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Year: 1866

The mornings and evenings are just
at this time decidedly cool During the
day the sun is warm, and hence, persons
who have regard for their health, should be
careful about their clothing. Sudden chills
or severe colds caught through carelessness,
may result in serious if not fatal consequen-
ces The ripening corn and yellow fruit
herald the rapid approach of autumn, and
IN little time the summer will be ended,


the time for the singing of birds will be
passed, and the voice of the turtle heard no
more in the land" Thus our days and
years glide rapidly away, mature manhood
with its cares and anxieties is upon us, and
old age and its infrmities, and finally the
night of death, will come in their order 1t
Is sad and solemn reflection, yet neverthe-
less true, that of the great mass of living and
moving humanity about US, but little will
be left a quarter of a century hence. The
green earth and the golden sky with the
changing seasons. will be greeted by other
eyes other hands win pluck flowers from
the wayside, and other voices tune their
notes of praise and rejoicing We should
make all we can of the brief period allotted
to Us here, always having in view the impor-
tanee of strict observance of those rules
which will meet the approval of our fellow
men and the favor of Heaven. @
Year: 1866

One of the most horrible pictures of want
We have met with lately, Is the account of
the furnishing to death of poor widow and
two of her four children in Montgomery
Alabama. The whole had been living on
Government rations, and when these were
stepped nothing was left them but TO starve
to death. The mother, hugging to her bo-
som her hungry little ones crying vainly for
food, could but bedew their cheeks with bit
ter tears. She was found dead on the floor.
Her babe, when discovered was too far
gone to be rescued. Starvation had done
Its work but the infant begged for bread
until it expired. The next child. pretty
little girl I years old, was emaciated by
hunger to complete skeleton. She, too,
prayed only for bread; her life could not be
saved. The other two. it was thought,
must perish but with care they finally re-
covered, and told the most heart-rending
story of their mothers and their own suffer
ings. sf:r
Year: 1866

IMPROVEMENT IN ARMs.-The French
Emperor, always anxious to increase the
power OF his army, is preparing to arm one
hundred regiments with the Chassepot
brcech loader, weapon which is said to be
a, much superior to the Prussian needle gun
as the latter is to the Minnie rifle. He is
also having prepared species of bullet
proof armor, the secre. of the construction
Of which he has purchased from a needy
young Italian. 1t is flexible metal shirt,
weig ning but four aud "a half pounds, which
Is put on by the soldier and protects his en-
tire body. \ plan is also being considered
by the Emperor of having the front rank of
his advancing columns TO carry huge buck
lers when In action, so that the men behind
them, whilst protected by the enemy bull
lets, can fire over the heads of their kueel-
ing comrades through loop-holes in the buck
lers. Public attention is so generally turn
ed TO providing some sure protection for sol
diers against the improved weapons of the
present day, that the problem will probably
soon be successfully solved
Year: 1866

In Belgium and Holland linen is prepar-
ed beautifully, because the washerwomen
use refined borax, instead of soda, as a wash
ing powder One large handful of borax is
used to every ten gallons of boiling water,
and the saving in soap is said to be one-half.
For laces and cambrics an extra quantity is
used. Borax does not injure the linen, and
it sottens the hardest Water. 4 teaspoon
full of borax added to an ordinary sized ket-
tie of hard water, in which it is allowed to
boil, will effectually soften the water
Year: 1866

This Vegetable Compound is certain cure for
Dyspepsia Disease of the Liver, Carbuncles, E
ruptions of the Skin, Canker in the Stomach etc.
benefit is always experienced from the of
one bottle. and perfect cure warranted when the
patient perseveres in taking sufficient quantity.
In some from two to three bottles viii effect
acure. No change of diet is necessary. Our ad-
vice is eat good bstantial food and enough of it
Year: 1866

The Mormon paper in Utah called the
Daily Telegraph utters this threat: "Even
in material view it does not seem to pay
to utterly despise the people of Utah.
They have exercised, and may yet exercise
no mean influence on the material as well
as the political and moral welfare Of the ma
ton, and it is not safe to trample them un-
der foot too long, or with too many nails in
your boots
Year: 1866

There is a mystery connected with. the
ways or habits of the grasshoppers that
swarm on our Western prairies A Colo
RADIO paper says: When the wind blows
from the southwest they fly with it. When
from any other direction they alightl and
cover the ground in places to the depth of
an inch. fa8 80
Year: 1866

ask the question, hat shall do to relieve me p?
To such we would say try the fJllowing invalua
BILE preparations. which have but recently been
introduced to the public, although they have
been in for number of years Family
Year: 1866

This is unfailing remedy for that loathsome
disease the Goitcr or sweled neck. 1t is simple
in its composition yet powerful in its effect. Us
ed internally and externally. Persons afflicted
in this way should not hesitate to obtain the rem
edy at the earliest possible moment. and be re
loved from their unpleasant com plant.
Year: 1866

Go bring me white May blooms


From the hedge-rose and the cherry.
That may spread fragrant bed


For the soft rest of my dear.
The little blue-vsined hands are crossed
Upon her pulseless breast;
= The tender heart within is still.


0, when will this have resta
Weloved as very few have loved,
Like others We were parted
This blood still keeps its own wild time,
But she died broken hearted.
iAey sought to stop the stream of love
Ihat sprans a. that strong heart
TA'y sought to stn the faithful vows.
That would from the sweet Dps start. +
They have stilled the VOWS, for the 10 Wing lips
Arecoid as tharocks by shore,
But the love lives on in that steadfast heart
And will live there forever more,
he1 she was dead, they let us meet.
My love could do her no harm;
They let me kiss the faded cheek.
And her lips with life still warm.
She lay upon my Heart again,
As in the days before
30 trembling, coy, and blushing once.
Nou only cold and pure
When am dead let them bring me here
Here beside her dig my grave.
Aet the white rose spring from her ashes pure
On mine let the thistle wave


RALPH COVER
Year: 1866

Our Indiana readers will learn with re
gret that Hon. HENRY S LANE, who has
so ably represented the State in the
United States Senate. positively declines
. re election. The loss is not theirs
alone, but that of the whole county
Daring the stormy events Of the last five
years, the cause of freedom and nation
ality had no more Jealous and steadfast
advocate than Mr.. LANE. He will re
turn to private life bearing with him the
respect and esteem of loyal people. His
farewell to public office is announced in
the following letter r:-TCin. Gazette.


SENATE CHAMBER, May IL, 1866
Editors Lafayette Journal:


DEAR SrRs: The time approaches when
Senator of the United States from In
diana will be elected, and having been
written to by many kind and partial
friends asking whether intended. to be a
candidate for re election to the Senate. l
desire thus early and publicly to inform
the people of Indiana, through the me-
dium of your able and influential journ-
al, of my determination in that matter
L
reelection, my increasing years and de
Ginning health and strength admonishing
me that l should retire from all active
participation in politics, after the expira-
tion OF my present term of service. l
am deeply grateful to the people and
Legislature of the noble State of my
adoption for their confidence, kindness
and support in the past, and have en-
deavored TO show my gratitude by an
earnest and honest support of the Re
publican Union party. and by firm and
steadtast adherence to the cause of the
nation, during the last five years of ter
rlble ciyal war. / can now retire from
public life in the confident hope, that as
the people with gratifying unanimity
sustain thepreseni wise, prudent and pa
trIotIc position taken by large ma or
ity of both houses OF the present Con
gress, on the subject of the reconstruc-
ton of the States lately in rebellion, we
are not far from the realization of those
high hopes and holy aspirations which
ncrved the arms OF our brave soldiers
in their conflict with armed rebellion,
and enabled them to triumph over the
ho ~ .reason in the South and their
willing allies in the North. In my Of
fetal action as United States Senator
from Indiana l have doubtless made mis-
takes, yet feel and know that l have
been actuated only by a sincere desire
TO advance the interests and promote the
glory of Indiana and the Union of which
il is part; and, in looking over my
Congressional career, there is no vote
which have given that l would now
change or obiiterate. l stand on the
record as it is made. believing that the
-
in part to represent will give me credit
service. In declining further service as
their Senator, my only regret is that
have not been able to do more to show
myself worthy representative of a
people so loyal, SO patriotic, and SO
brave.


l am, very truly, your friend,


III $. LANE
Year: 1866

A BEAUuFUL ILLUSTRATION. 1t was
once my privilege to stand upon the sum
Nit of Mount Rigi, in Switzerland, and
from its queenly top witness an autumn
nal sunset. Far away to the west the
monarch of day wrapped the drapery Of
his couch about him. and lay down if
he were god confessed. He flung his
splendors on that unequalled landscape
with royal munificence. He kissed the
waters that lay embosomed among the
hills till they all blushed. The bald peaks
to the right and left of us, barred their
storm beaten brows and bathed in the
sunlight. And higher up, and farther
away the snow capped monarchs of the
Alps, tossed back the sun 5 last rays from
their icy sides in gold and proud disdain.
But more beautiful than all. the gem of
that wondrous picture was bridge of
golden sheen that stretched over hills
and valleys, and lake and dells from the
far distant horizon to very feet,


1t seemed as if Heavens gates had
been left open and glory had stolen thro
1t was cast mp by the hand of God, a way
of gold on which the angels might have
trodden.


So have I stood beside the dying SOL
dier, when it has seemed as if a bridge
of golden sheen were let down from
Hcaven--a highway for the ransomed of
the Lord. And that way. cast up Of God
has glowed with the angels, come to bear
the soldier who had made his last charge
and fought his last battle home. And
up that shining path, with angel convoy,
the spirit has gone, away from the clang
Of arms and the dim of strife and the
groans of the wounded; away, away, to
the gates of pearl, in the peace like a
river, and the rest of Cod Rev. Her
rick Johnson.
Year: 1866

TIE preparations for an imposing dis
play in Philadelphia On the approaching
Fourth of July, On the occasion OF the
reception of the flags which we're pre-


scented during the war to the different
regiments by the Commonwealth, are be-
ing rapidly completed. The Committee
of Arrangements is composed of sixty
one of the military representatives of the
State, and the discharged soldiers
throughout the State are eyincing a
laudable desire to have the event one
which will reflect credit upon all con-
eerned.
Year: 1866

A New York dispatch Of the 9th says:
Henry j. Raymond publishes a lengthy
communication in response to question
by several gentlemen il he would become
candidate for Congress He reviews
his course during the past two years, and
deplores the breach between the Presi-
dent and Congress, which he thinks
ought to have been prevented by con-
cessions on both Sides He says he has
nothing in common with the Demo-
cratic party" and concludes in these
words:


There are many considerations which
would render this unwise My past
action does not command the approval
of a large body among those who origin
ally gave me their votes; and apart from
such approval $50 far as it can be had
conveniently with proper independence
of personal opinion), a seat in Congress
ceases to have for me any attraction, or
to offer any opportunity for useful public
service, and | shall best consult my own
selfrespect, as well as the sentiments of
my constituency and the interest of the
Union cause by Withholding my name
from the canvass altogether
Year: 1866

The French Emperor, always anxious
to increase the power of his army, is pre-
pairing to arm 100 regiments with the
Chassepot breech-loader, weapon which
is said to be as much superior TO the
Prussian needle gun as the latter is to
the MIME rife He is also having pre-
pared species of bullet-proof armor,
the secret of the construction of which
he has purchased from needy young
Italian. 1t is flexible metal shirt,
weighing but four and half pounds,
which is put on by the soldier and pro-
tects his entire body A plan is also
being considered by the Emperor of hav-
ing the front rank of his advancing col
umns to carry huge bucklers when in
action, so that the men behind them,
whilst protected from the enemys bull
let's, can fire over the heads of their
kneeling comrades through loopholes in
the bucklers Public attention is so gen.
orally turned to providing some secure
protection for soldiers against the i'm
proved weapon of the present day, that
the problem will probably soon be sue
cessiuly solved
Year: 1866

said Webber, "but be kind enough to put
up your sword at once, and to dance a
minuet, or you are a dead man.


The officer made some objection; but
the authoritative and determined tone Of
Webber seemed to influence him, and
Notwithstanding the arrival of some peo-
pie on the scene of action, he went
trough what he was asked, or rather told
to do. "Sir," said the musician, "you
compelled me yesterday to play against
my wish--I have now compelled you to
dance against yours. Or bond is over.
However, should you be dissatisfied still,
! am quite ready to give you any salts
faction you wish for The officer made
no reply, but held out his hand, and
begged him to honor him with his friend
ship. From that moment an attachment
sprung up between them, of which the
above incident was the basis, and which
lasted to the day the illustrious composer
died
Year: 1866

We observe that citizen OF Texas is
devoting himself to the twin fancy of
perpetual motion, and wishes TO raise
the wind to build an air ship He relies
on private aid and credulity to make the
experiment He ought to apply to the
legislature for charter. The State
now is the great patron of visionary
schemes 1t may be, however, that the
air line of ships might interfere with the
vested rights of the Navigation Com
pany which advertses vessels fem New
York to Houston GalUeSton Gdze'te.
Year: 1866

A JAIL TRAGEDY.-The Jail OF Pike county,
Mississippi, was set on fire last week oy one
Stephen Peake, who was confined in the dun
geon on charge of horse stealing, and totally
consumed. The jail was built OF heavy logs


and The dungeon was entered by a trap door
assistance could be- rendered the wretched
man, who had been attemptin to burn his way
into a less secure apartment. He had tried it
during the day, but the fire had been put ont.
He procured more eombustibles after night


and his fire became a fatal one. Peake was A
very desperate fellow. Twenty years ago,
while in Columoa Jail. he cut 10 pieces a fel-
low prisoner with a razor. The Jury found
him guilty then OF some light grade OF man
slaughter, on suspicion OF insanity.
Year: 1866

KILLED By PANTERR.-The Rutland Her
aid learns that nan named Geo Fisher WAS
attacked by panther on SALISBURY Noun
tain on the 9th inst, and so badly injured that
he died the same day. He was engaged i'm
piilng wood which be had cut, when be heard
rustline noise In the underbrush near him,
OF which he took no notice at first but on hear
ing II the second time, turned round. and
caught glimpse Of the animal He rmmedi-
ateIy seized his rifle, which be had been in the
habit OF carrying with him, ana fired; but in
his haste or from fear, he only succeeded in
slightly wounding the animal, who immedi-
ately sprang upon him and bore him TO the
ground. When found he was still alive. but
was fearfully wounded, his left arm being torn
from ITS socket at the shoulder, and his side
terribly lacerated. . =
Year: 1866

And also state that in order TO give his customers
increased advantages and facility In the examina-
tion OF my Stock OF Goods have fitted, ct much
trouble, large apartment in the second story
directly over nay Store, where We will at all times
take great pleasure In waiting upon those who may
fay me with a call.


Ladies who wish TO avoid the usual crowd are
especially invited to make their selections early
- convenient. dc "a tjai
Year: 1866

How TO EXTRACT A NEEDLE.-Dr. w. W.
Porter, Of Geddes, recently removed needle
which had been for nearly four weeks deeply
imbedded in the muscles of the hip of child
two years Of age, by passing the positive pole
of horse shoe magnet, highly charged, over
one extremity of the needle. In few MIN
utes he readily discovered the needle coming
nearer the surface, and in less than half an
hour the head was drawn through the skin,
and it was easily removed. 1t was about two
inches in length. The child during the most
Of the process was as quiet as though nothing
unusual was being done. This statement
will interest readers generally, and it may
be of service in cases like the one related
above.
Year: 1866

THE NEW TAX BILL.-According to q
Washington dispatch to the New York Po't.
the ways and means COMMITTEES have agreed
to report bill providing for tax OF hvs
cents pound on cotton. and allowing
drawback on manufactured goods exported.
The committee also agreed to report a bill
exemptiug from taxation all income: under
one thousand dollars, and taxing all above
that sum at a uniform rate Of five per cent.
Year: 1866

An act to establish a State Normal


School.


1t is hereby enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of Vermont:


Sec. /. The Orange County Grammar
School at Randolph Centre is hereby con.
slitutcd and established a Normal School
for the State of Vermont, for the term Of
five years, and the present trustees of said
grammar school and their SUCCESSORS are
constituted trustees OF said Normal School.


Sec. 2 1t shall be the duty If the
Board Of Education TO nominate Il princi-
pal teacher fJr the school, and no person
not so nominated shall be employed u.
such principal, bur the principal when
nominated and employed shall he allowed
to select hi assistants and to provide for
the discipline Of the school.


Sec. B. The Board of Education 81 all
arrange two courses study for the school
and wholly control the examinations for
admission and graduation, and -hall have
power TO grant certificates in the cases
AMI with the effects hei cnatter mentioned,
and to revoke the same for cause shown,
and in NAM rtD lie by them established.
One course of study shall include all the
branches required by law To be taught in
the common schools Of Vermont the
other course shall include all contained in
the first course and higher branches; and
shall require for its completion at least
one full year Of study; and certificates Of
graduation shall be granted TO all who
course or in both courses


Sec. 4, The certificates of graduation
from the lower course shall have the effect
of icen es 10 'ach in the common i Is
OF the State for five years from the date
thereof. and certificates OF graduation from
the higher course shall have the effect Of
licenses TO teach in such schools for fifteen
years from the date thereof


Sec. 5. The Board of Education a; its
first meeting after the passage Of this act,
and at each of its annual meetings there
after, shall designate one Of its members
whose duty it shall be, together with the
Secretary Of the Board, to attend the
examinations for graduation and determine
who shall receive certificates, and also To
visit the school at least twice year Oh
other occasions; and for such attendance
and visits such member shall receive such
compensation as is or shall be allowed for
attending the stated meetings Of the
BJarl.


Sec. 6. The board Of Education shall
in their annual report, state the condition
of the school, the terms Of admission TO il
and of graduation from it, and the time
of the commencement of its sessions;
and they shall cause to be printed on the
cover OF the school registers, statement
Of the terms Of admission anA graduation,
Year: 1866

II will be recollected by our resders who
have kept the run Of this paper that we inti-
mated suspicion ssyerai months ago that
the radical members Of Congress had en-
tered into conspiracy against the Constitu-
ton to shut out the electoral vote in 1868 Of
certain Southern States, and that about q
month ago we stated more clearly what It
was. As no Senator, Representative, or rad
ical newspaper has presumed to deny the
allegation, we take il to have been true. Ex-
cept so far as II has since been modified by
the ratification Of the proposed amendments
to the Constitution, we understand the radi-
Gals to be working up to that programme
still.


The present anxiety about the President
Of the Senate to succeed Mr.. FosrER grows
out Of the plan to have man in the Vice
Presidents chair in February, 1869, who will
have courage enough to refuse to open the
electoral returns from all the States then un-
represented in Congress. The letter-writers
say that Senator WApa is the candidate who
is thought to possess the most courage for
such q performance. 1t is unimportant who
the Senator that shall undertake that out
rage may be, except so far as II may concern
his own personal safety, for il is plot that
cannot be carried out with impunity. We
do not believe It can be consummated with
out bloodshed At all events, II the electoral
| votes Of the States thus unlawfully excluded
will elect u candidate for President who shall
not be elected without them, the people will
find way to have them counted, by putting
the proper President-elect into the executive
Office and maintaining him there, by force II
necessary. :.


five had any hope that anything we might
say would cause the radicals to desist from
this revolutionary work, we should beseech
them, by their love Of country and its Con
stitution, by their regard for the success Of
the experiment Of free government, and by
the dangers Of lighting anew the flames Of
civil war in our country, to pause before they
90 any further. 1t is most fearful under
taking. The exclusion Of ten States from
Representation in Congress goes to the ut
1pst verge Of public forbearance. No fur
th9evputrage can, in our opinion, be super
added to it without breaking the public peace
and exposing the country to the horrors Of
another civil war, in which the people of the
excluded States would have the sympathy Of
the civilized world.


II will be the first duty Of the National
Union Convention to denounce this foul con-
spiracy in proper words to the whole Ameri-
can people, to the end that the people may
do something towards averting the catastro-
phe which Is certain to ensue from its con-
summation, at the autumnal elections. We
cannot think it possible that the people at
large are 50 Ear demoralized as to send back to
Congress many Of these conspirators against
the Constitution if they can be made to un-
derstand the nature and enormity Of the plot.
Year: 1866

Yesterday morning, before the hour of the
Cabinet meeting, the crowd of visitors at the
Executive Mansion was SO numerous and
exigent that The President threw open his
Office doors and admitted oil comers at
once, explaining to them that the pressure
upon his time was so great that he could
not grant private audiences to anybody.