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Year: 1867

4 correspondent of tho London Daily
News, n the course af letter with refer
ence to historical and legendary tree
known as ''Sernc's Oak,' gives not only
some interesting facts about the tree itself,
but also IN explanation of o natural phe-
uomena in connection with it. lie says:


while working up portion of this men,
orabe tree into covers for the book 1 have
written on its identity, aud looking on the
end, observed great peculiurity, namely:
The annular rings accumulated in healthy
and vigorous manner up to certain point
when they suddenly ceased, became almos,
imperceptiblc, then increased in size again
ill they attained nearly their former width.
afterwards gradually diminished toward
the outer edge Of the tree, where they finally
became undistinguishable."


Upon mentioning this phenomena to an
intelligent gardener of fifty years expert
cnce without informing him in what wood
l had observed it-he said that the tree
must have been struck with lightning or
bllghted in some way so as to have stopped
Its growth, otherwise such an appearance
would not have been presented"


ut was in the nature of trees, as it was
with us, that when they arrived at maturity
they began to decline, the same as we did,
but it was generally gradual process; the
rings in the trunk would become smaller and
smaller by degrees, as the sap flowed less
and less up the trunk Of the tree"


II have since examined the wood more
closely, and from the healthy part of the
tree to the outside Of the piece, I have
counted 164 annual rings. If to these arc
added twenty for the sap that was wasted
away from it, and forty-four years, which
time at least it is known to have been dead
we arc carried back as far as 1859, as the
latest time when the tree would have been
scared or blighted. How much earlier than
this it may have been, | am not in position
at present to prove but, considering that
the rings are so small us to be scarcely dis
cerniblc, and that some of the outer portion
of the tree has been wasted away, l submit
Tint it is not prcpostcrous idea to assume
thst the blasting Of it happened in Shaks,
pcare's time"
Year: 1867

The horse ear is the witness of varied
life and incident, which are often not only
interesting, but worthy the compliment of q
little printers ink. An incident occurred
on Saturday Of last week, while a car was
on fremont street, which is deserving of
paragraph. A lady passenger discovered
that her pocket had been picked Of its
portmonnie and contents including a gene.
rous supply Of cash for shopping and some
other little possessions. On learning this
disagreeable fact she said, with commenda-
bic emphasis, "Mr. Conductor, have had
my pocket picked since l entered this car,
and as no one has got out the thief must
now be here. want you to call o police
man at once and secure my property" The
conductor, in low, drawling tone,-"I
guess, mum, none Of the passengers have
got it-you might have dropped it in the
street-such things are very common
'twouldn't be any use to call the police.
These passengers all look honest, and they'd
make tremendous fuss if l shut 'em up,
The lady, "But insist upon 1.-THE thief
is in this very carl have had my port.
monnie in my hand since / entered it. I
insist that the police be called. 1t is my
right and demand it." At this point
short lady with keen, jumping eye, and
with brisk movement, almost leaped from
her seat, and said very sharply, II declare
it is really too bad that the conductor will
not call tho police. II there is no gentle.
man in the cur man enough to do as the
lady wishes, then will She thereupon
made rapid exit from tho car and shot
down Winter street like an arrow. She scas
the pickpocket Boston Post. @
Year: 1867

She hath done ,ohat Mc could. This


language was used by Jesus, to the peo-
pie who were with him at one time, as


he was enjoying the hospitalitiss u q man
named Simon, who lived in the town Of
Bethany. A woman came in with box Of
ointment, or sweet perfume, Very costly,


worth forty dollars. She broke the box


and poured the ointment on His head. She


had this costly perfume, and she was willing.


to use it for this purpose. II was all she


could do. The people around were indig-


nant at what they thought to be 1 foolish


act, or waste. The motive however; Of


the woman was pure. She loved Jesds


and was willing to show her regard by this


act Hence, she done what she could Sho


brought the best she had, without reference


to cost. Selishncss was stranger to her,
bosom. And this act showed she wanted
to do all she could to add to others comfort
and make them happy. My dear young;
friends, how much more pleasant would be
lifs's pathway if all would oct upon this
principle. Throw selfshness aside, and do
all the good you can to others. Make home
happy spot by this course! Yield your
own feelings and wishes to the comfort and
happiness Of father, mother, brothers, and
sisters, in word all in the house. Then at
school, or in your daily occupations seek to
do others good, and thus make them happy.
If you were to do this how much more
pleasant would life's pathway be, how many
more the smiles, and fewer the tears. AL
ways be ready to speak kind word, to give
of your means 10 relieve the wants Of Others.
What you do may seem little to you, but to
others it may be great. This little box of
ointment the woman gave in the sight Of
Jesus was great, although to the multitude
q waste.


Do all the good you can. Tho whole Of
life is made up Of little things:


Little drops Of water. little srnins VI sand


Make Tho mighty cream and the beauteoas land.


Little deeds Of kindaes, little words Of love,


Make our earth an Eden, Iiks the heaven above.


Fila L., was little girl. She wanted to
do all the good she could. She was always
pleasant at home, tried to make every one
happy around her. Always had a smile
and kind word for every one. Often this
cost her an effort. This, however, brought
with it happiness to both herself and others,
as such course does. She gathered lot
Of children around her wherever she went.
At length she formed class of little ones,
younger than herself and taught them to
read and sing, and thus became little mis-
sionary. She was fourteenyea of age, and
gathered like number into her class. She
is now teaching them, and they all love her.
Oh! how much good is she doing.


Try to set good example to others, and
whenever you can, aid them, no matter who
they are, or what their condition may be.
Remember Jesus loved you and did all he
could do for you. He died to save you. He
asks you to do all you can for him in deeds
Of mercy and Of love. Above oil he asks
your heart, as well as service. Will you
give il him ?
Year: 1867

We have very little faith in the sue
cessfnl formation of third political
party, as is some times proposed. To
use a homely phrase, that sort of move
ment is 'played out" There have been
since Know Not hingism died, and there
are, and will continue to be until the
affairs of the country are definitely set
tied, only two parties-the Democratic
and the Republican: the party of the
Constitution and the party of an ire
sponsible central despotism in the form
of Congress. With one or the other of
those parties every citizen must act If he
would make his political power felt. Mr..
ANDREW JOHNSON himself furnishes
about rs good an illustration of this
truth as we would wish TO cite. lie
has since his accession to the Presiden-
tial chair been standing aloof from the
Democratic and Republican PARTIES
been trying to build up a JOHNSON
third party. And where does he stand
to-day. Had he at the outset of his
administration taken his stand with the
Democratic party, whose principles he
profeSsed, and acted as well as talked,
he would now hold n higher position in
the estimation aud in the strength OF
the people than any predecessor. Had
he, with no more inconsistency, denied
che principles he professed and acted
with the party which elected him, he
would still stand well where he does
sIot now stand at all.


in every State where the bayonet has
not been employed to uphold Radicslism
in all the Northern States, and in Ken
lucky, Maryland, &c, the Democratic
strength has been shown by the latest
trials to be growing and greater than
ever before. The vote to be polled in
the approaching elections will teach Mr..
JOHNSON and third party adventurers
aud all others whom it may concern that
the Democratic party has only been
purified, invigorated, and made power
ful by the treachery of professed friends
and the unscrupulous warfare of open
enemies.
Year: 1867

At the Goodwood Races in England
it was observed with curiosity that car
rier pigeons, superseded elsewhere by
telegraph, still held their own. At the
end of each important race one or more
was despatched, and after circling
around for few seconds swept off to
Chichester with the message. As il
there was not enough betting TO be got
out of the ten or twelve races, bets were
laid as to whether the pigeon would
take two or more turns ere it flew OF.
Year: 1867

Wendell Phillips has expressed his
belief that Impeachment will follow
Immediately on the reassembling OF
Congress, and that President johnson
would not so persistently court such a
course if he were not prepared and de-
termined to resist it. The late amnesty
he considers reasonable, and an effort
to build up another rebellion.
Year: 1867

The MARYLAND MILITIA affairs have
created some excitement over the coun-
try but 1t is not believed that Governor
Swami has any idea of joining the Presi-
dent in q second resolution. For Swami
is not man of nerve. He was regard
ed in 1851 as decided coward, and after
the South has once been fairly beaten
he is not the man to lead second re-
volt. Very likely he desires to sur
round himself with strong militia force
in the event Of contingency that might
render it of use, but that he is now plan
ming TO help Johnson as against CON-
gress cannot be possible.
Year: 1867

BUTLER AND FIVE TwgNrIBs.-People
at Washington are amused by the con-
troversy going on between Butler and
the New York Tribune regarding the
national debt. Butler would be a popular
man If he were TO emigrate West In
the East, where three. fourths Of the
government bonds are held, his views are
not looked upon with favor. The Tribune
does not hesitate to use the word ras.
scslity" in connection with Butler, and
its enemies say it is an old way with it
to use hard words instead of hard
logic. On the general argument, how
ever, there can be no doubt Of the Tri-
bune's soundness. The bonds must be
paid lincoln, and they will be. Unless the
copperheads attain office. If they do we
shall not see anything like reputation,
but some halfway scheme like Buffers
or Pendleton's will be adopted. The
best argument against Butler is this: If
the government is at liberty to pay off
the bonds with money OF it's own crea-
tion, that is to say, with paper money,
then it has the right to repudiate the
entire debt. For no one will now deny
to the government the right to print
more paper money. 1t has printed four
hundred millions, and was deep in the
business when 1t borrowed OF the people.
Whoever lent the money took the risk
OF 8 deprecated currency, and if the re-
payment of the principal in coin was not
understood, then 1t follows that every
lender must have known that the gov
ernment was at liberty to pay off all the
bonds in freshly printed notes. Money
so deprecated would be worth about ten
cents on the dollar, and once begin upon
the downward career and we shall soon
land At the bottom. But spite Of Butler
and Pvndleton we shall not begin, owing
to the honesty OF the AmericaL people.
The epublican party will never consent
to 'pudiation in any shape, and the
fact Rat it in nsists upon honest dealing
with the bondholders will give it great
strength in doubtful States.
Year: 1867

REMARKABLE SURGICAL OPERATIoN.-A
Mr.. Hawes of Wallingford, color-bearer
Of one Of the Vermont regiments, was
wounded in the thigh by Minnie ball
received while in line OF battle at Cold
Harbor in 1854. He was Immediately
taken to the division hospital where he
bled protusely. No attempt was there
made to extract the ball-was told that
it would heal up. He was afterwards
sent to Columbia Hospital, Washington,
where an attempt was made to remove
the ball without success. The patient
was next sent to Brattleboro, where the
wound became gangrenous and no efforts
were made at extraction. During the
year 1866. the discharges were some
what diminished 80 that the patient
could walk a little-when he reached
home he became worse and was confined
to his bed with every prospect Of q
Year: 1867

BASE BALL MAToH.-A match game OF
base ball was played at Pittsford on
Saturday last between the first nine OF
the Caughnawaga Club of that place and
the second nine of the Excelsior Club OF
West Rutland; resulting in victory
for the Excelsiors, as will be seen by the
following score :
Year: 1867

speedy dissolution. At this stage Of the
case he was treated by DR.. Fox, who
called DR.. Middleton Goldsmith of this
village to his aid-and the latter by
making series OF small openings sue
ceeded in removing the ball, and on the
third anniversary Of the day upon which
he received his wound, Mr.. Hawes was
in Rutland with the ball in his pocket
his wounds all healed, and he far hap
pier if not better man than he had been
for those three long years.
Year: 1867

Who woulo wish to live without
Aowers2 Where would tho poet ay
for his images Of beauty if they were
to perish foreyerP Are they not the
emblems of loveliness and innocence,
the living types of all that is pleas


ing and graceful2 We compare
young lips to the rose, and the white
brow to tho radient lily tho winning
eye gathers its glow from the violet,
and a sweet voice is like. breeze
kissing its way through flowers. We
hang delicate blossoms on the silken
ringlets Of thS yonng bride, aud strew
her path with the fragrant bells when
she leaves the church. We place
them around the marble face OF the
dead in tho narrow coffin, and they
become symbols Of our Affections
pleasures remembered aud hopes ia
ded, wishes flown, scenes cherished,
the moro that they can mover return.
Still We look to the far-oG spring in
other valleys--to the eternal summer
beyond the grave, when the flowers
which faded shall again bloom in
starry fields where no rude winter
can intrudo. They come upon us in
spring like the recollections of
dream, which lowered above us in
sleep, peoplod with shadowy beauties
and purple delights, fancy broidered.
Sweet flowers that bring before our
eyes scenes Of childhood-faees re.
membered in youth, when Love was a
stranger to itself The messy bank
by the wayside, where we SO often sat
for hours drinking in the beauty of
tho primroses with our eyes-tho
sheltered glen, darkly green, filed
with the perfume of violets that
shone in their intence blue, like an
other sky spread upon the earth
the laughter of merry voices--the
sweet song of tho maiden-the down
cast eye, the spreading blush, the kiss,
ashamed Of its own sound are all
brought back to memory by a flower.
Year: 1867

New Yorkers are said to be nego-
ciating for the Mammoth Cave, Ken
tucky. It's hoped that wonder Of
the world will pass into hands that
have some energy and enterprise, for
tho Kentucky paralysis has fastened
upon all its surroundings. If the
owners do not sell we woulds advise
them to go into the cave and pull the
hole in after them.
Year: 1867

Below WI be found The Income Tar for the 1th
and sth subdivision OF the 9th District for The
year 1898. The total income is given from which
. deduction Of $1,000 exemption l. made Five
per cent of the balance givesthc tar. zee
Year: 1867

once more has the sun In its annual rotation
Consigned to oblivion another short year.
All, seasons of pleasure, how short your duration
Reluctant we bid you adeu with n tear,
Old Times rapid motion exceeds all expression
DAYS pass IKE dream, or phantom appear,
weeks and months have rcvolved in rapid sue.


ccssion,


Ana brought us once more to the close Of the year
What various emotions are caused by reflection.
While on our past fortunes our thoughts are con.


fned


Ana thrill through the soul as they fall on tho


mind.


How oft do we witness with pleasure or sorrow
frosperity's smile or adversity's tear
We fondly anticipate pleasures tomorrow,
Yet sigh with regret at the close Of the year.
And now to the God Of all grnce commend Won
with blessings untold may your cup overflow.
May peace and prosperity ever attend you,
AS on through the journey of life you shall 20.
One wish ofmy heart you'll permit me to mention.
And while express 1t believe me sincere;
May Heaven reward you for your kind attention,
And grant you dear Ettie, a Happy New Year.
And when You at last shall close up your probation
And Jordan's cold waters shall roll at your feet;
May you enter tho valley without hesitation,
Rejoicing in hope your Redeemor to meet.
And when he shall utter the kind invitations
Come yc blest of my father, partalie of my joy
May mansions of glory be your habitations
And praise and thanksgiving your endless en-


ploy.


L. W. N, OF " IL,
Year: 1867




Those only are the brave who keep their ground
And keep II to the last.-Btuir.


EVERYBODY in Yarmouth knew Lit
tie Johnny, with his crooked back and
tiny crutch, with which he could get
over the ground a good deal faster than
most other people who had free use of
their legs. y great favorite was he with
the bluff, weather beaten beachmen,
who ofted used to take him out with
them in their shore-boats to the luggers
when they were bringing their nights
catching ashore. Then they used to
make him sing, for he had capital
voice, and had learned to give out the
"Death of Nelson and "Tom Bow
ling" with nautical emphasis and spirit
not to be expected in child of ten.
Standing on the shore you could hear
his notes sounding over the water, and
presently the shouts and hurrahs of his
audience when he came to a conclusion.
Johnny had no mother; she had long
been dead, having only lived to bring
her child into the world, and then pass
ed quietly away as if in a peaceful sleep.
The only vestige that remained to him
Of her was a green mound under the
great yew tree in the corner of Har-
mouth churchyard, and there every Sun
day after the morning service, he and
his father would be found hand-in-hand,
silent and sad. For though he had lost
his wife close on halfa score ofyearS, Joe
Barton, rough and iron-hearted rs he
was, had not forgotten her who for one
brief twelve months made life sunshine
to him. "Poor little woman" he would
say, turning away; and as he passed
through the gate that led out of the
resting-plac of the dead great salt
tear, as big as pebble, would force its
way out, and slowly creep down his
brown cheek. lie and johnny lived in
comfortable cottage outside the town,
! for Joe had been successful man; from
fisherman he had gradually become
part owner of Il lugger, then sole pro-
prictor, and then at last had no less than
three boats of his own. So in course of
time he secured very nice little nest
egg, which he invested in the shares of
the county bank, and then having Ia
bored long and well, retired to rest hin
for the remainder of his days, The bank
had local branch at Yarmouth, ant
most of the fishermen and inhabitants
deposited their money there. lie Wa'
wont to say "That it did his heart gooC
to hear the waves, and that they used t.
talk to him for all the world like human
beings" When he gave up fishing 1T
had built small plcasure-boat, which
was chrstened with great ceremon,
The ,Soucy Jdck, and smart, trim lit
tie craft she was, with sailing power
something perfectly miraculous. Al
through the summer she was kept full,
occupied, and heart-rending were III
appeals Joe had to listen 10 from tn


juvenile frequenters of the beach to TAX
them out for sail with him. But h
) always had plenty of company, AM
what with his sea stories and biscuit
and ginger-heer Joe Barton was at les
Year: 1867

Which is tho basis of the BITTERS now of fered to the public. That honor belongs to the native inhabitants of CENTRAL AMERl- CA, to whom its virtues have been known for more than two hundred years. Armed with it the Indian bids a
Year: 1867

RG~ We call attention to the adver- tisement of J. D. Morrow & Son in another column. These gentlemen have had large experience in their bus mess, and their selections are made with care and judgment. They have the finest nursery in the State, and those needing fruit trees of any kind will find them ready to furnish them at reasonable prices.
Year: 1867

R-sS- Our city Dads really deserve credit for their efforts to improve the appearance of our town. The streets, or most of them, have been cleared of grubs and other hindrances, the ditches are being opened so that the water in time of rain may be carried off; and altogether Des Arc presents quite a respectable appearance. Three cheers for our Mayor and his staff.
Year: 1867

Bag See advertisement of Mrs. s. c. Russell. The second session of her school will begin the first Monday in August. Those wishing to secure for their children faithful and qualified teacher will do we'll to patronize this lady,
Year: 1867

pa- The following is the method of making coffee in Brazil: For each cup to be made, the size of our tea-cups, they measure tablespoonful of ground coffee, parched to the color of a ripe chesnut. This is placed within a gauge bag within the coffee pot, and then boiling water is poured upon it. There are no grounds in the decoction, and it is so strong that it leaves brown stain upon the white china cup. The brazilians never put milk into their coffee, as they think that milk in jures the properties of the decoction, and it is never drank until the close of the meal. Usually, it is never brought to the table until everything else is removed.
Year: 1867

We feel grateful to our many friends for the liberal patronage received since our com- mcncemcnt in Dcs Are, and want no better reference to give new customers, than those who have tried us.

 We will make liberal cash advances on cot ton for shipment, or store.

 A fair barter of goods for any kind of country produce. nov17-6m
Year: 1867

Is potent to cure. no matter what the disease may be. While DR BULL is not.prepared to endorse this extravagant pretension, he IS nevertheless satisfied from thorough exam nation of the evidence relating to it's virtues, that as remedy and preventive for all dis eases arising from exposure, either to changes of weather and climate or to the miasmatic influence, it
Year: 1867

The leaders of the Democratic
party hope to confuse and blind the
people Of the country to the vital
issues of the situation by donoun-
cling the corruption Of the Republi-
can Union party. What are the
facts s@''t


They are simply that the Union
party, having been for some years
the dominant party, has naturally
been joined by all manner of camp
followers, while the war has produ-
ced a system of taxation requiring
an immense increase of the number
of government offices. To some of
these offices doubtful and dishonest
men have been sometimes appoint
ed, and the disgrace of their expos
Year: 1867

Among the clerks in the Treasury De-
partment is a man who is brother Of an
ex.rebel commodore, who at the time Of
General Early's attack on Washington,
went through the rebel headquarters, and
informed Gcnernl Early that the city was
defended by militia only, and could ls
easily taken. For this act he was tried and
sentenced to he hung. Hs was subsequent
ly parioncd, and is now making up for lon
time as clerk in the government employ.
Year: 1867

: is the only Physician as Special
list, now in Chicago that can be en-
tirely relied upon. Go to him,


and not suffer that horrible disease
to remain in your system, disfgur-
ing your face and body, besides