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Year: 1866

ess did he indulge in any malice, and
was the readicst man l have ever known
to forget and forgive seeming neglect or
actual injury. Opponents never found
bis tongue fabricated by the serpent's
poison, nor did friends ever find them
selves damned by faint praise" for he
was lukewarm in nothing, but distributed
praise and blame openly, manfully, and
with a most ref eshing JUNCTION. For his
friends he was ever ready to make any
sacrifices, and he obeyed their behests
with cordial alacrity never to be for
gotten by those whom his position, official
or other, enabled him TO assist Our
volunteer soldiers and officers, so suddenly
called from industrial avocations 10 put
down the great rebellion, received his
homage and tenderest solicitude. Of these
he felt that the dead were all martyrs,
the living all heroes and his gratitude
was unboundcd. In his own State no
public man ever possessed more of the
affection of the people, as was sufficiently
shown by his almost unanimous election
by the Vermont Legislature for II third
term to the Senate of the United States
He always met his colleagues with the
most cordial salutations no ill-wind ever
rippled over the surface of their inter-
course, and the most genial and Affection
ate relations were maintained up to the
latest moments of his life. His loss to
his family is irreparable, and SO profound
is their grief as to find no solace save in
the contemplation Of the dying Senator's
Christian faith. The last utterances Of
great men are often treasured up and
serve to prove the strength of some ruling
possibly petty, passion of the deceased,
but rarely have the last words of any man
been SO fit to be reported TO the world, or
such as to be more likely to be forever
cngraven on the hearts of his friends, than
those of the lamented Senator Foot
Without an enemy in the world, loving
God and glowing with affection for all
and especially for those who visited hin,
in his last hours, with eyes still beaniug
with all their wonted brilliancy, his un
impassioned words, 80 clearly artlculated
SO lovingly rendered, were well calculated
to touch every heart by their wonderful
pathos.


IIonored Senator true patriot faith
ful friend farewell
Year: 1866

NEW YORK, Jan'y AT his late interview with
the Fenian Convention General Sweeney stated that
month ago he advised and urged Colonel 0'Maho-
ney to open correspondence with General Phil
Sheridan for the purpose of placing him at the head
of the Fenian army and offering himself to take any
subordinate position under Sheridan. provided the
latter would accept the leadership.


General Sweeney has issued card to the Brother
hood to the effect that he declined the first invitation
TO attend the Fenian Congress- not recognizing its
legality. and fearing insult and Misrepresentation
On the second invitation extended to him, with an
assurance that his presence might do much to re-
store peace and harmony. he waived his objections.
lie says his apprehensions were not unfounded.-
Though his arrival was greeted with apparent
warmth his efforts at concjaton met by certain
parties with insult and outrage. He denounced
as not Fenan, because the Circle, of which he was
a member, decided, as a compliment, that no pledge
should be required of him. though he signifed his
willingness to take it. He says there is an element
of dscord composed of members from the Manhat-
tan district who have done, and will do, anything to
stiAe the truth and prevent union. at the price
of Ireland's ruin.
Year: 1866

1t is superstition of the peasants of Brit
tany that the popping of chestnuts. when placed on
the fire at childs BIRTH betokens its future success
in life. If they explode it will be rich and talkatiye
if they hiss and shoulder away it will always be un-
lucky; while if they quietly turn inside out and burn
with fame it will be happy in marriage.
Year: 1866

PHILADELPHIA Jan. 6.-The fire which has been
raging for some time in the coal sheds of the Gas
Works near the city. and which has been almost ex-
tnguished broke out again this morning and several
thousand tons more will be consumed The loss is
total, there being no insurance.
Year: 1866

The murder of Miss Watt, in Germantown, causes
great excitement there, is the first murder ever
committed in that village. The deceased was over
seventy years of age, resided alone and reported
to be rich and misery She found with her skull
fractured and throat cut from ear to ear. The muir
der must have been committed between and 7
o'clock, as her nurse left at o'clock No clue has
been discovered as to the murderer. who careful
to leave no weapon behind him or anything which
might lead to his pursuit
Year: 1866

Gold Pens,
In solid Gold Holders!
In solid Silver Holdersl
Suitable for Ladies!
Suitable for Gentlemeni
Twill please the ladies and the men.
Each line they write they'll bless the pen;
The giver bless, and praise the taste
That gave for use and not for ,oaste-


a Good Gold Psni
Year: 1866

WE like these short courtships, and in this
Adam acted like a mamie fell asleep a
bachelor, and awoke to find himself a marri-
ed man. He appears to have popped the ques-
tion almost Immediately after meeting Miss
Eve. and she. without Irritation or shyness
gave him kiss and herself. OF this first
kiss in the world we have had our own
thoughts however, and sometimes IN poetical
mood wished we were the man that did it
Rnt the deed was done-the chance was
Adams. and he improved it. We like the
notion of getting married in garden
Adams was private. No envious aunts and
grnnting grand mothers. The birds Of the
heavens were the minstres; and the glad
skv flung its light on the scene. One good
thing about the first wedding brings queer
things to us in spite Of the scriptural truth
Adam and his wife were rather young to
marry. some two or three days old according
to the sagest elder, without experience, with
out house, pot, or a kettle; nothing but
love and Eden.
Year: 1866

THE Boston correspondent of the Detroit
Tribune writes:


It is a positive fact that the use Of ardent


spirits by ladies occupying the highest posi-
ton IN society is becoming shameiully CON-


mon. Their husbands, say the thirsty fair
ones, 60 to the clubs, or some worse place,
and drink and smoke all the evening, with


out thought Of their wives at home why


shouldn't we have a little fun as well as they2


So, congregating in little cllqnes, they get


moderately happy on Bourbon or old rye,


and doubtless have good time A Giend Of


mine called at a house where he was inti-
mately acquainted, and whose mistress was
a young married lady Of high social standing
Soon after he entered and found himself in
the presence OF his hostess and two other
matrOns, the former produced black bottle
containing whisky, and asked him to partake,
saying as she imbibed her moderately "stiH'
dose" in company with the other ladies and
my friend, This is the third one to-day
Among the ladies who board at hotels espac-
ially is this vicious practice prevalent; there
can be no home influences In these caravans
aries, and uurestrained by these, woman,
enjoying little OF her husbands society, is
driven to seek excitement as a refuge for en-
nUi. One gentleman said to another, whose
wife was distinguished for her love of the ar
dent shouldn't think you would like to
have your wife get so drunk that she can't
come down to dinner 'OhP replied the 9TH
err with perfect nonchalance. I'm usually
too drunk myself to- It is well known that
women make use of opium, ether, morphine,
and other narcotics, to a very great extent
But few people are aware how prevalent the
vice Of tipplng has become among the wives
and mothers of the land. The wife Of one Of
the most distinguished men of South Carolina
the only man in that State, it is said, who !
stood up for the Union to the last-was ac-
habituaIly to take huge doses Of
in order to secnre needed rest after !
the excitements of fashionable life
Year: 1866

How many, goodish men there are Who, ia
truth, are well nigh good for notbingI n
negative virtue they are not wanting. bat OF
aggressive force they have none. They WisR
well and speak iavorably Of all inaritorious
are Of a nature to enable them to abound IN
every good word, while their easy go soft
ly, tempsrameuts keep them back from
every good work. It is a serious question:
indeed, whether or not such a grade Of nuts-
tory conscience as rules people Of the above
named class deserves to be respected a
wholesOmely Christian. Abstinence from The
commission Of evil is, of course, virtue in
ITSELF and what are styled the passive vira
tues, such as patience, forbeafanee and rez
signation are ofihestimable valne. Yet these
Of themselves cannot give completeness 10
Christian character, however essential they
may be in its integral composition.
Year: 1866

SUGAR RIVER VALLEY r. r. COMPANY
The directors of this company held a meet
ing in this city last evening, and from the
following resolutions it will be seen that
prompt action is to be taken, with view to the
building of this road The people along the
line are very anxious on the subject, and the
board are very DESTROYS of carrying out their
wishes. The Importance Of a railroad between
Portage and this city is well known and appre-
ciated by the people. not only On the line of
the road, but by those Of the whole State north
of this point; and they will be willing to aid to
the extent of their ability in its construction
That portion south Of Madison to the State line
and to Frecport where it would intersect with
the Illinois Central, is scarcely less important
1t would open up direct line of road from the
junction Of the Ohio and Mississippi river
through to Portage, and on by the Land Grant
road tc Lake Superior, which would connect
the mineral and lumber wealth of the north
with the immense agricultural resources and
coal mines Of the South, thus affording ines
timable benefits upon the whole. A glance
upon the map will show the vast importance
OF this line Of road, and we doubt not for a
moment but the people Of the towns on the
loute will cheerfully grant the aid asked of
them for its construction-Nadlson Journal.


We are glad to see this movement to-
wards the construction of this line Of road





from the State line via the State Capital
to the city Of Portage-the Importance of
which is under estimated by the Journal
in its notice above quoted. There can be
no doubt Of the construction Of railroad
from Portage to Riron, connecting with
the road from thence to the Fox River at
Omro and the Wolf River at WInneconne.
and that this road will be extended on to
Menasha, then connecting with the road
already constructed to Green Bay, and the
road which is mostly graded TO this place
land we hope TO see soon IN running order


These connections will be of the greatest
Importance to the interests of the interior,
and they will give new outlet to the
products which must otherwise seek mar
kets through Milwaukee and Chicago, and
more direct communications not only with
the northern portions of our own State
and the Lake Superior country, but with
the east through Green Bay and Mani
.owoc


With our road completed to Menasha
connecting with tie road 10 Portage, we
can soon reach the Capital and the other
sections of the interior, as we'll as the
Mississippi at La Crosse-then Manito oc
can meet Milwaukee in the lobby at the
Capital on more equal terms than now.
Year: 1866

AN UNPLEAsAST NEIGHBoR A gen
teman from Branch village informs US
that large catamouht has been seen
several times lately in hat vicinity, and
that his midnight songs are heard plainly,
which causes considerable feeling among
the quiet people of that turgh. Why
not get up general hant to overhaul his
cat .hp1
Year: 1866

CANADIAS CoSFEDERArloN.- "A tele-
gram from New brunswick states that
Parliament had been dissolved, the writs
being made returnable on the Goth OF
June. One month will show whether
confederation is to be carried or not.
Some think that the new Ministry 90 TO
the country with an assurance of success
at the polls; others, that there will be a
very sharp contest.
Year: 1866

WINTER Wharf.-The Chiffon Times
says; We regret to learn from our
farmers that nearly the entire crop of
winter wheat IN this county was killed By
the severe frosts Of last winter. As
large amount was sown, the loss in this
county will be considerable
Year: 1866

CouRT House. GROUNDS The grounds
around the Court House look neat and
tasty, and we observe that Sheriff GLOVER
has ordered new coating Of paint tor the
outside wood work Of the building. it
needed it much, and will 90 far TO pre-
serve it from decay. JoHN w. GLOVER is
executing the work in artistic STYLE.
Year: 1866

FEroED.-The radicals lately passed a
bill admitting The territory of Colorado
into the union, more for the purpose Of
gaming two radical votes in the u. S. Sen
ate than for any good reason. On the
18Th tie President returned the bill to the
Senate with his objections. lie does not
consider the establishment of state gov
eminent i'll Colorado at present necessary
fer the welfare Of the people there. The
population is small, estimated by some as
low as Is, 1000; while the advocates Of the
bill reckon the number at from 35 .O0O TO
10000. 1t is not satisfactorily estab>
lished that a majority Of the people desire
or are prepared for the change from ter-
rltorial to state government. A final
objection is that the admission of Colora-
DO at this time as state into the Union
appears to him as Incompatible with the
public interests Of the country.
Year: 1866

MONTANA TERRIroRY.-The message of Green
Clay Smith Governor of Montana territory, was
delivered to the Legislature on the 9TH Instant
The amount of Federal tax collected in the Terri
tory during the last fiscal year was Nl3,lS4.-
The value of property in the Territory as assessed
for taxable purposes. is Sl,e57 PA The Terrific
rial revenue this year has been se3,Sl6. The debt
of the Territory is s5l ooo and the Governor says
it can all be paid up within year if taxes are
properly assessed and collected He recommends
the adoption for the Territory of the civil code of
California. The Territory is without public build
incs of any kind.
Year: 1866

tbs POPULATION OF SAN FRAScISco.-The san
Francisco Times says: The officers OF the keven-
ue Department in this city sometime since received
instructions from the Statistical Bureau al WASH
juyton to make as correct a return as possible OF
the population of the city without reference 70
any other point than the numbers. From the most
carefully made return of these officers it appears
that the population of the city does not exceed
lis 600
Year: 1866

A RAILROAD FROM CARSON TO TRUCKgE.-The
Carson appeal is calling the attention of the peo-
pie in that vicinity to the project of railway con
Meeting that place with the Central Pacific Rail-
road at its crossing OF the Truckee.
Year: 1866

By J. WILLIAM POPE.
know that gave thee thy freedom
thought It was better for thee,
TO 90 where thou ever art welcome,
And sing with thy friends IN the tree.
To live, and be loved by me only,
thought was too selfish in me
10 ask but dear birdie, IN lonely,
And wretched mortal can be.
/ saw thee in mid air, and singing,
Thy voice filled my bosom with pain,
Thy song in mine b9still ringing
Come back TO me birdie again.
The daisies are smiling 90 sweetly,
ForgetInenots bloom in the lawn,
The hedge Is made vocal completely
With seng. but my birdie is gone.
o. how can live thus deserted
My bosom is lonely and sad
All pleasures with thee have departed,
Return sweet, once more make il glad.
who would thus linger forsaken,
When nought but old mem 'ries remain
The saddest OF visions awaken;


Come back TO me birdie again.
WASHINGTON, March 20, 1856
Year: 1866

THE OAKwOOp MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
HEAD-BOARDS FOR THE CONFEDERATE
GRAYES-A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Messrs. J. r. Tennelle & Co., of this city,
formerly Confederate soldiers, have con-
tracted to furnish the managers OF the
Oakwood Memorial Association with ten
thousand head-boardS at very low price.
The head d-boards will be made of good
heart white oak, seasoned or kiln dried,
painted and lettered, and will be delivered
in lots of one thousand each. 1t IS eX-
pected that the first instalmcnt OF head
boards will be delivered by the 4th of July
next, and the ladies propose to call for
volunteers to put them up and arrange
the graves. Refreshments will be sup
piled to those who engage in the work.
The head-boards now expected will last
some ten years, and when they show signs
of decay our people will be better able to
erect such q monument or monuments as
will be as permanent and enduring as time
itself.


The ladies will have no difficulty in get
ting volunteers for the labor of love; and
we request Major w. W. Parker to call
together his committee, organize his forces,
and prepare for such a days work as will
prove that the energies of our young men


were not all expended at Hollywood Gene
terry. We can endure cheerfully many a
days work in behalf of our dear fallen
fellow soldiers; and we could not better


celebrate the coming Fourth of July than
by marching to Oakwood Cemetery for the
purpose of placing in order the last rest
ing places of the Confederate dead. All
II. n,tN sttrY mt


as they did before and when, in few


months time, all the heaviest work in our
cemeteries is completed, we shall be able


to look back with pride upon the day when,


with pick or shovel on shoulder, We marched


to strike o last blow for that cause fol-
which our soldiers fell.
Year: 1866

Picnic AT ELBA PARK.-The picnic
of the Musical Mutual Protective Union
to be given at Elba Park to-day promises
to be a grand affair. The music will be OF
a choice character, rendered by two as
fine orchestras as one generally meets
with. There will also be entertainments
of all other sorts.
Year: 1866

MEETING OF THE COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
An adjourned meeting Of the commission
merchants for the purpose Of recognizing
the Richmond Board of Trade was held at
the old Tobacco Exchange on Saturday
evening. The committee appointed for
that purpose not having prepared formal
report upon the revision of the old code,
the meeting adjourned to meet again atthe
call OF the committee.
Year: 1866

DrscuARGEp.-William Brown, who was
arrested and brought before General Terry
on Saturday on charge OF striking .
negro, from which he had been released
upon examination by Mayor Mayo, was was
discharged by Terry after ON examination
Of his case,
Year: 1866

THE New York Tribune gives a full
review of the political situation In that
State, and confidently expresses the
opinion thatthe Republicans will mair-
tain their ascendancy and without dim
mutton OH tho popular vote.
Year: 1866

A fiat boat full of soldiers, few OF
whom were Africans, attempted to
land at Rodman's Point, on the coast
of South Carolina.


The rebels were waiting their APP
proach in ambuscade, and reserved
their fire till the end of the boat was
resting on the shore, and then opened
a deadly fire. Life could only be saw!
ed by lying fiat on the boats bottom,
and If they remained inactive long,
the whole boat load would be captured.


One of the negro sailors, who saw
the situation, and the vital importance
Of getting the boat of, as well as the
imminent danger fthe attempt, said (:
"Somebody got to die to get us all out
dis ere, and it mought just as well be
me as anybody" He then deliberate
ly rose up, stepped on shore, and
pushed the boat off As she swung
clear, and the men croucied in the
bottom were saved, the body of the
noble African fell forward into the end
of the boat, pierced by five bullets


Frank Moore's Anecdotes of the War
Year: 1866

D&r Senator Sherman, in late
speech, stated conversation which
he had with the President about the
time of the passage of the Civil Rights
Bill. Mr.. johnson assured him that
he would sanction and urge, with all
his power, the adoption of any amend
ment to the Constitution that Congress
prepared, provided it did not include
the exaction of negro suffrage at the
South. Congress has prepared just
such an amendment as he pledged
himself to support. Is he to-day sup
porting that amendment Has the
Congress or the President changed?
Year: 1866

The London Times, the London
Herald, and all the other British pa
pers which favored the rebels during
the late conflict of arms, are now sup
porting the conservatives" at the
ballot-box. The English journals
which sympathized with the Union
against its Southern enemies are now
earnest in their approval Of the course
of Congress. If any man is in doubt
how he shall vote he may gain light
by making a note of this fact.
Year: 1866

The capital invested In railways "a Great
Britain Is nearly equal TO the national
debt, and is rapidly increasing. The Lon
don Times says the total earnings Of these
roads amount to the good round sum OF
forty million pounds sterling per year, of
which largely more than half 10 above AL
eS peusoS.
Year: 1866

When he reached the top of the
balloon he beheld the madnlan with
his back toward him in the very act.
He had not succeeded in his intent
as yet /: but with one hand clutched
i'll the netting and knife in the 9th
er, he was about to give a fierce
blow on the expanded silk. With
his usual torethought, DeI.acy had
taken care to place the revolver in
his pocket. so that in ease he should
need it the weapon would he handy
He now drew it from his resting
place with one hand, and struck the
maniac a heavy blow on the back
with it. VI. Canon had not seen
him coming up the side, and the
crap was the first intimation he
had received of his foes presence.
With thrust. he partially turned
aronnd and made furious thrust
at DeLacy with his knife. Bnt he
miscalculatcd the really short dis
tancr, and the force of the blow
caused him to lose his equilibrium,
and he rolled from the top of the
balloon against the fearless DeLacy.
The combined weight of the two
caused the ropes to strain fearfully,
and the balloon to careen rather un-
comfortably, especially as the mad
man kept struggling TO regain his
position.


There was but one way about it.
either Del.acy or his foe must go to
the earth below, and naturally wish
inc it to be the maniac, he bent
down suddenly, and VI. Conan roll
ed from him into the air. with one
long, dcspairing cry. How terrible
was his fate.


Having the management of the
Comet entirely to himself now, my
daring friend opened the valve grad
ually. and in short time we were
within half a mile from Paris.


Never shall | forget the pleasure
bic emotions that filled my bosom
as | stepped from the car % the sol
id earth once more. No pen can do
Justice to them. But the fearful
peril of that balloon ride, so far
above the unconscious world, had
/ turned my black hair as the frost Ut
! winter, and in measure affected
the natural buoyancy Of spirits.


At Paris | took painful leave OF
the daring, noble DeLacy. | never
saw him again. lie died within IA
year after our extraordinary advcn-
turc. and while | was journeying in
my own land-bri%ht and glorious
America.


The body of VI. Canon was sub
sequently found, IL shapcless mass
and buried in Il lonely grave neal
where he had fallen. He had Ion.
been crazy upon the widely differ
ent subjects of ballooning and rich
es, though at times he had short III
tional periods. am old, now, very
old, but | shall never forget my fear
tul balloon ride with a maniac.