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Year: 1866

How TO AVOID DAMP WALLs-rhs follow
ing rs stated 10 be good remedy for .talnp
walls Three quarters OF pound of mOttled
soap D one gallon Of water. This composition
10 L. laid over the brickwork steadily and
carefully with a large. fiat brush. so as not
70 form froth or lather on the surface. The
wash TO remain twenty four hours 20 become
dry. MIX half pound of alum with four GAL
Ions OF water; leave II stand for twenty four
hours, and then apply il in the same manner
dry weather
Year: 1866

CATHOLIC CHURCH PRoPERTY.-A measure
has been brought before the Connecticut Leg
islature by the Catholic bishop and clergy Of
the State, having in view the transfer of the
property Of the church from the custody Of the
bishop to that of the different parishes. This
would involve the incorporation OF the
Year: 1866

Amid SO many failures of projected business
enterprises here we are glad to that there
lie a fair prospect that one at least, will prove
a success. We refer to the proposed steam.
ship line between the District cities and New
York. A very large portion OF the stock re.
quisite has been subscribed, and the under.
taking is in the hands of active business men,
who mean to canvass the city thoroughly to
enable all who feel so disposed to take part in
an enterprise that promises such satisfactory
recults 10 stockholders, shippers, and to the
whole community. In depending upon any
steamship line owned in New York, the Dis.
trct cities are subject to the caprice of the
management there, and, it, for instance. shin.
pers at that point can make it more ad yapta.
geous to detach a steamer from the line TO send
a cargo to Charleston or elsewhere, it is done


and our merchants here are left to whistle for
a mesns of bringing on their goods until IL
suits the con nvenience Of the New York mana.
gers to start another boat in this direction


By establishing this line the merchants
here will secure q certain and regu-
lar means Of transportation; and the
officers of the company having their headauar.
ters in Washington. the shippers in case of loss
or grievance would be able to appeal at once
TO the management for redress Another very
important consideration is the fact that bv the
establishment of this line the grievance OF the
enormous charges Of carriage between George
town and Washington will be remedied This
charge for carriage between Georgetown and
Washington costs more at present not unfre.
quently, than the whole freight charge frog,
New York to Georgetown. 1t sheuld be re-.
membered, too, that the tariff of freights will
be regulated by the stockholders. thus ensurine
fairness to District interests; and as the profit,
will go to the shippers who may also be stock.
holders. it will prove a sort OF mutual benefit
association. We hope to be able to announes
the gratifying fact in our next issue that tn,
full amount Of stock has been taken up
Year: 1866

The New YORK Tribune recently said: "We
have given biliio of money and millions OF
meD, and the lives of three or tour hundred
thousand of these, to suppress the rebellion:
and for all this what is the value recei we'd
Shall We have to say, First-The murder of
President Lincoln. Secend-The massacre at
leans. Fourh-The massacre at Platte City
4 additional 10 number OF moral and political
antIctions now too numerous to men ton, but
all of which bear the name Of johnson. The
South was lost, too; but it is for Northern
votes to determine whether it shall win back
again"


This is q fai sample Of Radical logic Hav-
Ing avowed that billions Of money and millions
of men were given TO suppress the rebellion,
does the Tribune mean to say that that object
was not accomplished We assert that the
rebellion was suppressed, and that its sup
preston was the full value we expected TO
receive for all our sacrifices. The South to-
day is helpless; so weak and exhausted that IL
Is completely at our mercy, and while parties
at the North are coEteuding as to its ultimate
fate, the great majority Of people there are
taking no part in the controversy, but endeay-
oring TO rebuild their shattered fortunes hopipe
the best, but fearing the worst from q political
struggle in which they can take no part, but in
which they are vitality interested. Are those
same people Cthe masses, we meau) to be held
accountable for the murder of President Lin
SOins VI iOf IlOlOus uemOusudliOnS IRON which
the Northern cities are not exempt) such as
those at New Orleans. Memphis, and Platte
City Can we not afford to view these
matters dispassionately, and being so strong
and so victorions, act magnanimouslyl
Are twenty SIX rich and powerful States, so
weak. or go umid as to fear the political as.
cendancy OF ten weak and exhaus led commu.
mites if they are granted their political status
under the Constitution and lawsl We cannot
believe it, And If we have not realized all the
advantages we hoped and expected from our
victory, the 1ault rests with those who are do
ing all they can 10 keep up political excite.
ment and dissensions, and who resolutely Cd.
pose the admission of the seeding States
Having through the dark and bloody DAYS OF
the war never lost our faith in the patriotism
OF the people, and their ability to overthrow
the enemies who threatened our national ex.
istenee, we do not fear the result when the
contest shall be in the Halls of Congress in
stead of on the battle field.
Year: 1866

The continued pressure Of public business
has thus tar prevented the President from Civ.
ing any general audience to the visitors seek.
ing interviews with him At the White House.
The attendance OF visitors to-day was unusu-
ally large, many ladies being Of the number
The Attorney General and Senator Oowan had
interviews with the President this morning.
Year: 1866

CUTTING OFF THE Gas The lieutenant OF
the second precinct has been notified that the
gas will be cut on from the station because the
bill is not paid. Ii appears that the station Is
1T the city limits, and the police Of the county
occupy il jointly with the officers doing duty
In the portion OF the precinct north OF N street
north. IL was understood that the Corpora.
lion should pay one-haf the expense OF the
station and the Levy Court the other half
Mayor Wallach has paid the portion Of the
Corporation, but the Levy Court has decided
by their officers that they have no right to paw
any Of IL. II the station Was located q few
yards further north, the entire expense would
De ehargeabie to the county. II has been sug-
gested that the Board Of Police will do well 70
locate station in the county, build il upon
the same plan as the stations in the city, and
make the Levy Court pay the entire cost of
main tainlng il.
Year: 1866

stue for the third section OF the Houss resolution
which was ordered 10 be printed


No person shah be Senator Representative IN Con-
gess, permitted 10 hold any office government
OF the United States who, having previously taken oath
70 support the constitution thereof shall voluntarily
aided In any insunecon or rebellion against the United
States, or gwen aid or comfort thereto


Mr. HOWARD suggested the striking out OF the word
Voluntarily In The above, which was agreed to.
Mr.. CLARKE proposed the following substitute for
the fourth section OF the House resolution:--
Debts incurred In aid OF rebellion the nted
States are illegal and void aud cannot be enforced
court and shall not be paid by the United States any
State. shall any compensation be
emancipation OF any slaves


EXECUTIVE SESSION


The Senate at four O'Clock into executive session
and soon after adjourned.
Year: 1866

ALADY made her husband present Of
a silver cup with an angel at the botto
and when she filed it for him he used to
drink it to the bottom when she asked
him Why he drank every drop. Because,
duckey," he said, Il long to see the dear
little angel. Upon which she had a
devil engraved at the bottom, aud he
drank of the same, and she again asked
him the reason Why" replied he,
because / won't leave a drop for the old
devil"
Year: 1866

FaE CHIEF cause Of quarrel Of the
Two Houses OF Congress against Presi-
dent johnson Is that he is unwilling to
accept the tremendous power and
patronage that they were determined he
sbonld nave. Unable to comprehend
such noble and patriotic action az his,
tbey thought that something daIhy
mysterioHs and criminal must certainly
be hidden within il. When did little
souls ever comprehend great onesl
Year: 1866

slons of the earth. the graves will be op-
posed But you and | shall have part
In the transactions of that day, we shalt
be gathered with the multitude that come
up around the great white Throne God
grant that the issues of that day may be-
issues of blessing to us, and to all who


shallbe buried here. ......
Year: 1866

The local of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil has
evidently married rich. The editor says:


We have just received dispatch from our local,
wherein he sends his compliments and vaguely in.
Inmates that he has found his other half From
the fact that the dispatch was prepaid, we infer
that the girl he'd money,
Year: 1866

Three New York brokers had street
fight on Monday, during which one Of them
lost valuable diamond pin, for the restora-
tion of which he offered $500 A telegraph
messenger boy had picked it up and got the
money.
Year: 1866


For some months past the most scan.
dalous rumors have been afloat in this
community in regard to the liasoas Of a
certain physician with divers Rynpks du
4frigue; but it was not until within the
last few weeks that the evidence in
regard to the conduct of the gentleman
became so abundant and Overwhelming
has not only to satisfy the public in re-
gard to its truthfulness, but to disgust
every one by its open and scandalous
beastliness.


The physician alluded TO has an Office
in the second story of building not a
square from the Kenyon House, in she
most public part of the city; and as the
stairway entrance is on the outside,
passers-by. during all hours Of the night
noticed ladies of African descent, going
To and from the Doctors office. An in
vestigation took place by members of an
institution of which the Doctor was an
unworthy member, and the proof being
positive and overwhelming, he confessed
his guilt, and begged not to be exposed
spublicfy.N But rs his conduct was al
ready knownto halfthe people ntown,
and hearing rumOrs that some of the
b'hoys were arranging TO give him free
ride on wooden horse, he deemed 1t
prudent to depart hence without even
saying good by TO his friends! st


Being an intensely loyal" man, il Is
not strange that this disciple of Esen-
lapius should have an unholy passion
for negro wenchrs.a-Ail the teachings of
his party condurc to such dark associa-
tions, and lead to a down-hW career. in
mortals. AS to the number Of ladies oh
cullah the Doctor made love to, we are
not fnlly advised; but it is said that at
least two African bellies are left ina con-
dition that is only enyied by those 'who
love their lords
Year: 1866

A friend of ours explains the present
system of raising revenue as follows:


Now, you see, in the first place they
git the hang of feller's business. That's
taxed. Then they find out how much
he earns every month, and that's taxed,
Then they find ont all about his profits,
and on that they lay their tax. Then
they manage to get some tax on what
he owes. Next comes what they call in
come. and that's taxed. Then if any
thing is left the preacher calls round
and gets il to sustain the church and
convert the heather. Finally, in comes
the committee appointed by the Poor
Peoples Charitable and Benevolent So
ciety. All they do is smelling out our
empty pockets"
Year: 1866

We learn that several gentlemen in.
tend commencing to-day to canvass the
city witha view to obtaining the sub
scripti0n of sufficient stock to warrant
the immediate construction of 4 line OF
street railway. We are glad to record
the fact that the project has not died
ont, and we sincerely trust that the
gentlemen who propose to bring the
matter practically before our people
may meet with abundant success. The
impression that the railway will pay fair
dividends to its stockholders from the
.iiRas Of its -complefion has been rapidly
gaining ground dnring the past few
months. 1t was thought, some time
ago, that the stock would be unproduc-
tive for two or three years, and this idea
deferred many from subscribing when
the project was urged last summer. But
many sagacious business men in Wheel
ing to-day are convinced that this
will not now be the case. The
property of the Company has, by
the Cty Councils, been exempted
from municipal taxation for the term
of fifteen years, and every advantage
which legislation can fairly afford has
been granted TO the corporation in its
charter. The advantages the construc-
ton of the railway will afford to the
citizens living. doing business, or own
ing property along the line of the road
have been so often alluded to by us
and are so apparent, that we need not
rehearse them again. We sincerely
hope that the track may be laid and
the road fully stocked before next
Christmas.
Year: 1866

A PROMINENT bachelor politician re-
marked to q lady that soapstone was
excellent to keep the feet warm in bed
"Yes,n said the young lady, who had
been an attentive listener, but some
gentlemen have an Improvement on
that, which you know nothing about"
The bachelor turned pale, and main
tanned wistfulSilence. 81 81
Year: 1866

Familiar as we were with the sinister
antccclcnts of the present Legislature
we speak, of course, of the party IN that
body Of which pill1inton is the tal-wc
were not prepared to expect that they
would suffer the session to progress to with
in few weeks Of It's termination without
institutins some inquiry as to the preten-
sions of the Frccdman's Bureau to soyer-
eign rule in Maryland. But it is even so.
Nor is there a aprospcct that we can see for
any such inquiry during thc remainder of
the session How men, with Maryland
blood in their veins, sitting IN the council
chambers of the State to guard its honor
and maintain its dignity, can hear,
without choking sensation, that
our ancient laws are overriden and
tramplcl under foot whenever they
happen, and they happen very often, to
come in conflict with the assumptions Of
this Bureau, paralizcs Us with wonder. 1t
is enough to make our dead fathers turn
over in their cofTins, eAnugh to call blush
to the brazra forehead of Swami and al
most enough to excite an honest emotion
of shame even in the false heart of Brad
ford.
Year: 1866

The difference between the Union Re-
publican Party and the opposition is this !:
The Republican Party is the one that sus-
tanned Abraham Lincoln in his admins
tration, and opposed secession by shoulder
ing the musket and going to fight to put it
down, and so sastain the integrity Of the
nation. Thousands of good Union Demo-
Gratis did the same thing and are with US
today. The opposition is the party that
sympathized with the rebellion, opposed
the Government in its efforts to subdue it,
resisted the draft, skedaddled to Canada,
and threw every obstacle in their power in
the way of the Government in its efforts to
maintain the Union. It is the same party
yet and let no man be deceived in its hy-
procritical love for the Union and Consttu
ton. They are for the immediate admis-
sion Of red handed rebels and traitors in
to the halls of Congress to make laws to
govern loyal people for the admission
Of men whose hands are yet red with the
blood of thousands of our sons and broth
ers, and that without any manifestation of
repentance. The Union Republican Party
is opposed to this until some guarantee is
given that the unrepresented States are
thoroughly loyal. which is right and just,
and which no loyal man can deny.
Year: 1866

s3 Wheeler & Co. have just received
one of the largest stocks of goods ever
brought to this County. Their large new
store is crammed to its utmost capacity.
Their stock Of ladies' dress goods is very
choice and extensive. Their stock OF broad
cloths, cassimeres, and ready-made cloth
ing is equally extensive. Look out for
their advertisement next week.
Year: 1866

ACCIDENT James Sims, Metho-
dist Episcopal preacher of this village, was
thrown from his horse one day last week
and hurt quite badly. He remained in
sensible for several hours, but has been
brought around by good nursing, and is
again able to attend to his duties
Year: 1866

We have made all necessary arrange
ments, and are now prepared to do Book
Binding IN THE BEST STYLE OF THE ART, on
short notice, and as cheap as can be done
elsewhere. All work left with US will be
done in good, substantial manner, and
satisfaction as to price, &c. guaranteed.
Year: 1866

The REGIsTRy-Thc Board of Registry
met at the Town Clerks Office in Dodge
VILE, on Tuesday last, and copied the
names from the last poll list. The law
was amended last winter, and they are
not, as heretofore, allowed to place names
on the list without the personal appear
ance of the electors, except such are found
on the poll list of the last general election.
Those who did not vote last fall had better
call on the Board at their final meeting on
Tuesday, October 3oth, and see that their
name is placed on the list, thereby saving
trouble on election day. The list made
by the Board on Tuesday last, contains
only 304 names, and there is over 700 vo-
ters in this town, consequently not one
half are yet on the list
Year: 1866

A strange story is told of two sisters at
Berlin. About three years ago, one of these
young ladies was engaged to be married, but
on tic bridal morning became so i'll that she
could not possibly 60 to the church. The
bridegroom was desirable one, and he was
a fish who, it seems, had not easily been
hooked, There was, therefore, great danger
in delay; SO, instead of postponing the mar.
riage. the second sister, covering herself in a
long vel, personnated the first, and duly
went through the ceremony. The moment
it was over, she transferred the brdaledress
and ornaments to her sister, who, in her in
nocence, vas thus considered to have all
proper claim to thisshusband she married by
proxy. 1tis only recently that discovery
has been made Of the real facts, and proceed


ngs are about to De taken, not only IN the
civil, but also the criminal cearts OF Berlin
Year: 1866

ORIGIN oE THE PENNAST -Since the davs
of Van Tromp, the Dltch Admiral the PEN
nant has been the distinguishing mark of
ships of war commanded by an officer of the
rank of Commodore Or Admiral. The
pennant originated in the response made by
the English Admiral to Van Tromp's inso.
lent display Of broom at his mast head, as
indication of his intention to sweep the Eng.
lish from the sea. The Engishman in return
hoiSle1 a horsewhip as significant Of his in
tention to chas'ise the Du'chman. The pen
nant which symholized the horsewhip, was
hence.or'h adopted AS the distinguishing
mark of a flag officer.


1rmy and Navg Journal.
Year: 1866

The following exquisite lyric by Thomas Moore
understood to have been addressed to his wife on
an occasion OF some grave disappointment,
will be appreciated by fortunate husbands of hap
py wives:


Id mourn the hopes that leave me


II thy smile had left me too.
Id weep when friends deceive me,


If thou was. like them untrue:
But while I've thee before me.


With heart so warm and eyes so bright,
No cloud can linger 'er me


Thy smile turns them all 10 light!
Thus when the lamp that lighted


The traveller, first goes out;
He feels while bcnighted


And looks round in fear and doubt
But soon his prospect clearing.


BY cloudless starlight on he treads:
And owns no light so chcerng


AS that light which Heaven SHEDS.
Year: 1866

SPECIAL NOTICE. We would call the at ten
chimes. Their reputation is too we'll established
for us to attempt word in their favor, but
would advise any person wanting reliable Fam
lily Sewing Machine, to investigate these before
buying. "a word TO the wise is sufficient"
Year: 1866

large proportion of the operatives in our various
kinds OF shops are not worth $1,000. A wife be-.


loved, and confding children cling with fond regard
to the father, liable at any to be taken away
with nothing laid by for their comfort and protec-
Ion. The annual sum of S25 would pay a life poll
cy that would in the event of death go far towards
making them comfortabe and who can not Law
aside for such purpose this small sum- and who
among you ought not to lay it aside If the family
is poor much the greater need that this wise pro-
vision be not neglected AS the ordinary accumu.
lations are necessarily slow, requiring years lay
aside few hundred dollars how much wiser to ma ke
sure at once large SUN by Life Insurance. Take
warning before it is too late
Year: 1866

Ihere are many persons who have been deferred
from lnsurng their Lives for the benefit of ;heiI
families on account Of not being in sound health
Inc undersigned is agent for the UNIVERSAL
Lif INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
which company takes risks on the lives of Iyv.Ins
and is also agent for the
Year: 1866

MAKING Butter WITHOUT CHURSIN3.-D-.
Sylvester stated, at late meeting o. the
American Institute Farmers Climb. that he
bad tried the experiment Of making butter by
hpryiug the cream in the ground. lie put
the cream in linen bag and that in another
bag to keep 1t clean, which he buried about
eighteen inches deep, and after twenty, four
hours took it up aud found the cream as
thoroughly converted into butter as It is by
churniIg. 1t was ut in the condition that
butter Is when it is g come without being
gathered By the d3sher. l: was worked in
the usual way. and made as good butter as
eyer Was chuTned.
Year: 1866

limited amount only of the stock thus appre-
prlated has been placed in the hands of the Off =
GERS of the company, TO be sold at SO per share
and as the stock has all been issued full paid in
payment OF property, it is not therefore liable To
any future assessment.
Year: 1866

Young married ladies whose misfortune it has
been not to bring forth in due season, remember
God has said you should multiply and replenish.
If this is your desire, you can consult me either
by letter or in person. No lady over thirty-fve
years of age need make application. All cOmmu-
Intentions bV letter nerSnn STRICTLY cOnhleniial
Year: 1866

THE FLAG is to be trusted as a
true Union paper without deceit
which no motive Of interest can
turn from its course /; and which
cannot be swayed by favor or in
timidated by threat. It is first
class journal, and ought to re-
ceive the hearty support of the
true Union men of San Francis
CO and the Stockton
Independent.
Year: 1866

Resolred That
this Convention
does most heartily
indorse the AMERI-
CAN FLAG, as a news
paper true. energet-
ic and reliable for
its advocacy of the
great measures and
principles of the I'm
ion party in this
State ; and that we
do hereby commend
it to the confidence
and support of all
loyal men.-ResOiu-
tions Of Union
State Convention.
Year: 1866

TIE AMERICAN FLAG exceeds
in variety and interest of its
contents any paper west of the
Rocky Mountains. 1t is justly
entitled to the friendship of all
Union men. The press general
ly have accorded it the honor
due to their giant cotempora-
ry.-Esmerdlda Union.
Year: 1866

than which there is no more powerful auxil-
larry in the world for the radical cure of dis
ease. There is no institute in the State
where the electropathic system is practiced,
except at the
Year: 1866

HAvERsTRAw, n Y, April q, 1866.
DEAR SR-I noticed in your issue Of to-day in the
article headed Cure for Cholera, recommendation to
apply the flower Of sulphur to the feet preventive
against cholera together h the statement that cholera
does not visit the vicinity Of sulphur springs. You
doubt that Haverstraw is noted for the manu-
facure Of BRICK in the burning of which sulphurous
fumes evolved; and 1t is said TO be owing to the
prevalence OF the fumes thus generated that this place
and its vicinity has enjoyed its immunity from the
epidemic during the former vistations.


The value Of sulphur remedial agent against ami
maIcuia Of various kinds has long been known II is
curious fact that 1t should also be efficient agent
against the infdsoral life Of the dread infection


A. b. r.