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Year: 1866

DEATH OF A REMARKABLE OLD Ne
dEo.-The Norfolk Day Book says: "To.
ny Nelson, an aged old negro man, died
near Suffolk, and was buried on the 4th
instant, in the ninety fourth year of his
age. This old man was formerly servant
in the Washington family, and help to cut
what is known as the Washington Ditch.
canal leading from the Western margin
OF the Dismal Swamp to Drummond's Lake,
an enterprise which was projected by Gen
oral Washington Tony had always lived
two miles from the Dismal Swamp, and
most OF his time in the swamp. He has
been the husband of twenty one wives, six
of whom are now living, and vet, in his
extreme old age and last sickness, no one
OF them would nurse him. Being freed bv
the proclamation of the President, and
subsequent action OF the State, he died in
extreme poverty"
Year: 1866

The battle of Sadowa has been great
victory for the Prussian army the troops
fought with the most determined courage:
they stood for hours under a terrible FIRE.
for there are supposed to have been nearly
one thousand five hundred guns in action,
OF which seven hundred and fifty were
Prussians The immediate cause of the
victory was the Crown Princes attack on
the Austrian left flank, which turned the
position, but the attack in front had great
effect on the issue, as, unless it had been
steadily maintained, the Austrians might
have repulsed the attack in faux.
Year: 1866

a MAN COVERED UP IN A WELL.-A
irightiul accident occurred in Hanover on
Friday last. a farmer employed labor
ing man to clean out we'll for hip. The
well was forty feet deep, and it was sue
cessiuly cleaned, but the well caved in,
covering up the unfortunate man. The
neighbors were summoned, and at once set
to work to dig him out After laboring
Tor several hours, the body of the sufferer
was reac! ed and taken out in an insonsible
state. Upon examination it was found
that he had cut his throat in two places
with his pocket knife. The victim of this
irightiul accident feared he would not be
rescued, and cut his throat to put himself
out of his misery. At last accounts the
man was still alive, although fatal results
were feared-Jackson No } Citizen.
Year: 1866

to tell the truth when you should do so.
You are a, coward, when you insult the
weak. You are a coward if afraid to do
right, if you shrink from defending your
opinion, from maintaining that which you
know to be just and good; and you are es
pecially q coward if you know certain
things of yourself, and cannot own them to
yourself.
Year: 1866

a ISLANDER SUIT IN MIsSIssIppI.-A
venerable widow lady, in Macon, Miss, in
the course OF i tea party convers alton, ut
tered some insinuatons against the charac-
ter of young lady, an orphan, residing in
the same city. The young lady was plucky,
and unwilling to have her reputation, her
only possession, taken from her in that
way, and the old lady was indicted for
SANDER. The broadcst latitude was given
to the examination of witnesses and every
incident in the life of the complainant was
made the subject of inquiry. Such case
naturally created much excitement in the
neighborhood Not stain could be fast.
encd upon the young lady's character, and.
the jury brought in a verdict OF guilty, five
members uniting in recommendation of
mercy on account of the age and infrmity
of the defendant. The Court, in an i'm
prcssivc manner, sentenced the slanderer
to be fined five hundred dollars and be i'm
prisoned six Tonths On hearing this,
the young lady who was the subject Of the
SANDER burst into tears and implored the
Court to remit the sentence. declaring that
her only object was the vindication OF her
character, and that she had no vindictyc
feelings. Her plea for mercy was success
tul, and the fine and imprisonment were
rcmitted.
Year: 1866

We invite the attention of our readers to
the able speech of Senator Nye, of Nevada,
delivered at the meeting held in Baltimore
to sustain the action of Congress on the
Freedmen's Bureau bill. Ii will bo found
on our first page, and will be read with
interest.
Year: 1866

The CIvII RIGHTs BILL.-Thc following
paragraph from Washington appeared in the
Geographic dispatches of yesterday


"Some of the friends of the President,
among the rest Mr.. Raymond, of New York,
incline to the belief that after this hill has
been perfected, and passed, it will receive
the Presidential sanction"


But how shall we he certain of that 1t
has been said upon quite us good or better
authority, that the Frecdmen's Bureau bill
had been sanctioned by the President before
it went to Congress, and yet he vetoed it.
We very much fear that the sanction or
opposition of the President to any bill de
pends altogether upon the strength or guam
tity of the whiskey he may have on board
at the time
Year: 1866

He KNOWS THEM.-It is said that one of
the reasons urged by the President for his
veto of the Freedmen's Bureau bill--to wit:
that it would create large army of Office
holders--was based upon the fact that he
knew the habits of his old political .frieads
when in office, and felt unwilling to swarm
the country with thieves and official robbers
such as lie would necessarily have TO appoint
from the ranks of his allies, the Copper
heads No Bureau Drawer" that Congress
could invent would be large enough to hold
the 'old clothes of the swindlers Itwould
require long trains and huge ships to swari-
won't them and their plumber out of the
country from the gaze of honest men
Year: 1866




MIR. EDTToR:-An item in one of the daily
papers of this city few days since in regard
to the sale of Mechanics Hall left an impress
sion on the public mind, which it is desirable
should be corrected. The Mechanics Associa-
tion placed their building in the market, not
because they were unable to keep it themselves,
nor because the income derived from it is not
sufficient to leave a respectable surplus after
paying all expenses but the building being
much larger and more costly than is required
for their use, and real estate commanding high
er prices now than at any former time, they
have considered it best to dispose of the prop
erty at the present time, provided they can
realize sum approximating its real value, and
thus place themselves in situation to provide
suitable place for their own accommodation
and enable them more fully to carry out the
objects of their organization. -..aai b.
Year: 1866

MIR. EDIroR:-It appears by notice recent
ly published in the Press, and coming from the
Executive Committee having in chaige the
money contributed for the relief OF the suffer-
ers by the late fire, that portion of their funds
still remain unappropriated.


Most earnestly and faithfully have this Com
mittee labored to discharge the duties coniided
to them, and through their instrumentality
much suffering has been averted, many hearts
have been made glad, and many homes have
been re-established, and still the opportunity
and the means remain for doing further good
There We're, by the great fire in July, eight
churches or houses Of public worship destroy
ed. Up to the present time only one has been
rebuilt, and another religious society has laid
the foundation for a church, without knowing
as understand, how they are to procure means
to complete it. i''."f
forts at home and in other cities, to procure suf
ficient funds to enable them to rebuild But
the effort has been unsatisfactory, and only
comparatively small sums have been obtained
A large proportion Of the members Of these So
cietes lost their homes or places of business, OF
both, and werel left so crippled by that sad event
that they have had all they could do to re-es-
tablish themselves in business and provide
homes for their families Z" i1 M 49,.


1t has been suggested that a portion of the
funds remaining in the hands of this Commit
tee be given to each society who lost their place
of worship. The suggestion is worthy of
thought, and it is to be hoped the Committee
will take into careful consideration; that they
will look at the subject in the broad light of
usefulness, and decide whether, by acting in
conformity with the proposition, they will not
confer greater and more lasting benefit upon
the citizens of Portland than they could by u.s.
ing the money in any other way. To the writ
er, there seems to be no way in which 80 much
and such permanent good could be accomplish
ed, as by giving to these destitute parishes;
nothing would SO directly contribute to the de-
velopement of moral sentiment in this COM
munity, and through it, an improvement in the
physical condition IF its inhabitants, as the
erection of churches .tt Ilt hI r.
Year: 1866

In the early settlement of our country the
greatest anxiety was, how our people could get
enough of good wholesome food. Now the
manner of living has changed, SO that many
people really suffer, and enough of every kind
around them. Why is this? 1t is because their
food distresses them. Buy one bottle OF Mains
Elderberry Wine and you will getrelief Then
buy a case. I. dec4tf
Year: 1866

A CANINE HERo.-An account of the disas-
ter to the Kate Dyer says that just as the ILL
fated ship was sinking with her planks torn
asunder, and the masts falling around her in
confusion, large Newfoundland dog W as
noticed leaping from the main deck after the
body of boy who was buffeting with the
animal swan for the Scotland, but such was
the violence of the sea that the dog lost his
hold, and the body sank simultaneously with
the ship The dog is said to have been rescued
by the sailors on board the Scotland.
Year: 1866

CLOTHING EsTABLIsHHENT.-Messrs Robin
son 8 Knight have taken the store No 288
Congress street, which they have stocked with
a valuable assortment of clothing and furnish
ing goods. 1t is the intention of this firm to
keep supplied with all the latest styles of dress
goods, and to sell at the lowest prices.
Year: 1866

TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 6.
The House of Representatives have taken
up the report of the committee to whom was
referred the proposed Constitutional Amend
ment and by unanimous vote agreed to that
report The report recommended the rejection
of the Amendment
Year: 1866

= Clerical costumes have yielded to the
supremacy of fashion, and the clergy dress
very much like other Christians.


Why is the suspension of the habeas
corpus actin ireland beneficial to the Fenians?
Because it quickens their apprehension
Year: 1866

From the Chicago Times.


The junior abolition newspaper Of this
city is very much alarmed at the growing
signs of discomfort which the country ex-
hibits over that reasonable action Of the
rump congress. Ii has cause for fear. 1t
may not be that the people will resort to
arms TO redress their grievances, but their
Indignation is likely TO take shape at the
ballot-box that viii as ehectualiy quash rad
icalism as If it were put TO the sword.


Arguing simply from anology, why should
not the people Of both the north and the
south rise, and, with arms in their handa
march upon Washington, and dissolve the
Parliament that now substitutes treason for
legislation? A Cromwell once did the same
thing for less cause, and posterity not only
holds Cromwell guiltless, but makes him
both hero and a patriot.


This nation fought four years to hinder dis
union in the South. Is disunion in the
South any more infamous and any more
worthy Of retribution than in Washington ?
Why should this people permit a few radi-
Gals to do at Washington what they pre-
vented the South from doing at cost Of half
a million lives and an expenditure in money
of billions? We would not tolerate secession
when it came from South Carolina; is it
more tolerable when coming from Pennsyl-
MIA and Massachusetts,


We do not want war The old secession
movement, led by JEFF Davis, could have
been put down by simply referring the whole
matter to the unbiased action of the people.
The new secession, inaugurated by Stevens,
can be put down in the same way. War is
as much justifiable now as il was then but
it is better to do now, what should have been
done then-leave the question to the SOW
ereign people.


Posterity will have nice question to de-
eide, whether the greater traitor Of the pres
ent day is jeff Davis or Thad. Stevens. The
latter has the merit Of success, the other the
disgrace Of failure. The only reason that
win prevent posterity from gibbetting Stew
ems is that men do not hang successful rebels.
If jeff Davis is ever hung, it viii not be be-
cause he seeded, but because he failed in
his enterprise.


We assure our trembling cotemporary
that although there is reason for war, there
will be none. The people will not allow
themselves to be precipitated into another
contest. They win takeup this matter at
the polls. fthey do not dissolve treason
able congress, and hang is leaders higher
than Haman, it will not be because they
ought not to do these things, but for the rea-
son that the ballot offers an equally sure,
although a less swift, remedy.
Year: 1866

MEMPHIS papers contain an account Of
the most destructive FIRE which has occurred
in that city for long time, involving the
loss Of over one hundred thousand dollars,
on which there was an insurance Of thirty
thousand doIlars.
Year: 1866

conference.-the would respectfully re-
port that since our last monthly commu-
nication was made to your body the health
of the city has continued very good; in
deed, better than usual at this season OF
the wear. While there have been several
severe cases of cholera morbus, there has
been no tendency to an epidemic. No
case of genuine cholera has been reported
to this office.


We are happy to be able to announce
that there has been much less tendency to
febrile diseases and affections which gene
rally prevail during the summer months.


This fortunate condition of things we
attribute to the active measures author
lied by the Council, by which the streets
and alleys were cleanscd; and further
more, to the aid extended the citizens
in the removal of garbage, etc. While the
citizens have generally availed themselves
of the facilities thus offered them, cases
daily occur in which the ordinance is dis
regarded, and these substances are depo-
sitcd in the streets. The provisions of the
ordinance requiring the sweeping out of
the cutters have been generally neglected,
and we are satisfied that there has been
great remissncss on the part of the police
officers in reporting these cases to the
Mayor.


Owing to imperfect drainage in many
parts Of the city, and the restriction i'm
posed upon the citizens in the use of the
city water, the cutters became offensive.
This we shall cndcavor to countcract by a
more free use of gas-housc lime.


From the monthly report of the efficient
Superintendent of the City Hands" we
find that during the last month eight thou
sand one hundred and eighteen loads OF
garbage have been removed beyond the
city limits, and three thousand two hun
drcd and ninety one loads of gravel have
been deposited on the streets of the city


We respectfully call your attention to
the condition of the Second Markct-houSc
From personal observation we find that the
swccpngs of the markct-hOuse and adioin-
ing streets are allowed to remain from
Saturday until Monday on the vacant lot
adjoining the vegetable market.


We respectfully repeat the suggestions
heretofore made as to the utility and me-
ccssity of placing stencil traps at all the
openings of the public sewers. And We
would again call the attention OF the Coun-
ell to the condition of what is known as
Eictor's mill-pond and race, in the Valley,
and to the suggestions heretofore made by
us for the abatement of this nuisance.


Respectfully,


f. w. HANCOCK, President.
To the President and members Of the COun-


Gil of the citu Of Richmond.
Year: 1866

SICKNESS AT CAMP JACKSoN.-We heard
it stated upon the street yesterday that
cholera was prevailing at Camp Jackson
that there had been ten deaths there
within two or three days from this disease
Upon investigation we learned that two
soldiers belonging to one of the companies
stationed there had died of the symptoms,
which the attending surgeons pronounced
cholera, and that five other members OF
the same company were sick at this time
with similar symptoms. We also learned
that the members of this company had
stolen green corn from a field near the
camp, and had eaten very heartily of it
and it is more than probable that all OF
these cases were cholera m0rbuS, induced
by their own imprudencc. The health OF
the new recruits lately received here is
excellent.


We have heard rumor Of the existence
of cholera among the United States troops
at the Old Fair Grounds, but a gentleman
who was there yesterday assures us that
such is not the fact. There is good dea
of sickness, but no cholera.
Year: 1866

The ELECTION OF AuDIToR.-Thc sclec-
tion made by the Council yesterday after
noon for City Auditor will give universal
satisfaction to our citizens. Mr.. Ralston
is an old and highly esteemed citizen, and


is perfectly convcrsant with the duties of
the Office to which he has been elected,
having served four years as a clerk of the
late lamcnted Auditor. His gentlemanly
bearing and affability will insure all who
have business with him of courteous treat
ment. We congratulate the Council on
their selection, and our citizens in having
a gentleman so well fitted for the position.
Year: 1866

ACcIDENT.-A lady, whose name we
were unable to learn, slipped upon a piece
of watermelon rind, at the corner of Third
and Broad streets, yesterday morning, and
dislocatcd her shoulder. She was con-
vcy-d home in carriage. The practice
of throwing the rinds of any sort of fruit
upon the sidewalk is a gross offence, and
tho police should promptly arrest any per-
son known to be guilty of it.
Year: 1866

The New HEATING APPARATUS ut the
Capitol, by means of which the two legis-
latiye halls are to be warmed through the
agency of hot water, is rapidly approach
ing completion. The pipes remind one
muchly" of huge boa constructor coiled
up and ready for his prey; but it is said
that by this invention very pleasant and
even temperature is impaired to tho nte-
rior of building in cold weather.
Year: 1866

MATCH GAME OF BASE BALL.-A match
game of base ball was played yesterday
between the Olympic and Old Dominion
Clubs, on the grounds of the Richmond
Club, opposite Elba Park. The game was
contested, and won by the Old Dominion,
as the following statement will show:
Year: 1866

DISPATCH FOR THE SPRISGs.-Persons Scihe
to the Springs or other summer resorts can
have the DAILY DIsPATcH sent them at sixty
cents per month. Orders left at our counting
room will receive attention.
Year: 1866

/ The following mode OF making coffee
/ is furnished the Scientific American It
! is certainly very simple, and doubtless


very economical:


/ Take, say teacupful Of freshly
! ground coffee, one halfof which is to be
! put in a coffee pot, placed on a stove,


and a sufficient quantity Of warm (not
bojling) water poured thereon, when it
should b. allowed to boil about five
minutes, and then placed on the back Of


the stove for few seconds.


The other half of the coffee may be
put into pitcher with metallic cover,
or a coffee pot used on the table only,
and the liquid portion OF the coffee
which has been boiled, poured therein,
when, as the old ladies say, it draws in
a similar manner to tea.


I thus, without any alteration of the
form of the coffee pot, or the addition
of strainers, really obtain all that IS oh
tainabIe, of both the aroma and health
ful extracttve matter of the coffee used,
at least by the nse of ordinary culinary
utensils.


The coffee which was in the pitcher,
or table coffee pot, IS either left therein,
or at once placed in the cooking pot,
where it is boiled the next morning, and
half teacupful again put into the table
coffee pot, which is treated IN like man
ner, thus producing in regular routine.
In very warm weather, however, the
coffee thus saved to be boiled should be
kept in a cool place, as few hours in q
warm atmosphere is sufficient to cause
the inception of fermentation, which
gives an unpleasant flavor to the next
mornings brewing


l may remark, in conclusion, that no
coffee should be used that has been roast
ted more than forty eight hours before;
and, in fact, coffee just roasted, but
allowed to get cold before grinding, is
always the best-whch is the method
pursued in Cuba, where they make a very
delicious coffee from inferior berries.
. JAMES NJ. JARRETT.


Brooklyn, y. Y.
Year: 1866

way to got out again.


Never borrow if you can possibly
avoid it..


Be just before generous.


Keep yourself innocent if you would
be happy,


Save when you are young to spend.
when you are old.


Never think that which you give for
religion is time or money misspent.


Always 60 to meeting when you can.


Read some portion of the Bible
every day.


Often think of death and youn ac-
countability to God. Read over the
above maxims once week, Saturday
night . Gazette and Comt9r.
Year: 1866

AS die the embers ON the hearth,
E;And Ger the floor the shadows fall,
And creeps the chirping cricket forth,


And ticks the death-watch on the wall,
l see form in yonder chair e.


That grows beneath the waning light
There are the wan sad features--there


The pallid brow and locks of white.
My father! when they laid thee down,


And heaped the clay upon thy breast,
And left thee sleeping all alone


Upon the marrow couch Of rest,
know not why could not Weep


The soothing drops refused to roll,
And oh that grief is wild and deep


Which settles tearloss on the soul. I'd
But when saw thy vacant chair,


Thy idle hat upon the wall,
Thy books-the penciled passage where


Thine eye had rested last of all
The tree beneath whose friendly shade
- Thy trembling feet had wandered sforth,
The very prints Those feet had made


When last they feebly trod the earth.
And thought while countless ages fed


The vacant seat would vacant stand;
Unworn thy hat-thy book unread,
4. Efaced thy footsteps from the sand,
And widowed in this cheerless world


The heart that gave its life to thee.
Torn like the vine whose tendrils curled
More closely round the falling tree.
Then, father for her sake and thee,


Gushed madly forth THO scalding teafs;
And oft, and long, and bitterly ~


Those tears have gushed in later years;
For as the world grows cold around,


And things take an their real hue,
IT'S said to learn that love Is found


Alone, above the stars With you'll
Year: 1866

To TRAyELERs.-Pleasure seekers this
year should bear in mind that there is
great deal of sickness being caused by
change Of water and climate. Before
leaving home provide a bottle Of Goes
Dyspepsia Cure, it is An excellent anti,
cote, prevention is always better than
cure