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OLD ABE's VALENTINE.-T h g fol.
lowing is going the rounds of the press
We give it place, but we do not vouch
for its accuracy, however
We hear that our worthy President
received a valentine lately in the shape
Of a picture Of an American eagle, with
financial allusion. The bird of freedom
appeared to be engaged in picking up
gold coin, while AT the part Of the bird
most remote from its head there was a
pile OF 'greenbacks, into which this coin
seemed TO have been transformed.
The President, who takes such things
philosophically, aud always acknowledg-
es papable hit with grace and good
natured cheerfulness, went to his Seere-
tary oflhe treasury, to exhibit his bird,
in order that the latter might enjoy the
joke with him. Mr.. Chase, however,
was not disposed to take the matter in
the same spirit as the President, but APP
peared TO be much out of humor at this
Thoroughbred attack upon his depart
ment OF the government. In tones in
which there was slight admixture of
irriabiity, he remarked to the Prrsi-
dent that he would like to know who
had made this unwarranted attack upon
his financial management of tho affairs
of the nation-that he feared that some
Of his subordinaies had got up this libel
upon him, and that he would give 500
to know who had done it. The Presi-
dent, whose question asking proclivties
are well known, said that the offrr ap-
peared liberal; but, Mr.. Chase said he.
before shall make up my mind on this
subject, will you allow me TO ask yoa one
question:? Certainly replied the See
rotary. Il merely wanted to understand
said the President, at which end of the
bird you propose to pay?' 'Et tn Brute.r
responded the head of the treasury de-
partment. '1f am thus TO be made the
subject Of ridicule, must renew my ap-
plicatiOn to be relieved from my duties
as secretary. oh, never mind Mr..
Secretary said the President, we can
soon remove all these difficulties. An
we have to do, after we have suppressed
the rebellion. is 10 turn the bird end for
end, and let the gold and 'sreenbacks'
remain just as they are. and all will
come out right The secretary, restored
TO good humor, agreed not to resign IN
less Seward did.
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I is estimated that 10000 persons die annu-
L ally in the United States, with consumption,
and Professor Eberly says, that a vast number
of these could be saved by the timely use of
some proper remedy.
DIR. HALLS BALSAM strikes at the root of
the disease AT ONCE, and such is its speedy eff
feet, that any one using it freely, according to
directions, for twenty four or forty eight hours,
and not entirely satisfied with its merits may re-
turn it and receive back his money. The most
distressing cough is frequently relieved by a
single dose, and broken up in few hours time.
The afflicted do not have to take bottle after bot
tie before they find whether this remedy will
afford relief or not.
% Call on the agent and get pamphlet gra-
1t has effected cures in numerous cases, where
the most skilltul physicians in this country and
in Europe have been employed, and have exer-
cised their skill in vain. Cases which they pro-
nounced tacl1dble, and surrendered as hopeless
beyond a doubt, leaving the patients without
single ray to enliyen them in their GLOOM have
been cured by DIR. HALLS BAESAM.
and the "Yictims of consumption" are now Wig
orous and strong as the most robust among us.
And these cases are not Isolated ones they are
numerous, and can be pointed out in every COM
munity, where this most unriYaled remedy has
been tested.
Be slow, then, to believe the oft repeated story
about the lungs being gone; or rather let no
such apprehension induce you to give up. Act
upon the principle that tolile there is life there is
hope. You can NEVER BE so Low that you may
not trust, humanity speaking, in HALLS BAL
SAM. More than one, nay hundreds, has il
brought almost from death to life, when all else
had failed. Give, then, this powerful but harm
less remedy trial.
The public have been imposed upon by RENE
dies recommended by certificates which have
always originated from some unknown source.
We believe that a medicine possessing real mer-
its will effect cures wherever it is used, at home
as well as abroad. This is no paregoric prepar-
alton, but one which, if used in season, will save
the lives of thousands
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-04-24
GEO. p. BALDWIN,
Commissioner for Orange County
SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Aug. 90, l86O

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Aug. 20, 1860
Hon. Geo. z. Baldwin, Commissioner Orange
County, Vemont:-Dear Sir II have ANALYSED
the following samples of Liquors and Wines
forwarded by you, and find them to be perfectly
pure, entirely free from all injurious substances
and well suited for medical use.
-Four samples of Brandy, one of Gin, two of
Whiskey, and one of Port Wine. The Gin and
Port Wine particularly, are of extra quality,
CHARLES f. CHANDLER.
Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Union Col.
We are permitted to refer to the following
Commissioners, Town Agents, and Physicians Of
the State Of Vermont, and in so doing are gui-
ded by desire to place before the public those
facts, that are in themselves an evidence that in
every instance none but the purest and most de-
sirable in our line will be offered for sale to our
customers -
REFERRNcEs.-S. W. Thayer, NJ D., Dean of
the Medical Faculty in the University of Yer
mont; w. Carpenter, Professor, &c, in the Yer
mont University ]. S. Pierce, Agent, Burning
ton. County Commissioners james Mitchell.
Chittenden; Calvin Blodgett, Israel Goodwin
Alonzo Pearce, Washington; Charles Davis. N
Sanborn, Caledonia; W. II. H. Bingham. N. II,
Thomas, Lamoille; Chester Spencer. b. Frisbie,
Ruuand A. III. Gilmore, Hon. Geo. p. Baldwin,
orange; Geo. Fisher, Windham; Horatio Need
nam and Ira Clifford. Addison; Hon. r. II. How.
rISi'i'lih county l2w3
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READ WHAT THE AGENT SAYS ABOUT THE
REMARKABLE CURE OF MS WIFE.

UNDERHILL, VT, MAY 8, I86Z.
MEssRs. A. L. Scov1LL & Co.
Dear SirS Please forward me, by express,
supply of DIR. HALLS BALsAM for the
Lungs.
The sale Of the medicine, which has been good
ever since have kept it, is constantly increa-
sing.
I can recommend it, as l have tried it in my
own family. MY WIFE, WHO WAS GIVEN Up
BY A COUNCIL OF OUR nest PHYSICIANS, AS
BEING IN THE LAST STAGES OF CONSUMPTION,
,cas completely cured by using two bottles. For
several weeks she had not been able to sit up or
speak aloud
Truly yours,
q wv PENNnr nc
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LEAD MINE DIsCovERED.-A new
lead company has been formed for work
ing the lead mine near Port Jarvis, Pa,
discovered when the workmen were ex-
cavating for the Erie railroad. 1t is one
of the richest lead bearing lodes ever
discovered in this country or perhaps any
other.
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81 During the ten days prior to
April l, over $8,OOO,O00 of money was
issued by the Treasury for the payment
of tie soldiers.
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Give me thy Heart.

With echoing steps the Worshlppers
Departed one by one,
The organs pealing voice was stilled,
The vesper hymn was done;
The shadows fell from roof and arch,
Dim was the incensed air.
One lamp alone, with trembling ray,
Told of the presence there.
In the dark church she knelt alone;
Her tears were falling fast.
"Help, Lord /" she cried; "the shades Of dea
Upon my soul are cast.
Have not stunned the path Of sin,
And chosen the better part !"
What voice came through the sacred air
"My child, give me thy heart! p
" Have ] not laid before Thy shrine
NV wealth, oh Lord :" she cried;
Have kept aught Of gems or gold,
To minister to pride
Have not babe youths joys retire,
And vain delights departf"
But sad and tender was the voice
"My child, give me thy heart"
Have / not, Lord, gone day by day
Where thy poor children dwell,
And carried help and gold and food :
Oh Lord, thou knowest it well
From many house, from many soul,
My hand bids care depart"
More sad, more tender was the voice
"a "A ,l.vh
Have not worn my strength away
With fasts and penance sore
Have not watched and wept 7" she cried
"Did thy dear saints do more
Have not gained Thy grace, oh Lord,
And won in Heaven my part F"
1t echoed louder in her soul
"My child, give me thy heart !"
" For have loved thee with q love
No mortal heart can show,
A love so deep my saints in Heaven
Its depths can never know.
When pierced and wounded on the cross,
Mans sin and doom were mine,
l loved thee with undying love.
Immortal and divine.
al loved thee ere the skies were spread;
My soul hears all thy pains;
To gain thy love my sacred heart
In earthly shrines remains.
Vain are thy offerings, vain thy sighs,
Without one gift divine;
Give it, my child, thy heart to me,
And it shall rest in mine"
In awe she listened, and the shade
Passed from her soul away;
In low and trembling voice she cried
"Lord, help me to obey
Break Thou the chains of earth, oh Lord,
That bind and hold my heart;
Let 1t be Thine and Thine alone;
Let none with Thee have part.
"Send down, oh Lord, Thy sacred fire.
Consume and cleanse the sin
That fingers still within its depths;
Let heavenly love begin,
That sacred flame Thy saints have known,
Kindle, oh Lord in me,
Thou above all the rest forever,
And all the rest in Thee
The blessing fell upon her soul;
Her angel by her side
Knew that the hour of peace was come,
Her soul was purified;
The shadows fell from roof and arch,
Dim was the ncensed air
But Peace went with her as she left
The sacred Presence there.
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"a A few days since, 1000 federal
troops attempting to reach Washington,
n. c., from Newbern, were driven back
8 miles, with a loss of so men.
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G." The Parliment buildings at Otta-
wa, Canada, will cost, when completed,
upward of 100000.
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o. Many persons are never capa-
BILE of hard thinking except when
they think of their neighbors.
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are, your most obedient servants,
SAM'L w. THAYER, JR., NJ. d.
WALTER CARPENTER, M. d.

BRADFORD, VT, March e, 1861.
To tchon It may Concern Il hereby certify
that have been Commissioner of Orange coun-
ty for the years 1860, and 1861, and have pro-
cured the Wines and Liquors with which have
supplied the Town Agents Of said county, from
Charles Backman, No. SO Front St., New York,
that have had careful analyses of said Wines
and Liquor made by Charles f. Chandler. ESQ.
Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Union Col
lcge, Schenectady, n. Y, and that in all and
every instance the result mas been to prove them
to be perfectly pure and suitable for medicinal
purposes.
| can therefore most confidently recommend
the house of Charles Backman G. Co., TO ali
those who prefer giving their orders to honora
bic and conscientious men.
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GT A young man out West says his
aunt has promised him a deed of sixty
acres of land if he will enlist. In deed
she is sixty acre war aunt.
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NOTICE.

WHEREAS my wife, ELIZA, has left my bed
w and board without just cause or provoca-
ton, hereby forbid all persons harboring or
trusting her ON my account, as l shall pay no
debts of her contracting after this date,
b. F. SAWYER.
Charleston, Feb. %, lS63-l0m3s
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THE peculiar faint or
infection which We
call ScRoFuLA turks
in the constitutions of
multitudes of men. 1t
either produces or is
produced by an en-
-feebled, vitiated state
of the blood, wherein
that fluid becomes in
competent to sustain
1.-THE vital forces in their
vigorous action, and
'leaves the system to
fall into disorder and
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lVOL. l2MO. MUSLIN, 324 PA0Es, PRlCE 81, SO

lVOL. limo. MUSLIN, 324 PAGES, PRICE 81 so
Containing Seven Lectures, under the above ii.
tie, and a brief Biography and Steel Portrait of
the distinguished author.
Few persons who heard his lectures on the
ASTRONOMY OF THE BIBLE-whicb are
found in this volume-will forget the magnif-
cent effect produced by them. Those who heard
him deliver them, will easily recall the almost
inspired speaker, and hear again, in memory,
the lectures as they read them.
Theoogians and Literary men, who have seen
the advance sheets, express the opinion that the
book will have large sale.
UNIFORM WITH TEHE ABOVE.
Prot. Mitchel's Planetary and Stellar
Worlds, Price 81 so
Prof Mitehors Popular Astronomy, Price so
BRAKEMAN a. MASON,
Publishers, 81 Murray Street, New York
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-02-13

The SENTIMENTS OF WESTERN GENERALS.
A person who has communicated with the
different major generals and brigadiers in
General Grants army, with the understand
ing that he wanted IN expression on the
subject Of the action Of the State Legislatures
in Illinois and lndina, reports that they dep
rccated and denounced tho Copperheads to
a man. Gen. John A Logan, q Democrat,
remarked {" Tell them up North, for me.
that we can whip the rebels, are going to do
it, and when we are done We are TO return
homo. When we got thcrc We shall yet bc
strong enough to summarily punish any
secession sympathizen or peace preachers
that we may bc able to find in our way"
General Loomis was equally strong IN ms
language. Another general said ILLINOIS
and all Western soldiers arc unanimous IN
denouncing every man who has raised bis
voice for peace peace conventions orann'''ie',
and arc only anxious to b allowed the priv
il.co of going forward and putting down the
rebellion at tho point Of the bayonet. They
do no. fear a. to the result"
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as. HooKr.' 5 poucr.lTh. Washington

GEy. HookERs Poucr.-Tho Washington
correspondent Of tho Chicago Tribune says
of Gen. Hooker: f hs
From what can hear judge that he is
too wise to prccipitate his troops into gen.
cral engagement, unless vory favorable OPP
portunity occurs, until they have learned BY
small success to put confidence In themselves.
He was reported to have said after the battle
Of fredericksburg that the army was as eff
cient as It had ever been, to play the part
Of an army Of observation, whose work 10
should be to hold the enemy where he was
and to harrass him by raids. This remark,
which embodies the opinion Of Gen. Sigol
also, may afford some indications Of the
probable course which Gen. Hooker will pur.
sue, at frst-a course in marked contrast
with that which tho army Of the Potomac
has pursued from the beginning. The maxim
directing General to feel Of the enemy
every day, stands reasonable chance Of be-
ing carried out now. Young officers who
are eager to distinguish themselves will have
opportunities. Stewart will get Rolands for
his divers. Daring expeditions, successful
inroads, will not be the prerogative Of ono
side only. It will be shown that our men
and junior officers are quite the equals Of tho
enemy and that they would have proved the
facts to be 30, had orders permitted, as they
have proved it on few occasions on which
they have been allowed
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Mortality and Sickness OF the volun-
teers.

The preliminary Report on the Mortality
and Sickness Of the Volunteer Forces Of the
United States Government, during the pres
ent war; by E. B. Elliott, Actuary Of the
United States Sanitary Commission. pre-
sents many facts Of interest. 1t appears
from the returnes that the general mortality
Of the army has been gradually increasing
since the commencement Of the war, and
that the rate Of the autumnal months Is
about twice that indicated by the returns
for the summer period, and the winter rate
In turn doubles that Of autumn. Two thirds
of the deaths Of the officers and five.sixths
of those Of the men result from disease and
accident; the remaining one-third and one
sixth, respectively, being caused by wounds
received in battle. The entire death rate
from oil causes for officers Is thirty.three,
and for men ffty.four per one thousand.
Itappears that tho mortality Of the ar
mics recruited at the west, and which operate
ut the west, is little over three times that
Of the troops recruited in the Middle and
New England States, and which serve the
armies OF the East the Western rate from
wounds being five times, and that from dis
case and accident little less than three times
as great as the corresponding rates in the
East. It Is also shown that tho number OF
missing and of 'deserters' in the Eastern
volunteer army is more than double the num-
Der Of the classes in the Western volunteer
forces.
Taking the returns of tho period from the
lst Of June, 1861, to tho LIST Of March, lS.
62 as the basis of calculation, It is estimated
that to secure in the field constant force OF
500 900 effective men. the nation must not
only maintain 5S, 900 sick men, but must al
so recruit the ranks Of the enlisted portion
of these forces with new material at tho rate
of l23 900 por annum 80 long Us the war
shall last-a rate somewhat exceeding 10000
recruits per month. OF these l23, 900 annual
recruits 80, 900 are to supply losses by death
and discharges from service, Exclusive Of the
discharges for expiration Of term Of enlist
ment y $4,000 for dcsertion and missing in
action and 5000 to supply other losses Spo-
cited and unspecifed. .g.m@s.,u. ~ Z
Rivo hundred THOUSAND 'sGiosiw mon 30
equivalent in number to the number Of men
in 573 regiments Of tho average numerical
strength, (that is, S72 men each); the So,
900 sick are equivelant to 67 regiments Of
average numerical strength and the entire
force of 55s 900 men necessary to DO main.
tanned, in order to secure the service of 500,
600 effective mem is equivalent to 6iO reg
iments Of average strength. a
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B1DDEFoRD, MAINE, FRIDAY MORNING,

the scenes, that often surround them, are,
garments rolled in blood.
The question is often asked, when shall
We have peace? When will this war cease,
and this BLOODY PANORAMA, now passing in
review before us, come To an end? The only
answer that can be given to this question is,
when this nation in deep humiliation bows
before Him, who holds the reigns Of univer-
sal government, and implores his pardon for
our sins.
Among the many evils that pervade oil
classes Of the community; there are three,
that stand out in bold relief.
lst, Slavery, which is sin of crimson
dye, has been permitted to exist among us,
and thousands out Of self.interest have sought
to extend it from East to West, and FROM the
Atlantic to tho Pacific Ocean.
I'd, Pride. which is the FIRST born Of Evils,
and the eldest daughter of the RED DRAGON,
has for series Of years been fostered by all
classes Of the community may more, 1t has
not only reigned supreme in hearts Of those
without, but has been cherished in the bosom
Of the church.
Sd, Lntemprance, the Fell Destroyer Of
millions Of our race, has not only been per.
mittcd, like the vulture to feed on the liver
of this nation, but has been suffered to stalk
our streets at noon day, and drag, annually
to the tomb, 300. 900 of our fellow men.
Little did VIC think icw years ago that
we should come to this that our land should
be drenched with human blood Little did
we think that, while we were enjoying un-
interrupted peace and prosperity, that a
plan was then maturing in the Cabinet of
darkness, to overturn and destroy the best
government that was ever devised by human
wisdom. But, amid the awful scourge that
has fallen on this generation, let us not dcs-
pair; but fondy cherish the hope, that He
who sees sparrow when he falls, and tenn
pcrs the wind to tho shorne lamb, will, ere
long, say to the Destroying Angel, "sheath
thy s,rord, it is enough"
Yours Respectfully.
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rise no more, the captain judged 1t best to
run the risk Of moving of, so that small
boat could be sent to the rescue.
The result of this hazardous experiment
was successful. Susy was rescued by the
rope. and boat reached Charles in time to
save him also.
Both sufferers were taken on board the
steamboat, which now rapidly moved of to
make up for lost time.
And thus, when our hero regained his con-
seriousness, he found himself many miles
from home. OF course his first anxious in.
quiry was for Susy, and when informed that
she was rapidly recovering, his happiness
seemed complete. He showed his content.
u,ent by turning over and falling into deep
quiet sleep.
About sunset message came to him that
Miss B desired to see him.
He found her lying on sofa in the cap.
tain's stateroom which had been given up
to her. She looked very pale, and some.
what suffering but she held out her hand to
him very gratefully, while the tears stood in
her eyes.
Charles she said, without offering n
word of thanks, Il want to see clergyman.
Is there one on board?
i will go and see,' raid Charles, moving
to the door; but dreadful thought striking
him, he turned, exclaiming, 'Susy, you 10
not think
That am going to die? said she antici.
pating him. No, Charles; but want to
see clergyman
Charles went and soon returned, accom-
panied by minister.
Il thank you sir, for coming to me- said
Susy to the latter as he entered. Il have a
strange request to make to you. Would
you object. sir, in the presence, and with
the consent Of my mother, to unite me to
that gentleman?' ..-
II the Minister was astonishcd at this re-
quest, Charles was infinitely moro so.
What did you say, Susy?' said he. Did
hear aright?'
Il believe SO, said Susy, smiling at his
eager amazement. Does the scheme meet
your approval" ....
1t was heaven inspired = cried the poor
fellow, frantic with joy; but shade coming
over his radiant face, he added, grayely,
'but. Susy, have you considered? Remember,
want your love, not your gratitude. |
will be satisfied with nothing less
DO not be concerned about that, dear
Charles, replied Susy, gazing at him very
tenderly through her tears; be assured you
have them both, and had the FIRST long, long
before your had the last
But, Susy, you said only yesterday
Never mind what l said yesterday in.
terrupted Susy, with some of her old spirit
breaking out. Just mind what say to-day.
If was fool once, is that any reason I
must be one always' But, indeed, Charles,
she added, moro softly, Il have always meant
to be your wife-the only scruple l have is
that am not half good enough for you"
It is needless to say how this discussion
ended. The reader has already OWNED that
Charles continued his journey; and thus, in
the course Of one eventful day he risked q
life, saved life, made an 'Impromptu Mar
riage," and set out on an unexpected we'd
ding trip. ."