JUL H A Dcuotcu ta politics, literature, Agriculture, Science, iHoralitn, auu encral intelligence. VOL. 25. STROUDSBURGr, MONROE COUNTY, PA., NOVEMBER I, ISGG. NO. S3. t 1 i Published by Theodore Schocli. TEUM Two dollars a year in advance nnd if not pai.l bef te the end of the year, two dollars mid fitly Cs. will be -hargd. .No pnperdiscontinucd until all arrearages arc paid, except at the option of the Editor. 1E7A Icrtisciiieiiis of one Kuare of (eigl.t Imrslor if f-t, 0110 tv three insertions $ I 50. Each additional i isertion, 50 cents. Longer ones in proportion. JOB lRI.TIG, OF ALL KINDS, Executed in the highest style of the Arl.andonthe most reasorvtble terms. S. EIOIIES, .12?., ATTORN E Y-AT-LA W, AND GENERAL CLAIM AGENT. STROUDSBURGr, PA. Office icith S. S. Dreher, Esq. All claims against the Government prose cuted with dispatch at reduced ntes. 07 An addiiional bounty of 100 and of $oO procured for Soldiers in the late War, FKEK OF EXTRA CHARGE. August 2, 1SGG. DR A. REEVES JACKSON, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Begs leave to announce that, in order to prevent disappointment, he will hereafter de vote THURSDAY and SATURDAY ot each week exclusively to Consultations and Surgical Operations at h f office. Parties from a distance who desire to con sult him, can do so, therefore, on those dajs. Stroudsburg, May 31, l-?G6.-t Furniture ! Furniture ! McCarty's (lew Furniture Store, DREHER'S NEW BUILDING, two doors below the Post-office, Strouds burg, Pa. He is selling his Furniture 10 pcrcent. less than Euston or Washington prices, to say nothing about freight or break age. May 17, lSG6.-tf. tSTiN IXG-ROO M FURNITURE in Wal- JLJ nut, Oak and White Ash, Extension '. Tables, any size you wish, at McCARTl fc r.ew Ware-Rooms. May 17, ISGG.-tf. OSE AND GILT FRAMES made to order. A fine lot of Ovil Frames on hand J. H. Mccarty. May 17, ISGG.-tf. IF YOU WANT A GOOD PARLOR J. Suit, in Rose, Mahogany or Walnut, ' McCARTY has it. May 17, ISGG.-tf. j TF YOU WANT A GOOD MELODEON, j J. from one of the best makers in the Uni ted States, solid Rosewood Case, warranted 5 years, call at McC ARTY'S, he would es pecially invite all who are good judges ot Music to come and test them. He will sell you from anv maker vou wish, $10 loss than i hose who sell on commission. The reason is he buys for cash and sells for the same, with less than one-half the usual per centage , that agcn.s want. J. II. McCARTY. ' May 17, ISGG.-tf. NDERTAKIXG IN ALL ITS BRAN ches. . I Particular attention will be given to this branch of the subscriber's business. He will : always study " to please and consult the ; wants s.nd wishes of those who employ him. ; From the number of years experience he has : had in this branch of business he cannot and i will not not be excelled either in city or , country. Prices one-third less than isusual- ' Jy charged, from 50 to 75 Unified Collins a!- j ways on hand. Trimmings to suit the best Hearse in the country. Funerals attended at one hour's notice. J. II. McCARTY. May 17, lSOG.-tf. ' Saddle and Harness Manufactory. j The undersigned respectfully informs the citizens of Stroudsburg, and surroun ding country, that he has commenced the above business in Fowler's building, on Elizabeth street, and is fully prepared to furnish any article in his line of bu-iness, at short notice. On hand at all times, a large stock of j Harness, Whips, Trunin. Yalices', Car- j pet B'tijs, JlorscJJinn.ets, JJills, Skates, Oil Cloths, d'C. Carriage Trimming promptly attended to. JOHN" O. SAYLOR. Stroudsburg, Dec. 14, 18'3. Gothic Ball Drag Store. Wiiliani E2oHi2ihenil, Wholesale and Retail Druggist. STROUDSBURG, Pa'. constautiy oa nana ana ior sale cheap for CASH, a fresh gup ply of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oil, Glass, 1'utty, Varnish, Ker osene Oil, Perfumery and Fancy Goods; also Snli. blind :istd I)ooi. Dure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal purpose. P. S. Physicians Prescriptions care fully compounded. Stroudsburg, July 7, 18G4. TIN SHOP ! The undersigned begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has now opened a TIN SHOP, on Main street, near the Siroodsturjj Mill?, opposite Troch Walton's, formerly R. S. Staples' Store, where he is prepared , to manufacture and jsell at wholesale and retail, all kinds of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron-Ware. ALSO, Slovc, Stove Pipe and Elhonx. Old and second hand Stoves bought and '.d, ut cash rates. CASH paid for Old Lead, Copper and Brass. v OCT" Roofing, Spouting and Repairing promptly attended to and warranted to give atit:faciion. Call and see for yourselves. WILLIAM KEISER. frtroudsburg, Dec. 8, 18G5. JOB PRINTING OF ALL KINDS neat . . ly end promptly cxecu'.cd at this effice. LIQUOR STORE. Important notice to Landlords and all others in want of PURE LIQUORS, at very low prices. The undersigned having recently open ed a LIQUOR STO 11 E in the room for merly occupied by 31 r. Robt. 11. Depuy, Stroudsburg, are prepared to offer Li quors, Wines, &c., at prices ranging from 25 cts. to $1 00 per gallon less than the same quality can be purchased tt in the cities. We also guarantee in every instance, our Liquors pure, and free from all Drugs and compounds, and cordially invite Land Lords and all others in want of anything in our line, to favor us with a call, or, if more convenient, their orders, which will always be met with prompt at tention, and in either case pure Liquors guaranteed at a great saving of money. We also, especially call attcution to our Raspberry and Strawberry Syrups, which for richness of flavor and taste, cannot be surpassed. ' J. S. WILLIAMS, & Co. Stroudsburg, July 13, 18G5. Special Notices. ITCH ! ITCH ! ITCH! SCRATCH! SCRATCH! SCRATCH! Wheaton's Ointment Will Ciiiolln- Itrli in IS Hour. Also cures SALT RHEUM, CHILBLAINS and all ERUPTIONS OF THE SKIN. Price 50 cents. For sle by all druggists. By sending 50 cents to WEEKS & POT TER, Sole Agents, 170 Washington street, Boston, it will be forwarded by mail, free of postage, to any part of the United States. June 7, 1SGG -lyr. EIIROHS OF YOUTH. A Gentleman who suffered for years from ovrrvous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects of youthful indiscretion, will, for the sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who need it, the recipe and directions for making the simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the adverriscr's experience, can do so by ad dressing JOHN B. OGDEN, No. 13 Chambers St., New York. A CARD TO INVALIDS. A Clergyman, while residing in South A merica as a missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy for the Cure of Nptvous Weakness, Early Decay, Diseases of the U rinary and Seminal Organs, and the whole train of disorders brought on by baneful and icious habits. Great numbers hate been already cured by this noble remedy. Promo ted by a desire to benefit the afflicted and un fortunate, I will send the recipe for prepar tl and usinjr this medicine, in a seiled en velope, to any cue who needs it, Free of Charge. Please inclose a post-paid envelope, ad dressed to you reel f. Address, JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D. Bible House, March 29, 16G6.-ly. New Yorkity. l A A PER YEAR ! We want agents V-"5v everywhere to sell our im proved $20 sewing Machine. Three new kinds. Under and upper feed. Warranted five years. Above salary or large commis sions paid. The only machines sold in the United States for less than 810,-which are f'Uy licensed by Hoice, Wheeler &. Wilson, Grover &, Baker, Singer &, Co., and Bachdder. All other cheap machines are infringements and the seller or user are liable to arrest, fine, and imprisonment. Circular free. Address, or call upon Sh.tv &. Clark, Biddeford, Maine or Chicago, 111. January 4, 166G.-ly TO COrVSUJIPTTfiYES. The advertiser, having been restored to health in a few weeks, by a very simple rem edy, a.ftvj having suffered several years with a Eevere lung affection, and that dread di sease Consumption is anxious to make known to his fellow-sufferers the means ot cure. To ail who desire it, he will send a copy of the prescription use-d (free of charge,) with the directions for prcparirfg and using the same, which they will find a sure cure for Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Coughs, nnd all Throat and Lung Affec tions. The only object of the advertiser in sending the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted, and spread information which he conceives to be invaluable ; and he hopes every tuffcrer will try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and may prov a bh-ssing. Parties wishing" the prescription will please address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburgh, Kings County, New York January 4,.16CC.-ly. THE AMERICAN .100K1NG STOVE Is manufactured with ceriain improvements secured by letters patent, under date of May 5, 18G3, and December D, 16G3 One of these improvements covers the arrangement of fitting a portable ash pan in the hearth of a Cooking Stove, to receive the ahes as it passes down from tho grate. All persons are cautioned against manufacturing, vend ing or using other Stoves made in imitation of'the American, as suits have been com menced for infringement of these patents, and all persons manufacturing, selling or us ing said imitation, will be liable for dama ges for infringement on these letters patent. SHEAR, PACKARD & CO.. 17 and 19 Green St., Albany, N. Y. -The American is for sale by FLORY &, BROTHER. rrriiouP!HrH, Pa. June 14, l?00 -6m. Twenty Years in Prison. Just think on't a moment reader 44 Twenty years in Prison." Hard fate is it not? and the victim a young man too! It will be remembered that some time aco the cood neighborhood of Kin?ham - ton was cursed by a scries of incendiarv fires, starting and unnerving the people as J Dear gentlemen between the age3 of ; ours of a few years ago. Well a number," an1 1'stcn to a few words of, of young men were arrested on suspicion '. gratuitious remarks. When you make a , matters ofwhich she is cognizant; in short of being concerned in the foul deeds, and sociable call of an evening, on a young: jet her only be loved, honored and cher a late session of the Grand Jury indicted j la(1y K away at a reasonable hour. Sayiscjj fu'.G'.lment of the marriage vow, and four of them. One was a young fellow !3ou ;omo at eight o'clock, an hoar and a shc will be to her husband, her children named DeLaney indicted for arson in the nalf is certainly as long as the most fas-!aQj aociety a well sprin- of pleasure first degree, lie stood trial in the Cir-! cinating of you in conversation can, or-! She will bear pain, andtoil, an 1 anxiety; cuit Court and Court of Oyer and Tcr-' ratner ought to desiro to use his charms. for her husband's love is to her a tower miner on Friday last, Judge Uoardman j Two hours, indeed can be pleasantly j and fortress. Shielded and sheltered presiding. DeLaney pleaded not guilty, ! sl'ent music, chess or other games,; therein, adversity will have lost its sting, but the evidence by the District Attor-;to lcntI variety; but, kind sirs, by no She may suffer, but sympathy will dull ncy on the part of the people give con-',Deans stay longer. Make . shorter calls the edge of sorrow. elusive proof that he was engaged in a"d come oftencr. j A house with luve in it and by love burning the Eldridge building. DeLa-j A girl that is, a sensible, true-heart- we mean love expressed in words, and ney offered contradictory testimony, but Cl girl will enjoy it better, and really looks, and deeds, for we have not one the evidence he brought forward could . value your acquaintance more. Just cnispai'k of faith in love that never crops cot shake the straight story sworn to by Jcicvc the agony of a girl who, well know-; 0ut it is to a house without love as a the witnesses of the prosecution. The inn tll(5 icelings of father and mother up-person to a machine; oue is love, the trial continued through the greater part on the subject, hears the clock strike ten, ! othcr ,'s mechanism. The unloved wo of two days, and on Saturday afternoon atlI yet must sit on the edge of her chair,! man may have bread just as light, a house clo.-ed by the summing up of the oppos-,'0 mortal terror lest papa should put his just as tidy as the other, but the latter mg counsel, lne jury retired, ana on again being brought into Court returned a verdict of " guilty of arson in the first degree." The court then asked the pris oner "if he had anything to say why sentence should not be passed?" to which he responded, ' I never set fire to the building." The Judge then passed sen tence that DeLaney should be confined twenty years in the State Prison. When the dreadful sentence was announced, two sisters of the prisoner, who had been in attendance upon the Court, hoping against hope, that the brother they loved so well would be cleared from the heavy charge against him, were thrown into vi olent hysterics, so that they had to be ta ken home in a carriage and a physician called. Young men who lead a thought less and uulawful course of life, do not realize how they shatter the strong love of itho limits shall have passed, the starting their mothers and sisters, and completely j query shall be heard coming dowu stairs: wreck the fend hopes indulged in by their:" Isn't it time to close up?" you must fend hop faithful friends. Moralizing on this sad life chapter the Rennhlican remarks: Twenty Years. Only think of it youugnian; twenty years in prison. A youug man commits a desperate deed against the law, but not only destroys property but endangers life : he is arres-1 ted, tried and convicted; the judge sen tences him, to a long imprisonment not for life, but for twenty years, the best part of his life. How changed wiil all things appear to the old man, the man who entered those walls full of life and vieror but with a downcast look and brok- on lionp wlipn ho cinfr'cs once more into the buy world, with wrinkled fea-1 turcs and silvery hair aud feeble frame.- Which way will he turn to meet the friends of his youth, or who will remem ber in hiui the old man of forty five or fifty years the young and active man of twenty years of age ? Young men, you whose acts occasionally lead you into er rors against the peace of the neighbor hood aud into the breaking of the law, slop and think of twenty years in prison twenty years of hopeless toil for the State twenty years tf incarceration away from the bright fields of the outer world. Is it not dreadful to thiuk about it even '( How much more so is the reality? Scranton Register, Oct. 25th. Profaniy. Why will mcu take the name of God in vain? What possible advantage is to be gained by it? Aud yet this wanton, vulgar sin of proranity is evidently on' the increase. Oaths fall upon the ears j in the cars and at the corners of the! streets. The North American Review says well: 44 There are among U3 DOt few who feel that a simple assertion or plain statement of obvious facts will pass lornoiuing.uuicsa uicy v,a, ty iuiufor sectarian bands. Men who do not r nil flirt noiiiPH nf tl( Drtifir niiil lilistprl . . . " , - - -j - ' strive, nor cry, nor cause ineir vo;ce3 io their Ir.s with cverv vai ictv of hot anJ!..i '.. .i .:nJ - i- j j sulphurous oaths. If wc observe such Jcncr .b .ll ..pnwllv find that the fierceness of their profanity is in inverse ratio to thcafilucnce ot their ! (Jut aU(, do Jt Mcu ,vho knovv thcir ideas. Q venture to affirm that the; . c a, fin jt. yen w,0 tl)jn their profancst men within the cirele of yourjown busiucss jren wh0 ()t i;e. knowledge, are all afflicted with a chroma, Mcn who arc arc r)()t to azy tl) workt nor weakness of the intellect. 1 he utturancc , t00 j t0 bc yooT jjcn wl0 aie wii. of an oath, though it may prevent a va-jn t eat wjiat lhcy ,ave p., jor )CQ cum in sound, is no indication ot sense. It requires no genious to swear. The reckless taking of sacred names in vain is as little characteristic of true inde pendence of thought as it is of high mor al culture. In this breathing and beau tiful world, filled, as it were, with the presence of the Deity and fragrant with its incense from a thousand altars of praise, it would be no eurvility should we catch the spirit of reverent worshippers, and illustrate in ourselves tho sentiment; that the 44 Christian is the highest tty le . of man.' Novel Lager Beer Eet. The Bethlehem Chronicle. ?ays that one .1 at Tfllltnn f!tlTn ofiered to bet with one of Columbia's sons, that he could drink G'J glasses (largo filze" of la?er beer in thirtv minutes. Co o . lumbia said he could do tho same. The bet was: The loser to pay for 100 glass es of beer and S50. To work they went. Teuton got his drinks down within 2(1 minutes. The result was : The landlord trot the money for the beer, and the Tea - " - - ...... i. , ton won the the ?50, while Columbia, who toil and bear a hand where the hammers Major-General gets 5,800 a year, anJ is me up in timo, lost the wagcr of time ere ringing ai they fashion the allotto l five horsca. The payo4 a lriga ii2h found bis bier. 'febric of eternity. ' . :ier U 53.U0.50. did not co and well ni LATE HOURS. A Lady's Advice to Yourg Hen. A lady who signs herself u A Martyr ! to Late Hours," offers the following sen- , Slb,e suggestions to young men: jWiicpuaitu uuwi iuio muiuiiuu "iak Aft. . A. . 1L A I A. L.. i all because a young man will make a lon ger call than he ought to. Now, young gentlemen friends, I'll tell you what we girls will do. ror an hour and a half we will be most irresistably chartniug and fascinating, Then beware; monosyllable responses will be all you need expect; and if, when con ider it a righteous punishment, and. taking your hat, depart, a sadder and it is hoped a wiser man. Do not get angry, : but the next lime you come be careful to Keep wuuin just uonus. e want w rise early these pleasant mornings, and ' in ptove the " shiuuing hours ;" but when forced to be up at such unseasonable hours at night, exhausted nature will speak, and as a natural consequence, with the utmost speed io dressing, we can barely get down to breakfast in time to escape a repri mand from papa, who don't believe in beaux, as though he never was young and a mild, reproving glance from mamma, who understands a iiitla batter Voor daughter's feelings, but must still disapprove outwardly, to keep u) appear- ance. these dou't And now, young iijcn, think about thing, and, don't for pity s sake throw down your paper with a " pshaw of 10. but remember the ale side Men Wanted. The great want of this aire is men. Men who are not for sale. Men who are honest, sound from centre to circumfer ence, true. to the heart's core. Men who fear the Lord and covetousness. Men who condemn wrong in. friend or foe, iu themselves as well as in others. Men whose consciences are as steady as the needle to the pole. Men who will stand ior the right if the heavens totter and the earth reels. Men who can tell the truth and look the world and the devil riirbt in the eve.. Men that neither brag. nor run. Men that neither swagger nor flinch. Men who can have courage with out whistling for it and joy without thont log to bring it. Meu in whom the cur rent ot cverlastiuir life runs still, and deep, ttiand strong. Men careful of God's hon- I np nnfl flf men' anr.hmM Men toolarKe for ecctarian limits, and too strong vi luviuug me geuueuian io orcanasi. ousness, an aggressive and penetrating And we girls understand it all bycxpe-jand prevadin brightness to which the lience, and what it is to dread the prog-j former is a stranger. The deep happi nostic of displeasure. In such cases a ness in her heart shines out in her lace, sigh of relief generally accomplishes the! This is a run of sunlight in the house. closing door behind the gallant, and one She gleams over it. It is airy and gay, don't get over the feeling of trouble till graceful and warm, and welcoming with safe in the arms of Morpheus. Even ' her presence; she is full of devices and then the dreams are sometime troubled j plol? and sweet surprises for her hus with some phantom of angry father and band and family; she has never done distressed (Tor both parties mother, and 1 with the romance of sb hprsr-lf is .ye ucaru in iwe siictin, uui iu win uui.' i .t . i i i L dieouraed till judgment bd, Ly lh? recc.nt Iotcrual 'eveuue hw r" "or. Ul"t )u ?, ' J , n " - ! boot or shoemakers enjased upon custom i ' i I ,,.;, i L : i thev have believe-l.- Men whose feet arc on the everlasting rock. Men who are not ashamed of thcir hope. Men who aro strong in divine strength, wise with the wisdom that Com eth from above, and loving with the love of Chris.t. Men of Go 1 ! Exchange. Manhccd and Womanhood. Who are you, young man, young wo man, livinir in this country nnd aire, and yct tjoio nothing to benefit others? Who are vou blessed with body and you intellect, and yet an idler in the busy workshop of life? Who are you with an "f wen "caic Py several -immortal soul, and yet that soul so deaf njnt .physicians On rhursday at - 1. to the myriad voices all about you thut! he left the addell 1 ou.e, for a walk, .- .Infer ir. .1 l'.l,nr? faithful toiler Ood calls you - hu- . manity calls you - and they have both a ri"ut to your powers. Arise I M,A rt your whole life one scene of industry! 4 - i ..r.,1 nrnrw i....,r.f iVriSC lull CU JUIHI, iu uiuiuiii your feet shall press or your hanU touch - - - a . 1 . i . some pedal or key in tho 44 organs that fchake the universe." Arise I there is . work for you to do ! .. ,, l You were created to The Wife. Only let a woman be sure that she is precious to her husband not useful, not valuable, not convenient, simply, but love ly and beloved;-let her be the reception of his polite, 'hearty attentions; let her leel that her care and love arc noticed, ap predated an d returned ; let her opinion be a?ked and her iuJment resneeted in nas a spring ot rjeauty about lier, a joy . a lyric poem, setting herself to all pure and gracious melodies. Humble house hold ways and duties have for her a gol den significance. The prize made the calling 'ir.eaus, j love." high; and the end sanctifies the " love is heaven, and heaven is Not so Lucky. Two persons who had not seen each other for soire time met accidentally, and one asked the othcr how he did. The other replied he was very well, and had j since they had last met each other. 44 That is good news, indeed," said the first. 44 Nay," replied the other, not so very j good, either, for I married a shrew. " That is bad." 44 Xot so-very bad, either, for I had fif ty thousand dollars with her." " That makes it all well again." 44 Not so well as you think, for I laid oat the monoy on a flock of sheep, and they died of the rot." That is hard, truly." 44 Not so hard, either, for I sold the skins for more than the sheep cost me." 44 You were lucky at any rate." 44 Not lucky as you thiuk, for I bought a house with the money, and the house was burned down uninsured." 4 That, iudeed, must have been a great loss 44 Not so great a Ins?, I assure you, my wife was burnt with it." for Good Advice. Some one says: Girls, let us tell you a stubborn truth! No young woman ever looks so well to a sensible young man, as wheu dressed in a plain, neat, modest attire without a single ornament about her person. She looks then as though she possessed worth in herself, and Deeded no artificial riuinir to euhauce her value. If spend so much young woman would time in cultivating her mind, training her temper, and cherish ing kindness, meekness, mercy, and other g od qmlilie, as most ot them do in ex tra dres3 and ornaments, to increase their personal charms, she would, at a glance, be known among a thousand her char acter would be read in her couutenancc." Thft Tixation on rhomakrs xna laxaiion on i-ii0wmah.wrs, work onl' are exempted fr roui taxation it their work, exclusive of materials, does not exceed in value 51,000 annually. Upon this subject the Commissioner of Internal Rcveuuc has just decined that returns must be made of the cost of ma terials used, and also of the value of the pales of boots and shoes, and if the dif ference amounts to more than f?l,0v0an uually, the shoemaker is to be taxed the same us any other manufacturer. The Assessor can demand these return month ly, but ho Is to make no assessment until the amount reaches St.000 annually, when he can assess the back returns and ct llect the tax upon the aggregate. John S. Raray, the celebrated horse tamer, died suddenly, at Cleveland, Ohio, on the -llh iustant. Last December he had a stroke of paralysis, fince which i i it .i, i ; rise! and tea,uutsuuu eiurueu, L-uiupiaiuiu ui a jumu in the head. Alter being seated a few nnate he exclaimed, I am dy.n and in about an hour expired. Mr. Karey I was a native pt iranwun couuiy, uui, ' where he was born in loS. Ccueral (I rant's pay is $1S,078 per year, and Lieut.den. Shermau's, S13, MKt each is allowed fifty horses. A " - 9 - omethiug in which Fanners are Inte' rested. The following is very important to far mers, and the decisions have recently been given by the Commissioner of In ternal Revenue at Washington : Fn-st. Farmers will not be required to' make return of produca consumed in their' own immediate families. Second. The farmer's profits from' sale? of live stock are to be found by de ducting from the gross receipts for ani' mals sold, the purchase money paid for ' the same. If animals have been lost dur-' ing the year by death or robbery, the pur-' chase money paid for such animals may' be deducted froi the gross income of the farm. Third. No deductions can bo made by the farmer for the value of services rendered by his minor children, whether he actually pay3 for such services or not. If his adult children work for him and, receive compensation for their labor, they, are to be regarded as othcr hired labor ers in determining his income. Fourth. Money paid for labor, except such as is used or employed in domestio service, or in the production of articles consumed in the family of the producer, may be deducted. Fifth. No deduction can be allowed in any case for the co3t of unproductive labor. If house servants are employed a portion of the time in productive labor, such as the making of butter and cheese for sale, a proportionate amount of the wages paid them may be deducted. Sixth. Expenses for ditching and cleaning new land are plainly expenses for permanent improvement, and not de ducted. Seventh. The whole amount expend--ed for fertilizers applied during the year . to the farmer's land may he deducted, but' no deduction is allowed for fertilizers pro duced on the farm. The cost of 5eed pur chased for sowing and planting may bo deducted. Eighth. If a person sells timber stand ing, the profits are to be obtained by esti mating the value of t'13 land after the re moval of the timber, and from the sum thus obtained deducting the estimated value of the land on the first day of Jan uary, 1802, or cn the ray of purchase, if purchased since that date. Ninth. Where no repairs have beca made by the taxpayer upon any building; owned by him during the preceding five years, nothing can be deducted for re pairs made during the year for which hi3 income is estimated. Tenth. A farmer should make returrr of all his produce sold within the year,, but a mere executory contract for a sale? is not a sale ; delivery either actual or constructive is essential. The criterion by which to judge whether a sale is com plete or not is to determine whether the vendor still retains in that character a right over the property ; if tho property were lost or destroyed, upon which of the parties, in the abseuce of any other rela tion between them than that of the ven due, would the loss fall. Verdancy. A young lady, with a mind intent cn? shoppiug, eutcred a store on a certain oc casion, and addressing the fresh-looking, rosy-chceked youth, desired to know if he had any uice silk hose. 44 Certainly, Miss," replied he, and im mediately the counter was strewn witlr the delicate articles. 44 How high do they come, sir?" The clerk blushed, turned all sorts of colors, but spoke nut a word. She gave him a look of surprise, and repeated her question. Again the youth stammered and said : 44 Really, Miss, I that is to say I think I could not be positive but my impression is they come Just above the hnec! From Georgia. Arthur Williams, his wife and two daughters wore murdered near Rome, Ga.r by two frccdmen, who have been arrested. One of them confesses that he killed Mrs. Williams. His accomplice killed tho father and daughter with an axe. Thcir object was money, but. th,?y found none. It was difficult to restain the people from iuSicting summary punishment, but they were committed to await the due process of law. The gold excitement in the upper coun ties ef the State is increasing. Rich ore has been found iu Lumpkin and Hall counties, and sales of mines have beea made at high figures.' Fire at Oil Cit- Oiii City, Oct. 22. A fire occurred at two o'clock this morning, destroyiog near ly one quarter of the oil shipping portiorr of the city. Through the superhuman efforts of the fire de-partmcnt the flames were prevented from spreading into tho city, in which esse its complete destrue tian would have fallowed. Tho princi pal losers are Fisher lirothers,-Weaver & Adam-, Baxter & Ellison, James E Strkk lorv Gallagher & lovcr, and the Luceseo Oil Company." The total loss is about S50,000. ' Two lires were lost by drowning- The Commissioner of Internal Reve nue ha3 decided that rubber boots ani shoes arc subject to a tax of five per cent.,, as articles of wearing apparel, manufac tured or produced for sale from india rubber. Tho tax on boots and shoe manufactured of lather is ouly tw. arced. i.
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