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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-12-18
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W,r DEPARTMENT. called 10 Washington this
morning. il is generally supposed 70 testify III
rhc ease d the recent alleged frauds IN the
OaartprmaS1er Department. at this place. =
THE rnnors on the street, concerning MT. j $
arrest, Ec.. H., are pronounced untrue by ms
friends, aol those who are ooSnSant OF the car
cumSCanCcs.
Governor I4otchpv in his message last week
10 the Legislature says the entire funded debt
Of rj{e State IS S}5, AS: 1913, which will be ex-
7inguished by the sinking fund In less tha"
thirty four years, the period designated when
the fund was first created. The temporary
dehr created for war purposes by the issue Of
treasury notes is $4,93S, ll2, to pay which
annie arrangements have been made, SO that
whenever the notes shall be called IN they will
he PROMPTLY redeemed. There IS now q bal
ance Of 1877 1868 in the State treasury, but
~ the end OF the fiscal year OF 1864 there will
be an anparelt deficiency Of s., pa PSI, caus-
"a by thriving in all the outstanding charges
against the State, many OF which are not liable
10 payment during the year, At the close
Oh the fiscal year Ct 1868, however, It IS estl-
mated there will be surplus i'll the treasury
Of So, 24S, $40,
The recently captured steamer Chesapeake
has been taken by the United States s,eamer
Ella AMI Annie, in Sambro harbor. She was
captured yesterday morning. The crew all
escaped but three. Souu alter the capture the
DAcotah arrived at the place Of seizure and
ordered them to Halifax, at which port all
ehree OF the vessels arrived yesterday evening.
The Washington union suggests that Mr..
Neyerdy Johnson must heel far more hattered at
reading the Washington Chronicle 5 laudatlonS
Of his late speech III the Senate, than he did
when he read the same papers comments ON
his defence Of Gen EItz John Porter.
Both wings Of the Capitol at Washington are
now connected by telegraph line, and an office
IS established ID each for the convenience OF Pre-
sident Lincoln and members otCongress. The
American Telegraph Company having yesterday
com 2leted the arrangement, messages are now
dispatched 80 all points,
4 dispatch 10 the New York Times states
that the {, S. Senate military committee have
decided in favor Of striking out the $500
clause, III the CONSUMPTION law, permitting COM
1nutation, and chat the amended bill viii be
forced through both houses before Christmas,
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TIE Denver City News says more snow has
already fallen in Colorado than was ever known
10 fall IN 40 entire season before,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-12-18

The Washington Union suggests that Mr..
ReverIy johnson must heel Tar more Aattered at
reading the Washington Chronicle ) laudationS
Of his late speech III tue Senate, than he did
when he read the same papers comments ON
his defence Of Gen Eitz John Porter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-12-18

Report says that a quantity Of cotton is at
Victoria, one Of the towns CT Nlafagorda Bay,
aad it has been placed within the Federal
reach by the capture Of Pass Cavalo 1t had
accumulated there on IT'S way to Browns>iI lille,
D0t could not be got 10 that place from the
scarcity Of teams.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

A celebrated divine in the west of Scot
land, tells the following story "While one
day taking his usual walk, he happened to
come across little boy busily engaged in
forming miniature building of clay. The
doctor, always fond OF conversation with chill
dren, at once began his interrogatories as fol-
lows ssWell, my little man, what's this you re
doing - 'Mak in hoose, sir" ssWhat kind
o. a heose GA kirk, sir.' ssWhere's the
door ~ "There it is,'' replied the boy, point
ing with his finger. "Where's the pulpit ~
"There it ISL said the boy. The doctor, now
thinking he would fix the sharp-eyed boy. a
gain asked. ssAye, but where is the minis
ter 70 The youngster, with knowing look
to his 4uerist. and scratch of the head, a.
gain replied, "Oh, 1 had ma eneuch o. dirt to
make him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01
BY s. J. ROW.
ImpERIsHABLE.

The pure. the bright, the beautiful,
That stirred our hearts In youth,
The impulse to a worldiess prayer,
The dreams of love and truth;
The longings after something lost.
The spirits yearning cry.
The striyings after better hopes
These things can never die.
The timid hand stretched forth to aid
brother in his need.
The kindly word in griefs dark hour
That provss friend indeed
The plea for mercy softly breathed.
When Justice threatens high,
The sorrow of a contrite heart
These things shall never die.
The memory of a clasping hand.
The pressure of kiss,
And all the triaes. sweet and frail,
That make up loves first bliss;
If with firm, unchanging faith,
And holy trust and high,
Those hands have clasped those lips have met
These things shall never die.
The cruel and the bitter word,
That wounded it fell;
The chilling want of sympathy.
We feel but never tell,
The hard Iepulse that chills the heart
Whose hopes were bounding high,
In an unfading record kept
These things shall never die.
Let nothing pass, for every hand
Must find some work to do;
Lose not chance to waken love-
Be firm, and just. and true.
so shall a light that cannot fade
Beam on thee from on high,
And angel voices say to thee-
TLese things shall never die.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

IN one of Caroline Gilman's romances, this
passage was marked, and much thumbed =
t.There is no object so beautiful to me as a
conscientious young man; 1 watch him as
do star in heaven" "This is my view exact
ly 90 sighed Miss Josephine Hoops as she
laid down the volume ssIn fact think there's
nothing so beautiful as a young man, even if
he amt conscientious"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

Some young ladies feeling themselves ag-
grieved by the severity with which some of
their trends animadverted on their gay plume,
crinolines, scarlet petticoats and founces,
went to their pastor to learn his opinion.
ssDo you think" said they, ssthat there can
be any impropriety in our wearing these
things7"
ssBy no means," was the prompt reply,
swhen the heart is full of ridiculous notions,
it is perfectly proper to hang out sign.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

A GOOD story is told of Federal officers
first appearance in polite society in Arkansas.
The company were engaged in dancing and
the loveliest female present occupied chair
near the window, without a partner. Step
ping up to the lady he exclaimed
"Will you do me the honor to grace me with
your company for the next set p
ssYes, sir ee p she replied, 'for I've sot, and
sot, and sot, till I've bout TUX rootP'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

A HIr.-The private Secretary of Govern
or Curtin is wag. The other day q young
man decidedly inebriated, walked into the
executive chamber, and asked for the Gov
ernor-
"What do you want with him f'' inquired
the Secretary.
"Oh want an office with good salary-a
sinecure.
Weil'' replied the Secretary, "I can tell
you something better for you than sinecure
you had better try Uafer care.'
new idea seemed to strike the young ine-
briate and he vamosed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

"I don't know what you mean by not being
an Irishman,'' said gentleman who was hir-
ing a boy. "You say you were born in Ire
land.' ssOch, your honor, if that's all, - said
the boy, essmall blame to that. Suppose ycur
cat were to have kittens in the oven would
they be loafs OF bread ?''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

a lady, upon being told a friend wished to
see her, desired her little daughter. about
eight or nine years of age, to say that she was
not in upon this, the friend being anxious to
have an interview, asked the child when her
mother would be likely to return. The little
thing very innocently said, calling up stairs,
sMamma, the lady wishes to know when you
will he in 10
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

A chap down in Connecticut, after he pas
sage of the Conscrption act, got married to
evade the draft. He now says, if he can get
divorce he will enlist, as if he must fight, he
would rather do SO for his country. This fel.
low made mistake matrmonially.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

If mathematical truths are, as German
writer says, among the highest harmonies of
the universe, the solution of algebraic
problem must be a sort of musical achieve
ment performed with symbols.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

An Indianapolis editor attending church
last sabbath, for the first time for many years,
stopped at the entrance. and after looking in
vain for the bell-pull, CELEBRATE ly knocked at
the door aud politely waited until somebody
opened it and let him in.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01
gafteman's i gpnTnal.
y1cysRuRG POLITICALLY

Some Copperheads are pleased to assert,
with unblushng impudence, that Yallandig-
ham is a Union man, In Tiew OF that con-
summatcly cool asservation, we ask every
Democrat to look at the editorial in the Chat
tanooga Rebel for June 18th. After stating
that 'sMississippians, in many instances, deem
Vicksburg lost - after deploring such a con.
tingency after declaring that there seems no
chance of preventing Grant and Banks from
Joining their forces, and after declaring that
s'in very truth the news from Jackson seems
conflicting and unsatisfactory the Rebel goes
on to warn its readers to expect that the rebel
forces will be driven from the Mississippi. II
| then says:
.'From Memphis and other points, above
and below Y Vicksbnrg. Federal troops will ad-
vance into the interior Johnston's position
will be turned, and he must again retreat.
| Thus we shall be compelled to retire from
| the river, and then the Federal Government
| hopes to reopen trade with New Orleans.
| Thus Cincinuatti st. Louis and Chicago, and
| the whole Northwest are to be appeased.
Thus the Fallaudigbam party is TO be shorn
of its power. Very truthfully did General
Thomas assert; when he induced Grant to re
turn to the assault of Vicksburg. that there
were political considerations which made
/ the capture OF Vicksburg an inevitable ne-
cessity.''
Now here we have a rebel newspaper, rebel
in name as well thoroughly in nature, de-
claring that when Vicksburg is taken, when
trade is reopened between Pittsburg, Chicago,
| Cincinnati and New Orleans, the TaEIandig-
ham party lriu be shorn Of its pouer Could
! there be better evidence of the vile treason of
Valandigham than such an assertion With
IL.
tern trade along the Mississippi, the hopes of
the Vsilandighammers excited the meaner
| passions of the Northwestern people, and
thus inducing them to give up the contest,
were lively but with the Mississippi plough
| ing its long course in peace, bearing on its
| bosom the commerce of half continent, those
| hopes are dashed. Verify there is not an A
merican citizen stupid as not to see that
any man or party basing their action on so
| unutterably unpatriotic principle must be
| rotton to the core. 1t is as if the citizens of
the State of Delaware were to establish
blockade at New Castle and a Vallandigham
party in Philadelphia were to thrive on the
expectation that the people of this city would
not fight for the free navigation of the Dela-
ware river, while the Vallandig ghammers were
to be in danger of being squelched out when
it became apparent that Philadelphia would
assert her right TO the river, at the cannon's
mouth.
Mr.. Vallandigham may run the blockade
and get safe into Nassau, but he can never
get away from such damnng proofs of his
treason those offered by his friends of the
Chattanooga Rebel.-Phii'a. Bulletin.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

aWhat are you about 20 inquired luna
tic of cook, who was industriously stripping
the feathers from fowl. "Dressing a chick
en-, - answered the cook. esI should call that
undressing" said the crazy chap in reply.
The cook looked reflective.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

Hon. j. w. Forney, writing of the contest
at Vicksburg, says al believe that Jefferson
Davis made prediction recently to the effect
that the great battle of the war would be
fought in the valley of the Yazoo.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

REBEL ENpoRsEMENT.-The Chattanooga
Rebel thinks that Vallandigham chances for
being Governor of Ohio are very fair. "With
such man for President of the United States,
1t says, sswe could always have pesce.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

It is certain that the great Tredegar Iron
Works of Richmond were destoyed by fire on
the 18th ult. All the fine machinery and six
teen cannon, nearly perfect, were lost.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

beleey, eff the Copperheads wood behave
tharselves, an not drink too much whiskey,
they wood be as good Union men the reb-
els. Jist about. ARTEmus WARD.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

All of our people owe allegiance to the Gov
ernment, but with some of them it is like the
other debts they owe-they'll never pay it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

Nothing teaches patience like a garden.
You may watch the opening bud from day to
day, bnt you cannot urge it on. All the best
results of garden, like those of life, are slow
ly but regularly progressing.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

A man buying furs in Arkansas, asked the
seller ssif there was any Presbyterians around
here 7'' He hesitated little, and said, sshe
guessed not. he hadn't killed any since they
had been tbere.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

At the queens birthday celebration in Staf-
ford, Canada, May 25th, the Stars and Stripes
were placed with the British banner. An at
tempt to raise the "stars and bars' was at
once suppressed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

A LAD in a state of mental absence, gave
three cheers for the stars and stripes during
school hours, and perceived his error when hs
gosthe stripes and saw the stars.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

The editor of the Chattanooga Rebel says
that he 1ings the Confederate flag to the
breeze. He had be tier fling IT to the waves
pitch it into the first stream he comes o,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

What is the difference between mischiev-
Gus mouse and beautiful young lady One
harms the cheese, and the other charms the
he's.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

A few nights ago, Mr.. Bodkin, who had
been out taking his glass and pipe, on going
home late, borrowed an umbrella, and Vhen
his wife's tongue was loosened, he set up in
bed and suddenly spread out the parapulie.
eWhat are you going to do with that thing?'
said she.
"Why, my dear, expected very heavy
storm tonight, and so l came prepared"
In less than two minutes, Mrs. Bodkin was
fast asleep.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

1t is said there is not chicken in Missis-
sippi. The people down there are so hungry
for something in the poultry line that they
could eat the weather-cock on a church stee-
nIe
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

VAST MISSIONARY FI2LD.-New York city
is missionary field. 1t contains resident
population OF about 900, 900, and transient one
of so, 900, comprising over 80 nationalities.
There are 225 evangelical churches, accom-
modating about 200,OO0 persons. The six
lower wards contain population of about
10000; in the whole of these wards there
are but 10 evangelic churches, which will ac-
commodate but about 10000 people. Over
200 newspapers and magazines are published
in the city only about so of which profess to
be of a religious character. Seven are Sun
day papers and five others are orgaus of Ger
man infideity. Sixty thousand children new
er attend school, and l5, 900 of that number
supposed to be thieves or vagrants. Last
but not least, there are 5000 places where
sprituous liquors are sold.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01
THE NEW POSTAGE BILL.

The new Postal Law, as amended By the
last Congress, will go into effect on the first
of July next. The following are the most
important of its provisions:
Letter carriers are to receive salaries, and
no charge will be made for the delivery OF let
ters.
Postage on local or ':drop letters" is raised
to two cents, to be invariably paid in advance
and by postal stamps. The postage is two
cents when the weight does not exceed half
an ounce, and an additional rate is to be char
ged for every additional half ounce or frac-
tion of an ounce.
The regulations respecting soldiers letter S
remain the same as heretofore.
On all mail matter required by law to be
prepaid and which shall reach its destination
unpaid, double the usual rates must be col
Iected on delivery and insufficient payment is
to be disregarded.
The fee for the registration of letters is left
optional with the Postmaster General but it
is not to exceed twenty cents per letter.
Unsealed circulars, not exceeding three to
one address, are to be charged with two cents
postage, and in that porpoftion for greater
number.
Newspaper postage viii undergo consider
able change. No papers will be permitted to
to go free in the mails, except in the county
VIII ere published, as heretofore.
Weekly papers, five cents per quarter
semi-weekly, ten cents tri-weekIy, 10 cents;
six times per week, thirty FIVE cents. AT
these rates the weight must not exceed four
ounces-in each case payable in advance per
quarter of year, mailing or delivery office.
No extra charge is to be paid for a card
printed or impressed upon circular or letter
envelope or wrapper. Circulars to be paid by
stamps.
Postmasters will not be allowed TO exercise
the ranking privilege as heretofore.
Postmasters can only frank official letters
to other fficials-the former license to the
smaller class of offices heretofore enjoyed, of
franking on their own private business, hav
ing been abolished.
All foreign postage is to be paid in coin.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

Our veracity is reckoned by what nows from
the mouth, and our vorscity by the amount w
put in it, ssss af
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

PROSPEROUS MEcHANIos.-Ifw we look around
within the circle of our acquaintance, we
shall find that many of our most respectable
citizens have learned mechanical trades.
Some of the first merchants of our large cit
les were once mechanics; and many of our
professional men, when in their youth belong
ed to the same honorable fraternity. How
did they achieve success 1t was by the cul :
tivation OF their minds in knowledge-by a
proper feeling of self respect which led them
to form habits of industry and trugality, and
thus they have secured the respect and con-
fdence OF their employers and risen to aflu-
ence and high social positions. The same
path of honor and usefulness is open to every
mechanic in our republic, and we hope these
examples will stimulate them to strive to be
respected for their own worth and usefulness.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

Truth bears the stamp Of no mans name
il is God q own coin.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01
AN ANCIENT MINE.

An Ancient Copper Pit has recently beeu
opened at the Portage Mines, Lake Superior
which, in some respects, is most remarkable
of those RELICS of an unknown race of miners,
who worked the copper lodes of that region,
centuries ago, which has yet been discovered.
The Lake Superior Mining Gazette, says:
ssThe ancient miners have worked down on
the hanging wall side, about ten feet below
the surface of the rock where further progress
was prevented by an almost continuous floor
of copper. The copper in this floor is ex-
ceedingly pure and massive, and most singu-
lar of all, many of the lately exposed faces
bear evidence of having been cut with some
small sharp instrument These marks are
distinctly visible in several places, the marks
and impressions being as clear and sharp
if made within the past year. This, we be-
lieve, is the first instance where it was appa-
rent that any of the ancient miners had tools
OF sufficient hardness to cut copper even after
considerably softened by the action of fire. 1t
is quite evident that, as in almost every old
pit which has been opened in the country, fire
has been the agent used to soften the metal
before it was cut off, as the rocks bear evil
dence of calcination. Several stone hammers
have also been taken out of the waste rock
and earth, which has been piled up in the pit,
and pieces of birch bark and burnt wood have
been found intermixed. AS yet the pit is
ly partly cleaned out, and We may expect to
see other curiosities and peculiartics when
the debris Is all removed. Another interesting
feature is the fact that the bottom of the trench
is nearly one continuous bed of "copper"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01

Not long ago destitute daughter of Erin
walked into a brokers' office ,and in very in
sipuating tone begged for little aid to sup
port her starving family.
'sWhy, my good woman" said the comfort
able gentleman to whom she addressed her
petition, "you onght to take your family and
go to the poor-house, instead of begging in
this way"
'sSure, yer honor" she replied, ''itwouldn't
be aisy to go to poorer house nor my own. :"
A WISE ANswER.-ssYo Z on must not play with
that little girl, my DEAR sand an injudicicus
parent.
s'But ma, like her, she is good little girl,
and Pm sure she dresses as neat as do, and
has lots of toys
al cannot help that, my dear,'' responded
the foolish mother, "her father, you know, is
a shoemaker"
"But don't play with her father, play
with her she amt shoemaker
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-11-13
Stree at Last"

A naval officer tells the following touch.
Ing incident: "Wbile on the blockade
service, . few months ago, in Warsaw
Sound, Ga, a frail, leaking boat, manned
by two male contrsbsnds, aud containing,
besides, women and children, slowly drifted
dous to our vessel. We sent . boat to
their aid, and brought them on board.
The two men we're brothers, aud had both
been shot BY shc euemy's picket one Was
wounded painfully, aud, alas! the other
fatally; aud as he was rapidly passing
away, felt it my duty to tell him. He
VAS kneeling at the time supported BY his
wossded brother, but be drew himself
proudly up, and his eyes kindled With q
celestial light a. be said 1T is de Lor' 8
will; bress de Lor bress de Lor, mssss
dis chile am free at last And before
long, be vas free"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-11-13

The Ere observer" = rank Copper
head sheet, says: "Oar Demoora'ic ex-
chsnges promised their readers that the
"Curtin would fsiH on the sccoud Tues.
day of Oe'oher. T. has klleu, but unfor.
suvstely Il bas I,ft US on the ouisI.s."