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Year: 1867

To Prevent ana Sere DruhAe'"e'


Nine hundred and ninety-nine street
drunkards in every thousand, having
indi yidual vigor enough TO stand the
vital reactions needful to make them
sober. can be restored to usefulness by
a process as simple as it is efficient.
This process is to control their food and
table drinks. Make any man eat right
Ily at table, and avoid all beverages be-
fore or at or after eating but liquor or
pure soft water; make him to foreso the


1se of all condiments, Of tobacco and
drugs, and he can no more remain n
liauor drunkard than he could become
one under like conditions. Given vital
ity whereby to get we'll, the law curs-
tive is as efficient as the law preserya-
tive. Noliving man ever saw drunk
en- man made so by voluntary use Of al


coholic liquors, who never ate fesh
meat, nor spices, nor salt, nor animal
oils. nor drank tea nor coffee, nor used to-
bacco. nor narcotic medicaments. Nor
will such q man ever be seen, for the
thing is pdthologicdlly impossible. To
prevent drunkenness, control the food
and table beverages, condiments and
drug medicaments of the sober. To cure
il. do tue same thing. Drunkenness
begins at the domestic table and ends
in public gros shop. To close the
grog shop, take care of the table at
home.


Take any drunkard and deprive him
of all food, but let him have liquor to
his utmost desire, and if he does not
break his neck or cut his throat, or die
nv extreme exposure, he will, in the
course. of four or five days, begin to
elamor for food. Tell him liquor is his
food. and offer him some, and he will
refuse it. How true nature is To him in
his degradation. She never forgets
him: nor turns her back upon him IN
contempt. She lifts his insticts on to
tine throne, and for the time makes them
supreme. He wants food. Give him
none, and he will die before he Will
drink again. Give him all he wants to
eat. and he will be dead drunk in three
hours after it. l have had 1nany a
druukard whom have saved tell what
a horrible disgust against liquor ne had
when, after q drunken debsuch, the
sense Of hunger returned. He would
have given ali the liquor in the whole
universe then for food enough to satisfy
bis hpngera asax saaRGzE . 81
Year: 1867

A hale and hearty company started
Yesterday on the steamer GAINESVILLE for
a fishing and hunting excursion down
the river, in the vicinity of Fish Creek.
They intend returning next Saturday.
Judging from the goods things taken
aboard, the sportsmen will not starve
nor dry up.
Year: 1867

In Had Condition.


The side walks in some places on the
West side of Main street, between
Monroe and Union, are awfully out Of
repair. Our worthy Street Commission
er should have property holders make
the necessary repairs.
Year: 1867

About forty years ago there lived in
Western Pennsylvania two farmers nam
ed Wood and Osborne, respectively,
They were near neighbors, but inveter-
ate enemies, and it is said they lived al
most within sight of each other for
fourteen years without speaking to each
ether. Wood one day went out with a
mattock to dig up half dozen stumps
that had never yet been removed from
his meadow, but finding it pretty hard
work, he gave it up and returned to the
house. On the way it occurred to him
that by cunning device he might in
duce his unfriendly neighbor to uproot
the little annoyances. Acting on a
bright idea that occurred to him, he en-
tered his house, got his writing materi-
ais, and in a disguised hand wrote:


Mr.. Woop: am on old man, fast ap-
preaching my end and l cannot 60 to
my grave without revealing to you a Sc
cret. When was young man l help
ed to rob your grandfather ola large
amount of money. i and my partner in
crime buried $4,000 of it under the roots
of n tree in the meadow that now be-
longs to you. No doubt those trees
have been cut down by this time but
the stumps may still remain. He was
soon after hanged for murder he COM
mitted, and Twas sent to prison for
highway robbery. was but lately re-
leased, and wish to do all l can to
atone for past nisdeeds. / send you
this letter by person who says he
knows where you live, and he will
throw il into your house.


A REPENTANT CRIMINAL.


Mr.. Wood sealed this bit of fiction,
addressed it to himself, and when
night came crept stealthily to
Osborne's door, opened it a
little way, tossed it in, and ran
away as though Satan were after him.
On reaching home he retired to rest, and
reposed sweetly till morning. When
he rose he cast glance toward his
meadow, and to his satisfaction discov-
cred that every stump in his meadow
had been dug up during the night and
pulled ont by the roots. After break
fast he went coolly to work and rolled
them together in pile, in order to
burn them. And imagine Osborne's
bitterness of heart as he passed by on
his way to the village next morning,
saw Wood thus engaged, and knew how
he had been duped by him.
Year: 1867

MARYLAND CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
In this Convention yesterday the committe to
whom the subject had been referred reported
the oath TO be taken by the members was that
prescribed in the enfraDchisement act passed
AT the last session OF the Legislature. The
oath was then administered TO the President
OF the Convention by Judge Magr u der, and by
the President TO the other members A long
debate took place on the mode in which the
Cenvention should proceed to the business OF
CONSTITUTION. making. One plan proposed
the reference OF different subjects TO aprrosrI-
ate stan ding committees; the other being thai
the Convention should consider each subject
In succession N Committee of the Whole with
out reference 10 committees. Without coming
70 vote, an adjournment took place until TO-
dly
Year: 1867

THE NATIONAL DRBT.-SOme luminous
ideas were struck out at the Peace Society
Anniversary III New York. One of the SPEAK,
ers thought the National debt ought to be as.
sessed on the banks and bankers of Wall
street, while another thought it would be bet
ter yet TO make the contractors pay it, At all
events, II was altogether wrong to impose the
burden upon the poor and honest; and 1T was
the duty OF Congress. tnereforeto find the
ways and means Of relieving them OF it, or nc
would be repuutaTen.-
Year: 1867

AccoRDINo TO one of cur exchanges,
Governor Orr has stated that a com
pany, with capital Of FIVE millions, is
now forming TO commence a manufac-
turing establishment on a large scale in
this State. Where, when, and to whom
this statement WAS made is not men.
toned, nor is any information given as
20 the nature Of the enterprise about to
be started with such ample means. 1t
is to be hoped, however, that the state
ment is correct, a. the use Of so large q
capital 10 any kind Of manufacture will
help to reconstruct our State on the
most solid foundations. Capital is one
Of the wants Of the South, which it will
be found most difficult to supply, and
its advent into our midst should always
be heartily welcomed.-Ph@nir.
Year: 1867

SOUTHERN YouNo Man - The young
men Of the South haveit in their power
to make a new Son,h of the old. They
have shown their energy and self denial
in war, and if they exhibit anything
like the same qualities in peace, they
will build up their section beyond the
powers for mischief Of their bitterest
enemies. The way TO do this is simply
TO avoid politics and 60 to work; to ap.
ply their whole souls to the work OF
creative industry to work in its forms,
whether The field or the shop, whether
agricultural or mechanical. Let them
rise above the absurd predju udices
against manual labor. There is no form
Of labor which is degrading, and if they
were willing TO perform manual drudge
ry in the ranks for the sake Of the South,
in war. .Slet Them be willing to do the
same in the ranks of peaceful industry,
and the salvation. Of their section is se>
cure.-Bditimore Transcript.
Year: 1867

is the only Physician as a Special


ist now in Chicago that can be en-
tirely relied upon. Go to him,
and not suffer that horrible disease
to remain in your system, dis1gur-
ing your face and body, besides
Year: 1867

WRITTEN IN REPLY To
II WOULD THAT SOME ONE LOVED Me-"
Thou wouldSt that some one loved thee"
I've read it DER and Ger
The plaintve melody whose words
Thy lonely state dcplorc.
Full well know the sorrow
The unloved one must hear
In secret, till the hcartotrinGs
Break meath their own despair.
"ThOu wouldst that some one loved thee"
Lifes passing hours to bless,
To share thy every pleasure.
And soOthe each day : distress.
Full well know how lonely


Life's passing moments seem
To one whose hope of happiness
Proves but mocking dream.
"ThOu wouldst that some one loved thee"
And lived for thee alone
Whose every thought and feeling
Were blended with thine own.
Full well know how sadly


\ loving heart will pine
For blossom true and tender,
On which it may recline.
"Thou wouldst that some one loved thee"
God grant the bliss unknown
May flood thy soul with gadness
Ere all life'S hours Dc flown.
And haply if thou gainest


An answer to thy plea,
Oh. then remember kindly


One who is lone as thee.
Year: 1867

THE WONDERFUL CLoCK-Thc following is
all account of the celebrated clock, at Stras-
bourg, on the Rhine, as given bya correspond
ent now travelling in Europe:


Our next stopping place was StrasbOurg on
the French side Of the Rhine. The cathedral
here is of red sandstone, and is very large
The spire is very elaborate and runs up to the
enormous height Of 474 feet, said to be the
highest in the world. The interior of the
cathedral is quite plain, and contains the
wonderful clock that has made Strasbourg
celebrated the world over. 1t is in one corner
of the cathedral, and is certainly curiosity.
a crowd collects in front Of it every day at
twelve o'clock to see it go through its perform
ances The clock indicates eclipses Of the sun
and moon days Of the week and month, rise
and setting Of the sun and moon each day, and
various other astronomical calculations. 1t
keeps figure of the sun and moon in motion,
and each day of the week is represented by a
chariot with horses, which comes out one side
of the gallery, and, during the day, passes
round to the other side and disappears. Two
little angels sit in front of the clock; one
strikes a bell every quarter OF an hour, and the
other, at noon, reverses the hour glass which
he holds in his hands. In the gallery above a
skeleton, with scythe in one hand and bell in
the other, stands in the centre. From little
door at the side, four figures. boyhood, youth,
manhood and old age, issues; one, each quarter
of the hour, march across the gallery, strike
the bell and walk very naturally to the door
on the other side and disappear. At twelve
at noon the skeleton strikes the hour upon his
bell and old age comes ont and strikes the
four quarters and retires. Below the angel re-
verses his hour glass; and above, in the upper
gallery of all, the twelve apostles march out III
succession and bow to the Saviour as they pas,
Him, who raises his hand to each in the act Of


blessing them. They pass on and disappear
on the other side. On pillar at the side a
cock flaps his wings and crows loudly and very
naturally three times. The clock was foul
years building, and is decidedly unique. The
figures are about a foot in height
Year: 1867

How sweet is forbidden fruit 1t is reported
that until lately it has been the law in Brussels
that wine-shops should close at one o o'clock in
the morning, and there were many violations of
the shops, one and ALL have been closing at
midnight.
Year: 1867

ALA MoDE.-What peril ladies will cncoun-
ter to be in the fashion! They are generally
supposed to show timidity in the prcsncc Of wild
cattle, but they would rather face a mad bull
than not to have their dresses uOrId.
Year: 1867

This Company is organized under the laws OF the
State New York with a capital sIock of 0,000. OF
thus sum D.JII; is deposited with Insurance
department Of New York, pledge for all policies
sued. As ADDITIONAL SECURITY 1Or the pay
of losses ample fund reserved and annually
reported 10 the insurance Department as liability Of
the Company. This POLICY RESERVE FUND is
Determined by the Department, upon the basis of such
liked rate OF interest as has heretofore proved more
than ample 10 meet the claims they occur. These
requs'IOns have made the life insurance companies
of New York models for the world and the Insurance
Department of New York. Is thus everywhere recOg-
niZed.


The stability Of all New York Companies being
thus uv provided for. the ATLANTIC MUTUAL
relies lor share of confidence and support upon
sound and economical management and the following
Year: 1867

A HXALTHFUL DECLINE.-One OF the best
signs OF the times is the steady decline in tna
price Of most Of the neces aries of life Coal
10 down to point which 1t has not touchea
before for long while. Flour is q dollar
lower than it was a month ago. and breadstuffs
are still tending dewnwards at a rate that
will be accelerated when the new whe1t and
flour. OF which there will be an abupdance.
comes in. Probably in q few weeks the best
brands of flour will not bring more than nine
or ten dollars q barrel. Many other things
can now be obtained at a cheaper rate than has
been known during the past four years. The
New Workers are delighted in the decline OF
house rent, which is now ten to twenty per
cent. below the prices OF 1866, when the sharp
landlords OF that heartless city gave the
scre ws fearful turn.-Worcester Spu
Year: 1867

lie servants. We have seen the evils of
mediocrity, and inexperience, and folly,
and dishonesty long enough. We want
to see the end Of imbecility and cOrrup-
tiOn in West Virginia legislation. We
advocate q return to the ancient prac-
tices that placed ability and integrity
in charge of public affairs. Ohio coun-
ty has made a good start in that direc-
tion already. Her last delegation to the
Legislature was the evidence of this
fact. We trust she will continue to Sc
lect none but her best citizens as her
representatives. The Radical party
have shown the unhappy effects of any
other course. Some of the best of their
Legislators have been objects Of we'll
deserved ridicule; the worst and the
most of them, have brought shame up
OH their constituents, disaster upon our
people and disgrace upon the reputation
of the State. This is plain speech, but
every honest and intelligent man in
this city knows it to be truthful speech
Remembering the material that Radi-
calism chooses as its representative, let
Democrats display their good sense by
sending up none but able and true men to
speak and act for Ohio county in our
Legislative halls.
Year: 1867

Too MUCH.-The crowning vices OF
the times are those of exaggeration,
deception, and downright lying. Lying
appears to be sort of fashion with
many, and not crime. The good old
regard for truth seems to have passed
away forever, and instead of it we have
gross Misrepresentation and deception.
1t is seen on every hand. We meet
with it every hour-in society, in busi-
ness, in private and public life. With
this disregard for strictest truth passes
away honor and integrity-the shield
and the sceptre of all true success. Will
not men who hold prominent positions
have care to their words' Is it not
time for business men-men who call
themselves truthful gentlemen-to give
facts and not Misrepresentation we
need more honor, more integrity, more
straightforward truthfulness in public
and private.-Phila. Shipping List.
Year: 1867

THE Clifton Nail Company COM
menced running a portion of their
works last week, and will have the
whole concern in full operation this
week. We understand that the Com
pany are now contemplating the erec-
tion of an addition to their present
works, for the purpose of manufactur-
ing railroad spikes on an extensive
scale.-Meiys County Telegraph.
Year: 1867

have this day sold my entire stock Of gOOds
ta' STELLE 4 FRAZIER, and recommend
them to my old custom and to the public gener
sIIy- and solicit for them . liberal share Of the
raironaRe have heretofore received.
Year: 1867

irGIsTEA-Now that the county tickets of both par
ties in the field the next important duty is to
that voters of the county an registered
those who belong 10 your party. There now eigh
hundred the Great Register Of this
ty. and there should be twenty-five hundred. Ills i'm
porant that every voter should be registered, it viii
give the county position OF more Importance in the
State than it can otherwise hope attain. Register
everybody,
Year: 1867

FOURTH OF JULr.-If the citizens OF Oroviiie conem-
plate having Fourth Of July celebration. it is time
they were moving in the matter The Oroyille Guard
will have target shoot and collation. during the day.
and civic and military hop in the evening little
effort the part of citizens would add sufficiently
to the proceedings Of the military company to make
general and interesting observance of the patriotic
sion Why do not the citizens hold meeting and al
points committee to cooperate with the Guard and
JOY good old fashioned time instead Of passing the
approaching national anniversary simInering in the
summering sun? 1t is not yet too Late although other
towns moving in the matter. Awake arouse and
give patriotism chance to course vigorously through
your veins. instead of being expelled by slow fever Up
Guards and at EN-
Year: 1867

FRopfsN.-The length Of the base Of right-angled
triangle So and the length of the hypothenuse is 20
more than tha, Of the perpendicular: What is the
quantity each of the angles in the usual de
nominations Of the rneSsure Of angles?
Year: 1867

The Lewiston paper'gives the following as
the negro, who is under arrest:


We have already referred to the fact that the
prisoner had affection for a negro girl living in
a family in this city, and that he called to see
her on the evening before the murder. This
girl was taken to the cell of the prisoner at
Auburn Jail, on Thursday P, NJ, and they were
told they could have an interview, the officers
returning as though going out OF the jail One
OF them, however, lodged to point convent
emily near, where the prisoner could not see
him, and heard all the conversation. Said the
girl to Harris, who was much affected at the
meeting: ts4


"Clifton, 1 want you to tell me the truth
about this. If you have MT done it, you had
better do it. You won't get half SO many fa-
vors in any other way as by telling the whole
truth"


Every word have said to tho officers is
broken manner: Every word is true know
have get to die, and say it is all true"


Harris then began and told the whole story to
the negro girl-in every respect as he had con-
fessed to the officers. Harris talked well, and
apparently in confidence, opened his heart to
the girl, concerning his awful guilt He reit-
Grated most solemnly, again and again, that
Verrill was with him at the time the murder
was committed, and assisted in the bloody
work; that he was the instigator and leader in
the same. The detectives as yet give no indi-
cations whether or not they have found any ev-
idence outside of this confession corroborating
the negro's implication of Verrill in this crime.
This point is, of course, at present attracting
the especial attention of the officers and the
result of these investigations will be made pub
lie as soon as the officers deem proper.
The interview between the negro and negress
lasted an hour, Harris evidently ignorant that
any person heard his conversation but the girl.
He was exceedingly affected AT times in the
relation he was quite calm, but occasionally
the feeling of guilt would so possess him as to
unman him.. He is most wretched PICTURE
He seems to be more fully realizing his awful
guilt and the terrors of his situation.


Luther S. Verrill who is implicated in the
murder by the negro's confession, has recently
worked for Mr.. Holmes, at West Auburn, but
took his meals and slept at Mr.. Trikou's. He
kept his trunks, &C., at the house of relative
Mr.. Lakin
Year: 1867

THEATRE - Cinderella - This magnificent,
musical and scenic Burletta will be produced
this evening. The managers have been to a
considerable outlay in getting up this piece,
and if its success in Boston is any guarantee,
we expect to see succession of crowded and
fashionable audiences during the weed. Seats
can be secured at the ticket office for any day
in the week, and parties from the surround
ing towns, wishing to visit the Theatre can
have their tickets reserved by addressing a
note to the manager. F" -4
Year: 1867

BRooMs.-We have before called attention to
Browns manufactory of brooms, and as the
spring trade will soon open, we desire to call
the attention of grocers and others who sell
this article to the superior quality of brooms
manufactured at this establishment, corner of
Washington and Congress streets. All who
have used them pronounce them the very best
they have ever handled. They are manufac-
tured from the very best of stock, and will be
delivered in such quantities as may be wanted,
at any hour in the day. So long as this article
has the favor of the female part of the house
hold, it must be popular; and we know the
women say there is nothing equal to Browns
brOoms -fE..
Year: 1867

snow slid from the back part of the roof of Mr.
Reddy's clothing establishment, in Wares
block, Federal street, Saturday night, falling
on to the addition made to the store for the
working department. The snow and ice
smashed in two skylights and landed "A large
body of material in the place. Mr. Reddy's
pressman had been at work directly under one
of the skylights, and left only few minutes
before the slide occurred; otherwise he would
have had the whole body oft on him. Gus
toners who were in the store at the time
thought the back part had been blown up by
an explosion, and made for the door in great
haste more frightened than hurt.