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Year: 1866

The learned Bishop Jewel, who
died in 1887, was blessed with a
most wonderful memory. He
could exactly repeat what he had
written at any former period after
once reading it. During the ring
ing of the bell for public worship he
could commit to memory whole
sermon, and pronounce it with
out hesitation. His usual custom
was to write the heads of his SER
mon on his memory, and so firmly
were they, after few minutes
imprinted on his mind, that he
used to say that if 10000 people
were fighting and quarreling all at
the time he was preaching they
could not confuse him. To put
him to a trial, DR.. Parkhurst ut
tered to him some of the most diff
fcult and barbarous words he
could find in a calendar; and
Bishop Hooper, of Gloucester, gave
him forty Welsh, Irish and foreign
words, and after once or twice read
ing, and a little recollection, he re-
peated them backward and for
ward. In the year 1868 Sir Mich
olas Bacon, lord keeper of the
great seal, having read to him from
Erasmus Paraphrase the last clause
of ten lines, confused and imper-
feet, with the view of more fully
trying his gift, sitting silent awhile,
and covering his head with his
hands, he rehearsed all the broken
parts in the right way and the re-
verse without hesitation. He
professed to teach this art to 9TH
ers and so instructed his tutor,
DR.. Parkhurst, at Zurich, that
within twenty-eight days, by CIV
ing only one hour each day to the
subject, he learned all twenty
eight chapters of Matthew SO per-
fectly that he could repeat any
verse, telling what went before
and what followed.
Year: 1866

Story READING.-At a certain
age, children of both sexes de-
light in stories. 1t is as natural
as for them to skip, run and jump
instead of walking at the staid
pace of grand parents. Now
some persons think they do very
wise thing when they deny this
most innocent craving and legiti-
mate outlet. They wish to culti-
vate, they say, ga taste for solid
reading" They might as well be
gin to feed a new born babe on
meat, lest nursing should vitiate
Its desire for it. The taste for
meat will come when the child has
teeth to chew it; SO will the taste
of solid reading as the mind ma
tures--that is if it is not made to
hate it by having it forced violent
ly upon its attention during the
story loving period. That there
is a "time for all things is truer
of nothing more than this. Bet,
ter far that parents shoul0 admit
it, than by a too severe reprehen-
sion, prevent occasion for healthy
reading.
Year: 1866

A lawyer and doctor were dispu-
ting the other day about bill a
fellow owed each of them. He
was only able to pay one of them,
so he left the matter to themselves
who ought to have the money. 81
oughtto have the money, as mat
terof course" said the lawyer, "for
I saved the fellow from going to the
penitentiary." "Well," said the
doctor, 81 saved him from h-ll."
It is needless to add which got
the money.
Year: 1866

EARLY MILKING.-Cows should
be milked early in the morning so
that they can feed on the dewy
grass. The hour of such feed is
worth as much as that of the rest
of the day toward getting a good
flow of milk. So wake up, at fa-
theirs rap on the partition wall,
and hurry to the yard with pail in
hand; and have the cows in pas
ture before anybody's else. Be
sure and milk clean. A boy who
will always milk clean will have a
good recommendation of being
faithful wherever he goes, and
such recommendations always goes
a great way among business men.
-Maine Farmer.
Year: 1866

After the battle of Springfield,
No, old General Price sent an of
ficer to the commander of the
Federal forces to arrange for an
exchange of prisoners. The Off
Ger was conducted to the Federal
headquarters, and was cordially
received by the General, to whom
he was we'll known. The ex-
change was soon agreed upon and
efected-all but one Dutch Cap
tain whom the rebels had over
The General remarked that it was
no use to take one prisoner back,
and that he had better be thrown
in for good count. The rebel Off
Ger remarked that he saw a very
fine mule as he passed through
camp and that he would give the
Dutchman for that mule. The
general sent for the mule, and the
exchange was concluded--the
rebel officer going off on the. best
mule the Federals had. The rebel
officer promised not to tell of the
transaction, but it was too good to
keen.
Year: 1866

tits strange that intelligent men


and women pay so little attention


to healthy diet. Fashion dictates,


and deluded, weak-minded persons
would rather be out,of the world


than out of fashion. l suppose
everybody knows it is not fashiona-


bic to use boiled wheat, for / yen-


ture to say that one-fourth of the


civilized world has never seen this
article used on the table. Life is
wasted away with fine bread, toasts
and puddings, and finally, when it
is too late, hypophosphite is recon-
mended to restore health and
strength. All this trouble would
be unnecessary if we would use
plenty of boiled wheat. @


Some persons bearacquaintance,
and after you once know them full
ly, you always love them SO it is
with boiled wheat-atter you once
learn to eat it, you will always
like it. My husbands eyes al
ways twinkle and look bright when
he sees the above named article
on the, table, and he says, when
through eating: '.Marie, what a
good healthy meal this was; have
it often, dear, and plenty of it."


Perhaps not every farmers wife
knows how to prepare this healthy
dish. The wheat should be
cracked in mill. Take one quart
and put into half a pot of warm
water, and let it stand upon the
stove several hours; then boil it
slowly, and stir it occasionally,
till it becomes thick; put in a
handful of salt. For children it
can be used with milk. If left ?
standing till cool, it is very nice to
cut in slices, and use with cream
and sugar, or fryi it like mush the
last mentioned prefer for gener-
al use butit can be prepared in
various ways.


Almost every mother knows
how small children suffer with the
summer complaint; Ilearned my
babe to eat boiled wheat, when
only year old, and i thought it
almost a cure for this disease, and
it always makes her good-natpred.
So much do / notice the good eff
feet, that I prefer giving her boil
ed wheat instead of severer. treat
ment, to make her a good little
girl. I.used to be very nervous
my physician said my main diet
must be boiled wheat, and | have
become entirely rid of that weak
ness. / consider it equal in taste
to boiled rice, and a healthier diet;
and, by experience, | know its
constant use would save many big
doctors bills.-Ohio Farmer.
Year: 1866

The term "Fuss and Feathers"
applied to the. old chief, grew out
Of nothing personal, for he was a
man whose personal tastes We're
very simple. But he was very ex-
act in his discipline, and he re-
quired every officer while on duty
to be dressed according to his rank
ia the .minutest thing. General
Hamiltsrt. Tho was on his staff,
related to me the other day a very
characteristic anecdose. The Gen
erals headquarters in Mexico
comprised two fooinssone opening
into the other. In the rear room
General Scott slept. One night
after the General retired, one of
his staff wanted some water. The
officer started to get it in his shirt
sleeves. Hewas cautioned against.
the experiment as a dangerous
one, for if the General caught him
in his quarters with his coat off be
would punish him. The officer
said he would risk it; that the
General was asleep, and he would
make no noise. He opened the
door softly, and went on tiptoe to
the water pitcher. He had not
time to drink before he heard the
tinkle' of the bell, and the senti-
mel outside of the door entered
'sTake this man to the guard
house," was the brief order, and
the coatless officer spent the night
on hard plank under guard.
Year: 1866


do about -two-thirds the labor they accom-
phi, he'd before the war, and some put it a lit
tie higher still. But estimating each hand
employed, as good as in 1860, and we cannot
under the most favorable seasons expect
more than half crop, or 100000 bales


There cannot be more than one-half the
land planted, which was cultivated in 1860,
For want of effective stock, and the compel
led use ofinferior implements, the prepara-
ton for the crop has been very imperfect
The scarcity and consequent high price of
seed has compelled our planters to put too
little seed in the earth-their planting will
be the cause of bad stands. The condition
of the plough animals is very poor, on ac-
count of the great scarcity of corn, resulting
from the failure of the negroes to work and
house the last crop.


Taking all these things into consideration,
we do not believe that a crop of more than
eighteen hundred thousand bales can be pos
sibly raised this year. If there should be an
early frost, or any very great extremes ofwet
or dry weather, it will fall short of that
amount. Indeed, there are so many acci-
dents likely to affect the growth of the plant,
that it would be extremely hazardous to
make an estimate ofthe crop, save upon the
grounds which we have taken.
Year: 1866

A telegram announces the death of Gen.
Scott, at West Point, New York. on the
Goth.


The death of this distinguished man is not
unexpected He had filled to very great
extent the measure of his country's glory
His life has been most eventfu and brilliant
Year: 1866

To those who get up clubs of five or more SUBJ
serbers, one copy, gratis, will be furnished


Subscribers who were cut off from US during the
war; and whose time of subscription had not ex-
pired. will be furnished the paper free on the
restoration of communication, until the time be
filed If they desire the paper longer after that
time, they must renew.


A cross d mark on the paper indicates the ex-
piration of the subscription.
Year: 1866

President johnson has issued Proclamation
declaring the Rebellion at an end and Peace
fully restored TO the country through the COM
plete submission Of those lately in revolt to the
Constitution and laws. He has fortified this
brief declaration with an exceedingly long pre-
amble whereas" the fact above set forth
assuming it to be a facts all the justification
required. If the Rebellion is completely sup
pressed and renounced, proclamation of Peace
is a matter Of sourse.


The President is silent with regard to the
prisoners Jefferson Davis and Clement c. Clay,
who are still held in custody by his order. If
the War is ended, and the late Rebels all re-
turned to loyalty they ought either to be tried on
whatever charge may be preferred against them
or set at liberty. We shall, doubtless, soon hear
something definite on this point.
Year: 1866

WISCONSIN is an Equal Suffrage State. Her
Supreme Court has SO decided on a case arising
under her Constitution and laws. Her Consti-
tuition authorizes an extension Of the Right OF
Suffrage by an act Of the Legislature, duly rati-
fed by the People at general election "by a
majority Of all the votes cast at such election.
The Legislature of le49 passed an act extending
the Right of Suffrage to Blacks, which was
voted on by the people and approved by a
majority of all the votes cast on this question,


but not BY a majority of all who voted for State
Officers. II has hitherto been held that this did
Year: 1866

by which its enemies hoped to kill it finally,
was Immediately after lost By SO to 63, and the
subject was postponed till tomorrow Wetrust
no friend of the bill will fail to be present when
il again comes up.
Year: 1866

BILLS ADVANCED TO THIRD READING


Relative to the establishment OF quarantine In the
port Of New-York; TO amend the public instruction
act establishing free schools In the State 10 continus
the Improvement OF the Hudson River, and 10 make "a
appropriation therefor
Year: 1866

CAPTAIN BENJAMIN RoBINsoN-We are
gratified to learn that Captain Robinson, of
the Fayetteville Neus, who was carried to
Raleigh under arrest few days since has
been allowed to give his parole not to leave
the city, and is now enjoying the freedom Of
that wonderful place. We are assured that
he will be released and permitted to return
to his home in a few days. Wonder if some
of the Raleigh presses join us in our congrat-
ulations to Captain Robinson p Wilmington
Dispatch.


Of course the Dispatch is gratifed at the
release Of Robinson. "a fellow feeling makes
us wondrous kind" If the Editor of the
Dispatch had justice he would himself be
here, giving his bail to answer for seditious
language.
Year: 1866

A friend has sent us the following letter
from Philadelphia, written by gentleman of
high character and ability.


He speaks very freely and forcibly concern
ing the policy to be pursued by the South,
the condition and prospects of the negro,
and the probable reconstruction of the
churches Read what he says:


Undoubtedly it is the policy of the South to
follow the Presidents lead, and to accept his
policy and plans oitaout seeming to BE- torceato do
50. Therising opposition to the President among
Memdicals. finds all its aliment IN the South.
The discussions touching the admission of
the Southern men will be long and earnest,
and think that it will be determined very
much by the character of the men presenting
themselves. Some will be taken and Others
left. In this view think the election of Mr..
Graham from your State, while unpardoned,
was mistake.


As for the future of the negro, that is an
immeasurable question which do not touch.
l can see very clearly that unless he makes
the white man of the South his friend, his
case is bad one. His position and his re-
lations must be fixed very soon, however, and
certainly in regard to what he is to be, and
to receive, will be of great advantage to him.
I look for an increasing emigration to Libe-
ria of the better class of the blacks.


As to the church, think that the Presby-
terians North and South must stand apart
for some years. We.must wait in this mat
ter for the influences of time and grace, and
lam afraid that time will do more than grace.
If the churches should remain apart, and the
State be thoroughly united, / must think it
will be reproach to the church, and Sc
rious responsibility will rest somewhere
There is wide feeling Of sympathy for the
distresses of Southern ministers, and good
many dollars will flow South this winter for
their relief. Perhaps social and benevolent
movements win do more to bind us together
than any other"
Year: 1866

A- A widow lady by the name Of
Miller, living at Lafayette Ia, was
struck by lightning on Saturday eve
ming, the 10th ult. Strange to say
the shock had no other effect than to
cure Mrs. N. of severe attack of the
neuralgia.
Year: 1866

tar A dispatch from Toronto says
that in consequence Of the news
from Buffalo ofthe arrival of Feuians,
tho military there are on the alert,
and preparations are bOing made for
any emergency.
Year: 1866

r-.ad;nu the alleyways dark and damp,
o. The aickering light of the feeble lamp,
Byeakiny the night with her ghostiy tramp,


She totters along-alone, alone,
r,o,n howell TO hovel, from street to street,
Ghs n;cts her passage through rain and sleet;
with not a friend in the world to greet
Nnt bonnet to wear, nor a morsel to eat,


Not speck of earth to call her own.
Wearing her lite out day by day,
Tbrowing her priceless soul away,
stunning for very shame the ray


OF the sun of heaven, the glorious sun
Wea,v of life and afraid to die,
Afraid Of the earth and afraid of the sky,
AFRAID of the light, she knows not why,
She woos the night as she heaves a sigh


And thinks Ofa race that is almost run.
phoptom Of life and beauty fed,
shadows uniting the quick and dead
I knew her before her soul was wed


To the demon of hatred and despair;
Ikne. her a happy thoughtiess child,
when sh e prattIed and laughed, and ieaped and


smiled,


When her heart was pure and her spirits wild,


And all her troubles as light as air.
knew her again, in womanhood,
When beauty and wit no heart withstood-
Grand and lovely, yet gentle and good


Admired and loved by the wise and great
Perfect in all that grandeur lends
To native beauty-in all that sends
The erowning gem of q cluster of friends.


queen In soul and queen in state.
know her now-yet know her not,
Where all but praise from the senseless sot,
Where all that is pure is spurned, forgot,


| nothing know but a holy dread.
STEPPED in misery and disgrace,
The eye of man no more can trace
In that shattered form and shivered face
A single mark of their ancient grace


The figure is there, but the woman is dead,
Shs hsdes of imIn acuIate woman when
Shall the curse of God come down on men
For woman 8 wrongs? for not till then


Shall he atone for thy nameless woes.
When thy oppressor. unhoused, unfed,
Shall stalk the earth in terror and dread,
With a wreath of scorpions around his head
To sting the wretch wherever he tread,
Till in uppermost hell he makes his bed,


He may pay part of the debt he owes.
Year: 1866

An Irish boy trying hard to get place
denied that he was Irish Il don't know
what you mean by not being an Irishman,
said the gentleman VINO was about to hire
him "but this [ do know, that you were
born in Ireland. " Och your honor if
that's all, small to blame that. Suppose
your old cat had kittens in the oven, would
they be loaves of bread ?' The boy got
the place.
Year: 1866




Were it possible to obtain birds
eye view of Italy at the present
moment, we should see ali the
principal roads swarming with
troops moving north and east Austria
was beforehand with us in preparation,
and great diligence is necessary to OBJ
viate the risk of surprise Although
all these matters are enveloped in the
profoundest mystery here, l have
reason to believe it is only just now
the military chiefs begin to feel conf
dent in their power to resist q sudden
attack. The railways have been and
continue hard at work, and, on the
line DOrthward, only one train in
twenty-four hours now runs for the use
Of the public.


All the necessary preparations for a
great war are proceeding with the ut
most activity Things have got TO that
point that it is quite impossible for
Italy to recede. Whatever is to be the
result of the conflict at hand, she would
most certainly be ruined if she did not
fiaht The Government says it will
not attack-by which it probably means
that it will not do so until war has be-
gun between Austria and Prussia-but
It has placed itself in q position
which It cannot afford long to maintain.
1t is as good as bankrupt; il has made
enormous contracts for the supply Of
the the army it must have, at the very
least $4,000 men under arms-per-
hsps more, if we include the con-
scription for the present year, which, il
is true, is only just called out and be-
ginning to learn its goose step. Enroll
ment of volunteers, mobilization Of
natural guards, the hslf-pay regimental
officers called on full pay, incesssnt toll
in military workshops and naval arse
mails, hospitals fitting up, army surgeons
increased in numbers, private su5scrip-
tions for the benefit of the future
wounded, ladies scraping lint and vol
unteering as sick nurscs-in short
every kind of preparation now goes on
which is usual when war Is close ct
hand. Ifthe Government still imagines
Ia It very lately seemed 70 do-tbat il
is strong enough, if war were not TO be,
to restore everything to the peace foot
Year: 1866

RELIGIOUS COkPORAIIOAs


Prom Our Special Correspondent.


FLoREScE Nov. a. IeC6


Since the annexation Of Venice the papers filled with
evidences Of the ZEAL activity and well directed labos Of
Baron Rcasol and Florcntne Journals in general remark
able for the amount Of Snews contained being less
than the size Of the sheet might warrant hard TO
read through from the quantity OF dry but often important
matter laid before the public The Minister Of the Interior
appears be putting forth all his energy 10 strengthen
and consolidate the nation and to be using means TO draw
forth its wealth. and above ALL to improve the intellectual
resources Of the people, Rome was however not built in
day. and it win require many years make Italy what
she can aud must become No good seed sown in such
soil but must bear fruit and if Ricaso does not succeed
in all he undertakes il will neither be caused by want Of
good will Of good courage or Of unfailng energy while
the struggle OF the people themselves against difficulties
which at first sight appear insupcTabe, VIII probably
draw forth greater manlncss and individually OF char
acter which everything in tho past tended to destroy


present the Other evening at ccverly acted little
farce in the Iearo Nceoni, illustrative oil tuscan man
in the lower middle classes IL was not Contdin or
peasants who represented but class somewhat SUI
periOT. respectable Peft0TH0 or p0stlnon WIN MS
family and friends among whom the Village Scribe or
letter winter important parsonage IN the society among
whom he moves because the only person who eau pretend
10 any loarning and learning takes higher rank in Italy
than in any country IN Europe. This play was curious
representation of the depouc power exercised by fathers
appearing in the presence Of bis parent with his cap
and submits cut Of his fathers whip across his legs
having gone out 10 stare dt fuIcDi ukhlI lht
son of the Scribe goes down his knees 70 ask his fathers
leave TO marry tie girl OF his choice and hardly daes 10
look her in the face until the consent s given. am told
ha this most exact picture Of Tuscan manners n thc
middle and even in the highest circles, and that by the
Cther always holding the pursestring, be can stop the
marriage Of any Of his children without his per-
mission. Tho son is not supposed 10 possess any
thing during his fathers lifetime, but 70 contribute
by his labors the the fumy pursei he IS not often
taught any trade but that Of his ether II the father be
woman OF farmer The son hclp cultyate the soil
Whatever bis dcse Tor independence, young man fees
it an impossly; and when to this was formerly added
the systm Of passports from one petty state % another
and Permission for given Lime required 70 remain IN
any city but that 20 which he by birth belonged, gith
or0sf-examinaion carried on with imperiinent rpdenoss
BIZ be pctty officials before whom man had 10 appear
ere passport or permission granted tho paternai care
Of le GoIeTapept missed iIssh aloalW 70 emano.pa.
Year: 1866

THE gravel from neglect or improper treatment
~ the kidneys These organs being weak the water Is
mot expelled from the bladder but allowed TO remain;
At and sediment FORMS 1t is from this
deposit that the stone is formed and gravel ensues.
Year: 1866

No. 3O5 Third street,


zone door West OF Ph@nix House)


A RE now receiving their stock Of SDria0 and
IA summer Clothing, embracing all the newest
and most fashionable styles Their stock is one OF
the largest and best in the city and the goods have
been selected expressly for this market. Their
assortment consists OF Coats, Pants Vests sum
NOR suits Of elegant style and finish and general
assortment Of


GentEeDteIs' Furnishing Goods.
In CUSTOMER WORK they can not bo OK
celled, having engaged as cutter, MIR. AUGUST
LOOSE late in the employ of T. Klopier lie is
well known to the citizens OF Dayton as one of the
best In his line. The quality of their goods is I'M
walled, and thoir prices shall be such as to give
FULL SATISFACTION to their customers


Say Call and examine our assortment, before
nrchasing elsewhere, and you will nnd that we
ELL GOODS LOWER than those who boast so
holy else. api0-dtf