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Year: 1866

MEDICAL ADVICE.-Dr. VIM. X. DOherty's
Medical and Surgical Institute is becoming sine
qua non to the we flare of our State and health
Of o.r citizens; and his rapidly spreading reputa-
tion although it may excite surprise, is but the
signal Of skill, and follows as the natural effect
of such cause. We are personally acquainted
with gentlemen who had suffered for years under
chronic disease, and who had taken advantage of
every available means that promised relief but
without success, until they called upon Dr.. Do
herty, who in an incredibly short space of time,
has given them entire relief. 1t is gratifying to
announce this fact, because the Doctor is gen.
tleman who seeks. not by defamation of others.
to establish his reputation, or to rear the super
structure OF his own upon the ruin of another's
fame. The Doctor conducts his Institute in snch
a manner that must be gratifying to all his pa
tients. He examines, advises and recommends
without charge, and the patient after hearing
his terms for treatment, can accept or reject at
pleasure. In no case does the Doctor make
charge unless he effects a cure. This, he is able
to do, because he feels the confidence which long
experience has given, and no doubt the consola-
ton which appertains to that confidence. Per-
sons afflicted with either acute or chronic disease
would do we'll to consult the Doctor; at all events
st can do no harm as for consultation be asks no
fee; nor does he insist obedience to his advice
unless the patient places himself under his care.
His Offices are on Sacramcn TO street, opposite the
Pacific Mail Steamship Ofice.-S +. News.
Year: 1866

We have always advocated the Sewing Machine
as most useful and necessary instrument for the
household in relieving women from their weari-
some sewing; but we are even more enthusiastic
OF its praise on learning that the elegant en-
broiderng and braiding which has become so fas-
cinating and POPULAR is also the effect of the Sew
ing Machine, or rather of one of the machines in
use-the Grorer e. Baker, which has become the
favorite OF all our lady friends.
Year: 1866

When we say that we will sell GOOD GOODS
at reduced pricesj We mean what We say and well
do it.


We would respectfully s.nosncs to the citixers
Of Hagerstown and vicinity that we have Just re-


ceiyed q large assortment
Year: 1866

The last Congressional election in This
State vas held pursuantto resolution of
the General Assembly, and there is now no
provision Of law for holding future cleo.
nons. Although our Representatives last
Year: 1866

DEsTITUTIoN IN MARSHAL COUNTY ALA
The Huntsville Independent says:


Returns from Marshal county for
rations for distribution, shows that
there are nineteen hundred and fifty
whites, and two hundred and twenty
blacks in that county who are entirely
destitute. The apportionment for that
county is not near large enough to meet
this demand, the number of rations
allowed per day, being only 428. This
is an appalling case OF destitution, and
without speedy relief is furnished, star
vation must come to hundreds The
Government has contributed gener-
ously OF its bounty, but the supplies
furnished are not adequate to the de-
mand and the people OF the State must
do something for these unfortunate
sufferers.
Year: 1866

RECIPES THAT HAVE BEEN TEsTED.-Re-
cipes on all subjects, medical, culinary
and artistic, are plenty as roses in June,
but many of them have apparently
never been tested, and prove not
worth the trial. This is too often the
case with domestic formulas; they are
so carelessly written and leave so much
to be supplied by individual judgment,
that they are well nigh useless as
guides. The strong point of the Art of
Confectionery, published by Tilton a
Co, of Boston, and briefly noticed by
us few days since, lies in the fact that
its entire contents have been brought
to practical test The compiler has
been gathering the materials for years,
from our own leading cities and foreign
sources, French, Italian and German.
He has tested every recipe and thrown
aside all which proved impracticable
has devoted special attention to the
finer kinds of cake, and has furnished
the best manual accessible, so far as
we know, for edibles in their lightest,
most tempting and ornamental form
We are also assured that by following
its directions the delicacies of the
dessert may be prepared at home in
perfection, with a saving of nearly half
the contechoners price.-SprHgtel5
RfDlibEeqy
Year: 1866

We find the following extract in the
" y Times, taken from apaper that has
been started in Charlcston--tlle SouM
Corolina Leoder-as the organ in that
region Of the colored race:


"Colorcd people of the South, listen
to our advce-listen to the dictates of
common sense. Beware Of false teach
ers, who come to you in the clothing Of
sheep, but inwardly are ravenous
wolves. These men have no desire to
see you on amcablc terms with your
white neighbors. They come to widen
the breach already existing, and to
make capital out Of the disscnsons in
our midst. The moment a.ood III der-
sanding exist, between YOU and the
whites, that moment their occupation
is gone; but if these spectators in III
in attain their aims, we tremble for
your race! Cultivate peace with all
men, and especially with those with
whom your lot is cast
Year: 1866

Ii you have friend whom you es.
teen and wish ta retain, resent not too
quickly truths which may have been
impaired in moments of confidence.
perhaps for your own benefit. Those
who are unreservcd and candid in their
communications are more valuable as
friends. than such rs have the gin OF
suiting their faces to all occasions.
Year: 1866

ITs 4 PrTY TO Throw AWAY THAT SHiL-
LING. a young man in England having
entertained tender passion for young
woman felt such insurmountable difidenee
as to prevent his ever disclosing the same to
the fan. empress of his heart, and resolved
on an. .expedient which would bring the bu-
siness TO an issue. He went to the clergy
men aud requested that the bans of marriage
might be published according to law When
the publication was brought to her ears,
she was filed with establishment, and went
to him to vent her resentment lie bore
the sails With fortitude, observing that, If
she did not think proper to have him.. she
could go to the clergyman and forbid the
bans. After moments pause, she took
wit in her anger, and said, As it has been
done, it is a pity that the shilling should be
thrown away.
Year: 1866

1t is faith which gave Luther this clear
ness of vision


II have lately seen two miracles, he
says the first, as | was looking out OF
my window and saw the stars in heaven and
all that beautiful vaulted roof of God. and
vet saw no pillars on which the Master
Builder had fixed this vault yet the heav-.
ems fell not, but all that grand arch stood
firm. Now there are some who search for
such pillars and want to touch and grasp
them, and since they cannot, wonder and
trembe as if the heaven must certainly fall,
for no other reason but because they cannot
touch and grasp the pillars. If they could
Law hold on those, think they, then the
heavens would stand firm


tsThe second miracle was this | saw
great clouds rolling over us, with such
ponderous weight that they might be COM
pared to great ocean, and yet | saw no
foundation on which they rested or were
based, nor any shore which kept them back;
vet they fell not on us, but frowned on US
with a stern countenance and fled. But
when they passed by, then shone forth both
the foundation and our roof which had
kept them back-the rainbow Yet that
was indeed weak, thin, slight foundation
and roof. which soon melted away into
the clouds and was more like shadowy
prism. such as we see through colored glass
than strong and firm foundation so that
we might well distrust that feeble dyke
which kept kack that terrible weight of wa
tiers, and that it guards us safely. But
there are some who look rather at the thick
ness and massy weight Of water, and clouds
than at this thin narrow bow of promise.
They would like to feel the strength Of that
thin shadowy, evanescent arch, and because
they cannot do this they are ever fearing
that the cloud win bring back the deluge. =
.Sekoabsnp Gotta Fansily.
Year: 1866

By fkANtio AAMAhIlNE.
lis but a little thing to die,


And leave earth faded flowers
To whisper requierns 0 'er our tomb
In autumn's dreary hours,
All who would not be glad to die,
And close The weary eyes,
TO waken in brighter world,


Beyond the starry skies?
How can We even wish TO stay
In this dark world Of care,
When one brief pang, one struggle here,
Would make US happy there
All! surely we would never grieve
TO leave Times fading shore,
And sore away to fadeless realms,
Where dying comes no more.
Then who would call the loved ones back
From out the Shepherds fold,
To tread again Life's thorny track,
Meath skies so dark and cold?
It surely is not sad to die


Ard leave earth transient JOY,
TO drink of heaven undyipg bliss,
And love without alloy.
Oh! tbs happy thing to die
To lay this form away,
And change earth home for one on high
Earth nightfor heavens day.
lis grand and beautiful to die
Our great Redeemer died
To wash away each trace of sin
And make us purified.
Then tremble not when death shall come
lis but the Sayiour's call
'Tis but His love that watts US home
Where no dark shadows fall.
Tis changing weariness for rest.
Time for eternity;
And this bright change to happiness
Is Death dark mystery.
So while we stand on Times dark shore,
Let every tear be dried,
For We shall find our loved and lost
Beyond Death moaning tide.
Year: 1866

There ure few better investments than
that which places before ones family a
stock Of good books, either Of miscellane-
ous character OF those referring to his own
business Five, ten. twenty-five or fifty
dollars worth Of books put into q boy 5
hands. viii fill his head with ideas, him
to thinking. and do more towards his future
success in life, than thousand dollars laid
up on interest for him. The latter may give
him more capital to stars on, bat with
good stock Of ideas and developed mind,
he win do far better in life with a much
smaller money capital to begin with. II Is


the mind that makes the man, and the
store Of thoughts, and the exercise of the
thinking and reasoning powers, are what
make the mind What for instance, would
be the effect upon the great farming and
gardening and fruit growing interest IS CT this
country to say nothing Of It's effect in other
directions If every eultiyator had one acre
less, and its value laid out on a library of
books about his business. Would il not ire
quently keep his boys out Of bad company
and tend to their refinement? Would it not
dignity his calling iii the eyes Of his family
and OF himself, furnish food for thought
while engaged in his daily toll, and by the
hints and suggestions derived. promote the
profit of his labor2 The subAet Is worthy
Of careful consideration. -A3BA9efR dgt1-
csfltRrtsf
Year: 1866

An English married lady has consulted
her lawyer on the question whether having
married her husband for his money and
that money being all spent she is not ut
liberty to marry again. Decision reserved.
Year: 1866

A WESTERN editor, describing the effects
of squaIl upon canal boat says;''W When
the gale was the highest, the unfortunate
craft keeled to larboard, and the captain and
another cask of whisky rolled overheard. =
Year: 1866

Rev. Horatio Stebbins, of San Francisco,
writes thus to the Springfield Republican
regarding the late great earthquake


1t was twelve o clock 2nd forty minutes.
In the Unitarian church the congregation
were standing in the singing of the last
HYMN. 1t was that sublime line of victory
and power, ''Rise, imperial Salem, rise.
The choristers had come to the last verse


The seas shall waste, the skies to smoke


decay,


Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt


away


The organ caught up the mighty theme
and swept through the heavens with exu4-
tant power At the very instant the build
ing trembled and flash of CONSERVATION
went through the audience the choral song
seemed buffeted by the sea and lost for a
moment 10 the multitudinous waters; but it
rose again and caught the victorious strain,
when another vibration racked the edifce
from its foundation stone to its topmost
timbers the voice Of the choir sank as
some spent swimmer in midnight sea.
The building was falling The roof crack
ed Bricks and mortar grated and ground
The prophecy of the stones in that other
temple was about to be literally fulfilled In
this and upon whonlsoever this stone
should fall, should be ground to powder -
The great pipe of the organ fell from Its
place The plaster finish cleaved from the
ceiling The building twisted and sprung
as long gaunt steamer bends under the
stroke Of her engines 1t was a moment
Of unspeakalle le agony, butt was all over
Men who had gone with their hymn books
came back after their hats, and the audience
fingered awhile to give mutual expressions
of emotion fear and gratitude In the even
ing we came back again, and sung through
the unfinished hymn ia never to be forgot
ten song, offered prayer and thanksgiving
to Almighty God, and went to our homes
Year: 1866

THE tears we shed for those We love are
the streams which water the garden of tho
heart, and without them it would be dry
and barren, and the gentle flowers Of affec-
ton would perish.
Year: 1866

OCCUPATION Occupation whata glori-
Gus thing it is for a human heart Those
who work hard seldom yield themselves en-
tirely up to fancied or real sorrow. When
grief sits down, folds its hands, and mourn
fully feeds upon its own tears, weaving the
dim shadows that little exertion might
sweep away int funeral pail, the strong
spirit is shorn of its might, and sorrow be-
comes our master When troubles flow
upon you, dark and heavy, toll not with the
waves-wrestle not with the torrent-rather
seek by occupation to divert the dark waters
that threaten to oyerwhelm you into thou
sand channels which the duties of life always
present. Before you dream of it. those wa
tiers will fertilize the present, and give birth
to fresh flowers that they may brighten the
future flowers that will become pure and
holy, ia the sunshine which penetrates to
the path Of duty Grief, after all, is but d
selfish feeling, aud most selfish is he who
yields himself to the indulgence of any pas
sion that brings no joy to his fellow men
Year: 1866

Snow FLAK.s.-lt 10 not upon our own
knowledge that We state il. but we are in.
formed that several snow fakes-more or
less, were seen fitting down from the well
chilled clouds this day, about the hour Of
twelve. 1fso, We record il as the first snow
storm Of tho season. At oil events, rousing
fires indoors and warm clothing outdoors
have been especially comfortable today.
Year: 1866

the dog ten or twelve the lion, we are told
about twenty; the rabbit eight. The dura-
ton Of life in all these bear similar proper
ton to the time the animal takes to grow to
its full size. But man, of all the animals, is
the one that seldom comes to his average.
He ought to live hundred years, according
to this physiological law, for FIVE times twenty
are one hundred; but instead of that he
scarcely reaches, on the average, four times
his growing period; the cat six times, and
the rabbit even eight times the standard OF
measurement.


The reason for all this is obvious. Man is
not only the most irregular and the most la
borious and hard working Of all animals He
is also the most irritable of animals; ard
there is reason to believe Though we can not
tell what an animal secretly ieels) that, moro
than any other animal, man cherishes wrath
to keep it warm, and consumes himself with
the fire of his own secret reflections. Besides
this, man is the only animal that makes
wide departure from those laws Of nature
which control life. He takes on unnatural
and health destroying habits carrying them
to the verge of the grave, and clinging to
them with tenacity which yields not even
to his better judgment. The lower order Of
animals never do this Instinct is their guide,
and the superior duration of life they enjoy
is proof OF the folly man.
Year: 1866

at the degradation of the white people Of the
South. This last you will not, and say it
in the name of the American people, you
shall not accomplish.


But there is something in the spirit of the
Southern people which will thwart your de-
signs. If they have lowered the standard Of
their Confedcracy, they have not lowered the
standard of their pride-a becoming pride in
the estimation of an honorable enemy. The
Southerner has all around him, without
speaking Of the merits of the late contest,
tokens OF the endurance, courage and prowess
of his people. Sad spectacle though it be, it
will not diminish his tone that he can on his
own soil walk over the graves of nearly three
hundred thousand Of his courageous enemies,
Year: 1866

Every one here remembers, probably, this miserable little sneak mot for any good he ever did-but from a continual disposition on his part to be heard, when nobody wanted to hear him. He had ren- dercd himself odious before the war, and afterwards drew fresh stigma on his name by issuing circular to the people of Ar kansas, justifying his assertion of princi- pie, and advising the adoption of his own miserable course by the honest people of his State. Now he seals his damnation by the commission of crime which would make red bushes of shame mount the cheeks of hell's inhabitants. He was a traitor to his friends; he has deserted his country dishonored himself his family; :; and now the betrayer of confidence, the thief of virtue and innocence, he has found fit abode in prison from which he should never come, but to enter that darker dun geon," which is surely prepared for him and all such as dishonor the name of man.
Year: 1866

The feeling of gloom and distrust, on account of the condition of political affairs, Is very general and deep-seated We are often asked whether the war is over or not, what will be its next outward manifesto ton, and what is its result? While ac- lnowlcdgng the compliment to our pro- phetic sagacity which those interrogatives imply, we must confess our inability to answer them. Were we able truthfully-and satisfactorily to solve these great problems we might find it to our personal advantage. Foresight is the highest quality which any man of business can possess More espe- eially is it necessary to the successful jour nalist.

 But we have an answer for every que rist, wkp. is desirous to know the truth, with regard to the future of this country, and we shall not hesitate to give it, in public, as we have done in private to all that have approached us on thia question. Whether 1t is the true answer or hot, oth- CTS must judge for themselves. It is this !: The destiny of this country depends upon the fall elections in the Northern States If the policy of Andrew Johnson, which is the policy of the Constitution as it was, prevails in these elections, military dcspot- ism and the rule of faction will cease, and the prosperity and power of Constitutional Rcpublcanism will be restored to the
Year: 1866

From the proceedings of late meeting it will be seen that the citizens of Des Arc and vicinity have determined on hay ing a Railroad meeting and dinner, on Fri day the 17th August. This is an import ant measure, and one that vitally concerns every citizcn,not only of this Township, but of tho county. Improvement is the banner word of progressive people, and no system of improvement so conduccs to T eountry's veal as railroads; and railroads cannot be built unless we confer together concerning them. Let the people gener- ally from all parts of the county come meet us, and we will reason together; and let the citizens of White River Township bring wcll-fllcd baskets, and VIC will have q feast of good things, both for body and mind.
Year: 1866

It will be found in the end, if the Radi- calls succeed in capturing Grant that they have caught tartar The known demo- cratic antecedents of the General, his ad- mitted conservatism throughout the war, and his persistent friendliness towards the South since the surrender of the rebel ar mics, all go to prove him anything but a sympathizer with the Radicals Hence it is very easy to predict that if made Presi- dent against his will by Radical influence he will prove worse Tyler than the ia nous John. The whole power of his ad- ministration would be exerted in behalf of united country rather than for few Pu. ritan fanatics

 His Cabinet advisers would be statesmen rather than Jacobinical Hessians. His appointments would be conferred upon the friends of the country in its integrity rather than upon the adherents of sec tional faction. The whole moral power of his administration would be exertcd unhes- itatingly and obstinately in support of na- tional measures, as opposed to the partisan schemes that characterize the legislation of the crazy faction now in power in Con- gress. Vetoes would be sent to such a body much more freely than they are now, and it would require but few months to work an alienation between him and the party now so anxious to put him forward that would condemn him in their eyes as the yeriest traitor living-[New York Herald
Year: 1866



 ADMISSION OF PATTERsoN-A Wash ington correspondent of the St. Louis Democrat has the following:

 Nothing could be more Pickwickian than the action of the Senate in the ad- mission of Mir Patterson. Mir Trumbull got up and urged that it would be perjury to take the oath Cor at least such was the implication of his language); that the Senate could not stand by and see 1t, any more than murder, and finally the Senator introduced resolution for the admission of Mir. Patterson, virtually repeating the simplest and strongest clause in the test oath In the hurry of the moment, com ing from such a course, it passed-only two dissenting votes. In the House, Mr Conklin and Mr. Stokes, of Tennessee, tore the mask of. This, indeed, was the only safeguard Congress had left to keep rebels from the reins of power. It was beaten in the House Then Judge Pat terson came in and took the oath. The whole affair was rather rich
Year: 1866

Albert Pike says in late letter, that the
completion of the new Arkansas and Tennes-
see railroad is ten times as important as "get-
ting into the Union and electing Senators,
and all that"


There was an elopement in Fredonia, N.
H., the other day; the date is not given, but it
was the day after the young lady concerned
had been whipped by her father for 'sitting up
nights with her lover.


Humphrey Marshall got his pardon from
the President on Tuesday. He has declined
to run for senator from Kentucky, but will
straightway sue some loyal man for the de-
struction of his law library.


There is a prospect of the recovery of N. p.
Willis But we have probably read the last of
his writings, for should he live a while longer
his literary work is ended
Year: 1866

MAINE CUSTOM HoUsEs.-The report of the
supervising architect of the Treasury Depart
ment, laid before Congress on Tuesday, says
that the Custom House at Portland was con-
siderably injured by the fire last summer, and


must be rebuilt from the foundation walls. The


work of doing so will be begun next spring,
and the building whom completed win be oe-
cupied as court house and post-of6ce The
plan for a new Custom House, on the same
block with the old building, is in the course of
preparation. The Custom House at Bangor is
to be extended, and it is hoped that the work
can be finished next season. The Portland
marine hospital is reported in good condition.
Year: 1866

DEATH FROM SHor.-It viii be recollected
that about month since officer Porter shot
man named Driscoll who interfered and drew a
pistol on the officer while he was arresting Hem
ry McGlinchy. The wound was not thought to
be dangerous at the time, and Driscoll was able
to be in Court at an examination He was
committed to jail in default of bail for his ap-
pearance at the 8. J. Court He has been fail
ing ever since, and yesterday died from the ef-
feet Of his wound, notwithstanding he had the
assistance of the best of medical skin and at
tendance. An inquest win be held on his body
at the Jail, this morning at O'clock Il,