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Year: 1867

BATTLE WITH a HAwK.-A singular oc-
currence took place in Brooklyn on Thurs
day afternoon. My residence is on the cor
her of Gates and Franklin avenues, and
over the piazza Of the front door sways the
bough of Il large willow tree, from which,
high in the air, was suspended the nest of a
beautiful pair of Baltimore orioles, looking
something like a small balloon. Partially
concealed by foliage, and beyond the reach
of mischievious boys, the nest seemed secure
enough. Within the last few days the loud
chipping from within, heard whenever the
parents approached with food gave evidence
that the orioles were prospering. Their
voices early in the morning were full of mel
ody, and their gay plumage constantly dis
played among the surrounding verdure like
flashes of fire light added much to the plea
sure of the household beneath the roof-tree


But earthly joys are all transient. In an
evil moment terocious hawk, with audac-
lty almost unparalleled, pounced suddenly
upon the birdlings, tearing in pieces their
nest and scattering the little things in terror
upon the the pavement. Oh what cry
was there, my countrymen. The parent
birds at once attacked furously the winged
assaiant, young and old meanwhile Join
ing in shrieks of Distress As by magic the
surrounding trees Immediately seemed to
swarm with birds of all descriptions, coming
to the rescue and making common cause
against the enemy. No one would have be-
heyed that so many birds were within hail
ing distance, but the cry of the orioles was
heard and its import fully understood by the
feathered tribe, of whatever sect, genus or
persuasion. The struggle was soon over,
and the result IS readily anticipated. Not
withstarding considerable number of peo-
pie collected to learn the cause of so much
commotion among the bird family, the bru-
tai hawk got away in safety, and from the
battlefield two little ledglings were borne
away by friendly hands, apparently unharm-
ed. The empty green house near by seemed
to be proper receptacle for them, and there
they were joined presently by the male pa
rent, who flew through the open window
to share the fate and fortunes of his progeny.
This brave little fellow fought with perfect
desperation Indifferent to an ugly wound re-
ceived in the scalp, or to the presence of
spectators and when all was over, and on
ly wreck remained of the recent abode
of Joy, he seemed to recognize as friends
those who offered their protection. The
whereabouts of the poor mother is not as
certained.


Looking at the transaction altogether,
was it not barbarous outrage? The orl-
ole family appeal to you for sympathy. The
survivors are promised liberal contributions
of worms and other dainties until they are
able to trust themselves once more to the
winds of heaven. H.
Year: 1867

The honey ant of Texas is described
as very curious insect, by Texan
newspaper In size it is about halt
way between the large and small red
ants. Its color is a kind Of reddish
brown. The honey bag, or sack, is at
tached to the posterior part Of the alb
domen. 1t is overlaid with thin, dark
layers, about half as large as a grain OF
rice, and contains pure clear honey
Of most delicious flavor" Whether
these ants have common store house,
like the bee, our Texan antharity does
not know.
Year: 1867

To-day, We learn, is the birthday of
freedom. 1t will be cOmmemOrated as
the anniversary of the occasion when
sundry respectable gentlemen of the
last century laid in stock of The bless
ings of liberty, for themselves and their
posterity, of which blessings theNpos-
terity have been so prodigal that the
originalsupply is pretty well exhausted.
The day will be very generally cele-
brated, much, we suppose, on the prins
ciple that people observe WAsHINGTON's
birthday, as the anniversary of that
which in Its time was very great, but
which unfortunately, is now very dead.
Like all other Christian patriots, the
folks of the REGISTER twill go through
the motions" and join the general jubi-
lation ont of respect for the custom,
saying nothing of their sad misgivings
rs to the propriety Of juhilees about
liberty in u country that is cursed with
the Fortieth Congress. No paper win
be issued from this office tomorrow.
Year: 1867

The food crisis, it is gratifying to
know, has passed Over the South, leav-
ing, it is true, the effects of its devasta-
tion upon the people of that region, but
giving them room to hope for a better
future from merciful and bOuntiful
Providence. The Southern grain har-
vests have been garnered, and although
there are doubtless many who have no
ownership in the fruits of husbandry,
there is nevertheless enough for all in
the bounty of the harvest. Besides the
cotton crop is said to be doing well,
and thus, after all the hardshIps and
trials to which the South has been sub
jected, the future casts its bright ray of
cheerful promise on the endeavors of the
present.
Year: 1867

THE Figaro relates the following an-
ecdote of his Prussian Majesty: -"The
King had forbidden the Prussian officers
in garrison at Rastadt to gamble at the
Baden tables, but more than one of them
was often to be found in private dress
among the group of players. One
night Prussian officer risked sover-
eign on the rouge. He won, lett the
two pieces, then four, then eight, and
was about to draw his sixteen sover-
eigns when he preceived King William
in front Of him. What torture for a
sub-lieutenant to see sixteen golden
pieces before him, and dare not touch
them. The rouge continued to win, and
the heap of gold having exceeded the
maximum the croupier cried out, How
much ON the heapr The officer, pale
and trembling, had not the courage 90
reply; with one eye he looked at the
King, and with the other at his gold
'How much on the heapr again shouted
the crOupier. At this moment the King
of Prussia came round the table, and
tapping the lieutenant on the shoulder
said to him with that bOnhORmie char
acteristic of his Majesty: Come, take
up your money and make yourself scarce
before your superiors meet you.' 1t is
hardly necessary to say that the officer
did not want to be tsld twice. Some
time after the King reviewed the gar
rison of Rastadt, and perceiving the
lieutenant, made signs to him to ap-
proach. Sir said King William, Il
caused you to lose some money the other
day in interrupting your game. The
rouge won three times after you left.
YOu may draw the difference from my
private exchequer, but beware that you
do not commence again."
Year: 1867

A GOVERNMENT detective is on trial
in New York for showing counterfeit
moneys If everyone who is receiving
pay from the Government and at the
same me endeavoring to depreciate its
currency were arrested, Congress could
not meet for want of q quorum.
Year: 1867

The Charleston Courier Of Monday,
contains the following rich commentary
on the intelligence of the newly en-
franchised. 1t speaks volumes in be-
half of their right to register, vote and
hold office:


"a rather novel and humorous sensa-
ton, which came near resulting seri-
ously, however, occurred in connection
with the heavy rains on Saturday. A
report was circulated that mermaid
had been brought in by the high tides
and washed ashore at the foot of Trade
street, near Chisho,m's Mills. Quite a
large crowd walked through the rain
and mud to the spot indicated, only to
he disappointed in not finding it. 1t was
afterwards reported that the marine
stranger had been captured and taken
to the establishment of DR.. W. G. TrOtt,
the we'll known druggist at the
northwest corner of King and
Broad streets, and that it had there de-
clared the rains would continue and the
winds blow until it was released and
returned to its proper element. The
report spread so rapidly through the
whole city, that in less than half an
hour DR.. Trott's doors were besieged by
the crowds of freedmen and few white
visitors, determined on seeing the won
derful though apocryphal denizea of
the deep. DR.. Trott, who had been
made the victim of some wag, although
taken by surprise, received his visitors
quite coolly, and endeavored to pass it
off as q Joke. The crowd, however,
which continued to increase, were not so
easily satisfied. Some one reported that
the pilot boat wild Cat had just
come in with message from outside,
stating that unless the mermaid was
brought and delivered over the bar
within twenty -four hours there would
be dreadful doings in the city of Charles
ton ut the expiration of that time. Some
of the freedmen from the country pro-
posed rescue, and the crowd at last
became so furious and threatening that
the proprietor of the establishment was
compelled to ask for a squad of police
men to protect his premises. Two pO-
licemen were accordingly detailed for
the purpose, and remained on duty
guarding the establishment during Sat
1rday afternoon and night. Yesterday
morning the scene of the excitement
had again become quiet, with only an
occasional visitor calling in to SEQ the
mermaid.
Year: 1867

From the Syracuse Courier, June 49, .l..
A Phenemenon-A Blind Woman


See. Picture Of COan and n


Corpse. -t- ata tas


A Miss Willis, of Cayuga, New York,
aged sixty years, became blind In her
left eye with q cataract, about four
wears ago, was soon operated upon by n
doctor in Bloomfield, this State, the eye
being totally lost. About two years
ago the other eye became blind from a
cataract also, aud was operated upon in
Syracuse. the 18th instant, and sight re-
stored. But this is not the wonder in
the case. About one year ago she be-
gan to see the image of q beautiful slip
per, (although both eyes were blind.
1t became more and more perfect in
shape, until it was real slipper, as it
appeared to her. In the course Of a
month or two it changed from slipper
to be coffin, such as was used in olden
times, with the top or cover sawed in
two across the breast, with the top part,
part turned back. This continued to
grow more perfect in shape till she
could see the hinges and screws. Up to
this time there appeared to be no one
in it, but soon there appeared most
beautiful person lying in it. The per-
son did not appear to be that OF a
corpse, but on the contrary, appeared to
be young, fat and healthy; pleasant,
smiling cOuntenance, changing now and
then to an older person, and more lean
in flesh, but at no time as dead or sick.
The countenance of the image was so
perfect that she could distinctly see the
size of a hair, the eyes closed, nose per
feet in shape, showing the nostrils,
mouth, lips and chin, the hair dark and
complexion beautiful and healthy in ap-
pearance, and never changing. The
color of the slipper and coffin was
changeable, generally bright green,
changing to purple, and never absent,
but always to be seen day or night.
The writer asked her if it was a source
of discomfort to her, and she said oh, no,
its the greatest comfort. love to watch
it. would not spare it. l have no fear
from it, but am anxious to have 1T ex-
planned. The writer knew another man
from Saratoga who was blind in both
eyes-could not see any light, but was,
as he said, generally seeing apretty pea
cock; it was generally blue, but chang
ing to q yellow, and then to orange.
In this case it would disappear for a
time and return again, at intervals.
Now, if any one will explain the mys-
terry, the writer and patients will feel
greatly obliged.
Year: 1867

By a recent adjudication by our
worthy mayor, of q case growing out OF
o kiss given by married man TO q mar
ried woman to whom he was not united
in the holy bonds of wedlock, il is as
certained that the market value of that
commodity is fixed at twenty-five dol
lars this being the amount of tax levied
by his Honor, under the revenue laws
Of the country.


Whether it was viewed in the light Of
misdemeanor, or as fine for want of
q Government stamp upon the gentle
man in question, has not yet been made
known. Certain it is, that during the
heated term, thermometer ranging
among the nineties in the shade, and
-four at fourteen dollars a barrel, it
would seem


For the momentary bliss,


Attained thro' kiss


twenty-five dollars is pretty steep
price.


But as all luxuries are expensive and
taxed at righ rates, we suppose it is all
right, and we should submit with good
grace, remembering that in our grand
fathers days, under the old Blue Laws
Of Connecticut, man was fined for
kissing his own wife on Sunday.


If there were "smellers" about in this
matter, appointed by the Government,
as in the case of distillers, We venture
the opinion that the public debt would
be liquidated before the next annual re-
port of the Secretary of the Treasury to
Congress-Piqaa (Ohio) Democrat.
Year: 1867

Financial distress is the parent
Of political revolution, and therein
lies the hope Of tho Copperhcad
party. During tho war they
strained every nerve TO break
down the credit Of the Government,
and bring financial ruin upon the
country. If they had succeeded,
both the rebels and Copperheads
would have gained their ends
They are at the same game now.
sam. Cox expresses the Democratic
hope when he says that an over
rain to rust the wheat, a pricking
of the financial balloon or Il fnan-
cial panic may prccipitate a crisis
which will bring the Democratic
party into power Famine and com.
mercial RUN would be welcomed by
these patriots as a means Of bring
ing them into power.


Providence is against them. The
rains came not to rust the wheat,
and the crop has been saved. No
drouth comes 20 blight tho corn;
the potatoes are green; the cattle
are fat and plenty reigns through
out the land. And better than all
the financial balloon keeps too high
to be pricked; money matters arc
getting better rather than worse;
and the Democracy arc inconsola-
ble.- Columbus jouruDL.
Year: 1867

or future repddiation Of the entire
issue is the Democratic watch&ofd
and must be met by action if it is
TO be ayeTted. y


/ have as much confidence in
the integrity Of the Bankers cf the
Union as l have 10 any other num-
Der Of mca of any profession yet
the power given them is greater
than should be conferred on any
man. The power their capital gives
over trade may be and it is folly 10
say that an hour may not come in
which il will not be used by com
binations, and this gigantic ma
cbinery may be turned TO rain
How many agencies are not apt to
commence grand enterprises, pub 7
lie works, or aid in the amelioriza..
tion Of social wrongs, and as long
as there. exists human nature in
mankind, it will exhibit itself in the
use Of power and patronage for sell
fish purposes. Let the general Gov
eminent have the advantage, as an
advantage it is, Of the paper cur
rency Of the country; all give it the
right "to coin money and regulate
the value thereof" and why not in
this case the exclusive issue of all
the currency? More anon.


CITIZEN.
Year: 1867

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people to be self reliant, and shall do what We
may be able to induce the establishment Of
manufactories in our midst for our home pro-
ducts. To this end we will pay special attention
TO the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturins
and exert eurselves TO encourage the diversih-
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
neut Of Southern resources.
Year: 1867

TIE New Orleans Picayl,Ee says there Is
at this time an unprecedented amount OF
real estate thrown upon the market in that
city, for rent or for sale. Prices demanded
are but little if any less than those asked
last year.
Year: 1867

tionaries to come up TO their duty, and re-
view what they have done, and as sensible
men and patriots, speedily adopt such
measures as will avert the ruin which
many believe is rapidly coming upon the
country.


The city press is requested to copy. 80
Year: 1867

Last winter wealthy Cuban conceived
an extravagant passion for pretty
young woman dancing at n leading
Broadway theatre; wrote to her and So
licited an interview. He poured his
passion out in burning words, and offer
ed to pour out his gold as freely, but she
informed him, as the celebrated En-
glish actress did her opulent admirer,
that the way to her bed-chamber lay
through the church. He sought to
shake her resolution, but in vain, and
in despair of possessing her otherwise,
he made her his wife. He tired Of her
in few weeks, and as his relations were
violently opposed to such an alliance, he
deserted her and returned to Havana.
Too proud to follow him, she went back
to the stage, and during the month of
May, clerk in commercial house
down town, fell in love with her, and
went through the same experience as
the Spaniard. Hymen before Venus for
her, and SO the young fellow, with de-
gree of dishonor characteristic OF an old
er head and cooler heart, entrapped her
into false marriage. His employer ac-
cidentally discovered the deception,
became enamored of his pretty danseuse,
and apprised her of the clerks villainy,
assuring her he should be compelled to
wed her if desired by process of law.


Esmerelua declined to have nothing
more to do with the rogue, and released


him Internationally. The merchant
was so much struck with the woman's
spirit and beauty, that, although he
knew she had twice consented to marry
in cold blood, he proposed matrimony
| to her and was accepted. Certain legal
Year: 1867

Iowa Methodism plants itself square
~ upon loyal platform, and believes
that it can talk of traitors rs well a
other sinners in the flesh. The Upper
Iowa Conference, which was in session
last week, set forth their opinion on the
state of the country thus:


We, the North Iowa Conference of tho
Methodist Church, and Loyal Citizens
of our great Republic, advocating the in
alienable right of suffrage and . full re-
presentation based upon the supremacy
of the majority, and just regard for the
natural rights of the minority-and be-
licving that these principles are a.
necessary to the full development Of the
political Liberties of the American peo-
pie rs the growth of grace in our relig-
ious organizations, do


Rcsotre, lst. That we believe the
time has come in the history of our coun.
try when the right of universal suffrage
should be extended to all classes of loyal
citizens.


I'd. That in the organization Of our
civil government there should be guar
anteed to every person a perfect equality
in national, civil and political rights,


3d. That We earnestly protest against
the action Of our Executive in removing
from official position those men who
have stood firm by the principles Of our
government while passing through the
late struggle for national existence.


4th. That we will give support to no
candidate for Legislative Office, who will
not pledge himself for the sumpremscy
of Federal law over State legislation, to
the consolidation and perfect union Of
the confederacy, with constitutional
republican form Of government in every
State.


5th. That we endorse the action Of
Congress in placing its legislative hand
upon the throat of treason, and the re-
pudiation of the claims Of traitors.


9th. We acknowledge the hand Of
Divine Providence in bringing us thus
far safely through the perils that have
threatened our political government.
and trust that in the wisdom OF our leg
islators and the blessing of God our r.
union will be based upon the broad
principles Of truth and justice; that we
may afford an example to the world Of q
free and intelligent people, framing and
administering their our laws, and pro-
viding an asylum for the oppressed and
down trodden Of other lands.
Year: 1867

steps are necessary before the last nup-
tials are contaminated; but the CONNER
cial lover is desperately enamoredo Of her,
and has already placed her in hand
some mansion, and made her deed Of
the property with ten thousand dollars
for pin money. His friends are indig-
nant, and aver that he is infatuated.
But he swears he loves her and will
marry her as soon rs practicable. She
says she Is deeply attached to him for
his kindness and sympathy with her,
and is now leading y quiet and exem-
plary life.


Her .fndnccc is nearly forty, and lras
been sought as husband in modish cir
cles to no purpose. His liver seems to
have been struck now; and there Is little
doubt that he will wed Esn,erelda this
winter, and snap his fingers ut comment
and criticism, She will join Grace
church,; be passed upon by Brown; ride
to church with gold-clasped hymn book,
and look ten times more as ii she was
born to it all than many of her sex who
prate of blood and breeding.
Year: 1867

The impeachment scheme is not
being pressed at present as it WIS
some time ago, and there seems now
no more prospect of its success than
if it had never been broaehod. The
Ohio Republicans in particular appear
to have turned against it with great
force. The two leading journals Of
the State, the Cincinnati Gazette and
the Cincinnati Commercial, which
have heretofore favored impeachment
have discussed the subject within the
last few days in such way as to show
that the change of opinion has beer
very decided, and that they are nov
fixed and determined in opposition t
the project.
Year: 1867

The Convention of Teachers recently held at
Jackson determined, with great unanimity
upon the publication of Journal to promote
the Educational interests of the State, and ap
pointed the undersigned as an Editorial Com
inittee for the conduct and management Of
the same.


The Importance Of such nn enterprise can.
not be over estimated The want is felt by all
and the time is thought to be auspcous. We
have quite number of political, and a few
religious Journals, but as vet not one devoted
to the great cause of Education. What must
become of the interests of learning if this
glarng want be permitted to continue? 1t
was this want, 50 long felt, by vast number
of our intelligent people that impelled the
Convention, even at its first meeting, TO take
steps for the establishment of such Journal
| The moral, social and intellectual elevation
Of a people must depend after all upon Q
| iudicous system of Education, and looking tc
| this end the best energies of the Journal will
be devoted to the advocacy of sound system
Of popular instruction; and incidentally, thl
general interest Of Science and Literature, vii
be duly encouraged The Journal will con
| sttute a medium of communication between
! the Teachers and Patrons Of our Schools il
| the diTercnet parts of the State, and afford al
opportunity tU our best Educators to talk t
the members Of every household, at their owl
fire sides, upon the great subject of Education
thus to awaken in the bosoHs Of all . new in
efest in that which tends to their moral an
intellectual Improvement


The Review department Of the Journal wi
contain brief critical notices of all School an
College Text Books, and of all new publica
tions, thus forming o complete chronicle {
the current literature of the day


In brief the Journals designed not only 0
Teachers Organ, but will contain such nc
ditonal features of interest as to commend
to the favor of all true lovers Of Home Educ,
ton and Home Literature.


The Editors embark in this enterprise Will
out any pecuniNry reward, and would mo
= Earnestly appeal to every Teacher in the Sta
to exert himself to establish permanently til
Educational Journal in our midst.


It's desirable to commence the pubicatit
: of this Journal on or before the first Mondi
Of November but it is essential in the mca
time, that at least five hundred subscribers
procured the amount Of subscription to
= RENTED on receipt of the first number
r The Educational Journal will be issu
L monthly in Magazine form will contain frt


forty y.eight to sixty four double page with .


propriato eover,--all cotton up in credital


style -,
: All communications on business will be !


dressed to Power Jones, Publishers, Jacks
y Miss All matters intended for publicati
NAV be addressed Editors Education


.yo,ynal" or to either Of them.


All Teachers throughout the State
q authorized to receive and receipt for subscI
Y tions and are requested to report by the Z


of October, or sooner such success as Il


NAV meet with in behalf Of the enterprise.


By resolution Of the Convention, 6
IS, Teacher pledged himself to get ten subscril


for the Journal NIL