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Year: 1866

| Nerth and South, so that they might


again meet together in cordial friend
shin. on terms of perfect equality, ant


with mutual respect. He hoped that be


fore this Congress adjourned such meas


ures would be adopted.


/ Mr.. Hart, of New York, next addressed
| the House on the same question of re-


construction, taking the ground that


the people Of the South We're not in a
condition to be entrusted with full pow.
ers in the government


Mr. Lawrence next addressed the
House at length on tho constitutional
amendment prohibiting congress or the
States from making an account of eman-
| cipated slaves now in the United States,
He proceeded to argue in favor of the
general amendment to the constitution.
Slaves were not property at common law,
and none of the States which in our past
history abolished slavery ever made CON-
pensation. There was now no obligation
on the part OF the government to make
compensation for the slaves emancipated
Our national debt was now near three
thousand million dollars, and it would
require us to increase that debt twelve
hundred million dollars to pay for the
slaves. If we would AVOID repudiation
in its worst form, prohibit the possibili-
ty OF this. 1t was important that the
question should be finally settled, He
exhibited statistical table showing that
it would require one-fourth of all the
taxable property of the slave States to
pay for the slaves five did not prohibit
this the democracy would unite with the
South IL the scheme Of making pay
ment. He read an extract from the
message of the so-called government OF
South Carolina and General Schurz's re-
port that the South were now making
the demand, and he rejoiced that the
legislature had recently proposed to
take an inventory of all the slaves OF the
State with view to payment. Let us,
he said, forever close this question or it
will rise up to create alarm among the
creditors Of the nation. If we de not
make the amendments they will not be
made when rebel representatives fill
these halls. The public demand con-
stituCional amendments changing the
basis of representation, prohibiting the
payment of the rebel debt and prohibit
ing the payment for emancipated
slaves.


At the close of Mr. Lawreace's re-
marks Mr. Wentworth asked whether
any proposition was beingmade to dress
the hall in mourning on account OF the
fall of gold to $l,95. (Laughter.) AL
though l am, myself, delighted at the
fall in gold, yet, if the opponents OF that
policy wish to do anything of that kind,
l will not object (LaughJer)


Mr.. Lawrence. OF Ohio.-I would like
to inquire at the same time whethehany.
thing was being done to reduce taxesi
These had not fallen as gold had.


Mr. Wentworth replied that tho few
remaining patriots fthe revolution, and
of the war Of 1872 as we'll as the m en-
bers of Congress, the employees of the
House, as well as the laboring people gen.
orally would probably have tho chance
in few days to rejoice that the credit
OF the Government was restored.


The House adjourned at 4!o'clock
Year: 1866

OMAHA, March 25.AThe official state
ment of the Secretary respecting the
special census taken last year shows that
that the population, then over forty
thousand, is estimated at least at titty'
five Thousand now. This corrects the
misstatement made in the Senate on the
question that Nebraska has only twenty
six thousond of a population.
Year: 1866

nA% Grating old trees is often with a view to entirely replace the old top with new one when this is done it is mistake to cut off too much at once, for though the trees of. ten live and do well, yet they often die, and oftener do not do well. Calculate to put tw o scions into every branch of an inch and half in diameter, and do it in two years or in three, for then will the tree have top enough to enable it to make roots and mature we'll it's wood, while the top will shield the young scions from being broken by the winds.

 When pear-trees are grafted take care that the Flemish Beauty is not put at the top of the tree. nor should any other pear so liable to fall or whose size is such that it will be ruined if it does. be put in such a position. The Seckel, Winter Nelis, and most winter pears are excellent for exposed places, and the mid dle and lower limbs should bear the heavier varieties. Attention to this will save many a pang to the young orchadist who is lucky enough to have old trees to engraft.
Year: 1866

It being supposed that our sheep come into the winter prepared for it, that is in good healthy condition, it must be the care of the farmer to preserve this thrift. If they are al lowed to get poor, they will not only die from poverty, but disease is more apt to attack them the wool ceases to grow, and falls of when they begin to thrive again; driven by hunger they form bad habits, until we must say we do not know of more pitiable, un profitable, and wholly desolate looking animal on the farm than a neglected half starved hide-bound ragged sheep.

 An open shed, with running water in the yard forms the best accommodation for win tering sheep. It should be kept we'll filtered both for the benefit of the sheep and the ma nure. No other animals should be allowed to lie with sheep, except it be calves. The casualties arising from the horns of cattle and the heels of colts amount to more than the advantages of the system.

 Racks should be provided for feeding The common form isgood ifyou add tight bottoms. They may then be used for feeding roots or grain, and all the hay seed and broken hay will be saved. For long wo ooled Sheep make the side boards farther apart and add upright strips about ten inches or one foot apart.- Fine early cut upland hay with mixture of clover will keep Sheep in nice order. Hay damaged either in the field or the barn is not fit for Sheep. If the quality of the hay is poor. use some grain or roots.

 The refuse hay from the racks, if kept clean and dry may be fed to cattle or horses. It does not become distasteful to them by being brsathed upon by the Sheep. It is better to take it from the racks than to allow the cattle to be with the Sheep. If they lie with the Sheep and fill themselves with the good hay they will not eat the refuse so close as when it is fed to them. Almost all kinds of weeds and bushes are greedily eaten by Sheep. The milk weed, and pIantain, when we'll cured are dainty morsels. They are very fond of pea vines, if cured when green. Oats in the sheaf will be con sumed with little waste.

 Feed regularly three times day It is bet ter to keep Sheep entirely confined in the yard during winter than to let them run. They eat their fodder better, are more quiet less liable to be attacked by dogs, do not acquire bad habits of rambling, and generally thrive better than when allowed to range, also the manure is worth more when dropped in the yard so that il can be applied when wanted, and the fields are better not to be gnawed down in winter. We know that half dozen cosset Sheep will lie around with the COWS and young cattle and keep fat. But these sheep in win ter, if the ground is free from snow ao much harm. and always waste much hay. In sum mer, if the pastures are full of weed and bushes, they will crop these and thrive, while they con- sume but little of the good feed.

 To repeat the directions for winter, the es- sentiels are, shelter, a dry bed, good hay, water regularity in feeding and an occasional feed of roots or apples.
Year: 1866

The Commissioner of Agriculture asks: How many Sheep have been killed by dogs in 1865 in your county?''

 We will thank some one in each town to send IS the number specifying the date and the owners name that we may make no mis- take in adding the sum total Y Please give the subject immediate attention.

 T. s. GOLD, West Cornwall.
Year: 1866

Roll on We white surges, with dreadful connection
And swallow up with this desolate shore;
And wait, ye kind winds o'er the deep billow'd


ocean,


A sigh to the land shall visit no more
o tell me, kind Sun, are thy GENIAL rays beaming,
Where once was the home of the good and the


brave!


say, dost thou find the bright star yet gleam-


ing,


When thou biddest adieu to the orient wavea
tell me, wild com'rant thy course art thou bending
To bring to this hell of keen anguish a smile?-
Osay is a friend-ifa friend have-sending
Some news shall light Up this storm beaten isle?
But see, in the heavens, the tempest impending,
Has doom'd me afar from my fathers to die;
And bark! the deep thunders the ocean wave send


ing,


Forbid me to hear from my cottage sigh.
All well I remember the scenes of my childhood,
The hawthorn and ivy that twin'd round the door:
Full well remember ''the deep tangled" wildwood,
And e'en I remember the bleak howIing moor.
All! well remember the moss round the fou ntain
Where many hours I have slumber'd away;
And ah! the green turf on the oak shaded mountain
Where I and the watchdog used often to play,
But mercy, kind mercy, from memory sever
The country and friends I can never more see;
The child of misfortune, Pm here docm'd forever
To mourn for home, thatperhaPs mourns for me.
Then roll on, ye surges, with dreadful commotion,
And swallow me up with this desolase shore,
And end this keen misery, deep-billowd ocean,
For I sigh for land 1 shall visit no more.
Year: 1866

The Mobile Register tells the following
sad story of an unfortunate woman recently
found on the streets of that city in dying
condition. It is a fearful story, and should
serve as a warning:


Her parents came to this city, when
Mary was child, from Montreal, Lower
Canada, and her father being a man of emf
nent qualifications. entered into business, 4
and gave this, his only child, all the ad-'
vantages afforded by the hest schools IN
the country. At the age of seventeen she
visited Niagara Falls, and was lett at that
great summer resort by her PARENTS in the
hands Of friends, while they visited Lower
Canada. During their absence, Mary at
tended the grand balls given nightly at the
Cataract House, and was dazzled with the
glittering array of fashion and splendor
surrounding her. Among her many ad-
mirers was young man of gay and dash
ing manner and fascinating appearance.
He had known Mary and her parents for
many years, and set his heart on the GIRL
but her parents rejected him as suiter for
her hand, and he lost no opportunity to Sc
cure interviews with her in their absence.
On this occasion Mary, at an unguarded
moment, surrendered herself to him, and
they eloped. The old story now follows.
He plighted his honor to make her his wife,
but it was only the frivolous word of a
heartless deceiver, soon to be- disregarded
and forgotten.


! He deserted his victim in one Of the large
cities of the North, and, driven to want and
desperation, she became public courtezan.
After years of suffering and privation she
made her way home to this city, the scene
of her bright and happy childhood. She
had fallen to the lowest depths of degrade
tion, but fortunately her parents left Mobile
| shortly after their afTliction, and returned
to Canada, and they have never laid eyes
on their unfortunate daughter. since they
impaired the parting kiss on her fair young
brow at Niagara Such is the story of this
miserable outcast, who terminated her
wretched career on Tuesday night Was
she an object of charity? Let her own
words plead for her: r
Year: 1866

DANIEL WEBsTER was right when he re-
marked of the press: ''Small is the sum
required to patronize newspaper; amply
rewarded Its patron, I care not how humble
and unPretending the gazette ne takes. It
is next to impossible to I'll printed sheet
without putting into it something that is
worth the subscription price"
Year: 1866

A wicked old bachelor being asked by
a pert young miss if he could account for
the application Of the term "belle" to
handsome young ladies, promptly replied
that it was owing to the goodly proportion
Of brass in their composition.
Year: 1866

DEs ARC, ARK, June 28, 1866. Editor Des Arc Citizen:

 SRA few days ago received letter from friend in the city of Little Rock, in which the writer informed me that Judge Compton. of Dallas county, would, if elected, accept the position as member of the Supreme Court of the State. It was, indeed, very gratifying to me to learn this fact uor do believe it will be less gratifying to most, if not all of your readers. Iii position the judge held at the out break of our civil war, and continued to hold during the struggle up to the surrender; and which, he filled with distinction to him self, and honor to the State. Than Judge Compton, there is no man l would sooner see oil the Supreme bench. He eminently qual- fled to fill the position, and no mar deserves more at the hands of our people. It is gene rally understood, believe, that at the ensu- ing August election, it will devolve upon the voters of the State, to elect all the members of the Supreme Court-three in number-and it is our duty as well as our privilege to select for that dignifed and responsible office, men of unblemished reputation, and undoubted le- gal ability. Matters of great public concern of weighty import-will come before this body to be adjudicated and, from whose de- cision, in many, if not most cases, there is no appeal. Should we not then, as men and pa triots lay aside all party distinctions, all pet ty differences of opinion, all our partialities and cjudices-forget the past--and look for the future to the good of our State; and weigh well, all matters fraught with such Vi tai public interest. Let it not be said, if evil must come, that we brought itupon ourselves, by placing incompetent and injudicious men at the head of affairs. We should select for all offices to be filled by the people, men of moderation and prudence, of strict integrity, and sober thought; at the same time. we should not lose sight of the very important lifeation-ability.

 The great questions about which this gi gantic struggle was begun and carried on for little over four eventful years, is now settled Arms were appealed to, and the fortunes of war decided against us. Now, il behooves us having accepted the issue. to act in good faith, and do all we can, compatible with honor and honesty, to prove to the general government that NC hold cur promises sacred, and that we intend by every honest effort to bring about that condition of things most conducive to the best interest of every section of our poor dis tracted country. To do this, we must elect good and true men-men who will act with prudence and discretion-will do their duty, their whole duty with honesty and fidelity We can then, with confidence, leave the result in the hands of an allwisc and just God,

 HORACE ?. VAUGHAN.
Year: 1866

present myself before you as candidate for the office of State Treasurer, and respect fully solicit your support. To many of you am known personally, and to many, not unfayorablv I trust, by reputation. Before the war, was Register of the Land Oince al Fayetteyille and during the war, was elected to the office which 1 now seek With what ability and faithfulness l filled these respee- tive offices, it is not for me to say, but may not believe that my conduct in the premises was such as to have merited the good opinlon of those conyersant herewith

 My father moved to Washington county when was but child; the State has been my home ever since; all the interests have are identified with hers and yours, No one deplores her present condition more than do 1; nor will yield to any one, whether in oiiice or out of it, in the sincerity of my efforts to bring about that harmony of action and kind ness of feeling among our citizens which are necessary to restore her to her former peace, prosperity and happiness. One thing IS cer- tain. that to put her back where she was be- fore the war, we must bury the past, and ac- cept the issues of the war as the basis of fu- ture action, To this end should all our efforts be directed.

 In fine, fellow-citizens, if elected, promise you to devote to the office whatever of ability may possess. What more can lpromise Of course in that event. you shall have my thanks, but that you well know.

 am, ye,y. respectfully, Yoisr obedient servant,

 E1. F. GUEXENGEEAM. ! WAsHlEGToN. AgK., Nay P, let5e
Year: 1866

The hour up to which FREIGHT for this road will be
received at the Depot, in Manchester is extended to
FOUR O'CLOCK p NJ, from and after this date As 1t is
necessary to enable the clerks to make ont the proper
way bills to have fixed hour to stop receiving notice
is hereby given that freight will be received after
the hour named


The Freight goods for Danville and Greensboro
may be paid at destination at the option of the ship
pers but the freight all goods for way stations must
be prepaid.


O'clock p. N. otherwise goods will not be sent for
ward THOMAS DODAMEAD,


mh5 Superintendent.
Year: 1866

Who have injured themselves by certain practice,
INDUCED in when alone, habit frequently learned
from evil companions, at school, the effects Of which
are nightly felt when asleep, and If not cured
renders marriage impossible, and destroys both mind
and body should apply Immediately.


What pity that young man, the hope of his coun-
try the pride of his parents, should be snatched from
all prospects and enOyments of life by the
of de Waiting the path of nature and ndulgng in
certain secret habit Such persons must, before con-
tempating
Year: 1866

THE SENTINEL is an Independent newspaper, a
warm supporter Of the Union AND the Constitution of
Andrew Johnson our magnanimous President, and his
policy and devoted especially to the recuperatAn and
prosberity OF the South and Of North Carolina.
II abors promote harmony, good feeling and equal
rights among all the States but will rebuke all un
founded expressions against the loyalty and integrity
of the Southern people.


Special will be paid to the and market
Full proceedings of the Legislature and all important
State papers appear in the SENTINEL.
Its circulation is believed to be equal TO any in the
State If not the largest Its advertising patronage is
large and growing.


The Daily and Weekly now issued. The Semi
Weekly will appear in a shOIt time.
Year: 1866

I The custom Of woafing the wedding ring
on the finger 10 the little finger Of the LETT
hand originated In the ancient s,,pe7stitious
belief that there was an ,meedsats magnet,
or electric. or mysterious connection be.
tween that finger and tho human heart.
Year: 1866

A gentleman conversing with a lady
friend, short time since, claimed that he
could parodize on the hoop question any
verse lha, she might choose 10 repeat.
She accordingly rehearsed The following
verse from the "Old Sexton:


"Nigh TO grave that was newly made
Leaned a sexton old on his earth-worn spade,
His work was done, and he paused TO wait
The funeral train in the open gate;


A relic Of by-gone days was he,


And his locks we're as white as the foamy sea
And these words came from his lips so thin
Il gather them in gather them in =


Whereupon the graceless fellow took
his pencil. and thus wrote upon scrap
OF paper lying by:


"Nigh to a church that was newly made
Stood lady fair, aud thus she said


TOO bad, too bad here must wait


While they measure the breadth of this open


gate:


All, It's only NiNE BIT SIX see


Too narrow, too narrow, alas! for me-;
And she sighed from her quiverins lips SC
thin
4 cannot get ln-I cannot get in" .
Year: 1866

Yesterday morning the officers
Of the First precinct found the body Of a soldier
In the canal, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
Streets Coroner Woodward was notified to hold
an inquest. .....
Year: 1866

reproach2 Your executioner may
abridge the period of my existence )
but while l exist l shall not forbear TO
vindicate my character and motives
from your sspersions; and as man to
whom fame is dearer than life, l will
make the last use of that life in doing
justice to that reputation which is to
live after me, and which is the only
legacy l can leave TO those honor and
love, and for whom am proud 10
Year: 1866

Is firm and consistent in its support oil
the Federal Administration, and par
ticrlarly of the wise and statesmaniike
policy of the President for the restora-
ton of Southern States, to their Con-
stitutional relations with the Union.


1t ought to be supported by all loyal
citizens, and by all who wish to keep
posted in the current news oil the day'


Il will give daily the latest political
commercial and miscellaneous lh'eiii
eence from sl quarters.
Year: 1866

EARLY CANDLE LIGHT 1T has not been
a great many Sabbaths since large congre-
CATION assembled, in place of public worship
not thousand miles from Orovie, to hear q
sermon from q somewhat eccentric young
divine, who, during the war, was Chaplain
10 Sherman s army. As We said, the congre-
cation was large-a rather UNUSUAL circum
stance-but, for some cause, the only "light"
afforded to illuminate the letter of the W ord,
and the exterior habiliments and surroundings
of minister and hearers, was single piece of
candle about four or FIVE inches long The
preacher looked at the candle and then at bis
congregation, evidently ponderipg in bis mind
the words of the old hymn:


while the lamp holds out to burn,


The vilest sinner may return


At length, be broke the solemn silence 10 about
the following style: Brethren, you see that
candle pointing to the one pale, glimmering
ray-"Now, brethren, this is the first time l
have been limited in my discourse by the
length of candle. You see that candle I.
Now, intend to preach just as long as that
candle astsl'' And be proceeded accordingly.
We were not there, but presume the minister
and people went out simultaneously with the
light. Not wishing to make light of solemn
things, We cut short the. seandleous story.
Year: 1866

To SUBSCRIBERS AND ADvERrIsERs.-We are
compelled for the first time to write Dun to our
subscribers and patrons and trust it will not be
in vain. The unusually high price of paper and
the heavy expense necessarily incurred in carrying
on a printing establishment, demand that our out
standing accounts must be settled. Many sub
scribers are owing US from June 1868. over two
years, and We cannot afford to continue much
longer their subscriptions without compensation.
Those who are not prepared to pay all part from
all will enable US to meet our demands
Year: 1866

MEDICAL ADvIcE.-Dr. VIM. X. Doherty's Med
ical and Surgical Institute is becoming sine qua
non to the welfare of our State and health of our
citizens; and his rapidly spreading reputation, al
though it may excite surprise is but the signal of
skill, and follows the natural effect of such a
cause. We are personally acquainted with gentle
men who had suffered for years under chronic dis
ease, and who had taken advantage of every
available means that promised relief but without
success, until they called upon Dr. Doherty, who,
in incredibly short space of time, has given
them entire relief. 1t is gratifying to announce
this fact because the Doctor is gentleman who
seeks not by defamation of Others to establish his
reputation, or to rear the superstructure of his
own upon the rule of another's fame. The Doctor
conducts his Institute in such manner that must
be gratifying to all his patients. 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 a charge unless he effects cure.
This he is able to do because he feels the conf
dence which long experience has given, and no
doubt the consolation which appertains to that
confidence. Persons afflicted with either acute or
chronic diseases, would do well to consult the Doc
tor; at all events it can do no harm, as for consul
tation he asks no fee; nor does he insist obedi
to his advice unless the patient places himself
under his His Offices Sacramento
street. opposite the Pacific Mail Steamship Office
is. F. News.