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Year: 1867

1t may not be generally known that
the ground on which the city of Nash
vile now stands was once the site OF an
ancient and popaious townj yet such Is
supposed to be the fact. Some Of the
most interesting antiquities OF our State
are found along the lower course OF the
Stone River, but Il few miles from Nash
vile: A wide area of couLtry there, IS
covered with thousands Of graves OF a
now forgotten people


But few days ago several gentlemen
made some reasearches in this region and
found their labors richly rewarded by
some striking discoveries. AT place
known as Shells Spring they found a
mound Of considerable height and per-
haps thirty feet in diameter, which
proved upon examination to be nothing
less than a vast mausoleum of the dead.
The graves were found to be made Of fiat
rooms symmetrically joined together, and
three tiers deep from the base to the apex.
Bones were found in a remarkable state
of preservation, together with pottery
and shells. Very large ornaments have
been dug out in this locality, made from
shells found in the Cult of Mexico.


A gentleman of acknowledged skill
and authority in antiquarian matters
who conducted the researches made: a
few days ago, estimated that the remains
they unearthed could not have less age
Year: 1867

The recent life Of Josiah Quincy has
the following good anecdote:


One day, Mr.. John Quincy Adams,
who was addicted to the same vice rf in-
temperate early rising, with much the
same consequences, was visiting my IA
thcr, who invited him to 90 into Judge
Story's lccture-room, and hear his lecture
to his law class Now Judge Story did
not accept the philosophy of his two
friends III this particular, and would in
slst that it was a more excellent way to
take out ones allowance of sleep in bed,
and be wide awake when out of it
which he himself most assuredly always
was. The Judge received the two Pres
idents gladly, and placed them on the
daiS by his side fronting the class, and
proceeded with his lecture It was not
long before, glancing his eye aside to see
how his guests were impressed by his
doctrine, he saw that they were both of
them sound asleep, and he Saw that the
class saw it too. Pausing a moment in
his swift career of speech, he pointed to
the two sleeping figures, and uttered
these words of warning: "Gentlemen,
you see before you melancholy exam
pie Of tie evil effects of early rising p
The shout of laughter with which this
judicial 06iter djctuns was received, eff
tectually aroused the sleepers, and it is
to be hoped they heard and proflted by
the remainder Of the discourse.
Year: 1867

than six or seven hundred years. What
is remarkable, no warlike implements are
found in this locality, from which it is in
ferred that they were a peaceble race,
and were probably exterminated or driv-
en- away by the Indians In one of the
graves was found Il beautiful vase which
had been placed in the hand of the in
mate of the tomb at tile time Of burial
Upon this little bit of earthen ware, was
the model of a diminutivc animal. The
care which these, people took of their
dead shows a high degree Of Humanity.
We learn that other Investigations in this
section are to be made ere long. The
field is certainly rich one for the anti
quarian.
Year: 1867

| ELoPEMENT ExTRAoRDINARY.-A fond
parent heard his daughter and her fellow
plan an elopement. The next day the
old man waited upon the young one, and
addressed him thus: "You are a fine
brave youth, and l don't object to you
tor son-in-law. Here's hundred to
aid you in the clopement. May you live
happily in the same house, and may no
accident occur to throw the least shade
on the sunshine of your life. All that
1 request is, that you elope with my
daughter-she's mighty fine girl, you
know, but somehow her mother and
could never travel smoothely with her;
we don't knoW her good points; elope
with her to such a distance that she will
not return to her loving father and moth
er any more. Good by, sonny, and may
you be happy" There was an elope-
ment that evening of one. The young
man went unaccompanied. He thought
everything could not be entirely right
when the old man was so anxious to get
r:d of the girl. The father looks upon
his act as neat bit of strategy.
Year: 1867

parimcnt Of the national government, in
relation to the policy to be pursued in the
reconstruction Of the states lately in rebel
lion. we heartily endorse the action of
Congress, and believe that its measures
need only to be faithfully carried out by
the Executive to secure an early and
satisfactory restoration of the country to
quictncss AMI prosperity on The broad
basis Of equality and constitutional liberty


,JoIIN w. STEWART,


Speaker Of tie House Of Representatives.


STEPHEN Thomas,


President Of tie .Seaate.
Year: 1867

A man out West has seen rats steal
eggs this wisei One clasps an egg tightly
between his fore legs and chin, and then
turned himself on his back, when another
rat seized him by the tail and dragged
rat, egg and all away to his hole.
Year: 1867

There is something not less aston.
ishing than despotic in the persist
ent refusal of the government to
give the body, and even the clothes
Of Wilkes Booth to his family
Edwin Booth made an application
to the proprietor of the hotel in
Washington where Wilkes Booth
staid, for the latters trunk and
wearing apparel. The hotel keep
er curiously considered it his duty
to speak to tho war departm cnt
about the matter, and the war de-
partment gave orders that the arti-
clcs should not be delivered. Ed
win Booth has made two applica-
tions to the government for the
body of his brother, giving as a
reason that his aged mother, who
was brought nearer to her grave by
the terrible deed of her rash son,
longed to see his mortal remains
buried with the rest of the family
before she herself should die. This
too, the government has peremtori-
ly refused. AS far as The United
States officials are concerned, the
whole action in reference to the
capture, death. and burial of Booth
has been absurd. Why should the
resting place of this man be Sc
cret? Why should the fact of his
death have been so wrapped in mys-
terry that a hundred foolish spccu-
lations regarding the probability of
his yet living have arisen? Wilkes
Booth assassinated the President,
and Wilkes Booth was, in all prob
ability, killed and buried at some
time and in some place. But all
this has been done in so mysterious
manner that there are doubts in
the minds of a great number of peo-
pie that it has been at all. But
suppose he did assassinate Abra-
nam Lincoln, it is little less than
barbarous, and a little more than
absurd, to extend malice against
his bones, which had no more to do
with the guilt Of his act than his
great grandfather. The body of
Bridget Durgan was given to those
who claimed it; the bodies of rnur-
derers more brutal and atrocious,
if there is any degree in the crime,
have been turned over to relatives.
Why should poor, old mother who
yet retains a natural affection for a
son whom the greater part Of the
world despiscs, be deprived Of the
qualification Of interring that sons
remains? There is neither judg-
ment nor humanity in the refusal.
-Ex.
Year: 1867




An incident which might, by a
reporter be disposed to be sensation
al, be wrought into a column or
so, occurred recently in a very re,
spectacle locality in this city. A
gentleman, returning from business
rather earlier than his wont, was
surprised to find his house in dark
ness Entering, he was cordially y
greeted by his wife, who gave as an
excuse for being in the dark that
she was watching the street by
moonlight. The explanation was
satisfactory, and the gentleman
seated himself upon the sofa beside
his wife. His foot came in contact
with something under the sofa which
attracted his attention. He caught
hold of what appeared to be mans
boots, and hauled from under the
sofa one Of his bosam friends and
neighbors. In vain both the man
and his own wife protested that the
Scheme was devised only to scare
him; he belabored him with q rattan,
and ended by kicking him down the
stairs into the street, minus coat and
hat. What transpired further de,
ponent saith not.


MoRAL.-Don't try to scare youl
neighbors by getting under their So
fas while their wives are around.
Year: 1867

There is not a Mongrel newspa-
per in the country which is not
barking and bowling at the Presi-
dent for "opposing the will of the
people, They make no charge
that he is opposing the Ccnstitu-
tion, but the twill of the people, -
meaning the passions and hatred OF
the Mongrel party, is the substi-
tute for Constitution and law
Well, the will of the people,
has undergone a very great change
in Connecticut and California, and
even in Maine, and if the change
keeps going on, it will not be more
than a year or so, before the "will
Of the people, gets back on the
grounds of the old Constitution,
and then these rascals will hate the
"&ili Of the will of the people, as
much as they now hate the Consti-
tution.-Day- Book.
Year: 1867

The Uniontown (ohio} Standard
says that ''if sheep are kept in the
same lot with cows or fat cattle, no
dogs will disturb them. As soon as
the dogs approach them they run to
the cattle, who will drive off the
dogs. A farmer of thirty years in
Shelby adopted this plan and never
lost a sheep by dogs. although in the
neighborhood the dogs killed sheep
to the north and south of him.
Year: 1867

most cordial nature, e Was shown by the marks of
sympathy exchanged between the Cabinet Of st. Pees
burg and the government Of Washington But the oes
sion Of the territory In the New World belonging 70
unfit for the works and productions Of the least favored
regions or the temperate sones 10 only intelgibe IN
surprising that the annacion accomplished BY the
aid Of compensationA We ignorant to what may
be tho nature OF the indemnity Does It consist in
sppon promssed ~ s United S0ta TO Russia for the
development OF tho ambition Of the latter Russia
70 receive other territorial possessions In exchange
Tho despatch from New York does inform and 10
ascertain the real importance Of this act the expiana.
Warrington must BE- waited for.
Year: 1867

IFrOm th0 Independenco Beige March 80


Our correspondent at Luxembourg sent us yesterday
evening by telegraph an important piece OF The
government OF the Grand Duchy has received from the
manner all the rumors relating to the cession
OF Luxemburg to France He adds that tho greatest Joy
prevailed In the city In consequence Of that intelligence
The Dutch official journal, which received this morn
ing confirms this news, but with restriction taking
declares that there never could be any question of such


proceeding without the great Powers interested coming
TO an understanding the subject From all this It
follows that II tho cession Ia not already made at
least It may be accomplished and that the royal Grand
Duke would not be the to throw any obstacle in the
way. Thus are confirmed, at least Professionally, the
have here ceased oppose to the
fact itself Of negotiations between Paris and the Hague
but to the that those had already ended
in bargain by which Luxembourg actually sold 10
France. ~.
Year: 1867

The CALL WAR ORGsN.-The call es-


pouses the cause Of the War Democracy, and


declares if the Legislature elects rebel


Senator that the parry will 90 under. Here


it.


In this State there are many positions to


he filled Of varied profit and honor, from


Prison keeper to United States Senator
Nearly hundred persons have been named
for the latter position and thousands are
applicants for the others. Upon those who
have the filling of the vacant places depends
to great extel the future Of the Democratic
party in this stat If they carry out the
conservative and reformat ry ideas Of the
people, and live up to the pledge made in tie
Democratic State platform, all will be well.
Otherwise the next election will sweep the
Democratic party out Of existence. Men
who are bat recently il the State, and who
served in the re ranks, are being urged
for official positions, and that right earnest
ly, on the ground of their Democracy. Long
time residents Of the State do not believe il
putting recent eomers to Office, and those
who made Democracy success here will
not consent that the spoils of office be be
slowed on ex rebel soldiers. The latter can
afford to undergo little longer oba'ion,
as can those citizens who gave aid, comfort
and sympathy to the rebellion. Some of the
extremists insist that representative OF
their old IDEAS shall be elected United States
Senator The Democratic party cannot
hood the ndvice of these men and live.
Year: 1867

In calling the attention of the reader to the ad-
vertisement of DR.. J. c. Young's Institute, to be
found in another part Of this paper we feel we are
answering the dictates of homes; convictions in
pointing out to suffering humanity the honest and
skilul Medical pra"ttiner. 1t is the duty of every
man whose knowledge places it in his power to act
as guide to those who otherwise would unwittinc
ly take wrong path. There IS no need to wear
out life Of pain and anguish. and in the end fill
t'shonored grave. Hesitate no longer, unfortunate
ones, but turn to the Doctor who can restore vou
giving you in place of wasted energies and an i'm
paired constitution, health, vigor and power.


The Institute has been in successful operation
for Seventeen Years, and as it was the Pioneer In
stute of the coast it has been the Pioneer in the
march of progress.


We say again to the aGiicted-read the advertise
ment AMI follow its advice s14
Year: 1867

EXPECTED REVOLUTION IN SPAIN-A letter
1rom MADRID in the Independence Beige says :
although the alarm is very great Al This mo.
ment, and although many people believe in a
speedy revolutionary attempt, l do not think
one VIII take place before the end of NAV, or
the commencement of June, because at that
time the occasion will be more opportune than
II is now Shortly after the meeting of the
Cortes the Government is to present a bill by
which IL will be authorized to raise q forced
contribution of four hundred millions. III NO
opposition Is displayed iR the Congress 1t will
not be the same in the Senate. Eminent ora
tors Will energetically attack the project, and
their speeches will be read with avidIty in the
provinces. Should the Queen sanction the
measure II might be the signal for general in. /.
., pu blished by the Independence Beige saws:
The evening before last several individuals
were arrested at the Thsater ROYAL for imi
tating the barking OF dogs as the q ueen en-
tered her box"
Year: 1867

CANARY BIRDs.-Parasites arc among the
most deadly enemies of canary birds, gold
finches and other household pets. Many
people have observed bird in state OF eX-
citement and anxiety, plucking at himself
continually, his feathers standing all wrong.
In vain is his food changed, and in vain is
another saucer of clean water always kept
in his cage, and all that kindness can suggest
for the little prisoner done, but still all is of
no use; he is no better, because the cause of
his wretchedness has not been found out.
If the owner of pet in such difficulties will
take down the cage and look up TO the root,
there will most likely be seen mass of stuff
looking as much like red rust as anything,
and thence comes the cause of the poor
birds uneasiness. The red rust consists OF
myriads of parasites ipfesting the bird, and
ior which water is no remedy BY procur-
ing a lighted candle, and holding it under
every particle of the top of the cage till all
chance of anything being left alive is gone,
the remedy is complete. The pet will soon
brighten up again after his "house-warm-
ing;'' and will, in his cheerful and delight
full way, thank his master or mistress for
this important assistance.
Year: 1867

SHREwD WAY OF CATCHING THIEVES
The Paris papers reveal new style of theft
by which jewellers are losers. The thlai
enters the shop OF dealer in diamonds and
pearls and asks to see some small unset
stones. He is well dressed and wears color
ed speclacles The stones gre laid before
him, spread on paper. Being very near
sighted, as his glasses prove, he is Obliged
to bring his eyes so near to the gems that
he can pick them up with the tip OF his tom
que, and he keeps them in his mouth until
out of the shop. Ifhe fears detection, which
seldom occurs, he swallows his treasure
whence the slang name of "Swallow it raw "
given TO this class by tho thieves fraternity
One of them was caught the other day. The
diamond merchant, put upon his guard, said
he had no small stones but would have n
large supply the next day. A policeman
was in waiting; the diamonds were laid ou'
upon paper previously impregnated with an
extremely bitter drug, which when the THE
mt his tongue to them acted so violently OIL
his sense of taste that he instantly rejected
what he had just taken. The policeman
onneared and the thief was taken in the act
Year: 1867

Don't be discouraged if, in the outset


of life, things do not 60 on smoothly. 1t
seldom happens that hopes we cherish of
the future are realized. The path of life
in the prospect is smooth and level enough,
but when we come TO travel it, we find it


all uphill. and generally rough enough
The journey is a laborious one, and wheth-
er poor or wealthy, high or low, we shall
find our disappointment, if we have built
on other calculation. To endure cheerful
ly what must be, and to elbow our way as
easily as we can, hoping for little, yet
striving for much, is perhaps the true plan.


But don't be discouraged if occasionally
you slip by the way, and your neighbors
tread over you little; in other words,
don't LET a failure or two dishearten you
accidents will happen miscalculation will
sometimes be made things win often turn
differently from our expectations, and we
may be sufferers. 1t is worth while to re-
member that fortune is like the skies in
April-sometimes clouded, and sometimes
clear and favorable, and, as it would bt
folly to despair Of again seeing the sun be


cause the day is stormy, so 1t is equally
unwise to sink into despondency when for


tune frowns, since, in the common co0rs,
of.things, she may be surely expected I,
smile again. And, sgain, don't be dis
couraged if you are deceived in the peepl,
of this world it often happens that mel
wear borrowed clothes, and sometime


those who have long stood fair before tn,
world are very rotten ut the core. From
Year: 1867

SACRAMENTO CITY, June 1St. 1856


Dr. Charles II. Toxer-Dear Sir: You will excuse
for not writing to you Xou Will please remem
Der me the individual who called on You for assis
tance about year ago. The roof of my mouth had
completely rotted out and my palate dropped down and
there remained stopping up the passage so that cond
heardly eat You remember you cut it out at once,
which relieved me Immediately. and enabled to
swallow my food and in short time began TO improve.
took your medicine and followed your directions for
several months. You finally succeeded in stopping the
disease, saving my and upper lip though You fire.
quently cautioned about losing it. l continued TO
improve until you finally recommended me to go into
the country. and before going by your advice had
cast taken of my mouth, in order that could have
plate made for to enable me to speak to be
derstood. and using il. My eternal thanks
due to you for the perseverance and skill that you dis
played in my case: and have to thank you for my
stored health. and for my life very
bleeding to death several times from the l am
i'll Sacramento City enjoying good health. and
shall recommend all my friends to call or you. should
they be unfortunate to require Assistance: and
would advise all persons avoid certain scientific doc
tors in your city for they will send them TO land from
whence no traveller returns.


With my best wishes the of both of you
remain. yours etc. SST


To Doctor Charles H. Tozer San Francisco. California
Year: 1867

the District Court of the Second Judi.
cia District of the State of California in and for the
county of Butte. Mary Champion Francis Cham
pion. Action brought in the District Court OF the Sc
cond Judicial District, and the Complaint filed in the
county of Butte in the office of the CLERK of said District
Court. The People of the State of California send
greeting TO Francis Champion:


You are hereby required TO appear in action
brought against You by the above named plaintiff in the
District Court of the Second Judicial District of the
State of California in and for the county of Butte and
to answer the complaint flied therein copy of which
accompanies this sunonsl within ten days exclusive
OF the day of service after the service you of this
summons-if served within this county; or. if served
out of this county but in this Judicial District within
twenty days or ii served out of said District then with
in forty days-or Judgment by default will be taken
against you.


The said action is brought to dissolve the marriage
relation existing between this plaintiff and defendant.
and for general relief and cost And if You fail to ap
pear and answer the said complaint above required
the plaintiff will take default and apply to the
the relief prayed for her in her said complaint,


Given under my hand and the seal of the District


g, Court of the Second Judicial District, this


iA'l eighth day of July in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven.


G MOORE, Clerk.
BY JAMES GREEN. Deputy Clerk.


S. EosENBAUM, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Year: 1867

A DISSATISFIED couple in Cleveian d. Ohio, quar-
relied, and the husband converted his property into
cash, intending to separate altogether, and leave
the city the next day He deposited $4,000 be.
tween the cloth and lining of his vest where his
wife found it in the night. She substituted an old
almanac, and next day they took different trains


he going to Toledo in bsstul ignorance of his loss,
and she to her friends in Indiana with the money.
Year: 1867

IssSrm Of applause by which the crowd
sought to soothe the poor fellows wound
ed feelings


There was something very melancholy
in the thoughts of that wretched mans
coming from the bed of death, to don gay
attire, and utter studied witticisms for the
amusement OF crowd, not one Of whom
dreamed of the anguish that lay fostering
under the painted cheek and stage smile.
Ard, in the great theatre of life, how
many are there around US like that poor
actor, smiling gayy at the multitude,
while at home iesisorrow, whose shadows
are present with him in busy places.