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Year: 1867

We indulge the hope that the Demo
Gratis of the various townships will give
a good account of themselves te-day.
Slight as has been the public interest
manifested in this election, it is of the
greatest Importance in its immediate
hearings upon our highest interests. 1t
is one in which every good citizen
SHOULD feel bound to take part, to the
end that the positions to bo filled to-
dav should be entrusted to none but
deserving and capable men. We be-
lieve that in this respect the Demo
cratic tickets of the various town
ships can safely bear thor
ough investigation. Being salts
fled with the character of our nominees
We call upon the Democrats to rally
TO their support. But little effort is
needed to go the polls and cast your
ballot, and the defeat of any of your
candidates, if through apathy any Of
them should be defeated, may be q
source of the deepest regret. We re-
peat our hope that every Democrat who
is interested in the good government of
the county, Will give his personal at
tention to the election of the Democrat
Ic nominees.
Year: 1867

From the New York Evening POST


Much excitement was caused this af-
ternoon, at the corner of Liberty aud
Nassau streets, by q snal. boy falling
from fourth story window. At about
half past two o'clock tie child, aged
about ak years, was leaning out a
fourth-story window, of the building on
the northeast corner Of Nassau and
Liberty streets, when he lost his bal
ance and fell. Many persons were pass
ing at the time, and when they saw the
boy falling, their excitement was in
tense. Fortunately for the lad, there
was a strong awning underneath the
window, upon which he fell. The avn
ing was loose, and rebounded under tho
sudden weight, tossing the boy up two
or three times. He screamed lustily,
and his cries brought large crowd to
the spot. The little fellow was not hurt,
and clung to q small flag with which
he had been playing. He was taken
into one Of the windows on the first
foor, much to the relief Of the specta-
tors.
Year: 1867

TIE young men who wish to start
right in political life, or having started
right wish to costinue in the true path,
will deposit Democratic ballots to-day.
Radicalism fears the young men of the
country. They will be its ruin, and
their votes to-day should be worthy of
their destiny as the future rulers OF
their country. Get Democratic tickets
and vote them.
Year: 1867

The Mobile riot 10 an indication of the
future. 1t points the way events are
tending, Many such riots, many instan-
oes of savage slaughter in Southern cit
les must be the consequence of the asi-
tation made by Radical orators-at-
tempts to cram hateful political doc
trine down the throats of the Southern
people; those attempts exciting to vio-
lent acts, not the respectable people of
the Southern States, but the secesh fire.
brands, the penniless, reckless remnants
of the Southern armies, with nothing
to lose, and natural taste, to gEatify in
tumult, bloodshed and plunder.
1t is easy for the North, quietly looking
on, spectators to the terrible struggle, to
see what must be the issue. We tie a
people down by military law-we tell
them that their States have no political
existence justnOw, that they are only
free to pursue the ordinary course of
business and social life, and must leave
the rest alone. They acquiesce and 60
on as quietly as heart could wish, eager
only to be quiet-grateful for rest from
political turmoil and for the chance to
cultivate their fields. But, presto be-
fore the ink of our military laws is dry,
we let loose on them political emissa-
ries; propagandists, agitators, to start
again that very political life that we
have said for the present must be eX-
tinct. We show them that they may
60 into politics as much as they like, if
they go on the right side, and we hint
broadly that we are ready to distribute
Southern lands freely to the class that
will bid highest for them in Republican
votes.


1t is useless to cover our eyes-we
may shut out the view, but the game
goes on. What Wilson will do plaus-
IDLY and blandly, the Hayw woods and
Hunnicuts will do extravagantly, saw
agely, and even without decent at
tempt to cover bad purpose. Even
Judge Kelley puts forth braggart invi-
tations for some one to tread on the tail
of his coat; and he twists the. United
States army into o most convenient
shillalah with which to damage all
heads that may come in his way in this
fine faction fight. No one at the North
is deceived by such fume-no one here
listens with respect to any mans declar-
alton that he will come with the whole
United States army behind him, if he
cannot otherwise pump Republican
doctrine into the open ears of the
whole South. But these things are
heard differently at the places where
they are spoken. People who live in
the track of Sherman's army know what
such threat means-though perhaps
Judge Kelley does not: and the threat
that is mere rhetoric to him is to them
a remembrance of horrible reality,
and reawakes savage thoughts already
soethed into a half sleep by progressive
reconstruction. Such phrases, also, are
taken by the blacks for positive prom
ises, and through them irritate the
whites even more than when fresh from
the mouth Of the orator. Thus they
start bad passions, irritate, annOv, ex-
cite even the best disposed people; and
the worst disposed people need only
such preteXts.
Year: 1867

TIE Importance of single vote is
often felt in elections, like some that
will occur in one or two of our city
townships to-day. A single vote may
determine the choice of an important
office. Six more votes would have given
the Democrats a majority in tho Con-


necticut Legislature. Let every DEM
ocrat remember the value of his ballot
and deposit it for his party's nominees.
Year: 1867

Do you know q Democrat who does
not expect to vote to-dayf If so, hunt
him up and take him to the polls. His
vote, if cast, may elect township tick
ct. If weighed, it will overbalancs any
Radical majority. r
Year: 1867

In certain school in Springfield,
Mass, the lady teacher, few days since,
had occasion to punish one of the little
boys for using profane language. There
being knot-hole in the floor she con
cieved the idea to make him think he
had got to stand near by with pair of
tongs and watch until he caught rat
that should come Hp from below. Sta
tioning him, she gave him strict injunc-
tions to remain until he had accom-
plished thefeat; calculating, of course,
after he had stood there q couple of
hours, to send him to his seat Judge
of her surprise, when two minutes after
he fastened the tongs to genuine live
fellow of the rat kind, with enormous
whiskers and tail. and holding him up
exclaimed, "By Cd I've caught him.
Year: 1867

killing of $500 Mexicans for defend
Ing their native soil, and cite prece-


dent which they think will. clearly


prove their acts within the range of


propriety. They viii produce docu-
ments which they say will throw new
light upon what they have done.
Some of the abIest men In the Re-
public are engaged on the work
Year: 1867

mandates of the church, even if they re-
quired the commission of crime. Bnt as
whole, the Saints will compare favorably,
for honesty, temperance and steady, we'll
directed industry, with the people of any
other new state or territory 1t is nineteen
years since their pioneers, one hundred and
thirty-nine men and four women reached
the site of their present city. immediately
upon arrival, they knelt down and thanked
God for his guidance and protection. On
the same day they commenced blowing.
An old trader, the only white man in the
region, declared that he would give a thou
sand dollars for the first ear of corn they
could raise from this parched and barren
soil. But there is always a future for set
tiers who pray and then go to plowing.
They have made the trecless desert indeed
blossom as the rose and laid the foundation
for prosperous state in the very heart of
the contincIr.


1t is an anomoly in our civilization that
church more rigid than that of Rome,
and with a domestic system utterly defying
the laws of all enlightened nations in mod
ern times, should exist i'll the centre of our
continent openly nullifying the statutes
and authority of the National Government.
But the problem will soon be solved by
natural laws. Polygamy, like the other
patriarchal institution, which is laid in the
tomb of the Capulets, cannot exist without
isolation Thus far, Brigham has kept
his followers from working the rich mines
of silver and gold which the mountains
contain. The sagacous policy has pre-
served his power, and greatly increased
the prosperity Of the people. But within
three years Utah will contain large min
ing population, composed exclusively OF
men, The miners arc great iconoclats
and human nature viii triumph The ma
jority of the women Will no longer accept
one undivided half, or sixth of husband
in some cases a very vulgar fraction indeed
when full unit is attainable.


& By and by" said one of our stage-dri
vers, . | shall take one of these secont
Mormon wives myself. Only the first mar
riage is good in law; none Of the later
will agree with him. Many Will take tn,
superfuous Mormon wives, TO find then
faithful affectionate and honest This vii
solve the problem. Within five years, too
the locomotive viii be heard in Salt Lake
City Under contract with our nationa
civilization, the power of Brigham and hi
associates will cease forever, and the ont
domestic life no longer stain a community
whose history contains much TO chalang
respect and admiration
Year: 1867

"MARBLED" PAPER.-Few, even of those
who are familiar with the name, understand
how that species of notified or brindled
paper so much used for the covers of books
is made to assume its curious appearance.
The following information is sent to the
Boston 1'rareler by lady who lately Wis
tied Harpers great printing establishment
in New \ York and s'saw how it was done -


"The most remarkable thing to me, after
all, was the 'marbling process which ]
don't believe you know any more about than
| did. In Europe it is kept great secret.
A tank is filled with gum and water, and
water colors are thrown upon the surface,
first black, then red, blue or yellow, each
spot of color remaining perfectly distinct,
but changing its form as it is displaced bv
the next one


Then a comb or rake is drawn along the
surface. These are of various degrees of
fineness, and a great variety of patterns
can be given The comb pattern is now
most used. As a special compliment to his
inquisitive lady visitor, the man made Il
pattern called the 'peacock's tall really
very handsome and elaborate. The sheets
are laid lightly on the top, and when taken
off retain the impression They are then
dried and afterward FURNISHED"
Year: 1867

OuR TURN Musr CoME:-aG Generation after
generation" SAYS fine writer, have felt as
W. we now feel, and their lives were as active as
our own. They passed 'likca vapor, while
nature wore the same aspect of beauty as
when her creator commanded her to be. The
world will have the same attractions for our
offspring yet unborn that she had once Tor
MS as children. Yet little while and alF
will have happened. The throbbing heart,
viii be stiaed and we shall be at rest. Our
funeral shall find its way and prayers will be
said. and we. shall be alone in silence and
dark kness for the worms. And it may be for
short time we shall be spoken OF, but the
things Of life will be soon forgotten. Days
will continue to move on, and laughter and
song will be heard in the room where we
died !; apd the eyes that mourned for us will
be dried and glistcn again with Joy, and even
our children will cease to think of us, and
will not remember to lisp our Names
Year: 1867

This house Is large, well furnished and conveniently
located to accommodate the travel both by river and
on wheels and the proprietor will spare pains to
make it comfortable home for all guests. Stages ar
rive and depart daily. 6l3
Year: 1867

1t has already been announced that
achievement" won the great Doncaster race
in England, be atlng s'Hornet'' by a little mere
than q length. The Pail Mall Gazette saws:


achievement with Challoner up was first
saddled, and walked uietIy about the course
by herself for at leest q quarter of an hour 1t
Is impossible to conceive a more beautiful


1ily. Her rich brown ceat shade as it did not
shine at Ascot or EPSON. She was even bot.
ter than at York; and though still possessing
that light, delicate, high bred appearances
which distinguished her as two year old she
ha7 little OF the sharpness which then detract
ed from her beauty. In her canter she went
with long, easy sweep that took her over
the ground without apparent effort. In
fact, it was the two year old Achievement
once more with even more than her
two year old grace. Hermit was
walked about for a long time before Custance
mounted him; In fact, he was the last - an
pear upon the course He had very different
levy to that which he held at Epsom and a
mob followed him all over the course, II
Achievement was different mare to the
Achievement of Ascot, Hermit was not the
same horse in appearance as the Hermit of
Epson. Though never q very striking look
ing animal, he now looked fuli OF muscle, and
In his canter he moved in such grand, r. 30
lute way, that five to four became the highest
oner against him. and he was decidedly the
favorlte Afterwards 1t was noticed that he
like Lord Lyon last year, lathered very much.
but this did not AFFECT his position Or the
others Julius and Longchamps looked hest.
the former especially going very we'll as also
did Fauban, though the latter we should never
lancy from his appearance"
Year: 1867

RESULT OF THE MOUNT GEMS SUMMIT
RAILWAY.-The Genoa Moyimento has the fol.
lowing from Nice:-The news Of the success
OF the Fell system for passing mountains has
been received here with pleasure, and two
distinguished Wizards intend visiting Mount
GEMS to see how far the system can be applied
10 the Colidi Tenda. The people Of Nice well
know that the only thing that can give life to
Cueno, because by that town thew would be Min in
direct Intercourse with Piedmont, Lombardy,
and Nene'ia. When the necessary studies
shall have been made Of the develop
ment OF the line in question, and of
the outlay it would require, the company
which would be formed to carry 1t out would
probably ask the Alta Italia Railway Com
pany to take charge OF at least the construction
tunnel that must be made on the Col itself
The town Of Nice would put itself at the head
OF the company for promoting the work, and
would take good number of shares
Year: 1867

THE NICHOLSON PAVEMENT IN BALTIMORE
There has been considerable amount of inter.
est felt in our city in reference to the substitu-
ton Of the wooden pavement under the Mich
olson plan, for the ordinary stone pavements,
such as have heretofore been in use. At tho
suggestion Of those interested in the paving Of
Holiday street, an ordinan ce was introduced
into the sc cond branch OF the city council for
laying this description Of pavement in that
street, and was yesterday passed in that
branch. 1t enacts "that whenever application
shall be made to the city commissioner TO have
paved or repayed any street, lane, or alley Of
the city Of Baltimore, or whenever said paving
or repaving shall be done by virtue OF an oroi-
nance Of the mayor and city council Of Balti.
more. it shall be optional with the owners OF
q majority Of the front feet Of ground binding
upon said street, lane, or alley, whether the
said paving or repavIDg shall be with stone or
what is known an the Nicholson pavement or
other improved pavement; and provided fur
ther, that whenever any paving or repa wing is
to be done In front Of any property owned by
the corporation of the city OF Baltimore, the
mayor shall decide whether 1t shall be paved
with stone or any other improved pavement"
BALI. Suu. "
Year: 1867

CAPT. HALLS ARCIIC EXPLoRATIoN-AIe let
ter to the New York Herald. dated at Repulse
Bay, August Is, gives an account of visit to
Captain Hall, the Arctic explorer, whose
quarters have not been changed since last
winter. The writer says:


'sSome information he got last winter from
the natives he fell IN with made him decide on
wintering there this winter. They told shius
that some white men had been with them for g.
long time, and one OF them died and they
buried him with great care. Captain Hall
thinks that 1t might be Sir John franklin and
has determined to try and reach the country
and see for himself, SO he offered among the
whaling fleet five hundred dollars in gold per
man for five men to 60 with him. The men,
having wintered, did not wish to stay, but at
last five good, strong men have Joined, and
when they are done hunting this fall they will
start. Coptain Hall is sure OF obtaining some
relics, at least. If die says he Il shall die
doing my duty"
Year: 1867

A CASE OF HEARTLEss DEsRRTION-We
have been recently apprised of case of heart
less abandonment occurring in to wn in this
vicinity. The parties most interested were
both Of high respectabllity; the gentleman, as
he had been considered, was about thirty years
OF age, and the lady about twenty-five. A
long acq uaintance had ripened into mutual
affection. which resulted in an engagement of
marriage. During hts absence in the army,
she had been true to him. and after his return
day was appointed for the consummation of
their happiness by uniting In marriage The
day occurred on Wednesday Of last week.
The friends Of both parties assembled. The
bride, as beautiful as she is accomplished
and good, was arrayed IN her bridal attire,
awaiting the arrival Of the groom. The
hour passed, and he did not come; in his
stead his mother came, with the announce.
ment that he was at home, and SO i'll that
the ceremony could not proceed. The poor
girl was so overwhelmed with modification
and conviction that the excuse was false, as it
afterwards proved to be, that she went into
cow ulsions and remained in that condition as
late as Monday last. Her deporable state ex-
cited the most painful apprehensions for her
life; and, as last resort, the author of her
sufferings was compelled. almost by force, to
visit her. What the result of their interview
was we have not learned; but the excitement
and indignation against him was 80 great
among his neighbors that 1t was with Difficult.
ty they could be restrained from laying violent
hands on him. If she RECEIVERS from her dan
gerous illness shH will have reason to con.
gratulate herself upon her lucky escape from
one who, by this act Of heartless treachery,
has proved himself unworthy of any woman's
love-Albdny Arqus
Year: 1867

SOMETHING NEW IN RAILRoADING-The
Esstner Zeitung contains the following:


"The project Of the Rhenish Railway Csm-
pany to introduce the nine inch rail on their
line, instead Of the I've inch rail hitherto in uss
is Of such Importance for all persons connected
with the railway interest that IL has created
tie greatest excitement, and everything con-
nected with it is narrowly watched by all civil
engineers for, should it succeed, 1t will solve
the long debated problem OF the possibility OF
doing away with sleepers altogether, which
are be coming every year dearer and dearer. To
the Rhenish Railway Company the credit i.,
at all events, due of being first in the field to
give the new system fair trial. The nine inch
rails rest upon bed OF plates, and are then
covered with five inches OF gravel, on the top
ofwhich is two inch layer OF earth. well
stamped down SO that the head Of the rail pro.
jects only an inch above the surface. The two
lines OF rails are connected every three feet by
round bags of iron firmly bolted to the rails
below the surface, SO that the whole forms
one compact body. and may be compared to q
ladder lying on the ground half buried in it.
This mode Of construction is said to afford
quite as great security AZ the present system
Of underground sleepers. "
Year: 1867

WE can sing away our cares easier
than we can reason them away. Sing
in the morning. The birds are the ear
liest to sing, the birds are more without
care than anything else know of. Sing
in the evening. Singing is the last
thing that robins do. When they have
flown their last flight and picked up
their last morsel of food and cleansed
their bill on napkin of bough, then
on topmost twig, they sing one song
OF praise. j know they sleep sweeter
for it. They dream music; for some
times in the night they break forth in
singing, and stop suddenly after the
first note, startled by their own voice.
Oh that we might sing evening and
morning, and let song touch song all
the way through.


AS was returning from the country
the other evening, between six and
seven O'Clock, bearing basket Of flow
ers, l met man that was apparently
the tender of amason. He looked brick
and mortar all over! He had worked
the entire day, and he had the appear
ance of man that would not be afraid
of work. He was walking with 1.-THE
step, and singing to himself as he passed
down the street, though he had been
working the whole day, and nearly the
week. Were it not that my good
thoughts always come too late, should
have given him large allotment of my
flowers. If he had not been out of
sight when the idea occurred to me, /
should have hailed him and said, "Have
you worked all day." "Of course
have" he would have said. "And are
you singing"' "Of course l am"
"Then take these flowers home and
give them to your wife, and tell her
what blessing she has in you.


Oh that we could put songs under our
burdens. Oh that we could extract the
sense of sorrow by song! Then these
things would not poison SO much. Sing
in the house. Teach your children to
sing. When troubles come go at them
with songs. When griefs arise, sing
them down. Lift the voice of song
against cares. Praise God by singing;
that will lift you above trials of every
Sort Attempt it. They sing in heaven;
and among Gods people upon earth,
song is the appropriate language of
Christian feeling.-Beecher.