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, 1862-09-24
LATER FRGlI EUROPE,


sandy HsoK, Sept. 23:-The steamship
scotis, from Liverpool, has passed hers,
bound In.
The political news Is unimportsut.
It vas asserted that geneal amnesty to
Garibsldt md his followers WAS all but deter
Consols closed On Ftiday at o35x@93k for
meney. The bullion in bank had decreased
9213, 500 instead Of 957, ,00o, as reported per
the Eova Scotia.
Pork ronical Bacon tending downward
Lard quiet Ta'low quiet snd steady. Ashes
tim; pots SIS. Sugar steady. Coffee firm,
Lo>poS MARKETS. quiet. Tea
duI Sugar tending upward. Coffee firm
Tallow quiet and unchanged.
American seeuriffes inactive.
Ferf& bunree was firm Rentc5 69r GUe.
TIE London Daily Ns,as has an article in de-
fen*e Of American Eerpfsu and patriotism,
and condemns the sophist.y Of those who find
fault that americana ara not sufficiently des-
ponaent-
The Lfrerpoo1 Ibst advocates mediation 10
American adairs, and arSues thAt England is
the power to mediate, and Lord Pa!meraton
the MAI
The 1ndsr-tte London organ Of the Con-
federatee-:nys that George n. Saunders
brought no communications whatsoever from
the confederate government to the European
commissioners.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Times gives vertion Of Gen Buffers ditfl-
Guilty with the French Consul at New Orleans
which Is very unfayorab:e to Butler.
Important discoveries, it is said, have been
made to enable jute to be used to general
e1ttnt as substitute for cotton. The article
tns advanced nearly fifty per cent since the
beefnnirg Of the month. and Is greatly excited.
Hemp also is considerably higher:
Prcssnitz md Morayfa, owing to the stoppage
ef cotton tsctories. Riots commenced and
cohtlnntd d three days, when they were finally
stopped By the military.
Mon!nly returns Of the hank of Franca
show decrease in cash. Of Il, 500 Goo francs.
Thtre we're runors Of plots and tarr:l s By
Italian 1eyo utiopisrs, very similar to tnosu
in the Qrsini affair.
The Paris bourse declining, rentes quoted
G9L47c.
Lareet reports relative to Garidaldi say thai
it Is al hut settled that there will be u gan
eral amEeBty granted to Garibaldi and his
followers.
a Distinguished Eoglfsh physician hes been
cent to GaFlb41di. 1t is asserted that Ratezzi
will not face the italian parliament. A ncN
kAeessiop OF 1ht 1taliln parliament has been an
| nounced for November.
LATER PER SCOTIA
LIVERPOOL, Saturday Evening. The Euro
| pas Lg"s, yia Queenstown, transpirsd Abou1
/ nLun to-day, anu caused ersas sensation. Il
YVES generally regarded as diastrous und mos'
d. coursgipg for the North. An.ricau secu
| litft + III London BECAME dull.
| lcND0S, Saturday Eycniny.-The Times to
| day hse i'll editorial based On the justidcationt
which are just DOW being put 1orth 10 th,
| N<1th for the war, and thinks the symptom
hopeful une, 'tlor it reason is to be the azbiter
1t is certain the war policy can never be sns
taiuee."
L1yEErooL, Saturday Evening.
| qniet and steady. Provisions steaay.
LoSpoS, Saturday Eyeniug.-Consn1s o311
G!s;55 tor u.nnPy. Fri. sh;.res 3)15z@31 e
Illinois Central, 5l74@50 discount
, 1862-09-24
ID Em a1nKru8Hmfnt4.

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No. ax INfk 6(1e6&s SAefD4a He1se N8tks
rxrra~o r.wr~nr.
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f,s1ce roay, FINN IN A n .ospx Alan trou p
o"A~S w. ~ 41 49, - = H. 0A'o' 1SoiN :
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pzaxc7oRs .,po,,cxps.
p4rEtdent- IT FrFrrwnnn
rour rsel--vFr e EornI1 y T,fz> T FrettNF q 'snYnw,~
caslieT-SxDsEx NfExs, vice.Prest-F.R. i. NEyfFaLi
BoAED OF xxAxrsxzs:
j EEU4. BfeEer.
E. Il. WILLIAMS. Ae6: supr 6. Il c. Union r: r,
RE- i: y; BISHOP. .: 2:
r. m;HggGT HgH s.: ESE SoEsA A 1etuae sfoaI.
T TTHGWSS 4 PMiiifP99 Phf]1na kH,o
v1Rr REv. b. DUNE i, q.
IHoNAST. BEEBE. Fres's Peshd.o Lumser Co.Yy.
DAVID \: GAGE. Sherman House.
MaKriX IEW1e fSfat shef.fa ~ sMesshaats
&. :. DoLE,c T. :. ooia i So.mAruour. po,a &C.,
i: =. nGKaEI, E*4:
FEG 3; L.. late 3ns'3ee Of the sn~
,pE1Es e:o1tsI p s1I;rrr~
HUE. "14' D. oS'
The principal object Of Savings BanEs Is to afford
to trustees, eoc:ctles. or petsoos having small or
gradually accrmulati1E surplus 1na4ae, ftcilitfes
Tor investing the zane tafey ia the best and mo It
reliable securities. stEl leaving til ,ee means In
tangible and available condition.
The plan of the Merchants. Farmers and Nc
chanics Savings Dank ha. been submitted to ser-
eTsl Of the nost successful dnauciers OF he coan
tHx.$. - T.
vel e secc the ob,eet IL
As regards It's general rules md ruuitus Of bn 4.
pee:: i comedies wIth the Oldest and nost rela:
New YORK nnd Maseachnsetts. In ona f.stnrn
however it differs INN, al savings Banks noF in
operation a. sqch-ioasmuch C. It h,s n Cani,ais
fr.h ~ whirh nil it, sa1nin-s nver ara sAnr
certain nrr ccnt.es. are 10 be snntisd mil ,,,J
faud s6ali eqasi '6s whole. EAU
nav be increascd to f50I0cO This fnstitntinn ~ ~
d.fs1s from others, in having B,aFd Of Examtn.
ers composed or businesses men geaesalIy saowa,
a. being emi1en;iy qualified 10 gua,d the intsr.
es.e Of Depositors. By Keeping then as ali times
fuslv informed Is 10 he inves;ment oftheir f1u3a
!. to ruaf The Interest Of thc nsno.,, ,rn..
oily reward the knowledge thst that d1tr il fssh-
fu,iy discharged to The benefit Of tie COMMUNITY
in The wefare Of whIch they are eo dsrnis IN ~,
rested, 1ep,eseEtips as they do alup5t cr,s1v
branch Of bul ness and Inanstry: to rhem ts an
rers WIN at iii times rrfr f,r anv fnf,-m,I;,r ~.
outted toucbipc The condition Of IT,. fnsrirnsi,,s
aud to enable H. nj to answer such inquiries tht.
he oks and accounts If TIL: Institution viii At alf
tfu;et b. t,pen to their Inspection. ~ '-'
A rcra,ds the officers mare Immediately on.
etced IN the management, WIN COMPOSE aiso tha
f. lid n directors fhey VIII dona,Iss ende,t r
tn d.sChorre any rru., that IL cnmm,tfs3 ~ th,
in euch xfse a. shall not fmn,ir yyh,rcr.r -;
eiundtne and reputation f,r far deain ani sr ~
neee capac1ty ttiev nav have euioyed hen.tnfn-,
ard they believe shat. in the cnaree Of Jea.s When
, 1862-09-24

CHICAGO PRODUCE TRADE.
The following table shows the receipts
and shipments Of leading articles for the
week ending Sent. 20, 1862:
, 1862-09-24

Many facts like these carefully compiled, Induced
the projectors Of this eneerptise to believe tha.
et1utton In Chicago and the S'arc OF Illinois. aud
:hey are estfsd+d- even frotn the p4tnnsse already
extended. that they did not err in jud .mcnt. Fur
more d:sas poeition Of the pIau OF ofoperat1ou.
reference IL invited to the printed charter and by
laws. q copy OF which may be had On Application
at the ocs: of the 1nst1tuton No 81 Clark street,
Shclman House Bu1ldfrg. fep9t tuG3t-lt
, 1862-09-24

EY hon. Geo. d. Browne, Representative
In Congress from Raode Island, has been ap-
roin:ed colon+l Of the 18th regiment Of that
STATE. He has accepted the position.
, 1862-09-24
FROM CINCINNATI,


C1scrSSAr1. Sept. 23.-Gen. Wight, in
special order Issued today, says the daily pro-
hibi,ion Of business after / p. N. Is hereby
rcscinded. On every Saturday at ? p. m., bu-
sinees Of every Kind will be suspended until
) P m., during which time all aole.bodied
men in Cincinnati, Coviugton, and Newport
W i'll meet for drill. Passes to citKcus, c1c.p.
to enter the military lines, aud passes issued
updsr orders regulating drafting of the en-.
rolled militia are dispensed with. In dlspcn-
sing With daily drills, and suspension Of bust
ness, the general commanding has in
view the relief, as far IS practicable Of
people FROM the business to which they
hare not been accustomed, but would impress
on the minds of all the Gact that the danger
has not passed away; that the present mill
sagy organizations NUT be rigfd1S adhered to
and carefully preserved. He thanks the citi-
zcrs for the zeal and a1acrity with which they
sprung to arms and entered upon the labor Of
common defense, and the patience with which
,1ey have borne the various restrictions I'M
posed upon them.
, 1862-09-24
Mem York Iteua4-The Draft In New
York ana Pennsylvania.

York ana @Fon06y1v&4H&.
New ToRK, Sept 23-Tne new Ironsides
eailt d from Pailsde1pbia last night.
The draft takes place in Philadelphia neIt
Thursday.
TIE Eunboats Crusader and Wyaudotte
sailed yesterdAy from Nar York wash ssalet
orders.
The DRIFT In New York viii take p1ace Oc-
tober 10th
AKev West letter reports forty-six cases Of
willow fever On board the fri:s:e St L1x-
renee On the 18th. There had proTioaaIg.,o .,o=cn
twenty three deaths.
, 1862-09-24

The following table shows the receipts
Of Flour, Grain, Live Stock, SC, since Jan.
1rt 4a iafe for t3,rna rnars-.
, 1862-09-24

Hon. Jeese o. Norton Nominated.
MORRIS, H., September 23d. ls6a.-
At the Republican Convention Of the Sixth
Congressional District here to-day, Hno. J. 0.
Norton Of Joliet was nominated. Tne.
Laealle county aud part Of toe Kendall
county delegates withdrew from the conven-
ton.
Al the Legislative convention, also held here
today, Hon. H. Houck Of Joliet, and J. ".
Newport Of Morris, were nominated for Rep
reseutatiYea from this dtatr1ct.
, 1862-09-24

c. H. ScRIVEN, Adaztisis.y Agsn:, 6s Daar,
,orn It., IL author isad terAnsias to1
:hls and al The Leading Htpery Of the Northwest
, 1862-09-24
From the Pacific Coa4t.


SAN FnA.c1sco, Sept 2s-Tae steamer
Pacific has arrived with $S3 ,tf0 in gold from
Oregon Tie Wa]lA Walls Statesmen OF the
1tntteenta says gold exists throughout ali the
mountain ranges in the upper country. It
feass that delde will be tevrlnr.d north OF
Le*is and Clafk's pass. a hundred miles Ia ex-
'ent, tYaA IN T1chness 10 any discovered north
Of California.
The superior court OF California has decided
TINT the poll tux OF g. 50 per monta on every
Chipaman, is constitutional
Asword valued At E2 GOO Win be sent to
Gepe1al Hooker by his California friends,
San FRAxC1sCo, Sept. 222-The steamer
Oregon from the northern coast, brings 200
passerc.r rs and SIC. .0o0 In treasure from Brit
ish Columbia, and <50, 600 from Oregon. Tue
nil ing news from Oregon and British Cotum-
bia Is that new mining fields without justly.
Ing the extraordinary promises Of early re-
por:s really pay very we'll. Sixty enfgraut
wagons from Red River had reached Washing
ton Territory.
Rebc1 Prfsoners from NORTH Ca ollHa.
New YonK, s-pt 23.-The steamship DO
Toutsfa, from Hamhur<h VIA eontham 2ton
has aniyed. News anticipated.
TIE U1ittd St>tes transport Star Of fht
S:uth* Capt Wood veil, arrived It this por
IRON Beaufort. g. C. tia moroiog,
She btinGe f1t;y-srven reoet priaoners, Goa
sasttrg ot t~o captains and dfty-dse priv Atcs
taken ut the recent battle at " Aspington, n.
, 1862-09-24

90 f>0l TO 42, 500.-1 want to
3D. sl!yV buy House and Lot within 4 fer
squares Of tue High School, West Side. Will pay
cath f~r bargain. A. neat tEoe.orF cotta:e pre-
fetred Address With location and price. ''EA II"
Post 0ttce Box HISS. seei Ms S,}t
, 1862-09-24

From the Il AM1WGA valley.
A correspondent Of the Ciaciauast Gazet&c
furnishes the following Interesting incidents
opntcted with the late retreat Of our forces
ftnm The Eanaxha Ia1IeY.
, 1862-09-24

WANTED-By q man Of expert
w erce, stuat1o1 IN eitfer Retal1 or Whole
Eote Grocery Store. Would bis employer $.03
HCst O4ce. ne!tuSI6s3s
, 1862-09-24

" A n TED-A small Cottage
w House not nore than two blocls from the
City Railways. 9uch 0ne Will ind prompt paving
LEI ant by addressing, With terms aud locAto *COT
fAGE," P. o, BOZ aV;8, ee1{n6D st
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27
The AGe Of Man.

But few men die Of age. Almost all
lie Of disappointment, passional, mental,
or bodily toll or excitement. The passions
kill men sometimes very suddenly. The
common expression checked with passion
has little ex1ggetaion in it; for even
though not suddeRly fatal, strong passions
shorten life. Suong bodied men often
die young weak men. livr longer thaa
the strong, for the strong use their strength
aud the weak lave none to use. The
latter take care Of themselves; the former
do not, As it is with tue body, 20 it il
with the mind and temper. The strong
are apt to breab, or, like the candle ruu
the weak barn ont. Tie infeiioI animal.
whieb live temperate lives have generally
their prescribed Term Of years. Tbs horst
lives twenty five years, the OK fifteen OF
twenty ysars, the lion about twenty, the
hog zen or twelve, The rabbit eight, the
guinea pig six or seven. Tie numbi rs
all bear pr portion IL the time the animal
takes to grow TO its full size. Blu, man
of all animals IS the one that seldom
CONS up 10 the average
He ought to live a hundred years, ac
cOrding to this physiological law, for
five times twenty is one hundred-but
inSHtad Of that he scarcely reaches an
average four times his growing period -
The reason is obvious man is not only
the most irregular and the most inlem-
pirate, but the most laboricus and hard
worked Of all animals. lie is always The
most irritable Of all animals aud there
is reason to b lievA. though we casno
iell what ~ animal Sc reilly feels. lhst
more Ihan any other animal, man cher.
ishes wrath 10 keep it warm and Cen.
sumes himself with the TIRE of his OWL
lehec,icn,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27

We recognize the faithful. yiejIani. tried
soldier and experienced commander; that
in The discharge Of the oDrrous aud r..
sponsible duties, Re has always beon gov.
erned by the dictates. OF justice and ha
mainly, and that we accord 10 him the
highest Acknowledgements Of gratitude aud
peIscnal respect" wien our esteemed
and bavs commander was vociierously
called, and the audience would not be
satisfied until the General presented him.
self. although protesting that he WAS uD-
accustomed TO address any hut soldiers,
aud hisrrspeccbes to them we're fair and
square to tie point. We can testify to
this from our own knowledge and obser.
vation. The General ike the centu ia q
"says to one so and he goelh; 10 another
'do'tbfs and he doeth H." But vet this
effort had happy effect. and often bro t
forth spontaneous bursts OF applause. -
The General was followed BY Col. David
SiewaIt OF the SO III. Hin ois, whose
speech was pi'hy aud forcible, calling
upon the Union men Of Memphis to leave
their business, the: wives and children
as We had left ours. and share with US
the tolls and privations Of the camp il
they valued the Union not to expect so
holy cause would be satisfied by pro.
tession Of attachment, when no o her
fruits Of tha, devotion was given but
connection with the club; nay if il de.
manded Of US the sacrifice of family en-.
ijoymentS and all that was held dear on
earth whose freside. we're not immedi.
a'ely endangered. how much more ought
they be up and doing while it was yel
day.
Thus endei the first Union demc nstra
ton in Memphis, and success we think
it was ; carrying dismay 10 the hearts ol
traitors who had faucied that Union men
in Memphis we're but few and far bttween
Thus thought we until yesterday we
learned there were 1000 banded together
who would stand for their lives.
| cannot close this letter withou,
speaking of the renewed compliment con
ferred upon Sherman, who while enjoy.
ing himself in the peaceful and pleasant
Headquarters, was suddenly startled by
the blast Of the mellow horn or the louder
notes Of the bugle breaking in upon the
mighty calm. as they were seat forth
from the instruments of the city bapd
whose music was delightful leading
ones thoughts far away where the Ia
dian summer we were enjoying had given
place to cold wintry blast. and to the
home circle which is now vacant. Nay
be forever Of a husband, son or brother
made SO by the calamity fallen on our
country-placing of necessity in their
distant and tented hom-s so many you al
hold dear. Yours truly,
EMIL GIESY.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27
DialoRue on Newspapers.

How does It happen nelghbor B, thai
your children have made so much great
er progress in their learning and knowl
edge of the world. than mine? They al
attend the same school, and for aught
know. enjoy equal advantages
DO you take the newspaper, neigbbo
B?
No, do not take them myself, bu
now and then borrow one, just to read
Pray, sir, what have newspapers to de
with education Of children
Why. sir, they have vast deal to dt
with it. I assure you. | should as soou
think of keeping my children from schoo
ss to withhold from them the newspaper
it is little school Of itself. Being new
every day it attracts their attention, anC
they are sure TO peruse it. Thus, while
they are storing their minds with usefu
knowltdge, they are at the same time ac
quiriug The srt of reading, dc. j hsy,
often been surprised that men of under
standing should overlook the Importance
of a newspaper in family ,.
Ia truth, neighbor b, | ireqneutl!
think | should like 10 take them, bu,
cannot well afford the expense
Cant afford the expense! What. lie
me ask, is the value Of FIVE or six dollar
year, in comparison with the pleasure
and advantages to be derived from wei
conducted newspaper? AS poor as | am
I would not, for fifty dollars year, de
Iprive myself of the happiness | enjoy il
reading and hearing my children read ant
talk about what they read in the papers
And then the reflection that they ar,
growing up intelligent and useful mem
bers Of society. Oh, do not mention tb'
expenscl-pay it ip advance every year
and you will think no more Of ia
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27

CAIRO, Nov. 20 Passengers from
holly Springs report lie army at a stsud
still The hospitals are being prepared.
Large quantities. Of grain are being col.
lected, A depo, for contrslsnds has
been established at Grand Junction.
Au expedition left Trenton and Hum
bOid., yesterday, tor point on the Ten.
nessee river where it was reported rebsl
force Of 70o are crossing.
The marine hospital at PGducah was
burned on Monday night. All the pa.
lisnts escaped. Most Of The furniture
was saved The tuilding was worth
100000. Great CONSERVATION Pre-.
vailed, owing to the impression that hts
was herald of a rebel attack. Double
picktts we're placed around tile town.
A fire in Memphis on Friday night de
stroyed three manufacturing establish.
meuts and six dwellings. Loss heavy
The work ofan incendlary.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27
A Non-Cnn,miiin,

For two weeks the military authorities
have been very strict, aud, as no person
is permitted 70 leave the city WHO Is nol
loyal, necessarily vast amount Of odes
tionipg takes place at the provost mar.
hal 8 Office. A few days ago, atsll, dc.
Jecicd looking old man made his appear
anoe befor' Colonel GiIem, and solicited
q pasS The ftst question put by the
Colonel wa:
Are you loyal man!'
well. said the mysterious boxing 90.
icitor, i expect am
'You cxpect you are; doa't You know
whether you are Uuicu man or Dot?,
tzp-ct | don't know, sir
The appearance Of The -msn and the
manner Of his conversation ratber non
plused Colonel Gilem. who continued
lIoSsvef:
Where do You wish to go?'
i want % 90 home '''.a'@ r' .i.''.
Where is your hom-?
In East Tennessee
when did you arrive in this city?'
'S-verel years ago!
'Whsre vas you at he conimenceme e nj
of The rebellion, eir?'
10 this city,
ID d you ever hear Andy Ewing make
any u his speeches?'
No. sir.
Have you ever been in The rebel army?
No, SIR
DO you ever Intend to lake up arm,
against the Government of the United
Sta'ss? ......,.
No, sir -...
Have you family in East 7, mess c
sir?'
'YeP. sir-a wife aud two daughters.
How long is i: slice you Lave seen
your f,mily?
Ten years
Where have you been during all ttat
time
In the State prison, sir ....
Mr., Breu', said The Colonel, iurnin.
to one ofhls clerks, give this man pas
to East Tennessee.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27
The Marrow Escape.

hCarpet shoes are much needed in the
hospitals" The femark was made In
civ railr6ad car. Two ladies sat CONVEX
sing, aud third sit listening. The listen'
er,wss quite young, fair faced g'rI'~ith
soft brown eyes. whose countenance was
full Of interest. Size was stranger TO
tue ladies, and therefore did not join IN
the con VersStion; bu, she took in every
word .......
~. AT Chestnut street she signed 10 the
conductor, who stopped the car, and she
left it, and proceeded down 10 the square
below Ninth street, ~.+
In front of Evans dry goo's sore she
paused for moment and then passed ID
But afrsr moving toward The counter
abe stood still for an instant, as 1t IN de-
bate on some subject, and then. turning
about, left the store. On regainiDg the
street, she hesi;a,ed, walked AS far as
Eighth street, stood a moment, then re-
traced her steps AS far as Evans, p'usrd
turned toward the doer--and then, 10 l
the debate which had been going on IL
her mind had closed, passed up theslrse
with firm step aud a resolved manner
A little while after she was in a earpe
store inqniring the price oI remnants.
"For what purpose are they wanted?'
asked the dealer.
The fair face heightened in color will
e 10 almost timid answer ~
.I "For carpet shoes. They are wan'ct
10 the hospitals.
"Ah!-in that case-let me see" Th
man considered for moment. "Hoy
much did you propose getring"
q, II willlay out five dollars in this way.
She spoke with regaining confidence,
~r.,"Very we'll. For FIVE dollars wort
you shall have more than ten dollars
worth. Where shall | seud lhem?' '
The address was given, and the none
paid. ..'.
Back alreadyr' As the maiden eut
cred plain but neat and well -furnishe
room shu was greeted with this remar
in tone that expressed surprise. Th
speaker was middle aged woman, wit
q calm. kind face. altH,e, rf-am-
.srYes. 1t didn't take long TO get thgc
with my shopping this morning"
What did you buy, dear?"
t'I don't know what You will think Q
me. Aunt Grace. But" The youn
girl paused. not completing the sentence
"But what, Editb2" ue
tWell. you see. Auuty dear and sh
leaned toward her aunt, speaking In
low Voice--"as rode down town in ,h
cars, heard two ladies taking about til
sick and wounded soldiers 10 the hospita
and among other things. they said carpe
shoes were wanted for those who wer
Just getting strong enough to walk abOu
the wards, And ! SO spent my none
for remnants Of carpet instead of for glove
Snd ribbons. They'll bs ssntsh home 10,
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS idea of the amoun.
OF ammunition required to supply an
army, such as MeCltlhu'S during heavy
sight like that of the battle Of hntietam,
may be gairsd from the fact that thirty,
eight tons Of ummonition were forwarded
to Gen. Mcclellan from Washington via
Baltimore, Harrisburg and Hagetstown.
An eye witness of tho battle states that he
counted at four different times during
the day, the number Of discharges from
the Union artillery. and found that they
we're made at the rate Of rs to The minute.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27

ET Beautiful is old aga. beautiful as
the slow dropping mellow autumn of
rich glorious summer. In the old man
nature has fulfilled her works; she loads
him with the fruits ofs well spent life;
surrounded BY his children, she rocks him
away softly to the grave. to which he iS
followed by blessings. Thereiis another
life, hard, rough and thOruy, trodden
with bleeding feet and aching brow: d
battle which no peace follows this side Of
the grave /; which it grasps before the
victory is won: aud straoge that il should
be--this the higest life of man. Look
back aong the great names Of history 4,
there is mons whose life is better lhis.-4,
WsstmiRstsr R.visw. N"'
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27

CLERICAL JoEE.--A digniisd clergy.
man. pOssessor oil coal mine, respecting
which he was likely to have law suit,
sent for an attorney in order to have his
advice The lawyer was curious to sea .
coal pit. and was let down by q rope.--
Before he was lowered he said to the par,
son. " Doctor. Jour knowledgs is not
conGue,i TO the surface of the world, but
you have likewise penetrated 10 its in.
most reeeSsts. How far may it be from
this place TO hell 2 a..
81 don't know exactly" answered he,
gravely, "but il you let go your hold,
you'll IL be there 10 minute"