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Year: 1867

tically guarantees the principal and


interest on the first Mortgage.


The Company now offer d limited
amount of its First Mortgage Bonds,


bearing six per cent. interst, payable
semi annually id coin, at ninety per
cent. This Interest, at the current
rate Of premium on gold, is equal to
nine Per, cent per annum on the price
for Which they, are, now offered
The Company expects to sell but a
small amount at this rate, when the
price will be raised, and like all sim
liar bonds they will finally rise to a
premium above their par value. The
subscribers. to this loan will not only
have the advantages of, very liberal
interest and very safe security, but
will also have the satisfaction of
having assisted in the construction
of the greatest national work of the
country -Netc. York Observer.


SIT has been proved already that the entire
interest on the fifty millions in bonds advanc-
ed by the Government will be saved more
than twice over in the consequent diminution
ofGoyernmenteN expenses in the regions through
which the road passes. = =
: tIThe price of freight by teams from the Mis-;
souri, River was formerly twenty five cents
per pound, or $500 per ton
Year: 1867

/ had served twenty five years on
board an East Indiaman, and for
the last ten years had commanded
the Belle, one of the finest crafts
that ever foated / was an old sea
dog, and had dwelt so long on salt
water that I almost felt a hatred for
Year: 1867

'TnE BEST is THE CHEAPEST
HARVEST Is ovERl


THE YIELD Is GREAT


PROSPERITY ABoUNDsi


WINTER Is COMING
AND NOW Is THE TINE TO TAKE
MooRE's RURAL NEW YORKER.
THE GREAT TOWN AND COUNTRY WEEKLY
Year: 1867

COTToN.-Some of our people
seem more readily persuaded by
Northern papers in their advice
to continue the exclusive cultiva-
ton of cotton, than they are by
papers of their own section, which
urge the necessity of a different
policy in our agricultural pursuits.
Is it not at once apparent that it
is greatly the interest of the
North, and particularly the New
England States, to keep the cot
ton culture alive in the South? If
we stop cotton growing, or manu-
facture all we raise, all of the i'm
mense factories in the North in


which millions upon millions OF
dollars are invested, will tumble
! y


into ruins. They can appreciate
this fact better than we, and this


is the most important reason why
they wish us to preserve In that


which is enriching them and their


section, and, at the same time, is


dragging us deeper into poverty


and distress. Not content with


getting all of our cotton at a mere


nominal price, they have through
their representatives, put a tax o1


three cents per pound upon all


the raw material, and this outra


geous imposition, united with thu
, unavoidable expenses, the damage


done by worms, the hire paid TO
, laborers, the wear and tear of th'
land, will make cotton culture un
, profitable, at the present prices
r even upon land that will produc
+ a bale to the acre. Let our plan
l ters be guided by their own expt
e rience, and the advice of thos
/ who are identified with their IL
: terests, and not be. deluded b
f Northern selfshness into bringin
h ruin upon themselves.-lsouther
p Herald.
Year: 1867

SAVE OUR YOUNG MEN.--From
what7 Not from hard work and
exhaustive toll, for this is the ap-
pointed lot of man, and we should
not expect to escape it, by TINS
right character is formed, and the
earth brought to yield her riches.
Not from protraeted and close
study, for thus only are attain
ments made, brain power develop
ed, and the professions filed with
able men. Not from rigid econo-
my, years of toll, and slow in
crease of wealth; for these are
better than fortunes made in an
hour. But save them from the
follies of fashionable society, the
destinations of the gaming table,
and the curse Intemperance. Ii
is burning out the very yitals OF


mortality and manliness in a hun
dred social circles. It is destroy


ing by thousands the youth OF our
best families. 1t is sweeping


through the country and carrying


away to worthlessness and crime,


the young men, who else would be
pillars in the church and State,


and these same running vices are


gaining power daily IL Elk.
Year: 1867

thing that he could not raise on
his>own land.


The first consideration of a far
mer should be an abundant pro-
vision for his family, and his
stock. He should be content with
a mere supply for his own farm
he should raise surplus, so as to
have something to sell. This
would keep Idown the provision
market, and tend to lower rents,
and cheaper goods generally, as
well as foster our own internal
trade, and keep money circulating
between our country and town.
Besides, surplus crops of corn,
wheat, oats, rye, hay, turnips,
beets and other vegetables would
enable the farmer to increase his
stock of cattle, horses, mules,
sheep, goats, hogs and poultry, all
Of which would be profitable to
the whole people of the State as
we'll as the farmer individually.


In addition, every farm should
have a good vegetable garden; at
least, with a peach and apple
orchard. The garden is light la
Dor, and the orchard requires but
little trouble at odd hours. If a
farmer has placed his farm in this
conditions, with plenty Of bread
and meat, vegetables and fruit
and surplus to sell, and has still
a surplus of time and labor Oh
hand, let him plant cotton. Ifthe
season is favorable, and the worm
not troublesome, whatever he
makes will be clear gain, i
the crop should fail. At al
events, he will not be obliged t.
spend money for his family sup
plies. In this way he will alway
have plenty, and a little to spare
even ifhis cotton crop falls Mo
? bile Times.
Year: 1867

Ifyou wish to keep your city from
thriving turn the cold shoulder to
every young, mechanic or begin
ner in business. Discourage him
in his attempts to build up q sue
cessful and honorable business
and to earn a livelihood. If he
asks you for share of your pat
ronage frown upon him and give
your business to those who are
far less worthy of it. Decry his
work and send abroad for what
you can have done at home. If
you see a young man struggling
to establish business for himself
throw your influence on the side
of some more powerful concern
and break him down. Wherever
you see young men of energy
pushing ahead throw all the
obstacles you can in their path,
give them none of your business,
and patronize those who have
nothing in affinity with you and
whose only object is to make mon
ey out of you and others-having
no care or interest in the prosper
ity of the city. This you will find
an infailable plan to retard the
growth of your city. On the other
hand if you would see your city


grow, prosper and thrive, lend q
helping hand to every worthy


young man you meet. If he is


starting in business encourage


him with kind words; give him


O trial and if his work justifes' it


continue your patronage. Help


to make his efforts successful; il


he deserves it's a steady, indus


trious and worthy man-you will
never regret it. Assist every new


enterprise-give it a trial and test
it's worth. Be liberal in your


ideas and patronage, and confne


yourself to no narrow plan. See
who deserves patronage and to
him give it. Support your papers
, Welcome every new beginner and
: encourage him in the struggle for
! success. This you will find is the
proper way to increase the pros
perity Of your city and increase
/. its growth.-[Mobile Tribune.
Year: 1867

~ Such is the blessing OF a
benevolent heart, that, let the
world frown as it will, it cannot
possibly bereave it of all happi-
ness. since it can rejoice in the
prosperity of others.
Year: 1867

In reply to note from farmer In
quiring "what we ought to do ," Major
Jonas, of the Aberdeen Examiner, says


"DO your duty to yourselves, and that
will fulfill your whole duty to your
country. Plant Compliant lots Of it
make sure of your bread for the coming
year, and he will be the wisest and most
provident of US all, who plants for double
the amount of corn that he expects to
need. DO not live another year in a
state OF dependence characteristic of
those who have empty cribs. Think
as little about politics as TOssi-
ble, and gathering your little ones about
you on rainy days, teach them to admire
and emulate all that was noble and pa
triotic and honorable in the career OF
those who have given the south glorious
story, and teach them that it is better to
endure wrongs than to commit them or
abet them. If you have no good schools
in your neighbOrhoods, establish them
at once. II you lack teachers apply for
manned Confederates to take charge Of
them, YOU can find teachers if you'll pay
them after you find them. One Of the
greatest perils that threateng in these
dark days, ia that OF the southern chill
dren growing up in ignorance. This
danger must be guarded against-ignO-
rance and political depravity go hand in
hand.


The Meridian Gazette learns that
there are at 64e present time fifty-eight
orphans in the orphans home at LaU-
derdals Springs, happy, contented and
well cared for. They labor three days
in each week and go to school three
days.


Speaking Of Cooper's well the Vicks-
burg Herald says Gen. MeMakin will
have charge of this delightful watering
place the ensuing summer. The name
and fame OF the gallant general will GER
tainly draw large crowd, and insure a
gay season, to say nothing Of the efficacy
of the water.


The Mjssissippidg Of the S4st March
says6,' There is a rumOr that the Mem
phis Negroes are about starting a news
paper with negro editors, negro printers,
aegro devils and negro carriers. Every
thing is to be as black as the hinges of
Erebus.u If this is true the editor is
better posted than We are, for the state
ment is new TO Us.


The CodAo0idR Of the 22d says
" We learn that a small boat containing
thirteen men sank in the Lower Pass
last night. No further particulars The
sdAlE BofIA soy S1e~s NJ HNLAA 4rAAAGS1f
deputy sheriff of Coahoma county, was
drowned on the 18th while attempting
to carry out boat load Of provisions to
his fathers plantation, some twelve
miles from Friar's Point. The boat
got entangled in driftwOod and sank,
and Mr.. Bridges attempted to swim 10
land, but owing to the extreme cold
ness of the water he became benumbed
and sank.
Year: 1867

whom possibly nothing else would con-
vince, how terrible is the cry of distress
which comes up to US from the south.


II is the fashion Of somets loyal scoun-
drels in the north, and in this righteous
city, TO make light Of this cry; TO an
swer the call for relief with the remark
that the people who are starving might
20 to work; that the rich ought TO feed
the moor in their localities and so on.
Gen. Thomas states the reason why
neither of these things can be done.


Rich and poor, "lOyal" and dis-
loyal,n all alike, are actually perisn-
ing for want Of food, ana none nave
anything 10 give, nor the means 70 Duy
anything. Those who are called men
have no money. All that they nave Is
in lands and houses and implements,
which cannot be eaten. Ihey cannot
employ laborsrs, because tney nave
nothing to pay or feed them WIN 1bey
cannot give security upon future cIopsi
because they have not the means TO make
them with. nor the food to live upon
until they are made. Gen. Thomas
asserts it to be a fact within his eWn
knowledge that unless relief in the shape
of food shall come to them from some
source beyond their own power TO reaeh,
large numbers will actually perlsh OF
starvation before the first day Of May.


IL is the hearing of such startling cries
for succor that the self-righteOusness oi
great. rich and prosperous Chicago turns
coIdly away to count its gains madeff q
the ruin and desOlatiOn of war, and 10
let white men, women and children,
ueopIe of their own blood and kind, per-
ish of starvation. The hideousness OF
the bloated satyr glOated over his hoard
and knocking the cries Of famishing chill
dren can not be oyerdrawn.


This is a specimen Of that Northern
charity with which we have lately been
taunted by those who have done US the
honour to come here to administer upon
the estates of the South and relieve its
people of the trouble and responsibility
of self-government. We advise those of
our people who have any means where
with to purchase provisions, to continue
to prefer whatever comes to US from
Chicago. "If thine enemy smite thee
on one cheek, turn unto him the other
alao -
Year: 1867

little one There she was at the top of
that burning building, out of the reach
Of any human being help, it seemed to
me as I looked up at the wall, a great
red and yellow sheet of fame with blue
CLEANS here and there, as though devil
ish heads were peering out snd grinning
at Us. Still, hopeless as was, I should
have gone back into the burning house
and saved my baby or died with her, il l
had been able to stand. No one else
sacrifice of life they said, for no doubt
the child was already smothered by the
smoke, and, though I raved and pleaded
and made wild promises, they shook
their heads AID only bade me have pa
tience.


Patience! though: I was going mad,
as the face of my little girl-my sweet,
pretty little pet-rose up before me
But just then a tall man dashed through
the crowd and came towards me.
"Quick. which room is the child in
speak quickly--which room:'
The back one on the upper floor, /
groaned, and he dashed away from me.
parting the throng with his strong arms,
and in another moment l saw him
mounting ladder. 1 heard them calling
to come back, bidding him beware. and
speaking of him as though he were dead
already. But he never needed them,
and l saw him hidden by the black
smoke which poured from the window:
covered my face and prayed that the
angels that walk in the fiery furnace
might go with him.


Perhaps they did. Something strong
er than an earthly thing must have been
there for in a few minutes--they seem
ed years to me-we saw him coming
down the ladder with something in his
arms, perhaps the burnt body of my
child, thought, but as she came closer
saw that it was my own laughing, living
darling, with her blue eyes open and her
little arms around his neck.


The roof fell in the next moment, but
my treasure was safe and that was all 1
cared for.


sWhat shall say or do to thank you ?
I said as I grasped his hand. I'm a
ruined man, anil can only give you my
blessings; but let me know your name,
at least.


"Have you forgotten me? Don't you
emember me?' he said, as he bent over
me. Look again.


1t was my policeman!


"It is you,' said I, 'and you have
saved my child from such an awful
death


''And what did you save me and mine
from p he said, with tears in his eyes.
Starvation. ruin, and utter degradation.
l should have been felcn and my dear
ones paupers this night but for you. l
have not paid the debt. never can ; but
when l heard that it was your child that
lay at the top of that burning building,
l prayed that might save it, and know
God heard me-


And then he told me what had brought
hlm TO the nelghbofhood on tnat hlght
of all others in the year.


had lost my all, for was not in
sured, but he was prosperous and stood
by me like a brother. nursed me through
my illness and loaned me money for
start in life. So that after a while.
things grew bright again, and here
am, you see, as comfortable IS most
people


Sand the policeman 2


His hair is as white as my own. said
the old man. And my little daughter,
the little one he saved that night, is mar
ried to his SON.
Year: 1867

shortly after Eve o'clock last evening IRE broke out
in one OF the public buildings Blackwss Island,
cupied as receiving store, In which general assort
ment OF materials temporarily placed before being
assorted for the general sorehouss. The building
two story frame structure, and fell rapid prey TO tho
devouring element before oven the miserable nre ap-
paratus the island could get to work. The loss could
not be ascertaned last evening" though the property
stored there beloved 70 have been considerable Tho
Hre Is said TO have originated from defect In the
arrangement OF the Hues. Fortunately the steamer
which conveys and passengers from New York 70
the island not at her dock at the time the fire oc
Cured or additional freight would have been added,
doubt 10 the quantity already destroyed The wharf
near which tho building destroyed situated, was for
q time in imminent danger from the flames.
Year: 1867

The Madison Journal of the 28th inst.
contains an abstract of our State Superin
tendents annual report. The report il
we'll written, embracing much interesting
information, and many valuable sugges-
tions. and it shows that the educational in.
terests of the state have been well cared
for during the past year, and are now in
prosperous condition.


The superintendent reports that there
have been granted six thousand one hun
dred ard fourteen certificates during the
year 1856, of which si1ty-five were first
grade, one hundred and fifty-one second
grade, and five thousand, eight hundred
and ninety-eight third grade. We clip
the following very appropriate remorks
from the latter part Of the report:


"a marked feature in the educational
history of the past year, is the interest
shown by all classes in educational meet
ings A short notice of an address upon
an educational topic, given in any one of
our villages or country towns, will bring
together larger and more intelligent au-
dience than can be gathered upon any
other ordinary occasion, The press of
the state, without exception, it is believed,
is always ready to, publish anything tend
ing to promote the interests of education,
and reports Of school examinations, and of
educational meetings occupy the most con-
spicuous places in our newspaper columns.
The people no longer need argument to
convince them of the utility of our common
school system. 1t is as needless to q. que
this subject as to demonstrate the exist
ence of solar light or the power of gravita-
ton. Wha. they now ask is, that the
system shall be developed, and its discor-
dant parts shall be harmonized, and that
it shall meet the demands of society
They see in our. common school system,
wisely administered. the salvation of the
Republic. The lessons of the last few
years have been learned by heart They
know that it was the common school that
stood like wall of iron against the as
saults of treason, and wherever it was es-
tablished it remained the symbol of loyalty
and order. They know that the patriotism
it teaches is love Of country, and that the
morality it inculcates promotes the good of
all that the virtues it plants and cul-
tivates arc those which render life useful,
beautiful and noble, and that it is the in
strumentality demanded by Christianity
to destroy the fictitious distinctions Of
birth and wealth and creed and color, and
to lay deep and broad the foundations of
government that shall not be more stable
than benefcent"
Year: 1867

The whole eastern country has lately
been visited by snow storms of almost un-
precdented duration and depth. Thus, in
Cincinnati last Saturday evening, the snow
storm commenced with all its fury, and
did not abate until the Monday morning
following, the snow having fell to the
depth of two feet and four inches. The
snow fell one foot thick in the city of
Washington on the same Saturday even
ing and in the State of New Jersey on
the same evening snow fell to the depth of
four feet. The roads in New England have
been so blocked with snow that but one
train was able to reach Boston from New
York in four days, and this only by the
aid of six engines. In our own neighbor-
hood the fall of snow until this last week
has been very meagre. 1t however COM
menccd showing last Thursday, and be-
fore it quit we had fall of some sixteen or
eighteen inches. The tracks have been
opened, and it is now very good sei.hing.
The heavy SHOWS south and east will assure
the farmers Of those sections of having
splendid crops There is also just enough
snow in our pineries to rejoice the lumber
men.
Year: 1867

The Shawano Journal reports that the
numbering prospects have materially i'm,
proved since the last fall of snow, and that
the roads are now in excellent condition
An unusually large force is employed in
getting out logs.


The Hudson Star says that loads of the
incest Mackinac trout have been brought
from Lake Superior, and can be bought
very cheap.


The Beloit Journal reports an extensive
revival of religion in that city under the
labors of Rev. Mr.. Potter. On last Sab
bath afternoon as many as hundred and
fifty persons expressed themselves deter
mined to serve the Lord. The meetings
still continue.


The Madison Union of the 30th instant
reports the streets in that city TO be in a
shockingly bad condition, being almost
entirely blocked up with snow.


The Ripon Commonwealth says that 4
revival Of religion is in progress in tina
city. Meetings are held every evening.


gentleman just from Whitewater, says
that a severe fire occurred ir that village on
the night of the 2sth instant, but he could
give no particulars.


The Manitowoc Tribune publishes
very interesting review of the ship build
ing in that place. There have been ten
vessels launched from that port within the
past eight years.


The Fox Lake Representatire reports an
otter caught near there recently, the skin
of which measured five feet five inches
from tip to tip.


The Stephens Point Lumbcrman reports
that large amount Of lumber has been
got out in that section of the state this
winter.
Year: 1867

TRY TO USE LITTLE MORE ECONOMY
There are many of our farmers who COM
plain that farming does not pay, that they
cannot make anything at farming, who, i
they kept strict account of all expendi-
lures, would find that one Of the causes of
them being so poor is that they spend sadly
too much money for finery and things that
they could do very well without. They
would find that the trouble was not so
much in the farm as in the manner Of using
the proceeds. Exchange.
Year: 1867

THE "SlNGER" SEWING MACHINE Else
where in this issue will be found an ad-
vertscment Of the celebrated Singer
sewing machine. Good judges, those who
want machines which will do what they
claim to do, and persons who have worked
a variety of machines, always prefer the
Singer, and in many instances would not
accept any other as gift. These machines
are on exhibition and for sale at this Off
ce. Call and see them work before pur
chasing any other.
Year: 1867

In order to increase the circulation Of
the CHRONICLE throughout the County, we
make the following proposition to any and
all who are willing to undertake the get
ting up of clubs of subscribers.


For club Of eighty subscribers at 81 80
each, we will present as premium to the
getter-up of the club, splendid
Year: 1867

DONATION FEsTIvAL.-We trust our
readers will not forget the festival at
the Primitive Methodist church this even
ing. The proceeds, as we understand, are
for the benefit Of the Rev. James Alderson
the Primitive Methodist pastor in this
nlaca
Year: 1867

~"Is there any person you would
particularly wish me to marry p said a
widow expectant to her dying spouse who
had been somewhat of g tyrant in his day.
"Marry the devil if you like!" was the
gruf reply. 'Oh no, my dear, you know
il is not lawful 10 marry two brothars.N
Year: 1867

wThe Lafayette County Union says
the export of hogs from that county is
rapidly increasing. More than twice as
many dollars have been paid out in the
county during the last twelve months for
this important export as in any previous
though the prices paid per pound have
been less than at previous periods