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Year: 1866

The Farmers Gazette, of Europe, says;
"It is we'll known that the evils of the
system of over-feeding show stock of oil
kinds have been frequently deplored, and
strong representations made on the subject
by breeders, and by the agricultural press.
Yet, up to the latest show Of breeding
stock that was held, there was not the
slightest symptom Of Improvement. 1t seems
strange that the parties most in the matter


should be so much opposed to it, and yet
that nothing is done to remedy the evil


The reason is simply this overlooking
has become fashion, and breeders know
very we'll that unless they yisll to it, they
may keep their stock at home, for il they
ventured to show their cattle or sheep in
the state these would be kept for breed


ing, DO one would look at them" " :
Year: 1866

A correspondent Of tho Germantown
Telegraph says:


It is not what we make but Whist we save
that makes Us rich.


In looking around among my brother
farmers, I notice many things wherin there
might be greater economy in my opinion.


In turning cattle ont late in the fall,
when the ground is soft to be trampled upon


In letting cattle stand in an unsheltcred
yard in cold. stormy weather when there
is room in the stable for them. g..


In throwing their fodder in the yard to
be trampled under foot, iustead of feeding
it in racks. 90


In not having water in the yard for, the cat
tie, in place Of driving th III through snow
and all kinds Of weather to the creek, there
by losing more ia manure during the year
than the interest Of what it would cost to
bring the water in the yard, to say nothing
of the convenience. y a. -..... 1910 =.


In not having house for poultry to
roost in, and save their droppings; the val
ue of the latter from one hundred fowls. in
one year would pay the cost of the building,
not counting the advantage it would bo to
the fowls. 7.a,a d.. -a


In not having wood house to cut in on
rainy days, and store up dry wood


In leaving potatoe vines, weeds &c
go to waste. instead of hauling them to the
hogpen, to be worked into manure.


In riding about and leaving the man
agement of the work too much to hired help.


And last, but not least, in sending their
children to school day or two in each
week and allowing them to play and loiter
about the rest of it.
Year: 1866

liz the Southern States were to adopt
negro suffrage next week. they would not
be admitted into Congress. In that event,
the rad Gals, as soon as they should recover
from their astonishmcnt, would invent
some new prctonoe to cover their settled
purpose. Their invention is exhaust!ess, as
their purpose is relentless. But we have
pursued tho subject far enough lou
isyille Journal.
Year: 1866

selves thai justice might be done advise that sll
bets should be withheld for the present tuere is
doubt the reieret will decide for fresh race.
am sure Kelley Will act the part of an honora BILE
men and meet his opponent again


II will be gratifying Tor the Americans TO know
that Hamll has made many friends by the many
amiab qualities he possesses. testimonial as a
mark Of esteem Is being raised on his behalf, and
win materially enhance ITS va re You will reoure
no suggestion to reciprocate the movement among
his friends and admirers in New York and the
States


IL is hinted that nieht race might well serve the
purpose of the Britsher rather than daylight.
Year: 1866

Some husbands never leave home
in the morning without kissing their


wives and bidding them "good- bye,
dear" in the tones of unwearied love,
and whether it be policy or fact, it
has all the effect of fact, and those
homes are generally pleasant ones,
providing, always, that the wives are
appreciative and welcome discipline
in kindly spirit. We know an old
gentleman who lived with his wife
over fifty years, and never left home
without the kiss and the "good-bye,
dear"


Some husbands shake hands with
their wives and hurry off as fast as
possible, as though the effort were a
something that they were anxious to
forget, holding their heads down and
darting around the first corner.


Some husbands, before leaving
home, ask, very tenderly, "What
would you like for dinner, my dear"
knowing all the while that she will
select something for his particular
palate, ana OH ne goes.


Some husbands will leave home
without saying anything at all, but
thinking a good deal, as evinced by
their turning round at the last point
Of observation and waving an adieu
at the pleasant face or faces at the
window.


Some husbands never say word,
rising from the breakfast table with
the lofty Indifference OF a lord, and
going out with a heartless disregard
of those left behind. 1t is a fortu-
nate thing for their wives that they
can find sympathy elsewhere.


Some husbands never leave home
without some unkind word or look,
thinking that such a
course will keep things straight in
their absence. Then, on returning,
some husbands come home jolly and
happy, unsecured by the world some
sulky and surly with its disappoint-
ments. Some husbands are called
away every evening by business or
social enjoyment ; some doze i'll
speechless stupidity on sofa till bed
time. Some husbands are curious
to learn of their wives what has
through the day; others
are attracted by nothing short of a
child's tumbling down stairs or the
house taking fire.


depend upon it," says DR.. Spen-
GER, "that homeis the happiest where
and interest, and polite
ness, and attention, are the rule on
the part of the husbands-of course
all the responsibility rests with them
and temptation finds no footing
there"
Year: 1866

A BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATION OF
1TFE.-Bishop Heber, upon depart
ing for India, said in his farewell
sermon


Life bears us on like the stream of
a mighty river. Our boat at first
goes down the mighty channel
through the playful murmuring of
the little brook and the willows upon
its CLASSY borders. The trees shed
their blossoms over our young heads
the flowers on the brink seem to
offer themselves to our young hands;
We are happy in hope, and grasp
eagerly ut the beautiful around us;
the stream hurries on, and still our
hands are empty. Our course in
youth and manhood is along wider,
deeper food, and amid objects more
striking and magnificent. We are
animated by the moving picture of
enjoyment and industry passing us;
we are excited by our short-lived en-
iOyments. The stream bears us on
and joys and griefs are left behind
us. We may be shipwrecked but we
cannot be delayed; for, rough or
smooth, the river hastens towards its
home, till the roar of the ocean is in
our ears, and the waves beneath our
feet, and the foods are lifted. up
around us, and we take our leave of
earth and its inhabitants, until of
our further voyage there is no wit
ness save the Infinite and Eternal.
Year: 1866

ed and against the white They interfere with the
municipal legislation of the States with the relations
listing exclusively between State and its citizens be-
tween inhabitants Of the State-an absorption
assumption of power by the general government which, il
acqulesced must sap and destroy ederatve system
OF limited powers and break down the barriers which pre-
the rights of the States 1t is another STEP
stride towards centrazatOn and the concentration of
all Legislative powers in the national government. The
tendency of the bill be resuscitate the spirit of
rebellion and to arrest the progress of those influences
which are more closely drawing around the States til
bonds of union and peace.


My Iamented predecessor, in his proclamation of the
first OF January 1863 ordered and declared that all
sons held slaves within certain States and parts
States therein designated and thencefo she cid
be free and further that the executive government
United States including the military and naval authori
ties thereof would recognize and maintain the freedom
y obligatory and by the amendment of the const
tuition abolshing slavery throughout tho United States
therefore fully recognize the obligation protect
tend that class of people, whenever and wherever it
shall become necessary and to the full extent compatible
with the constitution of the United States.


Entertaining these sentiments, it only remains for
to that will cheerfuly cooperate with Congress
any measure that be for the protection
the civil rights of the freedmen well those of all
other classes OF persons the United States
judicial process under equal and impartial laws in
formity with the provisions Of the federal constitution


now return the bill to the Senate and regret that in
considering the bills and joint resoluOns-fOrty in
numberwhich have been thus far submitted for my ap
prOval, am compelled to withhold my assent from a
cond measure that has received the sanction Of both
Houses of Congress.


ANDREW JOHNSON
Washing ton, D. c., March o. 1866.
Year: 1866

How far and fast the autumn blast
Bears the dead leaves DER the ground:
As fast and far has the hand of war
Strewed our cOuntrys brave around!
And their nameless graves are the oceans caves,
The forest and mountain Glen,
Where the vulture screams as the angry streams
Are hiding the bones of men!


And what anguished cries


From the South arise,
For the brave ones fallen in vain?


While the victor North


Rings p@ans forth,
And eXults in her broad domain!
As fire suppressed in Versuvius' breast
The latent fires of crime
In the human frame pulse ON the same,
Till famed by the storms of time;
As the lava fold swept uncontrolled,
Where Pompeii's glories shone,
So the awakened rage of a Vandal sage
When freedom is o'erthrowu!


And we'll look in tears,


Through long years,
For the brightness shrOuded DER,


But the golden rays


OF her halcyOn days
Shall return to the land no mOrel
Then fling the horde their base award
Their chief his triumphal crown;
Place vile deceit in the judgment seat,
Where honor is trampled down;
Give paltry bribe to the hired scribe,
To the venal bard his fee;
But him who draws in righteous cause
freemans sword give me!
Though his bones should bleech
On the sea-washed beach,
Though his grave be the loWly mound


His name shall chime


Through the halls of time,
And swell through the deep profound!
Ye brave en- lndsse, who fall and pass
To the leaden halls of death,
There are palms for the dew, but alas for you,
Not leaf from the victOr's wreath!
But sing of one whose glory shOne
Like meteor, bright and grand,
Who gave his name to the trump of fame,
And his blood to generous land!


The festive toast,


The soldiers boast,
The type of martial age!


The foe of wrong,
The soul of song,
And the light of future page!
The base grow bold for power and gold,
The vain through fear and scorn;
The good wax strong in their hate of wrong;
But he was warrior born.
From his eagle glance and stern advance"
And his action, swift as thought,
The rank and file from his own fair ilse
Their courage electric caught,


As the whirlwinds path


Shows its fierceSt wrath
Through the lOrdliest forest pines,


So the deepest wave


OF the fallen brave
Told where Cleburne crossed their lines.
On Richmonds plain his captive train
Outnumbered the host he led,
And he won his stars on that field of Mars
Where the glorious Johnston bled!
Twas his to cope, while ray of hope
Humid his fag-and then
Twas his to die, while that alag flew high
In the of chivalric men!


Nor a braver host


Could Erin boast,
Nor than he a more gallant Knight,


Since the peerless Hugh


Crossed the Avon dhu,
And BagnaPs host afight.
There were eyes afar that watched your star,
AS it rose with the ''Southern Cross
There were hearts that bed when its course was sp
And Old Ireland felt your loss
While her flowers shall blow her waters flow
Through Shannon, Suir and Lee,
The patriots song shall roll along,
Their winding waves for thee!


And they'll tell with pride,


How Cleburne died,
In the land of the free and the brave


How his sword of might


Was beam of light,
Though it led to exile's grave. D
Year: 1866

*The name Patrick Ceburne Lieutenant General in
the Confederate army is which should not be forgot
ten in the military annals of He the hero
thirty pitched battles, and he number of minor
actions in which he participated is beyond precedent He
distinguished for decision and nrepidy, and almost
every movement committed to his Division was
full He received the mcessant congratulations of the
Southern press and several times cOmpimented by
the Confederate Congress After the death of Jackson
he got the sOuQuet of The Stonewal of the South,
to that of Virginia but most of all, he tender
and generous to the vanqushed and Ferguson says


Kindly Irish of the Irsh' He lies in lonely grave in
the village of Columbia Tennessee whittier he borne
after the battle of Franklin by of his officers know


have done justice to his memory, but history will
not consgn his name to oblivion Bidng her consdera-
ton, let the foregoing be leaf let to his memory.
Year: 1866

THE HEART.-The heart is the first organ
that makes its appearance in the animal
organism. The first trace of it is discovered
about the end of the third week of embryon
ic life, when it presents itself a red spot-a
mere central point. as it were-from which
sundrv yellow flaments are seen shooting
forth. This is the germ of thit 9 fearfully
and wonderfully made instrument, the
human heart, accompanied by its principal
blood vessels "This organ" says Galen.
is the root of all the entraiis and members
of the body, and the very fountain of life.
and all innate aud vital heat" The heart.
according to the fancy of the peripatic phil
osiphers, is in human body, as the first
intelligence in the universe and as kind
of monarch in its own little world. The
substance of this muscular structure-for
such it is emphatically very compact and
strong. in order that it may be able to resist
the tremendous strain destined to be put up
on it, especially by imprudent people. and
the better to preserve the vital heat, and the
spirit which, as another quaint writer re
marks. would soon breath out and vanish
away from it, were it of greater rarity and
softness.n
Year: 1866

AWKWARD OCCURRENCE AT FANCY FAIR
Last Wednesday evening Fair was held
for some purpose, in the large hall of Ben
nets block, and matters were progressing
quite pleasantly, when the ladies and gen
tlemen present we're startled by the appear
ance in their midst, of wild looking figure.
simply and airily attired in cotton shirt,
and holding in one of his hands lighted
candle. This terrific appartion advanced
with the most determined gravity of aspect.
and halting in the centre of the floor. in
quired in sepulchral voice. % What's a
gon' on here ~ The question dispelled the
paralysis of awe which the spectre had at
first inspired. a modest CONSERVATION be-
gan to pervade the feminine portion Of the
company, who could not fail TO perceive that
the single garment worn by the intruder was
of remarkable brief proportions; while a
feeling of wrathful Indignation took posses
ion of the sterner sex. The fellow was
seized and incontinently hustled out of the
hall, despite his querulous remonstrances,
and on investigating the circumstances, it
was discovered that he was tipsy tailor on
the verge of delirium tremens. who occupied
a room on the floor below, and whose slum-
bers had been disturbed by the festivities.-
He was properly taken care of.-Rochester
paper.
Year: 1866

The Maine Farmer tells a story, of a man
whom it calls Neverbeat. Somebody having
boasted of the speed of his horse, Neverbeat
rejoined, "Why, the other day | was up to
S. sixteen miles distant. Just as star
ted for home shower came sweeping on
The rain struck in the back part of the wag-
on, and the moment it struck, hit old Kate
a cut with the whip. Away she trottedo,
scarcely touching her fore feet to the ground
she kept just nip and nip with the shower
The wagon was filled with water, but not a
drop fell on me -
Year: 1866

AT one of the churches in Portland. on a
recent Sunday, the minister was dilating
up,n the happiness of religious life. and he
related this remark in illustration of it. He
said that he was baptizing a woman out West,
when on coming hut of the water he asked
her how she felt in her mind. What was his
surprise and qualification to hear her ex-
claim :" Bully!" There was a slight sensa-
ton, it seemed, in the church at that time.
Year: 1866

LITTLE Ella is about four years old. One
dav she committed an act of disobedience
and her mother. in correcting her. spoke in
no gentle tone of voice the child threw her
arms around her mothers neck and exclaim.
ed " Dear mamma, pray forgive me! If
had known how spunky it would have made
YOU | wouldn't have done so.''
Year: 1866

That leave the poison to crawl through the system,
eating its way into the tissues and organs beneath
the apparently smooth surface, to burst out in the
future with virulence that will battle the effects of
medicine, when PERFECT CURES be OBJ
tanned by consulting physician whom long prac-
tice and thorough investigation into the causes of
DISEASES of the URINARY ORGANS enables
to determine at once the nature of the disease.


In all diseases entrusted to the Doctors care,
PERFECT. SPEEDY and PERMANENT
Year: 1866

Want less than YOU have, and you
will always have more than You want.


He that follows his recreation insesad
of his business, win in . little time have
no business to follow.


He who Is at war with his neishbor
cannot be ut peace with himself.


It is the great misfortune of seeoe
great men not to know their fSiendg
from their enemies. f4
Year: 1866

"Well farmer, you told us your place was
good for hunting; now we have tramped it
for three hours, and found no game" Just
so,' said the farmer ''as general thing,
the less game the more hunting you bave.n
Year: 1866




BosToN Feb. l-General 0. 0. Howard lectured in
Music Hall tonight under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian Association.


Governor Bullock presided, and introduced the
General IN an eloquent address. The General was
received with great enthusiasm, and said we had a
difficult problem to solve. We had the examples of
England and France before u.s. but our situation diff
tered from theirs, inasmuch as we had given a new
birth to freedom under the worst auspices. The
South was conquered but they let slavery go piece
by piece, and, general rule would not give it up
until forced to do so by liberty.


The question in their minds was how to keep the
negroes down and prevent them from assuming their
rights. The opinions of prejudiced minds then
reviewed. There was a thinking class in the South
who believed the freedmen should be educated, and
another class of higher culture, not large one how
ever, who had changed their views and now adyu-
Gated free labor.


Time and patience were required to improve the
negro and correct false impressions. Slavery was
nominally dead, and we should so regulate our public
affairs that the inaenable rights of life liberty and
the pursuit of happiness might be secured to ALL


The condition of the South at the time of the for
nation of the Freedmen's Bureau was then con-
sidered, and the state of chaos into which the people
and their affairs were thrown.


If we could hold steady hand and have the neces-
sary help, there would be more need of Govern
mont agency at the South in five years, than there is
now need of one in Ohio. The demand for capital
and labor in the South was increasing, and every
thing was springing into new life. The majority of
the negroes were at work. and one year would pre-
sent more favorable aspect. and five years would
place us upon the road to material prosperity.


In the South there 10000 coored children at
tending schools, besides many not reported. In ad
dressing the colored people he had always commenced
BY telling them that they free, and their Joy was
indescribable.


1t was the purpose of our President and Congress,
and the Supreme Court to do right, and he recog-
nized Divine Power in past movements that
was still guiding lie closed with strong argu-
ment in favor of giving the negroes all the rights of
freemen, and urged all to do their duty, and also
made statements to show that he had not exaggerated
the wants of the freedmen in his report to the Gov
ernment
Year: 1866

CAIRO, Feb. 1.-Memphis papers furnish further
particulars of the explosion of the steamer Miami
The total number of lives lost will probably reach
one hundred and fifty. Only seven of the crew are
known to have been saved. Fifty bodies were pick
ed up and buried at the place of the disaster Fifty
persons are in the hospital at Helena most of whom
are fatally injured
Year: 1866

The following is the apportionment of National
Bank circulation in the various States and Terrific
ries made under section d of the amendment to the
Currency act annrored March 8 1863.
Year: 1866

ANOTHER DRAMATIC ENTERTATNMENT.-To night the
young gentleman who distinguished themselves last
night will give another Dramatic Entertainment at
the Concorda. the proceeds Of which will be applied
to the purchase ofcothng for poor children. The
tive of the performance, added to its attraction, should
induce full attendance. lt-1p@
Year: 1866

One evening last week gentleman, who
is said to possess jewel OF wife. received
intelligence in regard to business affairs that
necessitated his leaving home tor some point
up the river. He at once sought his dom
icile, changed his clothes, and after IN
forming his better half of his intended de-
parture from the city, babe her an affection
ate farewell. He then proceeded to the levee
to await the arrival of Northern Line
steamer.


Now it appears that the wife had been
carrying on rather extensive, if not Grim
inal Irritation, with handsome gentleman,
and this unexpected departure of her hus-
band afforded an opportunity for an inter
view with the handsome paramour. He was
informed of '' the situation" and at once
proceeded to the house. from whence the
confding and doting husband had but few
moments previously departed. Wewill here
drop the veil over what transpired from the
time the guilty lovers met, until l09 O'Clock
the same evening, when the following start
ling denouement consummated the disgrace
full affair.


The husband waited until 109 O'Clock for
the arrival of the expected boat, when,
tiring of patience. he concluded to return
home and postpone his departure till the
following morning. Arriving at the door of
his residence, and the lights being extin-
guished, and the house wrapped in complete
darkness, he did not wait for any one to
open the door, but unsuspectingly passed in
by the aid of his night-k key. So quietly did
he enter the house that it was not until be
was ascending the stairs, that led to his wife s
bed chamber, that she became warned of
his approach. Her paramour at once leaped
from the window to the ground, thereby
making his escape. All this transpired
without once arousng the husbands sus-
picions, and it was not until he entered the
room, lit the gas, and discovered a pair Of
strange pants lying on the floor that the
thought of his wife's guilt flashed across his
mind. He inquired of his wife how the
mysterious pants came into her room, but she
remained mute. The husband then deter
mined to examine the pants with a view tc
ascertaining who the owner might be, and in
doing so found in one of the pockets a port
monnaie containing upwards of six hundred
dollars


1t seems that in his haste to escape, the
guilty owner of the pants had taken a pail
belonging to the husband of the lady, anc
did not discover his mistake until it was toe
late Quincy (IIO Herald, dug. 5th.
Year: 1866

A jury OF THEIR PEERs.-The Niles
Mich. Times tells good story growing out
of a Fourth of July celebration in that county.
1t was agreed that party politics should be
kept out of the affair, but the committee to
procure the flag staff chanced to be Cops
They procured a hickory pole, as was believ.
ed, for a purpose, politically. Some Union
women cut it down during the night The
Cops recently brought suit against them for
SO doing. The counsel for the women de-
manded a Jury of their peers" a jury of
women, to which they were clearly entitled.
This took the Cops all aback and they with.
drew the suit, knowing that they would stand
no show at all with such jury.