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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05
The Cotton Trade at Memphis.

Cotton, says the Memphis Bulletin, still
reigns supreme in Memphis. Scarcely a
day passes that hundreds of our country
cousins" do not come in with the article.
which they are mighty willing to part
with at prices ranging from thirty-five to
sixty cents. Some of them tell US that
the Confederate guerrillas forbid their
bringing more than bale aa time
They only wink at it as special favor to
the needy planters who are wanting in
the necessary family supplies On our
bluff almost any day there will a whole
regiment of country wagons and carts, all
having one or more bales, and some of it
brought from fifty to one hundred miles
to get TO our market, and at prices which
will pay the planter for bringing it to
market. Let them, then, bring it along
Trade in cotton is different thing from
what it used to be. Then the banks were
in operation, and a good deal of cotton
changed hands without the least cash
Now it is exactly the reverse. All trans
actions are now for cash only. This
serves to make the business good. and at
the same time profitable.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05

Do YOUR OWN WORK.-Enlarge not thy
destiny, says the oracle; endeavor not to
do more than is given thee in charge; the
one evil is dissipation; and it makes no
difference whether our designations are
coarse or fine. Property and its cares.
friends and a social habit, or politics, or
music, or feasting-everything is good
which takes away one plaything and de
lusion more, and drives us home to add
one stroke of faithful work. Friends,
books, pictures, lower duties, talents.
batteries, hopes-all are distractions in
our giddy balloon, and make good poise
and a straight course impossible. You
must elect your work; you should take
what your brain can, and drop the rest,
Only so can that amount of vital force
accumulate which can make the step
from knowing to doing.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05
Sure End of Habltual Drinkers.

No case is remembered, in the practice
Of quarter of century, where malt Ii
quors or any alchoholic drinks whatever,
have ever had a permanent good in i'm
proving the digestion. Apparent adyan-
tages sometimes result, but they are
transient or deceptive. If there is no ap-
petite, it is because nature has provided
no gastric juice; and that is the product
of nature, not of alcohol. If there is ap-
petite, but not digestive power, liquor no
more supplies that power than would the
lash give power to an exhausted donkey.
If torture does arouse the sinking
beast, it is only that it shall fall into a
still greater exhaustion, for which there is
no recovery; so with theuse of liquor and
tobacco as whetters of appetite, when at
length, the desire for the accustomed
stimulus ceases, and the man sickens;
there is no longer a relish for the dram
and the chew; and life fades apace, either
in a stupor from which there is no ava
kening, or by wasting and uncomfortable
diarrhea.-HalPs Journal Of Health.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05

VINO is OLD?-A wise man will never
rust out. As long as he can move and
breathe, he will do something for himself
his neighbor, or for posterity' Almost to
the last hour ofhis life, Washington was at
work. So were Franklin and Ycung,
Howard and Newton The vigor of their
lives never decayed. No rust marred
their spirits. 1t is foolish idea 10 sup
pose that we must lie down and die be-
cause we are old Who is olds Not the
man of energy; not the day laborer in
science, art or beneyolence; but he
only who suffers his energies to waists
away and the springs of life to become mo-
tiOnless on whose hands the hours drag
heavily, to whom all things wear the sarb
of gloom. Is he old? is he activeI can
he breath freely and move with agility +:
There are scores of gray-headed men We
should prefer, in any important enter
prise. to those young gentlemen who fear
and tremble at approaching shadows, and
turn pale, as at lion in their path, at a
harsh word or frown.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05
The Hearse and Pine Coffin.

Says the Richmond ErGnlineT: What
more familiar sights in Richmond for a
year past than these two inseparable OBJ
iects-inseparable, because associated with
death and the grave! Their passage on
the streets have become as frequent as the
vehicles of merchandise, and death drives
the brisker business and the faster nag
The sight of hearse and the shape of a
pine coffin, so terrible to the children of
other days, have lost their effect upon the
children of the present day. Familiarity
with death and its associations has bred
contempt.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05
The Expense of Living.

1t breaks largely into FIVE dollar note
to buy days marketing. You have to
pay S25 for pair of pants; $50 for pair
of boots; $50 for a gallon of brandy; $50
for barrel of -four; sos for one hundred
pounds of bacon; 81 per pound for butter;
SO per barrel for meal, and a similar scale
of prices for everything else which you
are compelled to buy. Really, it costs a
man something to live now, and yet We
hear of no starving. But there is vast
deal of short cutting in eypry article, and
it is by this means alone that those who
formerly lived comfortably are now able
to live at all.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05

The NEXT CoNGREss.-The following fig
ures may interest those flour politicalresd-
ers who are anxious about the political
complexion of the next Congress. The
present House of Representatives stands
divided by party lines as follows Re
publicans, one hunth eel and seven; BOT
der State UnioniStS. twenty-nine; Demo
Gratis, forty-three. In Ohio the Demo
Gratis have gained FIVE. in Indiana three,
and in Pennsylvania four. while in Iowa
the Republicans have gained four From
these figures our readers may in some
measure, judge which party will have the
majority next session.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05
TIE HUMPHREY MARSHALL FAMLI,

The HUMPHREY MARSHALL FAMLIY.-The
Louisville Journal says:
Humphrey MarshalPs son John was
twice arrested as a rebel, once here and
once at Memphis. In each instance he
got off by taking the oath of allegiance,
and now he is in the rebel army. where
he has been for many months. If he is
captured again, the military authorities
will hardly require him to take the oath
a third time; they will no doubt consider
two oaths plenty. They will not only
not require him to swear but take effectual
precautions against his ever doing any
more swearing judicial or profane.
Humphreys youngest son, his name
sake, and fac similie, belly and all, was
slightly wounded few weeks ago in a
skirmish at Newcastle, and the citizens
say that he roared like great bull-calf.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05

MAKING RAISE-Mr. VIM. C. Dunn,
of Pleasant township. LapOrte county,
Ind, was drafted last Monday, but made
money by the event. lie belonged to an
organization in Laporte, which was form
ed for the relief of those members who
might be drafted. One thousand and
forty dollars were paid in, which was to
be divided pro rata among those of its
members who might be drafted Mr..
Dunn was the only man, and hence gets
the whole amount.
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70 Carriage and Buggy Builders. BARsex & Co,
would say We are in the msrket-nO house can
underseH us Never fail to give Us call. Orders
filed promptly. Goods sent by hack. railroad,
canal, teamsters, or yslr neighbor Bear IT in
mind. BARNUN has long been sdesler in this class
of goods is well acquainted with Eastern manu-
fore sfully posted as to the market and can just
sell at rates which defy eOsDetitioa.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05
N.Y. Time wears sIinners Of LIST an

BI- Time wears slippers of list, and its
tread is noiseless. The days come, In
dian file, softly dawning one after an
other; they creep in at the windows; their
fresh morning air is grateful to the lips
of those who pant for it; their music is
sweet to the ear that listens to it; until,
before we know it, whole life of days
has possession of the citadel, and time
has taken US for its own.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05

Enumeration of mixed yarle-
ties of goods on hand and for
sale at BARNtM's Hardware Sales
Rooms at Warren, Ohio. n. B.
JAMES @. BsOoKs would be hap
py to see his old and new friends
he can sell them goods at rates
ruling far below former prices.
Be sure and call on him at Bar
NUNS.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05

Sheridan is said to have remarked, on
entering a crowed committee room, in
parliamentary language, "Will some
member move that may take the chair?
Also, on being asked how the sensitive
Fox would take salary provided by his
friends, replied. Quarterly"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05
nESlROUS of operating, during
H. the present and coming season. in what ma,

nESlROUS of operating, during
~ the present and coming season. in what may
be called lively cash and short time trade Al
avery low rate of profit. in accordance with the ne
eessities Of war times, shall offer to farmers
house builders. mechanics merchants, steam mill
men, house-keepers and ali others, every descrip-
ton Of HARDWARE. House, PAINTS, AxLEs, IRoN,
NAILS, GLASS, SASH, DoORs and ELINDs at right
Ioss dozen figures.
ID Instead of keeping the biggest stock west fthe
mountains" We have aimed to be supplied with
every variety of goods in line. which will be
constantly replenshed by direct shipments from the
Eastern manufacturing districts and the large job
bing Houses of New York. Boston and Philadelphia
from whom. by recent arrangements. we are en-
abled to buy at UeyV los0 rates. hence and in
fact lciH sell cheap.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05
R. H. BARNUN A. 90.

Jobbers and Retail Dealers in Iron, Nails, Glass,
Pine Doors, Sash, Hardware. and Wheelers Va
ter Drawer. Market Street, Warren, o.
N. B.-0rders filled promptly. Goods warranted to
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05

Dandy Hre-aIl sizes.
Two Horse Wagon Tire.
springs-Eastern and Pittsburgh.
Axies-o1d and improved styes.
Two Horse Wagon Thimble Skeins.
English Wagon Boxes
Carriage Bolts.
Mrenches, Nuts, Washers, &c.
Nail Rod-frst class goods.
SWeeds Iron
Axe Bar.
Cast Steel, fat, square and round.
Blister Steel, also German and Spring
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Spoons, some big and little iron ones,
Knives and Forks-all varieties
Pocket Knives. one, two three and four blades.
Pruning KniYes-use them this spring.
Trace Chsins-strsisht and twisted.
Halter :"
log
Well ..--
Pump
bog
Iron Pumps. Rope and Cords
Hortice Machines.
Cabinet Makers Goods.
Family Steelysrds-weigh right
Scales-all kinds.
Sad Irons-Tailors' Goose.
Button Hole Scissors,
Shears, of No. ] quality.
Boot Jacks.
Tile-drain, dain III
House Cleaning wants, such as Carpet Tscks Tack
Hammers, Carpet Strechers, Scrubbing Brushes
good stGZe polish. &c.
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Pine Doors,
Sash, -..
blinds and Paints,
blind Hinges,
Door Locks,
T" Latches,
House Trimmings, all kinds,
lf Putty. Oil, Glass,
ea"aN Nails, every size,
Lumber,
Lath,
Cleveland Shaved Pine
20 ~ Shingles,
Cut Pine do
Cut Poplar do
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-11-05

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t rlE a
Call at R. H. Barnum & Co.. Hsrdsare Rooms.
Warren. 0hie. E-i r. 1ziila e.- a..
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01

mortal of the New York Chamber OF Com.
meree, in relation to system Of taxation.
Mr.. Wade from the committee on the con.
duct of the war, reported relative to the bar
barous treatment OF soldiers at Manassas.
Ordered printed.
Mr., Wilson of Mass, introduced bill for
the better organization of the Adjutant Gen
erals Department, Referred
The Homestead bill was taken up.
Mr., Carlisle offered a substitute.
The bill was postponed till tomorrow.
MIR. Nesmith introduced bill to amend
the act Of 1850 for a Military Hospital for m
valid soldiers.
Mr., Powells resolution calling on the Sec
retory of State for information concerning
the arrest of persons in Kentucky, was taken
up
After some debate the morning hour ex-
pred.
The confscation bill was taken up. Messrs.
Wilmot and Wright spoke in its favor, and
McDougall against il.
After further discussion, Mr.. Cowan's mo-
ton to refer the bill was rejected, IS against
22.
Adjourned.
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co NC r r e S S.

Washington, April 80.
HoUsE.-Mr. Elliott submitted two bills,
one to confscate rebel property and to pro-
VIDE for the payment of expenses of the pres
ent rebellion, and the other proposes to free
the slaves of rebels. Referred. z s-s.-.ss-
Mr.. Wyekliffe asked leave to introduce
resolution inquirirg by what authority Gen.
aunter issued the order to emancipate slaves
the manner expressed.
Messrs, Hutchins, Lovejoy and others OBJ
lected. a1Eha
The resolutions reported by the committee
IN government contracts, was taken up.
Mr.. Stevens motion to lay on the table re-
Jeeted, II against 1877
The resolution requesting the Secretary
0I the Treasury to adjust the claim for five
thousand di of Halls carbines, purchased thro'
Simeon Stevens by Gen. Fremont, on the
OASIS OF twelve and a half dollars each, was
a AZ as originally reported, 1923 against
The House adopted the resolution censur-
~ mr. Cameron, 70 against as.
me resolution censuring Secretary Welle.
"Gs rejected, As against az. a54
Inc House went into committee of the
' ~no,e on the Pacific Railroad bill Without
'Aocn progress, they adjourned.
eEsArE.-Nr. Harris presented the me
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..s t Harisonburg, April 20.
At noon to-day national salute ives fired
from an eminence near the town, The Reg
mental Bands assembled in the Court House
square and played Hail Columbia" The
soldiers give nine cheers, when the bands
followed with The Red, White and Blue"
- Dixie and " Star Spangled Banner"
After recess the bands consolidated, and
marched through the streets playing Yankee
Doodle" much to the disgust of certain prom
inent inhabitants. ar.. .-... .....5..
The day was pleasant, and the bright new
uniforms presented striking contrast to the
sombre hues of the former occupants of the
| town.
Three thousand rebels under Gen. Ed
ward johnson, formerly Of the Federal ar
my, are posted few miles from Staunton,
but in position easily accessible to escape
in case of Gen. Milroy's approach.
The most reliable news from Gordonsville
is to the effect that there are only four brig
AIDES there, not numbering $4,000.
| Gen. Longstreet with his command has
gone 10 Yorktown. Should Gen. johnson
retire he will probably reinforce Gen. Jack
son on the Blue Ridge
The Richmond Examiner of the 22d says
in effect: .r...... ........
"The destiny of the Contederacy is trem-
bling on the result OF Yorktown. If success
full, It will give us six months for carrying
out the consumption act, arming and equip.
ping large army, and launching feet OF
Merrimacs, but if unsuccessful, Virginia is
| lost
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.s @s *#- Cairo, April 3o.
The water in the Ohio rose an inch last
night and is now from six to ten inches
above the old Levee, ..-.
The water is stayed by the vigilance and
exertions of the Mayor, who is constantly at
work with large gangs of men raising the
low places and throwing up additional EN-
bankments. a A"'
Its confidently expected in this way the
danger will be averted, thoush very slight
wind would inevitably inundate the city"
Inside the Levee the water is accommodating
rapidly, and in many places is several inches
deep.
ag The principal streets are navigated by
skifs. Long trains OF freight cars stand or
the Leyee, and are occupied as dwellings %
the families who have been driven from thell
MONIES. r-n5a z,ss t-...fs s5s-....s Esl.....
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01
FROM WASHINGTON.
4 letter from Tennessee.
Washington, April 81

Washington, April 80.
A letter received from a gentleman high
in authority in Tennessee contains the fol-
lowing:
I" Say to the Postmaster General that we
are succeeding beyond our most sanguine
expectations As soon as the rebel army Is
driven beyond The limits of Tennessee the
State will stand for the Union by an over
whelming majority. | hope the Cove rument
will be impressed with the absolute necessity
of the army entering East Tennessee They
are numbering and plundering our people by
thousands. Their acts of inhumanity and
barbarity are without parallel
The letter concludes:
Great God, is there no relief for that
people?"
The Post Office Department has reopened
the following Offices in Tennessee : Murfrees-
boro, Springfield, and Franklin.
Commander VIM. Rodgers Taylor has re-
ceived preparatory orders from the Navy
Department for the command of the Housa.
tonic. Samuel r. Rathbone of New York
has been appointed Acting Master. David
Macarthur has been appointed third Assist
ant Engineer and ordered to the United
States steamer Connecticut. ..-.s.s. ..s...-
F. Jossellyn has been appointed Acting
Master and ordered to the Washington Navy
Yard. .aH
John o. Ormond, Masters mate, has bee n
promoted to Acting Master.
William Allen Bryan of Virginia, nephew
of Gov. James Barbour, has been appointed
Chief of the Bureau of Inspection in the
Post Office Department
The vote in the Senate refusing by foul
majority to refer the subject of con6scation
to the select committee, was regarded as q
test vote between the friends and opponents
of the bill, and as a triumph for the former
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01
The Capture of New Orleans Confirmed

-....... .............. ...a. Cairo, April 80
A refugee from Memphis, reports thai
Humboldt is occupied by small rebel force
who are engaged in throwing up defensive
works. He brings Memphis papers of the
26th. They contain little matter of interest
further than confirmation of the fall of New
Orleans # 4 n e.ls-.
The Avalanche grumbles that the rebel
authorities suppress the details IN regard to
affairs, and says that nothing but the bare
fact of the surrender is known.
The same papers say that the Southern
people are fast loosing all confidence in their
river defenses, and it is generally admitted
that the Federal army can be no longer sue
eessfully resisted, and also intimates a lack
of confidence in the stability of the Southern
Contederacy, .by advising its patrons to invest
whatever, money they have, in real estate while
purchase can be made with the money now
in circulation, which is Principally rebel
treasury notes -9Sa3 5a1
The conscription law is rigidly enforced,
and Union men are secreting themselves, or
flying to avoid its operations. eF sa
This refugee says that merchants OF avowed
secession procliyities, are removing their
goods TO places of concealment and security,
and that large numbers Of families are NOV
ing away daily.
The idea of burning the town is abandoned
in consequence OF the determined opposition
ofproperty holders. -
1t is currently reported in Memphis tha
Beauregard has over $4,000 men at Corlnth
and no hope is felt of his successfully resist
ing Gen. Halleck, who is believed to have
100000 men.
As our informant lett Memphis, it was re
ported that the rebel gun boat fleet from New
Orleans was in sight, and we're bound up tn
river to join Hollins' feet
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STATE OF VERMONT,
MILLRR & KsArP,


MILLER & KNAPP,
RUTLAND wAsHrseros Rutland County,
RAIL ROAD COMPANY. o. "a.
WHKREAs, Daniel s Miller and Shepard Knapp,
of the City and State of New ork, trustees of the
Rutland and Washington Ral Road Company, have
filed their petition In said court, Praying for
der upon the bond holders of the Fret Moitasgs OF
said Railroad fora rib uton to defray the ex-
penses incurred in su In the above titled
70 foreoose said mortgage! ana the holder Of said
Chancellor of said court ana show cause ifany they
might have WHY the prayer OF said petition should
not be granted agreaby to the order OF said court;
and the said bond holders not having shown suffl-
cause 10 the contrary hereofi r.sg Tl.r s sl-4f#
IRIS ORDERED AND pEoRRRD, that the holders Of
bond secured by said mortgage TO said petitioners
Miller ana Knapp, pay, or cause to be paid to said
Miller Knapp, the sum OF six per cent on the dol
lar; upon althe bonds held by them Aforesaid, on
| or before the First DAY OF JUNE, A, ID. ls62, for
the purpose of paying their share of the costs and
penses already paid, or incurred by said petitioners
may occur hereafter y sa suit su and in dsaS
OF their so DING, on or before said first day of June
they are hereby debarred from having, or making
said suit if any recovery shall ultimately be had
therein ier on said compliments for, or on account
OF the bonds last aforesaid And all payments here
tofore made by any the holders of said bonds ior
and ON account OF the expenses Of said amt. sha pe
held and treated payment towards ana upon tne
in s
contribution shah ue made upon BONDS which shall
ultimately any reason, befeund not to be secured
by said iiortgage, and hence not proveable before
Master on reference 10 ascertain the sum due in
equity, such sum paid upon the bonds last named,
II any, shall be, by said Trustees refunded, in
recovery shall be had in said suit and said property
shall be held by them under and by virtue Of said
mortgage Said Trustees to be responsible to the
bond-holders by whom any money shall be paid
under this order for any surplus OF money paid,
after defraying the expenses Of said pending suit.
And it is further ORDERED, that notice OF the order
aforesaid shall be given to the bond-holdeTs by cub
fishing the substance Of the same under the title OF
said cause In the Rutland Daily Herald, anewspapsr
published at Rutland in said State, and the New
York Daily Tribune published in the City and State
OF New York, ten days esivey, the last ofwhich
publication to be at least ten days previous to said
hrst day of June, or by serving copy of the same
personally ten days prior to said time upon each OF
said bond holders 5ss
Dated at Rutland, in the County of Rutland afore
said, this 25th day of April, A. ID, 1862. ...r &
+ W. HOPKINS, Clerk.
apr 80 l0d 18.1w .
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Thou shalt not steal u Is an axiom which no
one disputes, but VIII eh very many evade, and some
quite ilil to forget its teachings Inscriptions
persons have, and still initiating Herrick AL
lens G old Medal Saleratus. We make mention OF
this fact to all persons who want the best article
on their guard and advice is to buy no other as
that, in Judgment is the only article that
should enter the stomach of any one who cares for
health and good Bread or Biscuit. Most of our
Grocers have it for sale, The Depot is liz Liberty
Street, New FORK.
For sale by GbesterK as1ey, at the Old ted store
Rutland, VT .8
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Supposed Engagement at Fort Wright

..s. -.e Chicago, April %.
A special dispatch from Cairo to the Times
SAYS that an arrival from Tiptonville reports
heavy cannonading was heard throughout
Monday night and Tuesday in the direction
of Fort Wright
There being no arrival from the feet since
Monday noon, it is spprehended that the reb-
Ell feat at the Fort has been reinforced by
gun boats from New Orleans and attacked
our feet This was not expected. The last
advices from the fleet say that Com. Foote is
fully prepared to meet the enemy.