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Year: 1866

dark as to how these golden opportunities Of
making sure and rapid fortunes were obtained
whether by the use of political, personal, or
other influence, as to what distribution Of pro-
fits was made, and as to how, generally, the
whole business was managed. The inside his
tory of it would most assuredly prove of great
interest to the public, and we suggest that
some proper means of getting at it be adopted.
1t is very desira BILE that light should be shed
on some of the dark and secret doings con-
nected with cotton operations in the lately
rebel States, and we hope that that light will
soon be supplied through the instrumentality
of thorough investigation of the whole
matter. 1t is time that the mystery should be
cleared up. Let us have light.
Year: 1866

So Printers lux,


ALL COLORS AND QUALITIES.
We are the -ole agent, for Virginia OF
WADE'S CELEBRATED PRINTING INKS,
and will keep constantly on hand for sale
NEWS, BOOK AND JOB INKS,


COLORED INKS OF ALL KINDS,


GOLD SIZE AND VARNIsH.
We will supply all the above as low as they can
be bought at the mandatory in New York.
The Dispatch IS using these inks, black and
colored in It's Book and Job Office.
orders from any part Of the South promptly filled


BIDGOOD &RILEY,
IN Its l2i Main street, Richmond.
Year: 1866

FIkR-The alarm Of fire yesterday after
noon was caused By the partial burning OF the
roofs of two frame dwellings on the corner OF
Baker street and Prentisss alley, which took
fire from the chimney OF the houses. Damage
slight, though there wa6 brisk Wlnd bloWlhE
The fire department. was promptly OH haAo'
and made short work Of the flre
Year: 1866

A POSTAL TREATY WITH GREAT BRIT
AIN.-Postmaster General Randall has
finally agreed upon postal treaty with
Great Britain, whereby postages to and
from are to be reduced to twelve cents, to
be prepaid. The postage is to be collected
and kept by the government where the let
ter is mailed, and each side is to keep what
i. gets. This is thought to be an excellent
arrangement for US. inasmuch as it saves US
from paying large sums in gold, the differ
ence Of the exchange against us in letter
transportation, and because we mail here
many more letters than are mailed us for
from Great Britain.
Year: 1866

ALABAMA. Gov. Parsons, Of Alabama,
in his message to the Legislature of that
State, says what is doubtless true ofits peo-
pie:


eve are sincerely desirous for a complete
restoration of the Union. We want concili-
alton harmony, and national tranquility =
We feel that we have given every evidence
which human action can furnish, OF an hon
est purpose to conform in good faith to the
condition of things surrounding US. Ala
bama is to-day as true to the constitution
and laws of the general government as any
state in the Union. Under the internal rev.
enue law, and the tax on cotton. the people
of this state are now paying revenue to the
general government at the rate OF nearly
ten millions Of dollars per year. -.
Year: 1866

bJ~ STONE, of The Island City Times, has
really walked up, and discovered tha. in a
recent little local article of ours a comma
was left out by the printer 1t is little
strange that our neighbor, I'll, Horn. Jr.
did not get the start of STONE, for those
who know the least about punctuation are
the first to make discoveries of this kind.
STONE, you re a cunning cuss."
Year: 1866

4 NEW TUG-Mr SMOKE and other
parties propose to build or purchase steam
tug the present winter, to be used for har-
Dor purposes, after the building Of which
she will have enough to do in towing vessels
in and out. The speculation will be pay
7nC one
Year: 1866

been so much said about great specula
tions. since the war began. that commo-
people and uncommon folks have imbibed
very wild ideas of justice and honesty
When all spectators get cut down like
the old farmer they will come to then
senses again. A great many wild schem.
ers have thus been walked up by that
slippery substance known by the name OF
petroleum.


That noble animal, the horse, has been
subject, perhaps, for more lying and
cheating than anything else Horse
Jockying is of earlier date than the Great
Rebellion. In fact it was a studied pro-
Jession. among Yankees, a quarter Of a
century ago, at least, and even yet horse
is druged into apparent smoothness to be
palmed off at high price when the ami
NAL is in reality worthless, from unfair
usage Horse law suits have been about
as common in our courts as any other
cases. Drugs may have served the pur-
pose of designing men but, like the boy
aad the frog, though fun for the men it
was death to the horse.


The Golden Rule is almost invariably
aunnuled by those who buy and sell, but
it should not be. 1t is Il safe rule and
very easily applied to every transaction
1t is very easy to ask ourselves aud an
swcr ourselves how we would like any
deal if we were on the other side of the
question There are those who try to do
business in this honorable way, auI on
the whole, they are generally the most
successful Go thou and do likewise"


The Golden Rule,-let this decide


In all you have TO do;


However tempted this the side


'Tis safest to pursue.


ICHABOD WHACKHAMMER.
Somewhere, March 70, 1866.
Year: 1866

A would be prophet down South lately
said ine~ne of his sermons that ''he was
sent to redeem the world aud all things"
Whereupon u native pulled out conied-
crate shinplaster, and asked him to fork
over the species for it,
Year: 1866

now as smooth as glass. Not word was
spoken. The Mates boat led the way, and
he steered as directly as possible for the coast
of New Jersey. An hour passed away
Suddenly ther ewas a cry from one of the
boats, Look at the ship !"


All ewes were turned in that direction.-
The vessel had hardly changed her posi-
ton. From her decks heavy, thick cloud
of black smoke was rising soon bright
flashes of fame could be seen through the
pail -and at last the hull and rigging were
wrapt in solid sheet of fire.


Captain Bridges grew almost franticas he
beheld this, so that be was not unbound un.
til long after the Sovereign of the Seas had
settled down forever under the waves she
had enc sailed over so royalty When
released. he vowed he would take vengeance
on all concerned in the desertion of the ship
as soon as they should reach land During
the rest of the voyage he was silent and stern,
scarcely replying to what was said to him.


The Mate steered for the New JERSEY
coast. Everything seemed to favor the
voyagers. The weather continued mild and
delightful, and no new cases of sickness
occurred. They had succeeded in leaving
the plague behind them. They suffered
much, however, from exposure to the sun, and
at night exerted themselves unusually to
decrease the distance between themselves and
land.


At last the Highlands, which have cheered
so many mariners heart, were seen, and
soon the whole party were safe on American
soil. 1t had been fearful and trying voy-
age, and they had commenced it so hopefully
and fearlessly. Never, in after life, could
any of those who had taken part in the events
we have related, recall them without a shud-
der. 1t seemed strange that they had lived
through so much.


Captain Brydges did'not execute his threat
of vengeance. He was taken i'll Immediately
after landing, and long and dangerous sick
ness followed. When he recovered he could
find no traces of his crew. He never got
entirely over the loss of his vessel; and those
who knew him best said his grief for the gal.
liant craft did much toward fastening his
death, six years later
Year: 1866

Maxine MAN EAT DINNER.-A couple
of days ago fellow entered drug store on
Kearney street, and informed the proprietor
that he had not eaten anything for forty
hours and was without money to purchase
meal. Without moments hesitation the
druggist tossed the applicant twenty
cents, and told him to go and eat his FILL
Without saying thank you," the loafer
picked up the money and skedaddled. He
had hardly got out of the door before the
druggist took his hat and followed. The
beggar continued his tour of assessment along
the street, and each person who gave him
assistance joined the druggist, until the party
numbered nearly dozen. Having reached
California street, the beggar took bee-line
for the wharf, and finally brought up at a
saloon on East street. Entering the saloon,
he drew up chair to where three others
were engaged in game of poker, asked if
he coald have hand, and laid down the
money that had been given him. He had
hardly taken up the cards that had been
dealt to him, before the gentlemen entered.
One of them seized the fellow by the coat
collar, another picked up the money that had
been deposited on the table, while third
said:


"You consummate rascal you told me you
had not eaten for forty hours. What have
you to say for yourself?'


8 Well, you have caught me, gentlemen,
and don't think it is necessary for me to
say anything"


- Let us make him eat," said one.


eyes, that's what to do" replied two or
three


And they compelled the fellow to 60 with
them to restaurant, where they paid the
proprietor for dinner, and compelled the
fellow to eat it, which he did with grace
that showed that he did not appreciate the
attention he was receiving. The remainder
of the money was handed over te the agent of
the San Francisco Benevolent Association
S. F. Call.
Year: 1866

A VERY simple invention was exhibited at
the late Birmingham Cattle Show for max
ing butter by atmospheric action, the air
being forced by plunger into the midst of
the milk or cream. which is contained in the
cylinder, the result being in a few minutes
butter is made, leaving the milking perfect
ly sweet for family use.
Year: 1866

The Canton tiississippil Citizen states thad a
few days ago, whilst a negro in that neigh5orhood
was ploughing, his male proved somewhat refrae.'
tory, whereupon the inhumsu wretch took the
poor animal from the plough, tisd its tongue to
tree and beat it SO cruelty as to cause it to pull
out its tongue by the root5, from the effects Of
which the unfortunate animal died.
Year: 1866

A writer in Paris paper states that in England
you can tell the rank of your visitor by the mum
ber of knocks he gives at your door Thus, q
duke and peer knock twelve times, baron nine,
baronet six, oommoner three, postman two, ,
wbile the rest of society is not worth one rap.
Year: 1866

BRILL1ANr.-We are confident, says the
Napa County Reporter, that our present
Legislature will, for years, have the name oi
being the wisest body Of men ever assembled
iu the State. They. by resolution denounce
the President'e Administration, and upon the
very heels Of such action, pass q resolution
asking the President TO select member OF
his Cabinet from the Pacific, and then recon-
mend man for the position who is kn own
opponent Of the Presidents policy! Next.
they pass registry bill that is declared by
legal men 10 be, in many respects, unconsti-
tu.ional and oppressve-a bill that willb Q a
heavy expense and no benefit to the State,
and one which not one Of their number could
fully interpret. To crown the matter they
now propose bill ITO prevent the seduction
Of single and married women;" which proi
vides that 20 man shall be convicted Of such
charge except upon the testimony Of wit.
ness, the woman's own testimony avaiing
nothing! We can see no further necessity


Of the Legislature remaining in session after
the passage Of this bill. They have exhausted
their brains in efforts 10 promote peace, hap.
piness and honesty, and protect virtue.
throughout the State-their constituents can
demand no more Of them. Let them retire
to their peaceful bones, lay their wearied
beads upon an aged cabbage, and have some
one tickle their noses with barley straw.
Year: 1866

MEADOW LAKE.-A gentleman lately
down from Meadow Lake informs the Neva.
da Gazette that times are quite dull there at
present, but everybody is expecting grand
rush and flush times as the season advances.
II the weather holds moderate it is OK.
pected that the main roads will open about
the middle Of April. The owners of build
ing lots 10 the town hold them at about the
same price as last Fall, though little is do.
ing in the real estate line now. The Win.
ton mill is running regularly on rock from
Pacific ledge. The first lot crushed yielded
$50 per ton. the second lot SOS,
Year: 1866

The BLACK Rock MINEs.-Tbe excitement
concerning these mines recently discovered,
is unabated 10 the northern counties of the
State. They are said to be very rich and ex'
tensive. They are on the Chico and Idaho
stage route, and form connecting link in a
chain Of rich mining districts the whole dis.
tance. Those who have been to Black Rock
proclaim the mines Of the same character Of
the Owyhee region.
Year: 1866

~ The weather has been rainy and dis.
agreeable through the week. but very favor
able 10 the growth Of vegetation. The pros'
Pects for grain and fruit were never more
encouraging since the settlement Of the
State.
Year: 1866

~ The recent discovery Of gold bear,
Ing quarts ledge. near Colfax, is causing
something Of . mining excitement 10 that
vicinity. We have seen some Of the rock
and would be content 10 own tho lead, if it
turns out much more of the same sort. Its
richness WAS manifest without the aid of q
glass.
Year: 1866

We noticed some days since that
General S. f. Cary, of Cincinnati, had
been appointed the Collector of Inter-
nal Revenue for the First Congressional
District ol Ohio, vice r. NJ w. Taylor,
removed. This appointment has been
made the occasion of attacks by the
press of Cincinnati on General Cary
and the President, which are totally
uncalled for and unwarranted. Mr..
Taylor is doubtless all the Commercial
and Gazette claim for him, yet is he a
better man or more competent for the
position than General Cary2 Because
this is one of the most profitable Off
ces within the gift of the Government,
is it any reason why a highly respeeta-
bic, retired old gentleman, who has no
other claims upon the Union party,
save that he walks or rides to the polls
and votes for its candidates, should en-
Joy this lucrative position, to the ex-
clusion of gentlemen of equal ability,
character and business qualifications,
who have spent a greater portion of
their time during the war, in canvass
ing the Northern States in behalf of
the cause of our common country2
General Cary travelled over and can
vassed large portion of this State, at
three different times during the war,
to assist il recruiting the new as
well as the depleted regiments of In
diana volunteers, and we bear willing
testimony to the success which attend.
ed his efforts in this matter, and for
which the Executive of this State felt
called on to thank him in behalf of
himself and the loyal people of In
diana. In addition to his labors in be-
half of the Union cause in this State,
General Cary has canvassed several of
the Eastern States in behalf of the can
didates and principles of the Union
party, and any person acquainted with
the facts will not question but that his
labors in that line were as effective and
contributed as much toward the sue
cess and triumph of our party in those
States, as that of any of the distinguish
ed gentlemen and statesmen who par
ticipated in the csnvassses referred TO.


In the appointment of General Cary
the President has rewarded a most
faithful and jealous Unionist, an hon
orable, high minded christian gentle
man. whose business qualifications are
not inferior to those of the officer who
preceded him, and we predict that in
The administration of his Office he will
give entire satisfaction to the people of
the edistrict.-IadianapOhs Journal
Year: 1866

BAD CoTToN SEED-SICK OF THEIR BAR
GAIN-The Middle Georgia News, o.
the 26th, published in Madison, says:


We understand the planters in Nor
gan county are becoming greatly ex
oited about the decayed cotton seeds
The supply of seed is very short and
they are failing to come up. The
Northern farmers who have purchased
farms in this county are becoming dis
Observation-Disclosures hands have had the
small pox, some of them typhoid fever,
and now the prospects of failure in
the cotton crop from rotten seed cause
them to apprehend disappointment.
They speak also discouragingly of ne
gro labor, and see from practical ex-
pertinent that it is unreliable.
Year: 1866

WEATHER AND CRoPs. - From every
section of the country we hear the most
favorable reports of the wheat crops
Considering the difficulty under which
the farmers have labored, an unusually
large quantity of land has been soWn
in grain, and if no disaster befalls it an
abundant crop may be looked for.


Heavy rains, accompanied with Sc
we're winds, have fallen during the
past ten days, and the weather has
been quite cool for the season, causing
some apprehension of frost. The
weather, however, has moderated and
thesky iS once more clear, and we trust
no such calamity will be visited upon
our people, who are in such urgent need
of a bountiful harvest Dalton Georgian.
Year: 1866

As the explorers cut their way
through the forest the trees grew
larger and older, showing that the
verges of the forest were the last to be
abandoned, and had been cultivated
long after the interior had become a
wilderness. Most of the beasts of prey,
natives of the American continent, as
well as animals peculiar to tropical
climates, were seen in great numbers,
and insects innumerable, many of them
before unknown to nsturalists, gave
great annoyance to the sdventurers.


General Lyon writes that bottom
lands of the Mississippi River do not
compare with those he found in the
Metaltsloyucs country, either for soil,
verdure or impenetrability, frequently
his whole party not being able to make
more than five hundred yards of sur.
veys per day.
Year: 1866

THE PoIIcn COMMISSIONER.


statement having been circulated this evening 10 tho
effect that Ben Wood had caused action 70 be takon at
the democratic In regard TO sustaining McMurray
for Police Commissioner consultation OF the radical
leaders at once called IT tho Delayan House 20 night
and republican candidate 70 oil the place Of McMury
conclusvciy resolved upon. Tho OF the candidate
will not be brought up until full be had.


HEALTH


minority report n certain be made the Health
bill tomorrow which win be- signed by OF
the republican members Of the committee
Year: 1866

f.f SsSkSA@C&ko


In his late speech Mr.. Stephens gives the
following curious confession of his own pri-
vate views during the rebellion: g bns on
The old Union was based on the asspun-
ton that 1t was for the best interests of the
people of the United States to be united as
they were, each State faithfully performina to
the people of the other States ali their obliea-
ions under a common compact. / ALWAYS
said that this assumption was founded on
Droad' correct and statesmanlike principles /
think so yet. 1t was only when # seemed to
be impossilf +, to maintain it further without
hazarding greater evils than would perhaps at
tend a separation, that I yielded my assent. in
obedience to the voice Of Georgia, to try the
experiment just resulting so disastrously to us.
Indeed, during the whole lamentable Conflict
1t was my opinion that however the strife
might terminate, so far as the appeal to the
sword was concerned, after while, when the
passions and excitement of the day should
pass away, an adjustment or arrangement
would be made upon continental principles.
upon general basis of reciprocal adyantaoe
and mutual convenience, on which the Union
was first established." iaiils sdl y IT


With regard to the freedmen he saws: "


Wise and humane provisions should be
made for them. Ample and full nrotect,an
should be secured to them SO they NAV start
equal before the law in the possession and en-
Joyment OF all rights of personal liberty and
property. Many considerations claim this At
your hands. Among these may be stated
their fidelity in times past. To them we owe
debt of gratitude as well as acts OF kindness.
This should also be done because they are
poor, untutored, uninformed, many Of them
helpless, liable to be imposed upon, and need
Legislation should ever look to the protec-
ton Of the weak against the strong. The
present generation of them, it is true, is far
above their savage progenitors, who were at
nrst introduced into this country, in general
intelligence, virtue and moral culture. This
shows capacity for improvement. % speak Of
them as we now know them TO be, having no
longer the protection of master or legal
guardian. They now need all the protection
which the shield of the law can give, but
above all this protection should be secured,
because 1t is right and just that it should be
upon general principles. IN tsd,
Year: 1866

First take feather and lay il upon


The stream tha, is ripping by,
With the current, behold in moment It's gone,


Unimpressed and light as sigh
Then take thee dear and precious stone,


And on the same stream place it
Go, mark how the water on which it is thrown,
In its bosom will quickly encase it,
Or take crystal, or stainless glass,


With crayou upon it, then trace
A sentence or line and watch how twill Pass,


A breath will its beauty eface.
Then take diamond, pure and bright,


And write some chosen token,
Mid cold or heat, in shade or light,


Twill last till the crystal is broken.
And then with the tablet of woman's pure heart,
When the vain and idle may try
To leave their impressions-they swiftly depart


Like the feather, the scroll and the sigh.
But once be engraved on that tablet name


And an image of genius and worth,
Through the changes Of life il will still be the
same,


Till that heart is removed from the earth.
Year: 1866




taxes.


IL Is hereby enacted, &c.


Sec. " nenever any town shall raise q
town tax, such town may by vote passed at
the same meeting, direct the collector of taxes
to deduct such per cent. as shall be fixed by
said vote, from the town tax of every tax
payer who shall pay his or her lax by day
fixed by said vote.


Sec. 2. The collector of taxes shall notify
the tax payers of such town at what time and
place he will attend to receive taxes SO voted
and allow such deduction, by posting notice
thereof IN three pu olic places IN said Town, al
least ten days before the time named In such
notice.


Sec. 3. Every tax payer who shall neglect
to pay his her tax before the day
named In such vote, shall not be entitled to
such deduction, and the Collector shall cole CT
The whole tax of such delinquent tax payer
IN the manner now by law provided.


Sec. l. THIS act shall take effect f,om its
passage.
Approved Nov. 10. 1866.