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particular, is very observable; and, in our
opinion, very important. For instance, the
Enterrogative Method has tendency, TO in
duce a style of thought which may be
called .fragnentary:-th pupil looks too
much at single facts, aud not enough at
their relation to, or dependence on, other
parts of the subject. The Topical Meth
cd corrects this: from its very nature it
compels the pupil to keep in mind the
whole subject; and the relation Of its seve-
raj parts to one another. These are exam
pies and it may be safe to say that the
style Of thought is always affected more or
less by different methods of recitation. If
this view be correct, the importance of the
subject cannot be over-estmated. Mind,
like water, runs most smoothly in beaten
channels. That particular kind Of mental
activity with which we are most familiar,
will usually be most easy and agreeable. =
Hence the pupil, if trained to correct habits
Of thought, is not likely to abandon them;
nor is he more likely to shake off bad habits
when once contracted. Much, we think,
can be done to correct wrong and to culti-
vate right habits by the judicious selection
of methods Of recitation.
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Your friend,
MAJOR JACK DOWNING.
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

Every true friend of the Union will hereafter
act with the Democratic party. The evidence
now before us is sufficient to convince any rea-
sonable man that no other party can successfully
administer the affairs of the government. From
the reign of the first old Federallst, John Ad-
ans, down to the present time, every anthem
ocratlc administration has proved failure. Nc
opponent of the Democratic party has occupied
the Presidential chair two terms. Every mesa-
sure ever originated by the enemies of the Dem
ocratic party has been repudiated by the people,
while the principles and measures of the Demo-
cratic party have been adopted as the policy of
the country. 1t is a truth that the history of
the Democratic party is but a history of the
country.
1t is safe maxim that we can only judge the
future by the past, and as in all time past the
democracy of the country have been the guar
dians of the Constitution and the Union, all
persons having the good of the country at heart,
will act with the glorious old Democratic party.
Look at the history and see what bright rec
ord our party has made and how the country is
indebted to it for its existence, its growth, and
its prosperity.
The immortal Declaration of independence,
that ushered in fhe dawn of American liberty,
was written by the founder of the Democratic
party.
The Constitution Of the United States was
made by Democratic Convention and adopted
by Democratic States.
The Fugitive Slave Law was enacted in 1903,
during the Democratic administration of George
Washington.
During the Democratic administration of the
"Father of his Country" the present natural-
zation laws were passed.
During the Demoeratic administration Of
Thomas Jefferson the great territory of Louis-
ana was acquired. This territory comprised all
the country from the Gulf of Mexico to the
great lakes of the North, and from the Missis-
sppi river to the Pacific Ocean.
the naturalization laws enacted during WASH
ington's administration, which had been repealed
by John Adams, were restored.
During the same Democratic administration
the odious ''alien and sedition' laws were wiped
from our statute book.
The war of 1912 was favored by the Demo.
Gratis and opposed by the Federalists.
Our foreign policy was inaugurated by James
Monroe Democratic President.
During the Democratic administration of An
drew jackson the deposits were removed from
the United States Bank, and our finances taken
out of the hands of. bankers.
During the same patriotic administration the
notification in South CAROLINA was checked.
During the administration Of Martin Van Bu-
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ly black, and If he lacks in mind and capacity,
it is all OWN to slavery, and they won't believe
eny other way until they see for themselves. /
tell you, Majer, the principle has got to be ap-
piled, no matter how many coat tails or how
many trowscrs are burnt"
''But,' ses l, "Kernal, can't they see how the
thing has worked in places where nigger equali-
ty has been tricdl" ''That don't settle the ques-
ton Majer. Pepil are just like hogs in that re-
spect. Did you ever see a lot of hot swil put
in atrough, and every single hog in the pen
would 60 and stick in his snout and get it burn
ed! Not one would larn from the others. Af-
ter we've tried niger equality, we'll know what
it is, and how we like it. We must apply the
principle, and in some way, you may depend
upon it, Majer,- all the nisgers down South will
be sot free"
"Wal," ses /, ''Kernel, guess that there
are other folks who think jest as you do for
somebody has sent me some verses in rclashin
to the CRATE emancipation ball which is to come
off; cut from some noospaper. 1 will read'em
to you:
THE EMANCIPATION BALI.
GIVEN TO FOUR MILLIONS OF NEGROES BY TIE
GREAT REPUBLICAN, PARITY.
Anoddcr Great Ball is soon to be,
! DE like of which you nebber did sec,
De bids is out, rs seen few,
Deguests know, and so do you.
Lubly Rosa! Sambo come,
Don't you here de banjol
Tum! Tum! Tum!
3 Ole Uncle Ned, fro down dat hoe
And Dinah drap dat kitchen dough
: All Dixie's free, wild nofin to do
But to dance all night, and all day too,
Lubly Rosa! Sambo comet
Don't you here de banjo!
Tum! Tum! Tum!
De white trash dey have nofiin to say,
But to work! work and de taxes to pay
While dc Dressed darkies dance derc fill,
Let dc white trash foot de fddler's bill.
Lubly Rosa! Sambo comeI
Don't you here de banjo!
Tum! Tum! Tum!
Linkin laughedat it when I got thru, and
sed il done very well for some sorchead Dim
mycrat, but that Whittour could write one on
'tother side that this would not be pri-
min to- told him Whttour might make
he'sts }, poetry, but doubted whether there would
Dc sts IiluCH a.. = IL
Linkin says he wants me to study up the fl
nances for him. He scs the debt is gettin fear
full, and as l am good at cyferin he ses 1 must
try to help out on that subject. He wants to
put it in his next message 1t is some time
since did such work, but if feel like it,
will 60 intoit, and will write you how get a.
long.
Your friend,
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READING.
Wisconsin.

OF all the amusements that can possibly be
imagined for hard working man, after his dali
ly toll, or in its intervals, there is nothing like
reading an interesting book, supposing him to
have the book to read.--It calls for no bodily
exertion, of which he has already had enough,
or perhaps, too much. 1t relieves his home of
its dullness and sameness. 1t transports him
ints a liveier, and gayer, and more diversified
and interesting scene; and while he enjoys him
self there, he may forget the evils of the pres
cnt moment, fully as much as if he were ever
so drunk, with the great advantage of finding
himself the next day with his money in his
pocket, OF at least, laid out in real necessaries
and comforts for himself and famly-and with
out headache. Nay, it accompanies him to
his next days work; and if the book he has
been reading be anything above the very idlest
and lightest, gives him something to think of,
besides the mere mechanical drudgery of his
everyday occupation something he can enjoy
while absent, and look forward with pleasure
to. If were to pray for taste which should
stand me instead under every variety of circum-
stances, and be source of happiness and
cleerfulness to me through life, and shield a.
gainst its ills, however things might go amiss,
and the world frown upon me, it would be, q
taste for reading-ST. j. HerSchel.
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? We print herewith the program for the
scmi-annual meeting of our County Teach
ers Association. An interesting and profit
able time is expected. Every teacher should
be present. Business of Importance will
be brought before the Association. Let
there be a full attendance from all parts OF
the county.
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ez~In the town of T., there was shoe
makor who at times otliciated as preacher. He
always wrote the notions himself, in order to
save the expense of printing. Here is one of
them: ''1here will be preaching in the pines
Sunday afternoon on the subject, 'All who do
not believe will DO damed at three o'clock
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ezrNo earthly possessions-no mental en-
dowments, can supply the place of religion, be
cause that alone brings salvation to man.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-06-06

e9- Experience in religion is beyond notion
and expressions. A sanctified heart is bette
than silver tongue.
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GA Quaker lately popped the question to o

GA Quaker lately popped the question to
fair Quakeress thus:-
GIum-yea, verify, Penelope, the Spirit ur-
geth and moveth me wonderfully to beseech
thee to cleave unto me, flesh of my flesh, and
bone Of my bone.'
'Hum, truly, Obadiah, that thou hast WISE
ly said; and inasmuch as it is not good for
man to be alone, win sojourn with thee.'
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G7-A Coon JoKE.-General Mcclellan was
recently riding along the lines of his army, ex-
amining the condition of the men. a young
Pennsylvania was on guard when the General
rode up. He demanded the countersign. 81
am the Commander-in-chief, George B. McClel-
lan," was the answer. s'Well, Commander-in-
chief, George b. Mcclellan, get down from your
horse and give the countersign, or will see
what kind of a hole the muskets which J. X.
Morehead procured for us will make in the body
of the COMMANDMENTS n-chief, George b. MClel-
lan" The General dismounted, gave the word,
and praised the young soldier for his conduct,
and told him whenever he wanted a favor to let
him know.
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chr 5eb O 0 lmaster 1broao.
eoITgo BY SIMON sYNrAx, ESQ.

ny-Teacaers and friends of education are respect
fully requested to send Communications to the above,
care of = sBedfo,d Gazette"
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ey-'Look out for paint" as the grlsaid when
fellow went to kiss her.
eS-Many man who is proud to be quarter
master, has wife at home who is whole mas
fer.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-29
COVINGTON NEWS.

CovIEGTON, January 2s, 1862.
EDS. PREss-Dedr SiTs Ia your issue OF
Yesterday find my name IN the proceedings
of the Mayors Court of this city as having
been fined 50 80 and costs, for committing
a breach of the peace. This is mistake;
the name should have been in place of j.
YOU will therefore do me justice by correct
ing the mistake. Yours, truly,
J. MATTINGLY.
PERsoNAL--Mrs. Phelps, a school teacher Of
this city, returned home from visit to Rich
mond, Va, yesterday, whittier she had been
10 see her son, who some time since joined
the Southern army, and was wounded at the
battle of Drainsvile. She arrived there Just
three hours after he had bresthed his last.
WIHoHELL.-This high priest of Momus
and prince of jesters will give one grand en-
tertainment in our city, tomorrow (Fhurs-
day) evening, at the 0ddfellOws' Hall. The
mere announcement of the name is sufficient
10 insure crowded house. Our advice To
our readers is to get their vest buttons
fastened on very securely before they go, al
there is danger of exploding-with laugh
ter.
RELEASED We understand that William
Goddard, who was arrested at Cynthians
Ky, last week, on the charge OF treason, II
buy ing and selling horses to the enemy, ant
| inducing persons TO join their ranks, ha
been released from custody.
CoURT or APPEALs.-This Court is still i
session at Frankfort. The following deci
siops win be found Interesting;
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NoNnAY. January 20. 1852.


Causes Decided Park We. Commercial
Bank Of Cincinnati, Kenton; affirmed on
original and cross appeal. The same vs..
TouseY, Kenton; same order The same vs..
Kinney, Kenton; same order Clayton vs..
Kentucky Trust Company Bank, Kenton;
same order.
Orders.-Lucas, &c. vs. Green ct al, War
rem; response to petition for rehesring de.
ivered, and petition for rehearing overruled.
Ashby vs.. Voolfolk, Hopkins; Fl. ia. indorsed.
Smith vs.. Logan, Greenupi continued.
Smith vs. Monroe's administrator-wer
submitted on briefs. .
TUESDAY, January 81, 1861.
Causes Decided-Magill Us. Green, Kentou
affirmed. Hughes ct. al. vs.. Shreeve ct al,
GTeenup; affirmed.
OrderS.-Stevens vs. Gosney ct al, Ken
tor; petition for rehearing filed. Rogers W.
Mccoy ct al, Greenup; rule against appel
liant to execute bond for cost; continued till
calling Of cause at next term.
WEDNESDAY, January %, 1862.
Causes Decided-Clayton VS.. Porter, Ken
ton; affirmed. Smith vs, Monroe's adminis-
traitor, Greenup were reversed.
Order8-Stevens vs. Gosney et al, Ken
ton; petition for rehesring overruled.
RETURN OF MARSHAL BUTTs.- Marshal
Clint. Butts, of this city, returned home this
morning. He has been on a tour as fal
South as Bacon Greek, in pursuit of a runa.
way "chsttel." He succeeded in finding the
object of his search, who, it appears, was SC
charmed with the life of soldier that he lef
home with one of the regiments which lately
passed through here. He brings with him
two trophies, in the shape of an immense
knife, cross between an "Arkansas tooth
pick" and "Claymore" of the olden time
the other relic is a piece of the identical Goa
worn by Zollicoffer at the time he was killed
| They are both on exhibition at the Marshal
| offine
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NEWPORT WS.

ELECTION OF FEMALE TEACHER.-At a
meeting of the School Board held last even
ing, Miss Sawyer was duly elected Female
Principal of the Newport Common Schools.
A DANGEROUS PLAY THISG.-A lot of boys
have been amusing themselves for few
days past by firing off swivel on Jefferson
street, near the Oddfellows' Hall. Yesterday
one OF the discharges from the swivel killed
a valuable hog, belonging to a poor widow.
Boys should not be allowed to handle such
dangerous play-thiDgs as swivels. We
should not be surprised to hear of some cas-.
ualty as the result of these boys exploits
with their cannon, as they call il.
For COLONEL MUKDY's REGIMENT.-Pri-
vate John Edinfeld will leave to morrow at
noon for this regiment. All letters and
packages left at the periodical store, No. 6l
Mon nmouth-street, will be promptly deliv'
cred by him.
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DRAMATIC READNGs.--James E. Murdoch
has signifed his intention to give a grand
reading entertainment in the course of the
coming week, the proceeds of which are to
be applied to alleviatipg the distressed con-
dition of sick soldiers. He announces the
principal feature of the night to be the reci.
tation of L. Buchanan Reads unpublished
poem, entitled The Wild Wagner of the
Aneghanies"
Mr. Murdoch ia indeed the finest reader
that has ever appeared before Cincinnati
audience, and we can not but believe the
benefit will result in fund that may save
the lives of many OF our brave and gallant
soldiers.
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LAW REPORF.
euPERIoR CouRf.

Proctor h Gamble ". Burkham. Plain
tiffs deposited draft ON parties in Indianap.
oils for collection. B. n Co. seut it TO their
correspondents, and supposing It paid,
credited plaintiffs with the amount in their
bank book Subsequently they learned it
had not been paid, and in the settlement Of
PLANTING account they claimed then TO
charge them back with the amount, on the
ground that they had inadvertently paid
that which in law they were not bound to
pay.
Judge Storer held the law to be, that a
party who has paid money with full knowl-
edge of the facts and circumstances on which
ii is demanded, or having the means of such
knowledge, can not recover the same back
on the ground that he supposed in law he
was bound to pay it, when in fact he was
not. Judgment for plaintiffs.
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A THIN COSTUME "A man named VIM.
Gibson walked into the Pearl-street Station
house this morning, about half past five
o'clock, when the roll was being called, clad
in the uniform of a Georgia Major" which,
as all know, consists of shirt and spurs only.
Gibson, however, was minus the spurs, but
bad a gold watch fastened around his neck.
He was completely bewildered, scarcely
gained bis senses some What, and stated that
he came to the city yesterday, from Ken
lucky, for the purpose Of selling q horse.
Last night he took lodgings at house, the
location of which he was entirely ignorant
of this morning. How he came TO leave il
without his clothes he does not know. His
horse still remains in one of the sale stables
The man is now engaged, with the assist
ance Of police officer, in hunting up the
place where he lost his clothes.
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COrrespondeuee,
CNCnSArI, O., January 2s.

CINCINNATI, W January 2S.
James q. Murdoch, Esq;
DEAR SIR Learning Of your presence In
the city, and that you are declining for q sea-
SOD, engagements on the stage, we can not
let the opportunity pass without taking the
liberty of requesting you, to give us one Of
your delightful and instructive readings.
In asking this we feel assured from the
high esteem in which you and your abilities
are held in our city, we can promise you
most hearty and appreciative reception.
Geo. Hatch, s. N. Pike,
NJ. II. Tilden, N. W. Thomas,
Tyler Davidson, Talbot Jones,
H. s. Blatchford, III. II. Lodwick,
7. ]. Gallagher, VIM. H. Oomstock,
q. p. James, Thomas Powell,
Bellamy Storer, And ITO others.
Gentlemen; Your favor of this date is re-
ceived. Please accept my thanks for the
compliment you have paid me. Your re-
quest that should read in Cincinnati comes
most opportunely at this moment, for | have
been for some time desirous of making a
move in that direction. Severe indisposition
has prevented me from prosecuting my pro-
fessional labors for nearly nine months past.
/ am now, thanks to a kind Providence, able
TO lift my voice again, and feel that | can
not use it to better purpose than to lay the
people and the poets under contribution for
the aid of the suffering defenders of our
country. This may be part selfish, mas
much as have the "wealth of two brave
Sons" marching in the van of our noble
army, though, thank Heaven, not yet on the
sick list. Not to trouble more with my
| private matters, allow me to say that l ac-
cept your invitation, and will read, in the
course of next week, for the benefit of the
sick soldiers. 1t gives me pleasure to say to
you, that at my requesE Mr.. 7. Buchanan
Read has, for this purpose, placed at my dis
titled The Wild Wdgonsr ofthe Allegahnies-
patriotic poem Of the days of Seventy six.
am now engaged in preparing it for recita-
ton, and will make it the feature of the forth
coming reading. Always gratifed for your
kind consideration and sympathy, l once
more beg you to accept the thanks of
| Yours, very truly,
| J. Z. MURDOCH.
Hon: George Hatch, S. N. Pike, Hon. NJ. Fl
Tilden, and others.
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CERTIFICATE OFAUrHORITY.
{ To cyTire on The 3lst day Of January, ls63.l
AUDITOR or STATES 0FPICE, !
IHsUR AACE DEPARTMEST,
nnVv.nfutrc Ianuary H. 1872. j

AUDITOR or STATES 0FPIcE,l
IEsUR AkUE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBUS January II, lo62.J
WHEREAS, The NEW ESGLAND FIRE AND
MAkIhE INSURANCE. COMPANY, located az
hartford H. the State o. Connecticut has hled In
this oee sV oTn statement Of its condition, as ro-
duired by the first section Of the act 10 regulate
II sufance Com pau lee not incrT poTatel by the stare
of Ohio'i passed April s, 1886 and, WHEREAS sald
COmpaty has IN ulshed the Undersigned satisfactory
evidence that it 10 possessed ut at least One Hun
dTed Thousand Dollars 1f actual Capital invested in
stcoBs, in bonds or In mortgages OF real estate
worth double tho amount for which the same is
moItgaRed aud, MHEREAs, said Company has
led IN this office written stateme Ut under Its COR
porate seal, signed by the Pr sdont aud Secretary
thereof, authorizing any Bgent or agents OF said
Company in this s ate, to acknowledge service OF
process for aud IN behalf OF said Company, con ent
ng that such vice Of process shall be taken aud
held to he as valid as III served upon the OompRnyt
accoTdiBg TO the laws of this any other state a.
waving all claim or TighI Of error by reason Oh
such aCknow ed cement of service
Nor, The efOfe, in pursuance q the hIst aeot2n
Of the aloItsaid act L, ROBERT W. IAtLEhi
Auditor Of State for the State OF Oho DO hefeby
certify that said REW ENGLAND Flhh AMP
MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF Hartford,
is authorized to transact the business u FIRE anu
MnTn o Insurarce in this state until the thirty :
fret day OF January in the year one thousand eight
In ~itnsss ShsTeof have hereunto subsorihed
-, my Rme, and oaused the seal OF ny once
sEAL. be affixed, the day aud year above writ
NN-S-<' ten. k, w, Th1bEhi
js2.f Auditor Of State.