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Year: 1867

Evil days are coming. A dispatch from Gal
weston informs lis that in Texas the spirit of
revolt is manifesting itself in renewed and in
creasing strength, in proof of which we have
the refusal of Mayor Haviland, who was re-
moved by Gen. Griffin for Rebel proclvitics,
to recognize military authority. The effect OF
the Opinion, we fear, will be to encourage men
like Mayor Haviland in their antagonism to the
healing and peace-restoring policy of Congress,
and to mar good deal of the work already
accomplished under that policy. .4y
Year: 1867

The Boston Congegdfonoiisi since its consolidation
with the Recorder issues the large edition of nearly
5000 copies weekly. Though not always free from
the intolerance usually Characteristic OF sectarlan
religious journals The CoHDrgdtoRalist and Recorder
is one of the very best dcuOninationa newspapers IN
the United States and able and most iniiaentisi
organ of the powerful church which it representa-
Year: 1867

The National Intelligencer reminds Congress
that those who invoke revolution must beready
Ito meet its consequences The President
would do well to remember this. and not
drag the country into trouble so frequently.
Year: 1867

The Canal debate in our Constitutional Con-
vention on Friday last is given herewith. We
Judge that the Taxpayers of our State will tind
some facts therein stated which will reward
attention and stimulate reflection.
Year: 1867

The Rural World says; "Many
farmers have place which they dig,
nifty by the name of garden; but at
this season Of the year they more re-
semblc cane break or wilderness.
After the spring vegetables have ma
turedj the ground is too often allowed
to grow up to weeds, so thick as to
render it difficult to get through
them. True economy, to cay nothing
of good looks, wolld dictate that ali
weeds in the garden be kept down
and not allowed to 90 to seed and
again be- multiplied fifty or an hun.
dred fold the next year, causing an
immense amount Of labor in future
cultivation. Where weeds have been
allowed to take possession of tho
ground, they should be.out up at once
and removed, before they scatter their
seed for a future crop. No part Of
the farm affords greater return for
the labor bestowed than the garden,
and still no part of the farm is more
neglected. No better time will pre-
sent itself for clearing off the garden
than the present. If deferred until
spring, a thousand other things Of
more pressing importance then re,
quire to be done. 1t is an excellent
plan when the weeds are cleared off,
to haul out manure intended for the
garden, spread it and turn it under
with good plow, preparatory TO
second plowing in the spring. Late
fall blowing exposes thousands of in
scots to the effects of the frost, which
otherwise would prove very destruc-
tive to the spring orops''
Year: 1867

We have frequently been asked for copy
of the feeling, poem, which was penned by
the lamented Haskell upon his restoration to
health and sanity, after brief confinement
in the Lexington Asylum. 1t was first pub.
lished in the Louisville Journal. Prentice,
on introducing it, said "If the first part
of this extraordinary poem from the gifted
Haskell, is as wild as the cry of a lost spirit,
the second is as peaceful and beautiful as a
dream of the blest."
Year: 1867

t1r Seven thousand FIVE hundred
naturalizations have taken place re-
Gently in New York city under the
auspices ofthe Democratic Committee,
and dvo hundred under those Of the
Republican Committee.
Year: 1867

A New HALL OF JUsTICE.-Carpenters
are busiy at work preparing the Old Mar
ket Hall-for years used as an armory,
ballroom, and public hall-for the occu-
patton of the Mayors Court. The change,
as the plan has been revealed to us, will
be greatly for the better. A very large
space will be set apart for spectators, and
the reporters benches and desks will be in
a much more advantageous situation, in
which the representatives of the press can
obtain a glimpse of the bench without
leaving their seats and stepping out among
the witnesses.


The location Of the Mayors Court after
the change will also be much more central, =,
especially after the proposed extension of
the city limits, and many poor criminal
will be thankful that to reach the hall OF


Justice he has only to step from one room
to another rather than march in solemn
procession for dozen squares, as is now
the case. The work will not be completed
before the lst of July.
Year: 1867

HEyRICo COUNTY COURT-GEoRGE D.
PLEAsANTs, ESQ, PRESIDING JusTICE.-In
this court yesterday the trial Of Norton
for the murder of John Mooney was re-
sumed. After the examination of seven
more witnesses for the Commonwealth and
two for the defence, the case was submit
ted to the court without argument by
counsel, and the prisoner was acquitted
by a unanimous bench.


There seems to be no doubt in the minds
of those who have heard the evidence of
the fact that Mooney, being in an intoxi-
Gated state, fell in the well, which is un-
covered and Immediately by the side Of
the road, and being unable to extricate
himself met his death. The case has cost
the Commonwealth no triliing expense,
and it is now found out that there is not a
shadow of evidence against the poor sol
dier who has suffered three months impri-
sonment, though an innocent man.


To-day the court will be occupied by
the unlawful detainer docket and other
civil business.
Year: 1867

LIGHTHOUSE on JAMES RIVER TO BE Re-
PLACED.-We have frequently called the
attention of the lighthouse department OF
the Governments to the fact that the buoys
destroyed in the James river have never
been replaced, and in the same connection
urged the proprety of rebuilding the
Screwpile lig house, carried away by ice,
on Deepwater shoal. 1t affords us plea
sure, therefore, to announce to our friends
who do business on the water, that steps
have been taken for the work just indi-
Gated.


The lighthouse schooner Narcissa was
at Old Point Comfort on Monday morning,
and expected to 60 thence to Cape Henry
to attend to some repairs to the light
house at that point. The bell on the Wolf
trap light boat will then be replaced after
which the schooner will proceed up the
river and enter upon the work OF rebuild
ing the Deepwater shoal lighthouse.
Year: 1867

DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-Chief Justice
Chase arrived in the city yesterday by the
Fredericksburg train, and stopped at the
SpotsWood Hotel. He leaves this morning
for Raleigh, where he will preside over the
United States Court, soon to commence Its
session in that place.
Year: 1867

SERESADE TO JUSTICE CHAsE.-Last eve
ming the post military band serenaded
Justice Chase at the Spotswood, and dis
coursed some beautiful music. The Chief
Justice having to leave early this morning
had retired, and did not make his appear
auce,
Year: 1867

The REGISTRATION H.-We have
been asked by several parties as to the ma
ture Of the oath required to be taken on
registration. Although it has been pub
lished repeatedly, their attention seems
not to have been fully called to it until the
publication of General Schofeld's late or
der. By request we reproduce 1t.


81, do solemnly swear, or affirm,
in the presence of Almighty God, that |
am citizen of the State of -; that l
have resided in said State for - months
next preceding this day, and now reside in
the county Of or the parish OF


-, in said State, as the case may be |;
that | am twenty-one years old; that
have not been disfrauchised for participa-
ton in any rebellion or civil war against
the United States, nor for felony commit
ted against the laws Of any State or Of the
United States that have never been q
member of any State Legislature, or held
any executive or judicial Office in any
State, and afterwards engaged in insurrec-
tion and rebellion against the United
States, and given aid or comfort to the
enemies thereof that / have never taken
an oath as member OF Congress OF the
United States, or as an officer OF the
United States, or as q member Of any State
Legislature, or as an executive or judicial
officer of any State, to support the Consti-
tuition of the United States, and afterwards
engaged in insurrection or rebellion against
the United States, or given aid or comfort
TO the enemies thereof; that will faith
fully support the Constitution and obey the
laws of the United States, and will, to the
best Of my ability, encourage others 70 To
| do. So help me God"
Year: 1867

No memorial association in the southern
States has accomplished greater work in
so short time, and additional admiration
is extorted from the friends of the cause
by the evident disposition on the part OF
its members to carry out the scriptural In
junction, "Let not thy right hand know
what thy left hand doeth." Their reward
is the satisfaction which ever results from
the consciousness of duty performed or a
kind service rendered, and the name of the
Oakwood Association will be forever deep
ly craven upon the hearts Of the noble
mothers and sisters for whose departed
loved ones the ladies' gentle hands have
cared.
Year: 1867

The earnings of the Union Pacific Rail-
road for the quarter ending August lst,
were seven hundred thousand dollars- This
will be increased in the next quarter, as the
road is put through to 425 mics in working
order. 1t should be remembered that this
result is from sody business alone, through
a new country, and is .ntt to be compared
with tho vast through business that must
follow the opening of the ewhole line to the
Pacific. The success fifth enterprise seems
o be thoroug bly, assured.
Year: 1867

A GREAT deal Of labor is lost 10 the
world for the want Of little courage. Everv
day sends to Their graves a number of obscut.
men, VINO have only remained in obscurity
because their timidity has prevented them
rom making first effort; and who, If thew
had only been induced to begin. would n
al AL probability, have gone great Ieugths in
Year: 1867

EMIGRATION TO VIRGINIA-The Virginia
papers published accounts Of purchases Of
land made in various parts Of the State by
northern citizens, as we'll as by some from ths
extreme South, who are selecting homes in
the valley and Piedmont region Of Virginia,
prompted by desire to avoid the political
troubles and insecurity which apprehended In
the more southern States. Thus, citizens Of
North and south are being drawn together in
Virginia, and as this accession OF numbers,
capital, enterprise and intelligence proceeds,
We may expect the prosperity OF that State TO
meet together. and as they come to know each
other better. mutual prejudices Will be effaced
and generous rivalry spring up for the ma.
terial prosperity Of q State in which their
commen interests are embarked. There can
be no doubt that, with reasonable prospect
Of the readjustment Of the Union In its old re-
lations, there would be progressive and in
cYeasing emigration TO the southern States
from the North and from Europe. The i'm
menee and varied resources Of the South will
one day attract to 1t q vast population, and
there will be an accession to the national
wealth, by the application of this added cap
itAl and energy TO southern development, which
few now even cream OF. sss l'F
Year: 1867

How TO Go TO BED.-HalPs Journal
of Health gives the following advice how
to go to bed in the winter time. Those
who practice retiring on the "cuddle-up"
plan, will readily fall in with these sugges-
tions: "Do it in a hurry, if there is no
FIRE in the room. and there ought not to be-,
unless you are quite an invalid. But if
person is not in good health, it is best to
undress by good fire; warm and dry the
feet well, draw on the stockings again !;
run into room without fire, jump into
bed, cuddled up, with head and ears un-
der cover for minute or more, until you
feel little warmth. then uncover your
head, next draw off your stockings, turn
over on your right side and go to sleep.
If sense of chilliness come over you on
getting into bed, it always will do an inju-
ry; and its repetition always increases the
i'll effect, without having any tendency to
harden you Nature abhors violence
We are never shocked into health. Hard
usage makes no garment last longer"
Year: 1867

A young man, out West, was intrusted
with the money to bring home his father
a good family sewing machine. He car
ried off a neighbors daughter to Chicago,
married her declaring she was the best
family sewing machine he could procure.
Year: 1867

KEEP MovING.--Man is like SNOWFALL.
Leave him lying in idleness against the
sunny face of prosperity, and all the good
that is in him melts like fresh butter in
the dog days; but kick him round, and he
gathers strength at every revolution.
Year: 1867

An exchange says that it is just as
sensible move to undertake to get mar-
ried without courting as to attempt any
business without advertising; both gener-
ally prove failures. 1 d Is i
Year: 1867

When asked how he got out of prison,
a witty rogue replied


got out OF my cell by ingenuity, run
upstairs with agility, crawled out of the
back window in secrecy, slid down the
lightning rod with rapidity, walked out
town with dignity, and am now basking
in the sunshine of libertyw
Year: 1867

A strange incident took place in New Orleans q
few days since A man, far advanced in years,
had been employed to carry box toacertain quar-.
ter in the city but, previous to his reaching this
destination, he fell dead in the street. The au-
thorities ordered the body to be removed to the
hearse depot; the box being meanwhile left in an
adjoining house. The inmates proceeded to ex-
anime the box, when to their astonishment, it was
found to contain the skeleton of child, and the
skull and some other bones belonging to the body
of an adult. The discovery was communicated to
the proper authorities, and at length the following
particulars transpired: Don Ramon Duran, ma
tive of Spain married in Catalonia, many years
ago, a wealthy lady called Donna Isabel Romero,
for whom he professed the most tender attachment.


The latter dying after the emigration of the cou-
ple to New Orleans, Duran by some means obtain
ed the skull and some of the other bones of bis de-
ceased wife, which he ever after kept with the
greatest care, wrapped up in piece Of black silk.
Some years after the death of his first wife, Duran
married second-a person much younger than
himself. By thiswife he had daughter, on whom
he fondly dotted; but the latter dying about 1888,
when only in her seventh year, Duran was plunged
in the greatest grief, and determined not to part
with his daughters body, had itsecretly embalmed,
and put into box with the remains of his former
wife but in order not to appear as opposing the
laws and established customs, he went to the ex-
pense of mock interment.


This loss exercised so strong an impression on
his mind that he seemed Indifferent to all about
him, and his affairs began rapidly to decline. His
keenly sensitive mind was, however, destined to
feel another, and from the attendant circumstances


still more painful bereavement, in the elopement
Of his wife, which even almost unseated his judg-
ment Ruin made now such rapid strides in the
fortunes of this hapess man. that in the course of
a short time, the once wealthy proprietor was re-
duced to the condition of common beggar. But
he had still one treasure left; the humble suppl
ant wandering from door to door, dependant upon
public charity for support had yetin his possession
an ignored and priceless gem, which shared with
him his fortunes-the box containing the bones Of
his wife and child. He thus lived for series Of
years, and whenever it became necessary to shift
bis place of residence, the box containing the pre-
cious relics was ever his first care and for which he
craved shelter under the title Of important pa
pers. His last residence was at the house of q
widow who had known him in better times Here
he lived until sickness overlook him, when the
scanty means of his hospitabls landlady not allow
Year: 1867

been exposed to the light The invariable results
have been that the summed portion rapidly crystal
zes, while that kept in the dark has remained per-
fectly liquid. We now seewhy bees are 50 careful
to obscure the glass windows which are sometimes
placed in their hives. The existence of their
young depends on the iquidity Of saccharine food
presented to them, and if light was allowed access
to this the syrup would acquire more orless solid
consistency it would seal up cells, and in all prob
ability prove fatal to the inmates Of the hive
Year: 1867

A FEw BIGOTED donkeys-with nothing
particularly useful to occupy their minds,
we suppose held meeting last week AT
Aurora, Illinois, "to consider the perniclous
effects of secret societies. and after talking
together in true donkey style on subject
whereof they knew nothing in the world,
except what their own imaglnations told
them, they came 10 the wonderfully wise
conclusion by resolution that "-the secret
Orders now spreading over the country are,
in their nature and structure, hostile TO the
religion OF Christ" Some people II seems
are not content with being fools, but they
must needs let all tho world know it. Were
some of the "secret Orders" to employ
these spiritual wiseacres 10 preach TO then
at two or three thousand dollars year, W,
very much doubt whether they would b.
considered go hostile 10 the religion o
Christ"
Year: 1867

The Republican Is mistaken in supposing
that we are opposed to Gen. Grant. We are
opposed 10 his retieence on political ques-
iions, at time when the great Republican
party is seriously talking OF making Inn its
candidate for the Presidency. We don't
mean to !" go it blind" on Grant OF any
body else if we can helpit. We shall con.
tinue to oppose Gen. Grants nomination
until he tells us what he ia and where lie is.
We have been Fillmorei1ed Tyleriaed and
Johnsonised, and that is enough for u.s. In
the language ol the New York Tribune We
may say that we are not prepared 10 &c
into the political grab.bag for candidate.
Year: 1867

WE ARE ToLn that, upon one or Two Oe-
caslons during the present week, the sessions
OF one Of our public schools had to be en-
tirely suspended in consequence OF some
defect in ihe heating apparatus, aud that it
is not unirequent that the children are com.
PEELED to sit and snuff in, TO the injury of
their health, the escaping gas from the
heaters. Why does not the proper commit
tot Of the Board OF Public Education see to
this matter' The same complaint obtained
currency in our city last winter. II certain
N is worthy Of immediate consideration.
Year: 1867

Take one teaspoonful of salt, the same
OF venegar, and tablespoonful of water.
mix and drink 1t acts like charm on
the system, and even Que dose will gene
rally cure obstinate cases of diarrh9a or
the first stages of cholera. fthe first dose
does not bring complete relief repeat the
dose, as it is quite harmless. The patient.
should keep perfectly quiet, a reclining
position being best. In severe cases soak
the feet thoroughly in very warm water,
chatting them well. Flannel wet with
pretty warm venegar and salt = especially
in warm weather = and placed around
the loins, wrapping warm flannel over it,
is an. excellent aid to recovery. Any
body can apply these remedies without a
physician, running no risk, and will be-
astonished at the beneficial result. They
should be universally known Ee-
chance
Year: 1867

The California election, held last week
resulted uniavorably to the Republicans
Haight, the Democratic candidate for
Governor, has six or eight thousand ma
jority, and the same party will have two
of the three Representatives, and proba
bly, majority of the Legislature. This
is bad news, and it is poor consolation
now to be told that we might have car
ried California by twenty thousand ma
jority had the matter been managed bet
ter Gorham, the Republican candidate
for Governor, was exceedingly unpopular,
and thousands of Republicans did not
vote at all They preferred TO lose the
election, rather than support an unworthy
candidate. There is no danger that Cali
fornia will become wholly Copperhcad.-
She will vote for the next Republican
candidate for the Presidency. The worst
feature about the result at present is that
it will encourage Andrew johnson TO
commit fresh outrages upon the will OF
the people and the laws of the country,
on the ground that it is vindication of
himself aud his policy
Year: 1867

SIdrery Sldnddrd: :


OF all the instruments used by the South In old times
the Supreme Court the most evntentoned and the


most efficient The people have been bred In such servle
for s decisions that whichever party got
session Of that weapon almost to conquer Its
Judges appointed for life and lingering ON the bench 70
extreme old age-as Sydney Smith said OF Bishops with
Episcopal pertinacity"-have always represented the
opinion Of former generation This department OF the
Government has always been the last To come INTO line
with the nation as new eras have opened. Inc south
appealed To until found that this usually
formidable weapon had In 1sGO lost It's power. Inc
nation swung away from treason like Taneys and the
ship OF State moved with upright keel stung TO
fully The signs at Washington indicate that Mr.. john
to try nd refuge under the Old shelter lie
plaus evidently 10 strengthen himself by putting the
army into the hands OF his friends far possible But
only as reserve force The checkmate he intends to


the Judiciary declaring all the reconstruction legsaton
Year: 1867

unconstitutional How dangerous and embarrassnf .
check that woud be to the Nations every one
familiar with the history Of the Anti Slavery
movement win fully appreciate. Whether Mr.
Johnson will succeed In obtaining such decis-
ion, knows. His counselors evidently count
upon t fear with too good grounds for their trust.
and divide the ranks OF the Republican party No
eectua could be desired than decision Of tho
Supreme Court adverse to Congress Round such do
eson would rally all the timd, tired Weakened, half
way compromising and dishonest elements which victory
has iured into the Republican ranks Landloched and
hampered by such opposition, tine reconstruction move
ment would very slowly and htfuliy forward-thc
youngest OF such circumstances reach old ago
before IL Will be ended-in any true sense Of the word
Year: 1867

--&Doss the Court understand You
to say, MIR. Jones, that you saw the
editor of the Augur Of Freedom in
toxicated?" "Not ut all, SIR. l merely
said that l had seen him frequently 50
Hurried in his mind that he would
undertake 70 cut copy with tile snuff
ers that's all"
Year: 1867

nearly up to my arm-pits when reach
ed it. 1t was huge mora tree, the
gnarled limbs of which stood out with
In reach from the ground, so that I
had no difficulty in climbing into it;
and once there l climbed up into the
branches above any possible high-water
mark; and, seating myself firmly, In
commodious crotch, pulled my cap over
my eyes and resigned myself to fate.


"Thick as the foliage of the tree was,
it formed but poor shield against the
driving torrent, and so wet was l, and
chilled, that l should certainly have de-
seended from my perch, and struck out
for the high lands but for two reasons;
the first of which was that / can not
swim, and the second, that the alliga-
tors from the swamps, as l was well
aware, go prOwling around when these
sudden freshets take place, to look after
such stray creatures as may have been
washed down from the settlements and
sent adrift in the flood. The rain was
abating now. and on looking down to
see how high up my tree the water had
reached, noticed that it was pouring
in at q large knot-hole in the hollow
trunk, which hole was at distance of
about twelve feet from the ground, and
nearly as far below where ] was sitting.
The mora tree, when old, is apt to be
hollow not only in the trnk, but in all
its principal branches-andm my tree was
no exception to the general rule, as you
shall see.


+ Concluded tomorrow,