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Year: 1866

The common schools give to the
mass Of the people the key to
knowledge / think it may with
truth be said, that the branches OF
knowledge taught therein. when
taught in masterly manner-read-
ing, in which | include the spelling
of eur language. firm legibie hand
writing, and the elementary rules OF
arithmetic-are OF far greater value
than all the rest, which is taught in
our district schools; but the young
person who brings these from school
csn himself, in his winter evenings,
range ever the entire field of useful
knowledge. Our common schools
are important in the same way as the
common SIR, the common sunshine,
the common rain - Invaluable for
their commonness They are the
corner stone of the municipal organ-
iZation which ia > characteristic
feature OF our social System; they
are the foundation of that wide
spread intelligence, which, like
mortal life. prevades the country
From the humblest village school,
there may go forth teacher who
like Newton shall bind his temples
with the stars of 0rions belt-With
Herschol, light up his cell with the
beams of before undiscovered plan
nets-with Franklin. grasp the light
ming --Eduard Eueren.
Year: 1866

1t was wise law of the ancient
Jews, that the sens of even their
wealthiest men should be obliged to
serve an apprenticeship to some USE
full occupation, so that in case of re-
verse of fortune, they might have
something to fall back upon" The
same still exists in Turkey, where
every man, even the Sultsa himself,
must learn trade. How fortunate
would it be now, had it been q law
in this country Would to God l
had a trade" is the cry of thousands
Of returned soldiers, North and
South. who find themselves ruined
in pocket. with no immediate pros
pect for gaming a livelihood. 1t
should teach parents that whsteyer
else they nay give their sons, they
should give them a good trade. One
Of our contemporaries most truthfully
remarks that popular idea among
our people is, hat all of their sons
should adopt clerkships, and the
adoption Of the business of book
keeping as means of obtaining
their livelihood, and every effort is
made to give them an education to
that end.


So far as the education of their
children in the science of keeping
proper accounts is concerned the
i,les is a good one, as every young
man should have a sufficient knowl-
eige to manage his own books should
he ever embark in business, but to
make book keepers and clerks of all
eur boys is a grand mistake. Better
place them in a workshop, mill or
foundry, where they can learn in
dependent trades, which, at all times.
will secure for thom employment,
and the pecuniarY compensation for
which will be at least as much, if not
more, than the business of accounts.
We earnestly advise all parents to
tesch their sons trades, no matter
what, so that it is an industrious
pursuit; and let us in future be spared
the pain of seeing so many stout,
able-bodied young men out OF EN-
ploymeht, and seeking situations
where the pen can only be used.
Year: 1866

1 have had some trials In the
course Of my life, although but
"twenty springs have passed over my
head" and some still consider me
young. In my earlier years / was
the owner Of a dog, cat, and a bird,
and my first distinct recollection OF
trials is connected with their mis-
chiefs and misfortunes, which did not
cease till they were all buried at the
foot Of the garden walk. A little
later, my lessons became the spectre
that robbed me of nv peace, until.
by determined effort, / packed them
into my unwilling brain to be grsdu-
ally assimilated or forgotten, I cared
little which.


At fourteen, Ariel Lamb, the min
ister's son, fell in love with me and
promised to be forever mine, and
although Of course ! didn't say any.
thing so foolish as that, from that
time i felt myself called upon to at
tend both to his temporal and spirit
ual welfare. And q source of con-
slant anxiety he was to me, for be
would be constantly keeping compa-
ny with other boys who were only
ordinary nortals, aud l thought
bestowed too many smiles and oran-
ges ON Kitty Crane and Rosa Frost;
and finally, after being "mine for
ever" for six months, he actually
went of to 4 picknIc without my
consent, and when / demonstrated
with him he said something about
apron strings, and was relieved OF
that trial.


But Of late years 1 have had q
more serious trial than any of these,
and for which i have not yet found
a solution. What can do with my
hoop skirts? they wear out and the
fashions change, but they refuse TO
be destroyed. / buried the first one
I cast off down in the garden be-
side my pets, but it made John swear
so when he spaded up, and provokes
father so to have the springs catch
in his hoe when he is gardening,
that I don't dare to do it again. |
did one up, determined to take it
clear out of town and throw it away
by the roadside. but / imagined every
one looking at me and thinking,
There goes Phoebe Parsons with a
hoop skirt" and l was sure l should
be watched, and some one would see
me throw away the package, and
would examine 1t, and the story
would get all over town, and so
walked back with it and put it care
fully away in the garrett and / have
put mere with il, and now there are
nine of these skeletons IN cur house


have spent many hours in tha'
garret planning hsw to get rid o
these '.bands Of steel" Ny cousin
Year: 1866

S The Southern newspapers,
when.they cut loose from policy and
talk their sentiments without refer
ence to effect, are not apt to be over
complimentary to those Democratic
conservatives who parade the fact,
as virtue, that they were consist
ent friends of the South all through
the war, AS an example Of the
opinions entertained of them by those
whom they seek to ally with them
selves politically, read the following
from the Norfolk Old Dominion:


The people of the South have
nothing but contempt for these
scheming politicians. In the early
part of the war, they assured our
people that all they had TO do wss to
secede, and they would get all they
ask for; and promised all manner of
assistance, even to the secession of
New York Not one OF their prom
ises was fulfilled They were false
to their own people and section, and
through their press counscled US to
fight, when they knew IT was down
right suicide for the South to secede.
Yet they urged the matter on; fell
down on their knees and worshipped
at the shrine OF secession, but failed
to give one practical proof OF their
sincerity. Now they talk about their
sympathy for the Seuth-hoist the
old Democratic flag. and with the
old party war cries ringing all over
the country, are foolish enough to
suppose they can gaia the ascen-
dancy.


In Pennsylvania we see Heister
Clymer, nan who opposed the Gov
ernment in every possible manner
all through the war, running for Gov
ernor, with plumes stolen from the
Philadelphia Convention decorating
the dead carcass of the old Demo
cratic party. II is q foregene con-
clusion. these men and their party
will be badly beaten at the polls in
the coming elections, and the South
left out in the cold as usual.


''The Radicals take advantage OF
this, and from our weakness and the
foslishness sf the sleepy leaders of
the old Democratic party of the
North, are constructing their empire
Of political power


If this thing is to continue, we
shall urge the insertion of another
section in the proposed constitution
al amendment, putting it forever be
yond the reach of any Northern
Democrat, of the YailsndighaA and
Wood fraternity, to hold an office
under ANY State, or the United
States Government


ut is enough to have our throats
cut by our enemies, without under
going torture from our professed
friends"
Year: 1866

THE AGED CHRisTIAN-If near
ness To home after weary journey
is calculated to cheer the heart and
revive the soul, the aged believer
ought 20 be very happy man, for
he has. through the merits of his Re
deemer. an unspeakably happy home
before him, the transeendant delights
Of which no mortal tongue can des-
cribe-a home where sin and sorrow
shall never enter, and where joy and
happiness shall be unsullied for ever
more To such home the child of
God is journeying. What confer
ting thought this is for the evening
of life: going home--going to bright
er scenes, and purer enjoyments, and
holier companions; going TO be with
the Lord. Such a prospect as this
lightens the burdens of years, and
makes old age happy period in the
Christians life.
Year: 1866

truth, was / anxious to make q dead
ly enemy Of him, In case he should
be at large again.


Then it's q judgement ON me, /"
exclaimed the miserable wretch, "and
it's no good for me to fight AGAINST
it."


Its not the least good, and We
will 60 to the police Office at once. "


So off the burglar went in their
custody, leaving me safe and sound
after all. And now don't you think
there msy be some use in learning
everything, even so small a thing rs
the deaf and dumb alphabet.
Year: 1866

" euucSudy say d


Cleveland is a proud city to-day.
II had administered an indignant re.
buke to the President for his undig
niiied speech on his visit, and treated
the fusion Convention which met
here with contemptuous indifference.
AS O punishment for this the Demo
Gratis had determined to carry this
election, and although it would be a
triumph barren of material results
In the shape Of office. 1t was con-
sidercd that q victory here would be
OF national Importance as a rebuke
to those who treated the President
and his supporters with indifference
or disrespect Every effort was
made to secure the city for the
Democracy, but in vain. The vote
polled was very heavy On both sizes,
and although there had been but
little effort made by the Union lead
ers, the people recognized the i'm
portsnce Of the issue by turning out
en- masss and voting for the Union
ticket. Cleveland sends greeting TO
her sister cities with q Union majori-
ty Of 767, and gain since last falls
vote Of 5l3. Several towns are yet
to be heard from in the county, but
ifthey come in with gains proportion
ate to those received, the Union ma
iority in the county will be over 1000,
with gain since last fall Of about
l,400.
Year: 1866

p


a45 -.il-lia WAsHNTos Aug. 20.


Washington is filled with rumors in regard
to the resignation or removal of Secretary Stan
ton, but up to this hour of writing-11 P. M
nothing definite is known in regard to the mat
ter beyond the fact that Mr.. Stanton has not
made any formal tender of his resignation, and
was to-day at his usual post in the War De-
partment That powerful effort is being made
by the majority Of Western State delegations
to secure the removal of the Secretary, and
to procure the appointment of Frank Blair. ir
to that position Is true, but the fact that there
are other applications for the position equally
well deserving, may delay any change in the
war portfolio for the present at least General
Steedman, next to Blair, is the most prominent
seeker for the place; but the influences at work
for Blair are likely to outweigh the Presidents
personal preferences for Steedman. Should
the latter become Secretary, General Howards
resignation as Chief of the Freedmen's Bu-
reau is certain. Considerable pressure has been
brought to bear against Gen. Howard by q GER
tain class of Southern delegates to the conyen-
South Carolina, Stephens and Johnson of
Georgia and Judge Hill of Mississippi, oppose
any change in the management OF the bureau,
and are desirous to cooperate with its present
head in setting the social relations and indus-
trial interests Of the South upon q secure ba-
sis, which they believe win be found, If General
Howard's ideas are carried out. MANY of these
men have had conferences with the General
upon this subject within the past few days.
Gen. Howard has written letter to the Presi-
dent in answer to the misrepresentation con-
tanned in the eSteedman-Fullerton report The
private letter to Mr.. Hart, Member of Congress
from New York, recently published, was not,
as represented, in any respect an answer to the
report OF the commissioners, but reply to Mr..
Harris inquiries in regard to the workings of
the bureau, which were made some time be-
fore the publication of the report.-Dipdtch to
Boston advertiser.
Year: 1866

To TIE EDIToR OF THE PRESS:


Will you be kind enough to allow me to call
the attention of the Mayor, Health Committee,
City Marshal or Street Commissioner, to the
southeast side of Commercial Street, from
Portland Pier to Custom House Wharf, direct
ly in front of Thomas Block. Such stink
hole of mud and filth is not to be found in the
same space in this or any other city this side OF
California, and it needs to be Immediately
looked after by those in authority.


CHOLERA.
land while they are about this business, will
the Health Committee just examine the prem
ises in the rear Of the Press office, and take
good sniff, if it happens to be a warm day.1
Year: 1866

COUNTERFEIT BILLs.-A dangerous counter
felt of the denomination of S. on the First
National Bank, of Newburyport, has made its
appearance. The face of the bill, though some
what coarsely, is well done. The flags in tho
pack ground are quite faint, as also are the coat
OF arms of Massachusetts, on the left and the
eagle on the right.
Year: 1866

A Methodist laborer of Wesley's time,
Capt. Webb, when any one informed him


of the conversion of a rich man, was in


the habit of asking, ''Is his purse c0nvert-


ed" Without the conversion of his
purse, the good captain could give no
credit to the conversion of the man. In
this he agreed with DR.. Adam Clarke,
who used to say, "He did not believe in
the religion that cost man nothing"


A member of the church session, of
long experience and great piety, once re-
marked, that it was his habit to ask can
didates for, admission to the church,
what proportion of your property do
you devote to the special service of GOd?'
and by the answer to that question, he
could predict with almost entire certain
ty the future usefulness of that man as a
member of the church. With all the in
crease of Christian iberality which we
have rejoieed to notice, during the past
few years it IS still true, that very small
proportion of the members of Christian
churches give even title of their income
to the service of God.


The giving is done by few, and some
of this few do not perform their duty in
this matter. The religion that costs
man nothing, is net likely to benefit him
much; and the man who gets rich bv de-
frauding God in tithes and offerings, will
find the needles eye too small for the
camel to get through into heaven, when
his journey is ended, and he is hoping to
take his share of the heavenly inheri
tance.
Year: 1866

first session after the ratification of this
amendment by the required number of
States, shall provide by law for the actu-
al enumeration shall be separately made
in q general census of the population Of
all the States within every subsequent
term of ten years, in such manner as Con-
gress may by law direct. The number of
representatives shall not exceed one for
every 125,000 of actual population, but
each State shall have at least one repre-
sentative"


Mr.. Broomall, Of Pennsylvania, moved
to amend the original proposition by
striking out after the word provided, and
inserting that:


Whenever, by the constitution or laws
of any State, the right of suffrage shall be
denied any proportion Of its male citizens,
over the age of twenty-one years, the
same proportion of its entire population
shall be excluded from its basis of repre-
sentation."


In addition to these propositions is the
Presidents amendment, already printed,
as follows:


Representatives shall be apportioned
among the several States which may be
included within the Union according to
ihe number of qualified voters in each
State. Direct taxes shall be apportioned
among the several States which may be
included within this Union according to
the value of all taxable property in each
State"
Year: 1866

Alone in the dark and silent night


With the heavy thoughts of vanished year.
When evil deeds come back to sight.


And good deeds rise with a welcome cheer;
Alone with the spetres Of the past,


That come with the old years dying chime,
There glooms one shadow. dark and vast.


The shadow Of Wasted Time.
The chances of happiness cast away,


The oppOrtunl les never sought,
The good resolves that every day


Have died in the impotence Of thought;
The slow advance and the backward step


In the rugged path we have striven to climb
How they furroW the brow and pale the lip,


When We talk with Wasted Time.
What are we now ? what had we been 2


Had we boarded time as the miser's gold.
Striving hemeed to win,


Through the summers heat and the winter 8 cold
Shrinking from nought that the world could do
Fearing nought but the touch of crime;
Laboring, struggling all seasons through,


And knowing no Wasted Time.
Who shall recallthe vanished years:


Who shall hold back this ebbinE tide
That leaves US remorse. and shame, and tears,


And washes away all things beside?
Who shall give the strength cen now,


To leave forever this holiday rhyme,
To shake of the sloth from heart and brow,


And battle with Wasted Time.
The years that pass come not again.


The things that die no life renew;
But even from the rust Of his cankering cnain
A golden truth is glimmering through;
That to him who learns from errors past.


And turns away with strength sublime,
And maketh year outdo the last,


There is no Wasted Time.
Year: 1866

BY LIBBIE 8. MORGAN.
Once more take her as gift


From Thy most gracious hand,
Since her sweet feet had well nigh reached
The shores of that far land.
From which our loved ones ne'er return,
No childish footsteps stray,
No barque, once str randed on that shore,
Fer drifts again this way.
Once more press her to my breast
Our darling only one
And thank Thee that Thy mercy spared
The light of our dear home.
-Four summers have around her way
Their wealth Of beauty thrown;
-Four winters we have shielded her
From chilling wind and storm.
And now. while thro' long days and nights
We watched her failing eye,
May God forgive me that thought
could not see her die.
Forgive that from my hear and lip
Went up such anxious prayer.
For her sweet life, when well knew
How full 'twould be of care.
Could some bright angel from the sky
On shining wing drew near,
And folding her to his white breast,
Have borne her from me here;
And could her beautiful dark eyes
And red lips backward smiled,
And so have faded from my sight,
IcOuld have spared my child.
could have lived and borne her loss
Have calmly laid aside
The dainty robes l fashioned her,
In tenderness and pride
Knowing she'd never need them more
Feeling amid it ALL
That on loving angel breast
She passed beyond recall.
All was my faith too dim to see
The angel waiting there
Outside earth's misty bars, to known
If Heaven would heed my prayerG
o human hearts, how frail, how weak,
Fearful and faithless arel
God help us, since trials must come,
Each coming one to bearl
CLEVELAND, o.
Year: 1866

STRANGE BRIDAL SToRY.-A strange sto,
ry is told of two sisters at Berlin. About
three years ago one of these young ladies
was engaged to be married, but on the
bridal morning became so i'll that she
could not possibly go to the church. The
bridegroom was a desirable one, and he
was fish who, it seems, had not easily
been caught. There was, therefore, great
danger in delay, so instead of postponing
the marriage, the second sister, covering
herself with long veil, personated the
first, and duly went through the ceremo-
ny. The moment it was over she trans
fered the bridal dress and ornaments to
her sister, who vas thus considered to
have all proper claim to this husband she
married by proxy. 1t is only recently
that discovery has been made of the
real facts, and proceedings are about to
be taken not only in the civil, but also in
the criminal courts Of Berlin. =
Year: 1866

TICKETS FOR THE OPERA. Remember that
tickets for five alternate nights OF the opera
season can be gotten to-day at the store oil
Massrs Davies x Sons, and that tickets Tor
single nights can be gotten on Monday.
Year: 1866

AcrlpExr oy MAIN SrKEEr.-On yesterday
morning. Il man who was engaged In moving
lumber 1T the corner OF Thirteenth ana MAIN
streets had his foot severely bruised and IN
iured by a heavy oist which fell upon it.
Year: 1866

AT a recent trial Of divorce case in Mass
achusetts before Chief Justice Bigelow, when
the wife, who was applying for the divorce,
had proved cruel treatment and abuse on the
part of the husband, the JndgeA said that
would do, and granted divorce without fur
ther parley
Year: 1866

HAVE proved, from the most ample experience, an
Il Il entire success Simpe-Prompt-EfEc Ecient and
Reliable. Tney the only Medicines perfectly
adapt popular use-so simple that mistakes can
not be made in using them, harmless 10 be free
from danger and so efficient to be always reliable
They have raised the highest commendatiou from all
and will always render Subtraction
Year: 1866

II u BBELS
q . l. ID Z y B / Il L r r S
Is most emphatic esdoross~>os>t q tIasi~ viz
tues. We claim them TO be the best
Tonic BifteFS ina the WOrId!H


The unsolicited recommendations we receive
from all parts of the globe prove them to be
just exactly what we claim.


They are purely vegetable.


They will invigorate and strengthen.
They fortify the system against the evil eff
fects of unwholesome water.


They will cure Dyspepsia.


They win cure Heartburn.


They will cure Headache.
/ They will cure Jaundice.


They will cure Sea Sickness.


They will cure General Debility.


They will create Healthy Appetite.


They contain no poisonous drug.


They will invigorate the organs of digestion
and moderately increase the temperature of
the body and the force of the circulation act
ing, i'll fact, aS a general corroborant of the
system.
Year: 1866

Very few words will suffice to express the general
approval and gratitude wherewith Gov. FentonS
yetoes of the Oneida Canal aud the Susquehanna and
Champlain Railroad bills are received. These bills pro-
posed an addition of about S,25OOOO to the taxes oil
our State; and the Governor justly thinks it better
that the works should wait than that this heavy add
ton be now made to the burdens of our Taxpayers
And he is emphateally right.


We do not Judge any of those works impracticabie
nor undesirable. We freely admit that they ought to
be- and in time will be, constructed We do not de-
eide that the State shall never help them just now
however heeannot afford it. We have enormous War
Debts-Nationa State, and local-whch must be met
and these, with the inevitable cost of supporting the
Government, will tax tho people very heavily. They
will take from large portion Of our citizens more
than fourth of their earnings their income. Mean
time labor and materials dear-probably fifty per
cent. dearer than they will be- The Governor
Judges therefore that these Canals and Railroads must
wait, or must go ahead without taxing the People
and he Judges wisely. The vote in Assembly OF 10 70
sustain the Susquehanna veto to "a TO override 1t Is
fair index to public sentiment Honor to the GOV
ernor who dares TO incur local hostility in his deyo
ton TO general good