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Year: 1866

A few days since, one Of the express
companies doing business in Cincinnati
ii, received as freight, a young mulat-
to woman and her babe from Troy,
Ohio. The facts which led to this
queer proceeding are as follows: Some
three weeks since, the young woman
referred to gave birth to an illigitimate
child, and last week sued its father
who, by the way is a white man-on
the charge of bastardy, and also for
money for the child's support. The
woman was successful In her suits,
obtaining verdiets in both cases. The
father then stated publicly that he
would be reyeng9d and threatened to
kill the young woman. Her friends,
fearing that some violence might pos
sibly be done, came to the conclusion
that she had better leave the place.
and accordingly made arrangements
for her to take uD her residence in
Athens county. The man hearing Of
this, made a declaration that if she
left Troy he would meet her on the
train and kill her on sight. Her friends,
after thinking the matter over, came


to the conclusion that the best way
for her to travel would be in the ex-
press car, in charge of the messenger,
and they therefore made the necessary
arrangements. She was taken to the
Office of the company, her weight aver
aged, bill of lading made out and the
usual label for packages tied around
her neck with a string. When the
train started she was placed in charge
of the messengers, and arrived in Gin
cinnatti at the company's office safely
From there she was sent as a passen-
ger to her destination IN Athens coun-
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Year: 1866

A remarkable escape was made from
the New Hampshire State Prison at
Concord, on Monday. Mark Shinborn,
burglar who was serving a ten years
sentence for bank robbery, had secured
the aid of an accomplice outside, in
boring five augur holes low down in
the great gate of the prison. The pris-
oners were going in procession from
their workshops to their cells, across
the yard, when Shinborn made a sud
den dash to the gate tore off portion
of the lower plank, which broke where
the FIVE augur holes had been made,
sprang through the opening, and
climbed over a wood shed. A bullet
fred in the yard missed him. Outside


the wood shed there was an accom-
pliee waiting with a carriage, Shin
born jumped ir, tore off his prison
jacket, wrapped a coat around him,
and dropped down under cover of the
buffalo robes. his comrade meanwhile
driving the horse down State street
They we're out Ofsight before the officers
could pursue. A reward Of 81, 600 has
been offered for his capture. A letter
has been found in q false bottom of
his workshop drawer, saying that the
planks were all right, and his signal
would be looked for on Monday. To
carry on the correspondence, it is sup
posed some one gained access nightly
to the workshop BY scaling the walls.
Year: 1866

BreYt- MAYOR ana a. v. M.


Lieut.. Dilley was shot through the
forehead while leading and attempting
to rally his men in response to the last
war-cry of the brave Harker. He fell
at the base of the rebel abattis, within
twenty-five yards of the enemy's main
works. His sword-which he had
raised on high while shouting Come
on menw-dropped in the tangled net
work of brush composing the abattiS, as
the fatal bullet did its work. He is
buried in the vicinity of where he fell
in accordance with mis- expressed wish,
that should he die in battle, he desired
to rest upon the field. He was brave
soldier, and had won promotion from
the ranks by distinguished gallantry
at Chicamauga. l-CzntOH Repository.
Year: 1866

II is said that there is village in
Vermont which has four ehurohes---
Only one Of these has bell but mas
much as the other denominations refuse
to assist to pay for the ringing oft, the
owners of the bell will not allow it to be
rung at all,
Year: 1866

will be seen from two extracts from Mrs
SIS journal


HCincinnati, March 90, 1S36.-To-day
ne leave Cincinnati in company with DR..
and Mrs whitman, who are to be assoc
ciates with us in laboring to erect the
standard of the cross on heather ground.
May God bless US in our intercourse with
each other and if permitted to enter
upon the great work we have in view,
may we find favor in the eyes of the
+heathen, and our presence and labors
among them be blessed to their spiritual
and everlasting good


March 26-The waters of the grand
Ohio are rapidly bearing me away from
al I hold dear in this life, yet | am hap
|py The hope of spending the remnant
of my days among the heathen, for the
express purpose of pointing them to the
Lamb of God who taketh away the sins
Of the world affords much happiness"


Not word about the hardships to be
encountered.


When we left Cincinnati the boat was
to reach st. Louis Friday evening, but
Saturday night overlook US considerably
short of that place. We asked to be put
on shore, but the captain. member Of
the church, demonstrated we might have
to wait week before boat would stop
for us; we could have the use of the
cabin in which to hold divine service
A clergyman from New England, who
was on board with his little church and
machinery for mills, designing to com
mence christian settlement in the West
advised US to remain on board But here
the decisive character of the religion oi
onr wives showed itself; and to their un.
yielding love for Gods holy day we owe
doubtless, the success of our enterprise
Our ladies calmly repeated to the captain
and the New England clergyman the holy
commandment, Remember the Sabbath
day to keep it holy" and asked to be puI
on shore with our effects. The steamel
with the pastor and his mill went on tt
ASt. Louis.
Year: 1866

TEETH AND PAINLESS DENTISTRY.
i corner Camp and Canal streets. New Or
leans. a full Sett Of Teeth made in Thirty
Hours. Teeth inserted on Nulcanite Base
vastly superior TO gold in every respect, being
much stronger and more d1lrable. and can be
furnished at Half the Price.


The most nervous persons can have their
Teeth inserted without the least pain. Teeth
Extracted without pain. sep27-3lno-d
Year: 1866

TIE only Physician Of his kind in the West, has met
with the gained better reputation
fectcd complete visited places the longest
without missing engagement. than any physician that
travels las Otlived hem all and become noted for his
skill in treating all chronic diseases of the
Year: 1866

taken they are judges Of the conditions and
constitutions OF their patients and they can prepare az
II should be- with pure materials free from any adulte
rations.-


One half pint best fourth proof brandy.


One gill Of honey, pure, not manufactured


One ounce Of paregorc


Shake them all well together and take from half to ono
and half wine glass full every ono or two hours for BE-
we're cases; for diarrh9a three or four times day
This remedy Is enectual I have known those whom
ply had given up TO be cured by when attacked
with the worst kind Of cholera
Year: 1866




up and down the poop, had refused to
leave his ship, but Just before the boat
pu, off be had the consideration and pres
ence Of mind to give those in the boat
! their "course." He told them that it lay
east northeast to 3rest which was correct
Before the boat could be got off it was in
gie1t danger of heing sucked down with
the ship which was rapidly settling beneath
the water. The swirl OF water round
the stern that preceded the laundering had
already begun to be excessive, and the
boat was therefore hastily cut away.


THOUSAND GuINEAs FOR LIrE.


At that moment those in the boat were
piteously called upon by Il lady about
~ years Of age, who, with face which
was, it is stated, livid with horror, shrek
ed out an offer of 'a thousand guineas if
you'll take me in" But in that solemn
hour millions Of money would have been
accounted valueess, and to return must
have resulted in destruction to all. One
of the seamen has stated that when the
boat was pushed off, and the captain had
wished those in her od-speed," the
men resolved that no danger must be al
lowed TO accrue to them from further
crowding, and that some of them drew
their knives with determination of cut
ting oF&t h0adS Of those Wdo m3gM Temp
from tie slip and endeovor to cling to the
bouts gunacaieS. 1t is also stated that long
before this, when it was iirst made known
that the vessel must 90 down, pas enger
brought on deck a carpet-bag, and that
on his doing SO the captain gave a short
melancholy laugh, and then smiled as one
Of the passengers expressed it, lat the
prepostcrous idea of the mans thinking at
such time of his property"


TUE LAST GLIMPSE OF TIE DOOMED.


Two passengers were seen with life
belts, bat probably none were alive when
they came to the surface. The spectacle
was only to be seen, for in the din of the
tempest no cry from the sinking multitude
could be heard, and soon not yestigc
was visible. AS the ship sunk it was
seen that all on deck were driven forward.
not by water. but by tremendous and
overpowering rush of air from below,
which, as it escaped through the deck, as
well as the matches, impelled all on deck
forward with violence, and their dreadful
struggle must have been soon ended. 1t
was remarked that the third officer, who
was named Angel. stood to the last at his
post at the donkey engine. which was
emploved in working the pumps. and that
his hanoS were on tie enqine evea as tho res
sci diutpDea,cd.


The men adhered TO their course, and
at nine O'Clock sighted two vessels, but
were prevented from making for them by
the cross seas. They rowed for one of
Year: 1866

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.


What the country needs is distinct drawing of the line
between the supporters of the President and the support
OF the radical dlSuIonists. 1t day for men
the great questions of the day.
power and distribute the spos of office. 1t is the
of demand of tho candidate
his vote W you sustain the principles the Presidents
that message he condemns 2? The President course
desires the deIeat of every candidate who stand
by him. and at this time neglect is equivalent to refusal


The Journal of Commerce hits the nail souareIy
on the head The political tricksters in Congress
and out of it still trying hard to keep up their
game of duplicity. The Connecticut republican
convention (before the veto) heartily endorsed
Congress, and pretended to endorse the President.
The republicans of that State are of the most rad
ical stripe, and are properly led in the coming
canvass by their candidate, Mr.. Hawley, who is
of the ablest and most pronounced radicals of
the Wade, Stevens, and Sumner school Since
the veto these men have not dared declare their
real minds. They still hope to pass for supporters
of Mr.. johnson till after election, and the leaders
in Congress help them at their game of duplicity
by postponing the debate in the House on thelast
constitutional amendment till week after the
election.


Let every Connecticut man, whose vote is soil
cited by these doublefaced political tricksters ask
them if they support the veto. That is the test
The President desires the defeat of every candi-
date like Hawley and his associates who refuse to
stand by him or hold a doubtful attitude. The
position of the democracy is unequivocal. Mr..
English indorses the Presidents policy, always has
indorsed it, and will have the vote of every honest
supporter of Mr.. johnson in his fight with the
radicals. ls.-Richna0nd Enquirer.
Year: 1866




The Senate was called to order at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
Mr.. Howard introduced bill to amend chap 40 Of the
kcElsed Code ehtteu uralhluS, any Io ~ i
his molten the rules suspended and the bill passed
Mr. Jones of Wake introduced resolution in favor of
W. Thompson. Referred to the Committee on Claims
bills


Bill to extend the for collecting taxes under the
Revenue Ordinance of the Conventions bill to authorize
estate bill amend act concerning the Justices ofth
Peace in the county of Bladen; bill to incorporate the
Wnes ] of lands and Houses Bin to amend chapter 79
the Revised Code entitled salaries and ees bill for the
75 of the Revised Code, entitled Notaries.
On motion of Mr. Howard the rules were suspended and
the bill passed its third reading.


On motion Of Mr. Mclean the rules were suspended and
the bill relative to removing dams on the Cape Fear River
Of Mr. AEen3e ell IT. was Wnd ndePg init P the rate Of
interest taken up, and motion of Mr. Cowles was
laid on the table


The bill for the relief the people, authorizing the
banks the State to subscribe for stock in the national
Banks, up and rejected by vote of Il to 16
Bill to authorize the formation OF an English and Amer
lean Vine and Wool Manufacturing and Agricultural Asso
citation in the United States, came up and was indefinitely
message from the transmitting the following
bills viz Bill relating to debts contracted during the war
airoad Company. Bill tOreguate the sale of spirtuOus
liquors the town of Salem Bill to authorize the Public
Treasurer to make special deposits.


IL o'clock Mr. Speaker Settle addressed the Senate
follows: ,
in case of the DEATH absence from the State inability OF
the Governor discharge the duties of the Chief aSs
of the State they shall devolve upon the Speaker OF
the Senate for the time being.


The General Assembly has elected me Solicitor for the
4h Judicial circuit The acceptance Of this latter office
will vacate the Speakcrship of the Senate.


desire therefore, in order to provide against any pos
sble contingency of iterTegiInI in the Executive
Office resign the position of Speaker of the Senate be
fore the close of the which now near at hand IN
order that you may fill it again.


In severng this connection. allow me to say that we
been called upon to conduct the Legislative depart
ment of the State, at time OF unusual embarrassment
We found dear old State almost ruined, may say
utterly prostrated, by the ravages of long, fierce and
to produce this prosration and it not to be expected
Health and ygor into her frame and send her forth
prosperous and happy she once was:


We may not have done ell lhat 1t was IN our power
mtted mistakes but let it be remembered, that we have
been beset by difficulties such never surrounded any OF
our Let us go on and here and else
where do our full duty Let inculcate cultivate ana
Year: 1866

DIsGRACEFUL PROCEEDINGS the first time
since the Guardian has been in existence in Char
lotte, we called upon to notice disgracefu and
riotous proceedings such as were enacted upon
our streets last evening, and which were allowed
to go unchecked either by the military civil a-
thorlties of the place In other cities Of State
Wilmington, Newbern Goldsboro Raleigh and
other places,-we have noticed by paragraphs in
the respective publications, that spirit of disOr-
derry conduct to more or less extent, has been
enacted upon their streets, and we were congratU-
lating ourselves upon the orderly regime under
which our local affairs were administered. But
the proceedings of last night without the voice of
those in authority to check it's onward course, has
dispelled those bright illusions of the quiet and
orderly manner with which our charge de affairs
we're managed.


Drunkenness, hallooing, hopping, swearing, with
loudness that gave evidence that the actors were
possessors Of good lungs, seemed to be the order
of the day, night, rather. And this allow
ed to go without the hand of justice being
stretched forth to arrest the noisy crousers their
onward course Will it still be permitted? Is
there no one in authority to check such disgrace
full proceedings? We ask for the order loving
portion of our communication the sake of the la
dies of our town-that such proceedings, which
causes the blush of shame to mantle the cheek of
the virtuous, may be stopped


We know full well that our civil authorities have
not the full power to mete out the punishment
speak OF, but we understand that there is Pro-
vost Marshal stationed in our town, whose duty it
is to quiet all disorderly and riotous conduct, es-
specially among his soldiers! We call his par
tlcular attention to the matter, and ask for our
community that such scenes as were enacted last
night be stopped. Our town has always borne the
character of an orderly and quiet place, and we
trust that her unsulied reputation heretofore, will
not be allowed to degenerate in the future.


Charlotte Guardian.
Year: 1866

The New York Worzd of the 10Th ult., contains
a graphic and interesting sketch of General
Ashby-the partisan" by 81. E. Co. which all
will at recognize as the initials of that vgor-
Gus and charming writer, John Esten Cook, ESQ.,,
of Virginia. His description of General Ashby S
appearance is follows


''What the men of Jackson saw at the head of
the cavalry from March to June 1862, q man
rather below the middle height, with an active
and vigorous frame, clad in plain Confederate
grey. His brown felt hat was decorated with a
black feather; his uniform was almost without
decorations; his cavalry boots, dusty or splashed
with mud, came to the knee, and around his waist
he a sash and plain leather belt, holding
pistol and sabre.


The face of this of thirty or a little more
was noticeable His complexion dark as
that Of an Arab; his eyes of deep rich brown,
sparkled under well formed brows; and two-thirds
of his face was covered by huge black beard and
mustache the latter curling at the ends the form
reaching to his breast. There was thus in the
face of the cavalier something Moorish and bri-
ganash; but all idea of melo- dramatic parsonage
disappeared as you pressed his hand, looked into
his eyes and spoke to him. The brown ewes,
which would dash terribly in BATTLE were the
softest and most friendly imaginable; the voice,
which would thrill his men as it rang like a clari
on in the charge, the perfection of mild cour-
tesy. He was simple and friendly as child, in
all his words movements and the carriage of his
person. You could see from his dress, his firm
tread, his open and frank glance that he was
thorough soldier-indeed he always looked like
workout under the soldier, was as plainly the
gentleman. Such in his plain costume, with his
simple manner and retiring modesty, was Ashby,
whose name and fame, brave comrade has truly
said, will endure as long as the mountains and
valleys which he defended X Apart
from what he performed, he was a parsonage to
whom attached and still attaches a never-dying
interest. His career was all romance-it was as
brief splendid and evanescent as a dream-but
after ali, twas the man, Turner Ashby, who was
the real attraction. It was the man whom the
people of the Shenandoah Valley admired so pas
sionately, rather than his glorious record. There
was something grander than the wonderful avhieve-
ments of this soldier, and that was the soldier
himself -
Year: 1866

An 50 old time" gentleman, coming to London
to spend his Christmas, took the stage in prefer
ence to the railway because, as he said, he could
ride four times as long for the same money.
Year: 1866

Five years ago man in the Ohio State Peniten-
tiary succeeded in making his escape. A few days
since he returned and expressed a desire to serve
out his term. The only explanation given is that
while out of prison he got married. ,.: u q
Year: 1866

How TO MAKE MUTToN-A lot of Coteswold
sheep having been seen in New York, that would
weigh from three hundred to four hundred pounds,
the proprietor IA Canadian) was asked his method
for fattening Sheep and replied


g In the first place secure good breed. That
is the most important point. The next thing is to
keep them growing from the time they are weaned
till they taken to the slaughter house, never
allowing them to grow poor at any season of the
year. have fed them all the hay, peas and oats
they would eat Peas are better than Indian corn
for mutton Oats furnish heterogeneous matter
for the formation of necessary muscle. Peas pro-
duce more fat than the same number of pounds of
cereal grain


''Do you feed any roots and straw ?'


eyes, each sheep gets not less than one or two
pounds of turnips daily, with all the straw to eat
and lie on that he wants and good shed is pro-
ylded, with supply OF pure water, and salt to
lick at pleasure"


''How much do you expect to get for the largest


''Two hundred dollars per head, or ship them
from this market


The next day we learned they were taken at
that price for Christmas mutton


UNCLE NICK.-Uncle Nick was q good man, but
he found great deal of fault, and especially with
the current religion of the day.


&C / want" says Uncle Nick, ssand we all want a.
religion that not only bears on the sinfulness of
sin, but on the rascality of lying and stealino-a
religion that banlshes all small measures from the
counters small baskets from the stalls, pebbles
from cotton bags, sand from sugar. chicory from
coffee, alum from bread lard from butter, strych-
nine from wine and water from miIk-cans


'The religion that is to 0duaace the world"
says Uncle Nick twill not put all the big straw
berries and peaches on top, and all the bad ones
at the bottom. 1t will not offer more baskets of
foreign wines than the vineyards ever produced
bottles


Was not Uncle MEX pretty nearly right2
Year: 1866

CoUNTERFErr FIVE DOLLAR NATIONAL BANK
BILLS understand that there are coun-
terfeit five dollar bills on national banks,
which may be distinguished from genuine
ones by observing that, in the latter Colum-
bus, on the back of the bill, is represented in
light shading, and that in the flag borne by
his attendant in the rear, there is a cross in
the center; while in the counterfeit bills
Columbus is in dark shading and there is nj
crnss in the fac
Year: 1866

Judge Palfrey has sent the Franklin Banner
some sugar cane from his Cypremont planta-
ton with twelve red joints and nearly six feet
high. the red joints in the aggregate being
nearly FIVE feet in length.
Year: 1866

SHOOTING MATCH.-On the Central rail-
road, at Beaver Dam station, few days
ago a freight train was detained at night
and some Of the negroes on one Of the cars
made good deal of noise-so much as to
prevent fireman on the train from sleep
ing. He, however, got up, and, after giving
several warnings, took musket and fired
through the door. The piece was loaded
with bird-s6ot, and about half dozen me-
groes got peppered, three Of them being
badly hurt. The next morning the fireman
disaDpeared,
Year: 1866

'ACCIDENT.-On yesterday a son of Mr..
Matt. O'Brien, the popular expressman,
residing on Fourth street between Clay
and Leigh, was seriously injured by an acci-
dental blow from an axe in the hands of a
servant cutting wood. The little fellow
went up behind the servant, and received
a blow from the axe as it was swung back.
He was struck in the face near the eye,
and severe wound inflicted. 1t was only
few days since that Mark, another son OF
Mr.. O'Brien's, came near being burned to
death from his clothes taking fire at the
stove.