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Year: 1867

hope and fear, and half carried by my faithful companion, hurried up the sloping sides of the crater As We reached the ridge above, the ground shook with heavy explosion, and looking back, I saw with horror which no pen can describe, the dark smoking pit where We had so lately stood Without waiting to see more turned and fled over the rough ground as fast as my bruis- ed limbs would permit.

 We reached our horses in safety, and huSrying down the mountain, gave the alarm to the villagers, who joined Us in our flight across the country till a safe distance was gained

 4 few days later. when the mighty and long extinct Hecla was convulsing the Is land, and pouring forth it's tremendous vol nme of melted lava was far out upon the Atlantic on my way home, where devout- ly thanked God again and again, that had lived to tell my wonderful escape from death in it's burning crater.
Year: 1867

Incidentally, the trial of Surratt repels the wicked accusation of General Butler that the execution of Mrs. Surratt was a military murder" The evidence of her guilty participation in the assassination at Washington, is full and conclusive.
Year: 1867

The Ripon Representative has COM
menced its second year. 1t is good pa
per. and we hope Peck will have bushels
of success. The editor says 'We feel
safe in saying 1hat the paper is success,
and consequently ask those of our friends
who feel disposed, to continue to support
it. We cannot deny the fact that during
the past year We have seen, at times,
some dark days, and weeks We have
had to contend With sickness and power
". We have occasionally been so hard
pressed for money that if steamboats,
we're selling at a cent apiece, we couidn t
ony gang plank. Times have changed.
and now. in addition to larder well
stocked with the noocssaries of life, we
are shining light in the Prairie City
Base Ball Club


We started this paper a year ago, ask
ing no bonus, and making no promises to
10 big things. The course we have tax
IN has made many friends and two enc
mics. The former can draw on us for
anything we have got, and the latter had
better give us a severe letting alone
We have so far spoken our mind without
fear or favor, and shall continue to do So
II any one sees anything of IA stradde of
the fence. milk-and and water nature, IN
the editorial department of this paper
they are cordially invited to take their
boots away from us at sight.
Year: 1867

The Chicago Republican says there is
now universal cry for the impeachment
of Andrew johnson Those who, in July
last, thought it '',mpolitic unwise"
- 'impracticable are now anxious
ly awaiting the meeting of Congress, that
the renegade OF the White House may
be tried for his crimes against the country,
and hurled from power. On this ques-
ton there does not seem TO be any Con
servative' Republicans-all are radical,
and all seem determined to urge Senators
and Members of Congress to make quick
and clean work of it.


This intensity of feeling is due to the
recent action Of the President-tirst, in
displacing Secretary Stanton, and after
ward in removing Gems. Sheridan and
Sickles-al of which demonstrate that
he viii stop at nothing to retard the re-
construction of the rebel States. The
people have found out that it is useless
longer to delay impeachment. Let the
will Of the people be executed.
Year: 1867

The above is the title of one of the
most disgusting fabrications Of a deceased
intellect that it was ever our lot to peruse.
1t is found in that immensely popular
monthly, Harpers Magazine for Septem
Der. but why or wherefore we have no
means of ascertainng. 1t is Ghost
story of the worst description, and We
will venture the assertion that IN the mil
lion and one ten cent novels which Hood
the country, not single copy can be
found with such ridiculous dwaddle in it
as this artic!e-in one of the most widely
circulated periodicals in the laId-con
tains Did it not lay claim to positive
truth, there would be but little harm
done, but the idea is conveyed from first
to last that every word is as true as gospel
and this makes it bad. But We will Ges-
tily glance at this tale Of blood and super
natural horror


Ii seems that descendent Of Mas
Year: 1867

From Tile bulaio Express August IS


The long drouth and the intense heat
are rendering the woods to a condition so
combustible that fires in them are hecom-
ing numerous and threatening. Several
such fires, upon considerable scale, are
burning in this vicinity o,, both sides OF
the .iver, the most considerable one being
in progress some twelve or fifteen mile,
back of Fort Erie, in Cana:ia. An i'm
mense column of white s.noke arising
from the forest contlagration has attract
ed the attention OF our citizens for several
days and given rise to some exaggerated
stories. The scene Of the fire is an I'M
mense swamp. covering good many
hundred acres, fortunately worthless both
in its timber and in its soil The fire.
therefore, can do nothing but burn up
the nests of rattlesnakes and other rep
tiles, with which the swamp is said to
be thickly infested, and is therefore en-
gagged in good missionary work.


Not long since portion of this reptile
haunted swamp was the locality of a very
melancholy occurrancc, which produced
great feeling and excitement throughout
the neighboring country. \ party from
the farther side of the swamp, living at
or near Port Co!borne, ventured into It's
recesses upon a berrying expedition One
of the company was !. mother, with an
infant child The child fell asleep and
its mother deposited ii on her shawl, upon
some comfortable bed Of moss or grass,
while she pursued the quest for fruit
Unconsciously she wandered further than
she meant from the sleeping infant, and
startled suddenly to find it out of her
sight, became bewildered. and lost all
reckoning of the place. The friends, all
summoned to the search, secured every
part in vain The hunt grew frantic as
darkness came on, and when gathering
night drove them from the swamp. they
collected neighbors from every direction
aud entered again with lanterns and
torches. All night the search went on,
and not until after morning dawned was
the lost infant found Too late. The
child was dead. 1t had died the horrible
death which mother shuddering fancy
must have constantly pictured during the
search. 1t had been struck by the dead
IL fangs Of a rattlesnake.. having reused
the reptile, probably, by its struggles and
cries.


Let the fires do its work upon the
swamp-the speedier the better. But
as long as a vestIge of It's rank jungle
remains, the story of the lost infant will
be preserved in association with 1t.
Year: 1867

the medical faculty to solve the problem and
produce cure. 1t is possible that under
some conditions she might, by virtue of her
clalrYoyant power, prepare the way to her
own restoration. Hitherto the family have
guarded the invalid from intrusion and ex.
pertinent, and though they are willing that
men OF science may profit by observation in
her case, they are very properly unwilling
to subject her to trials which may as well be
avoided. Recently she has received some
nourlshment, but the physicians declare that
1t cannot be called such, although as the at
tempt has been made, we state the fact to
prevent any charge of overdrawing this pic
ture of human suffering.


The whole subject is important, and when
the incredulous have become convinced that
tnere is woman living in the metropolitan
circuit who has existed for four months with
out moving, sleeping. eating or drinking, we
may add further facts Of interests to aid the
cause of science.


We will simply add in closing that the
trance intowhich the patient fell commenced
at Christmas, and continued for twenty
days. During the time she was, to all ap-
pearance, dead but she came to herself
somewhat improved, SO far as can be judged.
The eminent physician in attendance on her
says that she may now be considered as re.
ceiying some food, although it is his opinion
that for nine months she has existed totally
without nourishment. In due time he will
probably give full report of the case, upon
which at present he has no opinion to offer.
Year: 1867

One GLASS OF WINE.-The Duke of
Orleans the Oldest son of King Louis
Philippe, was the inheritor of whatever
rights the royal family could transmit. He
was noble young man-physically and in
telectually noble. One morning he invited
few companions with him, as he was about
to take his departure from Paris to join his
regiment. In the convivality of the hour
he drank too much wine. He did not be-
come intoxicated he was not in any respect
a dissipated man. His character was lofty
and noble. But in that joyous hour he
drank a glass too much. He lost the bal
ance Of his body and his mind. Bidding
adieu to his companions, he entered the car
riage But for that extra glass of wine he
would have kept his seat. He leaped from
the carriage. But for that extra glass of
wine he would have alighted on his feet
His head struck the pavement. Senseless,
bleeding, he was taken into beer shop and
died. That extra glass of wine overthrow
the Orleans dynasty, confscated their prop
erty of one hundred millions of dollars, and
sent the whole family into exile.
Year: 1867

In WANT.-There is an old lady living
near Princeton, in Colusa county, who has
an unfortunate and helpless daughter to sup
port by her industry, who has, if they are
not dead, both husband and a son on this
coast. The husbands name is Ignatlous
Noble, and the sons Robert w. Noble
aged, respectively, GO and 90 years. The
old lady came to this State expecting to join
them, but she has been unable to find them
VIII the press assist US in getting this fam
lily together? The lady is old and really in
need.
Year: 1867

HORRIBLE DEATH-A musician belonging
to one Of the French regiments has just met
with an extraordinary death at Vera Cruz.
He was engaged to play at ball, and being
very thirsty, went cut into the garden, and
finding a water bottle on the terrace took it
up and drank freely. Suddenly he raised
cries of agony, and upon assistance arriving
it was found that an enormous centipede
had fixed its mandibles in his throat. TIE
animal had taken Up its abode in the neck of
the bottle and was washed down into his
mouth in the act of drinking. A surgeon
who was called, was obliged to cut it to
pieces. but the poison from the bite caused
death in q few hours.n
Year: 1867

TEETH AND PAINLESS DENTISTRY,
i corner Camp and Canal streets, New Or
leans. A full Sett of Teeth made in Thirty
Hours. Teeth inserted on Vulcanite Base,
vastly superior to gold in every respect, being
much stronger and more durable, and can be
furnished at Half the Price.


The most nervous persons can have their
Teeth inserted without the least pain. Teeth
Extracted without pain. sep27-3no-d
Year: 1867

Having received BY theAte arrivals large Stock Of
Fresh ami New DRUGS In addition to the large az
sortment on hand, j am now prepared TO supply the
large and increasing wants Of the DRUG TRADE
SOUTH H 7g1.e. r-. y
It Is needless, perhaps to enumerate the va
rious articles embraced in my stock, because 1
aim TO keep on hand every article usually found
IN Wholesale Drug Establishment. My
Drugs and Medicines have been selected with
ge care, and hesitate not to say that
fires and purer lot Of drugs and medicines
tan those to be found In my store aud ware
ouses cannot be found IN this CITY. They
were selected by myself in person and know
they are genuine. offer them to the trade as
low and on as favor able terms as similar arti-
cles can be bought in New Orleans
My stock Of


l Chemicals


Paie}Ss., y.as.,
Year: 1867

SubjOined is question of considerable
importance in its bearing on the Anglo
Confederate cotton loan, with the opinion
thereon of Sir r. 2. Collier, the late Soil
citor General Observation-Disclosures or not
merchants and others, on being sued in
England by the Government of the United
States for property or money held by them
at the termination of the war belonging to
the Southern States, may not successfully
plead the Confederate seven per cent. cot
ton bonds as set-off to the extent of the
amount that each defendant may hold Of
them ?"


"Opinion-I am glad of the 1rinion that
defendants who may be holders Of Confed-
crate cotton bonds are entitled to set up O
counter claim against the United States
Government in respect to these bonds
This counter claim will be founded on the
principle that if the United States assert in
our courts claims accruing to them through
their succession to the property and rights
OF tho late Confederate Government, they
arc bound by the liabilities of that Gov
ernment. Should the United States Gov
eminent bring actions of debt, think that
the holders of cotton bonds may plead
them as Il sot-of. It may be necessary to
resort to IN equitable plea, or possibly
to the protection of q court of equity
The equitable case of the bondholders will
be strengthened 10y the fact that the United
States Government have possessed them
selves Of the cotton set apart as the secu-
rity for the payment of the bonds"
Year: 1867

A committee of Conservative members of
the Maryland Legislature, consisting of five
one the part of the Senate and eight on
the part of the House, have issued an adj
dress to the people of Maryland, relative
to the proposed constitutional convention.
Abiding to the convention bill passed by
the Legislature, they state that ga tran
sient glance at its provisions, and recur-
renee to the inconvenience of its operation
upon very large number of the good peo-
OF the State, are sufficient to demonstrate
how incompatible it is, both in design and
effect, with the recognized object of q FREQ
representative government. They there
fore recommend the adoption of appr0-
pirate and immediate measures in every
county in the State and in the city of Bal
timore-in their several election precincts
to have the people assembled in peaceful
primary meetings, with view to the selec-
ton of candidates to the convention. Tho
utmost care and consideration should be
had in the choice of suitable persons
Personal and partisan partialities should
be disregarded, and none should be chosen
as candidates for the convention but per-
sons of experience, wisdom and virtue,
who challenge the respect and confidence
of all. "
Year: 1867

The Winchester va. Nc~s says /: I'VE
regret to hear that several of our most re-
spectacle citizens intend moving oil TO a
new country. Hard times the reason as
signed for the removal We wish they
would stay at home, and try to weather
it out y
Year: 1867



 How TO BURN CoA1-Nine out ten who attempted to burn coal in stove waste about as much coal as is necessary to be consumed for the obtaining of all the heat desirable. Observe the following simple. rules, suggested by a cotemporary and few who adopt the burning of coal will return to wood fires. Suppose the stove to be cleaned out:

 First-To make coal fire-put in dou- ble handful of shavings, or use kindling wood instead. Fill the earthern cavity If the stove has one) nearly full of chunks of wood, say four five or six inches in length On the top put about dozen Jumps of egg coal. In ten minutes add twenty more Jumps of coal. As soon as the wood has burned out, fill the cavity half or two-thirds full of coal. The fire will be a good one. The coal will by these directions become thoroughly ignited, .....

 Second-Never fill stove moro than half or two-thirds full of coal; even in the coldest weather. z44 ,.s.--4s--.p .s-as

 Third-When the fire is, low never shake the grate or disturb the ashes but add from ten to fifteen small Jumps of coal and set the draft open. When they are heated through and somewhat ignited, add the amount necessary for new fire, but do not disturb the ashes yet Let the draft be open half an hour. Now shake out the ashes. The coal will be thoroughly igni- ted and will keep the stove at high heat from six to twelve hours, according to the coldness of the weather.

 Fourth-For very cold weather. After the fire is made according to rules first and third, add, every hour, twelve or twenty Jumps of coal. You will find that the ash- es made each hour will be in about that rate .,
Year: 1867

Two nice young men from Mittineague made a ludicrous mistake in Westfeld, Mass, Q few nights since Driving up to building which they supposed to be ho- tel, they asked accommodations for the night, and ordered the man who met them to put up their horse They thought he acted queer about it, and the man thought they were trying to insult him. It was some time before the mutual misunder- standing was explained, and the chaps found that instead of stopping at hotel, they had tried to get lodgings in the town poor house.
Year: 1867

EXCITING SCENE IN A MENAGERIE. A re- markable attempt to shift huge, black maned Sahara lion from cage to a den built to hold him at a menagerie in Scarbo- rough, England, was only successful after several hours hard work. William Cross, the hon-tamer, was summoned from Liver pool and at last the lion was securely den ned. While he was receiving the congrat- ulations of the people around him, he in advertently laid hold of one of the bars of the den. In moment the huge animal sprang from his crouching position, and to the consternation of all beholders, seized the hand of MT. Cross in his mouth. It is impossible accurately to describe the scene at this juncture-fear seemed to possess every one present Several strangers who had been specially invited to witness the shifting, magnifed the accident to Mr. Cross to an escape of the lion out of his cage; thus, filled with fear, they rushed out of the menagerie with great trepidation. The lion still held MT. Cross fast by the hand, nor could he be induced to let go of his hold, although tempting junks of beef and cows hearts were thrown into his cage But the most surprising part of all was; that, during the whole time each was try ing to attract the attention of the lion from him, MT. Cross appeared not the least disturbed, with his eye fixed upon his cap tor, he seemed to be watching and waiting patiently for some expected opportunity Finding the lion determined to retain his hold, and the pain becoming very severe, MT. Cross asked one of the keepers to hand him small iron bar he was holding ready for use. With this MT. Cross succeeded in striking the brute terrible blow between the eyes. The enraged animal sprang back with snort, tearing away the flesh from his hand, and mutilating one finger so se- riously that at one time it was thought that amputation was absolutely necessary, and was recommended; but MT. Cross, with coolness in him characteristic, refused all surgical aid, thinking he was sufficiently cut up already, and wrapping his mutilated limb in wet cloths, walked out of the me- nagerie as if no accident had happened to him, and returned as soon as possible to Liverpool.
Year: 1867

An exchange gives the following rules of Church Etiquette, for the special benefit of those who are so fashionable as to make faslr app pearanee long aftarh fha ssrsisss

 Let the lady advance one pace beyond the door of the pew she wishes to enter, halt, about face, and salute The pew must then be vacated by such gentleman as are in it, by flank movement The squad should rise simultaneously when the lady presents herself, and face by the right flank then deploy into the aisle, the head man facing the lady and the rest walking to his right and rear, the direction of the line be- ing changed by 8 right countermarch, and forming again into line, up and down the alsle' still faced by the right flank. The la- dy, when she sees that the coast is clear, completes her salute, and advances to her position in the pew The gentleman break otf by files from the rear and resume their places. Great care should be taken, of course, by other parties, not to enter the aisle when this evolution is in process.
Year: 1867

HORROR OF WHARF.-THE Chinese
are exceedingly afraid of water. They
do not drink it sick or well, using it
only in limited way as medicine,
prescribed in tablespoonful doses
Their universal drink is tea, made
just as they want it. On one occa-
sion little boy fell in a fainting fit,
and we resorted to the American
method of dashing water in his face.
The result was almost riot among
the Cinnamon present, who cried out
against it with as much horror as if
we were numbering the boy. Fortu
nately for us, he recovered so quickly
as to astonish them and save us from
harm.
Year: 1867

Stern and silent my father grew


The landlord said that the rent was due,
And mother wept as he turned away; -.F
He saw her tears, but he would not stay.
The hearth was cold, and the night was chill;
Our money lay in the ale-house till s7 4
And, cold and weary, we crept inside
The little crib where the baby died.


The morrow came, and the landlord, too;
Again he said that the rent was due,


And left the door with a bitter curse


When mother showed him her empty purse.
Then, one by one though our treasures went,
There yet was lacking a 1.-THE of rent, ID,
Until we gaye-we had naught beside
The little crib where the baby died


1t stood on the auction block next day; I'D
pick up rags, and passed that way
For one more look at the cradle where
The darling lay, and l saw it there.
The tears would come, tho held my breath
1 lived all over her life and death


The crowd pressed on-I was pushed aside
They sold the CRIB sohere the baby died!
Year: 1867

posed adversary. but, deceived by the swell
| ling dimensions of his drapery, missed the
slender body OF the priest, and drawing has
! tlly back to renew the assault, hooked one
OF his horns into the belt of the surplice and
pulled the priest with him into the cellar
While thus in the power of his victorious
foe, he lost hope SO far as it regarded him
self, and the natural benevolence of his dis
position burst forth in the exclamation
Brethren, take care OF yourselves the
devil has got me- Z"


This exhortation was better obeyed than
any he had ever delivered from the pulpit
is friends all fed and eft him to his fate
Among the company was shrewd young
farmer who had. from the first, supposed
che tiend to be some domestic animal, but
being lover of fun, and willing to see a
comedy, kept his thoughts to himself an
pretended to sympathize with others in their
fears. He thought it time to interfere and
snatching pitch pine knot from the blazing
hre, expressed his determination to rescue
the preacher or perish in the attempt.


Don't don't shouted several.


"N hat does the devil care for fire %
said another lHs -


Fake along the bible, if you will go, =
suggested another. --s r. -- e..


But, unheeding the suggestions and the
manifestations Of concern for his safety, he
pushed into the cellar, seizing the animal
by one of his horns and dragged the strug-
Cling ram up stairs, calling to the stonish-
ed parson, follow mel" The horned devil
was led in triumph, followed by the ecclesi-
astic, into the midst of the company. 4
monentary silence aud hanging down of
heads. en.ued, but the past scene was too
ludicrous to admit of sober reflection, and
loud peals Of laughter burst forth from eve
ry side, during wich the ram was turned out
at the door, the parson absented himself
without ceremony, and the sports of the
evening were resumed with better spirits
than before