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Year: 1866




It is not everybody who knows where to
joke, or when, or how; and whoever is ig-
norant of these conditions, had better not
joke at all.


A GENTLEMAN never attempts to be hu-
nlerous at the expense of people with whom
be is but slightly acquainted. In fact, it is
neither good manners nor wise policy to
joke at anYbOdy's expense; that is to say,
to make anybody uncomfortable merely to
raise laugh.


Old Esop, who was doubtless the sub
ject of many gibe on account of his hump
ed back, tells the whole story in his fable
of "The Boys and the Frogs" What was
fun to the youngsters was death to the
croakers.


A jest may cut deeper than a CURSE
Some men are so constituted that they can
not take even friendly joke in good part,
and instead of repaying it in the same light
coin, will requite it with contumely and in
suit. Never banter one of this class, for he
will brood over your badinage long after
you have forgotten it, and it is not prudent
to incur any ones enmity for the sake OF
entering a smart double ents1dre or a tart
repartee. Ridicule, at best, is a perilous
weapon. Satire, however, when leveled at
social follies and political evils, is not only
legitimate, but commendable. Il has sham
ed down more abuses than were ever abol-
ished by force of logic.
Year: 1866

The Charleston Courier says, a few
months since, there was welded to a fair,
but alasl too confding daughter of highly
esteemed and respectable citizen of one of
our interior towns, a Northern man, who
claimed formerly to have been an officer in
the Federal army. The married life of the
happy pair appears to have glided along
smoothly and pleasantly until at an inau-
spicious moment third party steps upon
the stage, and Immediately transforms quiet
and bliss to discomfort and bitterness. The
perfdlous and brutal husband was confront
ed by another wife, who, having heard Of
his infamous conduct, had arrived from the
North to institute inquiries and satisfy
herself as to the truth or falsity of the re-
ports which reached her. To her anguish
and sorrow she found that the statements
were indeed true. The affair has created
quite a feeling in the District, and how it
will end remains to be seen.


And the Macon Messenger, after stating
that it has heard of several such cases in
Georgia, very properly insists that the
moral they teach is one which common
sense alone should convey without the cost
of Notifying experience-a woman should
know all about the history and character of
man she thinks of marrying. If he halls
from abroad, it is the plain business Of her
parents or next Of kin to make proper in
quiries at the place where he has resided;
and it is the duty of the party himself to
furnish reference about which there can be
no dispute. If he declines to do SO, the
presumption naturally arises that all is not
right. That anybody should suffer daughter
or sister to contract matrimonial alliance
upon the mere unsupported representations
of the suitor-assuranees upon which in
fact few of them would loan any considera-
bic sum of money, is a strange and culPa-
bic piece of negligence and carelessuess


Yet the number of these bogus marriages
/ in the South, since peace, has been great.
Year: 1866

He who maintains the right, though
couutenanced by the few, must forego all
expectations of popularity till there shall
be less tO.censure than applaud in human
conduct; and, when this is the case, the
millennium will have dawned.
Year: 1866

Every loyal citizen who loves and values
the prosperity of our State, should strive
earnestly TO choose and TO elect to all offices
and positions of trust, men who would be
credit to the office and an honor to the State.
The higher the office the greater care should
be exercised, and especially now, while this
State is placed in an unenvable position
before the country, by her drunken represcn-
tatiyes in Congress.


The question now presents itself TO us.
Who shall be the Union nominee for Cover
norf The qualifications of each candidate
should be brought prominently before the
people and thoroughly canvassed We
should now have man who will not only
concentrate the whole vote of the Union
party, but whose personal popularity will
drd'o c0tes from The Democratic ranks. and If
we select such candidate, success will
crown our efforts. OF the many worthy
men mentioned, we think no one possesses
the qualifications before mentioned in n
greater degree than James Riddle ESQ, cot
ton manufacturer on the Brandywine. He
is gentleman in every way qualified for the
position, and ii elected, will be found to be
'the right man in the right place His
has been no halfway loyalty When seces.
sion first raised its hdeous head, he waited
not to find its strength or popularity, but
came out squarely and boldly for the Union,
without hesitation or doubt. He contributed
freely TO raise troops-many men enlisted off
his own place and the widow and ornl,on
whose protector fell in battle, found in him
friend in time of need He is selEmade
man, enc whose character is beyond re
proach, and whose personal popularity would
be of great value in the approaching cam
paign. He is not professional politician
or oftlce-seeker, but business man whose
sound, practical common sense, would al
ways and in all circumstances lead him TO
true and just conclusions The advance
ment of the educational interests of our
State, and the encouragement of domestic
industry and internal improvements find in
him staunch friend


The learned professions have often been
represented in Delaware and in the halls of
the National Legislature, and is it not
proper and right that the manufacturing
interest, which now contributes more largely
than any other to the prosperity of the State
and the support of the Government should
also have its representative. b.
Year: 1866

The following remarks from the Richmond
(Va.) Times, ELECTED by the report that the
jury of Judge Underwood's court had found
an Indictment against John c. Breckenridge,
lllustratesthe sentiments of the reconstructed
ON the odiousness of treason


we doubt il, saving and excepting Gen.
Lee, there is single Confederate leader
more endeared to the hearts of the Southern
people than John c. Breckenridge There is
scarcely one whose influence for good among
them would be greater in these troubled
times. His life has been devoted 10 his
country, and of him that great lawyer and
good man, Chief Justice Taney, once said
he never knew purer public man. Those
qualities of heart and soul that excited the
admiration of, and called forth this remark
from Judge fancy are well known, and find
response in Andrew johnson. 1t is this
fact which excites the apprehensions of the
radicals, and renders them clamorous for his
outlawry and exile They well know that
IN John c. Breckinridge the President would
fnd a fast friend and firm supporter in tho
wise and statesmanlike policy he is pursuing
for the restoration of the country"


The last sentence contains cheering com.
pliment to the President, and Is well worthy
the attention of loyal men. - Harrisburg
Telegraph.
Year: 1866

A. HARD EVIL TO REMEDY.-The pa
pers are again calling for retrenchment in
our State expenses; and among other
things. reduction of the number of mem.
bers of the Legislature is demanded. and
amendment of the Constitution asked for,
repeating the provision giving to each
organized County a Representative
This provision We have always protested
against, as unfair. impolitic. and an open
ing for political swindling. Every little
County has a Representative. and the
whole number has to be kept high. in
order to give the populous Counties fair
proportion. But under the Constitution,
the whole number can never exceed one
hundred and as emigration is rapidly
pushing westward. along the lines of rail-
road, new Counties are constantly organ
iziDg, and it will not be many years be.
fore the number reaches one hundred
then. as each one will be entitled to- its
Representative, the Counties containing
500 population will have an equal voice
in the Legislature with such Counties as
Lsavenwortb. Douglas, Doniphan and
Atchison. We cannot understand what
possessed the trainers of the Constitution
to insert such provision. The difficulty
now is. that there is slim chance to
remedy it. 1t requires o two-thirds vote
Of the Legislature to submit amendments
to vote Of the people. The small Coun-
ties hold decided balance Of power. and
will not consent to such an amendment.
1t has been several times tried, and each
time defeated. They soy they have the
advantage over the large Counties. and
mean to keep it-that thsy will never
vote to place themselves in position to
be crushed down and overridden by the
populous Counties. This feeling is so
strong. that at the last session it was
even found impossible to make Just and
equitable spportionment. and the very
best that could be done was to re-enact
the old law. The last hope for remedy
lies in Convention to frame an entire
new Constitution. Our Constitution is
a miserable affair throughout, and needs a
thoroug hoverhauling. But it is extremely
doubtful whether anything near suffi
cient vote can ever be obtained in the
Legislature 10 favor of Joint Resolution
submitting the proposition for Corven.
tion to vote of the people.
Year: 1866

~ The bevy Of young ladies who received
the King Of Prussin on bis triumphal entry into
Berlin. have been presented with gold brooches
ornamented With the head Of the King and the
Prussian eagle.-Ef.


Tho sly old cuss ! to take that plan to
get his head in the vicinity of where
brooches are worn. Well wager it was
made with the eyes wide open.
Year: 1866

COUNT BIsMARcKs ILLNEss.-The Pail Mall
Gazette of Sept. "a has the following: Count
Bismarek's illness is of serious character
To-day (as we learn by private telegram) he
is better; but it need be doubted no longer that
he is much shaken. The Count suffers from
some disorder of the brain, we believe. He
will soon take leave of absence for about ten
weeks, but his present condition is such as to
create doubts whether he will ever resume his
was minister in 1860, and NJ. de Savigny, who
is regarded at Berlin as very rising man, are
already spoken of as likely to the high office
which Count Bismarck has so illustriously
filled. M. de Savigny was RUSSIAN Envoy to
took a considerable part in the recent peace
negotiations"
Year: 1866

ARREST OF A PIcKPoCKET.-Yesterd after
noon, at the Grand Trunk Depot, passenger
while purchasing his ticket, felt hand in his
pocket which did not belong there. He turned
round and seized the fellow, but he escaped
from his grasp, and ran down the depot pur-
sued by the crowd. He was overtalren and ar
rested, by some the employees at the depot,
and officer Foster, after carefully searching him
took him to the lookup where he gave his
name as Samuel Neville, and said he belonged
in Montreal The rogue did not succeed in
getting the wallet he was after The same fel-
low has been noticed frequently on the trains
with the past week. l.l1 !
Year: 1866

CARELEssNEss. . A young lady was run
against yesterday, corner of Brown and Con-
gress streets, by wagon carelessly driven,
and her foot was severely injured by the
wheels of the wagon passing over it. The
driver of the wagon did not stop to see what
injury he had occasioned.
Year: 1866

STREET MPRovEMENTs.-It is known that
our City Council have decided to extend Sum-
ner or Newbury street, Gas it has just been re-
namely to Lime street. The first proposi ion
was to extend it to Exchange street, but to do
this the city would have had to pay twenty
thousand dollars more damages, and then cut
off two beautiful stores that are being erected
by the Savings Bank, and not add one dollar
to the taxable property. Hence the wise con-
clusion to stop at Lime street.


But, as we are informed, there is to be pas
sage way from Lime to Exchange streets, be-
tween the Post Office and the Savings Bank
block. The Government give about ten feet
and the Savings Bank six feetfor this purpose
This will make very convenient passage way
and will enable the Savings Bank to have an
other handsome front to their block on this
lane, and will also allow of handsome front
on this part of the new Post Office which is to
be erected next year, besides being great ac-
commodation to the public.
Year: 1866

everything for the party and should now be


rewarded with some lucrative position. There


is none better suited to his taste than the Naval


ONCE. The Courier and Enquirer was at one


time the best paying paper in this city and was


fortune In ITSELF Webb, however, yielded to the
seductive influences OF Seward and Weed and
allowed his paper to be used to advance their
interests. The Courier and Enquirer became
mere machine for the whig and afterwards the
republican party, until it was reduced so low
that Webb was glad to sell II out for any price.
He served the party interests and Seward and
Weed better than he did himself, and in fact
did more to build up the republican party
than many Of those who are now fattening in
official positions. Seward and Weed, as a re-
ward for all this, turned cold shoulder to
him, the same as they did to Greeley. When
they found that they no longer needed his SER
vices Seward sent him off to Rio Janeiro to
get rid Of him. We object to this unceremoni-
GUS manner of disposing Of one Of the founders
of the party, now that it has obtained power


He should be forthwith appointed to the posi-
ton of naval officer and not be kept like an
exile in South America. No man needs the
fees Of that Office more than he does, and we
venture the prediction that no man in America
would make more money out Of the Office and
spend it more literally than Webb. The pro-
fits Of the Office would thus be kept In circula-
ton and benefit the public generally. As for
George W. Blunt, he is not fit for the place. He
certainly has no claims upon the present ad-
ministration and is the last man who should
receive the appointment. AS between him and
Webb President Johnson should not hesitate
for moment The latter should be commits
stoned and permitted to recupcrate his for
tune, even if he should spend it the next minute.
Year: 1866

great revolutions. There seems to be sort Of
moral epidemic in the air, taking its course
over the world like the cholera and operating
upon the minds Of men in masses and in the
most extraordinary manifestations. Look at
Europe and at Mexico, and look at this last
terrible fareup of the Fenians. The simple
fact is, we are drifting along with the tide of
events, and II, from present appearances, our
republican managers Of the ship Of State are
heading for another Roman Empire, they still
have the tide in their favor.
Year: 1866

THE NAVAL OFFICE vAcascY.-There is con-
siderable excitement among the politicians in
regard to the vacancy in the Naval Office at
this port This being one Of the most lucra-
tive positions connected with the Custom House
numerous sspirants are anxiously waiting for
orders to take possession. Among the most
prominent is General James Watson Webb.
Learning on his recent visit here that there
would probably soon be vacancy in that Office
by the death Of Mr.. Odell, but being unable TO
prevail upon the State Department to grant
him leave Of absence from duties in Brazil
long enough to await that event, he drew up
his petition and left an application for the ap-
pontment In the hands Of friend, to he used
rs soon as the vacancy occurred. This done,
he sailed for Rio Janeiro by way Of London,
to discharge bis duties as the representative Of
the United States at the Brazilian Court.


We trust that the gentleman ia whose hands
this application was left will at once present II
at the White House. There arc several reasons
whv he should be APPOINTED. Lie has sacrificed
Year: 1866




The largest and most enthusiastic
meeting of the campaign for our town
and vicinity, was held last night to
hear Governor A. i. Boreman discuss
the political topics of the day.


The Governor expressed his apprecia-'
ton of the continued confidence of the
Union party as manifested in hisyre-'
domination for the Position which he
has held for nearly three years. The
accusations of unconstitutional acts
and usurpation of power made by his
opponents were shown to be utterly
false. the composition of the Demo-
ocratic- Conservative -National-Union-
"What is it" party, was well portrayed.
showing that 1t was still mainly thai
party which opposed the war for the sup
preSsioniof the rebellion, with a large
reinforcement from rebeldom itself. He
deeply regretted that any who had
fought for the preservation of the Union
should so completely forfetL their man
hood as now to be found in the ranks of
this party. The. great question con-
nected with the reconstruction of the
rebel States were ably discussed, and no
true friend of his country could be at a
loss to know the side of right, and the
path Of duty. The Governor was fire.
quently apPlauded, and the meeting adj
journed, resolved to carry out the sug-
gestion of its president by giving fuller
and more emphatic applause ut the polls
on the 25th inst. 80
Year: 1866

Ise long roll OF officers of the johnson Club re-
osatly organized at Washington, was remarkable
fog having the name of only one Republican in it
thst of Ex-Governor Todd of Ohio The appear.
aBcs of his name occasioned much surprise and
comment at the time, and he now has authorized
bis friends TO say that the of his name as one
Of the Vice Presidents of the johnson National
UHiOn Club so-called was without his authority OF
consent, and that he gave no authority OF license
whatever to any one for using his name as Vice
President or otherwise Of any johnson Club OF
meeting; and further, that he has no sympathy for
any organization of rebels, copperhcads or men of
doubtful political character and disturbers of the
harmony of our country.-NoshUile Press and
T;-reS
Year: 1866

THEODORE TILToN writes of a recent WIS.,


it to Washington: "One of the leaders of
the Democratic side of the lower House said
TO me frankly Ihave never witnessed so
much ability and integrity in any part of any
Congress as on the present Republican side
l happened to say to Chief Justice Chase,
No Congress ever more signally received


the approval of the people To which he
Year: 1866

The editor of the Register says that the
magnanimity of our too confding soul will
yet be the ruin of u.s." There is no danger
that he will ever be ruined by any such
means. He hacks the soul.
Year: 1866

The Register says " it is wonder we do
not forget that there was fraud practiced at
the county seat election" We cant forget
it. The recollection of F." Eighty-fve" is too
strongly impressed on our memory.
Year: 1866

The Register says we are ''out of timber
There is not the slightest danger that that
paper will ever be in the same situation. 1t
has taken the precaution to secure the servi-
ces of a wooden man" as editor.
Year: 1866

We have spared no expense to make these
Mills what this portion of the State has long
demanded, with MACHINERY for CLEANS
ING WHEAT UNSURPASSED, and EVE
RYTHING CONNECTED WITH THE
MILL IS IN PERFECT ORDER; we are
prepared to furnish the BEST QUALITIES
OF
Year: 1866

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.-At about 2
o'clock on Saturday morning an attempt
was made to break into the house OF MRS.
Rennie, on the Brook turnpike, when
fortunately proved unsuccessful. The thiei
took a barrel from the yard and mounted
upon it, in order to raise the window. In
so doing, however, the barrel slipped, ana
the noise which was made by the burglar
fall alarmed the inmates of the house. One
of the family went to the window and saw
negro man stealing off, but was unable
to identify him, and he has not yet Deeh
arrested.
Year: 1866

RICHMOND GREYs.-This old company,
having formed themselves into an associa-
tion for the purpose of keeping alive the
memory of those of their number who
have been honorably lost to them in the
recent war, and for the purpose of taking
care of their remains, will hold meeting
tonight at s1a o'clock in the basement
story of Mr.. Z. B. Spence's store, corner
of Thirteenth and Main streets. As impor-
tant business of interest to every member
of the company will be brought before the
meeting, it is hoped that there will be a
full attendance.
Year: 1866

OAKwooD MEMORIAL AssoCnTIoS.-We
publish with great pleasure the following
card from the ladies of the lakewood Me-
mortal Association, and are sure that the
ladies of the sister associations will highly
appreciate the kind and generous feelings
which it expresses. In the noble but diff
cult work before the two associations there
will of course be an honorable emulation,
but we are convinced that each society
will in every way aid and assist the other !:
To the Editors Of the Richmond Dispatch !:


Having learned through your columns
that the ladies of Hollywood Association
design giving series of tableaux during
the ensuing week, we, for the present, de-
cline accepting the many urgent invitations
to repeat ours, which were announced in
Fridays issue, hoping thereby to promote
the interest of our sister society, and wish
ing them unbounded success.


LADIES OF OAKwOoD ASSOCIATION.
Year: 1866

The FIRST VIRGINIA REGIMENT will meet
under Spence's store at 8 O'Clock for the
purpose oforganizing an association to erect
a monument to those of the regiment who
fell in the late war.
Year: 1866

General \. L. Lee, Of Kansas-one of Sheridan S
cavalry oficers-who was in New Orleans during
the riots spoke a few days since at Leavenworth.-
In his address he stated what he knew of General
Sberidans views of the sentiments Of the people of
the Gulf Department, of the value of their profes-
sons Of loyalty, and of their fitness TO help govern
the country. He said:


/ have something 10 tell you of Sheridan. Some
three weeks ago. and two weeks before l left New
Orleans, waited on General Sheridan and told him
| was about TO leave the South and come North
again. l told him my statements might appear one
sided; that possibly some might think radical un-
safe to trust, and l wished to know from him his
opinion, as conservative, old army officer and one
then and there in authority. In justice to General
Sheridan, will say that he said to me he then did
not wish TO express his opinions in such manner as
10 spread abroad: that he was but simple soldier
and could avow no creed but his orders He told
me what he thought Of Southern rebels.


l must tell you, further that about six months
after the there were many associations formed
known as relief associations, such Gibsons Bri-
gade Relief Association, and the Hays Brigade Re-
lief Association. These associations were made up
of soldiers and the Presidents of the associations
were the old commanders of brgades and the Vice
Presidents the old Colonels of regiments, and
SO down. They held secret meetings, and were to
all lntents and purposes military organization
Sheridan feared these organizations as a nu-
Cleus Tor further disturbances and he made p his
mind to suppress them. He issued an order declar-
ing that all relief associations and all associations
for the erection Of monuments intended to COM
memorate the late rebellion should be dissolved and
suppressed


When they heared of it, they came and begged
him not TO issue it. He said: Il know no compro-
misc of duty; have made up my mind to issue it,
and issue it L Will Three weeks ago thought your
organization was mutinous and al that time l or
dered battery of artillery from the Rio Grande to
sweep the streets the first motion you made you
were not wise enough TO take the hint, and now l
disperse you by order"


General Sheridan said, - fear Northern men
don't understand this thing. In a word, these reb-
els willing 10 come back if they can place the
rebel flag right along side the stars and stripes They
want TO preach rebellion; they want to GO back to
Congressional halls, clothed with the mantle of
thority; they very willing to come back if Lee
and Johnston shall stand the same plane Grant
and Sherman; they willing TO come back if this
rebellion shall be made thing to be proud of, and
its memory shall fall glorious heritage TO their
children. l consider these gorgeous funeral pro-
cessons an insult to me and to every man who ever
wore the Federal blue" Long and continued
cheers