in doing, without any
law for that purpose. The discrepancy of fifty mil
lions he SAYS he can clearlE account for.
Year: 1866

COMPLETE CLOTHING HOUsE.-We take great
pleasure in calling the attention of our leaders to the
conspicuous advertisement of Messrs. Smith. Bros.
Il Co.. No. 40 West Baltimore street. We speak what
We know when say their present stock of clothing
cannot be exceled. We commend this firm to the
favorable notice of all who may want goods in their
line. They sell at small profits. and deal on the
.cuars With ayervbody ....
Year: 1866

A SPLENDID Stock OF FIRST CLASS GOLD AND SILVER
WATCHES. just opened this day, together with an
entire new assortment of Diamond. Pearl, Mosaic
and other jewery. Also solid sterling Silver
Ware, Triple Plated Albata Ware of every descrip-
ton, English Table Cutlery, Clocks Opera Glasses
Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all eyes. These
articles will now be sold at greatly reduced prices
The public invited to call and examine our stock
They will find bargains. Watches Repaired and
Timed in the most perfect manner. We also manu-
facture Hair Jewelry to order at short notice.


LARMoUR i Co.,


Light street, opposite the
Fountain Hotel
Year: 1866

HOLIDAY STREET TFEArRE.-Theb bill of the Ravels
tonight is as usual rich in the Comie-Simons Mis-
haps and The Star of the Rhine being the pieces.


FRONT STREET THEATRE.-The Streets of New
York. with the great fire maintains its marked
Year: 1866

FIRST IN PEACE, as it has been during the war; and
first in the estimation of the American people. among
all the perfumes of the world. Phalons Might
Blooming Cereus" is great staple of commerce in
sll parts of the United States Its sale during the
past year has been literally colossal. Obtainable
everywhere
Year: 1866

On Sunday last young man of Taylors-
VILE, Indiana. was found dead in his bed. having
peen shot through the heart In the morning he had
gone to his room. got into bed and covered himself
up. When found hewas covered up to his eyes, with
MS nands folded across his breast and the pistol lying
On tae bed BY bis side. Cause, trouble With his
"vssyE hslfn
Year: 1866

NEVER GET ANGRY.--1t does no good
Some sins have seeming compensation or
apology, present qualification of some
sort; but anger has none. A man feels no
better for it. 1t is really torment, and
when the storm of passion has cleared, it
leaves one to see that he had been fool in
the eyes of others too. An angry man adds
nothing to the welfare of society. He may
do some good, but more hurt. Heated
passions make him a fire-brand, and it is a
wonder if he does not kindle flames of dis
cord on every hand. Without much sensi-
bility, and often void of reason, he speak
eth like the piercing sword, and his tongue
is an arrow shot out. He is n bad element
in any community, and his removal would
furnish occasion for day of thanksgiving
Since, then, anger is useless, needless, dis
graceful, without the least apology, and
found only ain the bosom of FOOLS" why
should it be INDUCED in at all2
Year: 1866

It is strange conincidence that seven
of the passengers of the ill-fated steamer
Evening Star, We're rescued by the schoon-
er Morning Star, and carried into Charles
ton. The setting Star found another rising
one to take its place.
Year: 1866


Why lis restless sleeper like lawyeri Because he
lies on side aud turns and lies on the other
Why Isn't boy like pretty bonnet because one
becomes a woman, and the other don't.
Why Is happy husband like the Atlantic Gable
Because he 10 spced to bis Hearts Content.
Year: 1866

The winter management OF sheep depends
much upon the object Of remote or immediate
profit. If for increasing the stock and depend
ing upon the annual increase, and the wool.
sheep should be kept in good store condition.
If fed with hay no grain is needed until two
months before the lambing season, when half
bushel of corn fed daily to the hundred, in ono
feed, usually the midday meal, will be found
of great value. If wethers for spring sale, they
should have an abundance Of straw and bu-
shell of corn to the hundred, daily, at the noon
meal. Shear as early as the season will per-
init, and turned on to good fresh pasture, they
will be fitted to go into the market early for fat
sheep. Their places can then be supplied with
ewes and lambs.- Farmer.
Year: 1866

Hogs during the process of fattening, should
be supplied with salt as often as once week.
1t is no less advantageous to them than to tho
OK, the COW, or the sheep, and when literally
given, is preventive ofmany diseases to which,
from their continual confinement, and the ef-
fects of hearty food, they are inevitably ex-
posed. Stock hogs are also greatly benefited
by a liberal provision of salt, and will general
ly partake OF it once or twice week as eager
ly, and to all appearance with as much zest as
they do of corn or meal. Charcoal isalso high
ly salutary in its influence upon the health Of
swine
Year: 1866

I" May the blessings Of God await thee, and
the sun of glory shine round thy bed and may
the gate of plenty, honor, and happiness ever
be open 10 thee may no sorrow distress thy
days; may no grief disturb thy nights may
the pillow of peace kiss thy check, and tho
pleasures of Imagination attend thy Dreams
And when length of years makes thee tired Of
earthly joys aud the curtain Of death gently
closes around thy last sleep of human existence
may the Angel of God attend thy bed, and
take care that the expiring lamp Of life shall
not receive one rude blast, to hasten on its cx-
tinction"
Year: 1866

mother view by crusty old bachelor who lives II
family where they stake 40 other boarders."
Toiling all day like galley slave,


Teaching the little brats to behave,


Hearing the older ones quarrel and fight
Slapping and cutting with all her might;
Washing and brushing and blowing their noses
Such is the mothers work till the day closes.
Sowing up rents in their best pants torn,
Patching on new cloth over the worn;
Never once pausing to count the stitches,
Darning alike the boys and the breeches;
Thankful in heart when they're out of the way,
Such is the mothers life day by day.


Sending each night-gowned urchin to bed,
Longing to hear the last word said;


Wishing them happy in Heaven above,
With all the warmth ofa mothers love;
Now, may good angels be thankful Away,
That they never work like mothers all day.
Year: 1866

A correspondent of the Maine Farmer, says
81 have an old orchard in pieceof moving
land which was entirely run OUT have for
several years turned my sheep into this or
chard soon after haying, and it now cuts dou-
BILE the hay that it did at the commencement,
and my orchard has improved very much
So you see get more than double profit from
this piece of land"
Year: 1866

Sarah Jennings, widow of Marlborough;
wrote to the Duke of Somerset when he offered
her marriage: IF were young and hand
some as was, instead of old and faded as am,
and you could lay the empire of the world at
my feet, you should never share the heart and
hand that once belonged to John, the Duke OF
Marlborough"
Year: 1866

He is fool that grumbles at mischance.-
Put the best foot forward is an old maxim.-
Don't run about and tell acquaintance that you
have been unfortunate. People don't like to
have unfortunate people for acquaintances.-
Add to vigorous determination, a cheerful spir-
It: if rcverses come, bear them like philoso-
pher, and get nd of them as soon as you can.
Poverty is like panther, look it earnestly in
the face and it will turn from you.
Year: 1866

A FARMER should never depcndon his neigh
Dor for what he can by care and good manage
ment produce on his own farm should never
beg fruit while he can plant trees, or borrow
tools when he can make or buy.
Year: 1866

We find this in an exchange: u
once met a man who made nerye-and-
bone-all-healing salve he was an en-
terprising kind OF q fellow, so he
thought he would experiment with it
he first cut of his dogs tail, and ap
Piled some TO the stump-a new tai
grew out Immediately. de then ap
oiled some to the piece Of tell which be
cut OF. snd a new dog grew out lie
did not know which dog was which"
Year: 1866

WENDELL PHILLIPS, the great Radi-
cal evangelist, seems to regard the uili-
mate social AID political elevation oil
the darkies in this country as so well
fixed that the subject needs no turther
attention, and is already seeking other
fields of usefulness in the negr" interest.
fiaIiIuy Ine dawn of negro mllehlnm
here, Le says: "When million OF black
men aid in shaping our national policy,
their race will feel the effect the world
over. They will never leave their breth-
rem in Cuba under the yoke. They Will
throw a shield over the struggling ma
tionality of Hayti, and lift Brazil into
harmony with the nineteenth century"


We had supposed that if the Radicals
should succeed in forcing through their
negro suffrage infamies, by Congression-
al agencies, their demands would cease
and that their ingenuity would no
LONGER he exercised to derive new COM
plications and fresh disasters from the
agitation of the negro question. We
were evidently wrong. The concession
of every Radical demand at this time
would be followed by new requirements
of n more fatal character. After
changing entirely the internal
nature of our Government and
destroying domestic harmony, by
introducing new and dangerous eie-
ment of political power into our system
they would force us into an attitude OF
AGGRESSION toward the world at large,
and embroil us in countless foreign
ouarrels, in order that the fanatlcal
folly they call philanthropy may curse
other countries as it does our own. 10
"fulfil their mission" they would make
this nation an agent for the transaction OF
neoro business the world over, and would
devote every power of this Government
to the championing Of negro grievan-
ces, the protection of negro interests
and the establishment of negro depend
encies wherever the presence OF this
kinky-headcd child of destiny would af-
ford pretext for their interference.
An era of crusadcs for the benefit OF
black-and-tan humanity is approaching.
OF course 1.-THE poor white trash y even
if they can't vote, will be expected to
join the expeditions.
Year: 1866

A Wonp FOR THE SgAsos.-The Pittsburg
Banner closes its review Of the old year with
the following paragraph


To have lived in the scenes through which
We have just passed was high. privilege. But
to be permitted u live when God rends the
heav ems when He comes down, when the noun
t4us bow down AT His presence, will be a glo-
rious honor. We know not what may be be-
fore us in the twelve months upon which w
enter, but we may be always sboat our Mas
ter's business that when He comes He ma,
hld US waiting for His appearing, and read!
| to do His will.
Year: 1866

The Sun" which is independent in
politics, and which usually takes 4
strong common sense view Of public
men and public measures, altera review
Of the situation at Washington, comes
to the conclusion that


''Thc Radicals want neither an ad-
justmcnt Of differences with the PreSi
nor return Of the Southern States to
full communion in the Government
Their Radicalism has become hardened
intensified, more relentless. Their cX
prcssions Of anxiety for reunion and
concord are only cloak to cover thcil
real object, which is the perpetuatior
Of their power at all hazards and a
any cost to the peace and prosperity o,
the country. What the end will be
no man can tell. 1t is folly to magni
fy political dangers, but it is wOrs'
than folly to overlook and ignore them
We are hopeful that all will yet he we'll
and that Tie light will, in due time
break through the darkness of on
natiopal politics, but we confess to
present inability to penetrate tha
darkness
Year: 1866

Many years ago the Legislature of
Tennessee passed an Act to organize
the county of McNairy, alias Snake.
At that time the country embraced in
the limits Of Snake was occupied by q
study set Of backwoodsmeu, totally
unacquainted with courts, iails, DC.
The county ASS emblcd at the appointed
county site for the purpose Of cutting
logs, making boards, &c, to build =
court house and Jail. The only theme
Of daily conversation, when the men
were assembled, was the Court, &c.
None Of them had ever sen a Court in
session, as yet developed. Each one
would give what his idea was Of Il
Court, &c. None, however, were IN
truly satisfactory, until Bill Simpson
was called on to give his ideas lie
said he knew all about Court-that
he had had n law suit in North Carroll
ma. One of his neighbor's hogs kept
coming when he fed his hogs, until ii
got fat. One morning he got so ID
mad that he shot the hog. lie thought
it would not do to throw it away; 50
he cleaned and salted it away Shortly





after, his neighbor and u man came to
his house, examined the smokehouse,
and took him to town and put him in Il
little office About three months after
that this man came and took him UP to
a large room A large man sit upon Il
high bencl---a man was sitting at q
desk-about dozen line-drcssed men
sat in a'place that WAS paled around.
The man put in pen just behind them.
He then called in twelve men; they
took seats in box in front Of the fine
dressed men. The man that was wri
ting gave the twelve men book and
said something about Bill Simpson and
the State. Then one of the fine men
read something about Bill Simpson
and the hog, and he and another one
of the fine dressed men had the biggest
quarrel you ever heard. | thought
they would fight every minute, but
they didn't. 1t was Bill Simpson and
the hog, and the hog and Bill Simpson,
and sometimes Mr.. S impson, but id
seldom. After they quit quarreltng.
the big man talked awhile to the ~
men, and they went out and staid q
short time, and came back and said
something to the man at the desk.
Then the man on the bench said some
thing to the man that put me in office,
and he took me out and tied me to a
persimmon tree and commenced fight
ing me with 4 cowhide, and it made
me 80 id mad thatI shook all the
persimmons off the tree.
Year: 1866

A bankrupt merchant returning home
one night, said to his noble wife: ''My
dear, | am ruined everything We have
is in the hands of the sheriff"


After few moments of silence the
wife looked calmly into his face and
said:


"Will the sheriff sell you? Oh. no
Will the sheriff sell me: Oh, no. Will
the sheriff sell the childrcnS Oh, no !.
Then do not say We have lost every
thing. All that is most valuable re-
mains to us-manhood, womanhood,
childhood. We have lost but the re-
suits of our skill and industry We can
make another fortune if our hearts and
hands are left us"
Year: 1866

A scientific writer in the New York
Journal Of Commerce states that the
difference OF time between London and
New York is four hours and fifty five
minutes, eighteen and nincty-Gv hum
dreth seconds.
Year: 1866

A supper was given by the ladies Of
the Episcopal Church Of Shelbyville,
on the evening Of the 10th inst. The
proceeds will be appropriated to fur
nisling and fitting up the church.