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Year: 1866




We are hearing it asserted continually
that crinoline is going out, that its reign il
over, and that ladies will soon resemble
closed umbrellas as closely as they now re-
semble open ones. ..


All this wisdom is deduced from the fact
that now and then, from caprice or from
the eXigencies of the occasion, the En-
press Eugene appears without her wonted
circumference. Yf. '.a


At the recent court festivals, which are
certainly occasions of full dress and dis
play, her Majesty appeared minus the
"steel cage" but not without substitute
fol it in the shape of new invention, the
crinoline cloth skirt, and an unusual num-
Der of starched petticOats.


The crinOlinc clOtn skirt is not an article
in the market, but is made to order by
modistes "who have the pattern" There
is nothing so unique about this pattern
that special amount should be charged for
cutting a skirt in it. Almost any American
can make one; she needs only to be told to
cut gOred skirt out of the lightest and
stiffest stuff, say French mohaiT pOplin,
and cover it half way up with puffings of
the same, taking care to decrease in size on
each upward row of puffs. The bottom of
the skirt should not be more than a yard
anu Il naiI III circumference DelOTe Un6 pull
ings are applied, that is, il for a lady of av-
erage height. Over this lis worn two or
three well-starched petticoats.


The advantage of the crinOline cloth
skirts over the steel ribbed crinoliae, is
that it Is more yielding, and therefore bet
ter adapted to crowded assemblies. The
Empress, it is true, can always command
her position, and avoid being crushed even
by the densest of testal crowds, but it was
Tor the benefit of the ladies who make up
the crowds that she set the fashion OF wear
ing crinOine cloth. Too much of lady to
sweep around the saloons with an extend
ed crinoline and magnificent trail, while
her guests were suffering from the extent
of circumference, she announced that the
festival should be attended "sans crinOine,' y
and gracefully set the example, not, how
ever, without cOnSOing them and herself
with the substitute of the 'cTinOline cloth
skirt"


For the street, the crinoline is the usual
steelribbed skirt small and without a trail;
but tor the most elegant and exclusive full
dress occasions it is more expansive than
ever.


The truth is, the feminine heart loves dis
play too much ever TO give up this most
efficient aid, and the newer and richer the
patterns and materials tor robes, the wider
will crinolines become.
Year: 1866

The following is part of report of re-
cent debate in the United States Senate:


Mr.. Cowan-This Government of the
United States is Government of delegat-
ed powers.
Mr.. Howard-I should like to see the atl-
thority for that. anEall .


Mr.. Cowan-I am aware that there are
great many people who do not understand
that, and who really come here and attempt
to be Senators of the United States, and to
legislate here upon this floor as il they were
members of Parliament, and as if they had
omnipotent governmental power over this
country. know such gentlemen sneer;
know they snigger at this doctrine; and l
know thata man has right to snigger at
his own disgrace and at his own ignorance.
He has that right, there is no doubt. /
know of no provision in the Constitution
which prevents a man from being just as
big fool as he pleases. Laughter do
not know of any law to the contrary.
Year: 1866

my lips-words that came to my heart %
shought Of those who wore oace saved from
the heat Of the burning, fiery furnace and 1
prayed that too might be saved


And ah it vas hard to pray thereto
keep your thoughts in the midst of that force,
suftocating heat of smoke and steam from the
water pouring into tho room. And how ev-
erything else but the words of prayer came
into ones mind i; and it was as il devils-des-
pairing. blaspheming devils were Kissing in
my ears TO cufee and shrek oaths. Then, too,
came came the thought of those at home, and the
little golden ourls that should play with no
dread my wife always had of what she called
my frightful business. Yes had saved sew
en- that night but it was hard to die-hard
to give up life at eight and twenty, and suffer
the death from which l had saved 60 many


couldn't help it just then, for grim emile
came over my face as thought it was my old
enemy the FIRE being revenged upon me but
directly after l tried to pray once more, and
then in the midst of the smoke gave a wild
cry, dashed off my helmet, dragged my belt
undone, and kicked of my heavy boots, half
sufocated, and had OF my thick coat, too +;
and then, with my heart beating with hope,
thanked God for the thought. and she next
moment l was over the CRATE bars and in the
big chimney of the old hous


Ii was flu of smoke, and l could hardly
breathe but it was a sure way of escape to
the roof /; and though | could feel that was
tearing the skin from my elbows and knees.
managed to climb higher and higher, slowly
and painfully, but soon l could ieel q current
OF sweet. refreshing air setting down to me,
and every breath gave me fresh strength till
l reached the top, when my heart sank, as
found it would be impossible to get any far
ther on account of the chimney-pos.


To shout was useless, and for a while was
in despair but at last | got my hands well
above me, and tried to move the pot. l tried
| gain and again, and then 10 force myself
through, till was SO wedged in that l could
not get back, but found that had loosened
the pot. and at last completely forced it of
and raised myself painting to sitting position
on the chimney stack, bur afraid to move, for
my head was wedged in the pot, which was
fixed down upon my shoulders.


l knew | could rot stay where was for
long, and tried once more to get rid of my
awkward helmet and now. having both
hands at liberty, loossned it, and it fell with
a crash into a court beneath.


Just then there ross q cheer, for some one
had made me out from below and sick and
faint as l was | managed to wave my hand
and try to cheer but it stuck in my throat
and could not get down without help. And
| suppose English people must be fond oi
cheering, tor how they did shout when l got
down through another house and was there
amongst them and alter all it was only one.
duty.
Year: 1866

AWAR DKnocRAT's PosIrIoN.-Gen. Wal
bridge has issued an appeal to the War Dem
ocrats of New York, to stand By the prinoi-
pies for which they fought during all the long
Years of war, and in defining his own position,
says:


al hold that the loyal States and people
achieved bv their successful struggle right
to complete security against future rebellions
ON such grounds and with such impulses as
were held to justify that of 1861.


| hold that the present Congress is en-
phatically right in demanding that the States
lately in revolt shall no longer erjoy no
titious and exceptional power in our national
councils based on four millions of their peo-
pie, whom they obstinately refuse to educate
or enfranchise, and whom they divsst OF the
arms and deny the military organiza ton and
discipline, required to render them efficient in
our national defense.


In short, | hold that Congress il substan-
TALLY right, the President generally wrong. in
the contest which has alienated them and 1
propose to aid and act with those who sustain
Congress and oppose the President, until the
controversy which now convulses the republic
shall have been brought to final issue.
Year: 1866

One of the trades " of Gypsies is that Of
stealing, which they make it their business to
teach the young among them. the anecdote
given below reminds one of the customs of the
ancient Spartans:


"To plunder the community with more
Year: 1866

ACADEMY or SCIENCES There will be a regular
weekly meeting Of this academy this evening, at
which lecture will be delivered by Mr.. Cotton on
"Nitrous Oxide or Laughing Gas" 1t is to be
hoped that there will be good attendance of
fellows with their invited friends. Other business
Of interest to the public will be brought forward
for consideration, and altogether 1t is hoped
that the meeting will prove one giving earnest of
the determination to restore the academy to the
status it had attained before the war, and as rap
idly as practicable to urge it in on the course on
which its founders placed it, and to forward it on
which so earnest struggle has been made. The
lecture will commence at half-past o'clock. Eel
lows meet at half-past o'clock.
Year: 1866

soULEs COMMERCIAL AND TELEGRAPH Col
LEGE.-Ths is one of the most complete and
thoroughly organized institutions in the country
and located as it is, at No. so Camp street. corner
of Natohez, is in lthe very center of the business
part of the city, making it convenient to young
men whe have employment, but who desire to
devote an hour or two every day to improving
themselves in their profession. The commercial
and telegraphic course taught in this college is
thorough, graduate in either being competent tc
take charge Of a set of bankers or commission
merchants books, or the operators desk of any
telegraph line. Such educatons cannot be toe
highly estimated, and no young man who knows
his own interest will neglect an opportunity o
acquiring one. We refer our readers to the ad
yertisement of this institution which will be toun
under the proper head in the CRESCENT thi
morning. q
Year: 1866

SOMETHING WORTH HAyING.-Read the adver-


+isemept Of enterprise" by which it will be seen
that YOU may secure in addition to great
bargain what is very important to us all in these
tro1blors times. Good will, which when gained
through enterprise leads to fortune
Year: 1866

The attention of the musical public, and of all
persons interested in the great State Fair, is called
to the notice in another column, announcing that
the last rehearsal of Mozarts Twelfth Mass will
take place this afternoon, at the lecture room of
the Mechanics Institute
Year: 1866

GRAND FANCY DRESS, MASK AND FTREMgN' s
BALI.-The gallant fremen of Crescent No. "a,
are making extensive preparations for their grand
ball, on the 24tb, at Masonic Hall on ST. Charles
street Crescent "a combines large number Of
the finest looking and most convival young men
IN the Crescent City They are the favorites Of
the fair sex, as shall most certainly be proved by
the array of fashion and beauty that will be
present at the ball at Masonic Hall on the 9th
Year: 1866

An exchange brings out a little romance connected with the "Father of his Country" It states that the grandfather of the present General Robert k. Lee was rival Of Gen. eral Washington in 9 love affair. The object of their affection was beautiful Miss Grimes, the first love of Washington, whom he celebrated as the 'lowland beauty" Lee was successful and bore off the prize. The son of this marriage, "Light Horse" Harry Lee, was always held in great friendship by Washington, and those acquainted with the great mans early history were of opinion that tender memory of the mother was not without its influence in relation to the son. The friendship continued until death. Major General Lee was gallant officer of the Revolution, and author of several military works. He had been Governor of Virginia, and was a member of Congress when Washington died. That body appointed him to deliver the eulogy on the occasion, in which occurred the memorable words "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
Year: 1866

THE DIFFERENCE FOR SAMBo.-Mr. Oliphant, an Englishman, who has written some true and many amusing things about the events of our civil war, shows the na- ture of the change wrought in the condition of the negro, by the following anecdote:

 "I invariably asked every negro l conversed with, whether he thought him. self better or worse off than formerly, and as invariably received for answer, that he was in some respects better, and in some worse. One fellow on board steamer illustrated the difference, thus: If, when was slave, had tumbled overheard, the boat would have been stopped, I should have been picked up and put by the fire to dry, because I was property, and then given hundred lashes for falling overheard. But now, if I fall overheard, Oh it is only cursed nigger, go ahead, and should never be picked up at all. In word, the negro used to be dog with master, now he is dog without one"
Year: 1866

WAR UPON THE NEwsPAPERs-The Austrian Commander-in-C Chief has com menced his campaign by a blow in advance against the press, whose representations he will not tolerate in his army. This is bad augury for Austria. Our experience in the late war proved that those commanders who were distinguished for their war against the newspapers were celebrated for nothing else, and under their manage ment we had always defeat and disaster -[Cincinnati Enquirer.
Year: 1866

The next campaign will be one of
the most important which the people
of Indiana have ever fought against
prescription, and error, and wrong.
Now, if ever, must the fruits of the
terrible war which we have suffered,
be secured beyond a peradventure.
The grave responsibilities growing out
of the situation are felt and appreci-
ated by all the people. In order that
they may be prepared to act under
standingly, there is a necessity for
cheap and rapid means of informing
themselves of the rapid events trans
piring from day to day in the political
world. 1t is with the design of doing
all in our power to meet this want that
we now propose to issue
Year: 1866

ARE Docs PROPERTY case was
brought before the Mayor yesterday morn
ing in which the question of the ownership
to dog was involved. John Gentry was
arraigned for having in hispossession dog
belonging to Mrs. Sarah Snead. Much evil
dencc was brought in, and of very con-
Trajectory character, and for while it
wonld have puzzled a Philadelphia lawyer
to decide to whom the dog did belong. At
last it was found necessary to have the dog
present; whereupon the case was con-
tnucd until Thursday, and Mrs. Snead
was recognized in the sum of $500 to bring
the dog to the courtroom on that day.
Mrs. Snead said she would, "cep'n the dog
died, and if he did, she would bring his
hide" Further the deponent saith not.
Year: 1866

lob males at one dollar each........s :
100 per cent. on So, 5ss.35 the amount


of the revenue tax charged on land


and other property assessed with


State tax in the county OF Henrico


for the year 1866.
By amount due the county from the
Sheriff and Collector OF the county


levy for the year 1866, as per ac-


count stated, and returned and AZ.


flrmed by the Court on this day.
Year: 1866

The removal from Office of such in
cumbents us oppose the policy of the adj
ministration is said to have begun in ear
nest. Radical papers claim that the
President is destroying the Union senti.
ment If they mean the sentiment OF
Sumner, Stevens d. Co., it is good
thing it should be destroyed. Memphis
Bulletin.


We fully agree with the Bulletin. Moth.
ing will make those otlice-holders who
approve the pacific policy Of President
Johnson, discover the wisdom of that
policy so quickly as the fact Of losing
their positions Not that they love rad
icalism less but they love green. n.backs
more.
Year: 1866

We mast big pardon OF our readers
for thrusting UPON them a few remarks
on this contemplate species OF the
genius homo. Nature seems to delight In
producing anomalies. Her good works
are strongly contrasted with her evil
ones. We are told that all insects are
but food for other creatures. That i'll
one sense all animated nature is at con-
tinual war and the stronger preys upon
the weaker. But no naturalist has ever
yet discovered any other motive govern
ing the grand warfare of nature, save and
except the qualification of the knawings
of hunger, or of revenge, so far as the
lower grades of animals are concerned.
1t has been left for man to develope the
phase Of warfare known only to the class
of beings embraced in the obnoxious
name of common ,informers. They
prey upon their. fsllSw men for money
IIhfs class Of human beings, (alas, that
we are compelled to call them such, has
from the earliest ages been looked upon
with supreme contempt by all honest,
fair dealing men, 1t is seldom they are
digniied by passing notice, and were it
not that they are almost forced into a
false responsibility at this time, we would
not give them word.


The act of Congress known as the
" Intercourse Law" affords ample room
for this species of humanity to crafty
their iniquitOus propensity for prying
into the business Of honest men. Many
instances of their infamous conduct has
been brought to light since the passage
of the act mentioned; but for low CON
temptable meanness we have heard OF
none to equal that brought to our notice
during the past week. The law forbids
the sale of intoxicating liquor to an In
dian in the Nation or State; creature.
purely for the sake of the money (the
informer gets hall the fine imposed) gives
money to an Indian, or supposed Indian,
and induces him to 90 to saloon in TT.
Smith and buy drink of liquor No
sooner had the liquor been served than
the proprietor of the saloon was arrest
ed. Now we say nothing of the guilt OF
this wretch in thus procuring felony to
be committed, but we ask in the name OF
all decency, can any one give us an ex-
ample Of purer meanness. Can humani-
ty become more debased-does Justice
ever raise her sword to strike down 6
more degraded criminal 1t makes one
blush to acknowledge that such creatures
are Of our own mould This character
of human beings can be but the spawr
of the evil one, ard when they return tc
their home i'll lIades the very imps OF
Satan will turn aside their sooty faces
and swear they never knew them. They
act the angel and the demon and are more
hurtful and obnoxious when wearing theil
angelic garb, than when robed in demons
attire. In the language of writer o.
the 18th century: "they labor withou
thanks, talk without credit, live without
love, die without tears, without pity
save that some say,


Z" 1t was pity they died no sooner'
Year: 1866

What it may be, we all can only SUI
mise. What it shall be, remains to b
determined by our action as a people.


1t is truly encouraging to witness tn
spirit of enterprise that many of on
citizens are manifesting. The man VIII,
in any way, contributes to the improve
ment Of our condition, is a benefactor
The dearth of many articles of ordinary
comfort must for while continue-fol
short while, we sincerely hope. Ever
in many instances, the necessaries of life
are enjoyed in curtailed amounts. Ar
ticles and implements Of husbandry can
not for season be obtained mt the will
of those requiring them. To these may
be added, as a matter of regret, the scar
city of money. War has always been
the author of beggary. But with peace
and time, all grievance will disappear.
The sun will still shine on; the rested
land will send forth productions rivaling
the almost fabulous ones of California
and other regions famed for fertility.
The Arkansas river will continus, until
the irOn-horse prances over the land, to
bear our burdens of commerce. The
"June-rise will not be withheld; and
with our limited means for commanding
the heavy supplies Of merchandise which
that food, in past times placed upon our
wharves, we shall not suffer if sand bars
and sawyers do riot occasionally.


In this connection it may not be amiss
to advert to the heavy taxation, that the
late rebellion has entailed upon us 1t
is not in our power, and might not be to
our interest, to seek to avoid it. Every
cent liquidated lessons our burden. We
must help one another. Many citizens who
have returned penniless from exile, and
who, before, were in independent circum-
stances, will find it difficult to meet their
liabilities as inexorable as death. They
are subjects for leniency, and their
friends of the past cannot but afford them
encouragement and assist them on the
road to prosperity once more.





But We would not counsel a helping
hand to those who are unworthy, and
manifest no disposition to help them
selves. They are a weight upon any
community where they reside. 1t is no
time for tardiness in labor and energy
Incidence and dissipation are baneful to
society, and in most instances arc the pa
rents of crime and distress.


Nor is this the day for politics. FOOD
raiment, ducation-almost anything
are much more important consideration
than distractions or demagoguism. w,
hope to see the time, however, when w
can all indulge in earnest discussions o
the various theories of political right
and whatever may be considered of vi
tai benefit to the country. But prac
tical is paramount to all else now.
Year: 1866

W What has become Of the Fort
Smith Mew Era3 We have not seen a
copy for two weeks, and learn from the
Postmaster here that none has come TO
this office Come, friend DELL, let Ms
have q look at you once ina while.
Year: 1866

PHILADELPHIA, September 2l.-The
police believe they are on the track Of
the murderer of Miller. He is supposed
to be Gotlsib Miller, miserable pauper
whose left side is paralyzed, causing hin
to walk slowly, with the aid of heavy
stick. His father formerly owned the
house where the deceased lived, and Got.
lieb was well acquainted with the local
lty. He had been in the habit of visiting
the house, and the deceased was kind te
him, frequently giving him his yituals


PHILADELPHIA, September 2l.-The
Evening Telegraph in an extra announc
es the arrest OF Gottleib Williams, the
supposed murderer of Mrs. Miller, who
was 80 brutally murdered on Tuesday
morning. He was arrested this morning
in the northwest part of the city. Or
searching him at the station, a long and
sharp case knife was found in his pos
session.
Year: 1866

In the opinion of the London Post, it
will be fortunate for the United States
if, at the forthcoming elections, the ma
iority of the electoral body give their
support TO the nominees oft5e Philadel-
phia Convention:


"Ths anamolous condition of public
affairs which has existed for the past
eighteen months, cannot be prolonged
without serious risk OF civil wal, which
might in its proportions and attendant
evils cast into the shade that which SO
short time since came to a close. 1T
was said by an English statesman at the
time when that war was raging that 1t
was q struggle on the part of the North
for empire, and on that Of the Sodth for
independence. This was treDuously
denied by those who favored the Federal
cause, but recent events have fully jus
tilted the conclusion at which they
cavilled. The dominant faction in the
North, whatever might be the language
they employed in the heat Of the strng-
gle. have never hesitated since tho time
when their victory was insured to pur
sue policy which has no other end than
the retention of the Southern States in
the most complete subjection. UnTepre
sented in the National Congress, they
have been obliged to submit to laws
which not only have not been made by
themselves, but have been the sole work
of their bitterest foes