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Year: 1867

the Negro.


We take the following extract from
letter written by gentleman Of high in
telligence, who resides ia Hannibal, Mo.
It will serve to give an inkling as to what
the Radicals intend to do with the negro
the moment he ceases to be of any use to
their party


81 had an old friend, an abolitionist of
the most Radical feeling, to spend a few
days with me q short time ago: As he
was my guest, and was entertaining him
as my friend and as ii was known between
us that we differed so widely on the poll
teal questions of the day-whenever poll.
tics we're the subjects Of conversation, 1
permitted him to lead the conversation,
and urged him 10 express his views freely.
His views were well defined, and had been
we'll digested with regard to the negro.


He said the abolitiouists of the North
did not differ with me in believing that the
Caucassians and negroes were two very
distinct races of people that could never
live together as one people in peace. That
the North would never permit the South to
send their negroes North. That he believ-
ed it to be the abolition policy. at some fu-
ture day, when the South has been suffi-
ciendy humbed, to colOnise the negroes in
Central or South America. That he was
anxious to see the work of colonization
commenced. That their being made Amer
lean citizens made no difference. That
when Congress said they must go, then 60
they would.
Year: 1867

She wore a handsome erinoline on the
day when first we met, and she scudded
like a schooner with a cloud Of canvass set.
AS she swept along the pavement, with
grandeur fit TO kill, saw her but mo-
ment, yet methinks I see her still.


The wind was on bender, and as sauey
as witch, and it played the very dickens
with dust. dimity, and sioh. The CATERS
were delicious, which her feet were made
to fill saw her but moment yet me-
thinks I see her still.


She scooted round the corner, and stream
ipo out behind, her crinolino- and calico
were romping in the wind to have kept
them in position would have baftled twice
her skilI-I saw her but moment, yet me-
thinks I sec her still.


shut my eyes tremenjus, Tor l didn't
want 10 see a display Of pretty ankles when
It wasn't meant for me and until lose my
senses, 1 am sure I never will saw her
but a moment, yet methinks see her still.
Year: 1867

The JacObins affect to fear that the rebels
will pay the Confederate debt. The rebels
do not affect to fear that the Jacobins, if
left to themselves and the devil, will ever
pay the Federal debt.
Year: 1867

HOLD on, BoYs.-Hold on to your ton
que when you are just ready to swear, lie,
or speak harsbly, or use any improper
word.


Hold on to your hand when yon are
about to strike, steal, or do any improper
act.


Hold on to your foot when you are on the
point ofkicking, running away from study,
or pursuing the path Of error, shame, or
crime.


Hold on to your temper when you are
angry, excited, OF imposed upon, or others
are angry about you.


Hold on to your heart when evil persons
seek your company, and invite you to join
their games, nirtb, or reyelry-


Hold on to your name at all times, for 1t
is more valuable to you than gold, high
places, or fashionable attire


Hold on to the truth. for it viii serve
YOU well, !and do you good throughout all
eternity. ~


Hold on to your virtue-it is above all
price to you at all times and places.


Hold on TO your good character, for it
Is. and always will be you best wealth.


Two old gentlemen Of our acquaintance
were complimenting each other on their
habits Of temperance.


"Did you ever, neighbor, I" said one" see
me with more than could carry %


"No, indeed, - was the reply, mot L.
But have seen you when I thought you
had better have gone twice aftsr it."
Year: 1867

A CASE OF CANoER.-The Matches Dem
ocrat reports the cure of a case of cancer
in that city. 1t says:


For some time there has been going the
rounds of the press recipe for curing
cancers, by the use of a plaster of chloride
Of zinc, blood roots and wheat flour, is
said to have been discovered by Dr.. Fell,
of London, some eight or ten years ago
It has been tried IN this city, in the case
of a child who had a cancer on her lip, and
so far the success seems perfect. The tu-
NOR, about the size and shape of a pecan,
has come out and the process of healing
has gone on rapidly and healthily. We
will take note of the progress of the case,
and viii report its fual success or failure.
The only point yet to be determined is
whether the cure is so complete that the
cancer shall not return.
Year: 1867

COVERING GRAPE VINES FOR WIN
TER.-All vines set last spring should be
covered and protected for the first winter
This is important, and we know of In
stances where thousands of dollars worth
Of high priced varieties have been lost
for lack Of this simple precaution. Tits
not question of hardness for vines
that are most distinguished for this quail
ty often suffer exceedingly if exposed
during the first winter; their period of
growth has not been long enough to est
ablish them thoroughly in the soil and
impart their natural vigof and endurance.
Soil is the best, cheapest and most con-
yenient covering material; straw, leaves,
or any litter that may afford harbor for
mice should be avoided, and in covering
with dirt especial care should be taken
to leave no holes near the vine or It's
roots, in which water may collect and
stand. AS the vines are to remain cover
ed until the period of pruning is passed
this operation should be performed at the
time Of laying them down. Then col
the vines around the stock as closely as
possible without injuring them, and cover
with sufficient depth ofsoii to preven


the storms of winter from laying then
bare. It is not freezing which Injuries
but tie sudden changes of temperature


Another advantage gained by covering il


protection against frosts in the spring; a


the buds are held back and do not pusl
as early as if unprotected.
Year: 1867

Commissioner Wells, whose views, i4 is
said, will be adopted by the Secretary of
the Treasury, will recommend in his
forthcoming report the adoption of the
cotton tax and a. reduction of the duty on
wool. He will favor the9importation Of
Goals and ores free of Duty Commissioners
Rollins says if the cotton tax is repealed
the Revenue Department in the South
will not pay .expenses.a4t ~
Year: 1867




Took "a Nap-Nat Brine disposed


GO Work, ssNd Suffering "a Mat


rimOnFaa disappointment, a


Eaeatshy MaM OF E'hirty Goes


40 Bed and stays Taaert &Orsy~


mine Years.


On recent occasion were consigned to
their final resting place, in the church yard
of Keighlcy, in England, the mortal lc-
mains of one Of the most eccentric indiyia-
uals that ever lived. In tact u parallel
seems sea cely possible Of man going to
bed in good health and reEaiting there for
a period of frty nine years! The subject Of
the following ramarks, who went by the
cognomen OF "OId Threclaps,' y but whose
real name was VIM, Sharp, lived at place
called Worlds. not Gar from Braithwsite in
the parish OF Keighlcy. lie was the son Of
a small farmer. and from an early age never
showed much inclination to steady work. -
For awhile he followed the trade of wea-
yer, but more frequently neglected his loom
to range the neghboring moors with his
gun, often spending whole nights ir the
Open air. When thirty years of age he
took to his bed and the room which he new
cr left until carried thence on the day Of
his funeral.


The cause Of this extraordinary conduct,
owing to his great age, and the very few Of
bis own standing who survive him retaining
no more than slight recollection of the
events of that period, is difficult to ascer-
tain with any degree Of certainty. Bu' the
principal reason seems to be matrimonial
disappointment. The wedding day was fix
ed This singular character, then Young
Year: 1867

and your friend Gibson" for your sudden
calamity ana your life time lease up Salty
Creek, though you will not spoil up there
near as qnIck as TO remain down here, and
at last, we are moved with compassion to
hear you take up the doleful lamentation--
The harvest is past, the Summer ended
and the lection over, and Sambo didn't
get vote. And it doth not yet appear
what we shall be, bu, We do wish to be like
him (Sambo.) H. ,pectinlly,


COPPERHEAD.
Year: 1867

ghaStly mound of ruin filled the valley at
lts foot. Beneath that mound lay bur
ied all record of the crime TO which | had
been an unwilling witness. The very
mountains had ccme down and covered
it-nature had obliterated it from the
face OF the Alpine solitude Lake and
citatlet, victim and executiOner. had dis
appeared forever, and the place thereof
knew them 10 more.
Year: 1867

English Views Of Our Nasissai Finances.


The large reduction OF our national debt, 40
cording TO Secretary McCulloch's figures, with
In the last year, was the subject Of remark by
Mr.. Gladstone in the House Of Commons
during the debate on the British budget He
made complimentary illusions to our wonder
ful resources, to the ease with which we have
borne the burden Of our enormous debt, and tho
wise policy Of reducing that debt a. soon and
as rapidly - possible. He called upon the
British government to follow our example In
reducing II debt Then he says, referring 10
this country, ''The secret Of their future power
lies In the steady and rapid reduction Of their
debt"


Now, while we have reason TO congratulate
ourselves on . great reduction Of the debt
within the last year or eighteen months, we
mast not be misled by Secretary McCulloch's
figures, nor attribute this reduction to the
wrong cause. A considerable amount reduced
i In the non-interest bearing debt, which does
not actually lessen the burden Of taxa
tion. Nor do we think It facilitates the
payment Of the debt by increasing relatively
thas portion Of It bearing coin interest The
abundance Of money or an abundant currency
below the specie standard, has been the princi-
pal cause Of swelling the income Of the Treas
ury, enabling the Secretary to pay of 50 much
Of the debt, and not the management Of Mr..
McCulloch Indeed, if the Secretary had been
permitted to carry out his crude theories
unchecked by Congress our means would have
been limited, the revenue would have been
much less, and the debt, consequently, would
not have been 80 much reduced. 1t Is, as we
said, an abundant and deprecated currency
that enabled us to reduce the debt to the
extent it has been reduced. Yet, strange to
say, the resumption theorists clamor for an
immediate return to specie payments. Every
one who can see beyond his nose, or who is
not incurably welded 10 the bullionist doc
trine, must be aware that If we could return
to specie payments tomorrow the means Of
tho people would be greatly reduced, while
the weight of the debt would be immensely
increased. Then, instead of . reduction Of the
debt, we should find the revenue inadequate
to meet the interest and current expenses Of
the government The chances are that the
people would groan under the weight and
soon begin to mutter reputation. No; the
true policy is to pay of the debt with an
abundant and deprecated currency, and not
sttempt to force resumptio n till that is accom-
plished, or, At least until the greater portion
Of the debt b liquidated. II Secretary McCul-
loch win endeavor 10 do this, instead Of unduly
contracting the currency and increasing that
portion Of the debt bearing coin interest, he
VIII then merit the praise both Of foreign
statesmen and our own people.
Year: 1867

Many think that horses that


are kept in the stable ali the sum-


mer should not be allowed to eas


grass. They think it will make


the horse soft, wishy,washy, and
that it will throw him out of con-
dition for hard work. This is par
ticularly the case with some of


the trainers of trotting and rune
ming horses. And horses that
are kept up for farm and other
work are refused grass because
the driver thinks they will not eat
hay so well. This was formerly
more than it is now. But these are
erroneous opinions and practices,
and are giving away, gradually, to
a more reasonable and natural syss
TEN of feeding. Grass is the nat
ural food of the horse. 1t keeps
the bowels open and sharpens the
appetite. 1t promotes Digestion
and removes fever from the sys~
TEN. Therefore, by ell means,
let the horse nip grass fifteen or
twenty minutes daily. Whether
training for trotting or not, will be
attended with the highest benefit.
The horse will lose none of his
speed by such a course of treat
ment. Horses that are kept up,
the year round for farm work
should certainly be allowed nice
nibble at grass every day. They
work hard, and all they get for it is
something to eat. Let them have,
then, what they all like so well.
Year: 1867

Make lye as strong as possible
of wood ashes and soft water
Fill a kettle with the lye, and,
when boiling rapidly, drop in
twelve or eighteen peaches, and
take out again almost immediate.
ly, and immerse them in pail of
cold water. Take one in your
hand and you will perceive that
the rind will slip off entirely, leav-
ing a round, beautiful yellow ball /;
throw it Immediately in another
pail of pure water, and so proceed
till all are done. This process
will not injure the flavor of the
finest peach, and once tried, the
old fashioned method of peeling
with a knife will not be again a.
dopted. If the lye is not strong
enough, put into the kettle two
dippersful of clean wood ashes.-
This is an excellent way to rid
small onions of their jackets pre-
paratory to picking them.
Year: 1867

| Judge R relates the fol


lowing incident as occurring In his
practice:


He was trying petty case, in
which one of the parties was not


able to pay counsel fees, and un-


dertook to plead his own cause


But he found, in the course of the
trial, that the keen adroit attorney


who managed the case for the


other party was too much for him


in legal strategy, evidently making


the worst appear the better cause.


The poor man, Mr.. A., was
in state of mind bordering on
desperation, when the opposing
counsel closed his plea, and the
case was about to be submitted to
the Justice for decision. ''May it
please your Honor" said the man,
"may l pray2"


The Judge was taken somewhat
by surprise, and could only say
that he saw no objection. Where
upon Mr.. A went down on
his knees, and made a fervent
prayer, In which he laid the mer-
It's of his case before the Lord in
a very clear and methodical state
mentof all the particulars, pleading
that right and justice might pre-
vail. 80 Lord, thou knowest
this lawyer has misrepresented the
facts, and thou knowest it is SO and
so"-to the end of the chapter. Ar
guments which he could not pre-
sent in logical array to the under
standing of men, he had no diff
Guilty in addressing to the Lord,
being evidently better versed in
praying than pettifogging. When
he arose from his knees, Esquire
W, the opposing counsel,
very much exasperated by the
turn which the case had taken,
said: "Mr. Justice, does not the
closing argument belong to me?"
Esquire W was in the habit
of praying at home, but, not see
ing the propriety of connecting
his prayer with his practice, wise
ly forbore, leaving poor Mr.. A.
to win the case, which he did by
this novel mode of presenting it.
Year: 1867

The Democracy of Vanderburg
county, Indiana, in which is 10
Gated the city of Evansville, al
their late County Convention,
thus honestly expressed their
views on the legal tender green
back question. They say:


"Resozved, That it should be
the policy of Congress to pay the
Understanding bonds of the
Federal Government as they be-
come due, at its pleasure, in legal
tender notes, and stop interest, an
eating moth, destructive alike to
the public credit and individual
prosperity.


"Resolved, That if greenbacks
were good enough pay for the
men who risked their blood in be.
half of the country, they should
be good enough pay for those who
only risked their money"
Year: 1867

In school recently, q teacher
took occasion to relate an anecdote
of the little girl who tried to
"overcome evil with good" by Civ.
ing a New Testament to a boy
who had ilI-treated her. The
story was appreciated, for a few
minutes afterward, one boy struck
another, and, on being asked the
reason, said he was 'strying to get
a testament"
Year: 1867

GETTING SICK.-We are inform.
ed that an old Radical in this
county not long since knocked
down negro who had come into
his parlor and endeavored to make
things social. The darkey then
threatened to sue him for DANA.
ees to the amount of a thousand
dollars. This is only a foretaste
of what will come when the dar.
kies all get to voting and hold Of
fees. They will not only desire
social equality, but will want to
put amalgamation into practice
at once.-Louisiiana { No. Journal.
Year: 1867

A physician in Gloucester,
Mass, who died recently, told a
friend, in confidence, that he Of
ten administered pills made of
brown bread, soaked in paregoric,
to that class of patients who were
always complaining themselves
sick. The pill satisfied them, and
did no harm, while it added great
ly to the reputation Of the old
doctor.
Year: 1867

"Why don't you trade with
me?" said close listed tradesman
to a friend the other day. The
reply was characteristic: "You
have never invited me, sir. ]
have looked all through the pa
per for an invitation in the shape
of an advertisement, and found
none. I never go where I am
not invited"
Year: 1867

A negro named Charles Brown,
in a letter to the New Orleans
Times, recently, thus talks of the
future of his race SIN a few years
it will not be a question whether
there will be schools for colored
children, but it will be whether
white children will be admitted to
our institutions of learning. The
bottom rail is ON the top, and Yam,
KEGS, as well as the minority, must
take a back seat"
Year: 1867

Sowing to a little interesting
feminine episode in our family,
over which we would like to have
perfect control, if there is dearth
of local news in the Democrat for
IA week or two, we trust our read
ers will extend a reasonable g.
mount OF charity in our nervous
and fatherly condition"
Year: 1867

MAKING VlNEGAR.-Hard cider
will turn to vinegar very soon, by
exposing it to the atmosphere In
a warm place. Allowing it to
run slowly from one vessel into
another, over platform covered
with oak shavings, will hasten
the process. A few drops of red
cabbage water will make the ccl-
or deeper red, if people desire it.
Year: 1867

To RExoyE FRUIT STAINS FROM
TABLE CIoTHs.-Draw it tight O.
yer the top of a pail, then pour
on boiling water from the tea-ket-
tie. The stain will fade away
what remains viii easily wash out
Year: 1867

making the Lock Stitch which is the only stitch fit to use in any machine, sewing alike on both sides of the garment, and which will not ravel cut Ihe whole length of a seam, if a stitch should happen to break, las is the case in all one thread machines. Neither do they leave ridge on the wrong side to. wear of with washing and ironing. We send machines out on trial, and if they are not perfectly sui ted with its, working, we take them back and no questions asked. Weyean give the best of reference in this town, from .hose who are using the Weed Machines as to their great range of work. To those who are about to purchase machine we would ask them to call and inspect the Weed before purchasing, be- lieving it will be for their interest to do SO

 F. M. SANFORD

 Litchfeld, Feb. 9th 1867.
Year: 1867

hHAA L0AA1I cOR. BALE. .z

 The dwelling House and Store with Barn and other buildings and about two acres of land pleasantly situated in the village of Northville Conn. The buildings are all in good repair surrounded by fruit, ,and shads trees and the location an excellent one for business or any one wishing to keep hotel, Also about Seven acres Of wood land, heavily Imbered will be sold with the place if desired The premises will be sold at bargain as the owner moves away on the first of April Apply n person or by letter to, Post office lN6fthE vile Conn. 43.3w
Year: 1867

Are the foundation of the immense business now done in Paper Collars, and the present sale of them nearly equals that of all other makes combined. They have been made from uniform stock from the commencement, which now costs 33 per cent. more than that used in the production of any other Cellar-conse- quently they cost Ms dealer more. Therefore, when consumers are urged to buy other makes at the same prices as GRAY'S, it is because the inferior goods pay more profit

 lE YOU WANT THE Very Best. THEN BUY Gray2s Patent Moulded Collars, and take no others
Year: 1867

/, : ORIGIN OF THE NEEDLE. GUN.-A mere ac-
cident less strange, to be sure, than that which
made Berthold SchWarz invent gunpowder, but
which nevertheless must be regarded as hint
of Providence, dir cted him to another, and we
can now say, the only right way. 1t was thus
It sometimes happened that quantities Of per
cussion caps were sent back to him, having
been spoiled by moisture. In order to prevent
this, .Dreysse conceived the idea Of protecting
them against dalnpness by covering them with
a thin film Of paper.


The result proved to be the very opposite,
for the paper attracted moisture, and a very
large order which had been constructed in this
way, was sent back to him, as they. We're entire
ly, spoiled and unfit for use. This was great
loss to the firm, as copper was very dear at that
time. r In order to obtain the copper OF the
caps for further manufacturing purposes
Dreysse decided to remove the Illuminating
composition In order to effect this with as lit
tie loss of time as possible, he wanted to do it
by explosion, After various unsatisfactory. at
tempts the idea occurred to him of accomplish
ing it by means of u pin or needle constructed
for that purpose. This experiment proved to
be entirely Successful, and like lightning the
idea struck him of using the needle altogether
for exploding the ridge. Not less quickly
a second idea daWned on his mind, that OF re-
moving the entire explosive process from wlth-
out to within the gun, and by inserting the ex-
plosive material into the cartridge, to save the
expensive copper used heretofore Tor caps.
This was the first important step In the con-
struction Of the Prussian needle gun. Dreysse
at. once set to work, and in the beginning OF
1929 the first needle gun was made. Hours at
Home. . .s!.''. =
Year: 1867

MArR1MoNIAL.-The correspondent Of the
Louisville Courier writing from Petersburg, in
relation to a wedding that recently. took place
in the latter city, says: ata aa


This wedding forms an alliance between two
families-bot of historic fame and revolution
ary memories Miss Boiling is a lineal des-
cendant of Capt Robert Boiling, who in the
'days that tried men's souls, stood true to
the cause of the thirteen united colonies against
the usurpations Of the British crown, and lived
to witness the greatness and prosperity of the
country which his own sword had helped to
free whilst be himself in turn was descended
from the union of Rolfe and Pocahontas, which
has been hallowed by history, and will live in
the recollections of men as long as chiValry and
romance continue to constitute the highest ele-
ment of nobler natures


The bride who represents IN the grace and
loveliness Of her attractions the traditional
beauty of her family, has led captive to the
altar in the chains of hymen, noble and gal
lant soldier, who is the son of man whose
fame has become the glorious inheritance OF
our common country We need hardly say
that henceforward the stream of lite tor the
beautiful bride and her distinguished husband
cannot flow more brightly or sweetly down the
current Of time, than in the depths OF our
hearts we desire it to do. Earth has no JOY
that we do not wish them, and life no sorrow
from which we do not desire their exemption
Year: 1867

WHAT DID IT "A young lady. returning to her country home after 8 sojourn of few months in New York, was hardly recognized by her friends. In place o rustic, flushed face she had a soft, ruby complexion, of almost marble smoothness and instead of 22, she really appeared but r. She told them plainly she used Hagan's Magnolia Balm and would not be without 1t. Any lady can improve her personal appearance very much by using this article. It can be ordered of any druggist for only 50 cts

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