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Year: 1867

While ten men watch for chances. one man
makes chances, and while ten wait for something
to turn up, one turns something up; SO, while
ten fail, one succeeds and is called man of
luck or favorite of fortune. TEere is no luck
like pluck, and fortune most favors those who
are most Indifferent to fortune.
Year: 1867

George W. + spdall writes from Texas in the
following sensible in to his old paper, the
New Orleans Picayune:


"The lessons which adversely teaches are
hard, yet they may be learned-and these les
sons are always useful I know that it comes
hard for young man to walk behio' a plow
who once rode behind fast trotter; nor is it
agreeable to young lady to make and put Oh
her dresses all by herself, who formerly had
couple of servants to take these irksome JOBS OH
her hands. Yeti can see other remedy,
at least for those who have simply been ruined
by the war, and the list is long one. That a
large majority have accepted the situation cheer
fully l am glad to say is true-I mean the sit
uation to earn their own living-all must do it.
And there are many who think and | am one
of them, that in the long run it will be all the
better for the rising generation of the South
generation which is to follow one notoriously
brought up in ignorance of work and Incidence
to any useful occupation. The race of men
growing up will be more muscular-the women
stronger and heartier-and their children again
improve upon the stock. have never heard
that exercise was hurtful, and [ have consulted
good physicians on the subject.


How often do we hear people complain that
they have been out all day hunting for servant
without success Had they turned to 10 the
morning they could have done all their work
themselves in couple of hours, and saved mo-
ney and shoe leather by the operation Too
many people in the South have been brought
up to be waited upon; they must now tie their
own shoes, and | repeat that the sooner they be-
gin the better it will be. l know that many think
they escape this state of things by going to
Brazil or some other out Of the-way country;
but toll is the common lot of the poor man the
world over, so far as | have seen, and 10 DO part
of the world is toll as remuneratve as in the
Southern States Of America. Let us work"
Year: 1867

We understand that the more politics the col
ored people on farms get on the brain, the less
work they do, and that consequently the grass is
running away with the corn and tobacco. Col
OF ed friends, believe us-politics won't pay
DanviWe Times.
Year: 1867

A correspondent Of Preston (England)
gives the following anecdote A good while
ago boy named Charlie had large dog which
was very fond Of water, and 10 hot weather he
used to swim across the river, near which the
boy lived. One day the thought struck Charlie
that it would be fine fun to make the dog carry
him across the river, so he tied string to the
dogs collar, and ran down with him to the
waters edge, where he took off his clothes and
then, holding hard to the dogs neck and bit of
string he went into the water and the dog pulled
him across. After playing about on the other
side for some time they returned in the way
they had come; but when Charlie looked for his
clothes, he could find nothing but his shoes
The wind had blown all the rest into the water
The dog saw what had happened, and making
his master let go the string, by making believe
to bite him, he dashed into the river, and
brought out first his coat and then all the rest
in succession. Charlie dressed and went home
in bis wet clothes, aud told his mother what fun
he and his dog had. His mother told him he
did very wrong in going across the river as he
had done and that he should thank God for
making the dog take him over the river and
back again safely; for if the dog had made him
let 90 in the river he would most likely have
sunk and been drowned. Little Charlie said {:
"Shall thank God now, mammal" and he
kneeed down at his mothers knee and thanked
God, then, getting up again, he threw bis arm
around his dogs neck, saying, Il thank you too,
dear doggie, for not letting CO." Little Charlie
is now Admiral Sir Charles Napier.
Year: 1867

It is as yet difficult to decide which of the many different shapes of bon nets will be the favoritc during the summer, each style having its advo- cates. But it is generally understood the bonncts for summer wear will be small, and those for full dress occasions smaller than have been worn hereto fore. The Fauchon is still a favorite shape, and is usually becoming. In truth, the prctticst bonnets on cxhiDi- tion arc of this shape, and they are well adapted to the prevailing style of arranging the hair. A pretty Fauchon is ofwhite crepe, covered witha white scarf falling in wide strings over thc narrow ribbons or fastened with a brooch, the only decoration being an opening white rose, amid d cluster of golden tinted leaves. A tasteful Eau chon can be made by neatly folding a tulle scarf. edged with blonde, over a lace frame. The scarf forming the strings may be fastened under the chin by q small cluster of flowers, cores bonding with the wreath of the forget mc-not forming the inside trimming.

 There is abundance of fancy straw bonnets, all having more or less of d crown, and tastefully trimmed. They arc unusually attractive, but as yetfew are seen in the streets. Some of these arc trimmed in novel style. The crown is lined with pretty shade of silk, and the straw is then cut out in points, forming triangle of silk. There is narrow brim of straw below this, and the trimming is composed of ribbon of the same shade as the silk and blendc lace and flowers.

 In round hats, there is not much change, except that some arc smaller than last season, with tho crown lower and more oval The Parcpa, with it's flat crown and narrow brim, will, no doubt, be favorite. Scarfs of some thin fabric, such as tulle or lace, are now often seen on the round hats, and when tastcfully arranged arc very pretty. There is a new shapcin strrav, called by some the chignon. The briia is very narrow in front, but slopes out to wide brim at the back, which is rolled.
Year: 1867

judgments have been warped by their

 fears, who are bindly and voluntarily

 walking into the chasm prepared by

 their vindictivc foes for their utter

 ruin. They sec in the measures before

 them negro suffrage alene, which they

 regard as simply a. division of power

 with the inferior race at the polls, and do not look beyond to the unavoidable consequences of that division. But they do see through the medium of their timidity and their fears, the gaunt and horrid spectcr of confiscation stalking through the land with null titude of other evils in it's train, too terrible to be encountered. They have deluded themselves with tho belief that the acceptance of the plan of re- construction will put an end to their difficulties that it will strike off their shacllles and restore them to the Un- ion. In word, that the plan is fl nality. Yet they have no assurance of this, nor even a promise. It is q con- fidencc founded upon hope, in which the wish is father to the thought, and which we confidently believe will never be realized. Wisdom, states self-preservation, and honor, all appeal to the men of the South to turn their backs upon these siren songs which are turing them to destruction, and with calm dignity, and a heart for every fate, in the full consciousness that whatever may betide they have not been wanting in fidelity to their own interests or those of the country, or been cntrapped by this transparent invention of their enemies.--[Louis- vile Courier.
Year: 1867

Never forsake friend. When enc, mics gather around-when sickness falls on the heart--when the world is dark and cheerless-is the time to try true friend ship. The heart that shas been touched with the true gold will redoube it's efforts when the friend is sad and in trouble. Adversity tries real friendship. They who turn from the scene of distress betray their hypocrisy and prove that interest only moves them. If you have friend who loves you-who has studied your interest and happiness-be sure to sustain him in diversity. Let him feel that his tormer kindnes is apprcciated-and that his love was not thrown away. Real f. delity may be rare, but it exists in the heart Who has not seen and felt its power? They only deny its worth and power who have never loved a friend or labcred to make another happy. The good and the kind--the atfectionate and the virtuous see and feel the heavenly principle. They would sacrifice wealth an honor to promote the happiness of others, and in return they receive the reward of their love by sympathizing hearts and countless favors, when they have been brought low by diseases or ad- versity.
Year: 1867

NOVEL CAUSE FOR DIvoRcE.-It is said that in Indiana "cold feet" are regar- dei as good cause for divorce If the petition of dissatisfied wife for divorce, in one of the St, Louis courts, is allowed, we shall believe the Indiana story. This distressed complainant reports that the first chill her affections received was on the wedding tour, when she caught cold and was allowed to have fire at the hotel, on account of the expense. Her next shock was from tough beaisteak seasoned with lard.-The deadly stab was the husbands refusal to furnish her with feather bed X killing blow was his unkindness to her sister; but the 'unkindest cut" of all was his reticenoc at the dinner table; he did not help her to the mutton chops failed to pass the potatoes ; neglected to furnish her plate with vegetables, and left her to help herself These insufferable inaignties prayed upon her health and wrecked her peace of mind, and she now appeals to the courts for redress.
Year: 1867

BS>The Chicago Journal is one of the few newspapers that are able to take sensible view of our Indian re- lations. In it's issue of Jnne 5th, it says:

 "A general Indian war would great ly increase some branches of business in the vicinity of the seat of war, and tho filling of extensive contracts for food. clothing and general supplies would afford excellent opportunities for stealing. The Government busi- ness would be transacted largely by members of the ring" and the Indians themselves arc too ignorant to ferret out corruption. Consequently, these wretched magpies could fatten on the carcasses of the slain with impmity The Indian .'ring" would like nothing so well as a general war on the Plains and ill the mountains. Everything which false reports and deeds of wan ton cruelty can do toward bringing about such calamity is being done. The report in yesterdays Journal in regard to the firing upon mail coach is probably one ot the fabrieations of the ring General Hancock was de- luded into burning an Indian village by the diabolical machinations of thoso who are trying to bring about the evil which they profess to deplore, but he will not we trust, be caught in such q trap again"
Year: 1867

ht scttltiS Ol tHc WcStcTu DOTucF Oi our state found enemies besides its red faced owners, other and abundant sources of annoyance and danger. The majestic forests which then waved where now is heard the hum of business, and where a thousand villages stand were the homes of innumerable wild and savage animals Often at night was the farmer aroused from sleep by the noise without, which told that bruin was storming the sheep pen or the pig-stye, or was laying violent paws upon some unlucky calf, and often on cold winter evening did they roll a large log against the door, and with beating hearts draw close around the fire. as the dismal howl of tho wolf echoed through the woods The wolf was the most ierocious, bloodthirsty, but cowardly of all, rarely attacking a man, unless driven by hunger, and seeking his victim with his utmost pertinacity. The incident here related occurred in the history of Biddeford. A resident of that place. MT. -, was one autumn engaged in teling trees at some distance from the house. His little son, eight years old, was in the habit, while his mother was busy with house hold cares, of running out into the field and woods around the house, and often going where his father was at work. One day, after the frost had robbed the trees of their foliage, he left his work rather sooner than usual, and started home. Just on the edge of the forest he saw a curious pile of leaves, and without stopping to think what had made it, he cautiously removed the leaves, whea what was his astonishment to find h;s own darling there asleep. It was bu; the work of moment to take up the little sleeper, put in his place small log, carefully replaced the leaves, and conceal himself among the bushes to watch the result. After waiting there a short time, he heard the wolfs distant howl, quickly followed by others, til the woods seemed alive with fearful sounds. The howl came nearer, anl in few minutes q large gsqnt, savage looking wolf leapcd into the opening, closely followed by the whole pack. The leader sprang directly on the pile of leaves, and in an instant scattered them in every direction, Soon as he saw the deception, his look of ferce- ness and confidence changed to that of abject fear He shrank back, covered to the ground, and passively awaited his fate; for the rest, enraged at the susposed cheat, fell upon him, tore him to pieces, and devoured him on the spot. When they had finished their comrade, they wheeled around, plunged into the forest, and disappeared within ten minutes of their first appearance not a wolf was to be seen The excited father pressed his child to his bosom, and thanked the kind Providence which led him there to save his dear boy. The boy after playing till he was weary, and laid down and fallen asleep, and in that situation the wolf had found him and covered him up with leaves, uutil he could bring his comrades to the feast but himself had furnished the repast
Year: 1867

CooL.-"Keep your head cool, and your feet warm is a hygienic maxim which all would do well to observe.-- Gents may keep inc head cool by avoid ing BRICKS in their hats, while the la- dies can fully accomplish the same re- suit by wearing the latest style of bon net
Year: 1867

In whatever shape evil comes,
we are apt to exclaim, with Mac
beth, Take any shape but that!


IT is an important part of good
education to be able to bear po-
litely with the want of it in others.


THE loss of resolute habits is like
the loss Of his Spectacles to q near
sighted man it implies a loss OF
the power to recover them.


My face and heart will wear ma
ny scar and wrinkle before the
arrival of autumn. However
bright the sunset of my evening,
the storms of the morning will
leave their lingering tears to glitter
on the leaves.


THERE is a perennial nobleness
and ever sacredness in work. Were
he ever so benighted, forgetful OF
his high calling, there is always
hope in a man shat actually and
earnestly works; in idleness alone
there is perpetual despair. Doubt,
desire, sorrow, remorse, indigna,
tion, despair itself-all these, like
hell dogs, lie beleaguering the soul
of the poor day-worker, as of every
man; but he bends himself with
free valor against his task, and all
are stilled.


GENIUS and goodness are ihsepa-
rably connected in mental origin.
Genius is essentially moral-nay
a religious power. The difference
between genius and talent is, per-
haps, included in the necessary
conscientiousness of the former
Talent may be Conscientious gen
ius must be so. Nobility of pur-
pose, the truest and most patient
sympathies, must combine in a
work that is to penetrate, elevate,
and subdue the hearts OF mankind.
If we rise from a book with no sa-
cred and solemn emotions, no deep
sense of human relationship and
sympathy, we have not been in
communion with genius.
Year: 1867

The children had been at school
that day, and each had Negro
next to them. l saw Amy was
working her wits, the result of
which was an announcement that
if the children had to associate
with Negroes, | should too.
Year: 1867

Throw away your false frizzes, your switches,


your wig


Destructive of comfort, and not worth fig:
Come aged come youthful, come ugly and fair,
And rejoice in your own luxuriant hair.
Year: 1867

CLERK OF THE FIRST MARKET.-Some
mention has been made recently in the
columns of our contemporaries relative to
certain charges of dereliction of duty
made against Mr.. Samuel Ellis, clerk of
the First Market. We have been at some
trouble to inquire into these matters, and
we are satisfied that they are the most
trivial and frivolous that were ever brought
against any public tunctionary. They are
really too trite and infnitesimal to receive
serious attention; and we feel assured
that when the market committee Ito whom
these allegations have beenreferred) makes
its report, the public will concur with us.
We had knowledge of these charges, but
regarded them as too unimportant to men
ton, and therefore reirained from doing
so. Since, however, they have been made
public, it is but simple justice to faith
full and competent officer that we should
say thus much.


Since the above was written we under
stand that Messrs. Taylor, Lee, and Har-
vey, the market committee appointed to
investigate the charges brought against Mr.
Ellis, examined number of witnesses
and forwarded a statement to the Mayor
who will in turn forward it to the military
authorities, before whom the charges were
first preferred.
Year: 1867

BEAST BUTLER on JUDGE Black
asked the General [Butlerl if he knew Mr..
Black personally, and what he thought OF
him.


/" Yes" he said, 81 know Black. I have
met bin at the bar. | knew him some
what when he was in Buchanan's Cabinet.
He is man of decided genius erratic,
iv,3, and Of quick perceptions, and with
strong reliance upon his own powers. lie
believes thoroughly in the unconstitution-
ality of the war, and the consequent ille-
gality of every act of legislation growing
out of it. Not doubling on these points,
he would have no hestancy in following
his plans to their logical sequence, which
would be, Of course, that Congress was an
illegal body, its acts without binding force or
effect, and that it was the duty of the Pre-
sident to save the Government by an cx-
ercise of executive power, and that such
action would be conservative and not
revolutionary and if he was in the Go
vernment l believe he would shape its
course to that end, under the full convic-
tion that he was acting according to the
Constitution and for the best interests OF
the country. y."-Letter in Boston Advertiser
Year: 1867

QUIET IN THE EXTENDED LINITs.-We
hear that the large extent of territory re-
Gently included in the city limits has been
remarkably quiet and orderly. Policemen
who have patroled these sections Of the
city inform US that it is very rarely the
case to hear the footsteps Of a pedestrian
after 10 o'clock. Disorder and breaches
of the peace are unknown. This speaks
we'll for what was previous to the extern
sion regarded as the rural sections. Our
suburban population seem to adhere
rigidly to the motto Of minding their own
business and letting other peoples alone.
Year: 1867

ATTENDED To.-We were gratifed to
observe yesterday that the water SO long
stagnant at the corner of Twelfth and
Cary streets was being drawn off. We
took occasion to invite attention to this
some days since. Too much care and
precaution cannot now be observed IN re-
gard to the removal of any and all things
which NAV engender disease.
Year: 1867

A Coon STORY TOLD BY BEAST BUTLER.
Beast Butler said to the Boston Adrer-
tiSer'S correspondent:


"The imbecility and wavering of the
President heretofore relieves the country
from any pressing belief of danger. John
son lacks courage and capacity. If he
should re0rganize his Cabinet, and put at
the head of it man like Black, who has
both courage and capacity, then, indeed,
in view of the belief that would be engen-
dered by the probable turn of the cleo
tions in some of the States in the fall, that
a Conservative rejection had begun-then
one could easily predict the probable turn
of events. But now we are in the condi-
ton of the sportsman who refused to match
his blood horse for race with the farmer,s
old white bull because DO man could tell
how fast lop- horned bull would rum"
Year: 1867

TRIBUNE.


LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 22.-Gen. Ord having
completed the appointment of Boards of Registration
for 80 counties, has left here his return TO Vcks-
burg. He goes by the way of the southern counties
TO appoint registrars there special board Of army
officers has been convened here 10 select registrars for
certain counties subject TO the approval of the Gen
eral Several officers have been sent TO visit certain
other counties for like purpose BY the end of the
month the whole machinery of registration in this
State will probably be in working order.
Year: 1867

NODE OF SAVING wREcKs-HAULIs0 OFF VESSELS


GETTING OUT sUSKES cARGoEs-A DAY AMosG THE


wREcKERs-THEIR WAY OF LIFR


There is probably portion OF the coast where the
wrecking OF vessels is more systematically pursued than
that OF Eew-Jersey. The cottages and huts OF tho
wreckers dot the low, sandy shores from Sandy Hook
10 Cape May One two wrecks be seen here or
there at almost any time during the Winter months Of
storm; the fishing season is at end, the fishermen
become wreckers. But the business is not pursued
with that iBdscrminate pundering which at one time
prevailed-though still there Is many stray bale
or cask, which the hardy wrecker halls wait from
the sea for his special benefit The business s now
entirely in the hands Of the Underwriters Their agents
may always be telegraphed short space Of time and
these with the cooperation Of the authorities appointed
by County State and the boamen in their employ are
speedily at the scene OF disaster TO life and prop
ety In the OF tho large steamer the
Cassandra which was lost on the dangerous shoals off
Atlantic City last Winter the promptness and efficiency
OF the organized wreckng companies fully displayed
Almost Immediately the NewYork agent was senaled
and was on his way to the Of disaster the e
were seen hastenng through the surf for the purpose OF
rescnng the unfortunate crew, and at the
following day steamer was the spot, and bump
ing wreck surrounded by sehooners and surf boats TO
Year: 1867

TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE


ST. LOUIS, May 22-Lucy Stone and her husband
arrived here yesterday from Kansas They speak
very confidently of the of female suffrage in
that State at the next Fall election.
Year: 1867

afford the luxury of the one and is not sub
jected to the necessity Of the other. This
portion Of the community, however, is not
without its privilege of life, and the pursuit
of happiness, although this latter is often
accompanied by many difficulties, and exist
ence itself is by no means the most certain
thing in the world in the streets. Pedestri
ans cannot walk very far without crossing a
street, and, whenever they do it is not pleas
ant to be compelled to run race over q
crossing to avoid being killed by reckless
drivers who take advantage of their tempo
rary situation, and are very much like bul
lies who talk loudly and threateningly only
when there is no time, place, or individual tc
teach them lesson Of decency. But there
are sometimes occasions when the horse's
head may be seized, the vehicle stopped, and
the driver pulled down. In such case the
privilege of the pedestrian should be exer
cised, and if policeman, should be in the
vicinity, the driver might be handed over te
the arm of the law; if not, other arms might
be used with good effect in demonstrating
the laws Of common humanity.
Year: 1867

has removed his office to Blythe's new build
ing, corner of Orleans and Eagle streets,
where he will be pleased to see his old pat
rons and the public generally. He will give
magnetic treatment to all persons who may
nead or desire it.
Year: 1867

PEoPLE who ride are very apt to forget
that there are people who walk. Carriages
are very luxurious institutions, and wagons
very necessary institutions, but there is a
large majority Of the population that cannot