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Year: 1866

No dogs admitted, sir, said the por'
ter to a gay assemblage as young man
and his dog appeared at the entrance,
"you must leave him behind if you 20
in" "Very well, said the young man,
"stay about here, Prince, till L come
back l"-and he Joined the crowd within
By-and-by the young man wished to refer
10 his watch, when behold the chain had
been snapped in two, and the valuable
time-peace was gone. He considered
the case moment and then a sudden
thought flashed through his mind. so
stepping out he whispered to the porter,
gaining permission to take his dog in for
a minute or two. Look here, Prince,
said he, "knowing dog, my watch is
stolen" and he showed him his empty
pocket and the cut chain f" DO you
understand, old fellow2 In there, sir, is
the thief. You find it, my good doggie,
and III get you famous treat. You
understand, do you:


Prince wagged his head and tail, and
gave his master wonderful knowing
look, and then the two stole quietly into
the place again. Quietly this dumb de-
tective glided around among the people,
smelling away at this ones coat and
that ones chain until at last he set his
teeth firmly into the coat-skirt of gen-
teel looking man. and could not be sha-
ken off. The young man quietly made
known the case to the bystanders, who
gathered around him and had the thief 5
pockets duly searched. Six other
watches we're found upon him, which he
had gathered up in the course OF the
morning, and which their rightiul own
ers were very glad to get their hands on
again.


Prince selected out his masters prop
erty in twinking, as that was all he
cared for, and the thief was given IN
charge Uf police officer.
Year: 1866

try? Will the mass of the Southern peo-
Pile, or the mass off The Democratic party
In the North, acquiesce in it? And
would not such resistance be most mena-
cling to the peace of the country 2 That
would not be an attempt at secession 1t
would be in no sense sectional con-
fict; it would present TO the country and
the world the aspect of a majority of the
people insisting upon their right TO con-
troll the Government, as against the un-
constitutional nsurpation OF the minority
Year: 1866

g In the city .ofSavannah, Geo, the
events OF Christmas day were far from
significant of an era of ''peace and good
will: 1t was emphatically a bloody
Christmas. One old colored man, upwards
of sixty years OF age, split open the head
of another freedman, who had insulted
him, with a sharp axe, the weapon cleav-
ing his head in twain and dashing out his
brains. Another freedman killed broth
er OF his own color with swingletree. A
fracas occurred between party of white
and party Of colored boys, which was
taken up by children Of larger growth"
and it resulted in the mortal wounding of
a negro man and the serious injury, Of
white woman, who was struck by missile
aimed at a negro. There was fierce me-
lee between about one hundred United
States soldiers and an equal number of
citizens, in which no weapons appear to
have been used, but number received
bruises and other slight injuries. eai
Year: 1866

man, were conveyed TO their final St.
ing place, and his grave to-day, and for
all time to come, is a monument of the
hellish doctrine of blood atonement as
promulgated by the hierarch or Utah.
at might have been me-" is the thought
of each and every honest man in the
community. If Mormon law fails as the
weapon of Mormon vengeance-why, the
coWardly hand of the assassin comes in
play. A stealthy step from behind-a
click-a report, and the job is done Ia
run across the streets-twO shots in the
air from a 'policeman"-a man disappear
ing around the corner of the theater. and
taking refuge within the walls of the
Lions" residence mock attempt
at ferreting out the ''mystery'-an inti-
nation in the Telegraph and News that
the whole affair is but another result of
'regenerating" influence charge to
the grand jury that it will be very
strange" if the perpetrator of the deed
is not arrested, and thatiis all. as


No, it is not ALL We see it in the be-
ginning of the end of this reign of terror
which for 90 long time has palsied the
arms and blanched the faces of all those
suspected of being "in the way" of the
Mormon hierarchy. I'm union there is
strength" and security-and in no other
way Let the Gentiles and "spostate"
Mormons of this city give heed to the
warning. They could not help noticing
the pleased expression-the cOngrstula-
ting glauces of the assassins of tae
church on Tuesday morning. "The
troops were to be mustered out. and the
old days of Utah security and immuni-
ty were coming again !" nay. they had
already commenced. Well, the lesson is
learned, and if the Gentiles of this city
are wise, they will not let it pass unprof-
itahlv
Year: 1866

The Richmond Examiner, in discuss
ing the points of the Civil Rights bill,
asks the Southern people to pray that
the cholera may decide the question be-
tween our adversaries and ourselves -
The meaning involved in this declaration
seems that war having been unsuccessful
ly invoked to sustain the rebellion
that attempts of hired incendiaries to
burn down our cities and to decimate
their population by the introduction of
yellow fever and the arm of the assassin
having all failed, no resource remains but
TO ask just God to totally overwhelm
US by disease which the whole civilized
world, without reference to political dis
tinctions, unites in combating. The i'm
piety of this prayer is only equalled by
It's cruel import. Emanatlng, as 1t does,
from the organ of the elite of the South.
it discloses the feelings entertained to-
ward us by men who are clamcring loud


ly for the privilege of representation and
control in the Government, which was
rescued from their assaults by the COM
bined energies of the loyal States. The
enemy who asks you for a dagger, is not
always candid enough to announce his
intention to plunge it into your heart =
But when such declarations are confirmed
by his antecedents you would be guilty
of criminal folly YOU gave him power
to execute his murderous purposes while
his thirst for blood remains unslacked.
Year: 1866

As the season for strengthening is
drawing nigh, it is not amiss to call the
attention of wool growers to the imPor-
tance Of putting their clips IN proper
condition for thesmarket.a In the Pur:
chase of last years crop, buyers were
more disposed 10 make discrimination on
account of quality and condition than
they had been for some years previous,
and it is said to be their determination to
follow up the practice during the coming
season. In view of this. our farmers 10
preparing this springs clip, would do
well to keep in mind the following points:


l. That in order to insure q quick
sale at the very highest market rates,
wool should be well washed and clipped
in from seven to eight days after wash
ing.


2. That al Buck Aeeces unwashed, all
half washed. and all that remain two or
three weeks after washing befOIe it is
clipped, manufacturers will not purchase
except at one-third discount of.


3. That lot of wool. well washed and
in good order, always attracts the atten-
ton of buyers, and is pretty sure to COM
mand a price more than sufficient to pay
for the extra care and labor bestowed up
on it, asIingtOn Rsprtsr.
Year: 1866

The last case Of Incidence is related in
one Of our exchanges; il is that of man
named John Hole, who was so lazy that
in writing his name be simple used the
letter j., and then punched a hole thro,
the paper.
Year: 1866

before Texas and California, and il con.
vulsed the nation i'm resisting Kansas
vet they are all in the Union, all now
loyal and most of them cheerful and
happy.


Hon. Green B. Clay said You will
pardon me In saying that it fell TO my
lot TO have been in the service Of the
United States, and to have seen some en-
gagements, and to have seen some pris-
oners ON both sides have seen men
fight with all the desperation that men
could fight; but whenever we meta man
from the other side who had thrown
down his arms, we said come and par
take Of our bread and coffee. A great
trait of the American character Is never
TO kick fallen foe And all resistance
being once over, it is our duty 20 make
the country peaceable and quiet, and TO
DO all we can to restore the unity Of the
Government and assert to yOu here
to-day, that / would fight a rebellion in
the North just as quickly as ! would one
ia the South.


In spite Of the Radicals, sensible men
Of all shades Of politics are uniting to re-
store harmony, and the States. Of the
South to their rights in the Union and
privileges guaranteed by the Constitution.
Year: 1866

Everything tending 10 restore unity
among the people is interesting at the
present time therefore we have selected,
from speeches delivered at mass meet
ings in Washington and New York on
the 22d ult., the following observations OF
prominent men touching the relations OF
Year: 1866

To SOFTEN OLD PUTTY.-In remov-
ing old broken panes from window, it
is generally very difficult to get off the
hard, dry putty, that sticks round the
glass and frame. To do this easily, dip
a small brush in nitric or muriatic acid
to be obtained at the druggists and go
over the putty with it. Let it rest awhile,
and it will soon become so soft that you
can remove it with ease.
Year: 1866

DISAPPOINTED PIcKPocKET.-Well,
if this amt mean ! Here's this feller
agoin about with bis here yaller chain,
and when l pulls it out there's no watch
on the end of it, The conduct of these
fashy clerks is enough to break the heart
of a poor feller like me, as has to depend
on his trade for livin.
Year: 1866

The number Of young SoutherDers,
of both sexes, who are present seeking
employment in the Northern cities is al
most incredible. 1t is said that il New
York alone there are more than fifty
thousand Of Southern born and bred per-
sons seeking their fortunes
Year: 1866

The Copperheads of the country have
been very exultaDt of late, over what they
are pleased to term the conversion of the
present administration to their party. Gen.
Rousseau, of Kentucky, somewhat undeceiv-
ed them as to the extent of that conversion,


on last Saturday night, and Post Master
General Dennison has since then also fur
nished them with quite large slice OF cold
comfort on the same point as the following


admirable letter to one of the New Hamp.
shire Representatives in Congress shows
Year: 1866

EyA good character is to young man
what firm foundation is to the artist
who proposes to erect d building oh it; he
can well build with safety, and all who
behold it will have confidence in its solid
ity--a helping hand will never be wanted;
but let a single part Of this be defective.
and you 60 on hazard, amidst doubling
and distrust and ten to one it will tum..
ole down at last, and ten TO one it will
tumble down at last, and mingle all that
was built on 1t Id ruin. Without good
character, poverty is curse; with it.
scarcely an evil. Happiness cahntt exist
where good character is not All that is
bright in the hope of youth, and that is
calm and blisful in the sober scene of life
all that's soothing in the vale of years,
centres in and is derived from q good
character. Therefore acquire this as the
first and most valuable. fs1D'if 300
Year: 1866

A drunkard. learning against railing
replied in answer to question from the
the sexton. that he didn't exactly belong,
to the church. but he was learning that
way. Lat ..'MLEa 40 b ramal
Year: 1866

NT G z


The subscribers have received during the
past few days q fine stock OF


NEW GOODS
purchased for cash, and, we believe, very cheap.
We take this occasion to express our thanks
to our friends for the friendly and substantial
greeting they have given us since opening our
doors.


We hope from time to time to make such ad-
dtions to our stock as will keep it full and COM
pcte, and render it unnecessary for our citizens
to go elsewhere to make their purchases.
We extend a cordial invitation to our friends
both in town and country to favor US with =
call or to send US their orders.


n1~ OUR TERMS ARE CASH. -@ss


WITMEE & SLAY MAKER,
aui-tf n r. corner King and Royal sts
Year: 1866

The first collar made by machinery in this
country, and composed in any part OF paper,
were those Of Walter Hunt in 1854, two
thickness Of paper covering one ot.cambrc.
The collar was patented in 1854, and the ma
chinery subsequently The collar patent was
sold TO Mr.. Lockwood, Of Philadelphia. 1t
was not till about 1853 that the business be
ran to assume Importance, but from that
time it increased rapidly. New and lmprov-
ed machines were soon after brought out and
the paper manufacturers turned their skill to
the production of an article Of paper OF sui
fcient strength and thickness to render it
cheap vet neat and valuable substitute for
linen as a material for collars. The excellen-
cv of this paper manufacture has been in
creased until it now approaches perfection.
A LONG and strong fibre has been introduced,
which gives the paper wonderful consistency
and strength. In one of the many mills eX
clusivelv devoted to the collar paper manu-
lacture. they produce an article OF such ten
ocitv that a collar made from it viii support
a four,een pound weight from the button
hole. The enanelng process has been added
for the better Qualities, so that the stock Is
oiyen a lustrG as we'll as strength surprising
fbe finish of the laundry: There is hardly
Southern merchant going to New York, who
does not, before he returns, provide himself
with a stock sufficient for year or more
THE home demand Is now so large that IS IS
imDossible to fill with anything like prompt
ness the orders from the South. There Is
not vet sufficient quantity OF collar paper
made nor is there a sufficient amount OF ma
chinery to be obtained to enable manuiactur-
,-, 70 moot this new demand.


From the best information we can obtain,
the several paper collar manufactures already
in oneration produce 100000 to 100000
collars per day, of which the FIVE establish
ments of Troy produce $4,000, or about one
fCtaanth of the entire amount, and there are
,bree or fou~ more establishments to be put
in operation there, as soon as the machinery
can he had. The principal manufactures out
side of Troy, are in New York, Boston,
Snrino6eld, Mass, Philadelphia and Chicago.
Sin9ularlv enough, this already large and
ranidly increasing business has had no per
ccntable effect on the linen collar manutac-
tuTe The production Of the latter in Troy,


was never larger than it mas been during the
Iaet three months. It is safe to say that the
twenty-five or thirty establishments engaged
in If have in operation some three thousand


sewing machines, and keep in employment
sor,a five thousand female and male opera


tves Some of these establishment are sd-
ding the manufacture Of the paper collar
Year: 1866

He went to the window of those who slept,
And over each pane, like fairy, crept;
Whenever he breathed, whenever he slept,


By the light of tie moon were seen
Most beautiful things; there were flowers and


trees;
There were bevies of birds and swarms of bees
There were cities with temples and towers-anC


these


All pictured in silver sheen
But he did one thing which was hardly fair;
He peeped in the cupboard, and finding there
That all had forgotten for him to prepare-


Now, Just to set them thinking,
III bite this basket of fruit" said he,
d" This costly pitcher I'll bite in three,
And the glass of water they left for me


Shall thick to tell them I'm drinking"
Year: 1866

BOYS and girls what Is it that you can
never catch though you chase after ii on the
wing Of the wind?


You can never catch the word that las
once gone out from your lips. When orcs
spoken, It IS beyond your reach do your
very best you can never recalit


Therefore take care what you say. Never
speak an unkind word, an impure word, 8
lying nor a profane word.
Year: 1866

JURIEs AND BREACHES OF PRoMlsz.--When
tall and pretty lady was set before them aa
having been deluded, there was no holding
them in. He remembered hearing an old
gentleman, who had been barrister in In
dia, tell the story OF Circassian slave who
had murdered the master of a harem there.
This counsel had to defend her. Il was q
bad case, but he said, Put her in her best
dress, the more transparent the better; set
her opposite the jury, and III answer for the
result And the result was exactly what
he predicted. She had stabbed the nan, but
the jury pardoned the crime for the sake Of
the interesting woman they saw before them.
So in the case Of an action for breach of prom
Use. A young and interesting woman viii
get damages but if a man was ever so young
and interesting he got no damages, but had
to pay heavy costs and get secuted besides.
Why it happened he could not say; but his
experience in courts OF justice was that in
actions for breaches Of promise Of marriage
the women had it their own way, and the
men had no chance. The lady was well got
up, placed in a conspicuous place, and the At
tention Of the jury directed to her, and Of
course she was generally in tears. IF she
were placed in the Witness-box and cried
under cross examination, as they always did,
it would be all over with the men. The Jury,
to show their chiTalry, their admiration for
fair sex. and their contempt for their own,
would Immediately return verdict for her.
The SOlicitoT-geHsral Of the RoUs. of COM
mons.
Year: 1866

An ingenious contrivance has been made
by NM. TosselIi and D'Allmagne, of
Paris. They blow small globe within a
decanter or claret jug. This globe, which
has its opening at the side of the latter
vessel, serves to hold freezing mixture
to cool wine or water in Summer, and in
Winter may be filed with warm water
to take the chill off burgundy or port.
Year: 1866

Certain rumors have been floating about
the city Cor the past few days. incident to
the importation of the disease called
trichinr into this titv, and that it is
known 10 exist, at the present moment, in
an extensive pork packing establishment
not one bundled yards from Greenwich
street


Our reporter called Mt the store in which
the disease was said to have existed, but
was unable to procure there any satisfrc-
tory informatin which might connect the
suspected establishment with il, presence
Year: 1866




Mr. Etitor-The Board Of Health of the city of
New Orleans, after mature deltberation and care
full analysis Of reports, ordinances, and tine expe-
rience of previous boards Of health Of this city
as well as reports and ordinances of other boards
elsewhere, have submitted to the common council
series of wise provisions for The prevention Of
epidemic diseases, and the protection Of the health
Of It's citizens Among them is an important one
proposing the appointment of four medical Off
Gers, for the four districts to carry ont the hygi
suic measures which may be deemed necessary
for the welfare of the city.


An erroneous impression, however seems to
nEeyal with some as to the real purpose Of this
ordinance and the duties of those officers. Those
opposed to the measure profess to believe that the
duties Of these officers will conflict with those Of
the street commissioner, and that the objects con
tempIated by this ordinance can be equally as well
attained by employing the street commissioner.


4 cursory examination Of this subject is not at
present inopportune; and tits easy to demonstrate
that those who wish to reject this ordinance on the
above grounds are reasoning from false premises
ana that their conclusions are consequently ncor.
rect, if not positively injurious to the welfare Of
the city and are given without sufficient know
! edge or examination Of the subject.


The duties required of these health officers are
Of purely medical character, to be prescribed
by the Board of He lth. As medical men only
will they be qualified to perform their duties, as
may be inferred from some Of the subjects whicl
will engage their professional attention; such as
the observation of the predisposing causes of epi
demc diseases in relation to local sources of in
fectiop; the influence of the various disinfectent
on the naturalization of mephitic poisons; tn
operation of certain mephitic posons on tn
community to which their attention may be d
rected, and the sources of the poisons. Their al
tenton will also be called to the subject ofventils
ton, the undue crowding or huddling together c
the wretehed poor, particularly during epidemi
seasons and, frequently, the diagnosis and trea
ment of diseases requiring prompt official intel
ference and report will come within their legit
} mate province.


1t is very clear that the street commissioner
useful as they are in their proper sphere, are nj
qualified as a class to execute the duties thus-co
templated by the Board of Health in the appon
nrent of medical inspectors.


The question may be suggested, are these dut
necessary to be performed? The above name
influences in the generation Of disease are too We
known to all hygenists to admit of doubt; and


follows as necessary consequence that tht
should be carefully attended to.


Whoever else may feel Indifferent or hostile


this subject let it not be said that the city fathe
are unwilling to meet it in spirit of candor al


liberality, and to cooperate with the Board


Health in their intelligent and commendable zc


for the welfare, prosperity and future sanitary e


cellence of the Crescent City. H.
Year: 1866

The grand Jury has returned true bill against
two men, believed to be now in the North, who
are charged with swindling firm in this city out
of a large sum OF money. By representing to the
firm that they had four hundred bales of cotton
near Shreveport which they would ship to the
house, they procured advances to the amount cf
eight thousand FIVE hundred dollars. This was in
February last. 1t has since been discovered that
the representations were false. We have sup.
pressed the names.for the present, least their pub
lioation might thWart the efforts being made to
secure the arrest of the accused.
Year: 1866

You represent the church as an un-
finished structure and the state as its
scaffolding. | think the church came
perfect from the hand of its divine
Architect-built upon a rock, estab-
lished, finished, complete-and every
one who comes into it by the right
door will find a mansion prepared for
him. Itneeds no scaffold Its Founder
refused all connection with human
governments for scaffolding or any
other purpose.


You say Gin substance) that, with
out sometimes takingpolitical subjects,
minister is in danger Of falling into
a "vague, indefinite and non-committal
style" which will do no good and bring
him no respect. The gospel is not
vague, indefinite or non-committal
upon the subjects Of which it takes
jurisdiction, and upon them you may
preach as loudly as you please. But
l admit that in times of great public
excitement-an important election or
civil war-men listen impatiently to
the teachings of faith and repentance.
A sermon which tells them to do JUS
tice, love mercy and walk humbly be-
fore God, is not an entertainment to
which they willingly invite them
selves. AT such time clergyman
can vastly increase his personal con-
sequence, and win golden opinions
from his audience, by pampering their
passions with highly seasoned dis
course on politics. The temptation to
crafty them often become too strong
for the virtue of the preacher. Ifear
that you yourself are yielding to it.
As a mere layman have no right to
advise Doctor of Divinity but hope
| am not over presumptuous when /
warn you against this specious allure
ment of Satan. AIN hthoughts of put
ting the Gospel aside because it does
not suit the depraved tastes of the
day, and making political harrangues
to win popularity in bad world,
should be sternly trampled down as
the suggestions of thatev one, "who
was a liar and murderer from the be-
ginning" Faithfully yours, &c,


J. S. BLACK.
York. July %, 1866.
Year: 1866

B:9- The habit of drinking can be
cured by giving the drinkers all the
liquor they want all the time. That
this experiment will prove a success
we know. Itwas tried on a whisl1ey
ist in Milwaukee not long since who
after drinking all the liquor he could
hold for two weeks, imagined he saw
snakes, devils, Ben. Butler and Thad.
Stevens, and jumped out of a four
story window, running curb stone
into his head He has not drank u
drop since, nor will he the rest of this
century.