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Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-08

VERY PooR.-A trining fellow won the af-
fections of the daughter of an honest Dutch
man of some wealth. On asking the old man
for her, he opened with romantic speech
about his being "a poor young man." &c.
yah, yah, said the old man, knows all
about it; but you ish a little too poor--you
has neither money nor character.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-08

Up to September 25th, twenty-four prizes
had been brought into Philadelphia and sold
at an aggregate of $685. IA SO. Half this
money goes to the Government for marine
hospital and pension purposes. The other
halt is divided pro rata among the officers
and crew making the capture.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-08

A SOLDIERS OFINIoN.-A volunteer in the
Union army writes home that " Congress at
its last session only left one thing undone
and that was to make the id niger a legal
tender FaynesbIrg Messenger
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-08

TIE editor of the Louisville Journal ought
to be ashamed of himself Hear him:
beware, o We rebel women! least the
fierce fire in your bosoms sets in a blaze the
cotton in the same charming region
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-08

MERELY A SUGGEsuoN.-From the time
that General Mcclellan was called to Wash
ington, in July, 1861, until he was removed
from the post Of General-in-Chief, our forces
were almost uniformly successful. After thai,
and so long as his plans were interfered with
by certain oficials-we do not say whom
we met with numerous reverses. When his
command was reduced 20 less than a hundred
thousand men, our army in Virginia was
most shamefully routed. Now that the GeL-
eral has been given unrestricted control Of
the forces in Virginia and Maryland, victories
begin. Are not these facts suggestive Worl,
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-08

THE Ciucinuatisns, when their drinking
water is too thick with mud, are in the habit
Of fltering it through a cane-bottomed chair-
How many a neglected, high-souled son of
genius sijs down daily to the task Of consoi-
ing and mending human hearts while his own
is breaking.
SArAY was very young snake when be
tempted our parents with apples. He IS
ahou; SIX thousand years old now, and mora
cunning in his means Of temptation.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-08

in good stile at home, surrounded by his
weeping wife and children. The old bachelor
don't die at all-he sort of rots away, like a
pollywog's tail.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-08

Then here goes for your wig?' and ac-
cordingly, pulling off that thatch for the
head, the fellow went off like shot, and the
old gentleman was left as bald as a coote.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-10-08

An anecdote is told of Finney, the "reviv-
hist, and a canalman, to the following eff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-09
Ue1e0raph{t Yen'a.
From the Army Of the Potomac.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY POToMAc,
December s.

The reports from the river stations note
several deaths from exposure during the past
fortv-eight hours. Large quantities OF sup
plies are prevented from landing at Aqua and
Potomac Greeks by low water and ice. Ihe
latter is fully two inches thick. Notwlthstand-
ing the army generally is provisioned tor twelve
days ahead, credit is due to the army quarter
masters and commissaries for their energy IN
overcoming great obstacles in massing the sur
plus now in hand.
There have been no movements OF lmpor-
lance to-day Many regiments are lndustrl~
ously engaged in erecting huts, as II preparing
to spend the winter hereabouts. The impress
sion, however, is prevalent that the present
quiet will be of short duration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-09
Federal forces at Suffolk.

The Richmond Dispatch says: 1.-THE Fed
erals at Suffolk were, last week, reinforced by
one full brigade and battery Of field artille-
ry." 'ETheir forces at Suffolk and vicinity are
now estimated at $4,000 by their own men,
who state that this force is to move against
Petersburg, while the force at Newbern, n. g.,
is to operate simultaneously against Weldon. >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-09
Reconnaissance.

FAIRFAX Court HOUSE, Dec 7, 1862
Scouts returning last night reported large par
ties Of the Confederates at auckland Mills
Thoroughfare and Hopewell Gaps. Recon
noissances which returned to-day met only two
cavalry men, the other bodies having departed
as suddenly as they came
Scouts to-day have been at Thoroughfare
and Hopewell Gaps and to Middleburg, with
outfnding any Confederates except the inhab-
itants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-09
Position of the Administration.

WASHINGTON, Dec S.--Secretary Seward,
speaking for the President, asappears by the
foreign correspondence just printed, expresses
the position of the Administration on our do
nestle difficulties, remarking: 1.-THE people do
indeed desire peace and repose, as they all
along have desired these objects, but the first
voice has yet to be raised in demand for peace
at such cost as the loss Of the Union or even Of
an acre Of the broad foundation that itcovers. -:
He desires that the views expressed may be
known to the French Government
Passengers from Harper's Ferry, yesterday
afternoon, give accounts of very destructive
fire that occurred there on Saturday night It
is stated that eight buildings were destroyed
among which were two government buildings.
In these last was the government telegraph Of
fee and the guard house forthe provost guard
The other buildings were occupied as suffers
stores or officers boarding houses The stores
and quantity of furniture were consumed
The loss by the fire was estimated at about
s35, 600, one third of which is the governments
loss: the remainder is among Individuals
All the Northern papers are either reducing
their size or increasing their price, and in many
instances doing both
The navigation on Lake Ontario has been
closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-09
From the South Carolina Coast.

The Richmond Dispatch has the following:
"Ofcial dispatches from General Walker, at
Pocotaligo, ION the Charleston and Savannah
Railroad, say that fleet of twenty vessels
sailed on Friday last from Hilton Head
Georgetown or Wilmington is the point aimed
at Our troops we're everywhere put under
marching orders, to be ready for move at the
shortest notice.
Several large vessels passed Charleston
harbor on Sunday, going Southwark. 1t is
thought they have gone to aid the Gulf squad
ron in an attack on Mobile. Five additional
vessels were off Charleston bar on Sunday and
six blockaders off Stone Point.
At the trial Of Gen. Mcdowell, yesterday,
Mr. Bella CLARK, of Fredericksburg, was exa M
ined His testimony was to show that
Gen Mcdowell, when in command at Fred
ericksburg, let off gentleman named Little, a
lawyer there: who had been passing to and fro
on horseback, within the Union lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-09

General Butler, in letter just re cieved IN
| New York says that bis two regiments of coli
ored troops have rendered him great service-I
He is supporting at Government expense 30, B
900 white people and 10000 colored peoplds|
and has nevertheless paid into the TreasurV
three quarters Of million Of dollars the pro-
ceeds of confscation Of property. B
The u. S. Navy Department has recieveds
intelligence of the activity of the Confederate
agents in the British ports. Their plan seems
to be to concentrate large number of small, I
swift ocean steamers at Nassau, let them start
all together for one port, and get in as many as
possible.
It is said that no less than eight emissaries {
of the Mexican government are now operating
in the Army Of the Potomac with inducements
to young and enterprsing lieutenants and
captains for joining the service Of Mexico
against France They are full Of Spanish gold, /
and propose to pay expenses to Mexico.
General Sigel, in addition to the Court Of
Inquiry, which he demands on account Of the
publication by General Halleck Of General
Pope's letter, will at once prefer charges
againrt General Pope, which will bring that
officer before General Court Martial 1t is
understood that General Pope will have to meet
the charges of conduct unbecoming an officer
and gentleman, and Of total incompetence as
commander.
Counterfeit fifty cent notes of the new postage
currency are in circulation They are said to be
we'll executed. and should be guarded against.
Further intelligence in relation to the afaiE
at Hartsville, Tennessee, shows it to have been
a serious disaster. The force defeated and
captured by the Confederates consisted OF two
regiments Of infantry and small detachment
of ca, airy, with two guns. Their camp was
burnt and all their wagons carried OFT.
In Arkansas the Confederates under Gen
erals Hindman and Marmaduke had attacked
General Blunt position at Cave Hill but we're
twice repulsed General Blunt had been re,
inforced and unless the Confederates retreated
a battle was probable. On December Sd des-
patches were received at headquarters IN d.
Louis from General Blunt, stating that tens.
Hindman and Marmaduke were concentrating
their forces, %, 900 strong, preparatory 10 dill
attack upon him.
A large fire occurred at McGregor, Iowa.
yesterday.
! Pursuant to instructions from the Command
ing General, the distrctofth defenceso OF " ASH
ington south of the Potomac will be dlscontln-
ued All the reports and returns now requlr-
ed will be forwarded to the headquarters IN
Washington.
A letter to the New York Times, dated fa~
rio Nov 81. says:-'I am told this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-09
Chr alfxandrta Gazette
TUESDAY EVEN'G, DECEMBER 9.

IocAI,-The weather continues clear but
winter like, although it has moderated since
yesterday; there is a great deal Of ice IN the
river.-The boys are now having fine time
for skating.-A soldier in attemp ting to pas
the guard, on Sunday morning, was shot at
and wounded, and the same ball struck and
killed soldier who was in house close by
where the occurrence took place.-lt is report
ed that three Of the soldiers in the GONZALES
cent camp near this place, died on Saturday
y light fro1n the seveity of the weather.
4 number Of prisoners were release trCm
the Old Capitol prison in Washington yester-
day-amoag them, were GUSTS Grymes and I.
J. Grymes; also, ". 7. Quiesenbury.
The person mentioned as making speech
in Washington at recent meeting OF returned
prisoners from the South, and reported as
Mas. Williams, from Alexandria, is said to be
frozn fredericksburg
During the debate, in the .. 5. House OF
Representatives, yesterday, on the bill ITO at
ford protection to those in the loyal states
whose property and slaves have been wrong
fully seized and distracted by officers and SOL
diers of the y. s. army,
Mr.. Wicklife having charged that officers Of
General Buell's army had seized negroes be-
longing to loyal citizens, and sold them after
wards for their personal benefit,
Mr.. Lovejoy rebuked him for assailing the
army, whose presence was necessary to protect
him (Mr Wicklife) in the enjoyment OF bis
home and property
Mr.. Wickliffe.- don't need such protec-
ton where [ live.
Mr.. Stevens (suggestively to Mr.. Lovejoy.)
Oh! he can get the protection he needs from
the Rebels
Who says that? Mr.. Stevens is indicated as
theman. pronounce that gentleman Re-
bel-a traitor to his country and the Constltu-
ton. SO pronounce him here.
Ut &c "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-09

The r. S. government is ordering the vaca-
ton of churches in Washington lately used sas
hospitals. Several have been given up, and
others will soon be relinquished.
, 1862-10-30
Brilliant whitewash.

Many have heard of the brilliant stucco
whitewash on the east end Of the Presidents 5
house at Washington. The following is a
recipe for making it, as CLEANED from the
National IHtclligeRcer, with some additional
Improvements learned by experiment:
Take half a bushel Of unslacked lime,
slack it with boiling water, cover it during
the process to keep in the steam, and add to
it peck Of clean salt, previously well dis.
solved in warm water three pounds of
ground rice, boiled to thin paste, and stirred
in boiling hot; half pound Of clean glue,
which has been previously dissolved by first
soaking it well, and then hanging it over a
slow fire in a small kettle within q large
one filled with water. Add five gallons Of
hot water to the whole mixture; stir it well
and let it stand few days covered from the
dirt. 1t should be put on right hot; for this
purpose it can be kept in a kettle on port
able furnace. 1t is said that about pint Of
this mixture will cover a square yMd upon
the outside Of q house, if properly applied.
Brushes more or less small may be used,
according to the neatness Of the job required.
1t answers as well as oil paint for wood,
brick or stone, and is cheaper. 1t retains
its bTiliancy for many years. There is
nothing Of the kind that will compare with
1t, either for outside or inside walls Color.
ing matter may he put in, and made of any
shade you like. Spanish brown stirred 10
will make red or pink more or less deep, ac-
cordlng 70 the quantity. A delicate tinge
Of this is very pretty for inside walls. Fine.
ly pulvefized common clay, well mixed with
Spanish brown before it is stirred into the
mixture, makes a lilac color. Lampblack
in moderate quantities makes q slate color,
very suitable for the outside Of buildings.
Lampblack and Spanish brown mixed pro-
duce reddish stone color. Yellow ochre
stirred in makes yellow Wash-but chrome
goes further, ard makes a color generally es-
teemed prettier. Ia all these cases, the
darkness of the shade will Of course be de.
termined by the quantity Of colufing used.
1t Is difficult TO make q rule, because tastes
are very diiIerentj Il would be best to Try
experiments on q sliingle and let It dry. Il
is said that green must not be mixed with
lime. The lime destroys the color, and the
color has an effect on the whteNash which
makes it crack and peel. When walls have
been badly smoked, and when you want to
have them clean white, il Is well to squeeze
Indigo plehtfnlly through q bag into the |
water you use, before il Is stirred into the |
whole mixture. lfa larger quantity than
Eve gallons is wanted, the same proportions
should Be observed.
, 1862-10-30
Rules for the Journey Of Life.

The following rules, from the papers oi
DR.. West, according to his memorandum, are
thrown together as general way.marks in the
journey Of life:
Never ridicule sacred things, or what
others may esteem as such, however absurd
they may appear to you.
Never show levity when people are en-.
gagged at worship.
Never to resent a supposed injury till
know the views and mOtives Of the author
Of it. On no occasion relate it.
Always to take the part Of an absent per.
son, who is censured in company, so far as
ruth and Propriety will allow.
Never to think worse Of another on &C.
count Of his differing from me in polIt cal
and religious subjects.
Not to dispute with q man who is more
than seventy years Of age, nor with woman
nor with any enthusiast.
Not to affect to be witty, or to jest so as
to wound the feelings of another.
To say as little as possible Of myself and
Of those who are near 10 me.
To aim at cheerfulnesS without levity.
Never to court the favor Of the rich by
fatteriag either their vanitles or their vices.
To speak with cflmness and deliberation
on all occasions, especially in circumstances
which tend to irritate.
Frequently to review my conduct and
note my feelings.
, 1862-10-30
6Ae farmers Corner.
FarmgFv wives ana Exercise.

EormofB wives ana Exorct90.
No class Of women on this continent are
20 shut uP within doors as much as farmers
iWivOA. Country POople usually talk much
of the benefits Of taking the air." PartiCu.
larly IL they speak Of a village or city in.
valid. One wonders profoundly if il ever
.6ocars 10 the good danes, especially those
Who say 50 much Of walking = mile before
breakfast" that the attestor Of their own
uegligence in the matter Of fresh air"
Rloams from their faces, visible and pSlpa.
bls, safrony, golden yellow. Shutting of
the intelligent refined class Of country peo.
pie, who receive their full share Of execra-
ton, there remains . great clGn-self insti.
tuted mentors Of the public weal-who har.
bor 4 curt belief that village and city women
nno never seen Out-oEdOOFs.
Now there is an undeniable probability in
the theory that, if ladies in large towns OBJ.
tanned no more exercise in the "oPen air"
than do this class Of fault-fnding women
u lio country, they would have the honor
Of being equally saffrUny. And il is an un-
dsniable fact that they are not so saffrony.
So much the worse for them" growls some
rhecmatic housewife. Yellow is beautiful,
thenl-yellow is healtyl Ask theirst ply.
sician from whom most Of his practice comes.
From my country patients-they are al.
ways taking cold. Don't 60 outdoors
enough 70 get used 10 it Strange, when
they live b the midst Of all out dOOrs
Il may Be safely asserted that women liv.
ing in large suburban villages and cities ex.
erciss fve-l0ld more outsof.doOrs than do the
niss Of women in the country Bt
Z %, bat they have 90 much leisufe." IN.
deed 90, that thou cOuldst change places
Never till then wilt thou be convinced. Peo-
pie cAa usually (H0t alWays) 6nd time in
which TO do what they greatly like"
However the cise may stand in reference
70 the question Of leisure, we protest hum.
bly,, and with becoming sense Of the peril,
against lho absurd abuSe which ii poured
O1t like . Ao0d upon The "lasy" town
ladies" who never take the sir" A large
proportion of these lazy" ladies walk daily.
They are out in the cloud and shine, inhaling
Natures great medicine. while the mentors
are roasting In ill.ventilated and unalred
houses, their out door life consisting Of three
fornula Of spasm-H going b meeting"
@eniag 10 he village" and @ going 70 See
Johns ioiks"
, 1862-10-30

Oysters have but three forruidabIs enc.
mies, namely The WireWOrm or drill, the
ipseci which has hOney.combed 50 many in
the newiy.discOTered place in Long Island
Sound the star-fsh, and in some countries
the monkey, who, at low tide, walks out to
their beds, and thrnsting stone between
their two shells, readily scoops them out
with bis paw. We have heard the sane
story rlated in regard TO The crab and lob
s,ers When the yire-worm reaches the
body Of the oyster, probably boring the
shell by aid Of some acid secretion, b, stops,
and never leaves It till he entirely consumes
L BY suction. The siar-fsh iixes himself over
the end Of the oyster and patiently awaits for
It to open, which il must occasionally do. At
each and every such time dis insidious enemy
exhaus s,upon pneumatic principles. a portion
Of the air within the bivalve, until Il literally
dies for want Of breath.
Insects mustisad truly jovialiife. What
must il Be lodge IN lily Imagine palace
Of ivory or pearl, with pillars Of silver and
capitals gold al exhaling such perfume
% never aroso from consori Fancy, aesiu,
The fun Of tocking yourself up for lie tight
In the folds Of The rose, rocked 10 sleep b
thegentle slRhs n GUNNER air, noihing 70
do when yon awake but TO wash yourself in
. dew drop, and iall % and eat your bed
oloihesi
Write injury . nnd, and kindness in
- w.
, 1862-10-30

TIE CHRIsTIAx's Chataubriand
discourses beautifully on this theme: Man,
in uniting himself to her, regains part of
his substance; his soul as well as body, is
incomplete without his wife; he has strength,
she has beauty; be labors in the field; he
does not understand the details of domestic
life, but his companion prepares the repast
and her smiles sweeten existence. He has
had his crosses, and the partner of his couch
is there to sweeten them; his days may be
sad and troubled, but in the chaste arms Of
his wife he finds comfort and repose. With
out woman, man would be rude, gross and
solitary. Woman spreads around him the
flowers Of existence, as the creepers Of the
forest decorate the majestic oak with their
odOriferOus garlands. Finally, the pair live
united, and in death are not separable; in the
dust they lay side by side, and their souls are
reunited beyond the limits of the tomb.
, 1862-10-30
ALGIAMD2R N2nANs !,

Five stops, In rOaeW,ad rasts $3.50: stops. DO. 10
$50; stops, with penpssn, t7lS; II ai0ls d. 10.
$3.50; U stops d. siEe argT i30O; rs sOps do. In.
purchase mOneV refunded
, 1862-10-30

% AElsIsia.
, 1862-10-30
FlsH's INFALL4BLE
HAIR RESTORATIVE,

TT pnEvENTsT THE HAM FROu FAI.IINo
~ ~ n enIs, nlld1ta, ~ rgaI5tuI al dandful 80
acnll non t1l 1a4d aaya ~ fIiaiat u ~ acaIp. n
ts.lA. -. ss,.A .s..sss a.na..a .sa..ias-
rlullI o. aIIIll IuTIlIl1l l1Il1h j IA 80
lell, -. e. M, nalA, aa1 nllIl CllIia Lyap.l1a
aIu11a - ~ Al. ul1T llaI cal1ll ~ Nulrn oah.
Aeus rsuulsa - lAal ~ = y u - y - e1is -
- - i5 n n,ur-,.,.. sps,r
esq sisssa fis pSsIiu. - is1ssi-ss.
, 1862-10-30

.ensy e1if,1i n ne 1i,i' where asu'd IN > ~
Clubhlng.
dleoqsl q per cent non ne sboys pres v
b allowed q clubs ordering four copies o. any
more of De above uofka Thus four ctfcg of nlckuood
q one Review, u - cent % adrsl lor W iouf copies
q he isur Reviews and nackuood ior eoi and On.
Poatags.
10 AZ he prlne cee and toHnls these uors u b
d9llVcrld EREE or POSTAGE. Whon s.at y mai. he
r1llAcn y pan ne United States u b but - csts
each q % kveaa
N.R-7A prize n Great Britain efths fee
RsriodioaiS ab01s-named i os1 per aaRuHl.
, 1862-10-30
THE FARMERS GUIDE

70 Gslmiliit and PIddiiRl AgFllRlinrs,
Ry HEsHy efErHrss, ,. R s., q Edinbursh, and tbs
ale 2. Norton, proleoor q Scientihs Agricnliure
D lele ColleEe, New Haven. : vols Royal octave.
100 pages, and numeruus Eagravng1
This h couioEedly the mosf complete work On Agri
culture ever puaht6 and II order % give Il wider
escul.ion, ths pub.hsn have resolved % reduce ne
S. for the Two VolumOsl
When elui hy nail lpolt psidlto CaiilofdIa, Oregon
and Washington, be plica viii b 81. 10 every oihor
paIt a. The Uninn. AID % canada, loot paidl l8.
- This is NUr the old I" B0of % The Fdrm.D
Remitianceg ~ any q he Sbose pubicatons should
always " addfe.ssd. po.t paid. 70 ne pabladeg,
LEONARD SCOTT & co.,
No. 81 Gold street. New York.
POPULAR FAMILY JOURNALS.
THOwLER AND WELLS, HEte HOIlIE, run
E lish the following Popular and ssishtiRc
Serials, uhlsh ad excellent opportunity or bring
ing bsloro he public an sihscis q go1ol interest,"
eL1le Emustrated.n
Grst class Weekly Pictorial nouspaper dkSoitd 20
News Literature, Science and TIE Aiti % Entsrain-
ment lmPlovemsnt and Plogre1G n columns contain
nginal Eaays historical Biographical and descriptive.
Sketches q travel and adventure, p0sty, painting,
music sculpture, elci articles SCIENCE agficlltuFe,
h@tieullale phyaoagy ,edaesto1 and every topic which
one oi the bet Family Neulpapen n ne uorid Pab-
llahed weekly, e two aollnls year, in adganeo.
aThs Watsr-Curs Joarnal and Herald 81
Rersrma.s
Devoted % hydropsthy, philosophy and praciics;
70 phydooey and aiaioiy. uiih HalliIs snErlIilll;
% ailietc ezeFclae. .oolhng oocaptiiona amnnmsnis
and th1na laul which Rngorn ~ eid ht.llh Published
nngth u convenient form ior binding, afons dollar
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-08

For DRY GooD-, cIoaks, cloths nice dress
goods. bonncts, embrorderies, millinery goods
hosiery, gloves, etc 90 to Block x Newbur
GERS, opposite the Rock Island Bank. Theii
stock is very complete, and their prices rea
snnohle X i W