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Year: 1867

READING Law IN KENTUCKY "A student of
the Louisville law schsol got angered at a
classmate for saying he was behind in his
studies. To prove he was up in the law, the
next time they meth offended young gentIe-
man placed a four barrel revolver against the
breast Of his fellow student and snapped TIVE
caps. luckily without exploding the powder.
In the crowd d Of students standing near was
General Eli Murray, who at this juncture
time stumbling In between them. Barlow
again leyelled his pistol and fired, the ball
passing through Peyton's hair just above the
naming shot Q young student named Julian


knocked the muxzle down and the ball took
effect in 0eneraI 2Nurrays thigh near the
Year: 1867

- On Wednesday evening a youn man IN
New Britain, while play fully trying 20 steal
ne nectar on the lips Of fair young damsel,
was hit In the eye by knitting needle which
she had In her hand, and which broke short
on in the socket above the eye ball A physi-
clan was called and after q very delicate
operation succeeded In extracting the piece
but for some time to come the youth can only
risk one eye on it-"-Hdrtford Post.
Year: 1867

NAPoLEoN.-A Paris correspondent OF
Belgian journal mentions that the Emperor
tainted the other day, on his return from a
shooting excursion, and that ne is subject TO
tanning fits after great exertion, but that his
general health is very satisfactory.
Year: 1867

In this art and almost in this art alone,
sit is the liberal hand which maketh rich. .


Iiberaity in providing utensils is the
saving both Of time and labor. The more
perfect his instruments, the more profit
able are they


SO also is il in his working cattle and
his stock. The most perfect in their
kinds are ever the most profitable.


Liberality in good barns and warm shell
ters is the source Of health, strength and
comfort TO animals, causes them to thrive
on less food, and secures from damage all
sorts Of crops.


Libera!i'y also in the provisions of food
for domestic animals. is the source Of
flesh, muscle aud manure.


Liberali,y TO the earth in seed culture
and compost, is the source of its profit.


Thus it is in agriculture, as in every
part Of creation; wise and paternal Prov
idencc has inseparably connected our duty
and happiness.
Year: 1867

HOUSES FOR CITIEs.-The practical and
philosophical French people have invented
an order of houses which afford the great
est convenience possible for the amount
Of space occupied, and which, by their
style and practical design, are snowy and
comfortable. The idea is to supply each
family with suite of rooms upon one floor
separate from each other, and opening by
front door upon spacious fre-proof
stairway. The lower floor may or may
not, as desired, be occupied by restau-
rant and public rooms usual in hotel.
The families living above may be supplied
from this establishment, and at their op-
ton be relieved from the trouble of q
kitchen, take their meals in the restau-
rant, or have them served in their own
rooms. This is certainly well adapted to
to some phases Of dense populations.
Year: 1867

RICHMOND DIsPATCH.-The proprietors
of the Dispatch deserve much credit for
the energy and perseverance manifested
by them in conducting their paper. They
give later news, more of it, and greater
variety, than any other paper in Richmond.
Those wishing good Richmond paper, we
advise to subscribe for the Dispatch.-
Peorisburg Gazette.


Perhaps the Enquirer will copy and lead
the above. We shall see.
Year: 1867

THE CONCERT for the benefit OF the
Young Mems Christian Association must
not be forgotten by our readers. 1t will
be given by the leading lady and gentle
man amateurs at the Virginia Hall TO-
morrow night. A delightful evening VII
be spent by all who attend.
Year: 1867

MATCm GAME FOR THE STATE CHAMPION
sHlp.-Thc match game Of basc-ba be-
tween the Pastime and the other clubs of
the city for the championship of the State
will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock
Year: 1867

D1soRDERLY.-A descent was made yes
terday upon the house Of colored man
named Josh James. He was arrested and
carried to the first station-house. lie will
appear before the Mayor this morning to
answer for keeping disorderly house.
Year: 1867

THE METHODIST STATE SUNDAY School
CONVENTION will convene in the Broad
street Methodist church at 10 O'Clock tnls
morning. At night Bishop Doggett WIN
deliver an address before the ColVentlon'
Year: 1867

A HoRTIcULTUEAL CURIOSITY Mr..
Frederick Simonson- has shown us a
beautiful speciman of fruit, the result OF
a new process of ingrafting A plum
tree and peach tree grew site by side in
the garden of Mrs. L. A. Simon son, iii
Washington street. Early in the. season,
by the way of experiment, six fruit buds
on the plum tree were tied with fine silk
thread to the same number of buds on
the peach tree. Four of these united
buds dropped immature from the trees,
the other two set and matured fruit, one
being attached to the peach and the
other to the plum, In shape they re
semble the plum, and iii color tssc peach,
but the flavor part6ok OF the peach and
plum. The pit also exhibited some OF
the peculiarities of both these fruits. As
a curiosity, the experiment is an interest
ing one, although in Il practical way 1t
can prove of little service owing to the
time and labor in uniting the buds
What the seed of this hybrid fruit may
produce is question however for the
future.-Ne,cark, ". J, Journal.
Year: 1867

In the burlosque of Mughy Junction
occurs a conundrum which any bright
girl can get oil TO the discontinue of any
conceited spooney. "Why, sir, are you
like an opera glass ?" Because can
draw you out, see through you and shut
you up"
Year: 1867

In order TO get an enemy, lend man
small sum of money for day Call
upon him in a week for it, Wait two
months In three months insist upon
his poying you. lie will get angry, de-
nounce you, and ever after speak of you
in abusive terms.
Year: 1867

MAHOMEr - Mahomet was little
above the middle height, strongly cut,
sparcly made, with broad shoulders and
slight stoop his hair was black, and
in the prime of life clustered over his
cars his moustache and beard were also
black, tic latter abundant and reaching
some way down hIs chest his forehead
was large, with vein on it which swelletl
when he was angry; lis complexion was
fair for an Arab; his eyes were largo,
black and piercing, bloodshot AMI restless
bis teeth were white and well formed, but
stood apart his walk was 50 rapid that
people had to run TO keep up with him,
and his gait is described as being that ol
a man striding down hi.


He was simple in his apparel; he new
er wore silk bat once in his life, and then
threw it aside in disgust, saying it was
not fit for man. His general attire was
white and red striped cotton; like all
Arabs, he had no taste for comfort, and
the luxurious rcfncm hts Of artificial life
were not known to him, or would have
been dcSpi@ed had they become so a he
of palm tree flores, low hut Of burnt
tiling with a palm tree roof, would have
been by him preferred to palace. Sill
he was in some things of extremely deli
cate and sensitive taste, as in the use OF
perfumes and in his disiaste Of unpleasant
odurs.


At Medina he once sent back disl
of mutton to the sender untouched, be
cause it was favored with onions, sayin4
that they were disagreeable to the angr
who visited him. lie never traycIe,
without toolh-pcks, and anlimony toi
the eyes he was Il good listener in con
versalion, and never, in shaking hands
was the first to Withdraw his own ht
was not addicted to any OF the gtmes OF
sports of which the Arabs were 50 pas
slonately fond, and was in all things mos
unlike the heroic IDEAL Of Arab character
Year: 1867

Strikes for wages are prevalent all over the country at the present time. and resort to this cxpedient or some other seems to be absolutely necessary for working people to keep themselves in house and food. But this striking for wages docs not strike at the root of the grievances to which working men are subjected. Their strike should be aimed at the national debt and the high tariff which cempels them to pay the owners of the Bonds on one hand an enormous amount of interest, and on the other to pay just double what they would if trade in the necessities of life were free. What the workingman of this country should demand is the right to buy his necessaries of life at the cheapest market, unrestraincd or unrestricted by tariff laws, and to be exempt from the payment of interest on debt which was incurred in viola ton of the principles on which the Government of this country was found- ed. Let workingmen strike against these two great grievances, which op- press the whole country, and especially the working people who have to de- pend upon wages to keep body and life together, and there will be no fur thcr need of strikes for wages. Un- taxed neccssaries of life are what should be aimed at by working people, and exemption from taxation to pay interest on an illegal debt. We sug- gest these propositions to Trades Unions and other organizations of workingmen.-[St St. Louis Times.
Year: 1867

We may just as well look this matter in the face. is quite useless to ig- nore the plain and palpable fact that the rebellion and the war have REvo- LUTIoNIzED our Government We arc nat living now under the Constitution of 17S9, bur under an unwritten Con- stitution which represents the national will as embodied in the action of Con- gress. The limitations of the old Con- stitution have ceased to have binding force. Congress exercises power new CT confeared upon it, and denies to States rights expressly reserved to them by the Constitution. And it does so with perfect impunity, becouse there is no authority to overrule or reverse it's action. The President is powerless because tws-thirds of Congress is against him. The Supreme Court is powerlcss, because the case cannot come up for its action, and even if it should the Court has no means of en- forcing its decrecs. The pcopre are without remedy, because ten States are not allowed any voice in the matter. and the remainder sustain the usurped authority. We arc living under DE FACTo government resting on force, and on the will of the people who wicld it {; but an ACTUAL government nevertheless.

 President Johnson attempted at the outset of his administration to caary out the government under the Consti- %ution of the United Stotes as it existed before the war,-respecting all its linn itations and restrictions of power,- conceding to States all the rights it guaranteed and carrying on the Gev- ernment within the channels and upon the grooves which it provides. The attempt proved failure. The popular resentment against the rebellion, the sense of exultation at the victory achieved over it. the demand for guar antees, for new liberties, larger powers and more permanent sectional and par ty control, were too strong to be re- sisted. The had wrought revolution in public sentiment which in its turn wrought q corresponding revolution in the practical administration of the Government. Congress represents that revolution to-day, and acts under its inspiration and in tho exercise of pow CT which it confcrs. a

 This is the actual state of public af- fairs. It is perhaps wiser to adjust our public action to it than to waste strength and time in contcnding against it. There certainly is but one tribunal remaining to which an appeal can be taken. The people may possi- bly reverse their own action and de- eide to stand by the Constitution rath- CT than the Revolution by which it has been for the time supplantcd. We shall know whether they will or not after the Presidential election of 1868. Until then, at all events, we must live under the DE FAcTo government which how holds possession of supreme pow cr.-TNew York Times.
Year: 1867

We think that too much fuss is being made about that which cannot be helped and too little confidence is felt in the means, yet our own, that may be the basis ofmuch future good. It isac com- mon expression, which is everywhere made, that we are ruined, and the ques- ton is asked, what will become of us? Now we think that we are not ruined, end much good may yet come of us, if wc are alive to the improvement of that which is left us. It is true, in more than one sense, that old things have passed away and all things have become new but, because of this, the road to fortune is not entirely blocked, nor is advancement and improvement made impossible. Itis true, that our gov srnment, as it was, has gone, spotted with corruption, into the past, to join the host of witnesses that bear testimo- ny to the impracticability of Republi- eanism, but with it, hope and opportu- nity have not forever fled. Man is . creative creature, and misfortune is sten the material out of which he moulds tho brightest of hopes crea- tions. History and experience tell us that out of defeat victory often springs 1; and from the pulpit, the Embassador of Heaven tells us mans extremity is Gods opportunity. If our national prospects are gloomy, if our political hopes are dead, it docs not give us just reasons to yield up all as lost. These are but portion of our resources cut of, that make it more incumbent on us ao improve those we have. The busi- Aess oflife is to live, and the success of life is the degree of contcntmcntthat it brings. If it was our glory and busi- ness to advance the interest of the gov ernmsnt, it is now equally our duty to advance ourselves. We do think that amid the dcspondcncy and gloom that has fallen around our Southern people. they have forgotten that they have yet left, themselves.

 Why should we inquire, how can the expressions of the present be avoided! It cannot be, therefore we should not try it. Political prosperity, national principle, and radical charity, are not for us now we should forget to wish for them, and cease to pine after them. Our best resources arc yet ours, and while we must submit to that which is put upon us, we can, if we will, work out our individual and social prospcri- ty let us, then, forctrust ourselvcs.-l Some one has said that next to faith in sn ovcrruling Providence, mans faith In himself is his present salvation. It is tho secret of all sncccss, good fortune and prosperity. It opens the gate of enterprise, unlocks the treasure houses of the earth, and gifds the morning clouds with all the glorious coloring of the evening sunset. It makes the indi- vidual strong as pillar of adamant, and as elastic as the springing steel.- While others arc Responding because 1he winds of misfortune and adversity blow, we may make all these things the means of pfoducing higher good There is a purpose in life, an end to at tain, and that end is as attainable in the darkness of the present, as it WAS in the lipht of the past.
Year: 1867

From present appearances, the special
session of the General Assembly which is
to assemble tomorrow will not be as
brief as has been anticipated. Legisla-
ton is likely to he called for from various
sections. The following questions are al
ready agitated.


To grant the right to the owners
Of the Bennington Il Rutland Railroad,
to issue bonds for the extension of the
road to Chatham n. Y.


To allow the towns along the line of
Bennington & Rutland Railroad to issue
town bonds for its extension.


TO make these bonds payable TO the
State Treasury, and the interest and bonds
at maturity to be paid through the agency
of the State Treasurer.


To allow the towns on the line of the
Montpelier and St. Johusbury Railroad
to issue bonds for the building of that
road.


To allow the town of Rutland to issue
bonds for the building of the Woodstock
and Rutland Railroad.


The passage of the general law, allow
ing all towns through which a railroad Is
to be built, to issue town bonds to aid in
building the road through their town.


To incorporate new Gas Light Com
pany at Rutland.


To take further measures for the en-
largement of the buildings of the State
Reform School, and appropriate money
for the purpose.


To grant charter for Railroad, from
some point on the west line of the State,
IN the town OF SALISBURY or Bennington,
to the town of WoodCord


The passage of a law to protect en-
ployers of large number of men, allow
ing them to call upon the authorities, to
restrain them from acts of violence and
nsubordination and from the intimidation
of men at work upon public works.
Year: 1867

HI O WI cor PATHIC sPE CIFICs.
II AVE proved, from the most ample experience, an
il entire success: Simpe-Prompt-Ef and
Reliable. They the only Medicines perfectly
adapt ed popular use-so simple that mistakes can
not be made in using them, harmless to be free
from danger and so efficient to be always reliable
They have raised the highest commendation from all
and will always render satisfaction
Year: 1867

HUBBEL7S
G OIL d EN- BIT L e r S
Is most emphatic endorsement Of their yir-
tues. We claim them TO be the best
Tonic EBiGfers i'm 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 inyigorate and strengthen.
They fortifv the system against the evil eff
fects of unwholesome water.


They will cure Dyspepsia.


They will cure Heartburn.


They will cure Headache.


They will cure Jaundce.


They will cure Sea Sickness.


They viii cure General Debility.


They Will create Healthy Appetite.
They contain no poisonous drug.


They will inyigorate the organs Of digestion
and moderately increase the temperature Of
the body; and the force Of the circulation act
ing, in fact, q general eorroborant of the
system.
Year: 1867

MYSTERIOUS INoIDENT.-Nothing in
human life is more remarkable. than the
prophecy or prediction of events, and
while many of them bear the impress Of
divine power. and are in accordance with
revelation, there are others that seem
purely supernatural. 1t is no uncommon
occurrence for persons to feel that at some
particular hour and moment great ca
lamnity has happened. They cannot ac-
count for this feeling, nor trace it TO any
known cause, but such impressions in very
many cases, often become realities. Here
is a sad evidence Of what We say from
" Sentinel of the World, and as the writ
er says, it is always easier to doubt than
to explain.


81 have just had sent TO me, the sad
narrative of the drowning in Crooked
Lake, near Penn yam, of two young boys
Year: 1867

The following is a letter from General
Beauregard, dated March %, addressed to the
New Orleans Times -


In my humble opinion, we have but one Of
two things to do-rcSist or submit: the first
Is inadm'ssibe in our painfully exhausted con-
d:tion. -Four years ot desperate war have
taught US that The argument of the sword
eau no longer be resorted to by us to redress
our grievances. We must, therefore. svb-
mlii ; but with that calm dignity becoming
our manhood and our lost independence.


Having been overpowered in the late
struggle, we can submit to the harsh and un-
generous conditions Of cur conQuerors with.
out dishonor, and We must adopt the least Of
two evils; a futile resistance would only cause
our rivets to be driven closer; we must then
acquiescc or leave the country But we love
too dearly the land Of our birth to abandon
1t in its hour Of scverest trial. VIC should
avoid, also, bringing it, by internal dissen-
SONS, to the condition Of poor Mexico and the
unfortunate South American republics.


With regard 30 the suffrage OF the freed
men, however ohjectional it may be at pres.
cnt, it is an element of strength for the fu>
ture. If properly handled and directed, we
shall defeat our advcrSarieS with their own
weapons.


The negro is Southern born. With little
education and some property qualifications
he can be made to take sufficient Interest in
the affairs and prosperity of the South to in
sure an intelligent vote on his part.


In our future political contests with the
North, on protective tariffs, internal improve
ments, etc. the freedmen of the South will
side with the whites Of the South and of the
West, and they will thus contribute to give us
back the influence we formerly had in the
councils Of the nation


Our people should understand that the
Radicals can remain in power only so long as
the public excitement is kept up. As with
the turbid waters of the Mississippi river the
sedimentary particles are kept up at the sur
face only so long the waters are in mo.
ton, the instant the current is checked those
particles fall to the bottom thus will it be
with the Radicals when peace and quiet are
restored to the country; the Conservatives
Will then take the reins in their own hands.
aud the constitutional laws of the land will
once more prevail. I remain youys, respect,
iuliy, G. L. BEAUREGARD.
Year: 1867

In assuming that negro suffrage is ipevita-
BILE, the Petersburg Lnder says:


SIT is our reason that recoils, not our SEN
sibilities. We had rather the Southern me-
gro would vote than not, if he would vote in
gently-obviously because, thereby, the
influence of this section upon national legisIa-
tion would be immensely enhanced.


Being confronted, therefore, with this mat
ter it is the duty of the South to Law aside
prejudice, which was based upon vanished
order Of things, and deal with the present
thopghttully and resolutely. bravely too, for
mora! courage is necessaryto the adoption of
this course; to labor earnestly and diligently
to educate this race up to capacity for right
discharge Of this new duty, right exercise Of
this neY privilege. 1t behoOvcs us, as guar
dlans OF the interests of the present and com
ing generations OF our own people, SO to ele>
Yate the minds and improve the temporal con-
dluon OF this other element of our communi-
ty, that they shall recognize in their minds
the wisdom and feel in their pockets the i'm
portance OF so voting as to secure tranquility
and prosperity for the State aud section in
which they live, and for those people with
whom their lots are unavoidabIy cast,


They have shown their willingness. under
trying circumstances, to abide by laws neither
unquestionably established, nor strongly ad-
ministered: When we regain the power to
legislate, if ever, let such regulations be put
IN force as will convince them that our inter
ests are identical and not antagonistic.


1t is probEcmatical whether their minds he
capable of the culture and development neces-
sary to the formation of what should be. in
this century of civilization, considered good
citizen, but let the experiment be made. We
can lose nothing by trying, aad may lose
everything by neglecting it,
Year: 1867

PRACTICAL HIHrs.-A coating of three
parts lard and one of rosin applied to farm
tools Of iron or steel will effectuaIly prevent
rust. Common nails heated rci-hot and
dropped into cold water will clinch and an
swer the purpose of wrought nails The
sharp corner of a common Indian arrow head
or flint will cut glass cfTectualiy. 4 good
wagon jack may be made OF two pieces OF
boards, two or three feet long. Place tho
board in front of the wheel, one end on the
ground and the other just under one Of the
spokes, close up to the fellow; then take hold
OF spoke on the opposite side of the wheel
and lift, at the same time place the second
board under the axle tree. In this vav a
loaded wagon may be lifted with ease'-
hGs'y nails may be drawn from wood without
difficulty, by first giving them blow hard
enough to start them a little.
Year: 1867

"A young lady being requested by an old
bachelor to take a seat upon his knee, in a
crowded sleigh, made the foliOEfng reply =
mo, thank you; I'm afraid such an old seat
you'd break down with me,,2
Year: 1867

WHAT DID Ir?-A young lady. returning to her country home after a sojourn of few months in New York, was hardly recognized by her friends. in place of rustic, flushed face she had a soft, ruby complexion, of almost marble smoothness and instead of p, sEe she used Hagan's Magnolia Balm and would not be without it. Any lady can improve her personal appearance very much by using this article. It can be ordered of any druggist for only 20 cts

 SARATOGA SPRING WATER sold by al! Druggists