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Year: 1866




A few evenings since, young gentle
man was walking on the Common, he came
in contact with a person going in another
direction. Both begged pardon and passed
on. A moment after 1t occurred to our
hero that there might be something wrong,
and he instnctiyely put bis hand to his
watch pocket and found that his repeater
was gone. Turning round, he saw the per
son whom he Lad suddenly met walking at
q leisurely pace. short distance from him.
Grasping bis revover (purchased iu gar
roting times) he ran toward the robber,
came up to him, drew his pistol and placed
it in uncomfortable contrct with his head,
and, in language more forcible than elegant,
demanded bis gold hunter, assuring him
TINT, should he hesitate an instant, he should
pull the trigger aud cause o miscellaneous
scattering of bis brains thereabouts. The
supposed robber unhesitatingly took out
watch, gave it to his dangerous opponent,
and got out of his way as quick as possible.


With infinite satisfaction and thankful
ness the young gentleman put the watch
into his pocket and in fever of excite
ment at his adventure, walked home. On
his arrival there bis mother noticed the
excitement which he was Under, and asked
him the reason of 1t, whereupon he narrated
to her the circumstance of the robbery, and
recovery OF his watch. why" said she,
your watch is in your room, where you
left it after changing your clothes before
you went out ~ The young man was dumb
founded, took out the watch from his pocket
with a spasmodic twitch, and on beholding
it became still more excited, for it was not
his He went to his room and found his
own watch where he had left it.


He looked into the glass and saw high
way robber. Visions Of policemen, hand
cuffs, Police Court, Superior Criminal Court.
Judge Russell, lighs sentence in the State
prison for the first offence &c, crowded into
his imagination in uncomfortable and regu-
lar order. AS soon as possible, however, he
advertised his ilLgotten watch, and took
other measures, hoping to live to ask the
pardon of his victim, whom he uninteu-
tionally robbed, but at last accounts nothin g
had been heard Of him, so that he fears he
may be com pelled to keep tho watch as a
trophy Of a mutual fright.
Year: 1866

SENSIBLE SuGGEsTToNs.-We heartily concur
in the following views advanced by the Butte
Record:-"The true interest Of subscribers and
publishers Of newspapers requires the adoption
of the system of advance payment, andeyet it is
unpleasant for the publisher to enforce such a
rule against names that have been on his book for
wears. The Only proper way to do it, is for the
subscribers to adopt the rule themselves, and
they will thereby enable the publisher to give
them better paper, and have the satisfaction OF
knowing that they are not in debt for It,
Year: 1866

Look OUT FOR THE LocoMoTIvE-Ihe oeli is
rin[rin,r on the Sierra Nevada and in the valley
of the Platte it is time to look out for the loco
motive, and prepare for its approach. The Pa
cifc Railroad is no longer wild dream or an
untrustworthy promise; it has been placed on
the basis of sound pecuniary investment, and
its prospects are so good that it is progressing
with a speed almost unequalled IN the annals OF
railway history-AHa California.
Year: 1866

SOMEBODY, writing of The proposed visit of the
President to the tomb of Douglas, said &c Mean
while, in the solemn hour when he stands by the
monumento Of Douglas, let him forecast the epitaph
of his own. Happy is he who, after death, lives
again in nations grateful remembrance.-
Cursed is he who, dying is buried beneath the
reproaches of the just and the accusations of the
poor. Touched with insanity, corrupted with
lust, stimulated with drink, let the President of
the United States, standing for half hour by
the graves edge, calm his blood and chasten his
thoughts till he can reflect, for his warning, how
n Chief Magistrate who betrays his country shall
become handful Of dishonored dust"
Year: 1866

The Radicals Of Buchanan county, in
the vicinity of Mount Moriah Church,
threatened that on Sunday, week ago
they would take Rev. VIM. NJ Rush ont
of the pulpit and cowhide him. They
were on hand at the time to carry out
their threat. But the story had got
abroad, and the rascals found about
twenty young men quietly sitting imme-
diately in front Of the pew, each with a
navy revolver strapped to his person.
Order reigned in Mount Moriah that day.
This circumstance is pretty conmen-
tary upon religious freedom in Missouri.
Ruffians who disturb religious meetings
deserve to be shot on the spot And
yet we do not see that they are any
worse in principle than the cowardly
knaves and demagogues who enact in.
famous test-oaths which they boast will
have the effect to drive ministers from
the State. One class is about as homo
rabIe rs the other.--St Louis Rep.
Year: 1866

The correspondent of the Meas writes
from Vienna, July Is:


The headquarters of the Austrian army
are now at Vienna. / had occasion to
see and speak with Archduke Albert yes
terday Nothing can be more mild, gem
tie and urbane than his manner. There
is something peculiarly obGging in the
way he addresses you. In countenance
he reminds you Of the Archduke Charles
he therefore is not handsome, but in his
smile there is an expression of kindness
which, | could not help thinking, is pre-
ferable to beauty. can well understand
that those who have the privilege of being
in his neighborhood attach themselves to
him devotedly. When you see that tg-
ure, in every movement so thoroughly
unassuming, you can hardly believe that
the low.voced man who, though over
whelmed with business, is listening to
and answering your questions with the
most patient kindness AMI good nature,
can be the soldier who fought so nobly
at Novara.
Year: 1866

The presence of cholera in New Or
leans is thus referred to by the Crescent
Of Tuesday:


The mortuary returns for the last week
show that during that period there were
in this city forty-seven deaths attribute
bic to eholeraic Influences. OF these
twenty-nine are referred directly TO chol-
era-Asiatic cholera, cholera asphyxia,
or whatever we may call that malignant
disease which is now spreading over the
country. Such a number of fatal cases
leaves no room for doubt as to the pres
ence of the disease. Discussion on this
point would be entirely out Of place in
view of such q return. Perhaps this is
fortunate. We shall, at least, lose no
time in arguing about the main fact, and
in trying to delnde ourselves into CON-
forsing, but, ultimately, very dangerous
Year: 1866

A New BIBLICAL CoMPARIsoN.-Mr.A Andrew
Johnson's own assumption of the character of
the Moses Of the emancipated slaves,in speech
made before the presidency dazzled his eyes.
has become familiar in the mouths of the whole
people as household word. Its frequent quo
tation has been rather damaging to Mr.. John
son than otherwise; but undeterred by this ex-
ample the Richmond Times, in the course of a
historical review of the question at issue before
the nation, thus oddly introduces the President
in new character, and as withsta nding temp
tations OF the existence of which we have not
hitherto heard:


Unfortunately for the rule and ruin Congress.
Andrew johnson is not a man of plant con-
science, upon whom they can rely to aid them
IN IN the overthrow of the Constitution and the
liDertes OF the American people. As soon as it
was discovered that he was political Joseph.
whom the wives of the radical Potiphars could
not seduce from the paths of republican virtue,
ne became an obstacle to be removed and
this cry has been increasing in volume until
now the whole pack of ours, with such beasu
as Butler in lead, clamor for impeachment"
Year: 1866

GvLvEsToN, Texas, Nov 6.


Governor ThrockmortOn, in special mes
sage to the legislature on the condition of the
country and our Federal relations, says the
true sentiment of our people is misunderstood
by the North, and denies with Indignation the
assertion of politicians that we do not desire
the restoration of the Union and that Union
men are in danger of assassination; that with
out military protection they cannot remain
here, and that thousands are leaving the State
this effect and to solemnly pledge the State au-
thorities to protect life and property without
regard topolitical sentiment. He suggests that
negro testimony be admitted in all cases.
He also recommends that the taxes collected
and says he hopes the Legislature will make
all the laws involving their civil rights as COM
pete as possible, so as to extend equal and ex-
act justice to all persons without regard to
color.
Year: 1866

MIssoURI.-The State of Missouri gives a
hint of the same class of troubles which have
threatened maryland. We are told that proofs
of fraud in the registry of the Rebel counties
are overwhelming, and that the Sheriff of St.
Louis has summoned a very large posse TO
maintain order. No doubt the Rebels will do
their worst to achieve even half victory; but
we trust fully to the brave, good work OF tho
men who redeemed Missouri heretofore,
Year: 1866

CHOLERA PREvENTIyE.-tias is said to be a
sovereign cholera disinfectant, and escaping
gas in house will protect the inmates against
the disease. An old physician, who has had
some experience in the treatment of cholera
cases, recommends that when the disease an.
pears, II IT ever does, (which God forbidD
every tenth burner in the city be turned ON,
and the gas allowed to escape and impregnate
the atmosphere. The remedy is almost as dis
agreeable as the epidemick, though not so fatal.
and may be WORTHY of a trial when the time of
necessity arrives, but not before.
Year: 1866

ANOTHER WESTERN SENS sATIoN-InE Evans
Vile (lnd.) the headless body Of a woman has
been found. 1t had been buried In such a
way as TO lead TO its early discovery. The
community was at once in a high state of ex-
element and the fever is by no means lessened
by the fact that negro come forward and con.
fessed that he buried the corpse, having been
met in the street by two men who compelled
him TO carry the body of a white woman to
the place where The one in question was
found and dig the grave.
Year: 1866

FREE LIFE POLICIES FOR FREMEN.-we are
glad to notice that our rich insurance compa-
MES have opened their purses and created u
fund for the purpose Of comforting, free Of ox-
pense, life policies upon the members Of the
Metropolitan Fire Department and allowing
certain amount per week TO those who may be
injured in the performance Of their duties. The
insurance companies should have done this
long ago. They are particularly interested in
the effectiveness Of the fire department, and
are especially benefited by the fearlcssness
and courage displayed by our gallant 6rcmcn
during conAagration. II IL, however, better
late than never, and II Is hopeful sign 10 see
opulent corporations like our fire insurance
companies contribute to 10 praiseworthy pur-
pose a. the one we refer to. Now, while
our fire insurance companies are In this liberal
mood, II is not out Of place TO suggest 70 our
marine insurance companies the creation Of
fund for the benefit Of the surviving families Of
those officers Of vessels who may perish In their
efforts 70 save human life and property at sea;
and also 10 reward those deserving Of especial
commendation for heroism displayed amid the
perils Of tempest and shipwreck.
Year: 1866

PROPOSED CRY MFRovEMENr.--There are q
good many people greatly exercised just now
about city improvements The location of the
new Post ONCE, for instance, is the subject Of
great deal of discussion. Some want it here,
some there. For our part we are perfectly
satisfied with any location that will best suit
the public convenience. One morning paper
wunts post once in tho City Hall Park. Very
well. It is not bad location, although II will
cut off one of the breathing places of the city.
Union square is also suggested as an excellent
place. We are satisfied with Union square,
although, being so far removed from the centre
Of business, its location in that neghborhood
will involve considerable expense to many Of
our citizens whose business places are down
town. No matter for that; If It subserves the
general good we are content. Indeed, IL the
Post Office be located at Coney Island and tho
public are in any way benefited, we are per-
fcctiy content to see it located there, though it
may be some little inconvenience to ourselves
to send for our mail matter to that inhospitable
region Of sand and surf Let the new Post
Office be erected where the city will be most
benefited, and it is all right. We have no OBJ
lection to offer.


The widening OF Ann street Is another qucs-
ton Of apparently great moment if we can
judge from the amount of discussion provoked
upon the subject little penny paper de-
nounces the idea as an incipient swindle, and,
in other such strong terms, condemns it. In
various quarters this Improvement is COM
mended by some and opposed by Others
Very good. If 1t be Of any Importance to the
city to widen Ann street we are in favor of it.
If anything can be gained by shutting itup
altogether, we are quite willing to see II made
a cd de sac Anything for the public good has
our approval, whether in the location Of the
Post ONCE, opening streets or closing them, or
any other measure which can be regarded as
an Improvement to the metropolis, and q
benefit to the citizens at large.
Year: 1866

is the other way that these utterances of one
position that the Southern States must be kept
out on account of the sentiments of the
people. Thomas, interrogated as to the feel
ing Immediately after Lees surrender, says
that the universal report made 10 him was
"to the effect that the mass of the people were
very happy at the downfall OF the rebellion,
and at their prospect Of soon getting again
under the constitution and government of the
United States" The "mass Of the people"
then were not very good rebels at that time,
and If they now feel less happy at the prospect
Of getting under our government, il not the
inference inevitable that 1t is the course Of the
radical Congress that has made the change!
"Peoplc in Alabama" says Thomas, "think
they have had fair trial in their attempt TO
gain their independence, and have tailed com
pletely," and that is the whole point on which
reconstruction turns, and the only point Of
which we require TO be sure, in order to be
|,certain that. restoration is cafe and proper
The people are satisfied that their attempt
was failure, and have thrown away all the
thoughts and hopes II gave rise to.


Beside this declaration of General Thomas,
and the similar one previously made by Gene
raj Grant, all the statements Of the radicals the
other way arc trivial and trashy. We might, II
any point were to be gained by II, admit the
truth Of all the radicals say in this document,
and inquire-What theni When you have shown
| all this, what have you proved What has all
this got 10 do with reconstruction with consti-
tutional rights and national policyi Nothing
whatever. All this rehash Of the idle gabble Of
Schurz Is impudently irrelevant as TO the great
question before the country. II Is an examine
tion Of the pitiful points Of peoples life, Of
their prejudiocs, their small vices, their likes
and dislikes--things with which the law does
not meddle In countries less despotic than
Austria. And all these little points are quoted
against the South, and . great party tells Us
that these are reasons why the nation should
not re-establish itself In its former strength,
and should not restore eleven great States 10
their natural placee Did . great party ever


before pat forth anything % Lost IN iuseslitY
] ~ hiss
Year: 1866

There was an auction sale on Saturday which
took place. not at the Merchants Exchange, but
at an obscure store upon Elysian Fields street
Various lots of old iron, bedsteads and other fur
niture which told of household wrecks, were
offered for sale, butwhat principally attracted our
attention were number of the pixies which had
been forged during the late war, and which, like
everything else, have had their history. Several
thousands of them, we have heard, were made,
and battalion organized to drill with them; but
they were never, that we knew Of carried into
battle. They were seized by the federal govern
ment, sold at auction and we have heard it said a
number of them were bought by the Fenians. a
few hundred more were purchased at auction, and
were sold again for few cents apiece to be ben
and used as ice hooks. We presume that thost
that were disposed ofupon Saturday were destinei
to similar purpose, and the facts altogethe
afford curious parody upon the beating Q
| swords into pruning hooks
Year: 1866

r. H. Af0Ml220s


DENTAL SURGEON.
179. Canal Istreet.............".179


Adjoining Christ Church,
Ia now to be found at his Office from O'Clock until
NJ prepared attend the practice OF his Profession III
Evey style Of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, from the cheap yn
canite base Gold and Plana but particular attention
millions of which are lost for want of TIMELY AND
JUDICIOUS TREATMENT. In this Department those VINO
have pntronized him for than quarter OF century IN
this city say that he None in his profession
e has the for Extractg Teeth Without
Pain Prices higher than usually charged by Dentists OF
skill and experience
Year: 1866

The contest at the fair at Masonic Hall, for the


freman's trumpet, resulted as told below. Be-
tween three companies the struggle was severe
but Hope Hook and Ladder company got the best
of it, and were awarded the costly and beautiful
Year: 1866

WHAT AN OLD DOG DID.-A lady re.
siding in Campton recently owned a
deg, which, because ofage and infrmi-
ty, had ceased 10 be of use. One day
she remarked toa laboring man con
nectod with the family that she would
give half dollar if he would take the
old fellow off out of the way and kill
him. The servant promised to do SO if
he might have the dogs skin to make
therelrom, for his own use and comfort,
a pair Of gloves. At this stage in the
conversation the old dog, who had been


lying quietly upon tho hearth, arose


and giving the conspirators a look
more in sorrow than in anger, left the
house. On rise of ground not far
away he stopped and gave q lingering
gaze at the house and vicinity, then
plunged into the woods never to re.
turn. IIe never was seen or heard Of
afterward. Concord (N II. )StateSman.
Year: 1866

rn-What funny customs we estab-
lish. If you ask your friend Tor q
postage stamp, he accepts three cents
as matter Of course; but if you ask
him for a cigar he would regard it as
an insult if you rendered ten or twen-
ty cents in payment.
Year: 1866

The present age idolizes intellect
A clear intellect is well but how easi-
ly it is seen by careful analysis of man'
that his heart governs his head. Rca-
son may mature correct judgement,
and indicate correct conduct, but the
heart will often be found running away
with the action. To have good heart
is to be happy and content with our.
self. ...
Year: 1866

1t is more easy to forgive than we
imagine, if we would school ourselves
to the task. How blessed would all
men be, if their lives were go pure that,
when they pass into the presence of
the Judge of all tho earth they could
say, Father, judge me as have judged
others"
Year: 1866

Hon. ]. X. MooREHEAD.-Man prom
sinent men of Pitfsburg have united in for
NAL request to this gentleman to consent to
be a candidate for reelection to Congress
from the twenty second district. They set
forth that his experience, peculiar know
ledge, and Identification with the leading
business interests of Allegheny county make
it important that he should continue at his
present post. Indeed, the leading interests
of the State at large make it necessary that
our friends in the twenty second Congress
sional district should continue to secure the
service of their faithful Representative
Year: 1866

There is no one thing which helps to es-
tablish mans character and standing in So
ciety more than regular attendance at
church, and a proper regard tor the first
day OF the week. Every head of a family
should go to church as an example. Loung-
ing on the streets and in bar-rooms is abom-
Unable, and deserves censure because it lays
the foundation for habits which ruin both
body and soul. Many a young man can
date the commencement of his dissipation
which made him burden to himself and
his friends, and an object of pity in the
sight of his enemies, to his Sunday de-
bauchery. Idleness is hemother of drunk


enness-the Sabbath is generally an idle day,
therefore if it were not properly kept, it
were better struck out of existence. Go to
Church! IF you are a young man just en-
tered upon business, it viii establish your
credit! What capitalist would not sooner
entrust a new beginner who, instead of dis
sipating his time, his character, and his
money, attended to his business on week
days, and on Sabbath appeared in the house
of God. Go to church with contrite
heart, and, bending knee at the throne of
your maker, pour out a sincere thank offer
ing for the mercies of the past week.
Year: 1866

The Pittsburg Catholic for this week has
an article on the recent meeting of the Pro-
testant Association of that city, which it
winds up as follows "We have no sympa-
thy with the Fenians, and assuredly very
little for the Orangemen and we warn both
that they must not renew in this country,
the bitter feuds which have so long disgrac-
ed the land whence they have sprung
Any attempt at faction fights, any effort to
stir up old quarrels here, will be put down
by the strong hand OF the Government.
Irishmen of all classes should know that
once they land on these shores they must
demean themselves as peaceable and law
abiding citizens" In all of which every
intelligent citizen, no matter of what coun-
try, will heartily concur.
Year: 1866

AFTER STORMS COMES A CALM-A gen.
tleman talking to another on the subject of
marriage, made the following observation :
Il first saw my wife in storm; court
ed her in storm; was betrothed to her in
a Storm married her in storm lived with
her in storm all her life; but. thank hea-
ven, l buried her in pleasant weather.
Year: 1866

Potter County must be second paradise,
as there is not a tavern or liquor drinking
house in the county Their February term
of court was a failure-so far as trials were
concerned, and the jury were of no service
at ALL The district Attorney expressed his
disgust at the criminal record-only one in
dictment, no prosecutor and no witness.
Year: 1866

GET OFF THE PLATFoRM.-The Demo
cratic platform was written by Benton Kerr,
and this fact was alluded to by Mr.. Cessna
in his speech at the Republican Convention
in way that seems to have stirred up Ben
tor s wrath. He said that according to
railroad rules ''it is always dangerous to ride
on the platform of the Kerr and that it
was probably its slipperiness that compelled
them to put climber (Clymerl on it.