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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-02-27

at dram shops, and on brutal war,
in one year, than has been raised
for the cause of mans physical,
social, and mental elevation, in
twenty years.
But we may be asked, what has
this to do with either preachers or
preaching? Our answer is, Much
every way The whole truth has
not been so constantly; prominent
ly, and faithfully kept before the
masses of society, as it ought to
have been; and consequently the
great requirements Of Gods law
are neither understood, nor obeyed
by the bulk of the people. The
majority of professors assent to
certain abstract propositions; go
through a certain form of worship
every week, and give certain sum
Of money, weekly, quarterly, or
annually, to the cause of God ; and
hope that they will go to heaven
when they die; not because they
strive to form a moral and intellec-
tual character, adapted to a state
of unmingled holiness, and un-
ceasing activity, love, and peace !;
but because, and only because,
Christ died to save sinners. 1t is
not here denied that the tounda-
ton of the sinners hope is the
work Of Christ, but we do most
earnestly contend that men are not
saved simply because Christ died /;
nor yet because men may say that
they believe that He died for them;
but because they are led by grace
through faith in Him, to conform
to His character, to live in harmony
with the requirements of the moral
law, as a rule of thought and ac-
tion, and in sympathy with Christ
and mankind; and thus grow in
their adaptation to that world of
perfect spirits in which Hc lives and
reigns, as Head over all things, for
the benefit of His Church.
The preachers for the people,
therefore, should be men whowould
fearlessly bring the whole truth to
bear upon society at large; but
this must be done in q popular
style, and not in the cold, formal,
dry, artificial, and confined state in
which it is now preached. Breadth
of thought, depth fpathos, strong
emotion, and the full and earnest
concentration of all the actings
and sympathies of the soul, pour
ing forth her longings for the sal
vation, the full and immediate sal
vation, of all who are present
before God and the preacher; to
hear words by which they may be
at once saved, are not now the
characteristics by which ministers
of the Gospel are distinguished
The preaching of the present day
is stiff and dogmatic it acts upon
the comparatively few who listen
to it, more like the sight Of a we'll
finished wax figure, than as the
soul, moving, spirit quickening, and
life giving truth Of God. Scepti
cism, formality, infdelity, the spiri
Of fraud, the soul of tyranny, the
Mammon- God, and the demon o
oppression; all thrive under tn,
preacher whose small rushlight i
insufficient to demonstrate tina
these states of mind, and the deed
of darkness to which they Civ,
birth, are evil.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-02-27

There's a sort of people in the
world that can't bear the thought
of making any progress. 'Tis a
wonder they ever walk unless they
walk backward. 'Tis a wonder
they don't refuse to go out when
there's a new moon; and all out of
love and respect for that "ancient
institution the old one,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-02-27

His Royal Ilighness Prince Al.
fred has become, by the lamented
death of the Prince Consort, the
heir presumptive to the Dukedom
of Sake -Coburg and Gotha, the
German Diet having settled the
succession on the second son to
prevent the Dukedom becoming
merged into the dominions of the
British Crown
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-02-27

There is no trouble, however
great, that has not In the core of
its very greatness some drop of
comfort; for the human heart, like
a bee, will gather honey from poi,
sonons blossoms,
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-02-27
RsrEnelish laces are quite tn

RTEnglish laces are quite the
rage in France. Brussels, Alenqon,
and Valenciennes have been obliged
to make way for them, SO much so
that fashionable mOdisteS scorn to
trim ladies' dresses with anything
but point GAngleterre-the generic
term for Honiton, Limerick, Car
rickmacross, and the kind of lace
made in the South of Ireland. The
Irish poplin has also obtained in
France reputation equal to the
English laces.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-02-27

HINTS ABOUT PARAFFINE OIL
Mr.. I1orapath, the eminent pro-
fessor of chemistry, writcs;-
S1R,-So many accidents have
occurred from the explosive charac.
ter Of an oil that has been sold as
paratiine, or petroline. that | think
it advisable to make the public ac-
Quainted with an easy method OF
proving whether the oil is danger
Gus or not. Let two or three
drops Of it be allowed to fall upon
a plate or saucer, and apply to them
II lighted match; if the flame
spreads over the surface of the
drops, the oil should on noaccount
be used, as it will under many cir;
cumstances prove explosive. Tb4
genuine parafine or petroline VIII
not burn except upon a wick.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-02-27

deepest dismay, we discovered that
the station ut WHICH our young
friends had dcscenddd was not -,
but Sty.on-the-Wold a locality
notorious for its Objectionable pub
lie house, and scanty supply Of
vehicles! From thencetorth, we
have made it a rui6Hcver to open
our lips when asked a question by
Il fellow-traveler, but courteousIy
to wave the hand towards the
guard or porter, or, as last re-
source, to some other passenger IN
the carriage, whether man, woman,
or small Enthusiastically Rccic,o.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-02-27

@- Advertise in the Press,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02
The NebuIe.

II is probable that NOT even Sir Wilton,
Herschel. nor Meadler nor anv Other man
ever formed an adequate idea Of tLe distances
OF the nebuae from M still ths nova effort ~
do this. however in1perfectv succcssfnl has a
powertnl Influence in enlarSing onr ;leos
We have frequently th9nyRt HAT hmt ono
man ever fully r-aiizL1 The size Of Iha ToiIed
States. and thar was the man win in 1s50 ami
1851 went from Maine M ralilornia win on
OK ieam Ifit renuires sn'nn,,nh e.,,sr,in w.
understand the meaning of tbrea tbnmsanJ
miles. how utterly imn0ssible must il he IN
form anv conception of one hundred and nine
ty.two thousand and vet This is the distance
through which a raw fliohI moves in n single
seeoud of fine.
Directlv in n line between ns and tha great
nebuim in Orion, are four stars, entirely inyis
lille to the naked eve. and called from the geo.
metric figure which they form. TrapeziiIm.
Now since the raw ot livht which entered our
eve from these stars started forth into snace
children have been horn have slowly crown
tn manhood have passed throuoh the Varied
scenes of life. have lived to AN old ace and
died they have been succeeded by their child
rem their grand children. their great grand
children. through MANY generations and still
this raw of light was speeding ever onward in
lis straight track. till at last twenty minutes
past nine O'Clock. in the evening of March
1861. il darted through the great lenses of the
talosoo,a md ;ts i1,,r, ;onr,,a,, ,r,s a,,dad
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02
FROM FORT HTONROE-ALAEEI OF
THE REBELS.

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 81 "A negro who
came in Camp Hamilton this afternoon says
that large camp of the enemy, at a place
near Bethel, was broken up, and general
stampede took place on Saturday night. They
had seven heavy howitzers, but they were all
removed. The cause of the alarm was rumor
that an advance would be made by Gen. Wool
on Sunday
A flag Of truce was sent by Gen. Magruder
to Hampton Bridge, this afternoon, with a
small package of letters from the south. Seven
rebel officers composed the party. They re.
mained at Hampton for some time, and APP.
peared to be making observations, aud were
DESTROYS of ascertanng the truth in regard to
the current rumors of an advance on our side.
Edward johnson, captain in the naval brig
AIDE, who has been found guilty of various mis-
demeanors by a court martial and sentenced
to be dismissed from the service, has had his
sentenced confirmed by Gen. Wool.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02

Correspondence of the Albany Evening journal.
TONDoN Dac ~ 1851

correspondence OF the Albany Evening Journal
LONDON, Dec. 10, 1861.
We are all waiting with GREATNESS anxiety
for the response of our government to the de.
mand of England, for the release of the rebel
emissaries; for on that response, it is believed
the question of war or peace hangs So
| licitude occasioned by this new question, i'd
ded to the anxiety which the civil war occa-
sions, leave me with little inclination, even if
had leisure, which have moi, to enjoy Lon
don, presented as it now is, under favorable
auspices. Thodg really nobody, distinguished
people receive me with consideration not
little embarrassing.
Our minister, Mr.. Adams with his amiabe
family, are exceedingly cordial in their atten-
tons and hospitslilies. Mr.. Adams took me
on Wednesday to Lord Lyndherst, the Nesior
of English jurisprudence, now midway be.
tween his ninetieth and hundredth year, with
sight and hearing slightly impaired, but with
his intellectual faculties in all their vigor and
brightness. He is native of Boston, though
born before the revolution, and deplores the
possibility of war, though he is quite sure that
it was wrong to take SlIdell and Mason from
under the British flag.
Sir John Wilson, governor of Chelsea Hos
pital, who received five wounds in the battle
of Chippewa, called upon us to day. This
veteran, who has been over sixty years in the
service, contemplates war with America with
shuduerlng. lie told me That he had acted as
second Id SIX duels, all OF which were
settled, While three, IN which he was, untor-
tunaleiy, prlnclpai, were fought. tie SAID
That difference between nations, as between
omcers, coulu generally De adjusted ny the
exercise OF good sense and reasonable con
cesslons ON the part OF those entrusted with the
management OF them that the party least to
blame can best afford to make conclatory adj
Vances, and that when amlcabe results are
reached, advances generally comes from that
quarter.
went to-day, by permission, to Pembroke
Lodge, Rlchmonu Park, the country residence
OF Earl Russell, long SO well known in Ameri-
ca as Lord john Russell, with whom had an
interview OF an hour, relating, Of course, to
our difficulties with this country. And though
am not at liberty to give to the readers OF
the journal what was said on question as
delicate as that now pending, may say that
tie visit IN other respects was an interesting
one, giving me, as 1t did, some knowledge OF
an ennooled and distinguished family.
Al the conclusion OF my interview with the
earl luncn was announced, when we met lady
anu MISS husseii' WIN TWO sons (poysJ ana
GauSntef ol eight years. Lunch twiichI as
LORD byron saiu OIL one OF Mr.: Rogers break
lasts, might nave been dnner) over, l
TOOK leave OF the earl, nut was asked by Lady
huSseH 10 look tnroGgh the grounds, and alter
waiting ie" minutes III the dining room,
her iadyshlp came, III walking apparel, and
gave me half an hours ramble through
grounds richer even In horticultural interest
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02

TAKING CoLD.-A "cold" is not necessari.
ly, says the Scientific American, the result Of
low or high temperature. A person may 90
directly from hot bath into cold one, or in
TO snow, even aud not take cold. On the con-
trary, he may take cold by pouring a couple
OF tablespoonfuIs of water upon sone part of
lis dress, or by standing in door. or 9th.
er opening, where one part of the body
is colder than another. Let it be kent
in mind that uniformity of temperature
over the whole body is the first thing
to be looked after If you must keep a
partially wet garment on, it would be well,
perhaps, to wet the whole OF il uniformly
The feet are u great source Of colds, on ac.
count Of the variable temperature they are
subjected to. Keep them always dry and
warm, and avoid drafts of air, hot or cold, wet
spots on the garments, and other direct cause
OF unequal temperature, and keep the system
braced up by plenty OF sleep, and the eschew-
ing of facilitating food and its results.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02

[PUBLIc-No Al
AN ACT to provide foralotment certificates al


AN ACT to provide forallotment certificates among
the volunteer forces.
Be it enacted BY the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatyes ot the United STAKES of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the president oil the United
States shall appoint, for each state having yolun-
teers in the United States service, not exceeding
three persons who shall be authorized by the presi
dents commission to visit the several departments
of the army i'll which volunteers from their respec-
tive states may be- and there procure from said vol
unieers from time time their respective allotments
of their pay to their families friends, duly cetiled
in writing, and by them, or by commissioned
officer OF such department. attesed in pursuance OF
such orders may be made for that purpose by the
secretary of war and upon which certified allotment
the several paymasers shall, at each regular pay.
ment TO troops, give drafts payable in the city Of
New York, to the order of such persons to whom
said allotmeus were may be made.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the per
appointed as commissioners carry into effect
the preceding section of this act shah receive pay
emoluments whatever from the treasury of the
United States
Sec 8. And be it further enacted, That the it1f
section of the act of twelfth June eighteen hundred
and fifty eight, giving suffers lien upon the sol
diers pay, be ana the same is hereby repealed and
all regulations giving suffers rights ana privileges
beyond the rules and articles OF war be and the
same are hereby abrogated.
Approved, December "a 1861.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02
NEW nAMPsmTRE POLIrICs.

Concord, N. H., Jan. 1.-The republican
state convention to-day nominated Gov. Berry
(democlatl received the nomination for rail
road commissioner. Resolutions were adopted
sustaining the government in prosecuting tine
war, endorsing the national administration,
demanding strict economy, endorsing the state
authorities, thanking the volunteers for their
devotion, and recommending support of the
candidates nominated without regard to party
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02
ITEA MS.

EAsrpoRr Me. Jan. Ia British trans
port screw steamer from Halifax, passed here
a. Z 80 tins morning, with six hundred of the
sixty-second regiment, four hundred to remain
ST. Andrews, aud two hundred to proceed
Woodstock per railroad.
PORTLAND Jan. 1.-rhe steamship Norwe.
Aan, from Liverpool and Londonderry has ar
dved Her advices were anticipated by the
Asia
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02
NJ ~ HVINUJ WUI VSdINW'
Approved, December "a, 1861.
LPUBLIC-NO.

tPUBLIc-No. 81
AN ACT making appropriation for gunboats on
Western rivers
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatves OF the United States of America in Con
gress assembled, That the sum of one million of
dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated, out
OF any money in the treasury not otherwise apprO-
priated, for gunboats on the western rivers.
Approved, December a. 1861.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02

CHICAGO, Jan 1.-The Cairo operator says
there was no foundation for the statement that
there had been fight at Paducah.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02

DOR SALE.-One good Horse, eleven
IL years old; one two-horse Sled traverse runners;
two.horse Wagon, and one double Harness, all in good
condition. Apply TO the subscriber In Mbury.
II daw2ws ALAHS0N PARK.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02

IN this city, Dec 81, by Rev Lemue Moss Preston D
Towne TO Mary Is own, all of this city.
Ia this city, Jan by Rev ID dorchester Oscar Hub
bard to Hattie NJ Brown, both of tins city.
In Boston, Dec 30, BY Rev Lewis Colby, Charles IL
Morse, Esq war department. Washington, d G. CORNER
ly of Cambridge to Mrs Laura \ Haskell OF Boston,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02
FROM THE UPPEzt POTOMAC.


FREDERICK, MD, Dec. 30--The commits
sion tor examining into the character, ability,
and qualifications of the officers of this diyis-
ion OF the army, still continues its sittngs in
this city. Many cases of the lower grades of
commissioned officers have been examined
into and reported upon to the commander-in-
chief. Others, including some of higher
grades, are now before the board. The final
action in all the cases will not be diyulged un-
til the rising of the board.
The general court martial to day takes up
the case OF a murder by private of the fifth
Connecticut regiment perpetrated while that
regiment was on march from Pleasant Val
ley to WlIliamsport After disposing of this,
the deserti0n cases will be brought up. 1t is
believed that several of this class will be made
examples of by the process laid down in the
articles of war.
John S. Clark late colonel of the nineteenth
New York regiment, has been appointed aide
de camp TO Gen Banks, with the rank OF colo
mel, and reported this morning for duty.
Last week, fire broke out in Il dwelling
near Gen. Banks headquarters afiording his
body guard, the Zouayes d'Afrique, rare
opportunity for using some new tactics in the
fire department. Before the alarm had hardly
sounded these agile fellows had emptied the
engine houses of their machines, attached
hose, scaled the walls, and eXinguished the
fire. 1t was done in an incredibly short space
of time, saving the valuable property from any
great loss
Mrs. Gen Banks, and the ladies of many
OF the other officers of this division, are at
present sojourning here, giving metropolitan
tone to society," and an increased cir of refine
ment and elegance to the city. On Saturday,
Gen. Banks, first assistant postmaster general
Kasson, and S. G. Middleton, cashier of the
United States treasury, dined at the mansion
OF Frederick Slye, Esq, editor Of the Exam
liner.
The fifth Connecticut regiment has been
ordered hither from Hancock, and will proba-
bly, he here to day. The first section of Capt.
Best's regular battery is now on its way here
from the same place.
A man named James McGraw, from Har-
per's Ferry, was arrested here on the 9th.
He is charged with voluntarily furnishing the
enemy with large quantity of salt, some say
from $50 to 200 sacks.
On Christmas day, Gen. Banks, through the
judge advocate, Capt. Coils, discharged from
custody number Of prisoners under sentence
by former court martial.
A very useful institution is the ordnance
department of this division, under charge Of
Lieut. w. Thompson of Co. L, Massachusetts
twelfth regiment. A force under him is EN-
pIoyed in repairing and issuing arms which
would otherwise be condemned and returned
to Washington. The same officer has charge
of the magazine, and the trophies captured
from the rebels.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02
Anrt1ons.



| shall sell at Auction, on SAT-
AuRDAY; January 4th, at O'Clock P. NJ at
K-SSqSwan's Hotel. in Worcester, the following
sz>1~Zs property, to wit
yoke Working Oxen years old, weighing about 1905
pounds; New Mich Cows, Cows to caiN soon,
Heller years Old, Shotes, lot Of choice Fowls;
sleigh nearly new; PGag Sleighs,l Ok Sled. Horse
Sled strings Bells Wagon Body, twohorse traverse
runner Sled, pair double Harnesses, Ok Cart two
horse Wagon, and variety of other property.
ANY one having property TO dispose of at auction
do so at this sale sale positive. Terms cash.
il dat W. W. PRATT Auc'ioneer.
By a. b. LAAISoN Office sc and IS Main ST. Worcester
EURS, FURS, FURS, AT AUCTION.
h EIGHT DAYS LONGER-TILL JAN am
VIII be sold at Public Auction, Store PIG Main St.
formerly occupied by NJ b. Green Il Co.. EVERY
EVENING, commencing at O'Clock, and private sale
IN the day tine. large assortment of well selected
Furs of every description among which may found
the following: French Mink Sets, French Sable Sets
German Fitch Martin Sets Bohemian Fitch Sets Noun
tain Martin Sets Siberian Squirrel Sets American Sable
Sets Squirrel Belly Chidrens Sets large Gents
CAPS Gloves and Collars; also large lot of heavy
The above stock is from New York house. for whom
have sold for the last three seasons and every article is
fresh and perfect and will be warranted at the sale
d27 DIT
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-02

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed at the Second Session of the Thirty Seventh
Congress-

lPUBLIC-NO. 2.
AN ACT to increase the duties on Tea, coffee. and
sugar
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled. That from and after the date of
the passage Of this lieu OF the duties heretofore
imposed by laweon articles hereinafter mentioned,
there shall be levied, collected and paid on the
goods, wares, and merchandise herein enumerated
and provided for, imported from foreign countries,
the following duties and rates Ofduty. that is to say
First On all teas, twenty cents per pound. Second.
On coffee Of all kinds, five cents per pound Third
On raw sugar, commonly called Muscoyado or
brown sugar. and ON sugars not advanced above
number twelve, Dutch standard, by clarifying or
other process and ON syrup of sugar sugar cane
and concentrated molasses, or concentrated melado
two cents and hall per pound, and on white and
cayed sugar. when advanced beyond the raw state
above number twelve, Dutch standard, by clarity
ing other process, and not etrened, three cents
per pound refined sugars, whether lump, crush
ed or pulyerized, five cents per pound on sugars
after being refined, when they are hnctured color
ed or in any way adulterated, and on sugar candy,
eight cents per pound; on molasses, SIX cents per
gallon Provided, That all syrups OF sugar or of su.
gar cane concentrated molasses, or concentrated
melado, entered under the name of moasscs, or any
other name than syrup of sugar or OF sugar cane,
concentrated molasses or concentrated meiado snail
be liable TO forfeiture to the United States, and the
same shall be forfeited.
Approved, December "a 1861.
[PUBLIc-No 81
AN ACT relative to courts martial in the army
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatycs of the United States of America in Con
gress assembled, That in time of the commander
of division separate brigade may appoint gen
eral courts martial, and cOnlrm execute pardon,
and mitigate their sentences, as allowed and re.
strained in the siXty-ith and eightynnth articles
of war to commanders OF armies and departments:
Providing. That sentences OF such courts extending
TO loss ollie or dsmssion of a commissioned OH
Ger shall require the confirmation of the general
commanding the army i'll the field to which the
division or brigade belongs And provided further,
That when the division or brigade commander shall
be the prosecutors the court shall be APP
|, pointed by the next higher commander.
Approved December "A, 1861,