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Year: 1866

great popularity the Petroleum Vapor Stove and Gas
Light and the great profits we'd from its and manufac
by the different companies organized under rays Patent
the undersigned Stock Company the
city of New Orleans, be called the "LOUlSIANA AND
TEXAS PETROLEUM yAPOR STOVE AND GAS LIG Hr
COMPANY" With capital stock of ve hundred thousand
dollars $500 O divided into shares hundred dollars
each only per of which will be called for at the time
OF subscribing when all the stock shall have been subscribed
and five cent subject the call Of the Board; this
amount of fifteen per being sufficient buy the Patent
Rights for the States of Louisiana and Texas and leaving
working capital OF twenty five thousand dollars O) No
subscriber need fear being called upon for than the fifteen
per ce as the above mentioned working capital will be amply
sufficient under emergency operate the manuctur
ing successfully expected large cash dividends will
accrue to the stockholders:


First from tho profits derived the sale of county and
parish rights secondly from the profits accrung
manufacture of Stoves and Gas Burners thirdly from the
enhanced value of the stock


The business of the corporation shall be managed by
dent Secretary and Directors who shall be
elected by the stockholders.


In order facilitate the operations of the Company the
original proprietors have already number Of
of each pattern with appliances and working material from
the Maryland and Virginia Company Baltimore all of
which will be turned the Company original


We tho undersigned agree to FORM under the laws of the
State Of Louisiana Joint Stock Company
of carrying into effect the above operations the
stock aforesaid shall have subscribed or such
proportion thereof the original propetors determine
sufficient; and promise the call of the
corporaors per the opposite
remaining ve per cent upon the call of Directors


NAMES AMOUNTS SUBSCRIBED.
Year: 1866

woman, confined in the Saint Louis Jail for
drunkenness, had her nose bitten off and her arms
shockingly mangled by a pet raccoon of the jailor
After choking the animal to death, she flung the
body at her feet, where it was seized upon and de-
voured by rats before succor could reach her.
Year: 1866

TIE ACADEMY OF MUsIo-Bob Hart's benefit
last night was rouser. The house was literally


crammed. A matinee to-day, as usual, and in that


matinee all the talent of the house appears. Ditto
at night
Year: 1866

mics the Naygos. It has been suggested that they might be placed in Tonto Basin, and thus stand between our settlements and the Apache country. We think they might be content and do well in Tonto Basin, which is one of the most inviting parts of the Ter ritory. They have wholesome fear of the

 Apache, but properly armed they could doubtless protect themselves. On the morn ing of their departure from Fort whipple at an carly hour they applied to the sentry for their arms. He gave them no satisfaction, and they le(t without them, packing their bur rus with old hides, old clothes, and all the rubbish they could gather about the fort. Bob Postle and Smith, coming from the ranch of the former, met them, and finding that they were much inccnsed at going with out their arIas, told them to wait at the ranch and they would bring their arms to them. Captain krause, postle and others started from the post in the evening, but when they reached the ranch the Moquis had gone, and although couriers were sent thirteen miles further on their trail, they were not overtaken. What effect the loss of their arms may have upon them we do not know. We hope it will not lead them to think that the whites are i'll disposed toward them, for all acknowledge that if we have any good Indians in the Territory the Moquis are among them. They are said to number about one thousand
Year: 1866

TkLstoIT, Apfll lotn, lcDu. Messrs. A. F. Leach & Co.

 Mg dear friends Although it has not been my good fortune to have ever heard of you until the receipt of your letter on this day, | have no hesitation in addressing you and in giving you my entire confidence, us my dear friends.

 That you should accidentally meet with my namen sauntering along the streets of New York, and that it should at once occur to you that l, the owner of it. was just the person to aid you, seems like romance in real lfe--it is so charming. You may rest assured that your terms of praise, the conf dence you bestow, the benefits you propose to confer upon me, coupled with your open avowal that none Of the money will come out ofyour pockets, thoroughly disalms me of all suspicion.

 You propose to send me prize of "a few hundred dollars" and all you ask in return is that will show the money. Lord bless you nothing will give me more pleasure than to show few hundred dollars. and | have many friends and some creditors who will be delighted with such an exhibition by me. "A 4 few hundred dollars" what splendid sentence; every word has a silyery tone have read it Gin confidence, of course) to friend of mne who declares he will set it to music, and as he is JelreH of fellow, doubt not shall hear it soon by the brass band.

 And then none of it comes out of your pockets, but every red cent is gobbled from those lottery managers. When 1 think of that, and the rush there will be for tickets. by my verdant fellow citizens, when exhib 1t to them the few hundred dollars. and tell them it is prize from your lottery, 1 fairly split with laughter. Naturally they will ex- pect prizes-but wont they be bamboozeled Your circular state- that the drawing would take place on the 3lst March last, so of course hsse not drawn the 5000 prize, not hay ing any securely sealed package of tickets, neither can the managers have that Sl0 but as lt IS yet in your power tu send me the few hundred dollars, and in mine to show it, when get q, and as that is the great desideratum in both our cases, I hope you will lose nc time in forwarding it. You need not have any doubts about my influence in your favor l shall "just toot my horn for you. NoI will higgle about the money, greenback, will do me, the discount you can make up in quantity. Communicating by draft do not | fancy much, unless through draught ale which have found refreshing on occasions Our mails are proyokingly uncertain, but will risk it that way, no express company having as yet established an agency here. | shall have this correspondence printed, and then know you will surely get my let. ter. Only send me the few hundred dollars, and l will ever remain your admirng friend,

 J. A. F. S. Give my love to Mrs Leach and all the infantile bloodsuckers. LA.
Year: 1866

The difficulty of the navigation of the Col.

 orado IS now thought to be less of an obsta

 cle to forwarding merchandise that way than the cost of transportation, and the time un-

 necessarily consumed by the forwarders

 There IS screw loose somewhere. One c: our merchants informs us that lot of goods lately received by him cost, delivered here,

 riG the river and La Paz, about sixteen cents per pound. and were some ninety days upon the road. Where is the hlame We dc not pretend to say, but we do say that unless there is a marked reduction both in the cost and time of receiving goods by the river that ws shall have 10 resort to the land route. We notice that it is proposed to put new steamer on the line from San Francisco to Will mington, and to reduce the rates of freight. Even at the present rates goods can be de- liyered here from San Francisco ria Whining ton, at from seventeen to twenty cents per pound, and within from thirty-fiye to forty five days. It seems q long way to transport goods by land, but as the river traffic is now conducted it is the most economical and speedy, and if the steamboat men are not careful they will lose large part of the bus iness
Year: 1866

Now that the regular troops are generally stationed throughontthe Territory, and the Arizona volunteers have set them so good an example, we trust that both officers and men will be awake to their foremost duty, ht oreythror cf the 1pache, This is the all i'm portant work, the absorbing service for which the troops are here, and it should never for a moment be lost sight of Good quarters, good farms and good fare are desirable things and We have no wish that the military should experience any unnecessary privations but if they would endear themselves to our people, and to the country at large, they must be active, hearty and constant in theil war upon the Apache. Break his power, de stroy his prestige, open the Territory to tn, peaceful occupation of the miner, the farmer and the herdsman, and all will be we'll Ev cry day makes it more clear that the resourc es of the Territory are such as to warrant tn, most strenuous efforts for the removal of thi. only formidable obstacle to its progress ana prosperity. Every hour brings convincing proof that freed of the Apache we should have great population, and contribute large ly to the national wealth.
Year: 1866

~. By the ordinances published on the
fourth page of this issue, it will be seen
that the Board are taking the side walk
matter in hand, with a determination to
put it through. Our charter has been so
amended that each owner Of lot or lots
must put the side walk down in front of
his own property. The amendment has
not yet been published, but as soon as we
receive it we shall insert it.
Year: 1866

LosT.-On the day of election, Hans Oh
son lost memorandum book It had a
blue stiff cover, with the word ledger"
printed on the side, with his name written
in it in several places. 1t contained a
number of mcmorandums, &C., which were
Of great value to the owner, but could be
no use to auv one else. If any one should
find it, they would confer favor on the
owner by leaving it at the CHRONICLE office
Year: 1866

Out of ten thousand regular physicians, you cam
not find who will say that stimulants and in
ygorants are absolutely necessary in medical prac-
tice. And yet in bygone years humane practitioners
have hestaed to administer them because the iend-
ish ingenuity of wretches who make merchandise of
human infrmatics had polluted and deteriorated
them that the remedy deemed dangerous as
the disease. This perpexity is happily done away
with. Physician know because the first analyti-
cal chemists the age have demonstrated the fact,
that H0STETTER'S CELEBRATED STOMACH
BITTERS absolutely and entirely free from all
pernicious elements. Hence they have been intro
duced into the United States army, and accepted
whereon the testimony of the wise the intelligent
and phanthropic is rated at its just value, the
best protective against and for all diseases ars-
ing from impurty in the air or other unhealthy cl-
mate influences that has been tested by expert
ence. In cases or dyspepsia ana liver complaint we
state without qualification reservation that the
btters nearly infalliabe anything prepared
by human skill can be. n29-w4
Year: 1866

New GooDs-Alr j. D. Wheeler, of the
firm of Wheeler & Co., is in the east, max
ing selection of goods for the spring and
summer trade His excellent taste and
good Judgment in making selections and
purchasing goods, is well known in this
vicinity; and on his return an extensive
stock of well selected goods may DO ex-
pected.
Year: 1866

We rejoice at the indications that the Pres
ident and the Congress are likely tn act to-
gether for the future with more harmony and
good feeling. The President is man of the
people. He has never during his whole
eventful public life, set himself against the
known wishes and will of the people He
is man of strong convictions and iron will,
but he is nevertheless firm believer in pop
ular government, and holds now, as he has
always held, that the representative must
obey his constituents or resign. No one can
doubt what the wish of the people is in this
crisis. That wish has been expressed In the
recent elections; and to none did that ex-
preston give more relief or satisfaction than
to the Unionists of the South. 1t would be
a proud and glorious day for the country to
see the President and the Congress acting
harmoniously together. We could then hope
for speedy and final settlement of all our
troubles on an Enthusiastically loyal basis
The hopes of Unionists everywhere would at
once revive. Our prosperity would be re-
newed. The future, which is now dark,
would at once be full of promise.
Year: 1866

NEW YORK, November 19.-The Posts
Washington special says that the facts divul-
ged to-day show but little hope that the
President will recommend impartial suffrage
in his message.


A special to the Commercial says it is
confidently expected that reconstruction will
he amicably settled early in tine approaching
session. Negotiations for that purpose are in
progress between the President and leading
politicians of all parties North and Sonth.-
The basis of settlement will be universal snf-
frage and general amnesty. The President
partially accedes to this proposition, but in
sists on constitutional grounds that the ques-
ton of suffrage properly belongs to the
States and he is, so far, averse to any action
of Congress upon that subject.


The telegram also states if assurances can
be obtained from Southern leaders OF the
speedy adoption of universal suffrage, the
President will waive his objection.
Year: 1866

Several of the leading Democratic papers
of the North have taken ground for negro
suffrage. since the recent elections. The
Washington Star, heretofore opposed to the
Howard amendment, now advises the peo-
pie of the South to accept it.


1t is also reported that the President is Sc
riously considering whether he will take
ground in his message for universal or negro
suffrage. 1t is said he has had conferences
with Chief Justice Chase and others on the
subject.


It would be idle, however, in either the
President or Congress to expect the ten re-
Gently insurgent States to accept any propo-
sition while they retain their present disloy-
al organizations.
Year: 1866

What a pleasing picture Of beauty,
checrihlness and domestic bliss Il
brought before the minds eye by the
expression. The home may be a
stately mansion cmbowcrcd In rarest
shrubbery and adorned with all the
splendid appliances Of wealth, or II
may be an humble cottage, whose In
mates daily toll for the bread Of hon
est industry. There Is no depend
ence upon rank or fortune for those
qualities which constitute the true
lady. They exist in the hovel as in
the palace. Jeanic Deans, dusty,
weary and barefoot, earnestly plod-
ding along the highway to save a
sisters lie; Is rs true a type Of the
lady as the no less self-sacrifcing
queen from whom she sought the
precious boon. Becky Sharp, with
all her beauty, wit and eminent tai
ents for intrigue and display, though
welded to a Baronet's son, could
never pass for lady, while the poor,
lackadaisical Amelia was recognized
by every one as such at first sight.
Glossy broad-cloth and pinch-back
jewelry may make fine gentleman,
or at least what will pass for one
but the highest skill Of Parsian mil
liners cannot make lady, nor an
approach to one. Vulgarity will
display itself in spite Of silk and
cashmere. There exists in her who
is a lady by birth, by education and
station, qualities which no art car
counterfeit, no labor can create.
Year: 1866

"M11I1oss OF WORLDS for another hour said one of England,s proud Queens in the hour of death, but alas the messenger was one that gold could not bribe. The wealth of earth is powefless to save, bat death is often cheated of its prey by timely use of Van Buskirk's great German Liver Remedy. See advertisement,
Year: 1866

MAIL BY THE EXPRESS TRAIN.-We learn that a
mail viii be carried on the Express train between
this city and Boston, both ways provided the trans
portaton Of the same to and from tho Post Offices
and depots in this city and Boston will be paid by the
public The railroad company under no obliga-
tions by their contract with the Department. to take
third MALL but they are perfectly willing to lake


through bag, without additional pay, if the same can
be taken from and delivered at the cars without ex-
pense to them. A
Year: 1866

ATTACK UPON THE KING OF PRUssIA.-A
late number of the Paris PGtTie mentions an
undeveloped attempt at assassination on the
person of the King of Prussia by man nam
ed Slaw, who, from the midst of the crowd as
sembled to witness the parade OF the troops
before His Majesty, hurled his cane. loaded
with lead, toward the window where the King
was seated. Fortunately the cane, not having
been thrown with sufficient impetus, fell short
of the mark. The man was, however, arrest
ed on the instant. He proves TO be doctor
of philosophy, and supposed to be insane.
Year: 1866

THE EXPRESS TRAIN BETWEEN THIS CITY AND
BosToN-In alusion to the Express trains that have
recently been placed on the route between Boston
and this city, the Boston Post remarks: IT would
be judcious move now and one calculated to great
ly facilitate and convenience travel If the Grand
Trunk would make aconnection at Portland, to and
from Montreal with these express trains to and from
Boston. The Superintendents of the Eastern and
Boston and Maine Railroads exhibit an enterprise and
desire to accommodate the public, which most as
suredy will be appreciated. The want of the trains
they have now established has been no soouer ndi-
Gated than it has been supplied Such dese on the
part OF railroad managers to fully answer the public
demand evinces good Judgment and hberality, and
win be most heartily encouraged"


We presume an Express train will be run, as here
tofore, in the summer between this city and Montre-
al; but whether the managers of the Grand Trunk
Road will think itexpedient to start at midnight in
stead OF A. M as the trains have heretofore run is
a matter for them to consider. An Express train
with sleeping car attached, would, no doubt do a
good business, and be convenience to travellers.
Year: 1866

DEATH OF BISHOP BURGEss.-Many citizens OF
our State will learn with deop regret that Bishop
Burgess died at sea, while returning from tie West
Indies, where he had been during the winter seek
a restoration Of his health. We have no particulars
of his decease and only learned the sad truth late
last evening" -Tl --rfI
Year: 1866

The character of true virtue is modesty.
When reason alone leads to the performance
of good action, we are then tempted to
be proud of the effects which it costs. But
what sentiment inclines US to do good, In:
stead of admiring ourselves, we say:
desire no praise, have only followed my
inclination and the impulse of my heart"
Have YOU ever seen miser in the act OF
comforting present He does it with
,pomp and ostentation, which prove how
little he is accustomed to perform such an
action, and how vain he is of it, Observe,
on the contrary, the noble simplicity with
which generous person knows how to
give. Thus common minds are vain OF
good actions, because they find them pain
full, and consequently think them highly
meritorious whereas great souls are pre-
served from this pride by their very eleva-
ton, and by the sublime propensity that
impels them to everything that is honest
and virtuous. This reflection ought to
make men in love with modesty, or at least
to induce those who are destitute of that
quality, to conceal their pride with care,
to for6ear boasting of any praiseworthy ac-
tion they may have performed, since dlt-
ferent conduct tends only to expose the
narrowness of their minds, and the little
love they bear to virtue.
Year: 1866

The heart is an instrument fashioned in beaven,
And chords of pure harmony to it are given,
That but Tightly touched will awaken to birth
Sweet music to soothe the sad children OF earth
But the keys of the heart that lie silent will rust
VIII loose all their music, be covered with DUST
Till sefshness, discord, impurity, strife,
Will bury forever the sweet songs of life
Let melody rise from the key of your faith,
To reach thro' the valley and shadow of death
To open the gates of the bright world of bliss,
And soften and charm the dark sorrow of this.
Let hopes song triumphant through all your life ring
Till it join the glad chorus that heavens angels sing
Through blight and through blossom, through glad


ness and pain,


Let the angel of hope in your souls palace reign
And forget not the key that is sweetest OF all,
Causing showers of mercy from heaven to fall;
Which links souls together below and above,
Joining all to the father who named Himself Love u
Year: 1866

Toiling at noon like busy bee,
Teaching the little ones A, B, c.;
Hearing the older ones read and SPELL
Smiling and praising whenall goes well;
Washing and brushing, 'twixt work and play
Such is the mothers work day by dayl
Sowing good seed in their path along,
Sowing by action, by word and song;
Never once pausing to count the cost,
Knowing that much that is sown is lost;
Bearing prayer in her heart Away
Such is a mothers life day by day.
Robing each form for its nightly rest,
Hearing the faults of the day confessed s
Thus at her knee as her fowerbuds nod,
Sealing and giving the day of Cod.
Now, may good angels her watch essay,
Angels have watched o'er her work all day.
Year: 1866

mw The dove was the first newspaper
carrier. when one morning it went out and
fetched a leaf for Noah. 1t contained a
paragraph on the weather, notifying him
that the heavy rain storm had subsidized.
Year: 1866

doing large business, but freshet in May
carried away dam in the Chemung River
near tue State Line, and owing to series
OF ireshets, it was not rebuilt until Sep
tember goth, and it was again carried away
on the llth of November, thus afford ing
fifty-two days of navigation during the
height of the memorable financial panic
of 1857, which was anything but favora-
bic time for an infant Coal Company to
commence business


The following year was one of great de-
preston in all kinds of business, and the
canal was not put in navigabe order until
the l4th of July.


Tae following table shows the statistics
of the coal trade during the ten years -
Year: 1866

TELLING TREES BY FIRE.-The idea of burn
ing down tree six or eight feet in diane
ter, and solid and green, would have seem
ed to me simply absured and ridiculous
But the thing is done in Oregon every day,
at vast saving of time and labor. The
operation is done in this wise A hole is
bored into the tree horizontally, the nearer
the centre the better Then directly under
this hole another is bored at an angle of ell
ovation, So that the holes meet together
near the centre of the tree. A coal of fire
is introduced into the orifce the lower
hole makes draught, and the upper one
performs the function of chimney. The
heart of the tree is dry and contains con-
considerable quantity of pitch, and when
manipulated, as | have described, burns
brskly.


1t is necessary to feed this fire with some
fresh fuel from time TO time. But one man
can keep a large number of trees thus
burning, and will get twenty or hundred
down thus, much quicker and easier than
he could otherwise do In similar man
ner, when the tree is down, it is cut into
pieces by being burned in two. A hole is
bored into the log from the top, and anoth-
er from It's side, until they meet as before
described, when the perpendicular hole acts
as tlue and the horizontal one furnishing
the draught. 1t often happens that in burn
ing large tree into lengths for, saw-logs,
there is not more timber wasted than would
result from the chopping of the log with an
axe.