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Year: 1867

The following article, from the Gin
cinnati Enquirer, is expressive of the
views Of a political party, and we confess
embodies only too much truth:


There is a class of men in the south,
represented by Governor Orr, of South
Carolina, who not only crouch beneath
the Radical lash, tamely and submls'
sively, but advance half way to meet it:
and voluntarily and unnecessarily roll
over in the pool of humiliation and deg
radiation before their masters. They
seem to be destitute of even the faintest
resemblance to that which constitutes
man. Among the first in their section
to raise the standard Of resistance, and
to commit the Southern people to the
hazards of bloody and desperate war,
they were also among the first to desert
the cause they had helped create, when
the winds of adversely blew upon It'll Pre-
cipitate in the commencement, they
proved to be without endurance and
having brought the greatest calamities
upon their section, they, in the end,
sought to add to them, by almost incredi-
BILE acts of debasement. They are the
poorest offspring which the spirit Of rev.
olution has produced; and if the fate of
the South should be in their hands, the
destiny of Poland would be happy one
compared to it. The honor of their peo-
ple-their best and dearest interests
they are anxious and willing to sell, if by
SO doing they can promote their own per-
sonal Advancement.


How different the spirit evinced by
these men from that of the Democracy
of the North, who, amid defeat and dis
aster, ever maintained their organization
unbroken, their honor untarnished, and
ever carried their banners. Year after
year, in consequence of their adhering
to the Constitution, and opposing its in
fringement against the Southern people,
they were driven from one stronghold
after another in the Free States, until
they were finally expelled from power
everywhere, and placed in a minority
where they had lately been powerful
and conquering majority.


But all this did not induce them, in
the least, to quail, and every election
showed that, although defeated, they
could not be dishonored. But no sooner
did reverses come to the South, than
such men as Orr began instantly to look
out for a safe retreat, and for an ingeni-
Gus surrender of everything, as subordi-
nate to their personal safety. The first,
amid the vicissitudes of fortune, has pre-
served the respect of its opponents by its
endurance and 'fortitude, while the other
will only receive the contempt Of its enc
mics. Happily, this class, whom Orr
represents, are but small minority in
the South. The great majority have
shown in peace the same steAdiness they
displayed in the war.
Year: 1867

in the entire press Of the country, and
in this way will have = decided effect
with the Southern people, which elected
the following; 81 wish the Southern
people to take such measures As will
most speedily restore them to their pros.
perity; with that view was in favor OF
a convention to accept the terms OF the
military bill; but now / learn that the
supplementary bill places that power in
the hands Of the military commander. "
/ remarked, such was the case, when he
said, "I hope that every citizen who can
vote, will vote so as to secure the speedy
restoration and welfare Of the country.


During our conversation the General
said he disliked being paraded before the
public in newspapers; but Of such i'm
portance and general interest to the pub
lie are his opinions at the present time,
| feel it duty to give them so far AZ /
succeeded in ebtaining them In q fair
and legitimate manner. He csntines
himself to his own sphere of duties and
never reads newspaper, so that what
he knows of the situation is heard in
conversation with others. He remarked
that he had heard that the legislature
were to reassemble, but he thought if the
business of the session was completed
they would be more wise in staying at
home-an opinion in which Numerous
citizens Of Virginia will concur.


1t is a noteworthy fact, that while at
all previous sessions of the college and
institute here, quarrels and disturbances
between the students and cadets were Of
frequent toccurrence, such is the influence
of Gen. Lees presence, and so great is
the respect in which he is held BY all,
that they will make any sacrifices rather
than have quarrel that might reach his
ears, and now a spirit of emulation for
good behavior is engendered between
them.
Year: 1867

Washington Correspondence Of the Charleston
Mercury.


The system of lobbying claims and
bills through Congress has been shown
up so often by newspaper correspond
ents, that there is little left to write
about in that way. | cannot forbear,
however, to notice very extraordinary
case that came under my observation
during the last session. ,.,,


A certain party had claim for some
thing like 100000. 1t had been hang.
ing on for several years, vibrating be-
tween the House and the Senate, with
SO little prospect of ever getting
successfully through both at the same
session, that the claimant almost de-
SPARED of any relief. Taking hint,
however, in a lucky moment, from the
example of a party similarly situated,
he repaired to one of the larger cities,
and in due course Of time he found an
interesting looking young lady, who un-
dertook the job of getting the bill safely
through, for a contingent fee and some
little necessary money in the meantime.
This modest proposition was, Of course,
accepted, and the twain returned
to Washington, and the agent
set to work to accomplish the object of
her mission. She was observed nearly
every day in the gallery of one house
or the other, paying no attention to
those around her, but watching very
closely the proceedings on the floor. In
a short time the bill was taken up and
passed by the Senate. 1t fingered in the
House awhile, and one day when nobody
was thinking anything about it, Mr.. -
moved to proceed to its consideration.
This was agreed to and in very few
minutes the measure was adopted. This
was all that was necessary. The young
lady had done her work, and believe is
now in the enjoyment of her hard earn
ings.
Year: 1867

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A singular and rather romantic Incl


dent was related to us yesterday. A


young lady living in Corydon, who had


by life OF dissipation, and prostitution,


lost the respect of the decent portion OF
that community, and who it was also


believed had given birth to negro child,
after finding herself an outcast and an
abandoned woman, resolved to leave the
place where she was Stunned and de.
spissd, and lead in the future life OF
rectitude and Of virtue. She removed
to Ohio For a long time nothing was
heard from her. But finally, an Ohio
paper was received in Corydon, announ-
cling the marriage of this young lady to
Hon. Mr.. =. The paper complimented
the happy bridegroom upon his good for
tune in securing such an accomplished,
handsome wife as Miss -. For awhile
this marriage was the subject of much
gossip in Harrison county. In a few
months, however, it ceased to excite any
interest, and would have been forgotten
entirely, had it not been for visit of the
Mr.. and Mrs - to Corydon. Hus-
band and wife took the stage for Corydon
at New Albany, and seemed to enjoy
themselves very much in each other s
society during the ride. At Corydon
the stage stopped at the hotel, and they
got out, the husband requesting a nice
room. The landlord, who recognized
in the wife the abandoned woman
of Corydon in other days, refused
to give them a room. Husband de-
manded an explanation, and the blunt
old landlord gave it to him BY relating a
history of his wife's career ia Corydon.
After this the husband was not so anx-
ious for room, but took the next con-
veyance out of Corydon, leaving that
village and his wife behind Since then
he has not been heard from in Corydon.
The wife, finding herself abandoned by
her husband, again gave way to the
tempter, and is now a heart broken, de-
graded woman. We have given no names,
aud have related the story as told us by
a gentleman who claims TO know that it
is true.
Year: 1867

or ten musketeers; his Johanna men
were resting with their loads far
in the rear. The Matte instantly
came on 10 fight There was no
parley, no avoidance Of the combat.
They came on with rush, with war cries,
rattling their shields with their spears.
As Livingston and his party raised their
pieces the onset for a moment was
checked. Livingston fred and two
Zulus were shot dead. His boys fired,
but their aim was harmless. He was in
the act OF reloading when two Mafites
leaped upon him through the smoke.
There was no resistance, there could be
none; one axe cut from behind put him
out Of life. He fell, and bis terror stricken
escort fed One Of the fugitives escaped,
and he tells the tale--Ali Moosa, chief of
his escort Of porters.


One blow killed DR.. Livingstone out
right He had no other wound but this
terrible cash. From the description it
must have gone through the neck aud
spine up to the throat in front. 1t had
nearly decapitated him. Death came
mercifully in its suddenness The Ma
fte had respected him when dead, for he
was stripped only Of his outer clothing
A grave was dug with sticks and the
body buried
Year: 1867

snakes. and by means Of those arts pc
culiar to the half savage race, enticed
them to the neighborhood of the house.
He then informed Lis master that he had
reason to believe that there was ven
omous reptile in the neighborhood. A
reward was offered for its destruction,
which was gained by the negro himself,
who killed the female snake the follow
ing morning His courage and devotion
were highly complimented by the plan.
ter, and an additional reward given by
the daughter Of the planter.


The moment the negro was unobseryed
he set to work to complete his plans. He
dragged the bedy Of the dead snake
along the ground, through the house into
the young lady's bedroom, and allowed
it to remain for some few minutes be.
tween the sheets on the bed. This done,
he concealed the snake about his body
and carried il to distance. oa r


Night came, and the surviving snake
began to seek its mate. The scent was
still on the ground, and the reptile fol
lowed it up to the door, and then glided
across the hall to the chamber of the
planters daughter. The trail was quite
warm the snake worked its way beneath
the coverlet to the place where the other
had been; and when the unfortunate
girl moved her hand in her sleep to brush
il from her neck, the fangs Of the en-.
ragged reptile we're instantly buried in
her throat. The deep sleep produced by
sultry heat was upon her, and she
awoke no more. When the parents
visited their child in the morning, an
offensive, putrid mass of corruption, 10
which they could hardly recognize the
loved countenance, was all that met their
gaze.
Year: 1867




On several occasions the Herald has
undertaken to make our amusements
and bank accounts the theme for com
ment, that unscrupulous journal having
no regard for the decencies of private
life. This license must be ended, at least
so far as we are concerned.


Either in politics or journalism, we
hold ourselves open to the discussions of
friends or adversaries, but where matters
Of individual and personal interests only
are involved, we must be protected If
such protection can not be secured BY
the ordinary principles and practices
recognized by honorable men-and we
confess that we apprehend that it can
not-a remedy must. be found in apply
ing means which will, perhaps, show that
even the hide of the rhinOceros has a
vulnerable spot


Therefore, contrary to our disposition
and taste, on the very FIRST renewal of
Benefits interference with our private
acts, we shall commence such an expo
sitiou of his private affairs as will tend,
we believe, to put stop to his reckless
disregard of the decencies Of life. Our
apology for adopting such course must
be discerned in the fact that there is no
other weapon for protection and defense
that will avail with such a combatant.
That there are vulnerable points which
may be reached viii be made evident
upon the first provocation. Meanwhile
we hold up the caution to Bennett, who
well knows that we never pledge our
word even to an adversary, without keep
ing il fully and to the strict letter of our
promise. We mean precisely what We
have promised. To a word, the Herald
must cease to give our supposed private
acts publicity, or we will follow its ex-
ample so far as Benneits private affairs
are involved, with all earnestness.
Year: 1867

MACARONI PUDDING.-Simmer an
ounce or two Of the pipe macaroni in a
pint of milk, and bit Of lemon and cin-
namon till tender; put it in dish with
milk, two or three eggs, but only one
white, sugar, nutmeg, spoonful of
peach water, and o halfa glass of raisin
wine. Bake with q paste round the
edges. A layer Of orange marmalade or
raspberry; jam in macaroni pudding for
change, is O great Improvement; in
which case omit the almond water rata
fla, which you should otherwise flavor
il with. r e.
Year: 1867

GOLD ABoUT.-Wc learn that Mr..
John Hostler, in prospecting around
his residence on the Blue Ridge in this
county, found q small lump of the gilt
tering ore, which on examination and
the best tests that could be applied,
was found to be of the true grit, and
worth $50 in value. Whether this be
so or not, the day will soon come when
the rich deposits of our mountains VIII
be developed, for that they lie hidden
there in inexhaustible quantities, is no
longer problematical.
Year: 1867

BosroN, March S.-The down train on the
Concord and Manchester IN. H. Railroad
was thrown off the track yesterday afternoon
near the latter city, in consequence OF a broken
rail. Edward Fisher, Of this city, baggage
master, was thrown under one of the cars,
and so badly injured that he died shortly
afterwards. No one else was injured.
Year: 1867

One of the enactments of the new bill of the
Government on the press, which has excited
most attention, is that which declares that
members of the Corps Legislatif may be prose-
cuted without the intervention of the Chamber.
II appears that similar enactment is to be
made applicable to the members of the Senate
alG
Year: 1867

TOMORROW Mr.. Calm gives dance at the
May Pole House. In addition to the attrac-
ton which the dance offers, he has the finest
fruit in the county and his wine is unequal
ed We are not able, neither have we any
desire to enter into a disquisition upon the
divinity of Jesus Christ, whether the bible is
the work of inspiration, or whether Puseysm,
Swedenborgianism, Mormonism, Catholi-
cism, Universalism, Presbyterianism or any
other '.ism," is the only true and correct
religious belief, and that all others will be
damned. Some people think it is grieyous
sin to speak above whisper on the Sabbath
and that if one happens to laugh on that
holy day, it is an enormity which prayer
and fasting can only atone for. Others be-
lievc that the Sabbath is intended as day OF
rest, recreation and enjoyment. Whichever
opinion is correct, we are inclined to think
the latter the more reasonable. We cannot
for the life of US imagine why the Lord
should be any better pleased with person
who puts on long face and sits twirlinS his
thumbs all day Sunday, thinking how he can
get the best of some poor fellow on Monday,
than He is with one who laughs and wakes
fat, drinks wine and dances on that day.
Fortunately, however. this is free country,
religiously and politically. Those who wish
to dance can do SO, and those who find en-
ioyment, profit or consolation in prayer, can
remain on their knees just as long as they
choose. So far as we are concerned q
quadrille is preferable to a sermon any time.
Luckily, there is one thing upon which all
denominations agree: Each of US have to
answer for our own sins alone we are not
accountable for other peoples. Mr.. Calm
has engaged good music for the occasion, and
made the other needful preparations to insure
the comfort of his guests and if the day is
fine and we are able to navigate, in all
human probability we shall be one of
them.
Year: 1867

TIE MoRToN GOLD PEN.-The shadow attends the
substance with no less certainty than imitation FOL
lows success If man builds magnificent house
on q novel plan some other man is sure to build
another as nearly like it as possible The conflding
cluckng hen lays an egg; but human skill has pro-
duced a china porcelain imitation which to some
degree is made to in the place of the original
The hen very stupidity sets the China egg as II 1t
were genuine one the rObber of her nest is enjoy
ing her real product in the shape of an omelette
But after ALL the hen is not whit more stupid than
many specimens of humanity, who accept spurious
substitute and only too late to find out their error.


Take for instance, Morton's gold pens. Morton put
his skill, bis capital his labor and his brains to
work, and by means of his patented machinery pro-
duced pen which satisfied everybody Envious
and covetous knaves noted his success and aware OF
the gullibility of mankind, made miserable imlta-
tions. They stole Morton's name and, altering the
initials, so as to avoid legal consequences, announced
their puerile efforts as " The Morton Pen" Some
even went further and issuing circulars, promised
receipt Of IA certain sum of money to send back
Morton pen by mail the money would be sent, but
no pen at all would be returned. Generally, how
ever, spurious pens would be palmed off on unsus
pecing individuals.


To remedy all this Mr.. Morton has decided to sell
his pens only ut his store, No % Maiden-lane, or
through his authorized agents, who are in all cases.
provided with an official certificate from headquar
tiers, and with good stock of the Morton pens In
this way purchasers need only buy goods that they
can previously examine for themselves. The writing
public may therefore hereafter purchase their pens
from Morton or his agents with calm faith and
confiding secunty.-[Ner York Ereaing Post.
Year: 1867

NEW1ORK FeD H. 1901
Mr.. MORTON The manual labor of writing had
always been difficult and painful to me. had never
been able to purchase gold pen adapted to my
hand quilts were too and soon wore out, and
steel pens were harsh and stiff


In March, 1865, after half an hours experimenting
you selected gold pen for me, as flexible as quill
and as fine as ] wanted. / had never found any
thing with which could write half so easily before
But lost it in California, and for few months
scratched away as best | could with steel pens On
the day after reaching New-York again, with your
aid found another gold pen in your establishment
as good as the first have used it daily ever since
and now write these lines with it, with an ease to
which was a stranger before l met you two years
ago. One Of my friends adopted your pens from the
same cause and with the same results. l am conf
dent that you can fit any hand, however cramped
and help any writer however hard to suit.


Faithfully yours, ALBERT ID. RICHARDSON.
Year: 1867

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Year: 1867

less our judgment and consciences
approve the result as right. Let us
stand by our constitution, which we
believe to right, and maintain our
form of government which we have
found to be benefcent. Let us ac-
cept no result as final which accom-
plishes their overthrow. Let us be
unwearied in this contest, and Z
believe we shall save our institu-
tions to bless our children even as
they have blessed our fathers.
Year: 1867

CREAM CaxE.-Beat two eggs in teacup, fill
the cup with sweet cream, tarn into dish and add
one cup of sugar, cup and half of -four tea
spoonful Of cream tartar, hal. teaspoonfn of soda
Hour, with lemon or nutmeg. The above quantity
will make a cake on large tin square. Stir well
and bake in IA quick oven
Year: 1867

DISTRESSING AccIDENr.--The Trinity Journal
says: At the east fork of Canyon Creek Saturday
morning last. Dennis 0'Bren had bis right leg So
badly crushed by rock that amputation had to be
performed the following evening
Year: 1867

A MAN actually rendered silver half dollar in
She Savannah Netcs and Heraid office last Thursday
in payment for copy of the mornings edition. He
was about six feet high dark complexion with a
cane and briarroot pipe He was apparently sane.
Year: 1867

When we consider that there are but two
months remaining of this session, and that
there is an amount Of vitality important bust
ness to be passed upon, affecting the fnan.
cial, the commercial and industrial interests
Of the whole country, it does seem like the
height Of folly for this Congress to undertake
so serious business as the impeachment ol
the President, especially as 1t Is more than
doubtful whether ii would amount to any,
thing more than an imbeoile display of par.
tisan rancor.- Cincinnati Commercial
Year: 1867

The Cincinnati Commercial says: "We
protest against the present Congress con-
suming the brief remainder Of Its term over
partisan squabble to oust the President
and put radical in the Executive chair"
Year: 1867

UNIVERSAL dissatisfaction seems to
reign in the world. Nearly every one
We meet wishes To be what he is not.
he boy apes the man; the nan affects
the ways of bOyhood. The sailor en-
Vles the landsman; the landsman goes
to sea Tor pleasure. The business man
who has to be continually travelling
about to buy or sell goods. wishes for
Jhe day when he can "settIe down."
whilst the sedentary man Is always
wanting u chance TO fit about and to
travel, which he thinks would be his
greatest pleasure. Town people think
the country glorious; country folks are
always wanting to come to town. No
one Is satisfied, no one Is always con-
Tented; andif we can pry into the se-
crets OF those who preach the loudest
about contentment, we will wonder at
the amount of discomfort that reigns in
their boSoms
Year: 1867

uO! every one that would have something l good for the inner man Old Peach and Honey, the finest whisKey, Brandy, Wine and Bitters of every kind. lttsed up and aeeommo- dated to the taste of the
Year: 1867

UNrouSDED.-The rumor of the death Of


our friend Milo White is probably incorrect.
At last accounts he was lying in . very


critical condition and not expected to live.
We trust the report Of his death 10 un.
founded.
Year: 1867

There is tender pathoslin the following
incident from the North British Mail. Il
suggests the sad thought that many hong
is made utterly desola,e By q nother's
death, and that children are often ruined
by the loss Of her comforting and restrain
ing love:


Some gentlemen passing through the
beautiful village Of Renton. in the Vale Of
Lesen, Dumbartonshire, about nine o'clock
at night, some time ago. had their attention
directed to dark object in The churchyard.
On going in to ascertain what twas. they
found boy Of tender years lying fat on
his face, and apparently sound asleep over
. recently made grave. Thinking this not
a very safe bed for hlH. they shook him up.g
and asked how he came TO be here. He
said he was afraid to 60 home, aa his sister.
with whom he resided, had threatened 10
beat him. tsl


"And where does Jour sister live ;" ask
ed one Of the party.


"In Dumbarton,' was the answer.


I'm Dumberte n-neary four miles of /;
and how came you to wander SO far away
from home :"


81 just CAM" sobbed the poor little
fellow, "because my mothers grave was
here.n


His mother had been buried there short
time before. and his seeking refuge at her
grave in his sorrow was abeauiiful tauch OF
nature in child who could scarcely have
yet learned to realize the troe character of
that separation which knows Of no reunion
on earth. Thither had he instinctively
wandered to sob out his sorrows, and to
moisten with tears the grave Of one who
had hitherto been his natural protector, for
he had evidently cried himself to sleep.