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FOreible Reasons for Maintaining the Demo
cratic OrganiZatiOR.

The New Haven (Ct } Reaisfe', in stating
the reasons TOR refusing 10 surrender the
Democratic organization in that State. thus
!orcihly and truthinlly deIineaies the mis-
sion and duty oil the Democratic party
The mission OF the Democratic party is
high and noble one II is 10 see that the
Union is preserved, the Constitution is
maintained inviolae, the laws executed the
Government sustained, and prosperity re
stored 10 The country. Oui of power il is its
mission 10 illustrate the correctness OF lis
principles by an ohedent acquiesence to
the form OF government which il has inst-
iuled as If ii were in possession o! Govern
ment. The vital principle oil Democracy
is. that the majority must govern al the
same time. il is The mission of the Demo.
cratic party TO see that there are no devia-
tions from the chapter which prescribes our
form OF government, and The rights OF all cit
| izens under il. Whilst we MAINTAIN our
| loyalty al every point, and stand firm TO our
obligations, we must prove our sincerity
and faith in popular government by taking
care that no infringements are praciiced
4 upon the common veal CIdnOlUR Dy luO
Constitution, therefore. the Democratic par
| ~ is i'm pregnable and whatever other or
! gaaisaiions may do, we must not be deceiv-
! ed or mised However thick the darkness,
we must steer by the pole star OF the Con-
Stit,aion f or there is no other safety. II
we loose that, we are hopelessly bewilder-
! ed. Like the Christian Church-which has
outived alike prosecutors and Heachery
| from the earnest faith oil lis followers, the
Democratic party, The party of the Cons'i
! tuition, must grid Up lis loius the frmer 70
:he very threatening Of It's existence -
When this Government emerges from III
present difficulties, as it eventually must
It's salvation will be seen IN strict adhe
rance TO the terms OF the original bond o
brotherhood. II the Democratic party con
Times to stand on that basis--as it must
it stands at ALTO il will be due the credi
of saving the country from this unnatural re
belion.
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Says he, ''lt is visible TO the undressed
eye"
"WelI,' says I, 'wIiat you took for the
sound OF rebel firing was only the echo of
your own firing, in that wood "
William pondered for few moments my
boy. like one who was considering The pro.
prie,y of saying nothing in as few words as
possible, and then he looked angrily at me
and says he:
"My proclamation for the press will COW
er all this, ,aud The news of this here engage :
ment will keep until the war is over All ]
says William, Il wouldn't have the news of
this affair published on any account, for if
the Government thought was trying TO cab
bags in my Department, II ,cOuid nuke me
minister 10 Russia Immediately
AS the Comic section oil the Mackerel Bri-
gade returned slowly TO headquarters, my
boy, ! thought to myself How often does
man, after making something his particular
forte, discover at last that it is only cab
bage patch, and hardly large enough at that
for big hog like himself! s!
Yourb, philanlEropically,
ORPHEUs c. KERR.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-03-26
What Does il iiean /?

The New York correspondent OF the Bos-
ton Post who Sims himself Nor wesisr.'
and who is understood % be member Of
The Young Mems Christian Association,
gives The following doleful account OF the
condition OF The Republican party
The Republican parry is getting into a
very bad way, and The Indicators are nu-
meroBs that its career will ere long be cut
short by internal dissensions of the charac.
ter OF those that carried of Charles Lambs
much illuminated King Herod'-who, we
are told, was eaten OF worms and gave up
The ghost The model party oi 1850 hav
ing passed through the tapewom stage, ia
which it tried 10 devour everything outside
of itself, seems now TO have fallen a prey
TO inside enemies OF tie PIN worm species,
whose determined and persistent attacks
upon The body al arge must, sooner or laler
bring Republicanism into the condition Of
Or. Holmes one horse slay-which went
out in cloud OF dust all OF a sud en-, one
fine day. Between conservatives and radi
Gals, temporsefs and irmmers. emancipa
tionJsls and forward movement men LIN
CbtH AolNAi PEi~ dih LSlhNbiti iloiEiH- ~ &C
dies and anti Weedies ihe ms and the outs
the Fremouis and the Biairs and the va1-
oss other political au horiIies imposing
modern Repubiicanism, ii is no difficult OF
doubtful prognoslic that the party whose
representatives now administer the govern
meut will soon be under the clods o. the
valley, and even now while in the midst OF
life, it is undergoing the ihroes OF death
Here there are uumisrekaole signs OF de-
cav mortified members are drop.ine of
sore head, multiply most gregarIously !;
leaders lose their wonied influence, the
scepue slips from their grasp new combi-
nations are forming; personal revenges are
being gratited the old war cry is iorgoi-
ten and many Of the mos, energetic work
ers OF the party's palmy days are confessed
ly metamorphased into political guerillas,
each fighting his individual battles and all
treating the once adored party as a common
enemy Out of The rnins-or. IN a certain
sense. out of the depths, new platforms are
evolved, new projects elaborated, not the
least important of which is the inaugura-
llon OF a new party under the name of Re-
publican Democrats now organized in this
CITY
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air. Sunshine and Health.

A New York merchant noticed, in the
progress of years, that each successive
book-keeper gradually lost his heal:h, and
finally died OF consumption, however Wig
orous and robust he was on entering his
service Al length i, occurred 10 him that
the little rear room where the books were
kept opened to a backyard, so surrounded
by high walls that no sunshine came into
it from one years end 10 another. Ar up
per room, well lighted was Immediately
prepared, ard his clerks had uniform good
health ever alter.
A familiar case to general readers is de-
rived from medical works, where on entire
English family became i'll, and all rene
dies seemed 10 iail of their usual results
when, accidentally, window glass OF the
family room was broken, in cold weather
1t was not repaired an forthwith there was
marked Improvement in the health of the
inmates. The physician al one traced the
connection, discontinued his medicines and
ordered that The window pane should not be
replaced.
The lnngs of a dog become tuberculated
! (consnmptive) in few weeks, If confined
I in dark cellar The most common plant
grows spndly, pale and scragglng, if nc
srn light falls upon it. The greatest meGi.
cal names in France, OF the last century, re
garded sunshine and pure air as equa
agents in restoring and maintaining health
From these facts which cannot be dispu
ted the most common mind should conclude
! that cellars, and rooms on the nouherr
sides Of buildings, or apartments into which
the sun does not Immediately shine shoud
never be occupied as family rooms or cham
bers or as Libraries o. studies Such apart
mepis ale only fit for slowage, or purpose
which never require persons to remain Ion:
at time. And every intelligent and hu
name parent will so arrange that The famii'
room is commodious, lightest and brightes
apartments in his dweling.-Hal's Journa
Of Health.
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MUoeiNs is OURS.

The in6omiiable and unterri6ed o. c.
thrills us TO ecsiacy by his fiery account OF
the reduction OF Fort Musgins. in Ac-
comac, and our readers will join with US
in praising the marvellous wisdom evinced
by The celebrated Capt. William Brown in
his proclamation TO the press. The idea of
kising the people all the news of armies
with which they have nothing more to do
than is involved i5 the oblisaiion 10 furnish
pay, food, arms and clothing therefor, is
simply ridiculous, and must not be encour.
aged by grea. men.-Voia!
The Grand Army of The Potomac, my
boy, is still requiescot IN peace and mud +; and
al the request OF the superintendent of a
celebrated lunasic asylum, Secretary STAN
ton has forbidden the press 10 publish any
news whatever. A Friend OF Justice repre-
scented to the Secretary that this order would
affect but few newspapers in the country.
as il is a well-known fact that majority Of
the journals of The United Slales of America
never attempt 10 give any news; bat the
Secretary said that be never read any paper
but the Weehawken Patriot, and had ad-
dressed q letter 10 that sheet, showing that
his sole object in issuing the order was
mol to feuer the press, bui 10 give Gen. Me-
Clsllan proper credit before The country.
Not being a statesman, my bay, and not
wearing spectacles, | can't see the matter
in this light. In fact, as | said before, .he
order Is really siven for the relief of lunaiic
ssyiums as there is good reason 10 believe
thai persistence of The press in giving re.
liable war news for another six months
would make all our fellow countrymen as
crazy as so many, Congressmen.
know a man, my boy, who was driven
TO lunacy by reliable war news. He was
in the prime of life when the war broke out,
and took such an interest in the struggle
that il soon became nearly equal 10 the in
terest on his debts. With all the enthusi>
asm OF vegetable youth he subscribed for
all the papers, and commenced to read all
The reliable war news. In this way he
learned that all was quiet on the Potomac,
and Immediately went to congratulate his
friends aud purchase six American flags.
On the following morning he wrapped
himself in the banners of his country and
learned from all the papers that all was
quiet on The Potomac. His Joy at once be-
came incense he hoisted flag on the
liehining-rod OF bis domiciI, purchased .
national pocket-aandksrchief, bought six
hand-organs that played The Star Spangied
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NUMBER 10.

ment must be sustained This cry accord
ing TO Mr.. LINcoLS's own showing is not
applicable and will not cover The ground.
We know OF no one in the North who is not
in favor of sustaining the Government with
out a reservation, but we do know good
many who are not in favor of every act of
Mr.. LINcoLN's Administration. These COM
pose quite too large and respectable a class
TO be styled ''traifors 20 the Government
We must be walchful thai this cry of "sus-
tanning the Government" is Tot used to
cloak usurpalion, and give those in power
to understand and that usnrpaiion is rot
Government. Our allegiance to the Con-
stiiu,ion requires US to denounce ar Ad-
miaslration thai tramples the Constitution
under loot, and usurps powers fatal 10 the
righs and liberties of free people. This
is duty freemen must never neglect or
forget or they are no longer freemen.-T Ia L
ley Spirit.
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Give Him a Trade.

The advice of Franklin, 20 give every
child trade by which he can earn living
il necessary, becomes of human expert
ence older than The sage of our Revolution.
In some countries this has been the law, il
others custom 81. Paul, though educa-
ted in the law al the feet of Gamshel, also
acquired the important oriental handicraft
OF tent maker by which lie was able 10 earn
his living while prosecuting his mis-
sion.
1t is good and wise thing 10 do. You
may pe able TO leave to your children for
tunes, but riches take to themselves wings.
You may give them finished eduealons, and
/ they may be gifted with extraordinary ge-
/ MUS, but they may be placed in situations
where no education and talent may be SO
available as some humble, honest trade, by
which they can get their living and be USE
ful to others.
1t need not take seven years. Several
months OF earnest work are, in some cases,
sufficient TO learn an ordinary business If
every Young person, male and female, were
obliged in the intervals of study, preParato-
~ or professional, to farming, gardening,
shoemaking, tailoring, blacksmithing, or if
ladies': millinery or dressmaking, or one OF
twenty kinds of work or business, i. would
always give them security and indepen-
dence.- 1t is well for every one TO have
something 10 fall back upon. We do not
know what revolutions may come in our
time. We do not know what misfotunes
may come 10 Us individually. There is no
harm in being able 10 take care oil ourselves
in any possible emergency.
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Ancient Hospitality.

II was once universal custom TO place
ale or some slrong liquor in The chamber of
an honored CUES; to assuage his thirst should
be feel any on awakening in the night
which considering that the hospitality of
that period often reached excess, was by no
means unlikely. 1t is current story in Te-
voldale, than in the house of an ancient
family OF wealth much addicted 10 the
Presbyterian cause, Bible was always put
into the sleeping apartment OF the guest
along with bottle OF ale. One one occa-
sion there was meeting of clergymen, in
the vrcinity OF the castle, all of whom were
invited to dinner by the worthy baronet, and
several ABODE there that night. According
TO the fashion OF the times, seven OF the
reverned guests were allotted 10 one large
barrack room, which was used on such oc-
casions OF extended hospitality. The but
ler took care that the divines were presents
ed, each with d bible and bottle of ale.-
But alter little consultation among them
selves, they are said 10 have recalled the
domestic, just as he was leaving the apart
ment. "My FREUD" said one of the vener-
able guests, "you must know that when we
meet together the youngest minister reads
aloud portion OF the scriptures to ihe rest,
only one Bible therefore is necessary, take
away the oiher six, and in their place bring
six more bottles OF ale."---Sir WDlter SCOT.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-03-26

The MEXICAN COALITION France and
England are xetIing exceeding jealous OF
Spain and her designs in Mexico. England
is more than bali inclined 10 back out oil the
coalition aud France intends 70 send troops
enough 20 make the Emporer master OF
whatever movement is designed England
is not disposed 10 force any Government
upon Mexico. and il is not improbable that
il Spain and France persist in their scheme
ol monarchy with the Archduke Maxi
mil,ian on The throne that England will
withdraw from The coalition
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ghoife poetrp.
/ WISH / was 4 "FELLOW.'


, ] wish was 'sielIow,"
A "fsIlow" young and gay
And owned gallant charger,
A sorfei black or bay.
o then I'd buy him forage,
Both corn, and oats and hay,
And silver mounted harness,
With other lrappings gay.
I'D purchase then carriage,
In summe er time 10 ride;
To journey ihro' the valley,
And down The mountains side.
then would ask some damsel,
" ilh me 10 ride along;
LanguishinglY I'd talk TO her
And sing some merry song
Ard when the stars are .winkling,
The moon is shining bright;
We'd ride along the river
Some clear and pleasant night.
We'd view the waters sparkling
Beneath the moonlighI's rays.
Just like the danciGg, graceful,
OF many elfin fasvs.
We'd hear the genie zephyrs
Soft signing in The trees;
And hear the leaflets rustic
While auu'riHg in The breeze.
boldly then. but gently,
Her lilly hand would seize:
Softly press my lips upon
(Tha;'s If I'D not dIsplease.j
l'd-circle my arm around
Her slight and iaIrY form,
I'd kiss her forehead snowy;
Draw close her trembling iorm-
I'D ask her i. she loved me.
And If could be blest
Without hold my rambling pen,.
They'll have TO guess the rest.
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A CoMFoRTABLE EsTABLlsHMEST.-The do.
main of the duke OF Devonshire would COW
er one OF our largest counties. The park
Immediately surrounding lhe palace is eIey-
en- miles in circumference, and contains
5000 acres. The principal garden for veg
etabes, fruits, greenhouses, Sc, is 25
acres. There are 81 greenhouses each
from so 10 IS feet long. We went into three
or four containing nothing but pine apples,
ripe; others contain nothing but melons and
cncumbers. One peach-tree on The glass
wall measures 81 feet in width, and Is feet
high, and bears 1000 peaches. Ii is the lar
gest in the world. The grape houses, FIVE
or six in all, are 600 feet long and such
grapes. We saw pine apples weighing 10
or l . pounds each Ore greenhouse had
only figs, another only mushrooms. But
wha, shall be said of the great conservatory
hlled with every variety OF tropical plants
This Is one the wonders OF the world IL
covers an acre OF ground, is 100 feet high,
of oval shape and cost 500 600. II is heated
oy steam and hct water pipes, which in all
are six miles IN length. The apparatus
consumes 5000 tons Of coal in year We
saw banana trees twenty feet high, with
clusters OF fruit, sugar-cane, coffee trees,
BAMBOO, and in. .shnr!, every tropical paut
that can be named - Several OF the palm
trees are from filly TO sixty feet high The
smoke Of the immense FIRE underaeatt is
carried 10 pipes under ground The foun-
tain throws a jet OF wafer 10 the height of
275feet.
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distinguished divine, on certain oc-
casion, while preaching with his usual elo
quence and power, SAID: "Breihren,
sometimes illustrate my subjec, in this
MANNER and putting his handkerchl to has
nose, blew blast loud enough TO wake The
seven sleepers. That was not The intended
illustration, bnt some OF his hearers thought
il was.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-03-26

Ii is told os Connecticut field officer,
better acquainted with farmi 2 than soldier.
ing, that when circumstances placed him
in command OF his regiment al HatteTas. he
wished TO obique his column in marching.
and gave the order, 'Haw around that
mud puddIe."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-03-26

He who knows his ignorance is the pos
SCISSOR of the rarest kind of valuable knowl.
edge.
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New Orleans has sent one hundred and
twenty seven companies to the war
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-25

The latest reliable accounts we have oi Gen Braegs
movements represented bin being at Sparta prepar.
ing TO march against the enemy ard perhaps into bis
own country. Sparta is the county site of White
county, on the western slopes OF the Cumberland moun
tains, and about IS miles from Nashville Our readers
will remember statement made by cur correspondent
l. j. O." directly after the smy had crossed the Ten
nessee river at Chattanooga TO the effect that Bragg
forces had been divided into three diUiSaoas and that
each division bad received marching orders In what
direction each Of these divisions to it o
course improper II state even had their destination
been definitely known. We only know that ore d
vslonpefhaps the largest one-was at Sparta on the
9Th inst. Where the remainder Of the army was at
that time CT is now, We know nothing.
Buell. at last accounts little beyond Murfrees
boro in tulI retreat to Nashville; while Forrest was
following up bis rear aud giving him much annoyance
MnrfreesbCro' is On the Nashville and Chattanooga
railroad. ard about 80 miles southeast of Nashville.
There is splendid turnpike road Leading from both
Sparta aud Murfreesboro' to Nashville. The reader
has the situation" " as far as We are able to in
form lin definitely, and he form his copecures
and make what specnations he chooses.
Kn0ruale Register, 18th INST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-25

We learn from private letter received in this city
that Gen. BraDch's celebrated fighting brigade bad
been in the tbckest of the series of late fierce battles
at Manassas, ard with the other brgades of Gen A.
P. HIS division, fought the fual battle of the lst
inst, previous 10 crossing the Potomac into the eBemys
country. Tue gallant OF that brigade were in the
hicke8t Of the fights OF the 28h, 29h, aud 80 b, 0
August and Of the lst OF September, and still, es we
aD from cur late exchanges the first to dash into
the Potomac, giving cheer alter cheer they sprang
upon the Maryland shore.
We regret 10 learn that the casualties in this noble
brigade bave again ben heavy. Ia the 7th regiment
Col..Ed. G. Haywood has again been struck, til time
in the eye, but be insisted retaining bis Command
Ihe Coiones youngest, ard only remaining bro her,
private IN tie regiment, IS also sCmeH bat severely
wounded, whilst every Captain 10 the regiment is
or less disabled The 33rd (Averys regimenO COM
mand d by Lieut. Co Il f. Hoke, suEs.td cOnsidera-
bly,, Colonel Hoke being wounded. We nave not heard
Of the casualties in the other regiments.
= BrancLs brigade has gained dangerous n0toriety,
for wherever Jackson A 2. Hill has desperate un-
dertak,pg Branch's ordered ID. Since they
left New m they have been in eleUe pitceds6ates-
Slash Churc6, the six days before Richmond and the
four late battles. roty were the fst TO cross the
Chickahominy, the il st to engage and rolt the Yam
KEGS there they first into the recent bYtes at
Manassas and in the last battle almost within range of
the guns OF Arlington Heights the frst to cross the
Potomac, the first to land the Maryland shore, and
they now said to be far IN cdUance of the main
body of the invading Southern army the first to cross
the Pennsy ylvania border We trust enough OF these
glorious fellows may yet be spared to ENJOY the we'll
earned reputation of their brigade -State Journal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-09-25

Address of Col. Bradley t. Johnston TO the People
OF Maryland.
The following address has been issued by Colonel
Bradley 4. johnson, who accompanies our army in
Maryland
To the People Of Maryland:
After sixteen months Of oppression more calling than
the Austrian tyranny the victorious army of the South
brings freedom to your doors It's standard now waves
from be Potomac to Mason and DixOn's line he
men OF Mary and who, during the last long months,
have been crushed under the heel Of this terrible despot
ism now have the opportunity for working cut their
own redemption for which they have so long waiGcd,
and suffered, and hoped.
The Government of the Confederate States is pledg,
ed by the unanimous vote of its Congress- by the dis
nct declaration Of its President the soldier the states
MN, Davis, to this until Maryland has
the oppor unity to decide for herself her fate,
tranmeled and free from Federal bayonets.
The people of the South, with unanimity uuparalel-
ed, have given their hearts to native State and
hundreds of thousands of her sons have sworn with
arms in their hands, that you shall he free.
You must now do your part We have the arms
here for you. l am authorized immediately TO muster
in for the war companies and regments-the compa-
MES OF Onea hundred each the regiments of ten
companies Come, all who wish to strike for their lib
critics and their homes, Let each provide himself
with stout pair OF shoes, good blanket and tin
cup. Jacks0n's men have no baggage.
Officers in Frederick to receive recruits, land all
companies formed will be armed as soon as mustered in
Rise at once
Remember The cells Of Fort McHenry Remember
the dungeons of Fort Lafayette and Fort Warren
the insults of your wives and daughters the arrests
the midnight searches of your houses Remember
these your wrongs aud rise at in and strike
for liberty aud right.
BRADLEr T. JOHSsoS, Col Q. 5. A.
September 9Th, 1862.